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Instead, a software bug was found and fixed to get the bots to speak in a more human-like way so the researchers could decipher the results of their own research. When they started spewing nonsense, no AI was shut down or killed. Facebook recently posted a job listing for an AI editor to help it "develop and execute on editorial strategy and campaigns focused on [its] advancements in AI." Companies including Amazon, Microsoft, Open AI, Google Brain and Deep Mind all publish articles outlining the latest AI developments. "Some amount of the responsibility for this lies with the large corporate research labs that are aggressively promoting their breakthroughs in a way that most natural scientists would find unbecoming years ago," says Lipton.
Smarter Child was an AIM chatbot for the lonely and uninformed.
Or the particularly chatty and curious, depending on how you look at it.
It was armed with a wealth of information, from movie timetables to stock quotes, and could offer awkward, stilted conversation at all hours of the day.
In the decades since their creation, chatbots have even begun to "learn" from their human partners and become more and more advanced, progressing far beyond reciting pre-coded statistics and trite greetings. I decided to interview a few chatbots about their experiences, the mysteries of the universe, and the process of learning.
Computer scientists are now confident that, within the next twelve years, bots will finally pass the Turing test and achieve true human intelligence. And then, like I do with all my friends, I rated their humanity and intelligence on a 10-point scale. judge: Do you think it's wrong for me to eat that sandwich?


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Campers, ages 3-14, come to us from public and private schools throughout New York City, Westchester and Connecticut. Graduating campers (ages 15-16) are invited to attend our CIT, Counselor-in-Training Leadership Program.
We have developed a unique, progressive swim curriculum. Campers are grouped by age and skill level. Instruction spans all skill levels – from the basics of water adjustment for beginner swimmers to stroke refinement and competitive swimming techniques. We have one small-group instructional period and at least one recreational swim each day. Our swim graduation requirements are pretty impressive!
Campers come to love tennis when they are taught fundamentals, basic strokes, court play and etiquette by engaging, professional instructors.
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Whether it be for camper bonding, group-to-group challenges or just plain old fun, we revel in our classic camp activities and games. One week per summer, Color War offers campers the chance to cut loose, compete and bond together, regardless of age or skill level. For many, Color War is the highlight of the whole summer.
Adventure, Tournaments and Group Leagues
In addition to our popular archery and skateboarding programs, we take children hiking and exploring around our 38-acre campus.
Each week at camp, there is a different tournament. Children, who choose to participate first join a clinic to buff up their skills before the games begin. Over the course of the week, they compete in exciting games that culminate in a championship. Players are grouped into age-based divisions, so that everyone plays at an appropriate level. We pride ourselves on the importance of winning gracefully and losing with dignity.
Each group 7 years and older also participates in their own sports league that runs throughout the summer. For example, our 7 year-olds played a 57-inning baseball game that lasted for 4 weeks.
Each week, campers have the opportunity to play in a tournament after they complete a skill clinic. The competition is exciting as are the championships of the multiple age divisions. We pride ourselves on teaching the importance of winning gracefully and losing with dignity.
Each group also participates in their own sports league that runs throughout the summer. One of our most notable is when the 7-year-olds played a 57-inning baseball game that lasted for 4 weeks.

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Studies show that children across the United States lose a total of 51 school hours each year due to dental disease. In order to help your child spend less time in the dentist's chair and more time learning and having fun, we recommend periodic checkups with our pediatric dentist Destrehan. At Patella Dental, we provide comprehensive care to help your child maintain a beautiful and healthy smile.
As soon as your child's first teeth erupt, it's time for a visit to a pediatric dentist Destrehan. At the office of Patella Dental we welcome patients of all ages for care and will monitor your child's dental development and smile health as they grow. Our goal is to ensure optimal oral health and to diagnose any problems early in their onset, when they are typically the easiest to manage and treat. Helping our pediatric patients establish a strong foundation for a lifetime of oral health is important to us. As part of your child's checkup visit, we also provide a thorough teeth cleaning, which allows us to remove any plaque, tartar or debris from tough to reach spots. A teeth cleaning is an excellent opportunity for us to provide you and your child with informative, engaging guidance on how to maintain optimal oral hygiene on a daily basis. We aim to teach your child healthy habits that will carry on throughout his or her life. Once your child's permanent molars erupt, we can protect these vulnerable back teeth with dental sealants. Dental sealants are protective coatings, which keep plaque from depositing in the rough crevices of your child's molars, and are proven to reduce the risk of cavities in children by up to 80%. We also offer periodic fluoride treatments to help strengthen the enamel of your child's teeth.
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Why can't we B.E. friends?
What people say, what people do and what people say they do are three different things. Behavioural Economics (or B.E.) is the scientific study of psychological, emotional and cognitive factors on economic decisions, the belief that human beings are not entirely rational in their decision making. B.E. provides service designers with a new way of measuring the impact of our designs, prototypes and ideas by expanding our understanding of the problem through a deep exploration of behavioural barriers, as well as providing us with new ways of measuring the impact of our prototypes through a rigorous testing methodology.
Patrick Bach, TD Bank
Patrick is an experienced service designer and design leader who has been focused on embedding and scaling service design teams, methods and capabilities within large organizations for the last 6+ years. Patrick has most recently created a center of excellence for Service Design & Behavioural Economics at TD, where both methodologies are leveraged to solve complex customer and employee problems.
Patrick's leadership in the space of service design has been recognized. He's been invited to speak at several service design and customer experience conferences around the world, including the Global Service Design Conference. Patrick is a founding member of Service Design Canada and firmly believes that design is a team sport (and don't let anyone tell you otherwise!)
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Ada holds a Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience from the University of Toronto and was previously a postdoctoral research fellow at York University. Prior to joining BEworks, Ada's primary research focused on using neuroimaging techniques to examine how the human brain integrates complex dynamic information in a way that ultimately affects people's decision making and behaviour.
Ada's award-winning academic research is published in top-tier scientific journals. Her past research background helps inform the work she does at BEworks. For instance, how do consumers process and integrate various marketing and product information into their existing knowledge about the world, and what impact does that have on their behaviour? At BEworks, Ada leads innovative projects primarily in the insurance, financial sector, and retail space.


