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A Day in the Life of a Harvard Computer Science Student
Hi there my name is John fish, and I'm a Harvard student I'm a freshman studying computer science And this video is going to be a day in my life and the first thing we're doing today. It's about 7:30 a.m. I'm gonna go grab some breakfast So Annenberg is Harvard's freshman dining hall, and honestly, it's like something out of Harry Potter. It's pretty cool. Morning Luke. Okay, it's now 8:15 a.m.. And my first class begins at 9:00, so I have like 45 minutes. I do have homework for that class that I haven't done yet, just like a little bit like a page. So I'm gonna do that, it's Swedish. And then, the other thing that I like to do with my mornings is just plan out my day so I have a growth book, it's what I call it's like a little daily planner agenda where I write over my schedule for the day my goals my motivation stuff like that, so I'm gonna do that and I'm gonna do my homework. and then we'll get to class. All right, so just walking you through kind of what my scheduling might look like for a day. This is my schedule for the day. You know, wake up, do some homework, go to Swedish, go to math, have some lunch, go to lecture for my CS course today It's a guest lecture which should be cool. Then I work out, eat some dinner, go to work and then go to bed hopefully like 10:00 p.m ..um..That's the goal that's one of my goals for today is to hit nine hours of sleep. I've already meditated which is great. I want to read around 50 pages of my book throughout the day and then of course I want to film this video, so this is a daily planner that I have personally designed and that I'm actually making, I actually just Had a company produce a bunch of them and they're going to be shipped to Amazon. Hopefully within the next month and they'll be available on Amazon Prime and stuff like that and so if you want to buy one I Definitely recommend signing up for my newsletter the link for that is in my description and you'll be able to Pick up one of these when they come out. Oh, and check out the cover on that bad boy look at that Mmm, ooh Embossed logo, okay. I should do homework Alright so off to Swedish now It's actually like 9:02 But I'm gonna be on time because one of the interesting things about how Harvard classes work is that they all start on Harvard time, which is seven minutes past the hour Or seven minutes past when the class is supposed to start, so I'll be there on time even though I'll probably get there like 9:06. There's Widener Library by the way. It's a pretty cool library Alright, so that was an hour of Swedish. It is now 10:00 a.m, so I'm headed off to linear algebra. It's across campus I'm gonna kinda have to rush to get there in seven minutes, but usually I'm able to do it in like six or seven So many tourists All right rolling back from lunch now I've got an hour for my class which is a guest lecture at the computer science course Which is what the title of this video is a computer science student. That's me and so Yeah, I'm gonna kill some time. Maybe start an essay, maybe work on a problem set, maybe edit a video I got a lot of things on my to-do list. So the lecture today is for my functional programming class it's called CS51 And it's a guest lecture which is kind of cool. He's from Jane Street. Which is like an investment firm I believe they use OCaml, which is like one of the only actual firms in the world or companies that Uses the language which is the language that we use – it's a functional programming language, so I'm really interested to hear I don't even know what the lecture is gonna be on But I've heard that it's supposed to be one of the best lectures of the year for the course So I'll actually go to this one in person. Just gonna head over there in like 50 minutes and in the meantime probably going to edit a video Very very cool lecture and not just because they gave us free shirts although that was cool, too Thanks, Jane Street. But just a cool lecture Yeah, I thought it was actually pretty insightful in terms of just like cool like programming practices that he gave us Things like how to write code that literally you can't express errors which I thought was a very interesting concept the idea being like you need to design your Types, so OCaml is a typed language And when you're designing your custom types Doing so in a way that is literally impossible to write invalid or to write an invalid state In the examples that he gave with that were really interesting so Now the next thing that I have to do I have to go work out And I'm not allowed to talk about that on camera on my youtube channel, so instead, here's just some cinematic shots that I took of Harvard and its surrounding area. Alright, I'm back from working out. Time to go grab a bite to eat for dinner and then attempt to grind for a little bit Okay, so it's now 7:20 p.m.. And I've got a bunch of work to do so what I'm going to be working on right now is I've got an essay that I need to be writing for tomorrow. Just like a little rough draft I don't even think it's due until tomorrow at midnight, and I'm gonna be starting at psets I have nothing really due tomorrow which is great But I'm just gonna be be working on a bunch of different things. Okay, so the essay that I'm writing It's a literature review that is based off of this book flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi I think that's how you say his last name, but correct me if I'm wrong. The fundamental premise of the book is How do you find happiness in a world where we really struggle to do that? It seems like everyone wants to be happy Right, but over the thousands of years that we've progressed We haven't really become that much happier as people and so the question is well, what does make you happy and In flow that question is answered with the idea of meaningful work That is if you have a task that fulfills… Csik Mihaly breaks it down into eight different things eight different Categories that have task fits and then it's a flow activity and semion flow So you can apply this to anything and Csik Mihaly applied that to an entire life Saying that if you create one goal for your entire life And then you structure your life around that it with Goals and with sub goals and so on then you can have one life that is just a flow experience and therefore it will be an enjoyable experience and a happy experience Now what I'm looking at in my essay is how do you apply that to the student – to the education system? Because I believe that the education system is… well, it's pretty messed up to be honest I feel like a lot of students are miserable and That shouldn't be the case like school should be an enjoyable experience It should be fun and I think that you can make it fun, and I think that there's a way to do that with flow So I'm gonna go write my essay and then once I've written my essay there will be a video as a component to it That's actually part of the course which is really cool We go to one of the studios on campus, and we fillm a mini TED talk. So if you're interested I'll upload that video to this channel, so if you're not subscribed definitely subscribe because well Hopefully it'll be a useful video essay for you, and if not I upload video essays every week So I'm sure there will be something in there that you find useful. Anyways. I'm gonna go write this essay Okay, the essay, it's going pretty well. I have been writing for about an hour I am I'm getting a little tired though, so I'm gonna change gears I'm gonna do some math for a bit because I've got a problem set due in a couple days So I'm going to do a little bit of linear algebra for year series – for year – FOUR years. I'm gonna some some linear algebra Now another thing that I can imagine a lot of people are wondering is that for a computer science student I didn't do a whole lot of coding today, and that's actually true, and it's kind of a factor of Harvard being a liberal arts school So the courses that I'm taking our Swedish, Expos, which is a writing course Linear algebra and CS51. That's it There's just four courses And if you're coming from a technical college background like me coming from Canada Where pretty much every school is a technical college, and you take like eight courses a semester, and they're all pretty much given to you Yeah, it'd be kind of ridiculous to be taking a course like Swedish or to be taking a writing course but I kind of love it because Yes programming is fun But I think that overall The point of school is to make you develop as a person like you're you're trying to make people that are better members of Society and I don't think that Becoming only a better coder will make you a better person necessarily I think that there's so much more life than that. So it's like 9 o'clock – well, 9:05, and I'm going to start reading and brushing my teeth and getting ready for bed to try and be in bed for 10 o'clock because, maner of the sleep waking up at 7:00 just Gotta go to bed early. But before I head to bed I'd like to talk to you about the sponsor of this video. As a computer science student sometimes Listening to the lectures isn't enough for me to understand the things that I'm trying to learn. To actually understand a concept I have to reinforce what's being taught by doing problems And that's why I love the sponsor of this video Brilliant.org. Brilliant has a wide variety of interesting math and science problems and courses that can help you to both Reinforce what you're learning and to learn new things for example when my CS51 class went over red black binary trees I was able to work through the course that Brilliant has on them to clear up my confusion from the lecture and best of all when I got problems wrong I was able to Look at a detailed solution and understand what went wrong in my thought process and then fix it Then when it actually came to implementing a red black tree I didn't have to go searching through all sorts of reference materials. Brilliant had taught me all of the concepts that I needed to know. It's genuinely a really effective system So if you're interested in signing up for Brilliant.org, check out the link in my description to sign up for free and Also the first two hundred of my viewers that decide to upgrade will actually get 20% off their premium annual plan It's now 10pm So I'm gonna head to bed because I'm getting up at 7 tomorrow and one of my goals for the day was to hit Nine hours of sleep. Yeah pretty pretty uneventful day pretty average day I hope that you enjoyed this video of a day in my life I hope that you got to see a little bit of insight into what it is to be a student in freshman year at Harvard and Yeah, thank you so much for watching. I will see in the next video Don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already because I make videos every week sometimes probably more, okay, bye


