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Happier with Gretchen Rubin
Drew Barrymore Gets Personal. And Happier
Actress, author, director, and producer Drew Barrymore joins Gretchen Rubin and Elizabeth Craft to talk about being a mom, finding her priorities, and her own Try This At Home tip. They also share discuss end of year rituals, plus Liz's demerit and Gretchen's's gold star.
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Thursday, July 21, 2011
A New Yarn is Born!
Our Name the New Yarn contest closed at 10am this morning, and we have a winner to announce!
Kitten With a Whiplash
is our big winner - he submitted Indi-GoGo Juice which we're going to shorten to IndiGoGo. Awesome! I felt this name captured the indigo color, as well as the "indie" yarn dying concept, and the GoGo part provides the perfect fun kick to tie into our "adult beverage and venue" theme. Congrats, Kitten!
I don't have a Ravelry ID for Kitten, so I've contacted him via Blog :-)
Now I'm off to label all the new yarn for Sock Summit!
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Date: 2006 – 2008
Blastfeed was a web application that provided a convenient digital and automated alternative to manual press review services.
I owned product vision and implementation.
Users would create as many channels as they wanted which consisted of a set of news sources and a number of keywords to match against. Blastfeed would monitor updates to the contents of the news site and notify the user when relevant information was found. Multiple notification channels were supported including email, RSS feed, SMS, Yahoo Messenger, Google Talk and MSN Messenger.
Blastfeed sent tens of thousands of notifications to its users monthly.
Ruby on Rails frontend connected to a MySQL database to store user, channel and click tracking information.
The backend consisted of two components:
- an intelligent RSS feed crawler that would parse, normalize and store the news items in an XML database.
- an extendible multi-channel notification engine to notify users on the channel of their choice when matching news items were found.
Media Coverage
- Blastfeed and the future of RSS filtering (readwrite.com)
- Blastfeed filters your filter – cope with all that RSS (edu.blogs.com)
- Blastfeed, creando tu canal de información (genbeta.com)
- blastfeed – nueva forma de leer tus fuentes de información (wwwhatsnew.com)


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Enjoy a pleasant stay in our Standard rooms. These rooms offer the same features as our Comfort rooms, they are only a bit smaller.
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15 Romantic, Simple Wedding Reception Ideas
Cute, feminine decor for extravagant wedding on the beach Last week I was invited to a friend's wedding ceremony, and I admired the elegant wedding in the style of the sea. It has set on a coastal atmosphere. A wedding on the beach seems far more romantic and strange to be than most traditional celebrations. Such a wedding is the… Read more »


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Below is a list of procedures and guidelines that reflect the business practices of the Division of Business and Financial Affairs. Additional guidelines and policies come from CI's University Policy Manual that directly relate to the Division of Business and Financial Affairs and The Integrated CSU Administrative Manual (ICSUAM).
Committees & Advisory Groups
- AD 00-1 BFA Committees Advisory Groups (PDF, 110KB)
- Org. Chart (PDF, 104KB)
Internal Audit
Business Services
- AD.70.1 Agreement Routing (PDF, 81.1KB)
- AD.70.1 Agreement Routing Form (PDF,193KB)
Financial Services
- AD.30-1 Payroll Warrant Distribution (PDF, 33.9KB)
- AD.30-1 Warrant Officer Authorization Form (PDF, 54.8KB
- AD.30-1 Pay Warrant Distribution Form (MS Word, 90.5KB)
- AD.30-2 Resolution of Year-end Deficits (PDF, 54.2KB)
- AD.30-3 Professional Memberships (PDF, 23.5KB)
- AD.30-4 Travel Reimbursement (PDF, 116KB)
- AD.30-5 CPO Request (PDF, 740.5KB)
- AD.30-6 Retirement Spending Limit (PDF, 41KB)
- AD.30-7 Morale Money Spending (PDF, 36KB)
- AD.30-8 Management of Cash and Investments/Reporting of Fiscal Improprieties (PDF, 33KB)
- AD.30-9 Automated Clearing House (ACH) Account Change Requests (PDF, 200KB)
- AD.30-10 Cost Allocation Plan Process and Methodology (PDF, 86KB)
- AD.30-11 Use of Divisional Contingency Funds (PDF, 86KB)
- AD.30-12 University Travel Advances for Employees Traveling with Students (PDF, 152KB)
- AD.30-13 University Travel Card for Employees Traveling with Students (PDF, 351KB)
Human Resources
- FA.31.010-Policy on Drug-Free Campus & Workplace
- FA.31.012-Policy on Composition of MPP Search Committees
- FA.31.014-Policy on Telecommuting
Facilities Services
- FA.01.003-Policy on Chargebacks
- FA.40.003-Policy on Access Management and Facility Security (PDF, 66.8KB)
- FA.45.001-Policy on University Space Allocation
- Space Request Form (PDF, 59.4KB)
- Space Advisory Committee (PDF, 42.8KB)
- Scope and Responsibilities (PDF, 93.3KB )
- AD.50.1 Santa Rosa Island Procurement (PDF, 37.1KB)
Public Safety
- FA.30.002-Policy on Animal Control
- FA.31.011-Policy on Campus Violence
- FA.31.013-Policy on Smoking on Campus
- FA.43.002-Policy on Motor Vehicle Use
- FA.81.002-Policy on Bicycles, Skateboards, and Other Similar Devices
- FA.81.003-Policy on Driving and Parking on Campus Property


text: You simply won't believe it. Home / Blog / You simply won't believe it. 23AugUnbelievably, I've just walked into a certain card shop in Sittingbourne High Street to buy a birthday card and to my utter dismay was immediately confronted with a huge display of Christmas Cards, how depressing. I realise that those involved in the retail sector need to be plan significantly in advance of the various festive seasons, but honestly do we really want to buy Christmas Cards during our Summer holidays. I just don't get it, do we actually buy more cards or whatever product it is, simply because it is on sale longer, or are we alienated by these cynical crude marketing strategies. Listening to the countless moans and groans as other shoppers passed by, I say that this exercise has backfired big time. One lady queuing up suggested raising a petition or boycotting the shop and from the sheepish looks from the poor staff who have obviously taken the brunt of the protest from customers, you could clearly tell that this wasn't the first time they had heard such comments. One staff member said the cards had been out for about three weeks now and that some customers had taken their frustration out on them, which is both unfair and unwarranted. I would honestly employ those in head office to resist temptation and start listening to your customers because we don't want this. Andy Hudson Sittingbourne.Me BACKADD COMMENT Comments There are currently no comments.


