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The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is urging a federal judge to dismiss Facebook's claims that criminal law is violated when its users opt for an add-on service that helps them aggregate their information from a variety of social networking sites.
Power Ventures makes a web-based tool that users can set up to log into their multiple social networking accounts and aggregate messages, friend lists, and other data so they can see all the information in one place. In a lawsuit against Power Ventures, Facebook claims that Power's tool violates criminal law because Facebook's terms of service ban users from accessing their information through "automatic means." By using Power's tool, Facebook argues that its users are accessing Facebook "without permission" under the California penal code. EFF argues in an amicus brief filed Monday that users have the right to choose how they access their data, and turning any violation of terms of use into a criminal law violation would leave millions of Facebook users unwittingly vulnerable to prosecution.
"California's computer crime law is aimed at penalizing computer trespassers," said EFF Civil Liberties Director Jennifer Granick. "Users who choose to give their usernames and passwords to aggregators like Power Ventures are not trespassing. Under Facebook's theory, millions of Californians who disregard or don't read terms of service on the websites they visit could face criminal liability. Also, any Internet company could use this argument as a hammer to prevent its users from easily leaving the service as well as to shut down innovators and competitors."
Even the simple use of the automatic login feature of most browsers would constitute a violation under Facebook's theory, since those services are "automatic means" for logging in. But the risk for users is even broader. If any violation of terms of use is criminal, users who shave a few years off their age in their profile, claim to be single when they are married, or change jobs or addresses without updating Facebook right away would also have violated the criminal law.
"The information you put into social networking sites is yours, and you should be able to access it, export it, and aggregate it as you please," said EFF Legal Director Cindy Cohn. "If Facebook's legal argument is upheld, it will hobble companies that enable consumer choice, as well a create a massive expansion in the scope of California criminal law."
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It's Summer: How are you Managing Data Center Airflow and Cooling?15 min read
We're well into the summer and as you step outside, do you ever wonder about your own data center cooling tactics? Sure, it's nice and cool in your aisles; but when was the last time you really dove into the efficiency of your data center?
Before we dive in, it's important to note that business as well as data center leaders take cooling very seriously. New solutions around convergence, edge computing, and high-performance computing are all placing new cooling capacity burdens on data center architectures. As the latest Markets and Markets report indicates, the airflow management market was valued at USD 419.8 Million in 2016 and is expected to reach USD 807.3 Million by 2023, at a CAGR of 9.24% between 2017 and 2023. The airflow management market is being driven by the growing demand for reducing OPEX, increasing cooling capacity, improving IT equipment reliability, and creating greener data centers. From there, factors such as the increasing number of data centers worldwide and improving cooling efficiency and thermal management in data centers are driving the growth of the airflow management market.
That being said, what are you doing to keep your data centers running optimally? I've mentioned this before, but we often get into a groove and forget to keep an eye on efficiency and new solutions which help maintain an optimal data center efficiency state and reduce our operating costs.
I want to take a moment and look at three great ways to improve AFM, where I've seen success, and non-disruptive technologies designed to optimize the data center.
- Cooling capacity. In the latest AFCOM State of the Data Center report, we saw emerging technologies impacting the way we power and cool our data centers. Furthermore, greater levels of redundancy are being implemented to ensure impact of an outage is low. Finally, we also see new power sources emerge for the data center market.
The typical respondent reports an estimated average of 16.9 kW rack density in their primary data centers. The majority (70%) report that rack density has increased in the past three years, including 21% who say it has increased significantly. Furthermore, edge data center solutions are also impacting rack density and the way we deploy smaller data center locations. This increased power density also means changes within cooling capacity. However, oftentimes we see misconfigurations when it comes to creating the right amount of cooling capacity.
Original research conducted by Upsite Technologies of 45 data centers worldwide revealed the average data center has 3.9 times more rated cooling capacity running than IT heat load. This inefficient use of cooling often results from an inadequate airflow management strategy, as well as the misunderstanding and misdiagnoses of cooling problems. Few managers realize that many computer room cooling problems can be solved by merely implementing simple AFM improvements, rather than lowering temperature set points and or increasing cooling unit fan speeds, and in many cases adding more expensive cooling units. And so, Upsite Technologies developed the Cooling Capacity Assessment to help data center managers understand their cooling infrastructure utilization before making important decisions about infrastructure investments. The service allows managers to benchmark conditions, identify opportunity for improvement, and provide recommendations for fixing problems. I highly recommend utilizing a cooling capacity assessment to identify the lowest cost method to improve both efficiency and IT equipment operating conditions.
- Approaching cooling as a science. Because of the complexity within our data centers, working with AFM becomes a science. It is crucial for IT and facilities staff to have a shared understanding of the science behind AFM best practices. Working with partners who specialize in cooling allows you to dig deep into the fundamentals and science of data center cooling management. This helps educate staff and arm them with the tools to make impactful decisions and drive meaningful changes in your data center which will improve efficiency and have a positive impact on your facilities bottom line. There are numerous benefits to this approach. You can increase cooling capacity effectively, identify isolated data center airflow issues, improve energy efficiency, recover stranded capacity, and even defer capital expenditures on cooling equipment. For some, this might be an entirely new approach to cooling – but it can absolutely keep you agile as well.
- Fast, and easy, ways to upgrade your data center. At this year's Data Center World conference, I had the chance to explore some really cool new solutions around AFM. My goal was to find designs which made cooling and airflow management easier; and most of all – easier to integrate. This is where I found Upsite's solutions for separating hot air from cold air and improving airflow. What caught my eye was the number of designs created to improve airflow management with easy, tool-less modifications. The coolest part here is the easy mechanisms to install, remove and even relocate their 'tool less' solutions. How? They're magnetic! You can literally snap these into place and adjust as needed. It's these types of solutions you should be aware of to help you realize all the benefits of improving AFM.
Getting to a better state of AFM doesn't have to be hard. In fact, there are some really great partners out there that are ready to help you out. The hardest part, in many situations, is taking the initial step of getting an outside perspective from an expert. This will help you see the AFM improvements you have been missing and give you a step by step plan of how to improve IT equipment reliability, reduce operating cost, recover stranded cooling capacity, and reduce operating expenses within your data center.
Here's the other critical piece – your business is evolving. This means your data center infrastructure must keep up as well. As new solutions like edge, converged infrastructure, and cloud impact your environment, you'll need to work with more effective and flexible cooling solutions to keep your data center operating at peak performance.
