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Officially my first experiment with moving pictures, here is a video for the b-side to "We Died Laughing". This new version was recorded at home.
Officially my first experiment with moving pictures, here is a video for the b-side to "We Died Laughing". This new version was recorded at home.
I realized this morning, tossing and turning and trying to sleep, that the presence of The Cure in my life is almost elemental. Their music is part of the architecture of my mindset, the landscape of my past. I know exactly how pretentious this sounds, and it is. It's also true.
I had heard a couple songs by The Cure before "Fascination Street" from their landmark Disintegration album blew my mind and reinvented the guitar for me. That album was the soundtrack of my 13th year. It came along at a perfect time – hormonally and thematically – and I recognized very early on that it wasn't simply a mining of the soul that caused me to connect with them, but an acquaintance with very specific ideas that I was considering for the very first time.
An aural "where were you, when…" moment.
This, obviously, is from much earlier in The Cure's history.
Something of an anomaly in the Memphis music community is The Family Ghost, whose challenging music (challenging, at least, to the conservative tastes of Southern audiences … they simply do what they do, with little regard to the end listener) and infrequent performances make them genuinely fascinating artists. To me, at least.
Their second full-length, No Dreams, has been unleashed upon the Internet and it's worth the two-year wait (an EP, Artifact 2012, preceded it).
Listen to No Dreams and be inspired.
Today is the day! Both songs are available NOW at the Be Here Tinnitus official Bandcamp. "We Died Laughing" can be heard on Spotify, and can be purchased at Amazon.com as well.
No link up yet at iTunes, but I'm sure it's coming. UPDATE: It is available on iTunes.
Musical brother J.D. Reager (and featured drummer on "We Died Laughing") gave the single some Twitter love this morning as well.
Tomorrow's the big day … sort of. Let me explain:
I received a message Friday night from TuneCore, my major digital distributor, saying there was an artwork issue for "Kiss Off, Stranger". I distributed the songs separately, as releasing two songs would be considered an album in their eyes. As it turns out, the original artwork wouldn't work for it because it had "We Died Laughing" on it instead. I created new (but similar) artwork for it as a separate release and updated the order.
… and now we wait.
This will not delay of "We Died Laughing" itself – it should still be available on all the big commercial sites tomorrow. It may now take "Kiss Off, Stranger" a couple more days to show up, though, and I'm sorry to have to tell you that.
The single in its originally-intended form will be available tomorrow at the Be Here Tinnitus Bandcamp.
I've received some lovely comments on the new music and I'm very excited to have made this music, with friends, for you to enjoy.
I'm excited to report that I will be releasing "We Died Laughing" as a single from the forthcoming still-untitled album. The distribution at this time will be online-only via the Be Here Tinnitus Bandcamp, and possibly mainstream outlets like iTunes and Amazon.
The b-side will be "Kiss Off, Stranger" (formerly known as "Treat Yourself"). GoFundMe participants will receive the single for free immediately upon release.
If you want to be a part of the GoFundMe crowdfunding campaign, I would greatly encourage it! Visit gofund.me/crifhg for more information.
Now, a little insight: this track was recorded with the first batch with the Near Reaches crew – J.D., Eric, and Jason. It is something of a rarity, as I walked into the studio with barely a sketch of an idea. J.D. suggested the chords for the chorus. I finalized the lyrics sitting in the floor at Five & Dime – the song is about my lovely girlfriend.
I suppose it's safe to say the song takes musical inspiration from stuff like Slowdive, Mazzy Star, and a lot of that 4AD stuff. The Boss Vibrato pedal makes yet another appearance here on the washed out rhythm guitar.
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Hit the studio to overdub guitars for the new batch of songs, just Harry and I. It was a far more grueling session than I had counted on – two of the new songs ("Brakes" and "Ampersands") are the fastest I've ever recorded, pace-wise, and I definitely felt my shortcomings as a guitarist come to the fore. Pushing my own guitar skills to keep up with Stephen's precise, uptempo, drum parts got frustrating at times. Harry kept me grounded, and we got through it.
On a positive note, we experimented with multiple guitars, including a Rickenbacker 12-string and a sweet Fender baritone guitar! "Ampersands" now boasts a somewhat strange lead guitar part on said baritone. It's a crazy tone. Allow me to get all studio nerd on you for a second:
*dons studio nerd glasses*
We ran the baritone through my Big Muff fuzz pedal, and then through my Boss Vibrato pedal. That's a crazy pedal, sorta rare. I guess the Boss pedals manufactured in Japan are harder to find? Anyway, I dialed in the rate to a somewhat slow, watery speed, and pulled the depth back so it didn't wobble too much. We may have run it through the Hall of Fame reverb pedal as well (I like the modulated setting on it A LOT), but I don't recall.
We have been using Harry's Fender Twin Reverb amp for most of the recording, but he has this small tube amp that has a real biting tone and we used it to record some of the more distorted, fuzzy guitar parts.
*removes studio nerd glasses*
One thing I really look forward to, especially on these two songs, is adding synthesizer parts. Both songs in their original demos nod to groups like New Order and Tubeway Army (Gary Numan's early band project). I'm a big fan of both, and the thought of some of that influence seeping in really makes me happy. So far, the record is far more guitar-driven than a lot of my work, and that's not a bad thing … but to come full circle, I am by and large a keyboardist and synthesis. Guitar does not come easily to me!


