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Christopher Beltran is a successful serial entrepreneur with a particular passion for working with communities in financial services that move the world forward in a positive way. Christopher serves on the board of the invite-only Change Makers Rule Breakers Community, a group of 30 global socially minded entrepreneurs that meet on Necker Island, Richard Branson's personal island to spend time with Sir Richard and learn from each other.
Christopher started his first of several successful software companies serving financial institutions, out of his dorm room at Purdue University. He grew the company to serve over 7 countries, and eventually exited successfully. He has served as a technical and strategic advisor on a variety of software startups and helped them get acquired or grow in a profitable way. His background is in software architecture and leadership while his interests are in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Augmented Reality, Robotics, Storytelling, Blockchain platforms, and organizational modeling.
Christopher is an inaugural member of the Silicon Valley Blockchain Society, a private group in the bay area focused on channeling the right resources to the most impactful blockchain companies. Currently over $1.2 Trillion is represented in the group, with new ancillary chapters in over 15 major cities globally. He is an investor and advisor in a number of blockchain oriented companies and works hard towards helping industries realize the best ways of utilizing blockchain technology.
Christopher acts a Managing Partner of Syntrina Leadership (www.syntrinaleadership.com), an executive leadership development firm dedicated to bringing world class coaches to seasoned executives in the credit union and banking industries, healthcare, technology and more. He is also managing partner of Syntrina Capital, a fund dedicated to blockchain investments.
He received the Governor's Award for Tomorrow's Leaders by the Indiana Humanities Council and serves on the Dean's Board at Butler's Jordan College of the Arts. Christopher was an organizer of the inaugural TEDxPurdueU & TEDxIndianapolis events. He is also the most tenured mentor for entrepreneurship high school kids at the Purdue Entrepreneurship Academy and has taught at Purdue University graduate-level entrepreneurship.
He splits his time between Belvedere Island, California in the San Francisco Bay Area and other parts of the country. Christopher is excited to help new entrepreneurs on the technical or business strategy side of things or just to be a listening ear. More information about Christopher can be found at http://www.christopherbeltran.com
Sarah Canepa Bang is a credit union movement veteran with more than 35 years of experience at all levels of the industry. Although she retired in 2017 as the CO-OP Network's EVP of Industry Relations, she continues to serve on several CUSO, CU and bank advisory boards and committees. She is the Chair of the national Credit Unions for Kids Advisory Board for the Children's Miracle Network. She currently works with a variety of organizations on CUSO compliance issues, as a facilitator for planning sessions, on fundraising projects, and to provide background information to organizations inside and outside the industry.
Sarah began her career in 1983 at the Credit Union National Association in Madison, Wisconsin. During the mid-eighties she served as Education Director for the Oregon Credit Union League. In the late-eighties she joined Massachusetts CUNA and the New Hampshire Credit Union League as Vice President of Human Resources. She returned to the Oregon Credit Union League in 1990 and from there moved to FSCC in 1999 and then CO-OP Financial Services in 2012.
Kris has over 30 years of payment industry experience with some of the largest issuing banks in the United States, United Kingdom and Europe. She specifically focuses on various product lines, such as merchant services, credit cards (consumer, small business and commercial cards) and home equity. Her experience spans all working divisions within a bankcard operation: customer service, account management, collections, data analytics, fraud management, acquisition-retention, portfolio optimization, new business development, sales, new product development and operations. Kris joined FIS in 2013.
Kris launched the first successful cobranded card programs and has been a leader in risk-based pricing and target marketing using predictive data analytics. She serves on the Visa and MasterCard committees for the U.S. and U.K. and previously served on the Payments Council for the U.K. government. She has received various payment industry awards, including Best Travel Card, Best Cobranded Card and Best Private-Label Program.
Her approach uses performance data and trends to develop new products and offers and differs from other industry experts in its use of end-user interviews to analyze how they use payments and develop better products to take to market. In that vein, she firmly believes that testing new products in new markets and to new customer segments is key to the success and growth of a payments division.
Kris attended the University of Nevada Reno and California State University San Francisco, where she completed course work in business administration. She writes on industry-related topics, including aligning card programs to business segments, the importance of the commercial card value proposition, travel industry trends, amongst others. she regularly presents on subjects such as Payment Card strategy, Optimization of Payment growth, and the value of Supply Chain payments.
Carol A. Cosby is retired with 35+ years in the payment industry. Her last ten years, Carol was an Executive Vice President at Mastercard responsible for Issuer relationships. While at Mastercard, Carol managed several key global financial institutions, flipped several large regional banks to the Mastercard brand, and started the IBCU division which specifically focused on the payment technology and needs of Credit Unions and Independent Banks. Prior to joining Mastercard, Carol spent seven years with J.P Morgan Chase as a Senior Vice President responsible for the bank's branded portfolio. This $17B portfolio included cards cross-sold to all other business line customers within the franchise. Carol has also spent time on the acquiring side of the card business as a Senior Vice President of Sales for NOVA Corporation who was purchased by US Bank. Early in her career Carol worked for Visa, MBNA and Bank of Virginia in Relationship Management, Product Development and Operational Efficiency.
Now as a retiree, Carol is active in two company boards, SRM and Switch.com. Additional she enjoys leisure time at her vacation home on the Chesapeake Bay, playing pickleball several times week, is always willing to travel the world, and gives back by volunteering with several organizations. She resides in Midlothian, VA a suburb of Richmond.
Dan Gisolfi is an innovation agent who thrives on stewarding the incubation of novel business and technology concepts through all phases of the technology adoption lifecycle. Leveraging his technical and business acumen coupled with deep and trusted client relationships, Mr. Gisolfi partakes in all aspects of a nimble end-to-end engagement process to influence others and realize a vision. His enthusiasm, passion and persistence about the maturation of new ideas are key characteristics of a catalyst for disruptive change.
As a high-energy technical leader with diverse engineering, development lab and worldwide field experience, Mr. Gisolfi offers over 15 years of results-oriented technology evangelism that has impacted products, customer strategies and industry standards. He works closely with customers evolving and refining innovations using a tight feedback loop from customer experience to technology, graduating to solution/product.
Mr. Gisolfi can be described as an intensely focused and organized player-coach that leads project teams through an innovate-incubate-iterate-integrate-repeat cycle so that they can react, change direction when necessary, fail fast at times, but more importantly learn and deliver results. He has a proven track record in all phases of the innovation lifecycle (define, discover, develop, demonstrate) as well as business development and negotiating experience to help bootstrap clients/partners with emerging technologies that can have immediate business impact.
Nicky Hickman is an innovation and identity specialist with more than 20 years of international experience in digital transformation projects. A passionate advocate of transparency and the democratisation of data, Nicky is a named inventor and frequently sought as a contributor and speaker. Nicky is the CEO and founder of inglis jane, a UK-based company delivering fast ROI digital transformation for global businesses. She is also a mentor at the School For Communication Arts and a volunteer with the Sovrin Trust Framework Working Group, and Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme. You can connect with Nicky at linkedin.com/in/nickyhickman.
Mr. Dee W. Hock is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer Emeritus of Visa Inc. Mr. Hock began his career in branch and Regional Management Positions in National Consumer Finance and Investment Companies. He served as Vice President and General Manager of the Bankamericard Department of the National Bank of Commerce in Seattle, Washington and became Chairman of the National Executive Committee of 160 US BankAmericard issuing banks. This position led him to found Visa Inc. He has been Member of Advisory Board at ModoPayments, LLC since June 13, 2017. He is an adviser, speaker and writer working to develop and bring into being new, Chaordic concepts of societal organization that more equitably distribute power and wealth and are more in harmony with the human spirit and biosphere. He has authored the "Birth of the Chaordic Age," revised second edition entitled 'One From Many," and "Autobiography of a Restless Mind.
George Hofheimer arms credit unions in the U.S., Canada and Australia with the creative, yet practical, ideas that meet the needs of today's financial consumers. He leads five research centersfocused on topics of critical importance to the future of consumer finance, oversees an innovation think tank, guides a financial product incubator and is consistently in the field working with individual institutions to create a positive consumer impact. Prior to joining Filene, George spent eight years leading the executive education function for the Credit Union Executives Society (CUES). Before his career in consumer finance, George lived in the former Soviet Republic of Uzbekistan working for such disparate organizations as the Peace Corps, Price Waterhouse, and Qora-Tepa Village School. He previously served as board president at Willy Street Coop, a $40 million, 35,000-member natural foods cooperative. George earned an MBA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Jeff is a member of BCUs Executive Leadership team and is responsible for technology strategy and execution. He is a graduate from Lawrence University with a degree in economics and has worked at BCU since 1997. Jeff began his career as a Management Trainee at Waste Management. From there, he moved to Sara Lee and then to Caremark prior to joining BCU. At those organizations, he participated on numerous critical projects and gained a broad-base of technology, manufacturing, project, risk-mitigation, management knowledge and experience.
