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After watching "Terminator Genisys" my completionist side is coming out. I really want to finish up all the "Terminator Franchise" properties that are television or film so that I can rate them from Worst to Best. Also I really like Lena Headey and Summer Glau and seeing them in action out of their respected "Firefly" and "Game of Thrones" shows will be fun to review. After this I will also be able to do a rating of the different Sarah Connors, John Connors and Kyle Reeses and Antagonists of the Franchise so here is to that after that.
I know full well that this series confuses the Franchise of the movie, but for all intents purposes "Terminator 3" did that with having Sarah Connor born in the 50s and "Genisys" did that will I guess opening up different timelines and having Skynet be defeated but not defeated? Essentially this series is confusing and doesn't have much coherence as an overall whole so we're just going to run with it and make it about the characters.
The series aired on Fox, was created by Josh Friedman and was produced by 20th Century Fox and Warner Brothers Television.
The story takes place between films as Sarah Connor (Lena Headey) trains John Connor (Thomas Dekker) for the coming Judgement Day while getting help from a Terminator Cameron (Summer Glau) sent back in the past to protect her and John from the Terminator's already in the Timeline bent on destroying them.
It's been a while since I've reviewed a Drama show episode by Episode with the last one being "Carnival" so it will be great to get back into that while doing the animated shows and movies on the side to balance it out.
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Editor's Note: The following is a press release from the Palestine Advocacy Project. Mondoweiss occasionally publishes press releases from organizations in an effort to draw attention to overlooked issues.
Palestine Advocacy Project is relaunching a billboard ad campaign honoring the heroism and self-sacrifice of Palestinian medics who put their lives on the line to rescue and treat injured protesters in Gaza's ongoing Great March of Return demonstrations. The billboard features beloved Palestinian martyr Razan al-Najjar, 21, a young nurse/paramedic who sacrificed her life caring for wounded demonstrators. Razan was targeted and killed by an Israeli sniper on June 1, 2018, wearing her white nurse's coat with hands raised to show that she was unarmed. Thus far, almost 120 medics have been shot by Israeli snipers while attempting to rescue and provide aid to the thousands of demonstrators severely injured, maimed or killed by Israel while protesting for their rights. Palestine Advocacy Project's current billboard displays Razan's photograph with the text, "Honoring the First Responders of Gaza" and "Saving Lives Under Israeli Fire".
The relaunch, located in Bridgeport Ct on I-95 near Exit 25, on March 4, came nearly three months after its previous run was cut short when the billboard company received a series of alarming calls and emails accusing its staff of being terrorists and anti-Semites — this despite the fact that the Boston ad is clearly dedicated to humanitarian ideals, and makes no reference to Judaism. Richard Colbath-Hess, founder of the Palestine Advocacy Project, remarked at the time, "Apparently, there cannot be Palestinian heroes without some advocates of Israel feeling attacked."
Colbath-Hess explains that the purpose of the billboard is to raise awareness about "the courage and fortitude of Razan and other aid workers who risk their lives to support Gazans suffering under the disastrous effects of the U.S.-backed blockade."
The United States government enables Israel's blockade and military assaults by providing over $3.8 billion annually in military aid. Palestine Legal, an organization that protects the civil and constitutional rights of people in the U.S. who speak out for Palestinian freedom, reports "the Israeli state and its proxy organizations in the U.S. are investing heavily in punitive measures to intimidate and chill the free speech of those who wish to express criticism of Israeli policies."
The ongoing Great March of Return campaign began on March 30, 2018. Its aim is to end the ongoing siege and blockade of Gaza and resulting inhumane conditions under which its residents are forced to live, and to restore Gazans' right to return to the homes they or their forebears were forced to flee in 1948. Although the vast majority of protesters are unarmed, the Israeli Defense Forces continue to fire indiscriminately on peaceable civilians in the besieged coastal enclave. As of October 1, 2018, Israeli forces have killed at least 190 Palestinians and wounded more than 21,000, according to health officials in Gaza. The victims include children, the elderly, and the disabled, as well as journalists and medics like Razan.
Gazans live in some of the worst humanitarian conditions in the world, with the majority of the region's children suffering malnutrition and nearly half of all adults without reliable access to food. Gaza's residents survive on a 97% contaminated water supply and receive only four hours of electricity per day. The United Nations has warned that the area could become "uninhabitable" by 2020 as a result of Israel's blockade and the destruction of civilian infrastructure. Gaza is often referred to as the world's largest open-air prison.
Read more about the Gaza campaign here.

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Michelle Obama Hilariously Breaks Down Why Melania Trump's Inauguration Gift Exchange Appeared So Awkward
The former FLOTUS also explained to Ellen Degeneres how Barack stepped in and saved the day.
A man for who 80 years has claimed that he's "for the people" is showing his support of the Occupy Wall Street demonstrations.
As a native of poverty-stricken Cleveland, Ohio, Don King says he's glad that the American people are "confronting, discussing and debating" issues, and if anyone thinks that as a multimillionaire he doesn't care about poor people, they're wrong.
"First of all, their concept would be absolutely erroneous because I feel their pain. I empathize, sympathize and commiserate with them," King told BET.com.
At a press conference on Wednesday, King announced that he feels that pain so much that he wants to bring boxing back to the masses.
In his new partnership with WealthTV, the Nov. 5 WBA cruiserweight title fight between champion Guillermo Jones and Mike Marrone at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida, will be broadcast for free on the seven-year-old lifestyle and entertainment network that is available in about 10 million homes, primarily through Verizon Fios and AT&T U-verse cable systems. King says that he wants to make boxing available to "all people" again.
More than promoting fights, however, he says that he's also dedicated to a fight for more jobs.
"When you say unemployment is 9.5 percent across the nation, it's 50 percent for Blacks in Detroit," King says. "What [occupy protestors] are doing now is the first road of unanimity — coming together, working together, praying together, demonstrating together. It was so important that the First Amendment of this great United States is the right to protest and demonstrate freedom of speech, so go ahead and do it."
King adds that speaking out is better than using clubs, guns or knives.
Most of all, Don King says he supports the movement because, at one point, poverty affected him too.
"Don King was poor, underprivileged, downtrodden. I just refused to accept the mantle of poor and poverty, so I fought to make it," he says. "And you can make it too."
To contact or share story ideas with Danielle Wright, follow and tweet her at @DaniWrightTV.
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The former FLOTUS also explained to Ellen Degeneres how Barack stepped in and saved the day.
"When my teacher asks me a question thinking I'm not paying attention, but I get it right."


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Details: The new FLIR E40 thermal camera can help professionals track down electrical and mechanical overheating, air and water leaks, missing insulation and many other issues. The FLIR E40 has an IR resolution of 19,200 (160x120) pixels, which exceeds the RESNET standard. Compact, rugged and user-friendly, the FLIR E40 has a 3.5" color LCD touchscreen display with Auto-Orientation, wide-angle manual-focus lens, 2X digital IR zoom and built-in 3.1MP digital camera with LED lamp and laser pointer for capturing high-quality reference images. The FLIR E40 features Bluetooth connectivity to mobile devices for real-time remote viewing and diagnostics. And with METER Link on board the camera can connect to FLIR's new test tools, which stream electrical and environmental readings directly to the FLIR E40 so that thermal images are automatically annotated with critical measurements to further support findings. The camera also includes FLIR's exclusive MSX imaging technology, which integrates key image details from the digital camera's photos to create sharper and clearer thermal scenes. MSX makes it easier to see the location of temperature-related electrical/mechanical problems without obscuring or compromising the integrity of the original thermal scenes - a common problem with older image blending modes. Also, the bundled FLIR Tools software makes it simple to import, analyze and incorporate images into easy-to-understand reports. And like all FLIR thermal cameras, the FLIR E40 captures Fully Radiometric thermal JPEG files that contain all temperature data, which can be viewed and analyzed later within the thermal images. The FLIR E40 includes SD memory card with adapter, Li-ion battery, two-bay charging station, power adapter, USB cable, hard case and FLIR Tools software for PC and Mac OS. The new FLIR E40 is covered by FLIR's premier 10-5-2 warranty, which provides a 10-year warranty on the IR detector, 5 years on field-replaceable batteries and 2 years on parts and labor.


