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From Abigail Smith Adams to John Quincy Adams, 10 May 1812
Quincy May 10th 1812
my dear Son
Mr Shaw sent me word yesterday, that a Gentleman of his acquaintance was going to Archangel, and would take a Letter to you, a voyage in the present precarious State of navigation is almost as visionary as that of Gonzales to the moon. I will not however omit writing to you, altho at a time, when a three months Embargo, and Mad Emperors and Kings, prevent all regular communications, this vessel is returned from a voyage, stoped by her owners & orderd I fear into the grasp of our Enemies, over whom neither the Laws of justice, or honour hold any sway.
If this however should reach you it will convey to you the assurance, that I have not been remiss in my attentions towards you, altho my Letters, from your account have been less fortunate in their passage to you, than yours have been to us.
I have written you one Letter every month since that which you acknowledge to have received dated in July.
Sep'br and october Letters were sent to washington to go by mr Barlow, one of which did not arrive there untill after he had saild, but the Secretary of State wrote me, that he had inclosed it to him, and sent it to the collector at N york, to go by the first vessel. they may have shard the fate of opened dispatches, but were not of consequence to any but you, and yours—If lost, they have spaired you, and mrs Adams much pain, which there contents must have given you, and which I presume you must have received, [over] this time, through various channels—altho not so particular. I have scarcely been able to take my pen for nearly 18 months, without having to transmit the melancholy tydings of some departed Friend or Relative. The Death of Williams Grandmother Smith upon the first of April, was sudden and unexpected to her Children. a pain in Side terminated in a mortification, and put a period to her Life after a few days Sickness. Mrs Adams and Nancy were with her, as well as her three sons, which afforded her consolation in her last hours.
Mrs Smith and Caroline are still with us—I expect soon to part with them, as their return to their home will now be expected, and I must Submit to the privation, which distance renders painfull to me. as the great difficulty under which she labourd, appears so wholy eradicated. I can more readily submit to the separation, and with gratitude to heaven, bless the hand which has healed.
I parted with your two dear Boys this day, in fine health, and Spirits, after a three weeks vacancy, they returnd to Atkinson, perfectly satisfied and willing, their uncle took them to Town, and Mr James Foster, has always insisted upon their considering his house as their Home, and kindly attended to them, whenever they go and return tomorrow he sens them by the Stage direct to Atkinson, George has improved in all respects. he has conquered much of that overbearing disposition, which too easily beset him, and is mild, and ready to listen to advice, and to profit by it. he is grown tall, and is handsome enough for a Boy John is yet small of his Age, altho not first to begin in a dispute, he is quick, and rush in reprisal, takes fire like gun powder but the flash is soon over. he is fond and affectionate, and years, and judgement will I trust correct him. added to the habitual care and watchfullness which they both experience, from their excellent Aunt and cousin, whom they love with fillial affection. Mr Peabody too has an excellent spirit of Government. John grows fond of his Studies, and daily improves in them—George is at an Age, when he would greatly profit by your reading and instruction, and when it is of the utmost importance that he should have it. the Education of three Boys, is not so easy a task as you once imagind it my Son, each requiring a different mode of treatment.
Heaven grant me the Boon of seeing you safe in your native Land again. your Country needs you at home we are fast approaching a crisis—and ever you receive this it may be determind. the event is only know to that Being, who governs the destiny of Nations. I think we may say, we are more sined against, than Sinning if our Rulers have promised to their hart, they have made their promise good—from the conduct of Napoleon, they would have been justified in a repeal of the non importation, towards England, but her injustice towards america has exhausted all peace measures—and the Sword is now about to be drawn
The bond of union between the States would have been closely drawn at this eventfull hour. if even a small Naval force had been agreed to, an object so necessary and desirable as to have Received support from any, who formerly opposed it—but the unfortunate negative to that Bill crush'd the mercantile interest, and embitterd them against their rulers—considering themselves thrown out of the protection of the Government.
add to this the List of new taxes, the continuence of the Non importation, and lastly the Embargo, has sowed divisions. the consequence of which is the loss of mr Gerrys Election, and the return of many of the States to what they call federalism, but what I call an open and devided opposition to the measures of the administration. Road Island is federal—N york will be so by her Elections—a Loan for Eleven millions of dollars has been opend but a combination amongst the monied interest in the Union will in a great measure defeat it—it was expected that this State would furnish three million perhaps four, but not even one has been subscribed. <
the> to the honour of Lieut Governor Gray, he subscribed, one hundred thousand dollars to it.
The time for Subscription was too short only two days were the Books kept open. long enough however to show the Secretary of the treasury, that all wisdom has not been centerd, in that administration which repeatd former taxes—the aid of which it now wanted.
Congress will sit untill July—the vice president Clinton died at Washington in the Month of April after a Sickness of a Month. Mr Gerry is talked of for his Successor. there is danger of a change in the whole Administration—I have written rather freely. let those whom it may concern, if stoped in its proper course take warning the last Letter from you, came through the office of state, and was received this week. it was to your Brother and dated 27 of Jan'ry. George has received four numbers of his Bible Letters, as he calls them
Some Letter which I sent to go by a vessel of mr Grays were detaind by the wind, and after by the embargo
I learn that they have since been sent by a vessel to Archangle. I hope they will reach you.
Your Father continues to enjoy his health and spirits, Sighs for your return, your mother is feeble—your Brother is in better health than the last year—Friends at Washington all well
My Love to my daughter—her right hand hath forgotten—to write—Remember me to miss Johnson and to my Grandsons—
a kiss to my little Russian Girl / From your affectionate / Mother—
A Adams
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Tuesday, April 17, 2007
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Cutie in the stripes knows how to keep it cool when the weather starts feeling straight up equatorial. Her grey shorts are just the right length. Girls, make sure you follow Annie's lead and keep the goodies under wraps when you're roaming the quad. Boys, short shorts are in this summer, jump on it! The outfit is topped off by animal print flats, a Lesportsac backpack (we told you they were in), and perfect sunglasses- A+
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Five women were tragically killed Saturday evening in a limousine fire that happened on a bridge above the San Francisco Bay, according to news reports. The limo passengers were a bride-to-be and her friends out for a bachelorette party to celebrate an upcoming wedding. We have had many people reach out to us today for information on automobile fires. Does this incident leave you wondering about how often automobile fires happen and how many people die because of them?
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74 weeks on the Billboard New Age Chart!
River of Stars is 2002's most stunning album to date, offering gorgeous compositions which glide and soar through the galaxy. As the new millennium unfolds, the heavens open and pour out a River of Stars.
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"On their fifth release, the duo known as 2002 aim for the stars and overshoot their mark, with transcendent glory that translates perfectly through heavenly music with a wider range than they have previously explored. Pamela and Randy Copus seem to draw from an unlimited well of creativity, and this aspect, combined with their heartfelt approach, has established them as one of the top New Age groups. Traces of Enya-like lushness combine with the trademark harp, guitars, flutes, etc, and this addition of voice tracks really expands the divine sounds they create. Through meticulous production and utmost care & sensitivity that they put into this project, River of Stars is clearly their best-sounding release yet, and should easily become a runaway best-seller from coast to coast. ~ Backroads Music
"Along with artists like John Tesh, Suzanne Ciani, and Kevin Kern, 2002 has the aura of elegiac chamber music, but it is so awash in bathos it makes Mantovani sound like Varese. The impressions that poke through 2002's satin sheen are evident. The duo's opulent arrangements and romantic themes recall Vangelis. "Stella Maris" echoes Enya's "Cursum Perficio." What a way to begin the new millennium! ~ Billboard Magazine


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There were many moments of learning at last week's Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame dinner and ceremony, the 21st edition of the kudos that honor the best and the brightest in the industry, dead or alive.
Everyone knows the man who hosted the event, Jon Cryer, is funny, but we learned that director Garry Marshall and producer Chuck Lorre could also be stand-ups, if they didn't have other thriving careers. And who knew that Michael Eisner could be so modest about his achievements, or that Vivian Vance had a funny younger sister, or that Latinos have received such exceedingly short shrift in this exclusive club?
