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Archive for April 2005
The Sweetest Thing
On Saturday night the two boys of the couple hosting the joint birthday party for Charity and I clamored up to me with wrapped presents and hand-drawn cards in their hands.
As they offered them up to me their Mom brushed back the hair of the five-year-old and asked "Why are you giving this to Andy?"
He looked confused and looked at his feet for a moment. Suddenly he brightened, looked up at us with a beaming smile and said "Because he's a great friend!"
Sniff, sniff. I think that is one of the nicest things anyone has ever said to me. I love having kids for friends.
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Would the Real Image Please Stand Up
As I downloaded some photos from my camera today I came across these greeting cards, which are, obviously, "of Jesus." Mom keeps a basket of cards and encouragements that people have sent her as she goes through her cancer treatments. While reading through them these two cards became a brief topic of conversation for our family one evening.
The cards were encouraging for the kind words written inside but the outsides were encouraging for different reasons than were probably intended. They brought much laughter to our dinner table as we speculated as to what the next one in the series might look like.
As I look back on the picture, I wonder about the cards with their clean, deep colors surrounding a man with clean hair, hands and clothes positioned in an earnest posture. I wonder if the popular images of Jesus are anything like what the historical figure looked like. I wonder what the people who created, stocked and sent these cards think about who Jesus was. I wonder: if you asked an African or Chinese Christian who read the gospels to draw Jesus, what would she surround Jesus with?
I think it is interesting that this artist tries to capture the essence of Jesus by abstracting him from a particular context. The backgrounds and framing remind me of the styles used for the family portraits Americans use. This takes Jesus out of the details. In contrast, although I've never seen The Passion or The Jesus Film , I assume they take the opposite approach: surrounding an actor portraying Jesus with minute and particular details: a landscape full of people, animals, and shops that flowed out into a countryside of olive groves.
In the end I'm a Presbyterian at heart, suspect of any graven images, though more for reasons of literary purity than Old Testament purity. I suspect I would dislike both movies for the same reasons I disliked the Lord of the Rings movies. I think the gospel authors omitted most visual details for a reason. But since visual portrayals of Jesus exist, I wonder about what they tell us about the people who create them and the underlying assumptions they have about how spirituality works.
A Bit of Wisdom
"We should be careful to get out of an experience only the wisdom that is in it – and stop there; lest we be like the cat that sits down on a hot stove lid. She will never sit on a hot stove lid again – and that is well; but also she will never sit down on a cold one anymore." — Mark Twain.
I recently heard this quoted at the end of a lecture on the lessons of the First and Second World Wars. I mentioned it in recitation yesterday as we discussed whether or not the US should further involve itself in the Darfur region of Sudan in an effort to halt the ethnic cleansing taking place against the black Africans of the region. We speculated that after watching the bodies of US soldier being dragged through the streets in Somalia in 1993 the US public might be disinclined to become militarily embroiled in the affairs of another African state.
Since then I have been thinking about the Twain quote off and on. It seems applicable in other areas of life with a caution against drawing faulty lessons from our experiences. There are times when it might be quite useful to "sit on the cold stove" if you will.
As an international politics teacher I wonder a good bit about how useful what I teach the students is to them. The closest most of them will get to international affairs is the occasional story in the newspaper or on CNN. I do think it is valuable to give them the context to understand what is on the TV screen but I have serious doubts about their ability to influence it. So instead I often wonder if the thinking we make them do makes strengthens their reasoning skills and if those reasoning skills transfer to other arenas of their lives. I hope so.
I think that's why I like the nugget above. While it's applicable to international relations specifically, it's also generally insightful about the process of how we go about understanding our world and our experiences.
Means of Ascent
Last night I finally finished The Years of Lyndon Johnson: Means of Ascent by Robert Caro. This 425 page book is the second installment of four-part biography of Lyndon Johnson with the fourth part yet to be published. Means of Ascent details Johnson's second bid to become the US senator from Texas. More than once as I read into the wee hours of the morning, I was sickened by the details of the 1948 election of "Landslide Lyndon," nicknamed thus because he was declared the winner of the statewide election by 87 votes.
While much of the later part of story is dedicated to the legal battle concerning "Box 13" and the 200 voter signatures that were added to the voting list in Precinct 13 after the polls closed (in alphabetical order and in identical handwriting!), Caro points out that the larger story is that Johnson purchased tens of thousands of votes across Texas to bring himself within that range of his opponent.
Volume Four, which will tell the story of Johnson's presidency, has yet to be written but I am curious what will come of it. The first two books have portrayed an arrogant, cunning, bully of a politician who is driven by the pursuit and use of power. What will this look like when Johnson is a president? How will the election of this one person effect history?
I'm curious how reading the final two biographies will shape my view of the Vietnam War, the War on Poverty, and, more generally, what I think of government. Reading this book has sobered me considerably about the functioning of American democracy. While I still admire and respect our democracy, the provision by our legal system of justice, and the leaders I have met, this book has shown how one politician, Lyndon Johnson, browbeat, bribed and manipulated his way into the Senate. Reading about Johnson makes me wonder if my general trust of government is as grounded as I think.
As Seen in Lincoln
Charity pointed this car out to me last weekend as we walked out of the grocery store. I circled around the parking lot to get a picture.
A Month to the Day
Last weekend Charity and I spent an evening assembling invitations. The invitations themselves are way cool and having gorgeous spring flowers for stamps was a nice final touch.
Perhaps this is true of most guys, but I didn't anticipate being excited about the details of my wedding. Contrary to my expectations planning the wedding has given me a chance to occasionally throw cool and creative ideas into the mix to add additional spice to Charity's general plans. All this in addition to the very cool reality of getting to marry Charity.
When you have cool invitations, are getting married outdoors and get to have a say in how to decorate the port-a-potties how can you not be excited?
Continuing Education
Continuing on the theme of things I'm learning about language for the first time at the ripe old age of 26 . . .
In a recent email, Charity asked me that if by writing "The rest of the afternoon will be filled with taking care of some odds and ins" I had made a spelling error. No, her suspicions were correct. Until her email I was unaware that "odds and ins" is actually "odds and ends."
I wondered why Microsoft Word put that pesky green line under "ins." I thought perhaps it needed an apostrophe. What other nuances of the English language I will learn before I turn 27?


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Let me begin by saying that there is no one age that is perfect for all children. Anyone of any age who wants to learn, and puts in the hours of practice, can still reach a high level of skill and enjoyment. There have been many studies concluding that children who start learning the piano before aged seven benefit from advanced cognitive skills later in life. That said, is it ever too early?Continue reading "How do I know if my child is ready for piano lessons?"
Preparing for a vocal recording session
Preparation is key!
Are you drinking enough water?
How many times have you heard this from your singing teacher? You'll likely read about this topic in almost every singing blog, website and book. In this blog entry, I'm going to explain why hydration is so important, how to ensure you are properly hydrated, and dispel some myths along the way.
The importance of warming up…
Why do we need to warm up?
There are two important reasons why vocal warm ups should be part of your daily routine. First up, unsurprisingly, your vocal mechanism (that is your throat, mouth, respiratory system and supporting body parts) is mostly comprised of muscles, ligaments and tendons. In order to work at their best, as you would before working out at the gym, the whole mechanism needs to be warm. In practice, this means good blood flow, which helps everything to be limber, co-ordinated, impact resistant and supple.