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How to Choose a Good Apple iPad Screen Protectors
Article by John C Arkin
One of the best things about the Apple iPad is its magnificent high-resolution graphics, its crystal-clear LCD screen and the fact that all you ever need is, quite literally, just a touch away. But while a touch-screen tablet computer makes things a lot easier for you, it can be prone to smudges, scratches and even accidents like spilt coffee or juice. You can protect your beloved iPad from all these things by using a screen protector. This comes in many forms, shapes, sizes and even features. Often, the variety of screen protectors can make it difficult for you to choose the best one for your Apple iPad. But we're here to help you narrow down your choice by giving you tips and advice on how to choose the best one.1. Go for quality instead of cost or affordability. Because you bought an Apple iPad, you probably will have to scrimp a little to recuperate from that huge expense. But don't get too thrifty when buying a screen protector. Make sure to get one that is made from quality material. You can check if the protector is good enough by feeling and touching it–it shouldn't be too thin or flimsy nor should it be too thick. Sometimes it's hard to get the air bubbles out when you attach protectors that are too thick on your iPad's screen. 2. It's better to get a protector that offers additional features. Don't just get any screen protector. If you're going to spend additional money to pimp your iPad, then might as well spend a little bit more to get extra protection and features. There are screen protectors, for instance, that also have anti-glare features. Others are fingerprint-resistant and even offer privacy from nosy neighbors.3. Check what's included in the box or package. Good screen protectors for the Apple iPad cost somewhere between to a whopping , so it's good to make sure that you get the most out of your hard-earned cash. Some screen protector packages include a microfiber cleaning cloth, applicators and even a cleaning spray. Others give you two screen protectors for the price of one. Shop around to look for the best bargains. 4. Ask for your friends' opinions, do extensive research and read reviews. You won't be able to test screen protectors, so it's best that you do your research first before buying one. Some people have reported that certain brands were hard to install and resulted in unsightly air bubbles. Others say that they had problems with some types of screen protectors, since the touch-screen sensitivity of the Apple iPad was minimized. Go online and browse through the manufacturer's sites and user reviews to help you find the best screen protector. 5. If you can, go for antiglare screen protectors. While the Apple iPad may boast of exceptional graphics, many users have reported (pardon the pun) glaring problems with it. The iPad gets pretty difficult to use under harsh light or sunlight, and reading on it for long periods of time results in painful eyestrain. There are a lot of antiglare screen protectors available, which can remedy this. You spent good money on your Apple iPad, and it's worth it to spend a little bit more to protect this tablet computer. Buy the best screen protector that fits you and your iPad's needs by following the useful tips outlined above.
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This Article is written by John C Arkin from news.printcountry.com the contributor of Printer & Printer Ink Cartridges News. More information on the subject is at How to Choose a Good Apple iPad Screen Protectors


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Social Media - U.S. Social Media advertising revenues is projected to grow to $11 billion by 2017, driven by video and mobile social ads, according to a study by BIA/Kelsey. The increased use of native ad formats, such as Twitter Promoted Tweets and Facebook Sponsored Stories, will lead advertisers to rethink their campaign strategies. IDC predicts that social networks are gaining control over the mobile display advertising market, and have already overtaken mobile ad networks. Mobile advertising is expected to grow to $7 billion in 2013, up from $4.5 billion in 2012. when social networks were responsible for 52% of the mobile display revenues.
Second Screens - Over 83% of FB users logged on to their accounts while watching TV, while 67% of Twitter users did the same, according to a survey by CreditDonkey, a financial education website. Women were more likely to engage in social networking while watching TV. The survey also found that 44% of smartphone users named social networking as the most popular activity on their devices, followed by entertainment (33%) and working (11%). This data fits with our thesis of second screens potentially inflating C3 ratings, while ad engagement potentially declines.
Ultra HD - The price of Ultra HD TV sets is coming down substantially, particularly for "smaller" size screens. Sony announced pricing for its 55" and 65" 4K displays ($5,000 and $7,000, respectively). This price level makes the Ultra HD sets significantly more accessible for regular consumers and should help adoption, particularly with the amount of content growing. Sony is introducing a separate Ultra HD media player in the fall of 2013, which will come with 10 feature films and video shorts in true 4K resolution, along with fee-based access to a library of 4K content from Sony and other distributors. With more available content and lower-priced sets, we believe the market for 4K could accelerate in 2014, although broadcast and MVPD distribution is likely to be further out.
Digital Video Advertising - Ad agency executives expect the digital newfronts to result in over $1 billion of ad deals, in part driven by the desire to hedge against shrinking ratings and increasing CPMs in TV. The newfronts are also increasingly incorporating formats other than video, as companies such as ZNGA participate. An alternative to the newfronts is the increase of real-time bidding (RTB) for online video advertising. Forrester is projecting a 71% increase in 2013 RTB spending to $686 million. RTB growth will be driven by more diverse pricing mechanisms, use of RTB for optimization, desire to complement traditional reach/frequency campaigns with target, engagement-oriented campaigns, and automated/programmatic RTB buying. We see the growing newfronts as a sign that digital is serious about competing for ad dollars with TV, although we do believe the large volume of inventory and metrics are better suited to RTB-type buying.
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Casey Statement on Health Care Vote
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released a statement following this morning's health care vote:
"The Senate Republican health care plan was a terrible bill for the middle class and that's why it was rejected on a bipartisan basis. It's now time for Democrats and Republicans to work together on common sense solutions that will make our health care system more affordable and bring down costs for families. I commend Senators McCain, Collins and Murkowski for their courageous votes."


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Savitri Devi 24th April 2018 Written Episode, Written Update on TellyUpdates.com
The Episode starts with Vikrant asking Priya to steal the painting and even helps her in the theft. He sees Dadi coming there and signs Priya. Priya hides. Dadi comes there and asks why you are whistling. Vikrant tells her that when he don't get sleep, he whistles. Dadi says she used to whistle to make Veer get relieved. Vikrant says even he is feeling pressure now. Dadi laughs. Vikrant says he is jolly type. Veer wakes up and says good morning to Sanchi. Sanchi also greets him good morning. Alarm rings. Veer asks Sanchi to go far so that he can go to washroom. Sanchi is about to fall down as she slips. Veer holds her. Alarm rings at jaya's place.
