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Swedish Royals Attend 2013 Nobel Prize Awards
On December 10, King Carl Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Prince Daniel, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Christina attended the Nobel Prize Awards. Also present were Countess Bettina Bernadotte and her husband Philipp Haugg.
The Nobels are in memory of the Prizes' founder, Alfred Nobel, and are a tradition for the Swedish Royal Family since 1901. Usually, Crown Princess Victoria and Princess Madeleine attend the ceremony, but due to other reasons were not present this year (Victoria attended the funeral of Nelson Mandela whilst Madeleine declined because of her pregnancy).
The laureates for this year were François Englert and Peter W. Higgs (Physics); Martin Karplus, Michael Levitt and Arieh Warshel (Chemistry); James E. Rothman and Thomas C. Sudhof (Medicine); Alice Munro (Literature); and Eugene F. Fama, Lars Peter Hansen and Robert J. Shiller (Economic Sciences). Alice Munro, the laureate for Literature, wasn't present, so her daughter Jenny received the prize instead.
The events began at the Stockholm Concert Hall; and the male royals wore the Royal Order of the Seraphim, whilst Queen Silvia wore a red dress and the diamond nine-prong tiara. Princess Christina wore the Six Button Tiara.Filed under Sweden
Tagged Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, Countess Bettina Bernadotte af Wisborg, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, Nobel Prize, Philipp Haugg, Prince Carl Philip of Sweden, Prince Daniel of Sweden, Princess Christina of the Netherlands, Princess Madeleine of Sweden, Queen Silvia of Sweden, Tiaras.


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Localhost: R0ml
"That time in 1984 when I brought down Morgan Stanley's global network"
Recently there was a hashtag on twitter (#weallmakemistakes) that was a response to the firing of a software engineer for making a mistake. We were encouraged to remember a notable mistake (presumably related to software engineering) that we had made.
The spine of this talk is the story of R0ml's most interesting mistake. Embedded in the tale are lessons on technology management, the nature of the craft of software engineering, and a brief tutorial on IBM's System Network Architecture. Like November 12, 1955 to Marty McFly (but not that long ago) – the events leading up to the day he brought down Morgan Stanley's global network have echoed in time.
Special thanks to our host, Etsy, whose mission is to enable people to make a living making things. The engineers at Etsy make a living making something they love: software. They think of their code as craft.
Note: The entrance to the event space is 55 Prospect St., Brooklyn NY 11201. This is across the street from the main entrance (117 Adams).
Robert "r0ml" Lefkowitz is the Chief (Software) Architect at Warby Parker. Prior to Warby Parker, r0ml worked mostly in the financial and telecommunications industries, acting as Chief Architect at AT&T Wireless and Vice President of Data Services at Asurion and Morgan Stanley. He started his career developing software for airlines and nuclear power plants – so we can all be thankful that he waited until switching to financial services before making his biggest mistake. In 2006 he was named a Distinguished Engineer of the ACM.

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In this workshop, Saturday and Sunday, February 8 & 9, from 9 AM to 4 PM you can learn how to "make" a photograph rather than just "Take" a photo. We will cover the technical <focus, exposure, clarity, lighting> as well as the Compositional/Artistic elements. We will also work with organizing your images and tips on post processing.
Student Prerequisites/materials list: Camera, full-charged battery in camera, camera manual (if you have it), all camera gear you own, notebook, pen, lunch, water for drinking.
Susan and Neil Silverman are a husband-wife team who have taught and photographed together internationally and within the U.S. They have been leading their own workshops for over 20 years and previously taught for Great American Photography Workshops, BetterPhoto, Santa Fe School, PPA affiliates, PPC, B&H Photos, Pacific Northwest Art School, Gualala Arts Center, Santa Rosa Laguna, and the Santa Rosa Junior College.
Susan and Neil's work has appeared as the cover of Outdoor Photography, in Elle Magazine, der Spiegel, Sierra Club, the Cure, the Audubon, Nikon World and more. They photograph extensively for the Santa Rosa Symphony.
For more information about the Silvermans and to view their work visit Silvermansphotography.com.
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Bergy's App of the Day: Klingon Phrase Book
Free this weekend! Grab it HERE on iTunes ! "This app is an essential tool for tourists in the Klingon sector of the galaxy. Star Trek: Klingon Phrasebook offers phrases with audio pronunciation. The app is fully searchable and works in both directions. It's handy for Klingons taking those first tentative steps on Terran soil!" […]
The First Ten Years
I just cannot believe it's been ten years since Teyhow exclaimed to his fellow Neimodians that two Jedi's went into a ventilation shaft. Teyhow, you will always be my very good friend and a representation of the happy month I spent nestled beside the dumpster tucked inside my Jar Jar sleeping bag in the parking […]
Star Trek Mentos Commercial
The shot at the end is so strange. I can't tell if that's an actor that looks like Kirk or Kirk, but it's freaking me out!
Why Is She Bent?
That's all. I just don't understand what I'm looking at when I look at this poster.


