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Those who follow me on Twitter may have already seen this photo, but I wanted to share the story behind it.
Towards the end of yesterday, another in a long-line of terribly busy Fridays, I was looking forward to heading home for a relaxing evening of nothing. After all, we've only really been in our new apartment about a week and a half, and haven't really been able to relax since the move.
On my way home, I swung by Jergen's in Oakland to pick up the top tier of our wedding cake, which had lived in his freezer while we moved. Lugging a box full of ice-packs and a frozen rock pretending to be a cake is rather tiresome, making my exit from the BART station all the more satisfying, the home stretch!
Walking down the street I see a policeman sitting in his car, idling in the cross walk. "Assclown" I think to myself, the police can never just park in a proper spot, they always have to be somewhere they shouldn't.
Brushing that off I continue walking and I notice red flashing lights a couple blocks down, the progression of my thoughts are: "maybe there was a car accident" and I walk a bit further. "I wonder if something caught fire" and I walk a bit further, now estimating that the distance to the fire trucks is roughly the distance I have to walk to get home. Then the worry sets in.
I walk up the steps to the apartment as the trucks pull away, to an open apartment door with yellow boot prints going in and out of the building. Erin starts crying as I ask:
What the hell happened?
Apparently, Erin gets home, changes out of her work clothes and texts me to determine how long until I get home. Planning for my arrival, she turns on the oven for the first time in our new apartment to cook a pizza to start our relaxing night of watching shows and nothing else.
The oven starts smoking, she opens it and it's on fucking fire. She turns off the oven and grabs the fire extinguisher, sprays the fire putting it out. Walking upstrairs she knocks on our landlord's door, after no immediate answer she walks downstairs again and the oven is on fucking fire again.
The landlord's wife called the fire department, and neither Erin nor the landlord could figure out why the fire refuses to go out, something inside the oven was on fucking fire.
When the fire department arrives, judging from the aftermath in our apartment, I can only assume they detonated a bomb with a few kilograms of yellow powder in our apartment.
Yellow dust is everywhere.
The cat is scared silly and slept most of the night hiding in the closet.
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We have an Apple Blossom festival each spring in the Shenandoah Valley. It began as a celebration of the apple industry here, but now it's just a good excuse to party. I belong to the Virginia Horticultural Society auxiliary, and we host a luncheon each year. It's very elegant, and one of the few non-alcohol events of the festival. We have between 400-500 women who attend, and they enjoy wonderful door prizes (enough for about 1 out of 4 people to go home with a prize), table favors for everyone, and a glimpse of some of the celebrities who are here.
Our luncheon is very special to me, because it focuses more on the apple industry, since it's hosted by apple growing families. After we give some money to the Apple Blossom Festival, we deposit the balance of our profits into our scholarship fund. Each year, we give two $1000 scholarships to horticulture majors at VA Tech, and this is a major fundraiser for the scholarship fund.
This year, my Rachel is the decorating committee chair. She's doing a fabulous job, and it's going to be absolutely beautiful! My job on the committee was to make 500 tissue paper flowers to decorate chairs and some rosettes for a banner. I finished this morning! I used the Big Shot with the Floral Frames collection framelits and Fun Flowers die. It didn't exactly make the process simple and quick, but it was a lot simpler and quicker than it could have been. Because, let's face it – 500 tissue paper flowers is a lot of tissue paper. The last 80 still need to be fluffed up, but I can do that while I'm watching NCIS tomorrow night.
Now I'm off to school and then the Stampin' Up! catalog premiere tonight! I can't wait. Mom & I are going to Alexandria, so it will be a fun "girls' night out."
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You know about the camel's nose under the tent? That's the game that Texas Republicans are playing in an effort to establish a foothold for vouchers. They have copied this tactic from other states. It goes like this: We don't want vouchers for everyone; we want them just for this very small, very needy, very deserving group of children. If they get that bill passed, within a year or two, another group is added, then another, then another, until vouchers are available for everyone.
Just weeks ago, the Texas House of Representatives, firmly in the hands of Republicans, defeated the Senate's voucher bill. It was widely assumed that vouchers were dead for this year. But, no, Senate Republicans added a voucher program only for children with disabilities to an important school finance proposal. Its advocates choose to ignore the fact that children with disabilities are protected by federal law in public schools, but not in private schools. They also ignore the fact that private schools for children with disabilities are far more expensive than the voucher they will offer.
The Senate's version of the bill does not not yet have a legislative fiscal note. The Center for Public Policy Priorities estimates that it could mean about $8,300 for students to use with about $450 going back to the district.
With no income qualification cutoffs attached, the group estimates that Texas schools could lose about $37 million annually after the first year of ESAs if just 1 percent of eligible students used them.
Supporters of public education were happy about the school finance proposal, but they had to backtrack on their support when they saw that the Senate had added vouchers to the bill. For the public school supporters, this is a poison pill. Given the strong opposition to vouchers in the House, there is a good chance that the Senate voucher provision will not survive.
The members of the House must decide if they want the camel's nose to enter the tent, knowing what will come next.


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Hopefully, you read recent Life with Lynnie (LwL) entries. If not, I would suggest you do so! This way, you'll have the full picture about Peche Island and what I was doing there.
As you know if you read previously, my friend M and I were seated under the covered picnic area, enjoying the lunch I brought with us to the island. Yes, it was an instant replay from the day before, when we enjoyed a BBQ and swim time at my complex's pool.
How I wish I could have posted pics of this day; but, it was not possible. You see, even though I brought my camera to Peche Island, I hadn't thought to check its batteries. Unfortunately, they were dead. Sniff, sniff. No pics!
While we were relaxing enjoying our meal, M looked at me and with a rather nervous voice asked me to not move.
I asked what was wrong. She kept looking past me to the picnic table area behind me. When I went to turn around, she adamantly commanded me to not turn around.
Well, how could I not do this? Especially, when M seemed so upset!
So, what did I do? I turned around, slightly. Just enough to see... a raccoon behind me!
It was not one of those cute baby critters. Nope! It was HUGE!!! And, it was only about four (4) feet or so behind me!
My heart cried out, HELP!, even if my voice didn't!
When I appeared stressed, M urged me to stay seated and calm. Sure! I'm sure you can guess, this was easier said than done!
With every fibre of my being, I wanted to get up and run! But, I didn't.
Once again, I turned slightly to see where the raccoon was. I prayed it wasn't any closer.
Well, it was. Sort of.
Just as I turned, it reached up and grabbed an insulated bag that one of my neighbour friends had left on the seat of the picnic table. It fell on top of him. Or her. Whatever!
Then, I almost got up and ran, because it was even closer to me, when it jumped away from the bag that had fallen on it.
Once again, M commanded me in a quiet, yet stern voice, to not move. Believe me, I didn't.
Truthfully, I didn't know whether to laugh or cry. My heart was beating so fast, I wondered if it would beat right out of my chest. Silently, I prayed, knowing my heart was in God's hands!
What a reminder of Proverbs 3:3, "Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:"!
How grateful I am to God, that I had such a great previous pastor, who taught us that we needed to read our Bible, study it, and memorize verses that we could draw upon in times of need! Thank You, Father! I am truly grateful!
As I am sure you have guessed, there is still more to say about the situation with the raccoon! Hopefully, you won't mind waiting until tomorrow.
Until next time...
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There is no doubt that technology has made the world of business much easier than it has been in the past. Most companies will rely on IT and new technologies, however, too much technology, gadgets and software can clutter up your desktops and cost your company more money than it should. What is usually efficient, can, in fact, slow down your business' processes.
Here are a few tips on how you can spend your money to better your company's efficiency and productivity.
CRM software
Many small businesses are now utilizing customer relationship management (CRM) software. Using this, you can easily keep all of your customer details in one place. It also keeps track of the purchases they made and any feedback they gave.
It not only allows you to tailor email marketing to individuals, but it also helps to provide better customer service. You no longer need to rely on databases or other paper records. Instead, you will have everything to hand when you need it.
De-risk your IT investment. Register to attend Connect, brought to you twice a year by The Manufacturer. From fact finding to the final selection, The Manufacturer Connect is an event specifically designed for manufacturing businesses at any stage of an IT project; be it ERP, FSM, BI or CRM. The only event that allows you to meet specialist IT vendors in face to face meetings and see their solutions in live demonstrations.
Intelligence platforms
Your company keeps a large amount of data, and sometimes all that information can get too much to deal with efficiently. This is where a business intelligence platform can come in handy.
The software takes all your data and breaks it all down into manageable areas that you can compare and analyze. It means that if one particular sector is not doing well, the software will be able to show you it in more detail; so you can easily notice areas to work on.
You will then be able to notice trends and problem areas and deal with them before they become severe.
Streamlining documents
As a business, you are constantly corresponding with employees and clients. Most of it will be by email and involve electronic records, invoices, and files.
You are probably filling out each document with the same details and then adding your company's brand. However, you can save significant time and effort by using an automated system such as Templafy. You can then upload all your customers' data, and it will automatically add the data to all your branded documents.
Accounting software
If your business is not using any accounting software by now, then you need to think seriously about starting. Accounting software can streamline the whole process of inputting income and expenditure. There are some types which allow you to view all your financial data with a straightforward interface.
Using accounting software will also make life a lot easier when it comes to the end of the tax year. Both you and your accountant will be able to see exactly where all the money has been spent.
There are also apps for your phone that can capture receipts using your camera. This means no longer having to keep all your paper receipts in boxes.
It is worthwhile trying to work through all your processes to see if you can cut out any unnecessary work. You will then have a much faster and more productive business.


