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Barcelona's treasure
One of the most interesting tourist attractions in Barcelona is undoubtedly the modernist architecture and its greatest exponent: Antoni Gaudí. Our All about Gaudí bike tour will take you to some of the most emblematic buildings of the Catalan architect to discover them closely. During a 4-hour tour we will guide you through the Casa Milà, Casa Batlló and, of course, the Sagrada Familia. Additionally, to complete the tour, we will also visit the Olympic Village, the Ciutadella Park and the Barceloneta neighborhood. And if you want to see more modernist decoration, don't miss the Escribà pastry shop, in the Rambla of Barcelona.
Bike tour First stop: la pedrera
The All about Gaudí bike tour will take you to Passeig de Gràcia, corner with Provença street, to see the Casa Milà, popularly known as La Pedrera. It was built between 1906 and 1912 by order of Pere Milà and Roser Segimon, and consists of two blocks of houses organized around two large courtyards that fill the building with light. The façade is the most striking element, and is made up of more than 6000 blocks of stone. Its particular structure that now awakens passions to tourists and pedestrians, at that time was the subject of criticisms and cartoons in satirical newspapers, which compared the building with a landing strip for airplanes. On the fourth floor of La Pedrera there is a sample apartment where you can take a guided tour. On this floor you can see ornamentation full of historical, legendary and fabulous motifs inspired by the free movement of nature that Gaudí liked so much.
The roof is the other must-see space for the Casa Batlló visit. There you can stroll among chimneys and ventilation towers decorated with the typical "trencadís", fragments of ceramic, stones or marble. Their forms remember elms of medieval knights.
In 1984 the Casa Milà was declared World Heritage by UNESCO, and in 1996 it was restored to open it to the public. In addition, since 2013, the building houses a cultural center of reference in Barcelona.
Bike tour second stop: Casa Batlló
Continuing with the bike tour, at Passeig de Gràcia, we will stop at Casa Batlló, another essential building of Gaudí. Its façade is the main attraction for the symbology of its elements. It is said that the roof, made up of large color scales, represents the back of a dragon, and the tower from which a large four-arm cross stands out, symbolizes Saint George's knight. In the group, we wanted to see the legend of Saint George represented killing the dragon, very typical of the Catalan tradition. The balconies of the Casa Batlló look like human bones, which could represent the victims of the dragon, according to this interpretation.
Another interpretation of this façade so full of fantasy is that it could symbolize an aquatic landscape, with water lilies of colors made of glazed ceramics and pieces of broken crystals. In any case, if you visit Barcelona you must add a guided tour to this jewel of Modernism designed by Gaudí.
Sagrada Família
The bike tour finally arrives at the most special and awaited stop: the Sagrada Familia. This monumental temple, which began to be built in 1882, is an essential visit of all guided tours in Barcelona. Based on the tradition of Gothic and Byzantine cathedrals, Gaudí unite beauty and religious belief in an innovative architecture full of symbolism. Externally, the Sagrada Familia is composed of five naves and three façades that represent each of three culminating moments of the life of Jesus. When it is finished, you can see 18 towers with different symbolisms each. The interior is an explosion of light and color thanks to the stained glass windows and the skylights that illuminate the temple and fill it with natural light. The color, said the Catalan architect, is the representation of life, and this is the case in the Sagrada Familia. The columns inside represent a forest where Gaudí wanted to invite to pray to everyone who entered. The complex is full of religious symbolism with sculptures and reliefs that represent various passages of the Gospels, as well as the reasons for natural inspiration that never fails in the architecture of Gaudí. The Catalan architect devised a temple of marked verticality where the beauty of its forms was the way to reach God. La Sagrada Família is built exclusively thanks to donations and public contributions, and is expected to be finished in 2016. But although it is not yet finished, the visit is obligatory to understand the work of Antoni Gaudí, and with our bike tour will stop by to contemplate, photograph and enjoy it.


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iZotope's Spire Recorder
Webby Nominee: Best User Interface
I was a product designer for the simplest and most powerful 4 track audio recorder on the app store. Our team made a bold and pioneering in the audio software space, opting for level of simplicity uncommon in contemporary audio software products. Spire was nominated for a Webby Award in the Best User Interface category alongside only four other apps (Tinder, Pandora, Lonely Planet, and HBO NOW). The companion device, Spire Studio, received an IHS Markit Innovation Awards at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
iZotope's Ozone 6
"In a word, brilliant... 10/10" ~Computer Music
I was responsible for UX (user research, wireframing, prototyping) for iZotope's Ozone 6, a product nearly as complex as Photoshop. This was a high-stakes redesign: Ozone is trusted by GRAMMY winning producers whose credits include Paul McCartney, Madonna, Beyonce, Barbara Streisand, Rolling Stones, and more. Our team's work received rave reviews from countless music magazines and other media outlets, including a very rare 10/10 from top industry publication Computer Music.
Computer Music
"Ozone 6 is slicker and more flexible than its predecessor... In a word, brilliant... 10/10"
Ask Audio
"...the depth and complexity that seasoned professionals demand... intuitive operation and loads of factory presets to satiate the desires of first-time users."
Music Tech Review
"...intuitive visuals make Ozone 6 a useful tool for professional mastering engineers as well as beginners looking to master their own mixes."
data visualization
Space Syntax (UCL Depthmap)
Space Syntax Analysis of a virtual maze environment using UCL Depthmap software.
From Left to Right: Axial Map - Fewest Lines; Connectivity; Axial Map; Integration.
Originally developed by Bill Hillier and colleagues that University College London, space syntax is a set of theoretical and analytical tools that can inform the design of urban and architectural spaces by analyzing lines of sight and other metric or topological properties of a space. The following diagrams are analyses of a virtual maze that I used for my graduate research on spatial memory.
Urban Network Analysis (MIT's UNA Toolbox)
Urban Network Analysis (UNA) of Providence's East Side, using MIT City Form Lab's UNA Toolbox.
From Left to Right: Underlying Street Network & Building Polygons; Reach; Closeness; Betweenness.
digital art
Conwexity (Processing/Java Sketch)
Interactive digital work created using Processing (Java)
Exhibited at the Granoff Center for the Creative Arts, Providence, RI
Complexity: A Month-Long Art Event Spanning Four Galleries Across Providence
Originally developed by John Horton Conway in 1970, the Game of Life is one of the earliest examples of cellular automata. In Conway's original version, the outcome of the simulation is fully determined by the initial conditions: each pixel is initially "dead" or "alive," and seemingly life-like patterns spontaneously emerge according to simple rules concerning the number of neighboring cells that are dead or alive at each time step. Subsequent research at the intersection of physics and biology suggested that living systems tend to arise within—-and are themselves—thermodynamically open systems away from equilibrium. Put differently, living systems must exchange mass and energy with their surroundings in order to maintain their organization. Conwexity is a playful attempt to make Conway's original game into something like an open system. Visitors randomly inject energy into the simulation through an audio interface, resulting in unpredictable geometric patterns of death and rebirth unlikely to arise in the original "closed system" version of the game.

