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Letters to the Editor
Thank you to those who gave time, auction items to Camp Fire
On behalf of the board of directors and the children who participate in Camp Fire Central Coast of California clubs and summer camps, we would like to express our deepest gratitude to our local businesses, individual community members and a team of wonderful Cal Poly students from the recreation, parks and tourism administration department for their support of our annual Hollyberry Dinner, Reverse Drawing, Live and Silent Auction Fundraising Benefit, which was held Nov. 14. Their generous donations of time and auction items for our silent and live auctions provided a very successful fundraiser for Camp Fire and a fun evening of entertainment for all who attended.
Young people want to shape the world. Camp Fire provides the opportunity to find their spark, lift their voice and discover who they are as they "light the fire within!"
Thank you all for helping us make a positive impact in the lives of local youths on the Central Coast.
Shari McCarthy, Camp Fire Central Coast board member, Arroyo Grande


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ove me some Instagram. In addition to being yet another time killer, I love the app because it makes me look like I have some semblance of photographic talent...when it's clear that I don't. The only problem is that these lovely images live in cyberspace and aren't always showcased like they deserve to be. Luckily, I got the opportunity to make some super cute magnets from the nice people at Sticky9. [Tangent: Sticky9 used to be Stickygram, and are currently undergoing a rebrand, which means cool things are in the works. If you follow them in social media, they will be unrolling them in the next week or so.]
I know, a magnet is a magnet is a magnet, right? Well, pretty much...but these can be personalized with your instagram images, and they make a pretty cute gift idea for someone you love (even if that someone is yourself). [Tangent: I thought it would be fun if you took a lot of instagram pics at a wedding or a party to make them into magnets as a gift after the fact. I could be alone in thinking this is a genius idea...but I do.]
I was delighted to find that the whole ordering process was shockingly idiot-proof [Tangent: They accessed them directly from instagram, so no uploading was even necessary.] and the delivery process was super speedy...which let's face it- is not always the case with internet based companies. Really all you have to do is scroll through your feed and click on your chosen images and let them do the legwork.
If you are like me, and your instagram is 75% pictures of your nails on a good day or screenshots from Family Feud, finding 9 worthy pictures may be hard...because that's not really the stuff you wanna showcase on your refrigerator. Because of this, I stuck to a theme, and made all my magnets emblazoned with my niece's face...because well, she is freakishly upsettingly adorable. I felt indulgent ordering magnets for myself, so I got them for my mom. Needless to say...she loved these babies (pun intended?). How could she not?
And if you can't find 9 images you want to immortalize via magnet, that's cool because Sticky9 have recently intro'd these new jigsaw configurations that spread one image over 9 magnets. [Tangent: Because I am a weirdo, I thought this would be coolest if you did a picture with a forward facing person, and then mixed up their features Picasso style.]
Ok. Ok. Enough with the magnets ...[Tangent: If you were playing a drinking game for the number of times I have said the word "magnet" in this post, I imagine you would be schmammered!] If all of your papers are adequately affixed to your fridge or filing cabinet, Sticky9 also offers custom iPad and phone cases, too. Lots of ways to show off what a good photog you can be with the help of some filters and creative angles.
So what's in it for you? Well, Sticky9 has given me the power to give away one set of magnets to a lucky reader by entering on the little entry thingamajiggy below before next Sunday the 23rd at Midnight and even if you don't win, you can get 15% your first order with offer code: FRIENDUUX9
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Discovering Cuba in two weeks
Are you an active tourist thinking about visiting Cuba? In this case the following article is the best source of information for you. If you have the possibility to spend two weeks in Cuba, I recommend you to visit as many destinations as you can. Below I will give you some tips for discovering Cuba in two weeks. If you follow these tips, you can organize your visit with no difficulty. This way you can visit the main destinations of Cuba, including Havana, the Vinales Valley, Trindad, Santia... [ read more ]


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KELOWNA, BC - The UBC Okanagan cross country program is set to host the UBCO Invitational on Saturday (Sept. 29) at Mission Creek Regional Park, marking the program's first home U SPORTS cross country meet in the history of the school.
| Men's cross country roster | Women's cross country roster | Saturday's Race Map | Park Directions |
SATURDAY, SEP 29th
Cross Country (M & W) | Hosting first U SPORTS Race
12 PM | Women's Cross Country | UBCO invitational (6k) @ Mission Creek Park, Kelowna, BC
1 PM | Men's Cross Country | UBCO invitational (8k) @ Mission Creek Park, Kelowna, BC
Coach John Machuga has been training his squad of runners for the increased challenge of competing in Canada West and U SPORTS, the highest level of interuniversity competition in Canada, since late in the summer. Preparing the team for upcoming season where they will compete against the best runner in Canada.
UBCO has run in the CCAA for the past seven seasons. In that time in the CCAA the teams have won two national championships, one national champion, and four national medals.
Veronika Fagan, was the national individual champion last year and is a part of the women's squad this year and is ready to make the jump in competition level and was the student speaker at last year's UBC Scholarship Breakfast.
"The team is motivated and has been training hard," Machuga states. "They are looking forward to the new challenge of U SPORTS and look forward to testing themselves against a Canada West opponent."
The meet is scheduled to begin at noon the six kilometre race for the women runners and the eight kilometre men's race subsequently at 1 p.m. Runners from Thompson Rivers and the Heat cross country teams will duel on the Saturday.
The scoring for the dual meet between the two universities will be a standard format with four racers to score and top-7 as displacers.
The race on Saturday will count towards the Presidents' Cup Athletics Challenge, even though this is a cross country race and in the past hasn't counted as a part of the campus challenge between TRU and UBCO.
The Cup started in 1993 between the two BC interior schools, stopped from 2004 2014 and a Cup has been giving out to the top school, in each gender, to the cumulative winner in the sports of basketball, soccer and volleyball, and for a few years golf.
With both teams competing in Canada West and U SPORTS in cross country the points accrued from the races will be added to the Cup.


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I've written and talked about journey mapping so much this year, even suggesting back in January that we make it the year of the journey map. I think customer experience professionals have made huge inroads in that regard this year. I hear so many people talking about mapping and so many prospects and clients asking about it. Progress. And yet, there are still plenty of folks who don't understand how powerful the maps can be/are as a CX tool.
Throughout the year, I've written about different ways that maps can help you advance your CX strategy. I thought I'd compile them all here in one place.
Use journey maps to...
- get executive buy-in to focus on the customer experience
- get organizational buy-in for customer focus and customer centricity
- understand your customer and his interactions with your organization
- build empathy for the customer and what he's going through as he interacts with your organization
- shift CX thinking from touchpoints to journeys
- shift CX thinking from inside-out to outside-in
- align the organization around a common cause
- provide a clear line of sight for employees to the target: customers
- help both frontline and back office employees understand how they impact the customer experience
- influence talent requirements and hiring decisions
- train and coach employees about the customer experience
- onboard employees and indoctrinate them in the CX culture
- speak a universal language (customer)
- break down organizational silos
- get a single view of the customer
- identify moments of truth and performance measurement opportunities
- design/improve the customer experience (foundation for CX strategy)
- identify and update/fix/kill inefficient touchpoints and processes, rules, policies that don't make sense
Remember, don't map for the sake of mapping. We're not just checking a box, to say that we created maps. They are not the endgame; they haven't been dubbed "the backbone of customer experience management efforts" for nothing. Journey maps are a valuable tool in your company's effort to improve the customer experience.
A closing thought... maps aren't just for the customer experience. Map the employee experience, the partner experience, and the experience of any other constituent with whom you interact, including your internal customers.
A map does not just chart, it unlocks and formulates meaning; it forms bridges between here and there, between disparate ideas that we did not know were previously connected. -Reif Larsen, The Selected Works of T.S. Spivet