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Micayla Gatto, best known for her downhill racing prowess on the World Cup circuit, Crankworx, and all over Canada, is always quick to smile. Diamondback is excited to join her on the next chapter of her career, as she focuses on seeking far off adventures on two wheels.
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Teeth whitening treatment can give you a boost of confidence whenever you flash your smile. As effective as teeth whitening can be, though, it cannot prevent the accumulation of future stains. The dulling of a bright smile often happens because of common daily habits, so by making changes to these behaviors, you can keep your teeth white and beautiful for as long as possible.
Stop Smoking
Cigarettes, pipes, and other tobacco products can cause a myriad of problems. Not only can smoking put you at risk for several types of oral cancer, but also it can quickly undo the effects of your teeth whitening treatment. These products contain tar, a sticky substance that can adhere to tooth enamel and cause your smile to turn an unsightly yellow or brown. These stain deposits can be especially difficult to remove with brushing and flossing alone, so to maintain your smile, make today the day you stop smoking for good.
Cut Back on Coffee
Tobacco isn't the only substance known for causing tooth discoloration. Even if you don't smoke, you may yet be contributing to the dulling of your teeth with your drinking habits. Coffee is a widely consumed beverage, but it also is one of the major sources of tooth stains. In fact, any darkly colored drink, including black tea, cola, and red wine, can leave deposits on teeth enamel and gradually fade their white hue.
Get Regular Cleanings
You may be meticulous about avoiding tobacco products and stain-producing beverages, but are you brushing as often as you should? What many people do not realize is that a bright smile can turn dull from the buildup of plaque, the substance that also contributes to tooth decay and gum disease. Consistent brushing and flossing can remove plaque in its earlier stages, but should it evolve into tartar, it becomes resistant to at-home oral hygiene practices. Only a dentist can get rid of tartar, so be sure to keep up with your biannual dental cleanings.
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Foreign Affairs Minister outlines new relationship
By Noreen Bowden | December 14, 2007
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dermot Ahern has published an article outlining Ireland's relationships with the Irish abroad. In "Ireland's New Approach to its Diaspora", available in full on the IrishEmigrant.com website, Minister Ahern outlines the changes that have taken place in recent years.
He notes that the Diaspora is vast:
The dimensions of our Diaspora are breathtaking. In the last
census, 36 million people declared an Irish link. The figures for US Britain, Australia, Argentina, Canadaand are equally impressive. Large numbers are also to be found in New Zealand South Africaand Zimbabwe, and increasing numbers of Irish-born people are living in and other Mediterranean countries. Spain
Minister Ahern also notes that changes in Ireland, including the peace process and economic success have allowed Ireland to re-evaluate the relationship with the Irish abroad. This has resulted in a tremendous increase in funding, up to €15.2 million this year, and increasing to planned spending of €34 million a year in the lifetime of the current administration. He details the spending in Britain, the US, Canada, Australia, Argentina, South Africa, New Zealand and Zimbabwe.
Minister Ahern concludes:
Regular newspaper articles and TV programmes show that there has never been so much interest at home in the Diaspora. Irish people are travelling abroad in huge numbers and meeting members of our Diaspora in many of the countries they visit. Our Constitution has been changed to reflect the new commitment to the overseas Irish, enshrined in the amended Article 2. New structures have been established by the government through the Irish Abroad Unit to coordinate our policy in this area and to provide funding, when appropriate, to projects relating to the Diaspora. It is a very exciting time with much happening. We have to ensure that we maintain the interest of our communities abroad in Ireland as the generations go by. I am confident we can meet that challenge. I am fully committed to maintaining this new outreach to our people – our global family – overseas.
See the entire article on the IrishEmigrant.com website.
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David Lansky, PhD, is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Pacific Business Group on Health (PBGH) and directs its efforts to improve the affordability and availability of high quality health care. Since 2008, he has led the coalition of 50 large employers and health care purchasers representing ten million Americans, including CalPERS, Wells Fargo, Intel, Safeway, Walmart, and Boeing.
A nationally-recognized expert in accountability, quality measurement and health IT, Lansky has served as the purchaser representative to numerous health care policymaking programs, including the Congressional Budget Office, the HHS Learning and Action Network, and the Healthcare Transformation Task Force.
From 2004 to 2008, Lansky was Senior Director of the Health Program at the Markle Foundation (NY), and from 1995 to 2004, he led the Foundation for Accountability (FACCT), a public-private venture developing quality measures and web-based tools to help consumers and purchasers assess the value of health care services and providers.
Before establishing FACCT, Lansky was a senior policy analyst for the Jackson Hole Group during the national health care reform debate of 1993-94. He led the Center for Outcomes Research and Education at the Providence Health System from 1988 to 1993.
He is the author of over 30 peer-reviewed papers on outcomes research and quality measurement and holds a PhD degree from the University of California, Berkeley.