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What is Mental Health?
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines mental health as a state of wellbeing in which individuals realise their own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and are able to make a contribution to their community.
People who are mentally and emotionally healthy participate in life to the fullest extent possible through productive, meaningful activities and strong relationships. They have:
- a sense of contentment
- a zest for living and the ability to laugh and have fun
- the ability to deal with stress and bounce back from adversity
- a sense of meaning and purpose, in both their activities and their relationships
- the flexibility to learn new things and adapt to change
- a balance between work and play, rest and activity, etc.
- the ability to build and maintain fulfilling relationships
- self-confidence and high self-esteem
What is Mental Disability?
The term mental disability is a holistic term that is used to describe persons with intellectual disability and/or psychiatric illness.
What is Intellectual Disability?
Intellectual Disability is a generalised disorder characterised by significantly diminished cognitive or intellectual ability and the inability to acquire the skills needed to function adequately in society.
Intellectual Disability is a permanent disability that originates before the age of 18 years and encompasses a wide range of conditions, types and levels. Intellectual disability is caused by factors that can be physical, genetic and/or social. Intellectual disability cannot be cured but with specialised treatment, people with intellectual disability can be helped and progress is possible in coping with the more complex aspects of daily living.
What is Psychiatric Illness?
Psychiatric Illnesses are mental and emotional disorders affecting the brain, such as severe depression, schizophrenia and bipolar affective disorder. These disorders influence the way a person thinks, feels, believes and/or reacts to others and to their surroundings.
Psychiatric Illness is characterised by varying degrees of inappropriate behavior, communication and understanding, and being out of touch with reality at times. Psychiatric illness can affect anyone and generally starts in adolescence or adult life.
Although the exact cause of Psychiatric Illness is not known, it is becoming clear through research that many of these conditions are caused by a contribution of genetic, biological, psychological and environmental factors.
A Psychiatric Illness, like many chronic illnesses, requires ongoing treatment and support, hospitals and rehabilitation groups.
Adherence to medication and regular support services from social workers and families can lead to healthy, productive lives for persons with psychiatric illness and their families.


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The Tornado 30 lb. Steel Ladder Hook supports up to 30 lbs. The hook projects 7-3/8 in. and is constructed of durable steel. Use it in drywall or wall studs (wall studs preferred). Weight limit is 15 lbs. in drywall and 30 lbs. in wall studs. The included anchors use self-drill technology in drywall. For studs, pre-drill a pilot hole first for the anchors. Do not over tighten. Use 2 hooks for extension ladders. Using extra hooks does not multiply weight limit.
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I got this idea from the fabulous Steven Caney's Toy Book, which I found at a thrift store a few years ago and on which I based almost my entire Toymaking Camp that I did last summer. I never did this project from the book, however. At the time, it seemed too hard, now I'm all about hammering and nailing and all that business. Anyway, we're going to be doing this in my carpentry class that starts this weekend. It's really simple and entertaining. This first one pictured is a fancied-up version that you can buy from Germany in a nice wooden toys catalogue. The second is obviously my more rough-and-tumble version, but it works. I had a big bag of those wierd little elastics that I once used many moons ago to weave potholders, when I was a kid (remember that?) but I actually think rubber bands would be better, they're stretchier. You could get some colored ones. This would be a great gift for a birthday party and your kid would love making it, I betcha. You could sand and oil the board and pretty it up a whole lot more than I did. You can also play a game where each person takes a turn stretching out a band to form a triangle. No band may overlap another triangle. The last person to successfully form a triangle without overlapping, wins. There's probably lots of different games you could think up with this thing. You could also make some cards with different designs on them, and challenge yourself or others to match the patterns.... the sky's the limit.
A board with nails pounded in it and some rubber bands, who'd a thunk it. Have fun! I'm kinda obsessed with it, myself.


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But that's the challenge, isn't it? There are differences, even though they are subtle, and it is important to attempt to understand them in order to determine how you will respond to the differences.
Much of what I learned came from people already here. People who were born and raised here, but had travelled and spend significant time in the places I was formed in, were able to give me a perspective. "Where you're from, things seem to be like this …, but around here, it's more like …."
I've had to come to grips with my "sub-culture perspectivalism." That is, my perceptions are shaped by my formative environment. I was born and raised in southern California. That, right there, is a sub-culture apart from most of the rest of the nation of the United States of America. I am a "SoCal boy" and my formative years were spent living a mile away from the Pacific Ocean. The rest of the country was about football or hockey; we were about surfing and volleyball. Southern California, because of the movie and television industry, became the media capital of the country. Though all the media money was in New York, much of the creative talent was in my neighborhood.
I grew up in suburban sprawl, pleasant weather, and was surrounded by people who came from somewhere else. In fact, that "somewhere else" was a subliminal message: "Where I came from was not good." That is, the east coast, mid-west, and south were places that were bad. California was the land of "opportunity," meaning that the rest of the country were places of stifling tradition, oppressive conflict, and narrow-minded bigotry. That was the worldview that formed me.
So here are a couple more differences:
- One of the natives here in Michigan says that they are not an optimistic people. Life is hard, the future is not always bright or hopeful, and it is entirely possible that things will get worse. This is in stark contrast to the "California mindset:" life is good, the future looks better, and we can have hope. I'm not really convinced that mid-westerners are pessimistic, but there is a mindset of "toughing it out."
- Mid-westerners are rooted people. They frequently live within 10 to 20 miles of where they grew up. They are in weekly physical contact with family members. Their friends have been friends since elementary school. By contrast, the west coast is full of people who got there by up-rooting and travelling to a mostly unknown place. West-coasters are mobile people who will not find it hard to move from Portland to San Francisco because of job relocation. "Our real friends will keep in touch and we'll make new friends when we get there." Family ties are a bit looser in the west – it is not as important to visit mom and dad every weekend. In fact, because family and friends are more scattered, it gives an excuse to travel frequently to visit.


