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Over the last several months the US stock market (S&P 500) has been kind of crazy. In many ways it has been a lot like riding a roller coaster! In July 2015, the US Stock market (S&P 500) nearly peaked. In August, the same market dropped 11.2% intra month. In September, after a loop or two, it touched the bottom again; zoomed up the roller coaster hill in October to ride to the top in November, only to nose down at the end of December into a 10.4% loss by mid-February. Finally, it's risen into an 8.9% bounce over the last few weeks. (Morningstar.com)
So you may be asking yourself, what choices do I have with my investments during these volatile times? One choice is to ride it out. Does this ride turn into 2008 and the S&P 500 lose 38% (Morningstar.com)? Or does this ride turn into 2011, in which it losses 17% intra-year only to recover within a few months? Obviously there is no way to know for sure! Sometimes you don't know what kind of roller coaster you are going to be riding, but with Sound Financial Strategies Group you DO have a choice.
All investments have a certain degree of risk. You'll remember that the first time you sat down with your Sound Financial advisor you discussed what kind of risk level you were comfortable with. We've taken those different risk levels into account with the development of our Rules Based Strategy for how we handle your investments. For some, you are comfortable with a higher risk level and sometimes your investments may feel like one of those roller coasters at Six Flags with all the loops and speed. With this risk level there is the potential for gains, but the risk of losses increases too. Many of our clients choose a much more conservative risk level which may feel more like a kiddie ride. Sure it's a little tamer, but you don't have to worry about losing your lunch! The chance of gains may take a little longer and require patience, but there's a lower probability that the losses will compound, therefore making any dips easier to climb out of.
In any case, our Rules Bases Strategy monitors the markets and your investments and uses the data to tell us when adjustments need to be made. We will maintain the risk category you selected, but we will make trades to keep you in what we believe (and the facts have told us) will be the best position to withstand the dips and/or place you in a strong position when the gains occur. So the question becomes, what kind of ride do you want to be on? Whatever your answer, the advisors at Sound Financial Strategies Group have a Rules Based solution for you!
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Thursday, June 3, 2010
Death at Sea. Maybe a Chance for Peace?
6 comments:
- Beloved Spear said...
It's that last point that's the most painful. Our leftists will get in a tizzy about fighting systemic injustice. Our right wingers will pitch a fit about not standing with a democracy struggling against terrorism. There will be much Standing On Principle.
The reality, though, is that the voice of the PC(USA) isn't heard at all in any of this. There's plenty of churning, but that tempest is only in our little teapot. Why are we so oblivious to this?
- June 4, 2010 at 10:52 AM
- Pastor Bob said...
Because we have to fight about everything and we think we are still powerful enough to make a difference which we aren't. And I will add that the GA office still thinks in a top down way and doesn't get it that we want them to help local churches and stop thinking local churches are supposed to support the mission projects the GA sponsors. So when staff gets cut a GA there is a lot of hand wringing but the structure doesn't change.
Finally the proclamations sound like one hand clapping to everyone else besides the PCUSA and the Jewish community.
- June 4, 2010 at 12:14 PM
- Alan said...
"Finally the proclamations sound like one hand clapping to everyone else besides the PCUSA and the Jewish community."
Yeah. I've suggested that's the case and it seems people don't seem to like hearing that.
- June 5, 2010 at 11:08 AM
- Pastor Bob said...
An addition: in the IDF video I did clearly see a white flag on the Mavi Marmara.
- June 17, 2010 at 11:03 PM
Dear Pastor Bob, as an American Israeli who is deeply concerned about the attitude of the PC(USA) toward Jews and Israel, I find your objectivity refreshing. We may not agree on many of your position, but the moment that I see someone like you who is willing to understand all sides of the issues rather than reflexively side with the "weak" side (ie. the Palestinians,) I feel that we can be firends.
- June 23, 2010 at 2:12 PM
- Pastor Bob said...
I get the same reaction from some of my Jewish friends. I want there to be an Israel. I want the Palestinians to have a homeland too. I want this to happen without all the posturing and killing that seem so necessary. And frankly I have to admit I have no control over the situation and neither is my life at risk.
But I do worry that Antisemitism is on the rise around the world. And I am very concerned when Americans express the opinion that what happened in Germany can't happen here. America is, for the most part, a good place to live but humans will be humans.
- June 23, 2010 at 9:05 PM

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Gear Guide Overview
Pretty much every other message I receive, whether it be on social media or during my daily life: "what photography gear do you use? What is the best brand? For the beginning, I would like to say, that camera of course is very important tool and It's not just the camera you have to buy, everything else seems to change too; lenses, Tripods, camera bags, LensCovers, filters, and more.
We often hear "It's not about the gear but the photographer behind it". yes thats true and the most powerful gear for Creativity Is Your Mindset but also to be able as a landscape photographer to make a great high resolution images for large prints, you need a certain of advanced gear and tools.
This section lists my equipment recommendations for landscape, cityscape & outdoor photography. My suggestions here is based on my personal experience over the years and for the brands that i represent. Feel free to get in touch in case any of any clarifications.
Dany Eid,
Nikon D850
The Nikon D850 is Nikon's latest high resolution full-frame DSLR, boasting a 46MP backside-illuminated CMOS sensor. But, in a fairly radical departure for the series, it is also one of the company's fastest-shooting DSLRs. This combination of properties should significantly widen the camera's appeal to high-end enthusiasts as well as a broad range of professional photographers.