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Fred Thompson's entry into the Republican presidential field is expected to trigger a political tug-of-war in Georgia, with Savannahians on both ends of the rope.
Thompson's exploratory campaign representatives say the former U.S. senator from Tennessee will formally announce his candidacy next Thursday.
That sets the stage for a showdown between him and former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani, the nationwide GOP frontrunner in most polls.
Appealing to conservatives lukewarm about other candidates, Thompson surged ahead of Giuliani last spring in Georgia and some other states. He and Giuliani are running first or second in most states.
Dozens of elected officials, led by state Sen. Eric Johnson, R-Savannah, are on board with Thompson. They include Chatham County's entire GOP state legislative delegation.
Meanwhile, Tyler O'Connor, another Savannahian, is spearheading Giuliani's efforts in Georgia and three other states.
"This campaign is about to get far more interesting," Johnson said Thursday. "Thompson will rock the boat."
But Thompson's slowness to enter the race might have stalled his momentum, political strategists have said.
Not any more, said Savannah political consultant David Simons, who works with Johnson. The announcement, Simons added, "will mean his frontrunner status in Georgia will be solidified."
Thompson will do well in Georgia and across the South, University of Georgia political science professor Charles Bullock said recently.
"He fills the void in the existing GOP field, which lacked a serious candidate around whom conservatives could rally," Bullock said.
Other conservatives in the GOP field, he added, "lack the money, charisma and name recognition needed to break through the single-digit ceiling."
But Giuliani's campaign strategists are not conceding Georgia to Thompson. Giuliani is due to stump in Savannah and Atlanta on Sept. 13.
"We're in a very good position in Georgia," said campaign spokesman Elliott Bundy.
Bundy said Georgia's Feb. 5 presidential primary is a long way off, noted that polls fluctuate, and said they will continue to do so.
"We have a great leadership team," Bundy said.
State House Speaker Glenn Richardson, R-Hiram, is co-chairing Giuliani's state campaign.
"We're not concerned about what others are doing," Bundy said. "We're just going to keep focusing on our own efforts."


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10 Good Food Pairings for People on a Budget
You don't have to spend a lot to enjoy your food OTP.
(SPOT.ph) There are some things in life that you know just go together; and there are those that surprise you with how well they complement one another. Food is no exception, and people have gotten pretty creative in their quest to find good eats. Take a look at these pairings and see which ones you're willing to try:
Champorado and Tuyo
This unlikely combo is familiar to those who grew up in the Philippines. The sweet decadence of the chocolate rice dish and the saltiness of the dried fish come together to make your best bet for cold, rainy mornings.
Potato Chips and Yakisoba
Instant noodles make for an easy and budget-friendly meal that you can enjoy anytime. Partner it up with potato chips, and you'll turn it into a dish full of complex flavors and textures.
Monay and Ice Cream
This college campus favorite makes for a great treat on a particularly hard day. The cold ice cream tastes especially indulgent when eaten with warm bread.
Ginisang Munggo and Tinapa
Don't be intimidated by the veggie status of the mung bean stew—you'll be piling on the extra rice when it's combined with the meaty salted fish.
Pancit Canton and Poached Egg
You've likely tried this trusty pancit canton and egg combo before. The gooey yolk of poached egg complements the pancit canton with a richness that will make your taste buds happy.
White Bread and Corn Chips
Here's another one for you: crushed chips as palaman in white bread. You're definitely carbo-loading with this one, but every bite is worth it—especially if you use chips of the cheesy variety.
Popcorn and Chocolate
Next time you're at the cinema, arm yourself with newly popped popcorn and a bar of milk chocolate. Leave the chocolate inside the popcorn bucket until it softens and you can enjoy chocolate-covered popcorn while you enjoy your movie.
Rice and Powdered Milk
No worries if you only have rice left at home. You can fill yourself with hot rice drizzled with powdered milk, just like what your titas used to do when you wouldn't finish your meal.
Melon Slices and Brown Sugar
If you're looking for a healthy pairing for merienda or breakfast, fruits are the way to go. Combine melon slices with brown sugar for a sweet snack that will have you licking your fingers in delight.
Brownies and Sriracha
For a zing of heat balanced by the sweetness of chocolate, pair your favorite brownies with a dash of sriracha. Plus points if the brownie is fudgy and has chocolate chunks.
Whisky and Cola
The distinct bite of whisky and the fizzy sweetness of cola make for one swabe drink. The winning combo of flavors, which come together in Andy Player Whisky & Cola, goes best with classic comfort food, but it won't disappoint when paired with other dishes either. It's a solid choice of drink for when you're looking for something tasty to go with your meal.
Find out more about this chill drink by following Andy Cola on Facebook.


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Hedge Fund Accountant
About Citco
Since the 1940s Citco has provided specialist financial services to alternative investment funds, investors, multinationals and private clients worldwide. With over 7,000 employees in 45 countries, we pioneer innovative solutions that meet our clients' evolving needs, and deliver exceptional service.
Our continuous investment in learning means our people are among the best in the industry. Citco holds the accolade for being the world's preeminent hedge fund administrator, striking NAVs worth more than twice the assets of its nearest rival and winning awards globally for service excellence and technology innovation. A career at Citco is not just a job – it is an opportunity to excel in an environment that genuinely supports your personal and professional development.
About the role:
As a Fund Accountant you are a valued member of a client centric team that is responsible for the timely and accurate delivery of fund valuations that determine the true valuation of client portfolios. You will gain experience across a variety of hedge funds encompassing a wide spectrum of financial products and hedge fund structures while being responsible for multibillion-dollar clients assets.
Key tasks and responsibilities:
- Responsible for the calculation and reporting of hedge funds' clients NAV's.
- Liaising with clients in relation to trade issues and/or corporate action issues.
- Daily reconciliation of cash & positions - both listed, unlisted and OTC to Custodian's/Prime Brokers and Counterparty's.
- Verification of fee accruals in the accounting system in accordance with the PPM and/or agreed Fee Budgets.
- Capital activity recording in the accounting system.
- Verification of profit and loss attribution on each NAV.
- Calculation of performance/incentive fees in the NAV and their respective payment.
- Analysing changes in funds' values in relation to broader market fluctuations.
- Accurate and timely completion of the NAV to the client and third parties in line with the Service Level Agreement and the funds legal documentation.
- Liaising with Clients and or Auditors in respect of fund specific queries.
- Review funds details/transactions to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Computing income distributions and reportable yields.
- Provide assistance to team members in execution of daily operational activities.
- Assisting with the preparation of financial statements and audits as requested.
- Fulfill established departmental fund accounting processing procedures, controls and best practice documentation
- Meet client, investor and regulatory reporting deliverables and deadlines.
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Sunday, January 12, 2014
January begins a new year.
This year I am feeling a shift within me. I have so much inspiration building up inside that I am hoping will drive me to accomplish some dreams this year. I spend so much time dreaming and creating. I have been at the same job for a few years now but I am hoping to branch out eventually and do something I enjoy. I have been studying floristry books, and continue to immerse myself into the beauty in life that brings me joy. What more could I ask for? Money and supporting one's self is such a stressful obstacle with immense pressures this day and age. All I want is to pass the time and my days with something that brings me joy, and serves a purpose. Something meaningful to me and my being. It can be hard to find encouragement from your surroundings. Not everyone you wish could believe in your desires will. That is why you are you. Not everyone will understand, but we must do what is best for our souls. I will never stop dreaming and giving up hope that I will do something worthwhile that does hold some sort of meaning to me, rather than passing the time with my ordinary job sitting at a desk all day. Life is far too precious.
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Grown at Westgate Vineyard, site of some of our best Shiraz grapes. We convinced the owner to pull out cabernet and plant 3 rows of Marsanne and one each of Roussanne and Viognier. Crazily, it is the only Marsanne and Roussanne in the region. 2015 is only the sixth vintage of this wine, and again all varieties were picked and pressed together, settled overnight and then racked to and allowed to ferment with wild yeasts in very old French puncheons and barriques. The wine was allowed to complete malolactic fermentation, which I think makes the wine more vinous, delicate and less fruity. Almost paradoxically the malo contributes to the 'transparency' and 'unforced' feel of the wine without sacrificing line. It is held on gross lees for a full 11 months, and is neither cold stabilised nor fined in any way. It's a mellifluous, light to mid-weight style with a gentle grip to close. Delicious young but should be great at 5 years. Despite my fears in 2007 that this type of blend would be a commercial disaster, it is now an eagerly awaited wine that seems to sell out quickly!
– Vine age 8yrs
– 12.9% alc.
– pH 3.41
– Total acidity 5.25g/l
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Musings and occasional rants from a location in the pacific northwest, where the air is still sweet, the trees tall and old, and we can see the stars in a clear night sky. Is this paradise? No... it's Oregon.
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Another interesting few days.
Nov. 2: Went to the Schnitzer to see Stephen King, in one of his very rare public appearances and readings—this one a benefit for Literary Arts in Portland. It was everything I hoped for, and more. He's one creepy guy—and funny, too. He walked on stage in a black T-shirt and blue jeans, hair sticking up all mohawkish, and then started saying how he didn't want to scare us, but he hoped we'd remembered to lock our cars before coming into the concert hall, and that when we went back to our cars, he hoped we checked the back seat before we got in. Because insurance statistics say that one in twenty people forget to lock their cars. And sometimes crazy psychopaths hide on the floor in the back seat. And sometimes they have knives.
Nov. 4: Chris Anderson's funeral. Our family knows Chris (and family) through a combination of the Milwaukie community, school, Boy Scouts, and his photography studio. Chris took all of my kids' senior pictures, and a month ago handled the photography for Lora (Spencer) Reilly's wedding. We camped together on many a Boy Scout family trip, and bumped elbows at school, and he and his wife Debbie gave Katie her very first job—a receptionist position at their photography studio. Chris was one of those people who has a truly kind, sweet spirit, who seemed to delight in people, and who made you feel a little easier just because he was there. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer almost a year ago, and given a couple of months to live. He lived almost a year. Toward the end, he stopped the chemo and spent his remaining time fishing and just being with his family. The love of the Milwaukie community for this man was shown in the hundreds of people who attended his funeral, spilling out of the church and into the reception halls, where cameras with video feed had been set up for those who couldn't fit into the sanctuary. You couldn't find a parking place in downtown Milwaukie. It was something. The world was better for this man having been here. I can't imagine the sadness of his family. I am glad I was able to know him.
Nov. 5-6: I went to Redmond to see Mom. She's in what Joe and I call "The Home" right now. It's kind of nursing homey, but really pretty decent. They are keeping her clean and shiny, and she's having regular rehab. But the rooms are small, it's noisy, the food is so-so, etc. Joe is starting the process to get her moved home as soon as he can. This will mean arranging in-home care for several hours each day, bringing in therapists, etc. Also making some modifications—he's already installed a wheelchair ramp outside the front door. The shower needs modification, the bathrooms need grab bars, the bed needs lowering, etc.
Mom looked stronger and more Mom-ish when I was there. No huge jumps in her overall status, but her speech is better and she's able to reply more intentionally to conversation, which is great. She seems cheerful about being where she is, which is good, and seems more aware of the world.
Today, Nov. 7: It's raining here in Portland. I mean, really RAINING. We've had 5.5 inches in the last two days and are supposed to have another 1.5 inches today. See the picture below, taken in Tillamook, where they've had almost 9 inches in the last day and a half. Everything is flooding. And it's really warm out, too. In the 60s. And dark. And windy. Thanks to Bill's fine ditch-digging last summer, and his extension of our French drain, our basement is (knock on wood) still dry. Cross fingers….
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While "cupcake shops can provide a more accurate and timely guide to the frontiers of urban gentrification than traditional demographic and real estate data sets" according to Rutgers Urban Policy lecturer Dr. Kathe Newman, the stark reality is that transitional neighborhoods are just that - transitional. That's what Dayna Al-Saleh points out with this mapping of cupcakes against gang territory in the Mission neighborhood of San Francisco.
Mission: Gangs and Cupcakes, by Danya Al-Saleh