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This Chicken Noodle Soup recipe is quick and tasty, ideal for a quick lunch or dinner. A great way to use up leftover chicken. This homemade soup is so easy and healthy and perfect for colds.
When you have a cold or flu, you crave something comforting and this is the soup to hit the spot. It is filling, warming and is said to have healing properties – not just mine (although, it is THAT good), but chicken noodle soup in general. I started to feel like I was coming down with a cold, so I made a batch of this up and the next day I was feeling fine again.
I add plenty of garlic and ginger to mine because ginger is a natural pain and fever reducer and a mild sedative, so it can help you to rest when you are feeling unwell. Garlic also stimulates the immune system. Add in all the vegetables as well and you have a meal that will make you feel a little bit better at least.
I never find that soup is enough of a meal without adding some carbs like bread to it, which is why I love chicken noodle soup so much, as the carbs are all right there in the bowl. Now, the big question is, do you use a spoon, fork or chopsticks to eat it?
How to make Chicken Noodle Soup - Serves 2:
Chicken Noodle Soup
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 carrots peeled and diced
- 1 celery stalk diced
- 1 small onion diced
- 4 mushrooms sliced
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- 30 g fresh ginger grated
- 1000 ml chicken stock
- 1 lime (juice only)
- 2 tbsp fresh coriander (cilantro) chopped
- 150 g cooked chicken breast shredded
- 50 g nest of wholewheat noodles
- Heat the oil in a large pan and then add the carrot, celery, onion and mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer for 10 minutes.
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In recognizing the economic value of tourism, Canada has increased its efforts to attract more visitors in recent years. If you are interested in visiting Canada, from exploring the natural beauty of the islands on the East Coast to whale watching on the West Coast, there is something to captivate any visitor. So how can you travel to Canada?
Unless you are a citizen of the U.S. or a Green Card holder, in order to travel to Canada you must first apply for either an electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) or a visitor visa. A visitor is someone who is not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident but is legally authorized to enter Canada to visit as a tourist or to visit family or to conduct business.
If you are from a visa exempt country, you will need to apply to obtain an eTA before you can travel. However, if you are from a visa requiring country you must make an application for a visitor visa and satisfy the visa officer that:
- You will leave Canada at the end of your stay;
- You have sufficient money to cover the expenses related to your trip and your return to your home country;
- You do not intend to work or study in Canada with your visitor visa; and
- You have no criminal history and will not be a risk to the security of Canada.
In some cases, when you submit your visitor visa application, the visa officer may ask you to provide additional documents and even require you to undertake medical examinations. Almost all applicants from around the world who apply for visitor visas are also now required to provide biometrics at a local Visa Application Centre (VAC).
When we assist our clients in preparing their visitor visa applications, we provide as many documents as possible to demonstrate your eligibility and your ties to your home country to ensure the visa officer that your intention is to only visit Canada and that you will not overstay your visa.
Once approved for a visitor visa you will be issued with an official visa sticker that is affixed to your passport. And while you may request a multiple-entry or single-entry visa and indicate the dates for your planned trip, it is up to the visa officer that approves your application to determine the duration of your visa.
You are typically allowed to remain in Canada for up to 6 months when you enter Canada. Sometimes your passport may be stamped with the date of your entry but even if it is not stamped you can stay for up to 6 months from the date you entered Canada or until your passport expires. However, if a border services officer determines that you are only permitted to remain for a shorter period of time then they will make a notation in your passport and sometimes issue you with a visitor record that indicates the date by which you must leave Canada.
It is important to note that while the visitor visa issued to you indicates that you met the requirements at the time of application, every time you use the visitor visa to enter Canada the border services officer may assess your situation to ensure you still continue to be eligible and that you have not breached any of the conditions of a visitor visa.
It is extremely important to abide by the conditions of your visitor visa as it could impact your ability to re-enter Canada on future trips or even obtain visitor visas or other types of visas in the future.
In the coming weeks I will be writing about the conditions of visitor visas, what you can do if your visitor visa application is refused, and answer some of the most frequently asked questions from my clients on this topic.
Zeynab Ziaie is a graduate of the Faculty of Law at the University of Toronto and a lawyer licensed to practice in Ontario and New York. Her legal practice focuses on immigration and business law. She often works with clients to find suitable solutions in complex immigration and citizenship cases and represents clients at all levels of court.


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December is here and as always Orange County is hosting a number of great activities and winter themed events this month. Here's a short summery of Ticor Title's December 2016 Calendar of Events for Orange County.
Laguna Beach will hold its First Thursday Art Walk on December 1st. In Dana Point, the annual Holiday in the Harbor event takes place on December 2nd. Also in Dana Point on December 3rd is the Winter Festival and Tree Lighting at La Plaza Park. Buena Park will hold its yearly craft festival featuring over 100 artisan booths, Candy Caneland on December 3rd.
In Corona del Mar, the 38th Annual Christmas Walk is on Sunday, December 4th from 11am to 4pm with all kinds of live entertainment, exhibits and a beer and wine garden. Irvine Winter Wonderland is at the Irvine Civic Center from December 5th-8th.
The 108th Annual Newport Beach Boat Parade will take place from December 14th-18th in Newport Beach Harbor, starting on Bay Island at 6:30pm and ending at approximately 9:00pm. This time honored tradition is free of charge and is one of the most popular events of the year in Newport Beach.
For questions regarding any of the events mentioned above, please contact your Ticor Title Sales Executive.
To download the full December Calendar of Events, click here.
Ticor Title would like to wish you a happy and safe holiday season!