Everyone gather to have dinner. Gayatri asks Sanchi about Veer. Sanchi says he will come soon. Veer comes and says good morning. Savitri asks
him to sit. Sanchi and Veer sit far away from each other. Gayatri gets up and goes to sit near Veer. She asks why you both are sitting far. Savitri asks him to sit beside Sanchi and start breakfast. Veer thinks I will see you Mrs. Gayatri Malhotra. He starts walking towards Sanchi and tells that he forget that he has to go to hospital. He will have fun in the hospital. Gayatri asks him to take Sanchi with him. Sanchi says I will complete my kitchen work and come to hospital. Veer says see you at the hospital. Savitri tells Gayatri that they are staying far from each other. Gayatri says Jaya came yesterday, it seems she said or done something. She thinks she will expose the truth in evening.
Dadi finds the painting missing and asks Servants to go and search. Priya thinks painting is still in room and thinks to ask Vikrant to hide it. Dadi asks her to search painting with her. Priya says ok. Sanchi and Veer looks at each other and at the alarm band. They stop seeing the alarm beeping. Sanchi keeps tiffin for him. Bangaya pal bhar me…plays…She moves back. Veer comes forward and picks the tiffin. He gets note and reads it. Pragya asks Sanchi to study now. Isha asks him to give message to her for Sanchi. Pragya says we got admitted in this hospital so that we can deliver your letters and asks to give kisses also. Sanchi says thanks, but no thanks, we will wait. Pragya says did something happen between you both. Sanchi and Veer looks sad. Pragya says you both have cut my nose, I was hopeful.
Dr. Kabir comes and asks Sanchi to study ifs he is done with the laughter and joke. Sanchi says ok and asks him to come. Dr. Kabir and Sanchi go to study. Veer, Isha and Pragya looks at her. Dadi is worried about the painting. Savitri says it will be found and asks Dadi not to worry. Servant gets the painting wrapped as a gift behind the bed and says it might be same painting. Vikrant says I will open it. He opens it and says he brought this gift for Priya. Savitri says you would have told us. Vikrant says I have opened it so that you don't think that we have stolen the painting. Savitri says this house is of you also. She scolds Servant and asks him to keep it back. She says sorry to Vikrant. Vikrant says no problem.
Dr. Malhotra comes to the hospital. Jaya says everything is fine in the hospital without you, and infact when you are not here, there is no problem and asks him to go on a holiday for more days. She asks did you get good news or not, and tells that they are going to get affiliation from international medical well being. Dr. Malhotra says you think your daughter will get affiliation for you and says she is now married and her priority is changed now. He says if sanchi fails to get affiliation then you will repent. Jaya says it was Sunil's dream to get affiliation and Sanchi will do it. Dr. Malhotra thinks don't know what mother and daughter if they get affiliation.
Gayatri tells Savitri about jaya giving bands to Sanchi and Veer, and tells that she wants to stop Veer from fulfilling his husband rights. Savitri is shocked.
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Strikers Off To Townsville To "Get The Job Done"
With the result of Wednesday's Westfield FFA Cup Round of 16 draw still fresh in their minds the Brisbane Strikers fly to Townsville on Saturday on a mission to chase down three of the four points still required to assure themselves of their first PlayStation 4 NPL Queensland premiership.
As enticing as thoughts of playing against the likes of Bruno Fornaroli, Luke Bratan and even Tim Cahill in the Cup might be, Strikers must find a way to refocus on core business on Saturday. There is simply too much at stake to be caught daydreaming.
Having climbed to the top of the PlayStation 4 NPL Queensland table with last weekend's 2-1 win over FNQFC Heat, their task at the Townsville Sports Reserve is to defeat Northern Fury FC and stay at least two points clear of Heat going into the last game of the regular season.
That seems a modest objective, given that Fury have yet to win a game this season and are a massive forty points behind Strikers on the league table. But Townsville has been a miserable hunting ground for Strikers recently, with a 2-5 defeat last year and a 0-4 loss in 2014 hinting that Saturday's task might more difficult than it looks on paper.
Strikers skipper Michael Angus (pictured) is one title-chasing footballer who says he will be taking nothing for granted on Saturday.
"It's like every game," Angus said on Wednesday night. "We will take it as seriously as any other game. The preparation will be exactly like we would for anyone.
"If you look at last year, we went up there and didn't get a very good result and it was an important game within the league (context) as well. So there will be no complacency or anything like that from us.
"We know how important the game is and if we can prepare in the right way, and worry about us and do what we need to do, then by all means we can hopefully go up there and get the result".
While Strikers will give Fury the same respect they give to any other team in the league, Angus insisted that last year's result in Townsville will not haunt his team.
"The difference from last year is that we've had a week to prepare properly for it," Angus said. "Last year was a quick turnaround from an FFA Cup game (the 3-4 midweek loss in Melbourne to Hume City FC), so we'll be fit and raring to go.
"But we obviously know the importance of it and we've got a bit more experience this year in our squad that can deal with those sorts of situations – which I think has shown this year".
Strikers will not be dealing with fatigue issues on their visit to Townsville this time and have a fully fit squad to choose from – a luxury that, at the business end, they have not enjoyed over three previous PlayStation 4 NPL campaigns.
Indeed, so strong is the overall fitness level of the squad that Strikers have recently been introducing the likes of Jonti Richter and Chris Maher from the bench – often to devastating effect late in games.