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Fanene adds girth to team's defensive line
FOXBOROUGH — The Patriots have bulked up their defensive line this season, and it started just a day or two after free agency opened, when they signed Jonathan Fanene away from the Bengals.
The 30-year old Fanene, who is entering his eighth season, is listed at 6 feet 4 inches, 285 pounds, and has that one thing the Patriots covet: versatility. Primarily an end who is strong against the run, he also could play tackle.
After seven seasons in a system different than the Patriots', Fanene said Tuesday that his only concern is learning what he needs to know.
"There are a lot of things to learn for me," he said. "It's new to me so I've got to do my best to learn, not just inside the classroom but on the field too."
Cincinnati does use a 4-3 base defense, but it is different than what the Patriots are asking of their linemen, as Fanene is learning. He called it a "big transition."
"It doesn't matter 4-3, 3-4, I just need to learn my assignment and get better every day,'' he said. ''Like coach Bill [Belichick] says, be consistent in everything you do and just learn the defense."
Last week, Belichick wasn't ready to evaluate Fanene after just a couple of practices, but he did highlight some of his positives.
"He's got good playing strength; he's quick," Belichick said. "He's definitely a guy that's going to be real competitive in that group. It looks like a pretty good group, there's a lot of competition in there, but I think he'll be very competitive with them."
Asked if he's noticed a difference between Cincinnati and New England, Fanene chuckled a bit, tipping his hand, but then he remembered he shouldn't say much.
"I'm here now," he said. "I'm here, I need to work hard, do my job, do my assignment, get better every day and be consistent. The big thing for me this training camp is to learn, and there's a lot of things I need to pick up."
One player who has flown under the radar thus far in camp but has a lot to prove is Springfield native and Boston College product Ron Brace. Starting his fourth year, Brace has played in just 29 games in his career, having dealt with a variety of injuries.
He's held his own in one-on-one drills and in his chances as a backup defensive tackle.
"Anything they ask me to do, anything that they ask of me, I try to make better each practice," Brace said. "You only get so many [practices] before the first game, before the Saints get here, so I'm just trying to work on the little things and make myself a better player and a factor in this defense."
Brace began last season on the physically unable to perform list (elbow), and was a backup in seven games before being a healthy scratch for four of the Patriots' last five games, including the Super Bowl.
Asked if he is motivated by not playing much in 2011, Brace said, "If not playing doesn't motivate a player, I don't know what would."
Drafted in 2009, this is the fourth and final year of Brace's rookie contract.
Veteran linebacker Bobby Carpenter has gotten quite a bit of run with the top defensive units, but he's also an experienced special teams player, which is always a plus with the Patriots.
"I've played a lot of special teams. They put a premium on that here," he said. "Everybody is playing something, whether you're playing 60 snaps on defense or 10, they want to make sure that guys are getting in there and playing special teams. [Special teams coach Scott O'Brien] is a great coach, so I'm looking forward to it."
Though he turns 29 Wednesday, Carpenter is one of the older members of the linebacking group, a fact of which he has taken notice.
"You know you're getting old when you start counting guys older than you rather than younger than you, because there's less of them and more of the younger guys," he joked.
In fact, the only linebacker on the current roster who is older than Carpenter is Tracy White.
Belichick had no update on Brian Waters or when the veteran guard would rejoin the team . . . Former linebacker Carl Banks, who played for Belichick with the Giants and Browns and currently serves as the Giants' radio color analyst, was at practice on Tuesday, wearing Patriots garb. He was just on hand for a couple of days, working with the linebackers with former teammate Pepper Johnson . . . The Patriots Hall of Fame induction ceremony for receiver Troy Brown will be Sept. 17 on the plaza outside the Hall at Patriot Place. Attendance is free.
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Reported: 12/12/2003 5:27:08 PM 17:27
Posted: 12/19/2003
Location: Roanoke, VA
Shape: Light
Duration:Hour and Half
I was driving south on Route 460 coming from Lynchburg VA and looked at the sky when I saw a brilliant ball of light. First I thought that is was an aeroplane, but when it did not move for minutes at a time, I decided it must be a star. At the moment, the dusk was starting to fall and the other stars were not out;it is not uncommon to see the north star at dusk. One thing was, the light was getting brighter with a brilliant white glow. I called my father to let him know about it in Roanoke; he confirmed what I was seeing. When I arrived at my house in Roanoke, I pulled out the binoculars and telescope. With the binoculars I could see a round light with a spiderweb like texture (i.e. Binoculars may cause distortion from the distance and brightness). I noticed that there was an unusual amount of aeroplane activity in the sky and around the object. I pulled out the telescope and positioned it to the ball of light. Each time I went to look through the telescope the light moved downward like it was landing. I pulled up my telescope from the back yard to the front to gain a better view and by the time I made it to the front yard, which took about 30 seconds, the light was gone.
I had my scanner on and heard usual police activity in the area, but some messages confused me that come over the air; Some of which were morse code, and someone said "Turn down the lights and the talking so we dont spook the horses", that meaning I have no idea.
I drove to the Roanoke Regional Airport and found no activity of Military presense, and I called the security office at the airport, which they acted as if they did not know what was going on.
Roanoke has been a hotbed of activity in the last several months with military presense, mostly the Army and Air Force doing practice runs and drills here. There have been a few UFO incidents in the sky with tractor trailer shape aircraft shooting fine mist and floating long distances on that single shot.


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Buddhism places great stress on the human bonds that form the context in which the teachings (the Law or dharma) are practiced and transmitted. This web of connection can be compared to the threads of a woven fabric, with the vertical warp corresponding to the bonds between mentor and disciple, and the horizontal woof to the mutually supportive relations among believers.
While the teachings themselves are accorded highest value and Nichiren himself often reminded his followers to "rely on the Law and not the person," his writings are also filled with references to the importance of developing and maintaining harmonious unity. As he wrote in one letter, "All disciples and lay supporters of Nichiren should chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo with the spirit of many in body but one in mind, transcending all differences among themselves to become as inseparable as fish and the water in which they swim." This letter was written at a time when the small community of Nichiren Buddhists was facing severe persecution from the feudal authorities. Nichiren encouraged them not to give up hope despite being few in number, writing, "If the spirit of many in body but one in mind prevails among the people they will achieve all their goals, whereas if one in body but different in mind, they can achieve nothing remarkable."
The type of unity aspired to is not a mechanical uniformity, imposed or coerced from without. Rather, it is unity that has at its heart respect for the diverse and unique qualities of each individual.
The expression Nichiren uses, "many in body but one in mind," consists of four Chinese characters that could also be rendered, "different in body, same in spirit." What is crucial here is that the type of unity aspired to is not a mechanical uniformity, imposed or coerced from without. Rather, it is unity that has at its heart respect for the diverse and unique qualities of each individual ("many in body"). Such unity arises, to quote SGI President Ikeda, when people "treasure each other as unique and irreplaceable individuals, and try to bring out the best in each other."
In contrast, he adds, "'many in body and many in mind' is a situation of utter disunity, while 'one in body and one in mind' is one controlled by group thinking in which individuality is ignored and totalitarianism ultimately results. Neither situation allows people to manifest their unique abilities."
The phrase "one in mind" does not mean to adopt a standardized, uniform set of values or way of thinking. Rather, it points to a shared, yet deeply personal, commitment to an overarching goal or ideal. It offers a model for solidarity among people working for positive change in the world. Each person has a unique mission that only they can fulfill, their own special contribution to make. A spirit of respectful and spontaneous collaboration toward a common ideal creates the environment in which each person's unique qualities and talents can be fully realized.
related article Courage What may to one person seem a simple problem may be experienced by another as overwhelming and insurmountable. But the process of summoning up the courage required to take action is always the same regardless of how seemingly big or small the challenge. In the early 1940s, when Japan was in the sway of totalitarian fascism, the founding president of the Soka Gakkai, Tsunesaburo Makiguchi, criticized the prevailing official dogma of "self-abnegation for the public good" which was used to justify unquestioning sacrifice in support of the war effort. "Self-denial," he wrote, "is a lie. The true way is to seek happiness for both oneself and for all others." He declared that the organization would be dedicated to enabling individuals to develop their unique capacities as they contribute to the flourishing of human society.
Makiguchi also noted the irony that evil-minded people actually find it relatively easy to develop solidarity—united by a shared interest in material or political gain. People of goodwill, being more spiritually self-sufficient, he wrote, tend to overlook the importance of unity. History is filled with tragic examples in which the failure of people of goodwill to work together has effectively ceded the field to the forces of hatred and destruction. It is also clear that only a broad-based coming together of people committed to a more humane future will enable us to meet the challenges of the new century. The Buddhist ideal of "many in body, one in mind" offers a vision of the unity of diversity. It is the unity of autonomous individuals committed to the work of self-reformation, concern for others and faith in the possibilities of a better future.
Courtesy January 2005 issue of the SGI Quarterly.
The Oneness of Life and Its Environment
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A Half day guided exploration of Marrakech's ancient walled medina and the Yves Saint Laurent Majorelle Garden . Walk through the narrow labyrinthine alleys of Marrakech Medina and explore the prestigious Majorelle Garden.
During this half day guided sightseeing tour in Marrakech, your driver along with your friendly official guide will pick you up from your hotel in Marrakech. Start your city tour with the prestigious Majorelle Garden, learn about its French-influenced architecture and connection to the iconic French designer Yves Saint Laurent, amble along shady lanes and discover exotic plants of dreamy origin. You will also visit Marrakech's ancient walled medina through one of the historical gates and walk to discover the medieval way of life and its inhabitants and their daily occupations. Cross some of the oldest quarters in the Medina,see old fountains,historical caravanserai,souks and the famous Jemaa El Fna square. You will also have the chance to visit the Koutoubia mosque which is distinguished by its remarkable minaret.
Return to your hotel at the end of the tour.
In the Marrakech Sightseeing Tour Medina and Gardens Half Day:
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- This does not target NPC's, see targetenemy.
- I have not tested, but assume that targets who are attackable but not hostile are not targeted with this command (such as a PvP flagged player when you are not flagged).
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It seems the WLAN acquisition rumor mill is hot again after a recent drop in Aruba Network (ARUN) shares nearly a week ago. Still not trading near its most recent trough of $4.29/share on July 14, according to Google Finance, I am not convinced that the next acquisition announcement will involve Aruba.
The company, publicly traded and still letting the ink dry on it's government go-to-market partnership with Foundry, still seems a formidable pill for any other networking powerhouse - Juniper being everyone's favorite contender - to swallow.
Since the Aruba IPO, I've viewed the vendor in a separate class from most others in the WLAN space. Since the time of their decision to go public, we've seen many others' marques give way to more familiar brand names as the Wi-Fi buying spree has heated up. With a market capitalization of over $400M today and 2007 revenues of $127.5M - a number they seem on track to hitting again based on their most recent quarter ended - it seems unlikely that a major vendor would be willing to fork over even 1/2 revenues for a business line extension into enterprise Wi-Fi.
Meru Networks is another vendor that's often viewed as an acquisition target, and one that I've looked at as an attractive target for at least one vendor, and seems a more likely target because:
- Meru is still a privately held company and, therefore, does not bear any value inflation from a public market
- The company has a solid, if somewhat unorthodox, architecture that appeals to resource strapped organizations such as those in education.
Meru seems a bit unlikely due to:
- The vendor's somewhat different " virtual cell "(PDF link) architecture - while not a requirement to use its gear - may seem a bit of a risky strategy to established and staid networking vendors.
- The company has had noting short of surprising success since they were first included in a Forrester Wave in 2007, which could make them a bit pricey, compared to the dwindling field of independent WLAN vendors.
So, there it is, I'm drawing a line in the sand that the acquisition target is not Aruba, perhaps Meru and potentially another, even smaller vendor. Nothing short of hedging on my part, I suppose, but I will say this: WLAN is a logical line extension for Juniper, and I'm not ruling out - but rather expecting - at least one more acuqisition before the year is out.
Check back to see if I'm eating my words or linking back to my sagacious prediction come December.
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Four men arrested in Luton on suspicion of plotting to commit acts of terror are not connected to the recent Paris attacks, the Metropolitan Police believes. The men, all of whom are in their thirties, were detained under the Terrorism Act in a joint operation by the Met's Counter Terrorism Command (SO15) and the Eastern Counter Terrorism and Intelligence Unit (ECTIU).
They were arrested on suspicion of being involved in the commission, preparation and instigation of acts of terrorism and were taken to a London police station where they remain. Searches are being conducted at seven separate addresses in Luton in connection with this investigation. A number of vehicles are also being searched.
A police statement read: "Today's activity is part of an ongoing proactive investigation concerning individuals in the Luton area. It is not connected to the recent attacks in Paris. We are not able to give further information at this time."
Figures released by the Home Office in September showed that in the year to March, 299 terror suspects were detained, an increase of 31% on the previous year. Meanwhile, 100 were charged with a terror-related offence.