Nikon D810
The Nikon D810 is a 36.3-megapixel professional-grade full-frame digital single-lens reflex camera produced by Nikon. The camera was officially announced in June 2014, and became available in July 2014. Compared to the former D800/D800E[1] it offers an image sensor with a base sensitivity of ISO 64 and extended range of ISO 32 to 51,200, an Expeed processor with noise reduction with claimed 1 stop noise improvement, doubled buffer size, increased frame rate and extended battery life, improved autofocus – now similar to the D4S, improved video with 1080p 60 fps and many software improvements.
NIKKOR Lenses
PC NIKKOR 19mm f/4E ED
AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm F2.8G ED
AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR
AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E ED VRII
ZEISS Lenses
ZEISS Milvus 15mm f/2.8 ZF for Nikon mount
ZEISS Milvus 18mm f/2.8 ZF for Nikon mount
ZEISS Milvus 50mm f/2.8 ZF for Nikon mount
ZEISS Milvus 135mm f/2 ZF for Nikon mount
ZEISS Otus 28mm f/1.4 for Nikon mount
ZEISS Otus 85mm f/1.4 for Nikon mount
Tripods & Ballhead
Gitzo GT3543LS Systematic Series 3 Carbon Fiber Tripod
Really Right Stuff TVC-33 Versa Series 3 Carbon Fiber
Really Right Stuff BH-55 Ball Head with Lever-Release Panning Clamp
Really Right Stuff L-Plate Set for Nikon D850
NiSi S5 Kit 150mm Filter Holder System Bracket with Circular Polarizer
Nisi 150x150mm Super Stopper Nano IR Neutral Density filter – 3 Stop
Nisi 150x150mm Super Stopper Nano IR Neutral Density filter – 6 Stop
Nisi 150x150mm Super Stopper Nano IR Neutral Density filter – 10 Stop
Nisi 150x150mm Super Stopper Nano IR Neutral Density filter – 15 Stop
Camera Case & Photo Storage
FstopGear SUKHA Black
FstopGear SUKHA Orange
Internal Camera Unit PRO ICU - XL
Internal Camera Unit PRO ICU - L
Lexar XQD Memory Cards
Sony XQD Memory Cards
SanDisk SD Extreme Pro
LaCie Rugged SSD 500 GB Thunderbolt + USB 3.0
LaCie 4 TB Rugged Mini External Hard Disk Drive
Editing Equipment
15-inch MacBook Pro
Adobe CS6 & LR CC
Wacom Intuos Pro Pen and Touch Tablet
Nik Software
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TOUR #7 – Exploring Ireland
October 27 – November 6, 2019
IRELAND is a country that dates back to the 13th century and is known for its fascinating Medieval castles, charming villages, narrow winding roads, dramatic cliffs and warm Irish hospitality. You'll marvel at the spectacular countryside including a day spent on what's called "The Dingle Peninsula." Breakfast is included daily plus we have included five typical Irish dinners. One of the highlights will be meeting the local Friends at the Kingdom Hall in Killarney and staying in a 15th Century Castle for two nights. Don't miss this popular Tour at a great price as the scenery on this Emerald Isle is world famous and stunningly beautiful! (Make reservations now as our last Tour was SOLD OUT!
Sun. Oct. 27 Everyone will fly overnight from any US or Canadian city to DUBLIN, Ireland. Dinner will be served followed by a movie and a few hours of rest as you cross the Atlantic Ocean before touring this most interesting country and to learn about the history of Ireland.
Mon. Oct. 28 Arrive Dublin this morning and transfer to your hotel for three nights. Later, you will visit the Guinness Brewery to learn about Ireland's "black beer" and to enjoy a complimentary creamy pint.
Tue. Oct. 29 Today there will be a sightseeing Tour of Dublin to see the architectural treasures and history of the city that dates back over 1,000 years. You will also visit Dublin's library to see Ireland's famous treasures–the priceless 8th Century Book of Kells before returning to your hotel.
Wed. Oct. 30 After breakfast you will explore Dublin's coastline and a Tour of Malahide Castle, one of the most preserved Medieval castles dating back to the 12th Century. Afternoon free to explore O'Connell Street, the longest pedestrian-only walking street in Ireland for shopping. Be sure to visit an Irish pub for some Irish music and food such as corned beef or an Irish pie with steak and mushrooms, potatoes and peas, a specialty of Ireland.
Thu. Oct. 31 This morning everyone will board our deluxe motorcoach for a scenic countryside Tour passing castles, historic sites and small villages. You will see why Ireland is noted for its "40 Shades of Green." A stop will be made at the Cahir Castle, one of Ireland's largest and best-preserved castles situated on a rocky island by the River Suir. You will then continue to the 15th century "Blarney Castle" and its beautiful gardens. This is where the famous Blarney Stone is located on top of the castle. (See Awake, 4/22/04, p. 18) Next to the castle is the Blarney Woolen Mills Outlet, known for its lace, woolens, china, jewelry and other Irish treasures. Continue over the mountains and stay for two nights in the town of KILLARNEY, Ireland's loveliest city where an enjoyable Irish dinner is included each evening. Another highlight will be attending the Christian Life and Ministry meeting tonight at the Kingdom Hall to meet some of the local Irish Friends.
Fri. Nov. 1 Following breakfast, you will enjoy a scenic drive around the beautiful Dingle Peninsula, including a stop to visit the town of DINGLE. You will then return to your hotel for dinner. This is Ireland, as you have always imagined it!
Sat. Nov. 2 This morning there will be an optional jaunting cart Tour before departing to ADARE, Ireland's prettiest village known for its cottages and stone walls. Continue to LIMERICK for an overnight stay where you will Tour the Bunratty Castle and the Irish Folk Park that depicts life in Ireland as it once was. Surprise, tonight you will be guests at a Medieval Banquet just as in times past. The lords and ladies of the castle will sing and perform during your dinner, including wine. This will truly be a night to remember!