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Bill Kleyman brings more than 15 years of experience to his role as Executive Vice President of Digital Solutions at Switch. Using the latest innovations, such as AI, machine learning, data center design, DevOps, cloud and advanced technologies, Mr. Kleyman delivers solutions to customers that help them achieve their business goals and remain competitive in their market. An active member in the technology industry, he was ranked #16 globally in the Onalytica study that reviewed the top 100 most influential individuals in the cloud landscape; and #4 in another Onalytica study that reviewed the industry's top Data Security Experts.
Mr. Kleyman enjoys writing, blogging and educating colleagues about everything related to technology. His published and referenced work can be found on WindowsITPro, Data Center Knowledge, InformationWeek, NetworkComputing, AFCOM, TechTarget, DarkReading, Forbes, CBS Interactive, Slashdot and more.
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Simple Tips To Make Your Wedding Magical
Many brides wish they could go back in time and give themselves some advice about planning their weddings. If you are in the throes of wedding planning, this helpful article will share some useful tips to keep you from making the same mistakes others have. Read on to learn some great pointers for wedding planning.
Hiring an unknown or untested photographer can really be throwing caution to the wind when it comes to the lasting memories of your wedding. You want every moment of your big day captured in pictures you and your future spouse can treasure for a life time, so don't take chances on a cheap photographer or one that has not shown proof of his or her expertise!
When thinking about wedding jewelry, consider borrowing your jewelry instead of buying it. Your friends and family may have great jewelry pieces that they will be willing to let you use free of charge. If you use someones jewelry instead of buying new, the jewelry will also hold sentimental value.
To prepare for photographing a wedding, it is vital to figure out how to turn off the sound on your digital camera! This may require a fair amount of research online, or calling the company directly, so do it long before the wedding date to ensure you'll be totally prepared when the day comes.
The best photographs are candid, so try to have as many unposed photographs taken as possible. My favorite wedding shots are from my reception where guests, and myself and the groom, are laughing and having a great time. These are the memories you want to have for the rest of your married life!
Displaying photographs of the bride and groom adds a personal touch to any reception, but the cost of decorative picture frames can add up very quickly. Instead, string two- to three-foot sections of ribbon, faux pearls, or floral garlands in a conspicuous place near the entry to the reception site. Then, use small scrapbook clips to clip the photographs to the ribbon. This is much more affordable and prevents damage to your photos.
The wedding DJ needs a list of the songs you want played at the reception, but make sure they know what you dislike. Perhaps you want to avoid country crooners or hard rock tunes. Be sure your DJ is well aware of your preferences in advance to avoid discomfort.
When you are planning your wedding, and you just don't have the time to spend on every little detail, consider hiring a wedding planner to take care of those things for you. A wedding planner doesn't have to plan the entire affair for you, and most would be happy to take on fewer tasks for a lesser fee and the ability to handle other jobs alongside your wedding.
Remember to serve non-alcoholic drinks at your wedding reception. When people are planning their wedding reception, they just assume all of their guests will want to drink alcohol, which is not always the case. Also, there may be children or teenagers at your wedding, who obviously, cannot drink alcoholic beverages.
Follow this advice from star stylists before red carpet appearances: A week before your wedding, put on your head-to-toe big day look (hair, makeup, shoes, dress) and have a member of your wedding party photograph you. Pictures don't lie, and you may find an opportunity to tweak or update your look that you might otherwise not have thought of.
Practice. Many weddings have a rehearsal and a rehearsal dinner. Gather the key members of your wedding party and practice several times before the big day, not just once. This is especially important if you have complicated or long choreography or special instructions that vary from the norm.
You can have a sit down dinner if you desire, however, a buffet meal will be less expensive. The labor cost associated with a sit down dinner can be very pricey because of the staff needed to accommodate the service needs. By offering buffet style you can allow your guests a bit more freedom and save much needed dollars.
If you are planning a destination wedding do not be afraid to ask for every discount you can find. Many hotels, restaurants and other event locations will offer discounts based off the amount of people that will be attending. This could mean cutting or increasing your guest list to accommodate, however, the savings can be worth it.
As you can see, these ideas are simple and practical. They are very easy to implement and these are things that any bride-to-be can manage. Look over the tips included in this article, and start trying them one at a time. Following this advice will help to reduce your stress as you plan your wedding, which is one of the biggest days of your life.
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Introduction: Thoroughly Pie
This pie recipe is the perfect candidate to take to your Pi Day D&D or Mensa potluck. Though it does produce a respectably tasty pie in its own right, the true appeal is the way the spirit of pi thoroughly permeates this baked delight. At the macro level, this pie has three ingredients in the topping layer, one ingredient in the filling layer, and four ingredients in the crust layer. As you delve deeper, you find the ingredient measurements themselves display the glorious irrationality of this timeless constant. And finally, the shape of the pie itself cannot resist throwing in a last word.
Step 1: Ingredients, and Preheat
3 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon butter
4 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup flour
5/9 cup butter
2/6 cup water
.5 cup sugar
3/5 quart canned pie filling (any flavor)
Note: See step 7, Pro tips, for an easy conversion listing of the measurements.
Begin preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 2: Combine the Topping Ingredients, and Mix
Combine your three topping ingredients (3 tablespoons flour, 1 tablespoon butter, 4 tablespoons brown sugar) in a mixing bowl. Use a pastry cutter or approximate tool to cut everything together until it resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
Step 3: Combine the Crust Ingredients, and Mix
Combine your three non-liquid crust ingredients (1 cup flour, 5/9 cup butter, .5 cup sugar) in a mixing bowl. Use a pastry cutter or approximate tool to cut everything together until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add your fourth ingredient (2/6 cup water) and mix well until it becomes a ball of dough.
Step 4: Add Flour to Dough and Working Surfaces, and Roll Out
Add pinches of flour at a time to your dough ball as you knead it, until it no longer sticks easily to your hands. Liberally sprinkle your working surface with flour, and roll the dough ball out into a thin, flat crust.
Step 5: Assemble Your Pie, and Bake
Press your crust into your pie pan, trimming away excess as needed. Open your can of pie filling and pour it into the now-panned crust. Sprinkle the top of the filling with your topping mixture. Put your pie into your preheated oven and bake for about 30 minutes, or until the edges of the crust are turning a golden brown.