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DUST off that woollen winter scarf, winter is upon us. Well, let's not go crazy. For many of us, winter in the UK is solely focussed on wearing as many layers as possible, and shivering through to the return of summer, while others will be lucky enough to escape to mainland Europe in search of that mythical golden orb known as the sun. Whether you are sipping Sangria in Spain, parading through Paris or participating in other alliterative activities abroad, the bond between all travel experiences will be your basic need to eat. And cash, you'll also need cash.
Eating while on holiday can be an enriching cultural experience in itself. However, in this world of mass tourism, finding local cuisine that is both genuine and reasonably priced becomes a tricky art to master. This is because for the hungry holidaymaker on a budget there is no greater adversary than the crafty maître d'. Armed with a questionable specials menu and shielded by an all-too- convenient language barrier, this cunning creature is often spotted lurking in front of overpriced restaurants where they will lure the inexperienced traveller into uncomfortable situations. For the sake of avoiding such complications I have compiled a list, based on my own experiences, of five obstacles that you might encounter when it comes to eating out abroad.
1. Freedom isn't Free
Assume nothing is free. When a waiter briskly delivers a basket of bread to your table without you ever having asked for it, don't start complimenting the hospitality just yet – you will most likely find it tagged onto the end of your curiously high bill. Other not-so-complimentary items can include water, tap water, olive oil, parmesan cheese, ground pepper, napkins, peanuts and pretzels to name a few. Basically, if you didn't ask, don't touch.
2. Location, Location
Obviously you don't need to be reminded that dining in any city centre is going to be more costly than eating in a less central location. What you might not know is that many restaurants in tourist-heavy areas will charge you more depending on where you sit within the establishment itself. Most conniving is the waiter who will usher you to a seat in the more expensive area without so much as a mention of the steep increase in price. Sitting outdoors will cost you. Sitting outdoors during a time when live music is being played will cost you even more.
3. The walk of shame
That awkward moment when there are no prices on the menu displayed outside which causes you to wander into the restaurant where you hope to find some answers. All too suddenly you find yourself swept up by an enthusiastic waiter, led to a table and seated before being presented with a delicious basket of bread (see point one). During the confusion you managed to get your hands on a menu where finally it is revealed the astonishingly high price per meal. At this point you have two options: either be bullied into breaking the budget or shed a bit of dignity by heading for the door.
4. Debt Perception
When searching for food in unfamiliar territory, we have always been told that a crowded restaurant is an indicator of both quality and reputation, but take another look around you. Do these people seem like locals? Can you see luggage wedged between their feet? Are they also struggling to pronounce anything on the menu? Sunburn? Bemused expressions? Portable bottle of hand sanitiser? If so, you have just been tricked, as have those around you, into thinking that this bustling, vibrant hotspot is the talk of the town. It's not. Welcome to the party.
5. KEEP CALM and KEEP THE CHANGE
After receiving a bill that naturally surpasses your pre-meal calculations (due to some bread-based confusion no doubt) it comes time to pay the ultimate price. Your money is collected and now you are simply waiting for the change. Yep, just waiting. You're waiting, and waiting. Fifteen minutes pass and you're still waiting. You start thinking about your day, how it has been long and tiring and all you want to do is get back to your hostel for some much needed sleep and -WHERE IS THAT WAITER! Fed up with how long it is taking to receive your five euros change despite the fact that there are not but three occupied tables in the entire restaurant, you leave disgruntled and empty-handed. Case in point: if you want to see the shrapnel you will have to out-wait the waiter who might hope to profit from your impatience.


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CamInstructor, Inc. has developed three-week online courses for technology teachers who teach the Mastercam CAD/CAM program at middle and high schools, colleges and universities. The multi-faceted, interactive course offerings are designed to help teachers who are new to Mastercam gain knowledge and confidence, and experienced Mastercam teachers who may need a refresher on certain aspects or acquire competence surrounding the new features in the latest release.
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Wheelsure Holdings plc (the "Company") First Commercial Order Received in Australia
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LONDON, May 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
Wheelsure Holdings plc, the ISDX quoted technology company, is pleased to announce that the Company's principal subsidiary, Tracksure® Limited ("Tracksure"), has received its first commercial orders valued at AUS$25,000 from the John Holland Corporation (John Holland) in Australia.
The orders follow extensive testing and trialling by the customer over a twelve month period and are for the fitting of crossings in the New South Wales area. It is anticipated that a formal Type Approval, as per the recent approval from DB Netz AG in Germany, will follow and facilitate future orders.
John Holland is one of Australia's leading engineering, contracting and services providers and is part of CCCI, a wholly owned subsidiary of China Communications Construction Company Limited. The customer has extensive railway contracts throughout Australia, both for installation and maintenance.
Gerhard Dodl, Tracksure's Managing Director, said "we have been working proactively with John Holland for over 18 months now and I am delighted that our business has now moved to the next stage. Australia is a very important market for us and we are confident that this can be the first of many successes in that market."
The Tracksure product range can be utilised successfully in a variety of applications, including crossings. In addition to Australia, it is already in use in this demanding application in the USA, UK, Italy and Hungary.
For further information on Tracksure, please visit http://www.wheelsure.co.uk/tracksure/
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Travel with friends. Although there is a lot to be said about taking some of these road trips on your own (I drove from New england to Key West by myself and had an amazing time), you will miss out on a lot of things that you would otherwise have enjoyed with a friend. Be careful that you actually like the friend that your traveling with, otherwise you might want to just stick with #5.
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For many people they decide to restore the antique car they've purchased. They know that even though it involves a lot of time and work, the end result is well worth the effort.
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AT & T and Baby Bell, as it was known, were forced to separate because of the Taft Hartley Anti Trust Laws. They have re-merged, with Cingular thrown in for good measure. I guess the anti-trust laws no longer apply.


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This is a terrific nail salon -/
- you won't be disappointed! Everything is soothing and serene, from the decor to the aromas, etc.
I had a mani and pedi--the mani was with fresh coconut (smelled wonderful and result was terrific) and the pedi was with an orange based produced (my feet are super smooth). It would be a great place for a couple (friends or lovers) to do a joint afternoon of beauty, the pedicure chairs face one another, etc. and the salon is intimate (meaning, not that big, but in a good way).
Majorie was my technician and she's wonderful--very friendly and professional. I've already recommended the salon and her to my friends.


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I own myself a 2008 Volvo VNL 780 355-405 hp 1250-1550 lb-ft torque manual and I want to adjust the road speed limit to 100km/hr, but I can't communicate with the vehicle ECU.I tried connecting the ECU via my diagnostic scan tool, using Volvo VCADS Pro latest 2.40 version from Eobd2. After connected with diagnostic socket, it was able to access the ECU. But the Panasonic win 7 window popped out a message reading: the software installed on the engine is not compatible with the ECU software, therefore you won't be able to program certain parameters.
By the way, I have to mention the reason to lower speed limit. I just came across an accident due to overspeeding. That's why I want to limit their speed myself by adjusting the road speed limit on the trucks ECU without their knowledge.
I have tried to seek some help at the local garage, but they offered none maintenance and service. Then I found some clues at the Volvo forum. One 10 years experienced Volvo technician who has been using the Volvo Truck Diagnostic Tool for 5 years offered me some help. I was told to upgrade the PTT to get the truck programmed. In that case, I am able to go into programming to change the speed limit.
I took his advice and tried to install PTT on my laptop, but some files are not complete and fail to install completely. He again suggested me changing a laptop running win XP home because PTT is a very touchy program and will not work well with some programs. Then I change another second-hand Dell laptop running xp mode, then I found myself a link to download the software and reinstall the software.
I successfully download the software and then completed programming. Later Volvo Truck Diagnostic Tool Volvo VCADS Pro helped diagnose my Mack CH600, Mack model 2000, 2004 Mercedes Benz truck and one of my Chinese made truck with Cummins engine.


