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Since bursting onto the online scene in the early part of the last decade with companies such as eDonkey, one of the first file-sharing services of its kind, and Mt. Gox, and early contributor to the Bitcoin exchange craze currently sweeping the nation, Jed McCaleb has been an active participant in the online community. During a recent interview, Mr. McCaleb sat down to discuss the trajectory of his latest online iteration, "Stellar," as well as his daily routine, and the future prospects associated with artificial intelligence.
It was Jed McCaleb's initial interest in cryptocurrency that led him to discover that by utilizing its underlying concept, the fact that it is merely a distributed database, that he could help to solve a problem that has long affected a large portion of the world's population. Upon realizing that over two billion people around the world are unbanked, he could create a financial network that would help to connect this population with credible financial institutions. Under the current conditions, many of the world's traditional financial institutions are not able to service people with low-income due to the high maintenance costs, as well as the large fees that they, themselves will be charged. Mr. McCaleb is already helping to change this situation, as several reputable non-profit organizations and business have begun using Stellar by incorporating it into their financial fundament. The Praekelt Foundation, based in South Africa, is one of the leading nonprofit organizations to already take advantage of the services available with Stellar, intermixing it with their app, Vumi.
When taking a break from building and improving Stellar, Jed McCaleb focuses a large portion of his time participating in the development of artificial intelligence. He recently partnered up with the Machine Intelligence Research Institute, acting as an advisor, in helping to develop groundbreaking advancements regarding the technology. When discussing the future of the artificial technology, he stated that he believes it will have a profound effect on the world's population, making it exponentially more efficient. His excitement about the future of artificial intelligence is one steeped in logic, as he also recognizes that the power associated with this new tech is also one that should be catered too cautiously.
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Delphine Woods - Enthusiastic, budding author
Research - Fashion Museum Bath
Yesterday we visited the beautiful city of Bath. The sun was shining and the heat felt more like a Mediterranean summer than a British September. The buildings shone in their golden splendour and street performers were out in force, filling the air with dulcet tones and guitar strums.
Despite the weather, we were headed straight for the cellars of The Assembly Rooms, which were dully lit and cool. In the bowels of this magnificent building, where the ceilings stretched almost to the gods, the walls were the same light blue as the sky outside, and the giant chandeliers twinkled like stars, there lay a dazzling collection of gowns, suits and accessories dating as far back as King James I (or King James VI of Scotland).
Now, for those of you who don't know, my novel I am writing at the moment is set in Victorian times, which is very different from Footsteps in the Ocean. The research for my current work-in-progress has been (and is still) vast. If I researched the Victorians from now until the end of my life I'm sure I still would not know everything I should for one novel. However, I am trying my best to find out as many facts and gain as much knowledge as I can whilst I am travelling. I mainly use the internet and books, both written at the time and research books. Indeed, I have read many an article about fashion and clothing of the Victorians; how the bustle replaced the liberating crinoline, how underwear became a two-piece rather than a gown, how dress making started to become partly mechanised, how new dyes saw the fashion for brighter colours, etc. However, there is nothing like being mere inches away from a gown made and worn in the 1800s.
This is the real pull of this museum for any budding historical author. It is a haven of knowledge for both fashion and the culture that went hand in hand with fashion throughout the ages. The outfits stand proudly behind glass, but still, they are so close that you can really study all the detail of the fabric and design. And besides the somewhat obvious dresses and suits, the museum also displays the footwear and accessories that would have been worn in times gone by. This was particularly beneficial for me as I have not quite managed to find this sort of information readily on the internet. Even if all this info is online, the ability to view these items allows you to see the size of the people, the size of fashionable shoes, the narrowness of the waists, the delicacies of the fans, the toffee-like quality of the tortoiseshell combs.
To really get the full experience, take an audio guide. The helpful female voice on this guide tells you snippets of information on practically every piece in the entire collection. And please read the information that accompanies every museum piece for anything the nice lady might have missed out. I took many pictures (without the flash!) of the garments and the info displays to use as research aids as all this information can't possibly be retained in our already packed brains.
So please, to all of you interested in history or fashion, whether you are writing a book or not (Luke really enjoyed it as well), go to the Fashion Museum. It is not too expensive at £8.75 per adult, or you could buy the Saver Ticket for £21 per adult which gets you into the Roman Baths and the Victoria Art Gallery as well. We chose the Saver Ticket and got an offer of 2-for-1 with a voucher from the Caravan Club.


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Linux iptables xtables-addons GeoIP examplesMonday, September 19th, 2011
Some simple examples using xtables-addons GeoIP rules. See other firewall-related posts for iptables background information and additional examples using custom chains with iptables. The examples below require that iptables and xtables-addons be installed and you must generate the 'packed' lookup-tables from GeoIP data-sets. These rules were tested using Fedora 13 (Red Hat Linux) with xtables-addons Continue reading →
Linux GeoIP Firewall via iptables (xtables-addons)Tuesday, September 13th, 2011
Getting xtables-addons with GeoIP working under Fedora (Red Hat) Linux was a bit of a hassle… Note – xtables-addons is NOT standard (yet) for Linux iptables; it is considered to be experimental so installing it on a production system may not be appropriate. I hope that the GeoIP addon will soon become a standard feature. Continue reading →
Is 'dynamic security' enough?Wednesday, May 18th, 2011
Dynamic Security – simply defined here as monitoring both perimeter traffic as well as internal traffic and reacting based on rules/configuration & perhaps behaviour(s). Is this enough? During the spring of 2011 we have seen quite a number of news stories covering personal privacy and cell phone 'location data'. So who/what else about you is Continue reading →
Epsilon breach: e-mail marketing issuesFriday, April 29th, 2011
In the out-source era we continue to see it's not my problem or it was a problem with one of our vendors… So, which company is responsible for data that you share with them? At some point we all need to ask ourselves, "Who are we doing business with?" Perhaps we should also ask, "Who Continue reading →
Securing WordPress 3.x Multi-SiteSunday, February 6th, 2011
WordPress 3.x is a dual-use Internet Publishing solution – use it for a single domain, host multiple sub-domains (or sub-folders) or host multiple, unique domains. Start with the foundation before getting into WordPress specific solutions – are each of your server base components up-to-date and secure as needed/possible?: Apache security: base configuration using a best Continue reading →« Previous Entries Next Entries »


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After oil, rice and medicines, sugar has run out in Egypt, as the country has announced a devaluation of 48% of its currency. In Egypt, about 68 million of the total 92 million people receive food subsidized by the State through small consumer stores run by the Ministry of supply and internal trade. After shortages of oil, rice and milk, and even medicines, now sugar scarcity has hit the country. Nearly three quarters of the population completely rely on the government stores for their basic needs.
Egypt produces 2 million tons of sugar a year but has to import a three million to face domestic demand. However imports have become too expensive. The country is expected to receive a loan of 12 billion dollars (11 billion euros) from the International monetary Fund (IMF) to tackle its food scarcity. The price for sugar in supermarkets and black markets are skyrocketing as well, with a kilogram costing around 15 pounds. If available, one could get sugar from subsidized government stores for 0.50 euros per kilo.
Since the beginning of the shortage, the sugar traffic exploded. Facing this shortage and the growing exasperation of the population, inflation has currently reached 14%. The sugar crisis is linked to the dollar, confirms Mohamed Gad; Director of research at the Egyptian Center for economic and social rights (ECESR).According to him, the situation can only get worse. Egyptian reserves in dollars are down as well. It amounted to 19.6 billion in September, which was 50 percent less than in 2011, before the fall of then president Hosni Moubarak.