Step 6: Final Product
When the edges of your pie are turning golden brown, remove it from the oven and let it cool before serving. If, while in the oven, your pie happened to change shapes, don't worry. It is, of course, because pie are squared....
Step 7: Pro Tips
Easy conversion of ingredients:
3 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon butter
4 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup flour
4 1/2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1 20 ounce can pie filling (minus 0.8 ounces if you want to get precise)
Choice of pans:
I found that when I used a glass pan (not pictured) I had no problem with the crust being cooked all the way through. A metal pan resulted in a crust which needed a little extra TLC. I would recommend just using a glass pan.
Pi symbol:
I cut a pi symbol out of waxed paper, and laid it on top of the filling prior to adding any topping. Then I sprinkled the topping all over the pie, and brushed the filling away from the waxed paper. Then I pulled the wax paper off of the pie, leaving a filling-free symbol.
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Beautiful instructable! The photography is beautiful and the writing is detailed enough that I think I could even make one! Good luck!
Thanks! Though if you're doing low-carb, only try a piece immediately after a good intense bout of exercise :-) I'm lucky enough to live in a household of 10, so I try my tiny sliver to make sure it tastes okay, and then the rest is inhaled by people less health conscious than I :-p
(Un)fortunately on an average day my diet is approximately equal parts chickpeas/lentils, vegetables, and cookies/cereal. I too often eat a sliver of something...and then another one, and another one;) I wish I had your will power---especially around things that look as delicious as this! I usually have to take my food to work so it will disappear.
I should mention that willpower is notoriously weak, and I try to avoid relying on it as much as possible. My main strategy is avoidance of these situations :-) When I was making these pies, my father-in-law exclaimed, "I've never known you to bake a pie!"
Haha, my exact strategy as well!
This pi is undoubtedly delicious... and I want you to know that I highly appreciate the artistic use of contrasting colors. ;-)
Best of luck to you, too, misty!
It is nice to know people still appreciate the aesthetics of things! :-) Thank you!
Looks great, I'll have to give this one a try on the boys.
Good luck in the contest.
Well, I haven't actually tried baking it yet, but it looks simple enough! I've never made a pie crust from scratch, but this makes it sound easy enough that I'll dare it (Easter sounds like a good time, or perhaps my anniversary...). I will say that desserts tend to cooperate better for me than savory dishes, so I have high hopes this will turn out! :)
Yes, from-scratch pie crusts are not my forte--a lot of the recipes for pie crusts seem more complicated. This is definitely easy, though! Let me know how it goes, and thanks for commenting!
Looks yummy and sweet.
Yes, glass or ceramic works best. I loved this recipe. So well laid out and easy to follow! Thank you @mistyp !
I am now hungry.
Thanks :-)
A cook, an artist and a photographer all in one! Simply amazing :)
Wow..I'am sure am gonna want to taste this !!! :)


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Kansas City-based band Mess, on their debut album Learning How to Talk, prove that they are anything but. This record is eight tightly constructed songs that suffer no detours or distractions. Only two songs stretch past four minutes long and—beyond that—the two outer bookend songs both hover around the two minute mark. These songs are often composed of few raw materials but intent on exploring every nook and cranny of the chord progression, guitar lick, or moment of silence. Each track tends to grow in a hairpin shape much like the post-rock of yesteryear, starting with a little scene-setting and then slowly introducing elements or variation as they go. This will lead to some very rousing climaxes (see lead single "Cave," "Drown," or the penultimate "Whole Again") that don't so much explode but rather wash over you like a pleasant fever.
At the forefront is Allison Gliesman's crystalline voice and plaintive lyricism. The occasional line—like "my eyes are sulking dogs at the foot of your mouth" or "it's a place familiar / like the faces cut out of all the pictures"—will jump out at you from an unsuspecting place, delivered in an entirely unassuming, restrained way. But because the vocal performance does not draw attention to itself in these places the especially emotive lines have the room to really shine and breathe—a mark of very mature songwriting.
There are a few other touches that give the album some noteworthy ornamentation. At the end of the first track "Becoming," a very lo-fi and quiet version of the intro drums to "Dead Space" sneak in, the beat only coming up to full volume when the song itself starts. Also on "Dead Space" during the lines "It's dead space – our bodies hollowed out" everything except the voice stops on the words "dead space," a text painting technique used to good effect.
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It is time for some basic Bible study. Thank God for His Word, and walk with me through two somewhat difficult passages.
In Matthew 17:10 (cf. Mark 9:17-29 & Luke 9:38-43a) and then in a separate incident in Luke 17:6, Jesus responds to His disciples by talking about faith the size of a mustard seed. What does "faith like a mustard seed" refer to?
Matthew 17:14-20 (Same event recorded with additional details in Mark 9:17-29 & Luke 9:38-43a)
Basic Observations
- Narrow context of the twelve disciples
- It was the lack of faith on the miracle-worker's side that was the problem, not the lack of faith in the sick man and his family
- The disciples already had the authority and ability to heal (Cf. 10:5-10)
- It appears to be a rebuke for not doing what should have been done, not a promise to be able to do more.
- Who is the "faithless" generation of v17? v20 exposes the disciples as the primary target! (Secondary target is the father according to parallel passages, although it is a faith in Jesus, not in healing)
"Faith like a mustard seed" in this event appears to point to the reality that even the smallest amount of faith is sufficient for all the great things the Lord Jesus required of his disciples.
Luke 17:3-6
Basic Observations
- Broader context of "your brother"
- Forgiveness is clearly commanded in v3
- In v5, the apostles clearly recognise the difficulty of such obedience regarding forgiving one another and therefore ask for the faith to do so
- Jesus says in v6 that a wee-tiny amount of faith can do anything.
"Faith like a mustard seed" in this event refers to the reality that we need not pray for increased faith to forgive others, for even the smallest amount of faith can do wonders. The emphasis of Christian living is therefore on simple obedience because of faith, not disobedience until increased faith. Of all the things Jesus requires of us to obey, the command "forgive as I forgave you" is perhaps the most difficult. That is why true Christians need not seek more faith, but need simply work out the faith already given them.