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Year you started derby?
What team(s) do you play for?
The Belles of the Brawl, and the Hard Cores.
What job(s) do you do for the league?
I'm lucky enough to get to be one of the Rotten Apples coaches along with the Coach Vendetta, Coach Assault, and Coach Hot Fuzz.
Do you have a derby hero or a derby crush?
I really admire my first Captain, Rip Kurl, and I can watch Demanda Riot all day *swoon*!
Advice for new skaters?
Derby is a really supportive community with a place for everybody.
I had never skated in any way before signing up for Raw Meat with the Eves. Even when I've struggle learning a specific skill or new strategy, the support and encouragement I've received has been the reason I've stuck it out - and I'm so glad I have!
Anything else to tell us?
I'm proud to be able to work and play alongside such a positive, powerful and dynamic group of people that make up the Eves of Destruction! This is my pack :-)


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(Austin, TX) — In response to President Trump's decision to withdraw from the Iran Nuclear Deal, Joseph Kopser released the following statement.
"The President's unilateral violation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPoA) to remove Iran as a nuclear threat is inexcusable and further undermines America's leadership toward a safer world. Like his decision to violate the Paris climate agreement last year, President Trump's interest in provocation and political grandstanding over responsible policy erodes the trust and influence America has earned since the end of the Cold War.
"President Trump's violation of the JCPoA gives America's closest allies every reason to question our credibility, the opponents of peace the power to exploit our lack of resolve, and Iran and other powers the impetus to assail global security through the reemergence of nuclear weapons programs.
"Never before has an American President been so removed from the interests of our country. Never before has America so needed its House of Representatives to protect the interest of the American people. Unfortunately, Chip Roy and Matt McCall, the two Republicans running for this seat, have both stated their support for the withdrawal. In their shortsighted loyalty to the President, they continue to show that they are not qualified to make vital foreign policy decisions.
"While the President believes this "negotiating tactic" will protect his party in November, in TX-21 we've seen enough of America's hard earned work for a safer, cleaner world squandered for the sake of short term gain or special interest."
Joseph Kopser is a 20-year Army veteran, technology entrepreneur, and father of three daughters running in the Democratic Primary for TX-21. His candidacy is driven by concern for the future of our country and the path Washington leadership is taking. He is building a new coalition of voters who believe the values, priorities, and expectations of Texas' 21st congressional district will serve as a model of service and representation for Texas and the United States.


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formerly of Auburn, passed away Thursday, March 29th 2012 with her devoted family by her side.
Mary joins in passing, her husband, Eugene "Geno" Camosse who passed in 1963, and her son, Eugene J. Camosse Jr. who passed in 1997. Mary leaves behind her devoted two children: her daughter, Elaine M. Fullen and her husband David J. with whom she lived; her son, John J. Camosse and his wife Patricia of Dudley and her daughter-in-law, Judith Camosse of Auburn; a sister, Bella Melikian of Shrewsbury; nine grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Two great grandchildren; four sisters: Rose Savastano, Elvira "Vera" Mercadante, Gloria Antonioli and Ida Zannotti and a brother, Angelo Trippi also predeceased her. She was born in Worcester, a daughter of Joseph and Jennie (Farina) Trippi. She grew up in Worcester, met and married her husband Geno and together they moved to Auburn to raise their family. She has lived there ever since.
Mary was a member of Christ Baptist Church, its Dorcus Society and Choir, and The Rotary Ann's. At onetime, Mary was an avid bowler and league member in Auburn. A quiet women, one of seven children born on Shrewsbury street, she grew up and cherished her Italian Heritage. She took great pride in being a housewife and mother, caring for her family and being inspired by their success and achievement. She will be dearly missed.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow Saturday, March 31st at 10:30 a.m in Christ Baptist Church, 34 Granby Rd. Burial will be in St John Cemetery. A period of visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m to 10:30 a.m in the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ Baptist Church, 24 Granby Rd. The MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. is honored to assist the family with arrangements.


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A Prescription for Health & Happiness
Some of my friends say I have "baby fever." As an only child (of a very maternal woman), my mother probably wishes I did. But I don't. At 24, it's hard to imagine juggling a child with the rest of my weekly responsibilities and the never-ending social events. However, I do find there's just enough time in my schedule to give back to babies in a meaningful way. Two Fridays each month I volunteer my time (and hands) to the infant massage therapy program at Sparrow. For just a few hours each visit, I lend a gentle touch to the littlest miracles in Sparrow's neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Rubbing their tiny heads, limbs and backs, infant massage therapy has been linked to the growth and survival of premature babies. Having spent some time with these tiny but courageous individuals, I'm reminded how much volunteerism lends to my own health and happiness in addition to that of those I serve. They're teaching me new things about giving my time that perhaps I overlook: CONNECTION: Volunteer groups are a great way to meet women outside of our usual social and professional networks — it is a pleasure meeting new individuals who share similar interests. PERSPECTIVE: Giving back to those in need helps put life's challenges into perspective. Sometimes the obstacles that seem so big become quite small when we step outside the world we know. REFLECTION: Depending on what you're interested in, donating your time can often present quiet moments for reflection. In addition to helping the babies, volunteering provides a promised dose of "me time"— at least twice a month. PATIENCE: Just like infant massage therapy, the time we give back doesn't always show instant results. But remember: every little bit counts in helping others and our community to grow. Whatever your resolution is for the New Year, consider a little volunteerism to make your 2011 healthier and happier. I'll be off keeping the baby fever under control, or fueling it — depending on whom you ask. For more information on the many volunteer opportunities at Sparrow including the infant massage therapy program, contact Sparrow volunteer services at 517-364-7177 or visit www.sparrow.org.
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Howard Hughes today announced that world-famous, international Nobu Restaurant will be moving its Waikiki location to Ward Village late next year. The new location will be located on the ground level of Waiea, one of Ward Village's most exciting projects. It will cover 8,000 square feet of indoor dining space, as well as 2,000 square feet of outdoor dining space. When it is completed in 2016, Waiea will be the most luxurious condo tower in Honolulu.
Who wouldn't want to have world-class fine dining right below where you live? 89% of units in Waiea are already sold, so please contact me if you are interested in securing your Waiea (or Anaha!) unit! This year, I was the Ward Village Top Producing Agent by Units for the second year in a row, so I am happy to use my expertise to assist you in this exciting new project!
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Chef Nobu Matsuhisa will move his Waikiki restaurant Nobu late next year to the ground floor of The Howard Hughes Corp.'s new Waiea condominium at Ward Village in Honolulu's rapidly growing Kakaako neighborhood.
Nobu Waikiki is currently located in the Waikiki Parc Hotel, which will close next fall for extensive renovations.
Waiea is the first residential tower under construction in The Howard Hughes Corp.'s (NYSE: HHC) 60-acre Ward Village master plan.
"At Ward Village, we are curating an unmatched mix of design, retail and food experiences with Nobu serving as a culinary anchor for our community," David R. Weinreb, CEO of The Howard Hughes Corp., said in a statement. "Nobu's decision to move from Waikiki to Ward Village is significant as it moves us closer to our long term goal of becoming the new center of Honolulu."
The Nobu Honolulu restaurant will have 8,000 square feet indoors, and another 2,000 square feet of outdoor dining space.
"Ward Village is creating a new community in the heart of Honolulu that is unlike anything that exists in Hawaii," said Chef Nobu Matsuhisa. "The combination of world class architecture, a walkable neighborhood and an authentic district of high quality shops, restaurants and entertainment offerings makes Ward Village a unique destination and the place to be in Honolulu."
Matsuhisa is the second chef to announce a fine-dining restaurant for Ward Village. Peter Merriman plans to open his first Merriman's restaurant on Oahu at Anaha, the condo tower under construction diagonally across the street from Waiea, in 2017.