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6 times your home insurance may come up short
Homeowners insurance usually helps you pick up the pieces after a theft or disaster. But not every loss within your home is covered, says Lynne McChristian,
"Homeowner insurance policies may differ on what is covered and what is not," she says. "So, it's always important for people to read their insurance policy."
Following are six situations where your homeowners insurance may not pick up the full tab for your damage.
1. Flood.
A homeowners insurance policy protects you from sudden water damage events, such as a burst washing machine hose, or an automatic fire-protection sprinkler system gone haywire.
However, home insurance won't protect you against damage resulting from a gradually dripping pipe that you haven't fixed for months, McChristian says.
Homeowners insurance also doesn't cover damage associated with floods. Floods can occur in every region of the United States, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Ninety percent of all natural disasters in the
How do you know if an event qualifies as a "flood" that is protected by flood insurance?
"A homeowners policy generally covers water damage from sudden events that happen inside your home, affecting only you," McChristian says. By contrast, flood insurance kicks in when water covers 2 acres or more, or affects two or more properties.
2. Possessions that exceed coverage value.
Some people collect coins or great works of art. Others own expensive jewelry or pricey antiques. Generally, your home insurance policy provides coverage for your contents equivalent to 50 percent to 70 percent of the amount of insurance you have on the dwelling, according to
So, insuring your home for $100,000 would provide you with $50,000 to $70,000 in coverage for your valuables.
That may sound like a lot. But what if you have art worth $100,000? In addition, other limits and exclusions may apply. For example, a home insurance policy typically offers just $1,000 to $1,500 of coverage for theft of jewelry, according to
Loretta Worters, vice president of the Insurance Information Institute, notes that homeowners coverage typically doesn't cover jewelry loss that results from things such as a fire. Jewelry that disappears mysteriously also wouldn't be covered. By contrast, floaters -- also known as "riders" or "endorsements" -- provide you with coverage of individual, named items that stretches beyond your insurance policy's limits.
Wondering how much insurance you will need? "The best way to estimate the value of your items is to get them professionally appraised," says Pete Moraga, spokesman for the Insurance Information Network of California.
3. Mold.
Too much moisture in a home can trigger mold growth, which might be covered by your home insurance policy.
However, "standard homeowners policies don't cover water damage caused by maintenance problems," Worters says.
Examples of such maintenance issues include:
- Continuous or repeated water seepage or leakage.
- Humidity or condensation problems.
- Landscaping or drainage problems.
Talk to your agent to see what mold events would be covered, Worters says. Mold infestation that results from other sources typically is not covered by homeowners insurance.
4. Earthquakes and sinkholes.
Most home insurance policies don't cover damage associated with "earth movement," such as sinkholes and earthquakes, according to the
Sinkholes are giant openings in the earth. They form as a result of groundwater that has dissolved underlying bedrock, which eventually causes the ground surface to collapse.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, sinkhole damage occurs mainly in:
. Alabama . Florida . Kentucky . Missouri . Pennsylvania . Tennessee . Texas
According to III, all 50 states have experienced damage related to quakes. Earthquake insurance is available as a separate stand-alone policy, or as an endorsement to your homeowners insurance policy.
"Without earthquake coverage, any damage caused by an earthquake would not be covered by traditional homeowners insurance,"
5. Sewer backup.
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Aging lines can lead to sewage backup. Sudden rainstorms and blockages from tree roots also can cause sewage to backup. As the sewage builds up, it can eventually spew into your home, damaging furniture, the electrical system, floors and walls.
Many people don't realize they're responsible for the maintenance and repair of the sewer line on their property, McChristian says. Homeowners typically are responsible for the pipeline -- known as a "sewer lateral" -- between their home and the city sanitary sewer main.
"Protection from sewer backup isn't covered under a typical home insurance policy, or by flood insurance," McChristian says.
You can purchase coverage for sewer backup as an endorsement to your home insurance policy, which typically costs $40 to $50 annually.
6. Structures and equipment used for business.
Millions of entrepreneurial Americans have started businesses in their homes. However, don't assume a homeowners policy will cover all costs of lost or damaged items you use in your business, says Lori Conarton, spokeswoman for the Insurance Institute of Michigan.
"Generally, home policies limit coverage to about $2,500 to replace damaged or stolen business equipment," she says.
If you own a home-based business, consider an endorsement to your policy to increase the limits. For about $25 annually, you can add an additional $2,500 in business equipment coverage, according to
You may also need additional liability coverage if your home-based business involves customers or clients who visit your home. If you have relatively few visitors, you may be able to purchase an endorsement on your homeowners policy that offers additional liability coverage for business-related activities.
The cost of such policies varies considerably from insurer to insurer, according to


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Resurrection College Prep Class of 2023 Entrance Exam
Saturday, December 1, 2018
7:45 am
Taking the entrance exam at Resurrection is the first step in the application process. Resurrection's Entrance Exam will be administered on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Please arrive by 7:45 am. A registration fee of $25 in the form of cash or check is required on the day of the exam. The exam will begin promptly at 8:00 am and end at approximately noon. Calculators and language translators are not permitted during the exam.
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1. Cognitive, which has 2 parts: VERBAL (analogies, synonyms, antonyms, logic) and QUANTITATIVE (reasoning, comparison and sequences).
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Carson Tinker
is open to whatever feedback he receives during this week's Senior Bowl practices.
He cracks a smile, though, when he thinks about what he expects to hear.
"Not a whole lot to talk about with a snapper," Tinker said Tuesday.
The former Alabama walk-on was one of two long snappers at last week's Raycom College Football All-Star Classic in Montgomery and he's one of two here for the Senior Bowl. He's one of four Alabama players who will play for the South team in Saturday's game at Ladd-Peebles Stadium.
He might not be the busiest guy on the field when the South team goes through its practices, but the opportunity hasn't been lost on him.
"This week is the best of the best," Tinker said. "We introduced ourselves to the team Sunday night. Coach
(Jim) Schwarz
said, 'Congratulations, men, you've just met the best players in college football.'
"That kind of gave me chill bumps. There's a lot of great guys out here, high speed, making a lot of good plays. I'm just excited to be here, excited for the opportunity."
Monday night might have served as the biggest opportunity yet for Tinker, who played in 39 games during his Crimson Tide career, won the 2011 Disney Spirit Award and was perfect on every one of his snaps this past season.
Tinker met with a slew of NFL teams in speed-dating fashion. The group included the Kansas City Chiefs, Pittsburgh Steelers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Green Bay Packers, Carolina Panthers, Atlanta Falcons and Tennessee Titans.
"They're asking me about the other Alabama players or just what kind of person I am," Tinker said. "Just getting to know me a little bit."
Luke Ingram
was the only other long snapper invited to the Senior Bowl. Florida State's
Dax Dellenbach
was the other long snapper at last week's Raycom All-Star Classic.
Tinker has yet to receive an invitation to next month's NFL Combine in Indianapolis. Typically, one long snapper is invited to the event.
ranks Tinker as the No. 1 long snapper available in this year's NFL Draft, but it's unlikely he'll be selected. Only three long snappers currently in the league were drafted.
"I just got to go somewhere and beat somebody out," Tinker said. "Teams don't want to pay old snappers a lot of money when somebody can come beat them out. I just have to figure out where I have the best opportunity, go to camp there and compete."
That's what Auburn's
Josh Harris
did last year. He beat out veteran
Joe Zelenka
and played in every game this past season. According to the
, it saved the Falcons $480,883.
Tinker said he's tapped Harris for advice.
"I'm confident that it's something I can do," Tinker said. "You've got to take a risk."
Once he returns from Mobile, Tinker will train in Tuscaloosa with Alabama strength and conditioning coach
Scott Cochran
. Tinker, who weighed in at 231 pounds Monday, also "get eating right" with Crimson Tide nutritionist
Amy Bragg
"I'd like to get in better shape," Tinker said. "Get back home and get on a routine and get going for Pro Day."