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Close on the heels of Reliance Jio launching a Rs 1,500 4G-enabled feature phone, more telecom operators are planning to launch affordable 4G-enabled feature phones, say experts. Jio last month announced the launch of JioPhone, aimed at the 50 crore feature phone market in India. The JioPhone will spur more competition and push incumbent telecom operators to tie up with handset makers in order to tap the low-cost handset segment, say some experts. Bookings for JioPhone are expected to open later this month.
AK Prabhakar, head of research at IDBI Capital Market, had told NDTV earlier that JioPhone will help Jio penetrate deeper into Indian markets. Other telecom operators could also follow the JioPhone model and launch such low-cost handsets in association with handset manufacturers, he said. "That is very good for the market. The telecom companies can bring its (handset) costs down."
Anticipating a pickup in demand following Jio's foray into the affordable 4G feature space, more mobile phone companies are gearing up to launch their offerings by the end of the year, according to a top official of 4G chipset firm Spreadtrum. "We are in talks with four-five players for launching phones (on Spreadtrum chipset). We expect they will be launching in the fourth quarter," Spreadtrum Communications country head Neeraj Sharma told news agency Press Trust of India. Spreadtrum Communications is one of the suppliers of chipsets for the JioPhone.
With JioPhone, Jio will offer unlimited voice and data to its customers at a starting tariff of Rs 153 per month. Offered at an "effectively free" cost, the JioPhone will come at a one-time refundable security deposit of Rs. 1,500. This security deposit will be refundable on return of device after three years on return of the device.
Aditya Birla group firm Idea Cellular had last month said it was working with handset makers to launch affordable phones. It remains to be seen how the proposed JioPhone, which does not have features like a smartphone, serves those wanting to browse the internet, news agency Press Trust of India cited Idea Cellular managing director Himanshu Kapania as saying at analyst call last month. He said the phone will be slightly expensive but will offer customers the freedom of choice.
The JioPhone is widely expected to boost Jio's presence in the entry-level phone segment as well as the company's revenue market share and profitability in the long run.
Reliance Jio's latest offering - a low-cost 4G-enabled phone - should help reverse the recent decline in telecoms industry revenue, global ratings agency Fitch Ratings has said. Reliance Jio is likely to gain revenue market share "as the new handset allows it to attract first-time 4G users", Fitch added.

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Welcome to 21st Century Inclusion…This is important!
What? Huh? What do you mean? Let me explain. Among many of our parental worries, aspirations, and concerns, is the desire for our children with special needs to be included as typical citizens in our community. We look forward to seeing our kids working in a job which suits them perfectly. The idea of our […]Read More →


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Gourmet Magazine
Gourmet Magazine | feature + department pages | design
I spent a summer sampling Thanksgiving turkeys and other sundries at Gourmet, after winning SVA's most competitive $16,000 design scholarship. Fun facts about 4 Times Square? A) The average mag staffer used to gain at least 10 taste-testing pounds per year. B) Whomever selected the mag's primary typeface failed to notice its unattractive uppercase "Q". Editors used to avoid opening paragraphs with cat tails lest a dropcap mar a page. C) When asked to design a 15-page feature celebrating the nation's top restaurants, I delivered a designed and copy edited file to the powers that be. Why? Well, I'd been told a provided Word .doc was "final and approved." But after noticing a restaurant description contained the wrong cuisine and that another displayed a faulty area code, I voluntarily fact checked every last detail. (Gourmet no longer exists in print form, but remains alive and well online.)


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With the Accord no longer sold in the UK, the saloon version of the Civic brings normal back to Honda's line-up. By Colin Overland
THE CIVIC HAS been many things over the years, but the best ones have all been hatchbacks and the worst ones saloons.
The last saloon that made its way to Britain was a particularly grim hybrid that set back the cause of electrification by several years, and made innocent bystanders wince at its ugliness. Some still can't sleep.
This time around Honda has done the safe thing, which is also the smart thing, and could well prove to be the successful thing: the new four-door version (they're not even calling it a saloon) is as much like the current hatchback as you could possibly get. Which is to say that both of them are coupe-shaped and low, yet wonderfully roomy inside, with loads of luggage space.
The boot is accessed via a conventional lid, rather than the five-door's cyclefriendly hatch opening, and you get a regular parcel shelf rather than the hatchback's side-sliding roll-up soft shelf. The capacity is a mighty 519 litres – a full 100 litres bigger than the boot in the nearest rival, the Mazda 3 Fastback, and 101 bigger than the Civic hatchback.
The rear seatbacks still fold forwards to expand the space, but it doesn't become such a neatly unified and easily accessed area as in the hatchback.
Honda is clearly aiming the saloon at older, more traditionally minded drivers. So the hatchback's aggressive, nearpsychotic angles and slashes get toned down, there's a bit more chrome, no more central exhaust, smaller fake vents, and the engine range favours efficiency over larks. Your choice is turbocharged 1.0-litre petrol three-cylinder or 1.6-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel. There's no sign of the lovely 1.5 turbo petrol four we enjoyed so much in our grey long-termtest hatchback, and no hint of a Type R-style 300bhp-plus 2.0-litre turbo.
The petrol comes with a six-speed manual or a seven-step CVT (we haven't driven either of those), while the diesel comes with a six-speed manual or a ninespeed automatic. That's the first time any Civic has ever had the combination of diesel and automatic, which could be a big attraction for retired headmasters everywhere, especially if they haven't spotted anything in the newspaper about diesels maybe not being such a good idea after all. It's smoothly competent rather than stump-pullingly grunty.
And yet, for all this subtle positioning of the saloon 12° to the right of the hatch, the way they drive is actually very similar. Especially with the involvement encouraged by the sweet-shifting manual 'box, it's an agreeable kind of almost-fun: precise steering, decent body control, fuss-free brakes. It's refined but not detached, roomy but still easy to squeeze through tight spaces.
There are three spec levels, starting with a high degree of standard safety kit and adding extra labour-saving devices as you pay more to graduate from SR (which starts at £19,395 for a manual petrol) via SR to EX (which can reach £27,120 for the diesel auto). As with the hatchback, there's lots of infotainment but it's often fiddly to operate.
Not as classy as the Audi A3 saloon. A bit bigger and a bit better than the Mazda. And several months ahead of its only other true competitor, next year's Mercedes-Benz A-Class Saloon. But reassuringly normal.
Roomy cabin, grown-up package
Slender engine choice, fiddly infotainment
Like the hatch but with its weirder edges smoothed of
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Checklist when configuring Reporting Services for SharePoint 2013
Hi again! Continuing with my series of check lists, this time it's turn for Reporting Services from SQL Server 2012 with SharePoint 2013.
The high level steps are:
- Install SSRS in SharePoint mode (and the add-in) in the farm server you want to be the Reporting Server.
- Install the SSRS add-in in the remaining farm servers.
- Activate the service instances.
- Create the SSRS Service Application in your farm
- Activate the PowerView feature in your site collections
Things you should take in mind:
Currently there is a bug in some ISO's where SQL Server 2012 includes the Service Pack 2. I recommend to download the service pack 2 itself as well and install it after step 2. I have done it after all the process, though.
- SSRS needs a SQL Server Instance, ensure both the SSRS and SQL Server have the same edition, same patch level.
- Execute the Install-SPRSService and Install-SPRSServiceProxy only on the server you want the role. Then you are good to start them.
- Ensure you have granted access the SSRS service identity to the web application by using this script:
Get-SPWebApplication | % {$_.GrantAccessToProcessIdentity("your reporting service account")}
- Ensure the SSRS service identity has access to the PowerPivot Service Application. You do this by selecting the Service Application and managing the Permissions (the big button in the ribbon).
- Ensure Excel Service service identity has access to the SSRS Service, by the same way (from the service application permissions).
- Ensure the SSRS service identity has access to the SSAS PowerPivot instance