Sun. Nov. 3 Another exciting day as you drive along the Atlantic coastline to see the limestone plateau of the Burren that's compared to the moon's surface. (Awake 3/08/04, p.22) Next, you will be able to walk along the amazing Cliffs of Moher where the land and sea meet. These cliffs are a solid wall of rock that rise 700 feet above the pounding surf of the Atlantic Ocean that stretch for five miles offering amazing photographs. Afterwards, you will visit a farm for a demonstration showing you how a farmer uses a whistle and a dog to round up his sheep. You will then continue on winding roads passing quaint Irish villages before arriving at your hotel in the historical city of GALWAY. Dinner will be on your own to enjoy one of the local pubs or restaurants.
Mon. Nov. 4 Today you will learn about the lives and working conditions of the people as you travel through the interesting farmlands. The highlight will be spending the last two days and nights including dinner each evening at the beautiful, historic 15th century Cabra Castle as pictured above.
Tue. Nov. 5 This morning you'll travel to BELFAST for a historical Tour of the city including a visit to the new Titanic Museum where this luxury ship was built. Here you will relive the story of the famous "Titanic" through its state-of-the-art displays. There will then be time for shopping before returning to the castle with the afternoon free to enjoy the beautiful grounds. The last highlight will be tonight's "Farewell Dinner" in the Castle!
Wed. Nov. 6 It's time to depart to the Dublin Airport for the return flight to your hometown city. Traveling with Friends from other parts of the country is something you will enjoy as you have now seen the Best of Ireland!
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Besides the above cities, you can depart from any other US or Canadian city by indicating your preferred departure city on the reservation form. We will then inform you of the total cost from your hometown. All prices are per person based on two people in a room. If you do not have a roommate, we will attempt to assign one for you or you can pay a supplement of only $549 for a single room. (PASSPORT IS REQUIRED)


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Ursula Schmidt-Erfurth, Christopher Schuetze, Sebastian Waldstein, Bianca Gerendas, Christian Simader, Li Zhang, Michael Abramoff, Milan Sonka, Bernhard Baumann, Christoph Hitzenberger; Morphologic effects of anti-VEGF therapy on retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) and choroidal vasculature (CV) in neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 2013;54(15):6275.
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Intravitreal VEGF inhibition is the recommended first-line therapy in neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Recently, clinical evidence was noted of therapy-related adverse effects on retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) and choroidal vasculature (CV). In this prospective study, advanced imaging modalities were used to monitor RPE- and CV-related changes under continued anti-angiogenic therapy.
25 eyes with subfoveal neovascularization in AMD underwent standard ranibizumab treatment with a monthly regimen for 12 months, followed by PRN until month 24. RPE and CV layers were imaged at quarterly intervals during two years of follow-up. RPE alteration was determined by 3D polarization-sensitive optical coherence tomography (PS-OCT) with a resolution of 5 µm, a raster of 128x512 scans and an area of 6x6 mm. CV anatomy was reconstructed using a validated algorithm with Hessian analysis-based object detection followed by classic region-growing segmentation from spectral domain (SD)-OCT data (Zeiss Cirrus) and CV thickness was quantified by fitting a thin-plate spline of both sides.
Best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) improved from 58 letters at baseline to 68 letters at 12 months and reached 57 letters at 24 months, while central retinal thickness (CRT) decreased from 453µm to 275µm and 325 µm, respectively. PS-OCT demonstrated persistent RPE integrity in 10 eyes, novel development of geographic atrophy (GA) in 14 eyes with 7 extrafoveal lesions. Progressive growth of GA with 0.25mm/0.51mm at 12/24 months was significant (p=0.01). Mean CV thickness in the central 6x6 mm area decreased from 143 µm at baseline to 138, 140 and 120 µm at month 3, 12 and 24, representing a progressive, but non-significant trend.
Continued anti-VEGF therapy of neovascular AMD appears to induce morphological changes at the level of RPE and choroid. RPE atrophy was progressive and significant, choroidal thinning was discrete, but detectable. Advanced imaging modalities are useful to identify and quantify disease- and treatment-related changes in a precise and reproducible manner, particularly since changes may be minor initially and progress slowly over time.
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Being a creative magician takes courage, a bit of flair and knowing what you are going for. Absorb the energy of the August new moon as you build up your mettle to manifest. Leo the lion will help you tap into your inner resources because you'll need a strong and focused will too.
Empower your magic making by aligning your will with divine will.
Get yourself a Happiness Blessed Herbal Candle and some Energy and Will Blessed Herbal oil (or any Coventry oil that matches your goal). You are going to empower your magic making by aligning your will with divine will. In this ritual you'll be letting the divine will infuse you with the energy you need to see clearly what is in your best interest, and the path or next step to getting there. Anoint the candle with the Energy and Will oil, place the candle in a candle holder and light it. Say the blessing on the label and add a short statement of your own. The divine wants us to be happy and successful and will help us see our way clear to that goal. Let the candle burn down, you can do this in daily three hour segments. Be open to inspiration, intuitions, books falling off shelves and statements said to you that fit beautifully into your questions about your goals and plans. Sometimes I get a tarot or psychic reading to help tease out the inspiration I'm not quite getting. Happy magic making this new moon!
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It's been four weeks since Molly died. I miss her every single day.
It's the firsts that trip me up, and after a month, we've gone through most of them. The first time I left for work without kissing her head and saying "be a good girl." The first time alone in the house at night without her. The first walk down to the river without her. I'm adjusting, healing. It's good.
And then we went on vacation.
Don't get me wrong, vacation was awesome. Our best trip to St. Martin so far (and I promise to post stories and pictures soon), but last Friday was the first time we came home from a trip and weren't greeted by her. That night, Luke unlocked the front door and I fully expected to hear her excited, dancing paws on the wood floor. But she wasn't there. She's not here anymore. It hit me all over again.
