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Thursday, 28 October 2010
My life, my joy, my world, my everything!
I've said it all....I'm just one proud Mama here and who wouldn't? I have everything I want in life and that's having a beautiful children - my lifetime treasures! They are my absolute breaths of fresh air. I can't imagine life without them. I'm so thankful and grateful of all the things that God have given me and most of all for my healthy kids and family.
Diet Pills
I haven't really tried on dieting but since there is this diet pills for sale, I am thinking to give it a go. I needed to shed at least few kilos anyway. I know comes Christmas I'll put it all back again. But, for now that I have this chance, I might as well grab it. Its not that easy to keep my regular weight especially when there is your kids around who ask for food every hour. Then, when you gave what they want, they decided to not eat it all so, I am left to finish it off. "Waste not, want not" as they saying goes. So, here I go piling on pounds ever since I gave birth to my 3rd child and been wanting to lose it all. Oh well...perseverance and motivation is what I really need. I hope to succeed this time though.
Bonding with my little one...
I've got to spend more time with my little one once the "Ate" big sister and "Kuya" big brother goes to school. It's only me and him left in the house pretty much everyday. I'm glad I have him or I would be home alone all the time. But, I know I have to make this last for I know, not long from now he'll be at school like his Ate and Kuya. I truly enjoyed my one-to-one time with him. But, I also make sure to make-up with the other two once their back home from school or during weekends.
Winter Shopping
Looks like I'm going to spend my whole day browsing for more online shopping. Ah, I am specifically looking for more sweaters as it is getting colder here already. My boys are the one who need it most. Chan2x (my middle child) have grown out most of his sweaters/jumpers and my youngest, haven't got any at all. I haven't done any winter shopping yet and so, I have to do a bit online because this weekend I will be going out shopping as hubby's promised. Ah, I can't wait to see what's the new trend on the market. I see animal prints are on this season. I'm pondering checking out some aviator coats for my daughter. Shopping is my weakness after all.
Look, who love strawberries?
Nothing much going on in our end today. Just stayed here inside the house as the weather gets colder day by day. Winter is just around the corner. But, I might take the kids out later in the afternoon. Maybe, after lunch or around 3pm. It's not looking good out there, that is why I'm a little hesitant to go outside. Oh well...
I am uploading some more photos into my Flickr album and still loads to come. Here are the newest I've done this morning. My little William eating his favourite fruit of all time.
He kind of like strawberries. But, I have to say, he is not a fussy eater and would eat anything that is given to him. Well, typical baby he is - who love to put everything into his mouth, whatever it is he gets hold of.
I am uploading some more photos into my Flickr album and still loads to come. Here are the newest I've done this morning. My little William eating his favourite fruit of all time.
He kind of like strawberries. But, I have to say, he is not a fussy eater and would eat anything that is given to him. Well, typical baby he is - who love to put everything into his mouth, whatever it is he gets hold of.
Friday, 22 October 2010
Should I say TGIF?
Before I'm going to sleep, I have to tidy up the entire house because we have someone coming to view tomorrow at 10 am. Is that early? Oh yeah, we don't have all day! Well, its too early for us, especially weekend - its time to snuggle up in the morning and get up really late, isn't it? Oh well, now I can't because we just agreed the time and 10 am it is. Alright, before I finally shut down my PC, let me remind you to click here to buy lipofuze, okay? Now, I can start my cleaning. Opps, got to finish my ironing first. Geezz, did I just try to forget it? How can I? Is there blocking the whole sitting room, I mean the pile of laundry that needed to be iron. It's mounting! A whole loads of laundry! I mean, enough to sink a battleship. Ah, I was going to say TGIF, but now I think not! [LOL]....Goodnight folks!
My Angel #3 - my baby Willy Billy!
This was taken during our trip to Historic Dockyard in Portsmouth. We sat and relax after the HMS Victory tour and got some refreshment - the ice cream. Ah, what a beautiful day well spent that was! I thoroughly enjoyed our entire trip and plus I get to buy my mugs, magnets for my collection. Alright, here's me and my youngest sitting down patiently waiting for our ice cream.
Moving, moving business, I can't wait...
I jokingly said to hubby that he badly need a muscle building supplement because he's no longer Mister hunky anymore. And, he just laughed, as if, I was really joking! [LOL] Anyway, we agreed that once we moved house things will get better and easier for us. Oh well, he has a point. At the moment, we are both stressed out because we are desperately in need of space. The kids are getting to the age where 2 bedroom Flat ain't big enough anymore for them to run around. Garden is what we need! Oh, next week is going to be an exciting week for everybody. Because, we are going to offer to this house that we fall in love with. But, I hope we will get it and that will only depend to the owner if our offer is high enough to be accepted. Oh, now I'm talking! Well, me and hubby agreed to offer based on what we think is the right price for it. Well see, anyway!
First Family Studio Take
I was very vocal about this very pricey studio portrait we had but, I am quite satisfied of the outcome. Our family shot that came along with the frame is now hang up in our sitting room wall. My only criticism for this studio is, they don't really gave out the original copy of the photographs. Well, fair enough. Its their business and that is how they make money through clients who buy the prints and frame. Only that, they are very pricey and not everyone can afford it specially in today's economy. Well, we only ordered the family portrait and one each print for the kids and the 3 of them together too. Below are the photos from the Studio, I only took a photo out of a photo, lol. If you know what I mean...
Its going to happen...
Its amazing how widely use the weight loss product nowadays. From where I am, I have known people who are taking weight loss pills as part of their daily diet. And, it works for them, so it will work for the rest of us. In one of my many previous entries, I mentioned quite a few about how my husband thought of dieting next year. He is just waiting after the house moving business then, he is going to take account of his health. Besides diet pills, he also giving a serious thought of going to the gym. But first and foremost, he ha to lose weight first by simply reducing his junkie food intakes, quit smoking and do some regular walking or cycling with us one or twice a week. Please "GOD" grant our wish to get that house we want. Then, we can all start living a healthy lifestyle in a less stressful house. That's my only wish...
The Forex Seminars
To those who are interested to see how the Forex training seminars went then, this is the website for you to reach out. Investors, clients and to whoever maybe interested to see the outcome of this seminars. This was their first Annual conference that was held in Dallas. Looks like a memorable event that was attended by so many people. So, to those who wanted to see the photos, link and etc then, the link had been pasted above.
So, so much for that. Now, I gotta think what to fix for lunch. It's already quarter passed 11 and the kids are already moaning about their rambling stomach. So, I gotta get off now and I'll be back in a few hours for more updates.
So, so much for that. Now, I gotta think what to fix for lunch. It's already quarter passed 11 and the kids are already moaning about their rambling stomach. So, I gotta get off now and I'll be back in a few hours for more updates.
Thursday, 21 October 2010
Will the long wait be over soon?
I never get to this point in life that sleeping pills is a must-have. I am quite lucky to have my sleeping pattern properly maintained. Sleeping routine for my children are strictly imposed too. But, our Daddy is the one who get less sleeps night after night. He tend to stay up really late, either working on the computer or watching television. I don't really like it and I've tried stopping him sometimes by taking him to bed with me earlier in the evening. Some nights it work but some nights he just couldn't sleep at all. I guess, he is stressed man. But, it will all change once we are done this moving business. He wanted to have the bigger house for the family and all that. Then, he will at ease after and will start his dieting, exercise and quit his bad habit - the smoking, as promise. After many years, he's definitely giving it a serious thought. It'll be the best birthday gift for me and, I'll be the happiest wife on earth.
Kath and Chan2x's first term achievement
My kids got their first term achievement and I'm so proud of them both. Kath handed me today her very first award for this school year while Chan2x earn many stickers awards from their class teachers. Today is their last day of the school summer term and Autumn is just about to start. They have 11 days of no school (half-term break) so, I will have to think of a better place to take them as their treats besides toys. Ah, I couldn't be more proud of my kids. They do really well in school. I do hope they'll keep up their good works until the end of their schooling. I will share some pics next time...
Friday, 15 October 2010
Getting qualified and fulfill my dream...
Its been my long time dream to work in the bank. Would I still have the chance or time to pursue a banking jobs career? This is the question that needed answer. I'm already in my late 20's under graduate and no degree. But, according to hubby I still have the time to study and pursue my dream. The only problem is, I need someone I can rely on taking care of my kids while I go to school. With that being said, Hubby and I plan to get my sister over for 6 months. Then, she can help me look after my kids and do the household chores too. Beside all that, I want to show her what life I have in here in UK. I want her to experienced what is life being in the UK. It ain't easy as they thought it is. I have to get up and do my daily routine such as making breakfast for the kids before I send them to school and a lot more. And the same time, I want to show her the career opportunity that UK can offer. And, I hope that would be enough reason for her to think of going back to school and finish her studies. Life is simply a matter of choice! Like me, I so regret that I didn't finish my studies when I had a chance before. Now, I am so determine and focus to get myself some qualifications. As the saying goes, "Its better late than never". Therefore, I have to take some entrance examinations as early as January so I could start schooling by April 2011. Wish me luck!
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Thursday, 14 October 2010
Chan2x's Last day as a half day pupil
Its my Chan2x's last day of being half day tomorrow. Monday, the next week, he is going to start as a full time. At last, I can have a longer nap with my youngest at home before I go pick my older two. They both will finish at 3pm everyday so, I'll have quite a time to bond with my little one. I know, not long from now, this little fella will start schooling again. Time certainly flies!
Anyway, tomorrow I am going to have lunch with Chan2x at school but, thats only if I can find somewhat to baby sit my baby Will for half an hour. If not, then I'll have to pass lunching with my 4 yr old. Shame, really! Oh well, I though school would provide creche like they usually do couple years ago but unfortunately, they don't have one this time. So, I find it hard to attend meetings and any other open activities without child minder. I hope they can sort it out soon, because I do want to watch the Reception's coming Nativity show. I would not miss it for sure.
Anyway, tomorrow I am going to have lunch with Chan2x at school but, thats only if I can find somewhat to baby sit my baby Will for half an hour. If not, then I'll have to pass lunching with my 4 yr old. Shame, really! Oh well, I though school would provide creche like they usually do couple years ago but unfortunately, they don't have one this time. So, I find it hard to attend meetings and any other open activities without child minder. I hope they can sort it out soon, because I do want to watch the Reception's coming Nativity show. I would not miss it for sure.
Spy Nanny Cams
Hidden cameras are a must-have these days. Well, it is highly recommended to every household, not only to those wealthy people but for everyone else as well. Its always wise to be safe and aware with the things around us. That is why nanny cams are so in, today. Children are number 1 priority for protection. Their innocence are attracting strangers therefore, its better safe than sorry. Especially to those people who hired Nanny's, helper or maid. Off our eyes, we will never know what will happen. So, let us protect our family by simply installing spy cameras as it is indeed very useful. Ours will be installed once we get to our new house. I'll so look forward to that piece of gadget. I'm not a wussy only I think about my family's safety. We'll never know what's gonna happen, right. So yeah, spy cameras are not just an ordinary gadget. It is undoubtedly brilliant piece of electronics that will certainly protect our family's life and belongings. Always things of safety first!
Baby Will first tooth
My youngest, baby Willy Billy had his first tooth grow out. It was few nights ago (just couple days after he turned 8 months old) when I first noticed a tiny hint of sharpness on the top of his bottom left side of the gum. I knew it straight away it was his tooth. Couple nights before I noticed it, he was a bit cranky and always want to lax on to me all night, restless and sleepless unless I'm beside him. Ah, now he's having his first tooth. It's amazing to be able to noticed it. He's my 3rd child and the only one that I am able to see the very first tooth that came out. Its totally fascinating! I'm overwhelmed with the experienced. With my other two, I didn't know and I only noticed it when its already half way out. Unbelievable experienced. As a mother I am in total awe!
Ticket to Branson
Branson tickets is what my friends showed to me while we video chatted the other night. I was jealous but at the same time so happy for her and her family. My only wish is, for me and my family to do the same thing next year. Ah, I know there are other things that we have to prioritised such as, kids schooling, house moving and etc. I'll just have to see and wait what the next year would bring us. Who knows, one of my wishes would actually be granted. We'll never know what luck can bring. Good thing will come to those who wait. After all, the most important thing is, our family's health and safety, all the time. Anyway, goodluck to my friends and I hope they'll enjoy the Branson.
Sunday, 3 October 2010
@ 8 months old (3rd Oct 2010)
Our baby Will is another month old (8 months, to be precise), hooray! As they say, it is the land of fall and bumps, however; baby Will already experienced his first bumps and bruised at just 7 months old. And, I wasn't proud of that! But, I was glad it healed pretty quickly. Okay, last month he learned so many things such as; clapping hands, high five, pulling himself to standing position, getting up into sitting position, crawling backwards, repeating his act when applauded, he repeats emotions, like, he cry when he see's his Kuya or Ate crying, he laugh when he hears us laughing too. He also learned few tricks like, throwing, banging, shaking or dropping toys and many more. Ah, he is just a joy to watch! Anyway, this months is another full of excitement. I'll just have to restrain my inner desire for being so over protective and let him discover his limits. Remember, each baby is unique and meets physical milestones at their own pace. Oh, had his first 2 tooth at 8 months old!
Here few pics I took...
Here few pics I took...
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Up until a few years ago I prescribed to the general notion that it is important to make an effort stay current with the financial headlines. At a certain point, my opinion shifted. It shifted because what I increasingly saw were opinion pieces presented as news stories. This is especially true in the realm of finance that focuses on investing and personal finance.
Investing opinions not only can damage your mental state, they can also damage your portfolio. What you need to ask yourself is if any of these news stories are actually helping become a better investor, or if they're helping you to develop into the human form of a chicken running around with its head cut off.
Your ability not to be thrown off by the myriad of news headlines is no small matter. The sad truth is most of the stories and their accompanying headlines are developed to catch your attention, just as tabloids at the grocery checkout line are designed. The only difference is subject matter.
Forget the headlines. Develop a strategy and stick to it. As you progress you will refine what you're doing. Part of the strategy needs to consist of not allowing headline to drive your investment decisions. You can't succeed as an investor if you're being told one minute that the market is going to triple in the next ten years, and then a minute later reading that the market is on the verge of a massive correction.
Remember, the financial press needs a news story. They need readers. They need to captivate you. The more eyes, the more ad revenue. The better the bottom line. Capturing your interest does not equate to providing sound financial guidance.
In short…Develop an investing strategy that works for you. Identify financial sources that help you make good decisions. Stay away from financial sources and stories that make your emotions swing high or low.