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August, 2007 Issue
• Join Us At The Houston Area Pet Fair & Adoptathon: Two Days of Fun, Celebration and Education
• How Much Is That Doggie On The Internet?: More Than You Can Imagine
• A World of Help: Compassion Without Borders
• Napa Humane: A New Kind of Society: Breaking Away from the Shelter Paradigm
• A Near-Miracle for Arthritis: Is Adequan a Better Option for Your Dog?
• Intelligent Dogs: Are Our Dogs Smarter Than We Think?
The Houston Area Pet Fair & Adoptathon takes place Saturday and Sunday, September 8th and 9th. The Fair is open from 10am to 6pm on Saturday and from 10am to 5pm on Sunday. Admission is as follows: Adults – $7; Kids 6-12 & seniors 55+ – $5; Kids 5 & under – FREE! Special "Family Pack" offer: Two adults and two kids for $20. Dogs are welcome too! ($1 donation requested.) Dogs must be on leash and well-behaved, and no animals will be allowed to remain in vehicles, for their safety.
The Houston Center & Fairgrounds is located at on Civic Center Drive in Houston. Parking is FREE. Directions, more information, and a mailing list sign up are available at the Pet Fair web site.
We are planning on having a local Texas trucking lawyer expert come speak about what the options are if you and your dog are in a serious truck accident. Because of a trucks size and weight to a car's size and weight when you and your pet are involved in a crash that involves a tractor-trailer or other commercial vehicle, the results can be devastating. I can tell you from experience, having a truck accident lawyer on your side can make all the difference. A truck accident lawyer who is also a dog owner will ensure you and your pet receives fair compensation for any injuries, as well as for emotional, or financial losses. Depending upon the circumstances additional compensation can be litigated for property damage, lost income, diminished earning capacity, and pain and suffering. Our truck accident lawyer offers free consultations and works on a contingency basis.
The local merchants have banded together to create a continuing stream of revenue to support the Pet Fair and the local animal groups. There was also one online merchant, SterlingForever.com, that helped raise funds with sales of their eminently fashionable silver ring styles via Jeweler's Nest in town. All of their sterling silver jewelry is uniquely designed and crafted to stand out from the crowd. Help raise funds for the Pet Fair and get yourself some of the highest quality sterling silver jewelry available anywhere. Employers can find products to incentivize their employees where 25% of the proceeds is given back to the community simply by purchasing from the Houston Area Pet Fair corporate gifts web store. In addition, one of the coordinators from the The Houston Area Pet Fair organization approached a gift basket business asking if they would help out by donating some gift baskets that would appeal to visitors. Turns out the owners are big dog lovers and were delighted to add their support to this cause. They offered a coupon code which when used will send give 10% of the purchase price to the local animal groups.


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Browns re-sign T Robinson, day after terminating contract
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns starting left tackle Greg Robinson has re-signed with the team, a day after his contract was surprisingly terminated.
Robinson was cut Sunday, when the Browns had to open a roster spot to make rookie offensive lineman Drew Forbes eligible to return from the injured list later this season. Forbes sustained a knee injury in Thursday's exhibition against Detroit.
The team's move with Robinson raised some eyebrows, but was more procedural than anything. The 26-year-old could have signed elsewhere, but wanted to stay with the Browns.
Cleveland did not announce the transaction with others.
The No. 2 overall pick in the 2014 draft, Robinson settled in as Cleveland's starter and played the final eight games last season. The Browns signed him to a one-year, $7 million contract in February.
Robinson will protect quarterback Baker Mayfield's blindside when the Browns open the season Sunday against Tennessee.


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For the past year or so, the news out of Spalding has been less about the products it sells and more about its financial ups and downs. But executives at the Chicopee, Mass., company that makes Strata, Top-Flite and Ben Hogan equipment believe that situation is about to change dramatically with the introduction of what they say is the best-performing golf ball in Spalding's history – the Hogan Apex Tour.
That move not only gives Spalding a potentially hot new product, but also the opportunity to re-position its ball business and enhance the Ben Hogan brand.
The Apex Tour is a four-piece ball with a soft inner core and harder outer core, both of which are made from a rubber compound. It also includes an isomer mantel and an HC350 thermoset urethane cover with a new dimple pattern. The result, officials say, is a ball that provides exceptional distance off the tee and optimum feel around the green.
"The Apex Tour is the most exciting new product we have launched in the golf business since I have been here," said company CEO Jim Craigie, who started at Spalding in 1998.
That enthusiasm for the Hogan ball is shared by several members of Spalding's PGA Tour staff who helped in the ball's development and began putting it in play at the 2002 U.S. Open.
"It's the best ball I've ever used," said Hal Sutton. "It stays in the air a long time, and in today's world, air time is distance. Yet, it still has a lot of spin around the green. I compare it to a jet fighter in that it's sensitive to the things you do with it, and want to do with it."
The development of the Apex Tour began in earnest last fall when Spalding executives asked some staff pros for help in determining which of a series of prototypes would perform best.
Sutton, Len Mattiace, Bernhard Langer, Dennis Paulson and Jim Furyk all helped, and Spalding's team of scientists and engineers made adjustments as the tour pros' comments came in.
The product that originally came out of that process was a Strata called Tour Ultimate G. Initially, the company produced three prototypes, and the ball was first put into play at the 2002 Nissan, where Mattiace captured his first PGA Tour title. Then Furyk had the Tour Ultimate G in his bag when he won the Memorial Tournament in May.
Initially, there were no plans to sell the ball as a Hogan. "In fact, we thought the next new Hogan product would be woods," said Mike Ferris, Spalding's executive director of golf balls. "But this ball turned out to be so good that we had to reevaluate. And in time we decided it had to come out under the Hogan name."
Mattiace says it is a fitting choice.
"It is probably 15 yards farther off the tee for me, and I can do about what I want with it around the greens," he said. "It's rightfully named Hogan because Hogan had it all, and so does the Apex Tour."
The ball that now bears the Hogan logo is slightly different from the product Mattiace and Furyk played in their wins. While Mattiace has joined the rest of his Tour colleagues at Spalding in using the new Hogan, Furyk has decided to stick with the Tour Ultimate G. At least for the moment.
The Apex Tour will begin shipping July 1, with the first batch going to Shady Oaks, Ben Hogan's old club in Fort Worth, Texas.
Suggested retail price will be $58 a dozen, and the ball will be sold on allocation in selected on- and off-course outlets as well as some sporting goods stores.
Spalding plans to support the introduction with a $20 million marketing campaign featuring its Tour players, including 2001 U.S. Open runner-up Mark Brooks, who recently signed with Hogan. The company plans to more than triple the size of its existing Tour staff.
While the new ball is getting most of the attention at Spalding these days, it by no means spells the end of Strata. That brand will live on, though probably with fewer offerings. In time, Strata will probably find itself positioned somewhere between Hogan and Top-Flite, promoted as a premium product that goes for a less-than-premium price.
As for Hogan, it will now be top of the line – and a name Spalding executives will want to do more to build and promote.
"This is the first big step toward Ben Hogan becoming a mega-brand," said Craigie.


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Human rights lawyer, Rosemary Nelson, was murdered on this week 19 years ago by an under-car booby trap bomb. The attack was later claimed by a Loyalist death squad the LVF, but the level of sophistication points the finger firmly at British military intelligence for Rosemary's murder. Mandy Duffy remembers Rosemary on her anniversary.
I first met Rosemary Nelson via a mutual friend. She was of course known to me before that as she was a well-known solicitor in Lurgan, but I really got to know her via our mutual friend and I quickly discovered that this smart, accomplished woman loved nothing more than a night out with her friends and we had many wonderful nights, leaving me memories which I treasure and won't share here!
Later I joined Rosemary on a committee to establish Irish Medium Education in Lurgan and witnessed first hand the passion and commitment she had for the Irish Language and when I look at the flourishing Naiscoil/Bunscoil we have now in Lurgan I smile and think of Rosemary and how proud she would be.
I don't think I need to relay the astonishing work ethic Rosemary had as that is widely known throughout the world, I witnessed first-hand the work she did not just for Republicans but for the community of Lurgan. There is a myth that Rosemary only had Republicans as clients but that is simply not true Rosemary had clients from all sections of the community and if Rosemary was your solicitor she gave you 100 percent.
When I met my now husband I saw a lot more of Rosemary in a professional capacity and she was amazing and never afraid to push the boat out and pursue complaints against the RUC. She let them away with nothing including a false arrest case when they arrested the wrong brother and held him for half an hour in a land rover before they realised. We were filling her in on their mistake and laughing about it and straight away she said "is that right? I will be suing them for false arrest."
During the Drumcree standoff, I spent night after night with her in the community centre on the Garvaghy Road and watched her in her element taking everything in her stride despite being exhausted as she rarely slept relying on her never-ending supply of coffee to keep her going. I watched as she was spit at by the RUC and assaulted by the RUC in Portadown and one thing was clear to everyone there; they hated her with a passion.
I know so many people who were told during stop and searches by the Brits and the RUC that Rosemary was going to be dead soon and Rosemary herself told me about the death threats she received and the intimidation she was under. She was stopped and searched so many times I recall at one stage her being stopped and searched nearly every time she pulled out of the car park beside her practice and she put in complaint after complaint but it never stopped them from targeting her for serious, persistent harassment or eventually carrying out what they repeatedly said they would do.
My last conversation with Rosemary was a week or two before she was murdered and I will never forget it: Sitting in her office in a cloud of smoke drinking coffee and chatting about the Patten Commission (off all things) as I was leaving she asked me what our RUC Harassment levels were like lately and I told her honestly that we had, like a lot of Republicans at that time, noticed a massive decline and that I felt that they were under orders not to rock the boat she said " well they are not under orders to stop mine" and told me she was still being tortured. I told her to be careful and she just laughed.
The night before Rosemary was murdered I can recall vividly the chopper being up over Kilwilkie all night. I remember saying that something must be going on down in Kilwilkie as that chopper has not moved all night from the one spot. The next day I was walking into town and a fire brigade went flying past me quickly followed by an ambulance and 5 mins later a car pulled up and a friend of mine shouted out "they've got her Mandy, they've got Rosemary".
I have no doubt in my head that Rosemary was murdered by the State. The conclusion of the inquiry into her murder which read: "The inquiry found no evidence that state agencies (the RUC, British Army and MI5) had "directly facilitated" her murder, but "could not exclude the possibility" that individual members had helped the perpetrators. It found that state agencies had failed to protect her and that some RUC intelligence about her had 'leaked'. Both of these, it said, increased the danger to her life. The report also stated that RUC officers had publicly abused and assaulted her in 1997, and made threatening remarks about her to her clients, which became publicly known. It concluded that this helped "legitimise her as a target in the eyes of loyalist terrorists".
I certainly don't believe Rosemary was murdered by Loyalists. In my eyes, they didn't have the capability to carry out such a sophisticated attack. She was murdered by the British State and sadly we lost a not only a brilliant solicitor but also a beautiful, generous friend.
* Mandy Duffy is vice-chairperson of Saoradh and an IRPWA and community activist, based in Lurgan North Armagh.