It was an evening filled with laughter and reminiscing as ATAS inducted eight new members into its prestigious Hall of Fame, three of them posthumously.
Although "I Love Lucy's" Vivian Vance and William Frawley and reality TV pioneer Mary-Ellis Bunim were not there last Thursday night at the Beverly Hills Hotel to bask in the glory of the honor, memories of them and their illustrious television careers burned brightly as they joined inductees Michael Eisner, Chuck Lorre, Jonathan Murray, Bill Klages and Mario Kreutzberger.
There are now 142 members of an elite group that represents the top level of creativity, innovation and talent in the industry.
As emcee of the gala, Cryer called it the first show of the new awards season – requiring another trip to the dry cleaners for him – and immediately pointed out that none of the honorees were French. But nationality and religion were referenced many times throughout the ceremony, mostly with humor, but several times with sobering reality as it was noted that Kreutzberger, also known as Don Francisco, was the first Latino to be inducted since Desi Arnaz.
Gail Berman made the presentation to the late Bunim, who passed away in 2004, and partner Jonathan Murray, who has kept her name on their production company. "Twenty years ago, they gave the MTV audience something edgy and fresh. 'The Real World' shape-shifted the television industry and represented the birth of modern reality TV," Berman said.
Since then, Bunim/Murray Productions has gone on to produce shows including "The Simple Life," "Project Runway" and "Keeping up with the Kardashians."
"It's nice to be at the big kids' table with all these fancy scripted people," said Murray, who is working on, among other projects, the 27th edition of "The Real World."
The mood switched to one of a roast when it came time for uber-executive Michael Eisner to take his place in the HoF, inducted by longtime friend and colleague, director/producer and sometime actor, Garry Marshall.
For those who know him well, Marshall's shtick is a given. But to those in the audience who don't, it was a revelation. "There are so many people here I can't get on the phone," he said before he regaled the room with tales of the early days of "Happy Days," when very few people except Eisner thought a 1950s period piece would be popular – until "American Graffiti" came out.
In the course of a lengthy recollection of Eisner's career, which began in the programming department of ABC, Marshall revealed his own real Italian last name, how he himself was the inspiration for The Fonz and how they cast his sister in "Laverne and Shirley."
Eisner, for his part, was unduly modest during his acceptance speech, and gave Marshall 100% of the credit for "Happy Days." Adding to the origins, he told the story of how he and Barry Diller saw aspiring actor Henry Winkler, after he auditioned for the role of The Fonz, hitchhiking outside Paramount Pictures and decided not to pick him up. Each still blames the other for the cold-hearted decision to leave him standing on the street.
Another classic Eisner project from that era was "Pretty Woman," a film which he said was originally titled "3000" and for its lead character, required a hooker who was a virgin. Speaking of morals, Eisner revealed that when he was at Paramount Pictures (from 1976-1984) he forbid everyone to go to the nearby Nickodell's, a restaurant where lunch was frequently drunken rather than eaten, resulting in countless hours of lost afternoon productivity on the lot's soundstages. Surprisingly, Eisner made no reference to his massively successful tenure at Disney, transforming it from a $1.8 billion film and theme park company into an $80 billion media and entertainment behemoth by the time he stepped down in 2005.
In its time, "I Love Lucy" was its own media empire and created stardom for its second-banana couple played by Vivian Vance and William Frawley opposite Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. Vance's younger sister, Lou Ann Graham, accepted the ATAS HoF honor, and recalled the comedienne and her life off-screen during a rambling but charming speech, which she ended by offering to sell the Indian jewelry from New Mexico that she was wearing.
Frawley was recalled as a daily regular of Nickodell's with his own table in the rear, and a soft spot in his heart for the child actors he went on to work with on another classic sitcom, "My Three Sons," one of whom realized how
fond Frawley was of him when he gave him a 9 foot long surfboard for his birthday one year, found lodged in his dressing room.
Univision president Cesar Condé had the honor of inducting his role model and mentor, Mario Kreutzberger, more commonly known as Don Francisco, the host of the Spanish-language variety show "Sábado Gigante," ("Giant Saturday") which has been on the air for, drum roll, please, 50 years. It airs on Univision on Saturday nights, and Don Francisco has missed only one appearance—in 1974 when his mother passed away.
After attending college in New York, Kretuzberger returned to his native Chile and jumped into its fledgling television industry, becoming a huge player in the business who has also turned his attention to philanthropy. Modeled on the Muscular Dystrophy Telethon, he started a similar effort in Latin America to help children with special needs, which has raised more than $300 million to date.
The character of Don Francisco was born during Kreutzberger's early days as a stand-up comic, when he created it as an impersonation of a Jewish man who didn't know how to speak Spanish. When the young entertainer won a talent contest sponsored by a local radio station, the host asked if he had another name, saying he couldn't pronounce the Germanic "Kreutzberger," and thus the newly adopted name Don Francisco stuck.
"I like to tell people that my show is part Letterman, part Carson, part Larry King and part Jack Paar," said Kreutzberger. "Sabado Gigante," based in Miami since 1986, has also been spoofed on "Saturday Night Live."
Award-winning lighting designer Bill Klages recalled his early days in the business with Sid Caesar and Milton Berle, before moving on to work with Dick Clark and Barbra Streisand, who told him that he did the "worst lighting ever."
Clearly, members of the Hall of Fame committee disagreed with that assessment. In lauding him for his work on award shows including the primetime Emmy Awards, the Grammy Awards and the Golden Globes, not to mention several Olympics, inaugurals and specials for entertainment luminaries including Streisand, Bob Hope, Liza Minnelli and Bette Midler. His credit list encompasses more than 300 titles over a nearly 60-year career that has continued into the 21st century.
Along the way, he has developed techniques emulated by other designers and currently consults on television facilities design.
No television producer could have possibly had a brighter light shone on him – in a negative way – then Chuck Lorre did last year during the meltdown of his "Two and a Half Men" leading man, Charlie Sheen.
But in his introduction, Warner Bros. television president Peter Roth skipped over that part and lauded Lorre for his exceptional work ethic and comedic writing skills. "Years from now, Chuck Lorre will be in his grave, rewriting his own headstone," Roth said.
Egged on by a sizable audience contingent from Warner Bros. and CBS, Lorre first said he would not say anything mean, and then went on to skewer other talent he's worked with that are known for, shall we say, being difficult, including Roseanne Barr and Brett Butler. Self-deprecatingly, he called himself an "incredible shit magnet."
"Perhaps it's a Jewish thing," he mused before going on to say that he had been already held to a higher standard by his colleagues after they heard that he was going into the Hall of Fame. "I guess it's too late to get it posthumously," he said. "Another year like last year would do the trick."
In other rip-roarious remarks, Lorre let it all hang out. "Most people in these speeches thank their agents and managers. Fuck those people," he said. "It's the writers that are important. And I stand on many of their shoulders, with cleats."
After more such bluntness, he said, "Listen closely. You can hear the sound of Peter Roth's sphincter tightening."
Talent from his three current shows, among them Ashton Kutcher, Melissa McCarthy, Johnny Galecki, Holland Taylor, Billy Gardell, Kaley Cuoco, Jim Parsons and Swoosie Kurtz, roared with laughter. The Lorre talent stable in attendance also included "Dharma and Greg's" Thomas Gibson.
Lorre looked back at his early days as a musician trying to break into the business when he wanted to join the WGA mainly to get dental insurance for his two children, lamenting that he may not have been the greatest dad to them, but in the long run, as he put it, "You'll remember your dad left you both insanely rich."
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Hey Everyone,
I've been through Brittany's Acropolis many times always loving the pretty trees, flowers, and all the glitches. Well, it's time to show her house, which currently is #97 on the house tours! She's been wanting that for awhile, so I'm glad it finally is :)
Awesome entrance! All the flowers, trees, hedges, a fresh scent of nature sprouts when I walk into her house!