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(Lucas : Some time ago I was already reporting on the Vatican scandals and also the possible tribunal instated on the Vatican crimes against humanity in Canada as the native children have been victim to these crimes there. The crimes against the Dutch children in care of catholic institutes, hospitals or at catholic schools have been investigated by a Dutch Parliamentary commission and as new questions rose further investigation is needed. The things come to light include sodomizing children, pedophilia, forced castration, sexual abuse, neglect, psychological intimidation and indoctrination, etc. The row of crimes grows day by day as I already reported. Do not forget Germany's, Belgium's, Ireland's , USA's and other countries revelations about the catholic churches wrongdoings and the catholic church is still hushing up and buying of their crimes with money to silence people or not to get prosecuted even if the mountain of evidence is over growing the visual heights. The vision of the channel Matthew Ward, SaLuSa and others are what Steve Beckow is referring to in showing us that things also have been channeled or prophesied in that way.)
Geoffrey West in last Friday's Cosmic Vision News (June 15, 2012) took on the task of addressing one of the most controversial topics of modern life – the corruption and criminality that appears to exist within the Vatican. (1)
His was not an enviable task and illustrates some of the often-shocking news we can expect to hear in this upcoming time of mass arrests and accountability.
He featured Rev. Kevin Annet on the show, who discussed the emerging evidence of the Vatican's alleged policy of genocide against Indians in Canada.
These allegations join those of practicing and covering up pedophilia, secret societies, theft of art treasures, and operating an illegal financial empire that sources like Matthew Ward have been making public for years now.
Geoff enters waters that are surely controversial and may prove difficult for many to accept, particularly the Catholic faithful.
To lend Geoff credibility and support in his work, let's listen to what Matthew has said about the Vatican. Matthew has been the most outspoken source on its character and alleged crimes. He told us in 2006:
"[Great] influence … is centered in the Vatican, with its pernicious outreach of virtual mind control over its religious adherents and ruthlessness in preserving its internal secret societies and untold wealth." (2)
He described the roots of the Vatican's financial empire in 2008:
"A few dark minds … established a monetary system among tradesmen that included loans at usurious interest rates, and despite later enactment of laws to prevent that practice, usury continued unabated and expanded to cover the globe. That played a large part in manifesting today's shattered economy, but deception had a large role too. The concept of tithing was developed by self-serving early church leaders along with payment for absolution of sins; that fed their private coffers then and it continues to this day to add to the Vatican's untold wealth." (3)
In February of 2012, Matthew added the stealing of art treasures to the crimes the Vatican pursued in an explanation of how the Illuminati's money would soon be restored to the people.
"The only people who will be affected severely [by NESARA] are those in the top ranks of the Illuminati, who have amassed unimaginably vast fortunes by illegal, immoral or tyrannical means. Their holdings—dollar amounts in your 'multi-quadrillions' —include banks and other lending institutions; caches of gold, silver, platinum and gems; multinational corporations; land and natural resources; their industry of 'illegal' drugs; and art treasures, primarily in the bowels of the Vatican.
"It is funds from those profit-generating holdings and the gold they have garnered and hoarded that will be brought back into circulation and distributed to eliminate impoverishment worldwide. The drugs will be destroyed and the trove of art treasures, which has been stolen or otherwise unethically accumulated, will be put into national museums and galleries." (4)
Recently whistleblowers like Ben Fulford and David Wilcock have charged that the Vatican is a bastion of Luciferianism, a serious allegation. However Matthew has also been saying this for some years now. Here he is in 2010:
"Continuing investigations into the dark aspect of that huge youth organization alongside pursuing the Vatican's long-time cover-up of known pedophile priests ultimately will reach the top of the Illuminati's lucrative international sex slave industry as well as reveal that the headquarters of Satanism is in the bowels of the Vatican." (5)
In June of 2012, he referred to the Vatican's "cesspool of darkness" in repeating his charges of Satanism.
"Because the dissemination of accurate information is crucial, another good indicator of the light's progress is that mainstream media censorship clearly is on the decline. For instance, even though the Vatican is one of the kingpins under the Illuminati umbrella, it now is public knowledge that investigation into the Vatican's financial affairs is underway.
"Ultimately this will lead to uncovering the cesspool of darkness in that tiny sovereign state, including that it is the international headquarters of satanic worship and a vast storehouse of stolen art treasures." (6)
In 2007, Matthew answered charges that he was singling out Catholicism. "If it sounds like I'm picking on that religion, it's because its headquarters, the Vatican, has been the biggest hotbed of darkness from its beginning." (7)
Revealing unpleasant truths about the Vatican is an example of the kind of revelations we can expect in this next period of mass arrests and accountability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide, torture and other inhumane acts that have been committed and then covered up by a complicit media, judiciary, state, etc.
Let's look at the difficulties presented by revealing the truth today of our history in matters like these.
It's going to be a very difficult time when the truth begins to emerge, SaLuSa has said: "The full truth will come out … for your appreciation and understanding of the last century. It will be shocking and beyond belief for most people." (8)
According to him, among the truths we'll have to face is the plan in place to reduce the world's population from 7 billion to 500 million, the survivors to be enslaved.
"Sooner or later you will have to face the awful truth of how you have been used all along, to fill the coffers of those who have for eons of time been the driving force behind your governments. The extent of their power will truly astound and shock you, and more so when you realise how a large proportion of the population was destined to be eliminated.
"With our coming that threat has been removed, but history will show that the lives of millions were nevertheless subject to their insidious plots." (9)
He suggests that "you hunger for the truth as you come to realize that for eons of time it has been kept from you, and that much you view as your history has been fabricated to suit the aims of those involved." (10) Once the media are liberated from Illuminati control, the truth can be expected to come tumbling out.
"Clearly once the media is released from the control of the Illuminati, much that has recently passed and gone unreported will be revealed. For example the present task of bringing criminals to justice who have committed crimes against Humanity should be front page news but it is not." (11)
Matthew advised us that it's unavoidable that truth emerge.
"It is imperative for the creation of a peace-loving, honest global society that the truths emerge through legal proceedings based on irrefutable evidence. There also is the important issue of how much shocking information psyches can handle at one time." (12)
Sananda Kumara, who overlit Jesus, cautioned us that we needed to prepare ourselves for this time, not least because others would turn to Starseeds to know if the accusations are true.
"Prepare your selves, my beloved, for the times that are fast approaching that will literally shake all out of their doldrums and awaken them to realities they thought only existed in fairy tales and fantasy or science fiction.
"Prepare by first becoming informed of the many atrocities that have been committed in the name of God or for misuse of power. This is only the tip of the proverbial iceberg as so much will be revealed to you shortly. Many when they hear of these atrocities and ponder if they could be true, will reach out to those who may know.
"That, dear ones, will be where you come in, to assist those who are asking. As always, it is 'ask and you shall receive.' So as they ask, you will be there to assist in their awakening and to extinguish all the flames of mistrust that arise and to quench their thirst for truth." (13)
The original plan was for truth to emerge gradually, Matthew reveals, but the dark has held on to power for too long to permit a gradual process.
"Originally the Golden Age master plan created by the highest council called for a gradual emergence of the many truths during the process of world transformation and spiritual renewal. However, the tenacity of the dark ones has created a time crunch of sorts, as many profound revelations still must come forth so that once again the peoples will know they are powerful gods and goddesses, inseparable parts of the universal family of souls.
"Even with considerable time to assimilate that ultimate truth, it would be difficult for many, and perhaps impossible for some, to believe it. Yet, that reality and many others of shocking nature have to be disclosed within a brief period so that myriad changes of a magnitude you can hardly imagine can be accomplished, and all of those changes are gathering momentum." (14)
It falls to us to brace ourselves doubly. Like everyone else, Starseeds will have to weather the shock of hearing the suppressed truth of what's happened on our planet – the genocides, world wars, weather warfare, chemtrails, pandemics and other strategies to reduce the population and seize control of the planet. But unlike others, Starseeds like Geoffrey will shoulder much of the task of explaining what has occurred.
Others like Patricia Diane Cota-Robles are assisting us to navigate this challenging time, neither turning our faces away from unpleasant truths nor taking matters into our own hands and going further than we should.
"During this momentous year of 2012, the Company of Heaven want us to clearly understand that indeed 'All that is hidden must NOW be revealed.' But it is imperative that the viable solutions to the appalling and shocking things being exposed are also revealed. …
"The need of the hour is for us to learn about the clandestine people, places, conditions, and things that have manipulated and controlled us, without being pulled into the fray or overwhelmed with negative emotions. That is easier said than done when we become aware that these things and the people behind them are responsible for a vast number of the challenges we are all experiencing, and most of Humanity's pain and suffering." (15)
She suggests that we have no other option than to hear the truth, but to hear it as objective observers and realize that the negativity that must be cleared is part of our collective heritage and collective responsibility.
"However, if we want to free ourselves from this oppressive situation so we can co-create the patterns of perfection for the New Earth and our New Planetary CAUSE of Divine Love, we have no other option.
"We are One with ALL Life, there is no separation. That means that there is no such thing as 'us against them.' If we are going to God Victoriously Ascend up the Spiral of Evolution into the 5th-Dimensional Realms of God's Infinite Light, we must become aware of all that is hidden so that we can transmute it back into Light. Then we will be able to take positive and peaceful action.
"Together we will clear the way and co-create a new paradigm that reflects our Oneness and the Reverence for ALL Life. But first and foremost, in order to get to that place, we must detach from the negativity we are learning about and observe what is being revealed to us as an objective observer. Never has there been a more optimum time for us to accomplish that mighty feat." (16)
To summarize, then, Starseeds like Geoffrey West and Patricia Diane Cota Robles are tackling some of the difficult issues associated with accountability. Cosmic Vision News last Friday (June 15, 2012) looked at the web of illegality and immorality of which the Vatican is the center. Such coverage must come as devastating news to the Catholic faithful.
It exemplifies the kind of reporting that we may be involved in as we pass through this potentially-upsetting phase of accountability. Our sources have said that's its imperative that we learn the truth of our history, not to wallow in it or to send us off on a vengeful course of action, but to have us complete our common history and move on, in Matthew's words, towards "the creation of a peace-loving, honest global society."
(1) Cosmic Vision News, at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/inlight_radio/2012/06/15/cosmic-vision-news
(2) Matthew's Message, May 23, 2006, at http://www.matthewbooks.com/mattsmessage.htm
(3) Matthew's Message, Sept. 24, 2008.
(4) Matthew's Message, Feb. 1, 2012.
(5) Matthew's Message, April 26, 2010ƒ.
(6) Matthew's Message, June 3, 2012.
(7) Matthew's Message, Aug. 1, 2007.
(8) SaLuSa, Nov. 10, 2010, at http://www.treeofthegoldenlight.com/First_Contact/Channeled_Messages_by_Mike_Quinsey.htm
(9) SaLuSa, May 4, 2012.
(10) SaLuSa, Feb. 24, 2012.
(11) SaLuSa, April 16, 2012.
(12) Matthew's Message, April 26, 2010.
(13) "Sananda: Only Love Prevails," channeled through James McConnel, Feb. 28, 2012, athttp://www.meetup.com/Ancient-Awakenings/messages/31453472/.
(14) Matthew's Message, May 19, 2010.
(15) Patricia Diane Cota-Robles, "All That Is Hidden Must Now Be Revealed," March 8, 2012, at http://www.eraofpeace.org
(16) Loc. cit.
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The Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals has revived a shareholder class-action lawsuit against Community Health Systems, alleging the for-profit hospital operator deceived shareholders by keeping secret that its profits were based on Medicare fraud. Shareholders sued CHS in 2011, claiming the company followed a policy that encouraged physicians to admit Medicare patients to the hospital instead of treating them in less lucrative outpatient settings. The Complaint was filed on April 11, 2011, by Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare, which sued CHS to avoid a hostile takeover bid. Immediately after Tenet sued, CHS issued a press release stating Tenet's allegations were meritless. However, Larry Cash, who then served as CHS' CFO, allegedly admitted the company's hospitals did use the Blue Book, a guide CHS created that prompted physicians to provide inpatient services for many conditions other hospitals would treat as outpatient cases. Mr. Cash said 30 of CHS' hospital had already quit using the Blue Book, and the rest would do so by the end of 2011, according to court documents.
In October 2011, CHS released weaker-than-expected earnings. On an earnings call, Mr. Cash said inpatient admissions had declined at 75 percent of its hospitals after physicians phased out the Blue Book. On that same call, CHS Chairman and CEO Wayne Smith said, "there's no question we've had some adverse impact related to issues … around the Tenet lawsuit," according to court documents. After the admissions by executives, CHS' stock price dropped another 11 percent. Shareholders subsequently sued CHS, claiming they lost a combined $891 million in the little more than six months between April 11, 2011, when Tenet sued, and Oct. 27, 2011, the day after the earnings call and the executive admissions. Although CHS continued to deny Tenet's allegations, the company paid $98.15 million settlement with the Department of Justice in 2014 to resolve allegations it knowingly billed government payers for inpatient services that should have been billed as outpatient or observation services.
The district court dismissed the lawsuit filed by shareholders in 2016. The court said the shareholders failed to show Tent's lawsuit caused CHS' stock to drop and triggered their losses. On Wednesday, an appeals panel revived the shareholder suit, finding that CHS executives' public admissions combined with the fraud allegations were enough to keep the shareholders' lawsuit alive.
Jeffrey Newman represents whistleblowers.