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Diplo @ The Mid
Ah The Mid…Chicago's premier new EDM venue.
Oh how I continue to give you good press even though you won't even give me free press passes.
In all seriousness, however, Diplo played an amazing set. He let his caprice flow in the form of Electro-House, Drum & Bass, Dubstep, Hip-Hop, and even some Beastie Boys "Sabotage" to finish off his set. Here are some highlights.
You can't go wrong dropping Congorock's remix of "One". International Dancefloor Smasher.
Diplo Dropping what I think was the Kanye edit he teased on Twitter.
Spot the Blogger!
(hint: it's the douchebag in the bright flannel shirt completely ignoring the show to get good crowd footage)
The EDM craze has lead to the stigmatic overuse of the word "epic", but no word describes it better.
Blog Lovin: Chuckie @ Lavo 01/13/11
Things I love: Electronic Dance Music
Things I really love: Seeing my favorite DJs perform live
Things I hate: Being suffocated in a throng of a million guidos while trying to enjoy my favorite DJs
Enter Lavo; New York City's premier upscale Electronic Dance Music Venue.
There were a plethora of factors that contributed to my having such a favorable first experience at Lavo. Perhaps it was the fact that I didn't have to schlep all the way downtown to go to a nice night-club replete with beautiful people, which raises the question, why the hell do we go all the way down to the Meatpacking District every night anyway?
The second contributing factor had to be the crowd. Clean, impeccably dressed, beautiful, house-loving young adults. No riff-raf, No dudes rocking bandanas and sweatpants with no shirt, sweating all over me; what a refreshing change of scenery compared to your typical House Music show. Look; don't get me wrong, I'm all for busting out my neon tank-top and white skinny-jeans on occasion and getting my fist-bump on, but sometimes I want to throw on a suit and tie and still be able to enjoy my favorite DJs in an upscale and selective venue. Feel me?
The third contributing factor had to be the atmosphere. Generally upscale venues can become a bit stuffy because of the stringent door and the whole see-and-be-seen attitude permeating the subconscious of every patron. Lavo found the answer to that by handing out quirky glow-in-the-dark plastic wayfarers at the door, and having amazing lights and sound, an atmosphere that maintains the integrity of the Dance Party; a guilty pleasure we have all relished in at some point or another.
The fourth contributing factor was the talent. Chuckie absolutely killed it. From the moment he got on and announced his presence, He proceeded to drop banger after banger. As he is currently promoting the next release in his series of Electronic LPS: Dirty Dutch Digital Vol. 3, Lavo was treated to a plethora of unreleased bangers, including the unbelievable "Jaws" by Gregori Klosman. If I had one qualm with his set, it may have been that he layed on the foghorn a little too heavy, but he easily made up for that by playing a stupendous set, refusing to compromise its integrity with Top40 remixes, and instead playing Dutch Anthem after Dutch Anthem. My highlight had to be when he played his remix of Mohombi's "Bumpy Ride". The energy of the room was palpable.
What an amazing send-off to an unbelievable trip in NYC. Thumbs up to Lavo. One of the upsides of the expansion of House Music as a genre will undoubtedly be the inception of upscale venues such as Lavo and Provocateur, that bring in premium electronic talent regularly to cater to their clientele's insatiable urge for Top DJs. Next up, a Lavo residency? It remains to be seen…But the future for the night club is promising.
A Lovely Evening with Laidback Luke
First, some music.
1) Open Your What We Are (Laidback Luke Set-Rip)-Dennis Koyu
The Dutch takeover of Pacha NYC culminated with my #1 DJ in the world, the capricious Laidback Luke, playing probably the best set I have heard of his to date. Only the most avid House-heads packed Pacha NYC from wall-to-wall as many were attending the superclub for the second night in a row, but oh how they were treated as Luke once again demonstrated his unparalleled mixing expertise on the decks.
He played it all; current Electronic Dance Music hits, Hip-Hop (Dropping 99 Problems on everyone's head, the crowd went absolutely nuts), even downtempo old-school Jamaican dancehall. It was amazing. The way he was able to jump around in BPM seamlessly like that, I've never seen anything like it.
One of the heaviest moments was when he set one deck to echo, scratched, spun the CDJ with the echo effect on, and dropped his remix of MSTRKRFT and Jon Legend's "Heartbreaker"…In a word, spectacular. Video evidence below.
The Pacha NYC crowd was in a fever pitch. While the crowd for Afrojack was replete with people getting their first taste of the Pacha scene, allured by Jack's mainstream endeavors, The Saturday crowd consisted more of the Pacha faithful, people who knew exactly what Luke was capable of doing behind the Pioneer 800. One of the heaviest drops had to be his timeless banger, "My GOD (Guns on Demo)"
As my readership is well aware, I am obsessed with Luke's Edit of Proxy's "Raven". I think the drums that he added to the track are genius, and exactly what the cut needed to become memorable, timeless.
What a night. If I had to make one statement summarizing exactly why Luke's sets are so special, it's because the guy genuinely looks like he's having fun out there. He's enjoying the music he's dropping just as much as his fans are, and that's exactly what this movement is all about, the genuine love of music.
all photos below courtesy of Oliver Correa @ HiFi Cartel
Many thanks to Charlotte and the rest of the Pacha NYC team for making such an amazing night possible.
Afrojack Odyssey
Allow me to regale you with tales of an Afrojack filled week.
First, tunes, courtesy of TheFreshBeat.com , formerly TheHouseDepot.net, who two years ago, had the privilege of getting Afrojack to do an exclusive mix for their blog. Vintage 2008 Afrojack at its finest.
Now, about my Odyssey.
Chapter 1: AFROJACK TAKES OVER CONTROL OF HYDE
It all started in Los Angeles, at the tony, exclusive Hyde Lounge, Where Logan L1ght and I were behind the 1's and two's for 1 ❤ House Thursdays. Then, this happens.
Afrojack takes over control of my set.
Then, this happens.
A video from that splendid, blackout event.
As I walk into Pacha for Afrojack perhaps the most startling thing was the amount of friends I bumped into immediately. It was like a reunion, under the premise of the dance party. A few things need to be noted.
1. Tip of the cap to whoever was in charge of lighting that night. Much better lighting job than Laidback Luke the following night. His strobes increased in power and velocity with every swelling sweep, and at the drop, the whole place would go bananas. evidence of the aforementioned can be found here:
Apparently, Afrojack liked the video too.
Not enough can be said about the energy that was coursing through the entire venue that evening. Even Afrojack seemed to be surprised by the energy, but, the consummate professional that he is, rather than feeling overwhelmed by the frenzied Pacha zealots, he fed off of them.
The night climaxed with an epic unreleased extended edit of Jack's Watcha Say. To me, it was the perfect ending to the young DJ/Producer's debut at Pacha. His alarming ascension up the ranks of DJ supremacy is unprecedented. In many ways, His Pacha NYC show symbolized the culmination of the first Chapter of his career, and his set reflected that, a celebration of his accomplishments, attended by his most loyal and avid New York supporters.
Amazing Pictures courtesy of Oliver Correa @HiFiCartel.com
Thanks to Bobby and the rest of the SBE LA team,
Charlotte, and everyone at Pacha NYC who made it possible.