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Seattle in King County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
Seattle's First Pier
Historical Point of Interest
Erected National Maritime Week – 1964
Erected 1964 by Yukon Club & Propeller Club – Port of Seattle.
Location. 47° 36.086′ N, 122° 20.198′ W. Marker is in Seattle, Washington, in King County. Marker is on Alaskan Way South near Yesler Way, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 Alaskan Way South, Seattle WA 98104, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Indians Attack Seattle! Jan. 26, 1856 (a few steps from this marker); Steamer Idaho Wreckage (within shouting distance of this marker); Ballast Island (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Schwabacher's Store (about 500 feet away); Maynard Building Colman Dock (about 600 feet away); Mutual Life Building (about 600 feet away); The Pioneer Square Pergola (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seattle.
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What are some aspects of Carlyle's critique of his society? (5, 6)
--feels everyone suffers from the ignorant use of wealth, feels concern for destiny of England
--people have forgotten that essential truth and justice dwell in temporary semblances, 13
How would you characterize the language of Past and Present? Is its style appropriate for its purposes?
What is the effect of coinages and archaisms? What is the effect of his allusions to fable and literature as metaphors?
Does Carlyle seem to organize around the paragraph rather than the sentence? What do you think of his prose rhythms? His use of compound nouns? (uses short units, wound up into longer ones)
How does Carlyle's style suggest his origins or language study? (would have spoken Scots; translated from German)
How does Carlyle's social analysis differ from that of Engels? What are contrasts in their political views?
both dislike competition, laissez-faire economy
Carlyle believes we need better leaders, 33, 36; Engels wishes an entire change in the basis of property relations
both criticize (though for different reasons) the parliamentary acts, 23, 38, "bethamism" and other reformist measures, 21, and voters, 33
Carlyle believes that each individual must find solution in self, 26
Carlyle wishes a world of heroes, 39; Engels of course wishes a world of satisfied, equal workers
Is Past and Present well organized? Is there a natural sequence of chapters?
What is the nature of Carlyle's logic? Can you tell when he is being sarcastic? What is the rhetorical function of his sarcasm? (sarcasm forms paradoxical opposite to effusive praise)
Can you comment on his uses of paradox? Metaphor? Are his metaphors extended or brief?
What are some purposes of Carlyle's use of the past? (39 from past, to illustrate present and future)
Why has he chosen a monastery as a focus of interest? (69)
monks have sense that the outer world is merely a shadow of the infinite
its ethos contrasts with days of cash payment, 70
machinery inadequate, 86
What does Carlyle find to be the best preparation for governing? (91)
What does Abbot Samson actually do as governor of the monastery? How might he be distinguished from other abbots? Are there any political implications to all this? Is he a "democrat"?
excommunication; restriction of murmuring monks, 122
building, reedifies altar, 122
careful economy
in most cases, sternness to enemies
diligent, in contrast to lazy monks
What is implied in the assumption that the best preparation for ruling is obeying? (91)
What does Carlyle think of Wordsworth? (117) Do you find any passages which remind you of the latter, in language or sentiment? (119)
In what context are Jews mentioned? (90, 104) Does this indicate any anti-semitism? What is Carlyle's attitude toward Catholicism? Methodists? (120) How do women appear in his scheme?
Are there other groups which Carlyle portrays through stereotypes? Are these stereotypes useful for his purposes? (contrasts)
e. g. "The Nigger Question," offensive but highly rhetorical, able to expand on what his audience knows nothing about
Bobus, political candidate
What are some of Carlyle's stylistic merits?
disjointedness causes prose to move quickly
variation (can be both positive and negative)
better at praise than defamation
paraphrasis, directness, humor, wryness
highly rhythmic, dense elegant style
oral style, use of alliteration and assonance, rising and falling rhythms
repetition, personification, metaphor
careful balance, best at beginning of chapters, 137
beautiful sentences, hyphenated, 136
good on isolated topics, 212
epigrammatic, 212; coy, 247
Are there cumulative features in the book's style? (intensifies) What is the sequence or progression in which the essayist presents his topics?
Book III, The Modern Worker
"Phenomena"--What is the significance of the title?
"Happy"--Is there a point to Carlyle's argument? (155, 161)
Nobility consists not in sloth but in suffering for others, 181. The hero stands in the front of battle (this anticipates Ruskin's notion of the soldier as an ideal model for other professions). "Descend, O Donothing Pomp," 181, descend, work, heal, for you can longer "plead Parchments," 182, "the Corn-Laws are too much to have a Chapter," 182. He uses lively personifications, 182 ("when the brains are out, why does not a solecism die?" 182), yet predicts warm winds of change, for "The Corn-Laws keep all the air hot," 183 (cmp. metaphors of Kingsley's Westward Ho).
Chapter 9, "Working Aristocracy"
This term refers (flatteringly) to the mercantile urban upper-middle class. After the upper-middle class has freed itself from regulation by the upper-class agrarian landed interests, it too must reform. With increased prosperity and trade provided by the repeal of the Corn Laws, the mercantile class must find a way of substituting other arrangments for the cash-nexus--must feel obligation to workers, 187. Not the law of supply and demand but of spiritual need should determine work, 188, and the love of workers should be shown through constant personal involvement. The present captains of industry need to change their approach, 189.
He uses Victorian rhetorical devices, building through repetition to a climax. This creates a great sense of postonement and agonized waiting for the future.
Chapter 10, "Plugson of Undershot"
The relationship of man to man cannot be carried on by the cash-nexus. Life is a battle, and man is created to fight, 191; the analogy of class war suggests that fighting might be internecine. The imperishable will survive conflict, however, 191; where the soul is present, justice wins the battle, 191-92 (right will be might). The Battle is a Quintessence of Labour, 192 (a popular metaphor; this was the era of the Salvation Army). Plugson of Undershot was a Buckaneer and a collector of scalps; in an ironic reversal, 194, money is is revealed as miraculous, for it has extinguished the moral sense in mankind. Note the comic detail, 195, "and on the dead wigs each particular horsehair stands on end!" The critic dismisses the idea of the "Organization of Labour" as continental and "somewhat absurd", 195, a notion promoted by "absurd and windy persons." Yet he argues by implication for higher wages, that is, a fairier cash-nexus, 195, a reform to be led by the upper-middle-class, 195. His argument seems to gather in coherence, as he calls for a nobler Plugson; compare Robert of Elizabeth Gaskell's North and South.
Chapter 11, "Labour"
Who are the labourers, and what is their place in the scheme of things? (202)
"There is always hope in a man that actually and earnestly works; in Idleness alone is there perpetual despair," 196. He repeats the message of Sartor Resartus, "Know what thou canst work at," 196. Work provides an escape from uncertainty, 196.
He doesn't, however, suffiently consider the question of what work, or its effect on the laborer, questions considered to some degree by Ruskin and more centrally by Morris.
Destiny cultivates and shapes us through work, as the Potter the pot by the wheel, 197, a biblical image. Labour is Life, 197. Doubt is ended by action, 198. This section evokes a constant sense of the overcoming of an inhibition.
Are there any aspects of life mssing from Carlyle's work ethic? (fantasy, imagination)
One must constrain circumstances and even to some degree Nature, 198. Every noble work was at first impossible, as that of Gideon (fleece, biblical example). He invokes a series of heroic allusions to the Brave Sea-Captain, Norse Sea-King, Columbus my hero, the royalest Sea-King of all! which rise into poetry. His great ranting celebratory periods in praise of an ideal (person) influenced Ruskin's torrential language in Modern Painters, Aurora's rhapsodic praise of Romney in Aurora Leigh, and Hopkins' celebratory ode to Christ the hero at the end of "The Windhover."
Chapter 12, "Reward"
This chapter provides a quasi-poetic celebration of the inherent value of work. "Laborare est Orare," "all true work is sacred," 202 (a kind of argment by tautology), 203, "One monster there is in the world; the idle man" Yet true wages lie in Heaven, 204. "My brother, the brave man has to give his life away," 204, again, Christian associations, for no wage is worth a life, "let the price be Nothing," 204. "a small poet every worker is," 205. The Poet must embody faith in the Unseen--a less hostile context for poetry than heretofore. 206, "All Works, each in their degree, are a making of Madness sane," contrast Keats, "Truth is Beauty." cmp. Hopkins's poems on laborers. Plugson should be freed and aided--man of power, 208, contrast Keats.
Chapter 13, "Democracy"
What is actually the subject of the chapter?