With FNQFC Heat's game in Brisbane against last year's premiers Moreton Bay United Jets kicking off an hour earlier, Strikers could be in a position to know by early in their second half if Heat have dropped any points. If they have, a victory for Strikers will guarantee them the premiership, given their ten goals superior differential over Heat.
Angus, however, said he and his teammates would probably prefer to go into the contest without knowing how the Jets v Heat fixture was panning out.
"It's in our hands, so I'd much rather be prepping and worrying about our game and not really knowing about it, to be honest," Angus said.
"In the past we've thought about other results a little bit too much and it's come back to bite us a bit. But I think we've learned from previous experiences and this year we've got the players who've gone through that from last year and have more experience with that side of things.
"The 'gaffer' has made it pretty clear that we need to go and do a job and we'll be preparing for our game making sure we get the job done."
Kick-off at the Townsville Sports Reserve is scheduled for 7.00 pm.
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When an organization introduces Laura Burdo a new product, advertising provides a go to market method to make a huge market familiar with the product. Ads typically concentrate on the item's service to a usual trouble, such as a new cell phone's touted capability to resolve the "went down telephone call" trouble. In a very aesthetic instance, ads for an anti-frizz hair therapy could reveal "previously and also after" photos to highlight the item's performance.
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No person rejects the relevance of consumer orientation, yet it is very easy to see that the majority of firms are not practicing it. Some business still considers consumers to be the toxic irritants, which they have to put up with since they bring revenues.
Lots of firms still offer an item to a client who wants to buy it, understanding; that the item is not meant for him. It is not clear about the number of firms will continuously do so. Firms remain to make choices which bring them higher revenues, but which are not basically for its consumers. Some business continuously believes that consumers are only one of the stakeholders which there are various other stakeholders like staff members and shareholders that are as crucial as clients.
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Marketing research discovers client requirements, which a company uses to assist its development procedure. It is not always a smart idea to let clients' upheld demands direct a company's advancement procedure due to the fact that consumers could not share demands which are beyond the world of their very own experiences. Consumers would certainly not have actually revealed the requirement for smartphones, simply due to the fact that they did not know that such a possibility existed.
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News 1 - Government sets up inter-ministerial committee to monitor UDAN
The government has set up an inter-ministerial committee to monitor the regional air connectivity scheme UDAN, which seeks to make flying affordable by connecting unserved and under-served airports.
Airports Authority of India Chairman, representatives from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Bureau of Civil Aviation Security apart from officials of airlines and states concerned will also be part of the panel.
Committee will be chaired by Civil Aviation Secretary. The committee will be responsible for overall monitoring of the schemes of promotion of regional connectivity by way of revival of unserved and under-served airports.
News 2 - Government sets up a panel to take stock of Virtual Currencies
The government constituted an inter-disciplinary committee to recommend an action plan for dealing with virtual currencies, including bitcoins, and suggest measures to deal with issues like money laundering as well as consumer protection concerns.
The committee will be chaired by Special Secretary (Economic Affairs) with representatives from the departments of revenue and financial services. The committee will also include experts from the RBI. The panel has been asked to submit its report within three months.
News 3 - A high-level committee headed by the Finance Secretary Ashok Lavasa submitted a report to FM
The high-level committee headed by Finance Secretary Ashok Lavasa submitted its report to Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. The committee was set up in June 2016 to study the recommendations of seventh Pay Commission on allowances to Central government employees.
In its recommendation, the Pay Commission had asked abolition or subsuming of several allowances. The Committee has taken into account representations made by various stakeholders. The report would now be examined by the empowered committee of secretaries and after that, it would be placed before the Cabinet for its approval.


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Nobody Reports the Obvious
Nobody Reports
Pat Buchanan, has a great knack for putting into words, the obvious. In his last opinion piece he explains why many people are attracted to Trump:
When Trump says, "We never win anymore," that resonates to these folks. They see 21st-century America as a nation that cannot win its wars, or secure its borders, or build an infrastructure of roads, bridges, rails and airports to match those rising in other countries.
Moreover, the spirit of revolt in the GOP, indeed, in both parties today, is not confined to the USA. It is roiling Europe. In Britain, France, Spain, Italy and Belgium, nationalism is tearing at the seams of nations. Secession from the EU appears to be an idea whose time is coming.
Right. Right. We see the rest of the world taking us over, while the Western Elite political families are busy making deals for their corporate friends, and their own families to stay in power…meanwhile they are building billionaire bunkers for the Holocaust they expect to happen from 'climate change" but more than likely a Nuclear Iran.
Right now, most American would have to agree with Vladimir Putin who just said THIS about the United States:
"I think some of our partners simply have mush for brains, they do not have a clear understanding of what really happens in the country and what goals they are seeking to achieve."
Mush. Putin masterfully explains Obama in one word.
Are you ready for the first democratic debate tonight?
I will, FORCE myself to watch it…just to let you know, the bloopers.


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March 19, 2019
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February 2, 2019
Carnegie's Stale Israeli-Palestinian Peace Proposals Illustrate Failures of America's Foreign Policy Establishment
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Georgetown University Stumps for the Muslim Brotherhood [incl. Jonathan Brown]
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Virginia Church Hosts Lecture on "Islamophobia," Professor Claims It's Driven By "Imperialism"
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Police have been called to a crash between a car and a pedestrian.
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The incident occurred just a few hours before a similar incident involving two pedestrians and a car in Lincoln.
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It's a big week for being thankful.
I know we are supposed to be thankful year around, not just on the holiday with Thanks in its name. And, I am, or I try to be.
Regardless, it is a particular time to be thankful. I don't have to take much of a searching glance around to see much to be thankful for: family, home, health, pets, life itself.