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South China Morning Post [subscriber only] is the first – so far as I can tell – news source to confirm what was already becoming obvious: Fr. Li Shan will be the government AND Vatican-approved bishop of Beijing. The key passage in the SCMP story indicates just how much relations between Rome and Beijing have improved since the Pope's letter in June:
Last night, Anthony Liu Bainian , a vice-chairman of the state-backed Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association, which controls the mainland's church, said he had heard about the Vatican's decision. But he stressed that there had been no official contact between Beijing and the Holy See due to a lack of diplomatic relations. He added that the Holy See's recognition of Father Li's status was a gesture of goodwill.
"I am sure this will be beneficial to improving Sino-Vatican relations," Mr Liu added.
[note that the story distinguishes between the CCPA and the Church itself. Hopefully, other publications will follow SCMP's lead in making this important distinction. Generally, most media refer – incorrectly! – to the CCPA and the church as interchangeable.]
Nobody from the Vatican was willing to be quoted on the subject, but that is very much in keeping with the Holy See's deliberate and quiet approach to this highly sensitive ordination. Mindful of the government's angry reaction to the 2005 announcement that Joseph Xing Wenzhi's ordination in Shanghai was Vatican-approved, the Vatican is probably interested in keeping things quiet in Beijing. We'll see how that goes.
Mindful of my sources and their needs, the only thing that I'll add to this news is that – at some point in the future – historians will take a great interest in how and when Li asked for the ponitifical mandate.
In response to some of the emails that I've received over the last week: I haven't meant to be coy about what I do or do not know about these events. I have tried to distribute as much information as possible while being carefully mindful of the sources and their needs.
Finally, this morning UCAN is running an interesting piece on the celebrants for tomorrow's ordination. Most of them will be from the generation of "young bishops" who have assumed roles over the last few years. The most notable among these is Paul Pei Junmin, co-adjutor of Shenyang and a brilliant 38-year-old scholar who spent most of his thirties studying in the United States. In coming years, Pei may very likely become the most prominent and important of China's bishops. His 2006 ordination was Vatican-approved.


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Saving Up When You Retire
It's a good idea to always have some money saved up, especially in the case of retirement. But how much would you actually need to retire comfortably in North America? Experts estimate that a couple would need anywhere from $275,000 to $1,025,000 to retire at the age of 65, and the exact number would depend on the place and your lifestyle. Either way, seems like retirement isn't going to be as cheap as you'd think.
But there's some good news! Budget travel expert Barry Choi says that it's entirely possible to retire comfortably outside of North America with $200,000 and some benefits coming in. And these are countries where you can have a really good life surrounded by incredible experiences, friendly people, and as an added bonus, you get to enjoy the sun too!
It's never too early to save up for retirement. You might think that you're too young for retirement and there's plenty of time to think about it, but before you know it, you'll be nearing the end of your career and staring into a measly bank account.
Ideally, we would all like to enjoy the same comfort and lifestyle -or even better- in our retirement as we do during our working years. But to do that, we need to start saving now. One of the best ways to save money is by opening up a savings account, and it should be one that you don't handle frequently. You should set it up that a proportion of the monthly deposit from your checking account to automatically transfer into it so that you don't have to think about doing it. It's the simple logic of "out of sight, out of mind".
Click on to see the 10 places around the world where you can retire for less than $200K.
1. Costa Rica
Many North Americans are choosing to retire in the beautiful country of Coast Rica in pursuit of a simpler and more fulfilling life. Costa Rican towns like Atenas and Tamarindo are some of the most preferred choices because they have all one would need for an ideal life: amazing climate (sunny all year), awesome cheap food and affordable homes. The people are also known to be very friendly, with many of them speaking English, developing an environment where locals and expats mingle freely.
Living in Costa Rica
Over the years, Costa Rica has seen a boom in the number of tourists and expats, which has caused the housing prices to rise slightly. Still, you'll be able to find rentals that range from $650 to $3,000 per month in Atenas depending on the size and extravagance of the home.
The national public health insurance system, Caja, is available for $75-$150 to expats. Even private consultations with Caja doctors cost less than $20. In Atenas, you'll get access to a public health clinic, pharmacy and emergency room, and private and national hospitals are only a short drive away from the city center (as in most cities).


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Arion Bank Innovation: Educating Investors & Angel Investing in StartUps
02 September, 2013
category: All videos, Global markets, Investors
After a post-crisis reshaping Iceland's Arion Bank has to "walk the talk": be an entrepreneur and innovator itself, something that banks prefer to see in their customers. Regular banks are not angel investors – it is not their job description, modern banks do not invest in startups, in general they wait for a private angel investor to invest and have the Startup mature and become a good commercial customer.
What to do if there are no angel investors, if the country is small and is recovering from the very serious financial crisis? With a large amount of success driven entrepreneurs in the country and lack of seed stage investors Iceland becomes a fertile field for a visionary investor to find the next Apple, H&M or Heinz. We all are used by now to Opera Software, Nikita, North 66, Reyka and a number of other global brands with Icelandic roots. Watch more in our video with Einar Gunnar Guðmundsson, Arion Bank.


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The Gist
Social Impact Strategy
Product Marketing
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Why me
For the last 15 years I have consulted with companies large and small, for profit and non-profit, here in the United States and abroad on their business development, brand direction and content strategy. Through the years, I have learned a great deal about how the world works, how organizations are best run, how to draw the best out of people, and how to think creatively to push the ball forward up that mountain.
My unique strength comes from blending a business development, legal and marketing background, with a sense for technology and brand-appropriate creative awareness to push companies and innovators to the next level. I have an "Oceans 11" approach, aggregating the appropriate skill sets from my network of collaborators to tackle your challenges with focused enthusiasm.
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..that I said I wouldn't post. But all the other NaNo'ers HAVE to watch this video. Keep working on that scavenger hunt, okay?
- Jedi~ChickNovember 24, 2010 at 5:59 PM
Thank you for posting this Amaranthine!!!!!!!ReplyDelete
This was so funny! I loved it. I just hit 41K about five minutes ago and rewarded myself by checking the blogs. I'm glad I did. That was funny. I like the puppets.
Have a great Thanksgiving,
Jedi~Chick <3
LOVE THAT!!! Thanks for posting that Amaranthine!ReplyDelete
Ha! I've always loved that song! This is great! =DReplyDelete
-Leia <3
- AnonymousNovember 25, 2010 at 5:45 AM
That was really funny!! Awesome video!!ReplyDelete
-Barriss :-D
I love it! :DReplyDelete
Isn't it funny how we all procrastinate? I procrastinate by doing other stuff; he makes videos for us all to watch instead of writing. :D
Actually, I'm no longer doing NaNo. Too stressful.


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Forget Benzema to Liverpool. The transfer that everyone is talking about is Bargains, Real Madrid's latest signing. The 16 year old has already made his move to the Spanish giants and now attention has switched to when EA will offer a Martin Odegaard FIFA 15 update. Because Martin Odegaard is only 16 years old, So he has great potential and is not expensive. You can buy little FIFA 15 Coins to get this ingenious player in the future.
Now we are talking about Martin Odegaard,. There's no denying that this kid has got the talent, but were Real Madrid right to swoop early with skeptics saying that he'll be left on the bench for a long time?
After all, how do you displace a midfield that features Toni Kroos, Gareth Bale, James Rodriguez, Isco and Luka Modric? The deal is done either way and at this present time, Odegaard is not on FIFA 15.
The obvious question is when will Martin Odegaard be on FIFA 15 in an update – will EA act quick and add the player in the FIFA 15 January updates, or will they wait until the Summer?
A lot of players are also very eager to check out what the Martin Odegaard FIFA 15 stats and card will be on FIFA 15 Ultimate Team.
Early predictions suggest that he will be a silver rated player, with an average rating of around 70-75. In any case, The Bargains about Martin Odegaard is very worth to you, So we must be ready at all times! Buy some cheap FIFA 15 Coins! Take it away!