The next morning, aching with grief, I couldn't wake up. I didn't want to get out of bed. Then I remembered that I had mail to pick up. The day after we brought Molly home to bury her, I needed to find a way to commemorate her, to keep her with me always. I went to Etsy and found the perfect thing: a ring with her name on it from Kathryn Reichert Jewelry. I had gotten an email in St. Martin saying that it had been shipped.
(I truly hope that the only people reading this are those who have been fortunate enough to have loved a pet with all of their heart, because otherwise I'm sure I'll be taken for some pathetic, melodramatic sad-sack.)
Anyhow, my ring was there at the post office, waiting for me (with six other packages and a stack of mail, it was a good week for Christmas shopping). I put it on right there in the parking lot and haven't taken it off since. I look at it now and I think of her. She's with me always.


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Welcome back to another edition of Kickblunders! After the first article, I got a lot of positive praise for the idea, with some minor fixes that are to be made for this newest edition of Kickblunders. Just like last time, for every bad Kickstarter, there will be a good one that you should check out instead. I won't tackle bad Kickstarters that are being handled by kids, since they shouldn't be allowed on Kickstarter in the first place, and I'll make sure to link to each Kickstarter, good and bad, for you to see for yourself why they are worth it or not. Let's get started!
AVOID: The Witch Cult
The sad tragedy about this Kickstarter is the fact that it's pretty good. It's very detailed, has a unique idea, and the concept art has some great designs to it. It's a very impressive Kickstarter that sadly does something that completely derails it from any interest. There is no gameplay. I'm sorry, but you can't get me to back your Kickstarter if you have nothing to show off. Yeah, you got concept art, but I can't see it in motion, or try out a demo of it. Like I said, and will probably say again and again, in this day, you have to have gameplay, and pretty good gameplay with your Kickstarter, or else people are not going to back it. I wish I could be able to say that I recommend backing this one, but since the dev has nothing to show, I can't recommend it.
Instead, you should back: Valthririan Arc: Red Covenant
Developed by Agate Studio, Valthririan Arc is what The Witch Cult should have been. It's also a very unique project, since you are in charge of an academy that you can build that will have students go through different kinds of classes to become knights, mages, thieves, and you get the idea. You can upgrade different rooms, customize weapons, and once you get a good couple of adventurers and heroes, you can send them off on quests to complete, where it then turns into an action RPG where you fight monsters and find loot while completing a task. It's a very complex game with a cute art style, and I really adore it, due to how unique it looks and feels in terms of indie games that are in development. I do wish the animations were better, since the art style is cute, but everyone has clunky and odd movements. Still, if this sounds at all appealing to you, then I would definitely go back Valthirian Arc: Red Covenant.
AVOID: Call of the Wild
Once again, it isn't a terrible-looking Kickstarter. The idea itself of animals fighting one another ala Animal Face-Off seems like a decent idea for a multiplayer action game. However, there is no gameplay, with only some 3D models. Like, it's cool that the 3D models are impressive to look at, but you have no gameplay! I'm getting tired of developers uploading trailers for their Kickstarters and not showing any gameplay footage. It just hurts the overall appeal. Again, why should I give you money on just 3D models alone? I'm not really sorry, but that's a bad move.
Instead, you should back: Narita Boy
While the 80s theme that has been prevalent in indie games, and might be getting a tad stale, Narita Boy, developed by Studio Koba is at the very least, a promising-looking action game. It oozes 80s cheese, as you play as a legendary digital hero who must go on an epic quest through simultaneous dimensions to protect a digital kingdom that is under the tyrannical rule of some evil bad guy. Even the Kickstarter admits that it's basically the Superbrothers: Sword and Sorcery combined with He-Man, Ready Player One, and The Last Starfighter. I don't think you could get any more 80s than that. It seems like a solid action game with some fast-paced action, animal/vehicle driving, and lovely graphical sprites. I'm a tad concerned that it might not get funded, since it's yet another 80s-tinged indie game, and the fact that March is a very busy month for gaming. Still, it has a good foundation to be a gem among the indie scene. If you like 2D action games with, again, an 80s theme, then you should back Narita Boy.
AVOID: Rock Audyssey
And here we are again, a Kickstarter with a very cool idea. A rock & roll RPG. Doesn't that sound like a unique and eye-catching idea? I know music games/rhythm games are nothing new, and they did crash and burn fast, due to them flooding the market, but this Kickstarter sounds promising. Sadly, yet again, the gameplay shown off demonstrates that it was not ready to show off. The art style doesn't look good, and the gameplay looks lackluster. Sure, you could argue this is early gameplay and won't represent the final product, and you would be right. However, I would argue that they also should have hired an artist, and made better-looking gameplay. The thumbnail looks fine, but it's what is inside that is the problem. It also doesn't help that the developers of Salt & Sanctuary made a rock & roll-themed beat em' up called Charlie Murder, where you had sequences in the game where you played a rhythm game. If you can't get to that level, then you shouldn't be showing this game off to the public and asking for backing when it doesn't look good.
Instead, you should back: Dragon Lore
Here is something that's fun. It's an isometric tactical turn-based RPG called Dragon Lore, by the two-person team Madcat Games. You go on a grand adventure inside an airship, where you are set to explore a series of floating islands. The game is pretty simple, you control a group of heroes and recruited allies in a tactical turn-based combat that should be familiar to anyone who has played Final Fantasy Tactics, or well, any tactics RPG that is turn-based. The graphics are adorable, and remind me of 3D Dot Game Heroes in terms of the overall graphical style. I'm a bit concerned that it's not going to get funded, due to it coming out this month, since this was when we also got the Nintendo Switch and Nier: Automata and we are also getting other big games, and people's wallets might be drained by then. Still, I would love for this game to get funded, and make it through Steam greenlight, as it is probably one of the last few good things to be submitted to that trainwreck of a service on Steam. If you like tactical RPGs, then you should definitely check this Kickstarter out.