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Rice Flour Noodles (Gluten-Free)
Recipe submitted by: Amy Pickett
Recipe courtesy of: http://www.celiac.com
Give this version a try, experiment with different gluten free flours.
What's in it
½ cup rice flour
½ cup potato flour
1/3 cup cornstarch
½ teaspoon Salt
1-2 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
Optional: 2 eggs, lightly beaten
How to cook it
- Sift dry ingredients into a bowl...repeat 3 - 4 times...make a well in the center and add the oil and the eggs or enough water to equal 2 eggs. Gradually draw dry ingredients from the edges of the bowl into the liquid to form a stiff dough. Use hands to knead the dough into a smooth ball. Generously dust board and rolling pin with rice flour. Roll out the dough as thin as possible. Cut into noodles. The pasta is now ready to cook or freeze uncooked for future use. Cook in boiling salted water for about 10 minutes or until al dente.
- Notes: Dough is fragile and needs gentle handling. It is not suitable for use in a pasta maker. Vegetable oil is variable...add enough to make a smooth ball. Noodles require longer cooking time then wheat pasta does. Food processors are not recommended in this recipes preparation.
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The central government will increase investment in developing new drugs and encourage innovation in domestic pharmaceutical companies, according to the National Development and Reform Commission.
At least 5 per cent of income from pharmaceutical sales of major companies will be reinvested in research into new drugs and medical equipment, said a national guideline for the development of medical and pharmaceutical industries.
The guideline, released early this week, was mapped out by the commission to guide China's medicine industry development in the coming five years.
Insufficient funding for research and development and a lack of innovation has seriously hampered development of China's pharmaceutical industry, Zhang Guobao, vice-minister of the commission, was quoted by Xinhua News Agency as saying.
In Chinese drug companies the average percentage of research investment from total sales income is 1.02 per cent.
Currently, the main research units for new medicines in China are research institutes and colleges.
And only half of the large and-medium-sized pharmaceutical enterprises have special research departments.
Due to the lack of innovation, the majority of products of Chinese companies are copied from overseas counterparts.
Usually these products only require low-level techniques.
The laggard research capacity also confines many companies to producing similar medicines. For example, there are nearly 300 enterprises producing aspirin.
To achieve a larger sales volume, they have to constantly reduce prices, and many enterprises are facing bankruptcy.
In 2004, there were 4,738 pharmaceutical enterprises in China. However, nearly 84 per cent of them are small ones.
According to the guideline, the nation will establish a new medicine innovation system, in which the enterprises will be the main engine of new product research and industrialization.
The key areas for new drugs will be cancer, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systems, viral infections, nervous and psychological systems, blood sugar reduction and senile illnesses.
And the government will take many favourable measures, including taxation and financial investment, to improve enterprises' behaviour in this field. No details about these measures are available.
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Monks have been praying in Tholey Abbey, a Benedictine monastery in the municipality of Tholey, for 1,400 years. 2008 almost saw the abbey close. Almost. Today, 13 monks live here, and the abbey has become a spiritual hub and conference venue. It is open to anybody seeking inner peace in silence and a return to their true self.
The Baroque tower of the abbey church dominates the skyline in Tholey and can be seen from afar. The interior of the abbey church boasts mighty pillars, ceiling frescos, various carvings and stone sculptures, as well as windows recounting stories from the Bible in their glass. Abstract, modern, contemporary: appropriate for an abbey that focuses on religion and tradition, yet has survived throughout the centuries.
Although it all looked a little different back in 2008. The place was outdated, younger monks kept their distance and the abbey's structure was ramshackle. But, rather than the end being nigh, the abbey experienced a rebirth. Monks from all over the world now live a spiritual life here in the abbey, in accordance with the Order of Saint Benedict – which values altruism, prayer and work. They lead a life of silence, interrupted only during mealtimes by a monk who reads aloud. And yet Germany's oldest abbey is open to the outside world. Rooms are available to hire for conferences and seminars. Visitors can also sample monastic life in the Gästehaus St. Lioba guest house in Tholey, and experience a day in the life of a monk, including daily prayers and communal meals for those who are interested in this option. If you're lucky, you might even be treated to Michelin-starred cuisine when the abbot, formerly a chef in a top restaurant, takes to the kitchen.
Accommodation: Gästehaus St. Lioba guest house in Tholey, rooms with all mod cons. To book, visit: www.gaestehaus-sanktlioba.com
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A Ph.D. program in applied management and decision sciences can prepare you for management, research and consulting careers in business, government and academia. Find out about degree programs, program structure, coursework and prerequisites.
What Will I Learn in an Online Doctoral Program in Applied Management and Decision Sciences?
It is difficult to find online doctoral programs in this field that are offered by public and not-for-profit schools; however, on-campus Ph.D. programs in this area of study are available. These types of programs serve to enhance your knowledge of management principles, decision-making strategies and problem analysis. You may have the option to focus on different aspects of the field, such as operations management, applied probability and statistics, managerial economics and/or operations research. You might also have opportunities to work with faculty members on research in areas such as financial modeling, production planning, logistics, supply chain decision models or quality control.
|Online Availability
|Online programs are rare; programs are typically offered by for-profit schools
|Program Length
|Four years; some programs allow up to seven years for graduation
|Common Courses
|Game theory, experimental design, operations research methods, mathematical programming, decision models
|Bachelor's degree; GRE or GMAT scores, letter(s) of recommendation and statement of purpose, resume, previous coursework in the field may be required
|Median Salary (2018)
|$83,390 (Operations Research Analysts)
|Job Outlook (2016-2026)
|27% growth (Operations Research Analysts)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
How Is the Program Structured?
Ph.D. programs in applied management and decision sciences typically take four years to complete, and you're often allowed up to seven years to earn your degree. Your first year of courses will usually be more generalized, while your second year may consist of courses based on your specific interests. You'll need to pass a comprehensive exam after your first year to ensure satisfactory progress in your program, and you may need to take additional written and oral exams after the completion of all your coursework to be admitted to candidacy. Your third and fourth years will typically be more research-oriented and require the completion of a research project and a dissertation. To earn your Ph.D., you'll need to successfully defend your dissertation through an oral exam.
What Classes Will I Take?
Programs often place emphasis on the use of mathematical models and analysis to solve management problems. Your program will generally include a research project and dissertation. You may study the following subjects:
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- Decision models
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Courses such as differential equations, statistics, differential and integral calculus, computer programming and microeconomic theory may be required before beginning the program. You'll also need to have earned at least a bachelor's degree, and GRE or GMAT scores, letters of recommendation, a resume and a statement of purpose may be required for evaluation.


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We all understand that you just shouldn't leave a physical object in a very hot automotive. Cars with no ventilation will become hot terribly quickly, notwithstanding the weather outside looks endurable, and fatalities are solely increasing.
Despite ramping up public education campaigns, fifty-three kids died in 2018. within the twenty years before that, the annual average was thirty-eight.
So why do folks still do this?
Well, once it involves kids, we're starting to see that the majority of the time it's really forgetfulness.
Sometimes it's as straightforward as rear-facing automotive seats inflicting oldsters to forget a sleeping kid is in there.
Then there's an everyday distraction – Forgotten Baby Syndrome is real and it's happened to even the foremost enamored oldsters. They've done everything else right, however alternative things on their minds have caused them to easily forget there's somebody within the automotive once they get out.
The overwhelming majority of those heat deaths are entirely unintentional.
But it's unclear what happened on a hot August day in American state many weeks agone once a lady left her 2-year-old son within the automotive whereas she went into a store to travel looking.
And whereas it should not have clothed to be fatal, the one who got the shaver out of the automotive is being praised for his actions, that as well as attending to nice lengths to interrupt the car's front windscreen to free the crying boy.
12-year-old Ben Theriot and his mother heard cries coming from a car in the strip mall parking lot and knew something was wrong.
When they went over to investigate, they found a car with a toddler inside. He was screaming and red-faced, sitting in the heat alone.
That's when Ben grabbed a ratchet strap and started pounding on the car's windshield to try to break in.
But while the glass cracked and bent, he couldn't break through.
So the pre-teen climbed up onto the car and kicked the windshield until it cracked beneath his feet.
At some point, either he or his mother retrieved a clothing rack from one of the nearby stores and Ben "put the hook into the windshield and pulled it out."
Once he was able to remove some of the glass, he carefully climbed through and unlocked the doors.
He got the child out and the police were called to the scene.
Luckily, the toddler was found to be in good condition – he was not in any physical distress. But no one knows what would have happened if Ben hadn't broken in so soon.
Police located the toddler's mother in the store and questioned her about the incident.
The details are unclear, but it appears she told police that she believed there was another adult in the car keeping an eye on her son.
But no one else was there, the air conditioning had been turned off, and the doors locked.
It was the warmest day of summer so far and the heat index had reached 116 degrees. It could have been a fatal mistake.
The mother was not charged with a crime because there was no injury to her child, but police gave her a $250 fine under Oklahoma's "Forget Me Not" law of 2008 that makes it illegal to leave children and vulnerable adults in cars unattended. It's one of 19 states with such a law.
Now, she has the fine, the embarrassment and horror of what she did, the clean-up, and repairs to cope with. And perhaps that will ensure it never happens again.
While the 2-year-old was allowed to go home with his mother, child services will investigate the situation to make sure there are no other issues with his care.
Be sure to scroll down below for the news story of Ben's brave act.
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For eight months, the primary focal points of my columns have been the "current" attractiveness of long-term borrowing rates, and my concern that the days of low rates are numbered. My last column, in April 2010, quoted and agreed with a New York Times article that forecast an "inevitable rise" in index rates, although neither it nor I gave a prediction of when that rise would begin.
Since that article, 10-year treasury rates have dropped almost 100 basis points, and long-term mortgage rates have dropped to the lowest in my career. While the factors that would contribute to a sustained rise in index rates remain firmly in place, two weeks ago the 10-year treasury sank well below 3 percent, and the 30-year went well below 4 percent. Furthermore, while many lenders have reacted by including floor rates in their proposals, the reality is that when faced with competitive offers, floors are either being removed or dropping to the level at which the rate would be if locked on that day.
Never have the stakes been higher with regard to the potential opportunity cost of a delay in moving to secure a long-term refinancing.
In addition, the new availability/willingness of lenders to provide 20-year-and-longer fixed-rate terms has further enhanced the potential benefits for borrowers. In the early 1980s, interest rates on government-insured CDs and U.S. treasuries rose to more than 17 percent. It is easy to look back now, with the benefit of hindsight, and wonder why more investors didn't plow every dollar of liquidity into the longest possible CD or treasury at that point, and enjoy those outsize "no-risk" returns for years to come.
I firmly believe that today's borrowing rates represent a parallel opportunity upon which wistful borrowers will look back for a generation.
Long-term treasury rates this low would seem to be sustainable only within the context of a prolonged recession or even depression; and in the face of a prolonged downturn, one must question how long the lending community's aggressive competitiveness will remain in place-leading to a potential rise in spreads and a decrease in the overall supply of debt capital. Alternatively, should a prolonged "double-dip" downturn hopefully be avoided, index rates will rise and the opportunity to borrow for so long at such a low cost will have been lost.
TODAY'S EXTREME AGGRESSIVENESS may be due primarily to the combination of the rise in lender allocations for 2010 and the virtual disappearance of borrower demand for money between January 2009 and March 2010. Regardless of the cause or sustainability, the current ability to lock into very long-term low-cost mortgages right now is absolutely a reality.
A few weeks ago (before the major drop in treasury rates), one of our clients locked the rate on an ultra low-leverage 10-year interest-only mortgage on a major Plaza district office building at 4.85 percent. While that rate was dramatically lower than expected at that point, it could be explained in large part by the extraordinarily low leverage (approximately 20 percent loan to value).
However, last week we reached the end of the marketing process for a low-/moderate-leverage (50 to 60 percent) loan on another midtown office building, and the results have also been remarkably strong for the borrower. We sought only 20-year proposals, and a variety of loan amounts and creative loan structures were offered, with interest rates ranging as low as almost 4.75 percent for 20 years. It is clear that the lending community has made the prudent decision that yield rather than leverage level is the arena of choice for strong competition in 2010.
While this means that the days of low-cost high-leverage debt have not returned, a true golden age for low-to-moderate-leverage long-term borrowers has been ushered in. Although the extraordinarily low short-term indexes will super-size prepayment penalties on existing loans, the current availability of 20-year-and-longer fixed-rate loans on commercial properties seems to make this a unique time for long-term holders.
The two traditional (and typically opposing) reasons for refinancing early are to either take out more proceeds or to reduce debt service payments. With the current availability of ultra-long-term fixed-rate loans in an eventually inflationary environment, a third compelling reason has been added to this mix. The ability to rate-lock a new loan for 20 years or longer affords a borrower the opportunity to amortize the cost of a prepayment penalty over a longer period, which reduces the penalty's effect on the overall cost of the new money.
This also takes short- or even moderate-term market predictions out of the mix-which may be quite attractive to long-term holders, especially in a situation where the new 20-year-plus borrowing cost is fixed at a rate (such as under 5 percent) that, from a historical perspective, would be attractive even for a short-term loan.
Scott A. Singer is principal of the Singer & Bassuk Organization LLC and a member of REBNY's Finance Committee. He writes monthly for The Commercial Observer about real estate finance.