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Police have arrested the suspect they believed to be involved in a shootout that killed two men along the Davidson and Wilson County border Tuesday afternoon.
Officers from the Wilson County Sheriff's Department, with help from the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office, arrested Johnathan Michael Bousquet, 26, at his sister's LaVergne home around 5:30 Wednesday morning.
Markeith Mapp, 17, and Darin Cripps, 23, both died from gunshot wounds after police said a drug deal went bad and a close-range shootout took place in Mapp's car along Stewarts Ferry Pike around 2 p.m. Tuesday.
Mapp was found in his vehicle shot several times. The car had crashed into a nearby creek.
Officers found Cripps lying on the side of Hobson Pike in Davidson County. A man and a woman were also present at that scene.
Cripps, of Nashville, died while officers performed CPR on him. Police believe Bousquet was the driver of a vehicle that drove of from the scene while officers tended to Cripps.
Charges are pending against Bousquet, of Mt. Juliet, and other witnesses present at the time may also be charged, according to the Wilson County Sheriff's Department.
If they had been in a bar, and it was legal to carry guns in bars, and someone with an HCP had been in the bar, and that person had their weapon, this never would have happened. Well, actually it would have. But there would be another dead person and an HCP would feel like a hero.
nice post, danger.
Thank you, DangerLover, I like that. The hero part was a little over the top but I still liked it.
he did the big boy crime now let his ass do the big boy time......(2) counts of murder will give him plenty of time to get his GED and a graduate degree in street crimes!
Of course it was a fantastic post, just so wonderful and full of wit. Nitwit that is. Only a single track minded moron can tie a serious story into something that has nothing to do with legal right to carry arms. Along with the ones that actually thought it was "a nice post" or "I liked it". Gee do you people ever think of anything else? Seriously don't you have a life? But before I go, let me leave you with this...
Today, Thursday, May 27, the Tennessee State Senate overrode Governor Phil Bredesen's (D) veto of Senate Bill 3012 by a vote of 22 to 10.This legislation now heads to the State House and could be heard as early as Tuesday, June 1.
Sponsored by State Senator Doug Jackson (D-25) and State Representative Curry Todd (R-95), SB 3012 would allow a person who has a valid right-to-carry permit to carry a firearm for self-defense in restaurants where alcohol may be served, as long as the permit holder is not consuming alcohol or is not otherwise prohibited by posting provisions.
So there's you something else to think about. I'm sure you can find a story about a hit and run victim and then come up with some idiotic way to tie it in with the second amendment and the right to carry.
DangerLover finally managed to write a post where he didn't sling 2 dozen childish, immature names at HCP holders simply because we have a permit to carry. I was trying to make him feel good about that and encourage him in his quest to find inner peace with his struggle to grow up and accept that there are some things he simply can't change. It was meant to be tongue-in-cheek just as this one is meant to be. It's called sarcasm.
And, yes, you did read that right. I have my HCP and DangerLover and others here have been told that I will legally carry whether they like it or not. I really don't give a damn whether anyone likes it or not.
I applaud Senator Jackson's and Representative Todd's efforts. This law should have never been overturned in the first place. Thank you, gentlemen!
I also applaud DangerLover's efforts to grow up. Only time will tell if it sticks.