BOOK TIP: For more on what Biblical forgiveness between one another looks like, I highly recommend the booklet me Joel James entitled Forgiving Like God Forgives (free PDF here)
Final Thoughts
"Faith like a mustard seed" in both cases referred to something the disciples already had. Therefore, the application for us is not difficult. "Faith like a mustard seed" is not a manipulative ploy for miracle-makers to excuse their inabilities to heal and to demote those with "a lack of faith". "Faith like a mustard seed" is a profound motivation for all Christians to do what God commands us simply because our faith is in God. Because we are those of faith, we already have all we need to obey – even the most streneous of ministry duties or most difficult of personal relationship graces.


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NOTD Unveils Official Video For Single 'So Close' with FELIX JAEHN
Having amassed a quarter of a billion streams on their summer anthem 'I Wanna Know', Swedish duo NOTD now have just dropped their new music video for their recent single, 'So Close' ft. Felix Jaehn and Captain Cuts alongside the vocals of Georgia Ku. The captivating and dynamic music video was shot in Tokyo, Japan. Viewers follow a couple through the bright lights and busy streets of the city, shifting between the past and present moments in their romantic relationship.
With NOTD now certified Platinum in Sweden, Canada, Australia, and Norway, (and Gold in the USA), the duo – consisting of teenage pair Tobias Danielsson and Samuel Brandt – have also racked up over 250 million streams on their massive remixes in the past few years, including reworks for Years & Years, Shawn Mendes, Rihanna, Ed Sheeran, Stanaj and Demi Lovato; amassing over 6 million monthly listeners on Spotify.
As one of the biggest German DJ & producers on the scene right now, Felix Jaehn shot to fame with his 2015 breakthrough 'Ain't Nobody' (437 million Spotify streams) and has since sold 10 million singles worldwide. Best known as the mastermind behind international mega hit 'Cheerleader', Felix was the first German artist to top the US Billboard Charts since 1989, gathering more than 75 Gold & Platinum awards for his records globally.
With Georgia Ku previously collaborating with the likes of Skrillex, Zedd, and Martin Garrix,she's also penned chart-topping records for Dua Lipa, Zara Larsson, Rita Ora, and Iggy Azalea,as well as working with the likes of Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato, and Jamie Foxx.
A multi-platinum selling production and DJ group based in Los Angeles, Captain Cuts is made up of Ben Berger, Ryan McMahon and Ryan Rabin. Together they have produced and written songs for artists such as Walk The Moon ('Shut Up And Dance'), Bebe Rexha ('I Got You'),Halsey and The Chainsmokers, and many more, en route to amassing an aggregate of more than one billion streams and over 6 million sales.


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The 45-to-50 sites the Bookmobile visits each month include multi-unit housing communities, organizations that promote literacy, and groups working with underserved neighborhoods.
Whenever possible, Bookmobile customers are provided with the same level of service one would find at a fixed library facility.
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Sites seeking on-going Bookmobile service should send a written request to the library.
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As we all navigate the Covid-19 pandemic together, we have implemented even greater standards to all aspects of our operations in order to safely welcome back our guests and team members to our hotels.
We promise to continue to deliver our special style of personal service to ensure that each guest's experience is one of comfort, safety and pleasure. We will tailor our offerings wherever possible and ensure that we deliver the highest standards of care.
In order to embrace the highest standards in accordance with government directives, Firmdale Hotels has a dedicated Group Health and Safety Manager who examines all risk assessments, standards of practice and equipment to ensure it is of the highest level to protect staff and guest safety.
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Cleaning throughout the hotels will be even more frequent with an emphasis on high touch point areas, including the hotel entrance, restrooms, door handles, lift buttons, counter tops and railings. Sanitiser and disposable masks will be available at the front desk. Contactless check-in will also be available if required.
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Some room amenities will be reduced, but all will still be available on request. Room keys will be sanitised frequently and contactless hand sanitisers will be placed in all public spaces. Guest luggage will be sanitised following its handling by our team.
In anticipation of individual guests preferences, housekeeping staff will not enter a guestroom unless specially requested.
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When it comes to establishing a data center, there are three ways generally recognized to do so. It can be set up wholly on the business' premises, wholly in the cloud, or by using a mix of cloud and physical systems. This is called a hybrid data center, and for some businesses, it's just what the doctor ordered. Yet there's a problem with hybrid data centers that their operators are starting to discover: how much power they're using.
Why Hybrid Data Center Efficiency Isn't up to Par
Hybrid data centers work on two sides of the data center coin, and as it turns out, the physical side is burning plenty of electricity.
Who's reporting PUE? The power utilization effectiveness (PUE) measure has been falling since 2007. Given that this is the preferred metric of data center efficiency, this would seem to be good news. It's even better when you consider the PUE is now around 1.58 – the best ever seen. However, only 26% of respondents are actually reporting PUE.
New technologies slowly adopting. Major companies have been working on new methods to improve their power consumption rates. Microsoft has been spotted working with tidal energy, while Google uses AI and cooling system snapshots to determine optimal operations. What do smaller firms without those resources do?
More power required. Blockchain applications, the growth of the Internet of Things, analytics, and more are all coming in to vogue. This means ever more processing power is required, and in turn, more electrical power required to run it and maintain processes associated with it, like cooling the now more feverishly running equipment.
Starts and stops. With almost a third of subjects in an Uptime Institute study reporting that they'd had a downtime incident of some kind, and 80% noting their most recent outage was preventable, there are clearly plenty of starts and stops involved. When a downtime incident occurs, the system has to work longer and harder to recover from the lost time, and that means less efficient operations.
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Volunteer Centre Swindon is governed by a Board of Trustees which meets every 6 weeks.
Office Holders
Steve Sexton, Chair
Steven is a Project Manager and Chartered Civil Engineer currently working for Network Rail. During his career he has spent a lot of spare time working for various charities, medical, pharmaceutical companies and the NHS in helping people living with chronic conditions.
For 15 years Steven was responsible establishing and managing Diabetes Insight, a patient information website and support groups for people living with diabetes. He also worked with the NHS at both a national and local level, various medical and pharmaceutical companies to improve services, information and support for people living with diabetes. Steven has also helped produce patient information packages and supported groups for various other charities and organisations.
Last year Steven was co-opted as a Trustee for Volunteer Centre Swindon and has played an active role at the VCS, including using his photography and desktop publishing skills for the Picture Perfect Exhibition held earlier this year.