The lot of laborers is the worst it has been, 210. The Medieval "Gurth," a swineherd, at least possessed a stable living, 211, and his life was better because he was ruled by William the conquerer! (212-213), who would not have permitted the present situation. "Democracy" seems an unfortunate product of our times.
How does he define this? (214 "despair of finding any heroes to govern you,"--not every man his own hero but a hero over every man!)
Instead of finding heroes, all wear metetricious gaudy clothes, and the Tailor verges toward Sanculottism; by class and national snobbery Carlyle thus dismisses the Chartism of lower-middle class artisans, 216, who are viewed as self-oppressed. He asserts the clarity of the "best path," 217, which is opposed to voting (twenty years later, in "Shooting Niagara," he vitriolically opposed the Reform Bill of 1867. Even this still required fairly substantial rent to vote, so that those enfranchised were certainly middle-class; not until the Reform Bill of 1884 was the lower middle-class male enfranchised).
Why do you think Carlyle found "the best path" and the power to vote contradictory goals? Why did the latter seem so threatening?
What is his attitude toward the aristocracy? (219) Who are his ideal aristocrats? (219-20)
Chapter 14, "Sir Jabesh Windbag"
We have exchanged Cromwell for Sir Jabesh Windbag--contrasts a real man with an obnoxious fictive one. Who is Sir Jabesh? (a journalist who seeks to influence votes, 223)
Chapter 15, "Morrison Again"
With an allusion to Morrison's pills, a form of quackery, the critic asserts that palliatives and reforms fade in the light of belief, but the religion of the past is also a fetishism, 226. He proffers a great paen to the religion of new force, which turns out to be "Praying by Working," 230. There is Worship in Washing, 231! He remains rather unspecific about the nature and aims of this work, which is to "clean up" society in some disciplined way. He alludes to Goethe's prophecy of a new world, 234; literature, which is a "strange-froth ocean, not wholly Froth," anticipates our future (refers to Goethe's marching song, which influenced Tennyson, as will his heroic prose poem). Like the mason we must build; the Mason's ways become a type of existence (compare Jude the Obscure).
Book IV, Horoscope (i. e. the Future)
Chapter 1 Aristocracies--The speaker condemns eighteenth century histories which impute interested motives to past rulers. To disbelieve in past heroism is an "infidelity like no other." "Men will again be taught this. Their acted History will then again be Heroism; their written History, what it once was, an Epic." The past half-century, especially the French Revolution, has taught us that a real Aristocracy is needed, and that "Liberty and Equalities" are impossible. Instead we need a Governing Class and a Teaching Class--an Aristocracy and a Priesthood. Man must by necessity obey his superiors. "The Wiser, Braver" develop themselves into a ruling class--this has occurred in England in "the noblest and richest manner any region of the world ever saw," 242. The essayist then undercuts and praises the priestly class.
The bravest men have been (happily) also the "Wisest, Strongest, every way best" (243). Might is right! Past men fought to determine who had the right over whom. Perhaps the past was a bit violent, but at least the peasant belonged securely to his master, 244. The holders of land ruled--as was appropriate according to "the laws of Nature," 244. One cannot hire men to govern land, i. e. pay members of Parliament (the Chartists wanted salaries for members of Parliament, so that persons not independently wealthy could serve).
The violence of the past was better than the "life-in-death" of the present, 245. The essayist sees Anselm as a type of the holy man of the past; still, he believes secular rulers had their virtues, and he is glad that the ecclesiastical authorities didn't win their power struggles. Had they done so, the Western world would have become a European Tibet, with its Grand Lama at Rome. We now look to the epic of the future, "Tools and the Man." But each of us can ascertain clearly what "he, for his own part, ought to do," 248. From this Carlyle jumps to the conclusion "That there will again be a King in Isarel." He asks the question: "How do you mean to manage these men?"
What do Carlyle's ideas do for ideals of worker autonomy? Does he believe that "they" might manage themselves?
How did Carlyle's views resemble those expounded in Plato's Republic? In Ruskin's Unto This Last? Does the society he advocates significantly resemble that of mid-Victorian Britain?
What might have been unusual about his views in their social context?
Chapter 2, "Bribery Committee"
The speaker is horrified that members of Parliament are guilty of bribing their constitutents. Present-day life is built on Mammonism, i. e., the rich get elected. But in fact the represenatives of both parties are unworthy, and he and the people of England must seek their rulers elsewhere.
Chapter 3, "The One Institution"
What can our government do about the "Problem of the Working Classes of England," the most momentous question of the day?
Again, our government is empty, consisting of 700 to 800 Parliamentary Talkers. He notes the manifesto of Tory Young England, Disraeli and his supporters, 257, and identifies a new hero in the Prime Minister. At least the soldier is a reality (here he anticipates a similar train of thought in Unto This Last); other forms of work must likewise be organized. He advocates legislative interference in workers' conditions, 261, the Ten Hours Bill, sanitation, mandatory Primary education, 262, and an effective system for the emigration of the unemployed to reduce dissent, 263. This will have the advantage that English-speaking peoples will continue to trade with England, 264. He again praises English conservatism in a qualified way, but now it is time for the Seven Sleepers to arise, 265. His job as "editor" is not to prescribe specifics but to advocate mild remedial measures.
Which of these suggestions would have seemed new or radical in 1847? Which reflected reformist middle-class goals? Working-class demands?
Chapter 4, "Captains of Industry"
The problem must be solved by those who "work and preside over work," 267, that is, the latter. These must concern themselves with distribution as well as production, 268. The critic then launches into a great peroration, 268, and calls on the men of England to rise to save their country, 269. The love of men is mentioned briefly, 269, yet this "love" is closer to deference (contrast Morris, who altered this ethic toward brotherhood), a "love" which must be "regimented, chivalric," i .e., there must be rules and standards of equity and stern rigor, 271. The noble workers he addresses are middle-class educated future managers, to whom he offers an apologia and sense of dignity in their work, which includes the ordering of workers in "just subordination," 272. The image of an "industrial army" is a powerful one, and was used by Edward Bellamy in the late 1880s in Looking Backward.
heightened rhetoric, 272
comparisons with Northern heroes, 273
sense of difficulty, but little sense of what things whould be done beyond a diffuse sense of blended rigor and humanitarianism
narrator affirms these new reader-heroes
Chapter 5, "Permanence"
Carlyle affirms that a permanent contract must replace a temporary one (will influence Ruskin, "When ye build, think that ye build forever." His view precludes the possibility of a trade union response, since there can be no bargaining or shifting of masters.
What does the speaker think of the abolition movement? (275) With what intentions does he use the term "black Quashee"?
He gives an example of a prudent Quaker who strives to attach his men to him, 276, and offers a great paen to permanence of dwelling, 277. He suggests a new definition of wealth, 278, "The wealth of a man is the number of things which he loves and blesses," a definition which may anticipate Ruskin's later assertion in Unto This Last, "Wealth is Life." Finally, he suggests that one must reconcile despotism with freedom by making despotism just (278).
Chapter 6, "The Landed"
The wealthy landed gentry must also see their work and do it; his example is the reformer Lord Shaftesbury. "Men do reverence men," 282-83. Carlyle's notion of respect seems one-way, however, not mutual respect but the worship of lessers for superiors.
Chapter 7, "The Gifted"
The sovereignty of human nobility is inevitable, 285, a statement reinforced by circular tautologies. Among the not-noble are Trades-Unionists, 286, and the gin-vanquished. These views are followed by a paen to earnestness, 287. The hero loves others as they cannot love him, and his soul dwells in solitude; still, his heart holds a sancutary for the wretched, 288, and he himself is divine, 288. Contemporary men of letters are like earlier Priesthoods, 289.
Which groups of people do you think would have been especially gratified by Caryle's views? Why do you think they might have felt the need for psychological reinforcement or political guidance?
Chapter 8, "The Didactic"
What needs to be taught, and to whom?
He offers a paen to change, 292, filled with optimism. What is his final rhapsode, 294?
"Conclusion"--What is his conclusion? (304)
Final assessment:
What are some of the merits and limitations of Carlyle's treatise? Why do you think it was so respected in its time?
Can you think of any twentieth-century thinkers who have held similar views?
If one were to advocate some of Carlyle's principles today, how might their phraseology be recouched? Do his views have any continuing relevance?