To be more specific: A patient, loving husband who still has his job, a beautiful daughter about to graduate college, a working son who gets his degree in June, a old dog who has a hurt foot right now but still wags her tail when any of us come around and a regal, elderly cat who still curls up in our laps.
Does it get much better? I doubt it. And, that's not counting extended family and friends.
Still, this Thanksgiving, as last one, I am unemployed. On this Thanksgiving, I am thinking about that and the millions, I say millions, of others who are in the same boat. Like me, they have lost their jobs; they've been laid off and downsized. I hope they all have other things to still be thankful for, too.
Checking the official statistics, I am one of 15.7 million unemployed workers in the United States. These are people who are actively looking for work. That's up 558,000 in October, when unemployment reached 10.2 nationwide. The number of long-term unemployed (those jobless for 27 weeks and more) – that's my group -- was little changed in October, at 5.6 million. These Bureau of Labor Statistics numbers are scary enough, but when you put a face, a home, and a family with each one of them, it's easy to get discouraged.
"They" say the economy is improving, and maybe it is in some sectors, but the jobs in my field are few and far between, and the competition is keen. I try not to get discouraged. "Managing expectations" is my mantra when I apply for any job.
Yes, I have considered going back to school to study something else, to acquire skills for field where they are plenty of jobs. I've considered the medical field, where there seem to be jobs. And, I may do that eventually.
But, for now, I am still a writer, editor, experienced public relations and communications manager. That's what I've done for 30 years.
I am not afraid to change; I just don't know what to change into.
So for now, I look for a job every day, and I bother friends for referrals. I write this blog, to keep my name "out there" and the mind still churning out ideas. And, I write on the novel I've mentioned before, now into the final stretch of writing on it every day until I finish the first draft. Then, I will begin bugging everyone I know who has ever published a book for referrals to agents or publishers, but that's for another day.
On this Thanksgiving, I can in some ways even be thankful to be where I am, unemployed, one of the 15.7 million jobless. That's because I can be thankful having the time to write my first novel and a chance to catch my breath and spend time with my family instead of on the job and on the road.
Still, none of those benefits pays any bills.
If I have a lesson from more than a year of looking for a job -- more than a year of doubts and fears -- it would be that to deal with it, sometimes you really have to look at the other side. You have to look at the "other hand," the positives that come from negatives, and move on.
Each Thanksgiving, we have a tradition of placing three kernels of corn (actually pop corn kernels) beside the plate of each guest at Thanksgiving dinner. Before the blessing, we go around the table and each person tells three things they are thankful for, as they place the kernels back into my grandmother's crystal sugar bowl.
Despite it all – the uncertainty of being an economic statistic and all that goes with it -- this year, I will have still a hard time narrowing it down to three.
Picture(s) of the day: High water
How high's the water?
Both piers are under water, and only the pole
with the still-shining solar light still shows in this picture of our pier on Pine Barron Creek. This was a day or so after Tropical Storm Ida came through the South.
Below is what it the pier scene normally looks like.
Song of the day: High Water for Charley Patton, by Bob Dylan
"I just can't be happy, love
Unless you're happy too
It's bad out there
High water everywhere."
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Being Thankful, and Jobless
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Jackie, I enjoyed your post. You do have a lot to be thankful for, and a great attitude about your situation is just one of those things. I do hope something breaks for you soon on the job front. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.ReplyDelete
Janet Z
Nice post. I may have to adopt the "Three Kernels of Corn" Thanksgiving tradition.ReplyDelete
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By Rick Morris
Tonight's BCS Title Game, the first to be held as a stand-alone event at the Rose Bowl (the epic Texas/USC battle of '06 was actually the Rose Bowl game itself), pits two of the game's signature programs against one another. Shockingly, as much as Texas and Alabama have been front and center throughout much of the history of college football, their paths have rarely crossed -- until now. And owing largely to the Rose Bowl's heritage of Big 10/Pac 10 matchups, neither institution has much history in this building -- although Texas does have the aforementioned '06 win and another very entertaining victory over Michigan in the '05 Rose Bowl.
Along with Florida, Oklahoma (a huge disappointment largely due to the Sam Bradford injury) and USC (a huge disappointment, period), these squads have been on a short list of the most likely teams to be here from the very outset of the season. And since it seems like much longer than three years since Nick Saban has been at Alabama and restoring premium quality, this continues a trend throughout pretty much the decade of having teams in the game that are top contenders year in and year out.
Unsurprisingly, both 'Bama and the 'Horns are super-strong in the trenches, although Texas got pushed around way more than expected in the Big 12 Championship. Since the Tide relies on imposing their will physically to allow for the dominance of Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram on the ground (it's still hard to believe he's the first Heisman winner from Alabama!), as they did against Florida, this is not a good sign. Conversely, Alabama may be hard-pressed to keep up with the oft-frantic pace of the Texas offense as Colt McCoy, one of the best college QBs never to win the Heisman, directs a fast-break offense with brutal efficiency. While Texas is also good at grinding it out and Alabama is also good at executing the passing game, this contest will be yet another example of the winner being the one that successfully imposes their preferred style of play.
Befitting two teams in the elite of the college game, there are few weaknesses on either side. The biggest enemy for both during the course of the season actually seemed to be focus, as both endured stretches of underachievement while impatiently awaiting the games that would matter during the season. Alabama was certainly more battle-tested this year, as the Big 12 South, on a par with the SEC in '08, slipped drastically this year.
How does this one shake out in the end? Glancing at how Texas struggled against Nebraska in their most recent outing and how Alabama surmounted far tougher opposition repeatedly en route to Pasadena, the guess is that they control the ball and the clock enough to throw Texas off their game. Mark Ingram will make more history by ending the "Heisman jinx" in championship games and Nick Saban will become the first coach to win titles at two different schools since the dawning of the BCS. Alabama 23, Texas 17.