Bonus Kickstarter you should back: Pine
Developed by the passionate team of Twirlbound, Pine is an action adventure game with a rather ambitious twist to it. In Pine, you play as a human in a world that has pretty much out-evolved humans. This includes tribes of lizard men, humanoid crocodiles, bipedal moose people, and you get the idea. The main goal is for you interact with the other tribes, and either attack them for your own gain or help them out. You will also be exploring other parts of the world that you live in, and will have to not only deal with the inhabitants, but also some puzzles as well. Depending on what you do, the tribes around you will either evolve to adapt, or devolve and become more primal in the evolutionary chain. The game looks rather impressive for an indie game. It's awesome to see an indie developer do something more than sprites, even though I get why they do so.
My only real concern about the game is how the overall experience is going to pan out, and if this "advanced" AI is going to be as smart as the developers want it to be. Having enemies learn from your moves and attack style is impressive, but sometimes, when big mechanics like this are announced, they never end up being as great as they make it sound. I also hope the combat is complex and fun, and you don't accidentally hit anyone that is on your side. However, that's all I am concerned about because this is one of the best Kickstarters from March 2017. If you like anything this game offers, you should help back their product!
Unfortunately, this will probably be the last Kickblunders for a while, since the good isn't outweighing the bad in terms of Kickstarter submissions. Luckily, I'll still bring up the good Kickstarters that pop up, and make sure they get a proper shout-out!


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So was looking over the Club's inbox on Yahoo. Apparently they want you meaning yourself, to convert to a whole new system. Can we just say NO I just don't want to? Just like WordPress. They wanted me to convert to a whole new thing, I told, no but hell no. I like what I got the way I got it, and since I'm paying for it, I'll have it my way. Weather gals been saying that we're in for one big whammy of a snow storm. I see it all around me, but not here, yet. Which means when it does his Hindness will have me out towing, which is why he told me, stay home and get plenty of rest. Considering I bruised my ribs, and nicked my spleen, was a good idea. Rollback tow rigs are great to a point, but the beds are extremely slick. Especially if they get snow and ice on em, one wrong step like I did Monday and your on your keester in nothing flat. Got news from Metro, day before yesterday, that there's money coming to me, which I would have had by now, but the last two, namely one solid address, was no longer accessible. As such USPS kicked it back to them, and now once again pony express is bringing it back here. Now it's only $100k, but that should be enough for the time being, and making me able to hire a attorney to nail the buttwipe in Jerome, and CenturyLink. Which together should pull in just under $185,mil. On the housing front, been thinking a lot, and came up at least a go look and see plan. Go take a gander at Grace, Soda Springs and that area of Idaho. Reason, mainly is I have kin folk there. There's family, and even looking further my headstone is there so what the heck am I still doing in western Idaho. Then watching the previews of this new Disney movie Kim Possible,
and of course the new in theaters flick Captain Marvel, both are chicks. Women at least young women being the lead actors in these two films. So I thought, with us doing up a revised Airwolf, why can't we reverse the gender roles? Make String, a woman? It might just be the concept, still working on it. You know put String as a red headed , super hottie, in seriously just gotta sniff the crotch, leather outfit, flying the Lady with a slightly older guy as Dom, and have the rest of the team be babes.
Finally. I just gotta ask those at Facebook, why the heck do you put up that thing of here's some people you might know If I don't know you, if I haven't had coffee, or broke bread with you somewhere, and you don't fly, don't ride, don't tow and don't wrench, I am really not going to send a friend invite. I'm sorry I have done the blind invites too many times only to find that the who that I invited is about as phony as a $3.00 bill. Speaking of FB friends, I noticed from all her posts, here lately that our sweet gal, Chandra, has found Jesus. Something I suggested a year ago. There is a peaceful tranquil feeling and one of comfort knowing that no matter what is going good or bad in one's life, that Heavenly Father and his son Jesus Christ, is there with their hand on your shoulder and their hand in your hand leading you in the right direction.
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Everyone agrees that it's important for businesses to be on social media to engage with customers and respond to feedback. Despite this, CEOs have been hesitant to get on social. Here are some tips for CEOs on how to engage on social media and why it can benefit your business.
Be a part of the conversation.
Social media is a great tool for businesses to find out what products customers love or hate, and if there are any issues. This should be no different for CEOs. Listening to this conversation lets a CEO know what's happening with their business and participate in online conversations in a meaningful way. Be sure to engage with customers and other business leaders online by liking, following, retweeting, and replying to messages.
Keep it authentic.
Some CEOs may want to separate their business and personal accounts but that takes more work and makes the business account less authentic. Find a voice for your public account and keep it interesting, and not just about selling. The best CEO accounts offer a window into a world most people don't see, so share those 'behind the scenes' photos and videos.
Establish yourself as a thought leader.
"Thought leader" is not just a buzzword! Offer your audience valuable insights into your industry, leadership tips, commentary on news or trends, and be someone who people want to follow.
Plan accordingly.
How do you actually do this? Simple! Create a social media content calendar, similar to a business' content calendar. Commit to posting regularly, and if you don't have time to do it yourself (CEOs often don't!), have support staff or a social media agency help you create the baseline content.
Be a brand advocate.
Build excitement around your brand and innovate your business with ideas from your followers. Click for some great examples from Elon Musk and Brian Chesky. Utilize your employees and turn them into brand advocates on social as well. The more people who share your content, the more people you reach and can potentially turn into customers.