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It's been a big year in renewable energy for one of the nation's sunniest states. This past summer we covered some news that will certainly change the conforming energy bill in California (here's the blog we wrote on it). As summer ends and fall begins, here are some headlines in the renewable energy world, and how we think they'll be affecting you in Northern California.
A Solar Shift in Sacramento
The last couple months, lawmakers have been hard at work in Sacramento courthouses, passing some renewable laws that will make California a cleaner, safer place for its residents. Cleaner because the material we put out in the air determines the climate around us, and safer because the climate determines the kind of fire season the state experiences. We've experienced the hottest string of summers in state history, but we believe we have the power to change that.
This past summer, California approved a 100% clean energy bill, an ambitious piece of legislation dedicated to clean energy and bright future. Bill 100 will make California 60% carbon-free by 2030, and fully free by 2045. The carbon free trajectory pushed by Governor Brown is representative of the state taking regional action against climate change. Brown's statement to the approval of the bill was as followed: "The state is wholly committed to doing whatever is necessary to meet the existential threat of climate change."
Why is California Pushing a Carbon-Free Future?
The last couple summers in California have been some of the hottest in the state's history, and as result, six of the worst wildfires in California history have followed. While climate change may not necessarily be the reason for wildfires, they certainly add to the severity of each fire. Point blank, a hot summer is like kindling to a wildfire. The way we choose to do energy here at home in Northern California is a start to a future with fewer fires. Abraham Lincoln knew what he was talking about when he said, "The future happens one day at a time."
After witnessing the devastation in Redding due to the Carr Fire, Governor Brown thought more about our relationship with climate change. He had this to say to the LA Times: "People are doing everything they can, but nature is very powerful...and we're not on the side of nature if we're fighting nature with the materials we put out into the environment. And that material traps heat."
In an earlier blog, we covered the strict liability that PG&E faces after their equipment was linked to causing 16 California wildfires in 2017. We stated that the funds for such a liability must come from somewhere, and that historically they've come from PG&E customers. A big part of this most recent session in legislature is deciding, "Who pays when an electric company's equipment causes a wildfire?" The answer as of now is the electric company, and that means, eventually, you. It'll take a certain convergence between renewable and nonrenewable energy forces to bring the energy conversation into one that is both pro-environment and pro-electric bill. The future in California is dependent on elements that make for cleaner air and safer equipment. It is to that end, that we as Californian's press.


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And this is number 01.
Each palette contains 4 eyeshadows, that can also be taken out of the palette. I like the combinations, but if you want to exchange some colors, that's possible.
Palette 02. From left to right:
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Palette 01. From left to right:
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There's an unmeasurable beauty behind the era our world is in and heading towards. It's one where boundaries no longer exist, distances aren't as noticeable as they used to be, and people from different countries with different and similar interests can connect more and more; more than they ever could before. The world of technological and digital advancements is not as cold and impersonal as some make it out to be.
An amazing TEDx Talk on meaningful relationships in the era of technology by Daniel Newman inspired me to write about this topic. In Daniel's talk he touches on points regarding balance in the use of tech and human to human relationships, particularly relationships with loved ones within this new era of digital relationships and social sharing. You have to watch the talk to get the full message, there's a lot more to it and it's truly inspirational. Here's the link.
As I watched and listened to what Daniel was saying, I thought to myself two things: 1) Daniel's gift in being able to help the world realize the human component behind tech, tech which is seen as so abstract or sometimes an escape from our physical lives and world; and 2) the amazing power of technology in bringing the world together, like really together.
Beneath the surface of those initial thoughts is: 1) the fact that each of you, each of us, has a unique gift. A gift that enables the world and people around us to see something that they wouldn't otherwise see or to understand something in a different light than they would've been able to, had you not been able to relate to them and share that message or thing the way you did and do. And 2) Technology is not a divider, it's not driving people away from each other, but rather it's enabling more people to connect more and more, and yes, even in in-depth ways. There are meaningful relationships that come from this digital connectedness, actually more people feel less alone because they're able to find people like them or that can understand them. Technology is enabling the illusion of separateness to disappear, the illusion of competition as the driving force of humans, when in reality we are collaborative and loving.
This is a short bit on two topics that require a blog of their own (which will come, just not today); but that were worth mentioning alongside the TEDx Talk by Daniel, which inspired it all. If you're not following him online yet, you should, he's an inspirational leader who leads with heart, who knows tech, who helps business owners succeed and so much more. Check him out on Twitter or here's one of his sites.
I'll be back writing on: Identifying your unique gifts, the challenge with this, and some tips; and what technology really means for the world, the love behind digital 🙂
In the meantime, would love to hear your thoughts on these topics! Happy Saturday 🙂


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Use the cable down-up twist, an isolation exercise, to strengthen and stabilize your core, and to strengthen the twisting movement pattern of your torso.
The bent-knee oblique v-up is an intermediate core exercise that targets the obliques and synergistically works several other core and leg muscles.
The cable vertical Pallof press is a brilliant functional exercise for strengthening your core's ability to resist lateral flexion forces. Use it to develop a...
The cable horizontal Pallof press is a very effective functional exercise to use to strengthen your core's ability to resist rotational or twisting forces.
Use the side plank hip abduction to build your outer thighs, work your core, and strengthen the lateral flexion movement pattern of your spine.
Use the spiderman push-up, a compound push exercise, to improve your balance and coordination, and build upper-body and core strength.
The standing twisting cable row is great for developing unilateral upper-body strength, as well as improving core strength and stability.
Depending on whether or not you flex your waist, the decline sit-up can either target your iliopsoas or your rectus abdominis.
The high bird dog plank is an excellent whole-body functional exercise for strengthening your core and improving your balance and coordination.
Strengthen the twisting movement pattern of your body using the cable twist, an isolation exercise that targets your internal and external obliques.
Targeting your iliopsoas, not your abs, the captain's chair leg raise is a hip flexion exercise. Your abs and obliques act as important stabilizers.


