text:
This article may contain compensated links. See our full disclosure here
How great are these pumpkins? We eat a lot of pumpkin in Australia – especially with a lamb roast. There is something about the sweet flavour and soft texture when pumpkin is roasted that compliments the gamey taste of lamb. I don't notice pumpkin on the menu in the UK too often but as it is almost Halloween we are seeing them everywhere, in all shapes and sizes, ready for carving.
Australians and British are somewhat suspicious of Halloween creeping into their culture. It is a holiday that is regarded as American and too commercial. I like it for its opportunity to dress my kids up in matching costumes and to acknowledge the traditional celebration of the harvest on All Hallows Eve.
In the spirit of the harvest, I loved reading the food posts in last week's Faraway Files collection. I fell in love with the horse in the cap at the Caromb Fig Festival in France by Vaucluse Dreamer. Figs are a fruit I only started eating a few years ago and now I am obsessed with their juicy sweetness.
Since we moved to the UK I have missed the flavours of authentic Chinese food. Thanks to Ahila's adventures with Lijiang cuisine I was inspired me to pull out the wok and whip up a stir fry. Delicious!
If you follow Cathy at Mummy Travels you will know she had an amazing adventure in Burma earlier this year. Her post Discovering Ngapali Beach was one of my favourites from last week. I am now dreaming of white sandy beaches and clear blue tropical seas.
My final favourites from last week were some trips down memory lane. Firstly to my 2nd birthday (ahem!) on Melbourne's little steam train Puffing Billy thanks to Ali from What Ali Sees. And finally to Barcelona where my husband and I became engaged courtesy of Mandy from Emm in London.
This week I'm hosting Faraway Files and sharing my favourite things to do in London in winter. Visiting a city when it is cold and wet can be unpleasant but there are so many activities to do in London when the weather is bad. I hope you find some ideas and inspiration for visiting the UK's capital.
About Faraway Files
Faraway Files is a weekly travel link up hosted by Katy from Untold Morsels, Erin from Oregon Girl around the World and Clare from Suitcases and Sandcastles.
Faraway Files is a weekly file of the best travel ideas on the web. We want to dream of faraway places, make new travel plans and share our travel secrets. Inspire us to travel to new places or revisit a place we thought we knew. We know that you can feel faraway even when you're close to home so share your experiences of travels near and far wherever you are in the world.
We'd love you to join us in building a supportive community who will inspire and share each other's posts. All three hosts will try to read and comment on every post and we'll share them on social media too. Each week we'll choose our favourites and highlight them on our blogs and social media channels using #FarawayFiles.
How it works
✪ The link up will go live every Thursday at 8am, UK time, until midnight on Friday. It will alternate between Untold Morsels, Suitcases and Sandcastles and Oregon Girl Around the World.
✪ This week I'm hosting the link up so add your travel-related post to the link up below. Then add the Faraway Files badge below to your blog or link back to the hosts.
✪ Link ups work best if everyone shares so please comment on all three of the hosts' posts and at least one other.
✪ Tweet us your posts (@suitandsand, @UntoldMorsels, @oregongirlworld) using the hashtag #FarawayFiles and we'll retweet to our followers
[inlinkz_linkup id=672637 mode=1]
The creator, writer and photographer behind Untold Morsels, Katy has been travelling and tasting the world since she was a teenager.
Now the proud mum of twins, she hopes they grow up to share her passions of great food, wine and travel. Favourite destination: Italy


text:
Pasto Siambasa belongs to the grass family, more specifically to the species Panicum Maximum, with which we achieve an excellent relationship between production and quality. It is an excellent alternative in both the agricultural and livestock sectors, as it combines great forage yield with excellent nutritional quality, reaching high protein values and excellent percentages of fiber, energy and digestibility.
Another thing to take into account is its easy handling as we can pack in high temperature hours without losing quality due to falling leaves. Pasto Siambasa is a crop that has 80% leaf in its conformation, can be used for hay, silage or direct grazing.
Siambasa grass is a crop to be sown in spring with favourable conditions in temperature and luminosity for good germination.
The sowing dose is 10 kilos per hectare, given its low specific weight we have a large amount of seeds per kilo. For this reason, the distribution of the seed is more uniform with a traditional seed drill.
We must obtain a very soft seed bed which will give us control over the planting depth of the crop, which must be greater than 2 centimeters.
Nutritional Quality
Pasto Siambasa is a crop that has 80% leaf in its conformation which makes it a crop of great palatability for all types of animals.
It offers a high quality nutritional table because it combines high percentages of protein, fiber, energy and digestibility. All the nutritional requirements necessary for an animal to produce meat or milk.
Siambasa grass is the forage of champions.
It is a pleasure for Efecto Soluciones to have among our clients Pablo Hermoso de Mendoza's stud farm where excellent results have been achieved, a meadow planted with Siambasa grass dedicated to the feeding of the mother mares.
That the oldest, most emblematic and representative Copyganadería of the Spanish horse has adopted this new food is an important guarantee for the expansion of this vegetable crop. In the estate of El Suero where this prestigious stud farm is located, there are 14 hectares of land planted, which is the basis of the diet of this stud farm.
Concha Piquer Cattle Ranch C.B. is the most prestigious national cattle ranch of Limousin cattle, this cattle ranch has been at the top for several years, having achieved an unsurpassed genetics. In the farm Los Charcones where the cattle ranch is located, there are already 22 hectares planted for the feeding of these demanding animals.
The stud farm D. JOSE FRANCO SANCHEZ is endorsed by the many awards with which it is awarded nationally annually and for being one of the leading stud farms in Spain in the breeding of Spanish horses. Always in search of functionality and beauty. We would like to thank you for your trust in Siambasa grass and our FEED EFFECT feed, the basis of the feed of this prestigious stud farm.
Siambasa Seeds Catalogue Siambasa Forage Catalogue
Click on the image to download the.PDF file Click on the image to download the.PDF file
Actions for a good implementation
Click on the image to download the.PDF file
Incredible tours of some of our plantations
Some photos received from our customers, where their satisfaction is our reason for being by continuing to generate alternatives that make farms get higher yields and therefore higher profits.
Photo received from our client David Torres from Sierra de Yeguas, Málaga (Spain).
Packaged and quickly regrowth in La Barca de la Florida ,Cadiz (Spain).
Photo received from our client Jose Antonio de Chiclana, Cadiz (Spain)
Mowing Siambasa in the Cortijo Benalup estate, Cadiz (Spain).
Mowing meadow in Albacete
Meadow established in Lleida.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
This program implements the semi-automated trading mode monitoring the situation for a successful entry into the market. It fixes prerequisites for market entering and opens a buy or a sell orders depending on their type.
After opening an order, the EA maintains it. If the trade is going well, then after a while a certain level of unfixed profit (determined by the program or by the user) will be reached. Once the minimum allowed profit value is reached, the EA sets an order closing level to protect this profit in case the "market goes the wrong way". Reaching a certain profit level, it sets the order closing level. Once these values are set, the order is no longer controlled by the trading robot. The trader gets an open order with unfixed profit and then manages it himself.
If you don't want to keep track of the order (or there is no possibility to do that), then the order will be closed after a while - after the maximum or minimum value of profit is reached. Once an order with unfixed profit is transferred to the trader, the trading robot waits for the next favorable event (signal) to enter the market. Of course, it is possible that after the order is opened the situation changes and, after a while, you can make a prediction that the order cannot reach the desired level to be transferred to the trader.
If the order is in breakeven, it will be closed. If it has unfixed loss, the EA tries to open one or more orders that will bring all the orders to a common breakeven level. After that, all open orders monitored by the program are closed.
The List of Variables
- hedge: 0 - do not use hedging, 1 - use;
- Lot - lot size;
- p_prib - profit level in points to set p_min and p_max;
- p_min - the lower level of profit to fix;
- p_max - the upper level of profit to fix;
- delta - the difference of delta points relative to the last open order;
- min_profit - if several orders are open, the reaching this profit (total of all orders), all orders will be closed;
- n - number of elements in arrays used for working with moving averages;
- WavePeriod - the coefficient of the first moving average;
- AvgPeriod - the coefficient of the second moving average.
Testing on GBPUSD. Timeframe H1. Testing interval: 2004.01.01-2014.08.17.
Version of the test without hedging
- Profit - 2047.11
- Total trades - 683
- Profit factor - 1.25
- Expected Payoff - 3.00
- Drawdown $ - 2973.31
- Drawdown % - 28.24
Parameters used:
- hedge=0
- p_prib=130
- p_min=90
- p_max=450
- delta=110
- min_profit=10
- WavePeriod=10
- AvgPeriod=21
- magic=1
- max_orders=10
- Lot=0.01
- n=3000
Version of the test with hedging
- Profit - 1579.37
- Total trades - 1477
- Profit factor - 1.27
- Expected Payoff - 1.07
- Drawdown $ - 1155.87
- Drawdown % - 10.89
Parameters used:
- hedge=1
- p_prib=120
- p_min=80
- p_max=450
- delta=60
- min_profit=2
- WavePeriod=10
- AvgPeriod=21
- max_orders=10
- Lot=0.01
- n=3000
The program performed well on various trading pairs after optimization for the selected financial instrument. Giving here a full description of the Torsion algorithm is impossible, since it would exceed the maximum allowed 3600 characters. The algorithm is generally similar to the algorithm of its predecessor described here https://www.mql5.com/en/market/product/4299.