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Hello everyone, toda I have a small shoplog for you! Yesterday after making my last exam, I met up with my mom in the city to go shopping. Actually I always do it with her. I'll show you what I bought. Are you going to look with me?
I bought this Iphone case in H&M. I was searching for a new one and I thought this one was cute! The flowers make it girly but still classic.
I bought this eyebrow gel in HEMA. It gives your eyesbrows that little extra and it ensures that they remain in their form and model.
I needed these eyeshadows. These are the colors that look good on me and it are really nice colors for the winter. These are from HEMA. On the back ou can see which look you can make with it. Maybe I"ll write an article about it. If you think it's a good idea, let me know!
A simple shirt with a nice text on! I never vuy clothes of which I don't like the text. You don't wanna walk around with a stupid text on your shirt, right?
I fell in love with this sweater from ZARA. This sweater is a bit loose and slightly shorter.It's so comfortable!
Last but not least, a black pair of pants. You can never have enough of them.


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|Kurt Elling & Dr. Lonnie Smith
Headliners Terri Lyne Carrington, Ravi Coltrane, Esperanza Spalding; Lovingly Remembering Geri Allen; Snarky Puppy; Dr. Lonnie Smith; Miles Electric Band;
Jazz By 5: Javon Jackson, Randy Brecker, Joanne Brackeen, Eddie Gomez, Jimmy Cobb; West Coasting with Portland Jazz Master Art Abrams; Featuring Ernie Andrews & Barbara Morrison; Abdullah Ibrahim & Ekaya, Kurt Elling, Nancy King, Darrell Grant, Julian Lage; David Sanchez Caribe, Scott Amendola, Charles Tolliver & New Music Inc.,Ben Allison, Tigran Hamasyan, Charles Gayle, David Friesen; Charnett Moffett, Rachel Flowers, and Amina Figarova Compliment Tributes to Jon Hendricks, Eddie Jefferson, Al Jarreau, Miles Davis,; Cole Porter, Jazz Crusaders, and Sonny Rollins
|Abdullah Ibrahim & Esperanza Spalding
The 15th anniversary edition will acknowledge the originally hip and wonderfully wacky world of jazz vocalese, highlighted by Grammy® Award-winner Kurt Elling and his homage to mentor, 95-years-young Jon Hendricks with daughters Michele and Aria Hendricks performing along with Portland stalwarts Randy Porter and Nancy King, and a performance by the Portland State University Jazz Vocal Ensemble under the direction of Sherry Alves.
A nod to hipsterism will be penultimate when Richie Cole, the last living link to Eddie Jefferson's pioneering legacy, makes a rare PDX appearance joining Harlem-based Allan Harris to fete the deceased singer on his 100th birthday. Keeping it local and very real on the subject of scat is the Bobby Torres Ensemble with vocalist Sean Holmes paying respect to the legacy of Al "Breakin' Away" Jarreau. Always a great hang at Al's Den, the annual themed residency curated by Mary Sue Tobin of free nightly programs by Portland based artists will spotlight singers, scatters and swingers.
|Russell Malone & Luciana Souza
The loss of pianist Geri Allen this summer was emotionally hard and sent shock waves through the jazz community as she touched so many of us in a myriad of meaningful ways. She also left an indelible mark on the festival with her stirring performance in tribute to Alice Coltrane in 2015 and as the centrifugal force in the trio collective, ACS which made their west coast debut here in 2013. It was the pioneering pianist's wish that Ravi Coltrane play for her in Portland and we are humbled by this auspicious occasion. States Esperanza Spalding, "Geri was and is a divine prism of pure heart and artistry." Terri Lyne Carrington recalls, "You are an inspiring maverick an exemplary creator that I'm proud to have been able to call my friend and bandmate. You've positively touched so many and my life and art will always reflect your vision and influence." Darrell Grant, who worked with her a decade ago at Reed College, speaks of Allen in reverential terms as his singular most important influence.
States Executive Artistic Director, Don Lucoff, "Frankly from a programming standpoint, it's seamless to bring back a bevy of perennial headliners who graced our stages these past 15 years, but we chose rather to focus and blend on who has not appeared and should be here with select returnees that speaks to the emerging, established and legacy careers of Charles Tolliver and New Music Inc., Miles Electric Band, Ben Allison, Scott Amendola, Abdullah Ibrahim & Ekaya, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Jazz By 5, Charles Gayle, Mostly Other People Do the Killing, Dave King, Russell Malone, Rachel Flowers, Tigran Hamasyan, Marcus Roberts, and Lisa Fischer, Yotam Silberstein, among others.
|Lisa Fischer & Regina Carter
"Many of our esteemed resident artists will appear in a variety of special situations including the David Friesen Reunion Trio, Randy Porter with Nancy King, Trio Subtonic featuring Dan Balmer, Devin Phillips Trio, Domo Branch Quintet, Portland Jazz Master Art Abrams, Tahirah Memory, Bobby Torres, UP Jazz Ensemble, PSU Vocal Jazz Ensemble, George Colligan with Buster Williams and Lenny White and Dan Gaynor and Gordon Lee.
"PDX Jazz partners with a variety of selected venues: Revolution Hall, Newmark and Winningstad Theatres, Classic Piano, The Mission Theatre, The Old Church, Mississippi Studios, Jack London Revue, University of Portland, PSU, Al's Den and White Eagle Tavern," continues Lucoff. "Free music will also be heard in over a dozen hotels and restaurants throughout Portland. We welcome the continued year-round partnership with Soul'D Out Music Productions and their special programs of Snarky Puppy and Lettuce, the enduring support from KMHD Radio and our many sponsors, members and supporters."
The 15th annual Biamp PDX Jazz Festival Presented by Cascades Sotheby's International Realty was co-founded in 2004 with Travel Portland to establish a cultural tourism initiative in the metro Portland area, and to celebrate Black History Month through education and outreach programming.


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ARRILITE 750W PLUS 3 Head Kit with hard Case
Includes 3 x Arrilite 750 Plus heads including 4-leaf barndoor,
3 x lighting stands
3 x lamp 750W (with bare ends, no plugs)
1 x Hard case
(no scrims, no plugs)
Introducing the improved and redesigned ARRI portable fixtures, the ARRILITE 750 Plus, which has taken over from the former ARRI open-faced light, the ARRILITE 800/1000; and the ARRILITE 2000 Plus which will take over the existing ARRILITE 2000.
By optimising the ARRIMAX reflector for use with an HPL* 750W lamp, the ARRILITE 750 Plus offers 21% higher light efficiency than the previous ARRILITE 800W. Meanwhile, the ARRIMAX optical system improves distribution of the light. A detachable and fully rotatable accessory holder accommodates scrims and barndoors, and incorporates fittings that permit the Chimera Video Pro Plus S to be fitted directly, without an additional speedring.
ARRILITE 2000 also uses the ARRIMAX reflector although still incorporates the same lamp type FEX.
The ARRILITE 750 one-arm stirrup allows for easy pan-and-tilt operation, while a brake disc system securely locks off the fixture once it has been positioned. An additional heat-proof handle at the rear of the lamphead enables easy manoeuvring, especially when the unit is in use and being handled.
No tools are required for changing bulbs as the housing consists simply of two detachable parts that open and close through bayonet cap locks. The smaller and lighter aluminium housing of the ARRILITE 750 Plus has been designed to improve heat dissipation. It also makes the lamphead compact enough to be ideal for electronic news gathering, field production and fast turnaround location use in portable kits.
*HPL lamp invented by and licensed from David Cunningham.
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New accessory holder permits the Chimera Video Pro Plus S to be fitted directly, without an additional speedring
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Compatible with 375W, 575W and 750W HPL* bulbs
21% increase in light efficiency compared to the previous ARRILITE 800 model
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Aluminium housing structure is designed to provide improved heat dissipation
Heat-proof handle at rear of housing enables easy manoeuvring and handling
Compatible with ARRI Junior 650 Plus accessories