Jeff is active on numerous credit union industry committees and advisory boards including the Governance Committee for CUFX, Symitar Strategic Advisory Board, NCU-ISAO Leadership Board, SMA Advisory, and CU-Ledger Advisory. He formally contributed on the PSCU Technology Advisory Group and CUNA Technology Council Executive Committee. He also benefits by being active outside the CU industry through the Technology Executive Network. Jeff received the Trailblazer & IT Executive of the Year Award from the Credit Union Times. Most recently, BCU ranked #11 among small sized organizations for being one of Computerworld's 100 Best Places to Work in IT.
Lance provides legal and policy strategies surrounding the highest priority issues of at the Credit Union National Association. Lance leads a team that researches and develops policy positions on cyber security, payments and technology and advocates for these positions before Congress, regulators, the press, coalitions, and association members.
Peter joined the Royal CU executive team in 2013 and brings with him a wealth of technology engineering, sales and technology leadership experience. He has more than 30 years of experience in senior level technical and technology leadership positions with Cray Research, Cisco Systems, Hospital Sisters Health System, and Royal CU. Pete's passion for technology and excellence is well recognized among his peers. His proven leadership and success in designing, building and implementing complex technology solutions has also been recognized by industry leading organizations. He is a two time recipient of Cray Research's Leadership and Innovation Award and also a recipient of the Cisco Systems Engineer of the Year and Technical Excellence Awards. Pete has a bachelor's degree in Information Technology and graduate studies in Electrical Engineering.
Peter has also contributed to the Credit Union movement since joining Royal CU serving in a variety of industry roles with CUNA Technology Council, CU Ledger Technical Advisor, CUNA CUFX Architecture Committee, Fiserv DNA Technology Advisory Committee, and NCR Client Advisory Committees. He is recognized as a leading technologist in distributed ledger technologies, digital trust and privacy frameworks, big data, artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies. He is a recognized technology leader, educator and speaker in the financial industry.
Megan is the Director of Financial Inclusion for WOCCU, the global trade association for credit unions and financial cooperatives which has 68,000 institutional members in 109 countries reaching 235 million people. WOCCU's historical mission focuses on building localized networks to meet social objectives and improved economic livelihoods. Members in the WOCCU network instill trust and are integrated foundations of the social fabric. Our development programs grow financial markets in developing economies, promote financial inclusion, strengthen institutions and provide policy and regulatory support. Megan is responsible for growing WOCCU's portfolio of financial inclusion activities and advising on the integration of digital strategies into WOCCU's development programs. WOCCU has ongoing projects in East and West Africa, Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, with two new initiatives just launched in Southeast Asia with partners including the Gates Foundation, USAID, UNCDF and the World Bank.
Michael Palage is an intellectual property attorney and an information technology consultant who holds a B.S.E.E from Drexel University and a J.D. from Temple University. Mr. Palage has been actively involved in ICANN operational and policy matters since its formation in both an individual and leadership role, including a three-year term on the ICANN Board of Directors. Mr. Palage is currently President and CEO of Pharos Global, Inc. which provides consulting and management services to domain name registration authorities and other technology related companies in connection with Internet governance issues. He has testified before the United States Congress and as an expert witness in numerous Federal and State Court proceedings.
Over the past three years, Mr. Palage has been actively involved in the emergence of blockchain/distributed ledger technology as a co-founder in InfoNetworks, LLC. Mr. Palage has spoken about technical and governance issues involving this technology in various national and international venues during this time including but not limited to: ICANN (Abu Dhabi); ESCWA/UN (Beirut); Colorado IP Bar (Denver); and Merge Domain Conference (Orlando). Mr. Palage has also author/co-authored several documents on the blockchain and distributed ledger technology.
In his over 25-year professional career, Scott's extensive experience as a Manager, Senior Manager and Director at two Big Four audit firms and one national consulting firm has led him to drive his own licensed, nationally operating boutique CPA Firm based in Bellevue, WA specializing in cyber security audits. He audits and advises companies that issue website security certificates to 2/3 of the worlds publicly addressable websites. He has served as external auditor for such Fortune 150 companies as Boeing, Microsoft, Amazon, Starbucks, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and Paccar. He represented the US delegation to ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 27. In 2013, he led a study group authorized by ISO to analyze global PKI standards, Procedures and audit practices. This has led to the redrafting of ISO/IEC TR 14516: Guidelines for the use and management of trust service providers. He is an advisor to the US Federal government on PKI Audit and has architected the Trust Assurance Framework for a global identity blockchain.
I bought my first stock when I was 12, have been actively trading and investing since 2005, and became the youngest licensed investment advisors in the State of Arizona in 2007. With over 15 years of investing experience, to say trading and investing is a calling would be an understatement.
I earned my degree in Computational and Mathematical Finance, and have leveraged it to help develop proprietary trading algorithms for our family's wealth management business. Giving back to the financial community is important, and I spend free time advising early-stage startups pro bono, as well as sit on multiple advisory boards.
After entering the crypto space in early 2017, my background in PC hardware allowed me to become an equity partner in a mine, supporting operational and financial optimization. The prospect of building out the largest global arbitrage platform in the crypto space was the foundation for why we co-founded Block by Block Capital. Since then, I've lead our expansion from arbitrage and mine optimization consulting into a global firm with the one-stop-shop ability for investment and growth activities, including bringing companies to market and driving post-launch operations that deliver value.
Drummond has spent over two decades in Internet identity, security, privacy, and trust frameworks. He joined Evernym as Chief Trust Officer after Evernym acquired Respect Network, where he was CEO, co-founder, and co-author of the Respect Trust Framework, which was honored with the Privacy Award at the 2011 European Identity Conference. Drummond is a Trustee and Secretary of the Sovrin Foundation, where he serves as chair of the Sovrin Trust Framework Working Group. He is a member of the Steering Committee of the Decentralized Identity Foundation and co-editor of the DID (Decentralized Identifiers) specification in the W3C Credentials Community Group. He has served as co-chair of the OASIS XDI Technical Committee since 2004, the semantic data interchange protocol that implements Privacy by Design. Prior to starting Respect Network, Drummond was Executive Director of two industry foundations: the Information Card Foundation and the Open Identity Exchange. He has also served as a founding board member of the OpenID Foundation, ISTPA, XDI.org, and Identity Commons. In 2002 he received the Digital Identity Pioneer Award from Digital ID World, and in 2013 he was cited as an OASIS Distinguished Contributor.
Joyce Searls is a serial entrepreneur whose business, management and marketing instincts have been successfully applied across diverse industries, including apparel, hospitality, real estate, and technology.
In 1994, following 25 years as a fashion industry professional, Joyce co-founded The Searls Group, with husband Doc Searls, renowned journalist and Internet visionary. As Managing Partner, Joyce is a co-collaborator, editor, advisor and key strategist, with discretionary oversight of all projects.
Additionally, Joyce and Doc co-founded the non-profit, Customer Commons in 2013, dedicated to restoring the balance of power and trust between individuals and the organizations that serve them by advocating for personal agency in the digital world. She is also a trustee of The Sovrin Foundation.
With more than 30 years of financial services experience, Mark is a highly respected industry thought-leader and a renowned public speaker. He is the founder and CEO of Sievewright & Associates, offering research, consulting and speaking services designed to help credit unions design and execute successful business growth strategies.
In April, 2017, Sievewright & Associates launched the Strategic Leadership Series, an annual membership service providing clients with monthly information and actionable insights relating to the most relevant and impactful industry developments, innovations and trends. Sievewright also offers consulting and facilitation support to credit unions' Strategic Planning processes and meetings.
During his career, Mark has held senior leadership positions at HSBC in London, MasterCard International in Brussels, Payment Systems Inc. (where he served as CEO), TowerGroup (where he served as CEO), and Fiserv (where he served as Vice Chairman and, previously, president of the company's Credit Union Solutions division). At Fiserv, Mark and his team of 1,500 associates supported the technology needs of more than one-third of America's credit unions.
Since 1999, Mark has worked with numerous credit unions in the successful formulation and execution of their strategic plans. He has spoken at more than 250 financial services and client events, and is the recipient of a number of industry awards. In 2010, he was merited the Ambassador Award by the World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) for helping credit unions better understand and capitalize on their market strengths; and, in 2015, he finished runner-up in Credit Union Times' 25th anniversary contest to find the most influential leader in the credit union movement since 1990.
A native of Wales, U.K., Mark emigrated to the United States in 1997 and is a U.S. citizen.
Mark Weber is a national thought leader and trusted advisor to the financial services and fintech industries. He is the CEO of Weber Marketing Group, a national data analytics, strategic branding and digital marketing firm with 34 staff in Seattle, Boston and Atlanta.
Mark advises leaders of the largest US and Canadian credit unions and fintech firms in business intelligence, brand positioning, and growth-marketing strategies that help organizations engineer competitive market differentiation, digital innovation and organizational transformation to increase relevance and performance.
Mr. Weber is on the Advisory Board of fintech provider Switch, a machine learning payments integrator; Navigator, a Biz Intelligence and data analytics platform; and is a Board member of Agros Int'l, an NGO building agri-business farming villages for the rural poor in Latin America.