text:
By default, on a Windows system, all the user stuff is located on the system drive. That's great, as long as everything is behaving the way it's supposed to. But that's all wrong when you have to do something dramatic like reinstalling Windows, and your data all goes away. Unix systems have been putting the main system stuff and the user data on separate volumes since forever. It would be nice to mimic that on Windows systems.
Profile Relocator is a tool that lets you do just that. Set your system up just so, then choose a different volume for your user data, and you're good to go. Now if you have to—heaven forbid—reload Windows, you don't have to worry that all your hard work is going to go away. Unfortunately this tool won't move existing user profile goodies—although they say that if they were to do so that you might not be at all pleased with the results—so if you decide to use it on an existing system, you'll probably have to rebuild stuff just one more time. But after that, you'll have smooth sailing. Hopefully.
A free download for your Windows system, Profile Relocator is designed to work with XP, Vista, and Windows 7.


text:
The Adidas 51.9L Medium Duffel has full color embroidery of the WMU logo of your choice.
One line of text may be embroidered below logo in complementing script for an additional $7.
- 14.0 oz., 600D,100% polyester
- Adjustable, padded shoulder strap
- Hook and loop carry handle
- Large main zippered compartment
- Zippered ventilated shoe pocket on one end, regular pocket on other end
- Front zip pocket and large inside slip pocket
- Size: 22" x 12" x 12"
Zippered Canvas Tote
Logo Embroidery
Embroidery Options


text:
Every once in awhile, a kitchen mistake is serendipitous!
Last night, my son decided to make spaghetti and meatballs and garlic bread, and of course I got enlisted to help. I told him to roast the garlic, assuming he knew to throw a few cloves into the oven. He didn't.
I came into the kitchen to find some cloves, with skins still on, in a dry skillet on the stovetop. Instead of panicking, I decided to experiment. What if this technique worked? It would be easier and quicker than roasting cloves in the oven for an hour. I put a lid on the skillet and tossed them occasionally for about 5 minutes.
The cloves roasted perfectly! What happened was that the skins turned dark brown and the flesh of the cloves roasted perfectly. All I had to do was let them cool slightly and then squeeze them at the root end and – voila! – the soft roasted flesh oozed out – ready to use!


text:
What should investors look for in March quarter results?
Morningstar Forecast on the Walmart- Flipkart deal
NPS investment proof: How to claim income tax deduction
M&S seeks technology savings through Tata tie-up
Infosys signs agreement with U.S. IRS; sees lower tax rate
Published on 16/04/2019 9:06:43 AM | Source: HT Media
Now Get InvestmentGuruIndia.com news on WhatsApp. Click Here To Know More
Mumbai : How times change. About 12 years ago, this column had said that if cash is king, Infosys Ltd ruled the Indian IT industry. Even though its revenues were far lower than those of Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (TCS) back then, its free cash flow was higher in absolute terms.
In fact, as the chart above shows, this was true even about seven years ago. In fiscal year 2012 (FY12), Infosys's revenues were about 30% lower compared to TCS, but its cash flows were 23% higher at $1.38 billion.
But all of this was before the leadership crisis at Infosys reared its ugly head. What soon followed was a period of flux, with multiple changes in the company's top leadership as well as its board of directors. The impact these changes has had on Infosys' financials qualifies as a classic case study on why companies must take leadership development and succession planning very seriously.
Seven years hence, Infosys has become a shadow of its former self, while TCS has become a far more formidable competitor.
In FY19, Infosys's free cash flows were less than half of the $4.23 billion TCS generated as cash. This is largely a function of better revenue growth and improving profitability at TCS. In FY19, TCS's earnings before interest and tax (Ebit) of $5.35 billion was nearly double Infosys's Ebit of $2.71 billion. In FY12, TCS's operating profit was only about 40% higher compared to Infosys.
While TCS's margins have dropped around 200 basis points in the last seven years, Infosys's margins have fallen by 600 basis points. One of the key differences is the larger spends the latter has had to make to retain employees amid all the uncertainty.
Besides, it has also had to invest higher amounts to drive growth, given the large gap in its growth rates compared to TCS.
Infosys' troubles also began around the time when industry dynamics were changing, with increased demand for new digital services.
Companies with better capabilities in these new services did better compared to those that relied largely on traditional services.
The struggle to play catch-up, while at the same time managing high employee attrition, has evidently taken its toll. Infosys's current margin woes are also reflective of the same struggle. While the company's revenue growth has picked up to decent levels under its new chief executive officer, Salil Parekh, this is coming at a great cost.
All of this is of course also visible in the companies' market valuations. Infosys is now valued 60% lower than TCS's market capitalization of ₹7.9 trillion. In January 2011, its valuation was only 10-12% lower.
Great is the price that Infosys shareholders have paid for the company's leadership woes.
Support a poor family to show me your respect: PM
PSG launch crowdfunding platform to fight COVID-19
Can't leave lower-ranked players behind, need change: Patrick Mouratoglou
COVID-19: Warner does a Jadeja, asks fans for reaction