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About San Diego City Employees' Retirement System
Look Up Your Benefits
Recent news about the enactment of new pension laws as a result of the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA), also known as AB 340, has generated increased attention and questions from our members. We have created this FAQ to help answer your questions and provide additional information on pending changes for current and new members. These are preliminary interpretations that may be revised as the law is implemented.
NOTE: PEPRA is currently being analyzed by SDCERS and other retirement systems throughout California. SDCERS continues to refine its understanding of the implications of PEPRA and will consider additional information or further advice to SDCERS on the topic. Additionally, potentially unclear provisions of PEPRA may be subject to "clean up" legislation, which may change some of the information in these FAQs. These FAQs are intended to provide SDCERS Members with a general summary of AB 340. However, this is not a legal document nor a substitute for the law, and in the event of a conflict between the law and the information provided in these FAQs, the law will prevail.
Proposition B FAQ
Since the passage of Proposition B – also known as the Comprehensive Pension Reform Initiative (CPR) - in June 2012, SDCERS has received questions from City of San Diego members about how the measure affects their retirement benefits. While SDCERS' is neither affiliated with nor involved in Proposition B, it is important for our members to understand the initiative. This FAQ provides an update from the previous edition on the status of the initiative and how the measure affects City of San Diego Member retirement benefits. Note: Proposition B does not impact Port or Airport Authority Members.
Collection of Overpayments FAQ
Collection of Overpayments
After DOMA and Prop 8: Impacts on the Supreme Court's Decision on SDCERS Benefits FAQ
The U.S. Supreme Court declared the federal Defense of Marriage Act of 1996 (DOMA) unconstitutional on June 26, 2013. On the same day, the Court determined that challenges of the California Supreme Court's decision on California's Proposition 8 did not have standing. This leaves intact the California Supreme Court's ruling that Proposition 8's declaration that marriage can only occur between a man and a woman is unconstitutional.
While it will take time to determine the full consequences of these rulings, they will have an impact on the tax treatment of benefits paid by SDCERS to members of same-sex marriages.
Reemployment of Retired City Employees FAQ
Reemployment of Retired City Employees


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Harley Davidson unveiled its new 2017 Harley Davidson Street Rod 750 in India that has been inspired by XR1200X with new headlight cowl, split seat and rear cowl.
Harley Davidson Street Rod is powered by a 749cc Revolution X v-Twin engine generating torque of 62Nm at 3750 rpm which is more than standard Revolution X engine. To make the bike look more aggressive and tough it dawns inverted black-anodized forks and triple clamps along with a new speed screen. All these feature combined adds visual mass to the Street Rod front end. The increased ground clearance and new 17-inch wheels give the Street Rod an intimidating stance.
The new Revolution X v-Twin engine also features a larger air box to maximize mid-range torque so that it can lift extra weight. The engine also features a new dual-throat throttle body, revised four-valve cylinder heads and high-lift camshafts, and a higher-volume muffler.
The Street Rod 750 rides on 17-inch front and rear Split 7 Spoke Black Cast Wheels and new Michelin Scorcher 21 radial tires. Anti-Lock Braking (ABS) and the Harley-Davidson Smart Security System are factory-installed options for the Street Rod.
Improving the tough and aggressive look of the Street Rod 750 are the new color-matched speed screen, a short aggressive street fighter-inspired tail, and all-new LED tail lamp and turn signals with a Street Rod signature look. The Street Rod 750 will be available in three color options: Vivid Black, Charcoal Denim, and Olive Gold.


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Lorcan Ryan is the winner of the 2015 LRC Best Thesis Award.
We are very happy to announce that Lorcan Ryan is the winner of the 2015 LRC Best Thesis Award, sponsored by Microsoft, for his thesis Digital Content Development: The Impact of Global Content Development Guidelines on the Usability, Readability and Translatability of Online User Assistance Documentation
The Localisation Research Centre is pleased to announce the winner of 2014 LRC Best Thesis Award. This year's winner is Lorcan Ryan for his thesis:
Digital Content Development: The Impact of Global Content Development Guidelines on the Usability, Readability and Translatability of Online User Assistance Documentation
"The original contribution to knowledge from this study is a set of evidence showing that the application of global content development guidelines (GCDGs) has a measurable impact on the human usability, readability and translatability of online user assistance (UA) documentation. A second important research input is the development of the Localisation Knowledge Repository (LKR), the first demonstrable system capable of both checking source content for guideline transgressions and using XML Localisation Interchange File Format (XLIFF) to add, store and reuse metadata throughout the entire global content development value chain.
Although the fields of technical communication and localisation are not new, there is still no consensus, either in academia or industry, about which is the most effective technique to optimise documentation quality. This study investigates the impact that one such technique, the application of GCDGs, has on three quality aspects of the online UA documentation that correspond the requirements of a global audience: human usability, readability, and translatability. A mixed method approach is taken, employing seven different research methods: systematic analysis, online survey, feasibility study, content rewrite, controlled experiment, readability testing, and translatability triangulation. The research implementation involves creating an original data set from real world online UA documentation, rewriting the UA to conform to the directives of a set of carefully-selected GCDGs, constructing an edited version of the data set with the rewritten UA material, testing the quality of both data sets, and comparing the quality evaluation results to gauge what impact the application of the GCDGs had on the quality of the online UA material.
The research results show that the application of GCDGs improves the usability and translatability of the UA material compiled for this study, as well as some components of its readability. However, the findings also show deterioration in other aspects of the UA readability. The research results address the lack of empirical evidence demonstrating the impact of GCDGs on the quality of documentation, with the LKR offering a practical new approach to implement guidelines and address the quality of digital content upstream in the global content development value chain."


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For the past six months, small twisters have been appearing and disappearing over the middle west. Ships have sunk in a matter of seconds in whirlwinds. Torrential rains have struck some parts of South America. As a scientist formerly engaged in the Top Secret Armaggedon Project, you couldn�t help but notice how wrong the weather had been going all over North America ever since your project was cancelled, due to a mysterious lack of advancement in the research, only weeks, at worst, of finally solving the last problems. Only, the Armaggedon Project was all about using top level technologies, including Microwaves large-field emitters, heavy laser beams, and other wave-patterns hidden in a network of small satelites to alter the weather. And the Doctor Ebenezer M. Awridge, the former director of the project, has recently been appointed in the President�s office, as special advisor. You had this nagging feeling that something was going wrong. Something was out of place. Something that should have been there and wasn�t. Or was and shouldn�t have been. And now, Johnny, the monstrous hurricane is heading directly towards New Orleans, Louisiana, menacing to destroy it a second time, after Katrina, but in a more definitive way. The Coming Storm is threatening the whole of the Southern States.
A possibility to save everyone still exists. You have to contact Awridge, and convince him to use the Armaggedon Project satelites to disassemble that Storm. But you have to do it quick. You only have a handful of hours before the storm reaches a point after which even erasing it will be futile. And your daughter is probably still there with that stupid trumpetist.
Fours hours gone, and Awridge finally calls you back. Time is running out. And the news aren�t good. Yes, you were right, and the project was completed under the supervision of the Army, and yes, the project had ben tested over the past months. Yet, the President had decided that he wasn�t ready to let the world discover that his nation had a weapon that powerful, even beyond nuclear power. Awridge is sorry, but he can�t do a thing. Hands tied. Get lost, you morons. Millions of people are going to die, and thousands of billions of dollars of property destruction, just so that the US could keep a strategical advantage over the next few years, at the cost of decades of work to rebuild the destroyed buildings and the shattered souls. No. No one is going to die or lose a thing. Not if you can help it. You are no special agent, and you are definitely NOT fit as a reservist, and time is WAY beyond last limit. But you would die of shame and remorse if you weren�t to try something. Anything, really. Even trying to smuggle yourself into a hidden and top secret facility to regain use of the satellites, and try to save the world yourself.
Okay, maybe, you�ll need a hand, and you should try to contact your former fellow-scientists on this project, just to see if they were in it with you. And maybe you�ll need someone who is still fit and able to knock someone out quickly. But if everything else fails, if it all comes down to you, you�ll find it in you to do it all yourself. You hope.
Enter this incredible story, and live a fast paced adventure, in which everything is timed. Try to contact some allies and form your team, play through different levels with different characters, none essential, all able to die, and leave you with a hole in your team, not even YOU! Fail, die, and try something else, to get to your goal, because the situation will change, after that. Find out about the secrets of the project, and about the different possible endings of this thrilling avdenture.
Let�s see how fast you can do it, and how many people you can save. Let�s see if scientists can become heroes, when the need arises. Let�s see this fattie trying to hide in the shadows. Let�s see this allergic trying to crawl in the dusty air conducts without alarming the guards. Let�s see Old Man Weezy running before the dogs. Let�s see the real stuff of heroes.