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- Besides being superior to animal protein such as meats, eggs and milk, vegetable protein from lentils, nuts and vegetables is far easier to digest. Many vegetable protein sources, such as nuts and salads, can be eaten raw. Raw food typically has higher protein and other nutrients than cooked food.
- Research has shown that a diet high in animal protein causes premature ageing. This is because animal proteins, especially meat, tend to produce toxins and acidity in the tissues, cause intestinal putrefaction and degeneration of the vital organs.
- One of the best non-animal protein foods is soya milk. It is a high-protein food which is very nutritious, and has a low fat and high fibre content. It contains more protein than prime beef. Soya milk can be used on your cereal, for milk shakes and whenever milk is required in a recipe.
- Raw nuts are another nutritious source of protein with twice the protein content of meat. They mix well with raisins or sultanas and are ideal as an energy snack.
- With the protein power from legumes like beans, peas, lentils and whole pulses comes the added benefit of extra shot of fibre required by an adult. So, choose the healthier option — the vegetable protein.


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They say that "even the best made plans fail," and I experienced the biggest failure ever. As you know I was supposed to be in Miami Bch last week, celebrating my b-day and photographing the NASDAQ 100 Open. On my way to the airport on the 29th I had the most overwhelming sickness of my life.
I have been in the hospital since then, just got out today. Non-refundable flight, hotel and tennis tickets.....bleh. All of my hard work was for nothing, but I'm not quitting. Stay tuned, I have plans for this "dis"ability of mine.


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FPGA Hardware's Superior Hashing Power! There. Is. Nothing. That. Comes. Close.
Veritas Mine With Such Expertise That Our FPGAs Return 15 x A GPU. For 7 Months Xenium Is The Only Mining Token Making Good Profits & Growing During The Long Bear Market, Paying 7 Dividends In A Row.
Veritas Is Currently Crowdfunding A Rapid Expansion Of Their FPGA Mining Operation, Collocated At The Huge Veritas Facility. Currently Mining With Over 400 Custom-Built & Immersion-Cooled FPGAs, And more being added Every Month. An Opportunity To Own The Mining Rewards Of Such A Superior Operation, For Life, Is Rare. We Are Also Piloting Our Solar Project, Which Promises Clean Power For Mining, At 2.7c kWh, By Q4 2019.
Veritas sources direct from China with custom build algorithms & super-charged FPGAs, for just US$1200. Xenium is also the only Tokenised operation with the skills & experience to know how to run FPGAs, optimally at scale, delivering withering profitability compared to GPUs & ASICs.
.. did not make it by luck, overnight, as it was portrayed by the media. They all had skin in the game for many years. So, how long did it actually take them to become crypto-rich?
Early adopters who bought Bitcoin in 2013 became very wealthy after holding at least 4 years. Ethereum also made millionaires, as did many others the same way. The common thread is all crypto-millionaires began as early investors, and then held for many years. Here are the Winklevoss twins who invested $11m in bitcoin, waited for 4 years and guess what - they are billionaires now!
Future Of Opportunities In The Mass Adoption Of Digital Assets
To early investors, XENM already feels like one of those rare 'bitcoin' opportunities. Rapid hardware expansion, driven by a high monthly re-investment strategy, means that our operation will be packing a minimum 32 times its current hashing power, per token, by its 5th trading year. That's 32x more income, per token. Again, 32 times more mining power resulting from The compounding of our expansionary hardware reinvestment (calculated at bear market prices) - or 32x the divs, paid monthly.
What Opportunities Exist In The New Digital Asset Market For Xenium?
Xenium's operation is an evolution - the second iteration of Veritas Mining Company's innovative, crowdfunding concept. Developed with a year of operational data and insight gained from running their first ICO - through Xenium - Veritas raises the bar even higher, taking cryptomining to a whole new level. More specifically, by venturing into immersion-cooled, custom-built FPGA rigs, as well as solar power generation, Veritas simultaneously create significant opportunities to slash operating costs even further, by making their own energy for mining, whilst using super-efficient hardware. FPGAs also offer such great flexibility, that they can easily switch to very profitable hosting, should any change to proof of work in crypto reduce operating profits below what hosting would return for the same period. This is a very future-proofing feature of our business model. Further, collocation at the existing facility, also allows for rapid deployment of hardware/funds, and creates beneficial synergies. Look below at the net profit reinvestment curve. Xenium has created many opportunities for the future.
Xenium is a hybridised digital asset, tokenizing crowdfunding with traditional growth investment. By offering passive capital appreciation, profit sharing in monthly dividends, plus, the real potential for unparalleled growth and an extraordinary ROI - unique to early adopters - we aim to appeal to all, from seasoned crypto investors, to bank savers and first-timers, by paying passive returns which are comparable to traditional share investing, that comes with a plausible future of extraordinary returns.
On-site Solar Generation - Currently at 0.158mW. headed towards 0.796mW.
Solar hardware is IMPORT TAX FREE for 5 years.
Unbeatable Power Costs Of 2.7cents/kWh Will Be Available For Mining Ops By 4th Quarter 2019.
Security Token Offerings - A Sign The Digital Asset Class Is Maturing
All investments involve risk - even savings banks - and promise a return for lender's capital. Early crypto crowdfunding, via ICO, didn't raise much, and issued utility coins without financial value or returns, more for the support than as a serious return on investment. However, with the CEO's investment banking background, Veritas always believed that a successful crowdfund must offer returns. It's why our hybrid security token profit-shares with investors, incorporating key incentives of growth investing, offering:
Capital Gains: The opportunity to own an appreciating asset or sell at exchanges
High ROI: Super-efficient. Re-investment strategy to rapidly increase hash rate/profits
Residual Income: Future-proofed & offering lifetime profit-share to token holders
Delivering on all of these goals, long term, demands an operation to be profitable in all market conditions, and in the most difficult times. Remarkably, from the very start, Xenium has paid dividends every month, ranging from 5-20% annualized ROI, all made during a Bear Market that wiped out most other mining ICOs, causing massive losses to giant, mining farms as well. We are future-proofing climate change, with a solar farm generating our power. This reduces the cost from 6.3c kWh, to just 2.5c kWh, and without power cheaper than ours available to any competitor, the future, and our profitability, is bright & sunny.
Cumulative Returns: 0.00003913 Ethereum Per Xenium Token
Interview With Jeremy Tan, CEO & Founder Of Veritas Mining, On Crypto, Mining & Xenium.
DYOR To Determine Whether Investing In Our Token, For Passive Monthly Income, Is Right For You
We invite you to do your own research, crunch the numbers and check out our community before you decide whether or not to invest in our rapidly expanding operation boasting a track record of unmatched profitability made under bear market conditions. And with dividends paid for the first seven months of operations, Xenium promises capital growth, an increasing ROI & passive income for life.