He has been the Volunteer Co-ordinator for the Swindon Therapy Centre for Multiple Sclerosis and the Project Officer for Swindon and Walcot Parks (SWAP), helping them to provide community football pitches at Walcot Park in Swindon.
Steven is an advanced motorcyclist and enjoys training other motorcyclists for their Advanced Motorcycle test as well as organising motorcycling rides and tours. Steven also has a strong interest in fashion and landscape photography.
Jason Carter : Treasurer
Jason is a an experienced finance professional within a range of disciplines including regulatory reporting, tax and audit. Regulatory experience in both stress testing and recovery and resolution planning. ACA and CTA qualified.
He is currently a tax advisor for Matthew Clark in Bristol, having previously worked for Nationwide and PWC
Previous voluntary experience has included acting as Treasurer for the Peterborough Diocesan Guild of Church Bellringers
Stephanie Vincent- Vice Chair
Stefanie has extensive experience of working with and managing volunteers in the heritage and museum sector. She has undertaken training to support volunteers and participates in regional network and training sessions to promote good quality volunteering within heritage. She was Museum Collections Project Manager at Swindon Museum & Art Gallery
She currently is Collcections Manager at Aerospace Bristol
Stefanie has experience of issues surrounding hosting volunteers within an organisation and understands the benefits and difficulties which may be experienced on both sides.
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Annabel Elrick
Annabel recently retired from Swindon Mind where she was an Employment Advisor She is now a volunteer in a local Care Home
Prior to becoming an Employment Advisor she worked as a Training Officer with long term adult unemployed and as a Special Needs Careers Officer with young people with a variety of disabilities.
She has extensive experience as a volunteer herself and brings knowledge of disabilities and equal opportunities
John Reeves
John has over 30 years experience of management in electronics industry. He has also been involved as Deputy Director of Swindon Samaritans and Chair of Home Start, as well as operations manager for Swindon Dial -A -Ride
He brings experience of managing people and organisations as well as Health and Safety and Risk Management
Wendy Law
Wendy was employed by Zurich as a commissions adviser to the senior members of their sales force from 1988, until 2004. She then found employment within the Third Sector and has had a series of roles within local and national charities (including managing staff and volunteers; separated family support; assisting disabled people to write support plans; fundraising and project management and administration etc.) which has given her a great insight of the value and importance of the Voluntary Sector in helping improve the lives of individuals and families. She has been a volunteer with SMASH Youth mentoring, STEP (Swindon Ten to Eighteen), Youth Offending Team and is currently with "The Achievers" (Adult LD Group) Wendy says "Being a volunteer and working with volunteers for most of my career, has been such a wonderful part of my life and long may it continue!"


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this is the picture of true love.
[true love for the item in the picture and for the man that bought it for me.
true love squared if you will.]
last week, and now pouring over into this week, has been really hard motherhood-wise.
i've had quite a few breakdowns including crying during playgroup and in the middle of a Costco aisle.
and when i start getting emotional, i crave junk food like it's my job.
i'm a hardcore emotional eater.
{as in... we have 3 kinds of Oreos in our pantry right now as we speak. plus more cream filled treats i shouldn't even admit to having... and they are all at least half empty. and we just bought them.}
Adam knows this about me, bless his heart, and sweetly speaks my sugar-loving love language.
Saturday night he had to run to the store for some quick groceries before Sunday and brought me back a package of cookie dough. "i got this for you because i thought you'd like to eat it," he says to me.
uh, heck yeah!!
that blessed man.
then tonight [Monday], after he had to go to the school to study before helping me put Elijah to bed, who was being Terrible with a capital T today and i was ready to pull.my.hair.out., he brought me an Oreo milkshake.
a very large Oreo milkshake.
this guy gets me.
what a good, good man that Adam is.
and i'm reminded constantly of his true amazing-ness.
truest of love indeed.
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Tuscaloosa Women Dancing into Fitness
Yesterday, I left my daughter's gymnastics class and drove to the McDonald Hughes Center to meet my mom and check out a FREE line dancing exercise class. Guess where I'll be this evening.... Let me tell you about it!
First of all, when I pulled up, I was surprised by how many vehicles were in the parking lot. I figured they must have had some kind of youth activity going on at the same time. So, my daughter, my niece, and I get out of the car and head into the center. Call me an one who under estimates, but I went to the front desk and asked which room the line dance class was in, expecting it to be a small meeting room or something, but I was led to the largest room, where balls and concerts are normally held.
I ease into the room and to my surprise, there's a class of around 100 women. These women are dancing, sweating, and really working out! Honestly, I was impressed. THIS is the kind of exercising I can do and won't feel like I have to push myself to do it!
At the same time, I realized every time I've gone out and seen someone who doesn't really "go out," but she knows the line dance to every song.... Yeah, she's probably been taking this class. I know I mentioned that the class is free, but did you catch it? The class is FREE!!!
And they dance the entire time they're there. For the full hour! You start with a line dance. When it's over, some people clap because they've made it to the end. Before they can get out their last claps good, the next song is starting. So, there is a consistently elevated heart rate. Last night, when the class was over, I spoke with a few people I know, and one said she just started taking the class last month and has already lost 10 lbs! She also stated that she's been eating right, but that's still good.
So, I'll definitely be making my way to the McDonald Hughes Center some Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. The greatest thing about this is that it's not an activity I have to work into my budget, and seeing the support the women give each other is always encouraging. If you're looking for a way to bond with your girls and relax from a long work day, you might want to check it out!


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EDIT: Aaaand it's gone. Thank you all for applying! We picked up a bunch of great writers!
Hey guys, longtime Opponaut here. I'm working for an online aftermarket parts retailer, and I have been tasked with finding some knowledgeable freelance writers to contribute to our blog. I have already recruited a one Mr. HHFP, and he has been doing so well that my boss told me I need to get more.
(Full Disclosure: My company wanted me to find new writers so badly they sent me back to my cubicle and told me I wasn't allowed to leave until I hired one or two more of you chuckleheads. In the interest of not coming off as spam/advertising, I will not be mentioning the name of the site, but it's a multi-million dollar company that some of you will probably recognize. And yes, I cleared this post with the Oppo mods.)
I've been at the company since 2015, but the blog is a pretty recent development for us. It was handed over to me to do a bit of writing and manage. We recently had a regime change here, and we're finally able to do cool stuff that we want to do (within reason).