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Belated Gong Xi Fa Chai ! We celebrated the chinese new year in a holiday manner. We did not go anywhere fancy but decided to go to Zoo Negara. It has been a while since i last step in Zoo Negara. It would be nice for the kids as this is the right time and age to bring them there. Besides, the youngest 2 has yet to be brought to this wonderful zoo of ours in Ulu Klang.
We were off early in the morning and parking was plentiful. It is much more expensive now to enter zoo negara especially if one plans to see the two pandas Ling Ling and Xing Xing who arrived mid last year to our zoo. However, i thought that it is more reasonable than a miserly rate because it does cost a lot to maintain a zoo. Overseas zoo prices can be atrocious and i dont see why we should not charge more. However, it should be complemented with satisfaction and good service.
Of course, the main attraction this time is Xing Xing and Ling Ling. We waited for the 1130 slot because it is during this time the pandas will be fed. Pandas can be really sensitive and it proved so during our visit. Xing Xing was happily munching his bamboo shoots when Laikha decided to shriek! hahaha and guess what, the panda ran for cover and looked terrified. Remaining still amongst the stones of the artificial river hahaha We were told to be quiet from the start and quite unfortunate to witness what they mentioned were true :(
The animal show they had in the afternoon was not too bad. Compared to the zoo many years ago we have improved. The 2 seals were the main stars of the show without a doubt. It was nice to see how the coliseum were full packed with families waiting for the show. This is where i reckon the zoo can improve on with better animal shows. I am confident that we will match the other international zoos in the future.
Thumbs up to the current management of zoo negara. I was here last probably about 6-7 years ago and i can see a lot of improvement to our zoo. The 2 pandas must have changed the fortune and attention to zoo negara, nevertheless we should love our zoo as a whole. The animals i must say is a far contrast from how they were many years ago. The look sharper and healthier! Seriously! I always remember our zoo animals looking unhealthy and not well kempt. The animals are much better looked after now i guess :)


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Group therapy is a type of psychotherapy that involves a counselor and/or psychologist working with more than one person at the same time in one room and is typically offered at private counseling offices, hospitals, and mental health clinics. There are many different psychological problems and/or concerns addressed through group therapy sessions. The group is typically held in a room where there are chairs arranged in a large circle so that all group members can see each other and speak directly to each other in the group session. The group members are required to sign confidentiality agreements so that all information shared in the group sessions remains private. People who participate in group therapy services typically also utilize other mental health services such as individual therapy, family therapy and/or medication management services in addition to the group therapy services. This article will examine the ways the therapy groups are categorized as well as the benefits of group therapy.
The most typical ways of structuring group therapy are by the time limit set on the duration of the group and by the focus/topic of the group. A therapy group can be offered either as a time limited group in which there are a specific number of group sessions or as an ongoing group in which there are no set number of sessions for the group. A time limited group will typically include anywhere from 8-20 group sessions and has a distinct set of goals that are typically achieved by the last group session. An ongoing group , however, will continue indefinitely and there will likely be group members who terminate services because they have achieved the therapeutic goals they had set for themselves when they joined the group. The focus or topic of the group is another way of structuring group therapy. Some groups are more general in the focus with goals that may be more related to improving overall life satisfaction and functioning especially with interpersonal relationships. Alternatively, there are therapy groups that address specific topics, such as coping with grief, developing health coping skills for anger, or development of social skills for children. A group that addresses a specific topic will typically include group members who are similar in terms of their presenting problems and will include psychoeducation so that group members learn and practice specific skills. Before joining a group it is important to ask the counselor/psychologist about the structure and topic of the group to ensure that it will be a good fit for you.
Group therapy includes many benefits and has been found to be very effective for people of all ages and backgrounds. One of the benefits of group therapy is the support and information that is provided by not only the counselor but by the other group members. Group members learn and help each other through the group therapy process. The serve as role models for each other and with the cohesiveness that develops in the group, they become a support figure for the other group members. Another benefit is that group therapy provides a social experience which helps to build confidence and practice with the new skills that are being discussed in the sessions. The group session is a safe and supportive place which allows group members to practice the skills they are learning without the fear of failure. A final benefit of group therapy is that it is cost effective for the patient. Typically the cost of group therapy sessions in terms of copayments for billing insurance range from $5.00-10.00 per session and the out of pocket costs if the individual does not have insurance is around $30.00 per session. The costs are very reasonable especially when are getting 60-90 minutes of psychoeducation and support from not only the counselor but also the other group members.
Group therapy is an effective and educational form of mental health treatment for many people. It offers many benefits to the participants of the group therapy sessions. If you think group therapy is a good option talk with a counselor to get some additional information. At Southwest Florida Counseling Center, we offer group treatment topics such as anger management skills training, adolescent girls self esteem, social skills for Asperger's and ADHD, parenting effectiveness skills training, coping with grief, and supporting recovery from substance abuse. If you would like more information or to schedule an appointment please contact Judy Steele at 941-391-1067 or via email at firstname.lastname@example.com


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NDK 2015 - Photos from the Floor/
One thing that you can always count on from NDK is lots of great costumes, and this year is no different. Here are the shots I took from the floor, including some posted by Jim earlier. There is more to come though as I still need to go through the Costume Contest. Look forward to that coming soon.
You can find the full gallery here as well.


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The Alyssa Alvin Foundation for Hope (AAFH) held another Music Night at the Ronald McDonald House in Winfield on Thursday, January 28, 2016. The young patients we met are being treated at the Proton center in Warrenville, IL and receiving radiation therapy.
Toy xylophones were given to all the young patients. These toy instruments were donated by Lilia Olvera Martinez-Gerente De Ventas at Comersilver and shipped all the way from Mexico City. Young people of ages 3 through 19 participated in the Music Night.
It was great to see Dads come to the Community Room and have fun watching their sons & daughters play the musical instruments and enjoy the sounds made by the many instruments. One Dad even gathered a few of the children to play together. This was caught on camera and you can see the big smiles on the childrens' faces.
A young patient, Andra, asked if we had a flute because she has been playing a plastic toy flute at home and has always wanted to play a real brass one. Yoli shared the AAFH mission and told Andra we could get her one. When she heard this, she looked at her Dad and had a big smile. Dad said "Andra desires a flute and can't wait to learn how to play it". Dad immediately completed the Gift Request form. One of our Board members, Glen Schneider is working with Quinlan and Fabish Music Company to fulfill Andra's gift request. Andra's mom, Ligia, said Andra is very excited to hear AAFH will be honoring her gift request.