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A wedding marks the day when you and your partner decide to be together for the rest of your lives. The two things that you take with you to remind yourselves of that day are your wedding photos and wedding videos.
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Success of Comics on the iPad good for comics elsewhere, too
Digital comics are entering a bit of a boom era, according to recent data. Comics, the aptly named app by comiXology that acts as a one-stop digital storefront for many publishers, including DC (s twx) and Marvel(s dis), has been the top grossing iPad (s aapl) app for six Wednesdays in a row.
The cannibal that wasn't
Why only Wednesdays? Because that's the day new comics are released. When digital comics were just getting started, that meant relatively little; publishers often held back digital releases, and in fact many only released titles from deep in their back catalogs at first. The reason for their reticence was that they felt digital editions would significantly cut into print book sales.
That hasn't happened, according to comiXology. Instead, in September both print and digital comic sales reached record heights. September is also when DC decided to relaunch 52 of its titles at issue #1 (a move it dubbed the "New 52"), and make each of them available on the same day in print and digitally, via both the Comics app and its own branded comiXology-powered DC app.
Are digital and print comic buyers the same?
The reason digital comics haven't negatively affected print comic sales could be that the two types of media appeal to entirely different consumer groups. Using the iPad as a delivery method opens up comics to new audiences, including basically anyone who owns an iPad and has even a basic familiarity with or interest in the costumed heroes whose mugs are now everywhere thanks to Hollywood, video games and TV shows.
Traditional comic book shops, on the other hand, cater to a much more narrowly focused audience. Comic books stores are destination establishments, for the most part, not places that people with only a vague sense of what they sell happen to stumble into. Row upon row of poly-bagged issues in filing boxes can also be an intimidating site for people new to the medium. Collectors and fans who enjoy the community element of the comic book shop will keep their pull lists, even in the face of the rise of digital, and fans introduced via the iPad and other devices could even make the leap to the shop once they embrace the culture.
Same day is the real superhero
I asked comiXology CEO David Steinberger about the app's success, and how tied it was to DC's New 52. Steinberger replied that in fact, the 3.0 release of Comics started the avalanche, but "the New 52 and other same day as print releases from other publishers, like Marvel and Image Comics, do great as well." Marvel hasn't been nearly as quick to embrace same day digital releases, but Steinberger points out that that could change, since the publishers who embrace that model are doing especially well on the Comics platform.
Another driver of sales could be Hollywood's love affair with comic book properties. Captain America and Thor both charmed audiences this past summer, and The Avengers is coming next spring, with a stellar ensemble cast and a powerful hype machine behind it. It makes sense that comics, digital and otherwise, would enjoy some halo benefits from that attention.
What about subscriptions?
I've also argued that subscriptions are the next frontier for digital comics. Steinberger says that he thinks "subscriptions will be a very interesting model" for digital comics, but that currently, the available options aren't really a natural fit for comics. "What is out there right now on different devices (Apple's Newsstand, for instance) don't work for comics, because they charge you monthly," Steinberger said. "So you put the consumer in danger of being charged without product, or you make the consumer lag behind true same-day-as-print and they don't get the newest material."
Steinberger isn't promising anything in terms of digital comics subscriptions, but it will be interesting to see if publishers and storefronts like Comics can come up with a solution that provides them some of the benefits like those magazine companies such as Condé Nast are seeing from Newsstand.


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With this you can save planet Earth from Martian Aliens, but be careful not to put your eye out! To judge the sizes the Martian figures each measure about 3/4'' tall. The set works very well and it appears to be in mint condition as pictured. As mentioned above, the advertisement is only shown for reference and it is not included here.
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The Atlantic Politics & Policy Daily: America's Next Top Magistrate
President Trump is expected to announce his nominee to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy at 9 p.m. ET.
-Written by Elaine Godfrey (@elainejgodfrey)
Today in 5 Lines
President Trump is expected to announce his nominee to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy at 9 p.m. ET.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made an unannounced visit to Afghanistan, where he met with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and reiterated the U.S. commitment to the country.
Four more members of a youth soccer team were rescued from a flooded cave in Thailand on Monday. Four boys and their coach remain in the cave.
British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson resigned, citing his disappointment with U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May's plan to remain close with the European Union after Brexit.
Trump will travel to Brussels for a summit with NATO leaders on Tuesday. After the summit, he'll head to the U.K. to meet with May, and then to Finland for a one-on-one with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Today on The Atlantic
Here's What Will Happen: Maine Senator Susan Collins, a moderate Republican, said she won't vote to confirm a Supreme Court nominee who has been hostile to Roe v. Wade. Here's why she'll likely support President Trump's pick—whoever it is. (David A. Graham)
An Uphill Battle for Cynthia Nixon: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's upset victory over New York Representative Joe Crowley has given hope to progressive activists. But their next target, Governor Andrew Cuomo, will likely be harder to beat. (Russell Berman)
Escaping the 'Liberal Doom Loop': Canada has sustained high levels of immigration without facing an illiberal populist backlash. Here's how. (Derek Thompson)
'Lest We Forget': A century after World War I, America seems poised to replicate the mistakes of the past, warns Eliot A. Cohen.
What We're Reading
Identity Theft: Raphael A. Sanchez, the former chief counsel at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Seattle, pleaded guilty to stealing immigrants' personal information and using the data to defraud banks. (Bill Chappell, NPR)
'Beto-mania Sweeps Texas': Can a liberal Democrat charm his way into defeating one of the country's shrewdest politicians in one of the most conservative states? Beto O'Rourke aims to find out. (Ben Schreckinger, Politico)
Judges Shouldn't Make Law: While debating which judge President Trump will select to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court, Americans should also discuss how much power judges have—and whether some are currently abusing it. (John Fund, National Review)
The Roots of Trump's Russia Connection: Jonathan Chait entertains a question: What if Donald Trump has been a Russian asset since 1987? (New York)
Who Likes Trump's Tweets?: A new poll lets respondents rate the president's social-media posts on a scale from "Great" to "Terrible." These are the tweets people love—and hate—most. (David Byler, The Weekly Standard)


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Here are 5 R's of Coaching
& Conflict Resolution.
The whole is greater than the sum of its parts. So a team or an organization is more than just the number of individual members put together.
To bring different factions into consideration and consensus it is necessary to reframe the issues in a more inclusive way that speaks for one and all. It is important to validate the needs and apprehensions of all to find common ground.
All are parts of an interdependent system.
So every move impacting one will impact one and all.
Remember :
The strength is in the interconnects.
So think beyond the immediate self and work towards envisioning & understanding the larger picture.
Resolve :
Be inclusive and expansive.
Be mindful to be positively impactful.
In every organization whenever there is a need to examine the pressing issues of individual human nature and/ or behavior in a team and come to a resolution, it is mindful to be aware of the surfacing of hidden dynamics at play in communication and its impact on personal /professional relationships.
Any mediation is, after all, a process of balancing the ways of engaging, managing and productively finding resolutions that can help make a positive difference towards peace and goodwill.