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The Painting
The drawing
So, how did this painting come about? Hmmmm. Well, first of all I love succulents. Not only are they beautifully unique, they are also easy to take care of.I have been "thirsty" to draw more succulents in a way of their nature representing faith. Since God gave me the gift of creativity, He often gives me images to draw and draws out of me a reason to connect it to Him. This is my way of personal worship, to Create for my Creator. So, I had the image and idea, but I wondered why He wanted me to create this image... so, I researched.
On Wikipedia I read this...
"The habitats of these water preserving plants are often in areas with high temperatures and low rainfall. Succulents have the ability to thrive on limited water sources, such as mist and dew, which makes them equipped to survive in an ecosystem which contains scarce water sources."
So... I started thinking..... connecting the spiritual and creative dots.
Succulents are able to withstand harsh heat and little water each day. They can survive in the desert where they are constantly getting beat down by the sun and then the cold nights. They adapt to where they are.
They take what little water they get in life and hold it inside to get them through dry times. Thirsty people are drawn to them knowing they hold treasure inside.
Faith is like this.
Jesus told the Woman at the well that He had "living water" that He could give her.
She did not understand what he meant because she was thinking in the "physical".
It is a water that our physical bodies do not understand.
It is a spiritual water that keeps our hearts content to hold onto our Faith when there are other things in life tempt us, wear us down or make us doubt... when we are living in a spiritual drought.
Years ago I knew about the "living water" growing up in church and with a very Spiritual mother, but my worldly mind couldn't wrap around the spiritual concept.
Not until I came a wife, mother and adult could I really come to a point where I was "thirsty" for that 'Living water" and curious to go to the "well".
My "well" was a spiritual retreat called Kairos in Dallas, Texas.
This is where my real spiritual walk began to go deep.
God spoke to me! I know some may think I am crazy, but it's true.
His words He spoke to me on that spirit filled day I have help in my
skin like a succulent holds water. If that is the ONLY "living Water" I get for the rest of my life here on earth, it is enough for the harshest desert. I knew that day that His love was real.
I fell madly deeply in love with Christ when His love for me was revealed.
My heart was sealed!
Read about my Kairos experience here...
I have used succulents in my classroom for the Rodeo Art theme for years because it teaches the kids about contour line and also helps them appreciate the unique visual characteristics of the plant.
My Daughter & student working on her succulent
Daughter and Mother succulents above...
See my students' below here...
1st and 2nd grade cactus
4th and 5th grade cactus
I hope this has inspired you to create for your Creator, draw, paint, read the WOrd, pray or at least think. Please let me know your thoughts. Your words, like His, drive me to create more.
1 Thessalonians 5:11
Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.
Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.


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has always been a great way to extend the abilities of your laptop. The
PCMCIA interface made it easier to use over USB and provides a faster
bus for the video. The VT Book would also give you the ability to add 2
monitors on top of the VGA out on the laptop. This combines to give you
up to 4 monitors including the laptop screen. The VT Book is great… if
you have a PCMCIA slot.
Now we also have something for those with ExpressCard slots. The Belkin
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Mid Terrace 3 double bedroom Victorian family home in a popular residential location just 0.1 mile from Twickenham Green, local shops bars and restaurants, 0.3 miles from Archdeacon Primary, 0.5 miles from Trafalgar Primary and St Richard Reynolds and 0.8 miles from Waldegrave Girls School/Co-ed Sixth Form.
Extended, loft converted and refurbished by the current owners to an impressive standard to offer 1076 sq ft of living space over 3 floors with modern fixtures, fittings and floorings, double glazed windows, neutral decor throughout and potential to create an additional loft room and further extend/reconfigure the layout on the ground floor (subject to Planning Permission and Building Regulations).
Entrance hallway leads to the dual aspect, open plan living/family room with access to the seperate fitted kitchen/breakfast room at the rear. Doors open onto the 65 ft garden with a deck, lawn, patio and shed storage. On the first floor are 2 double bedrooms and the family bathroom with stairs up to the master bedroom with an en-suite shower room, juliet balcony and eaves storage.
Located 0.6 miles from Strawberry Hill train station and Twickenham town centre and 0.9 miles from Twickenham mainline train station.
EPC Rating D
At The Start Of A Tenancy:
£96.00 including VAT per tenant for references £150.00 including VAT for the tenancy agreement £60.00 including VAT for each guarantor if required
The Fee Is For:
Reference applications. These include credit checks, employer references, previous landlord or character references. Submitting the references to your prospective landlord for approval. Preparation of the tenancy agreement (including draft agreement) and negotiation of additional clauses. Preparation of the deed of guarantee if applicable. General administration.
Inventory Check-In:
This fee is available on request and will vary depending on the size of the property and whether the property is furnished or unfurnished. The check-in will be carried out by an independent inventory clerk and the fee is only applicable if the landlord opts to have a professional inventory carried out.
During And At The End Of A Tenancy:
The cost to renew the tenancy agreement will be £36.00 including VAT. This fee is for negotiating the new term and preparing the renewal document.
The cost to make any amendments to the tenancy agreement during a tenancy will be £60.00 including VAT.
At the end of a tenancy the tenant may be required to arrange professional cleaning or pay a check-out fee. These fees vary depending on the size of the property and whether it is furnished or unfurnished.
Websters Estate Agents are members of the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) and are regulated by The Property Ombudsman and the Association of Residential Lettings Agents (ARLA).


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Author: Tezzino/QueenSweets
Fandom: Kyou Kara Maou
Pairing: YuuriWolfram
Rating: K+
Read at deaviantART
Read at FanFiction.net
Buchou (Yes, I will call you that even though you don't have blue hair anymore), I know you like dark stuff, but I can't get any dark ideas for this pairing right now. So have some fluff.^_^ Requested by RenAllenHidanWalker (Yukimura-buchou) at FF.net.
Written in a somewhat different style than usual. "You-POV"?


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Selecting a mCommerce Platform: Evaluating Time to Revenue
One helpful way to look at selecting a mCommerce platform would be to consider the "Time To Revenue" metric. There are a couple paths you can take to deploying a mcommerce platform and each one will have it's own "time to revenue".
For example, a responsive web design (RWD) project takes at least three months or more to deploy, and more often than not, requires a "from the ground up" rebuild of your entire eCommerce site. Add the complexity of mobile commerce, and a 2-3 month timeline to outline, develop/program, test and deploy a responsive mobile commerce website seems rather unrealistic. We'd say you are looking at more like a 5-6 month "time to revenue" for RWD.
Another example would be a custom-designed mobile-optimized e-commerce platform. In our direct experience (one of our customer's coming over to mShopper after a very poor experience with a top custom mobile commerce platform provider), development and deployment took over 7 months including the unexpected snags/delays/costs strewn throughout the process. This timeframe was much longer than excepted and the "time to revenue" was not sufficient for the cost incurred.
A third example would be doing the project in-house. The collective experience of our team through in-house software deployments clearly demonstrates that in-house is by far the slowest "time to revenue" path of any possible solution. Between learning curves for mobile-specific programming requirements and competing team priorities, "time to revenue" is, at minimum, six months (and likely the most costly of all solutions as well).
Our last example would be a rapid "time to revenue" expectation using a mcommerce platform like , which can be implemented in days (not months) using product data feeds. By setting up a product data feed that includes data like pricing, inventory, images, product description, selectors (e.g. size, color), etc., you can pass that information directly into our mStore®, and it will rapidly parse into a functional mobile-based ecommerce store. And with a day of configuring your site through the admin dashboard (and some very minimal tech work), you can sincerely have a mobile commerce site up in less than a week. Mobile commerce platforms that offer an array of API integrations can provide a completely integrated, automated solution in about 2-3 weeks.
"Time to revenue" variances are very meaningful from a project ROI perspective. For a website that averages 300,000 visits per month (20% of which is mobile) with an AOV of $100, we estimate the revenue loss due to sub-optimal conversion rates at $72,000 per month! Try out our online m-commerce ROI calculator.