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LARIMER COUNTY — With the newly completed Big Thompson Canyon roadway in the background, Gov. John Hickenlooper signed into law Thursday a bill to provide hundreds of millions of dollars in funding to transportation statewide.
At the site of a new bridge rerouting U.S. 34 away from the river in the canyon, west of Loveland, Hickenlooper and other state lawmakers lauded Senate Bill 1, a measure that will infuse $645 million into Colorado transportation in 2018 and 2019.
"It's not enough for what the state needs, but it certainly is a start," said Hickenlooper, adding that the bipartisan bill is one of the largest boosts to transportation in Colorado history.
State lawmakers credited — albeit difficult at times — cooperation across party lines for accomplishing the bill, which lawmakers from across Colorado said will add $495 million to this year's transportation budget, $150 million to next year's and an additional $50 million in ongoing funding per year for the next of 20 years.
Voters could also be asked to approve a $2.34 billion bond package in 2019. That's if a proposal to increase the state's sales tax rate by 0.62 percent make the 2018 ballot and not pass.
Denver Post staff writer Jesse Paul contributed to this report.

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The Youth Mental Health First Aid Training that is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing mental health or addiction challenges or is in crisis.
The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including ADHD), and eating disorders.
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Cudworth, Barnsley.
Cudworth is a semi-rural village on the outskirts of Barnsley in South Yorkshire; it has a busy village centre surrounded by some housing and green belt countryside; it was a constituent part of the parish of Royston; it became part of Monk Bretton parish in 1838 until it finally became a separate Anglican parish in 1892; in 1920, a war memorial was erected in the churchyard to remember all the servicemen and women of Cudworth who died in World War I.
The main street through Cudworth is the main road from Barnsley to Pontefract and was part of the turnpike trust road with tollgates at Cudworth bridge in the west and Shafton Two Gates in the east.
Cudworth is the home of the Dorothy Hyman Stadium, named after the local Olympic sprinter who captained the British women's team and won silver and bronze medals at the Olympic Games in the 1960s.
The television presenter Sir Michael Parkinson CBE and the former Barnsley FC, Sheffield Wednesday and England international footballer David Hirst were born there, as was Archibald Stinchcombe who won gold at the 1936 Winter Olympics with the Great Britain national ice hockey team.


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A Saffron Walden man has been charged with drug dealing after his vehicle was stopped by police in Harlow.
In a post on Facebook, members of the Harlow community policing team said they had arrested a 22-year-old man following a "proactive vehicle stop" by a member of their team.
The post said: "Following a search of the vehicle, drugs were discovered. The male was arrested and has been charged for a number of offences including possession with intent to supply class A substances, possession of class B, driving with no insurance and driving otherwise in accordance of his licence.
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On day two of my stay in Polignano a Mare, I rented a bicycle for 5 hours and rode along the seaside road to the small village of Santo Stefano, location of the historic Abbey Santo Stefano. Along the way, I saw olive groves and trulli, the conical-roofed stone buildings that are traditional in this agricultural region. On the way back from visiting the abbey and eating lunch, I stopped to swim at one of the many coves that provide sea access.
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Posted in Europe, tagged Adriatic, bicycle, Italy, Puglia, Santo Stefano, trulli, trullo on September 15, 2011| 1 Comment »
The Italian side of the Adriatic
Posted in Europe, tagged Adriatic, cliffs, Italy, Polignano a Mare on September 13, 2011| 4 Comments »
After spending quite a bit of time on the Balkan side of the Adriatic–a week in Croatia and later 5 weeks in Albania, it was finally time for my first visit to the heel of the boot! From Durres, I took an overnight ferry to Bari, the main port in the Puglia region of Italy (which is the region that appears to be the heel of the boot on a map of Italy). The overnight ferry was quite a deal: 68 euros and I had not only transportation to Bari, but also a private cabin with a shower for the night. Combine that with the very good prosecco available at the bar for 3 euros per glass, and I was set! Once I reached Bari the next morning, a 30-minute train ride would take me to Polignano a Mare, where I rented a small apartment for 2 nights. This was my "relaxation" phase of my trip home–two nights in a quaint sea-side town in rural Italy. When I finally arrived in Polignano, it was everything I had hoped for! The owner of the apartment met me at the train station and drove me the short distance to the wall of the old city; from there we had to walk with my suitcases because no cars are allowed within the city walls. The apartment was adorable and the old city itself was like a mini version of Dubrovnik. It was gorgeous!
I cannot rave enough about how wonderful Polignano was! I found an adorable café with a tiny balcony overlooking the water, where I had an amazing, local lunch of burrata verdure (burrata mozarello on a plate with local veggies, including cherry tomatoes, grilled eggplant, rugula, and grilled peppers) and rigatoni al forno with a house-made tomato sauce, accompanied by a local white wine. The owners of the café served me espresso while giving me lots of interesting information about the town and what to do in the area, as well as just providing an interesting conversation about each other's lives. This was a great start to my stay there, and I found it to be true that everywhere I went while I was there, people were unbelievably friendly and helpful. Another great thing about Polignano was the cute library right at the edge of the city walls that had free wifi access–my apartment didn't have it, so this was a lifesaver since I needed to finish coordinating the rest of my trip. Finally, the swimming cove right next to the city provided a close, easy spot for spending some time in the refreshing cold water of the sea.
My first night, I ate an amazing dinner of local fresh fish at a nearby restaurant. I ended up talking to the Swedish couple next to me, and we we had to move inside during a sudden downpour, we just sat at the same table and continued our conversation. It was a great night, and one of those times that traveling alone feels really good, because it makes you more open to talking to strangers when having someone with you to talk to might have prevented it.
Finally, Dubrovnik!
Posted in Europe, tagged Adriatic, Croatia, Dalmatian Coast, Dubrovnik, Mlini, mountains, ocean, water on June 17, 2011| Leave a Comment »
After a 9 hour bus ride, we finally reached the Dalmatian coast. Though long, the drive through the mountains was beautiful, and the sunset over the mountains was impressive. At one point, we were all wondering if the bus driver knew where he was going, since we were driving along a barely-defined dirt path under a partially constructed bridge between two mountains. Everything turned out fine, as we eventually ended back up on a paved road. We passed through the strip of coast belonging to Bosnia, and made a quick stop in Neum, which I had visited 2 years ago with my boyfriend. It was already 10:00 at night (22:00 for you Europeans) when we reached our hotel in Mlini, just south of Dubrovnik itself, so we didn't get to see the sights until the next day. However, we did get to sit on our balcony over the water and watch the moon set over the ocean horizon, which was a unique experience.
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Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Adriatic, Croatia, Dalmatian Coast, Dubrovnik, Europe, Mediterranean on April 16, 2010| 2 Comments »
I took this panorama in the lovely city of Dubrovnik, Croatia, in July 2009. Dubrovnik is on the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia on the Adriatic Sea. The old city is a walled fortress and you can walk around the entire city on top of its walls for a small fee. Though Croatia seemed like a less-frequented tourist spot from my American perspective, it was surprisingly expensive and quite busy. However, it was a truly amazing place to visit.