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Kudzu bugs have made their arrival
Question: Our front porch is covered in small stinkbugs. Where are they all coming from and how do I get rid of them? Answer: They are not stinkbugs, but kudzu bugs. Last week, I received a report from Caswell County that they were headed our way. Bobby Shoffner, of Byrd Tractor, called earlier in the week to inform me of their arrival. This was confirmed after a visit to First Presbyterian Church in Burlington. They have arrived just in time for Halloween. How exciting is this! Some people follow the stock market, money markets and the price of gold. I follow the arrival of insects, plant diseases and deer rubs. As for the kudzu bugs, these small brown insects do resemble stinkbugs. They are considered plant pests because they eat not only kudzu leaves, but also soybeans and even some of our ornamental and berry plants. Massing by the hundreds they will crawl over windows, doors and house sidings. Controlling them with insecticides will prove to be frustrating. They are looking for a place to spend the winter. They seek out light-colored areas first. Was it predestination that sent thousands of these insects to First Presbyterian or was it to hear the pastor's sermon? Perhaps they caught wind of an upcoming covered dish supper. That is always a good way to boost attendance. All those of other denominations fear not, they will pay your church a visit soon. Question: I have several crapemytle trees that are growing into the house and hanging over the gutters. Can I prune these trees now? Answer: Allow the trees to loose all their leaves and enter winter dormancy. Once this has happened, you can begin pruning to remove large limbs. Generally, you can begin around mid-December in our area. Pruning too early in the fall before the tree becomes dormant has shown to increase winter injury. Waiting another month or longer is best for crapemyrtles. Question: My yardman showed me a large hornet nest in the Leyland cypress hedge. What should I do? Answer: The safest thing to do is wait until winter temperatures kill the hornets inside the nest. I believe you have discovered the large paper nest of the bald-faced hornet. Most nests resemble the shape of a large football. The hornets are still active and the best thing you can do is to avoid that area for a few more months. As long as the hornets do not feel their nest is threatened, the hornets will not attack you. Keep children and pets away if you can. Usually, around the end of December and early January, low freezing temperatures will have decimated their population. The queen, that is pregnant, has already found a home for the winter somewhere in a stump or other ground nesting site. All the workers are left behind to die. The nest will not be reused next year. It will deteriorate over the winter and spring. A new nest will be built next year. PROTECTING WALNUTS FROM PREDATION As I mentioned last week, if you want to plant walnuts in the ground this fall you run the risk of animal predation over the winter months. An old remedy appears in the 1945 publication "Growing Walnut for Profit." First, you find a No. 2 tin can or larger. Punch a 1 inch diameter hole in the bottom of the can. The jagged edges of the hole should stick out. Put 1 inch of soil in the bottom of the can. Place the walnut in the can and cover with dirt. Dig a hole large enough to accommodate the can and no deeper. Set the can in the dirt with open end down. The end with the hole will be up. Pack soil around the can and tamp it firmly with your foot. The rest is up to Mother Nature. Rett Davis is the retired director of the Alamance County Cooperative Extension Service and is a certified arborist. You can email your questions to him at firstname.lastname@example.com


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The bulk of my blogging will be over at Geographic Designer from now on, including pieces from the 50 states design project. Head there!
You may know Utah, but I bet you don't know the whole story. It's not just the most religiously homogeneous state in the country; it's also the fastest growing. Some say it's a state of tight-neck, khaki-wearing buzz-kills, but the truth is Utah thrives on adventure, with its diverse terrain, and ever-changing population. They're just too modest to show it.
Gift someone this Utah Poster today!
For any statisticians out there this will really give you some insight!
Do you blog about travel or tourism? You need to check out Yonderlist!
Hello Friends,
Since the 50 States Design Project is complete, I won't be posting here anymore, but head over and start to follow Geographic Design, my new blog that showcases the best intersections between Art & Geography, including my own future projects.
Hope to see you there,
Well, it happened. 50 states in less than 50 weeks! But, it's not over. First off, I'll be printing and framing the 50 States Design Project for display at ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, MI this September. Here's a photo of the first five posters.
I've created an umbrella site for this project and my future geography-related design projects called Geographic Designer. I'd love for you follow me at these sites so we can keep in touch:
Thanks for the support,
New York is The Empire State, but it's not an empire like ever seen before. This empire is a place that celebrates diversity, culture and variety. New York stands as a benchmark of strength in a free society. From its beautiful mountains in the north to its mammoth city in the south, New York is undeniably the king of states. The border around this poster repeats the phrase, "Unique New York." Buy Prints Here.
Hello Nevada! Your desert is expansive and hot, but hey- so are your casinos. Of course that's not all there is to you, but you're known as the Silver State, so it's clear you've been aspiring to great heights for awhile now. You may not make it every time, but you're a star in my books. Buy Prints Here.
Georgia is a truly diverse state. With mountains, ocean front, rural communities, and a sprawling metropolis, this state seems to have it all. It often flies under the radar, but you won't find a more pleasant place. In Georgia, even the air smells like peaches. Buy Prints Here.
Welcome to South Dakota, the 5th least populous state in the country. It's the home of the Badlands, the town of Deadwood and the Black Hills. Need I say more? If you come to see Mount Rushmore, just know that this place has a way of getting into your bones, and drawing you back. Buy Prints Here.