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Victoria is watching the lotto results and to her suprise she finds out that she has won the big 1st division prize..........but she needs to take more care with her ticket!!!!
Monday, September 8, 2008
2 comments:
- Miss G said...
Well done, I'm very impressed. You have shown great improvement from your last short film. I really like your good use of props.
Keep it up :-)
- September 8, 2008 at 9:56 PM
Superb ! Clear sound effects, Logical sequencing reflecting clear storyboard planning, great filming and good acting of emotions. Cool !
- September 10, 2008 at 9:48 AM
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Tags: christmas, santa claus
Description: Academy Award® nominee Benedict Cumberbatch lends his voice to the infamous Grinch, who lives a solitary life inside a cave on Mt. Crumpet with only his loyal dog, Max, for company. With a cave rigged with inventions and contraptions for his day-to-day needs, the Grinch only sees his neighbors in Who-ville when he runs out of food. Each year at Christmas they disrupt his tranquil solitude with their increasingly bigger, brighter and louder celebrations. When the Whos declare they are going to make Christmas three times bigger this year, the Grinch realizes there is only one way for him to gain some peace and quiet: he must steal Christmas. To do so, he decides he will pose as Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, even going so far as to trap a lackadaisical misfit reindeer to pull his sleigh. Meanwhile, down in Who-ville, Cindy-Lou Who—a young girl overflowing with holiday cheer—plots with her gang of friends to trap Santa Claus as he makes his Christmas Eve rounds so that she can thank him for help for her overworked single mother. As Christmas approaches, however, her good-natured scheme threatens to collide with the Grinch's more nefarious one. Will Cindy-Lou achieve her goal of finally meeting Santa Claus? Will the Grinch succeed in silencing the Whos' holiday cheer once and for all?
Release Date: 11/9/2018
Genre: Animation
Studio: Universal Pictures
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Solid Edge Advanced Assembly
Two day class – $1100
This course is offered online or at the Ally PLM campus in Loveland, OH.
This course focuses on creating assemblies from Solid Models. It covers all of the commands available in the Assembly environment, and it teaches both top-down and bottom-up assembly design. Application of all the relationships used to construct assembly models, assembling and editing parts that already exist, creating different views, and other useful techniques in constructing models are discussed.
At Course Completion
Students will have learned how to apply all of the relationships used to construct assembly models. They will have learned how to assemble and edit parts that already exist, and how to create new parts within an assembly; how to create exploded views, cutaway views, simplified views, and custom views; how to manage very large assemblies; how to verify assembly integrity; how to model motion with Simply Motion; how to create families of assemblies; how to model tubing with XpressRoute; and how to work with weldments.
- Mechanical Design Experience
- Windows Experience
- Completion of the Solid Edge Tutorials delivered with the product
- Completion of the Solid Edge Fundamentals course (or 3 months Solid Edge modeling experience)
Course Materials
Solid Edge Assembly Student Guide and a data set on USB Drive will be provided.
Day 1
- Lesson 1: Assembly Methods and Relationships
- Lesson 2: Additional Relationships
- Lesson 3: Editing Assemblies
- Lesson 4: Display Tools
- Lesson 5: Exploded and Section Views
- Lesson 6: Revising Assemblies
Day 2
- Lesson 7: Designing in the Assembly
- Lesson 8: Assembly Inspection
- Lesson 9: Alternate Assemblies
- Lesson 10 (Optional): XpresRoute