text:
The best way to stay up to date:
The only way to understand what Jesus was saying (or anything really) is to put it in its full context. In the beatitudes, we see Jesus teach 8 simple phrases that have similar formulas: "God blesses the (something seemingly negative or weak), for they'll receive (something good) in heaven." It seems like if we suffer a little now, we'll receive a reward later in heaven. But this isn't at all how the disciples would have understood the teaching, and it's not how Jesus was teaching it according to the context. Jesus begins his ministry in the previous chapter by saying, "Repent and turn to God, for the kingdom of heaven is here." He then chooses some disciples by simply saying, "Follow Me." He heals some folks and crowds begin to gather and follow him around, and that's where we find him in chapter 5. This is the very first teaching we have recorded from Jesus with his disciples and followers, and it comes directly after his proclamation that, "the kingdom of heaven is here." Our linear interpretation of the beatitudes referring to an afterlife version of heaven is not what Jesus is trying to get across. It's not here and now versus then and there; it's physical and spiritual both here and now that he's teaching in the beginning of Matthew 5. In other words, "God blesses the (something seemingly negative or weak) physically, for they'll receive (something good) spiritually."
Understanding Matthew 5:3-12 in that context leads us to 8 practical takeaways that correlate with the 8 beatitudes Jesus is teaching. I'll present a general overview of them for you, and I hope they help you follow Jesus in a very practical way.
1. When I live a God-dependent life, I gain the confidence of Christ in me.Matthew 5:3 - God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.
Physically, it's difficult to be a confident person when you're poor and dependent upon somebody else for survival. When I am spiritually dependent upon God for survival, I am fully confident, because the power of God is the currency in the kingdom of God. Nothing happens outside of his power in his kingdom. So when I am depending on him, I can walk spiritually in the confidence of Christ in me.
2. When I practice empathy, I open my soul up to receive empathy.Matthew 5:4 - God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Jesus introduces a principle here that he weaves throughout his teaching in the New Testament: what I give away I make room to receive. The idea in this verse isn't so much that you're grieving in general; rather that you're mourning with those who mourn. Jesus later depicts this so clearly in John 11, when his friend Lazarus dies. When Mary is mourning deeply for the loss of her brother, Jesus doesn't tell her to stop crying because he's going to raise Lazarus from the dead (which he does). He doesn't try to comfort her with a Bible verse or tell her it was God's will or that God needed another angel, or even that God healed him ultimately. He simply stoops down with her and mourns with her: "Jesus wept" (John 11:35). Jesus was the full manifestation of God's empathy toward humanity. When we give empathy away, we make room to receive empathy.
3. When I defer attention and praise, I gain relationship and trust.Matthew 5:5 - God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth.
Humility is attractive. Jesus teaches us here that the way up is down. We can climb and claw our way to the top of the ladder, and we'll be standing on the foundation of our own achievements. Or we can humble ourselves and allow God to exalt us (1 Peter 5:6), and we'll be standing on the foundation of God's power, strength, and grace. When we make a mistake on top of the sandy foundation of our own achievements, there's nothing safe to catch us and keep us from our own destruction. But when we make a mistake on top of the solid foundation of God's power, his grace is always there to catch us and keep us from our own destruction.
Practically speaking, I can practice humility by deferring attention and praise to my team and those around me. When I do, I gain the trust and relationship of those who surround me. Could it be the reason your employees, employer, co-workers, or teammates don't trust you or support you is because you never defer attention and praise their way? Living like Jesus requires my humility in the direction of others.
4. When I desire justice, I am aligning my desire with God's desire.Matthew 5:6 - God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied.
The word justice here can also be translated righteousness, or to be
made right. When truth or justice is our desire, we will always be satisfied when we win, because it's right and the score is settled. When justice and truth aren't our goal, even our wins haunt us, because the score is never physically settled. But you can be sure that God rights every wrong spiritually, even if we don't see it happening physically. In other words, injustice doesn't exist in the kingdom of heaven, because God, who is king, is just; and his will is always done in his kingdom. So I can know that I'm walking in line with his desire when justice is my aim.
5. When I practice mercy, I open up my soul to receive mercy.Matthew 5:7 - God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
This again refers back to the concept, what I give away I make room to receive. Perhaps the greatest testament to what happens when we aren't merciful can be found 13 chapters later in Matthew 18, when Jesus tells the parable of the king who forgave his servant of a large debt, who then wouldn't forgive his own sub-servant of a small debt. In the end, the servant was put in jail for not being willing to pass along the mercy that was show to him. When Jesus teaches the disciples how to pray a few moments later he said, "and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us" (Matthew 6:12). The idea here is that our horizontal forgiveness should mimic the forgiveness we have received vertically. Perhaps the reason we may not see much mercy in our own lives is because of our unwillingness to be generous with mercy to others.
6. When I live with no strings attached, I am able to see God in humanity.Matthew 5:8 - God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God.
When I was a teenager I would often say some really nice things to my mom. "Mom, have I ever told you that you are the greatest mom in the world and that I'm so thankful for you?" Her obvious reply was, "What do you want?" Ha! She knew I was about to ask for money to go to the movies or to go to a party that Friday night. I know it's a silly example, but don't we do the same things with our friends or even on social media? We even say things like, "Yes, I'll help you out, but you owe me one." In other words, we're not helping you out of the goodness of our heart, we are helping you so that you'll help us later. Rare is the time when we act or say without expecting anything in return. We live with strings attached.
Another way we live with strings attached is, "Yeah, I can listen to your argument if you will agree that you're wrong and I'm right, if you see things from my perspective in the end." We have so many strings attached to us ideally, politically, and theologically that we can't even see the person in front of us as human. Every single human was created in the image of God, and there's nothing any human can do to remove the image of God in them. So many times our impure hearts toward other humans keep us from seeing God in them. So maybe if you have a hard time seeing God in other humans, especially the ones you don't see eye-to-eye with, maybe it's because you're not living with a pure heart.
So many times we ask God to reveal himself to us, and we can't figure out why we don't see him in our lives. But the truth of the matter is that God has revealed himself to this world over 8 billion difference ways; we just need to choose to see him in humanity.
7. When I understand my value in God, I don't have to win against you.Matthew 5:9 - God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God.
I love how the New Living Translation breaks apart the traditional translated word peacemakers into the phrase those who work for peace. It brings to light the truth that peace is intentional, and it takes work. We often think that peace comes naturally in our lives, but the truth is that peace only comes when we work for it. It takes effort to overlook the offenses of others and not retaliate; but it creates peace. Peace is never an accident.
The other part of this verse that is tied to peacemaking is that they'll be called children of God. In the culture that Jesus was teaching this in, to be called a child of someone was to share the value, authority, and promise of that individual. So you'll see the Jewish phrase, "son/child of Abraham" used in the Bible referring to the idea that the individual's value, authority, place, and promise was tied to the fact that he/she was a descendant of Abraham, giving them Jewish rights. Jesus is referred to as "Son of David" multiple times in his life, which insinuated that his value and authority was tied to the promise of his right to the throne, being a descendant of King David.
When you and I understand our value as children of God, we are no longer driven by the need to earn value by being better than or winning against others in any arena. Our value is transcendent to our achievements, because it resides in the family name: children of God. This, by default, allows us to have peace in our lives.
8. When I do the right thing, I am living in the kingdom of heaven.Matthew 5:10 - God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.
Doing the right thing will always cost you something; but doing the wrong thing will always cost you more. In the kingdom of heaven, only right and justice is done; so when I choose to do the right thing, I am manifesting the spiritual kingdom of heaven physically here on earth. It's not mystical; it's actually as practical as doing the right thing.
Jesus then says this: Matthew 5:11-12 - God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers. Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted in the same way.
Jesus brings it all into perspective, going back to the context that prior to this he's only told his disciples, "The kingdom of heaven is here. Follow Me." Following Jesus, being his apprentice, will cost you socially and physically, but it will reward you all the more spiritually. He's saying that when you literally follow in his footsteps, you'll live a life that's God-dependent, empathetic, humble, pursuing justice, merciful, with no strings attached, working for peace, and always choosing to do right. It's how you spiritually operate in the kingdom of heaven while physically here on earth, and it's going to cost you. But the reward far outweighs the cost. This world is no match for a life lived in the footprints of Jesus.


text:
My bae for the last day is none other than Mr. Jay Park. How do you show appreciation for a man who just... Makes you love him more and more every time you see and hear him. My journey with Jay Park.... Shall we begin!
Jay Park Real Name: Park Jae Beom Born: April 25, 1987 (yes, he is only one year older than me ) CEO of AOMG, Producer, Singer, Songwriter, Dancer, Model, Actor.... There is soo much.. What is he not good at!!
✨THAT UNDENIABLE SMILE✨ I mean seriously,one of the most beautiful smiles i have ever seen that just melts your heart. Warms your Soul and lifts your spirit ( and yes, if you haven't noticed, this is what he does to me )
OH MY GOD!! Please all join me in APPRECIATING this fine body. I mean look at those abs. Yum!!
NOT TO MENTION HIS MUSIC!! THIS IS ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVORITES! That rap though
OMG this song is addicting. I CAN LISTEN TO IT ALL THE TIME!!
HAHA!!! Well there are no words needed for this video
Hahaha mmmm yes... Jay Park fear. Okasion
BOTH of these songs give me life!! Especially 'MY' it speaks to how I feel about my life, friends and fam
This man has no chill!! He is absolutely one beautiful human being! I appreciate and love and adore him.. His music is amazing and means a lot to me!! ❤❤
Just some extra to help you along the way. I hope you guys enjoy it as much as I had fun making it ❤❤ MY LOVE JAY PARK TAGGING MY PEEPS: BBMG SQUAD@xroyalreisx@dayashley11@LocoforJiyong@BBXGD@MarrickeJ33
MarrickeJ33 TagList:


text:
It's April! That means it's time for the 'BLOGGING A to Z CHALLENGE'. Everyday this month (except Sunday) bloggers will be blogging to a theme, using different letter of the alphabet – running, of course, from A to Z.
I'm blogging about WRITER'S ZEN: Where writing and meditation meet.
Meditation and positive affirmations can directly benefit our lives in many aspects. It also can benefit our writing — in the creative aspects, our productivity, our career as an author, our feelings about writing and much more. I'm making a conscious effort to make more time in my life for meditation. I'm also practicing using some of these techniques to improve my writing. Through the A to Z blog challenge, I'm sharing some of mine with you.
Read through the affirmations for each subject. Some will probably resonate with you better than others. Maybe all of them will. Maybe none of them will. We are all on our own paths, having diverse needs at different times. Even on our own individual journey, we still require different words and messages on different days.
Pick one or two thoughts that speak to you. Sit quietly for a few moments. Repeat the affirmations to yourself. Say them aloud. Reflect on how these thoughts affect your life and your writing. Are there roadblocks in your life that is stopping the goodness from entering? Are we in any way allowing this roadblock to exist? Are we putting it there ourselves? Open your mind to allowing new possibilities to present themselves.
If a phrase feels more needed, copy it onto an index card or post-it note. Keep it with you, in the car, or on the computer. Repeat throughout the day, reinforcing the message.
Give it a try! Let me know if these help your writing, or if you have any thoughts on affirmations that would be useful to use in your daily life.
Happy Writing!
A to Z: 'I' is for IMPROVEMENT
My writing improves every day.
My writing improves word by word, paragraph by paragraph, page by page.
I read and I learn.
I see what I like. I see what works.
The lessons I learn while reading make me a better writer.
I hone and polish my craft.
I learn and grow as a writer and author.
Step by step – word by word – my writing improves.