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Getting A Glimpse Of The Redesign Of The 2019 Kia Sorento
The Sorento SUV has been infused with a fresh lease of life by the company by making some minor changes in the car, and giving it a sportier look. The school like energy oozing out of this SUV after the facelift has peaked the interest of the car buyers and the industry as a whole all over the world. While the car has to still get an official launch, a sneak peak of the same was made public by the company recently. Although the changes made in the SUV are so subtle that one might miss them unless closely observed, yet the car has been nipped and tucked a lot in comparison to the current version of the same available in the market.
There are a lot of anticipations and hopes riding on this SUV, and the company promises to match up to all these expectations.
The Redesigning Of Kia Sorento
2019 Kia Sorento Exterior Interior
The Front: After the facelift, the carmakers are hoping to offer the buyers a more robust and bigger looking SUV, in comparison to the earlier models of the car, the side grills and the front lights of the SUV would be made broader. These front lights would be upgraded as well, so that they go up and down in a smoother fashion.
The Back: in the back of the car, new signature LED tail lights would be added to the SUV. The car will also get new rear bumpers. These new bumpers will separate the reflectors from the black plastic cladding. The tail lights will get exposed in a twin design, which is believed to be similar to the one present in Hyundai Santa Fe. Alloy wheels will be a part of this new SUV car.
The Cabin: As far as the cabin of the SUV is concerned, it too will get a more hostile and active design. The cabin will offer absolute comfort whether you wish to use the car for long drives or for adventure sports. Some of the most prominent features available inside the cabin of this SUV would include the following:
- Comfortable seats for 7 passengers.
- Below the ground storage space made available to the passengers.
- Latest UVO media amusement system
- The third row seats would come fully equipped with all the safety features available in the front and the middle row seats of the SUV.
- To beautify the interiors of the SUV, heated up decorative mirrors would be place don the wall structures of the car.
Besides the above some other prominent features present in the cabin of the new 2019 Kia Sorento would include wifi and Bluetooth connection, lighting for the background, seat warmers, surround controls, making phone calls without the use of hands or fingers, assistance in lane changing, crash avoidance system and many other such technologically advanced features, which would make driving or riding this car a complete luxury.
The Colors: Another major change that one can expect for sure from the new Kia Sorento is the availability of many new color options for the exterior as well as the trim levels of the SUV. A couple of new shades are going to get added to the color pallete of this SUV.
The Engine: The engines in the new model of this SUV are not going to see any major changes. A 6 velocity transmission engine would be used in all the variants of this SUV. A 2 liter and a 2.4 liter power system would be installed, which will help in giving the SUV a total power of 240 HP and 185 HP respectively. There is also news floating around about a V-6 engine, which can take the power of this SUV up to 290 HP. While the engines would remain the same, the gas economy of these engines and the SUV will be improved significantly.
The Hybrid: Although there is no clear confirmation towards this end, the rumor mills are rife with news that the company does plan on coming out a hybrid drievtrain for its Kia Sorento in the year 2019. However, as mentioned before, there is absolutely no confirmation about this news from the company's end.
2019 Kia Sorento Price And Release Date
The release date for this new Kia Sorento has not yet been declared by the company. However, there is speculation that before the next year Los Angeles Auto Show, the company will launch this car in the US markets. As far as the price of the new 2019 Kia Sorento is concerned, no major price hikes, with respect to the current model of Sorento is concerned, are expected. Although the price of the upgraded models may be increased marginally, this increase would be pretty insignificant. All in all, the price of this vehicle is expected to stay inside of $27000.


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When Canonical (previous CloudAve coverage) announced sometime back that they will support OpenStack in the Ubuntu Enterprise Edition, pundits were wondering about the fate of Eucalyptus in UEC. When Eucalyptus announced partnership with RedHat, I thought it was a right move with Ubuntu cozying up with OpenStack.
Then, there is the question of "Why RedHat when there is already a deeper collaboration with Ubuntu?" and I asked Marten about it. He categorically told me that both RedHat and Canonical are their partners but he differentiated the market segments where Eucalyptus consider them as the right partners. He told me that they see RedHat as a stronger player in the enterprise space and Ubuntu as a stronger player in the mobile and web space. He said Eucalyptus is partnering with both the Linux vendors to target these different segments. However, my personal view is that Canonical is clearlymaking a push in the enterprise market with Ubuntu Enterprise Cloud and till sometime back, they were leading RedHat in the buzzdom because of lack of cloud computing efforts from the RedHat side. With the reports of Canonical embracing OpenStack, it is time for Eucalyptus to reach out to other Linux vendors with a clear cloud strategy. Eucalyptus is doing just that and with RedHat being a clear leader in the enterprise space, it greatly helps Eucalyptus' strategy as they try to penetrate deeper into the enterprise market in the coming year. In short, it is an interesting move by Eucalyptus and I am expecting them to compete hard with OpenStack in creating buzz in the tech media in 2011.
Well, it is official now. Canonical and Eucalyptus are moving towards a slow divorce as Canonical finds OpenStack more attractive than Eucalyptus. Today, Ubuntu Project announced that they will use OpenStack as the foundation technology for cloud from October release of Ubuntu 11.10. Those with private clouds based on Ubuntu and Eucalyptus need not worry. They will offer maintenance support and, in the case of Ubuntu 10.04 LTS, this will continue through to April 2015. Eucalyptus will remain within Ubuntu and will be available for users who prefer this technology. Also, Ubuntu will provide tools to automate the migration process to the Ubuntu Server 11.10 release when it is released in October 2011.
I think it is a smart move by Canonical. OpenStack is expected to take the federated cloud ecosystem by storm, starting in 2012. By closely aligning themselves with OpenStack, Canonical is hoping to become the go to flavor of the cloud. With RedHat announcing their own IaaS offering last week, it will be interesting to see Eucalyptus' moves in the coming months.
Update: Here is Marten Mickos's (CEO, Eucalyptus) statement on this.
Related articles
- Canonical Adds OpenStack Support to Ubuntu (readwriteweb.com)
- Rackspace, Dell Push OpenStack Cloud OS (pcworld.com)
- Ubuntu Server 11.04 is half way home (go.theregister.com)
- Ex-MySQL boss plots Second Cloud Coming (go.theregister.com)
- Ubuntu, the cloud OS (canonical.com)


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So, I'm a self proclaimed "wine-o." I enjoy a nice glass of the ol' "mommy grape juice" from time to time. Ok, maybe more than just time to time….
With the holidays approaching VERY quickly, what better gift guide than a Wine-O Gift Guide? These are some great finds for anyone on your gift list that loves a great glass of wine.
The Wine-O Gift Guide
The Vinoulli Wine Aerator is perfect for that serious wine drinker. Simply pour your red wine through the patented design decanter to instantly release the bouquet, flavor and taste of the wine.
Like your wine to be the perfect temperature, but you don't have a chiller? Check out the Corkcicle Classic Wine Chiller. Corkcicle maintains chilled white wines and cools room temperature reds.
Do you like to enjoy a glass of wine on your deck or patio? What about on a picnic? The Vino2Go Merlot Insulated Wine Tumbler is perfect for keeping bugs and dirt out of your wine. The double walled insulation keeps your wine cooler longer.
If you like to keep the corks from the bottles you drink, check out the decorative Wine Barrel Cork Cage.
Going on a picnic? Then you'll need this Wine Travel Carrier & Cooler Bag. It chills 2 bottles of wine or champagne. And yes, you could use it to store and cool other items as well if you need to…you know, like baby bottles….
This gift by far is the funniest of the gifts. The WineRack 200-008 The Wine Rack. It's wine in your "rack!" You could wear one of these bad boys to a football game or a park. Not that I would do that (*wink)!
I am soooo not handy with a traditional wine key or cork screw. That's why the Metrokane Vertical Rabbit Lever Style Corkscrew is the perfect gift for me. It makes getting into the bottle so easy and the cork comes out so neatly.
Love inviting your friends over for dinner and to enjoy some wine? Why not play Wine Wars: A Trivia Game for Wine Geeks and Wannabes to make the party that more fun? I love trivia games. Pair that with my love for wine, and this game is golden!
Are you a lover of all things Game of Thrones? The Game of Thrones Wine Charms are perfect for tagging your wine glasses. The set includes the Stark, Targaryen, Lannister, Baratheon, Greyjoy, and Tyrell house sigils.
And last but not least, host your own wine tasting party with the Urban Trend Wine Tasting Party Kit. Wine bottles are slipped into velveteen wine bags. After tasting each wine, your guests write their descriptions on scorecards. Even if no one correctly identifies the wine, engaging conversation is guaranteed, and everyone will leave with a better grasp of the facets of wine tasting. (or at least happy from all of the laughs…)
When you are shopping, don't forget your favorite wine-o. And maybe you can pick up an item or two for yourself! Happy holidays & happy drinking!