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WASHINGTON, D.C., March 16—For the first time since taking office in
January, President Bush ran into heavy flak this week on Capitol Hill.
Taxes: The president sent confusing signals as the stock market plunged
last week, telling reporters Wednesday that he has "great faith in our
economy," but declaring in a later speech, "Our economy is beginning
to sputter." The worsening economic outlook, complicated by the free
fall in the stock markets, ought to help pave the way for Bush's
gigantic $1.6 trillion tax cut, which he argues is economic
Not so fast, Mr. Shrub, warned New Mexico's heavy-hitting senator Pete
Domenici, who says the proposal may not have enough votes to pass
without a few compromises. Democrats and moderate Republicans want a
smaller cut and a "trigger" that would nix the reduction if projected
surpluses don't pan out.
Campaign Finance: John McCain turned fighting mad at Bush's refusal to
back his bipartisan campaign finance bill. The president wants a token
version with no real bans on funding.
Faith-based Initiative: The Bush administration was forced to deny
rumors it was stalling on a proposal to have religious groups offer
social services. The plan has come in for heavy and unexpected criticism
from right-wing evangelicals, who say the concept unfairly favors lefty
congregations that already have programs in place. They also question
whether fringe groups they consider cults should be given government
funding. Moreover, fiscal conservatives questioned whether providing
more tax breaks for charitable contributions would cost the government
more than it would generate in donations.
Bankruptcy: The House and Senate passed different versions of a law that
would make it harder for average Americans to erase their debts through
bankruptcy, instead allowing credit card companies to track down debtors
and seize their property. Clinton vetoed similar legislation last
session, but Bush says he's ready to sign.
Environment: Bush gave in to industry all over the lot. He reneged on a
campaign promise to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from power plants,
leaving EPA director Christie Whitman, who had touted the policy,
twisting in the wind. Next, Bush told The Denver Post there was plenty
of room in the nation's parkland for oil drilling and other development.
"There are parts of the monument lands where we can explore without
affecting the overall environment," Bush told the paper. "It depends
upon the cost-benefit ratio."
Energy: Spencer Abraham, the energy secretary, openly suggested
California would get hit by blackouts this summer and expressed hope
that the electricity shortages would not cascade across the country.
Bush wants to leave the job of fixing the California deregulation mess
to the free market, where his Texas campaign supporters have been raking
in the cash.
Pardongate: Attorney General John Ashcroft said he wouldn't pursue
Clinton's pardon scandal, but did not stand in the way of a wide-ranging
investigation of pardons by Mary Jo White, the U.S. attorney for the
southern district of New York. White already had begun an investigation
of Denise Rich's role in obtaining a pardon for her former husband, the
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And it is rich in a clear quarts rock that when tumbled and buffed and cut brilliantly, like a diamond, looks just like the real carbon diamonds, and is set in pretty silver or gold settings for rings, necklaces, and earrings sold in gift shops all over Cape May. My father bought me a necklace 15 years ago and it is still as pretty and shiny today.
I like to go and collect all the white rocks to use around the Beach Cottage. They are smooth and creamy white and some are really bright white.
It is also a really great place to watch the sun set, and to get some great pictures.
And on the bottom right a few Cape May diamonds.
The sun sets here are lovely and a lot of people come to watch it go down.
I saw it in 1985 and there was much more of the ship visible then, than there is visible now.
For more info see this You tube historical video from "Weird NJ"
Who would have thought a concrete ship would float, but they did!
There were 24 concrete ships in the Flotilla in 1918
But for now I will just enjoy adorning my little cottage with the wonders from the sea!


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Gotta Have It Gifts is a new business in Downtown Ashland, providing that "special something" for every person on every occasion. At 112 Thompson Street in Suite C, you will find gifts for babies, weddings, parties, condolences, home, office, and every day.
"This was always a dream of mine," says owner Lisa McCreight about her new business. "I want the store to feel relaxed and friendly. It's a happy space."
Gotta Have It Gifts is a treasure trove of new and consigned goods. It includes candy, cards, jewelry, clothing, home décor, and furniture. Willow Tree figurines, Savannah Bee bath products, and Jane Marie jewelry are some of the national brands. Plus, a whole room filled with local Ashland products, including Simply Ashland and Strawberry Faire tee shirts.
The consignment rooms offer an array of clothes ready for summer, plus furniture and décor items priced well below retail. Gotta Have It Gifts offers something for the trendsetter and the frugal shopper.
Owner Lisa McCreight launched the store with great fanfare in March 2018, and expanded its operations in June. McCreight provides personal service to every customer, with no rush and no pressure. You'll find something for everyone at Gotta Have It Gifts!


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All cars require servicing from time-to-time, to preempt break-downs. There are different types of service, and each car has its own service schedule, recommended by the manufacturer.
Essential Service
Essential service involves taking care of the basis. It essentially includes changing the oil and oil filter, and checking all lights, tyres, and windshield wipers. The service may or may not include a car wash. There is no set time-frame for performing such essential service, but changing oil at the recommended time is crucial to prevent a risk of serious engine failure.
Interim Service
An interim service is the basic level of scheduled service. Apart from the change of oil and oil filter, the technician checks the horn, lights, brakes, exhaust, tyres, and windshield wiper. Other key inclusions in the interim service are lubrication of the moving parts, top-up of the engine, brake, and other fluids, and a thorough inspection for any fluid leaks. Depending on the make and model of the car, additional safety checks may also be in order. Most car manufacturers require the car be subject to interim service at least once in six months, if not earlier, depending on the kilometres run, and the usage pattern.
Full service
A full service includes everything in the interim service, and additional checks. The most common inclusions in a full service, cutting across vehicle types and models, are:Extensive full brake inspection.
Top-up of the brake fluid and antifreeze.
Inspection of the engine.
Checking radiator and coolant horse.
Inspection of wheel bearings and shock absorbers.
Checking mechanical operations of bonnet catch and doors.
Testing electrical components, such as battery, alternator, and starter motor.
Inspection of the air conditioning system.
Full service is typically required annually, but earlier if the car is driven extensively. The mileage when full service becomes due, and the exact range of inclusions depends on the type of vehicle.
Major Service
Some garages offer major service, which is full service plus several additional check and replacements, such as replacement of spark plugs, change of fuel filters, checking fuel pipes for damage, checking engine, transmission, and rear axle train drive, inspection of drive shaft joints and gaiters, checking of exhaust system and mountings, and more. These service components may also be available as optional add-ons, at the time of the full service.
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Speaking at WTM London 2017 José Murta, head of hospitality at Trivago, made comments to show his concern for hotels who are falling behind when it comes to adopting online distribution and booking strategies.
He stated one of the most dangerous consequences for hotels if they didn't evolve to the online marketplace was that they would become too reliant on third parties for bookings.
According to his data, 50% of hotels do not have mobile-optimised websites and booking engines, while up to 70% still use manual processes over property management systems.
At the same time he portends online bookings will easily surpass offline bookings globally by 2025.
He also talked about metasearch, raising the point:
"You know that travellers start their journey on meta and end up in your hotel. Do you want to rely on any third parties or do you want to overcome the obstacles and drive them direct?"
With Murta's comments in mind, here are some of the dangers for hotels if they haven't embraced the progressive online world:
Danger #1
You will fall out of touch with your guests
Travellers are notoriously savvy, especially younger generations who have grown up with the Internet and are used to embracing new technology. Researching and making purchases online is nothing new to the modern traveller, and they expect the hotel businesses they interact with to be of a similar mindset.
If you aren't embracing the latest in online technology the impression you give travellers will be that you're dated and unsophisticated, reducing the chance they'll make a booking with you. And since millennials are one of the biggest markets for travel, you don't want to alienate a major source of revenue.
Danger #2
Your guest reach will be limited
Online distribution is one of the most important and effective methods of distribution for today's hotelier. Online travel agents such as Expedia or Booking.com are a major resource for attracting travellers to your hotel when they search online. Without connection to these channels, thousands of travellers may never know your hotel even exists, and you'll have to struggle much harder to capture adequate bookings.
A prominent piece of technology in this space is a channel manager, which allows you to manage all your distribution channels from one place at the same time, instantly editing and updating your room inventory.
Without the visibility and efficiency offered by these resources, your workload will be too high to sustain, especially at larger hotels.
Danger #3
Your direct bookings will be low
A strong online presence requires not only a brand website, but one that is optimised for mobile functionality and search engines. When travellers are searching for accommodation they want as much information as possible, and a reference point they can return to throughout their booking journey.
If you don't have a functional hotel website, travellers will pass on your hotel because they simply won't have enough information to inform a final decision. Additionally, even if they are interested in staying at your hotel a lack of website or online booking engine will make it very hard for them to process a reservation. This could mean you suffer a disastrous rate of drop-offs, hurting your bottom line.
Danger #4
Your hotel's marketing capabilities will be restricted
Some of the most popular ways to reach customers through marketing are now online. For instance, eMarketer estimates that there will be over 215 million digital shoppers in the US by the end of this year, such is the rise of mobile technology.
Video marketing is another huge mover, and the majority of video content is consumed online through social media channels like Facebook. People are 10 times more likely to engage with video content and 76% of social media users say they would share a video if it was entertaining or informative.
Being inactive online will result in a failure to connect with customers in the place they're most likely to engage with you.
Remember that if you aren't marketing, online travellers won't find you and if you don't have online booking capability, they'll find another hotel that does.