text:
With our ultra exposure to You Tube, MP4s, CDs, etc. we often forget what it's like to experience a LIVE performer inhabiting an acoustical paradise such as Davies Hall, San Francisco. In a give and take between pianist and audience, a swell of dynamics and limpidly melting cadences elicit an intimate exchange of emotions that's… Continue reading A memorable Evgeny Kissin Piano Recital!
Tag: wordpress.com
What you Learn by Teaching Piano
I was inspired by the sagacious words of Peter Takacs, Oberlin Conservatory piano faculty member, in response to a query by Zsolt Bognar. (Living the Classical Life interview) Zsolt: "Should a pianist teach?" (I was a bit surprised by a question that sowed doubt about the endeavor of mentoring--as if it proliferated the weak cliche… Continue reading What you Learn by Teaching Piano
No Piece is too easy to teach and play thoughtfully
At this juncture of teaching, I'm savoring diverse repertoire along with my students, the youngest of whom is 10, and the oldest being over 60. What all these pupils share in common, regardless of level, is a journey through repertoire that requires a thoughtful process of learning. Even a Beginner labeled two or three note… Continue reading No Piece is too easy to teach and play thoughtfully
From the Start: Singing through Piano Lessons
On this Mother's Day, I think of the many piano teachers who breathe life into fledgling musical journeys with a gentle prod of the hands and the warm embrace of the human voice. Phrase shaping and the singing tone, originate from the ebb and flow of the breath that fuels energy through relaxed arms and… Continue reading From the Start: Singing through Piano Lessons
My duo piano partner sparks an Oberlin reunion with a long lost classmate!
Yesterday marked a special event in my life--a rekindled tie to an Oberlin Freshman dorm mate made possible by Anita, my 92-year old, 4-hand piano partner. A twenty-year donor/subscriber to Philharmonia Baroque (PBO) a celebrated Bay area-based orchestra, Anita had placed its glossy program brochure on the coffee tray right at our mid-point playing break.… Continue reading My duo piano partner sparks an Oberlin reunion with a long lost classmate!
The multi-step process of piano learning: but who's counting?
One of the prevalent concerns of students, especially adults, surrounds the length of time they've invested in learning a particular composition. For some, an internalized goal of technical/musical "mastery" attaches a self-imposed deadline to completion. Boxed into this self-affixed learning time frame, is the end game of neatly shelving a composition as impetus to move… Continue reading The multi-step process of piano learning: but who's counting?
Music-sharing Par Duo in an "age-less" environment
It was no accident of fate that I spotted a 90 plus, sprightly woman on you tube who registered a wish to find a partner to play "4-hand piano." (It's a musical collaboration with two players at one instrument.) The posting, exciting my interest, had been hyper-linked from the Ashby Village (AV) website that details… Continue reading Music-sharing Par Duo in an "age-less" environment


text:
Search the Community
Showing results for tags 'ACC Player of the Year 2015'.
Found 2 results
Clemson University Bio for Deshaun Watson Aug 30, 2016 - "Deshaun Watson Opens Up on Mom's Cancer Battle: 'She's Living Life to the Fullest" by Campus Insiders on watchstadium.com Deann Watson had tongue cancer, similar to what Grant Achatz had - they are two of the fortunate ones who (this seems fitting) licked it after brutal treatments of chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. Dec 29, 2016 - "Clemson's Deshaun Watson Embraced the 'Student' in 'Student-Athlete" by Rick Bonnell on charlotteobserver.com Watson earned his Bachelor's Degree in Communications in Dec, 2016. "'It was a lot of early mornings and late nights,' Watson said. 'I just tried to nap here and there.'" Jan 24, 2017 - "Dabo Swinney Compares Deshaun Watson to Michael Jordan" by Joseph Zucker on bleacherreport.com Apr 29, 2017 - Deshaun Watson buys his mom her first new car.
Gee this poor guy is in basketball limbo. Jahlil Okafor has only played in 2 games this year and is awaiting a trade or buyout... Just waiting With lots of turmoil in his career he played decently in his rookie year. Playing time diminished in his second year and now he is a guy awaiting a new team. For a micro second I was thinking the Wizards....but nah. He needs playing time to see if he has a decent career ahead of him "76ers' Jahlil Okafor Remains Hopeful for a Quick Resolution" by Adrian Wojinarowski on espn.com


text: As you've probably noticed from our lack of blogs recently, OPUS is currently on a summer break. While we've not been in the hospitals so much over the past month, much has been going on behind the scenes to finalise arrangements for our new residencies beginning very soon. Thanks to funding and support from Youth Music, Nottinghamshire County Council and Leicester City Council, we are delighted to announce new long-term residencies in children's wards at three new hospitals beginning in September. These will take place at Leicester Royal Infirmary, Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham and Kings Mill Hospital in Mansfield, with OPUS musicians visiting the hospitals on a weekly or fortnightly basis. This is planned to continue until at least March 2014, though we hope to sustain these residencies beyond this date. We are extremely grateful for the support of our partner hospitals and our funding partners in making these new residencies possible. OPUS has busy and exciting times ahead, with existing residencies continuing at Derbyshire Children's Hospital and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals alongside training programmes for musicians and healthcare staff. We're all really looking forward to it!