Oh, and a side note to Lisa Salters: just because you're not eye candy, it doesn't mean that you're necessarily substantive -- and you're not. Kindly try to keep your pompous questions to a minimum tonight and just try to do your job without trying to prove how smart you are. Thank you in advance.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
BCS Title Game preview
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There will be great reasons to come to TOHU and let loose during the coming School Break, a presentation of Télé-Québec. A great opportunity for families to stretch their legs, have fun, and chill out together!
The performance hall at TOHU will turn into a circus ring with multiple stations where participants will get to learn a number of circus disciplines such as juggling and acrobatics. These workshops will be offered in collaboration with Montreal's National Circus School. Ages 5 +
Toddlers will also get a piece of the action with initiation workshops specifically adapted to their age group. The collective La marche du crabe will give parents the opportunity to enjoy a very special circus experience with their kids in Petites bouchées de cirque workshops. Ages 5 and under
Inside the TOHU performance hall
10 am to 2 pm | Monday to Friday (last departure at 1:20 pm, duration of the activity 40 minutes)
Free. No registration required. First come, first served basis.
As visitor numbers can be very important, it is possible that the queue closed earlier than planned.
Everyone familiar with the famous kids' series Passe-Partout knows the legendary nursery rhymes from the show. Inside TOHU's entrance hall, children and their parents will have loads of fun taking part in the very cheerful Passe-Partout karaoke.
Inside the TOHU entrance hall
1 pm to 3 pm | Tuesday to Friday
Free. No registration required.
The karaoke will not perform on Monday March 4
TOHU has teamed up with the Montreal International Children's Film Festival (aka FIFEM) to present a different movie each day of the week, during the afternoon. The TOHU performance hall will turn into a large movie theatre where young film fans will get to watch five new releases from the FIFEM program.
On the program (movies are presented in French only):
3 pm | Monday to Friday
$3 (set admission price for all)
Buy your tickets here
The School Break is also a time to play outside! In its role as the reception pavilion for activities in Frédéric-Back Park located at the heart of the Saint-Michel Environmental Complex, TOHU proposes, for the first time ever, a series of activities for winter lovers.
Loan of cross-country ski equipment, snowshoes or kite for free, to ski or to hike freely.
10 am to 4 pm | Monday March 4 to Friday March 8
Free. No registration required. First come, first served.
Note that the last equipment loan will be at 3 pm
Cross-country skiing introductory sessions.
10:30 am to 12:00 pm | Monday March 4, Wednesday March 6 and Friday March 8
Free. Registration required..
Guided tours of Frédéric-Back Park on snowshoes.
1:30 pm to 3 pm | Monday March 4, Wednesday March 6 and Friday March 8
Free. Registration required.
Cloakroom and parking
Pay cloakroom and parking will be available.
The TOHU bistro will be open from Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 3 pm.
Cirque du Soleil Group is a proud supporter of the free activities at TOHU in the Saint-Michel neighborhood.


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Road Closure - KAI Street Food Festival
Reads Quay & Lowe Street
|Road Closure Events
|2 October 2020 from 8am to 10pm
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|2 October 2020 at 11:00pm
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The following roads will be temporarily closed for the KAI Street Food Festival on Friday 2 October for food vendors to setup with arrangements made for affected businesses.
- Reads Quay from Peel Street to just past Lowe Street from 8am to 10pm
- Lowe Street from Gladstone Road to Reads Quay
It would be an offence under the regulations for anyone, other than those permitted to do so, to use the road while it is closed.
This notice is issued under the Local Government Act 1974 Section 342 and the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965.


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June 20th, 2019
Carol Day to join ELF's board of Trustees
Our other very exciting news is that Carol Day, once referred to me, in conversation with an environmental lawyer, as "Mrs Aarhus", has agreed to become an ELF Trustee. Carol as some of you will know has had an illustrious career at the forefront of legal environmental protection.
Carol qualified as a lawyer in 2002 and spent the next decade advising WWF policy staff on a wide range of issues including biodiversity, freshwater, marine and fisheries (including the passage of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009) and forests.
I first came across Carol at WWF 12 years ago where ELF and WWF and other NGO's, were part of CAJE (Coalition for Access to Environmental Justice), campaigning to have the barriers removed that prohibited access to environmental justice. Carol coordinated CAJE, between the years of 2003-2013 –a pretty impressive stint. She was co-author of Environmental Justice and sat on Lord Justice Sullivan's Working Group, whose reports influenced the case-law of the courts and international complaint procedures leading eventually to the welcome reform of the costs rules in 2013.
Having originally trained at Leigh Day, Carol returned there in 2013 to run their highly successful Environmental Litigation department. She advises the RSPB on access to justice policy work. We are really pleased that Carol is joining ELF's board at this exciting time for ELF.


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Baroque music is perhaps still associated by many with stiff chamber music. As a harpsichordist, my experience is very different. I find 17th century music very emotional and physical. It expresses harsh, visceral realities, like a Caravaggio painting – full of dramatic shadows. The harpsichord is how it all began. I began playing as a young girl at music school. Many people regard the harpsichord as an exotic instrument, but for me it's just a sound among others – colourful and beautiful – not a sound related to a bygone era. Nowadays I give about 70 concerts a year as a freelance musician.
My doctoral project explores the emotional sensibilities of early 17th century music, specifically Italian music of the seconda pratica, which is a free Baroque style challenging the rigorous conventions of the prima pratica. It was essentially a movement seeking new ways of expressing emotion through music. "Artistic research" is the term I prefer to apply to my work. There's a theory component, but my doctoral project is practice-based. It consists of five experimental concerts in which I will collaborate with artists of various contemporary art forms to access the affects and passions of Baroque music. Di anima et di corpo was the title of my first concert, which was an interdisciplinary collaboration with choreographer Anna Mustonen and the Zodiak Centre for New Dance. Fusing harpsichord and contemporary dance, it explored the Baroque idea of how music consumes the human body with overwhelming emotion.
