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Grey, Charles Grey, 2nd Earl prime minister, born 03/13/1764
Oliver Shaw American composer, born 03/13/1779
Hugo Wolf MUSICIAN, COMPOSER, CRITIC, born 03/13/1860
Louis Bowem Lawton United States Army Medal of Honor recipient, military person, born 03/13/1872
Paul Maclean member of parliament, born 03/13/1937
Jean Borlin- DANCER, CHOREOGRAPHER. Born 03/13/1893 in HAERNOSAND, SWEDEN, EU. Died 12/06/1930 in NEW YORK CITY.
Jean Borlin, Matrix of Birth
March 13th (Monday) 1893
03/13/1893 = 28 = 10 (1 )
28 - 2 = 26 = 8
|111 (three)
|22 (two)
|888 (three)
|333 (three)
|6 (one)
|9 (one)
Personal Psychological Portrait:
Eccentric : Eccentricity, Originality in Methods and Actions. Paradoxical Mind and Temper. Tend to Swim Against the Stream. Might Be Innovative, Unpredictable and Unruly - Strong
Maximalist : Striving for Big Goals. Workaholic, Perfectionist. Tendency to Impatience, Intolerance, Destructive Criticism of Others. Easily Disappointed. Apathetic and Lazy when Cannot See Worthy Goals. Achieving Goals Can Bring Unexpected Outcomes - Strong
Launcher : Self-Reliance, Confidence, Straightforwardness. Striving for Progress and Evolution. Can be 'Launchers' of New Movements, Technologies, Genres, Processes. Might Seem Reckless, but Still Confident, in their Decisions and Actions. Able to Change their Own Lives and Lives of Others Dramatically - Moderate
Reaper : Gift of Reaping a Harvest. Might Inherit/Achieve High Social, Financial Status, and/or Reap the Harvest of Personal Karma in this Life - Moderate
Analyst : Observational and Analytical Talents. Might be Reflective, Theoretical and Distant - Moderate
Lonely Star : Individualism, Concentration on Self. Many Talents, Clouded by a Hot Temper, Hidden Sense of Superiority or Open Narcissism. Tend to Turn Down Advice and Requests of Others. Sensitive to Criticism, Occasionally Might Feel Lost and Misunderstood. Their Lot - Triumph or Obscurity, Both with Touch of Loneliness - Moderate
Freshman : Opening up New Energies and Areas of Life. Motivated Starters Striving for Change and Improvement. Might be Over-Active, Spontaneous and Preachy. Tendency to Ignore Warning Signs and Signals. Suffer when Feel As If They Failed or Look Amateurish - Moderate
Energy of the Life Path
1 (One)
The Beginning
Cosmic Impulse, Creation, Magic. Personal Spirit, Shine, Leadership.
Energy Portrait:
Life Path Number = 10
Types of Energy:
Personal Energy - Very Strong - 8 points
Mass/Universal Energy - Moderate - 4 points
Social Energy - Weak - 1 point
Aspects of Life:
Artistic/Public Life - Strong - 5 points
Materialistic/Physical Life - Strong - 5 points
Mental Life - Moderate - 3 points
Stages of Life:
Youth - Very Strong - 8 points
Maturity - Moderate - 4 points
Middle Age - Weak - 1 point
Types of Destiny:
Predestination, Universe Mission - Moderate - 4 points
Free Will, Opportunities - Moderate - 3 points
Mental Indexes:
Smart Memory/Wit - Strong - 7 points
Intellectual Creativity/Invention - Moderate - 4 points
Fantasy/Spirituality - Moderate - 4 points
Personal Characteristics:
Mogul : Risk, Investment, Politics - Very Strong - 9 points
Persona : Personal Ambitions, Self-Expression - Very Strong - 8 points
Artist : Artistic, Dramatic, Entertaining Talents - Strong - 5 points
Down-to-Earth : Vitality, Practicality, Skillfulness - Strong - 5 points
Inner Self : Inner Maxims, Individual Beliefs - Moderate - 4 points
Touch of the Universe : Gifts, Legacy, Karma - Moderate - 4 points
Venturer : Free Enterprise, Commercial Spirit - Moderate - 3 points
Guru : Intellectual Independence, Leadership - Moderate - 3 points
Authority : Social Skills, Career Potential - Weak - 1 point

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i'm sitting here on the couch, trying to find the motivation to do something, anything...
i REALLY wanted to soak in the weather...
i am still recovering from the weekend's lack of sleep & partying..
i figured i deserved a nap in the hubs reclining chair on the back porch while the wind was blowing
& it was raining..
sounds ideal right?
couldn't wait for the babe to go down for his nap..
and then of course it stopped raining..