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Silver Dollar Kefir Pancakes
A universal truth about pancakes is that they are always better made at home than ordered at a restaurant. Maybe it's because brunch cooks have enough going on juggling egg orders to pay attention to pancakes. I get it. But it's also probably why brunch pancakes are almost always big and leaden, which makes me feel as if I need a nap after eating them. When you make them at home, you can control the variables, adding spices (or not), using better forms of flour, and adding fruit to use up what's in the fridge (or freezer).
We had buckets of rain all weekend, which was reason enough to stay home and make pancakes instead of braving brunch somewhere. But it also meant that I wasn't going to go to the store to get ingredients. We'd work with what we had. This meant no buttermilk or yogurt. If I wanted to make pancakes, I'd have to use the bottle of kefir that I'd been holding onto for too long instead.
To come clean on kefir: I'm still warming up to it. I understand its benefits, but I've tasted various kefir products with mixed results. I just generally prefer yogurt when it comes to that kind of fermented dairy, and I've also stopped eating much dairy. Plus, the last time I used kefir when making breakfast (for these whole-grain waffles), it made the results so sour that I wished I had added more sugar to the batter. Some of that had to do with the type of kefir I was using—Clover plain kefir. This time, I had Wallaby plain kefir in the fridge. It had already been there for a couple of months, but this stuff seems to last forever (despite what the sell-by date says). Out of the bottle, it was definitely mellower. Too mellow? I'd find out.
I wondered if I could use it in place of yogurt in these pancakes, which I've made and liked. And then I found this recipe from The Kitchn, which seemed to be pretty similar. The version I made is similar, although with less leavening agent (baking powder and/or soda). I figured that there was no need to include baking powder, since baking soda would be enough on its own (it would react with the acid in the kefir).
For the flour, I sometimes like to mix and match, but this time all I used was the whole-wheat flour from Community Grains It's really, really good. Milled from the whole grain instead of only part of it, it retains the nutrients that made wheat so good for us before we lost them along the way. (And no, I'm not being paid to say this—it's just my favorite flour for baking these days. I do store it in the freezer, like I do with all whole grain flours, to prevent it from going rancid.)
In the end, this version of kefir pancakes worked really well. There was just enough tang to make them interesting but they were also light without making me hungry an hour later. I even found some blueberries in the freezer and added them at the last minute. Would I make these again? Yes! -- as early as next weekend. And I wouldn't give up on the Clover kefir. But I may try to make it with more spices and orange zest to round out the flavors.
Silver Dollar Kefir Pancakes
* I've made these in two different batch sizes so you can adjust depending on how many you're trying to feed. If your batter is a bit thick, add a little
**To add blueberries, sprinkle the berries (fresh or frozen) on top of each pancake right after pouring the batter onto the griddle.
For 2-3 Servings (about 12 small pancakes)
- 1 cup (145 g) whole-wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon (12 g) brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- heaping 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Dash or two cinnamon
- 1 1/4 cup kefir, at or close to room temperature
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted, plus extra for oiling the griddle
For 4-5 Servings (about 24 small pancakes)
- 1 cups (290 g) whole-wheat flour
- 2 tablespoons (22 g) brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- heaping 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 1/2 cups kefir, at or close to room temperature
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 4 tablespoons coconut oil, melted, plus extra for oiling the griddle
Maple syrup, jam, or honey for serving
- To make the batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. In a separate, smaller bowl, whisk together the kefir and egg. In the flour mixture, make a well in the center. Pour the kefir into the center, then gently whisk together the flour and wet ingredients. Once more or less mixed, stir in the oil until just combined.
- Heat a nonstick or cast iron griddle over medium-high heat and lightly oil with coconut oil. Put a plate in the oven and preheat to warm. (This will keep the pancakes warm as you work.) Ladle batter onto the griddle, using about 1 full soup ladle for 2 pancakes.
- When a few bubbles start to form on top of the batter, flip and cook for just a bit more until the pancake feels almost firm when pressed on top. Transfer to the warmed plate in the oven. Repeat, oiling the griddle as needed, until all the batter is used up. (To get the last bits of batter onto the griddle, ditch the ladle and use a rubber spatula to scrape the bowl clean.) Serve with maple syrup, jam, or honey.


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Memorial Cremation Jewelry From Your Loved Ones Ashes.
Memorial jewelry.
Until today I never knew that memorial or to some, cremation and tribute jewelry existed. As you may well have read previous articles about Val, my mother in law, it will not surprise you that this subject has cropped up. I feel sure that many reading this will also never have heard of memorial jewely.
What is memorial jewelry?
Memorial jewelry comes in many different forms as you will see. From the simplest of things like a locket to a custom made item from glass specially commissioned just for you. Cremation jewelry consists of silver or gold jewellery specially engraved with your tribute message. The great thing about this type of jewellery is that you can keep a small part of your loved one with you at all times, providing you the comfort that everyone hopes for when they lose someone close.
Tribute jewelry starts at prices from only a few pounds to intricate designs and quality items costing many hundreds of pounds.
Ashes into glass.
If you want a quality piece of tribute jewelry or a personalised piece of hand crafted glass for the ashes of your loved one then I would encourage you to visit the Facebook page and web site of Ashes Into Glass. They have a massive range to suit all pockets and tastes.
I recommend that you should take a good look at Ashes Into Glass' web site and Facebook page.
Had you heard about cremation jewelry before reading this article?
Your tribute jewelry on Amazon
Keep a small part of your loved one close to you at all times. Take a look at Amazon and there is a massive range of items to choose from, too much in fact as you will be spoilt for choice.
10 Must do things to communicate your wishes.
What do you want for yourself in death ?
Sorry to be so blunt but, these questions need answering. It's important that your loved ones know what you want them to do for you when the time comes. Below are what I believe right now to be the main 10 things that your family should be aware of when you die.
# tell family whilst alive what your wishes are, should you die.
# make a will.
# tell loved ones where important documents are kept.
# it's not all about you so ask them what they would like for you.
# talk about what they want for themselves and encourage them to do this exercise.
# document your funeral wishes.
# what do you want as your swansong, hymn or reading.
# what would you like to take with you for the journey.
# if it helps write a letter to your family only to be opened on your death.
# when you tell your family make sure they know it is in confidence.
It's only goodnight. A poem.
It's only goodnight.
when the end's in sight say
It's only goodnight
for tomorrow will be alright
the night gives a sign
so you do not resign us
to a time yet to go by
when the end's in sight say
It's only goodnight
Our future is fine so
please don't ignore the signs of any kind
your life I will watch over from a space far in time until
our paths cross somewhere down the line
we will meet once more.
My end is in sight but please know
"It's only goodnight"
It's only goodnight.
© poshcoffeeco ( Steve Mitchell )
The copyright of the work of poshcoffeeco is protected. Please do not publish any work of Steve Mitchell without first receiving his personal permission. Any attempt to illegally copy his work will be subject to the laws of the land of Great Britain at the time of publishing.
© poshcoffeeco
Memories are made of this.
Cremation jewellery is a great keepsake. Not only might you want to keep a small amount of ashes with you it is also a nice idea to perhaps keep some locks of hair. Made into heart shaped designs these are enclosed in crystal or paper weights and they are a great memento to keep the memory alive.
For more, much more information all you need to do is search on Google for cremation jewellery and you will see just how much is available to order.
Let me know how you get on by leaving a comment below.
Thanks for reading.
Recent articles about Val
Take another look at the articles I wrote about Val's short illness. Her courage and dignity was an inspiration to everyone who new her and I am glad that I can continue to show how much she is missed by including her memory in my articles where I feel it is necessary.
Body and Mind was the first article I wrote about her when she first became ill.
As her stay in hospital prolonged she had many visitors and some special family members visited her all the way from Guernsey
The final article in the series was the first of my tribute articles to Val and details how she died with great poise and dignity. My tribute to this very special lady.
I have for the past several years, told my children that I am to be cremated and turned into five diamonds -- one for each of them and any color of their choice. :)
I just learned something new on this Hub! It's an interesting concept, but I do have mixed feelings about this....don't ask me why.
I'd done everything that I can to make my children's job easier when I die. My cremation has been paid for five years.
Interesting hub. Had never heard of this before. Thanks, will be doing some research. Enjoyed listening to It's Only Goodnight. Beautiful song.
My pleasure. I'm just squeamish about cremation I guess. Definitely, if something helps no matter what then it has to be good in those circumstances.
I'm not sure to be completely honest. I think it would probably remind me that the loved one had been cremated rather than anything else. Good article though!
No I had never heard of this. Interesting information. I'm not sure if I could have it though. I suppose we're all different. I feel it would remind me of my loved ones death rather than their life.
I just wanted to mention what a moving and loving tribute you have bestowed upon your dear Val with your touching articles about her brave journey. You should be so proud of the permanent legacy you have built for her.
This was a very interesting article. We first heard about this type of jewelry from our undertaker, also a family friend. It is an original concept.
Many prayers and blessings to you.
Hi. This is an interesting topic - thank you for writing and sharing this hub.
Whilst the link I will share is available in New Zealand, I'm not sure if he's available for international people due to the use of cremation ashes. We have one of these for my father in law, as does my mother in law - they are able to be transported internationally if one was to move.
Thanks for sharing this.
Hi poshcoffeeco, I think you need more trust than I have to know that this stuff is indeed made from the ashes of a loved one! I like my solution better - see my hub on Art as legacy! No doubt about that one!
Interesting topic though.