text:
Well that would appear to be that, wouldn't it? Especially in light of this statement — wrested from Barry by The Avocado
"In its strongest statement yet, the Obama Administration condemned a homophobic Ugandan bill that would carry a death sentence for acts of homosexuality in some cases.
"The President strongly opposes efforts, such as the draft law pending in Uganda, that would criminalize homosexuality and move against the tide of history," read the White House statement that came late Friday in response to an inquiry from The Advocate.
The bill in question would extend the punishment for engaging in gay sex to life imprisonment and introduce the death penalty for those who do so repeatedly or while HIV-positive — acts termed "aggravated homosexuality" within the bill.
But according to reporting by Jim Burroway at Box Turtle Bulletin, the tide may be starting to turn on the bill. A senior advisor to Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni penned an opinion piece Friday in the state-run newspaper that referred to the measure as "draconian" and concluded "…hunting down people for same-sex love, I believe to be a sin, against Love, one of God's greatest gifts to mankind. (I say all this without being a homosexual.) Parliament should not pass this Bill."
The White House statement came on the heels of a week flooded with conservatives who took strong stands against the legislation. Obama supporter and Evangelical Pastor Rick Warren called on Ugandan religious leaders to stand against the measure."
Well isn't that special?
News Flash — IT DON'T MEAN SHIT!!!!!
"Learned behaviour can be unlearned," said David Bahati. "You can't tell me that people are born gays. It is foreign influence that is at work."
Bahati has just presented his anti-homosexuality bill 2009 to Uganda's parliament. The bill, which will be debated within a fortnight and is expected to become law by February, will allow homosexuality to be punishable by death.
Obviously Rick was, as W.C. Fields woudl say "Fooling and Pretending."
"Most people have misunderstood the bill," Bahati told the Observer. "The section of the death penalty relates to defilement by an adult who is homosexual and this is consistent with the law on defilement which was passed in 2007. The whole intention is to prevent the recruitment of under-age children, which is going on in single-sex schools. We must stop the recruitment and secure the future of our children."
Because the "children" wouldn't have same-sex desires all on their own. They have to be "seduced" into it.
A very familair refrain.
"There is wide support for Bahati's law which, while being an extreme piece of anti-gay legislation, is not unique. As far as gay rights are concerned, it would appear that much of Africa is going backwards. Nigeria has a similar bill waiting to reach its statute books and already allows the death penalty for homosexuality in northern states, as does Sudan. Burundi criminalised homosexuality in April this year, joining 37 other African nations where gay sex is already illegal. Egypt and Mali are creeping towards criminalisation, using morality laws against same-sex couples."
Well none of us were planning on vacationing there any way, were we?
"The Ugandan bill extends existing laws to make it illegal to promote homosexuality by talking or writing about it, and forcing people to tell the authorities about anyone they know who is gay."
Bad news for Ed White — not to mention Gore Vidal.
"The bill, said Bahati, 35, an MP from the ruling party, aims to "protect the cherished culture of the people of Uganda against the attempts of sexual rights activists seeking to impose their values of sex promiscuity on the people of Uganda".
Because Teh Ghey is just so foreign ya know.
And that's the beating heart of the matter —
He denied reports that international pressure might result in parts of the bill being toned down. "We are not going to yield to any international pressure – we cannot allow people to play with the future of our children and put aid into the game. We are not in the trade of values. We need mutual respect."
IOW, "Love us because we hate you."
"But many suspect that it was outsiders who inspired this bill in the first place. In March, Bahati met several prominent anti-gay US Christian activists who attended a conference in Uganda where they pledged to "wipe out" homosexuality. The conference featured Scott Lively, president of California's anti-gay Abiding Truth Ministries and co-author of The Pink Swastika, a book claiming that leading Nazis were gay. Also there was Don Schmierer, on the board of Exodus International, which promotes the "ex-gay" movement, believing people can change their sexuality and be redeemed. The third extremist evangelical to attend was Caleb Lee Brundidge, who is linked to Richard Cohen who believes that psychotherapy can "cure" homosexuality."
See how it works? While gayness is regarded as an undesirable foreign element, opposition to gayness promoted by foreigners is welcomed with open arms.
Bahati's bill was drawn up within weeks of the conference, but it has only just begun to cause waves within America's powerful evangelical community. Legalising killing gay people has triggered a bad press for the bill.
This weekend, Rick Warren, the most powerful evangelical in America, released a video statement. "As an American pastor, it is not my role to interfere with the politics of other nations, but it is my role to speak out on moral issues," he said, adding that the bill was "unjust, extreme and un-Christian toward homosexuals".
"That is a remarkable statement from Warren," said Mark Bromley, of the Council for Global Equality "But there is still a pattern of homophobia that is being replicated in many parts of Africa."
Lively released a half-hearted condemnation: "It should be no surprise… that modern Ugandans are very unhappy that homosexual political activists from Europe and the US are working aggressively to rehomosexualise their nation."
Love the "rehomosexualize."
IOW, they were gay to start with, but somehow put it aside only to have those naughty American gays stir things up again.
Neat, huh?
The Ugandan law, he said, was "unacceptably harsh", but he praised those who drafted it. "If the offending sections were sufficiently modified, the proposed law would represent an encouraging step in the right direction… it would deserve support from Christian believers."
ie. Kill a Queer For Christ
"Bahati said yesterday that he regretted Warren's retreat. "It's unfortunate that a man of God who has inspired many people across the world can give in to pressure and disappoint them." Around 85% of Ugandans are Christian – 40% Catholics, 35% Anglican. Muslims make up 12% of the population."
He's The Purpose-Driven Backslider.
In Entebbe last week, 200 religious leaders, under the powerful umbrella group Inter-Religious Council of Uganda, demanded diplomatic ties be severed with "ungodly" donor countries, including the UK, Sweden and Canada, who are "bent on forcing homosexuality on Ugandans".
Joshua Kitakule, the council's secretary-general, said: "Those countries should respect our spiritual values. They shouldn't interfere. All senior religious leaders have been given copies of the bill to read and educate people in churches and mosques."
For Ugandans such as Pastor Martin Ssempa, who organises anti-gay rallies, the bill brings legitimate moral force to bear on the "corrupting influence" from western societies.
For John Bosco Nyombi, 38, it means he is unlikely to ever see his family or his homeland again. "I had a life, a job, a house, a car, all that is gone," he said. The former banker fled Uganda after a crowd of his friends were rounded up and arrested in a police raid on a Kampala gay bar. "They were ordered to give names of others and, of course under pressure, mine was given. I paid money to an agent and fled to the UK."
We've seen this movie before of course. Here' the climactic (primal) scene.
"Nyombi's first asylum bid failed and he was deported back to Uganda. "For six months, I hid, I couldn't go out, see anyone I knew. The newspaper printed a picture of me and revealed my case and the police were trying to find me." Eventually, lawyers persuaded the British authorities that he was in danger and he was allowed back to England, where he now has a job as a care worker."
One of the lucky ones.
"Ugandan newspapers often out "homos" and the bill will force many more like Nyombi to leave, said Peter Tatchell, veteran gay rights campaigner. "In many cases, these countries are using laws imposed by the British in colonial times. Before that, homosexuality was actually tolerated or accepted in the traditional cultures."
Hence the "rehomosexualization" meme.
"The right-wing are losing the battle in the US, so they are exploiting the poverty-stricken developing world. The response of the Commonwealth is pathetic. Of the 80 countries who criminalise same sex-relationships around the world, over 40 of them are in the Commonwealth – where is the concern for human rights?"
Nowehere, cause we're not considered human.
"It is not just Africa where homophobia is rife – Iran and Jamaica have seen homosexuals imprisoned and attacked and many American states have laws against sodomy. In South Africa, gay rights have advanced: its first gay pride march was held in 1995 and it has now legalised civil same-sex marriage.
But for developing nations, the attraction of right-wing organisations with dollars to spend, combined with fears over a creeping "westernisation" of societies, is increasing the demonisation of gay people."
Hence rehomophobization.
"In 2004, Ruben del Prado, co-ordinator of the Joint United Nations programme on HIV/Aids in Uganda, was prematurely transferred out of the country after he held meetings with lesbian and gay groups about preventing HIV/Aids. The Ugandan government later accused him of holding secret meetings with undesirable groups. Since then, NGOs and aid officials have kept silent."
And we all know what SILENCE =
"In Britain, Archbishop Rowan Williams, head of the global Anglican communion, has also kept quiet, to the outrage of the Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement. Its chief executive, Rev Sharon Ferguson, said African homosexuals were being abandoned by the church.
"It's horrendous for them," she said. "They are scared. If they are in this country, they are scared for their families. If they are in Uganda, they are living in fear of being imprisoned and beaten. It's no way to live. To ignore this is against our scriptures. It also makes the pastoral role untenable because if a gay person talks to a priest then the priest is breaking the law if they don't report them.
"It is disgusting that Rowan Williams doesn't speak out. How far is he prepared to let this go? Will he say something when they start killing people? When the lesbian and gay population start to disappear, herded away towards another Holocaust?"
Much of the recent anti-gay activity in Africa has been in response to the increased politicisation of gay Africans, many inspired by the introduction of civil partnerships in the west. When Kenyan-born Daniel Chege Gichia, 39, and Charles Ngengi, 40, had a civil partnership ceremony in October at Islington town hall they expected little more than an exuberant reception in a north London bar and a honeymoon break in Brighton.
Instead, they triggered outrage when a reporter from the Daily Nation in Kenya broke the story to a shocked east African audience, reporting one African guest at the wedding as saying: "It is time the Kenyan community woke up to reality: some of us are gay; Kenyans have to get over it."
For days, Kenyan radio, newspapers and blogs fielded strong reactions. One radio station estimated that one in 20 callers wanted to speak in defence of the couple; the rest were full of fury and of condemnation at the couple's "un-African" behaviour.
"When a man mounts another man," raged a headline in the Standard, "the throne of God shakes."
Talk about "Drama Queens"!
"Reporters rushed to Chege's rural home village in Murang'a district to interview distressed relatives. "This thing has really affected the old parents. The mother no longer wants visitors in her homestead and the old man is no longer the same," said neighbour Mary Muthoni, 50.
"Gichia Gikonyo, Chege's father, has all but lost his ability to speak ever since the pictures from the union emerged," reported one paper.
Chege's two brothers, Humphrey and Mwangi, reported harassment and abuse. "People shout that the family's wealth is paid for by homosexuality. The family endures much," one local woman, Lucy Wanjiru, 43, said."
Because all gays are rich, right?
"But as the wedding guest said, it also brought home to Kenyans that homosexuals exist and the government responded by saying it would hold a census "with a view to knowing their numbers so that they can be educated on safe sex".
But while some welcomed the acknowledgment that homosexuality existed, others pointed out that a homosexual sex act can carry a 14-year prison sentence in Kenya and wondered how many people might respond to a census."
Like none.
In Uganda, the ethics and integrity minister sees the uproar surrounding the bill as positive. Uganda was "providing leadership" to the world, said James Nsaba Buturo.
"It is with joy we see that everyone is interested in what Uganda is doing, and it is an opportunity for Uganda to provide leadership where it matters most. So we are here to see a piece of legislation that will not only define what the country stands for, but provide leadership around the world."
IOW, "Export Genocide."
It has certainly created some religious unity. It came as the Muslim Tabliq youth revealed plans to form what they called an anti-gay squad, to seek out and expose homosexuality.
Sheikh Multah Bukenya, a Tabliq cleric, said: "It is the work of the community to put an end to bad practices like homosexuality."
But Gerald Sentogo, of Sexual Minorities Uganda, said the bill was inhumane. "It violates every aspect of a human being. I mean, you cannot tell me you will kill me because I'm gay," he said. "How will somebody know about my sexuality unless he comes to my bedroom? You will trust nobody because everyone will become a spy over the other.
"Imagine people fighting over other issues and somebody will say you are a homosexual to get rid of you, and then you are arrested and you spend seven years in jail or life imprisonment."
And what is Barry acually doing about this? Not cutting off the BILLIONS in foreign aide we sent to Uganda — thats for damn sure!
And we will NEVER SURRENDER!
Sing us out Gavin —


text:
TIA Is A Warning Sign Of Stroke And Vascular Dementia
A friend of mine has Bells palsy from having a fan blowing on her in the summer in her room. It blew on her face in a sizzling summer evening. The physician mentioned you may even get it with a car window down too, if you find yourself sweating. Her doctor did not know on the time it was bells palsy and she or he did not get treatment. Her eyes have been crying all the time and her face obtained extra deformed due to that.
Many sufferers that experience a TIA may imagine that they have had a stroke and will due to this fact be taken to an emergency room. This is an appropriate plan of action. Going to the emergency room not solely mitigates potential harm and complications from non-therapy, but in addition units anti-stroke efforts into movement. TIAs are one of the best warning signs for an impending stroke and about 1/three of TIA sufferers can subsequently have a stroke.
A TIA may final only minutes, therefore symptoms have often resolved earlier than the affected person presents to a clinician. Thus, historical questions must be addressed not just to the affected person but also to members of the family or buddies who were current at the time of TIA. Witnesses typically understand abnormalities that the affected person can not, corresponding to adjustments in behaviour, speech, gait, reminiscence, and movement.
Thank you to your fast reply. Upon following up with one in every of our regular vets just a few a days later & one other thorough examination, our vet concluded that Layla had most probably suffered some form of traumatic neurological occasion, seemingly a stroke. Though Layla's mental Health Awareness state had improved barely, we noticed no signs of bodily improvement. After discussions of options & practical expectations, we made the troublesome resolution to not let Layla undergo any additional. She is running free once more in that nice hunting preserve in the sky. Thank you again.
There are a variety of components that can increase your possibilities of having a TIA. Some components, reminiscent of age and gender, are fixed (unchangeable). However, others will be modified, and by making quite a lot of alterations to your life-style, you may be able to scale back your danger of getting a TIA. See the 'prevention' section for extra information about how you can do this. Face. The face could have fallen on one side, the individual might not be able to smile, their mouth or eye may droop.
If hospitalized, have the patient with an acute stroke assessed by a rehabilitation skilled as quickly as doable after admission. Many individuals get headaches. Although this is true, a headache brought on by a stroke could be very severe. If you expertise a extreme headache with uncommon pain and symptoms, don't ignore this. This is particularly true should you don¨t have a previous history of severe headaches comparable to migraines.
If you stop smoking, you may reduce your threat of getting a stroke by as much as half. Quitting smoking may even enhance your normal well being and scale back your risk of developing different, severe situations, equivalent to lung most cancers and coronary heart illness. The people who developed Windows 10 – insider preview – stated that it came with a keylogger which might be removed when Windows 10 was released – they did not get this data out of thin air.
Step eight. From the left panel, you may go to the Keylogger option. This will present a categorized view of all the keystroke logs. Beforehand, allow its Feature Status" possibility. Step 2. To proceed, you have to select whether or not you wish to monitor an iOS or Android gadget and supply details associated to the consumer. Select Android as the keylogger characteristic works on all main Licensed Health Android gadgets. Many people who have had a stroke typically feel tired. Fatigue is a common symptom and a traditional part of restoration and it usually improves after a number of months. Reducing the amount of alcohol consumed. Either do not drink alcohol in any respect, or stay within the daily recommended limits.
Leave a Reply Cancel reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.