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Understanding a rapidly changing hemodynamic environment
The dynamics of new-onset perioperative SVTs can be hard to predict because
- The symptoms of atrial fibrillation vary dramatically making it difficult to anticipate individual risk1,2
- Atrial fibrillation can have a sudden onset
- Postoperative atrial fibrillation occurs most often in the first few days after surgery, but can occur at any point during the recovery period3
Recent guidelines suggest that perioperative beta-blocker administration should be appropriately titrated up and down4
"...beta blockers, if used, should be appropriately titrated throughout the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative period to achieve effective heart rate control, while avoiding frank hypotension and bradycardia."
–2009 ACCF/AHA Focused Update on
Perioperative Beta Blockade
Indications for BREVIBLOC (esmolol HCl) Injection
Supraventricular Tachycardia
- BREVIBLOC Injection is indicated for the rapid control of ventricular rate in patients with atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter in perioperative, postoperative, or other emergent circumstances where short term control of ventricular rate with a short-acting agent is desirable.
- BREVIBLOC Injection is also indicated in noncompensatory sinus tachycardia where, in the physician's judgment, the rapid heart rate requires specific intervention. BREVIBLOC Injection is intended for short-term use.
Intraoperative and Postoperative Tachycardia and Hypertension
- BREVIBLOC Injection is indicated for the short-term treatment of tachycardia and hypertension that occur during induction and tracheal intubation, during surgery, on emergence from anesthesia and in the postoperative period, when in the physician's judgment such specific intervention is considered indicated.
- Use of BREVIBLOC Injection to prevent such events is not recommended.
Important Risk Information for BREVIBLOC (esmolol HCl) Injection
- BREVIBLOC Injection is contraindicated in patients with:
- Severe sinus bradycardia, heart block greater than first degree and sick sinus syndrome all of which may precipitate or worsen bradycardia
- Decompensated heart failure
- Cardiogenic shock
- IV administration of cardiodepressant calcium-channel antagonists (e.g. verapamil) and BREVIBLOC Injection in close proximity (i.e., while cardiac effects from the other drug are still present); fatal cardiac arrests have occurred in patients receiving BREVIBLOC Injection and IV verapamil
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Known hypersensitivity to esmolol or any inactive product ingredients
- Hypotension can occur at any dose but is dose-related. For control of ventricular heart rate, maintenance doses greater than 200 mcg per kg per min are not recommended. Monitor patients closely, especially if pretreatment blood pressure is low. In case of an unacceptable drop in blood pressure, reduce or stop BREVIBLOC Injection.
- Bradycardia, including sinus pause, heart block, severe bradycardia, and cardiac arrest have occurred. Monitor patient's heart rate and rhythm. If severe bradycardia develops, reduce or stop BREVIBLOC Injection.
- Beta-blockers, like BREVIBLOC Injection, can cause depression of myocardial contractility and may precipitate heart failure and cardiogenic shock. Stop BREVIBLOC Injection and start support therapy at first sign of impending cardiac failure.
- Monitor vital signs closely and titrate BREVIBLOC Injection slowly in the treatment of patients whose blood pressure is primarily driven by vasoconstriction associated with hypothermia.
- Patients with reactive airways disease should, in general, not receive beta blockers. Titrate BREVIBLOC Injection to the lowest possible effective dose. Stop infusion immediately in the event of a bronchospasm.
- In patients with hypoglycemia or diabetes, beta blockers may mask tachycardia occurring with hypoglycemia.
- Avoid infusions into small veins or through a butterfly catheter.
- Risk of unopposed alpha-agonism and severe hypertension in untreated pheochromocytoma. If used in the setting of pheochromocytoma, give it in combination with an alpha-blocker, and only after the alpha-blocker has been initiated.
- Risk of myocardial ischemia when abruptly discontinued in patients with coronary artery disease.
- Concomitant use of BREVIBLOC Injection with other drugs that can lower blood pressure, reduce myocardial contractility, or interfere with sinus node function or electrical impulse propagation in the myocardium can exaggerate BREVIBLOC Injection's effects on blood pressure, contractility, and impulse propagation. Severe interactions with such drugs can result in, for example, severe hypotension, cardiac failure, severe bradycardia, sinus pause, sinoatrial block, atrioventricular block, and/or cardiac arrest.
- Concomitant administration of digoxin and BREVIBLOC Injection leads to an approximate 10% to 20% increase of digoxin blood levels at some time points and increases the risk of bradycardia.
- BREVIBLOC Injection can prolong the duration of neuromuscular blockade.
- Beta blockers increase the risk of withdrawal rebound hypertension when used with antihypertensive agents, such as clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine.
- Calcium channel antagonists and BREVIBLOC Injection can cause fatal cardiac arrest in patients with depressed myocardial function.
- Sympathomimetic drugs having beta-adrenergic agonist activity will counteract the effects of BREVIBLOC Injection.
- Do not use BREVIBLOC Injection in patients receiving drugs that are vasoconstrictive and have positive inotropic effects, such as epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine.
- Adverse reactions most commonly (≥3%) reported in clinical trials included asymptomatic (25%) and symptomatic (12%) hypotension, infusion site reaction (8%), nausea (7%), dizziness (3%), and somnolence (3%).
Drug Interactions:
Please see full Prescribing Information for BREVIBLOC.
- Marchlinkski F. The tachyarrhythmias. In: Fauci AS, Braunwald E, Kasper DL, et al. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine. 17th ed. McGraw-Hill; 2008:1425-1443.
- Echahidi N, Pibarot P, O'Hara G, Mathieu P. Mechanisms, prevention, and treatment of atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2008;51(8):793-801.
- Funk M, Richards SB, Desjardins J, Bebon C, Wilcox H. Incidence, timing, symptoms and risk factors for atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery. Am J Crit Care. 2003;12(5)424-435.
- 2009 ACCF/AHA Focused Update of Perioperative Beta Blockade: A Report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines. Circulation. 2009;120(21):2123-2151.