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- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup vidalia onions, chopped (or sweet onions)
- 2 cloves garlic, grated on a rasp or finely minced
- Kosher salt
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I recently uploaded a one-minute video of my laughing hysterically. In three days' time, that video has had over 10,000 views on YouTube, and received more than 300 comments. What does it take to generate this kind of traffic? Jeff sent me an email recently, asking me what tips and tricks there are to get content to the top of search engines?
There is no one silver bullet, there are many things you can do. Not all of them will necessarily lead you down the path to success… in terms of views, attention and meeting your goals. I've written down three points to answer this. These are things I believe are applicable to everyone who is producing content online. Make sure you just be yourself, that is the most important.
- Survey the landscape.
- Use the resources at your disposal.
- Embrace, empower and extend the community.
For years, you had to rely on your own devices to create content and find a place for that content to exist. These days, with the advent of sites like YouTube, it's much simpler. I produce a Podcast that can be downloaded onto an MP3 player. I know that the greater impact would be experience on YouTube, more than anywhere on the Internet. In surveying the landscape a few years ago, I realized I needed to start driving my content to YouTube. I didn't quit my blog … I simply learned to drive traffic to the video site, to learn more about me and what I do. I knew I would get a greater amount of return with video than with written word.
The most important thing is to embrace, empower and extend the community. One of the reasons it is crucial for me to have chat inside the videos that I do is my chat room is the closest thing I have to a live studio audience. The interaction and personal exchange between the chat members adds so much to what I do. It's all about the community. It's a connection, whether informative or fun. By connecting with others on many different levels, you will be able to reach out wider and further, driving more traffic to yourself. Don't treat people like they are some remote foreign object. Treat them as though they are a very important part of your life. Let's face it… if you're trying to gain a following, they ARE important to you.
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One of our most overused terms has got to be, "Kids these days…" It's a defense mechanism when it comes to aging. Calling out those younger than us somehow makes our old behinds feel better. The thing is, while we point a finger at "kids today" with their constant phone scrolling and fidget spinners…they aren't all that bad. Yes, there are bad apples in every generation but let's be real. Kids today are pretty freaking impressive. Actress Rowan Blanchard is smarter than people three times her age and artists like Marilaine? Well, she is one of the few doing what she do.
A 12-year-old who admits that pop was in her life when was "was really little" but notes, "Once I turned nine, I was introduced to Guns and Roses and ever since, I listen to all rock and no pop!" Today she's a rocker girl with a heart made of pure metal. Which is why when listening to her single, "Queen of the Outcasts" you'll hear someone who comes across like they've been doing it for twice as long as Marilaine's been alive. Her rock meets demure goth style is a welcomed sound in a landscape filled with kids who just want to pop.
Kendra: I feel the average 12-year-old doesn't have a lot of direction in where they want to go with their lives. Hell, a lot of 18, 25 and 40-year-olds aren't sure either. When did you feel like this was what you needed to be doing right now?
Marilaine: It wasn't really something that I decided. It was more of something that just happened. One day while I was listening to rock music in the car, I wished that I could be in a band and play guitar. I kept asking for a guitar for almost 2 years until my mom finally got me one for Christmas. I learned how to play, joined my first band and everything just started to grow and keep going until I made it to where I am today!
Kendra: Lyrically, where do you draw from in your life?
Marilaine: I get my ideas for songs from lots of places. Life experiences, my friends, the news, YouTube, things I see on the street…basically everywhere!
Kendra: The age you are right now is when most start to feel that feeling of not fitting in. Was that something that you felt going on in your own life when it came to "Queen of the Outcasts?"
Marilaine: Well, at the time, I didn't have too many friends because I liked to hang out with a few of the boys at my school who didn't have many friends either. We never really fit in with the rest of the kids at our school, so that had a lot to do with the song.
Kendra: Kudos by the way. The song sounds amazing. It was like this sort of light-goth feel to it, but it also sounded like something one would hear from an artist twice as old as yourself. Who did you come up appreciating vocally that you looked at and admired?
Marilaine: I admire so many artists that it's really hard to choose just one. I admire Melanie Martinez, James Hetfield, Axl Rose, Christina Perri, Sebastian Bach, Adam Levine, and everyone in the band Hollywood Undead (they all sing).
Kendra: Everyone likes to think that adults know it all. We don't. You definitely have a lot to learn about music as you continue, but what is one thing you feel you have a grasp on already that some older people don't?
Marilaine: I feel like some adults think that you can come to Hollywood or any other big city that the entertainment industry is big and automatically end up famous. I've known from the start that it takes hard work to and a lot of time to make it and earn lots of money.
Kendra: This year's just about up. What's going on with you musically speaking? Will "Queen of the Outcasts" be on a record soon?
Marilaine: I have been working on several other singles that will be released next year. I don't think that Queen of the Outcasts will be on a record. I think it will remain a single.
Kendra: Going back to the metal fan that you are. Let's say you had to make the Most Metal Mixtape Ever. What five songs would be on it?
"Moth Into Flame"- Metallica
"Metal Health" – Quiet Riot
"Crawling" – Linkin Park
"Master of Puppets" – Metallica
"California Dreaming" – Hollywood Undead