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Grade 11 and 12 English ELA Common Core Lesson Plans - W.11-12 Writing - Google Earth Tour of the Lincoln Assassination. Plato's Allegory of the Cave - Alex Gendler. Want to read the Allegory of the Cave in its complete format?
Go to this site and get started. To better understand the allegory's larger context, try reading the rest of The Republic by Plato and these classic lectures. Then, check out this modern scientific interpretation of what it tells us about human knowledge. Want to see two different visual representations of this allegory? Watch this version of Plato's allegory in clay animation or this one narrated by Orson Wells! 1Lykkes-bekth-mazar - Σενάριο διδασκαλίας. Lesson Plan Search – Google in Education. Kurs:Caesar: De bello Gallico. Gaius Iulius Caesar: De bello Gallico Caesars Werk "De Bello Gallico" ist ein Bericht über den Gallischen Krieg (58 bis 51/50 v.
Chr.). Der Text eignet sich als Einstiegstext um mit der Lektüre klassischer Autoren und ihrer Werke zu beginnen. Die Caesar-Lektüre kann so etwa auf die Cicero-Lektüre vorbereiten. Aktuelle Kurse Kursübersicht Status Der Kurs ist fertig eingerichtet. Kursunterlagen und Textausgabe. Workshop schedule. English. The.News - for.Educators. Lesson Plans - Who Am I? Grades K-2 Overview: In this lesson, students will learn about many different animals that live in deserts .
They will learn what the animals look like and about characteristics that enable them to live in the harsh environment of desert habitats. Connections to the Curriculum: Geography, science, language, art Connections to the National Geography Standards: Standard 3: "How to analyze the spatial organization of people, places, and environments on Earth's surface" Standard 4: "The physical and human characteristics of places" Standard 8: "The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface" Time: Two to three hours Materials Required: Computer with Internet access Writing and drawing materials Objectives: Students will identify desert animals and the characteristics that enable them to adapt to the harsh environment; draw and/or color pictures of desert animals in their habitats; and create riddles from information about their animals.
Lesson Plans - Two Ancient Cities. Grades 9-12 Overview: In this lesson, students will review basic facts about two ancient American civilizations: the Inca and the Maya.
Then they will compare two ancient cities from these civilizations: Machu Picchu, of the Inca Empire, and Chichin Itza, of the Maya. Kajiura-Teaching Awareness of Stereotyping. The Internet TESL Journal Asako Kajiura Goodmacher Introduction As technology develops, the number of situations of communicating with people from different countries has been increasing.
In many fields, learning a non-native language is one of the requirements to be successful. A number of people throughout the world learn English because English is becoming an international language. Language is an important tool of communication. In order to have successful intercultural communication, it is essential that communicators avoid incorrect stereotyping. Family, friends, and education provide us with in-group reference to other cultural groups, out-group people. Preparation Collect many photos of people which do not show their occupations: a picture of a black accountant who looks like a basketball player, a female leader of a country students are not familiar with. Write three or four sentences which indicate "likely" occupations of the person in each photograph. Classroom Procedures. Mesopotamia Webquest. Mesopotamia Webquest Essential Question: What was life like in the earliest Mesopotamian Civilization?
How did it develop? Ancient Rome. Objectives: 1.
Discuss how the Romans conquered the plain of Latium, the Italian Peninsula, and then the Mediterranean world. 2. Explain how the Romans maintained control over their conquered lands. Courage, duty, determination - there were common words to many Romans, who believed that it was their mission to rule nations and peoples. Whereas the Greeks had excelled in philosophy and the arts, the Romans were practical people. They knew how to govern, make laws, and build roads that took them to the ends of the known world. Essay Format. Cats vs.
Dogs "A dog is man's best friend. " That common saying may contain some truth, but dogs are not the only animal friend whose companionship people enjoy. For many people, a cat is their best friend. Famous Explorer Lesson Plan. ELA - Writing (Common Core Standard): CC.
ELA. W. 3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. - Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and point of view and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically. - Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, and description, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters. - Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence and signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another. - Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events.
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Workshop with Liz Roche
February 6, 2014 @ 10:00 - 14:00€15 – €20
Workshop with Liz Roche, Choreographer and Director of Liz Roche Company
Thursday February 6th, 2014
10am – 2pm
Galway Rowing Club, Waterside, Woodquay, Galway
Advanced and Professional Level
Building on classes led by Katherine O'Malley, Liz will focus on developing choreography for the stage.
€20/15 concession
Numbers are limited so advance booking is recommended.
To book e-mail email@example.com or join the event on Facebook.com/GalwayDanceProject.
If you wish to take part in these classes but find the cost prohibitive, please do contact us.
Liz Roche
Liz is artistic director and choreographer for Dublin based dance company Liz Roche Company.
Since 1999, her work for the company has been performed throughout Ireland and internationally, most notably at the Baryshnikov Arts Centre and Judson Memorial Church New York, South Bank Centre London, Massachusetts International Festival of Art, LEAP Liverpool, Edinburgh Fringe Festival , Meet in Beijing and Festival of Irish Arts Beijing, Festival De La Nouvelle Danse Uzes and Centre Culturel Irlandais/ CND (France).
Liz Roche was choreographer-in-residence at the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance at University Limerick from 2009 -2012 and is a former recipient of Peter Darrell Choreographic Award, The Bonnie Bird U.K. New Choreography Award and the Jane Snow Award.
She has also been commissioned to make work for a number of dance companies including the National Ballet of China, Scottish Dance Theatre, Cois Ceim, Dance Theatre of Ireland and recently collaborated with choreographers Morleigh Steinberg and Oguri on Cold Dream Colour working with composers Paul Chavez and The Edge.
As a dancer, she trained at London Contemporary Dance School and The College of Dance Dublin. She has danced with renowned choreographers and companies: Rosemary Butcher, Jodi Melnick, John Jasperse Company, Les Carnets Bagouet, Helene Cathala & Fabrice Ramalingom and Christine Gaigg performing at Montpellier Danse Festival, Paris Biennale, Festival De La Nouvelle Danse Uzes, Impuls Tanz Festival and the Viennale.
In Ireland she has danced with John Scott's imdt, Cois Ceim Dance Theatre, Dance Theatre of Ireland and Daghdha Dance Company. Liz has also danced in various short films including David Bolger's Hit & Run and Morleigh Steinberg's Unsung for RTE's Dance on The Box.
Her work in opera includes choreographies for The Mines of Sulphur at Wexford Festival Opera, Aida at the National Opera of Korea, Semiramide at Rossini Opera Festival Pesaro and Liceu Barcelona, Lucia Silla andAxur Re L'Ormus at Opernhaus Zurich, Lucia Silla at Opera de Nice and Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk, The Silver Tassie, Queen of Spades, La Cenerentola, Macbeth, Aida, Andre Chenier, Don Carlos for Opera Ireland.
Her work in theatre includes choreographies for the Abbey Theatre productions of Alice in Funderland, The Government Inspector, The Cherry Orchard, Burial at Thebes, The Gate Theatre's production of Festen, The Day I Swapped my Dad for Two Goldfish and The Carrolling Corcorans at The Ark Children's Theatre, Medea for Siren Productions and The Talk of The Town, Miss Julie, The Secret Garden, Alice in Wonderland for Landmark Productions.
Liz is a former board member of Theatre Forum, former Chair of Dance Ireland and is currently one of the selected artists for the European Dancehouse Netwok programme – Modul Dance.
Praise for the work of Liz Roche
Superb, haunting and addictive…Roche's Choreographic style carries a certain weight to it, as though dancers are dancing on a planet with a stronger gravity and a denser atmosphere…" Christine Madden, Irish Times
Liz Roche has been an integral part of Ireland's dance community for many years but her choreography has never settled into a groove.. she is a restless artist, continually pushing herself into new places.. her work communicates at a very private level."
Ballet Tanz
It was full of graceful instinct as the dances literally seemed to lose themselves in their own and each other's shape and gesture…" Irish Theatre Magazine
5 stars…elegantly crafted choreography that's confident in its understatement…will undoubtedly reward repeated viewings." Irish Times
Liz Roche is an artist with a serious track record…" Judith Mackrell, The Gaurdian