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This is what happens when unemployable men of low integrity get into office. They break their campaign promises. They sell us out, to pay off their pimp--by spending Other People's Money. So three years ago, Steve Klika of southern Overland Park had failed once again in his career.
So Klika ran to replace former Kansas City Chief, County Commissioner Dave Lindstrom, who went back to real estate. Klika's opponent, Terry Presta, was a conservative Republican, who ended up with a job in Topeka running the Lottery.
How did Klika beat his opponent, a known and trusted conservative in that district of southern OP? In the opinion of many, as documented in print, Steve Klika lied to the voters. He POSED as a conservative. At every campaign stop, he made a pledge: "I will not vote for ANY tax increases until we do our job and finally rebuild the outdated Johnson County Courthouse."
But two weeks after he was sworn in, he took off the mask. Klika broke his promise, for the first of three times. He became the swing vote for the worst real estate project in JoCo history, the King Louie bailout. The $400,000 building the county bought from Eilert's supporter and future Sunflower landfill development partner, Kessinger Hunter--where Lindstrom has worked. Klika poured $4.5 million into moldy King Louie in his first month as a commissioner. By law that money should have been the seller's responsibility for asbestos abatement and buttoning up the building that had been just two weeks away from condemnation.
After that, Klika was the swing vote that poured even more tax money into King Louie. A total of $32 million. In a s shady financing scheme that pays much higher interest rates, and is reserved only for wealthy bond investors. For an unnecessary community center seven blocks away from a far better community center operated by Overland Park, Matt Ross Center.
How did Chairman Ed Eilert get Klika's vote? Well, many believe he promised the pathetic over-the-hill guy a job. Which didn't pan out. But Eilert got his vote. During the same months as the King Louie votes, Eilert was backing Klika for the job of Director of the ATA. After all, he had run a tour bus company worth less than $1 million. Why not a five county bus company worth seventy times that in annual tax subsidies? What's a few zeroes among friends? All Klika had to do was sell out the taxpayers.
The professional headhunters for the ATA checked out Klika's declining career path and fuzzy dates on his resume. The ATA had already banked Eilert's half a million annual subsidy of the newly reunited metro bus company. They didn't need the dead weight of a weak manager in Klika. So, the ATA chose Joe Reardon, the seasoned, scrappy guy from KCK instead.
Klika hung his head like Eyeore the Mule. (oh alright, if you insist...)
Now he had no new daytime big boy job. Since then, he has remained totally dependent on his $65,000 a year one day a week Thursday job as Eilert's boy, his swing vote. One of seven JoCo commissioners on the BOCC/Board of County Commissioners. Now, for the record, Klika a neighbor in Blue Valley have started a new headhunter business--but that has never taken off. Doesn't have a web site, an office or a phone.
So this is how politics works. You pay off your supporters with sweet contracts.
This is how a one vote margin cost the average JoCo homeowner $48 a year, every year, in property tax increases.
The BOCC is seven men who meet during the day, instead of at night, like they used to.
2015 was an "off year" for elections...so this was the year that Eilert could still count on four votes he controlled, to the three conservatives he did not control.
And the TV stations are busy covering crime in KCMO.
Their reporters must leave bread crumbs or plug into GoogleMaps just to find the county offices in Olathe. And how do you tell a story in 45 seconds? You can't.
So Klika is the big traitor. But who are the other three men who love to spend Other People's Money?
Ed Eilert:
In 2014, Chairman Ed Eilert defeated challenger crazy lazy Patricia Lightner, the worst campaigner and debater in JoCo history. He's on his final victory lap, and will likely set himself up to work for some of the real estate barons that he has enriched over the years. So he votes for everything that enriches Overland Park, including King Louie. And to keep the money flowing to moderate OP, Eilert votes against anything that would, by law, be required to be build in conservative Olathe, including a new Courthouse.
Commissioner Ron Shaffer:
Former mayor of PV, beat Mission's former mayor, Laura McConwell. So how did he bring home the bacon to his liberal Dem voters? Shaffer voted for King Louie, AND then immediately for Meadowbrook --the park department giveaway of a FREE community center for the voters in Prairie Village. (The county took the hit for the city of PV. And kept the worst half of the land, leaving the better half to a car dealer turned developer: VanTrust Foundation.)
Commissioner Jim Allen, former mayor of Shawnee, with 7,117 loyal State Farm clients, also voted for King Louie. And Meadowbrook. And the third leg of political pork: the Parks&Rec and Library mill levy increases as well. So-- what did Shawnee get? Bupkiss. Losing a museum. No new funds for crumbling streets. And just $1.3 million for a study to fix the stupid Monticello "RedBox" lending kiosk that never works. (I know. It doesn't take that kinda money to "study" this.)
But Allen had to get something for his vote: the other half of Allen's District #2 is Lenexa. And they got a second free library. Allen voted with the Eilert Cabal to raise property taxes for not just Parks and Rec, but also the Library board. Lenexa is building a new city center, on dangerous unstable land that was dynamited by Shawn O'Rourke's cave storage company, 20 years ago near 97th and Renner. Hence, lots of buildings no taller than two stories, so they don't fall down, go boom. But instead of that city paying to build themselves a second unneeded library, (in an era of Google and Wikipedia) Lenexa got the county to build them a second full sized one for free.
The difference between Shaffer and Allen and Klika?
Only Steve Klika campaigned on a promise of no new taxes.
Just remember that in the August 2016 primary and the August 2016 general election.
You could have bought your loved one something nice this Christmas. But instead, Steve Klika sold you out perpetually, in a year with no election. He's hoping you're too stupid to remember. Let's find someone, a true conservative in southern Overland Park to replace him.
Editor's note: Ten days ago, the BOCC finally voted to "study" building a new courthouse. Not build it. Just study it!


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Patrick Brennan
It doesn't matter where you go, you're already home. That's one of the many joys of vacationing, or even living full time, in a motorhome.
Construction of new homes fell off drastically across America following the 2008 economic recession, but not in Elkhart County in northern Indiana. That's because half the recreational vehicles on America's roads today were built there.
An easier lifestyle
The recession forced some people to move out of their homes and into recreational vehicles, but most sales were to people who were looking for a new lifestyle that didn't require a big, empty house, didn't require shovelling snow, didn't require constantly rising property taxes—but did involve the freedom of the open road. As the kids grow up, the job winds down and the end of the mortgage comes into sight, many people start thinking about motorhome living.
Motorhomes and motorhome lifestyles vary widely. Some couples invest in a $1-million rig with as many amenities as a Manhattan penthouse. Others spend $65,000 on a new unit that sleeps six, or $25,000 for a used version of the same unit that still has plenty of life left in it.
Are campsites expensive?
If you are travelling in the U.S., the prices of a place to park your rig range from $100 a night at some RV resorts to free on desert lands owned by the federal government's Bureau of Land Management.
Pull into most Walmarts after 9 p.m. and you'll see several motorhomes parked for the night for free at one end of the large parking lot. When Sam Walton opened his first superstore in Bentonville, Arkansas, he was amazed at the size of the parking lot. Sam was a long-time camper and he told his staff that if anybody pulled onto the lot for the night, they should be allowed to stay.
Some Walmart parking lots are like RV resorts. There's one in Galveston, Texas, where the parking lot is practically on a beach on the Gulf of Mexico and rolling waves lull you to sleep.
Truck stops are another option. Dozens of 18-wheelers park overnight at each Flying J Truck Stop, but they are kept separate from the dozen or more RVs also overnighting there. Flying Js and similar truck stops are popular with RVers because they can also stock up on fresh water, dump their sewage and buy fuel at competitive prices.
Get the inside scoop
There are dozens of blogs written by couples who have been full-time RVers for years, describing their daily lives on the open road. On these sites, you'll find everything from recipes suitable for compact RV kitchen to tips on replacing a water pump. Check out wheelingit.us, littlehouseliving.com orRVroadtrip.us.


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ESTATE LIKE PROPERTY ADJACENT TO LAWSON CREEK! A unique architecturally designed home by Stewart & Howard & situated on 1/3 acre. Ideal entertaining home with elegant & spacious kitchen, granite counters & gas cooktop. Large dining & formal living room with 10' ceilings. Upper level master bedroom with ensuite, 2 other bedrooms also with ensuites. Downstairs has large family room that opens out to patio & gardens. Separate living room, bath & 2 beds above garage.


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Retro gaming is gaining its' popularity a lot these days. But there were times when retro games were actually modern games. And there were even stamps dedicated to these games. Today we'll talk a little about them.
Going Retro
Retro gaming is very popular today, maybe even more than you could think. On the other hand, retro gaming is also retro because retro gaming started almost with at the time first games were produced. After the second console/game/version was issued you could easily "go retro" by simply playing the old stuff.
Nowadays we're surrounded by technology that was considered futuristic only a few decades ago. Very futuristic. These are not only flying cars, Internet, robots, AI but also achievements in the gaming industry. Computers are smaller and more powerful than ever before. That allows us to create and play games like none seen so far (even to use that technology for stuff that is not related to games, like teaching, medicine or porn 😊 ). Games are much more complex than they were 20, 30 or 40 years ago. Today they are not only fun, but also a serious business in some cases.
In my opinion that is one of the reasons that moved some people to return to less complex games, that were produced before. They had simple controls and graphics, short and straightforward story and you knew who is good and who's the bad guy. There was not even the ugly guy or 50 shades of gray. You could just sit and relax playing the game. And if you would invite friends to play together, that would add one more dimension.
The other important reason is that some people are simply like hamsters. They simply love to bring things to their homes and store them there. And if they pay for these things, we would call them collectors, and not garbage collectors 😊 It might look stupid to collect consoles, games, discs and cartridges, but who knows, maybe, one day, they'll be as expensive as Rubens or Picasso are today.
All of that was the reason to select the Emerson Arcadia-2001, the second-generation, 8-bit console, for the featured image. In those good old days, the year 2001 seemed so far and adding a number from the next millennium definitely looked pretty cool. The future was just waiting and so much was ahead of us.
These Days When Retro was Present or Future…
The 1980s were a great period in film, music, technology and, discoveries. Also, it was a very dynamical political period. And it was the time when children (including me) spent much more time playing outside. Yup, they would fall in the mud and come home dirty after playing with toys. Outside. I know – unbelievable!
In those days, I guess, parents were more concerned about what will happen to their offspring out there in the "wild" world. Maybe that (and the development of the entertainment technology) was the idea behind the motif of this cover issued by the Netherlands Antilles in 1988.
Netherlands Antilles – Child Care
Denomination – 55 + 25, 65 + 30 and 115 + 55 cents
Motifs – last stamp depicting child playing computer games (Pacman)
Image source: eBay
…and When Retro was Cool and Expensive
2 years later, in 1990, Israel also issued 3 stamps devoted to computer games. Once more, these times were less complicated. So, that was also the case when issuing stamps.
Israel – Computer Games
Denomination: 60 agoras (1 Israel shekel = 100 agora)
basketball/volleyball, chess & car races
Image source: eBay
These 3 stamps do not refer to any specific game. They are just here as an homage to sport games, chess games, and car racing games. Graphics in these games were, as expected, pretty simple, but still these games and these stamps really bring back some nostalgic thoughts. These thoughts are telling you to buy a console, or at least a few stamps 😊
There are two more articles related to this topic. If you liked this one be sure not to miss Super Mario stamps as well Asteroids, Tetris, Pong, Pac-Man, Lara Croft and others.
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World Water Day 2019
22 March 2019 | Water for All
Our offices around the world are showing support for the United Nations' World Water Day 2019. Held every March 22 since 1993, World Water Day provides an opportunity to learn about water-related issues and inspire change.
"We must do our part in advancing this conversation. This is a great opportunity to help elevate the importance of water, sanitation and sustainability, and take action to make a difference in our communities."
- Dave LeCureux, HDR's operating president for water
This year's World Water Day theme is "Leaving No One Behind" which focuses attention on the billions of people who are still living without safe water and struggling to survive and thrive. Access to safe and clean drinking water is a human right, which is essential to sustainable development, and a stable and prosperous world.
Be the Change on World Water Day
Get inspired by real-world projects!
- Water Reuse – Part of the Movement
- Leading in Lead: HDR Fellow's Research Helping Clients Address Public Health Crisis
- Lead in Drinking Water: What Utility Companies Need to Understand About Lead Levels
Share Your Knowledge on March 22
Be a guest speaker in local classrooms to teach future generations about water.
- HDR's World Water Day Coloring Book
- AWWA Classroom Lessons
- UN's Fact Sheet
- The EarthEcho Water Challenge Program
Join the "Leaving no one behind" Conversation
- Twitter, #WorldWaterDay
- LinkedIn, #WorldWaterDay
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- UN's Social Media Resources