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I googled some jokes for you fine people. I actually found the top joke in each country. I'll pick out a few. Here we go:
In USA:
A man and his friend are playing golf one day at their local golf course. One of the guys is about to chip onto the green when he sees a long funeral procession on the road next to the course. He stops in mid-swing, takes off his golf cap, closes his eyes, and bows his head in prayer.
His friend says, "Wow, that is the most thoughtful and touching thing I have ever seen. You truly are a kind man."
The man then replies: "Yeah, well, we were married 35 years. It's the least I could do."
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When NASA first started sending up astronauts, they quickly discovered that ballpoint pens would not work in zero gravity. To combat the problem, NASA scientists spent a decade and $12 billion to develop a pen that writes in zero gravity, upside down, under water, on almost any surface including glass and at temperatures ranging from below freezing to 300 degrees.
The Russions used a pencil.
(Not real bright, are we?)
In Australia:
This woman rushed to see her doctor, looking verymuch worried and all strung out.
She rattles off: "Doctor, take a look at me. When I woke up this morning, I looked at myself in the mirror and saw my hair all wiry and frazzled up, my skin was all wrinkled and pasty, my eyes were bloodshot and bugging out, and I had this corpse-like look on my face! What's WRONG with me, Doctor??"
The doctor looks her over for a couple of minutes and calmly says, "Well, I can tell you that there ain't nothing wrong with your eyesight...."
In England:
Two guys are sitting on a bar stool. One starts to insult the other one. He screams "I slept with your mother!" The bar gets quiet as everyone listens to see what the other weasel will do. The first one again yells, "I SLEPT WITH YOUR MOTHER!"
The other say, "Go home Dad, you're drunk!"
(Sadly, I'm totally cool with all this, but were they seriously sharing a bar stool? Weird.")
Top joke everywhere:
A couple of New Jersey hunters are out in the woods when one of them falls to the ground. He doesn't seem to be breathing, his eyes are rolled back in his head. The other guys whips out his cell phone and calls the emergency services. He gasps to the operator: "My friend is dead!! What can I do?"
The operator, in a calm, soothing voice, says: "Just take it easy. I can help. First, let's make sure he's dead." There is a silence, then a shot is heard.
The guy's voice comes back on the line. He says: "OK, now what?"
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The opinions herein are mine.
I am free to rant and vent to my heart's content.
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Tuesday, November 25, 2008
5 comments:
- Ronda's Rants said...
So funny! We miss you and can't wait to see the pictures...
- careysue said...
Yes, we all miss you!
Great jokes!
- Teri said...
Okay, you bigtime got me with the last one. Funny!
- wy-not said...
Too funny. Hurry safely home, okay?
- jill jill bo bill said...
Too funny! I have lots of tips to give you for your cruise....hurry home....so we can talk.....
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This is a great, great article.
It details what's wrong with remembering how the music business used to be and it demonstrates how well and truly fucked actual lovers of music are in terms of being able to sustain and experience music that has traditionally been made for profit and for somewhat narrow audiences.
And do you know what illustrates this fact?
Now, as a genre of alternative rock, shoegazing is dead, right? It was killed off by Britpop and abandoned for a somewhat more engaging and interactive form of music. It led a quiet existence next to an old country cousin called Madchester and it was primarily an English movement, originating with like-minded bands who knew each other through the social structure of the London and Thames Valley scenes. These artists went to see each other play, swapped songs and pedals, talked of distortion and noise mixed with dreamy vocals and Sixties melodies, and enjoyed a brief period of cultural relevance in the early 1990s.
Well, that's the short version. The long version of the story has the idea or the concept of creating music in the shoegazing genre surviving the initial explosion and developed into a more nuanced sound adopted by literally hundreds of different bands playing and surviving in scenes throughout the world. There are Brazilian shoegaze bands and French shoegaze bands and Seattle ones, too. Many of the original players of shoegaze music broke up their bands and then reformed them; not for lucrative album deals or tours but for the joy of playing the music to a fan base that has embraced the new bands while not forgetting the old bands. It's as healthy and as supportive of a scene as you would expect and those kinds of things are rare in a music business dominated by a handful of artists that suck up all of the money and oxygen.
A critic is the bridge between the superficial understanding of a musical genre or movement and the detailed version; artists hate to be lumped in with genres, but a critic is supposed to know how to overcome the artist's reluctance to be pigeon-holed and do the pigeon-holing in a way that enlightens and informs. Nobody really does this anymore because the artist's lifestyle trumps everything that was originally interesting about their work. When we abandon the value of their work, we ride the superficial. What drives this process is the absence of an advocate for the artist. The death of the strong music label and the A&R personnel means that the artist has to interface directly with fans and critics alike. They need a middleman but that person is gone.
You see, there really aren't any thriving music labels anymore. There are a lot of smaller ones, and they do well enough, but the money that would support 20 or 30 emerging artists at a label like Arista or Sire isn't there anymore. Those bands aren't there anymore--they've morphed into something else. So, the distance between them and Green Day twenty years ago used to be the difference between this desk and that desk; between putting out four singles as opposed to two. Now, the distance between them couldn't be greater. The emerging small-label band of today has to hope for a social media miracle to get talked about. Playing great live helps, but that's expected to be a given. No one wants to know who you are unless you can explode and sell everything instantly. Being able to move a hundred paid downloads a week is akin to being handed a chance at blowing up. Odds are, you won't. But you're going to have to do it on your own. No one will work behind the scenes to help you unless you're lucky enough to have a place at one of the few music labels still operating under emergency blackout conditions.
So, yes. Music criticism is dead. I can listen to stuff, and tell you why I like it or why it's terrible and I can use all kinds of tricks to do that, but it's not going to add up to much because of the subjectivity of music and the narrow genres bands are trying to work in so that they can survive on low sales and small live gigs. Things blow up occasionally, but, more often than not, reasonably good music played well and recorded in a decent manner is going to occupy also-ran status for as long as the band members can keep it going.
And the short answer is, they can't keep it up for very long, not in an age when everyone steals music and watches the lifestyle magazines for updates on people no one expects to produce a reasonably decent follow-up to whatever blew them into relevance. The shoegazers don't care about the oversized aspect of the music business; they like their genre and they support it. They support the artists they care about and those artists are doing okay for now, but it gets harder and harder to justify the investment in money and time in a business dominated by oxygen-sucking behemoths.


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CANNES — Ricardo Darin and Mercedes Moran ("Neruda," "La Cienaga") are attached to star in "Amor a ultima Vista" (Love at Last Sight"), directed by Patagonik producer-screenwriter Juan Vera's ("Dos más Dos," "Just Like Me"), a near institution in Argentina's film industry.
The last-chance love story marks the debut of Kenya Film, Ricardo Darín's new production label, which will produce with Disney co-owned Patagonik, which has backed Pablo Trapero's "Carancho" and "White Elephant" and Lucrecia Martel's "Zama," selected this year for Venice and Toronto.
Set to shoot in first half 2018, "Love at Last Sight" will be released by Disney/BVI in Argentina and South America during the third quarter of 2018, bidding fare to be one of the biggest opening of next year. FilmSharks Intl. has acquired international sales rights.
"Love At Last Sight" turns on Marcos (Darín) and Ana (Moran) , who have been married for twenty-five years. One day, the couple enters a deep existential crisis and decides to split up. The single life seems intense and fascinating at first, but sooner or later it will become monotonous to her, and almost a nightmare to him.
""Love At Last Sight" is a film of characters. It's a film where the protagonists, like two talking heads, tell each other the truth. They don't try to avoid nor fear conflict. They know each other quite deeply, they appreciate each other's intelligence and brag about irony," said Vera.
He went on: "This is also a generational film, for people born in the '60s, pierced by those years, both culturally and in terms of life experience. They have seen almost all utopias die, and now they live with the weight of disenchantment, yet still vitally and optimistically. "
He concluded: "Although the film portrays serious life themes like the nature of love, the durability and alteration of desire, and infidelity, I definitely intend to tell the story from a playful distance, with some kind of optimistic skepticism."


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I think that apart from Ronja Rövardotter, Whitney Houston must have been my first celebrity crush, haha. Remember that I as a kid used to watch this movie called The Bodyguard quite a lot. Classic love story coupled with good music. Anyone who likes a romance thriller should definitely watch it. Anyway, picked up through Aftonbladet that this unknown Brazilian guy did a karaoke rendition of one of the songs from the movie. Pretty impressive, don't you think?
And the original from the movie.
Also, it's so sad what happened to Whitney, and even more so to her daughter. Fame really wears people down..