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This is the monster truck custom-built to 1/2 the size of the real thing. Built around a four-cylinder Ford engine that provides a top speed of 25 MPH, the truck's steel chassis is just as robust as full-sized models, protecting young mudswampers with a seamless, 2″-diam. DOM steel tube frame that withstands flips, bashes, and crashes. Its two-speed transmission, four-wheel drive, and hydraulic steering provide easy, responsive control when hurtling around a dirt track on its four 40″-diam. tires. Completely protected by safety equipment, young drivers can engage the included nitrous oxide system for immediate acceleration that enables easy jumps over obstacles—landings are pillow soft thanks to the nitrogen-powered shock absorbers. Includes Kicker speakers for setting the appropriate musical mood, LED lights for night driving, a GoPro camera for documenting thrills and spills, and a winch and recovery cable that ensure the owner will never be mired in mud… More here.
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Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic condition that causes inflammation in the joints. It can also affect other body systems, such as the skin, lungs, heart, and blood vessels. It is classified as an autoimmune disorder because it occurs when the immune system attacks parts of the body. Receiving a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis can be emotional and means seeing a doctor more frequently than your aging relative may want to. When an older adult is referred to a rheumatologist for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, they may feel anxious and uncertain about what will happen at the appointment.
Preparing for the Appointment
To make the most out of the senior's first appointment, it can be helpful to do some prep work ahead of time. Some things that can make the appointment go more smoothly and have the greatest impact are:
- Ask the older adult to talk to you about the symptoms they've had. Take notes about the earliest symptoms they recall and about changes they've experienced over time. Bring the notes with to the appointment.
- Help the senior to create a family medical history. Ask about any conditions their parents, grandparents, or siblings have had.
- Create a medication list of all prescription and over the counter medications they are taking. If you don't have time to do this, you can also just place all of their medications in a bag and take them with.
- Write down any questions you or your family member have. It can be easy to forget them because of the stress and activity of the appointment.
What to Expect
The first thing that will happen during the visit to the rheumatoid arthritis is talking to the doctor. He or she will ask for information about medical history, symptoms, and more. There may also be a great deal of paperwork to complete.
After the medical history part of the appointment is complete, the doctor will perform a physical exam. In addition to the usual things, like taking a blood pressure reading, the doctor will also examine the senior's entire body, looking for inflammation. The doctor will check each joint, pressing on them to see if there is any pain and asking the senior to bend them to observe motion. Finally, the doctor may draw blood samples or samples of joint fluid.
Knowing what the appointment may be like can help your aging relative to feel more comfortable. It can also help to have a trusted family member or senior care provider along to support them. A senior care provider can drive the older adult to their appointment and assist them to complete paperwork. The senior care provider can either wait in the waiting room or attend the appointment with the senior, depending on the senior's preference.
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Spring dates: March 31-April 5 and April 7-12 The spring sessions will focus on the friendly methods in my books, Cat's Sweet Tomato Heel Socks and The Art of Felfs: felted footwear for families. I'll also be teaching my as yet unpublished Wherewithall Vest!
The retreats are held in Friday Harbor, on San Juan Island, Washington.
I particularly love doing these retreats and sharing the beauty of the island where I am so fortunate to live. San Juan Island is closer to British Columbia's Vancouver Island than it is to mainland USA, and those of us who live here consider it paradise. Our retreat home fis the serene and sparkling Island Inn at 123 West, about a minute's walk from the ferry. We'll spend one afternoon cruising on the interisland ferry, circling amongst the four ferry-served islands while I teach. And Island Wools, our local yarn shop, is just a two-minute walk if you suddenly need something.
Our gathering space looks out on neighboring islands and on into the wild blue yonder. Imagine sipping your morning coffee and watching the sun rise over Brown Island, painting the sky like a beautiful rose-gold skein of cashmere! As always, afternoons will be free for exploring the island. You can stroll about the village or the waterside park, visit the Whale Museum, wander the network of docks and fantasize about life aboard, walk along quiet forested roads, or rent a bike and intimately explore the island's byways. Or savor a sweet afternoon nap in your ultra-soft sheets! There are alpaca farms, hiking trails, beaches, an outdoor sculpture museum, harbor seals, and more. There is bountiful time to learn lots of knitting techniques, get plenty of one-on-one instruction, make new friends, relax, and make yourself at home on a beautiful island. What I teach shifts from year to year, but I always welcome any projects you want to explore or have help with. I welcome anyone who loves to knit, even if you knit dishcloths year in and year out, you are a knitter and we understand one another and share a kindred well of goodness. For full information about the retreats, including the registration form and how to reserve a spot, download the *2019 Spring Island Knitting Retreats To learn about the variety of lodging choices, download Island Inn Room Guide for Cat's 2019 Retreats.


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I helped move some clocks from Boyd's clock service center and warehouse at 610 South Armenia Avenue, Tampa, FL 33609 to a new store front they are adding to their time keeping empire on 4343 West Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33609-2126.
We transported a bunch of nice clocks in their collection over to the storefront including a few impressive grandfather clocks.
The workshop and warehouse had all kinds of magical pieces of time machines just about everywhere you turn.
There are a few different work stations with tools, gears and scraps of paper with jotted notes at different places in the room.
At the new store front the display case is now up and the stocking continues.
All this under the watchful eye of Mrs. Boyd herself. I enjoyed being a small part of this little chapter in the Boyd history. We are all always being a part of someone history not just our own.


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Found another small Black Truffle on top of the duff just before we got some snow. There are still new holes showing up and still no dog to see if there are more than just a few truffles each year.
Covered the tea plants in the orchard with buckets for a couple nights when we expected snow. Although the forecast didn't show any extremely low temps, we thought it best to take precautions. It was likely unnecessary.
We decided to trial a few crops that supposedly do well in the Pacific Northwest but are not common or mainstream crops. Our interest started with Andean tubers after reading a bit about them from some articles on sorrel. Sorrel is native to our forests (some variety native almost everywhere!) and we always have an interest in native plants. It turns out one variety is well known for its tubers and is a staple in parts of the Andes and known as Oca. We found a grower in Washington and purchased a few to try out along with three other somewhat unusual tubers (bottom center four bags in the picture) that included Mashua, Ulluco and Yacon.
The Yacon flavor description was particularly interesting: like a cross between an apple or pear and watermelon, with maybe a hint of celery.
We also started some Agretti, an Italian grass-like succulent sometimes used to make sauces used with fish and Scorzonera which is a tuber that has been described as tasting a bit like oysters!
In addition, we bought a few wasabi plants from a local Oregon producer (top left of pic above). They arrive as bare-root plants in a chilled container. We planted them in small (smaller than suggested) pots before seeing if we could keep them alive, and deciding where to make their permanent home. They like a lot of water and we have a year-round creek so we are hoping we can find an area to place them where they will be protected from too cold winters ... sensing a theme?