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There are times in life we don't have a lifeguard on duty. In Miami Beach this is true between 4:30PM to 9:30AM. We are alone; I use these under cover hours to walk around and shoot every single tower to show the powerful colors, the atmosphere, the perspective and the incredible scenes and dynamics backgrounds. I hope that you enjoy my captures and the emotions that I want to share through them.
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Permission for Interlocking Directors and Officers
UNOFFICIAL COPY: 3 NYCRR - Ch.
I Part 70 -- Interlocking Directors And Officers Of Banking Organizations
And Bank Holding Companies
(Statutory authority: Banking Law, §§ 130[3][b], 143[3][b], 209[3], 247[5][b], 399[5][b], 399-a[2])
70.1 Definitions 70.2 Exceptions
History: Part (§§ 70.1 - 70.2) filed May 14, 1973 eff. May 9, 1973.
3 NYCRR - § 70.1 -- Definitions.
The term executive officer as defined in this Part means each officer of a bank, trust company, bank holding company, foreign banking corporation, national bank, savings bank, savings and loan association or Federal savings and loan association who participates or has authority to participate in major policymaking functions of the institutions, regardless of whether he has an official title or whether his title contains a designation of assistant, and regardless of whether he is serving without salary or other compensation, provided that the chairman of the board of directors, the president, each vice-president, the cashier, the secretary and the treasurer are presumed to be executive officers, unless, by resolution of the board of directors or board of trustees, or by the bylaws of such institutions, any such officer is excluded from participation in major policymaking functions, and does not actually participate therein.
History: Sec. filed May 14, 1973 eff. May 9, 1973.
3 NYCRR - § 70.2 -- Exceptions.
The Banking Board may, by a three-fifths vote, grant permission to one or more executive officers of any institution or institutions of a type named in section 70.1 of this Part to be an executive officer, director or trustee, or both an executive officer and a director or trustee, of any other such institution. Such permission may be granted after review by the Banking Board of an application made by such executive officer or officers, or by such an institution which presently has, or is actively considering the election of, one or more such executive officers as an executive officer, director or trustee, or both an executive officer and a director or trustee, of the applying institution. The Banking Board will express such permission in Special Regulation Part 207.
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Two weeks ago, nearly 5,000 people — including many women — started a controversial 30-day experiment: NOBNOM.
NOBNOM stands for "No Booze, No Masturbation." It got a lot of press. The original post, in which I describe the benefits, racked up more than 40,000 shares on Facebook in <48 hours. Nearly 1,500 questions have been asked and answered on the challenge page since.
Now you're invited to join the last 2 weeks. Or just finish strong.
Joining for the first time? Fell off the wagon and getting back on? Here are the details:
1) Lift.do is offering up *another* $500 USD, apart from the original cash prizes. Five more people will get $100 each.
2) Join the Lift NOBNOM challenge page here.
3) You must check in daily on Lift from August 15-31, 2014.
4) Be helpful on Lift. Leave encouragement, post your own tips, answer questions, etc.
Once we get into September, Tim's jury of magic elves and Lift will choose the five (5) most helpful people who started on the 15th, and each will get $100 USD.
The three (3) most helpful for the entire 30 days will get $500 USD each.
Now, get amongst it! Read the original post, get excited, and click here to get started…
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Saw this what a easy lazy way to make up a tree but boy its great
The nifty 6ft tree comes in a flat packed box and is pre-lit with 200 twinkling lights, tinsel and dozens of baubles.
It is folded down into a 31-inch wide circle but when it is dropped over a two piece pole, the object unfolds into a cone shaped Christmas tree.
The lights are attached to a standard wall plug and the decorations are firmly stuck on the branches to stop them from falling off.
The gadget, called a Tree-in-a-Box, can be erected in less than two minutes.
And come twelfth night, the tree can be lifted off the pole and folded away in the same amount of time.
Inventors in the US came up with the idea for the instant Christmas trees but the concept has now arrived in Britian.
Internet sales of the unique fold-up festive gadgets are said to be booming as they are so easy to post.
Householders can chose from various different colour combinations with prices starting from about £70.
Dan Saul, from online shop World of Christmas, said: "This is a new tree for this year and it is already proving to be popular.
"It comes in a flat-packed box, similar to a pizza box, and can be ready within just five minutes.
"All you have to do is slot together two poles to make a 6ft high rod and fix it into a stand.
"The tree is completely round flat and is already decorated with tinsel, ribbons and baubles and lit with 200 lights.
"It just goes over the top of the pole and unfolds downwards to look like cone.
"There is a piece of metal running around the base to keep it solid and in place during the Christmas period.
"The only thing left to do is plug in the lights and it is ready."
Mr Saul added: "It really is the ultimate lazy tree and can save time in what is normally a very busy few weeks for people.
"I think it is aimed at those with fast-paced lives or elderly people due to the ease of it.
"We have only had them on sale for a couple of weeks but have already sold about a dozen.
"People seem to love them as they are up within minutes leaving you to sit back and relax."
Nick Peek, director of Peeks, the largest decorations supplier in Europe, has said internet sales are rocketing due to the ease of posting.
He said: "They have been flying off the shelves.
"They are incredibly popular because you can put them up in seconds, plug them in and away you go.
"It just drops down and you have an instant Christmas tree. And because they pack down into a small box we are selling huge numbers online."