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Jess & Mike
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We couldn't have imagined having a better wedding planner. We both work in the hospitality industry and have planned and organised a fair few weddings over the years so when it came to ours it was always going to be a 'tough gig' as we are both quite particular (some might say 'overly picky')...with many saying they didn't envy Emma's job!
From our first visit we knew we had made the right choice and knew we wouldn't be disappointed, the confidence she gave us put us at ease immediately. To know that someone is on the 'same page' as you and makes you feel like you are her only Bride and Groom...a true skill.
Right from day one the care and attention that Emma put into our planning of special day was second to none and probably for the first time ever Jess and I haven't had 'control' over every detail and put our trust in Emma. We were not disappointed and actually relaxed and enjoyed the whole experience.
Our Wedding was absolutely perfect in every way...all the little touches were so thoughtful, the attention to detail, the whole coordinating, flow and running of the day - FAULTLESS. Everyone of our guests commented on how extraordinary the day was and on the excellent job Emma did (many work in the industry also...so this is praise indeed).
To give you an example of the attention Emma takes (and there are many), Emma matched the menu cards to our invitations perfectly including getting the difficult font matched and each one personalised...we were so impressed with this.
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Father's Day Gift Guide
Stuck for a gift idea for dad? Then check out these 10 ideas that are sure to put a smile on his face this Father's Day.
Personalised t-shirts, RRP $25.26-$35.08
Think of a great phrase, or something dad always says, buy a good quality t-shirt – matching tees can also be a cute idea – then grab a pack of Avery T-shirt Transfers to make your own customised clothing. You can even use Avery's free and easy-to-use software for your own creations.
Bamboo Slate and Bamboo Folio smartpads, RRP $189.00-$289.00
Bamboo Slate and Bamboo Folio smartpads from Wacom allows your dad to turn his handwritten notes or sketches into digital files with a simple push of a button. The use of Wacom's Inkspace app and other integrated cloud services, means he can easily edit and access files when he's travelling interstate or overseas.
Balcony BBQ, RRP $64.79
Not only will this 58cm x 19cm x 14.5cm barbeque from Prezzy Box fit snugly onto dad's balcony or deck railing but the combination grill and warming plate means he can cook anything from burgers and seafood to sausages and steaks without messing up mum's kitchen.
Energizer Headlight, RRP $19.99-$48.99
If your dad is a cycling enthusiast who gets up before the crack of dawn, a handyman who always seems to be fixing something, or a weekend warrior who loves camping, then check out these new hands-free Energizer Headlights. The four lightweight head lamps, which range from 80-250 lumens, feature waterproof and LED options that are comfortable, secure, durable, and last an impressive 50 hours – the perfect solution for any job or activity where dad needs to use both hands at once.
Pizza Stone Stacker, RRP $79.95
This sturdy Matador 330mm Pizza Stone Stacker Set from Bunnings features 3 x 33cm cordierite stones, a stainless steel cutter, wooden pizza peel, and tiered, foldable stand for easy storage. Dad can cook three pizzas at once and it works on most hooded barbecues and convections ovens.
Noritake Tasting Hour drinkware, RRP $22.73-$36.36
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The Aerator by Rabbit, RRP $49.95
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The Game Cricket Wallet, RRP $129.00
If your dad is a cricket tragic, then this one is a no-brainer. Designed in Australia and distributed by Gyrofish, the wallet is made with premium vegetable tanned Italian leather and features signature stitching just like that of a real cricket ball. It even comes with gift box and soft cotton drawstring pouch, saving you the cost and time to gift wrap, along with a five-year warranty.
Hanging Fishing Chair, RRP $175.00
Handmade in Noosa, Queensland since 1993 by Swingz, these comfy hanging chairs are made from fadeproof, weatherproof canvas, hardwood dowel, marine rope and stainless steel fittings – so they're the perfect accessory for dad's next fishing, camping or beach trip. Available in 15 colours, you can also trick it out with an optional footrest, ($25), pillow ($20) and drinkholder ($10).
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Myth One – Do gender, and cultural background affect our ability to learn coding?
Shing: As a developer and mentor of Le Wagon for the last two years, do you see how coding or problems the students encountered got them emotional in the process of learning to code?
Jake: Coding is fun for people who like to solve problems. I relate to that so it's a lot of fun for me. I like taking a problem, breaking it down into its components and causes and finding a solution.
It reminds me of when I first arrived in China and met my roommate at the time. He was a skateboarder, the first I'd ever spent much time around. I'd previously had the misconception that skaters, once they've been practicing for long enough, can eventually just perform tricks perfectly on command. Imagine my surprise to learn that even my former roommate, who has been skating for over a decade, still spends most of his time lying on the pavement when trying to get a trick. It might take 5 or more tries before he can get it right.
Furthermore, one pitfall that students need to be wary of is to avoid getting emotional when they encounter an error. I've seen some students whose first reaction when they see an error message is to be upset that something went wrong. I encourage them to just take a deep breath and realize this is the reality of being a developer. It's completely normal and they just need to keep calm and debug on.
Myth Two – Coding is only for engineers and technology enthusiasts because it is SO difficult?
S: Just like most processes of learning and inventing, people across the world, perhaps in China, see coding is designed for the few. Only the best of the best would learn it. What is the biggest myth in the digital and coding world that blocks peoples' future prosperity and career development in their self-started journey?
J: In my experience, the biggest and most harmful myth surrounding coding seems to be that it is fundamentally difficult by nature. Coding, like anything else, varies in difficulty depending on skills and thought processes that the learner brings to the table.
Code is not fundamentally difficult. It is not only for a specific class or type of person. It is a tool that anyone can pick up and gain substantial benefit from.
Learning code, with its myriad of different languages and frameworks, teaches one to learn and quickly adapt to new problem-solving environments.
It promotes mental adaptability and analytical ability that most students get only in small doses in other fields of study.
Knowing that the purpose of technology is to reach the potentials of our lives as human beings, coding plays an invisible and fundamental role in some of the most important aspects of our life. From online shopping and paying bills, to transportation and ordering take-out, some of us are using software daily or even hourly, while others are transforming lives through digital skills or coding.


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Hair fall is a problem which is very common these days for both men and women who are in their middle age and now a days it is also rising among youths. The causes of hair loss varies from person to person if you are too emotional or physically stressed, medications, auto-immune disease, nutritional deficit, high-grade fever, and lot more. However hair fall is very commonly for men but, there are many females too who are disposed to this problem. If you are using regular actions like hair straightening, hair dyeing and curling then this will leads to many dangerous chemicals being used on the hair and due to this females are also experiencing hair loss at some point in their life. Here are some other reasons which are responsible for hair fall in humans like poor diet, inappropriate care of the hair, health disorders like thyroid problems, inborn conditions like menopause and alopecia and also due to chemotherapy and certain medications.
Excessive hair loss leads to Baldness and to overcome baldness, Hair Transplant is the only solution. Countries like Singapore, Turkey and India are famous for Hair Transplant. In India cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Bangalore, Chennai and Jaipur etc. provides Hair Transplant facility. Among these cities hair transplant in Pune is famous for its affordable and promising result as well.
For many of years, people using herbs to nurture the scalp and encourage the growth of strong and healthy hair. The list of herbs conventionally used for this purpose is wide. Here are some of the best herbs which will help you to get healthy hair.
- Aloe Vera
Enzymes in aloe vera burst into dead skin cells and overflow sebum which can block hair follicles. Aloe comprises salicylic acid, an anti-inflammatory and gentle anti-biotic. Aloe gel is also an outstanding conditioner with a molecular construction related to keratin, the noticeable protein which makes up skin and hair. For this cause, aloe vera is one of the top transporters for other herbal cures which encourage hair growth.
- Amla
Amla is the Indian Gooseberry comprises numerous anti-oxidants comprising vitamin C which is essential for collagen production. Elevated collagen levels quicken production and upsurge power of new hair development.
- Basil
Basil is very rich in magnesium quantity, an every so often unnoticed mineral which is vital for hundreds of chemical processes inside the human body. When spread on to the hair and scalp as an herbal solution, basil turns as an anti-inflammatory, supports hair against damage, and develops circulation in the hair follicles which supports to motivate growth.
- Bhringraj
It is also normally known as makka, Ecliptaalba or bhringrajis. It is an oldest Ayurvetic herb known to be one of the most useful natural means for boosting hair growth
- Burdock Root
It is the root of Burdock plant which has many old-style medical uses comprising as an anti-inflammatory and scalp remedy. It is very rich in fatty-acids. Burdock root oil can be used by itself or joined with other herbs like rosemary to endorse scalp health and inspire stronger hair growth.
- Calendula
The flowers of Calendula officianalis which is also known as marigolds are very rich in minerals and anti-oxidants. Calendula oil put on to the scalp to encourages development of stronger hair by growing collagen making and flow in hair follicles. You should use calendula single-handedly or in group with some other moisturizing oil.
- Fenugreek
Fenugreek is a vitamin which is very rich herb and it supports to increase flow and excite hair growth. Fenugreek seeds should be drenched in water overnight then crushed into a fine paste. Put fenugreek paste straight to the scalp or mixed with yogurt for the extra advantage of lactic acid. Let this mixture to immerse in for at least forty minutes before washing the scalp.
- Flaxseed
Flaxseed which is also known as linseed is full of fatty-acids and anti-oxidants which support to eliminate toxins and dead cells from the scalp. Boil some flax seeds in water to form a gentle gel which can be put on scalp and hair as a conditioner that can help to inspire growth and develop the power of existing hair. A guide for creating flax seed gel can be establish here.
- Ginger Root
Ginger root oil rises flow in hair follicles, encouraging tougher and faster growth. Ginger root is also an anti-septic and conditioner, creating it outstanding for clearing up dandruff and further skin conditions which may obstruct with healthy hair growth.
- Gotu Kola
Also occasionally called as brahmi, Centellaasiatica or gotu kola and has been usually used for thousands of years to cure many internal and external maladies, several of them are related with the crown chakra. Combine gotu kola with olive oil and massage into the scalp to develop flow and encourage tougher hair growth.
- Hibiscus
Hibiscus flowers comprises vitamins and anti-oxidants which advance scalp and hair health. Include fresh blossoms (or if you can't discover them fresh then use dried hibscus) to coconut oil and chore into a fine paste. When smeared on to scalp and hair frequently, this combination rises hair growth although at the same time warding off untimely greying and dandruff.