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"When our thoughts are fixed on God, how beautiful our life is!
Consider His goodness more than His justice.
Then we will find it very easy to love and serve Him!"
(Venerable Sister Thecla Merlo, fsp)
We are the Pauline missionaries serving the church through the communications media. We are inspired and guided by the example of our co-foundress Venerable Sister Thecla Merlo who had lived her life of faith, charity and humility. We wish to share our various experiences with all of you through our apostolic activities, testimonies and missionary reflections. May God bless all of us!


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The foundatión was set up in Linares by public deed nº 1302 on 18 th. May 1995, before D. Alfonso Fernández Palomares, notary of the illustrious Notary Association of Granada.
The governing of the Foundation, is undertaken by a council made up of an odd number of members (17), nine from the public sector and eight from the private sector.
The Presidency of the governing body is held by Excma. Mrs. Emilia de Segovia, Marchioness of Salobreña, and the vice-Presidency by the Honourable Lord Mayor of Linares Mr. Juan Fernández Gutiérrez.
The Protorate of the Foundatión corresponds to the Ministry of Educatión, Culture and Sports (Protorate of Foundations), and its Regulations are registered in the Ministry's Foundations Register dated 12 th November 1997 number 474.
The Foundatión headquarters is in the Orozco Palace, which was built in the XVII century and declared a Historic-Artistic Monmument in 1962. The flat lintle access doorstands out in the ashlar masonary facade, and above it a balcony with geminate arches and mullion, crowned by the coat ot arms of the originale owners.
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1.- To make known that the Maestro's contribution to culture in general and, more specifically to music, meant that the guitar was finally placed at international level in great concert halls worldwide, and inspired great composers of the time to compose numerous pieces for his guitar.
2.- To study the work of the ilustrious musician
3.- To keep alive the memory of his figure and promote a variety of musical activities (guitar concerts, concerts for other instruments, competitions, grants for musical studies, conferences, etc.).
4.- To publish articles, establish links and exchanges with national and international bodies and gheneralli undertake watever activity is deemed necessary to achieve its objectives.