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2 X British Superstock Champion / Current British Superbike Rider Danny Buchan signs as an Official 6D ATS-1 Rider. Danny has switched from a market leading brand to join the 6D Revolution. 2018 will see "Buchan" compete in the British Superbike Championship with FS-3 Kawasaki Racing team. After competing in the National Superstock series in 2017 and securing a well deserved second championship Danny is thriving to get the 2018 season started.
"I am very pleased to have signed a deal with 6D Helmets UK. The first time I got to see the ATS-1 up close and personal I was enlightened by the
amount of technical development that has gone into producing the 6D ATS-1 Carbon Fiber Helmet.
I have used numerous helmet brands over the past few years and have to say it's overwhelming to see such a giant leap forward in the development of helmet safety.
I am privileged to be a 6D Helmet ambassador and proud to use a highly developed helmet in the British Superbike Championship for 2018″.
Danny Buchan – 2 X British Superstock Champion & Current British Superbike Rider (FS3 Kawasaki Team)


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We specialize in trucking landscape materials, sand, gravel and topsoil with excellent customer satisfaction. Our trucking services also offer hauling of materials from job sites, truck rentals and equipment moves. We have tri-axles or trailers that can be rented by the day or project length.
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REQUEST ORDER ITEM: Please note that this item is available to purchase as a SPECIAL REQUEST item. This simply means that once your order comes through to us we will contact our stockist to check whether the item is in stock and when the likely delivery date will be (typically 1-3 weeks of purchase date). We will then inform you of the outcome via email within 1-3 days. As soon as your item arrives to us it will be dispatched to you immediately and we will also send you a dispatch confirmation email so you know it's on its way!Customer Satisfaction Guarantee: All special request items are covered with a 100% customer satisfaction money-back guarantee; if for any reason we are unable to obtain this item you will be issued with a full refund. Additionally, all unwanted special request items can also be returned as per our normal returns policy for a full refund.
Faux leather effect holdall handbag with large bow design to front.
Short handle, padded for extra comfort.
Back zipped compartment.
Flat base with four gold stud feet.
Slim design long shoulder strap also included which is adjustable in length.
Gold metal finish.
Light in weight.
Clasp-lock closure to main inside compartment.
Fully lined.
Split middle zipped compartment.
One additional small zipped compartment.
Mobile phone pocket and one additional larger pocket.
Size: 29H X 35L X 11W CM.
Short handle height approx: 10 CM.
Ooohh aahh! These are the words we all uttered when these pretty bags came into the A-SHU HQ! Very girly and super chic, we have to say this item is one of our new found favourites for the season.
Synonymous with style rather than trends, a handbag with a cute bow design will be 'in' all year round but these muted colour tones set the scene for a new season handbag perfectly.
Bows are big news especially for this season and we love them! So do the celebrities it seems, in particular the likes of Zooey Deschannel and Rachel Bilson with their designer versions - talk about arm candy galore! A truly delightful "treat thyself" item; grab your favourite leather look handbag quick; before our cyber shelves empty!


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It was an absolute delight working with our good friends Dom and John over at Innocean on these lovely little Idents for car manufacturure KIA. Not only was it a pleasure to work with both the agency and the client on these, but we also had the privilege to work with comedy legend Mark Heap, who provided the excellent quirky voice over for the campaign. These little beauties appeared on Channel 4 before, after and during The Simpsons… DOH!
Directors: Blac Ionica
Agency: Innocean Worldwide
DOP: Tim Green
Animation: Blac Ionica
Sound Design: Blac Ionica
Voice Over: Mark Heap
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1. What is Hannah's father's occupation?
2. Who does Hannah see with Princess Elizabeth in the castle garden in the summer of 1548?
Tom Seymour.
3. When did Hannah and her father move to England?
4. Why do Hannah and her father emigrate?
To escape persecution.
5. How did Hannah's mother die?
She was burned at the stake.
6. Why did Hannah and her family convert to a different religion?
For their own safety.
7. What is a Marrano?
A Jewish convert to Christianity.
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Bruce Abbott
Passed in: Carbonear, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Passed on: February 17th, 2018
Bruce was born in Buchans in 1934 and moved to Grand-Falls in 1944 where he attended GFA and completed grade eleven, winning the Anglo Newfoundland Development Company Scholarship but turned it down to follow his dream to be in the RCAF. Bruce served for 36 years. Bruce met the love of his life, Daphne (Butt) while stationed in CFB Gander and they were married for 62 years. Daphne passed away in August 2017. Bruce retired in 1990 and they moved to Harbour Grace where they made their home and was active in their church. Bruce passed peacefully but suddenly away at Carbonear General Hospital on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at the age of 83 years. Predeceased by wife: Daphne; parents: Newman and Marion. Left to mourn, one brother: Winston (Frances), South Farmington, NS; also a large number of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. The family received relatives and friends at Noel's Funeral Home, Harvey Street, Harbour Grace. Rev. Nancy Mojica-Fisher conducted the Funeral Service on Wednesday, February 21 from Coughlan United Church, Harbour Grace. Following the service, Bruce was laid to rest with his wife Daphne in the United Church Cemetery, Freshwater, Carbonear. Donations in his memory may be made to a charity of one's choice. Please visit noelsfuneralhome.com to sign the memorial guest book.


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Ashley was riding her horse March 28, 2017 when she suffered a concussion. While she was pacing up the speed, she fell off the horse and her head hit the ground first. As she hit the ground, she passed out. Ashley had no memory of what happened, and worse, she could not see anything. The impact on her head when … [Read more...]
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I Can Now Walk Without a Cane or Walker and Stand for Longer Periods of Time
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Welcome to my site and the Make it Monday blog hop. I hope you have been enjoying these hops on Monday. You should have come to my site from Connie who showed you how to make a faboulous Fall banner. If I am the first person that you are seeing in this hop then you can start at the beginning with Gina who has a tutorial on how to upcyle plastic packaging. You can see the full list of the hop at the bottom of the post as well.
This post is all about how to make mini monthly calendars for your project life/pocket scrapbooking title pages. If you are anything like me you might be tackling project life from a monthly point of view. I have said it before scrapping weekly would drive me insane. My entire album is being done monthly and I am pretty sure that I will have two volumes this year, can you believe how crazy that is. All my photos are currently printed up until September which we just finished and I am almost positive that Shutterfly will have their 101 free prints after Halloween so I am going to wait for that and then print September and October.
I went searching on Pinterest to see what other people had done and everything that I found just seemed way to complicated to duplicate. I got to thinking that there has to be an easier way to make this happen. This is where my iPhone came in to play and I had an aha moment. I was extremly happy with my results and I am able to make tiny little calendards directly from my phone and print them on my Selphy and have a title card in five minutes or less.
Here is the video sharing with you how to make this happen for your own project life albums. For those of you that would like a monthly calendar but would like to highlight which week you are scrapping on the calendar you can do that to. I share all these steps in the video below.
Here is the complete list of apps that I used the tutorial to make these calendars.
1. Phonto
3. Square Sized
4. Project Life
5. Fuzel
Here is what the 3.5×3.5 calendar looks on a project life card. I haven't printed my October one yet because I am waiting to see what deals Shutterfly is going to have for me. Namely my free 101 prints!
Now that you have learned how to make these cute little calendars for project life/pocket scrapbooking will you give it a try? And once you have tried it you will need a place to store the title cards that you have made! This is where the Close To My Heart medium organizer comes into play. I have placed all my project life cards in one sorted by color and I swear this is the best thing I have ever done. I scrap by color but the same theory would work if you wanted to organize your stash of cards by theme. You can purchase these awesome organizers HERE and you can click HERE to see how I have organized my cards.
Don't forget to check out the other ladies in the hop if you haven't already.
GinaZee Creating a tag using plastic packaging from our favorite scrapbooking supplies.
Melissa's back with a quick page that she used to keep her One Little Word front and center
Check out Jen's bookmark: It's an illusion and a puzzle.
Alice from Scrapbook Wonderland shares 5 Practical Tips for Using Multiple Patterned Papers on a Scrapbook Layout.
Alison is sharing how she turned an inspiration prompt into a Fall themed decoration perfect for her Canadian Thanksgiving today.
Kristie Sloan from Artful Adventures is showing how Base and Bling products can be used for other purposes, not just crafty jewelry!
Connie created fall banners in preparation for US Thanksgiving next month, but is saying "cheers" to her Canadian friends in celebration of Thanksgiving Day in Canada today!