Here is her Pagoda and Winterbane, tucked in behind the trees, flowers, and fountains. This is the perfect house for wildfire tag :)
Now I'm heading into the house, and we'll explore the back parts of the outdoors once we are done with the inside.
Never thought the indoors could feel outdoors :P
The first room, my favorite, is guarded by firecats. They know me,I've been here a lot :)
The room doesn't really have a name, but I'm thinking Gem Archives. There's data on the wall, and lots of jagged rocks sealing in the shelves of gems. It's amazing!!
As I'm coming out of the Gem Archives, I see the sabertooth. So creative! It sits there next to the trophies, greeting guests with roars and grunts. :) I have to do this in mine!
The Park/Pavillion?? The teleporter makes that one tent look glowing :P
The Storm School :) We've done role plays here before.
Bunches of levithans in the jail cell... better not get too close o:
This is in the teleporter at the black little hole... so cool looking lol
The oracle is one of my favorite parts! It's amazing! Brittany said it took her a few days
Ooh... flowers, teleporters, a fountain, perfect entrance! Who could miss this hall?
Mooshu bedrooms and dining from the Crown Shop housing sets is perfect for a nature house like this! Maybe my other character's life house could use this furniture :)
Now just the rest of the outside :)
This looks like something you'd see in a book -- a magical circle of trees that does some superpower when you stand in the middle at sunset lol
I feel like I'm exploring a forest :)
And that's it! All the aspects of Brittany Flower's Acropolis tied up into one easy house tour. I hope you are inspired to make a nature house :)
Also, a few months ago I researched some nature housing for my nature house that I was going to put on my blog, but I forgot lol So here's my chance to do it:
Dresser with Flowers - awesome interactive, feels living style
Potted Purple Pansy
Wild Bamboo - this bamboo is perfect for a nature maze
Koi Pond - interactive item, I love feeding the fish!
Potted Bobtail
Youkai's Bonsai
Garden Lot - Easy to craft, recipe from Eudora in Olde Town
Red Toadstool - Found in Toadstool Village, Avalon
Mushroom - dropped by Zaneki, small but cute!
Windswept Tree - cool look, dropped by Koto
So there! Housing tour + some bonus furniture ideas!
Hope you enjoy! Cya in... well, January's almost over, so cya in February I guess :D
~ Ali <3
1/27/2016 09:55:29 pm
I was inspired I love that house so much it is beautiful!!!!! :D
1/30/2016 09:17:13 am
:) I've always wanted to make a grand nature house like this!! From visiting her house recently, I discovered how much I really wanna make one!!!
1/30/2016 11:43:42 am
I'm going to improve my houses when spring break comes! XD
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If you're age 13-18 or in grade 8-12, join us at City Hall for a day of workshops and activities to discuss community topics that are important to you and your community.
We hope to amplify your voice and advocate for recommendations made at the forum.
You will receive volunteer hours for participating. Refreshments and a lunch will be provided.
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- Climate Change - Taking on our generation's biggest challenge
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The Surrey Leadership Youth Council was excited to host the 10th annual forum on October 26, 2018 at Surrey City Hall. The forum had 120 youth participants that represented 14 different high schools. SLYC compiled participants' thoughts and recommendations in their report. Read the Youth Speak Up 2018 Forum Report.
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You want to talk "Call of Duty" or "Halo"? You want to analyze the differences between the original Xbox and Xbox 360? You want a clear vision of the past and future of video games? Not many 51-year-olds could lead a room full of college students in that discussion and maintain credibility after admitting, "I don't play video games."
But this was Robert Bach, former president of the entertainment and devices division at Microsoft, the man who oversaw the launch of the Xbox console in 2001, when Sony's PlayStation 2 dominated the market. Dressed casually and speaking without notes to about 40 students from the Carroll School of Management at a January lunch in the Newton Room, Bach said he wanted to discuss Xbox as a case study in business and marketing strategy—and that he also wanted to speak about "life lessons" learned in his more than 20 years at Microsoft. His talk was part of the "Lunch with a Leader" series, sponsored by the Winston Center for Leadership and Ethics at the Carroll School.
Bach noted that when development of the Xbox began in 1999, Microsoft had no experience in producing hardware. To enter the market against established competitors such as Sony, the company would have to be willing to match their prices. He said that meant losing from $50 to $75 on every console: "We lost—over the course of five years, on Xbox—about $6 billion." When stakes are that high, a business leader needs to think clearly about three things, he said. First, what is the purpose of the product? "If you can't answer in two sentences, you've got a problem," Bach said. Second, what are your guiding principles? When it came time to develop Xbox 360, he said, he insisted on this one: "We will not lose money on the hardware." And third, what are your priorities? "If you have more than five, you're just kidding yourself."
After less than 15 minutes, Bach paused briefly, and the questions flew. How do you feel about Xbox Live charging for online service? Can you walk us through the process of starting Xbox from scratch? How have video games changed to find a broader audience? How does video game downloading affect the business plan for Xbox going forward?
It was a question posed by sophomore marketing student Paul Hillen, beginning with "I assume you're not a huge gamer yourself," that elicited Bach's confirmation of that fact. "I didn't grow up playing video games," he said. "But I love businesses. And I love the dynamics of this business—the Xbox business is a really complicated, interesting business." Branding is a big part of it. If you look at the original Xbox, he said, "you won't find the word Microsoft on the box." Microsoft at the time was a strong brand in the business world, he said, but it wasn't "a gaming brand. Frankly, it wasn't that cool."
Further questions got Bach talking about Kinect, Microsoft's device that uses voice recognition technology and motion sensing cameras to allow interactive games—similar to Nintendo's Wii product, but without the wand. That led to discussion of the future for interactive television. "If you think about how people are going to control their TV five years from now, it's not going to be with a 28-button remote control," he said.
Eventually, Bach did get back to the "life lessons" part of his talk. "If this starts to feel a little foofy, pretend you're in a philosophy class or a religion class," he said. He spoke about how important it is for a leader to have faith—"If you don't have that, how do you get people to follow you?" He drew lessons about perseverance, as well, in the ups and downs he experienced at Microsoft. But the sometimes-overlooked quality in a good leader, he said, is openness to serendipity.
In the 1990s, Bach was helping to guide the development of Microsoft Office business products. When he was asked to lead the entertainment and devices division, "it meant giving up [a job] I actually liked." Being "open to that kind of serendipity," he said, "will lead you to places you could never imagine."
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Key Takeaways
- CDs and bonds generate income through interest, and require a set amount of time before the funds are accessible again.
- When looking at bonds vs CDs 2018, investors may notice similar levels of risk and potential returns involved.
- Real estate differs from bonds and CDs by allowing investors to actively generate cash flow while building equity in a physical asset.
At some point in time, every investor will find themselves asking one simple question: Which investment is the best? Each investment opportunity is going to come with unique benefits and tradeoffs, suggesting that the best investment strategy is actually to pursue multiple opportunities. Diversification has proven incredibly useful for investors in every field. Keep reading for our in-depth look at bonds vs CDs vs real estate, and learn how each of these strategies could help boost your investment portfolio.
What Are Bonds?
Bonds are notes issued by governments or corporations allowing investors to contribute financing, with the promise that they will be paid back in the future with interest. Bonds will have varying timeframes and interest rates depending on the borrower, though each of these factors will be agreed upon beforehand. This means investors can predict the exact profits they will earn if the bond is held to maturity. As a whole, bonds are thought of as a relatively low-risk investment; while profits are impacted by inflation, they do not fluctuate based on interest rates like other investments can.
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What Are CDs?
Certificates of deposit (CDs) are a type of bank account with fixed interest rates and a set withdrawal date. Certificates of deposit can be thought of as a mix between a savings account and a bond. Individuals invest in a CD and earn interest over time, although they are not allowed to access the money until a predetermined date in the future. They are issued by banks and financial institutions, and are insured by the FDIC. Term lengths will depend on the CD, but typically range from one to five years.