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Noble Nanny has been an absolute blessing for me in my nanny career. When I first started looking for nanny positions, I was nervous about finding my "perfect" family. Everyone has heard stories about nannies not being treated well, and families who expect you to raise their children AND be a personal maid! Noble Nanny took the time to get to know me personally, along with my expectations. They matched me with a family who shared those exact expectations, so we were on the same page from day one. I only went on two interviews, and truly feel that I was matched with my perfect family. I am so grateful to the team at Noble Nanny. They made my experience wonderful; always honest, fun to talk to, and easy to get a hold of anytime I needed them! Thank you Noble Nanny .
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5 ways to help your horse lose weight
Olivia Colton MSc, Senior Nutritionist at Feedmark, shares five top tips to help get your horse in shape for the summer.
In the wild, horses naturally lose weight over the winter. During the summer, when food is plentiful, they accumulate fat stores, which are used to sustain the horse over the colder months, when food is scarce.
In comparison to this, many of our horses are rugged, sheltered and given extra food over the winter – ideal for poor doers, but those carrying extra weight don't naturally lose pounds in preparation for spring, which can lead to multiple issues such as lush grass growth leading to rapid weight gain.
The basic formula for weight loss is easy: your horse will need to burn more calories than they are consuming to drop the pounds. Here are a few tips to help your horse lose weight:
1. Get exercising
Even if your horse isn't ridden, you can lunge, long rein, use horse walkers, track systems, or walk in-hand to help them burn a few calories.
Make sure you work in line with your horse's current fitness level.
2. Reduce hard food intake
Slowly wean your horse off any unnecessary feed, instead feed pelleted vitamin and mineral supplements or balancers to provide your horse with the nutrients that they need to stay healthy.
3. Restrict grazing
If your horse is out at grass it can be very difficult to know how much they are eating, some ponies could consume 5% of their own bodyweight per day!
To reduce grass intake, consider strip grazing, using sheep to munch down grass, or using a grazing muzzle, which have been shown to reduce grass intake by around 80%.
4. Look at forage
It's recommended to have hay analysed to show the NSC levels (water soluble carbohydrate + starch) to see if it is suitable for your horse.
If this isn't possible, soaking hay for between one and 12 hours reduces levels of NSCs, which leech out into the water.
If you do this, it's particularly important to provide your horse with a vitamin and mineral source, as other nutrient levels also decrease with soaking.
5. Don't starve your horse
Horses are designed to trickle feed, and although it can seem like a good idea to withhold feed, they need some forage at least every few hours.
If you withhold feed it can lead to ulcers, colic, or hyperlipidaemia.
For more advice and tips on horse nutrition visit www.feedmark.com
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I used the new June sketch from Blue Fern Studios to create an 8 1/2 x 11 layout of Jesse, the horse we are leasing. I used the BFS Page Chains chipboard and colored it with distress ink so that it would look like leather. I also used a horseshoe charm that a friend RAK'd to me. So fun! To see more information and close-up photos, please see my post here:
Thanks for stopping by! Blessings,
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One Foot in or Both Feet
I got up this morning ready to work with my race- horses, Willie and Daisy.
What I suddenly realized that I was only half doing the job.
I had only one foot into the racing industry and being a trainer.
It was like I was kinder of pretending I was following through.
The truth of the matter was – Yes they were being ridden three times a week. They were being fed race feed. But I had no plan for races. I knew they needed to be galloped fast work before they raced but this not happening. They were just being ridden at home. No lunging on the off days.
Why Do We Do This?
Why do we only put one foot forward and pretend we are shooting for our goals.
Is It Fear of Failure?
I never have a fear of failure. I will always have a go.
I thought for a moment, realized what I was doing then make a decision.
I am going to follow through. I am going to win races with both Willie and Daisy.
I was ready to commit to a plan. Commitment is the key.
So What Did I Need to Do?
Firstly, I knew they needed to be stretched out once a week.
Which means going to the track. Problem. I don't have a horse float or a car to pull a horse float.
Solution – I either buy one which is not in the budget at the moment or I work out another solution.
Thought for a moment then decided to drive to the track and ask some one there if they could ride fast work and take the horses over for me. I had some time before Ken arrived to work Willie and Daisy at home.
Answer when I asked the person I had in mind.
"NO". Too busy and not interested. That door slammed quickly.
Back home. I then got Willie and Daisy ready for Ken to ride.
As I saddled Daisy up who always gives me the answers I thought of one of our most amazing members of my club Suzie A. I wondered if she could help me?
No point in wondering onto the phone to make a call.
One call, Suzie A being the most amazing person ever thought my plan was a great idea. She had a float and a car to pull. It was just sitting there doing nothing. Besides this would give her an opportunity to work with horses each week and there would be a reward.
Our solution she would pick me, Daisy and Willie at 6.00am each Tuesday, they would stretch out then Suzie A would pick us all up and take us home. Ken my weekly rider would ride fast work after his other track rides.
The next thing I realized that I was not bathing and taking extra care of their feet. You cannot win races unless feet are right. I was just being slack.
So while Ken was riding Willie I worked on Daisy's feet. Bathed, painted and smoothed out.
As I worked through the morning, saddling, bathing and feeding I had the most amazing feeling of excitement of winning races.
Today I put both feet into the racing industry.
I felt empowered and ready to reach even higher goals with my business.
The truth of the matter is that Daisy and Willie deserve to reach their full potential. Besides I know when I help them to reach their full potential then I will do the same in my own business. All three working together as a team.
Take a moment and if something is not really happening in your life or business ask yourself the question: Are you putting one foot or two feet in with commitment?
This could be a relationship, your health through diet and exercise or following through with a business idea.
When you put two feet in you win. Need a little help then give me a call. Two heads are often better then one.