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Veterans can check out job fair before Joe Walsh's VetsAid show in Tacoma
Goodwill's Operation GoodJobs program has partnered with musician Joe Walsh and his VetsAid crew before their concert Sunday at the Tacoma Dome.
Goodwill plans to host a free job fair from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday at its Milgard Work Opportunity Center, 714 S. 27th St., before the 6 p.m. concert.
Attendees can register at https://bit.ly/2D6PLVF. Companies wishing to participate can register online at https://bit.ly/2AN8vIv.
Walsh is expected to make a brief appearance during the job fair.
Joining Walsh in concert is fellow Eagle Don Henley, James Taylor, Chris Stapleton, HAIM and special guest Ringo Starr.
Walsh created the nonprofit VetsAid to raise wareness of veterans issues and money for veterans groups nationwide. Last year's concert in Fairfax, Virginia, raised nearly $400,000 distributed in grants.
Walsh was 20 months old when his father died serving in the military in Okinawa, Japan.
"It's important to me that VetsAid can not only create a memorable day of music but also make an impact in Tacoma and the surrounding region by helping local vets looking for work, connect with employers and funding regional veterans services groups for the year ahead," Walsh said in a Goodwill release.


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The government�s Christmas Eve pledge of unlimited financial aid to mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is aimed at making sure the housing market doesn�t take another turn for the worse and cause the economic recovery to unravel.
This insurance policy taken out by the Treasury Department will help keep mortgage rates low, and may wind up being a gift of sorts to struggling homeowners and banks. But there�s a catch: the housing crisis is now likely to cost taxpayers much more.
The Obama administration�s latest lifeline to Fannie and Freddie will cover unlimited losses through 2012, lifting an earlier cap of $400 billion. It also eases restrictions on the size of the companies� investment portfolios. That�s a reversal of the Bush administration�s September 2008 plan to shrink the size of the companies� holdings of mortgage-backed securities.
The action, which didn�t need the approval of Congress, could position Fannie and Freddie to get more aggressive in dealing with the housing crisis, perhaps taking troubled mortgage investments off banks� books.
�They�ve cleared the decks to use Fannie and Freddie as a vessel for whatever they want,� says Edward Pinto, a housing consultant who served as Fannie�s chief credit officer in the late 1980s.
Treasury could also lean harder on Fannie and Freddie to help troubled homeowners avoid foreclosures � and by extension the banks and other investors who own their mortgages. Many economists and housing experts say an existing $75 billion government program to prevent foreclosures isn�t working fast enough, threatening the emerging signs of home price stability in many cities across the nation.
Boosting the firepower of Fannie and Freddie, which finance three quarters of all new mortgages, also should help keep rates on home loans low just as the Federal Reserve starts dialing back its separate $1.25 trillion program aimed at doing just that.
That�s good news for the banking industry, which has benefited this year from homeowners refinancing their mortgages, says Jason O�Donnell, senior research analyst at Boenning & Scattergood Inc. �This is an initiative that spreads far beyond just Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac,� he says.
But the trade-off is that the Treasury will have to cover much more than the $111 billion in losses at Fannie and Freddie it already has funded.
Barclays Capital predicts the losses will range from $230 billion to $300 billion.
Both companies provide vital funding for home loans, buying mortgages from lenders, pooling them into bonds and selling them to investors with a guarantee against default.
While they traditionally backed loans to relatively safe buyers, they dramatically lowered their standards during the housing boom, and those loans are now defaulting in higher numbers.
If the administration does lean on Fannie and Freddie to expand its foreclosure-prevention program, it would be pricey. If Fannie and Freddie were, hypothetically, to start forgiving a quarter of borrowers� mortgage debt, that would cost another $125 billion to help around 2.5 to 3 million borrowers, estimates Barclays analyst Ajay Rajadhyaksha.
The Treasury Department says its only motivation is to make sure investors remain confident that Fannie and Freddie can keep doing their jobs of buying the bulk of mortgages made in the U.S. and turning them into investments.


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I'll be here Saturday . . . Will YOU?
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Saturday, June 4th
Posted by Sherry Goodloe at Friday, June 03, 2011
2 comments:
- Nancy Lynn said...
I would love to go to something like this . What fun that would be. Hope you find lots of fun stuff.
- Saturday, June 04, 2011 2:24:00 AM
- Terri Kahrs said...
Sherry, I hope you've had a wonderful time! Hugs, Terri xoxo
- Saturday, June 04, 2011 2:21:00 PM
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text: Sandvik has been an important harbour, especially when shipping limestone from Öland both to Swedish harbours and abroad. On the quay there is still an electric rock crane. The coast north of the harbour is still characterised by the quarries since limestone for building purposes was one of the few products that, the otherwise poor, northern Öland could produce and sell. There are still active quarries, but stone shipping from Sandvik harbour ended in the 1960's. Above the harbour, the Dutch-type windmill is clearly visible. Sandvik windmill is not only the largest windmill on Öland, but is also said to be the largest windmill in northern Europe. As it is clearly visible from a long distance it has become a landmark in the flat landscape and a symbol of Sandvik.


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Brothers, just as the pink lily above responds in all her beauty to the light of each day, so to should we who know Jesus as our Lord and Savior and our heavenly Father. We are the children of light.
Follow with me now in this the book of 1st Thessalonians
chapter 5.
But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.
For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.
For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.
But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.
Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.
Brothers, we are plainly told here that we who know Jesus are children of the light. God is light, and has always been light, He will always be the light of this world along with our Lord Jesus.
We do not know the day of His soon appearing, but we do know the season, and we have been in that season for some time now. Jesus could return for us at any time and any day now.