Apparently before me, my boss went through like 30 writers looking for anyone who could put a sentence together AND knew about cars. Luckily, Oppo is overflowing with car nerds who feed on correct grammar and pedantic automotive technical details alike. Ah, my people.
OK, so you might be thinking to yourself:
What do you want from me??
We're looking for a mix of informational articles, buyer's guides, product announcements, and technical guides. I would like to come out with some industry news segments at some point, but the blog is still in its infancy.
You will have a lot of freedom in what you write within this framework. We're definitely looking for color and personality, and the goal is to not come off like we're constantly trying to sell. We want actual good content that people want to read and we want honesty. If you haven't used a product, don't say you have.
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Dems may come to regret crying wolf over Kavanaugh
Sometimes, I wonder what in God's name is even going on in Washington, D.C., these days.
Clearly, there's a fair amount of chaos in the White House. I'm looking forward to reading Bob Woodward's book on the subject, which will be released in the coming days. But I wasn't expecting Donald Trump's West Wing to be a well-oiled machine. He had never held political office, prior to being elected president. That was actually a central part of the sales pitch he made to voters, while campaigning in 2016 — and if you're trying to "drain the swamp," you can expect the swamp creatures to object, surely.
Congress, though? Congress confuses me. Republicans control both chambers, but are struggling to wield their power to any practical effect, except when it comes to confirming Trump's judicial nominees. Democrats, in response, are trying to make a virtue of their own ineptitude; we saw that this week, as the Senate Judiciary committee held hearings on Brett Kavanaugh, Trump's second Supreme Court nominee.
Kavanaugh, who has served since 2006 on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, will almost certainly be confirmed. No one seriously disputes whether he's qualified. And his confirmation is unlikely to change the balance of power on the Supreme Court. The seat he would fill was vacated by Anthony Kennedy, a Reagan appointee who retired in July after 30 years on the high court. Kennedy was considered a swing vote, but that doesn't necessarily mean he was a moderate — and he would have been able to anticipate that a Republican president would pick his replacement, even if the party has changed a bit since he joined the Court.
Furthermore, there's no reason to be outraged by the fact that Trump has the opportunity to appoint Kennedy's replacement, because there's no reason to think Kennedy would have given Hillary Clinton the opportunity to do so had she been elected.
Also, Trump has, since becoming president, nominated a few outright bozos to various positions of power, so we should all be relieved that he avoided doing so in this case. Kavanaugh, if confirmed, will have a lifetime appointment.
All things considered, then, Democrats should have kept their powder dry this week. I could easily sympathize with the frustration they felt as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell whisked Neil Gorsuch through the confirmation process last year, after refusing to even hold hearings for Barack Obama's nominee, Merrick Garland, who is chief judge for the D.C. Circuit on which Kavanaugh serves.
But even if Democrats retake the Senate in November, they can't compel the White House to withdraw Kavanaugh's nomination in lieu of a progressive jurist, like Ruth Bader Ginsburg. And Ginsburg, as it happens, is 85 years old. Trump might well have the chance to nominate her replacement, too. If so, there's nothing to stop him from picking someone like Jeanine Pirro, a controversial and fiery former judge from New York who now hosts a program on Fox News.
So it baffles me that so many Democratic leaders have taken such a combative attitude toward Kavanaugh himself. Over the course of this week's hearings, which were repeatedly interrupted by protesters, he's been cast as a potential crook as well as a conservative extremist who would rubber-stamp Trump's agenda, as well as his increasingly frantic attempts to undermine the rule of law.
I can see where such concerns are coming from. After everything we've seen in recent years, many Americans find it hard to trust Republican leaders. They have been remarkably loyal to Trump. And since being nominated, Kavanaugh has declined a number of invitations to criticize the president, or disagree with him about various things — including Trump's seemingly broad view on executive power.
But Kavanaugh's refusal to denounce Trump isn't suspicious, if you think about it. Clearly, the president is paranoid. Beyond that there's no indication that Kavanaugh has any personal affinity for Trump, or a past relationship with him. His involvement with the GOP predates Trump's decision to run for the party's presidential nomination by several decades; in the 1990s, Kavanaugh was among the lawyers who helped investigate Bill Clinton, under independent counsel Ken Starr; later, he served in the White House, as staff secretary to George W. Bush.
And Kavanaugh, if confirmed, would be under no obligation to side with the president, whose ability to pressure the Supreme Court is circumscribed by the fact that he can't fire any of its justices, even if he nominated them. Trump may not realize that, but Kavanaugh certainly does; and so do the Democrats who spent this week grandstanding against his nomination, and who may come to regret crying wolf during the course of this fight.


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Delray Fire Rescue competition
Delray Fire Rescue placed 12th and 20th during the annual Clincon EMS Competition in Orlando.
The department sent two four-people teams to compete.
Samuel Spear Jr. photos on display
For a limited time, the works of Samuel Spear Jr. are on display at the Delray Beach Community Center, 50 NW 1st Ave.
The collection includes photographs from China, West Africa, Cuba, United States and other places he has traveled to. Spear is a Delray resident and an award winning photographer.
The Community Center is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 9:00 pm and on Saturdays from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm.
The Parks and Recreation department will be hosting local, emerging and established artists in a gallery format in the Community Center. If you would like to have your works featured in the gallery, submit up to 10 images of your work, biography, artist resume and artists statement to firstname.lastname@example.com
Rare plants of South Florida publication available as free e-book
Delray Beach-based Institute for Regional Conservation has made its publication Rare Plants of South Florida: Their History, Conservation and Restoration available as a free electronic book. The book has data on regionally extinct and critically imperiled plant species in South Florida.
City testing water
To make sure the city's drinking water is safe and complies with state and federal water quality requirements, the city will be disinfecting its water distribution line through Sept. 6.
The routine maintenance program will include utilizing free chlorine as the primary disinfectant. During this preventive maintenance activity, water customers may notice an increased chlorine odor and taste in their tap water. This is a normal occurrence and will cause no adverse health effects, according to the city.
Fire hydrants will also be flushed during this period as part of the enhanced disinfection procedure. Customers may notice flowing water in streets and swales, localized lower water pressures and a slight discoloration of their tap water. This is a safe and normal occurrence during this process and will cause no adverse health effects. If you see flushing in your area, refrain from doing laundry as it can turn clothes yellow.