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What does "belonging" mean to you?
The dictionary defines it as being a member or part of a particular group, organization, or class.
As children, our first desire is to feel a sense of belonging within our families, yet years of coaching reveals this is often not the case.
According to Brené Brown in Braving the Wilderness, not belonging in our families is one of the most dangerous hurts because it has the power to break our heart, our spirit, and our sense of self-worth. She very candidly talks about how her strong sense of not belonging developed for her and how it has affected her life, both good and not so good.
And that can happen even within generally loving families.
As children, our tender selves are easily molded and bruised. Out in the world of school and sports and ballet or piano lessons, belonging is often performance-based. Or rooted in the clothes we wear.
Other children, often trying to carve out their own sense of belonging, can be brutal, intentionally or unintentionally. The child who can go home to a sanctuary where they are comfortable in their sense of belonging is more likely to develop resilience.
The child who has no such sanctuary (or doubts that sanctuary) will seek solace in other ways:
1. They will seek relief by numbing it and/or inflicting it on others.
2. They will deny their pain which allows it to fester, ensuring that it infects those around them and gets passed down to their own children someday.
3. OR they will find the courage to own the pain and develop empathy and compassion towards themselves and others which gives them a unique ability to spot and be sensitive to hurt in the world.
(List paraphrased from Braving the Wilderness)
I certainly tried the first two which backfired, increasing the pain and the sense of not belonging.
Seeking my people became a quest of epic proportions and led to a weird combination of doing everything I could to fit in punctuated with some wild breakouts.
It made me a lonely stranger even to myself. Like Dr. Brown, it also led to studying people intensely and to my career choice. Studying people is fascinating. The pitfall is that you can know all about them, perhaps more than they know about themselves, but lose yourself in the process.
And that's the real seat of truth when it comes to being able to rest within a sense of belonging - it begins and ends with knowing that you belong to yourself. That is your compass and comforter. And it is enough no matter what life and the world may hand you.
Anne Wade is the founder and publisher of The Soulmate Dance. She is a writer, educator, life coach, and lifelong student of soulmate relationships, devoted to expanding our understanding of all types of soulmate relationships and experiences.


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CDKN2A (NM_000077) - cyclin dependent kinase inhibitor 2A
Cyclin-Dependent Kinase Inhibitor 2a Isoform P16ink4a
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PTM Interaction Network Visualisation
Protein summary
This gene generates several transcript variants which differ in their first exons. At least three alternatively spliced variants encoding distinct proteins have been reported, two of which encode structurally related isoforms known to function as inhibitors of CDK4 kinase. The remaining transcript includes an alternate first exon located 20 Kb upstream of the remainder of the gene; this transcript contains an alternate open reading frame (ARF) that specifies a protein which is structurally unrelated to the products of the other variants. This ARF product functions as a stabilizer of the tumor suppressor protein p53 as it can interact with, and sequester, the E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase MDM2, a protein responsible for the degradation of p53. In spite of the structural and functional differences, the CDK inhibitor isoforms and the ARF product encoded by this gene, through the regulatory roles of CDK4 and p53 in cell cycle G1 progression, share a common functionality in cell cycle G1 control. This gene is frequently mutated or deleted in a wide variety of tumors, and is known to be an important tumor suppressor gene. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2012].
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African American Book Expo-Cali Edition
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African American Book Expo-Cali Edition
FREE Event!!! Come out and check out the hottest authors in African American lit and even meet some of your favorite celebrity authors.
October 14th we will be having the second African American Book Expo in Baltimore, MD! Readers, Authors, everybody come out and join us! Meet authors of different genres of African American lit while enjoying, music, food and beverages. Authors will have books availble for purchase. There will also be door prizes!
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Eric Clapton: Life In 12 Bars
Release Date: November 24, 2017
Running Time: 135 min
Rating: NR
Director: Lili Fini Zanuck
Producer: Lili Fini Zanuck, Scooter Weintraub, Larry Yelen, John Battsek
Writer: Scooter Weintraub, Larry Yelen
Cast: Eric Clapton, Sylvia Clapton, Ben Palmer, Chris Dreja, Jim McCarty, John Mayall, Mike Vernon, Roger Waters, Hughie Flint, Tom Down, Duane Allman, Ahmet Ertegan, Charlotte Martin, Pattie Boyd, Steve Winwood, Cathy James, Steve Turner, Jamie Oldaker, George Terry, Bobby Whitlock, B.B. King
Synopsis: From an early age, Eric Clapton was captivated by the blues. As he says of his lifelong fascination: "It was always one man with his guitar versus the world. He was completely alone and had no options other than to just sing and play to ease his pain." In this unflinching and deeply personal documentary, director Lili Fini Zanuck (Oscar winner, Driving Miss Daisy) traces Clapton's five-decade career as he reflects candidly on how his life experiences were channeled into music. Through an extensive archive of performances and home movies, along with audio interviews from those who knew him best — George Harrison and Steve Winwood, among others — we come away with a deeper sense of what inspired the legendary musician and his unforgettable work.