Bonds Vs CDs: Risks & Returns
Bonds and CDs are similar in nature, with both representing the chance to earn long-term income through debt securities. By looking at the relationship of risk and returns, investors may find a few differences in savings bonds vs CDs.
Overall, bonds present a lower risk than CDs. This is because bonds are often backed by the federal government. While CDs are insured by the FDIC for amounts up to $250,000 per bank, the overall risk of investing in CDs is still slightly higher when compared to bonds.
The low-risk nature of these investments does not come without tradeoffs. Both CDs and bonds are lower performing than other investment opportunities, such as real estate. This is because CDs and bonds only generate income through interest, with some profits being undermined by inflation. When looking directly at bonds vs CDs, investors may notice CDs yield slightly higher returns as a result of higher interest rates.
Because the bonds vs CDs debate is so close, and each asset has pros and cons, investors may find it helpful to examine the time it takes each investment to mature. You may find long-term options offer higher returns, though there may be less flexibility involved. When choosing between bonds vs CDs 2018, consider at the time frame, risk, and return potential of the options available to identify the right opportunity.
Bonds Vs Real Estate
When looking at bonds vs CDs, investors may find they do not yield high enough returns to make a strong investment portfolio. For those hoping to realize larger profit margins, it is helpful to consider the performance of other investments, such as real estate.
Bonds and real estate are among some of the most well-known investment strategies, though they have a number of differences. While bonds generate their income through interest, real estate can represent the opportunity to generate steady cash flow through rental income while simultaneously building equity in a physical asset. Real estate often outperforms bonds, though the returns do come with greater risk.
These differences in risk and return are important to consider, though investors should also pay careful attention to the ways other factors can impact these investments; particularly, the ways in which inflation and taxes can influence the success of each opportunity.
Bonds are not awarded many tax benefits, and are often not even taxed at the federal level. Investors are required to pay income and/or capital gains taxes on the revenue generated from bonds, no matter how small their returns. In contrast, real estate offers a number of tax benefits, including the opportunity for multiple tax deductions. It is well known that real estate investors can benefit from the depreciation deduction, which provides investors with a tax break for the wear and tear incurred on rental properties. Read our guide on real estate investing tax benefits to learn more.
Inflation is another factor that impacts bonds and real estate differently. Bonds pay a fixed interest rate over time, leading them to be significantly affected by inflation. Real estate, on the other hand, often benefits from inflation as a result of increased rent prices and property value. While the value of bonds are predetermined, real estate investors stand to benefit from property appreciation and rental increases as a result of inflation. Check out these benefits of investing in real estate to learn more.
CDs Vs Real Estate
When comparing CDs vs real estate, investors may notice several of the same tradeoffs when it comes to bonds vs real estate. Real estate will yield higher returns, but with more risk than CDs. Real estate will also benefit from tax policies and inflation more so than CDs.
Many investors may find CDs to be an attractive investment because of their passive nature. However, real estate can also represent the chance to earn passive income in the right situations. Real estate investors can either work with a business partner or property manager to handle the day-to-day operations of the property. By doing so, real estate investors can simultaneously benefit from the passive nature of rental properties and enjoy attractive profit margins.
As a whole, CDs vs real estate will lead investors to many of the same conclusions when comparing bonds and real estate. There will be tradeoffs and benefits to consider with nearly every investment vehicle, particularly between two very different opportunities like CDs and real estate.
As an investor, it is important not to question which investment is the best, but instead to look at how different investment types can contribute to the overall success of your portfolio. Investors who opt for multiple investment types minimize risk and increase their potential for revenue. When it comes to bonds vs CDs vs real estate, determine how each option can fit best into your existing financial profile.
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Welcome to People of the Palouse
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Dear Mint reader,
Mint reporters are charged with finding hidden gems in our local community. Through an arts and culture lens, we focus on ideas, events and people surrounding Pullman and the WSU campus.
This week in Mint, we are featuring a special edition called "People of the Palouse." People of the Palouse is a return to the roots of our section.
This is an edition that focuses on the culture here in the Palouse region, told through the stories of a few individuals.
Each person this week was nominated because they have a story to tell — a uniqueness about them that speaks to them as a person and this area as their home.
Mint reporters have done their best to showcase each story accurately and in a way that exhibits not only the individual but their connection to Pullman and the Palouse region. All the profiles here are meant to help you see your neighbors and our little corner of the world in a new light.
We look forward to more weeks of showing you everything the Palouse has to offer. We hope you enjoy reading these stories as much as we enjoyed writing them.
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The False Shepherds
Verse 1 – And the word of the Lord came to me, saying,
Verse 2 – "Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel, prophesy and say to them, 'Thus says the Lord God to the shepherds: "Woe to the shepherds of Israel who feed themselves! Should not the shepherds feed the flocks?
The shepherds are the political leaders, kings, and spiritual leaders. Ezekiel shows what the rulers should have been, what they have been, and what in the coming times they will be when the True King shall reign in the true kingdom.
Verse 3 – "You eat fat and clothe yourselves with the wool; you slaughter the fat-lings but you do not feed the flock.
Verse 4 – "The weak you have not strengthened, nor have you healed those who were sick, nor bound up the broken, nor brought back what was driven away, nor sought what was lost; but with force and cruelty you have ruled them.
That one verse has a lot to say about a person that God appoints to lead His people. I believe a flock, a congregation, should be a reflection of their leadership. When only the top leaders are prospering while the rest go without, there is a problem. The same goes for the leaders in our government.
Verse 5 – "So they were scattered because there was no shepherd; and they became food for all the beasts of the field when they were scattered.
When the flock is scattered – when they leave the protection of a good shepherd, they are exposed to worldly theology and ideas and become prey for deception.
Verse 6 – "My sheep wandered through all the mountains, and on every high hill; yes, My flock was scattered over the whole face of the earth, and no one was seeking or searching for them.
Not only had Israel been scattered and separated by the Assyrians and Babylonians, but their leaders had done a pretty good job of not attending to their needs.
Verse 7 – 'Therefore, you shepherds, hear the word of the Lord:
Verse 8 – "as I live,: says the Lord God, "surely because My flock became prey, and My flock became food for every beast of the field, because there was no shepherd, nor did My shepherds search for My flock, but the shepherds fed themselves and did not feed My flock" –
Verse 9 – 'therefore, O shepherds, hear the word of the Lord!
Verse 10 – 'Thus says the Lord God: "Behold, I am against the shepherds, and I will require My flock at their hand; I will cause them to cease feeding the sheep, and the shepherds shall feed themselves no more; for I will deliver My flock from their mouths, that they may no longer be food for them."
This is a very strong warning for those who are in leadership over God's people. God expects those chosen to be caring and help those in need or He will remove them from their position.
Verse 11 – 'For thus says the Lord God: "Indeed I Myself will search for My sheep and seek them out.
Verse 12 – "As a shepherd seeks out his flock on the day he is among his scattered sheep, so will I seek out My sheep and deliver them from all the places where they were scattered on a cloudy and dark day.
Babylon was not the only country where the Jews had been scattered. God knew where every single individual was and He intended to bring them back to Israel. God knows where we are too. Please don't ever think that you have strayed so far that He can't find you!
Verse 13 – "And I will bring them out from the peoples and gather them from the countries, and will bring them to their own land; I will feed them on the mountains of Israel, in the valleys and in all the inhabited places of the country.
Because Christ is the good Shepherd, we are reminded that He can turn any tragic situation around. Romans 8:28 – And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. Ezekiel was reminding those in exile that a hope was in their future where God would lead, provide, and protect them.
Verse 14 – "I will feed them in good pasture, and their fold shall be on the high mountains of Israel. There they shall lie down in a good fold and feed in rich pasture on the mountains of Israel.
Verse 15 – "I will feed My flock, and I will make them lie down," says the Lord God.