AND got about as stagnant & humid as a puddle in a swamp!
so i decided i'd update with cellphone pictures from last week.
i'm still totally loving this method of capturing the day to day..
i don't feel like i'm missing out on as much..
1. seriously contemplating saving some micheals or joann's 40% off coupons for this creepy old guy. i love this time of year in stores.. halloween decor makes my heart sing! :)
2. my new obsession/weakness. i know i'm probably late to this party.. but i'm really not much of a candy bar girl. or candy at all in general. (ice cream is my kryptonite!) but, true story.. i needed to break a $20 to get cash to pay for the dudes soccer registration, and so i picked it up. i may or may not have had a total of 3 this week. shame shame on me.. i blame it on party planning stress (and frequent grocery store visits!)
3. the dude has some SERIOUS homework for the first time. writing sentences. while he is completely capable of doing his demand writing, having to use a particular word in a sentence was a new thing for him, and understandably a little difficult. hopefully it's a little easier for him this week. (oh, and a fractions worksheet.. does his teacher know his mother gets hives looking at fractions?! how dare she!)
4. made giada's italian baked chicken & pastina. o.m.g. is there ANYTHING that smells more heavenly than sauteing garlic & onions in butter?! i think not!
5. play time with the babe. part of my 'be present' mind set. so funny to watch him freak out when i stack his blocks.. he DOES NOT like it!
6. pricing soccer gear @ kmart.. i walked down an aisle & caught site of these ketchup flavored chips.. i remember a time not so long ago i actually dipped plain ruffles in ketchup. i'm not sure ketchup flavored chips would replace that experience!
7. new pick up line is lame. last two years we had pick up in front of the school & were in & out in a heartbeat.. this year my big second grader got shifted to the back car line & as they have buses to load first it takes F O R E V E R!
8. making extra weekly trips to the grocery store for milk. we are now a 2 gallon a week family, and with a fridge the size of a beverage cooler, that means mid-week milk pick ups. it's my 15 minutes of mommy time. i'm also trying to grow out my bangs, and they are just long enough now they are always in my eyes & driving me crazy.. i'll spare you the bobby pinned bad hairdo i usually sport at home! :)
9. serious conversations overheard from a 5 & 7 year old. the dude explaining to cogan how your soul & your body are different... and how his papa's soul went to heaven.. his method of explanation?! tom & jerry & tom's trip through the pearly gates via golden steps. i seriously had to hold in the laughter, it was such a heavy convo for two little ones. followed shortly by the dude asking if your brain was you telling you what to do, and your heart was God telling you what to do... smart boy that one..
10. cheater's dinner after a day of last minute shopping for the babe's party. publix rotisserie chicken & stauffer's mac & cheese. total comfort food.
11. pecan caramel turtles. via pinterest. for the babe's party.
12. the babe, chowing down on his smash cake at this party. he was totally into it. he pretty much devoured most of it. i think he is still.. uhm.. giving me the gift of red food coloring back.. 2 days later!
i promise to post pictures soon of the babe's party..
just have to get myself & my household back in working order first! :)


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"The greatest wisdom to keep in mind with all the phenomena in the parade of your life, whether they be valleys or peaks, is that 'this too shall pass'. Celebrate, yes, and keep on riding the tiger." –Osho
Acceptance has been a buzz word in my life of late. Through difficulty and ease, victory and disappointment, chaos and calm – accepting my current state of being, and the circumstances surrounding me, has helped to keep me sane.
This is no easy task, though, by any means. I have spent most of my life avoiding my own pain, fear, sadness, embarrassment, boredom – you name it. It is not easy to be present in a moment of hardship, and accept the pain it causes, especially if nothing else can be done.
Being able to acknowledge my own emotions, and name that which causes them, enables me to accept my situation, understand what lead me up to that point, and determine how I can respond. Acceptance is a very powerful tool in this way.
But to accept and fully comprehend that my situation, my emotions, my challenges, and even my successes, are all temporary is astounding. This means I can expect change, even plan for it!
During a difficult situation, knowing that something different (maybe even something better) is on the horizon can help to ease my pain. And during times of celebration, I can make the most out every minute before the situation changes.
I realize this is a glaringly obvious lesson, but I often struggle to see past my immediate emotions. When upset or depressed, it takes a great deal of effort to take a step back and see the bigger picture. When excited or proud, I rarely think about the impermanence of these feelings, or my situation.