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Last week was Paris Fashion Week, and after spending all of my free time wandering around the ready-to-wear shows, I have finally figured out the key to getting acknowledged by fashion people and photographed by paparazzi.
Dye your hair an unnatural color.
So many people had crazy colored hair, and those were all of the people getting attention from photographers. So if you want to find your picture on street fashion blogs, dye your hair purple. This is exactly what I would do if I wasn't so broke and lazy.
Wear fur.
I don't care if it is real or fake, but if you are wearing fur, people will think you know something about fashion and/or you are famous. And photographers like famous people.
Put on a hat.
I learned this tip from personal experience. When I went to the Chloe show I wore a beanie and all of a sudden, everyone wanted to take my picture. When my friend Molly wore a hat, everyone wanted to take her picture. So I guess hats make you stand out to fashion photographers. Look for me in Elle! Just kidding, but I will probably be on some blogs.
Be a celebrity.
This isn't a helpful tip, and I apologize for that. But it is the truth. The fail-proof method for getting your picture taken at fashion week is being a celebrity. And you can tell when someone famous is making her way into a show because she will not stop to let people take her picture. That is the difference between celebrities and us peasants. A normal person would enjoy the attention and stop, so it is easy for the photographers to get their shot. Celebrities don't stop because paparazzi are an annoyance to them. Except Kim Kardashian, I bet she stops.
So there you go. Now if you are ever in Paris for fashion week, you will know how to get attention. Here are some street fashion photos I took, and you will see that I am telling the truth.


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African ICT Foundation appoints Hago Elteraifi as Regional Director for East Africa
The African ICT Foundation has announced the appointment of Engr. Hago Elteraifi Mohamed Dafalla, to lead its activities in East Africa.
He will among other duties, Monitor and co-ordinate all program development efforts in the region, identify lead and support new traditional and non-traditional program opportunities.
He is also to build regional-focused relationships with representatives and strategic partners, ensuring that donor standards and requirements are met.
Hago holds a master's in Computer Engineering and Networks from the prestigious University of Gezira, Sudan
As an Industry Veteran, Hago has over two decades of management experience in ICT as well as the public sector. He is bringing significant knowledge and expertise from working with key IT and Telecoms operators in East Africa to the Foundation.
He has spent the last 20 years as a System Administrator and Network Manager, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, University of Gezira, Sudan, Providing end-user support, training Staff and Student in the Faculty and in the University among other things.
Hago is currently a Lecturer, Faculty of Education, Alajilat, University of Zawia, Libya.
Commenting on his appointment the executive secretary of the Foundation, Mr. Emmanuel Bassey said: "I am so elated Hago is joining the team. He is a proven professional with fantastic track records whose expertise will accelerate digital penetration in East Africa and the continent in general".
Hago's appointment into the Executive Council of the Foundation is in line with the existing template of appointment introduced by the founders of the Foundation in 2009 following nomination by watchers of the ICT/Telecoms industry in Africa.


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Giftedness and letting go……
One of a parents most heart fluttering moments is when they realise that their children are now on the verge of adulthood and need to be let go….
This space in time is filled with longings of want.to.trust and want.to.lecture.to .. ;-D.. We want them to be successful, independent birds… flying off into the distance.. and yet… we want them to maintain a connection, a cord, with which we might help to salve the biggest disappointments…. or alternatively keep us in the loop of their lives…..
This is a hard place and insecure place to be.. however.. all of us should gather comfort from each other, and find strength in the reality that these kids.. these wonderful, zany… unusual and magical entities are what will ultimately add the sparkle to humanity as a whole.. and provide a reason for the existence of same..
Still it is difficult, not to say.. if you stumble you will fall, and it will hurt sometimes, more than you may have thought ever possible… and let them fall.. however that is what, as parents, we must do… even as smart as they are… in order that they may gain wisdom.. resilience.. and gain contentment through perspectives on their own individual lives/paths and the eventual journey these will lead them on.
May an uncomfortable fulfilment, that leads to further questioning and hence further questing be within my children's lens… for this will keep life within their grasp..
July 10, 2011 at 9:43p
It seems parenting gets harder, not easier, as our kids get older. No, we don't have to tie shoes and change diapers, but we do have to let go, and letting go is so hard! So, kudos to you for letting your precious chicks fly away and for keeping a safe nest and an open ear and heart whenever they need you!
July 10, 2011 at 9:43p
Well, now … I was doing pretty well until I read this post! Releasing the youngest seems to be somewhat more difficult than the olderst. However, you are right. My mother once gave me a post that said, "Bloom where you are planted" and I've taken it to heart ever since. #1 has been blooming beautifully and hopefully #2 will follow … Thanks for sharing your insight.
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Watercolor Nature Journal - Paint Beach, Rocks and Grass
Angelique Noll, Artist and Writer
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1. 01 Introduction1:01
2. 02 Materials3:02
3. 03 Project0:54
4. 04 Beach Techniques12:13
5. 05 Rock Techniques7:58
6. 06 Grass Technique4:21
7. 07 Project Picture15:13
8. 08 Bonus Material - Pictures from my journal7:50
About This Class
This is the second class in the Watercolor Nature Journal Series. You don't have to do them in any order though. They're broken up into seperate elements of nature simply because putting it all in one class would be far too long;-)
In this class I share the ways in which I quickly and easily paint the beach, grasses and rocks or cliffs. The techniques that use in my nature journal are fun and make capturing nature in watercolors easy to do. Even if you've got no previous painting experience, you'll be able to paint beaches, grasses and rocks/cliffs with confidence after you see these simple techniques.
Have fun painting nature, and be sure to pop in to the other classes in this series to see how other elements of nature can be painted.