SILO 468 was the venue of my second experimental concert, AD OLIO. The haunting acoustics of this disused oil silo created a "sacred" space that physically enfolds the audience in a blanket of sound. This corresponds to the Baroque perception of music, which was very physical. A classical concert hall isn't always the best place to express such raw physicality. Frescobaldi, Merula, D'India, Peri and Strozzi are the composers featured in AD OLIO, which is a unique arrangement of harpsichord, jazz trumpet and electronic sounds, taking Baroque music in a wholly uncharted direction. It's a unique musical encounter opening up new perspectives on 17th century songs.
Improvisation is a natural part of Baroque music. Most people don't realize this, but many Baroque scores are quite sketchy and incomplete. The trumpeter, Verneri Pohjola, plays the vocal line, bringing his unique musicianship to the treatment of the melody. All three of us do a lot of improvising on stage. I see improvisation as a gateway to accessing emotions buried in music that is culturally and temporally remote to us. At the Venice Research Pavilion we will perform a new interpretation of AD OLIO. After that, I will stage three more doctoral concerts exploring new ways of conveying the affective content and bodily basis of Baroque music. What I am ultimately exploring is the reason that music exists in the first place: to express emotion.
Marianna Henriksson
- Born 1983, based in Helsinki and Berlin
- Freelance harpsichordist
- Master of Music, Sibelius Academy, 2010
- Berlin Universität der Künste Konzertexamen, 2012
- Doctoral student, DocMus Doctoral School, Sibelius Academy, 2014-
- Doctoral project exploring the emotional expressivity of early 17th century music
- The project will consist of five concerts, three of which await their debut
This article has originally been published in the May issue of Uniarts Helsinki's IssueX magazine, this time a special edition dedicated to the Research Pavilion.


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Rachel Dunifon
Interim Dean | College of Human Ecology
Rachel Dunifon is Interim Dean of the College of Human Ecology and Professor in the Department of Policy Analysis and Management. She received a B.A. in Psychology from Davidson College and a Ph.D. in Human Development and Social Policy from Northwestern University. Prior to joining Cornell as a faculty member in 2001 she was the recipient of ...
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The Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ) yesterday held a grand durbar at its new site at Dzorwulu in Accra as part of activities marking the 60th anniversary celebration of the institute.
Held on the theme "Celebrating our past: Inspiring our future", the occasion was characterised by fanfare including cultural performances, drama displays, gallery and exhibition and cutting of the 60th anniversary cake.
The durbar was attended by host of dignitaries including past rectors of the institute, past and current members of the Governing Council, alumni, students and well wishers.
In an address, the Rector of the GIJ, Professor Kwamena Kwansah-Aidoo, said the institute had transformed immensely over the past six decades but still had a long way to go to improve upon the education of future journalists.
A major obstacle, he said was the unfinished complex at Dzorwulu which when completed, would ease the congestion at the Osu campus of the institute.
Professor Kwansah-Aidoo therefore appealed to government to assist with the completion and furnishing of the five-storey complex.
The GIJ Rector also appealed to corporate Ghana, past students and friends of the Institute to donate to the 60th Anniversary Endowment Fund which proceeds would be used to handle projects including practical training for students, recruitment of faculty among others.
Mr Kwansah-Aidoo disclosed that the institution was bent on building a digital media hub, as part of its 60th anniversary, to serve both local and international students and professionals.
"The hub, he stated, would provide facilities for digital audio-visual, online news and up-to-date graphics and advertisement design".
Mr George Andah, Deputy Minister of Communications lauded the initiative by GIJ to build a digital media hub, saying, "This will help journalists and students to build their capacity in line with international standards".
The deputy minister acknowledged that the institute was finding new ways to teach its students to allow them to keep up with the ever-changing world of information gathering and news reporting.
"The Ministry of Communication is working hard to build infrastructure to help journalists make a mark in information gathering and sharing," he added.
Mr Andah congratulated the GIJ Governing Council, faculty members, staff and students for their dedicated service and patronage for bringing GIJ to its 60th anniversary.
Dr Stella Agyenim-Boateng, Director of Human Resources at the Volta River Authority (VRA) lauded the achievement of the institute, adding that its students still needed skills training to better aid them in their profession.
To this end, she stated that VRA would open its doors to GIJ to allow students to intern with it to build upon their skills and would have talks with GIJ to allow students who wished to specialise in the energy sector to be trained by VRA to impart key knowledge and skills from the energy industry to them.
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GE launches Silicon Carbide for solar efficiency
New technology showcased at Intersolar Middle East exhibition will enable region's solar industry to ramp up efficiency and productivity
GE (NYSE: GE) has unveiled its groundbreaking new Silicon Carbide technology that will strengthen the efficiency of the region's solar energy production. This follows the introduction by GE of 1,500 volt inverters that are poised to take a strong share of the utility scale market, and underlines its constant innovation and strong understanding of customer challenges.
Enabling the renewables industry to gain in efficiency while lowering the cost of electricity, GE's Silicon Carbide (SiC) technology promises unprecedented power conversion efficiency levels. SiC is the defining feature of GE's latest LV5+ Series Solar Inverter, which increases the power conversion efficiency to 99 percent weighted European Union level (EU level). Higher power conversion efficiency means more annual energy production (AEP) from the same renewable energy resource. The efficiency increase is equivalent to US$2.5million additional energy generation over the lifetime of a 100MW solar plant.