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Basically, there was a private conversation in a hallway of a hotel during a con, where one (female) person and then another and then even more VOLUNTEERED permission for a friend to touch her breasts -- just touch, respectfully and politely. This sort of snowballed and soon various women were sporting either red or green buttons saying NO on the red or YES on the green. The green was not, as I understand it, blanket permission to grope and drool, but a notice that it was permissible to ASK POLITELY if one could touch the breasts of the person wearing the green button. Not to shove hands down the shirt or pinch nipples, just to touch or caress the portions exposed by whatever the permission-giver was wearing at the time.
Again, from what I understand, it was less a "sexual thrill" (although I'm sure it was that as well!) and more an almost religious experience. Maybe not "almost". Certainly reverential.
Many people who had not been there got bent and made noises about exploitation and attention-whoring and such.
Many others, some of whom were there, said it was a perfectly healthy phenomenon and gave their reasoning.
My take on it, after a good long while analyzing things, is this:
I think the Open-Source Boob Project is a good thing, healthy and respectful. It reminds us -- EVERYONE -- that each individual, female or male, has the right to grant access to her or his body as well as deny access. It seems that society is currently operating under a "failure to deny is to grant access" model -- "Well, she didn't say no!" -- and that is not healthy.
It's not yet OK to show bare breasts on network TV most times, but it's OK to show a needle or a knife penetrating flesh or gray matter spattering a wall and the path of a bullet leaving that now-uninhabited skull.
I think something is wrong with THAT.
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Sunday, September 28, 2008
Hey kids! Be careful not to watch
too much TV, or you will end up
like the poor lad in this unretouched photo.
Posted by Calef Brown at 11:09 AM
1 comment:
- Kim Baise said...
Whoaa!!!I Love those T.V. eyes!!!
- October 7, 2008 at 9:50 AM
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miniMusic Releases Upgrade to BeatPad Software
miniMusic has released an extensive upgrade to its BeatPad software for Palm-platform devices, which will be included in the new Pro Music Suite. The Krikit Audio Engine has been added, bringing BeatPad up to date with the other professional applications from miniMusic. The new software bundle includes BeatPad, SoundPad, and NotePad.
BeatPad is a pattern-based music sequencer. Looping patterns can be edited as they play. Patterns can include both melodic and drum tracks, and they can be chained together for up to 128-step loops. This new version also adds a new Library screen to store and organize multiple banks of patterns, and it can now export patterns as standard MIDI files.
The Pro Music Suite also includes NotePad and SoundPad. NotePad, music notation software for the Palm Platform, lets you enter notes onto musical staff with an on-screen piano or by drawing onto a piano-roll graphical interface. SoundPad is a sound design workshop for the Krikit Audio Engine, featuring multiple oscillators, ADSR envelopes for every oscillator, and simple sound-bank management and instrument mapping.
The Krikit Synth requires an OS 5 (Cobalt) handheld, such as the palmOne Treo 600 and 650; the Tungsten T, T2, T3, T5, and TX; the Tungsten C, E, and E2; The Zire 31, 71, and 72; Tapwave Zodiac 1 and 2; or Sony Clie UX40, UX50, TJ35 or similar models. All miniMusic software will work on older handhelds, but some features will not be available.
BeatPad 1.1 is available for $29.95 from the miniMusic Web site or other online retailers. The Pro Music Suite (including BeatPad, NotePad and SoundPad) is available for $69.95 from miniMusic and will be available in some stores. BeatPad is also available in the Handheld Music Suite (includes NotePad, BeatPad, EarTrain, and BugBand) for $69.95. For more information, visit the miniMusic Web site.


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Syracuse, N.Y. — Workers on a $57 million renovation of the Hotel Syracuse are bringing the historic downtown hotel's grand lobby back to its 1924 dimensions.
They are knocking down a wall that was built in the 1960s and shortened the lobby by about 50 feet.
The wall was built to the left of the hotel's registration desk to create a bar and work space behind the bar. But it blocked from view two large, arched windows and a smaller window, making one side of the lobby noticeably darker. It also blocked from view a balcony overlooking East Onondaga and South Warren streets.
Ed Riley acquired the hotel last year, 10 years after it was closed by a previous owner. He decided to get rid of the wall and bar to bring the lobby back to the way it looked when the hotel opened in 1924.
"It will increase the size of the lobby, and we get to use it not just as a lobby, but as a pre-function space," Riley said.
The balcony behind the wall will also be restored by removing a second-story floor that was built behind the wall. It will match a balcony that still exists on the opposite end of the lobby, above what was once called the Cavalier Room and later Bernardi's. Riley plans to restore the Cavalier Room and put the lobby's new bar in there.
"This will restore the symmetry of the lobby," Riley said. "It just balances the building back to its original design."
The demolition work already has revealed a decorative molded plaster ceiling behind the wall. The plaster is painted to look like wood, just as it was when the hotel opened. (The rest of the lobby's ceiling was painted white over the years.)
Riley plans to reopen the hotel, with 261 rooms, early next year.
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11 Jul Budgit helps banks and their customers simplify money management
Three years ago, Ruben Izmailyan was in a very different place in life. He had just moved to Dallas with his wife for her job, and the day after they landed in town he began class at a local coding bootcamp to freshen up his technical chops. Fast forward to today, when he is now the Founder and CEO of Budgit, an automated budgeting service that helps people save more of their money. So how did he get here?
After graduating college back in 2009, Ruben was making half as much money as his classmates in New York (most of whom all worked in the financial sector). He began to notice a trend as he made his foray into the professional world: the more money he was making, the more he was spending. And it wasn't just him; some of his richest friends were some of the brokest people he knew. Digging deeper into this issue, he learned that around half of all Americans can't even afford a $500 dollar emergency. While this knowledge weighed heavily on him, it was his initial inspiration for creating a product that would help offer a solution to this problem. "Money is emotional and overwhelming….I just felt that it didn't really need to be that way," Ruben stated.
So following his completion of the coding bootcamp, and with the blessing and support of his spouse, Ruben had the tools and skill set he needed to begin his work on Budgit full time. "Helping people manage their money is like forcing them to eat their vegetables," said Ruben. When he began work on Budgit, his goal was to find a way to effectively leverage technology to automate all of the tedious parts of money management, which he knew would be critical to the product's success. The company itself became officially established in April of 2016.
Ruben worked full time on his first iteration of the application, which was a B2C model where users would pay a monthly subscription fee for the service to access and manage their budget, and this was the model he pitched at Dallas New Tech back in the fall of 2016. Having gained many new insights along the way regarding the competitive finance management landscape, they've since pivoted their business model. They've learned a lot since tackling this business problem, including the industry challenge of high customer acquisition costs, among other insights. This knowledge has helped them find their place in the industry, which has shifted them from a B2C model to a B2B2C model. Instead of going directly to consumers, they intend to white label their product and roll it out with smaller and local banks and credit unions. Partnering with banks would allow them to focus on the value of the product, and help customers strengthen their relationships with their own banks to prioritize managing and saving their money. Another advantage of this business model reflects Ruben's own personal belief that businesses should not monetize user data.
The application itself is different from other financial management services, Ruben argues, in its simplicity. Instead of endless categories, like with a service such as Mint.com, Budgit focuses mainly on simplifying their users' budgets around three primary areas: Needs, Wants, and Goals. Instead of unlimited budget categories, their users are instead limited to 10. Through their research and implementation they've learned and observed that too many categories can actually inhibit a user, so their application embraces simplicity in order to help their customers understand on a higher level where their money is going. When you first log in to the application, you simply link your banks, confirm your income and bills, and then you immediately receive your budget based on 90 days worth of transactional history. "Our vision is to make [this process] as easy as possible," Ruben stated.
As Budgit grows, they are looking towards the future and what it holds for their business. Since inception, the company has added two additional team members who assist Ruben with the product, customer engagement, and bank partnerships. They're currently looking to onboard their first two banking customers and roll out their pilot. After that, they plan to begin work on raising a seed round, as they've primarily been bootstrapping to date. The team believes that, along with their business model, their commitment to their customers to not sell or market with their data, that they'll have a competitive edge to succeed in this market.
Budgit is currently in an open beta, so if you'd like to try it out for yourself, you can do so at budgitapp.com. You also can connect with Budgit on Facebook, Twitter, and Medium.