Understanding that circumstances can, and will change, can help to keep me present and focused on the emotions, situations and people right in front of me. Knowing that it is all temporary can to keep me grounded and centered around my core, my truth. Reminding myself that 'this too shall pass' will help me to be mentally prepared for this inevitably changing world.


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In unsurprising move, Bruce Bochy sticking with Matt Cain after solid outing
Before Wednesday's game with the Arizona Diamondbacks, Giants manager Bruce Bochy was noncommittal about the prospect of skipping Matt Cain's spot in the rotation next week when the Giants have off days around a two-game series in Kansas City.
But the Giants beat writers seemed pretty certain that they would.
Bochy non-committal about skipping Cain next time, but regardless of how he pitches tonight, it's a pretty obvious move.
— Andrew Baggarly (@extrabaggs) April 12, 2017
Giants still considering skipping fifth starter next week (I think they will). Would give Bumgarner two starts on road trip.
— Alex Pavlovic (@PavlovicNBCS) April 12, 2017
Has anyone told #royals fans the first pitcher they're probably going to see in #SFGiants series Tuesday is probably the last one they saw? https://t.co/xsT24BJ66F
— Henry Schulman (@hankschulman) April 13, 2017
But I was less certain.
#SFGiants beat writers seem convinced No. 5 spot in rotation to be skipped next week as "obvious move".
Also seems like un-Bochy-like move
— Tim Martinez (@MoreSplashHits) April 13, 2017
In fact, I wasn't even so sure that if Wednesday's game had been rained out – it was a soggy, windy night – that Bochy would not have skipped Cain and started Madison Bumgarner on his normal rest on Thursday.
But the game was played and afterwards Bochy was unequivocal – Cain will start next Tuesday in Kansas City after giving up one run on five hits and three walks over five-plus innings of work.
"I think you have to (change your thinking), the way he threw the ball," Bochy said. "His command, he had four pitches going tonight, he had a good curveball along with the changeup and the fastball command. If you look at his last few games, here he gives up a run but he just bowed his neck and went out there and pitched very well. He found a way to get it done.
"I thought that was just a huge outing for him and a good one to build on."
In his report for the San Jose Mercury News, Andrew Baggarly hit the nail on the head when he wrote "When a manager has a predilection for loyalty, he doesn't need to see much to be convinced."
Bochy said of Cain: "Well, I think it's something he's earned. You look at what he's done for us. We've got some championships because of this guy. Some guys earn certain things.
"I go back to Barry Zito. He had his ups and downs, but we stayed with him, and he helped us win a World Series (in 2012), with those starts at St. Louis and then against Detroit. I feel the same about Matty. I think we all do. He's well-liked. He's a Giant. He's a big part of our success. He deserves a longer look."
But it's more than loyalty. Yes, Bochy has struck with struggling veteran pitchers with a long track record with the club like Cain, Zito and Barry Zito. But in the past, he has also chosen not to skip the No. 5 spot in the rotation regardless of who is pitching in that spot. He just doesn't like to do it.
But in this particular case, it seems to make good sense, even before Cain's solid effort on Wednesday.
By staying on turn and pitching Cain next Tuesday – and again a week from Sunday — it means the Giants will send their top four into the series against the Dodgers – Bumgarner, Johnny Cueto, Matt Moore and Jeff Samardzija. That includes two lefties against the lefty-vulnerable Dodgers.
Looking even farther into the future, if the Giants stay one turn, they would throw Moore, Samardzija and Cain against the Dodgers on May 1-3 in Los Angeles.
Bochy has said that, while he prefers to keep his pitchers on turn, he would consider inserting lefty Ty Blach into the rotation in certain situations. May 3 in Los Angeles could be such a situation.
But that's a long way off. And for now, with Cain in the rotation, it allows Blach to remain in the pen as the Giants' lone lefty.
While Cain, the Giants and Bochy were buoyed by Cain's start on Wednesday, it's important to remember that in recent years the key to Cain's success has been his ability to keep the ball in the yard.
On a cold, wet, windy night, the chances of anyone hitting the ball over a wall were not good. And that helped Cain.
Last season, in starts in which he did not allow a home run (excluding an injury-shortened start in Colorado), Cain was 2-1 with a 2.59 ERA. His lone loss came in a game in which he got "Cained" – the Giants lost 3-0.
So pitching at home helped Cain. But dating back to 2015, Cain has allowed 18 home runs in his last 15 road starts, excluding the injury-shortened start.
Cain's next two starts come on the road – in Kansas City and (gulp!) Colorado.