Verse 16 – "I will seek what was lost and bring back what was driven away, bind up the broken and strengthen what was sick; but I will destroy the fat and the strong, and feed them in judgment."
Cause them to lie down – when complete trust is placed in the Good Shepherd, you can rest! You can sleep at night without worry for tomorrow; you can feel secure knowing that God All Might's got this! When we depend on anything or anyone but God, frustration and disappointment will come which brings lack of peace.
Verse 17 – 'And as for you, O My flock, thus says the Lord God: "Behold, I shall judge between sheep and sheep, between rams and goats.
He will judge between men and men, between the smaller and the weaker, the greater and stronger, the rams – rulers, according to their deeds.
Verse 18 – "Is it too little for you to have eaten up the good pasture, that you must tread down with feet the residue of your pasture – and to have drunk of the clear waters, that you must foul the residue with your feet?
Verse 19 – "And as for My flock, they eat what you have trampled with your feet, and they drink what you have fouled with your feet."
Verse 20 – 'Therefore thus says the Lord God to them: "Behold, I Myself will judge between the fat and the lean sheep.
A bad shepherd is not only selfish but destructive. A minister who muddies the waters for others by raising unnecessary doubts, teaching false doctrines, and acting sinfully is destroying his flock's spiritual nourishment. James 3:1 – My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment. Matthew 22:14 – "For many are called, but few are chosen." The truth is, many hear the call on their lives to teach the Word of God to others, but few will respond because they let distractions and others get in their way. Same goes for hearing the Gospel. Many will hear the true Gospel of Christ, but it takes a response for it to change a life. Teachers and ministers are held to a higher standard. Why? Because they have to lead by example according to God's Word, not their own.
Verse 21 – "Because you have pushed with side and shoulder, butted all the weak ones with your horns, and scattered them abroad,
Verse 22 – "therefore I will save My flock, and they shall no longer be a prey; and I will judge between sheep and sheep.
Verse 23 – "I will establish one shepherd over them, and he shall feed them – My servant David. He shall feed them and be their shepherd.
God promised Israel to appoint a shepherd, the Messiah, from the line of David. David is also referred to by name elsewhere in scripture, that looks forward to a future restoration of Israel.
Verse 24 – "And I, the Lord, will be their God, and My servant David a prince among them; I the Lord, have spoken.
Verse 25 – "I will make a covenant of peace with them, and cause wild beasts to cease from the land; and they will dwell safely in the wilderness and sleep in the woods.
Verse 26 – "I will make them and the places all around My hill a blessing; and I will cause showers to come down in their season; there shall be showers of blessing.
Verse 27 – "Then the trees of the field shall yield their fruit, and the earth shall yield her increase. The shall be safe in their land and they shall know that I am the Lord, when I have broken the bands of their yoke and delivered them from the hand of those who enslaved them.
Yoke refers to the wooden bar or frame that joined animals so they could carry or pull a heavy load. The yoke became a symbol of bondage. The word yoke here represents foreign domination.
Verse 28 – "And they shall no longer be a prey for the nations, nor shall beasts of the land devour them; but they shall dwell safely, and no one shall make them afraid.
There is coming a day when Israel will no longer be prey to other nations. They will live in their own land, absent of any fear or harm. This is a promise from God that will come to pass when the King of Kings rules and reigns for all eternity.
Verse 29 – "I will raise up for them a garden of renown, and they shall no longer be consumed with hunger in the land, nor bear the shame of the Gentiles anymore.
Verse 30 – "Thus they shall know that I , the Lord their God, am with them, and that they, the house of Israel, are My people," says the Lord God.' "
Verse 31 – "You are My flock, the flock of My pasture; you are men, and I am your God," says the Lord God.' "
All through these verses, Ezekiel continually reminds the exiles that "They are God's people!" Even though judgment had come upon them, being taken captive, lost their land, and maybe their hope, God said, "You are still mine."
In our own lives we will go through hardships, disappointments, crises, fiery trials, and losses, but it never changes the fact that you still belong to a Mighty, Loving, Caring, God!


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Meet your stress busters
Several schools and universities in Delhi have dedicated counsellors, therapists and helplines to help students with psychological problemseducation Updated: Aug 10, 2011 10:17 IST
A counsellor, guide and 'stress buster', Pathma Naidu wears several hats at a time. Head of counselling and life support education at Pathways World School, Gurgaon, Naidu is one of the many counsellors in schools and colleges across the Capital who contribute to the holistic development of students.
"We run the Pathways of Universal Life Support Education programme (PULSE), which has a comprehensive guidance and awareness curriculum for students in a classroom setting," says Naidu.
She points out that counselling sessions are like a triangle of which parents are the base, teachers and counsellors are two other sides and children are the centre — everything must come together to help children fight psychological issues.
Other schools also have various means of imparting life skills. Etishree Bhati, clinical psychologist (counsellor), Delhi Public School, RK Puram, who has been a CBSE counsellor, says that she sees that there's an increasing trend of children suffering from behavioural problems, depression, speech dysfunction, inattentiveness, dyslexia or learning disorders. "We have appointed mentor teachers and buddies (who are fellow students). Using peer influence and relaxation therapies are other unique ways (to aid students)," says Bhati.
Universities too have made provisions to help students overcome and discuss psychosocial matters. For instance, Delhi University has a Career and Counselling Cell that has been functioning under the control and supervision of the dean, students' welfare since 2009. The cell counsels individual students and maps their personal problems, goals and visions besides counselling them on social and personal issues such as sexuality, interpersonal relationships, adjustment and family problems, and guides them in improving their academic grades. DU also has a helpline counselling service since 1995 in the Centre for Adult, Continuing Education and Extension that provides telephonic counselling (9873302532), personal counselling and referral services on these issues.
"DU has dedicated counsellors for students wherein students come with various problems including family issues, coping with the course they are pursuing, college life etc. Depending on the nature and extent of the problem, students are referred to the concerned experts. They are also given financial assistance at times," says Dinesh Varshney, deputy dean, students' welfare, DU.
Ambedkar University, Delhi has also set up a psychological counselling centre, which has clinical psychologists who are trained in psychodynamics and psychotherapy to deal with problems of young adults. "Students as well as outsiders can access this counselling centre," says Shifa Haq, a research assistant at this centre.
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University has a dedicated helpline that functions during university hours (011-25302167-69). The varsity also organises counselling sessions wherein queries are addressed by the departmental heads and counsellors.
Queries addressed
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Disproportionate dyspnea in a patient with pneumonia
Vishnu Sharma Moleyar, Alka C Bhat, Y Madhusudan, DS Harsha
Department of Respiratory Medicine, AJ Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
Correspondence Address:Vishnu Sharma MoleyarDepartment of Respiratory Medicine, AJ Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalore, Karnataka IndiaSource of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: NoneCheckDOI: 10.4103/0975-2870.202099
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In severe pneumonia, dyspnea occurs due to hypoxia. Usually, in pneumonia, dyspnea is proportional to the extent of lung parenchymal lesion. When a patient with pneumonia presents with disproportionate dyspnea, other causes for dyspnea should be evaluated. Here, we present a 48-year-old female with pneumonia, found to have disproportionate dyspnea. Her hypoxia did not improve despite adequate antibiotic and oxygen therapy. On further enquiry, she admitted taking dapsone for leprosy. She had saturation gap diagnostic of methemoglobinemia. Diagnosis was confirmed by estimation of methemoglobin level in blood. She was treated with intravenous methylene blue and recovered. When a patient has disproportionate dyspnea, methemoglobinemia should be considered as a differential diagnosis.
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This role is within the Corporate Technology which is focused on building Data Platforms. The Corporate Technology (CT) organization develops applications and provides technology support for corporate functions across JPMorgan Chase, including Global Finance, Corporate Treasury, Risk Management, Human Resources, Compliance, Legal, and all functions within the Corporate Administrative Office (CAO).
CT teams are aligned with corporate partners' evolving technology needs and the firm's ever expanding technology controls agenda.