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Staywell Original Large Pet Door in white features a frosted plastic door that is 2 way with 2 locking options, a closing panel is included in the pack.
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My Personal Baby Story
Today I'm reflecting on the past year and I am feeling extremely blessed! So, I thought I'd share a little bit about my family. The first photo in the storyboard below is me one year ago today! I was obviously about to pop and actually just three days from delivering my third baby girl. The next photo is of my sweet baby, Paisley, right after she was born. The middle shot is us before we went home from the hospital and the last two photos were taken just this week as we approach her first birthday this Saturday! I can't believe how quickly this year has flown by. You only understand how much I love this child if you are a parent yourself. Love you so much Paisley Claire!! I'm sure I'll have more birthday pics to share next week!
Posted on April 25, 2012, in Photography and tagged 1 year old photos, Baby Photographer, birthday photos, Children's Photographer, family portrait photographer, Grand Rapids Photographer, kalamazoo photographer, Maternity Photographer, newborn photographer, photography blog, PICS Photography, plainwell photographer, storyboard photography, Susan McGowan, Susan McGowen, West Michigan Photographer. Bookmark the permalink. 1 Comment.
She is seriously adorable. Don't you have such a sense of accomplishment when they get to the one year mark!


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Saturday, June 22nd, 2019, we organize the 30th edition of Midnight Sun Marathon(MSM). Runners from all over the world are coming to Tromsø to run in the Arctic and the land of the Midnight sun. Our courses are controlled and certified by Hugh Jones in AIMS "Association of International Marathon and Distance Races". Approximately 6000 runners take on the streets of Tromsø every year. No matter level and age, there is a distace for you during MSM. You can choose between: Marathon, Mizuno Half Marathon, TINE Mila (10k), Coop Mini Marathon (4,2k) and Kids marathon (800m).
In 2019 we celebrate our 30th anniversary, and we hope you join us for the celebration!
"Intriguing, unique and breathtaking: the Midnight Sun Marathon is an unforgettable Arctic experience".
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Major Code: 5714
Award: CCL
CIPS Code: 13.1209
Total Credits: 16
Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Family Child Care Management program provides individuals with a foundation in early childhood care theories, practices and administration. Topics include curriculum development, health and safety guidelines, business procedures, and cognitive and physical development of the young child.
Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses within the program.
Required Courses
|Credits: 16
|Family Child Care: Introduction to Business Management
|Family Child Care: Curriculum and Environment
|Organization and Community Leadership in Child and Family Organizations
|The Developing Child: Prenatal to Age Eight
|Early Learning: Health, Safety, Nutrition and Fitness
|Early Childhood Infant/Toddler Internship
Program Competencies
1. Review business management, policies, procedures and economics of a family child care provider. (CFS163, CFS164)
2. Prepare age appropriate curriculum for use in multi-age child care environments. (CFS164)
3. Examine appropriate health and safety standards, practices, and documentation in early childhood settings. (CFS164, EED215)
4. Contrast the major research and theories within the field of child development. (EED205)
5. Summarize the cognitive and psychosocial development of the young child. (EED205)
6. Describe the physical development of young children and corresponding nutritional and fitness needs. (CFS164, EED205, EED215)
7. Analyze organization and community leadership in community-based child and family services organizations. (CFS207)
8. Apply early childhood education skills in the early care and education setting. (CFS163, CFS164, CFS207, EED205, EED215, EED260)
All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change.
Complete information for CCL - Family Child Care Management can be found HERE
Please refer to the MCCCD CCTA website for official information on all programs.