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This week made me think of a Def Leppard lyric, and it wasn't "Livin' like a lover with radar phone". Although your humble host does ponder that one on occasion since I still have no idea what it means. Probably something naughty. No, the one I was thinking of was from "Rock of Ages" that goes "It's better to burn out than fade away". The context for the lyric was the juxtaposition of the announcements regarding the Brazilian duo of Helio Castroneves and Tony Kanaan, who both took career turns this week.
("Wait, who's burning out and who's fading away?" – The Spotter)
Team Penske has confirmed the worst secret in motorsports, that Castroneves time as a full time Indycar driver is now concluded. Sadness. For real. I mean, I've never really been a diehard Helio fan since he drives for Penske. And rooting for Penske is like rooting for the house in poker. But he's displayed the kind of personality and skill that many fans adore. He's been a tremendous ambassador for the series, not just at races but on gameshows and interviews.
And for this he's been compensated well. No doubt he is staying with Team Penske because they have taken good care of his financial concerns. He will continued to be paid well to drive a different kind of car, one that also could eventually lead to Castroneves finding a victory at the 24 Hours at Le Mans. That would be a substantial feather in his virtual cap, to be sure.
But as anyone who watched awkward interviews with Castroneves during final weeks of the 2017 season could tell, this wasn't his choice. He's been highly successful in Indycar, and he made no bones that he wanted to keep chasing that illusive Championship season. But he also like getting paid Penske-style, so that certainly limits the choices.
As for Kanaan, he has been confirmed as the driver of the #14 with AJ Foyt Racing, pairing a couple of fan favorites, if not living legends. Yeah, I know the pluralization of "living legends" may be a stretch since Super Tex has 50 more wins than Tony, but there's still time, right?
As much of a fun story as this paring is, one has to think Kanaan's options for remaining in Indycar were limited. No offense to the hard-working folks on the Foyt team, but they've only got one win in the re-unified era. Drivers like to win, so free agents aren't going to put that team at the top of their wish list. This may have been Kanaan's only option to stay in the series full time.
All of that said, this is not to disparage either driver's choices. To be sure, they have both been blessed with very, very long and successful careers that every other driver not named "Dixon", "Power", or "Bourdais" would gladly enjoy. But one is choosing to accept a position in another series while another is choosing to stay in the series but with a lesser-successful team. Both are highly successful drivers well North of 40, and both are continuing to race.
I guess what I'm asking is: what is it about racing that keeps either of these two from just retiring? If anyone could retire on their own terms it could be them, and yet they don't appear to have even considered it after being removed from the top two teams in the series. There's something about racing that makes a driver go and go and go until they are physically unable, or no one wants to them you anymore.
I'm not doubting their skills, because they are still both competent and competitive racers. And I'm not discounting their passions, which clearly still burn brightly for motorsports. I'm just marveling at the desire to keep turning laps, no matter what. It may be better to burn out than fade away, but man, burning out for these two is taking a long, long time.
Final Lap: A long, long time in racing makes for some great of stories!