For more information, contact the City of Delray Beach Water/Sewer Network Division at 561-243-7312 between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Delray nonprofit awarded $200,000 grant
Delray Beach's Community Child Care Center was one of 35 nonprofits to receive a grant from Palm Healthcare Foundation.
The foundation awarded more than $1.9 million to 35 Palm Beach County nonprofits.
The group received a $200,000 grant called The Healthier Together grant, which supports ways to address behavioral health issues.
Healthier Delray Beach is committed to addressing the stigma associated with behavioral health and to training residents and professionals on evidence-based practices for children and families who live in Delray Beach.
Have a beach plaque, bench?
The city is scheduled to begin work on the new pedestrian beach promenade on Oct. 10. During construction, memorial plaques and benches will be temporarily removed.
Contact Isaac Kovner at 561-243-7341 to schedule a time to meet at the beach before Sept. 30 to collect any items.
The plaques will be redesigned and incorporated to the project.
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LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN -- The Covenant baseball team has been on a tear recently at the plate and that trend continued on Tuesday as the Scots mashed 15 runs on 15 hits to defeat Oglethorpe 15-3 in non-conference action.
Covenant (18-14) has won seven of its last eight games and has scored double-digit runs in four of the last five contests. The win also gave the Scots a season split with Oglethorpe (15-16) after dropping a midweek game to the Stormy Petrels on Feb. 16.
Luke Harvey went 3-for-5 with two doubles and four RBIs on the day, while Perry Rigby was 3-for-4 with a home run and three runs batted in. Alex Kerr added a two-run home run and was 2-for-4 and Julien Amorelli collected two hits in four at-bats with an RBI.
Covenant took a 4-0 lead with four runs in the bottom of the second inning. All the runs came after there were two outs as Rigby and Taylor Bloye had RBI singles before Harvey hit a double off the right-center field fence bringing in two runs.
The Scots took complete control of the contest in the third with six runs on seven hits to make it 10-0. Amorelli, Rigby, Harvey, Trenton Nobles and Caleb Bloye all had RBI singles in the inning as Covenant sent 12 batters to the plate in the frame.
After Oglethorpe's Brandon Fish hit a solo home run in the top of the fourth, Rigby got the run back with a solo homer of his own in the bottom of the inning. The solo blast to left field was the third of the year for Rigby.
In the fifth, Kerr launched a two-run home run to left-center field, after Caleb Bloye had been hit with a pitch, to extend the lead to 13-3. Covenant then added two runs in the sixth as Harvey doubled home Devin Cerrato before a Nobles sacrifice fly made it 15-3.
That was plenty of offense for the Scots as reliever Drew Bradley set Oglethorpe down in order in the seventh bringing in the run-rule.
The offensive outburst aided the start by Covenant's Grant Kierpa. Kierpa (1-0) notches his first collegiate victory as he went six innings allowing three runs, two earned, on five hits with a strikeout.
Oglethorpe was led by Fish and Keith Dearden, who both homered in the game. Starter Kolin Zimmer (1-2) picks up the loss as he lasted just two innings while allowing four unearned runs.
Covenant's final home series of the year will begin on Thursday against Piedmont. First pitch is set for 4 p.m.
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The Pokémon Company International sent me, Marriland, some really cool stuff for the holiday season to check out and unbox for you all! The above unboxing video features many items from the official PokemonCenter.com website, including some items from the new Holiday Lights line of holiday items, a bunch of Pokémon oversize card sets and product, and even a few useful items such as a nice Sobble mug!
You can check out the above video if you'd like the full scoop, otherwise I'll share my thoughts and opinions on the items I opened up in the video down below.
Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Cosmic Eclipse Holiday Countdown Calendar
This special "Pokémon TCG holiday countdown calendar" — as the message I received from Pokémon described it — is the item I know the least about. It has 25 different slots that can open up, one for each day leading up to Christmas Day, which fits the typical function of an Advent Calendar. That's a tradition I hadn't gotten into myself, but it seems pretty neat!
Anyway, this is a really cool thing that came wrapped in a bow. I couldn't find it for sale anywhere on the website, or, for that matter, the internet, so I can't really say anything about it's price or even its contents — I've only so far opened up one of the doors, which contained a Cosmic Eclipse booster pack. (I was super lucky and it had a Secret Rare Draw Energy in it, nice!)
I'll post a short video to my Twitter each day showing what's inside of the corresponding days. Follow along if you'd like to keep up with it!
Grookey Poké Plush
The Grookey Poké Plush ($17.99 USD) is the 9¾" inch one from the Pokémon Center website and it's pretty cute. It does a reasonable job at standing up, as advertised on the website, and should be a great addition to anyone that's a fan of Grookey. Yeah, you heard me, #GrookeyGang!
Sobble Galar First Partner 12 oz. Mug
I received the Sobble version of the First Partner 12 oz. Mug set, but there's also a Scorbunny and a Grookey version available. All are $15.00 USD and, according to the packaging, are both microwavable and dishwasher safe.
I haven't had a chance to have a spot of coffee or tea from them just yet, but it feels sturdy. One thing I would say is that, if you have bigger hands, the handle might be a bit on the smaller side.
Pokémon TCG: Galar Collection—Scorbunny/Zacian
Pokémon sent over quite a lot of Pokémon TCG product, and the first item I checked out — well, aside from that really cool Advent Calendar — was the Pokémon TCG: Scorbunny Galar Collection featuring Scorbunny and Zacian (there's also a version with Zamazenta instead, as well as the respective pairs for the other two starters).
Like a lot of the jumbo card sets, it comes with a big ol' jumbo version of a card — in my case it was Zacian V from the upcoming Pokémon Sword & Shield TCG set, but as mentioned just a moment ago, Zamazenta V is also an option — as well as a few other goodies, such as booster packs, promos, and a Scorbunny pin, the last of which is exclusive to the Scorbunny collection.
One interesting thing to note about the Zacian V and Zamazenta V cards is that they don't have any type or cost for their effects. They're effectively blanked out. That's because these items were actually available before the launch of Pokémon Sword & Shield, and Pokémon did not officially reveal their type beforehand. The actual cards will have their proper types once they're released, don't worry!
The three promo cards feature the starter Pokémon. They have extremely basic moves and stats, so they're really more for the collection than to use in a deck, but they are still quite nice and showcase the starter Pokémon's personality fairly well.