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Dengue fever information & prevention tips
What are the symptoms of dengue fever ?
Generally this fever is slightly different than normal fever. Victim can feel body pain throughout the day, might feel itching, headache, rashes and red spots on skin might be seen. But only blood report can tell the exact state of the patient. Generally if fever continues for more than 2-3 days and rashes start coming out, then you should consult your local doctor to have a blood test.
Sometimes blood platelet count might decrease and this cause bleeding as well. In that case doctor might check dengue antigen test & dengue antibody test. Due to dengue many things can happen to the patient. Like blood pressure might get down and water might get accumulated in various parts of body etc. So it's always better to consult with doctor as soon as possible and then start treatment accordingly.
How to prevent us to effected with dengue fever ?
- Wear full sleeve clothes while going out of home, especially in morning & evening time when the chances of mosquitoes biting is high.
- Use mosquito repellent cream or use net while sleeping.
- Don't allow water to store anywhere near to your locality, flat or house.
- Take help from local municipality and spray mosquitoes killing medicines in those areas like drainage water, stored rain water etc.
- Pass this basic information to your friend & neighbor so that everyone can follow the same. Create awareness about dengue prevention.
- Special care need to be taken for kids, as they are mostly exposed to this disease.


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some of you guys may be interested in where some of our foreign aid goes, or should I say wasted.
Arsenal have just signed a deal with Rwanda so that they can advertise on gunners shirts, the cost, £i0 million a year for 3 years, total £30 million. Because their president is a fan of that club £30 million of aid money is wasted instead of going to his people. If arsenal had any morals they should have declined the offer. We send £62 million a year to them, we should be spending that money at home, because it does no good going to those corrupt regimes.
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We've been renting homes for local residents for over 50 years. In that time, we've refined our approach to a way that really works for our customers- clear packages, honest advice, consistent quality and a highly-skilled and friendly team of people who are there for you, every step of the way.
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Dr Steven Rood
On 3 March 2017, the US Department of State released its 2016 Human Rights Report, which unsurprisingly critiqued the large number of deaths involved in the current 'war on drugs' unleashed by Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte. What is perhaps surprising is that, unlike his reaction to previous criticisms of the war on drugs or proposals to reinstate the death penalty, this report drew no profane invective from President Duterte.
In contrast, on 19 March he addressed the European Union (helpfully, "I'll speak in English"):
Why are you trying to impose on us? Why don't you mind your own business? Why do you have to f**k with us?"
This after the European Parliament expressed its concern over the drug war, the proposal to reinstate the death penalty and the arrest of Senator Leila Delima, a long-time critic of Duterte (going back to allegations about a Davao death squad when he was mayor of that city).
Perhaps the reason why Duterte did not respond is because the new Trump administration has not actively been confronting him with views on human rights in the Philippines. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson broke with tradition and did not attend the launch of the State Department's own report.
During his January confirmation hearing before the United States Senate, Tillerson declined to condemn deaths in Duterte's war on drugs, saying he'd need further "facts from the ground" before commenting.
In fact, President Duterte has reported that during his 2 December phone conversation with President-elect Donald Trump, the American leader endorsed his approach: "You're doing it right; keep it up!" As part of his business relations with the Philippines, Trump has stated "I've always loved the Philippines."
That the two men have similar transgressive (Pippa Norris's word) styles has been often noted, though whether they would get along should they find themselves in the same room is open to speculation. Certainly though, President Duterte has used the occasion of Trump's accession to office to take a tone quite different from his statement in July that he was breaking all relations with the United States. However, Duterte has approached this in his own way – which may be quite compatible with how Donald Trump approaches things.
For instance, the Philippines does not have an ambassador to the United States and there is currently no prospective nominee. Instead, Trump's business partner in the Philippines, Jose E B Antonio, was named as a 'special envoy' to enhance business and economic ties. Interestingly enough, the appointment was made on 28 October, before Trump was elected.
As we look at Philippine-American relations under Duterte after the election of President Trump, we can see how far Duterte has walked back from his statement made in a speech in October in China, "I announce my separation from the United States both in the military… not social but economic also." Perhaps this was meant to be taken seriously but not literally, as within days he clarified he was advocating a "separation of foreign policy" rather than "a severance of ties." By March he was saying:
"President Trump and I are okay and I can assure him also of our friendship and cooperation. We have no problem there… under the Trump administration, I will give all, whatever it is, short of military alliances."
On the subject of military alliances, the Philippines has long been a treaty ally of the United States. However, Duterte has said "It's passé now but it's there" and in October proclaimed that beginning in 2017, there would be no more military exercises with the United States.
When Secretary of Defense Lorenzana was asked about this during his confirmation hearing, he said, "the President has been issuing statements without consulting the Cabinet." Lorenzana was given the opportunity to present the advantages of the military exercises, and on that basis the decision was made that a smaller number of exercises will go forward – often focusing more on humanitarian assistance and disaster response.
More generally, the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement between the Philippines and the United States will continue to be implemented instead of being forgotten as stated off-handedly by President Duterte last October.
So, after Donald Trump became President of the United States, relations between the United States and the Philippines seem to be on a much more even keel than anybody could have predicted last October. Duterte seems to be of the 'strong man' flavour that Trump likes, and Trump certainly seems the kind of person with whom Duterte can do business.
There are three areas where deals might be struck: maritime disputes in the West Philippine/South China Sea, economic mercantilism by the United States and immigration to the United States.
In the West Philippine/South China Sea, Duterte has famously not utilised the ruling of the Permanent Court of Arbitration that was issued at the beginning of his term. He scoffs at the notion of directly challenging Chinese claims in the area – and has in fact blamed the United States for the situation. Harking back to the 2012 standoff at Scarborough Shoal, he wonders why the United States did not exert force when the Chinese did not withdraw its coastguard vessels at the same time the Philippines did (in a US-brokered agreement). He is well aware that the United States takes no position on sovereignty over features in the sea, and doesn't expect the United States to be of assistance in asserting Philippine interests in the area.
However, there may be possibilities for change over Scarborough Shoal – both the United States and the Philippines have characterised any Chinese building activities there as a 'red line'. Defense Secretary Lorenzana related in March that last June there were preparatory signs of activity, but that the United States warned the Chinese off and the activities stopped.
In another sign of Duterte administration engagement with the United States military, Secretary Lorenzana along with Finance Secretary Dominguez and Justice Secretary Aguirre flew with United States Ambassador Sung Kim to the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinzon to observe as it carried out operations in the West Philippine/South China Sea.
Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio, who is an expert on the history and issues involving the West Philippines South China Sea, has suggested the Philippines ask the United States to declare that Scarborough Shoal is part of Philippine territory for purposes of the United States–Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty (as it does for Japan with respect to the Senkaku islands), since the shoal has been part of Philippine territory even during the American colonial period. He cites correspondence between the Philippines and the United States going back to 1938 – when the Philippines was an American commonwealth – regarding ownership of the shoal.
Given the aggressive tone Trump has on occasion taken with respect to China, this might prove tempting. Still, President Duterte is also worried about being drawn into a dispute between the United States and China and has specifically ruled out joint patrols. At the same time, Chinese aid to the Philippines has begun to flow in response to Duterte's overtures. In the end, it seems unlikely that Duterte would take this initiative.
On the other two issues, the initiative is with the United States.
While the Philippines is not as exposed to international trade as some other Asian nations, it still remains the case that protectionism in the United States could be worrisome, especially with respect to one of the most vibrant sectors of the economy, outsourcing. Outsourcing brought in US$23 billion in 2016 – and 70 per cent of the locators are American.
The economics are clear – employees in the Philippines cost companies US$19,300 per year as compared to US$91,000 in the United States. President Trump mostly talks about trade in goods, but outsourcing companies in the Philippines are worried that his plan to bring jobs back to America won't end at just manufacturing but will extend to services.
Trump has in the past talked about a 'five-part tax policy' to include a 15 per cent tax for outsourcing jobs (though no details were provided). Given the powers of the American President with respect to trade issues, there does not seem to be much that the Philippines can do – though the outsourcing companies are hiring lobbyists in Washington.
It is with respect to immigration issues – or from the Philippine viewpoint, Overseas Filipino Workers – that the intersection of the views of Donald Trump and President Duterte might produce the most surprising results. As is well known, the remittances flowing into the Philippines exceed even outsourcing revenues at US$26.9 billion and comprise 9.8 per cent of GDP. One-third of this is from the United States. There are an estimated 3.4 million Filipinos in the United States – unfortunately, some 300,000 to 500,000 of them are undocumented. All Filipinos know about TNT (tago nang tago – always hiding) in the United States. The tough immigration enforcement stance of the Trump administration bids fair to have an impact on remittances. On this issue, President Duterte is consistent in his tough attitude towards law enforcement – he has said he will not lift a finger to
help those caught up in deportation
This tough stance about Filipinos violating laws in other countries is of a piece with Duterte's assurances to Indonesian President Jokowi that in the case of Mary Jane Veloso, sentenced to death for drug dealing, "Follow your own laws, I will not interfere." However, this uncompromising stance is unlike previous Philippine government efforts – which are legislatively mandated in the Foreign Service Act, to promote the welfare and interest of Filipinos overseas.
A famous incident in 1995, when Singapore executed Flor Contemplacion for murder, caused ructions in diplomatic relations (including when then-Mayor Duterte burned a Singaporean flag). Harsh treatment of Filipinos overseas is well publicised in the Philippine press, and there is considerable empathy because a very large proportion of families have relatives overseas. In this instance, Duterte's law-and-order instinct to agree with President Trump could spell political trouble for him in the Philippines.
In short, the election of Trump has helped changed the atmospherics of relations with the Duterte administration in the Philippines, but tough issues remain for the future.
Updated: 24 April, 2017/Responsible Officer: Dean, ANU College of Asia & the Pacific/Page Contact: CAP Web Team