text:
Pics of our new house. We move in on the 1st of November and the wait is killing me...
My tiny little apartment, which has housed me, my boyfriend and those two little girls 3 days a week for the past year is a disaster! Some things are in boxes, some things aren't, things in general, are a mess. My small space is now claustrophobic. Knowing that there is a larger space waiting for me makes things even harder. I am so excited to move, and yet this move is stressing me out! Kids, work and the dirty dishes don't pause long enough to get anything done! And once the boxes are packed, where do you place them? Currently, they're blocking the back door, barricading us in! Aaahh... I just keep thinking of what I can do in this new house! I will have a workspace, the girls will have a room, there is even a clawfoot tub! sigh... is it the first yet?
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Is it the 1st yet?
5 comments:
- Krissy | Paper Schmaper said...
wow! It's gorgeous- congrats :)
- October 21, 2008 at 12:30 PM
- Courtney Cerruti said...
Isn't it lovely! I'm going crazy in this limbo state. It will be that more beautiful once I get to decorate it and add some color! Yea!
- October 21, 2008 at 4:39 PM
- Sara said...
Oooh, it looks awesome! How exciting!
- October 23, 2008 at 9:21 AM
- Linnea said...
Courtney, congratulations! It looks like a wonderful space and I know you will just love settling in there! We're also moving on the 1st of November, also into a larger space - and also living among a jungle of boxes at the moment, so I sympathize deeply with your current state!
Linnea (from Unpaper/Craftaluma)
- October 24, 2008 at 7:15 PM
- Courtney Cerruti said...
Hi Linnea! Great to hear from you! For being Miss UnPaper, I'm sure you've had your fill of paper moving supplies! Good luck on your move!
- October 24, 2008 at 11:19 PM
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
My M:tg decks
Povray Files
OTF Roleplaying
Alpha NAQ
Blog 2019
Blog 2018
Blog 2017
Blog 2016
Blog 2015
Blog 2014
Blog 2013
Blog 2012
Blog 2011
Blog 2010
Blog 2009
Blog 2008
Blog 2007
Blog 2006
Blog 2005
Blog 2004
Blog 2003
Blog 2002
Blog 2001
Colombia - June-Aug 2012
eriously, this place ain't bad. I thought it would be insanely hot like Florida, but it's actually decent.
The first 30 days went by pretty quick. I had my own room and yeah, lots of surfing the net and watching DirectTV. Also, I watched all of DS9 (I saw maybe the first season when it came out). Now I know why everyone thinks it's better than Voyager--it pretty much is.
The second 30 days here, not so nice. Add a roommate, the internet sucks because lots of Army guys showed up, and my back/neck is killing me... all of a sudden I want to go home.
Update: I got home and my house was burglarized. Over $5500 worth of stuff was stolen, including my sweet
Bugout Bag
(turns out I had over $1000 in that bag), over $1500 in reloading equipment (I never even used that Giraud power trimmer) and over $2500 in reloading components).
The funny thing is the reaction in my unit. People offered to help, the new first sergeant that I've never even met called me; contrast that with how much people cared when I had my place broken into in England--they didn't give a damn. As a matter of fact, I came in the next morning and was told (incorrectly, apparently) that I was due a comp day. Then I get scolded for taking that one day off. That's exactly what I needed after having my place broken into. Yes--after 10 years, I still have plenty of bitterness for the 2000-era 352
Also, currently taking classes in Java (yay) and Discrete Math (boo)... and gearing up for PT testing (ugh).
Aaaaand, 60 days in Colombia: no Mosquito bites. One night in Panama: 22 bites... from scratching them, I'm all covered with scabs/blotches AND I have a big bruise on the antecubital space of my left arm from the post-deployment blood draw. I probably look like a drug addict.
o, I finally bought a house in Salt Lake City. And what an ordeal that was. My home buying experiences in Spokane and Cheyenne didn't prepare me for this at all.
SLC, UT - April 2012
First of all, I checked out realtor.com and found that the housing market seemed pretty low. At 8 months in on my 10 month lease, I decided I'd get with a realtor and check out the SLC market-- two months should be plenty of time.
I googled the nearest place, called them up and they hooked me up with BJ Blaser. That was my second mistake (the first being judging the market online as I'd done in Spokane and Cheyenne).
In my house hunting with BJ, I found that there were tons of fixer uppers on the market that looked really nice online. I was starting to see that under $60k was not going to happen. Meanwhile, BJ was always cancelling and postponing all our meets, which made it that much more difficult. What's more, he didn't seem too familiar with the market. Eventually, he didn't return a call and I dropped him like a hot rock (never did hear from him again). Back to google I went.
I called up Joel Carson. He was great--knew the market and just a good guy to deal with. He was pretty patient with me as I climbed up the sale prices from $60k to $100k+. The first good deal I saw was a beaut--1800 sq ft, right next to work, and just under $100k. I loved it, but... it turned out to be a Fannie Mae home. Thing was, I had to fix up the place out of pocket before buying it, and because I had been a little overzealous on paying off my 97 acres in Cali, I just didn't have that kind of money. I made the offer, deployed to Crete and before I knew it, the place was sold to someone else while I was trying to figure out how to pay for foundation repairs and various bits of interior damage.
Next up was a house that was only 1 year old! It was a helluva deal. I put in an offer and... it's a HUD home. Joel assumed I was eligible based on last year's tax return... which was mostly SSgt income. No amount of whining or complaining with the HUD folks could convince them that I was in any way qualified. If only I'd known... I could've bought it a year ago!
At this point, I'd looked at more than twice as many homes in SLC as Spokane and Cheyenne combined. Worst of all, there were a couple places that I'd passed up while I was getting a feel for the market. I was really getting bummed out and finally settled on the place I bought. Not a great deal ($140k). Nothing fancy (about 1400 sq ft and nothing too special about it). But it'll have to do.
In short, I really hate BJ, Fannie Mae, and HUD for not only delaying my home purchase by about 4 months, but also causing me to miss out on some good deals in the process.
Crete - Feb/Mar 2012
his was almost as sweet as my TDY to Channel Islands. Factoring in the per diem, this is the best TDY I've ever been on.
The TV in my room didn't work and the internet was terrible, so I resorted to my DS for entertainment. The only games I really played much before were Puzzle Quest and Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow. Given how much I liked Dawn of Sorrow, I had a go at three other Castlevania games: Order of Ecclesia, Aria of Sorrow (great game, but I need to kill Legion properly next time) and Circle of the Moon. I really dug the first two, but Circle of the Moon seemed a little too tedious. I gave up in the underground waterway.
Next, I played some Tony Hawk. I was impressed with the DS version. By moving the controls around, I found that constant grinding wasn't too hard on my hand like it was on Playstation (propping my index finger up on the triangle button sucks after a bit). I managed to get a 6,096,256 point combo in Beverly Hills.
Then came Sim City. I figured out how to grow cities with lots of fountains, but got stuck in the 400,000s. There was a large block of residential that sims never went to, no matter what I tried; highest land value, zero taxes--it was like the place was cursed or something. In frustration, I gave up and spent the rest of the trip playing Civilization Revolution. Good 'ol civ didn't let me down. I played it over and over for weeks.
Also, my old Kodak DC3200 died. Until I get a new camera, site pics are going to be crap pulled from google.
Copyright � 2001-2012 Optic Fox. All rights reserved.
Some card names and all images of Magic: the Gathering including tap & mana symbols
and card artwork are copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast, Inc..