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Santa Barbara Island-February 15, 2014
Santa Barbara Island dive report for Channel Islands Dive Adventures. Trip was on the Truth on Feb. 15, 2014 and turned out great.
This trip completely took me by surprise and you might ask why? That is because when I realized we had to board on Valentines night I thought it would end up being a hard sell especially with CIDA having the full charter but to my surprise it not only filled up quickly but there was a wait list of 7 people. Who would have thought that would happen!
Even with 32 on board you can't tell it because of the way the Truth is laid out. The bunk room is large with plenty of nice bunks and room to move around and the galley has plenty of seating and along with that there are 43 tank slots and lots of places to store gear and all you belongings. We all know when you go on an overnight boat trip it seems like you have enough stuff for a week long adventure in the outback of Alaska. As they say, diving is a gear intensive sport!
Again the weather had been good although there was a report of 3'-5' swells but it was more like 2' swells making it a very nice trip out. The topside weather was also nice with warm sunny skies and a beautiful sunrise and sunset.
This trip we had about half the people hunting, a quarter taking pictures and the other quarter just out to have fun and because of the hunters we wanted to try and stay out of the Marine Protected Areas (MPA's) which we did. We did all our diving around the southwestern end. This area has some great dives with depths mainly running between 50'-80'.
We didn't do the underwater arch but stayed in the general area between 50'-70' for the first 2 dives and then had a shallower dive for the 3rd. The visibility was excellent running about 50'-60' and the water temperature was in the low 60's which made for a very comfortable dive. The crew still was having problems with the timing of the briefings and the filling of the tanks now that they have their new Nitrox system so it was no 4th dive for us.
One thing I really like about SBI is its ability to please everyone and it seemed to do just this on this trip. On our nice ride back way back in they feed us a chicken dinner and we were back to the dock by 7:00 pm. Thank you everyone for making this such a nice day!
Check out our Home Page and join us for other trips!
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We are constantly working to develop a wide range of programmes that provide you with the skills and knowledge for a highly rewarding future. As a college we are successful in supporting our learners in their chosen area of study, their progression into employment or enabling individuals to develop their career, and as such, Ofsted has graded us as Outstanding.
More than 22,000 learners from across the country choose to study with us every year. They benefit from our support, achieve excellent results and rate us with very high satisfaction scores. We truly believe that this is a fantastic place to study and would love to welcome you to our College in the future.
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Yadda yadda boo.
My choice: Shania Twain
Are you female or male: Man, I Feel Like A Woman
Describe yourself: She's Not Just A Pretty Face
How do some people feel about you: I'm Jealous
How do you feel about yourself: God Bless The Child
Describe your ex girlfriend/boyfriend: Nah!
Describe your current girlfriend/boyfriend/crush: I Gonna Getcha Good
Describe where you want to be: Honey, I'm Home
Describe what you want to be: Ain't No Particular Way
Describe how you live: C'est La Vie
Describe how you love: Forever And For Always
Share a few words of wisdom: If You Wanna Touch Her, Ask!


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Driss and Philippe—a Friendship Beyond Their Borders
I still remember the first time I watched my favourite movie. One of my university friends was an avid fan of foreign films, and he gave me his hard drive to extract all there was from it. I took it all, and then started periodically knocking off films, one after the other. With each movie I was opened up to a new world. Latin American films ('Amores Perros' starring Gabriel Garcia Bernal), Israeli films ('Waltz with Bashir' by Israeli filmmaker Ari Folman), and Asian films ('Yi Yi' a film set in Taiwan following the lives of the Jian family from their alternating perspectives) — I revelled in them. My world view, though even broader than most due to my TCK heritage, was further widened every time I watched another film from the magical hard drive collection. My weekends were now spent in front of the laptop, as opposed to out on the town. I felt there was much more substance in the former than there was in the latter.
One of these evenings, I curled up in front of the laptop, and I switched on the next movie on the list. I had a habit of not reading up on the scripts beforehand, so that everything was raw and new. The movie was called 'The Intouchables' and it was about how a stuffy rich employer finds his life enriched by a wise black man from the Paris ghettos, taking lessons in funky music and the joys of marijuana.
Philippe (Francois Cluzet) was a millionaire, paralyzed from the neck down in a paragliding accident. Driss (Omar Sy) was a man out on parole for robbery, who applies for a job as Philippe's caregiver, only so he can be rejected and get a signature on his application for unemployment benefits. As Philippe interviews one boring job applicant after another, I began to understand that he needed not only physical help but emotional support as well. Driss' cheeky irreverence was refreshing, and Philippe astonishes him and his own household staff by offering him the job.
This was a story of a growing relationship between these two men from completely different cultures, based on Driss' confidence that Philippe would improve if he escaped his stuck-up lifestyle and sampled the greater freedoms of an immigrant from Africa. Driss has rhythm and soul, and if only Philippe could absorb some of that, he'd be a happier man.
'The Intouchables' had an element of truth that I found quite profound. The role of a good caregiver wasn't limited to lifting, bathing, grooming, dressing, pushing and supplying medicines. Philippe was faced with a reality he found difficult to accept: he had been deprived of all he once took for granted, such as the simple ability to walk across a room. A caregiver can't provide that, but he can provide something more valuable: companionship. Philippe's wife is dead, his teenage daughter is a snotty brat, and his staff is preoccupied by their salaries and status. Driss comes from a different world, a different culture, and therefore, a different mindset.
What struck me so profoundly about this movie was how two people from vastly different cultures could build an intimate relationship on something so basic and essential as companionship. Their understanding of companionship varied greatly, due to their cultural backgrounds, however it was the feelings and emotions that the caregiver provided which trumped that of any physical action such as feeding, clothing or bathing.
This feeling of intimacy was something I grappled with greatly as a TCK. As a Pakistani kid moving to Australia, the isolation and alienation was something that hung in the air for years. It was sport, however, that was one of the binding elements which helped me see my class fellows eye to eye. Inter-house and inter-school athletics were an area where we were all equals. I would see even the most hostile and standoffish people backing me for the greater cause. As I excelled in sports, they first learnt to respect me as a sportsman, and then as a human being.
This isolation was also something I felt when I moved back to Pakistan, after living over 10 years in Australia. Having come back after so long, I felt like a foreigner in my own land, the cultural norms being so different from those of Australia. Respect and acceptance were, just like in Australia, based on one's ability to fit into the narrowly defined social norms. My understanding of these was elementary, but it was through my own effort to re-learn the national language, reorient myself with cultural activities, and engage in building relationships with people from diverse social and ethnic backgrounds which allowed me to mould myself to what was required in the Pakistani workplace.
Upon reflection, I realised that both my Australian class fellows and my Pakistani work fellows both inherently wanted an intimate relationship, but it was built around the framework of somewhat limited social norms (sport, language, and engagement in cultural activity). I just had to earn my stripes, just like Driss did, going through the teething period of being Philippe's caregiver.
The intimate companionship I have been able to foster in both my TCK countries has allowed me to understand the global truth, that against the backdrop of cultural differences, we all want intimate relationships. Driss and Philippe reinforced this and gave me hope that I will continue to foster such relationships, wherever my TCK travels take me.