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If you try to visit the Aviary any time before the new year, you'll likely be turned away at the door. Since its opening in September, the restaurant has been booked out entirely. But if you know someone, you're very lucky or you have the patience to wait until 2018, it's worth the show.
The New York location of The Aviary at the Mandarin Oriental at 80 Columbus Circle at 60th in the Mandarin Oriental hotel, has been long hyped up for its extravagant, science-experiment cocktails complete with bunsen burners, open flames, artisanal garnishes and all sorts of gadgets.
The atmosphere boasts an impressive view of the city from the 35th floor through sparkling clear and clean floor-to-ceiling windows. Utilizing exclusively cozy couch seating, dim lamps and flickering candlelight, this romantic skyline spot is a highly impressive date night favorite.
A pleasantly overwhelming group of beautiful hostesses greet you at a cherry-wood podium. They whisk guests away to exquisitely lavish seating–whether it's a curly-armed mahogany chair with velvet cushioning or a perfectly placed corner couch sparkling with all types of decorative embellishments.
There's a certain dark and sexy intrigue in the air, as the overall lighting is dim yet each individual seat offers enough flattering lighting to set the mood for a very special cocktail experience ahead.
I had to get the famous Science AF cocktail featured in all those eye-catching videos flooding my Facebook newsfeed. My server John said it was the most popular cocktail, as well as the most picturesque drink you could order. He was correct.
The drink is described as "blueberry, lemon, honey, ginger and scotches" ($28). And at this outrageously steep price, you're paying for more than just a deliciously refreshing drink — it's a drink and a show, all in one.
John returned to my table after taking my order with an enormous contraption holding what looked like an oversized hourglass. He explained how the berries and fruit in the top basin would slowly and effectively melt into the bottom where the liquor maintains its body above the open flame. The dark fruit liquid dripped into the beaker when lit, turning the mixture into a bright magenta color.
Our second beverage was the "Up The Ice Ante," a horchata-style drink with flavored ice chips that John suggested I videotape to complete a very pleasant memory.
Each individual chip, round and pink or beige, had its own flavor–Angostura bitters, natural berry or white peach — and added the slightest hint of distinctive character. The drink itself was a warming mixture of oat, marcona almond, white peach and horchata; the perfect cocktail for the colder seasons.
The Aviary also offers small snacks and non-alcoholic versions of the popular cocktails. Your kids could enjoy the Science AF too!
Overall, the Aviary was really worth all the hype. Although if you're going to spend $28 on a cocktail, including a $20 reservation fee, go for one of the extravagant ones and put on a show for you and your guest. Request a window seat for beautiful views and you won't regret it.