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Imagine if computers could learn and think. If machines were truly 'intelligent.' If software was more flexible and adaptable to work the way you want it to. If you could converse with your computer in plain English. If your business could operate more efficiently and effectively, with lower cost and higher customer satisfaction, by using more intelligent IT systems.
This optimistic vision is rapidly moving closer to reality. The foundational knowledge and technology to build computers with human-level learning and thinking ability are now finally emerging. Recent advances in computer technology combined with insights from fields as varied as psychology, philosophy, evolution, brain physiology, and information theory allow us to finally solve the previously intractable problems of creating real AI. The long-promised power of truly intelligent machines will soon be available to help us solve the many problems facing mankind.
We expect skepticism. Haven't we been promised real artificial intelligence for 30 years or more? Yet all we see around us are 'stupid' computer programs that don't understand what we actually want to do, and respond with cryptic error messages when things go wrong. What is more, they cannot adapt to changing circumstances or requirements, and they don't learn from their mistakes.
A new approach to AI, called 'artificial general intelligence', or AGI, has emerged. It promises to finally overcome the limitations of traditional AI, and usher in a new era of vastly superior computer systems and tools.
Computer systems based on AGI technology ('AGIs') are specifically engineered to be able to learn. They are able to acquire a wide range of knowledge and skills via learning similar to the way we do. Unlike current computer systems, AGIs do not need to be programmed to do new tasks. Instead, they are simply instructed and taught by humans. Additionally, these systems can learn by themselves both implicitly 'on-the-job', and explicitly by reading and practicing. Furthermore, just like humans, they resiliently adapt to changing circumstances.
This general ability to learn through natural interaction with the environment as well as from teachers, allows them to autonomously expand and adapt their abilities over time they become ever more knowledgeable, smarter, and more useful.
In addition to their intrinsic learning ability, AGIs are also designed to function in a goal-directed manner. This means that they automatically focus their attention on information and activities that are likely to help solve problems they have been given. For example, an AGI trained and instructed to look for inconsistencies in arthritis medication studies will spend its time perusing relevant articles, news, and background information, and request pertinent additional information or clarification from other researchers. On the other hand, an AGI assigned to be a personal assistant will seek out knowledge and skills necessary for that job, such as learning how to deal with various types of business associates, schedules, priorities, and travel arrangements, as well as the personal preferences of its boss.
AGIs learn both conceptually and contextually. Conceptual learning implies that knowledge is assimilated in a suitably generalized and abstract form: Skills acquired for one task are available for similar, but non-identical tasks, while at the same time making the system much more useful and robust when coping with environmental changes. Context, on the other hand, allows the system to utilize relevant background information to appropriately tailor its responses to each specific situation. It can take into account such crucial factors as recent actions and events, current goals and priorities, who it is communicating with, and anything else that affects its current actions.
Other central AGI features include an ability to anticipate events and outcomes, and the ability to introspect to be aware of its own cognitive states (such as novelty, confusion, certainty, its level of ability, etc). These design features, combined with the fact that AGIs directly perceive their environments via built-in senses, endow them with human-like understanding of facts and situations.
In contrast, systems based on conventional AI technology provide little or no learning capability beyond their initial one-time training phase (if any). Traditional computer programs are designed for specific applications, and are incapable of being used for any other purpose. In fact, even within their given domain any new requirements or changes to their operating environment require costly program changes.
To use a human analogy to highlight the difference, imagine an entirely unschooled person. If we wanted to put them to work on an assembly line, we could instruct them with a very detailed script for a specific set of actions; in other words, rote learning, with no real understanding (like programming an 'expert system'). Or, we could take on the much more difficult task of teaching them to read and write, to think logically and to learn. This would enable them to learn and re-learn any number of jobs in the factory and elsewhere; and to perform them much more intelligently with understanding. This is the AGI approach. Furthermore, an educated person (or AGI) can also manage other entities with low-level skills, or those that possess highly specialized knowledge, thereby greatly increasing their own productivity.
In summary, an AGI's ability to learn implies a number of advantages over conventional AI technology: It can be taught, instead of having to be programmed; it learns from experience and can learn by itself; it can deal with ambiguity and unknown situations, know when to ask for help, and recover from errors resiliently and autonomously.
Note that all these advantages are in addition to computer systems' natural strengths: large 'photographic' memories, high speed, accuracy, upgradeability, seamless interfacing with other systems, etc. Another key feature of such trainable/ trained systems is that, unlike skilled humans, they can be duplicated, and efficiently pool knowledge and experience. These capabilities allow for rapid up-scaling of production. For example, various AGIs, after having been trained in particular specialties, could pool their knowledge and then be duplicated hundreds of times imbuing each one of them with their combined knowledge. From there on these AGIs can pursue coordinated, yet individual paths, while regularly updating each other.
Adaptive A.I. Inc. is a small but innovative company that was founded in 2001 with the express purpose of developing and commercializing AGI technology. After an initial three-year research phase, the company is now engaged in an ambitious multi-year development project to actually build a fully functioning AGI with human-level cognitive ability.
While the system's initial cognitive ability will roughly match that of a child, in many respects it will be much more capable. As indicated above, it will have encyclopedic knowledge, the patience and self-discipline of a saint, and enjoy the accuracy, memory and speed of a computer.
Because an AGI is not a copy of a human mind but something completely new, one must expect different mannerisms - like someone from a different culture and background, only more so. Their natural environment is that of computer data, software tools, network resources, and the Internet. They will interact with people via voice and text.
Our company's approach calls for the extensive leveraging of existing technology instead of re-inventing, we aim to capitalize on existing hardware and software components, as well as published theoretical research. We believe that to a large extent, the 'pieces of the puzzle' for achieving AGI already exist. Our ingenuity is applied primarily to finding, selecting, and intelligently integrating existing know-how, while inventing and developing the crucial missing pieces.
Given its enormous commercial potential, one may wonder why AGI isn't a well-known, well-funded area of research and development. This is an interesting question.
Several contributing factors seem to be accidents of history. Firstly, we now find ourselves in the depth of the AI winter a period of deep pessimism and lethargy towards AGI ambitions following the spectacular failure of early AI promises. In backlash to unfulfilled expectations of 30 and 40 years ago, Artificial Intelligence is still a swearword to many. Without delving into detailed analysis of these early failures, suffice it to say that hardware and software technologies and cognitive theories had simply not advanced sufficiently to enable the creation of human-level artificial intelligence.
However, while limitations of early technology were a definite handicap, several other theoretical and practical limitations, errors, and blind spots were and are even bigger impediments. These include the following:


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Hatred Cannot Overcome Hatred
I once read that some people can only see beauty when it is there in front of them, while others can take any situation and create beauty. It's a different kind of awareness, a deeper seeing and presence, that often allows beauty to bloom from seemingly ugly experiences, spaces and individuals. The saint makes holy where-ever they dwell because of the consciousness they embody. In a very real sense, they call on you to see what is possible and beautiful in yourself.
We live in a world of violence. Even in our sports, we laud victory over another. The Dhammapada points out, however, that the truest victory is always the one over yourself. Once you no longer harm yourself, you are less likely to harm others. Once you struggle with destructive habits, you are able to be compassionate with the habits of others. Once you realize that much of violence arises from people who are seeking happiness just like yourself, you will open your heart.
The Dhammapada uses your own awareness and experiences as a fertile garden to grow compassion for others. Gradually, as you awaken, you begin to understand that usually when you do not harm others, you will not be harmed. You feel deeply that everyone fears punishment and death like you, so why would you punish or kill? You begin to see that gentle speech really does "catch more butterflies than vinegar" and that when you hate people, you are really separating yourself from the real joy of living.
"Those who hold back anger are real charioteers, others merely hold the reins" (verse 222). The image is powerful, and for the false charioteers, nothing less than a wreck is waiting to happen. The whole body is at your disposal to do good—this thing you call the physical self that can smile and hug and bend over and help; this speech that can edify and uplift or drag down and condemn; this mind that can be clear and kind or clouded, driven and aggressive; this breath that can flow without effort or be tight, choking, or rough; this intuitive self can be aware of the beauty as well as the garbage that is around you; and this lightness that is the joy, your birthright that knows even in the midst of conflict, evil and defeat, "all shall be well, and all shall be well and all manner of things shall be well (Julian of Norwich)". In the end, peace really is your choice, one you make moment by moment.
Poetic Response:
A mob has been seeded into Facebook posts,
with words like
They and Them and Him and Her,
soundbite micro-realities mixing
with the rush of false intuitions,
illusions heated in little silver children's spoons,
the flames media-fed and blue-screen hot,
and thundering
word by word by word
full color aura
into the pupils of millions of eyes.
Questions to Take You Deeper:
1. Do you believe, way down deep, that if you do not harm, you will not be harmed? Why or why not? What attributes do you need to refine to live a life of no harm?
2. Can you recall a time when your compassion for another diffused a difficult situation in your life? What concrete ways can you practice compassion? Choose one and "try it on" for a period of time. What differences do you notice in your life?
3. How does "mob mentality" show up in your life? How does cultivating awareness help you keep your balance in charged situations?
4. For one day, choose to practice gentle speech. How do YOU feel at the end of the day? What did you notice about how others responded to you? Did you know that in some monastery and retreat settings, folks are asked to not talk about anyone unless they are physically present? Try that practice for one day and jot in your journal or share with others what you learned about yourself.
5. How does non-harming feel in your body, this sense that you are filled with awareness and goodwill to all? Be concrete! How does your body feel when you are afraid, angry or confused? Again, be as concrete as you can. Do you think being able to recognize physical states can help support your desire to be compassionate?
Reference Verses
- 3, 4, 5, 6 (Hatred cannot overcome hatred)
- 98 (saints make holy wherever they dwell)
- 103-105 (victory over yourself, rather than others)
- 117-118 (awareness of evil habits)
- 124 (no harm comes to those who do no harm),
- 129 (everyone fears punishment and death like you do)
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Ohatchee - Funeral services for Mrs. Marjorie Juanita Parton, 76 of Ohatchee will be Saturday, June 29, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home with Rev. Tommy Hays officiating with burial following at Edgemont Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, June 28, 2013 at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m.
Mrs. Parton passed away June 26, 2013 at her residence.
Mrs. Parton is survived by her husband, Norris W. Parton; daughter, Robbie Ward (Barry) of Oxford; sons, Lin Parton (Arlene), David Parton (Patty) and Eddie Parton (Gwen) all of Ohatchee; grandchildren, Wendy Bumpers (Steven), Paula Parton (Shannon Brown). Joshua Parton (Frankie), Chad Parton (Alicia), Bradley Ward (Allison) and Rock Ward (Brandy); 11 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Barry Ward, Brandon (Rock) Ward, Bradley Ward, Ronnie Webb, Joshua Parton and Chad Parton.
Mrs. Parton was preceded in death by her parents, James and Lossie Smith; 3 brothers and 1 sister.
Mrs. Parton was a native of Calhoun County and a resident of Ohatchee. She was a member of Boiling Springs Baptist Church.
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It was an insider opportunity to be waited on by members of the Super Bowl champion Seahawks, bid on memorabilia from their 43-8 romp over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII and also enjoy some good food, beverage and company.
But the true meaning of the sold-out third annual Prime Time Celebrity Waiter event that was held Thursday night at El Gaucho in Bellevue is never lost on general manager John Schneider and his wife, Traci. Their 12-year-old son, Ben, was diagnosed as being autistic at the age of 3. And this event raises money for "Ben's Fund," as well as awareness of the condition.
"So the families are really struggling to get services, and that's the only way their kids are going to be better is to get support. So we feel very fortunate to be in the situation we're in, to have the relationship with the team that we do and to be able to do something like this and have such an incredible involvement and backing."
Among the three dozen celebrity waiters were the All-Pro tandem of free safety Earl Thomas and cornerback Richard Sherman and the Pro Bowl duo of quarterback Russell Wilson and center Max Unger.
The items in the silent auction included jerseys autographed by Hall of Fame wide receiver Steve Largent and Sherman, and balls autographed by Hall of Fame left tackle Walter Jones; Jacob Green, the franchise's all-time sack leader; Dave Krieg, the quarterback of the Seahawks' first playoff team in 1983; and players past and present from other NFL teams – former Broncos QB John Elway, current Broncos QB Peyton Manning and Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson. And, of course, the prerequisite array of Super Bowl XLVIII memorabilia.
The guests also purchased "Ben Bucks," which could be used to "buy" autographs from and photo opportunities with the celebrity waiters. And with everything related to the Seahawks since coach Pete Carroll and John Schneider arrived in 2010, there has always been an emphasis on competition at this event.
"I knew that our philosophy here is 'Always Compete,' so there was going to be some competitive implementation," wide receiver Doug Baldwin said through a sly smile.
At a celebrity waiter event to raise funds for autism? "It got very serious, to the point where we had guys stealing other guys' 'Ben Bucks' trying to win," Baldwin said when asked about the "competition" to collect the most "Ben Bucks."
"But it's fun. It's a team bonding-type atmosphere as well. And it's for a good cause."
Fun and games aside, the real winners on this evening are the children with autism and their families who benefit from the funds generated by the event. The first event in 2012 raised $250,000. Last year, it was $270,000.
"This has exceeded our expectations and our hopes," Traci Schneider said. "It's such a gift to be able to give back to the community in this way, and raise money for 'Ben's Fund' – something that's so close and near and dear to our hearts. And to have the Seahawks be such a part of it and have the players come and be here again and again and again, it's just amazing."
That fact hits home even more for the players who have children of their own.
"It's not just the kids that are affected, it's the families and friends, too," said linebacker Heath Farwell, who has two young sons. "So when you have kids, it's extra special and you feel for anyone's family that has to go through it. So if there's any way we can help out, that's why we're here.
"You see the turnout of players, it's really cool. Guys are here to support and it's a great cause."
Like Farwell and Baldwin, Unger was participating in his third Prime Time event.
"John and Traci have done this for a couple of years, and we get a good turnout every year," Unger said. "And I'm glad. It's a really fun event."
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EAST LANSING, Mich. (WOOD) — A Celebration of Life event for a Spartan basketball fan who had a special relationship with player Adreian Payne will be held next week.
Lacey Holsworth died earlier this week after a battle with cancer.
"Princess Lacey" first met Payne two years ago when the Michigan State University basketball team visited her in the hospital. She remained close with Payne and was often seen on the sidelines at MSU games.
A post on her Instagram account Friday said a Life Celebration would be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 17 at the Breslin Center on MSU's campus.
"Please come to remember Lacey wearing your bright colors and smiles. Tiaras optional," the post read.
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Let's talk for a little while about things I feel like are really in right now. DIY. Kale. Bangs. The Bachelor. And while we won't talk about hair styles or how much we love Sean, we'll sure talk about kale. Kale is a super food! But you already know that because it is on the cover of every food magazine, boasts the headlines of the national papers, and basically stars in its own daytime TV show.
DIY. So in. Maybe never really out, but I feel like we're rolling up our sleeves a bit more often and creating, sculpting, mixing, and fixing things ourselves. From tree houses to lotions, DIY is in. There's even a DIY channel. And has anyone heard of this Pinterest site?
If you're reading this blog, you are so in right now. Why? You (probably) already cook: DIY=in! You already know about the glories of kale: so in! You are reading a food blog: also very in! So hats off to you, fellow foodie reader. You are in! Walk down the street with your head held high!
One item in your pantry that is completely worth your time to make instead of buy (DIY style…remember, very in) is stock. I didn't understand this until Neil made stock from scratch. The amount of flavor you miss out on from store bought stock is astounding. So many of your everyday soups can be elevated from mundane to must-have if you simply make a stock ahead of time and use it as the base of your recipe. If frozen, stock will keep for three months, and you can whip it out of the freezer and add it to pack extra flavor. Below you'll find our recipe for a vegetable stock. Add some aromatics, lentils, and kale and it's a delicious and healthy weeknight meal.
Enjoy the recipes and know that in our eyes, you guys will always be in!
Vegetable Stock
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour
6 cups water
3 inches cut off the top of a celery bunch, chopped
2 carrots, rough chop
1 whole red onion, quartered
3 garlic cloves, smashed
1 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt, divided
20-25 whole black peppercorns
1 bay leaf
Place a large stock pot over medium heat. Add all ingredients and 1/4 teaspoon salt to the pot and cook for about 10 minutes. Add the water and scrape any brown bits off the bottom of the pot. Add the other teaspoon of Kosher salt.
Let simmer for one hour. Strain liquid through a mesh sieve and store in an airtight container. Freeze for up to three months.
Kale and Lentil Soup
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes
3 cups vegetable stock
3 inches of kale stems, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon red curry paste
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1 1/2 cups dried green lentils
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups kale, chiffonade
Bring a medium-sized saucepan to medium heat. Add olive oil, kale stems, red curry paste, and salt to the pan, stirring frequently for two minutes.
Add dried lentils and continue stirring for one minute. Add garlic and the vegetable stock. Scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of pan.
Add kale leaves, cover, and turn heat down to medium low. Cook for 45 minutes.
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Foreign key field naming conventions
Im looking for a good naming convention for my foreign keys.
For this example lets say we have two tables, StaffMember and NewsItem. StaffMember's can add NewsItems.
What I have been doing is this:
+---------------------------+ |StaffMember | +---------------------------+ |int StaffMemberID (PK)| |nvarchar Name | +---------------------------+ +---------------------------+ |NewsItem | +---------------------------+ |int NewsItemID (PK) | |int StaffMemberID (FK)| |nvarchar Name | +---------------------------+
But where i come into the problem is this doesnt actually mean anything. This ID could be the StaffMember the news item is about (bad example i know). Or what if you wanted to store both these items (StaffMember that added the NewsItem and the StaffMember its about).
My current solution doesnt work since one of the fields would have to break the convention (since i can't have two fields in the same table called the same name - obvisouly)
So whats a better name for it that has meaning? Maybe this:
+---------------------------+ |NewsItem | +---------------------------+ |int NewsItemID (PK) | |int AddedBy (FK)| |nvarchar Name | +---------------------------+
SELECT n.NewsItemID , n.AddedBy , n.Name , s.Firstname AS AddedByFirstname , s.Lastname AS AddedByLastname LEFT JOIN StaffMember s ON n.AddedBy = s.StaffMemberID WHERE n.NewsItemID = 1
Jun 22, 2004, 07:15 #2Originally Posted by Imminent
It is a good idea to use the name of the PK as the name of the FK, then it is instantly obvious where you are referencing from. The FK column has no meaning, it is just one way that RDBMS systems must work in order to define the relationships between tables. You have used the posted attribute method here, (which almost insists that one use the convention you chose) you have posted the StaffMemberID attribute to the NewsItem table. You could also have used "relation for relationship" in which you create a new table:
NewsItemID (PK)
StaffMemberID (PK)
with the FKs actually being the PKs of the base tables.
Also MySQL uses a shortened join syntax:
select * from NewsItem join StaffMember using StaffMemberID
If you want to, you can (in many RDBMSs, noit MySQL) actually name the relationship you have created between two relations, I would call this one something like "createdby".
It's a good idea to use all lower case, depending on your RDBMS and its ANSI settings the case may be important.
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Like i used in my example above:
StaffMembers and add news, A news item is about a staff member. So to model that you'd need to do:
+---------------------------+ |NewsItem | +---------------------------+ |int NewsItemID (PK)| |int StaffMemberID (FK)| <- Holds which staff member added the news item |int StaffMemberID (FK)| <- Holds which staff member the news item is about |nvarchar Name | +---------------------------+
Get it?
So I want a good naming schema that can handle single and multiple foreign keys.
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personally i always use CamelCase
call 'em whatever makes sense
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|int AddedByStaffID (FK)| <- Holds which staff member added the news item
|int AboutStaffID (FK)| <- Holds which staff member the news item is about
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Jun 22, 2004, 22:55 #5Originally Posted by Imminent
But in 98% of all cases it is likely that you will only post the PK once to a different table. I find it much simpler to just use the name of the PK as the FK for these cases for the reasons I said above.
Anyway, there are no rules without exceptions, so the rule would be:
"The names of FKs are the same as the original PK, unless that name is already in use for a table column." No rules without exceptions!
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Jun 22, 2004, 23:02 #6Originally Posted by Imminent
CamelCase is easier to read, I agree too, but you also have to watch your case when specifying objects.
- Richard
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Discipline is a community situated in the northern greenbelt of Auroville. Like all other greenbelt communities, it started on bare earth, 27 years ago. Today, the area is lush. Discipline consists partly of forest, partly of farmland with a few houses scattered in between.
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The Auroville farms are showing a substantial progress. But it is by far not enough, says farmer Jeff from Discipline.
Discipline is a community situated in the northern greenbelt of Auroville. Like all other greenbelt communities, it started on bare earth, 27 years ago. Today, the area is lush. Discipline consists partly of forest, partly of farmland with a few houses scattered in between.
Australian born Jeff is Discipline's farmer. He is responsible for 15 acres of farmland and for a livestock consisting of five cows. "I joined Auroville in 1982 and started as a teacher. But as things go in Auroville, at one point there was nobody to take up Discipline farm and as it needed to be done, I did it. I keep trying to combine it with my other passions, which are painting and being an actor," he says cheerfully.
Jeff is also active in Auroville's Farm Group, which attempts to represent the interests and needs of Auroville's farms to the community, with increasing success. "The problem in a nutshell," says Jeff, "is that the farms' income is insufficient to allow for any substantial investments in farm development. In fact, many farms run on a shoestring budget, the income just covers the farms' running expenses. In the best of cases we break even. Lacking money for investment, the efficiency can't be improved. It is a vicious cycle, which only can be broken by large investments from the community or elsewhere. The main part of the farms' income is generated from product sales. Auroville's Central Fund contributes towards the personal maintenance of the farmers with a monthly amount of on average Rs 2,700 per Aurovilian farmer, which is less than 50% of the true needs. For development work, we depend on donations from private individuals, from Auroville commercial units or from outside organizations such as the Dutch Stichting de Zaaier and the American Foundation for World Education."
Discipline is one of Auroville's smaller farms. The possibilities to cultivate the land using a tractor are limited; most of the work is done manually, supervised by Jeff and by John, a Newcomer from England. The farm employs five men and three women. The wages paid are slightly above the wages current in the surrounding villages. Its main products are vegetables - varieties of beans, cucumbers, pumpkins, squashes, jicama (from Mexico), sweet potatoes, salads, radishes and yams; a large variety of common fruits such as chikoo, mango, guava, bullocks heart, papaya, banana and coconut, and a few uncommon ones such as sour sop, black and white sapota, and cheese fruit. "I just started to grow passion fruit, a fruit very rich in vitamin C which is used in fruit juices and for ice-cream toppings," says Jeff, indicating trellises of neatly bound passiflora plants. "And I experiment with grafting techniques, such as grafting tomatoes onto other plants. Other farmers are engaged in similar experiments to make ends meet. At present, we do the best we can within our limits. Each farmer uses his or her own ingenuity to cut costs, experiment with new products and with new farming methods to increase yields. And we profit from the visit of individual experts such as Paul, a professional farmer from Holland, who has farmed in Auroville in the last three years. He helped to develop farming methods such as the raised-bed farming system, made us aware of the possibilities of growing additional crops and assisted in many other ways. The overviews from the Farm Group show that the farms' turnover is steadily increasing."
Electricity is still a major expense for Auroville's farms. Though the Tamil Nadu government gives free electricity to farmers in Tamil Nadu, this doesn't benefit Auroville's farms. The Auroville Foundation has been classified as 'institutional' and pays the highest rate. However, a change seems to be in the air, which would classify the Auroville Foundation as an educational institution and consequently lower the farms' electricity bills. While most farmers would breathe a sigh of relief, for Discipline farm it matters little. It is not connected to the local grid and uses a diesel generator to irrigate the crops. "We tried solar pumps, but they were not efficient enough. We also installed a drip irrigation system and a pipe system to distribute cow-urine water to the vegetable gardens. But the present water situation is insufficient," says Jeff. "Our existing well needs to be deepened, even a new well may be required. The 2001 winter monsoon has largely failed, so we may expect problems unless there are some out-of-season rains."
Paul's visit brought more than just individual support. It highlighted the fact that in some farms the level of professionalism can be increased, and that though the total farm area covers nearly 350 acres, the farms don't yet make most out of it because they lack the necessary finances. "We also don't have an overall Auroville farm picture as yet," says Jeff. "The farmers meet, we coordinate what each of us grows and where to sell it, but individual initiatives still determine each farm's development. We do not have a yearly all-Auroville production and development plan. That's why the idea to attract an agronomist to study the Auroville farm scene has been around for quite some time now.
Such a professional would analyze the farms and Auroville's consumption patterns, identify the problem areas and make medium and long-term action plans. The farms would commit themselves to this plan, producing what the community requires, and the community in turn would assist in obtaining the necessary funds. Prof. Henk Thomas from the Dutch Stichting de Zaaier was very interested in getting such a plan made. But we have so far failed to pull it off."
Donor interest in farm development has not been lacking though. The total donor support over the last five years amounted to Rs 73 lakhs (US$ 152,000). Apart from supporting the personal maintenance of the individual farmers, the Auroville Central Fund provided help in the form of a contingency and an emergency electricity fund to a total of Rs. 10 lakhs (US$ 21,000). Auroville's commercial unit Maroma selected two farms, Anapurna and Siddhartha, and supported them with a total of Rs 28,5 lakhs (US$ 60,000). Apart from these internal sources, other donors also helped substantially: The Dutch Stichting de Zaaier and the American Foundation for World Education donated Rs. 12 lakhs (US$ 25,000) each in this period, and Gateway another 9,5 lakhs (US$ 20,000). "And sometimes there are individuals who help out," says Jeff. "A few months ago a private individual from Germany helped us by donating Rs 20,000, just like that."
Donor interest is a reflection of an increasing awareness in Auroville that it is necessary to develop the farm scene. This awareness, however, does not translate into the willingness, let alone the ability, to purchase the Auroville farms' products at their real costs. Though the Auroville farms are unable to meet the internal Auroville demand, they cannot sell the products at the prices required. Says Jeff: "If a subsistence farmer from the neighbourhood grows 20 or 30 bushes of lady's fingers in his backyard and sells the produce for Rs 5/kilo, we can't charge Rs 15 or Rs 20 to Auroville's sales outlet Pour Tous. Equally, we have to compete with products that are grown on a large scale outside Auroville using fertilizer and pesticides. Only one Auroville farm, Auro-Orchard managed by Gerard, uses pesticides, and that to a very limited extent. All the other farms are 'organic'. As we all know, 'organic' implies lower turnover due to non-use of chemical fertilizers and insecticides. In Europe, consumers willingly pay two or three times more for organically grown vegetables and fruits. But in Auroville, we can't charge what we would need." The main buyers of the farms' products are the Solar Kitchen, Pour Tous, Vinod's stall in Kottakarai and the food-processing units KOFPU and Naturallement. The Auroville restaurants don't buy much from Auroville's farms.
"Over the last years the situation has improved," concludes Jeff, "but it is far from enough. If the community seriously wants to manifest The Mother's ideal of food self-sufficiency, it will have to develop a long-term farm policy and make even more substantial subsidies available."