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|Pope Francis hearing confessions
(Christmas 2013: This homily was given on December 25, 2013 at St. Pius X Church, Westerly, R.I., by Fr. Raymond Suriani. Read Isaiah 62: 1-5; Matthew 1: 18-25.)
[For the audio version of this homily, click here: Christmas 2013]
The title of my homily this Christmas is, "'Sin-itis' and how to get rid of it."
When you have a chronic or serious illness—and you know you have a chronic or serious illness—you normally become very interested in it (which is a good thing!).
And you become especially interested in how to cure it (if there is a cure available out there).
Prior to December 23, 2010, for example, I had no special interest in Parkinson's Disease. That was something "out there," so to speak. It was something Michael J. Fox had; it was something some of my friends and parishioners had. I knew that researchers were working very hard to find a cure. I prayed for them (for all those doing morally acceptable research), and I prayed for all those afflicted with the disease.
But I didn't feel any great urgency or compulsion to learn more about it and the treatments that were available for it—until two days before Christmas in 2010 when the neurologist told me I had it.
Then I suddenly got REALLY INTERESTED in the subject! It became a top priority, such that now rare is the day when I don't go to "Google News" and plug in "Parkinson's Disease" to see what's going on in the world of research. I want to know if and when a cure is found—and how to get it as soon as it becomes available.
I usually also ask the Lord in prayer every day to grant me a healing if it's his will—just in case he wants to take the direct route in making me well.
A cure or a healing: either is fine with me.
I'm not fussy!
Now some people have chronic or serious illnesses, but they're not at all interested in them. That's usually because they don't know they have them. I now realize that I had Parkinson's long before I was ever diagnosed. Since I've learned what the symptoms of the disease are, I realize that I had some of the more minor ones as long as a decade ago.
"Well, thank you for sharing these things with us, Fr. Ray, but what does all this have to do with Christmas?"
The answer is: Quite a lot.
You may be in perfect physical health right now (and I hope you are); you may just have a few of those middle-age aches and pains that can't be avoided; or you may have a chronic or serious illness like yours truly—it really doesn't matter. Spiritually speaking, we're all the same! Spiritually we're all afflicted with the very same disorder. If you want to make it sound like a medical condition, you might choose to call it "sin-itis". But this is not a physical disease; it's a spiritual disorder—a sickness of the soul—that we've all caught from Adam and Eve. (Obviously it's highly contagious.)
Simply stated, it's the condition of being a sinner, who sins—every day.
Some people, unfortunately, don't know they have this disease—like I didn't know I had Parkinson's for many years. Others don't want to know they have it; and some, sad to say, don't care that they have it.
But that doesn't change the fact that they do!
It's a universal condition.
And since it's sin that messes up our lives—the anger, the selfishness, the lust, the unforgiveness, the materialism, etc.—we should be extremely interested in finding the cure!
And there is a cure available! That's the good news. But the cure—the antidote—doesn't come from a purely human source! Because, it can't. You can't cure yourself of "sin-itis," even if you're a medical doctor; you can't cure yourself of this spiritual illness even if you're a priest.
Because you're not God and neither am I! Only God can cure it; only he can provide the antidote to this ailment.
And he has, through his divine Son, Jesus Christ, born for us on Christmas Day! That's what this feast is all about.
As the angel said to Joseph, "[Your wife Mary] will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus because he will save his people from their sins."
He came to do for us what we could never do for ourselves.
Pope Francis described our human situation perfectly, when he wrote these words in his recent apostolic exhortation: "The salvation which God offers us is the work of his mercy. No human efforts, no matter how good they may be, can enable us to merit such a gift." (Evangelii Gaudium, 112)
The name Jesus literally means "Savior"—not "teacher," not "guru," not "philosopher," not "all-around nice guy". His name signifies what he was, first and foremost: the one who saves us from our sins.
If we let him!
And that really is the key to the whole process. In Titus 2 it says, "The grace of God has appeared, saving all . . ."
Saving all! That means there's no other work that needs to be done to save a person—even the worst sinner on planet earth—from his sins and the eternal consequences of those sins. By his passion, death and resurrection Jesus has stored up enough antidote for everybody.
But we don't actually experience eternal salvation unless we first access and then take the antidote—the cure—and then keep taking it as often as we need it.
Someday, God willing, there will a cure for Parkinson's. But that cure won't do me any good whatsoever if I don't go to the doctor to get it and then take it—and take it as often as necessary.
Well, as Catholics, Jesus has given us the means to access and receive from him the cure for sin-itis. He's given it to us in the sacraments: first, Baptism; and then, after Baptism, Confession.
Some of you here at this Mass have probably not been to Confession in years. I encourage you to consider going. If you had a serious physical illness and a knowledgeable doctor told you, "Here's how you get cured," you'd probably follow that doctor's advice immediately.
I know I would!
All the more should we be concerned with our souls and their health, since our souls will long outlast our bodies.
If you've been away from the sacrament for a long time, don't worry, the priest will help you to make a good confession. And if he doesn't, go find another priest! There are still plenty of us around.
The powerful effect of confession was illustrated beautifully for me last Thursday night after youth group. One of the teenage girls there said to me, "Fr. Ray, I've got a good idea: I'll trade you my sins right now for your absolution."
(That was a very creative way to ask me to hear her confession.)
I said to her, "Sounds like a good deal."
And it was—for her, because her "sin-itis" was cured instantaneously.
Let me give the last word today to our new Holy Father, who, when he was asked to describe himself at the beginning of his papacy answered the interviewer by saying, "I am a sinner." Do you remember that? Pope Francis knows he has "sin-itis," but he also knows how to access the cure.
And he does—often (which is why he's always smiling!).
Let me leave you with something he said a couple of months ago in a talk he gave in St. Peter's Square. It's very appropriate for Christmas. He said:
"Jesus is all mercy, Jesus is all love: he is God made man. Each of us, each one of us, is that little lost lamb, the coin that was mislaid; each one of us is that son who has squandered his freedom on false idols, illusions of happiness, and has lost everything. But God does not forget us, the Father never abandons us. He is a patient father, always waiting for us! He respects our freedom, but he remains faithful forever. And when we come back to him, he welcomes us like children into his house, for he never ceases, not for one instant, to wait for us with love. And his heart rejoices over every child who returns. He is celebrating because he is joy. God has this joy, when one of us sinners goes to him and asks his forgiveness." (Pope Francis, excerpted from Sunday Angelus, St. Peter's Square, September 15, 2013)
May God give us all the grace to respond to Pope Francis' words and go to confession—and get rid of our "sin-itis".