A top CT priority is building scalable corporate systems. Teams focus on:
- Advancing firms road map programs for supporting Single sourcing of data, Architecture convergence and focus on Analytics.
- Adopting industry leading technologies to support best-in-class business capabilities for high performance computing and data storage solutions
- Driving innovation across the firm's corporate technology portfolio, increasing efficiencies through process automation, and Agile application development, with an emphasis on user experience and shorter development cycles
- Investing in security & controls for cyber, access/entitlements uplift, data protection and application resiliency
The team is responsible for providing the data backbone to the CT organization storing all information and calculating aggregations and supporting reporting. The team leverages Java Open Source and Big Data technologies to provide data management tools, calculators and reporting engines. The team is looking for proactive and hands-on technologists who can solve critical business problems with innovative technology solutions and have responsibility to implement multiple core components of this architecture. JPMC is launching a multi-year initiative to invest in the industrialization of this process and seeking highly qualified candidates to drive this change.
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- Partner in driving a multi-year strategic initiative that delivers technical solutions which creates a data lake that would consume, model and store data. Additionally technical solutions will be required for managing the data (data management tools) and processing the data (transforms, validations, aggregations) and reporting/accessing the data.
- Follow SDLC best practices such continuous integration, automated unit test and regression testing, etc and focus on end to end quality of the delivery.
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* BS/BA degree or equivalent experience
* Mastery of application, data and infrastructure architecture disciplines
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* Keen understanding of financial control and budget management
* Expertise in working in in large, collaborative teams to achieve organizational goals, and passionate about building an innovative culture
* Experienced in modern programming languages such as Java, SQL, Scala (nice to have)Experience developing enterprise platforms using Big Data tools and technologies (e.g. Hadoop, Spark, Hive, Impala, Zeppelin, Jupyter)
JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
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BORO created a flurry of good chances but could not make them count before getting caught late on to leak a killer goal against the run of play and slump to a 1-0 defeat to a team who had not won away all season. Who writes these scripts?
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Boro's Political Powder Keg Set To Blow?
THERE will be a political time bomb ticking under the Boro dug-out tonight. If Boro fail to beat Leicester – preferably with a cavalier swagger and a bagful of goals – then it will go off.
Make no mistake, like the seconds evaporating while Gareth Southgate sweats over which wire to cut with his clippers, patience among punters is running out fast.
Two Points And Political Ground Squandered
INSULT added to injury time… Boro were dealt a sucker punch in time added on for the touchline conference after Leroy Lita was pulled back by last man Ward two minutes from time. Gutted.
That said the game should have been closed out in the first half when Boro survived a shaky start to take complete control. They scored twice and could have had a few more then after the break had another couple of cracking chances to seal it.
Then a familiar slow motion retreat began, conceding space, time and the initiative and inviting pressure from a team that looked well beaten at the break. And after the first Coventry goal there was an air of inevitability about the outcome.
A point away is not a disaster but the powerless slide from a position of superiority was. Not only were two goals and two points squandered but also the chance to prove a point after the West Brom debacle. It has given the anti-Southgate bandwagon another hefty push and considerably raised the political stakes at home to Leicester on Tuesday.
Angry – But No Time For A Mob
WAS only half joking when I suggested the Gazette should have a "angry mob special" with free pitch-fork and burning torch for every reader.
In the wake of the shocking on-the-field implosion there was bound to be a passionate backlash from furious fans left shell-shocked by the debacle. Naturally as tempers boiled over there have been renewed demands for Gareth Southgate's head and servers crashed as the message boards went into hyperbolic overload.
But put down the crude effigy and the rocks. Extinguish the fuse on the Molotov cocktail. Now is not the time to storm the Riverside Stadium.
Crash! Brought Down To Earth By Baggies
WELL that was a pretty comprehensive kicking. Five goals and it could easily have been more. Boro started a point behind the Baggies but by the end the teams looked leagues apart. They were out-muscled and out-played but more worrying after the second goal lacked any belief that they could claw it back.
After a bright start they ran out of ideas and after leaking a "controversial" opener they lost their shape and concentration and started to go increasingly long, a move that played into the hands of West Brom's defence and is far from Boro's strong suit. By the end Boro were in disarray in every area of the pitch and were not playing as a team.
Don't Bottle Baggies Biggie
THE BATTLE with the Baggies is another big test and certainly the toughest game so far. It won't be decisive – there is still a full Premiership season's worth of games to go after this one – but it could be psychologically important.
Wednesday, Show Stupidity The Red Card And Shrinking Crowds
BORO passed another landmark and crucial pyschological barrier with the impressive 3-1 win at Sheffield Wednesday. Boro showed a steely resolve to come back after leaking an opener within two minutes – the first time they had come from behind to win in the league for over two years.
The last time that happened in the league – and we all had to dig deep to remember – was at Fulham in August 2007 when Mido scored on his debut in a 2-1 win. There was one occasion in the FA Cup at Bristol in January 2008 but in the bread and butter games it has been a massive millstone knowing that if the oppostion score first that a point was the best we could hope for.
After ticking off those boxes – clean sheets, back-to-back wins, more than two goals in a game, away victories – it is another sign that Boro are developing the mental strength needed to mount a genuine Championship challenge. Bring it on.
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THERE was a rare outbreak of chanting Jeremie Aliadiere's theme song after two finely crafted goals from the man who used to be the next van Basten. It won't radically alter his career stats but it was enough to help Boro see off a robust Ipswich just when the visitors looked to be clawing their way back into the game.
Rewind The Week That Never Was
THAT was the week that never was…
So, we are up and running again after a frustrating spell abandoned in a layby on the information super-highway, silenced by circumstance at the worst possible time. My deadline day blog was a sad and lonely affair. Everyone knew it was on and there would be beer and everything but no-one turned up, a bit like Afonso's leaving do.
But we have time to make up. Here's what I would have said.
Normal Service Is Resumed?
WITH the speed off the mark of Mido and the clinical finishing of Jeremie Aliadiere, the Gazette geeks have delivered and the blog is working again…. well almost.
I can write, you can post… but as yet you can't see the comments through the front window. There are 12 at the time of writing but to read them – and respond too I hope – you will need to "do a Werdermouth" and first post a comment then hit the 'preview' button. Then the Boro PR cloak of concealment is ripped away and rare pearls of dissent and wisdom are presented. Convoluted and less than user friendly I know. I'll get it tweaked back to normal as soon as possible but for now it will have to do.
I'll write something later but in the meantime anyone who has a week's worth of post-deadline angst to get off their chest, start ranting…. NOW!


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Mammut to precast labour housing
New labour accommodation is planned in response to the raised profile of living conditions in Dubai camps
Precast concrete producer, Mammut Technocrete, has secured contracts worth US $23 million (AED85 million) for the construction of labour accommodation in Dubai.
The housing complexes, which will cover approximately 200,000m2, are expected to be completed within 12 months.
Mammut was selected as the precast concrete sub-contractor by a host of contractors looking to build new labour accommodation, including Al Naboodah, System Construct, Roshan Construction, Suvadh Contracting, Al Arrab General Contracting and Al Bharat Contracting.
Poul Soegaard Nielsen, sales and marketing manager of Mammut Technocrete, said: "We are seeing an increase in demand for new labour accommodation, and with the increased focus on living conditions for workers in Dubai and the rest of the UAE, we expect the demand to continue and even increase in the future.
"We identified this demand some time ago and set up the requirements to meet it."
The contract awards come hot on the heals of recent labour strikes that have been making headlines around the world. And with labour authorities in the country cracking down on labour accommodation standards, contractors are now being forced to invest in better facilities to house their workers.
"The reason why contractors have asked us to supply the precast is because they're looking to set up the camps as quickly as possible and move their labourers in. The camps will be built in Ruwais and a lot of the free zones," added Nielsen.
Following complaints about the non-payment of wages
and unpaid overtime, workers in Dubai have also protested against cramped living conditions — up to eight workers often share one room.