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I think I am getting moved on the ground of doing business :). As yesterday with Ken we were discussing business plans for our design company, today I saw a very weird dream. In my dream I was in Shire and saw that Bilbo Baggins has opened a tool store. He was standing in his store, saying things like "I recommend this pliers! Very fine quality, made by the Elves!" or "These anvils and hammers are top of the line and suitable for making Rings of Power!"
Conclusion? Take a break from business before the brain melts altogether! 🙂 Going to go on a picnick with Ken, if weather allows. Want to also experiment bringing noodle soup with us and eating it outdoors. You know me – I can eat anything anywhere! 🙂 Will see how that goes.
As to the business part – the only thing I will do today is try making my snail sculptures from the new series. I will post pictures when they are ready.
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By Susanne Marie Poulette
It was another great conference this year. Kudos to Jan Kardys, and all the dedicated organizers and staff of the Unicorn Writers' Conference! Now, my takeaways, as promised:
♦ Stephanie Evanovich gave the keynote address. She's as funny in person as she is in print, a first class comedian with a drama background, and what a hoot. Stephanie told about her path to publication, much faster than the typical book launch, but nothing to do with the surname she shares with her aunt, Janet Evanovich. Although she hasn't suffered the throes of years of rejections like so many of us, Stephanie made it clear that she understands the frustrations of trying to snag a book deal. Her message was one of encouragement. She urged writers to persevere, to have confidence in their writing and in their voices, and resist giving up in the face of rejection. She cautioned against reading one's own reviews. Stephanie cited an example of a criticism made to her about point-of-view, saying that it threw her for a loop (my words, not an exact quote, but that's the idea). I admit that I had the very same experience in a writing group, that sent me reeling, but also sent me researching extensively. I learned that some comments can be well meaning and helpful, but they can also be incorrect and derail the writing process.
Stephanie said each reviewer has their own opinion, and we can't please them all. The important thing is to keep writing and growing as a writer. She gave a great example of a poor review when someone apparently got caught up in a Tangle of Names. The confused reviewer wrote that "Evanovich" should stick to writing about her long-time protagonist, Stephanie Plum—who, by the way, is the star of her Aunt Janet's series. So much for reviews, eh? I do want to add that I just picked up Stephanie's latest book. I have this annoying habit of laughing out loud while reading, (it annoys others, not me) and this book doesn't help me break that pattern. If you like a good laugh, you'll enjoy Big Girl Panties.
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♦ Beena Kamlani is a senior editor at Penguin Viking, an award winning author, and professor. Due to a review appointment, I attended only the first half of her workshop on editing. How I wish I could have heard more. I'd love to pop downstate to Hunter College and take her editing course. She speaks beautifully about the art of writing. I'll share my snippets:
Memoir: Never overextend the readers, let the book reveal your story, bit by bit. Immediacy is important, let readers drink it in, in the present tense. Make them see what you saw, and let your feelings for what you saw speak to them.
Fiction: Drop breadcrumbs for the reader and follow through with a reason for everything. Don't reveal too much all at once. Dramatize, don't tell everything. All dialog has to have a reason, but what characters don't say is as important as what they do say. It heightens interest when the reader doesn't know. Think about what makes you turn the page. Don't refresh the reader's memory, trust the reader to remember, and continue on with your story.
Click on the book for a video of Beena Kamlani describing how a developmental editor works with an author on the path to publication:
♦ Lane Heymont, literary agent and author, presented "World Building," that is, creating settings. He described the infrastructure of a story, creating a consistent society with norms, culture, and rules. Setting needs a history to give the sense of its existence. It should be realistic, using the five senses to build a unique world, but it has to make sense. Share the world of your setting throughout the book, not all at once, and get to the action right away.
Lane suggests making a setting sketch and provided a downloadable handout for those who attended his workshop. Since it's out there on the web, it may be fair game if you want to take a peek: http://laneheymont.com/blog/.
♦ Eliza Shallcross, author, editor, and copywriter with 30 years of experience, presented "Book Copy as a Marketing Tool." Before this workshop, I didn't have a clue about "book cover copy," or any of its numerous components. Apparently, book cover copy services ( good tongue twister?) are part of the traditional publishing process, but I wonder how many self-publishing authors are aware of all the marketing factors involved in cover copy. So what is it? It applies to all types of books, hardcover, mass market paperback, trade paperback, and eBook. It's everything that goes on a book's front and back covers, and flaps. It's the artwork, title, tag line (short teaser), author's name with photo and biography, quotes from reviews, story description, and more, all within word count limitations. The book cover itself is the marketing tool, appealing to the reader and growing the author's readership. Eliza Shallcross provides individual editing and copywriting services. You can find her at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizashallcross.
Sorry, but I'm hoarding the pearls of wisdom from my two excellent one-to-one manuscript review sessions (first 40 pages). All kidding aside, the reviews were invaluable, and I'm hard at work making revisions based on their suggestions. The Unicorn Writers' Conference provides these affordable, 30-minute sessions with agents, editors, and speakers. I hope you can attend this conference and the review session opportunities next year.
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The Strictly Come Dancing rumour mill is starting to gather pace, with rugby ace Thom Evans the latest name linked to the ballroom.
According to reports the 29-year-old – also known for his romance with Kelly Brook – is finally set to take his place in the Strictly line-up after turning down the chance last year.
And show bosses are said to be hopeful that Thom will be a popular draw with female viewers, following in the footsteps of previous Strictly heartthrobs Ben Cohen and Louis Smith.
'It's the second year in a row Thom has been approached by Strictly bosses,' a source told The Sun.
'Last year he turned down their offer because he was in a relationship with US actress Jessica Lowndes. It's different this year after the couple split in October. Thom looks likely to sign in the next few weeks.'
The source added: 'There is no doubt he would make housewives pick up the phone to vote.'
If Thom does sign up he will be following in the footsteps of Kelly, who previously took part in the show in 2007 – but withdrew from the competition midway through after her father died.
The model dated Thom for two years, but they split in early 2013.
If he does sign up for the show, he could be joining a line-up tipped to include former Corrie star Michelle Collins, Andy Murray's mum Judy, ex-Xtra Factor host Caroline Flack, and DJs Greg James and Dave Berry.
The series is due to return to screens for its twelfth series in the autumn.