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Monday 24th July, Saumur, 55 km
More pretty Loire Valley countryside, and small towns and villages. Again, nothing spectacular but a nice gentle feel to it all. We stopped at a church, Église Saint-Aubin. The high stone ceiling and arches were similar to those of Église Saint-Symphorean that we'd seen the previous day.
Later, in the afternoon, we had a quick look at a village church. It was mainly an excuse to rest legs and get out of the chilly wind for a while. This church, to me, had a more oppressive feel to it. Without the soaring architecture, the message was a bit lost on me.
The Loire is still wide, tree-lined with expanses of exposed, and traditional black fishing boats moored along the banks.
Following the wrong sign, we ended up on the wrong (north) side of the river. The map showed a route along single- and double-track paths to our destination for the day. It was fun, more interesting than the tarmac we had been riding on.
Tuesday 25th July, Saumur, 9 km
A day in town, touring a wine cellar and visiting Saumur Chateau. The wine, all sparkling, was not to my taste. And sparkling red is definitely a concept I'm not ready for.
A million bottles a year! And all of it fizzy :(
(Too be fair, it was only Grenelle Winery's caverns in town that we toured, and that was all sparkling. Their regular wines were at another location.)
Wednesday 26th July, Beaumont-en-Veron, 30.6 km
It started to rain before we packed up the tent so it went in the bag wet. Despite the rest day in Saumur, I seemed to have leaden legs. Slow progress despite easy trails.
In the late afternoon, having just passed a potential campground, we stopped for a 4:00 pm lunch – intending to push on to Ussé where there was camping and a chateau to look at. But I happened to check on nearby hotels and found that we were only a few km from a very appealing hotel that was reasonably priced. It looked even better in the real than it did on bookings.com. Beautiful building, beautiful setting, beautiful room, spotlessly clean, good bike storage that would allow us to dry out the tent… Dinner was superb, washed down with a bottle of local rosé. Life is good.
Thursday 27th July, Beaumont-en-Veron, 15.1 km
'Rest' day, an easy decision. The forecast predicted rain, we were in a beautiful hotel, and we could do a day trip to Chinon to look at the chateau and the town. A great day. We'd stay at the hotel for another day if they weren't full for the weekend…


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Hammer and Mop provides premium cleaning and professional upkeep services to homes and offices across Mumbai. We have built a solid reputation of good customer service and consistent quality. Since many of our patrons are HNIs and expatriates, we understand what it takes to deliver a good cleaning service. A few testimonials.
Incorporated in 2011, it has been an amazing ride throughout. We remember how we learnt from scratch how to make premises sparkling clean, and graduated to learning to how to keep the service consistent. It helped being focused on people – for it was only through the listening skills that helped us work closely with our patrons to deliver better cleanups. We do hope that our training methods and insights into the sector would help the housekeeping teams at your residence deliver better cleaning sessions too! This would also limit your exposure to outside cleaning teams, and save expenses.
Empowering your domestic staff.
Many of our patrons have their dedicated teams, they have been an integral part of the household for years. While cleaning companies do complement them by offering deep cleaning services, it helps when your domestic staff is empowered to tackle cleaning jobs on their own. Helping them get the required confidence, technical know-how and expertise keeps your staff happier and your home in a better shape.
How does the training work?
Cleaning is a logical process. It takes the right communication style, proper motivation, instructions in soft skills and understanding of the nature of surfaces. It helps if the trainee knows how to behave in certain situations, and how to react to certain confrontations. you would not want a mute spectator or a fearful lad in case something goes wrong. It helps to have them beefed up.
Training Components
- Equipment & Cleaning Solutions know-how
- Cleaning Techniques and Schedules
- Grooming, soft skills & importance of professionalism
- Handling sensitive incidents
The program would take place over a fixed duration – from 6 hours to 3 months – changes and suggestions to the schedule would be implemented to suit your requirements, and on taking your feedback into consideration. Each training session would be conducted by an experienced home cleaning professional, who has been living the Hammer and Mop philosophy.
Ensuring better cleanups for you!
Our focus would be on ensuring that the highly logical act of home cleaning is absorbed by the housekeeping attendants, and is seen as a respectful job. On making them feel good about the work they do, and arming them with the right tools – we're confident of them being able to deliver better service. Hammer and Mop might suggest purchase of a new range of cleaning solutions, machines and equipment – maintenance of which is the responsibility of the housekeeping attendants. Maintenance habits would be tracked during followup training sessions.
We are excited!
From residential properties with their own housekeeping teams to organizations looking to uplift the customer servicing aspect – we are geared to ensure better cleanups happen. Looking forward to share stories :)