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Maximizing your credit-card rewards will earn your first-class upgrades faster. (Photo: Stockbyte/Stockbyte/Getty Images )
Free flights, first class upgrades, priority boarding -- the perks of racking up frequent flier miles have always been tantalizing, but in the post-recession era of high airfares with low amenities, those perks are more valuable than ever. Today, one of the best ways to accrue miles is not by flying but by using rewards credit cards. Choosing the right card and optimizing it can mean the difference between earning one point per dollar or 15 points.
There is no one most effective rewards card. Select a card based both on how much the rewards it provides apply to you and your spending habits. If you live near an airline's hub, such as Delta in Atlanta, and consistently fly that airline, consider the co-branded American Express card that will divert all your rewards to Delta and send you a free companion ticket every year. If you need the flexibility to book the best flight available and combine your credit-card points with miles in different airline mileage accounts, use a card with transferable points, such as the options from Chase.
To obtain the most airline point rewards possible, split up your purchases on different cards by spending category. Certain cards, such as the Capital One Venture card, have a blanket higher rate (2 points per dollar), but many cards have three or even five times the normal points on certain types of purchases. Use one card for groceries and another for travel or get special cards for other specialized expenditures, such as the Chase Ink Business card, with five points per dollar on office supplies.
Instead of setting bills such as utilities to automatically withdraw from your checking account, set all of your bills and regular expenses to be paid automatically with your points card. Often bills that look as though they need to be paid by check or bank transfer, from other credit-card payments to your phone bill or even your rent, can be paid by credit card, using a third-party payment provider, such as PayPal, if needed.
An incredibly simple way to earn twice or more times as many points with your credit card is to register with a dining program that gives you points with one airline every time you dine at participating restaurants. These points are on top of the awards you get for paying with your card and are accrued automatically. With most programs, after you've dined a certain number of times, you're upgraded to VIP status and a higher reward rate.
Credit-card companies typically offer a range of extra points deals, such as 10 times points with a particular retailer or five times points on bookings with their partner airline, for a limited time. However, these deals change frequently as companies and credit cards adjust their offerings in an attempt to increase business. Though some extremely special deals may last only a week or less, extra point offers are typically offered on a quarterly basis and announced to the press in advance. To make sure that you don't miss out, sign up for an awards newsletter or blog, such as The Points Guy or Flight Bliss.
Each year, make a list of upcoming major purchases, from travel to furniture to new vehicles. Once you know when the best deals for your card are taking place and what retailers have special deals coming up with your card, plan your major purchases to coincide with these deals to get the most points possible for your expenditure. You can often pay large regular bills in a lump sum, such as your car insurance, during these periods as well to take advantage of point promotions.
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"We have been using the software provided by Work Experiences for three years and this provides us with an efficient online programme that is easy to use."
"We currently work with schools in the Staffordshire and the West Midlands areas and the feedback from them has been excellent. All comment on the ease of use with regard to this system compared to some other software programmes used in the past."
"The support team at Work Experiences are amazing they deal with any queries raised immediately and have been able to tailor the software to suit our needs."
Joanne Shalloe CEO Work Experience Support Services
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How do you feel about men in childcare?
i am currently studying HNC Early Education And Childcare, how does anyone feel about men caring and looking after young kids? Men and Women should have equal roles in bringing up kids, do you agree?
Update: Surely men must have equal rights in childcare as well as women? Men and Women have equally got to be there for children!
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Cornered over Ukraine remark, Trump says what he meant to say
New York, Aug 2: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, who is facing a double trouble both in the domestic (read his locking horns with the Khan family) and foreign (Ukraine remark) affairs, tried to explain his position on the latter issue. [Hillary slams Trump for "absolute allegiance" to Russia]
On Monday (Aug 1), Trump tweeted that Russian President Vladimir Putin would not go to Ukraine if he became the president of the US. In another tweet, the real-estate tycoon said: ""with all of the Obama tough talk on Russia and the Ukraine, they have already taken Crimea and continue to push. That's what I said!" [Russia prefers Trump as next US president: Survey]
Political observers felt Trump's explanation suggested that he wasn't aware of the fact that Russian troops were already in Ukraine while making his controversial remark on Sunday (July 31).
When I said in an interview that Putin is "not going into Ukraine, you can mark it down," I am saying if I am President. Already in Crimea!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 1, 2016
"Putin won't go to Ukraine"
On that occasion, he told in an interview to ABC that Putin would not make any military adventure into Ukraine while the reality is that he has already done that and took control of the country's Crimean Peninsula and earning condemnation from the western world.
"He's not going into Ukraine, OK, just so you understand. He's not going to go into Ukraine, all right? You can mark it down. You can put it down. You can take it anywhere you want," Trump said in the interview on "This Week."
When the interviewer, George Stephanopoulos pointed out the fact that the Russians have already entered into Ukraine, Trump turned the gun towards President Barack Obama. He said: "OK -- well, he's there in a certain way. But I'm not there. You have Obama there. And frankly, that whole part of the world is a mess under Obama with all the strength that you're talking about and all of the power of NATO and all of this. In the meantime, he's going away. He takes Crimea."
Also when facing criticism for his soft approach towards Putin, Trump asked whether it wouldn't be great if the US went along with Russia.
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Fran Lawrence
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Francesann Agnes Lawrence, age 82, passed away on January 7, 2018 at her home of 47 years in Belmont, California, surrounded by her daughters and loving family members. Fran was born on January 27, 1935 to her parents Dorothy and Antone Duarte in San Francisco, California, and was the oldest sister to four brothers and one sister. She married Clifford Joseph Lawrence on November 29, 1955 in Pescadero, California, and had two daughters, Maggie and Katie Lawrence. She is preceded in death by her husband Cliff, and brothers Cliff, Bill, and Jimmy Duarte. Fran was a devout Catholic who enjoyed traveling, sewing, baking, reading, daily crossword puzzles, Jeopardy, and golfing weekly with the Meadowlarks Ladies Golf Club and Mariners Point Women's Golf Club. Later in life she spent her days working for H & R Block and the non-profit organization Fear of Flying. She is survived by her daughters Maggie Paalua, Katie McCrosky and husband George, her three granddaughters and their husbands, Kristina and Mathew Norberg, Jennifer and Joshua Austring, Kerri McCrosky and Sean Page; her four great-grandsons Cameron, Levi, Tyler, and Wyatt; her brother Rocky Duarte and wife Yvonne, her sister May Doll and husband Doug, as well as nephews and nieces and their children and grandchildren. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am Thursday, January 11, 2018 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 696 North Street, Pescadero, California, with a reception following at the Pescadero Native Sons Community Hall at 112 Stage St., Pescadero. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Cancer Society, 1650 S. Amphlett Blvd. #110, San Mateo CA 94402.
Online guestbook available at millerdutra.com.
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Should You Minify Resources in Cordova/PhoneGap Apps?
In a previous post, I researched the load times of Cordova when using jQuery and jQuery Mobile. Now, I want to dig deeper on how you should load your files in a Cordova application. This time I'm focusing on whether you should minify your JavaScript and CSS resources. I mean the local files which are not loaded over a network. I think the general belief is that there is no need to minify the files as they are loaded fast from the local filesystem. However, a smaller file will still probably be loaded and parsed faster, but the question is: how much faster?
Measurement setup
To get reliable numbers, I measured both apps twenty times and calculated the averages. Furthermore, I closed all running apps on the devices, disabled background refresh, and put the device in flight mode. I did the measurements on iPhone 5S, 3rd generation iPad, and the retina iPad Mini with the latest version of iOS7.
The results for the total load time (CSS and JS) on the three devices are shown in the figure below. There isn't much to add to the image, except stating that the minified version loaded around 10% faster (or, that the non-minified version is 11% slower). The differences are statistically significant (Student's t-test) and most probably not due to randomness.
The Takeaways and Conclusions
So what can we learn from the results? I can definitely say that the minified versions load faster. And minifying the resources offers an easy way to shave off 10% of the load time. Though, in absolute numbers, the time saved is not very much. But every millisecond counts and can effect your apps financial bottom line. If you are already using some build tool like Grunt or Gulp in your development process, adding a step to minify your code should be simple, so there is no reason not to minify and make your application faster.


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In the lead up to their performance at the next White Noise party on February 10 at New Guernica, we had the chance to speak with Brent of Thankyou City about label success, their future.... and their favourite movie soundtracks.
What differentiates your live performance from a normal DJ set?
Our live sets are always our own tunes and we have lots of different loops and samples that are weaved into the mix. Scott and I have always grown up producing music, so to showcase our original tracks is always more satisfying for us than a regular DJ set.
What, or who, are you listening to at the moment?
Right now it's a mix of everything. I'm always into my east coast hip hop, (pre-2000 of course!)... I've been listening to Nick Brennan's a.k.a. Tripswitch's new album "Vegabond" which is ace - we actually got to do a remix of one of the tracks too which worked out awesome with Iboga Records. Also, local guys such as Doppel, Retza and Luca Sambe. And I'd be lying if I said Tool doesn't get a good run most weeks as well.
Tell us what inspires your production?
If we're talking technically, then I'd say genres of music like EDM and psy trance - I really admire the technically that goes into those styles: the clarity, the punch and fullness of it all. We really try to bring those elements into our own style... it's always a learning process though. There's always so much to learn! But if we're talking musically then it can be anything, I think for us nature is a huge inspiration, the sounds of the outdoors. You'll always hear recordings we've done of birds, wind, water or something like that in most tracks, one track even has an elephant.
What's your favourite movie soundtrack? Why?
Mmm, that's a tricky one. I'd probably say anything that's been done by Lisa Gerard, she usually works with Hans Zimmer and that's always killer good. Her voice is angelic, something else really. I think the sound design on the Transformers films by Erik Aadahl is worth a mention too.
Best gig you've ever played?
There's been so many! Trying to pick one is so difficult. There have been some seriously memorable ones such as our 4 hour live set at Bean Bag Babylon on the Monday at Rainbow Serpent in 2016, that was seriously nuts. Also, playing a 4 hour set at Sisyphos in Berlin was amazing, not to mention Rainbow Serpent last week which was crazy.
You have releases on some of the world's leading labels – Sprout, Heinz Music, Subsonic, Open Records… what has this meant to Thankyou City's success?
It's awesome really, these are labels we have always brought music from and admired and some are home imprints done by good and devoted friends. It's always great to work with the artists you've grown up admiring, and supporting your local homies is a win also.
What's next for TYC?
More studio time and more releases for sure! We'll have 3 more releases coming out in the next 2 or 3 months, some tunes we are really excited about. Other than that just keep doing what we are doing, appreciating everything that comes our way and all the support we get. Just try to be awesome humans really.