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There is also a "Play Anywhere" feature on the New York Times Crossword app, which means you can play the same puzzle across multiple devices, such as your Android phone and your laptop. This is a great addition because if you are someone who is on the go a lot, you will not have to worry about losing your puzzle or place in the puzzle if you decide to go from one device to another.
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Sovran Self Storage, Inc. (NYSE: SSS), a self storage real estate investment trust (REIT), announced today that David Rogers, CEO, will participate in a roundtable presentation at the Citi 2013 Global Property CEO Conference in Hollywood, Florida, on March 5, 2013 at 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
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From a distance of three and a half years, the events of March 23, 2010, the day President Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law, seem like something from another world.
On that day, the Democrats who gathered in the East Room of the White House for the signing ceremony could barely contain their joy. They cheered, they laughed, they shouted, they pumped their fists, they wouldn't sit down. They chanted "Fired up -- ready to go!" as they had at Obama campaign rallies. When the president recognized Nancy Pelosi, then speaker of the House, the chant turned to "Nancy! Nancy! Nancy!"
Pelosi, of course, would be swept out of the speakership in the Republican landslide a few months later -- a result that was based, in part, on the voters' unhappiness with Obamacare. And today, some of the other Democrats in the East Room are now afraid for their jobs -- because of the voters' unhappiness with Obamacare.
After an effusive introduction from Vice President Biden, Obama turned almost immediately to the task ahead. "It will take four years to implement fully many of these reforms," he said, "because we need to implement them responsibly. We need to get this right."
At the time, no one had any idea just how ill-prepared Obama and his administration were to actually do the job they set for themselves. Three years later, approaching an Oct. 1, 2013, deadline for the establishment of the Obamacare exchanges, the administration was still scrambling to finish even the most basic tasks. What followed was disaster.
But on signing day 2010, it was all cheering. As the audience applauded, Obama promised the new law would "lower costs for families and for businesses." He cited the case of Natoma Canfield, an Ohio woman whose story he often told during the health care fight. Canfield, divorced and 50 years old, had had cancer but was still able to find what she called "costly, but affordable" coverage on the individual market. Then her insurance company abruptly raised her premium.
"Natoma had to give up her health coverage after her rates were jacked up by more than 40 percent," Obama said.
Now, because of Obamacare, millions of Americans in the individual market, most of whom have not had a major health crisis, are facing abrupt increases of more than 40 percent in their health insurance premiums. On top of that, they are finding deductibles rising far beyond those that troubled Canfield. (In a 2009 letter to the president, Canfield complained of having a $2,500 deductible; on Monday, the Wall Street Journal reported that under Obamacare "the average individual deductible for what is called a bronze plan on the exchange — the lowest-priced coverage — is $5,081 a year.")
Even the president's personal observations on signing day were not what they appeared. "I'm signing this reform bill into law on behalf of my mother," Obama told the audience, "who argued with insurance companies even as she battled cancer in her final days." Obama often cited his mother's story, suggesting that she had to fight to have her treatment covered. But a year after the signing ceremony, a 2011 biography of Stanley Ann Dunham revealed she had health coverage that covered the costs of her cancer treatment. Her argument was over a disability policy, which she wanted to pay her living -- not medical -- expenses. Obama never said that.
Finally the president got down to signing the bill. That, too, reflected the over-the-top enthusiasm of the day. Presidents sometimes use several pens to sign important legislation. Obama gave the Affordable Care Act a special flourish, using a total of 22 pens to sign his name.
After the ceremony, Obama went to the headquarters of the Interior Department, where he held what amounted to a duplicate ceremony for an overflow crowd. During that event, he re-stated the promises that seem so troubling now that Obamacare has actually arrived. "I said this once or twice, but it bears repeating: If you like your current insurance, you will keep your current insurance," Obama said. "Nobody is changing what you've got if you're happy with it. If you like your doctor, you will be able to keep your doctor."
If anybody had any doubts, Obama pledged, the future would prove his words to be true. "Now that this legislation is passed, you don't have to take my word for it," he told the crowd. "You'll be able to see it in your own lives."