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Apple Planning to Offer iPad Air 2 with Gold Option
New versions of the company's 9.7-inch iPads, anticipated to be unveiled this month, will include gold as a choice of color for the rear metal cover, adding to the silver and gray available for the lighter iPad Air, the people said, asking not to be identified ahead of an announcement. That brings the color palette into line with the iPhone 5s, which come with silver or gold backs for models with a white faceplate, and space gray for those with a black front.Bloomberg's sources indicate that the new color choice may be an attempt to boost iPad sales, which dropped slightly in the past year. CEO Tim Cook previously said the iPad sales dip was a "speed bump".
In early September, KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicted that Apple would announce an iPad Air 2 with a gold option amongst other features like an anti-reflective display and the Touch ID Home button.
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This is further evidence of the unravelling of Apple.
Back in the Steve Jobs era, it was a matter of focus, and producing great products that wowed us. The focus included keeping the color-options to a minimum.
Now, in the Cook era, it's fancy marketing with lots of color options.
Yeah, because Steve Jobs never released products with multiple colours...
This is further evidence of the unravelling of Apple.
Back in the Steve Jobs era, it was a matter of focus, and producing great products that wowed us. The focus included keeping the color-options to a minimum.
Now, in the Cook era, it's fancy marketing with lots of color options.
Look, I can see that some people like different colors, and I don't begrudge that. BUT, I AM TOTALLY RABID that Apple can't offer an anti-glare, non-mirror matte screen for MacBook Pros, Airs and iMacs like they used to.
Colors are just to appease our penchant for titillation, but I need an anti-glare screen to help me use my computer more effectively. When I hear that Apple can offer fancy color varieties, but can't even offer an anti-glare screen on one Pro model, sorry, but anger rises up against Apple.
Apple is offering 3, THREE whole color options, my gawd sell your AAPL stock immediately, the ship is goin' down!
I just need the Space Grey MacBook Air
i will take a gold iMac
2GB of RAM and I'll be happy.
I can see there MAY be reasons to limit to 1GB on a pocket phone (RAM is always-on and a big chunk of battery use, and if the OS can use RAM efficiently, all the better).
But iPads are big, and have battery life to spare. I go days between charges on my Air. So yes, if the iPad Air (and even Mini) doesn't have more than 1GB, I WILL be disappointed in Apple.
Gonna be brutal running a retina HD display with 1 GB RAM on it.
iPads were already HD (1280x720 or greater), long before the iPhone. There's no rush to add more DPI (even though if you look close, you could tell a difference).
(This is one reason I'm not worried about a 6 Plus handling games: it's not much different from iPad Air resolution, but with a faster chip! And my Air handles games just great. Plus, recent iPhone graphics benchmarks have ignored a) CPU, which is the likely biggest speed factor for most games, and b) Metal. The 6 Plus, like my Air, may not hit the same benchmark as a smaller device, but will run fine.)
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TN: Barry Throneberry announced yesterday that he will begin working as the preacher at the Main Street church in Springfield, TN. This means the YM role at Highland in Columbia is open. For more about them go to: http://www.highland-churchofchrist.com/.
KY/TN: Austin Johnson is moving to work with the West Dyersburg congregation in TN. Of course this opens the YM role at Calvert City, KY. Historically a very good role.
TN: The Puaski Street congregation has hired Jacob Evans to be their new preacher. He has roots there and will begin in April. Jacob has been serving as the minister of the Greenback congregation and also working with Southeastern Bible Institute at Karnes.
TN: Matt Collins going to Jefferson Ave in Cookeville to serve as their new YM. This means that the Rivergate congregation's YM position in Nashville is open. Their website is – http://rivergatechurch.org/
AL: Faulkner University announced Friday that they have named Mike Williams, formerly a VP for Advancement at Harding to serve as their new president.
TX: The Westhill church is looking for a Youth and Family Involvement Minister and Part-Time Pulpit. Required: "Zeal, Energy and Desire to help 300 member congregation continue to grow and strengthen the kingdom. Strong pulpit and strong eldership, with bible-based VISION; we are growing!" To apply: Westhill Church of Christ, Corsicana, Texas 903 872 5696 Westhillchurchofchrist.org
OH: The church of Christ in Mansfield, Ohio is looking for a full time minister who can preach, teach, make visits and keep office hours. The church has about 75 in attendance and is located in north central Ohio. Their present preacher is leaving on good terms on May 1 of this year. Any inquires can be directed to the present preacher, Russ Hawthorne at 419 651 0200 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
FL: Joe Wells announces that he will has resigned his work with the Lakeside church in Orange Beach, FL. To learn more of that work go to: http://lakesidechurchofchrist.com/wp/.
KY: Bart Warren let's us know that the associate minister at South Green Street in Glasgow, Jesse Wagner, is leaving to fill the pulpit in Reno, NV at the N. Virginia Street Church of Christ. So South Green St. is looking for a new associate minister. Those interested in the job can contact Bart at firstname.lastname@example.com. The website is:www.sgcofc.com
AR/TX: James Bradshaw has accepted the work at Heritage Addition in Booneville, AR. He will begin January 25th. James was leaving Maud, TX as we posted last time.
KY: PJ Hicks has begun working with the Hopkinsville church in Hopkinsville, KY near Nashville.
TN: Robbie Mackenzie is the new Youth Minister at the Clarksville Highway congregation.
KY/TN: Mike Tucker has left the Northside church in Mayfield, KY. He is moving to preach at the Chapel Hill church in White Bluff near Dickson. To learn more about Northside go to: http://www.cocns.com/wpcms/
KY: The Holly Hill Church of Christ, in Frankfort, KY, is looking for an Associate Minister. They will work primarily with youth and families, but the role is not limited to just youth ministry. They want a man who can preach and teach and is willing to participate in a number of areas including visitation and evangelism. The preference is a man who is married or engaged and has a degree from the Bible department of one of the brotherhood Christian schools. To apply, send your resume, references, and two video or audio copies of sermons to the following e-mail or mailing address: Bryan Dill firstname.lastname@example.com 1020 Holly Hill Dr. Frankfort, KY 40601.
GA: The Oak Hill church in Rome, GA is looking for a preacher. They will begin looking at applicants from January 26, 2015, and will conclude accepting applicants on February 13, 2015. Here is their verbiage: "Rome is nestled in the rolling foothills of the Appalachian Mountains with miles of scenic beauty, stately forests, lakes, three rivers that meet in the heart of the city, hiking & bike trails, four universities, and two excellent public school systems. Our community takes great pride in the many historic landmarks. All roads in Rome lead to the Oak Hill Church of Christ. The church roots spring from the Central Church of Christ and the West Rome Church of Christ as the two congregations merged in March, 1991 to become Oak Hill Church of Christ. We are a diverse congregation with approximately 225+ awesome members, 5 Elders, and 11 deacons dedicated to loving God and loving others. We are a mission-minded congregation. In our Outreach ministry we have on-going programs to give back to our community. Oak Hill members are very active in both national and international missions to take the gospel of Jesus Christ not only to our community but into all the world. As a church family, we want you to know that we have a place for you." Qualifications: Enthusiasm for the Lord's work. Desire & Commitment to work under the leadership of the Elders. People skills. Proven leadership ability. Education: minimum BA in Bible or related field; Master's Degree preferred. Experience: 5+ years – preferred. Send cover letter, resume, references, and degree verification to: email@example.com (Criminal Record & Background Check required, if selected).
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Friday, 17 December 2010 02:07 PM
The U.S. Justice Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission are expanding their probe into possible kickbacks on the part of computer maker Hewlett Packard Co., a regulatory filing says.
The agencies have already been investigating the Palo Alto, Calif. company for possibly bribing authorities in Russia and Germany. Now, the agencies are also investigating similar improprieties in Austria, Serbia, the Netherlands and the Commonwealth of Independent States. The bribes are said to date back 10 years.
No charges have been filed. However, if HP is ever found guilty of violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, it faces a penalty of $500,000 per bribe. Criminal penalties could exceed $2 million.
HP says it is cooperating with these investigations.
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text: Believe God is with you when you're so tired that you want to quit. Believe God is with you when you fail, when you feel lost, when you come to the end of yourself, when you are broken, when you feel alone, when you feel worried, when the future is frightening, when your past haunts you, when the pain feels overwhelming, when you're frustrated with your health, when you're upset at your sin, when you look in the mirror and don't like what you see, when life feels like a dead end, when you're waiting, when it's dark, when your employer says it's over, when the person you love says it's over, when everyone says it's over…it isn't over because God isn't finished. Believe God is with you!


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July 23
Please email firstname.lastname@example.com for event submissions
Sunday July 23
Bicycling Basics
State Capitol, 4-6 p.m., free. Hawaii Bicycling League begins the rollout of the Biki bikeshare program with workshops on bike safety, etiquette and demonstrations. Pre-registration required. (hbl.org/bikibasics)
Breastfeeding Class
Castle Medical Center, 4:30-6 p.m., $25/two people. Pre-registration required. (263-5400, castlemed.org)
Emotions: Transforming Suffering into Happiness, Every Day
Kagyu Thegchen Ling, 26 Gartley Place, 2-4 p.m., $10/donation. Khenpo Tsultrim Lodro discusses Tibetan Buddhism. (luminouswisdom.org)
Tree of Life: Ohia Lehua
UH-Manoa's East-West Center Gallery, 2-3 p.m., free. Learn about how Rapid Ohia Death threatens Hawaii's own "tree of life." (944-7177, arts.eastwestcenter.org)
Blood Bank of Hawaii
Calvary by the Sea Lutheran Church, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)
Blood Bank of Hawaii
Mililani Market Place, 7 a.m.-noon, free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)
Blood Bank of Hawaii
Waikele Center, near Leonard's Malasada Truck, 7 a.m.-noon, free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)
Religious Society of Friends Visiting Sunday Lunch
Honolulu Friends Meeting, 2426 Oahu Ave., 9:45 a.m., free. Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) host a Sunday lunch following silent worship and meditation, childcare and hymn singing. (hawaiiquaker.org, 988-2714)
Explore Hawaii's Reefs – Reef Walk Family Exploration
Register for meeting place, 8:30 a.m., $20-$12.50. Explore Hawaii's amazing tide pools and shallow reefs under the guidance of experienced naturalists. Pre-registration required. (livingartmarinecenter.com/reefwalk.htm)
Mall Concert Series
Kahala Mall, noon-1 p.m. and 2-3 p.m., free. Jenna K performs for the first hour, followed by Zaysha. (kahalamallcenter.com)
Mike Lewis & Friends: A Tribute to Etta James feat. Mindy Smokestack
Blue Note Hawaii, 6:30 and 9 p.m., $35-$15. (bluenotehawaii.com)
KIDS FIRST! Film Festival: Be True To You!
UH-Manoa's Art Auditorium, 3 p.m., free. Watch screenings of kid-friendly short films including "Lost in Spring," "Dear Henri," "Monster Doctor" and "I am Dyslexic." (summer.hawaii.edu/kidsfirst, 956-9883)
Methodology in the Creation of Niho Buyo (Japanese Classical Dance)
UH-Manoa's Orvis Auditorium, 1 p.m., free. Five newly choreographed dances will be presented by Kikunobu Dance Co. (firstname.lastname@example.com)


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Winter is Coming
Last year we took these pictures in a cold, cold, blizzard. This little lady is from Arizona (HOT) so when we went up in the mountains she was shocked with a red nose and shivers! So, we walked through a whole bunch of snow up Big Cottonwood Canyon and took pictures for a solid 15-20 minutes. We were all covered in snow and very cold. You can never quite get used to the cold in Utah! So, to finish off the shoot I got in my Kia Sportage and when I went to drive away from the unplowed parking lot... I WAS STUCK IN THE SNOW. Braydon had a huge pick up truck so he was just fine getting out of the parking lot. I was not. To my surprise, there was randomly 7 grown men skiing down by where we took pictures. They were nice enough to help push me out of the parking lot after a good 7 or so tries! hahah Thank goodness for amazing strangers! Also, doing it for the pictures is always a good idea. The craziest times make for the best memories.
Photo tip: Go out in the snow with gloves and a snow shovel in case you get stuck in the parking lot... haha!