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Our cacao paste originates from hand picked Ecuadorian Arriba criollo cacao pods. The beans are hand selected, fermented in specialized huts for approx. 3-4 days, sun-dried to perfection, crushed and winnowed (the skins removed). These nibs are ground in a granite melange and naturally liquefy (cacao beans are naturally high in fat containing approx. 45-60%). The liquefied cacao mass is poured onto trays and solidified, next broken into pieces and packaged for your enjoyment. Our cacao does not go through a "Dutch" process nor alkalized in any way.
Our supplier sources fully mature ripe pods from trees grown in mineral rich volcanic soil. These trees are not irrigated from potentially contaminated rivers and streams. Our supplier works directly with the farmers (aka direct trade) and it is our goal to ensure that everyone along the supply chain is well taken care of. Happy workers = happy food= happy people. It is also our goal to provide great tasting, pure & the highest quality CACAO possible. We regularly lab test our products to ensure they meet specifications and the high standards our customers have come to expect.
GY CACAO has a deep, powerful, raw chocolate flavour. Contrary to popular opinion, cacao contains very little caffeine. It has been clinically demonstrated that cacao does not elevate blood sugar in the same way as a food or beverage containing caffeine would. Instead, GY CACAO helps to create an overall state of bliss :). And to take it next level, our cacao is low temperature processed from start to finish!
Tidbits to note about Cacao:
Ingredients: Cacao paste (made from non roasted Ecuadorian Arriba criollo cacao beans).
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I have tried about 6 or 7 organic raw cacao products throughout my quest for the best Medicinal hot chocolate elixir and found that Giddy Yoyo's Organic Equadorian wild harvested raw cacao paste was the best for health and the best on the connoisseurial level as well as nothing tastes quite like it. Even my clients who have had it before can tell if I have used another brand! My delicious nutritious medicinal hot chocolate can only be this good with Giddy Yoyo!
Posted by Karen on 12th Sep 2017
this product is excellent and other sources pale in comparison. Anyone who appreciates fine cacao paste and enjoys using chocolate in recipes....Giddy Yoyo is the best. I always have a few pounds in the pantry.
Posted by Chuck on 19th Jul 2017
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Posted by Karen Goes Giddy on 10th Apr 2017
I have researched and experimented with an array of 100% cacao paste and find Giddy Yoyo top notch and I am further partial to this product in light of the excellent service and respect to human rights and both at home and abroad. Dont change a thing...if it ain't broke dont fix it!!! Thank you!
Posted by Karen on 2nd Mar 2017
The Cacao Paste supplied by Giddy Yoyo AND the service is on par excellent!. I very muchappreciate the little HAND WRITTEN messages expressed on shipping box. I commend your business and your respectful kind service. Thank you! :)
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Nessie is purple! Or so my children tell me. Why haven't we spotted this enormous purple beast? Because she's clever! Dyed as a Loch Ness Knit Fest exclusive, the purple pop represents Nessie and the blue with green speckles and purple reflections are reminiscent of the water of the loch.
This is a chunky weight yarn spun from 100% baby alpaca. Gentle hand wash cool. Around 100 metres per 100g skein.
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As our companies name DIGI SENS indicates, the sensors we offer are digital. This is the reason they deliver an automatically legible signal to the computer with no necessity for an A/D-conversion. This is an advantage when it comes to the transmission and the evaluation of the data.
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Hydrate and Smooth Conditioner by Rocky Mountain Soap Company
This is all natural conditioner that is great for your hair. This conditioner blend has been formulated for moisture, shine and detangling. The perfect add-on to a clean head of hair. We have also ensured that this scent-blend of this conditioner pairs well with all of the choices of shampoo! The Blood Orange Essential Oil promotes a healthy scalp, while Jasmine Sambac Essential Oil prevents breakage. Both combine to make the luxurious scent experience of this natural conditioner.
The main conditioning agent is Behenamidoproyl dimethylamine. Yikes, right? Not to worry! This ingredient is actually made from Brassica Oil (the family of mustard, cabbage and kale). Through natural processing, this ingredient is transformed into a conditioner that helps detangle and calm static.
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Invisalign in Royal Palm Beach: The Simple, Comfortable Approach to Teeth Alignment
So many people believe that crooked teeth are simply an aesthetic problem that will have an effect on their self-confidence. While this is the reason why dental help is sought most often, it's not the best one.
Misalignment can lead to many serious problems. Gum disease, jaw bone problems and even tooth loss can result from crooked teeth that aren't treated properly.
If you're seeking a treatment in Royal Palm Beach, you're probably considering standard braces. They're still a viable option but an alternative does exist. The alternative is called Invisalign – clear, comfortable and removable braces.
Invisalign in Royal Palm Beach: A New Generation of Orthotics
Invisalign is the name of clear braces that are custom-made for every single patient. They're made of an innovative material that aims to gently shift the position of the teeth. As a result, such braces can be used to deal with issues like gaps, crooked teeth and even bite problems.
The braces are changed frequently for the purpose of improving misalignment and other issues. Usually, adjustments will be required every week or as often as an experienced orthodontist recommends.
Not only are Invisalign braces virtually invisible, the treatment with them lasts a shorter period of time. Most standard problems can be dealt with within one year. A more complex issue will be addressed in up to 18 months.
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The benefits of opting for Invisalign in Royal Palm Beach are many.
For a start, these braces are much more comfortable than the ones featuring metal components. They can be taken out of the mouth effortlessly for the purpose of eating, drinking, flossing or brushing the teeth.
Teenagers and young adults are incredibly conscious about their appearance and afraid of eventual bullying. With Invisalign braces, the risk of getting teased is minimal. The braces have a positive effect on the patient's confidence and they also increase motivation for sticking with the treatment.
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An Encyclodaedia of Cottage, Farm, and Villa Architecture and Furniture... Containing numerous designs for dwellings, from the villa to the cottage and the farm, including farm houses, farmeries, and other agricultural buildings; country inns, public houses, and parochial schools: with the requisite fittings-up, fixtures and furniture and appropriate offices, gardens and garden scenery.
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Reprint of the 1846 edition which was revised and expanded then edited by Mrs Loudon. xxiv 1317, i iipp with more than 2342 engravings, plus 32pp publisher's catalogue. A very good copy in original embossed cloth; slightly rubbed at corners and hinges. Printed end papers listing Lardner's Caminet Cyclopaedia. Bound by Westley & Co Firar Street London. J C Loudon's immense and invaluable work was first published in 1833 with the aim of helping to 'improve the dwellings of the great mass of society'. This 1846 edition is significantly expanded, with a large amount of additional information and examples: essentially a combination of the first edition and its supplement, with a new glossary by Mrs Loudon. Hard to find in this condition. Some pages uncut.