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Iowa American Student Dental Association (IASDA)
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What is ASDA?
ASDA stands for the American Student Dental Association. It is similar to, and works closely with, the American Dental Association (ADA), although they are two separate organizations. Both ASDA and the ADA are models of organized dentistry.
What is the difference between ASDA and IASDA?
Just like our government is divided into national, state, and local entities, ASDA is broken down into smaller components. IASDA is the University of Iowa College of Dentistry's ASDA chapter. We are then grouped into a district with nearby schools (District 8 - Creighton, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, and Nebraska). Next, districts can be grouped into regions. We represent a part of the Western Region. Collectively, ASDA makes up the national component.
Why is organized dentistry important?
Organized dentistry is the dentist's and dental student's avenue for working together to better their profession. It provides camaraderie and networking between its members, legislative lobbying with a united voice, and easier access to insight and perspective into areas a student might want to further explore.
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"ASDA was established to connect, support and advance the needs of students pursuing a career in the field of dentistry. As a member, you have the power of organized dentistry at your fingertips."
How can I benefit/become involved?
- Free life and disability insurance; discounted health insurance
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- Attendance at various ASDA conferences to get updated on what's going on in the world of dentistry
- Lobby Day in Washington D.C.
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- Subscriptions and submission opportunities to numerous dental publications, including MOUTH, ASDA News, and JADA
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Following the smartwatch bandwagon, Breitling just unveiled their latest model which – the Breitling B55 Connected Chronograph.
Officially designed for the aviator and aspiring aviator market, the B55 Connected takes a different approach than most wristwatches out there – rather then transforming the watch into an addon for a smartphone, Breitling turns tables and uses the smartphone as an addon for the watch!
On the chronograph side, the B55 Connected is based on Breitling's previous Caliber B50 and is based on thermocompensated "superquartz" movement – a Breitling in-house technology which supercharges previous quartz calibers by compensating for temperature changes and 10 times more accurate than standard quartz mechanisms. The B55 also features two large LED displays, WiFi inter-connectivity, electronic tachometer and an USB rechargeable battery to power them.
ALSO CHECK the Breitling Men's Navitimer World Chronograph Watch and the Longines Avigation Type A-7 Automatic Watch we featured earlier.
On the inter-connectivity side, the Breitling B55 Connected uses your smartphone more as a display unit than as a processing unit. Data from the phone such as flight times, departure and arrival times, etc … is uploaded to the app for storage and easy analyzing and some settings (time-setting, timezones, alarms, display and operating parameters, night mode) can be easier adjusted from the smartphone app and transferred to the watch. Watch the video to see it in action…
Breitling did not quote yet any price for the B55 Connected, but all missing details will be unveiled at the Baselworld 2015 show.