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|Most dogs are terrified of fireworks
Second, late-June, early-July is our peak season for animals surrendered to us by their owner. As holidays approach, and vacation plans develop, sadly, many decide that their dog or cat doesn't fit with those plans. The result? Hundreds surrendered to the OHS each June and July. When added to an already busy time with many stray animals requiring our care, we can see as many as 40 dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens admitted to our shelter every single day!
You can help make sure that animals are safe, fewer need our care, and those that do, find their way home or into a new loving home by taking the following steps and trying to ensure that your friends and neighbours do the same:
- Keep pets indoors Canada Day.
- Make sure pets have a visible collar and tag and a permanent microchip implant.
- Plan for holidays for your pets. Help others care for their pets when away.
- Ensure all pets are sterilized.
- Adopt a homeless animal at the OHS.
From all of us at the Ottawa Humane Society, have a safe and happy Canada Day!
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M-Square Systems Inc. is a thriving IT consulting company that offers numerous IT, software development and web development services. M-Square Systems is glad to be a GSA contract holder, thereby providing a wide range of benefits to all of our federal agency clients. Our company encourages contracting through GSA in order to make use of the GSA special pricing feature, which enables us to provide guaranteed quality and cost effective IT solutions and consulting services to all our federal agency clients.
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With its glazing near fully installed, a new landmark is fast-approaching completion on Toronto's Bloor Street West. Exhibit Residences topped out at 32 storeys in 2015, and now the installation of the last pieces of balcony cladding is completing the architectural statement of the Bazis, Metropia, and Plaza development.
The Rosario Varacalli-designed condominium tower's four volumes of shifting stacked cubes play off the deconstructivist aesthetic of the Studio Libeskind-designed ROM Crystal across Bloor Street to the south. The building's bold but simple look comes from walls recessed behind a balcony cladding treatment of ceramic fritted glass panels which appear virtually opaque from the sidewalk below. In the image below, just three missing panes of balcony glass remain to be installed on the tower's south and east facades, revealing the otherwise full effect of the tower's design.
As of mid-September, suite finishing was underway within the tower's lower three "cubes", while rough-in work had begun on the uppermost volume. At the same time, finishing work for the building's lobby space and amenity spaces had commenced. At the centre of the image below, the building's lobby space is made visible by the orange glow. Flanking it are a pair of retail spaces, one of which will house a new McDonalds to replace the one which was demolished to make way for Exhibit.
All but one of the building's condominium units have been sold, with occupancy targeted to begin in Spring 2017. Sized at an impressive 2,386 ft2, the remaining unit is a two bedroom + library layout on the building's upper floors.
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THE transfer window is just days from slamming shut until the new year as clubs try desperately to get deals over the line.
Our boys Euan McLean, Michael Gannon and Gordon Parks sat down at Record Sport HQ to discuss the big talking points ahead of Wednesday night's deadline.
Celtic are after two new players, thought to be a creative midfielder and a right-back, as Brendan Rodgers gears up in his first season as Hoops manager.
Mark Warburton meanwhile is still on the hunt for a centre back and the Rangers boss has yet to tie up former Arsenal defender Phillipe Senderos - will the deal happen?
And the team had plenty to say as Scotland cap Oliver Burke sealed a shock £15million switch to Bundesliga newcomers RB Leipzig to become the most expensive Scottish transfer in history.
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TWU assisting Girls Inc. with federal pregnancy prevention grant
DALLAS/DENTON — Texas Woman's University is serving as the program evaluation partner for Girls Inc. in Dallas, which recently received a $720,000 federal grant to fund a pregnancy prevention program.
Dr. Mandy Golman, assistant health studies professor in the TWU College of Health Sciences, serves as the program evaluator and is measuring the program's process and outcomes to ensure it meets its objectives.
"Girls Inc. is a natural place to implement such a comprehensive pregnancy prevention program," said Dr. Golman. "We look forward to the prospect of this program serving as a national evidence-based model for the reduction of adolescent pregnancy."
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families recently awarded Girls Inc. of Dallas $720,000 over three years to develop, implement and evaluate a comprehensive pregnancy and STI prevention program. The three-year project titled, "Girls Getting Ready!," will be delivered by staff with at least one bi-lingual member and with bilingual materials in Girls Inc.'s four campuses in west and south Dallas, North Oak Cliff and Love Field.
The project addresses the critical need for effective teen pregnancy prevention programming in the Dallas-area. The most recent County Health Rankings and Roadmaps study shows that Dallas County has a birth rate of 76 per 1,000 women ages 15-19, in a state ranked the fourth highest in teen birth rate by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The children of teenage mothers are more likely to drop out of high school, have more health problems, be incarcerated at some time during adolescence, give birth as teenagers, and face unemployment as young adults, says the CDC.
With the help of TWU and other community partners, Girls Inc. will use the federal funding to create and deliver an enduring program model to serve Dallas-area girls and families in future years.
For more than 40 years, Girls Incorporated of Metropolitan Dallas has provided enrichment programs that empower girls to take daily charge of their lives. With four campuses, Girls Inc. offers learning and development opportunities for personal effectiveness, academics and career planning so that girls ages 6 to 18 are inspired to lead successful, independent and fulfilling lives. To learn more, visit www.girlsincdallas.org.
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Country of origin: Ukraine
Audio: "Stranger"
Album: "Hard & Loud"
Type: Full length
Release date: June 2nd, 2017
Label: Rockshots Records
Track listing:
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02. Stranger
03. Can you live without rock?
04. I'm gonna be cool
05. Whenever I dream of you
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I cannot believe that my baby girl is now 7 years old. It was just yesterday I was in the hospital in labor, wasn't it. What happened to the past 7 years?!!
We have a tradition of taking her out for breakfast on her birthday and she always chooses IHOP. So the kids and I got up early that morning and went to eat pancakes before heading off to school. After school she opened up her presents from Mommy and Daddy. We bought her a new lamp she has been asking for, a pink baseball bat, and a pink scooter. I think by far she loved the scooter the most. She has already been riding it all around the house and up and down our sidewalk.
On Saturday, we had her Candy Shop party. I made giant lollipops to create "Lollipop Lane" as the kids entered the house. The backyard was also decorated with giant lollipops. Inside the house was a candy table with M&Ms, sour balls, Pixie Sticks, suckers, and candy popcorn. It was candy heaven!!
Alanna and her cousin Lyric in front of the balloon wall. I took a picture of each girl as they arrived at the party. The pictures are so cute and something we will treasure forever!
Alanna and her friends had a great time playing Twister.
The candy shop table with the birthday cake.
Alanna's friends were so funny as she opened the present. It was just like a bunch of women at a baby shower. You know how we all oooooo and ahhhhh over each and every baby gift. That is exactly what these girls did with each of her presents. It was great!!!
Definitley her mother's daughter…… this girl loves to get gift cards and go shopping!!
Papa, Nana, and Sebastian were worn out. My parents came up early that morning to help get the party set up and I think I over worked them. Not really J
Here is the beautiful birthday girl with her precious friends.
The funniest moment is when Alanna was opening her presents from Nana and Papa and of all her presents, money, and gift cards, Nana asks her what her favorite thing she got was. Alanna says "My Justin Beiber Card!!" She is such a silly girl! But that silly girl is very loved. J


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Victoriana Lady Lisa's Victorian era great-great grandmother Ella Mae Martin, standing, and sister Lucy, seated, circa 1890. This photo was my inspiration as a child which encouraged my love of historic fashions. Ella Mae & Lucy's father Samuel J. Martin was a Quarter Master Sergeant in the Civil War. Sadly Lucy passed away at age 25 from Influenza, her sister Ella Mae named her daughter Lucy in her sister's honor. Namesake Lucy was my beloved great grandmother.
Greetings friends,
I'm honored to be featured in this informative Recollections article among such knowledgeable people in the industry. My very first reproduction gown was from Recollections when I started catering afternoon tea parties back in 2002. So many wonderful things have happened since that time.
If you enjoy the Victorian & Edwardian era you can watch episodes of my award winning community access TV program All Things Victorian, also posted on Youtube. For Steampunk fans you might enjoy my book International Steampunk Fashions by Victoriana Lady Lisa.
I encourage you to make a cup of tea and set aside some time to peruse the fabulous articles on the Recollections blog pages. Cheerio!
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Welcome to Lisbon Official Website
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Sightseeing & Activities
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Money Museum
Come and see Money! The Money Museum presents the theme of money, its history and evolution, in Portugal and throughout the world. (Best Museum 2017)
Gulbenkian Museum
Discover the collections, centre of modern art, bookshop, gardens and open-air auditorium where a very important part of Lisbon's cultural life takes place.
National Coach Museum
The museum houses a unique collection in the world consisting of vehicles from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries including coaches, berlins, sedan chairs and carriages.
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Anything that doesn't fit in the others comes in here, enjoy.
A man walks up to you and says - "Everything I say to you is a lie." Is he telling you the truth or is he lying?
Many things can create one. It can be of any shape or size. It is created for various reasons, and it can shrink or grow with time. What is it?
I can be cracked, I can be made. I can be told, I can be played.
On the way to a water hole a zebra met 6 giraffes. Each giraffe had 3 monkeys hanging from its neck. Each monkey had 2 birds on its tail. How many animals were going to the water hole?
A farmer had nine sheep, and all but seven died. How many did he have left?
Why didn't the skeleton go down the roller coaster?
There is a black dog sitting on a black road. There is no moon, or any other lights. A car comes with no headlights or any lights on, but steers around the dog. How did he know the dog was there?
In the final stretch of a road race, you pass the 2nd-place runner right before crossing the finish line. What place do you finish in?
What has four eyes but can't see?
What can you take through the Green Glass Doors?
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Last month I mentioned my falling stats due to not blogging as much. As any social media expert will tell you, few posts = low traffic. At the time, the big news was that the Social Media Tourism conference had chosen Tunica for its next conference in November (even more important now). I posted about this and resolved to be a better blogger.
Heres where the weirdness started… I made a trip to Vegas and my traffic started rising before I even put out a post. The flooding around the Mississippi especially around Memphis and Tunica was becoming news and I'm guessing some of my Tunica posts were becoming news too (see first 4 columns in the post above) Of course, being a Tunica Casino regular, I was glued to the internet watching what happened. I wrote about Tunica looking like a "Reel'em in game" (a popular video fishing game at many of the casinos) and when I saw some good pictures and videos, I did a post on this too. These things compounded and I'm now getting well over a 1000 hits a day. (more…)