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SAN GABRIEL, Calif. — For months, Hillary Clinton's supporters eagerly anticipated the arrival of what she called her "secret weapon" — Bill Clinton — to give a boost to her campaign just before the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary.
But while the Big Dog's arrival on the campaign trail was expected to energize white male voters in particular, it has already given Republicans laser focused on attacking Hillary Clinton a second gleaming target — and Donald Trump, in particular, has managed to ensure that the former president did not return to the political spotlight without toting the old baggage of his sexual past.
Stumping in New Hampshire and Iowa, Bill Clinton has now been asked multiple times whether talking about his sexual past is "fair game," and whether he will comment on Trump's attacks about his "terrible record of women abuse." So far, he has avoided taking the bait.
"I don't have any response," he said when asked about Trump's attacks in Iowa on Thursday. "If he wins the Republican nomination, we'll have plenty of time to talk. … I have no interest in getting involved in their politics or doing anything except trying to help Hillary."
Bill Clinton also declined to answer a pointed question about Juanita Broaddrick, a woman who in 1999 accused him of raping her — an allegation Clinton denied — who has kept a low profile for more than a decade but in recent weeks has been revisiting her allegations on Twitter and who on Thursday announced she is supporting Trump.
Clinton allies say they are not concerned with the reemergence of Clinton's old scandals — that baggage, they say, is already baked into the Clinton cake. But some Democrats said they had concerns that the discussion of harassment and rape culture has changed dramatically since the '90s, and that allegations that were once dismissed as "bimbo eruptions" now will be looked at through a new and more critical lens.
It remains to be seen whether the attacks on Bill Clinton will resonate with voters or translate into character questions for his wife. But for now, it has created some dissonant background noise for the Democratic front-runner who largely sidestepped questions about her husband's past in her last presidential campaign. For now, Clinton has coyly avoided responding to any of Trump's attacks. "I've adopted a New Year's resolution," she said earlier this week when asked about his jabs at her on the Islamic State. "I'm going to let him live in his alternative reality and I'm not going to respond."
On Thursday, she did just that, visiting San Gabriel to launch "Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders for Hillary" and to tout a message about fighting for women and families.
Intro speakers reminded the crowd gathered at the Hilton in San Gabriel of her historic speech 1995 speech in Beijing, where Clinton declared that "women's rights are human rights and human rights are women's rights."
In her remarks, Clinton focused on her work for families. "When I was a senator, I worked to reduce the backlog for family visas and reunite immigrant families," Clinton said. "I will keep up that fight. Applicants from the Asian-Pacific region make up about 40 percent of the family visa backlog. Some from the Philippines have been waiting for a visa for 23 years."
Clinton's brief detour into California from her heavy early state push highlighted the importance of broadening her coalition of supporters that will propel her to a victory in a general election, and an example of the campaign's methodical reach out — it has now launched Women for Hillary, LGBT for Hillary and Latinos for Hillary, among other targeted voter groups.
And the event served as a reminder of how Clinton has been methodically building her campaign alone for the past 10 months, her husband helping out as a behind-the-scenes strategist, debate prepper and fundraiser. Now that he's back on the trail, however, he's creating a separate story line.
"Trump is smart," said former Clinton adviser Paul Begala, who now has an advisory role on Hillary Clinton's super PAC, Priorities USA. "He is attacking [Bill Clinton] now so as to inoculate himself with the angry, old, white male GOP base." Indeed, Clinton scored two electoral victories in the 1990s, based in part on his ability to attract some of the same types of voters that Trump is now animating — and the attacks on Clinton could be seen as an attempt to neutralize Clinton.
But Begala maintains that attacking Clinton's personal life only backfires with moderates and undecideds, pointing out that "he reached his all-time polling high during impeachment — and Hillary went even higher." Begala predicted that attacks on Bill Clinton allow Hillary to be the counter puncher, "which she excels at" and will also move undecided women into her camp.
Clinton defender David Brock said he thinks Trump's attacks are actually about Sen. Ted Cruz's rise in Iowa. "Trump can't get to Cruz's right on the issues, like immigration," Brock said, "and he needs red meat for the base. Reviving the right wing's Clinton craziness of the '90s is what he thinks will work. So it's all about GOP primary strategy."
But Trump and conservative outlets like the Free Beacon and Breitbart have helped to bring figures from Clinton's past back into the news cycle to raise questions about Clinton's character. For now, those attempts are filtering into the mainstream. At a White House briefing on Thursday, press secretary Josh Earnest was even asked about Hillary Clinton's record on women, and defended her commitment to women's equality as "second to none."
Republican operatives said they are will keep trying to make it a main conversation in the race.
Women who have been harassed by Bill Clinton "will be on TV as much as Hillary, because I'm helping," said Roger Stone, a former adviser to Trump who has written a book, "The Clintons' War on Women." Stone denied being in touch with Broaddrick or helping her launch her recent media tour. "It's only January," he said. "Hillary is not going to be dislodged from the Democratic nomination. Democratic women are the last women you're going to pry off of her. But younger women who like Hillary, kind of, don't know this history."