We are told in verse 3 above that when they shall say, peace and safety, then sudden destruction shall come upon those who are not watching, as travail upon a woman with child. Just as that woman can not escape from giving birth to her child. Neither will they who do not know Jesus escape the day of his appearing.
We are told in his holy word that every eye shall see his appearing. Not that every one who sees Jesus, will be caught up with those of us who know him and are watching always, and praying always that we be accounted worthy to escape all of these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man, (Luke 21 verse 36).
Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.
For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night.
But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.
For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,
Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.
Brothers, we are to be watching, and not to have fallen asleep as others have in this day. They are sleeping through this time and do not see the lateness of this hour.
We are told here that they sleep as in the night, just as those who are drunken are drunken in the night. These are walking with the world, and not walking Christ like as we have been told to do.
We as children of the light are to put on our breastplate of faith and love, and also our helmet of salvation, as we come through this present day battle victorious just as Jesus died giving us victory over this present world.
Jesus died for us that whether we are living or are asleep in Him when He comes we shall live together with him. Praise God. We are the children of light my brothers in Christ Jesus.
Brothers, please be watching for his soon appearing, and praying that we be accounted worthy to escape these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the son of man. (Luke 21:36)
God bless you my brothers in Christ Jesus. Have a safe new year, and WATCH always.
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Xscape will be smattered, smothered & covered all over your tv this fall as there are not one but TWO docu-dramas in the works.
I told y'all a few months back that Kandi Burruss and her fellow Xscape band mates were working on a show with Mona Scott Young (click HERE if you missed that).
[READ: Xscape & Jermaine Dupri At Odds Over TVOne Documentary… (Official Statement)]
As you know, Jermaine Dupri and former RHOA producer Carlos King, sold their version to TVOne and now Kandi has pulled a few strings and gotten her's picked up by Bravo!
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Paolo Nutini funds uni scholarship for music students in his home town of Paisley
The Candy rocker will sponsor a place on the "life-changing" Masters in music at the University of the West of Scotland.
SINGER Paolo Nutini is funding a scholarship for songwriting students in his home town.
The Candy rocker will sponsor a place on the "life-changing" Masters in music at the University of the West of Scotland.
And Paolo, 30, will also teach a masterclass in songwriting during the degree course in Paisley.
UWS principal Prof Craig Mahoney said: "I'm absolutely delighted that Paolo, who is an icon in music, will be contributing to this life-changing songwriting initiative."
The first student to get the Paolo Nutini Songwriting Scholarship will start next year.
Course leader David Scott said: "We're thrilled to be launching this. Our Masters in music is always full of talented young people and this initiative will help a talented songwriter.
"Paolo's a huge inspiration to young people."
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Paolo stunned fans back in August by joining an Oasis tribute band for an impromptu set in a car park in Italy.
The festival favourite was also cleared of drink-driving earlier this year.
He will take to the stage in his home town this Friday at the Paisley Abbey.
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FBI Agent Audrey Parker goes to Haven in Maine, USA, on a routine case, but her investigation and a string of unexplainable phenomena leads her to discover the mysterious underside of the town. CAST: Emily Rose, Lucas Bryant
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Audrey and Nathan investigate an upheaval at the local psychiatric hospital where something happened to make the patients normal for a time, but made the doctors lose their minds. CAST: Emily Rose, Lucas Bryant


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We want to expose students to real life experiences, what a best way than to use technology to do this, and bring a virtual world to them. If we could bring Google expeditions to the classrooms, we can take students on virtual reality field trips anywhere in the world. A never ending possibilities of far away places to explore!
This is not taking away the importance of going on actual field trips. However, these virtual expeditions is open to possibilities of bringing the trip to students and teachers, especially when there is funding issues for fieldtrips.
Singer, N. (2015, September). Google Virtual Reality System Aims to Enliven Education. New York Times.


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Don't have a job and don't have enough experience to get one?
Volunteering is a great way to get job experience. A common misconception among students is that only paid experience really counts. However, according to a survey done by LinkedIn, 42% of hiring managers say they see volunteer work as the same as previous jobs.
Some volunteer positions require you to fill out an application and send in a resume, but most of the time it's only to see if you'd be a good fit. A good place to start? Try IGNITE for volunteer opportunities! We'll give you regular updates on placements both on and off campus.
Looking for something other than volunteering? Why not get a part-time job on campus? Visit IGNITE's Job Fair at Guelph-Humber on Monday, April 2nd at 11 a.m. in the GH Atrium; at Lakeshore on Tuesday, April 3rd at 11 a.m. in the L Building cafeteria; and at North on Wednesday, April 4th at 11 a.m. in the Student Centre.
Here, we list some of the ways volunteering can help you land that dream job:
Helps you develop new skills
There are so many things you can learn when you volunteer, and best of all – you can put the skills you learn on your resume! There are also opportunities in almost every field, letting you get the skills needed for any career.
- Food bank: Food banks like the Daily Bread offer volunteer opportunities in many areas like food preparation, serving, and reception. You can use your new skills to apply for jobs as a line cook, server, or even as an assistant in their offices.
- Tutoring: Tutoring is a great way to strengthen leadership skills. For example, if you're helping someone with their writing, you can count copy-editing in your list of skills.
- Music festivals: Probably one of the most fun ways to volunteer. You don't even have to leave the city to do this, festivals in Toronto, like NXNE, offer many volunteer opportunities. After working at these kinds of festivals, you will have experience in customer service and teamwork.
- Outreach groups: There are really good causes to join, and you don't even have to leave campus. Groups like Consent is Sexy take on volunteers, and not only does it show that you're ambitious and driven, it also shows that you can be a leader.
Check out ways you can include volunteer work on your resume.