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Dad of Missing Washington Boy Reportedly Losing Hope Son Is Still Alive
BELLEVUE, Wash. – The father of a Washington state toddler missing for nearly a week is beginning to lose faith his son will be found alive, after days of clinging to hope that he was safe.
Solomon Metalwala was convinced his estranged wife, Julia Biryukova, had hidden Sky Metalwala with a relative or a friend to spite him as part of a custody dispute, but now fears the two-year-old may be dead, The Seattle Times reported.
Metalwala broke down crying inconsolably for hours, according to his attorney, Leslie Clay Terry III, and after days of remaining positive police have now also conceded Sky's death "is a real possibility."
"The reality of this is that Sky may have fallen into some very unfortunate circumstances," Bellevue police Maj. Mike Johnson said Friday. "As much as we don't like to think about it or talk about it, it's a reality."
Johnson said police are "baffled" by Biryukova's story and "frustrated with the lack of information coming from her."
Biryukova reported him missing from a car parked in the northwestern area of Bellevue, Wash., but has not responded to a police request to talk about the circumstances surrounding the four-year-old's disappearance, Johnson added.
Johnson also said police have ruled out a connection between Sky's disappearance and a child's shoe found near where he reportedly vanished. He said there are no suspects yet in the case because it is unclear whether a crime occurred.
"In order to make an arrest we need evidence [of a crime]," he said. "At this point we don't have it."
Biryukova told police that she was driving her sick son to a hospital Sunday when she ran out of gas. She claimed she left the boy buckled into his car seat, sleeping, while she and her four-year-old daughter walked to a Chevron gas station about a mile (1.6km) away. When the two returned to the unlocked car, the child was gone, Biryukova claimed.
But investigators said her story "doesn't add up" and is very similar to an episode of "Law & Order: SVU" that aired a day before the child disappeared.
Authorities have said they found no gas can in their investigation and also noted that Biryukova's car had plenty of gas in it when its fuel tank was checked.
Meanwhile, KING-TV reported Friday that Biryukova and Metalwala were cited for reckless endangerment two years ago after leaving the boy alone in a car for almost an hour in below freezing temperatures. Charges were never filed, however, because they took parenting classes, the station said.
In divorce court documents, Metalwala said his wife suffers from mental illness and had dreams about killing the couple's children, according to KCPQ.
Biryukova has accused Metalwala of domestic violence, claiming that he assaulted her in front of the children in December 2009.
Sky is of Indian and Caucasian descent and has brown eyes and dark hair. He was last seen wearing a dark green hooded sweatshirt and blue and gray striped pants, according to his mother.


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JK Rowling has been tantalising fans on Twitter with clues about her new screenplay Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them. But what the author hasn't revealed is that there might well be "three or more" of the Harry Potter spin-off movies in the works.
"Jo has a vision for this extension of the franchise, and for the first time, she is writing the script for what she believes is at least a trilogy," Warner Bros. CEO Kevin Tsujihara said according to the LA Times.
The movies look set to be directed by David Yates who helmed the final four of the eight-part Potter franchise.
Yates is also reported to be planning to reunite the Potter filmmaking team of David Heyman, J.K. Rowling, Steve Kloves and Lionel Wigram.
Based on a 42-page textbook set for Hogwarts pupils and published in 2001, the spin-off Warner Bros film follows "magizoologist" Newt Scamander, who dedicates his life to the search for magical creatures in an "extension" of Potter's fantastical world.
The release date for the first film is slated at 18 November 2016, two days before the 15th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. The subsequent films are believed to be planned for 2018 and 2020.
Harry Potter remains the most successful film franchise in history, having grossed $7.7bn in global box office earnings.
Rowling revealed some details to fans last September: "The laws and customs of the hidden magical society will be familiar to anyone who has read the Harry Potter books or seen the films," she wrote. "But Newt's story will start in New York, seventy years before Harry's gets underway."
Last week Rowling fuelled excitement among fans by posting a riddle on Twitter. The tweet, which read: "Cry, foe! Run amok! Fa awry! My wand won't tolerate this nonsense", led to a day of wild speculation before the author revealed it was an anagram referring to Newt Scamander.
"Newt Scamander only meant to stay in New York for a few hours…#anagram."
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Prayer for today (12/02/16)
Father, you know our every need. We are in desperate need for rain upon the earth. You shower us with blessings daily, but we humbly beg you for showers of rain. Forgive us if we are hindering that blessing. We will continue to give you glory, honor and praise. Amen.
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Your stair risers -- the vertical facing of each step in your staircase -- may seem like an insignificant area of your home, but remember that every person who ascends your stairs will see that area. Many homeowners turn to a majestic white color for their stair risers, which helps to add a flowing sensation to your stairs. To achieve proper adhesion and finish for your paint, you must prepare the riser surfaces and apply the appropriate primer and paint.
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- Drop cloths or plastic sheeting
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Cover all of the treads of your stairs with drop cloths or protective plastic sheeting to prevent paint drips. If necessary, hold this protection in place with duct tape or masking tape so that it does not shift while you work.
Dampen a rag with mineral spirits or a similar solvent-based cleaner. Wipe down every riser with this cleaner to remove dirt, dust, oil, wax and grease from the surface. These contaminants will interfere with the bonding of paint to riser.
Sand all of the risers with fine-grit sandpaper. If your stairs are wood, work in the direction of the grain. Sanding will make the stairs rough and more accepting of the paint. As you work, wipe all risers down with a tack cloth to remove sanding dust.
Start at the topmost riser so that you move away from the wet paint as you work. Coat each riser with a thin layer of oil-based primer applied to the surface with a stiff, natural-bristle brush. Overlap passes of the paintbrush to eliminate brush marks; if you are working with wood, paint in the direction of the grain. Continue until each riser is covered; allow the primer to dry completely according to product instructions before continuing.
Lightly sand the primer coat with fine-grit sandpaper and wipe it down with a tack cloth. Starting at the top stair, apply a thin layer of your chosen white paint with a stiff, natural-bristle paintbrush. If you are working with wood, paint in the direction of the grain. Continue until all risers are painted. Allow the paint to dry overnight before continuing.
Inspect the surface. Apply a second coat, or touch up as necessary or if recommended by the manufacturer of your chosen paint product. Lightly sand between coats for better adhesion. Allow the final coat to dry completely before removing the plastic or drop cloths.