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Posted on 27 Aug 2018 21:00 in ASKSiddhiのひとりごと by Yoko Deshmukh
The photo here is the chicken biryani at Bombay Brasserie in Nitesh Hub mall, Koregaon Park.
I am obsessed with these video clips posted by "Village Food Factory" in the past couple of days, which I came to know from The New Yorker article.
The Indian Filmmaker Who Made His Dad's Village Cooking a YouTube Sensation
When I watched their video titled "FISH BIRIYANI Prepared by My daddy in my Village" below, though, I realised I learned something beyond fun and excitement.
Once fish biryani was ready, the children who had helped "daddy" and other apparent neighbours brought their plates to feast the shares of the special steamy delicacy. Particularly, the daddy's wild way of eating a whole one fish looked irresistibly delicious!
After everyone on the site (which is outdoor) was fully satisfied, a certain quantity of food remained in the deep pot. Daddy and the son Arumugam, who is an amateur filmmaker behind their YouTube video series, further served the leftover into a couple of dozens of aluminium packages, each holds around 1-2 people volume. Then they loaded those packages on a car and brought them to a seemingly downtown area, where needy people, including children, waited eagerly for their daily meals.
Although I might be missing out due to the lack of understanding in the local language, I noticed that everyone looked in so hurry taking the packages that did not bother to say or even show the gesture of (i.e. joining palms together) "thank you" to them. However, the "daddy" and son seemed not to care about that and were also busy distributing the meals, without putting on an air of "we are doing something great." The scene looked quite symbolic to me.
Talking about myself, I had often felt the difference of culture when I did not receive the word "thank you" from my Indian family members whenever I brought some gifts or did some help. Because in Japan, we are taught to say "thank you" on every occasion when someone does something which could benefit you.
However, I have started realising; is the "thank you" we are expected to say in every possible occasion have a heart in it? Don't we think just by saying "thank you" would get over the thing in the way that we are allowed to forget about the kindness or care we have received afterwards? In fact, Japan is also the country where we are forced to express "gratitude" in the form of sending expensive gifts each other, called "Ochu-gen (summer gifts)" and "O-seibo (winter gifts)," even though we are habitual to say "thank you" all the time.
When I was thinking about such things, a tweet indicating the Japanese people's personality attracted my attention:
生活困窮者向けの食堂、無料だったのを300円にしたところ人がメチャクチャ来るようになった。みんな堂々と食事し、ちゃんと300円払う。それほど無料って行きづらいんだよ。300円では店は利益は出ない。それでも、払うことにとても意味がある。それが、来店する人の尊厳を守る。 pic.twitter.com/Cy8BItfi53— プロの発達障害者 桜井 (@sakurai7715) August 25, 2018
生活困窮者向けの食堂、無料だったのを300円にしたところ人がメチャクチャ来るようになった。みんな堂々と食事し、ちゃんと300円払う。それほど無料って行きづらいんだよ。300円では店は利益は出ない。それでも、払うことにとても意味がある。それが、来店する人の尊厳を守る。 pic.twitter.com/Cy8BItfi53
It says, while nobody was showing up when an eatery was serving free food for those who need, since the moment they have started charging 300 yen per meal, people are literally flooding into the dining. A meal for 300 yen still would not generate profit for the body; nevertheless, it is essential for letting people contribute whatever little sum (as per the Japan standard) to have them maintain their self-esteem.
The topic recalled the conversation with my Japanese friend, who visited us over the weekend, over the dinner. We were exactly discussing the massive food losses and poverty problems happening in all over the world, including Japan.
One of our ideas of countering the food loss was, "exchanging the food with light labour work." If you have an experience of working for convenience stores or supermarkets in Japan, you might be aware of the set expiry timing each day for every dairy product, including ready-to-eat (cooked) lunch boxes, sushi packs, packaged rice balls, and bread products. Those are simply discarded in a giant bucket every time, even though they are very much edible. I think we can distribute such good but "commercially not acceptable" foodstuffs to those who need, in exchange of 30 minutes to an hour light labour work, such as cleaning around the shop. This way, we can promote free food cycle without compromising the person's self-dignity, by establishing the system in a way where anyone can choose to pay either money or labour. In other words, in the food cycle, everyone is equal.
Am I a dreamer?
Well, let's know this fundamental fact; anyone can suffer inconvenience or restriction tomorrow, or in the next moment. The kind of flood sustained in Kerala or alike disaster can happen in your area also. Otherwise, you may face an accident or get involved in a crime that incurs you an injury or bedridden situation and due to which, you may not be able to stand on your own. It's not a shame to seek someone's support when necessary. Just saying "thank you" will work as we follow in Japan.
On the other hand, let's support others whenever we can, but entirely from their perspective and with a pure passion for genuinely contributing to them. In such situations, we should better not expect to hear "thank you" also. The conclusion here is, let's follow "daddy's" style; those who help and take help should be equal. I think this is what I learned in my 15 years of being in India.
The world will be much better to live if each of us can feel the society as a giant version of "family." We can take help anytime without hesitation, and at the same time, when you become strong enough or come to have more than others, you can return to the society always. Everyone has the right to live.
I think now is the time to revise the value of the community.
15 Years of ASKSiddhi YouTube YouTuber
Yoko Deshmukh
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インド・プネ在住歴10年以上の英日・日英フリーランス翻訳者、デシュムク陽子(Yoko Deshmukh)が運営しています。2003年9月30日からインドのプネに住んでいます。
ASKSiddhi is run by Yoko Deshmukh, a native Japanese freelance English - Japanese - English translator who lives in Pune since 30th September 2003.
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The Big Apple Niagara and Washington DC Summer 2019 - Escorted Tour
Duration: 8 Days
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Description: From the USA's proud capital and cradle of power to the tranquil rolling fields of Amish country, where time continues to stand still, this journey takes you over the border to witness up close and personal the powerful and majestic Niagara Falls before culminating in the bustling city that never sleeps - New York, New York - so good they named it twice.
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Day 1 - Arrive Washington, D.C. (2 Nights)
Welcome to Washington, D.C., the nation's capital. Get settled in at your hotel before meeting your Travel Director this afternoon.
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Of all the natural wonders east of the Mississippi, Niagara Falls is perhaps the greatest. The majesty, colours and roar of one of the Great Lakes dropping into the next is impossible to describe. See both the Canadian and American falls this morning as you cruise to the base of Horseshoe Falls. his afternoon is free for you to relax or explore further. Perhaps choose to take an optional excursion to quaint Niagara-on-the-Lake where you'll visit a local winery to taste ice wine.
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Enjoy an Iconic Breakfast at the Brooklyn Diner before a guided tour with a Local Specialist. Discover bustling Broadway, the Empire State and Chrysler Buildings, bohemian Greenwich Village, City Hall, Wall Street, Trinity Church and the 9/11 Memorial. The afternoon and evening are free for you to follow your own interests in the Big Apple. There is a wide selection of optionals for you to choose from: a cruise to see the Statue of Liberty, travel via helicopter high above the island of Manhattan or a visit to the "Top of Rock" for amazing rooftop views from Rockefeller Center. This evening, perhaps choose to see the city at night during an illumination tour or explore on your own visiting one of the many restaurants and Broadway shows New York City has to offer.Iconic Breakfast
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Witterings from an old indie kid
The new effort from that Paris based Gars de Gouttiere may suggest that the band has a split personality. Petite Balade is a lovely, short indiepop song with jangling guitars and whispered vocals. However flip side Tchou Tchou Tchoin Tchoin is a full on dance track with those whispered vocals making a return. The two distinct types of musical styles here may have some scratching their heads but personally I think it's great that they offer two contrasting songs that, if you think about it, may not be too dissimilar after all.
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This article was first published at Christianity Today on October 10. Evangelicals in Jordan have a new leader. They just don't have anything official for him to lead yet. Five denominations, including Baptists, Assemblies of God, Evangelical Free, Nazarene, and Christian and Missionary Alliance (CMA) churches, met a month ago to elect Habes Nimat as … Continue reading
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Should Christians Praise Partial Religious Freedom?
This article was first published in the June print edition of Christianity Today. …The tension over praising limited gains is also a factor in Uzbekistan, a Muslim-majority secular nation whose citizens have the right to convert but which the United States has designated a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) since 2006 over religious freedom violations. … Continue reading
A Royal Pickle: Jordanian Evangelicals and American 'Help'
The pastor of the Amman International Church in Jordan had a problem. Suspected intelligence agents were coming to church, asking questions, and attending Bible studies. His youth pastor was detained at the Israeli-Jordan border and denied reentry. Members of his church, some who had lived for years in Jordan, were suddenly denied visas. "Politically speaking, … Continue reading
$1.4 Million Templeton Prize Celebrates the Jihad of Religion and Politics
At the November 13 award ceremony of the 2018 Templeton Prize for contribution to the spiritual dimension of life, Rev. Randolph Hollerith, dean of the illustrious National Cathedral in Washington, DC, invoked one political leader to pay homage to another. "The struggle for peace and mutual understanding is truly God's work," he said, calling attention … Continue reading
Jesus' Baptism Site is a Minefield to Navigate. Literally.
This article was originally published at Christianity Today on December 19. For fifty years, John baptized Jesus in private. But last week on the western bank of the Jordan River, landmines were cleared to allow visitors a first look at a faded fresco of the baptism in a crumbling Ethiopian monastery. Trudging through mud while … Continue reading
What Jordan's Evangelicals Think of Templeton Winner King Abdullah's Interfaith Acclaim
This article was first published at Christianity Today on July 2, 2018. Photo by Pietro Naj-Oleari/© European Union 2015 – European Parliament/Creative Commons For his lifelong commitment to religious peace, King Abdullah II of Jordan recently became the second Muslim ever to win the prestigious, $1.4 million Templeton Prize. And Jordan's Christian minority is … Continue reading
The Piece of Jerusalem: Middle East Christians Explain Trump's Embassy Gambit
This article was first published at Christianity Today, on December 5. President Donald Trump is expected tomorrow to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Doing so would fulfill a campaign promise. It would upend decades of American foreign policy. And it would simultaneously encourage and unnerve the Christians of the Middle East. "I am … Continue reading
Friday Prayers for Egypt: Accountable
God, It was too big a disaster. After 16 security personnel were killed in an ambush in the Western desert, several top police and military brass took the fall. Among them, Sisi's son's father-in-law, the chief-of-staff. The message is powerful: All are accountable. It was too big an opportunity. After contentious debate about two islands … Continue reading
Want to Help Christians Stay in the Middle East? Start with Your Vacation
This article first appeared in the July print edition of Christianity Today. Call Ann Fink crazy, but the intrepid grandmother has a tradition to uphold. She's toured Israel, Jordan, and Egypt with 8 of her 13 granddaughters. Victoria, a preteen, is number 9. "Her parents are not afraid," said Fink, a Pennsylvania native, while visiting … Continue reading
The Struggle for Enemy Love in the Arab Christian World
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Humble Wrestling: The Only Solution for Islamists and Christians?
I believe events like this conference in Jordan, excerpted below, are absolutely necessary, even if they don't really go anywhere. But agreement can never be achieved unless they go at all. Here, from al-Monitor, is an example illustrating absolutely different worldviews: So an obvious question was posed to the Islamists: Do you accept, alongside your … Continue reading
US Congressman Advocates 'Limited Voting Power'
Does the phrase used in the title of this post suggest images of dictatorships restricting the rights of its people? Perhaps instead the decline of representative democracy in the face of big business and multinational corporations? On the contrary, it is the positive suggestion issued by a US congressman, though fortunately, concerning no one in … Continue reading
Motivational Strategy: Comparison
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The Problem of Dialect – Part Two
The strange thing about different language dialects is that the most basic words you use everyday differ from country to country. I remember Jayson telling me this after his experience in Mauritania. He would say, "The words for bread, water, and house are different in the Mauritanian dialect than in other dialects, but the deeper … Continue reading
The Problem of Dialect
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Pre-game in 10 stats: Celta-Athletic
o Celta has not won in its last eleven matches against Athletic in La Liga (4 ties, 7 draws), losing its last 5 in a row.
o At Balaidos, the Galicians add 8 straight matches without defeating Athletic in league play (3 draws, 5 defeats). Its last win was in March 2003 with Lotina as manager (2-1).
o The Bilbao team hasn't lost any of its 10 matches against Galician teams in La Liga (8 wins, 2 draws). Its last defeat was in January 2015 against Deportivo at Riazor (1-0).
o This season Athletic has only won one away match (1 win, 1 draws, 3 defeats), in August against Eibar (0-1).
o The last time the Basque team only added 11 points after the first 10 fixtures, it finished the league in seventh position (2014-15).
o Aduriz has scored in 4 of his last 6 matches against Celta in La Liga (four goals), but only one at Balaídos.
o Aritz Aduriz is the Spanish player who has scored the most goals in La Liga throughout the year 2017 (14 goals); Iago Aspas, is second behind him (13 goals).
o Maxi Gómez has scored 5 of Celta's 7 goals at Balaídos in this season's league tournament.
o Iago Aspas has yet to score at Balaídos this season. The last time he did was against a Basque team last season (Real Sociedad).
o The only time that Gil Manzano refereed a league match between these two teams was in the opening ceremony San Mamés (3-2 in favor of the Bilbao team on September 16th, 2013).