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CIAT has received a grant from the African Development Bank toward the cost of the
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of the proceeds for this grant to payments under the contract for Value Addition Entrepreneur
Development for High Iron Bean (HIB).
The service includes provision of entrepreneurial support on value addition, processing and
scaling up HIB product within twelve (12) weeks duration. The consultant will make field visits to
the project sites within the implementing countries (Burundi, DR Congo, Malawi, Rwanda,
CIAT now invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested
consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services
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appropriate skills among staff, etc.). Consultants may associate to enhance their qualifications.
Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below by 20th December, 2018.
Attn: International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
Robin Buruchara, TAAT Bean Value Chain Coordinator
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'Beannacht', the gaelic word for 'blessing' is sculpted in sterling silver in ancient ogham, the secret writing of the Celts. This stunning pendant comes boxed with an information card on ogham writing. The perfect gift for someone you love. Designed and handcrafted in Ireland. Designed and handcrafted with sterling silver in Athlone, Co. Westmeath, the heart of Ireland. Pendant is approx. 1.5 inches high x 0.75 inches wide (4cm x 1.5cm).
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Category Archives: Renewal
From Stricken To Soaring
Stricken to Soaring
Slighted to Sought Out
Rejected To Rejoicing
Felt Worthless, Made Worthy
~ Kim Batson
From Lonely To Loved
From lonely to loved…
From lost to light…
From despair to dance…
From sorrow to song.~ Kim Batson, JoyOnTheJourney.com
That's what God will do for you!
From Pain To Power
From pain to power…
From hurt to healing…
From trials to triumph…
From victim to victory…
– that's what God will do for you!~Kim Batson, JoyOnTheJourney.com
Silence Is Golden…Dream On…
Look Back Before You Look Forward
As one year closes and another is about to dawn upon us, many of us are looking ahead with resolutions, dreams, and plans.
Some people are naturally more future-oriented, others prefer stay focused in the present, and others look back often on the past. May I recommend that in heading into a New Year, each of us take a cue from all three perspectives?
To enhance your present and future joy, before diving into dreaming and planning ahead, glance back over your shoulder – not just at the year that is closing – but at that long and winding road that brought you to this time and place.
Something beautiful happens when you do…
Take a few moments to let your mind wander down the road of your life, thinking back on your mountain-top experiences, as well as all the valleys you've traversed through.
As you think on these things, you realize that God has been there for you all along. And has guided you each step of the way with such faithfulness, provision, love and care. Even in those times when you were in the wilderness of your life (and we've all had those).
Allow an attitude of gratitude to release praise and thanksgiving from your heart. Take some time to truly thank God. There may be a few tears that flow also. If so, let 'em roll. Thank Him for all the good times and for all the character-shaping hard times also.
Thank Him for the people you've met on your journey, and for those you've yet to meet; for the experiences you've had, for where you are right now, and for experiences still to come.
The beauty in looking back before you look forward is that it gives you a fresh perspective: you think differently about the past, the present, and the future.
You realize that there is a reason for your life and a master plan that God has just for you.
This is reason enough to be filled with hope, peace, and joy for the future.
But there's more:
With this perspective of meaning, you will find yourself inclined to dream and create more fulfilling plans and resolutions for this coming year that affect you, of course, but also that affect others in a positive way.
This kind of journey in life has been shown to the most satisfying to the soul and will leave you with a smile on your face during, and at the end, of your life.
So enhance your joy today, take some time this end-of-year to look back on the road of your life before you look forward.
Then prepare to experience the exciting things that God has in store for you in 2017.
Here's to a wonderful year ahead for you!
The Joy of Thankfulness
"Gratitude turns what we have into enough." – Melody Beattie
The Lost Art of Quiet Time
The stillness of the morning. The mist is rising and the dawn is breaking…
You stretch a little upon waking, then wander to the window and gaze out in quietness, while down the hall the coffee pot brews your morning coffee. Maybe you sit up in bed for a while to think, or put on your robe and find a cozy chair to focus in quietness and contemplation before the day begins.
Sound like you? No? Does it sound like any of us anymore?
Or, do you wake, stretch, and then check your smartphone for text messages, switch on your tablet or laptop and begin scrolling social media sites, perhaps turning on the T.V. on at the same time, while somehow reaching for your morning coffee in the haze of so much 'noise'.
My question is this – if quiet time is becoming a lost art, are we losing something precious in this age of 'always-on' technology?
I'm convinced we are. We could say this is the 'neglect of our time' (excuse the double-entendre). And it's causing a multitude of problems. It's time we stopped the craziness and evaluated exactly what is happening to us.
I'm as technology-savvy as the rest of us, and even teach social media strategies as part of my job, but I also know that our brains need some rest and quiet time. Our body, soul and spirit need it too. And yet, we are giving them very little of it.
I, for one, have decided not allow this trend of 'always on' to steal my soul. By not turning on my electronic devices, checking social media or email, etc., upon waking, until after I've had time to gather my thoughts, read, pray, think, listen, evaluate and renew my spirit, I can truly have some important quiet time. Then let the business of the day proceed.
There are some things too precious to be side-lined by the 'always on' social media phenomena. If we don't have some quality time daily to renew mind and soul, we will be nothing but robotic tech-captives, empty on the inside, and with little to give others of true value. We can't run forever on empty, and live a fulfilling life.
Perhaps you, too, have a quiet time each day. If so, that's awesome. If not, and you long for one, this might be a good time to start and watch how it contributes to your quality of life. For me, early morning works best, but it could be different for you – perhaps mid-morning, noon, or late in the evening, for instance – whatever time you choose, creating a quiet time habit will contribute greatly to your peace of mind in this busy time we live in.
I challenge you to discover, or re-discover, the lost art of quiet time for yourself and watch what it does for your physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being – and for those people that you interact with each day. You, and they, will notice the difference!
Here's to you, and joy on the journey!
I Said To the Man Who Stood at The Gate of the Year
God Knows – Poem by Minnie Louise Haskins, 1908
And I said to the man who stood at the gate of the year: "Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown."
And he replied:
"Go out into the darkness and put your hand into the Hand of God. That shall be to you better than light and safer than a known way."
So I went forth, and finding the Hand of God, trod gladly into the night. And He led me towards the hills and the breaking of day in the lone East.
This beautiful and famous poem has been read and quoted by many, including HRH The Queen, the Queen Mother, and George VI, for its timeless message. It was also inspiring to the British public during World War II.
My mother often quoted it to me and I loved it. Until now, I had not, however, heard the second part and find it just as tremendous as the first few lines. Here is the rest of this powerful poem:
So heart be still;
What need our little life
Our human life to know,
If God hath comprehension?
In all the dizzy strife
Of things both high and low,
God hideth His intention.
God knows. His will Is best.
The stretch of years
Which wind ahead, so dim
To our imperfect vision,
Are clear to God. Our fears
Are premature; In Him,
All time hath full provision.
Then rest:
Until God moves to lift the veil
From our impatient eyes,
When, as the sweeter features
Of Life's stern face we hail,
Fair beyond all surmise
God's thought around His creatures
Our mind shall fill.
As you stand at the gate of the year 2014, I pray God will lead you and direct your steps. If we walk in His will for our lives, there's no greater joy we can find.
Thankful for the Little Things
Often it's the "little things" that make life so beautiful. Don't miss them in search of bigger things, otherwise you'll miss so much.
Here's a song shared by "Under the Radar" http://undertheradar.reframemedia.com/ that I hope you enjoy, as I have today.
We have much to be thankful for this week, and always.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!


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SBT Native Packager 1.2.0
Native Packager 1.2.0 will come with a bunch of new features and some necessary changes. Some of this features are already implement in the current milestone (1.2.0-M5). Feel free to try them and provide feedback in our gitter channel or open an issue if you find a bug.
The features are in no particular order.
Systemloaders are AutoPlugins now
Previously, the Java Server Application Archetype provided a setting serverLoading where you could define your system loader like this:
import com.typesafe.sbt.packager.archetypes.ServerLoader
serverLoading in Rpm := ServerLoader.Upstart
This adds the necessary configuration files and maintainer scripts (postinst, postun, etc. ) in order to register and start your application.
The biggest problem with the tight coupling between the server archetype and the systemloaders is that it's hard to add systemloader specific settings without changing a lot in the server archetype. It's also a lot harder to reason about the code and the output. With extra systemloader plugins we open the possibility to
- easily extend a single systemloader
- have a place to put generic systemloader functionality ( there is a SystemLoaderPlugin which takes care of common settings )
- test systemloaders in isolation
- better developer experience
You enable a systemloader by enabling a concrete systemloader plugin
For the complete discussion you can take a look at the pull request.
Single Project — Multiple Apps
A major pain point for beginners is the start script creation. The bash and bat start scripts are only generated when there is a either
- Exactly one main class
- Explicitly set main class with
mainClass in Compile := Some("com.example.MainClass")
For 1.2.x we will extends the implementation and support multiple main classes by default.
Native packager will generate a start script for each main class found on the classpath. SBT provides them via the discoveredMainClasses in Compile task. If there is only one main class, SBT will assign it to the mainClass in Compile setting. This leads to three cases
- Exactly one main class. In this case native-packager will behave like previous versions and just generate a single start script, using the executableScriptName setting for the script name.
- Multiple main classes and mainClass in Compile := None . This is the default behaviour defined by SBT. In this case native-packager will generate the same start script for each main class.
- Multiple main classes and mainClass in Compile := Some(…). The user has set a specific main class, which will lead to a main start script being generated using the executableScriptName setting. For all other main classes native-packager generates forwarder scripts.
Stage task
SBT comes with a stage task. Its purpose is to the prepare everything to build a package. As an example docker:stage creates a directory with a Dockerfile and all files included in the docker image. Now you could execute the docker build tool yourself.
Currently some package formats have their own tasks to perform extactly this task, e.g. debianExplodedPackage. With 1.2.x native-packager will provide a consistent behaviour through out all package formats.
In 1.1.0 we added a maintainerScripts setting to provide a single data structure for lifecycle / maintainer scripts supported by a package format. This includes rpm scriptlets or debian postun, etc.
The 1.2.0 release series will be the last series supporting the old custom settings. Check out the migration guide in the release description.
I would love to announce a day, week or month when we will have finished implementing all this. Unfortunately I can't. Native-packager is developed in the free time of the core maintainers and by more than 120 other contributors (work or free time). This makes planning almost impossible. So if you want to make this happen faster come and join the native-packager contributors :)


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From today's Liberty Times: 藍官網民調 禁止反對大三通 [Survey Conducted on KMT Official Website: Disapproval of Three Direct Links NOT an Option]
Apparently on the newly launched KMT Official website, they installed an online survey gadget asking ppl's opinion about the Three Direct Links. The question and choices, according to the picture above, goes like this --
How do you think about the Three Direct Links?
○ strongly agree ○ no opinion
Right. So disagreeing with the KMT government's policy is not an option. Is this the political reality of Taiwan now?


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Walter Hall tests this Pen Finish from Drechseln und Mehr
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Walter Hall tries out two polishing compounds, which are both ideal for imparting a high gloss finish on your turnings
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Paul Hannaby tries out the Treen Mandel from Beall Tools which offers a different way
to make boxes and also simplifies the process. It is available in MT1 and MT2 options
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Paul Hannaby tries out this High Build Friction Polish from Mylands and finds it to produce a superb finish
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Mark Baker looks at three multi-functional finishes from Woodoc and finds them to deliver a superb finish with ease
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