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I've been busy with work, other projects and life in general lately so I haven't been able to muster the energy for a podcast. However with the build-up to Pacquiao vs Rios just around the corner, expect to hear my voice sometime soon. In the meantime, let's go over some random thoughts I have on the boxing scene.
Adrien Broner took new steps in not being Floyd Mayweather by having a sex tape starring him leaked. In doing so however, he now comes off not wanting to be another Floyd Mayweather, but rather, another Paris Hilton
Broner's fight upcoming fight with Marcos Maidana is being called "Danger Zone". Show of hands, how many people think of the show "Archer" when they hear those two words together?
Back in April I did a podcast where I briefly reported on middleweight contender Curtis Stevens winning an eight round decision. One first round knockout victory later and he's facing Gennady Golovkin this Saturday. Stevens couldn't miss when I watched him fight but his opponent in that fight wasn't on the level of Golovkin. Expect this to end within four rounds for GGG
I'm not sure if this was a mistake by someone at HBO but I was able to watch the Face-Off between Brandon Rios and Manny Pacquiao hosted by Max Kellerman. A day after I posted that link on the Facebook page, the video was made private and now (As far as I can tell), no one can see it. Remember over a year ago when Jim Lampley whined on "The Fight Game" how Showtime was not taking advantage of "free exposure" by not allowing footage of their fights to air on HBO. Yeah, HBO, the hypocrisy has come full circle.
I'll give my brief thought on what I can REMEMBER from what I saw. First of all, I made a joke on the BOXING 4 FREE Facebook page that Brandon Rios would probably stand and trade with Manny Pacquiao until he had an orgasm. These are words directly from Rios during the Face-Off segment: "Boxing is better than sex; that's MY orgasm!"
Never have I been so dead on about what floats someone's boat. And never had I written the word "orgasm" so much when talking about boxing.
Also, Brandon, I know you're referring to what your attitude will be like during the fight, but please, don't use the phrase, "I'm gonna come" less than a minute after talking about your orgasm. I still have to rinse my ears out with bleach because of that.
Brandon Rios' trunks are probably the boxing equivalent to Monica Lewinsky's dress. OK, we're moving on
Another video on HBO's YouTube channel was one that I had been looking forward to for quite a while: "2 Days: Andre Ward". Cameras followed the 168lb champion around for two days leading up to his fight with Chad Dawson. It was a good piece and I think my only problem with it was that there wasn't any footage of what Andre was like backstage immediately after the fight and…it was just under seven minutes. Not long enough for a fighter you're trying to build into a star.
Oh and that video is private now too. So any of you who don't have HBO and are iffy about whether you want to see Andre Ward fight because you feel you don't really know what he's like…tough beans, says HBO.
Speaking of Andre Ward, he's got a fight coming up. Let's hope that after this we'll see him remain uninjured between then and his next fight.
Roy Jones recently said that he would be willing to go down to 170lbs to face Mayweather. This statement, like most Roy Jones fights from the past few years…was utterly pointless and did nothing to excite anyone.
Come on, Roy, why talking about going down to a weight that's nowhere near where Mayweather would ever fight. And I don't even want to think about you fighting Anderson Silva…
Bernard Hopkins beat a younger opponent. People are still shocked by this.
According to Adonis Stevenson, Hopkins told him that they would fight next. However with Stevenson becoming a rising star on HBO, I don't see that happening any time soon
This cold war between HBO/Top and Showtime/Golden Boy Promotions has got to end for the good of the sport


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garden journals
Bad germination
Well, I got a terrible germination rate out of the seeds that I started in soil blocks. I'm not sure what went wrong, but I'm going with pre-germinating the seeds this time. It's a lot more work, but the success rate is a lot higher than starting in soil.
Running late with my starts
This year, with the seed starting rack, heat pads, and new greenhouse, I was sure that I'd get a great head start on the season. No such luck. Here it is, near the end of March, and I still haven't started the chile seeds. The tomatoes and tomatillos are in their soil blocks, and popping up, but no chiles or eggplants. I'll get them started tomorrow, for sure.
First chile set of the new year!
Yipee! Huzzah!
While watering the three chile plants that I brought in to overwinter, I noticed the first open flowers since November. Upon closer inspection, I noticed there was even a little tiny Thai chile set!
This is convincing me that I need to get some sort of greenhouse, or even an expanded growing area inside the house. Imagine picking your first tomatoes and chiles even before the last frost!
Well that was an accurate forecast
Around 7:00 PM I decided to check the weather again for storms later in the week, and the forcast for tonight had dropped from 26 to 21 degrees! Two days ago they were saying 36.
That certainly changed my evening plans around. I went out and pulled up all my chile plants, picking the remaining sweet peppers to cut up and freeze. I also picked the remaining Ancho and NuMex chiles to roast up as soon as the grill thaws out.
The plastic over the tunnels was already coated with ice while I was picking them.
Then once the chiles were taken care of, I disconnected the hoses and put on the faucet covers.
The killing frost finally arrived
The killing frost finally made it to the maritime northwest, about a month later than usual. The chiles, tomatoes and tomatillos that have been barely holding on are done for.
The temps dropped to 29 last night and are supposed to drop to 26 tonight. The plants under the low tunnels were able to survive 29, but I think they are going to be goners any lower than that. So it looks like tomorrow is going to be a day of pulling plants to hang in the garage to finish ripening whatever is left.
the it's time to plant cover crops in the parts of the tunnel not dedicated to winter veggies.
My chile seeds have arrived!
In addition to those seeds that I previously mentioned, I now have the following:
Paprika Pepper from Pinetree Garden Seeds (I'm going to try making my own smoked paprika)
Red Savina Habanero (an old packet I found from NK seeds
All the following are from Tomato Growers Supply Company:
Charleston Hot Cayenne
Fish Pepper
Thai Hot Ornamental
Mucho Nacho Hybrid Jalapeno
Congo Trinidad
Super Chili Hybrid
Bulgarian Carrot
I'm looking to plant them in my seed starting cabinet in about 2 weeks. I plan to just about double the number of plants in relation to last year, to alm
It's seed ordering time!
It now lloks like I have all the seed catalogs, other than Peaceful Valley, that I am going to get for this year, and it's time to start planning out my order.
This year, I'm going to force myself to behave. I have 20 different packets of sweet and hot pepper seeds from last year that I have kept in a jar with some dessicant. So I am going to make a list of them to keep in mind while I plan for next year. It's tough to show restraint while ordering seads and dreaming of garden in the middle of winter.
For sweet peppers, I don't really need to order any, since I have more than enough, but I think I will order either a paprika or a sweet cayenne, as well as one of the sweet habanero relatives, just for the flavor.
Sorry year for chiles
Well, 2005 will not go down as the best year ever for chiles in my garden. The cold, wet weather till mid-summer had the chile plants growing in slow motion for most of the season, and the only hot peppers that turned red in any quantity were the cayennes and the Chimayos. A fair number of Thai and Kung Pao chiles set, but they never turned color, so I brought them in and dried them green. The same thing for the passillas, they just never turned to their ripe color.
I did okay on the Anaheim, Big Jim and Barker green chiles, but certainly not great. The only reason that I was able to freeze up the anount that I did was because I had so many plants.
Friggin deer
To add to the fun of the odd weather, it seems that some deer have decided that Irish Spring soap really doesn't smell that bad after all. They wandered in between the tomato cages nibbling away. There wasn't too much damage, and at least they didn't get to the chiles . . . yet.
Wacky weather and late crops
This wild weather we have had this year has really thrown my gardening for a loop. Here it is coming up on mid-August, and I am finally going to get to harvest my first tomato this week! And there are some varieties of pepper that have yet to even set fruit.