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Time Management for Law Firm Associates (Part 1: Tips & Tricks for the Work Day)
If you're reading this blog, chances are you've had days that seem to disappear… by 6pm, you say to yourself, exasperated, "What a hectic day! Not a moment to myself, and yet I'm not sure what I accomplished. My 'to-do' list looks exactly like (or longer than) it did this morning!"
When I worked at a law firm, I had countless days like this. The practice of law requires us to be extremely timely and time-sensitive (billing in six-minute increments doesn't leave much room for inefficiencies), but unfortunately, time management is not a skill most law schools teach.
Each of us has our own unique "ideal" for what an efficient work environment looks like (e.g., some people work best under pressure, while others like to tackle things in a steady and consistent manner), but I've found that the following time management tips work well for most associates:
- To-Do List: First thing in the morning, either create your "to-do" list or review the one you created the night before (see # 7).
- Prioritize: Number each task with its level of priority. For example, a #1 might be a task/deadline that absolutely must be finished or met by the end of the day. This will help you focus on completing the most important matters first, regardless of surprises or inevitable "fire alarms" that may arise.
- Delegate: Determine if you can delegate any of the items on your to-do list (perhaps to a paralegal, a junior associate or your assistant). Delegating early in the day allows your team member to ask/answer any questions that arise and tackle any roadblocks as soon as possible.
- Plan: Before beginning each task, take five minutes to plan out what it will take to complete the task. This will this help you to anticipate resources you might need (for example, requiring an answer from someone first or asking another colleague for precedent). Additionally, visualizing completing a task makes it seem more manageable.
- Focus: Focus completely on the task at hand. This means closing all internet browsers, putting your phone on silent (or in a drawer) and dedicating enough uninterrupted time to complete the task. Building in a short period of rest in between strong bursts of focus (e.g., five minutes after each 30- or 60-minute interval during which you allow yourself to completely and freely "unfocus") can be helpful and motivating. If necessary, set a timer (and if you use your cell phone for this, be sure to keep it on airplane mode). I must caution that "unfocusing" will not be restorative if it simply redirects your focus to something else, especially something likely to occupy your attention (i.e., this is not the time to re-read that email from your ex).
- Cross-Off Completed Items: Be sure to cross off completed items on your "to do" list once you've completed them. This will provide you with a sense of accomplishment and help to prevent you from feeling overwhelmed.
- Update Your List: Before you leave the office or put your work behind you for the day, take out your "to-do" list and re-work it for the day ahead–completed tasks will be removed and new tasks will be added. This is the list (see #1) that you will review at the beginning of tomorrow to start the new day.
Be sure to check out Part 2 of "Time Management for Law Firm Associates," which focuses on some bigger picture ideas about setting yourself up for time management success.


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The Only Way Forward is Through
March 20, 2021
Today is the first day of Spring in 2021. While the air is still frosty, the promise of longer days and prolonged sunlight always gives a renewed sense of optimism every year. With the current times, any sign of brighter days is welcomed. I find that the only way to not let the continued chaos … More The Only Way Forward is Through


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How to Get Around Tokyo
Renting a car in Tokyo is expensive and the heavy traffic and and confusing city layout are enough to stress out any driver.
Tokyo's public transportation is used widely by locals, and visitors should take advantage of it too.
The subway is the fastest and easiest way to get around. It also covers most of the city and is one of the cheapest modes of transport.
Since there's more than one system, it can be a little confusing, but maps and signs always have English translations.
The bus system covers even more ground than the subway, but it can be even more confusing for visitors. If you can't read Japanese, you're out of luck as far as reading maps and signs on the buses. Buses are also one of the slower ways to get around.
Unless a bus is the only way to reach your destination, it's best to stick to the metro.
Taxis are another option, but they probably shouldn't be your first choice. They're very expensive, and they're not the quickest way to get around either.
If you only want to explore a neighborhood, it's usually best to just go on foot.
Walking in Tokyo is very safe as long as you pay attention to traffic. Sometimes it's even the fastest way to get to your destination, depending on traffic and subway routes.
But as long as you plan ahead and bring a map, you'll be fine no matter how you choose to get around in Tokyo.


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Ted Robinson will remain "The Voice of the 49ers" through at least 2018, the team said Thursday in announcing Robinson's five-year contract extension.
Robinson has handled play-by-play duties since 2009, when he succeeded Joe Starkey's 20-year run. Beside radio calls, Robinson will contribute to the 49ers' Website and television productions.
"I've learned through four seasons how significant the position of the voice of the 49ers is to the fan base," Robinson said in a statement. "Luckily, we've had calls in the last two years that will live in 49ers history, and I look forward to many more at a time when our franchise is thriving both on and off the field with Levi's® Stadium on the horizon."
The 49ers will leave Candlestick Park after this season for Santa Clara's Levi's Stadium, which will host the 50th Super Bowl in 2016.
Other past play-by-play men in 49ers' lore are Bob Fouts (1946-62), Lon Simmons (1963-1980, 1987-88) and Don Klein (1981-86).


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Via: RT
Published time: April 09, 2013
All 104 nuclear reactors currently operational in the US have irreparable safety issues and should be taken out of commission and replaced, former chairman of the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Gregory B. Jaczko said.
The comments, made during the Carnegie International Nuclear Policy Conference, are "highly unusual" for a current or former member of the safety commission, according to The New York Times. Asked why he had suddenly decided to make the remarks, Jaczko implied that he had only recently arrived at these conclusions following the serious aftermath of Japan's tsunami-stricken Fukushima Daichii nuclear facility.
"I was just thinking about the issues more, and watching as the industry and the regulators and the whole nuclear safety community continues to try to figure out how to address these very, very difficult problems," which were made more evident by the 2011 Fukushima nuclear accident in Japan, he said. "Continuing to put Band-Aid on Band-Aid is not going to fix the problem."
According to the former chairman, US reactors that received permission from the nuclear commission to operate for an additional 20 years past their initial 40-year licenses would not likely last long. He further rejected the commission's proposal for a second 20-year extension, which would leave some American nuclear reactors operating for some 80 years.
Jaczko's comments are quite significant as the US faces a mass retirement of its reactors and nuclear policy largely revolves around maintaining existing facilities, rather than attempting to go through the politically hazardous process of financing and breaking ground on new plants.
Read more: here
Nothing to worry about…


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One successful Wisconsin mechanical contractor sees a lot of reasons why ammonia is a smart choice. Bassett Mechanical, with locations in Kaukauna, Madison, and Milwaukee, specializes in several markets, including industrial refrigeration; HVAC; industrial ventilation; metal fabrication; and plumbing, piping, and electrical services.
Dave Schaefer, engineering manager of construction services for Bassett, said that in some applications, ammonia is the only refrigerant of choice. "For the larger refrigeration systems ammonia or ammonia-CO2 solutions are the only commercially viable options, since the phaseout of R-22," he said.
Before talking about its advantages, let's take a quick refresher course on ammonia. Ammonia is a gas made up of two other gases: nitrogen and hydrogen. It is colorless and has a strong, pungent odor. Ammonia is frequently used commercially in large freezing and refrigeration plants. It is also called "anhydrous ammonia" because it contains almost no water (99.98 percent pure).
Schaefer listed several advantages to using ammonia over other refrigerants. "First is the cost," he said. "Ammonia refrigerant is 75 cents per pound versus others such as Freon, which is about $15 per pound.
"Ammonia is one of the most energy-efficient refrigerants, too." Ammonia is 3-10 percent more efficient than CFCs, so an ammonia-based system requires less electricity, resulting in lower operating costs.
Schaefer said ammonia is readily available and added some more advantages. "It is self-alarming," he said. "If there is a leak, the odor makes its readily apparent. Ammonia can be used in a flooded evaporator coil, meaning you can get more cooling capacity out of a smaller coil.
"Lastly, ammonia is an all-natural refrigerant, making it environmentally friendly. It has no impact greenhouse gases and doesn't contribute to global warming. You can also tell your customers they can get LEED points for using an ammonia refrigeration system."
Ammonia has an ozone depletion potential (ODP) rating of 0 and a global warming potential (GWP) rating of 0.
While ammonia is a popular choice, it does have a couple of disadvantages, too. It is not compatible with copper, so it can't be used in any system with copper pipes. It is also toxic in high concentrations. Fortunately, ammonia's sharp odor is detectable at concentrations well below those considered to be dangerous. It is also lighter than air, so if any does leak, it will rise and dissipate in the atmosphere.
Schaefer said his company would like to use ammonia in a cascade refrigeration system, where the refrigeration operates in a series of two or more cycles and may contain different refrigerants including CO2. But he said, "We haven't had a customer who is seeking this type of application. We are, however, prepared to develop such a system because we believe that it is a good solution. CO2 is a good, carbon-neutral, refrigerant that along with ammonia makes a promising solution."
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I'm not long home after another amazing experience at the Lakeland 100 race in Coniston.
Full report and video diary to come but the basic details …
I finished in 60th place (out of 302 who started - 209 finished) in a time of 29hrs 36mins 25secs.
I was very happy as sub 30hrs was my goal.
Congratulations to Hugh Cook whose guess of 29:37:00 was the closet. Hugh also ran the Lakeland 100 finishing in 32:39:43. A new pair of Hoka's and the all important key ring will be on the way to you soon!