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the branch of economics that studies the overall working of a national economy
aggregate output
The total quantity of goods and services produced in an economy in a given period.
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
aggregate demand
total demand for goods and services in an economy
aggregate supply
total supply of goods and services in an economy
sticky prices
Prices that do not always adjust rapidly to maintain equality between quantity supplied and quantity demanded.
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great depression
the economic crisis beginning with the stock market crash in 1929 and continuing through the 1930s
John Maynard Keynes
English economist who advocated the use of government monetary and fiscal policy to maintain full employment without inflation (1883-1946)
a general and progressive increase in prices
demand pull inflation
increases in the price level (inflation) resulting from an excess of demand over output at the existing price level, caused by an increase in aggregate demand
cost push inflation
When prices rise due to an increase in the cost of production.
severe and prolonged inflation that results in the value of money losing its acceptability as a medium of exchange
a contraction of economic activity resulting in a decline of prices
a period of slow economic growth and high unemployment (stagnation) while prices rise (inflation)
the state of the economy declines
business cycle
recurring fluctuations in economic activity consisting of recession and recovery and growth and decline
a period of economic growth as measured by a rise in real GDP
a period of economic decline marked by falling real GDP
a long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment
unemployment rate
the percentage of the work force that is unemployed at any given date
fiscal policy
a government policy for dealing with the budget (especially with taxation and borrowing)
monetary policy
policy that involves changing the rate of growth of the money supply in circulation in order to affect the cost and availability of credit
supply side policies
Government policies that focus on stimulating aggregate supply instead of aggregate demand.
transfer payments
Cash payments made by the government to people who do not supply goods, services, or labor in exchange for these payments. They include Social Security benefits, veterans' benefits, and welfare payments.
Gross Domestic Product- the total market value of all final goods and services produced annually in an economy
Gross National Product – the sum of all goods and services produced in a nation in a year
final goods
Goods and services that have been purchased for final use and not for resale or further processing or manufacturing
The utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing
durable goods
items with lasting value, the purchase of which is considered a form of savings
nondurable goods
goods that lasts a short period, such as food, light bulbs, and sneakers
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
planned investment
the amount that firms plan or intend to invest
government purchases
spending on goods and services by local, state, and federal governments
net exports
exports minus imports
indirect taxes
Taxes such as sales, excies, and property taxes as well as taxes that are part of a firm's cost of producing a product, these are usually passed on to the consumer
a grant or contribution of money, especially one made by a government
net factor payments
These are the payments received by domestic factors of production from abroad minus the payments to foreign factors of production from domestic sources.
net national product
A measure of all goods and services produced by a country in a year, including production from its investments abroad, minus the loss or degradation of natural resource capital as a result of productivity.
personal saving rate
the percentage of disposable personal income that is saved
nominal GDP
the GDP measured in terms of the price level at the time of measurement (unadjusted for inflation)
underground economy
buying and selling of goods and services that is concealed from the government to avoid taxes or regulations or because the goods and services are illegal
gross national income
The total value of goods and services produced by a country per year plus net income earned abroad by its nationals; formerly called "gross national product."
frictional unemployment
unemployment that results because it takes time for workers to search for the jobs that best suit their tastes and skills
structural unemployment
unemployment that results because the number of jobs available in some labor markets is insufficient to provide a job for everyone who wants one
natural rate of unemployment
The "normal" unemployment rate due to frictional and structural conditions in labor markets. It is the unemployment rate that occurs when the economy is operating at a sustainable rate of output
cyclical unemployment
unemployment that rises during economic downturns and falls when the economy improves
an index of the cost of all goods and services to a typical consumer
producer price index
a measure of the cost of a basket of goods and services bought by firms
real interest rate
the interest rate corrected for the effects of inflation
money set aside, generally in a bank or investments
consumption function
The relationship between consumption and income.
marginal propensity to consume
MPC = Marginal Propensity to Consume – the ratio of the change in consumption spending to a given change in income. MPC = change in C/change in Y
marginal propensity to save
the change in one's savings caused by the change in one's income. change in savings (S)/change in income (Y)
planned aggregate expenditure
the total amount the economy plans to spend in a given period. It is equal to Consumption (C) plus Planned Investment (I) AE= C+I
money multiplier
The multiple by which deposits can increase for every dollar increase in reserves; equal to 1 divided by the required reserve ratio
paradox of thrift
A Keynesian concept explaining why consumers will not help the economy get out of a recession
net taxes
The amount remaining after costs of goods sold and operating expenses are subtracted from sales
disposable income
income (after taxes) that is available to you for saving or spending
budget deficit
an excess of expenditures over revenues
leakages and injections
exceptions in the circular flow of income.
government spending multiplier
the ratio of the change in the equilibrium level of output to a change in government spending (1/MPS)
tax multiplier
The ratio of change in the equilibrium level of output to a change in taxes
balanced budget multiplier
Gives the change in equilibrium output that results from 1-unit increase or decrease in both taxes and government spending.
federal debt
all the money borrowed by the federal government over the years and still outstanding
automatic stabilizers
changes in fiscal policy that stimulate aggregate demand when the economy goes into a recession without policymakers having to take any deliberate action
fiscal drag
The negative effect on the economy that occurs when average tax rates increase because taxpayers have moved into higher income brackets during an expansion.
structural deficit
the deficit that remains at full employment
cyclical deficit
the deficit that occurs because of a downturn in the business cycle.
commodity money
objects that have value in themselves and that are also used as money
fiat money
money that has value because the government has ordered that it is an acceptable
currency debasement
the decrease in the value of money that occurs when its supply is increased rapidly
narrowest measure of the money supply that includes all coins and paper bills in circulation, traveler's checks, checking account balances, and balances in credit unions
All of M1 + less immediate (liquid) forms of money to include savings, money market mutual funds, and small denomination time deposits.
required reserves ratio
Percentage of deposits that the fed requires a bank to hold in vault cash or on deposit with the Fed.
The Federal Open Market Committee is the most powerful committee of the FED, because it makes the decisions that affect the economy as a whole by manipulating the money supply.
discount rate
the rate of interest set by the Federal Reserve that member banks are charged when they borrow money through the Federal Reserve System
tight money
the economic condition in which credit is difficult to secure and interest rates are high
easy money
the economic condition in which credit is easy to secure
expansionary policies
fiscal policies, like higher spending and tax cuts, that encourage economic growth
crowding out effect
the loss of funds for private investment caused by government borrowing
contractionary policy
a fiscal policy used to reduce economic growth, often through decreased spending or higher taxes
aggregate demand
the amount of goods and services in the economy that will be purchased at all possible price levels
aggregate supply
the total amount of goods and services in the economy available at all possible price levels
cost shock
a change in costs that shifts the short-run aggregate supply curve
supply shock
An unexpected event that causes the short-run aggregate supply curve to shift
sticky wages
occur when workers are unable to change their nominal wage rate easily in response to changing overall prices
cost of living adjustment
efficiency wage theory
A theory stating that wages influence worker productivity
Phillip's curve
A curve that shows the short-run trade-off between inflation and unemployment.
a certificate of debt (usually interest-bearing or discounted) that is issued by a government or corporation in order to raise money
a certificate documenting the shareholder's ownership in the corporation
average propensity to consume
fraction or % of disposable income that households plan to spend for consumer goods and services; consumption divided by disposable income
nominal wage rate
The wage rate in current dollars.
real wage rate
wage rate adjusted for inflation
the ratio of the quantity and quality of units produced to the labor per unit of time
Okun's Law
This details the inverse relationship between unemployment and real GDP.
economic growth
steady growth in the productive capacity of the economy (and so a growth of national income)
aggregate production function
a function describing the relationship between the quantity of inputs used in a country and the quantity of output produced in a country
velocity of money
the rate at which money changes hands
quantity theory of money
a theory asserting that the quantity of money available determines the price level and that the growth rate in the quantity of money available determines the inflation rate
real business cycle theory
an attempt to explain business cycle fluctuations under the assumptions of complete price and wage flexibility and rational expectations
Laffer Curve
a graph purporting to show the relation between tax rates and government income
exchange rate
the charge for exchanging currency of one country for currency of another
a government tax on imports or exports
selling goods abroad at a price below that charged in the domestic market
Smoot-Hawley tariff
raised US tariffs, prolonged depression
General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade; international trade organization ehtat encourages free trade by lowering tariffs and other trade restrictions
North American Free Trade Agreement; allows open trade with US, Mexico, and Canada
balance of payments
a system of recording all of a country's economic transactions with the rest of the world over a period of one year
balance of trade
the difference in value over a period of time of a country's imports and exports of merchandise
trade deficit
an excess of imports over exports
balance on current account
the exports of a goods and services of a nation minus its imports of goods and services plus its net investment income and net transfers in a year
net exports
exports minus imports
floating exchange rates
Prices of different currencies move up and down based on the demand for and the supply of each currency


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Pumpkin Measurements
How many ways can your child find to measure a pumpkin? This fun activity encourages her to develop her skills in not only taking measurements, but also in working with the measurements themselves.
What You Need:
- A pumpkin, large or small, real or decorative
- Fabric or paper tape measure (it needs to be flexible)
- Kitchen scale or bathroom scale, depending on the weight of the pumpkin
- Paper
- Pencil
- Calculator
What You Do:
- Group the pumpkin and various measuring tools together on the table. Ask your child how she would measure the pumpkin. Discuss each of the following: The height of the pumpkin is how tall it is top to bottom, the width is how wide it is from side to side, the depth is how deep it is front to back, the circumference is its measurement all the way around, the weight is how heavy it is, and the volume is how much space it takes up.
- Measure the height, width, depth, circumference, and weight of the pumpkin, recording the measurements as you go. Be sure to save volume until last because that is going to take some maths to accomplish. When you write down each number, include the unit of measurement. For example, write "10 inches" instead of just "10."
- With the other measurements recorded, it is time to calculate the volume. Your child will probably need your help. She can use a calculator if necessary. Take the height, width, and depth of the pumpkin and multiply these numbers together (height x width x depth). Divide the result by two.
- Now that your child has measured the pumpkin several different ways, ask her to compare the pumpkin to other items. Which is taller, the pumpkin or her desk lamp? Which has the larger volume, the pumpkin or her soccer ball? Which weighs more, the pumpkin or her hiking boots?


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User talk:IBAlex
Here are archived discussions on my Talk Page.
Please see this message. Thanks Wintereu (talk) 09:01, 9 April 2017 (EDT)
ja:Shoestring spam reports[edit]
Hi Alex, this is Shoestring from ja:WT.
Recently we have a lot of spams and spam accounts on ja:, mostly from English speakers (around 5 to 10 a day for the couple of month).
Have you made some modification for your spam filters? Also, we haven't heard from IBcaldera and Mkataoka recently, and they seems not to be on the en:WT Bureaucrat list. Could you tell me their current status?--Shoestring (talk) 08:22, 10 April 2017 (EDT)
Twin Island Dive listing on Nusa Lembongan Page[edit]
Hi Alex
I am the operations manager for Twin Island Dive, here on Lembongan island. I have tried posting our dive centre listing on the page and it has now been removed twice. The 2nd time had the comment, 'seemed like an ad'. This post is not an ad, it is a repeatable dive centre, that needs to be listed along with the other centres on the page.
Thank you for your help. —The preceding comment was added by 126.96.36.199 (talk • contribs)
Hey there![edit]
Wanted to drop a line here saying "hello"! And wow, that International Business program sounds amazing- congrats to you! Feel free to reach out to me on my page as well! IB hill (talk) 17:43, 28 March 2018 (EDT)IB_hill
Vandalism >ugh!!<[edit]
Thank you IBAlex, I really appreciate whatever you did to help. That was getting very irritating. I've never had any problems here till now. Swissjohn29 (talk) 01:37, 12 March 2019 (EDT)