text:
Windows 10 Home High End Devices
£799.98 inc vat
£666.65 ex vat
You save £341.95
Order Code: PC-X009533
Manf.Code: PC-X009533
Express Delivery
More delivery options including Weekend, timed and European delivery are also available at the checkout.
Low Rate 14.9% Finance
Spread the cost of your purchase with a low rate 14.9% APR over 12, 24, 36 or 48 months.See examples and more info
In the unlikely event that you are unhappy with your purchase, simply return it to us within 14 days for a refund.*
*Excludes delivery costs. Item must be in original condition, not applicable to opened Software/Licenses or customised items.Full details
If you are buying for work or your business we offer a range of benefits to help, such as:
|8th Generation Intel® Core i5 8400 2.8GHz Six Core Processor
|8GB DDR4 2400MHz Memory
|Novatech Build stock 2TB SATA Hard Drive
|NZXT Kraken X52 240mm AIO RGB Water Cooler
|Is Deep Case Fan
|Operating System
|Windows 10 for high end devices
|300Mbps 802.11n Wireless-N PCIe Adapter
Why not Tell A Friend about this product, all you need to do is fill out their information below and click send.
Get your order delivered the next working day for £8.99, available when ordering Monday - Thursday and before 17:00 on that day if the product is in stock and your payment has cleared.
Get your order delivered the next working day before 12:00pm for £10.98, available when ordering Monday - Thursday and before 17:00 on that day if the product is in stock and your payment has cleared. Some orders if via PayPal and the first customer order may not clear in time.
If you need your order at the weekend, for £12.58, you can specify the day you wish to have it delivered to you, Saturday or Sunday providing your order has been placed by 17:00 on the Friday before.
Economy delivery is available on all orders of any value being shipped within the UK.
£629.99 inc vat
£779.99 inc vat
£1039.98 inc vat


text:
Meditation Course 5 – 7 June 2020
This is to pay the £99 deposit and secure your spot for the Meditation Course Weekend 5 – 7 June 2020. The remaining balance of £129 will be invoiced to you for payment 28 days before the weekend.
If you would prefer to pay by BACS please pop me an email at email@example.com for details.
If you are booking this in the evening or over the weekend please allow me an extra working day to reply. I will pop you a confirmation of booking to the email you provide when booking here so please do make sure you are giving an email address you use and check the spam! Extra information and invoice will be provided in due course.
Thank you
Charlotte x
This weekend explores four key areas of meditation. Over four 90 - 120 minute workshops we will explore the theme using two different practices, supported by yoga asana, mudra and pranayama. You will leave our weekend together with a meditation tool kit, physical practice and experience to relate too and handouts for each workshop for you to refer too.
Our style here is laid back, so there will be space for you to ask questions as we go and room for discussion within the group.
These weekends will be small groups and suitable for beginners.
We will join for four workshop classes, each focusing on a different approach to meditation. Friday evening will be Deep Relaxation, Saturday morning will be Movement, Saturday early evening will be Sound, and Sunday morning will be Mantra.
Brunch is included on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
That's four classes, accommodation and two brunches all included in this price. You just need to get yourself here. Both the barn and the annex have kitchens so you can either cook up some dinner or pop down the road to the pub or Thai restaurant!
Each day there will be plenty of free time for you to get out and enjoy the nature surrounding us. Walk if you want, or read a book by the fire. It's up to you!
There are no reviews yet.
Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review.


text:
On March 28, 2013 Disney Channel announced that the live-action comedy series "Jessie" was renewed for a third season. Now the casting director is auditioning talent for guest starring, recurring, and day player roles. The extras are cast throughout the season as needed. The series uses a multi-camera setup which is known as "filmized", a technique in which video is made to appear to have been shot on film. "Jessie" is videotaped at Hollywood Center Studios in Los Angeles, CA.
Tag Archives: Hannah Montana
Disney now casting actors and extras for new live-action comedy series 'Mighty Med'
It's a Laugh Productions is now in production on season one of the brand new Disney XD live-action superhero comedy series "Mighty Med". Disney casting directors are beginning to audition actors for series regulars, recurring roles, guest starring roles, and day players. The extras are being hired throughout shooting on the sophomore season, which will continue through November 1, 2013. "Mighty Med" is a multi-camera series that was inspired by the extraordinary world of super heroes and comic books. Shooting takes place in Los Angeles.
Disney Channel auditions underway for hit series 'Dog with a Blog' season two
It's a Laugh Productions is now in production on the second season of the hit comedy series "Dog with a Blog" and the Disney casting director for the show is auditioning talent for guest starring, recurring, and day player roles. Extras are being hired throughout the season. The multi-camera sitcom premiered on Disney Channel on October 12, 2012 and was renewed for a second season on February 4, 2013. In a highly admirable corporate decision, Disney Channel has been airing Public Service Announcements in conjunction with "Dog with a Blog" educating kids on responsible pet adoption and encouraging kindness to animals.
Details Here:
Disney XD casting series regulars for new 1/2 hour comedy 'Mighty Med'
"Mighty Med" comes from the production company that brought you "Hannah Montana".
Creative Commons
It's A Laugh Productions is in pre-production on the new 1/2 hour sitcom "Mighty Med" for Disney XD, and the Disney casting director is auditioning actors for the show's starring and co-starring roles, as well as possible recurring roles. Central Casting is handling the hiring of the show's stand-ins and extras. Shooting will take place in Los Angeles, CA beginning in February 2013. The starring roles include two boys and one girl who can play 15 years of age. They are also accepting submissions from actors of any ethnicity.
Details Here:
Auditions and casting calls for ABC Family series pilot "Phys Ed"
Actress and model Kate Lang Johnson stars as beautiful high school teacher Janie.
Creative Commons
Prodco is in pre-production on a new comedy series pilot for ABC Family called "Phys Ed", and auditions are taking place for series regulars, guest stars, and day players. Extras will be cast throughout production which begins in November, 2012. Roles for teachers, parents, and students are being cast in Los Angeles, with some additional casting done in New York. Especially needed are people 18 and older who can play high school age to work as extras on the show. Shooting will take place in Los Angeles.
Details Here:
Disney Channel casting for 'Wizards of Waverly Place: The Wizards Special'
20 year old superstar Selena Gomez is executive producer and star of "The Wizards Special".
Creative Commons
It's a Laugh Productions is producing the upcoming hour-long Wizards of Waverly Place special for Disney Channel tentatively titled "The Wizards Special". Casting for guest stars is underway, and the show's extras will be cast throughout production beginning October 22, 2012. Shooting will take place in Santa Clarita, CA. Disney Channel stated that after the huge ratings of the "Wizards" finale on January 6, 2012, it became obvious that fans of the show were not ready to say farewell to Selena or the rest of the cast. Therefore the cast has agreed to reunite to bring their fans one last grand adventure!
Disney Channel hit comedy series 'Austin & Ally' season two auditions
Laura Marano and Ross Lynch have shown fantastic chemistry in "Austin & Ally".
Creative Commons
The hit multi-camera 1/2 Hour Disney Channel sitcom "Austin & Ally" is back for it's second season and the casting directors are holding auditions for co-starring, guest-starring and day player roles. In addition, general background performers are being cast throughout the season. "Austin & Ally" officially premiered on December 4, 2011. Casting for the series regulars were conducted during a national Disney Channel talent search around the United States.


text:
Siding forms your home's first line of defense against wind, rain, and snow. But, you not only want your home to be protected from the elements, you also want to be sure that the exterior siding option you choose helps you maintain its curb appeal. There are a number of methods and types of siding you can use that will both protect and improve the look of your house. Our guide will help you decide which type of siding is best for you.
Why you should explore different exterior siding options
Siding protects your house
Your house is vulnerable to the weather, and you need to take precautions to protect it lest it begins to fall apart. Siding protects your home by preventing moisture and water from getting into your walls and insulation. If water and moisture get into these areas, they will mold, mildew, and become infested with insects, which can cause serious structural damage to your home.
Energy efficiency
Well installed siding can keep in the heat during the winter months, and it can keep your house cool during the summer. In addition to keeping you comfortable, professionally installed siding can allow you to save thousands on your heating and cooling bills. Therefore, it's important to determine what type of siding will best help you insulate your house.
It looks nice
Curb appeal is a large part of the value of your home, and one way of improving on your house's appeal is to install siding. There are different types of siding you can use for your house, such as shingles, clapboards, or even plastic. It all depends on your tastes and your house's structural needs.
The types of house siding available on the market today
There are numerous types of siding available on the market today, ranging from wood to synthetic. Each type has its own advantages and disadvantages, as well as different prices. Let's have a look at the most popular of them:
- Cedar shingle siding
Cedar shingles are a great idea for those who want to give their house an old fashioned, rustic look. The major disadvantage to using these shingles is that they can be expensive and can easily catch fire. Another problem is that you will have to replace them every nine to ten years or they will start to rot.
- Exterior wood siding panels
The advantage to using wood siding panels is that they offer you many ways to do your siding. You can use drop siding, battens, clapboard, or live edge. Like cedar shingles, wooden panels can make your house look nicer, but they are expensive and can increase the chances of your house catching fire.
- Fake stone siding
People like stone houses because they hearken back to the old times of stone farmhouses and barns. Using fake stone for your siding is a lot cheaper than using real stone, and it is much easier to install. One major drawback is that some veneer stone siding allows water to seep underneath, so you have to be very careful when choosing a supplier.
- Metal house siding
Metal siding is very popular these days because it comes in many colors and styles. It is also a great material to use if you want your house to look modern. Corrugated aluminum is a very popular metal to use for siding because it is durable, lightweight, and is relatively easy to shape and install.
You can always rely on Home Run Improvement for siding installation
As you can see, you have many options and styles to choose from when you make the decision to purchase siding materials for your house. No matter what option you decide to use to protect your home from Kentucky's wild weather and climate, remember that you can always rely on Home Run Improvement to help you with the installation. We have 20 years of experience serving home and business owners in Louisville and throughout Kentucky while getting their siding done right the first time. Contact us today to find out more about how we can help you.


