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Now, think about rural india and the farmer. The farmer has not had a Rs 20 increase in wage in that whole period, forget about per minute.
Statistics are to be interpreted with the right eyes to make some meaningful sense. We earlier saw the story of two India's -- the India shining and the tottering India; the India of credit cards and the India of farmer suicides; the thriving business India and the collapsing agrarian India. To really understand the problems of India from a statistical viewpoint, particularly of rural India, one needs to look beyond narrow definitions, and look at holistic pictures.In all these categories, India seems to be ranked well below sub-Saharan Africa. (This is not to generalize a stereotype of sub-Saharan Africa. India deserves to be ranked at what she has been. And, many sub-Saharan African countries have really been improving over the years. However, due to governmental policies, and gains for the elite of powerful countries, India, in all forms of press, is portrayed as an emerging super-power, whereas, the other countries ranked around us are treated with much disdain on their development curves in the same media.) The much talked about 9% growth rate of GDP is just that, a growth rate, indicating the growth of the elite in India. By absolute numbers per capita, even by GDP count India ranks in the bottom third of all countries in the world, even below war ravaged Nicaragua. None of these countries that are around our rank are "potential super powers", or "software power houses", or "next-gen nuclear power". So who in India is benefited by this 9% growth?
Human Development is measured by the eponymous index Human Development Index (HDI) and is annually reported by UNDP's Human Development Report. HDI goes beyond GDP and calculates human development as a measure of three chief charactersitics (the last of which is the GDP per capita).
Under this (slightly more) comprehensive measurement (than just GDP), where does India rank?
Human Development is measured by the eponymous index Human Development Index (HDI) and is annually reported by UNDP's Human Development Report. HDI goes beyond GDP and calculates human development as a measure of three chief charactersitics (the last of which is the GDP per capita).
- living a long and healthy life (measured by life expectancy),
- being educated (measured by adult literacy and enrollment at the primary, secondary and tertiary level), and
- having a decent standard of living (measured by purchasing power parity, PPP, income).
The index is not in any sense a comprehensive measure of human development. It does not, for example, include important indicators such as gender or income inequality and more difficult to measure indicators like respect for human rights and political freedoms. What it does provide is a broadened prism for viewing human progress and the complex relationship between income and well-being.
Under this (slightly more) comprehensive measurement (than just GDP), where does India rank?
- India ranks 128 (out of 177) countries in overall HDI, just below Morocco and Equatorial Guinea. Sierra Leone is bottom at 177.
- Life expectancy at birth: India ranks 125, just below Pakistan and Comoros.
- Adult literacy rate (ages 15+): India ranks 114, just below Rwanda and Malawi.
- Combined primary/secondary/tertiary education enrollment: India ranks 122, just below Namibia and Vietnam.
- GDP per capita (PPP US$): India ranks 114, just below Syria and Nicaragua.
- India is 4th in the list of most US$ billionaires in the country (behind US, Germany, Russia).
- 50 countries on either side (together) of us on the HDI rating put together have lesser US$ billionaires than us.
- According to Times of India, in a period of 3 months between July and Oct in 2007, the collective wealth of the top 10 billionaires of India increased by 27% -- which translates to collectively Rs.2 crores per minute.
That portrays a rather grim and bleak picture of rural India. Where then is the hope? At this crucial juncture in our political history when every elected people's representative is wondering about what will happen to the Indo-US Nuclear deal, Asha for Education and Work an Hour 2008 have chosen to run a campaign focusing on rural India and are showcasing 15 such hopes. These projects are all over India, and each in their own way are addressing the problems leading to the appalling statistics we just recounted. Do read about them, donate, and discuss means and methods to mitigate these problems here on this post and in the comments section.
P.Sainath said it right after this March's Union Budget:
"As Dr. Muhammad Yunus, the Nobel laureate, said, 'Faster growth rate is essential for faster reduction in poverty. There is no other trick to it'." So said P. Chidambaram in his budget speech. Drawing on his words must have seemed a politically correct thing to do. Mr. Chidambaram might want to add another quote to his cupboard. This one from the late Edward Abbey, environmental activist and writer. "Growth for growth's sake is the ideology of the cancer cell."