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Shoe Dog is the autobiography of Phil Knight – Nike founder. It is both an entertaining and inspiring read. It follows Phil from pre-Nike days in the early 60's through to the present day. Perhaps what is most striking about it is how many times it seemed that Nike was on the edge of disaster or destruction. How fragile the company was in the early years. It may simply be the way he remembers things, but it feels like the first decade of the companies existence was living on the edge. Very helpful context, as most of us simply grew up with Nike as a household name, a brand juggernaut. But, like everything, they had simple roots.
I love this quote:
"The cowards never started," he'd tell me, "and the weak died along the way—that leaves us." Us. Some rare strain of pioneer spirit was discovered along that trail, my teacher believed, some outsized sense of possibility mixed with a diminished capacity for pessimism—and it was our job as Oregonians to keep that strain alive.
Here are a few takeaways I found quite interesting about Phil and Nike:
- He took a chance on something new, long before it was popular (running)
- Keep going… don't stop… he had an incredible persistence to make Nike fly once he got started on it
- Notice that he was super deep in the world of running given his career in track and field – arguably he was on the leading edge of new running technology with his partnership with Bill Bowerman
- He had an unwavering confidence in his vision for the future
- When he hit on some measure of success, he slammed the pedal to the metal to drive things harder
- He was constantly pushing the company's finances to the edge because his main constraint was cashflow to be able to grow
- In the 1960's and 1970's, it seems having simple connections with an Asian manufacturer, and establishing some lines of credit for business were a huge advantage for him… things that today seem trivial. The idea being that the edge of innovation have been pushed out from where it was then, but what he was doing at the time was nothing short of revolutionary
Hilarious, heartbreaking, and inspiring. A great read for anyone looking to realign their life's path.
On persistence:
So that morning in 1962 I told myself: Let everyone else call your idea crazy . . . just keep going. Don't stop. Don't even think about stopping until you get there, and don't give much thought to where "there" is. Whatever comes, just don't stop. That's the precocious, prescient, urgent advice I managed to give myself, out of the blue, and somehow managed to take. Half a century later, I believe it's the best advice—maybe the only advice—any of us should ever give.
After posting eight thousand dollars in sales in my first year, I was projecting sixteen thousand dollars in my second year, and according to my banker this was a very troubling trend. "A one hundred percent increase in sales is troubling?" I asked. "Your rate of growth is too fast for your equity," he said. "How can such a small company grow too fast? If a small company grows fast, it builds up its equity." "It's all the same principle, regardless of size," he said. "Growth off your balance sheet is dangerous." "Life is growth," I said. "Business is growth. You grow or you die." "That's not how we see it." "You might as well tell a runner in a race that he's running too fast." "Apples and oranges." Your head is full of apples and oranges, I wanted to say.
Bill Dellinger, said Pre's secret weapon was his confidence, which was as freakish as his lung capacity. "Usually," Dellinger said, "it takes our guys twelve years to build confidence in themselves, and here's a young man who has the right attitude naturally." Yes, I thought. Confidence. More than equity, more than liquidity, that's what a man needs. I wished I had more. I wished I could borrow some. But confidence was cash. You had to have some to get some. And people were loath to give it to you.
Sometimes I thought the secret to Pre's appeal was his passion. He didn't care if he died crossing the finish line, so long as he crossed first. No matter what Bowerman told him, no matter what his body told him, Pre refused to slow down, ease off. He pushed himself to the brink and beyond. This was often a counterproductive strategy, and sometimes it was plainly stupid, and occasionally it was suicidal. But it was always uplifting for the crowd. No matter the sport—no matter the human endeavor, really—total effort will win people's hearts.
On selling belief:
Driving back to Portland I'd puzzle over my sudden success at selling. I'd been unable to sell encyclopedias, and I'd despised it to boot. I'd been slightly better at selling mutual funds, but I'd felt dead inside. So why was selling shoes so different? Because, I realized, it wasn't selling. I believed in running. I believed that if people got out and ran a few miles every day, the world would be a better place, and I believed these shoes were better to run in. People, sensing my belief, wanted some of that belief for themselves. Belief, I decided. Belief is irresistible.
On seizing opportunity:
Any dollar that wasn't nailed down I was plowing directly back into the business. Was that so rash? To have cash balances sitting around doing nothing made no sense to me. Sure, it would have been the cautious, conservative, prudent thing. But the roadside was littered with cautious, conservative, prudent entrepreneurs. I wanted to keep my foot pressed hard on the gas pedal.
I walked back to my hotel and spent a second night pacing. First thing the next morning I received a call summoning me back to Onitsuka, where Kitami awarded me exclusive distribution rights for the United States. He gave me a three-year contract. I tried to be nonchalant as I signed the papers and placed an order for five thousand more shoes, which would cost twenty thousand dollars I didn't have. Kitami said he'd ship them to my East Coast office, which I also didn't have. I promised to wire him the exact address.
On managing others:
One lesson I took from all my home-schooling about heroes was that they didn't say much. None was a blabbermouth. None micromanaged. Don't tell people how to do things, tell them what to do and let them surprise you with their results. So I didn't answer Johnson, and I didn't pester him. Having told him what to do, I hoped that he would surprise me. Maybe with silence.
then he looked off and asked the walls or the shoes or the Great Spirit why he shouldn't just shut up and do it, do whatever I asked, and be down-on-his-knees grateful for the damn opportunity, when anyone could see that he was—he searched for the exact words—"a talentless fuck." I might have said something like, "Oh no you're not. Don't be so hard on yourself." I might have. But I didn't. I kept my mouth shut and waited. And waited. "Okay," he said, at last, "I'll go." "Great. That's great. Terrific. Thank you." "But where?" "Where what?" "Do you want me to go?" "Ah. Yes. Well. Anywhere on the East Coast with a port. Just don't go to Portland, Maine."
If I had any doubts about Blue Ribbon's management team in 1976, they were mainly about me. Was I doing right by the Buttfaces, giving them so little guidance? When they did well I'd shrug and deliver my highest praise: Not bad. When they erred I'd yell for a minute or two, then shake it off. None of the Buttfaces felt the least threatened by me—was that a good thing? Don't tell people how to do things, tell them what to do and let them surprise you with their results. It was the right tack for Patton and his GIs. But did that make it right for a bunch of Buttfaces? I worried. Maybe I should be more hands-on. Maybe we should be more structured.
On negotiating:
Owen stared. It was a fierce, tough stare, honed during many intense negotiations. A lot of Dictaphones had moved out the door after that stare. He was waiting for me to bend, to up my offer, but for once in my life I had leverage, because I had nothing left to give. "Take it or leave it" is like four of a kind. Hard to beat.
The loud voice took the lead. It gave a long and careful explanation of Kuhn, Loeb's reasoning on the stock price, which was jabberwocky. And so, the loud voice said, we can't go any higher than twenty-one dollars. "No," I said. "Our number is twenty-two." We heard the other voices murmuring. They came up to twenty-one-fifty. "I'm afraid," said the loud voice, "that's our final offer." "Gentlemen, twenty-two is our number." Hayes stared at me. I stared at the speaker. Cracking silence. We could hear heavy breaths, pops, scrapes. Papers being shuffled. I closed my eyes and let all that white noise wash over me. I relived every negotiation in my life to that point. So, Dad, you remember that Crazy Idea I had at Stanford . . . ? Gentlemen, I represent Blue Ribbon Sports of Portland, Oregon. You see, Dot, I love Penny. And Penny loves me. And if things continue in this vein, I see us building a life together. "I'm sorry," the loud voice said angrily. "We'll have to call you back." Click. We sat. We said nothing. I took long deep breaths. The clerk's face slowly melted. Five minutes passed. Fifteen minutes. Sweat ran down Hayes's forehead and neck. The phone rang. The clerk looked at us, to make sure we were ready. We nodded. He pressed the button on the speaker. "Gentlemen," the loud voice said. "We have a deal. We'll send it out to market this Friday." I drove home. I remember the boys were outside playing. Penny was standing in the kitchen. "How was your day?" she said. "Hm. Okay." "Good." "We got our price." She smiled. "Of course you did." I went for a long run. Then I took a hot, hot shower. Then I had a quick dinner. Then I tucked in the boys and gave them a story.
On living your authentic life:
I wanted to dedicate every minute of every day to Blue Ribbon. I'd never been a multitasker, and I didn't see any reason to start now. I wanted to be present, always. I wanted to focus constantly on the one task that really mattered. If my life was to be all work and no play, I wanted my work to be play. I wanted to quit Price Waterhouse. Not that I hated it; it just wasn't me. I wanted what everyone wants. To be me, full-time.
On relationships:
But this thing with Penny was unique, unprecedented. This alliance was life-altering. It still didn't make me nervous, it just made me more mindful. I'd never before said good-bye to a true partner, and it felt massively different. Imagine that, I thought. The single easiest way to find out how you feel about someone. Say goodbye.
On luck & faith:
Luck plays a big role. Yes, I'd like to publicly acknowledge the power of luck. Athletes get lucky, poets get lucky, businesses get lucky. Hard work is critical, a good team is essential, brains and determination are invaluable, but luck may decide the outcome. Some people might not call it luck. They might call it Tao, or Logos, or Jñāna, or Dharma. Or Spirit. Or God.Put it this way. The harder you work, the better your Tao. And since no one has ever adequately defined Tao, I now try to go regularly to mass. I would tell them: Have faith in yourself, but also have faith in faith. Not faith as others define it. Faith as you define it. Faith as faith defines itself in your heart.