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Want to hear the amazing story of how Concordia Homes came to be? Better strap in for this one because it's a wild ride. Just joking. It's one of the most boring stories on Earth.
I love garages. I love working in them, partying in them and just straight chillin' in them. I can't get enough of my garage.
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Guide Price £190,000 - £200,000. Situated in the popular Norfolk village of Narborough, Longsons are delighted to bring to the market this well presented detached three bedroom bungalow. The property boasts garage, parking, gardens and double glazing.Offered for sale CHAIN FREE!Viewing highly recommended!Briefly, the property offers entrance porch, inner hallway, lounge, kitchen, three bedrooms, bathroom, garage, gardens, parking, double glazing and oil central heatingNARBOROUGHNarborough is situated just off the A47 between King's Lynn & Swaffham. The Village has a primary school, Cantonese Restaurant, church, fishing lakes, community centre with playing field and separate sports & social Club. The River Nar passes through the village offering renowned chalk stream trout fishing and beautiful river walking including the picturesque Nar Valley Way which continues through to Castle Acre and beyond. There are also bus services to Swaffham & King's Lynn.
Entrance PorchEntrance door to front, window to front and sideLounge - 17'2" (5.23m) x 11'3" (3.43m)Double aspect double glazing with UPVC double glazed windows to front and side, two radiatorsInner HallwayBuilt in cupboard housing hot water cylinder, radiatorKitchen - 13'2" (4.01m) x 7'7" (2.31m)Fitted kitchen units to wall and floor, worksurface over, stainless sink unit with mixer tap and drainer, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for electric oven, space for tall upright fridge/freezer, floor mounted oil fired central heating boiler, tiled splashback, entrance door opening to side, secondary glazed window to side, built in storage cupboardBedroom One - 11'6" (3.51m) To Wardrobe x 10'1" (3.07m)Built in wardrobe with sliding doors, UPVC double glazed window to rear, radiatorBedroom Two - 11'8" (3.56m) x 10'2" (3.1m)UPVC double glazed window to rear, radiatorBedroom Three - 8'6" (2.59m) x 7'11" (2.41m)Window to front, radiatorBathroomBathroom suite comprising bath, wash basin, WC, obscure glass window to side, tiled splashback, radiatorGarage - 17'1" (5.21m) x 8'3" (2.51m)Up and over main door to front, access door to side, window to rear, electric power and lightsFront GardenFront garden laid to lawn, driveway to garage with parking for 3 to 4 vehicles, car port, shrubs to borders, gated access to rear gardenRear GardenRear garden laid to lawn, paved patio seating area, wooden garden shed, shrubs to borders, wooden fence to perimeterNoticePlease note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.
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Jemima Khan Tweet about Kate Middleton's Hips
Jemima Khan was the close friend of the late Princess Diana and known both the Princes William and Harry when they were the small child. When the reports suggest that she had not got the Royal Wedding ceremony invitation, then she was abruptly rubbish the claim.
Jemima, who is 37, has been frozen out due to the comment that she made for the better half of Prince William about her figure on the social networking site Twitter.
So due to this reason, she is not in the 1900 guests who are invited to attend the wedding ceremony and on Twitter she writes that Kate Middleton those are not the heir-bearing hips? Unfeasibly narrow.
A source told to the paper: it seems that she is very friendly with the Prince and, on the other hand, has been expected the invitation. After that, she re-posted in which she removed the second phase of unfeasibly narrow.
Jemima is the women who divorce from the former Pakistani cricketer Imran Khan and him she has two sons, said that she was not unkind to Middleton. She said that I was not unkind and would not every girl to have impossible narrow hips.
She further said that some followers banned her due to only this reason that she removed the second phase of the text that she posted on Twitter. At present this text will not be seen on her page and when the news reporter asked her for commenting about the story than she replied that usual rubbish.