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Is it strange to you that on Jesus' birthday we give each other gifts? At Christmas, we celebrate God the Father giving us His Son, Jesus, to save us from our sins. This gift of love was extraordinarily generous and is pictured every time we give each other a gift at Christmas. Jesus sacrificed Himself for our well being, so we sacrifice some of our money for the well being of others. He loved us, so we love each other (1 John 4:11).
This Christmas, we wanted to put the generosity of the Good News on display through a Redeemer Bible Church Christmas offering. Every penny raised through this offering will go to bless people in our church, our community and on the other side of the world.
There are three areas of generosity that we're asking you to focus on, pray about and give to - At Home, In Our Community, Across the World:
1. At Home. We have a steady stream of people who either come to us for help or who we know need help. We vet all of them, obviously, but like Jesus who helped us, we want part of our Christmas Offering to help people who are struggling. All of this money will be used throughout the year to remember the poor (Galatians 2:10).
2. In Our Community. There is a foster care crisis in Arizona. Loving our Valley includes mobilizing our church to help. For almost two years we've been praying and planning to do this by starting our own Royal Family Kid's Camp (please see what this is at rfk.org), a one-week summer camp for foster kids ages 7-11. All of our leaders are trained and ready to step out in faith to host an adventure for the kids that God chooses to participate. This camp will have an estimated cost of $40,000 (that's not part of our operating budget for 2018), which means a good portion of our Christmas Offering will go to helping many hurting kids, all of whom are living through the trials and tensions of foster care.
3. Across the World. One of the missionaries (I'm purposely being vague because he's in a country closed to the Gospel) we support has planted a church, is planting another one and is giving seminary-level training to pastors all over the country he is in. We want the final portion of our Christmas Offering to bless his ministry, and since he will be visiting us in March, what an incredible moment it will be to surprise him by handing him a check from all of you saying, "We love you. We love the people in your country, and we stand with you in your desire to take the Gospel to them."
I hope that this explanation of our 2017 Christmas Offering will inspire a deep contemplation of your heart. Any amount will help. You can give online here (https://rbc.churchcenter.com/giving), or you can wait until one of our Christmas Eve Services (11:30a, 1p, 2:30p) where will we take an offering specifically for this project.
Between now and then, please be praying about how you and your family can get involved. What a great teaching moment for kids and grandkids, helping them see what Jesus said is true, it is "more blessed to give than receive" (Acts 20:35).
For Christ and Our Neighbors!


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Benefits of cloud computing
Page 2 of 12 - Cloud computing in detail
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SURF (2011), the equivalent to Jisc in the Netherlands, has identified the following benefits to cloud approaches:
- Using cloud services makes it possible to provide high quality ICT services that meet the requirements of students, instructors, researchers, and other staff. The institutions can also keep pace – more than is currently the case – with those requirements and make use of the range available: rapid adoption and availability of new facilities
- The cloud makes it possible to provide services 'at any time', 'at any place', and – increasingly important – 'on any device'
- Cloud services produced a significant increase in flexibility, accompanied by cost reduction/control
- If applied effectively, cloud services can make a significant contribution to reducing energy consumption and therefore to achieving the sustainability goals that the institutions have set for themselves.'
Surveys conducted in 2008/9 and 2010 (MacDonald et al 2010) suggest that in UK FE and HE there is considerable interest in cloud services but the rate of adoption is still generally low. Given that the surveys were conducted during a period of economic downturn, it is notable that the main driver for cloud adoption (cited by 8 out of 10 cloud users in the 2010 survey) was still provision of a better service (as opposed to 6 out of 10 respondents who cited cost as the main driver).
The ability to deliver on any of the potential benefits will vary according to the institution (with small to medium-sized institutions having more to gain from the economies of scale) and according to the type of business function being carried out in the cloud.
It is clear that cloud computing is here to stay and that the education sector must find ways of exploiting the opportunities it offers. In order to exploit those opportunities most effectively, it is, however, necessary to understand the risks and costs of cloud computing.


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Jose Alberto Fernandez wrote: > Before we go back and forth until kingdom comes with this , > why don't we take a look at the already exiting proposals > (already implemented) and forgeting the details of the particular > implementations, take a look at the features they offer and > decide whether they are good/bad, or whether they cover or not > what we expect of <antlib>. > > Several of the issues exposed here like what to do about redefining > tasks and so on where addressed on the proposal in the /antlib/ which > I wrote. > > I know the architecture is now qute diferent so it is not ablut the code > but about the functionality. It should be quite easy to update it - you no longer need most of the hacks, just a simple ComponentHelper. My primary concern with this particular proposal - the XML descriptor. I'm fine with it as long as a simple antlib is also supported, using .properties. There is also the issue of automatic loading of antlibs versus explicit declaration. At least Conor and me ( convinced by Conor ) expressed a preference to explicit. Costin > > Jose Alberto > >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Conor MacNeill [mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com] >> Sent: 06 January 2003 23:50 >> To: Ant Developers List >> Subject: Re: Antlib... when? >> >> >> Costin Manolache wrote: >> > >> > The surprise would be why would a user (ab)use xmlns in >> such a construct :-) >> >> In the long run, IMOH, we want to have polymorphism - i.e. >> passing new >> subtypes to a task or implementations of an interface. So, >> while today the >> namespace doesn't make much sense (since the task defines >> what types it will >> accept), in the future, it will be necessary. >> >> <path> >> <foo:fileset dir="." /> >> </path> >> >> This would be a reasonable construct (once we agree on the >> polymorphism >> aspects) to pass a new type of fileset to an existing task. >> >> So, IMHO, namespaces should be considered at all levels, even >> if the first >> pass may just be to cause an error. >> >> Conor >> >> >> -- >> To unsubscribe, e-mail: >> <mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com> >> For additional commands, e-mail: >> <mailto:email@example.com> >> >> -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: <mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com> For additional commands, e-mail: <mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com>
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I'm interested, so how do I start walking with North Lindsey Fell Walkers?
Simply book and pay for your seat on the bus through Jim – see our Get in Touch page.
What equipment do I need?
Waterproof footwear and coat essential, along with a change of footwear for when you get back on the bus. After that it's mostly a question of time of year (and fashion!), but most walkers carry a rucksack with layers of clothing appropriate for the season.
Are there walk leaders?
Not as such. Walks are self-guided – on each trip you will be given a copy of the relevant map and instructions regarding the club route. However if you're unsure about your map reading skills or if you've come on your own then see Adrian or Jim on the bus and we'll make sure you're taken care of. They're a friendly lot, these walkers!
Do I have to follow the club route?
Not at all. NLFWC walks are usually linear, with the club route the most logical and scenic between the start and finish. However many walkers take their own OS map and follow their own route or add/deduct from the club route (or more likely get lost but won't admit it). This is fine as long as you can plan your timing and are on the bus for it's stated departure time.
Should I take a pack-up?
Most walkers do. Often there's a pub or café on the route but you should never rely on this. As a minimum you should carry a drink of water.
Can I bring the kids?
Yes if they're up to it. Remember that if the club route is too much you can always stay on the bus and plan your own walk from the bus pick-up point.
Can I bring the dog?
Sorry, no – Fido will have to stay at home.
Will there be time for a pint at the end of the walk?
Most walkers find that they finish the walk with about an hour to spare before the bus leaves. Walk lengths and bus trips are seasonally adjusted – shorter walks and trips in the winter when there's less daylight, longer during British Summertime.
I'm interested – how do I book?
It's easy – just contact Jim Jenkinson on 01724 294011 or leave a message with any of the office staff.
Come and join us, make some new friends, enjoy the fresh air and open countryside!