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Thinking of donning Daisy Dukes because well…it's 100 degrees outside?
Think again, Doris! Personally, I can relate to the dilemma of the red hot weather map because as I write, it is 94 degrees in Boston today with the heat index values around 100 degrees.
Here are a few precautionary / preparedness actions…
Drink plenty of fluids… stay in an air-conditioned
room… stay out of the sunshine… and check in on neighbors.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Drink plenty of water and by all means – wear shorts – just not Daisy Dukes!
Right now most of us would be comfortable in a thong, but alas, that is not an option, so let's add a few inches and talk shorts – the long and short of them! Shorts are defined as: trousers, knee length or shorter. Therein lies the problem, short trousers? No wonder they don't look so good. Comments on shorts include, "Is she really wearing those," "Couldn't she afford the rest of the fabric?", "Do those belong to her teenager?" and "Were those Maria Von Trapp's curtains from The Sound of Music?" Here are a few dos and don'ts to help you navigate the lane.
Think middle of the road – what did your mother tell you to do while driving on the highway in the rain? Stay in the middle lane – the safest lane to travel in. When it comes to shorts, my advice is the same – stay in the middle lane…not too left or too right!
To put it in political terms: Too left = too liberal
Don't be too liberal with your body, avoid going down the sexy and sassy lane when it comes to your shorts, because frankly Brigette Bardot rocked the sexy and sassy look, so it's been 'trumped' already! Don't believe me? Let's photo shop you in pair of these and come to a verdict.
Too right = too conservative
Don't be so conservative that you end up in the breakdown lane, also known as frump-ville.
Don't wear pajama shorts – we know they are your pajamas!
Don't let your shorts ride up the middle zone – you know what I am talking about!
Don't wear them so short the pocket linings stick out – when did that ever become a thing – what popstar (poptart) do we have to thank for that ridiculousness?
Don't fall for every hook, line, sinker, zipper, grommet, pocket, cuff, belt loop and nose ring holder on your pair of shorts. Less is more when it comes to shorts – keep it simple, Susie!
Don't wear boots with shorts – again Nancy Sinatra rocked it, everyone else just looks like gladiators.
Here are a few dos because I always like to offer solutions! Shop away and let me know of any additional finds on your end! Check out details like inseam measurements, fabrics, colors and sizes available – note that some actually come in petite!
Ann Taylor Walking & Metro Shorts
Walking – Dressed up or down, these polished cotton twill walking shorts are nothing short of perfect. Contoured waistband. Front zip with double hook-and-bar closure. Belt loops. Front off-seam pockets. Back besom pockets. 11" inseam.
Metro – The perfect middle ground. Dressed up or down, these polished cotton mid shorts are nothing short of perfect. Contoured waistband. Front zip with double hook-and-bar closure. Belt loops. Angled front besom pockets. Back besom pockets. 6″ inseam.
Nordstrom – Caslon Shorts – Favorite casual shorts in a longer-length cut with clean-front styling are fashioned from stretch-cotton twill with wide-topstitched hems. Regular: 9″ inseam;
Talbots Bermuda Shorts – Bermuda shorts are back and easier than ever. In a slimming silhouette that hits just above the knee, our original warm-weather length is streamlined with a 10 1/2″ inseam that's innately flattering and easy-to-wear. Now available in a multitude of trend-right colors, these bold shorts liven up your look with summer-friendly shades.
In need of help bumping up your style, navigating your shopping experience or getting dressed for a special occasion? Perhaps you just need a seasonal update, a wardrobe tweak, a new look for your LinkedIn photo or a refresh for a job interview – the needs are endless! Check out the perfect solution and let's get to work becoming a savvy seasonal shopper!
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Company Removal Amsterdam
Moving a business is often a special project. A complete inventory needs to be packed and relocated. But it is also vital to minimize or if possible to prevent any interruptions in the operational processes. This is where Amsterdam Removal can help you out .
Relocations can have a big impact on a company. A detailed and thorough plan is critical — both to ensure a smooth and care-free move, and to allow the business to continue providing its customers with whatever level of service they require.
Move to a new location in Amsterdam or outside Amsterdam
For most companies, a move is not a daily occurrence. There are many factors and specialized requirements to consider. Our advisors will be happy to discuss the possibilities with you.
Internal removal
The reorganization and restructuring of certain operational processes within your company often call for the internal relocation of various departments. Computers need to be packed and disconnected, desk heights have to be adjusted, furniture assembled, whiteboards, paintings need to be fitted. We can do all these tasks for you.
Archives and libraries
The transport of archives and libraries is often complicated. Packing, labeling and unpacking represents major effort, and small mistakes often have big consequences. We will be glad to take care of these issues for you. We are experienced packers and labelers, with all the necessary equipment and packaging materials at our disposal. You can rely on us to handle your archives with professionalism and care.
When schools move to a new location, it is very important that classes are not interrupted. That is why the relocation of a school is usually executed after school hours or during the holidays.
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Kahn Adds To The Range Rover 600LE Luxury Edition New Equipment
Two weeks ago A. Kahn Design introduced at the Autosport International Show its project called Kahn Range Rover 600LE Luxury Edition. The modifications done on it include styling upgrades such as added aerodynamics package and impressive interior.
The exterior features dynamic front bumper, aggressive grille with 3D mesh, rear bumper with exhaust diffuser, rear boot lid spoiler and Kahn 'Crosshair' tail pipes in matt black finish. On the other hand the interior was made with complete hand-crafted leather upholstery in red, body hugging seats and new instrument cluster.
Now the designers are offering a new stylish collection of RS wheels for the Kahn Range Rover 600LE Luxury Edition. They were designed with the aim to create the optimum visual impression. The wheels are being offered in the size of 23 inches and are available in either brushed aluminium or a satin black finish.
What is specific about them is that they have a complex multi-spoke design that was created to suit the rugged lines of the SUV. Still, the grip, body control and handling of the 600LE Luxury edition remain uncompromised.
Source: A. Kahn Design