There's also the pin, which seems pretty nice and is very fitting for me, a Scorbunny fan, to wear or pin on something nifty. I'll have to find just the right thing for it!
My package contained 1 XY—Evolutions, 2 Sun & Moon—Cosmic Eclipse, and 1 Sun & Moon—Unbroken Bonds. I'm not sure if these are random or always the same, but that's what I got from them.
The various Galar Collections featuring the starters and either Zacian or Zamazenta are available for $19.99 USD each on the Pokémon Center website.
Pokémon TCG: Pikachu-GX & Eevee-GX Special Collection
Quite similar in style to the aforementioned Galar Collection, the Pokémon TCG: Pikachu-GX & Eevee-GX Special Collection ($29.99 USD) features a jumbo card, some promo cards, and a few booster packs. It lacks a pin but adds an extra promo card, giving you four promos — a Pikachu, an Eevee, a Pikachu-GX, and, uh…
…an Eevee-GX. I think.
It's cool that it comes with two nifty Pokémon-GX promos as well as two non-GX promos, all of pretty popular Pokémon, and the jumbo Pikachu-GX card is also pretty cool, but I have to say that it comes with just 4 booster packs (mine came with 1 XY—Steam Siege, 2 Sun & Moon—Cosmic Eclipse, and 1 Sun & Moon—Unified Minds), and that makes it a lot less of a value compared to the Galar Collection sets. The promo cards are much better, though, and may make it worth your while.
Although I still don't know about that Eevee-GX…
Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Cosmic Eclipse Elite Trainer Box
The Elite Trainer Boxes have been around for awhile and have always been a pretty deluxe experience, coming with not just a hefty amount of booster packs, but a bunch of essentials like basic Energy cards, dice, exclusive sleeves, and other markers such as poison, burn, and GX markers.
The Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Cosmic Eclipse Elite Trainer Box ($39.99 USD) carries on in that tradition, coming with the following contents:
- 8 Sun & Moon—Cosmic Eclipse booster packs
- 65 card sleeves featuring Arceus, Dialga and Palkia
- 45 basic Energy cards
- 6 damage-counter dice (for use as damage counters)
- 1 "competition-legal coin-flip die" that should be used instead of flipping coins
- 2 acrylic condition markers (the burn/poison ones) and 1 acrylic TAG TEAM GX marker
- A player's guide to Sun & Moon—Cosmic Eclipse that shows all of the cards and is actually pretty nifty
- A pretty cool box that can be used to store cards, along with 4 separators to help keep different groups separated
- A code card for the TCG online
Since booster packs are usually around $4 USD, this means you're paying a premium of just $8 for the sleeves, energy cards, box, dice, etc., which isn't too bad at all, since the packs alone would cost you $32. You're also guaranteed to get all Cosmic Eclipse packs, unlike the other sets, so that's nice.
Holiday Lights Pikachu Plush
The star of the show, at least as far as plushies go, of this year's Pokémon holiday collection is the Holiday Lights Pikachu Plush ($22.00 USD). It's wrapped up in a white robe, carrying a gift and wearing a fake mustache and beard.
And yes, if you were wondering, you can indeed remove Pikachu's hood and fake mustache and beard. It's indeed a Pikachu under there!
Pikachu & Eevee Pokémon Holiday 2019 Pins & Greeting Card
Another item from the Holiday Lights collection, it's the Pikachu & Eevee Pins + Greeting Card ($14.00 USD). This was an item that caught my eye when the items were first revealed because I wasn't quite sure what it was until I read the description more carefully and then it sounded pretty cool.
Basically, this is the kind of card you send someone as the gift itself, as it comes with just one card (and an envelope, thankfully!) that has the pair of pins pinned onto it. It's not cheap for a card, costing $14 USD, but it is very impressive and the pins are absolutely adorable. Keep in mind that most of the pins on the Pokémon Center website go for $12.99 USD for a pair, so that justifies the price a bit, but it's still something you won't be sending out to everyone on your Christmas or holiday list — the Holiday Lights Postcards are a better option for that (they were not included in the package Pokémon sent to me, so I haven't personally seen them, although they do look pretty neat).
I'd say one downside to this greeting card is just the fact you don't get much room to write any note inside, due to how the Eevee and Pikachu pins are right in the middle of it, but I think it really makes it look nice from the outside of the card so it's not a huge deal really.
Eevee Pixel Collection! Stickers (9-Pack)
Lastly, I received a neat set of Eevee and its "Eeveelution" pixel stickers ($13.99 USD). These have really nice-looking pixel art of Eevee, Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon, and Sylveon.
Although it's a bit on the pricey side for stickers in my opinion, they are very crisp and I think would be great to stick on all sorts of things. I haven't decided what to stick any of mine on just yet, so I can't say how well they stay stuck, but I'd imagine that's not a concern. They're also a pretty decent size, too.
Final Thoughts
I was definitely blown away with all of the stuff that The Pokémon Company International sent me, so, once again, HUGE thanks to TPCi for all of the goodies! Hopefully this review of all of the products shown above will inspire you for some gifts for this holiday season.


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I read a FB status today that said: "What if f**ebook could automatically record your thoughts and post them?"
To which I immediately cringed and thought… NO WAY! Does that make anyone else just shiver?
I will be the first to admit that I constantly work on 2 Cor 10:5 'Take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.' (I have this verse taped to my computer at work) I don't always think the best of people right way, I am not always forgiving at first, I can be judgemental and ugly especially on those weeks when hormones are in full swing. Oh Lord, I would need some kind of thought helmet to block those thoughts from getting out on FB.(think helmet of salvation with a face plate so that words uttered were not released) I am generally in a week's worth of repentance after a week's worth of hormones. Anyone relate?
These aren't qualities I am proud of for sure! But the good news is that I am getting so much better at capturing the thoughts. I don't always catch them… I don't always keep them to myself…but I have found that if I give myself time to pray and talk to God about an issue first, that He always shows me another side. He shows me that there are always 2 sides, and that I am far from perfect myself, so I need to cut people some slack. :) Works pretty much every time. :)
I have had a situation in the past couple of weeks that has required me to really pray, and ponder my responses before actually responding. I have found that I am much better at finding a way to respond with Grace and Forgiveness. I am trusting that God will work things out in the end. He always does.
'Now all glory to God, who is able, through His mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.' Eph 3:20


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