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President Lincoln composed a cabinet of big personalities with contrasting ideas and perspectives - a tactic crudely articulated 100 years later by President Johnson's preference for having his enemies "inside the tent peeing out, [rather] than outside the tent peeing in."
Lincoln's move was admirable because it incorporated three of his competitors for the Republican nomination into his administration for the good of the country. He believed it was important to foster an atmosphere of debate, but also recognized the chance to silence division within his party.
This appears to be the overall approach of President-elect Obama, who, with the potential nomination of Sen. Hillary Clinton as his Secretary of State, will have taken the first step in assembling his own team of rivals.
This move would be eerily similar to Lincoln's choice of William Seward to head the State Department. Like Clinton, Seward was a senator from New York who lost the presidential nomination to a youngster from Illinois after being the presumptive nominee.
Obama already began integrating his rivals with the choice of Joe Biden as his number two. Besides finding a spot for Clinton, the next step might be to slide in Gov. Bill Richardson as the Secretary of Labor. Richardson, who is still a possibility for state, has a strong populist background that makes him a likely fit in labor, but there is also the possibility his U.N. experience, executive leadership, and border-state credentials would make him a logical pick for homeland security.
It is doubtful that Chris Dodd will give up his Senate seat to serve in the new administration. Yet, as chairman of the banking committee, Dodd could run the treasury if he wanted to tackle the economic crisis.
The other Democratic contenders won't be brought into the fold, as John Edwards lost the right to be Attorney General when he couldn't keep it in his pants, Dennis Kucinich only makes sense at NASA because he's seen a UFO and looks like he recently got off of one, and Mike Gravel needs to be returned to the nursing home he escaped from.
Beyond bringing together Democrats, Obama needs to reach across the aisle, an act that would require a nomination like former Republican Sen. Lincoln Chafee, an environmental leader, as the head of the EPA. This move would signal Obama's intentions for a new way in Washington.
This message would gain further traction if Republican Robert Gates stays on as Secretary of Defense. Gates is popular on both sides of the aisle and has a pragmatic approach in keeping with Obama's view of the world. If Gates doesn't stick around, Obama should nominate retiring Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel, who is a black sheep within his own party on foreign affairs and has traveled abroad with Obama.
This type of cabinet necessitates the need for Obama to be a leader in the fashion of Lincoln, as there is always the risk he could be overwhelmed by these potent advisors. Therefore, he needs to welcome contrarian opinions, but at the end of the day he must demonstrate the fortitude to be his own man and keep the troops in line.
The presidency is never an easy task, and while a diverse cabinet may not make it any easier, it does engender the possibility that this White House could be one of the best.
Dave Lombardo is a senior political science major, who'd dissent too if he could be on B'Obama's O-Team. He'd be Sergeant. B.A. Lombardus.


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Twice a year, the Leesburg Economic Development Commission (EDC) invites Leesburg Small Business owners and representatives together to discuss issues relating to the local business community. Through feedback and discussion from the business community, the EDC identifies focus areas for their work. These business forums serve as a way to report on work completed the selected focus areas and to collect feedback from business owners and the community.
2018 focus areas include:
- Parking: achievable ways to make parking easier to find/use
- The Night Time Economy: leveraging Leesburg's growing food/entertainment sector
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Six Easy Tips For Being A Better Listener
It's been a busy few months of graphic recording for city council meetings to leadership teams of Fortune 100 companies. Across all sectors I'm observing similar themes and thought I'd share one about listening.
Being a good listener requires presence, concentration, and most importantly an open mind.
I listen to and graphic record all sorts of conversations – from town hall meetings to leadership teams discussing critical next steps in businesses that are rapidly changing.
Over time I've observed that the most fruitful meetings are the result of good listening. These are the meetings where objectives are met, next steps are agreed upon, and people leave feeling inspired.
Here are six easy tips that will help anyone become a better listener:
1. Take a breath. This will help to clear your mind and position you to listen.
2. Use empathy. Put your personal biases aside and listen to understand, not to respond. If you disagree with what the person you're listening to is saying, here's your opportunity to look for common ground.
3. Ask clarifying questions.
4. Don't interrupt.
5. Give it a beat. Wait a full 5 seconds before responding after the person you're listening to finishes talking. You'll be amazed at how powerful this is for both you and the person you're listening to.
6. Be willing to shift.
Whether you gain a new perspective or simply let another person share theirs, listening is a skill worth practicing.


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Next week begins week five of the North Central Louisiana Arts Council's Summer Arts Camps. Up to now, the summer has seen camps in Farmerville, Homer and Ruston, with happy campers and parents throughout. Scholarships have been awarded to ten students so far, thanks to generous donations via Pick Your Picasso. Pick Your Picasso is a program that grants scholarships to students with strong interest and talent in the arts who have financial need. For three years, NCLAC has awarded twenty-five of these scholarships each summer thanks to our devoted supporters who take pride in supporting arts education initiatives. We have fifteen additional scholarships and recipients registered and waiting for their respective camps to begin. July 9-13 will be our Jonesboro camp, held at First United Methodist Church, 402 Fourth Street. Campers next week will be working on a musical in Drama. Costumes and props have been gathered to make the Final Friday performance special for both students and parents. In Visual Arts, artist and art educator Joshua Chambers will be instructing the students in both two- and three-dimensional projects. Mutant Sock Monsters and Bobble-Head Sculptures are sure to be instant favorites.
July 16-20 will be our third Ruston camp, held at First Baptist Church, 200 South Trenton. In the 2D class, campers will be investigating the face and body, learning to draw proportionally. Instructor Russell Pirkle, of the Masur Museum of Art, will have students create a booklet based on the week's instruction. The 3D and Drama classes will be working together to create and perform a puppet show! Large foam sheets will be manipulated to build shield-like puppets that will then be used for the Final Friday performance. This week will certainly be exciting for campers.
July 23-27 will be the last camp for the summer, held in Arcadia at United Methodist Church, 2122 Myrtle Street. This camp will end the summer perfectly, with fiber arts projects, masks and small shadow puppets. Cedar Creek art teacher Mary Ann Willoughby will be heading up the Visual Arts classes. Under her instruction, weaving and needlework will be introduced to even the youngest students.
There are still spaces available for students at each of these camps. NCLAC strives to keep our camp fees low, so each one week camp costs only $60. Camps run from 9am to noon, and campers receive all supplies and a snack with their tuition. To register your student, please call our office at 255-1450, or stop by the Dixie Center for the Arts, at 212 North Vienna in Ruston. Pre-registration is required, so that we may adequately prepare supplies.
Our camps have been made possible this year thanks to a grant from Entergy, our Pick Your Picasso sponsors, and the caring groups who have opened their doors to us: First Assembly of God in Farmerville, Seeds of Light in Homer, First Baptist of Ruston, First United Methodist in Jonesboro, and United Methodist in Arcadia. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity.
Many thanks are due as well to the helpful volunteer assistants we've had this summer at our camps: Emma Case, Danielle Milton, Alex Bishop, Cameron Vidos, JoAnn Grafton, Bethany Raybourn, MC Davis, Chloe Kaczvinsky, Peter Hay, Adrian Gipson, Jaime Johnson, Sarah Peshoff, Mary Peshoff and Aubrey Crook. Your helpful hands have made many campers and teachers smile this summer; thank you all.