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Public Ed, Youth Sports & Jewish Life: Where Goldman's Local Grants Are Going/
Not too long ago, we noted how Lisa and Douglas Goldman Fund was entering a period of growth, expanding its assets, staff, goals, priorities, and getting on every local nonprofit's radar.
Related - Three Things to Know About the Goldman Fund's Grantmaking
"Time of growth" typically translates into more money to go around. So we decided to check back in to see how far this Bay Area funder has come lately and where the grants have been flowing.
The Goldman Fund gave $12.4 away million in grants in 2014, which was spread out to 244 nonprofits. This money went to K-12 education, environmental performance in the business world, fighting the influence of money in politics, health education, young Jewish life, and disaster relief. Some recent Bay Area nonprofits that have seen the Goldmans' support include:
- J. The Jewish News Weekly of Northern California - $100,000 for digital content publication
- Aim High for High School - $50,000 for Common Core and science education
- Pacific Institute - $25,000 for state water policy reform
- Girls on the Run of the Bay Area - $20,000 for physical activity and mentoring for girls
At the end of 2013, the foundation reported over $239 million in total assets. The fund has been around over 23 years and has distributed over $80 million to around 650 nonprofits since its inception.
As natives of San Francisco, the Goldmans still place a high priority on projects that have an impact upon the San Francisco community. However, the fund's Democracy and Civil Liberties funding category, as well as its Reproductive Health and Rights one, continue to have a broader national focus.
So what's next for Goldman grantmaking?
Recent foundation news is centered on supporting young Jewish adults and promoting active lifestyles for young adults from all backgrounds. The Goldmans have also been big supporters of voters' rights on a national scale recently, awarding grants to the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation and the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. Arts & culture isn't a huge part of Goldman's strategy, but the fund did award $50,000 to the Children's Creativity Museum and $37,000 to the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival in 2014.
To learn more about this funder, check out IP's Profile of the Lisa and Douglas Goldman Fund and review the funding process on the foundation's Grantseeker page. There are no deadlines to submit a letter of inquiry and the board meets quarterly. Just keep in mind that the giving priorities with the greatest focus on San Francisco are Education & Literacy, Health & Recreation, and the Jewish Community.


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Assassin's Apprentice, by Robin Hobb
I think I may be in love, as usual, with yet another author. In Robin Hobb's novel Assassin's Apprentice, she sets the stage for a spectacular experience. From a six year old stable boy to a fully fledged assassin cum … Continue reading


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2014 Paper Topographies
Paper Topographies showcases research work undertaken to investigate the deinking of paper using high-intensity ultrasound. The project incorporates a collection of images made by Anna Fricker in 2006, during her post as Research Assistant at the UAL Materials and the Arts Research Centre (MATAR). The results were edited by Patrick Sutherland and first shown at the Institute of Physics in 2007, and later published by Surface Coatings International.
A significant number of the images are from handsheets prepared from repulped paper that had been printed with solid black print using the Indigo toner technology known as ElectroInkÒ. After printing, the paper was disintegrated and in some instances, exposed to ultrasound. The resulting pulps were reformed into sheets of paper on a sheet former. In the cases where ultrasound was employed, the paper pulp was sonicated at 20kHz for periods of either 10 or 20 minutes at a constant temperature of 20°C.
Images were also captured from virgin paper fibre and a number of filler samples from dispersed Ground Calcium Carbornate (GCC), undispersed and dispersed Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC). A number of these filler specimens were also exposed to ultrasound.
This showing of Paper Topographies revisits the project using the original prints, which were rediscovered and rescued by PARC in the former LCC Science Laboratory (now PARCsPACE) in 2014. The series has been re-edited and curated by Professor Patrick Sutherland and this showing has been organised by Robin Christian, PARC Projects Officer.
Anna Fricker worked at London College of Communication between 2003-13 as Research Assistant with the Materials and the Arts Research Centre (MATAR). During this time her work focused on the use of high-intensity ultrasound to deink printed paper and the effect of ultrasound on the size distributions of paper fillers. She is currently a PhD Student at the Department of Materials at Imperial College London.
Patrick Sutherland is a core member of PARC, a UAL Professor and an LCC Postgraduate Tutor. He is a documentary photographer with a particular interest in the Tibetan communities of North India.
This is a Photography and the Archive Research Centre event.
Opening party and curator's talk Tuesday 17 June from 16:30 to 18:30
Please RSVP to email@example.com
Exhibition continues until 29 August.
Open Tuesday and Thursday 12noon - 14:30, and informally during each weekday.