text:
Organized by ICORD and Mexican Federation of Rare Diseases FEMEXER
ICORD is delighted to celebrate its Xth annual meeting in Mexico City 15-16 October. The event will end the "Global Rare Disease Week" and will be preceded by the 5th Latin American meeting of Rare Diseases, ER2015LA, and The Discoveries & Innovations in Orphan Drugs Congress.
The event will be arranged back to back with the 5th Latin American meeting of Rare Diseases ER2015LA (GEISER Foundation and FEMEXER), October 12, 2015; and the World Congress of Discoveries and Innovations in Orphan Diagnoses and Drugs, October 13-14, 2015. The events will be developed in a coordinated format incorporating all the main topics of interest for rare diseases and orphan drugs
Copyright © 2002 - 2020 Enerca
Co-funded by the Health Programme of the European Union.


text:
By D. J. A. Somefun, E. H. Gerding, S. Bohte, J. A. La Poutré (auth.), Peyman Faratin, David C. Parkes, Juan A. Rodríguez-Aguilar, William E. Walsh (eds.)
This e-book constitutes the completely refereed post-proceedings of the fifth foreign Workshop on Agent-Mediated digital trade, AMEC 2003, held in Melbourne, Australia in July 2003 as a part of AAMAS 2003.
The nine revised complete papers offered have been conscientiously chosen from 22 submissions in the course of rounds of reviewing and revision. The papers are geared up in topical sections on automatic negotiation, structures and mechanism layout, and multi-agent markets.
Read Online or Download Agent-Mediated Electronic Commerce V. Designing Mechanisms and Systems: AAMAS 2003 Workshop, AMEC 2003, Melbourne, Australia, July 15, 2003, Revised Selected Papers PDF
Similar e-commerce books
Dreamweaver UltraDev 4 in 21 Tagen . Eigene E-Commerce-Anwendungen ohne Programmierkenntnisse
Ultradev four nach Plan: Dreamweaver UltraDev in 21 Tagen erklärt und zeigt an Beispielen die Bedienung und Möglichkeiten des Webeditors nach einem intestine strukturierten 21-Tage-Plan. Spätestens seit Webseiten auf Nutzerabruf erzeugt werden, hat vor allem im professionellen Bereich der Typus des HTML-Bastlers ausgedient.
Ruling the Root : Internet Governance and the Taming of Cyberspace
In Ruling the foundation, Milton Mueller makes use of the theoretical framework of institutional economics to investigate the worldwide coverage and governance difficulties created through the project of net domains and addresses. "The root" is the head of the area identify hierarchy and the net deal with house.
Development with the Force.com Platform: Building Business Applications in the Cloud
Construct robust, Scalable, Cloud-Based company suggestions speedy with the latest model of strength. com utilizing strength. com, you could construct company functions with world-class price, scalability, and reliability--and do it in days or perhaps weeks, now not months or years. during this booklet, best strength. com developer Jason Ouellette bargains all of the technical tips and pattern code you'll have to get remarkable effects with the most recent model of strength.
The International Encyclopedia of Technical Analysis
THE overseas ENCYCLOPEDIA OF TECHNICAL research traders are firmly entrenched in camps: those that think that monetary and fiscal basics are the keys to funding good fortune, and people who desire a few shape or different of technical research. To serve those that use technical research, Professor Jae ok.
- Ontological Engineering: With Examples from the Areas of Knowledge Management, e-Commerce and the Semantic Web
- Global Electronic Commerce: A Policy Primer
- Day Trade Online
- Der Online Shop - Handbuch für Existenzgründer (OnlineShopBuch 0) (German Edition)
- Recordkeeping, Ethics and Law: Regulatory Models, Participant Relationships and Rights and Responsibilities in the Online World (The Archivist's Library)
- Electronic Globalized Business and Sustainable Development Through IT Management: Strategies and Perspectives
Extra info for Agent-Mediated Electronic Commerce V. Designing Mechanisms and Systems: AAMAS 2003 Workshop, AMEC 2003, Melbourne, Australia, July 15, 2003, Revised Selected Papers
Sample text
Such orderings can be captured by assigning priorities to the various fuzzy constraints. In addition, according to human negotiation theory [6, 9], performing negotiation on single point solutions (those are what the negotiating agent wants) can be viewed as positional bargaining, while revealing the constraints (that need to be met) to the negotiation partner can be viewed as interest-based negotiation. In human negotiations, usually interest-based negotiations are better than positional bargaining (the detailed discussion about the reasons can be found in [6, 9]).
This results in the following value being inserted into his preference model: ((rate, period), satisf action-degree) = (((250,260],8), very-satisf actory). Fig. 3. Screen shot for the tradeoff acquisition. 2. The system changes rental rate from (250, 260] to (260, 270], then the buyer answers that in this case he only wants to rent for 6 months and that this is highly satisfactory. This results in the following value being inserted in the user's preference model: ((rate, period),satisf action-degree) = (((260,270],6),highly-satisf actory).
Such role playing aims to explore the negotiation space as fully as possible and to tease out the negotiator's real preferences and tradeoffs. Building upon these intuitions, we view the process of acquiring constraints as a negotiation game in which the knowledge acquisition system plays the role of the negotiation partner. Specifically, the system randomly generates an assignment value for each negotiation attribute (from the domain of the attribute). The system then asks the user whether it is acceptable or not, and further adjusts the assignment until it becomes unacceptable/acceptable.


text:
- 3330
- 2008-11-03
Laparoscopic radical antegrade pancreatosplenectomy
Epublication WebSurg.com, Nov 2008;08(11). URL: http://websurg.com/doi/vd01en2464
Benign inflammatory lesions, cystic neoplasms, and neuro-endocrine tumours in the body and tail of the pancreas are considered good indications for laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy and/or en-bloc pancreatosplenectomy. Laparoscopic resection of malignant neoplasms has raised concern about the radicality of resection and oncological outcomes. This video demonstrates the technique of laparoscopic radical antegrade pancreatosplenectomy (lap-RAP), which achieves a radical resection with clear circumferential margins. The resection proceeds from right to left to include a coeliac lymphadenectomy, early division of the splenic artery, splenic vein and neck of pancreas, and medial to lateral mobilization of the pancreas posterior to Gerota's fascia to ensure an adequate posterior oncological clearance. Lap-RAP extends the benefits of laparoscopic pancreatectomy to include malignant lesions in the body and tail of the pancreas. This video is recommended for experienced laparoscopic surgeons.


text:
- Home >
- Machinery >
- Milling Machines >
- Proxxon FF 500/BL MICRO Mill - Ready for CNC
This CNC-Ready MICRO Mill features double roller bearing recirculating ball spindles on all 3 axes. Each axis has a powerful step motor driving the compound table and the milling head.
The CNC-Ready MICRO Mill comes without a control unit and without software, for users who already have a control unit. Three standard plugs (SUB-D 9POLE) are necessary to connect the control unit.
The FF 500/BL mill features the latest technology with a brushless direct drive. It is quiet and vibration-free in use with high precision. It boasts a wide speed range, variable from 200 to 4,000rpm, with a clear 4 digit display. Electronic speed control and speed sensors guarantee high torque when using large milling cutters at lower speeds.
The solid column has dovetail slideways with adjustable jib strips for smooth operation and zero play. The milling head can be angled both left and right by 90° either way. The spindle sleeve is lockable and pre-machined should you wish to fit the optional fine feed. The spindle uses ER20 collets guaranteeing trouble-free tool holding and maximum potential.
The FF 500/BL includes 4 ER20 collets (6, 8, 10 and 12mm). The solid plane-milled steel compound table features 3 MICROMOT standard T-slots. Step motors replace the handwheels although manual machining is still possible with the help of cursor buttons.
|FF 500/BL CNC-ready
|400 W Brushless
|Nett Weight
|47 kg
|Overall L x W x H
|750 mm x 550 mm x 550 mm
|Spindle Speed
|200 - 4,000 rpm
|Table Size
|400 mm x 125 mm
|125 mm
|Travel X Axis
|290 mm
|Travel Y Axis
|100 mm
|Travel Z Axis
|200 mm