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A decor post today, all the pretty things:
Santa's little helper.
Finally getting around to decorating for the holidays.
This time of year is rough on me but I am still trying to get some things done (mostly because omgosh so much cute stuff lately!)
I set up a Christmas living room using a few things from events and the new Deco(c)rate.
Credits are all below ❤
Shifting Seasons.
Tannenbaum Holiday Market opens tomorrow – November 25th.
This is a cute holiday themed market style event that will have an array of holiday themed items. (Also a Christmas tree lot!) The Christmas tree lot consists of a gacha section for ornaments to decorate a base tree that is also for sale there (or a tree of your own.)
I am using a bunch of the decor items from this event first – (will show more stuff later) I just got carried away with decorating a holiday themed living room.
LOTS of pics below.
Another combo post – decor/fashion.
I finally got around to taking pics of the interior of the tea dome I blogged last post:
Most of the stuff shown is available at The Liaison Collaborative, including the Christmas tree which is gorgeous.
It is the rare gacha item from Anc that can be found in the gacha area at TLC.
I also picked up THE CUTEST cat hood from Atomic at the Creation.JP event which opened yesterday.
It is texture change (multiple texture pack options available) but I went with white. ❤
All the rest of the credits/details can be found below:
I have been a little slower with posts lately x.x
This time of year is super busy for me in RL so I will be slowing down some.
Plus tomorrow is my RL birthday and I have plans 😛
Kind of a lengthy post today though and lots of pics and lotsssss of things.
The Liaison Collaborative opened on the 15th and Dutchie has a cute little Tea Dome there. I did decorate the interior, but going to do that later in the week as I already had too many photos today.
Here are some closer up shots of all the things that are around it:
Today is the last day to visit Cirque de Seraphim if you have not already checked it out.
There are lots of cute things to be found there, including the little elephants you can see hanging out in the background of my picture:
The elephants are meant to be held, but I opted to use them for decor.
Also, love this sweater from The Secret Store – available at the Geeks and Nerds event.
Rest of the credits are below ❤
I am currently working on transitioning over to a "winter" home in SL, so have been busy with that. (yes yes, it might be a TAD early, but oh well). I decided to take today's blog post in one of the random little rooms I put together. I might show the rest at a later date, unless I change it all around by then 😛
OH and… my shoes are from a -new to me- brand, [Breathe]. They are super cute too. 😀
You can find all the credits below as I don't really feel like rambling on today ❤
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The contribution by Oldřich Králík to Mácha's textology has been interpreted one-sidedly since the polemics in 1954-1955. The author in his polemics critically examines the study by Michal Charypar K textologickým sporům o Máchovo dílo [On the Textological Disputes on Mácha's Work], which in his opinion appears rather as a 'direct' and engaged participant in this dispute. According to Kosák, it is necessary to construct a new view of the given dispute based on the archival materials, through whose analysis he attempts to document the nature of Králík's research on Mácha (primarily in 1950–1954) and his stimuli to the edition of Mácha's Treatises in the Library of Classics in more detail and not one-sidedly.
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This article is part of our DraftKings NFL series.
Cam Newton, CAR at DET ($6,200) - Newton has hit for 2.6x value in every game this year, so even in a bad matchup he still gives you a 15-18 point floor but has the ceiling to hit for 30 in the right matchup. That is this week as the Panthers get extra rest off the bad loss at Pittsburgh last Thursday night. The Lions' defense is falling apart and was torched by Mitchell Trubisky last week. Even if Newton can get to 25 that is a 4.0x value in cash, where as we only need 3.5x value to cover the cash score.
Marcus Mariota, TEN at IND ($5,500) - Mariota looks to finally be healthy as he has posted back-to-back games of 24.8 and 22.3 for 5.2x and 4.7x value. His salary has jumped up $800, but the situation this week is extremely favorable with a matchup against a weak Colts pass defense and projected team total of 24 (Titans average 19). The Colts have allowed quarterbacks to hit for at least 3.6x value in five consecutive games for an average of 27.8 points.
David Johnson, ARI vs. OAK ($7,500) - All of the bad games earlier this season are now paying off with a lower salary we can take advantage of. The promotion of Byron Leftwich to offense coordinator looks to be exactly what the Cardinals and DJ needed. Johnson broke out in a huge way last week with 37.3 points in a game where the Cardinals were more than two touchdown underdogs on the road. This week, the Cardinals are -5.5 favorites at home against the Raiders, which is a much more favorable game script. I can see Johnson picking up where he left off last week against a Raiders team that has nothing to play for.
Melvin Gordon, LAC vs. DEN ($8,900) - With no Todd Gurley in the Sunday Main slate, we have a group of five running backs that all look to be interchangeable. But in cash games, you want the player in the best spot and has been the most consistent in returning value. Gordon has only had one game of less than 22 points (16.4) all season. He has posted at least 2.6x value in seven out of eight games. Five games have been for at least 27 points or more, which is our target this week for cash games, but even 25 points would be enough to be worth it.
Ezekiel Elliott, DAL at ATL ($8,500) - I love Zeke in tournaments this week because he was in the Sunday night game last week and that old adage of "out of sight, out of mind" is pushing his projected ownership under 10 percent. He is also somewhat overpriced in relation to other running backs in the same tier. He has posted four games in the top 9 with two at first (last week) or second. The key is I am hedging that Elliott sees some action in the receiving game and really bust the game open. The Falcons have been torched by receiving running backs all year, allowing four running backs to hit for at least 30 points, so fingers crossed Jason Garrett knows this.
Alex Collins, BAL vs. CIN ($4,400) - Collins enters this week completely off the radar and rightly so. He has only one RB1 finish this year and three RB2s. The Bengals are a complete mess on both sides of the ball. Without A.J. Green and possibly Joe Mixon, their offense will be in for a very long day against a Ravens defense that has been much better at home the last three years. Also, the Bengals are banged up in the linebacking core, which should open running lanes. There is no Vegas data posted on the game at this writing due to the uncertainty of who is starting at quarterback for Baltimore, but that plays into our favor because people will overlook the game.
Michael Thomas, NO vs. PHI ($8,800) - Another week without Adam Thielen in the Sunday main slate, but fear not because we have a second receiver that we can trust now in Michael Thomas. While $8,800 is pushing it for me in cash games, when looking at Thomas' resume it is hard to go against it this week. Thomas has the most top-5 finishes for receivers with four, but he also has finished in the top 15 six times. Even if he posted a dud (20 points) it won't cause you to lose your cash games. The scary part is the Vegas data on this game. The Saints team total is projected for 32 and Eagles opponents have averaged a 21-point projected total. That is an 11-point differential and by far the largest this week.
Kenny Golladay, DET vs. CAR ($5,800) - Golladay has been hit or miss for me this year. But with Golden Tate in Philadelphia and Marvin Jones potentially out, all the target volume is going to Babytron. In cash games, you need to find value in target projections and the biggest way is when there is an injury to a fellow teammate. He posted 19.8 points last week at $5,100 for a 3.9x value. Add in the game total of 51 and this has the makings of a shootout.
Sterling Shepard, NYG vs. TB ($5,300) - Shepard is projected at less than 10 percent ownership and fits into that perfect range I love for receivers in GPPs ($4,000-$6,000). I am shooting for 4-5x value, which puts the target for Shepard around 20-25 points and is the sweet spot for the range receivers fall into the most when hitting value. The Bucs have allowed a WR1 performance seven times, which I expect Odell Beckham Jr. to hit, but they have also allowed a WR2 5 times. Twelve receivers have hit at least 3.0x value and five have hit at least 4.0x value. The Giants average team total has been 21 points and it is 27 against the Bucs, which is the largest margin on the plus side (+6) in the Sunday main slate. Shepard has posted at least 20 points 3 times this year, and this looks like a perfect spot for him to hit on the fourth at very low ownership. I expect that the majority of his ownership will only be in Giants stacks with Eli Manning and OBJ.
D.J. Moore, CAR at DET ($4,200) - Much like my Aaron Jones recommendation last week (which hit the jackpot, by the way), I am not completely comfortable with Moore, but there is a path to which I can see him exploding. Remember, I also said this about Kerryon Johnson against the Dolphins. Moore looked on the verge of a huge breakout after Week 8 against the Ravens in which he scored 17.9 points. But the Panthers mostly won with the ground game against the Bucs and got smoked against the Steelers last Thursday. Moore has become a distant memory to most DFS players, but with Devin Funchess covered by Darius Slay, I am pushing my chips in on Moore against a Lions defense that was shredded by Allen Robinson and Anthony Miller last week.
Zach Ertz, PHI at NO ($6,600) - I am somewhat baffled by Ertz's pricing this week, but remember the Eagles played Sunday night, so his monster 43.5-point game was not taken into consideration. You have to think his price will be at least $7,500 next week; plus his matchup this week against the Saints projects to be a shootout. I think the Eagles/Saints will approach the mid-60s and easily go over the total, and Ertz should continue to post monster numbers. Good luck trying to figure out what tight end you think will have a big week because there is no Travis Kelce, George Kittle, Trey Burton or Rob Gronkowski. Ertz is on pace for the all-time greatest season for a tight end, and it is going under the radar. While everyone looks to pay down at tight end, just pay up for Ertz who is playing like a WR1 at this point (7th in PPG). Think about this: the average salary for the top-6 WRs on DraftKings is about $8,000 while Ertz is $6,600. I rarely do this, but I would recommend you play Ertz is every single lineup for CASH and GPP this week.
Cardinals vs. Raiders ($3,100) - Cardinals opponents have had an average Vegas team total of 24 this year, and the Raiders are projected for just 18. This gives the Cardinals a six-point edge in the matchup and it is the biggest on the board this week. The Raiders have allowed defenses to score 17, 1, 14 and 13 the last four weeks, and the Cardinals have posted two games of 19 and 12 in Weeks 5 and 6. In cash games, you look for a floor, and I look at how likely getting 8-10 points is for my defense at a $3,000 or less price. I'm OK paying the extra $100 on the Cardinals, who are a solid home favorite against a Raiders team that has quit and a Cardinals team that has something to play for now with a new offensive coordinator.
Chargers vs. Broncos ($3,400) - Joey Bosa is back for the Chargers, whose 2017 defense was dominant. Earlier this year, the Chargers were exposed because of several key injuries, but their recent performances show they have gotten back on track. While the Chargers are still projected to be about the fifth-highest owned defense, I think they have huge upside with sacks this week as a big home favorite and the highest priced defense on the board.