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June 29, 2018, 7:00pm - 8:30pm, Iris & Dora, Iris & Dora, St Peter Port, Guernsey. GY1 1PL. -
Living Creations presents their Miniature Succulent and Cacti Garden Workshop.
Learn the assorted skills necessary to design, create and care for your very own miniature garden.
Skills including:
Selecting the right wood/container, blending appropriate soil mix, selecting appropriate plants, planting/arrangement techniques, planting your chosen plants, adding finishing touches (gravel, moss, crystals, stones, shells etc… (plus care advice/positioning)
This workshop is available to aged 14 and over only.
£20 per person
All participants may take their Living Creations home with them on the day.


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Spun 2018 Holiday Gift Guide
We've put together a list of projects we've worked up for the shop that you can finish in time for the holidays, at a wide range of price points. Come see any or all of these in person
if you need help deciding what you might like to make. Anyone on staff can talk you through all your options and send you on your way with everything you need to get started!


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Paul Guard
Singer | Pianist | Entertainer
'He got everyone dancing and made everyone smile'
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The Paul Guard and Band Video.
Paul Guard is based in the North West of England, but oftens performs at weddings and corporate events in Lancashire, Manchester, Liverpool, Cheshire, North Wales, Cumbria, Yorkshire, London, Birmingham and Scotland.
Paul can be booked with his exciting 8,11 or 14 piece swing band.
They cover all the usual Swing Standards but did you know they can also play a great party set, to keep people dancing?
This is a great show, people can't help but have a good time. The band is made of fantastic musicians who have played on top selling singles and albums and sound individually superb, but together amazing.
They come from the North West of England, Manchester, Preston, Blackburn, Scotland, Lomdon and Yorkshire and have taken the live world by storm.
Don't settle for second best; this is by far the best live band you'll have heard for a long time, and with Paul fronting, nothing comes close to making your event or celebration the most perfect it can be.
This is not a cabaret band this is a top class act,
who never forget that although the event is professional, more importantly at most weddings and parties that the day is about you, and always enhance rather than take over your day.


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Gifts for Her
The holiday season is coming up, which means it's time to buy some gifts! And what better gift is there than a bit of pampering for the woman in your life, whether it's a family member, a significant other, a friend, or even yourself!
As you start brainstorming gifts, here are some ideas to guide you:
Consider buying a perfume! They're a beautiful and personal gift, yet also easy to pick out. Check out our previous blog post all about our favourite new scents this year.
Jewelry is a classic gift choice. A gorgeous necklace or bracelet, elegant set of earrings, or beautifully made watch is the perfect way to show the woman in your life just how much she means to you.
Nothing says "pampering" more than luxurious beauty products. Head over to your nearest makeup or beauty store to browse the options there. Makeup gift sets, high-end body washes and creams, bath bombs, and other products are all great options. We guarantee that she will love you for it.
Another excellent gift idea is lingerie. A gorgeous set of lingerie can make a woman feel sexy and beautiful like nothing else can. Less is A'mor has a wonderful collection of high-quality intimate apparel, with everything from luxury lingerie sets to sexy sleepwear to stylish slips and robes. We invite you to browse through our website; we're sure you'll find something that will catch your eye!


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In Ireland one of the downsides (albeit a very small downside) to a glorious Saturday or Sunday is we feel morally obliged to make the most of it with outdoor activities or suffer the guilt of being inside and 'wasting the day'. So let's look at how we can make the most of a dirty weekend. Yes I'm talking weather-wise – apologies to anyone who feels they've been mislead by the title.
It's January – if you haven't done it already now's the time to take the tree down - really, waiting til Easter isn't the answer...even if it is particularly early this year. Wrap all the decorations up and stick them under the stairs or in the attic or wherever until next December.
De-clutter! I've taken to using organising consultant (yep that's a thing), Marie Kondo's mantra 'if it doesn't spark joy' chuck it – and my bedroom has benefitted hugely – it looks about twice the size as it did before I started – not only will this give you more space but it really is great for your head space too. Argos currently have canvas storage boxes – two for €4.99 which are fantastic for making the most of shelf space.
Speaking of headspace – meditation – you've been meaning to try that for ages right? Download the headspace app and give it a whirl. The first ten days are free. I'm a recent convert and can't recommend it highly enough. The other day I was just thinking to myself how much more present I feel, having started a daily (well...almost) meditation…and subsequently spent the following 15 minutes looking for my keys having mindlessly thrown them somewhere…it's a work in progress.
Cooking – that cookbook you got for Christmas or recipe you spied online – what a perfect day to try it out. Also an opportunity to do some batch cooking and stock the freezer for the week - oh look at you oh so organised!
Read a book – I love a good read, but find it's usually something I do when I'm about to go to sleep so I'm only a couple of pages in and I conk out. How about curling up on the couch all nice and cosy like and really getting stuck in and don't feel guilty.
It's January – we're hanging on for dear life until payday, so think of this as a great opportunity to stay in and save some cash…if this is your aim then ignore the next suggestion…
Research – planning to go on holidays this year? What better way to get yourself through these initially dreary days than having a jaunt to look forward to. Whether it's a weekend or a longer event, staycation or awaycation, this is the perfect kind of day to do some research and maybe even some booking.
In need of some exercise but dare not venture outside? Try one of the many online fitness class – HIIT, Pilates, Yoga you name it there's something available. Personally I like Yoga with Adrienne, TX Yoga, the body coach (although I find Joe Wicks' hair distracting - how can it be so beautiful?), Bodyfit by Amy and PilatesAnytime.
That 2000 piece jigsaw puzzle you got for Christmas? Now's your opportunity to get at least one corner of it done.
When that rain finally abates, grab your coat and get some fresh air. You'll be ready for it.


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In one of the least surprising bits of news this year, Starz has given its "American Gods" series a second season renewal.
Bryan Fuller and Michael Green's adaptation of Neil Gaiman's 2001 award-winning novel premiered on the premium cable network on April 30th to solid reviews and ratings.
Ian McShane and Ricky Whittle lead the mythological fantasy drama with the first episode having garnered more than five million viewers total so far over multiple airings and online.
While a specific number of episodes for the second season has not been determined, it's expected to be at least the eight that the first season had.
The first season is said to have only adapted around one-third of the novel which means there's plenty of material left to mine. The show's second season is expected to launch in mid-2018.
Source: Starz


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The Beginner's Guide Steam Gift
The Beginner's Guide is a narrative video game from Davey Wreden, the creator of The Stanley Parable. It lasts about an hour and a half and has no traditional mechanics, no goals or objectives. Instead, it tells the story of a person struggling to deal with something they do not understand.
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Rebuffed Christian Group Gets High Court Review
(CN) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to decide if a California law school's refusal to recognize a Christian group that wanted to exclude gay and lesbians violated the Constitution.
The high court agreed to review lower court decisions upholding the anti-discrimination policy at the University of California's Hastings College of Law.
The Christian Legal Society had challenged the school's policy as an attack on its First Amendment rights, but federal courts in San Francisco sided with the law school.
Without comment, the justices agreed to take up the group's appeal. Arguments are expected to take place in the spring.
The case is Christian Legal Society Chapter v. Martinez et al, no. 08-1371.