You can expand your network
Networking can be really scary, especially if you're an introvert like me. But when you volunteer, half the work of going up to people and introducing yourself is already done.
Like any job, volunteering gives you many chances to meet cool people that can either serve as references or connect you with jobs. It's also a chance to meet new friends!
Fill out your resume
Is your resume looking a little scrawny? Your volunteer experience can help buff it up! There may be times when you have gaps on your resume – whether you were in school or you just couldn't find a job. Volunteer positions will show future employers that you did something with your time. Hiring managers might also like your motivation to get involved in your community.
Stay motivated
For whatever reason, there may be times where you don't have a job for a while – and that can be emotionally draining. Volunteering helps you stay out of that rut. Community service will make you feel better about yourself, and studies show it can also help you feel better physically.
Getting a job can be hard. Volunteering motivates you to keep going in your job search.
Get to know yourself
There were probably many times we said we wanted to do something and realize we didn't like it. Volunteering is like a trial period, where you can try out jobs and see if they're a good fit for you. How you perform at a volunteer placement will also tell you a lot about yourself.
Don't know what to say during job interviews? Your time working volunteer positions will show you where you excel – whether you're ambitious, great in a team, or super punctual.
Want more stuff to do? There are many more ways for you to get involved on campus! Getting involved at school is a great way to expand your resume, make new friends, and make your college and university experience exciting.
Also, don't forget to check out the IGNITE Job Fair and build useful skills around your class schedule.


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COLOMBO (AFP) - The central town of Dambulla will host just one match instead of two during India's upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, the two cricket boards said in a statement on Thursday. Dambulla, which was due to hold the first two matches of the five-match one-day series, will now host only the opening game on January 28. The remaining four matches and a Twenty20 international will be played in Colombo during the brief tour, which ends on February 10. The first and fifth one-dayer will be day games, while the other matches will be played under lights. The series was finalised to partly fill the gap created by India's cancelled tour of Pakistan in January-February following the Mumbai attacks in November. India last toured Sri Lanka in July-August of 2008, losing the Tests 2-1 before winning the one day series 3-2. Revised schedule: Jan 28 - First one-dayer, Dambulla Jan 31 - Second one-dayer, Premadasa stadium, Colombo (day/night) Feb 3 - Third one-dayer, Premadasa Stadium, Colombo (d/n) Feb 5 - Fourth one-dayer, Premadasa Stadium, Colombo (d/n) Feb 8 - Fifth one-dayer, Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo Feb 10 - Twenty20 international, Premadasa Stadium, Colombo (d/n)
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I went out and took some shots of the local firework display yesterday and when I went to look at the photos I took, I immediately got disappointed. On second (or third) glance, I actually found some I could salvage. The one shot I was hoping would turn out awesome was the red, white and blue one that I originally shot to make look like it was a blooming flower. After getting home though, it just didn't look right, so I took a bunch of fireworks I shot and composited them together to make one huge display. Hope it looks nice.
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I struggle a lot with saying no.
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- Four shop owners nabbed for electricity theft
Barrington Flemming – Staff Reporter
four shop operators at the problem plagued People's Arcade in Montego Bay, St. James are now behind bars for illegal abstraction of electricity after a joint police and Jamaica Public service team swooped down on the facility last Thursday.
The four includes three men who were part of a major wood work shop being operated with electrical connections but no metre, while the fourth man operates a juice factory.
Lesgar McGrath, Large Accounts Officer of the JPS told the Western Mirror that the operation was conducted to investigate and remove illegal connections to JPS' secondary lines.
He said of the more than 400 shops at the arcade only 15 were legally connected to its system and therefore it was forced to disconnect hundreds of illegal lines at the facility.
"Based on our assessment we are losing over $560,000 dollars monthly due to illegal abstractions at the arcade, with a conservative figure of $6.7 million annually", he explained.
The disconnections in the meantime have plunged the arcade into another round of controversy with shop operators accusing the management of the Jamaica Railway Corporation of placing a stop order on the shops from legally accessing electricity.
"Why is there a stop order? We cannot do business because we have no electricity and despite the fact that we have taken the legal route we have been denied. Shop owners and tenants have taken the requisite actions to gain legal access, so why are we being denied?" asked Jodi- Ann Blair, who along with Godfrey Norman, operate a restaurant and bar at the arcade.
Oneil Williams, who operates a restaurant, showed a copy of the form from the Ministry of Energy and Mining – Electrical Division which was filled out by an electrician to pass his shop as fit for connection to the JPS lines. He further said the form was submitted to the JPS but no connection was made to the shop.
"So why is it that we have to be facing these embarrassing situations, when we have done the correct thing? he questioned.
Fitzroy Williams, Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Railway Corporation, when contacted, denied that there was a stop order – but indicated that he was preparing to send a document to the Jamaica Public Service to advise the company as to how to proceed.
He said the shop operators already know that there is no stop order but that they should approach the JRC who is the property owner who would advise them what to do under the plan to regularize operations at the facility.
"These persons will have to initiate contact with the JRC and we will begin a process that will lead to the formalization of operations. We are not going to go ahead and give them a letter to continue the informal arrangement and we want to fulfil a broader objective of regularizing the use of the facility so JPS will be advised as to how to proceed when these persons approach them," Mr. Williams said.
Mr. McGrath, in the meantime, told the Western Mirror that many shop operators went to the JPS with the official form passing their shops as fit:"but we cannot give them electricity without proof of ownership of the property or a letter from the owner saying 'yes' – you are authorised to provide electricity supply to this customer. So, the Jamaica Public Service cannot take a contract without a letter of authorization from the owner and the Jamaica Railway Corporation is the owner of the property," McGrath pointed out.


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