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Poets, gardeners and philosophers have long explored the world of nature as a source of knowledge, beauty and inspiration. A single flower can trigger dozens of poems. Our five senses are the personal tools that we humans use to touch, smell, taste, hear and see the world. And it is an effortless expenditure when our senses are working correctly. Perhaps that's why we so often fail to be aware that we are even using them. We are sensate beings that function with ease. To make a point of being aware of our senses is a life-expanding experience. Instead of coasting along in our life on automatic pilot, we begin to notice the small and everyday wonders that are inundating our experience. Our senses provide a direct experience of our world and with nature itself.
Whitman says that we are as one with the world and nature. We are literally breathing the sky, drinking the river, and eating of the earth. This essentially closes the gap between us and nature. We are not only in nature, we are nature. To be alive is to feel your own aliveness as you move through this marvelous world of color, aroma and beauty.
Live Each Moment, Dave
Hi, this is John Lloyd, your new moderator. First I want to thank my predecessor, Fred Griffith, for his years of service and great work, Thanks Fred! Part of my job is to be efficient so I'll get right to the message.
This year at our annual Congregational Meeting the Board of Trustees (BOT) proposed that we focus on creating more "social capital"ť for our church. Having more social capital will surely benefit each of us personally as well as our church collectively. Read the following definition of "social capital"ť and see if you don't agree.
From L. J. Hanifan's 1916 article: "I do not refer to real estate, or to personal property or to cold cash, but rather to that in life which tends to make these tangible substances count for most in the daily lives of people, namely, goodwill, fellowship, mutual sympathy and social intercourse among a group of individuals and families who make up a social unit… The community as a whole will benefit by the cooperation of all its parts, while the individual will find in his associations the advantages of the help, the sympathy, and the fellowship of his neighbors."
Social capital is built through hundreds of little and big actions we take every day. A passing smile, a friendly word, a helping hand, a warm greeting, shared knowledge and wisdom all of these things help create social capital. We of the UU Society of Houlton have been doing good things to generate social capital for years. There was a time when our social capital here in Houlton was huge. It has dwindled in recent years and we need to build it back up.
There are several things we can do to increase our social capital. One of the biggest and simplest is to let people know we are still here and have a lot to offer. The BOT is working on ways to increase our visibility through advertising, a new sign, improved building access and more public activities. We are also working on ways to improve the services we offer. We are asking you, our members and associates, to help by spreading the word to your friends, neighbors and associates. If you know of someone who you think would benefit from our services or that you would like as a part of our UU community let them and/or a BOT member know. This is a win-win proposal. The more social capital we have the more benefits all of us and our community at large will receive.
In closing I want to say that Fred leaves really BIG shoes to fill but I promise to do my best, though I may stumble a bit.
May 23, from 9:30 to 1:30, will be the first day of our annual UU Plant sale/exchange. Bring plant starts, perennials, veggie plants, seeds to exchange or sell for the benefit of the church. Depending on the weather, the sale will be on the church lawn or in the basement. Unitarian Church is at 61 Military Street in Houlton.
Besides plants and seeds, we hope to have gardening books or other nature books, lawn ornaments, seed row markers, used tools, and other surprises. As always we offer good stuff at prices that reflect no "middleman."
If you miss Friday's sale, more plants will appear on Saturday at our booth in the first Houlton Farmers Market on Market Square. For more information, contact Bill White (521-0015) or Susan Glick (538-9264).
Beginning on May 24th, the UU Crafters will once again be offering homemade crafts at the Farmer's Market in Market Square. Also, for those who enjoy coffee during shopping or selling, Betty and Bill will be offering fresh brewed Equal Exchange coffee. Come and check out what we all have to offer. Perhaps you might enjoy joining our market team. We would especially enjoy the help of someone with a pickup truck.
Travis Humphrey will be performing at the Houlton Unitarian Church on the sanctuary stage at 3PM Sunday, June 1. Travis will be playing music from his latest CD "The Roadhouse Gospel Hour." $5 suggested donation will benefit the Unitarian heating fund and Across the River Collaborative for Maine Youth, respectively. The Houlton Humane Society will receive a percentage of all CD sales. This is one of two CD release parties in the state. The CD will be available June 1 on ITunes, Amazon and all other major online distributors. Get your CD at Houlton's release party. Refreshments will be served after the show and The Cup Cafe will also be open.
Our traditional flower communion service is Sunday, June 8th. Please bring a fresh cut flower to contribute to the communion basket. This Unitarian tradition originated in 1923 in Prague, Czechoslovakia. Dr. Norbert Capek asked his parishioners to bring and receive flowers as a symbol of their shared life as a spiritual community. Please come and join us for this special service. Flashy shirts and splashy skirts are also encouraged for the festive and colorful occasion.
Our cookout will take place at Rick and Kathari Findlen's this year. Please bring something to add to the pot-luck and a grill will also be available. There is a large lawn for games and shelter in the garage in case of showers. All are welcome!
There will be a 10AM service offered in the parlor on Sunday mornings during the summer. It will be a twenty to thirty minute service that includes readings, candles of joys and concerns and time for quiet reflection. It will also depend upon the creativity of the service leader, so who knows... If you are interested in leading a summer service there is a sign up list in the coffee room.
July 13, Sunday at Noon
There will be a summer outing at Dave and Linda's home on the Meduxnekeag River in Monticello on Sunday, July 13th at noon. It is a pot-luck meal with a grill available for those who would like to barbecue. There is swimming, horseshoes, frisbee, bocce, and I suspect extreme croquet. Dave will also lead a bike trip to the train trestle on I-83 for those who are interested. (approx. 5 miles round trip) Directions will be sent out the week of the event.
John and Laney Lloyd have a 3 bedroom apartment in Bar Harbor available Friday night, August 8 through Sunday afternoon August 10 as a base for a social retreat. The apartment is about ÂĽ mile from the harbor and downtown. There are 2 queen beds, two single beds and one queen air mattress. There is also room in the back yard for one or two camping tents. There is one bathroom and a full kitchen. We can work out sleeping arrangements when we know who is coming. There is a lot to do in the area: hiking and bicycling in Acadia National Park; kayaking and canoeing on lakes and sea; shoreline walks; great restaurants; swimming at lakes and public pool; retail therapy (shopping); live music at some bars and restaurants; tourist attractions. Activities will be at the whim of those there. Contact John or Laney to make reservations or get more information on other accommodations available in the area.
Please click here for the currently scheduled events.
An email discussion mailing list is a tool for a group of people to exchange messages via email. Any subscriber to the list can send messages that are received by all the subscribers, creating an email-based group conversation. The UU Houlton Community Yahoo Group has been created for members and friends of the Unitarian Society of Houlton. We currently have 26 members. Please take a look at the webpage. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/uuhoultoncommunity/ If you'd find it useful and wish to join just click the "Join This Group" button. After entering your info, remember to click on "save changes" before leaving the page. You can contact Rev. Dave or Karen if you have questions or need further instructions.


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This potting bench does double duty as a garden potting bench and also an outdoor serving station.
OK, "tour" might be an exaggeration. There's no tickets involved or fancy tour guides in tuxedos.
But it all started last year when I was bound and determined to DIY a potting bench. I had plans of installing a cute vintage cast iron sink in it, having a hose hookup for running water and even decorating it with some cute vintage garden decor items to gussy it up a bit. It was going to be my version of a she-shed without the shed part.
And as inspiration, I showed you a whole slew of DIY garden potting benches in my DIY Potting Bench Ideas post last spring. So many great ideas!!!
So what did I make?
NOTHING. Not a darn thing.
In all honesty, last year was a busy one for us. My son was graduating high school and we were having a party and before I knew it summer was sneaking up on us and I just needed something quickly.
So I ended up BUYING one online, having it delivered by the UPS man and screwing it all together myself. Does that count as DIYing it?
Probably not.
If I bought it last year, why am I just taking you on this tour now, you ask? I wanted to make sure it would make it through the winter without having fallen apart, turned gray or spawned termites.
We're good on all three accounts!
The pros and cons of this piece of gardening eye candy.
- It's lightweight. Easy to move over two feet or even move to another area of the porch. It only weighs about 20 pounds when empty.
- The built in storage area is amazingly useful.
- LOVE that it can do dual duty, handy potting bench one minute – delightful buffet station the next!
- The size is perfect for what I wanted. Not taking up so much space that I had to give up a piece of seating, but not so small it is useless.
- Everyone who has seen it in person has wanted to buy their own. Everyone.
- The price. Seriously, for the price you can't beat it.
- It's lightweight. It is sturdy, but just not sturdy enough to jump up and down on. Or sit on, I don't think I would trust it to sit on. Who sits on a potting bench anyhow? But I thought I should mention the weight as a Con as well as a Pro
- The nuts and bolts or screws or whatever you call them that hold it together tend to loosen themselves up a bit here and there. I've tightened them 3 times in the year we've had it. Not a huge con, just wanted to mention that.
- We have it outside under our covered porch. The covered porch is only about 5 feet wide, so it was exposed to snow and rain during this never ending winter and looks as good as the day we put it together. But I would say if you are going to have it outdoors year round with absolutely no overhang in harsh, harsh tundra-like weather you may want to put a wood protector on it.
- The wood is a little on the soft side, so you will get nicks and dings, but people it's a potting bench! Potting benches were not meant to be high end designer pieces of furniture!
My Favorite Part Of The Potting Bench:
The top comes in two pieces and is removable!!!
Full Top for maximum work space.
Grated Top Removed to get to the storage below. I have a vintage enamel washtub full of dirt in that side so it's easily accessible. You could also put an empty plastic bin under the grate and use that side to catch dirt and debris as you are potting up stuff.
Both Tops Removed to root around for stuff. That's an old picnic tin I have in the right side filled with gardening gloves, peat pots and garden markers.
Even though it doesn't have a cute vintage cast iron sink or a hose hookup for running water, I still couldn't resist throwing some old watering cans and some vintage gardening tools on her to bling her up a bit.
I sorta can't stop gazing at her.
You may have recognized the lavender boots from my These Boots Aren't Made For Walking post, that is really about how to make DIY rubber boot planters (why go with an obvious title, when a confusing one will do?).
The potting bench can also be used as a buffet station
Yes, the potting bench can also double as a buffet station sort of thing for your porch. It comes in very handy when we're eating outside.
BTW, the same enamel washtub worked as a drink holder for last year's graduation party. I just filled it with ice, inserted some bottled pop and we were good to go.
(This is my re-creation of that look for you, because I was a bad graduation mom and forgot to get actual photos of MY SON'S GRADUATION PARTY!!!)
Where To Buy Potting Benches Under $100
(This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. You can read my full disclosure policy here.)
I've posted some other potting benches that are super affordable (at the time I'm posting this) down below here in case my lightweight, dual-duty wooden potting bench doesn't do it for you.
Other posts you may enjoy:
Retro Picnic Supplies For Your 4th Of July Barbecue
Baby Got Back Porch Ideas
5 Easy Steps To Beautiful Garden Planters


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