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University of San Diego's Division of Professional and Continuing Education Approved as Registered Education Provider by Project Management
University of San Diego's Division of Professional and Continuing Education announced today that the Project Management Institute (PMI), the world's largest project management member association, has named it as a Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.) effective October 1, 2015.
R.E.P.s are organizations that have been approved by PMI to help project managers achieve and maintain the Project Management Professional (PMP)®, Program Management Professional (PgMP)® and other PMI professional credentials . These organizations have met PMI's rigorous quality criteria for course content, instructor qualification, and instructional design.
Project managers are increasingly turning to R.E.P.s for certification training and maintenance, especially since global median salaries for the profession now exceed $88,000. Project managers looking to separate their resumes from others with credentialing or add new and much needed skills in today's workplace will benefit from the USD Project Management Certificate. This certificate program provides the tools to become a professional project leader while building a solid foundation for project success and exposing project managers to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) framework.
University of San Diego's Division of Professional and Continuing Education joins more than 1,500 R.E.P.s in more than 80 countries. These organizations include commercial training providers, academic institutions, and corporate training departments within corporations and government agencies.
About the University of San Diego's Division of Professional and Continuing Education (PCE)
PCE offers a robust portfolio of courses and programs needed by aspiring professionals that evolves in response to their professional development in the fields of business, education, and health care. PCE nurtures key partnerships on the local, national and international level to better able to serve the working professionals who seek to enhance or build careers as well as with their employers to help achieve their highest value and potential. With University of San Diego faculty, other experts and accomplished practitioners, PCE creates educational opportunities and programs that students need to improve performance with new skills and knowledge, advance in their careers and open doors to new opportunities and make positive, meaningful change in their organizations and communities.
About Project Management Institute (PMI)
Project Management Institute is the world's leading not-for-profit professional membership association for the project, program and portfolio management profession. Founded in 1969, PMI delivers value for more than 2.9 million professionals working in nearly every country in the world through global advocacy, collaboration, education and research. PMI advances careers, improves organizational success and further matures the profession of project management through its globally recognized standards, certifications, resources, tools academic research, publications. professional development courses , and networking opportunities .As part of the PMI family, Human Systems International (HSI) provides organizational assessment and benchmarking services to leading businesses and government, while ProjectManagement.com and ProjectsAtWork .com create online global communities that deliver more resources, better tools , larger networks and broader perspectives .Visit us at www.PMI.org, www.facebook .com/PMinstitute and on Twitter @PMInstitute.
PMBOK and the PMI Registered Education Provider Logo are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
The PMI Registered Education Provider Logo is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
About the University of San Diego
The University of San Diego sets the standard for an engaged, contemporary Catholic university where innovative Changemakers confront humanity's urgent challenges. With more than 9,000 students from 69 countries and 50 states, USD is the youngest independent institution on the U.S. News & World Report list of top 100 universities in the United States. The university's eight academic divisions include the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Business, the Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering, the School of Law, the School of Leadership and Education Sciences, the Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science, the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies, and the Division of Professional and Continuing Education. USD's Envisioning 2024 strategic plan capitalizes on the university's recent progress and aligns new strategic goals with current strengths to help shape a vision for the future as the university looks ahead to its 75th anniversary in the year 2024.
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CBS targets the Internet
Are TV networks starting to move at Internet speed? Mere months after braving its affiliates' wrath by putting college basketball playoff games online, CBS is jumping to the next level. The Eye Network (blog groundrule: use Variety and NY Post jargon wherever possible, conveying impression that studio execs take my calls) said today its evening news program would be broadcast online as well as over the air, starting Sept. 5 (the day Katie Couric takes over as anchor). It also announced plans this week to put primetime hits (and a few also-rans) online for free the morning after they're broadcast, and to leave them on the Web for at least four weeks. These are significant moves, and a firm rejection of the affiliates argument (baseless, in my mind) that online reruns cannibalize over-the-air broadcasts.
More interesting, though, is the statement by CBS Digital Media President Larry Kramer that the network may target the commercials that air with the online programs. Yes, it's hard for viewers to fast-forward past commercials in a streamed video from the Web, in sharp contrast to what viewers routinely do with TiVo and other time-shifting tools. But forcing people to watch commercials isn't the long-term solution to the ad-skipping challenge; matching ads to viewers' preferences is. The interactive advertising field is brimming with activity these days because the Internet and, increasingly, cable TV make it possible not only to direct ads to the viewers most likely to be interested, but also to measure their response. Several cable systems are deploying technologies by companies such as Visible World that insert different versions of a commercial for different zip-codes or blocks, modifying the pitch to match demographic data about the recipient. That way, a neighborhood bustling with children would get a different message than one shown to a downtown artists' enclave or a retirement community. Other techniques use input from the viewers themselves to shape what they see.
Online ads have been targeted almost since the Web came into being, and Google's technique for showing ads based on what a user searches for has basically allowed the company to print money. Companies like Lightningcast have been doing targeted ad insertion into audio and video streams for years, just not with programming as popular as "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" or "Survivor." So it's about time that TV networks start exploring with advertisers how to put the commercials in front of right set of viewers. There a plenty of non-trivial issues to be worked out, starting with how to develop a broad inventory of advertisements and what mechanism to use to determine viewer preferences. CBS suggests that it will use information gleaned from viewers when they register, which could provide an elegant opt-in mechanism if it's not as bluntly intrusive, say, as the LA Times' online registration form. It's worth pondering, though, whether CBS' over-the-air partners will give it the flexibility needed to make ad targeting really successful. If GM wants to be seen with "CSI" online and off, does that mean people who really don't want to see car ads will have to watch car ads? Will the system for gauging preferences be that granular, and if so, will major advertisers play ball? Tim Hanlon, a senior vice president and new-media advertising guru at Publicis Groupe's Starcom MediaVest Group, thinks they will. Instead of paying for exclusive use of an ad slot seen by a huge, Nielsen-defined block of viewers (say, males 18-49), advertisers would rather share the slot and put their message in front of a smaller, better targeted group, Hanlon says. And ultimately, advertisers would like to buy the same targeted group across all delivery platforms -- broadcast, online, iPod, cell phone, whatever. There's a lot of work to be done to understand how TV programs fit into this model, but CBS, at least, is starting to do it.


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The settler-colonial politics of medicine: Nadia Rhook, 'The Balms of White Grief: Indian Doctors, Vulnerability and Pride in Victoria, 1890–1912', Itinerario, 42, 1, 2018 , pp. 33-49
Abstract: This article uses the 1898 manslaughter trial of two Indian medical practitioners in Victoria, Australia, as a lens to explore the settler colonial politics of medicine. Whereas imperial and colonial historians have long recognised the close and complex interrelationship of medicine and race, the emotional dimensions to care-giving have been under-appreciated – as has the place of the emotions within wider histories of sickness and health. Yet, this case studies shows, grief, vulnerability, catharsis and pride shaped the practice of medicine in fin-de-siecle Victoria. In particular, I argue that, like other emotions, grief does racial work.
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