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So running Seatools on a Seagate 40gb laptop hard drive said so far 350 errors. So do I let it run. I chose repair.
What do these errors mean?
What kind of errors are these?
I went thru the help files from Seatools and it does not say what the errors mean?
Do they mean bad sectors, clusters?
I have formatted the drive before I ran this test. I am running the Long Generic Test with repair btw.
I wish it would say something like "bad sectors"
Is 350 errors bad, alot or not much at all?
Seatools does not go into the specifics.
I will watch for the Failed sign though. So I will let it run until finished.


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Saint Turibius of Mongrovejo
The saint of the day for March 23 is Saint Turibius of Mongrovejo also known as St. Toribio de Mogrovejo, the great figure in the history of the Church in Latin America, the second archbishop of Lima. Together with Rose of Lima, Turibius of Mongrovejo is the first known saint of the New World, serving the Lord in Peru, South America, for 26 years.
Born in Spain and educated for the law, he became so brilliant a scholar that he was made professor of law at the University of Salamanca and eventually became chief judge of the Inquisition at Granada. He succeeded too well. But he was not sharp enough a lawyer to prevent a surprising sequence of events.
In 1580 the archbishopric of Lima, capital of Spain's colony in Peru, became vacant. He was the one person with the strength of character and holiness of spirit to heal those who had infected that area. He protested the assignment, but was overruled. He was ordained priest and bishop and sent to Peru, where he found colonialism at its worst. The Spanish conquerors were guilty of every sort of oppression of the native population. Abuses among the clergy were flagrant, and he devoted his energies (and suffering) to this area first.
He began the long and arduous visitation of an immense archdiocese, studying the language, staying two or three days in each place, often with neither sleep nor food. He confessed every morning to his chaplain, and celebrated Mass with intense fervor.
His people, though very poor, were sensitive, dreading to accept public charity from others. Turibius solved the problem by helping them anonymously.
Years before he died, he predicted the day and hour of his death. He contracted fever, but continued working up to the last moment, arriving at his destination in a dying condition. Dragging himself to the sanctuary he received the Viaticum, expiring shortly after. He died in 1606, was beatified by Pope Innocent XI in 1697, and canonized by Pope Benedict XIII in 1726.
Patronage: Native rights, Latin American bishops, and Peru.
Saint Quote: "Time is not our own, and we must give a strict account of it."