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While natural gas exploration throughout Pennsylvania has stirred debate in recent years, there is one issue on which most can agree: the emergence of viable employment opportunities. The natural gas sector offers rewarding career prospects, especially for those with a technical skill set.
Those possibilities are the focus of the latest edition of "degrees that work.tv," an award-winning documentary series produced by Pennsylvania College of Technology and WVIA Public Media. The episode, "Natural Gas Careers," premieres throughout northeastern and northcentral Pennsylvania on Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. on WVIA-TV.
While natural gas has been extracted for more than a century, much of the exploration targeted limited amounts of shallow gas contained in porous rock deposits just beneath the earth's surface. The episode illustrates that advancements in technology, namely horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, have allowed companies to access vast amounts of natural gas contained in shale – dense, sedimentary rock formations that are typically a mile or more below surface.
The Marcellus Shale, located under parts of six states including approximately two-thirds of Pennsylvania, is particularly attractive for development due to its natural gas capacity and proximity to major population centers in the Northeast.
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, natural gas production in the state "more than quadrupled" between 2009 and 2011. This boom has led to varied career options. The Pennsylvania Statewide Marcellus Shale Workforce Needs Assessment has estimated that the life cycle of a Marcellus well requires approximately 420 individuals across 150 different occupations.
"The natural gas industry provides high-value types of jobs, offering family-sustaining wages," said Thomas B. Murphy, co-director of the Penn State Marcellus Center for Outreach and Research, and one of the experts featured in the episode. "I've been working as an outreach educator for more than 25 years, and these certainly are the most exciting years that I've spent in my career, seeing this energy resource development occur in Pennsylvania and in various other locations globally."
Thanks to its extensive workforce development programming, Penn College offers numerous training and educational initiatives for the natural gas industry. Through ShaleTEC, a partnership with Penn State Extension, Penn College provides a variety of noncredit training and consulting services for incumbent natural gas professionals and those moving into the industry. As the recipient of a $14.96 million federal grant, the college is the lead institution for ShaleNET U.S., a consortium initiative that seeks to develop and standardize educational programs serving high-demand occupational categories in the oil and natural gas and associated supply-chain industries.
The college's applied-technology curriculum provides another clear path to the industry with numerous associate and bachelor's degrees relating to natural gas careers. For long-term growth potential and career flexibility, higher education in the form of trade/industrial certifications and two- and four-year degrees is recommended for the sector.
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It's a bit astonishing to watch the real-time narrative construction that went on at last night's debate. I must have heard the term "meltdown" in reference to Hillary 65 times. And I talked to reporters who would literally say, "I thought she did okay, but I just misjudged it" -- the aggregate conclusion of the corps became some sort of objective, or at least agreed-upon, truth that the outliers measured themselves against. Very, very odd. Particularly because the part that much of the press liked least -- her heated recitation of the programs she's fought for -- came off, to me, as one of her best moments. (Am. Prospect)
What's even more amazing is how the repetition of such fact-substitutes still persuades us, and when I say "us," I mean "me." I continually forget about this when I read the news. Thank God for video clips.
But it does amaze me how an idea can---through mindless repetitious---begin to present itself as a "fact." In a comment on Klein's piece, Kevin Drum writes:
"[P]ack journalism at work...isn't pretty. Nickel version: If some other reporter says Hillary Clinton melted down because she displayed a flash of emotion in last night's debate, then she melted down. After all, who are you going to believe, the spin room or your own lyin' eyes?"...Am I feeling bitter? You bet. Not because Hillary Clinton seems more likely than not to lose — I can live with that pretty easily — but because of how she's likely to lose. Because the press doesn't like her. Because any time a woman raises her voice half a decibel she instantly becomes shrill. (Political Animal)
'K, here's the video. (You've got love the expression on Edwards' face---bear in mind that he's my candidate--- at the start.).
I thought she seemed irked---she was, as The New York Times reported, being double-teamed. I don't think she melted down or was especially shrill. In fact, she wasn't shrill at all.
But as Kevin Drum acknowledges, God forbid a woman show any signs of irritation when she's being attacked. So here's Jennifer Parker giving you her opinion framed as a prediction about what the "pundits" will say:
She was bickering with Sen. Barack Obama about their differences on health insurance, and whether Obama's plan leaves millions of Americans uninsured.
And then she … well … she got angry.
Frankly, I don't even really understand what she was saying. What I was getting was how angry she is. Not about an issue, so much, as about the fact that Obama is beating her.
The clip, I predict, will be played again and again and again.
Pundits will say that her tone made male voters recoil. And led some female voters to sneer. (Political Punch, ABC News)
Chris Hayes at The Nation shared his thoughts on why journalists are essentially a flock of sheep, except of course when they're being a pack of dogs.
[W]hen you go to one of these events as a reporter, there's part of you that's aware that you don't really belong there. You're an outsider, standing on the edges observing the people who are there doing the actually stuff of politics: listening to a candidate, cheering, participating. So reporters run with that distance: they crack wise, they kibbitz in the back, they play up their detachment. That leads to coverage that is often weirdly condescending and removed from the experience of politics. I'm convinced that some of the worst features of campaign reporting emanate from the kinds of psychological defenses that reporters erect to deal with their insecurities. (The Nation)
Which makes me wonder if it will not soon be time for the journalists through whom our version of the "facts" is filtered to become obsolete. Why bother with the middlemen at all if we're getting our information filtered through their "insecurities"?
Libby at The Newshoggers, re Hillary and her alleged "meltdown":
I didn't watch the whole thing but I saw the 'damning' clip and she didn't look that pissed to me. I thought she came across as more real and less calculating than usual. Impassioned and candid, almost. That's what I would have reported, which is why I suppose the WaPo isn't going to invite me to join their Washington bureau any time soon. Independent thought is not welcome under today's journalistic 'standards.' (Newshoggers)
Libby at Newshoggers again re: the suckitude of the press coverage. (After all, what good are they if they're not any good at what they do?)
In a way I'm surprised that the press corps has devolved into such a mindless flock of stenographers....Time was when a journalist would distinguish themselves in the field with original thinking, superior investigative skills and thoughtful prose. Today, the rule is enforced homogeneity which leaves no room to stand out in the bleating crowd. It just doesn't make sense to me that a true reporter would settle for that kind of mediocrity, but I guess that's the only way to keep a job these days. It's too bad, because we all suffer when the press allows their role to be so diminished. (Newshoggers)
And so....
So Clinton's flash of anger was a "meltdown" because the group of reporters collectively decided that it was. And they all reported on it the same way, because they knew to do otherwise would make put them outside the group. (The Carpetbagger Report:)