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David House
by Steve Dolan
From the Editor: David House is Treasurer of the East San Diego Chapter of the NFB of California. The following article appeared in the August 31, 1999, edition of the Daily Californian.
As David House sits behind the desk of his office here, he speaks about a vision he has as manager for House Properties. David would like to see the company, owned by his father, Mike, continue to be among the county's more successful commercial real estate operations.
What separates House's vision from his competitors' is that he cannot see. He suffers from retinitis pigmentosa, an inherited disorder characterized by a gradual degeneration of photoreceptor cells and a progressive loss of vision.
Blind for half his life, House, forty-one, doesn't allow blindness to limit him personally or professionally.
"I figure we all have crosses and burdens to deal with," he said. "As with anything else, it's how well you handle it mentally. I don't think blindness is most debilitating. If you have a positive outlook and forge ahead, you'll be successful regardless of what your handicap might be."
House leads a remarkably normal life. He and Theresa, his wife of fifteen years, spent last week whitewater rafting and horseback riding with their four children, seven to fourteen, in the Klamath area near the Oregon border.
The eldest of five children, House was diagnosed with RP at the age of five, when his parents took him to have his eyes examined. They thought he needed glasses.
His next three siblings also suffer from RP, but his youngest brother does not.
House's children are tested annually for the disease, but none have shown signs of RP.
"You don't notice it each day," House said. "It's a slow process. As a kid I would sit close to the chalkboard. As soon as I got to high school, I relied more on large print. With the heavy work load in college I got cassette tapes, had someone read to me, and used Braille."
House said he became aware of vision loss while in high school. "As a senior in high school I went to the movies with a couple of buddies and couldn't see the screen," he said. "I could never see well enough to get a driver's license. As a teenage guy, that was tough to deal with, but I overcame it."
At work House said he offsets his lack of sight by using alternative techniques, such as one that makes use of the telephone and a mini-cassette recorder.
When he completes a call, he transcribes the information from his cassette into Braille to create a permanent record he can consult later.
House said he figured out some time back that he could get a ride to work each day if the maintenance truck were parked at his home, where an employee picks it (and him) up each morning and delivers them each night.
House, one of 100,000 people in the U.S. suffering from RP, believes the disease has given him a special responsibility.
"There's such a negative stereotype with the stigma of blindness that there needs to be a positive role-model to show others that you can be happy and successful, even with blindness," he said.
"Believe it or not, the normal unemployment rate for blind people is 70 percent. If you are working full-time, you almost have a duty to help other blind people obtain gainful employment."
To that end House hosts a monthly meeting of the National Federation of the Blind in his El Cajon office. Although the group doesn't specifically place people in jobs, it leads them to agencies that can help them gain employment.
Patty Klimczyk, a bookkeeper for the company, said House is "just like any of us, pretty much. His attitude is good all the time. I haven't really noticed that his blindness has handicapped him."
House said he does not believe blindness is a factor.
"For the most part," he said, "people focus on the business aspects [of their dealings with House]. If, once in a blue moon, someone has a condescending attitude, it's advantageous for me. I feel I have them beat right off the bat because they've underestimated my situation. My blindness is not a problem in the business world."


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The Cedar Springs Schools hosted the district soccer games at Red Hawk Stadium. Round one of the semi-final district games was held on Monday, October 17, when the Cedar Springs Red Hawk varsity boys soccer hosted the Fruitport Trojans. The Red Hawks claimed a 2-0 victory with two first half goals by Kyle Szirovecz at 29:40 and 22:42. Robert Klein assisted on each goal. These two rival teams played a very physical game and featured a superior Red Hawk defensive effort, consistent pressure by the offense and 8 goal denying saves by keeper Kyle Coutchie.
Several days later, bitter cold temperatures, torrential rainfall and extreme wind gusts were the miserable weather conditions that the Cedar Springs Red Hawks and Spring Lake Lakers faced during the second round of district semi-finals which was held at Cedar Springs on Wednesday, October 19. These conditions not only challenged the teams physically, but mentally as well, as the players were forced to endure the 80 minutes of play with intensity and fortitude. The first half of the match proved difficult for the Red Hawks, as the Lakers attacked the ball and managed to put four goals on the scoreboard. Cedar Springs regrouped during the halftime break and entered second half play ready to battle. The Hawks offensive line of Kyle Szirovecz, Robert Klein, Brandon Goodenough, Mitch Hanmer, Jon Shaw, Ilan Cabellero, Luke Dault, and Tyler Aungst sprang into action and worked the ball upfield and made many attempts on goal, but were unable to get the ball past the Spring Lake keeper. The Red Hawk defensive squad of Aaron Dault, Dontae Ensley, Trevor Rose, Bryan Taylor, Josh Champion, Aaron White and goaltender Kyle Coutchie (20 saves) played fiercely and were able to keep the Laker offense from scoring throughout the entire second half. At the final buzzer, the Spring Lake Lakers were awarded the win and the opportunity to advance to district finals, by beating Cedar Springs 4-0.
The Red Hawks closed out the 2011 season with a respectable record of 13 wins and 6 losses. Great job guys! Coach Avink praised his team as he looked back over the season. "The guys had a great season. We really started to come together as a team and that's always the ultimate goal! I'm excited for what the future holds for Cedar Springs boys soccer."


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Firefox 3.5.12 was released on September 7th. See complete Release Notes for full details.
Auto-updates should be occurring in the next 24-48 hours, otherwise users may get the latest update by going to Help menu and selecting Check For Updates. If you're still using Firefox 3.0.x, this version is no longer supported and may contain security vulnerabilities. Please upgrade to Firefox 3.5 by downloading Firefox 3.5.12 from here
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I assume this technology is backed by some form of insurance? So the outlay could be seen as such.
Denuvo sounds more like a protection racket than actual security.
So that's how much Crytek got to settle the Star Citizen lawsuit out of court!
No, it was Starforce that was posting torrents of unprotected games.
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Two old college buddies contemplate hiking the Appalachian Trail. The problem is, one of them is severely vision impaired and his ability to follow a simple footpath is in serious question. They decide to first try an overnight hike in Arkansas; an unmitigated disaster. Upon their return, one fellow's wife declares he is too old fat and blind to be crashing about in the woods. The other's wife notes how lucky they are to have learned their lesson before attempting anything as seriously challenging as the Appalachian Trail. Humiliated, their dignity in tatters, (and perhaps not the fastest learners), they decide to go anyway. This is their story, traveling America's greatest footpath; the places, the people, the history. ISBN: 979-8577057978, 276 pages, paperback, February 2021
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Now this is a great version of "Home Alone"! If you have $670,000 to spare, you can actually book an entire five stars hotel in Japan! There will be no other guests but you and maybe the friends you decide to invite.
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The Works of Lord Byron: A New, Revised and Enlarged Edition with Illustrations. London: J. Murray; New York: C. Scribner's sons. 1898-1905.
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Works were being listed in random order. I changed the format to include a chronological listing of Byron's works (like the Samuel Taylor Coleridge) page to better conform to Wikisource standards, changing names of poems to more authorative versions (where needed) and providing more nuanced categorizing for the works. Dan Quigley (talk) 19:01, 30 April 2009 (UTC)
- To add "To Thomas Moore" year unknown— billinghurst sDrewth 03:44, 16 October 2011 (UTC)
Shorter poetic works addedEdit
All of Byron's shorter poetic works (listed in the Indexed Works of Lord Byron) have been added to Wikisource, and they can be linked to from Byron's Index of Titles / Index of First Lines. Londonjackbooks (talk) 16:34, 8 December 2012 (UTC)