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Career Poems. Below are examples of poems about careers. This list of poetry about careers is made of PoetrySoup member poems. PoetrySoup is a great resource for examples of career poems or a list of career poetry. These examples show what career poems look like. There is also a link below to the definition of career and a page where you can discuss these types of poems.
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 Born Lyova Haskell Rosenthal in New York City, actress Lee Grant spent her youth accumulating more experiences than most people have in a lifetime: from student at the famed Neighborhood Playhouse to member of the legendary Actors Studio; from celebrated Broadway star to Vogue It Girl." At age twenty-four, she was nominated for an Academy Award for Detective Story, and a year later found herself married and a mother for the first time, her career on the rise.

 And then she lost it all.

 Her name landed on the Hollywood blacklist, her offers for film and television roles ground to a halt, and her marriage fell apart.

 Finding reserves of strength she didn't know she had, Grant took action against anti-Communist witch hunts in the arts. She threw herself into work, accepting every theater or teaching job that came her way. She met a man ten years her junior and began a wild, liberating fling that she never expected would last a lifetime. And after twelve years of fighting the blacklist, she was finally exonerated. With courage and style, Grant rebuilt her life on her own terms: first stop, a starring role on Peyton Place, and then leads in Valley of the Dolls, In the Heat of the Night, and Shampoo, for which she won her first Oscar.

 Set amid the New York theater scene of the fifties and the star-studded parties of Malibu in the seventies, I Said Yes to Everything evokes a world of political passion and movie-star glamour. Grant tells endlessly delightful tales of costars and friends such as Warren Beatty, Elizabeth Taylor, Grace Kelly, and Sidney Poitier, and writes with the verve and candor befitting such a seductive and beloved star.


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Upon seeing the DEC's press release, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver did an about-face on hydrofracking, releasing a decidedly more positive statement than the one he sent out in the wake of the NY Times report.
"I am pleased that the DEC will permanently ban hydraulic fracturing in sensitive watershed areas and the aquifers that feed them," Silver said.
"The Assembly also will be vigilant as the DEC moves forward and will work to ensure that no permits are issued anywhere in the state where there are any possible dangers identified by the federal EPA study."


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Throughout the year, MCC's Student Life Office offers a variety of extra-curricular activities that revolve around multicultural or global awareness topics. Our students enjoy special clubs, programs, speakers, concerts, performances and seminars that embrace and celebrate international and cultural diversity.
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The Out of Bounds Bar and Grill shutdown last week stemming from what police said had become a public nuisance will be allowed to reopen under certain conditions.
As part of a permanent injunction Criminal Court Judge Mark Fishburn signed during a court hearing Wednesday afternoon, the owners of the 1211 Murfreesboro Pike spot — which had become more of a watering hole than an eatery — agreed to terms that would change the hours of operations to not later than midnight on weeknights and 1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
In addition, owners Lewis and James Dixon agreed to tighten security, more closely monitor parking in and around the business, and discontinue certain promotions such as "bike night" and late-night drink specials.
Out of Bounds will be allowed to reopen once it passes Metro health and safety inspections. The owners will also have to get written permission from nearby businesses to allow Out of Bounds patrons to park in neighboring lots.
Security and a manager for Out of Bounds will also be required to remain at the business until all of the patrons have left the area following closing. They also must limit the volume of music coming from the business so that residents nearby aren't bothered by it from inside their homes.
"It should be good for the community and good for me. It's going to benefit everybody involved," said Lewis Dixon, outside of the courthouse. "It was actually our intent from the beginning to become a sports bar, and it kind of grew into a club atmosphere overnight by accident."
Dixon said he and his brother didn't know how to respond to how the club had changed. The two brothers bought the business in September 2005.
House Rep. Janis Sontany, who represents the area in which the property is located and who was at the hearing Wednesday, said the agreement is a "good start."
"If they adhere to the order and change the business model, then I think it would benefit both the business community as well as the residents," she said.
Frank McLeod, one of the attorneys for the Dixons, said the agreement is "equitable" for both sides but he hoped authorities would also pay attention to other nearby late-night spots along Murfreesboro Pike near Briley Parkway.
Assistant District Attorney John Zimmerman told Fishburn that the district attorney's office and police are looking to clean up the stretch of Murfreesboro Pike between Spence Lane and Briley Parkway.
When police padlocked Out of Bounds last week, they cited more than 187 calls for service to the business from Jan. 1 to May 6 of this year.


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BOSTON (MyFoxBoston.com) – Boston police have made arrest in the city's first stabbing death of the year.
A male, identified by friends as Tony Spaulding, 21, of Harwich, was stabbed on Pratt Street in Allston at about 2:43 a.m. He was taken to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, where he later died.
Police said they had arrested 24-year-old Brian MacDonald, of Allston, in Spaulding's death. He will be arraigned Wednesday in Brighton District Court.
Spaulding was a student at the New England Institute of Art. His Facebook page listed his major as Audio Engineering.
Another person was stabbed around 1:05 a.m. on Boylston Street, not far from McGreevy's bar, in Boston. Police say the victim, whose name was not released, suffered multiple life-threatening stab wounds.
Boston police say the number of homicide cases is down. According to The Boston Globe, Boston had 58 homicides for the year by Monday evening, which compares with 62 in 2011 and 74 in 2010.
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Inquiry into Australia's Relationship with ASEAN
The schedule of public hearings, programs and (proof and final) transcripts of evidence for this inquiry are below in Portable Document Format (PDF). If you have difficulty accessing the information, please contact the Committee Secretariat. For more information on public hearings, please refer to our brochure on appearing as a witness.
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Canberra: Friday 12 September 2008,Committee Room 1R1, Parliament House.9.00am - 3.30pm
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UK politicians fearful of Google Latitude
March 9, 2009 | by Andrew Kameka
Google Latitude lets cell phone users see where their friends are, but some British politicians think Google's location service available on Android also raises privacy concerns. They've even gone as far as to suggest that Google Latitude should be investigated to make sure it doesn't violate anyone's privacy.
UK Member of Parliament Tom Brake was quoted by the Telegraph as saying:
"In Britain, we have a tradition of fighting for our freedoms. With this new system we face a more insidious threat to our liberties…I urge MPs to support this motion and encourage the government to take action to ensure that Latitude does not represent a threat to our privacy. Our freedom to go about our daily business without being constantly monitored could be at stake."
The fearful team of MP's against Latitude got back up from a human-rights organization that fears employers could trick or force employees to use the service. Maybe should remind them and MP Brake that:
- Google Latitude is an OPTIONAL service that a user must agree to use on his or her cell phone. Anyone who enables Latitude should be considered mature enough to decide whether they want it or not.
- Some companies (at least U.S. ones) have already required employees to use phones with tracking software. I'm sure UK firms have done the same, so was there an equal uproar for them?
Many of our UK readers didn't even get Latitude with their RC9 update, so I was surprised to see this backlash from the British government. I'm not familiar with the inner workings of Parliament, but wouldn't it just be easier to pass a law saying employers cannot force employees to install third-party software on their private phones? (If Latitude is enabled on a company phone, that's a whole different can of worms).
If "Big Brother" is a concern, carriers already store data about when mobile phones access local cell towers.Police officers, prosecutors, and other government agents routinely use that evidence to track criminals and victims. Why not be upset by that? What about the numerous other tracking tools available on Android and rival mobile phone platforms?