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gildas LEPRINCE
Born in Paris in october 1990.
French nationality.
2013-2014: Université Paris Dauphine, FRANCE.
. Master degree in Business Management in emerging and developing countries.
2011-2013: Universidad De Las Americas Puebla (UDLAP) in Puebla, MEXICO.
Bachelor degree in international business administration.
Comparative European and American geopolitics.
2009-2011: Reims Management School (RMS / CESEM) in Reims, FRANCE.
Bachelor degree in international business and management.
-October 2011, March and October 2012-
Organization and lead of skydiving events (Cuautla, MEXICO)
140 UDLAP students took part in 3 daily events, generating an income of 361,000MXN (25,000EUR).
I designed those first-flight events with the skydiving resort in Morelos State. After looking for sponsors, negotiating prices and organizing the full logistics, I produced a documentary video which was broadcasted on UDLAP internal TV channel.
-August to December 2010-
Marketing internship in an industrial Swiss group, SIKA (Le Bourget, FRANCE)
Assistant of a product manager, I actively participated in the development and launch of 4 new types of construction glues. My work ranged from market analysis and comparative search of competitive products and characteristics, control and inspection in hardware stores (Leroy Merlin, Castorama, Bricorama…) to cost analysis, packaging design and sales price fixation.
-July-August 2009-
Organization and management of a humanitarian assistance (SENEGAL, AFRICA)
2-months summer camp with educative activities for 40 children living in the bush in Dara Palmeo village.
I was the co-organizer of the event with 5 other students. The preparation work took us about a year: design of the project, search of grants and sponsors for a budget of 9,000EUR.
Freedom, speed and self control are notions I have discovered thanks to free falling. It also learned me how to surpass myself in extreme situations.
-January 2008 and January 2009-
Participant in think-tanks, EUROPEAN INSTITUTIONS (Brussels/Strasbourg, BELGIUM/FRANCE)
I attended conferences and meetings presenting the latest update on elaborate European issues, and I have been participating at research groups (Central Bank role, extension and consolidation of the European Union, unification of cultures and languages, regionalization of economic activities).


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I'm all for convenience products, but when they encroach on the art domain, I just don't see the point. This product is the equivalent of a paint-by-the-numbers book. Except the paint-by-the-numbers book doesn't pretend the user can be a great artist by using it. I would've liked to have seen this product be something closer to a portable Rocksmith/guitar combo. There is absolutely a market for 'Learn To Do X' for those with limited time and I think it would've been a homerun had the focus been on teaching you to (actually) play the guitar. But there are simply better, cheaper ways to *look* like you're playing a guitar. Namely, learning to play the guitar.
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Hey @jadojodo thanks for the feedback! Based off your comment it sounds like you're a traditional guitarist yourself. I'm sure it was wasn't easy and took a lot of time and effort, so kudos to you! Please share your learning journey, we would love to hear it. We're making guitars for people who don't have the time, but still want to be musically expressive. According to Fender, 90% of people who try to learn the guitar, quit in the first year, we're trying to change that so that anyone can express themselves musically. The issue with Rocksmith/guitar combo is still dictated by the physics of vibrating strings and that's why people quit. It doesn't matter if it's cheaper if you can't play it. Our approach is different, think of us as the camera in your pocket. It takes photos, but will it make you into a professional? Highly doubtful. However, more photos have been taken with a smartphone that all the years combined in the history of film photography because at the end of the day people are capturing moments that they will cherish forever with their pocket super computers. There are very few use cases for the amateur shutterbug is going to lug around a DSLR. We're trying to make musical instruments accessible to everyone, just like the camera in your pocket, and we're starting with guitar. Take care, Andrew, Co-Founder of Magic Instruments
@asong408 I am not a guitarist, actually. I'm one of the quitters, having taken lessons for about 3-years before deciding that while I could do it, I didn't have the "passion". I'm confused as to your finding that people quit due to "the physics of vibrating strings". Perhaps you can expand on that some more. As to your photography analogy, I'm not sure that's the right fit. The top 24 devices on Flickr right now are all Apple iPhones. While one couldn't say that anyone who can take a photo with an iPhone is a photographer (any more than you could say someone who strums a guitar is a musician), they certainly could improve their skill and become one using only an iPhone. The same can't be said of the MI Guitar. Using this device, I will never "improve" to the point of becoming an actual guitar player. Judging by the MI Facebook page, I see the majority of those offended are real musicians or those who aspire to be. I think this is due to the fact that you guys market this device as "A new type of guitar that you can pick up and play, instantly". But it's not a guitar, any more than a Guitar Hero "guitar" is. If I were to market a Polaroid "camera" that spit out pre-determined images no matter what you're shooting and came packaged with the phrase "A new type of camera that you can pick up and be a photographer, instantly", I would run into the same pushback from the photography community. It simply isn't the same thing. Like I said: I appreciate that you guys are trying to hit the market for those with little time (I'm one of them). I know for damn certain that it exists, but unless you want to piss off a lot of people along the way, I would shy away from implying that this is anything close to playing an instrument.
@jadojodo Thanks for your feedback, apologies for not being clear. As you know you need to press flesh to metal to produce sound. For some people that's painful, for others it's the motor skills of switching between chords. These are based on shortening the strings on the fretboard and having them vibrate at the right moment. What if you didn't have to do that? Does that mean it's not an instrument anymore? We don't think so.
And then when you go to a campfire and someone brought a guitar you can just pick it up and start playing... on wait.
@joshuapinter That's why you bring our guitar! It has a detachable neck and takes 8 x AA batteries with it's own built in speaker, so you don't have to lug around an awkward bag all the time. Cheers!
@orliesaurus Why do you think that? Would love to hear your feedback.
@orliesaurus I dunno man, this looks like art to me: http://www.boredpanda.com/colori... Also, I don't get the wizard dancing and having the books shrink into a bag reference. I remember it had something to do with the sword and the stone and a crazy owl, but you lost me with the gif.
Hey Everyone! I'm one of the Co-Founders of Magic Instruments, would love to answer questions. We're launch our crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo at 8AM PST or 11AM EST today! There are a limited amount of PH specials if you use the link. Happy hunting!
Here is an article on TC: http://techcrunch.com/2016/04/19... with more explainer on how it works!
@kesslerio Thanks Martin! Can't wait for Shape myself!
Look, I hate this idea and everything it represents. I'm passionate about music as art. THAT BEING SAID - I think you've just positioned this wrong. It's not a 'new kind of guitar'. You've actually mentioned in a comment here 'for people that don't have time to learn but still want to be musically expressive'. The first part of this statement is terrible as it's like saying 'liposuction is for people that don't have time for the gym' or 'squarespace is for people too busy to learn how to code' - those are bullshit statements making people think it's acceptable to use excuses to shortcut their way to what they desire. But the second part of that statement is how you should be positioning it. 'Everyone should be able to be musically expressive' - that's a powerful vision. You should be marketing this and rallying people behind it. Positioning it as a lazy person's guitar is not how you should be framing it. Sorry if that's a bit of a rant.
Disclaimer: I am a guitar player :-) and I do wish you guys success, the design is super slick and there is a strong market for it. Music creation and the artist role continue to be disrupted and we need to empower more people to create their own music on whatever platform they chose to do that. I just feel you should reposition it slightly. Honest feedback.
@1greigcranfield I really appreciate the feedback, it's a lot of things to a lot of people and we're still figuring that out. I completely agree with "Everyone should be able to be musically expressive." We think the world will be a better place if everyone can play an instrument and connect with one another. But for now, we need to differentiate ourselves from our competitors that offer an easier way to play the guitar (EZ-AG, Fretlight, gTar, etc). It's an interesting problem because we know that our instrument brings joy to people and how anyone can quickly play their first song. Just because they didn't put in the hours, does that make them less of a person to get the same result? What about people who have a crazy fast metabolism? Are they considered cheats because they won the genetic lottery? But to give you some other perspectives. To some it's a great outlet to just relax and play their favorite songs. To singers (people in our video above), it's an instrument that they can use to accompany themselves and turn into T. Swift: Why would you hate this? Because he doesn't want to put in the time? He's got a great voice, and he's augmenting it with our guitar. For songwriters that want to compose music, it's a chord encyclopedia where every button is a chord and you can string them together without going to the piano or looking up a chord book and try to figure out if you're playing it right and lose your inspiration in the process. For people with arthritis, it's a second chance at the guitar. For me it's a way to level the playing field to express yourself musically. Just because you suffered (I have, playing the violin), doesn't make you a great artist.