Few things grow as relentlessly as a cancer cell. Its up to us to demand for change; to demand for justice, equality and fraternity, promised by the preamble of the constitution; and to demand that we stop marginalizing our rural brethren and to stop making self-indulgent and thoroughly meaningless attempts grown out of a guilty conscience to ameliorate the lot of the under-privileged, and instead build an egalitarian future where dignity of the individual is honored above his/her net economic worth.
"I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed." -- MLK.
[1] UNDP's HDR report on Human Development Index, India Fact Sheet. http://hdrstats.undp.org/countries/country_fact_sheets/cty_fs_IND.html
[2] Sainath's article in India Together after P.Chidambaram's Union Budget of March 2008. "Growth Idealogy of the Cancer Cell". http://www.indiatogether.org/2007/mar/psa-cancer.htm
[3] Sainath's article based on the HDI fact sheet for India. "India 2007: High growth, low development". http://www.indiatogether.org/2007/dec/psa-i2007.htm
[4] UNDP's Human Development Report's Statistics page. http://hdr.undp.org/en/statistics/
[5] Asha for Education
[6] Work an Hour 2008


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In the tradition of TAXI DRIVER (which CRAVE even nods at via its poster) and I LOVE A MAN IN UNIFORM (with a pinch of FALLING DOWN for good measures), CRAVE is the kind of film we don't see too often now of late, so yes, it was a refreshing breath of dead air!
In short, a likeable yet unstable dude gradually goes Coo-Coo for Co-Co-Puffs and we're the lucky mofos on hand to witness it. And the fascinating thing was, for me anyways: I totally understood why Aiden was losing his beans on pretty much every level. Bullies, druggies, injustices, self centered folks with no consideration for others, chicks on the rebound playing mind games and that's just the tip of the ice pick. I mean take a good look at our society! A huge chunk of it is pathetic! So unless you're able to do what most of us are able to do: let the trash that is around you roll off your back, then you're gonna snap and that's what happened to my good pal Aiden. I so dug the way director Charles de Lauzirika communicated Aiden's train of thought via biting inner monologues and grisly day dreams that we can all relate to, to some degree (I've had fantasies like that when it comes to a-holes talking behind me at the movies as if they were in their living rooms). The gore was well done too, the CGI splats were almost seems-less and more often than none I'd be taken aback by the types of tools Aiden would use for the job. The huge hammer was one for the books! Well played sir, well played!
The solid performances added to the enjoyment as well. I had never heard of Ozzie actor Josh Lawson (as Aiden) but will keep tabs on him from now on. He basically carried the movie via his layered, charismatic and low key show and managed to be sympathetic while turning into a complete nut-job Emma Lung was effective and easy on the eyes as the "confused" love interest, Edward Furlong played a scummy a-hole to a T and Ron Perlman owned every scene he was in as Aiden's detective friend. Perlman often goes big in his movies performance wise, but here he was very subdued, which actually made him even more hypnotizing to watch. I couldn't get enough of him in this one! The actors were in luck if you ask me, cause they had some well tuned dialogue to work with! Yup the script backed them up and helped them shine! As we all know, that is not always the case. Visually Lauzirika showed off mucho skills behind the camera and supported by cinematographer William Eubank, he delivered a visually stimulating affair, that often put out striking, almost poetic-like imagery (loved the framing here). Add to that an ideal score by Justin Caine Burnett and some efficient bleak humor and you get a rewarding watch!
So what was my problem with it then? Simple. At the end of the kill, the bulk of this film was build-up, Aiden slowly but surely losing it until... well I was expecting something like the end of TAXI DRIVER, but CRAVE didn't go that far, and in my opinion that hurt the flick. The last act was nowhere near as powerful as the first two acts and the peak of the story, the crescendo if you will, didn't hit hard enough. But hey that's just me talking, maybe you'll feel differently when you see it. Lastly, the balance of humor and drama was on the money, but I couldn't help but wonder: What if there were LESS laughs, would the film have had more impact? Talk amongst yourselves. All in all though CRAVE was an impressive debut with an engaging story, fine actors, bang on visuals and a sick sense of humor! One to love!

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Shopping for sustainable jeans: Long-lasting or leased?