The filter-less air-to-air heat-exchanger system enables the LV5+ Solar Inverter to enjoy a simpler design and high reliability. This can translate into OPEX savings of approximately US$300,000 over the lifetime of a 100-megawatt (MW) power plant.
The new technology is being showcased by GE at its booth Z6 B48 at Intersolar Middle East held until September 21, 2016, at the Dubai World Trade Center. On Sept. 20, GE's engineering experts will discuss the features of Silicon Carbide at a workshop at 10.30am on 'Silicon Carbide: Enabling a New Generation of Highly Efficient Utility Scale Inverters.' At 4.30pm, they will also join on a panel discussion that will discuss solar power possibilities in the age of innovation.
In addition to the new inverter solution, GE will also showcase its new LV5+ eHouse Solution with the SiC inverter sitting at its core. The eHouse solution installs the entire solar skid into a container, providing the base and protection for the equipment, and saving logistic cost. Its "sleep feature" smartly disconnects transformers at night, eliminating no-load losses which can provide customers US$800,000³ of savings over the lifetime of a 100MW solar plant. As it is operated in a highly controlled way, stress on the system is minimized, which help equipment achieve a longer lifespan.
The pre-assembled and pretested solar container requires minimal field work during installation on-site, which greatly reduces risk and time needed during commissioning.
Dalya Al Muthanna, President & CEO of GE Gulf, said: "The UAE is setting a model in energy diversification with a focus on tapping clean energy sources to meet the growing demand for power and to promote sustainable development. Solar energy figures prominently in this new energy narrative, and is underlined by the successful launch of solar parks that contribute to the national grid.
"The UAE Vision 2021 and the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 announced by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, highlight the firm commitment of the nation to promote renewable energy. Dubai alone aims to generate 25 percent of its energy from solar by 2030. A key strategy in further strengthening the solar sector is to reduce the price of solar power by cutting costs during operation. GE is supporting this through our advanced LV5+ solar inverters that can increase efficiency and are designed to endure higher temperatures in the Gulf region."
GE already supports the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the largest of its kind in the region by Dubai Electricity & Water Authority, with its 220MW LV5 series solar inverters that have been designed for the specific requirements to meet local environmental conditions of the Middle East region.
The new SiC inverter units will deliver more customer value and provide a reliable integrated system solution. With the introduction of this SiC technology, solar power will be more competitive in the global energy mix, and will be a step closer to become a subsidiary-free energy source.
SiC is a synthetically produced crystalline compound of silicon and carbon. Its physical properties enable lower switching losses which help to convert power more efficiently. In addition, lower losses enable more compact power conversion solutions–managing the power in smaller footprint when compared to silicon based solutions– resulting in a significant increase in power density. Its ability to convert electric power at higher efficiencies makes it the ideal substitute for traditional semiconductors, and is setting a new standard of energy conversion efficiency in the renewables industry.
"SiC will be a game changer for the solar industry, helping the industry reach unprecedented efficiency. We anticipate that our SiC technology will soon be widely integrated in solar power inverters, and will elevate the solar industry in the Middle East to reach new levels," said Fadi Nassif, Regional Sales Leader for GE's Power Conversion business.
Combined with the in-depth industrial expertise available in house from its Global Research Centers, GE brings SiC from consumer markets to industry-scale machines. Today, GE's Power Conversion business is helping the industry to further drive down levelized cost of electricity (LCOE). This cross-pollination of knowledge – called the 'GE Store' – is the strength of GE.
GE's solar solutions combine energy and cost analysis with predictive modeling to determine the best design for the sites. A dedicated team handles every aspect of the solar project, including design, development, construction, operations & maintenance, and financing. The solar solutions portfolio comprising rooftop systems, carport solar, ground-mount systems, fixed-tilt and tracking systems, Energy storage solutions, and EV charging stations among others complement the region's requirements.


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A true classic and multi-award winning establishment in Indianapolis, St. Elmo Steak House has been delighting discerning diners for generations since first opening in 1902. Even though it has changed hands a few times and undergone renovations, it continues to attract the masses with its elegant yet inviting atmosphere along with its juicy steaks, chops, chicken, and seafood. Be sure to arrive hungry as the menu offers a range of hearty steaks, including a 28-ounce porterhouse, 20-ounce bone-in cowboy rib eye, and 21-ounce pork chops. Add on a side dish or two, such as a loaded baked potato, creamed spinach, and king crab mac 'n' cheese, and you have a truly satisfying meal. Be sure to check out their extensive drinks menu as well.
St. Elmo Steak House, 127 S Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN, USA, +1 317 635 0636
Nestled inside an 1880s building — one of the oldest in Minneapolis — Murray's has been serving delicious steaks since 1946. Started by Art and Marie Murray, the legendary establishment is still run by the family; specifically, three of Art and Marie's grandchildren. Whether a romantic outing or a family celebration, the environment at Murray's is perfect for any occasion. For a truly decadent meal, order the Silver Butter Knife Steak for two, which features a 28-ounce strip sirloin carved table-side, along with a side of au gratin potatoes and asparagus. To complement the meal, order a cocktail, a glass or bottle of wine, and finish with something sweet.
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If you're looking for a delicious steakhouse in a home-style environment, then look no further than Citizen Kane's Steak House in the heart of Kirkwood, Missouri. Tucked inside a turn-of-the-century Victorian house, Citizen Kane's is a great place to visit for a relaxing meal with family and friends. For dinner, start out with some flavorful sautéed mushrooms with wine, garlic and herbs, before tucking into an entrée of tenderloin medallions with a choice of sauce and a side dish. For something sweet, the caramel Kahlua flan is a winner. A great wine list is also available.
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