@asong408 It wouldn't make them less of a person or even a less enjoyable experience, it just isn't the same experience which is where I think you'll get backlash if you say it is. That's great that guy can sing and accompany his voice with backing instruments, I think the issue comes with calling it a guitar and positioning it as 'playing a guitar'. All the ways you've listed are novel ways to use the product and like I said I actually hope it does well. I hope it does bring enjoyment and people use this as a way to make more art. Or even if they just want to jam to some TaySwift, cool. I just personally don't like the idea of people thinking this is a substitute for the guitar.
@1greigcranfield cool, glad your off the hate train. I think this gif sums up our conversation: http://giphy.com/gifs/same-but-d...
@asong408 Haha I wasn't trying to be a dick and I totally respect you fighting your corner. Let's just say it struck a chord http://giphy.com/gifs/laughing-d...


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Hello! It seems like it has been forever since I have posted! …I guess it has been a little hectic with Christmas and having a one year old 🙂
I am happy and proud to report that I still have not missed a single day of working out! I think that makes it 23 straight days of working out. Obviously some days are lighter than others, and there have been a few times that I had to drag myself threw my workout but I have done it and continue to do it.
I am also happy to tell everyone that since Thanksgiving (when we had our physicals) I have lost 10lbs! Now I could have probably lost more, but I mean common, with Christmas, it just wasn't going to happen!
My grandparent's sent me a care package from Seattle with my favorite homemade fudge, caramel, and almond roca. We of course got a few boxes of chocolate, and nuts, and cookies… and well, I have no self control. Literally I had the thought… should I just hurry up and eat it all at once and get it out of the way, or should I have it as a daily treat… well, lets just say that there isn't any left and I will spend the next two months working my butt off, literally! I was able to sneak in a Christmas workout at the gym at our townhouse, when the hubz and the baby were taking their afternoon naps! It was the least I could do after the brunch I cooked! The picture is of my daughter on Christmas in a stare down with the rocking Giraffe my dad made for her 🙂
WELL, now on to my personal training….
Chris is phenomenal… My abs still hurt (as of… RIGHT NOW) from the workout we did at 5am Monday morning. Cycling class completely sucked last night because it hurt to move… I mean it was awesome but the pain sucked, BUT no pain, no gain! He has now shown me an upper body, lower body, and a complete body workout, I love everything that I am learning, and he is really giving me the best tools.
Have you ever heard of a Bulgarian Split Squat? Well I hadn't before last week, and let me just tell you…they hurt, but they rock at the same time! Try them! Just Google the name and you will see what I am saying!
I also started doing the RPM classes Tuesday/Thursday nights. Jubie is my favorite instructor, but Anthony is great too! …I just love the music Jubie plays and it really gets me spinning… when she played some electronic/house mix of Smells Like Teen Spirit, I knew it was a great fit lol!
…and addition to my strength training, I am also going to start mixing in a 10k training regimen… I will post details of that later!
Until next time!


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Watching fireworks exploding into color in the night sky and hearing their loud crackles and booms on the Fourth of July
Eating slices of succulent watermelon, juice dribbling down my chin, and spitting out the slick black seeds onto the sidewalk
Listening to the sound of cicadas in the heat of a summer day and the song of crickets at night
Slurping up raspberry lime rickeys and chocolate ice cream sodas
Running through the sprinkler, my bare feet squishing through wet grass
Picking feather-topped carrots, glossy-skinned peppers, scallions, and ripe tomatoes from my grandparents' garden
The smell of hamburgers and hot dogs being cooked on an outdoor grill
The banging of my kitchen screen door as I ran outside to play
The tart, refreshing taste of my mother's homemade lemonade
Feeling the cool wet sand beneath my feet at the seashore
Playing hide-and-go-seek with my cousins and friends on a balmy summer evening
With these images in mind, I thought this would be a good time to write poems about summer. Wouldn't this also be the perfect time for children to write summertime poems? I think it would be a wonderful and enjoyable final writing exercise for the school year.
Well, here are two fine collections of poems to get kids thinking "poetically" about the warmest season of the year.
Written & illustrated by Douglas Florian
Greenwillow/HarperCollins, 2002
Most kids love the poetry of Douglas Florian. I know my students did! SUMMERSAULTS contains twenty-eight lighthearted verses about such topics as fireflies, dandelions, swinging on a swing, bees, jumping rope, grazing cows, and baseball. The poems are rhythmic and rhyming and lots of fun to read aloud.
SUMMERSAULTS includes several excellent examples of list poems: What I Love about Summer, What I Hate about Summer, Greenager, Some Summers, No Fly Zone, Names of Clouds, Lost and Found, The Sea, and Dog Day. These poems could be used to inspire your students to write their own list poems about the different sights, sounds, smells, tastes, weather, and activities of summer. A teacher could brainstorm with her kids about all the things that come to mind when they think of summertime and school vacation. The teacher could write her kids' contributions down on chart paper, guide the class in writing a class list poem about summer, and then ask them to write their own individual poems.
Here are excerpts from some of Douglas Florian's list poems in SUMMERSAULTS.
From What I Love about Summer
Morning glories
Campfire stories
Picking cherries
And blueberries…
Skipping stones
Ice cream cones
Double plays
And barefoot days.
From What I Hate about Summer
Skinned knees
Ninety degrees…
Humid nights
Mosquito bites
Clothes that stick—
I hate that summer goes too quick.
From Lost and Found
Along the shore
I found six shells:
Two gray,
One white,
Three caramel…
Five feathers from
A seabird's wings.
I wonder: Who
Has lost these things?
As a teacher, I believed it was always best to read the poetry of more than one poet to my students before asking them to write their own poems on a particular topic. Another collection of poems that would be great to share with kids prior to having them write their own summer poems is Rebecca Kai Dotlich's LEMONADE SUN.
Written by Rebecca Kai Dotlich
Illustrated by Jan Spivey Gilchrist
Wordsong/Boyds Mills Press, 1998
Dotlich's writing style is different from that of Florian's. While most of her poems celebrating summer are rhythmic and rhyming, they contain more imagery and figurative language. Let me provide you with some examples from her poems. She refers to jacks as tin bouquets/small bundles of piggyback stars. In Sunflowers, she compares the flowers to Golden guards/saluting/sky/garden kings/with chocolate eyes. In Dragonfly, she calls the insect a sky-ballerina/this glimmering jewel…with wings that you/could whisper through. In Backyard Bubbles, one of the loveliest poems in the collection, she compares a bubble to One fragile globe/of soapy skin/a glimmering/of breath within/a perfect pearl. Later in the poem she writes about another bubble that dances on a summer sigh/shimmering with shades of sky.
Dotlich includes other poems about lemonade, a lemonade stand, bumblebees, playing marbles, dandelions, pinwheels, jumping rope, going barefoot, jellyfish, a firefly, and fireworks. The poetry in this book definitely takes me back to the summer days of my childhood
Popsicle stains.
Fudgesicle fun.
Strawberry sizzle—
Lemonade sun.
I will leave you with Dotlich's poem SUMMER GREETINGS.
Today's the day
that summer comes.
Good-bye to cold;
hello to sun!
Hello to rose
and vines of green,
to lettuce leaves—
oh, hello beans!
Today's the day
for climbing trees,
for jumping rope
and skinning knees,
for swinging high
and skipping fast,
and reading
at last.
May we all have fun reading outside in summer!