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Somali pirates hijacked a German tanker loaded with liquefied petroleum gas Thursday off the Horn of Africa. The ship's 13-man crew was reported safe, even though gunshots were heard over the ship's radio.
The MV Longchamp is the third ship captured by pirates this month in the Gulf of Aden, one of the world's busiest shipping lanes.
Piracy has taken an increasing toll on international shipping in the key water link between the Mediterranean Sea and the Indian Ocean. Pirates made an estimated $30 million hijacking ships for ransom last year, seizing more than 40 vessels off Somalia's coastline.
More than a dozen warships from countries including Britain, France, Germany, Iran, China and the United States now patrol Somali waters to protect vessels. But the warships were not near the Longchamp when it was taken, said Lt. Nathan Christensen, a Bahrain-based spokesman for the U.S. 5th Fleet.
Seven pirates boarded the Bahamas-registered Longchamp early Thursday, the tanker's manager, Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement, said in a statement.
Spokesman Andre Delau said the ship's master had been briefly allowed to communicate with the firm and had said the crew of 12 Filipinos and one Indonesian were safe.
"We think that everything is in order, nobody is injured," he told The Associated Press.
No ransom demands have been made yet, the company said.
Robin Phillips, deputy director of the Bahamas maritime authority in London, said the Longchamp had been traveling in a corridor secured by EU military forces when it sent a distress signal before dawn.
"Ships and helicopters were dispatched, but they arrived too late," said Phillips, adding that gunshots could be heard over the radio.
He said the ship later set a course for Somalia, to the south.
Christensen said the ship was seized off the southern coast of Yemen, about 60 miles (95 kilometers) from the town of al-Mukalla, the capital of the Hadramaut region.
He also said 21 ships since Dec. 1 have taken "aggressive, evasive maneuvers" and successfully evaded pirate attacks.
Noel Choong, who heads the International Maritime Bureau's piracy reporting center, said Thursday's hijacking was the first attack since Jan. 14. For the past two weeks, strong winds have made it difficult for pirates to launch their small boats, but the weather has now improved, Choong said.
There have been 15 attacks so far this year, and three ships seized, he said.
Cyrus Mody of the International Maritime Bureau said 166 crew on nine ships were still being held off the coast of Somalia, not including the Longchamp. Six other hijacked ships have been released this month, including an oil tanker freed for a reported $3 million ransom.
Somalia, a nation of about 8 million people, has not had a functioning government since warlords overthrew a dictator in 1991 and then turned on each other. Pirates see its lawless coastline as a haven.
Also Thursday, an official said the breakaway Somali region of Puntland had agreed to a French request that it take custody of nine suspected pirates arrested Tuesday by France.
"We consider them to be a real threat for the regional security and the world, as well," said Abdullahi Said Samatar, the Puntland security minister.
The German military reported two more suspected attempts by pirates to attack ships in the Gulf of Aden early Thursday.
A German navy frigate received an emergency call from a cargo ship, the European Champion, which reported that it was being followed by a skiff. A military statement said the skiff backed off after the German ship sent its on-board helicopter to the scene.
A second cargo ship, the Eleni G., radioed that it was being pestered by several skiffs. A German frigate sailed toward the ship, which shook off the suspected pirates.
Associated Press writers Katharine Houreld in Nairobi, Barbara Surk in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Mike Melia in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Simone Utler in Hamburg, Germany and David Rising in Berlin contributed to this report.
Somali pirates hijack German gas tanker, 13 crew
Sai Charan, Friday, January 30, 2009 at 6:48 PM
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- January 31, 2009 at 6:15 AM
The French turn over captured pirates to Somali government. Good by hands? (video)
The Somalian punishment for piracy, under sharia, is the removal of heads, arms, or other appendages. I guess these pirates careers are coming to an end. I have no sympathy for them.
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Why Culture Matters/
The reality is that culture and strategy interact and in the best of all worlds, they are mutually reinforcing. Culture creates loyalty and resilience during tough times. Strategies can be copied, but no one can copy your culture. A strong culture creates a competitive advantage that allows you to compete for top talent. In today's fast paced, highly competitive environment, your culture is what will differentiate you within your industry. When strategy and culture collide, culture will always win. Companies like Zappo's and Tom's Shoes invest heavily in culture, knowing that it provides a level of risk prevention that strategy alone can not cover.
There are three major costs to not have a strong culture:
The first is health care expenditures. More than $500 billion dollars is siphoned off from the US economy because of workplace stress, and 550 million workdays are lost each year due to stress on the job.
There is also the cost of disengagement. Employee engagement isn't just a soft skill relegated to Human Resources. Disengagement is costly. Disengaged workers have higher absenteeism, accidents and 60% more errors.
The third consequence of a weak culture is lack of loyalty. People search elsewhere, decline promotions or resign when the culture is weak. The turnover costs associated with recruiting, training, lost expertise and talent are significant. The truth is found in the numbers: Employees prefer workplace wellbeing to material benefits. Wellbeing comes from one place, and one place only – a positive culture.
If you could change one thing about your current culture, what would it be? What difference would it make?


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The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has fined Lottoland £150,000 for using ambiguous terminology in its advertising and failing to make clear to players that they were betting on the outcome of lotteries.
The Gambling Commission fine follows an Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruling in February, which found that a radio advertisement for Lottoland misled players into thinking that they were participating in a lottery, as opposed to betting on the outcome.
The UKGC investigation also found that Lottoland had failed to make it clear in its third-party marketing, website and social media promotions that customers were betting and not participating in a lottery.


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A group of children were playing near two railway tracks, one still in use while the other disused. Only one child played on the disused track, the rest on the operational track. The train is coming, and you are just beside the track interchange. You can make the train change its course to the disused track and save most of the kids. However, that would also mean the lone child playing by the disused track would be sacrificed. Or would you rather let the train go its way?
Let's take a pause to think what kind of decision we could make................
Most people might choose to divert the course of the train, and sacrifice only one child. You might think the same way, I guess. Exactly, I thought the same way initially because to save most of the children at the expense of only one child was rational decision most people would make, morally and emotionally. But, have you ever thought that the child choosing to play on the disused track had in fact made the right decision to play at a safe place?
Nevertheless, he had to be sacrificed because of his ignorant friends who chose to play where the danger was. This kind of dilemma happens around us everyday. In the office, community, in politics and especially in a democratic society, the minority is often sacrificed for the interest of the majority, no matter how foolish or ignorant the majority are, and how farsighted and knowledgeable the minority are. The child who chose not to play with the rest on the operational track was sidelined. And in the case he was sacrificed, no one would shed a tear for him.
The great critic Leo Velski Julian who told the story said he would not try to change the course of the train because he believed that the kids playing on the operational track should have known very well that track was still in use, and that they should have run away if they heard the train's sirens. If the train was diverted, that lone child would definitely die because he never thought the train could come over to that track! Moreover, that track was not in use probably because it was not safe. If the train was diverted to the track, we could put the lives of all passengers on board at stake! And in your attempt to save a few kids by sacrificing one child, you might end up sacrificing hundreds of people to save these few kids.
While we are all aware that life is full of tough decisions that need to be made, we may not realize that hasty decisions may not always be the right one.
"Remember that what's right isn't always popular... and what's popular isn't always right."
Everybody makes mistakes; that's why they put erasers on pencils.
Courtesy - An email from Miguel Braganza
Friday, July 20, 2007
Majority v/s Minority
Posted by Jason at 10:03 PM
Labels: Reality Tonic
4 comments:
- illusionaire said...
Thanx for another great forward Bro. If it was me, I would run towards the train with a red cloth waving madly, like that story we once used to learn in school in class 7 or 8 :-)
Anyway I have written a similar post on minority - majority thingie, although its not quite similar to your post. My post is more about the recent IPS Robin Hibu booklet thats been in the news past one week. Would appreciate it if you can pass your comment about it, although I must warn you its quite a long post :)
- Monday's Child said...
I liked that... I think i'll use it in class :-)
- Jason said...
@illusionaire, will check it out.. Thanks for dropping by
@monday's child, it sounds good enough for class.. Thanks :)
- Rambler said...
This is definitely worth thinking, and not so easy to decide..
But then lets get back to the story, who are the people who are respnsible for those children not thinking about safety..
So is it really their mistake that they were not instilled enough knowledge, is it their parent's mistake or someone else's, so whoever is the culprit, should they be pusnished?.
When we feel both of them do not have committed a mistake, which one would be chose :), should be with the majority...


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