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I revisited the Dodge Theatre last night. It was for an incredible night of music. Fusion as defined by Merriam Webster. The Phoenix Symphony performing the music of Queen and Led Zeppelin. Not as bizarre as it sounds. They had vocals, base and lead guitar, electric violin, and the most incredible set drummer! All supported by the richness of the symphony. I must say it was the first time I had ever seen a symphony conductor leap and jump into the air!
What was even more significant, for me personally, was that I could enjoy myself. You see, I have had a negative association with the Dodge Theatre. I had received my diagnosis of breast cancer (ILC - later to find out its Stage III) just hours before I attended a YES concert there back in July, 2009. At the time, my husband kept asking: Are you sure you want to do this? We can find someone to take the tickets! I was adamant. I wanted normalcy. I had been looking forward to this concert for months. Besides, I am singly most happy when I am at live concerts. (Which, hopefully, explains my 4 Stones concerts during their Big Bang tour that I attended in two different states. I know, the word groupie comes to mind...but that is the stuff of another TMZ moment!)
So I went.
So, it was an emotional disaster.
First mistake. The 3 double Cosmopolitans I drank in fairly short order.
Second mistake. Underestimating the emotional effect that music can have.
Look around - Got no place to stay.
God I hate this town, depending on the day.
You look me up, you look me down - Alright, OK.
While I got no life, I got no hope;
I'm falling in love.
Help me through the fight;
Help me win tonight - I'm calling.
What to do I find it hard to know;
The road I walk is not the one I chose
Lift me up and turn me over;
Lead me on into the dawn.
Take me to the highest mountain;
Tie me up, love in a storm.
Have you decided on my fortune?
Facing the future in your eyes,
With your imperial behaviour
We fight amidst the battle cries.
Open doors - They may be closed to me;
The fire's still burning in my heart...
What to do I find it hard to know;
I want to turn my life around...
Those lyrics, plus having a bladder the size of walnut, sent me into the ladies room where I had a complete emotional breakdown. The brunt of this breakdown borne by a dear friend whom I woke up two time zones away. Damn cell phones!
I have not wanted to remember this moment of vulnerability, because it was just that...a moment of vulnerability. (I do not do well flaunting my vulnerabilities.)
It was a moment of base, raw emotion -- fear / anger / hostility / desperation / despair all rolled into a maelstrom of unplugged emotion (forgive the concert pun). I did not want to remember how much I scared my poor husband, disappearing on him like that; or the horrific car ride home I had inflicted upon him.
It was all so primal that I was not ready to claim it until last night.
Interestingly, or trite...depending on your personal level of cynicism, it was a set of back-to-back songs that allowed me to make peace with myself regarding my prior indulgence. And both belonged to Queen.
There's no time for us
There's no place for us
What is this thing that builds our dreams
Yet slips away from us
Who wants to live forever?
Who wants to live forever.....?
There's no chance for us
It's all decided for us
This world has only one sweet moment
Set aside for us
Who wants to live forever?
Who wants to live forever.....?
Who dares to love forever
When love must die?
But touch my tears with your lips
Touch my world with your fingertips
And we can have forever
And we can love forever
Forever is our today
Who wants to live forever?
Who wants to live forever?
Forever is our today
Who waits forever anyway?
Is this the real life?
Is this just fantasy?
Caught in a landslide,
No escape from reality
Open your eyes, Look up to the skies and see,
I'm just a poor boy, I need no sympathy,
Because I'm easy come, easy go, Little high, little low,
Any way the wind blows doesn't really matter to me, to me
What can I say? I am a child of the '70s who has always taken refuge and found self-forgiveness in prose, lyrics and rock 'n roll.
This time when I left the Dodge Theatre I did so without needing to be supported. But enjoying the long-haired crowd, humming Stairway to Heaven (no kidding, it was the final song!) and enjoying the full moon illuminating the 65 degree night-time in the desert.


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Following in the successful footsteps of Battlefield 2, EA changed gears and aimed for the increasingly popular console industry with Bad Company. With Battlefield 3 nearly complete, many have been wondering if Bad Company is just a thing of the past, but EA thinks not.
During an interview with Strategy Informer, Producer Patrick Liu stated that a Bad Company 3 isn't out of the question in the future of Battlefield. He stated:
Well I don't know definitely, we don't have any plans right now, but they are very loveable characters, a lot of the guys at DICE love them so we will probably see them again.
Bad Company and Bad Company 2 were somewhat radical departures from the original Battlefield formula. The maps were smaller, the player limit was dropped dramatically, and the overall direction of the game was aimed more toward simplicity rather than mass. Although Battlefield 3's success is uncertain, a third Bad Company is a real possibility, and one that could be decided by sales alone.


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Thursday, 25 December 2014
Happy Christmas By U S President
On Christmas Event, North American nation President congratulated his folks
WASHINGTON: North American nation President Barack Obama greets folks on Christmas Eve and aforesaid in his speech that North American nation troops from Asian country ahead of time would come back to their homes. On Christmas Eve and initial girl Michelle Obama in his video message, Obama aforesaid a couple of days and once can finish military mission in Asian country and also the North American nation military to perform duty will come back to their homes. He happiness with their friends and family square measure celebrating his duties as a result of his troops aforesaid bye-bye to his family and plenty of times lost pleasures
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Trojans Fall To No. 18 Bruins, 66-45
Jan. 18, 2006
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Jordan Farmar scored 11 of his 13 points in the first half and UCLA's defense stifled Southern California in the 18th-ranked Bruins' 66-45 victory over their crosstown rival Wednesday night.
The Trojans scored their fewest points in the series since 1969, when they won 46-44 at Pauley Pavilion. The margin of victory equaled last year's 90-69 victory by UCLA.
The Bruins (15-3, 5-2) extended their lead in the Pac-10 to two games over No. 10 Washington, California, Oregon and Stanford, all tied for second.
Arron Afflalo added 11 points and freshman Luc Richard Mbah a Moute had 10 points for UCLA.
The Trojans (12-6, 3-4) lost for the third time in four games.
Reserve Dwayne Shackleford led USC with 12 points, 10 in the second half. USC's two best players, Gabe Pruitt and Nick Young, were held to four and eight points, respectively. Young played the second half in foul trouble.
UCLA won its third straight over the Trojans, having swept the series last season after losing four in a row.
Mindful of USC's upset loss to Texas in the Rose Bowl national championship football game, UCLA fans mocked Trojan fans by flashing 'hook 'em horns' signs and chanting expletives.
Even with its lineup decimated by injuries, the Bruins used a size advantage and aggressive defense to put the game away in the first half.
The Bruins burst out of the gate on an 18-2 run, getting four 3-pointers in the spurt, three by Farmar. They kept it up and led 29-7 on a 3-pointer by Michael Roll off a steal and pass by Farmar.
After that, the Trojans outscored the Bruins 12-10, but trailed 39-19 at halftime. USC committed 12 turnovers and shot 27 percent in the half.
UCLA started three freshmen and two sophomores because of injuries to Josh Shipp, Lorenzo Mata and Cedric Bozeman.
Things got worse for USC in the second half.
Trailing 45-23, the Trojans' Ryan Francis was called for a foul. USC's Tim Floyd, coaching his first game in the rivalry, angrily tossed a crumpled piece of paper, then kicked it under the bench for a technical. Afflalo made both free throws and Ryan Hollins dunked, stretching UCLA's lead to 49-23.
Young's dunk off an alley-oop pass gave USC fans a rare chance to cheer. Then, UCLA scored six straight for a 55-26 lead. After Afflalo and Darren Collison each missed, Mbah a Moute grabbed the rebound and scored inside.
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Brian Lindsay Band will be taking the Mobile Music Stage on Friday, July 15 from 1:45-3:15 PM.
The band is named after song writer Brian Lindsay, who put the band together with the best musicians available in 2015. They play rock, blues, alt-country, soul and old school country like Johnny Cash.
"Eastside of the River" is their most requested song. It charted for eleven straight weeks and comes from their first record "The Crossing." Their second record "Esperanza" featured the single "King of the Mountain" that charted for multiple weeks, held the #1 spot at commercial station WOCM 98.1 (Ocean City, MD) for two straight weeks, and was selected for ESPN's NASCAR Now national broadcast. Their third record "The Monkey, The Tango and The Boogaloo" is currently spinning on radio globally.
In addition to originals, their repertoire includes covers of The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Motown and more.
Be prepared for a fun-filled show with lots of popular songs you can dance to performed by top-notch players!


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Peter Cook & Dudley Moore were a major force in establishing a completely new comedy era and have remained an ongoing influence on future comedy generations.
Peter Cook's comedy career flourished during his time as an undergraduate at Cambridge where he became famous for his monologues for the Cambridge Footlights. At just 18 he wrote his most celebrated sketch about a one-legged man auditioning for the role of Tarzan, as well as writing the revues Pieces of Eight and One Over the Eight which were performed by Kenneth Williams in London's West End.
Whilst at university, Peter formed an unlikely partnership with the accomplished musician, composer, actor and comedian Dudley Moore, who had earned a scholarship to study music at Magdalen College at Oxford.
Peter Cook & Dudley Moore – along with Jonathan Miller &Alan Bennett – wrote and starred in the satirical revenue Beyond the Fringe, which following its debut at the Edinburgh Festival went on to collect rave reviews in London's West End and on Broadway. During this time, the immensely popular and influential Peter opened theEstablishment Club in Soho and later became owner of the satirical magazine,Private Eye.
The comedy duo recorded three series and a Christmas Special of Not Only..But Alsofor the BBC, introducing the hilarious cloth-capped duo Pete and Dud. Three specials of Goodbye Again were commissioned for ITV and together they appeared in the comedy feature films The Wrong Box and Bedazzled - having jointly written the screenplay, with Dudley having composed the score.
Together they toured Behind the Fridge in Australia before transferring to New York under the title Good Evening.
Dudley remained in America to pursue an acclaimed film career – his credits include 10 with Bo Derek, Arthur with Liza Minnelli (for which he was nominated for an Oscar for Best Actor) and the sequel Arthur 2: On the Rocks as well as Crazy Peopleand Blame It On the Bellboy.
Peter appeared popular UK programmes Blackadder, The Comic Strips – Mr Jolly Lives Next Door, Not the Nine O'Clock News, Revolver, Have I Got News for You?, Why Bother and A Life in Pieces. He made numerous appearances with Clive Anderson showcasing new characters as well as making appearances in concerts for Amnesty International.
Despite both enjoying separate careers, they reunited to appear in a US Comic Relief concert and later in The Secret Policeman's Biggest Ball for Amnesty International. They released the notoriously obscene Derek & Clive followed by Derek & Clive Live (Island Records), Derek & Clive Come Again and Ad Nauseum (Virgin Records), the latter being accompanied by a film Derek & Clive Get the Horn released by Polygram.
Peter died in 1995 but his comic legacy lives on – in Channel 4's poll of 300 professional comedians in The Comedian's Comedians, Peter was voted their 'all time No. 1.'
Dudley found time for his first and greatest passion of music, performing numerous concerts at several Carnegie Hall Benefits for the charitable organisation, Music For All Seasons. Dudley died in 2002 after a long and debilitating illness, leaving behind a legacy of comic and musical genius.


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|Sighting Report
|Occurred : 1/22/2007 23:00 (Entered as : 01/22/07 23:00)
Reported: 1/30/2007 10:13:04 AM 10:13
Posted: 2/1/2007
Location: Quartzite, AZ
Shape: Circle
Duration:6 sec.; then 4 sec.
|String of lights in Quartzite desert
We were at an RV Rally about 6 miles North of Quartzite off of HWY 10 on Plomosa Rd 3 miles east.
We were walking back to our coach at about 11: PM and stopped near a camp fire that was still burning.
As we were talking I noticed something out of the corner of my eye. I turned and turned my partner towards the mountains. We watched what looked like a string of lights appear in the sky. From right to left, light, light, light and then to the north another set of lights left to right, light, light, light.
We watched for about 6 seconds and then they went out.
When they went out we could see something dart erratically from the centers of each light. We confirmed what we had just seen and several minutes later one more string of light appeared and disappeared just like the others did.
We're not sure what we saw, but we did see something.


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Completes list of all the events and workshops GRIF has to offer is now online!
TWO new menus have been added to the top of the page…
Click and follow those links for all the information you need.
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1. Install the version of Forge that corresponds with the mod (http://files.minecraftforge.net/ Choose the installer version of Forge) Eg. Choose the latest 1.6.4 version of Forge if the mod is in 1.6.4.
2. Download the Mod
3. Drop the entire zipped file into your mods folder (Search %appdata% on your PC then go into .minecraft, then mods(create this folder if it is not there))
4. Open Minecraft and make sure your profile is set to Forge
5. Play!


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FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Hand Raisers…
Every day, in every room, hands are raised. These hands climb from the uncertain pockets or desk tops to do the difficult, but important things. While many secure their sweaty palms firmly in place while deliberately avoiding eye contact with the challenges we face, a special few raise their hands and say, "I'll do it." These people are our heroes.
Many years ago when my now teenage son was in kindergarten, I stood at the end of the breezeway waiting for him to leave his classroom at the end of his school day. When the bell rang and doors opened, kids scurried down the path, eager to move on to their afternoon activities. During this melee, a little girl dropped her notebook and her papers scattered across the concrete. While the other kids laughed or made a game out of jumping over her disaster, I saw my little son's big head strolling then stopping. He took off his back pack and began picking up papers. He "raised his hand" to help.
In this moment, I understood that for all the ways that this boy would drive me crazy, he was going to be ok. His character was strong and with his hand in the air, he would change the world. I was and remain proud. And his hand is still in the air.
Raising our hands is scary. We risk our peace and security and comfort. We become "responsible" for something. We stake our time and effort and reputations on outcomes that we have limited degrees of control over. Yet, we still try. The courageous and creative minds of our innovators and educators raise their hands and think and serve and give what they have to create a better world. We can all do this.
Life is a complicated business. Many challenges exist. We have projects to do and problems to solve. And we need sharp minds and big hearts to do this. This mission is a collective one and we need more hands raised. "All of us is smarter than any of us." We are better working together with uniquely fresh ideas and perspectives as we face our issues. We all have these things. And now is the time to use them. All of us have hands and hearts. Worthy of note is the fact that the beautiful consequence of raising our hands is that we elevate our hearts, too…
[EDITOR'S NOTE:"Feel Good Friday" is a regular column written by Des Moines resident Dave Markwell, whose first book is called "A Feel Good Life" (buy it on Amazon here). Dave also extols to all neighbors: "Enjoy where we live. Put your feet on the pavement and truly feel how great it is to live here!" Also, you can "friend" Dave on Facebook here. Or work out with him at his exercise company Waterland Fitness]


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OTTAWA, March 9 (Reuters) - Canadian industrial capacity recorded its sixth consecutive gain in the fourth quarter to hit a 10-year high, pushed up in part by oil and gas extraction and construction, Statistics Canada said on Friday.
Capacity utilization rose to 86.0 percent, the most since the 86.0 percent posted in the second quarter of 2007. Analysts in a Reuters poll had predicted a rate of 85.2 percent.
The construction rate rose to 91.0 percent from 89.5 percent in the third quarter on general strength in the sector while oil and gas extraction increased to 83.0 percent from 81.5 percent on higher volumes of oil.
Capacity in the manufacturing sector rose to 86.1 percent, the highest for 17 years. Motor vehicle production recovered after a weak third quarter that included longer than usual maintenance shutdowns in assembly plants.
For 2017 as a whole the average capacity utilization rate for Canadian industries rose by 4.4 percentage points to 84.6 percent on stronger oil and gas extraction after slipping 0.3 percentage points in 2016.
Reporting by David Ljunggren Editing by Jeffrey Benkoe


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