11 April 2016
One of the challenges of sustainable fashion is that things come in and out of favour so quickly. People tend to buy clothes, wear them a few times, and then move onto something else.
But jeans are different. Jeans are the workhorse of the wardrobe. Designed and expected to be worn often.
This is on my mind because I need a new pair of jeans. My old ones now have rips in the fabric that, fashionable though they might be for the youngsters, isn't quite me.
So I'm pondering two different options. Obviously, I want a great pair of jeans since I'm going to be wearing them so much. The quality has to be good. But what's the best choice from the sustainability point of view?
On the one hand, I'm attracted to the jeans made by Hiut Denim. They're a small producer in Wales that only makes jeans. They aim to make high quality jeans that are durable. And they do one with organic cotton, to boot. Well made. Long-lasting. Just the job.
But then there is another, altogether more radical option. Mud Jeans have tried to reimagine the business model for a clothing manufacturer, and introduced a leasing system. You don't buy your jeans, you lease them. When you've worn them out, or after a year and you decide to try out a new pair, you send them back and they recycle the materials.
Hmm. Buy or lease? Is that new model viable? Is it attractive?
The best of the standard approach
I prefer to wear slim fit clothes where I can, so with Hiut I'd probably be going for The Hack@ - Organic. I say probably, because they have four different fits. Standard. Slim fit (which is not too slim). SlimR fit (more) and SkinR (most). Which of them is slim enough? Hmm. That's the kind of range that means you need to find a shop so you can try them on. There's one in Norwich, and several in London. Should be possible.
The description is an impressive checklist of details as to why these are going to go the distance. Pocket lining made from super tough ecru twill. Good, because pockets are often the first thing to wear out. Back pocket internally lined with twill for extra strength. Pocket edge seams bound for a stronger finish. Key stress points bar-tacked for extra strength. Sounds like they'll do the job.
On their website, Hiut have reproduced the statement they gave to shareholders to explain their approach. It has a great, short section on 'we all work for the silent shareholder'.
"We live on a planet with limited resources, but an almost unlimited appetite for consuming more and more things. Our best answer as a company should be to make things that last."
And my favourite part: "Things are thrown away not because they have stopped working but because we have stopped loving them. Great design is more important for the environment than lots of people give credit for."
Yes. That, right there. The reason to make great things.
Hiut have a couple of quirky extras which have gained some publicity for them. One is they've instigated a programme, for those who want 'distressed' jeans, of selling jeans that have been pre-worn for a period of six months. So no environmentally-dubious artificial distressing going on. Genuine wear and tear. It's an interesting idea. I wonder if people will go for it. I'm not one for the look, so it's not an option for me.
The other is that each pair of jeans they make carries a unique number. Register it, and you can see photos of your specific pair of jeans during manufacture. You can add your photos over time. A history of the garment from beginning through its period of use. You can't get much closer to the source of how your jeans were made than that. I might actually do that, if I end up going for the Hiut jeans. It appeals to the story-teller inside me.
But there's another option.
The shock of the new – is this the future for clothes?
Mud Jeans are not a company that simply makes great products that make the most of the environmental benefits of well-made clothes. Instead, they have completely designed the company around sustainable principles. "We dream of a world without waste" is their lead on the website.
The concept for the company started, they say, decades ago when Bert van Son moved to China to get a job in the textile industry. There he saw for himself the impact of fast fashion, particularly the impact on the safety and health of the workers and that led to the desire to do things differently.
Now they have produced the business around 'circular economy' principles, which is a fancy way of saying designed around the attempt to waste nothing.
The jeans are designed to be reused easily. So, for instance, they don't use leather labels, but printed ones instead. Then you lease the jeans, use them to destruction, whatever. Then you can return them at the end of the year and optionally switch for a new pair, or keep them. Returned jeans are 'upcycled' and sold as unique vintage pairs, named after the former user.
Think about that. A pair of jeans named after me. Hmm. Not quite sure those ones will fly off the shelf.
Obviously, some jeans will be worn out beyond upcycling. Those ones are shredded and blended in with virgin cotton to make new denim.
Why's this a good idea? Well, the best-made jeans in the world are no more environmental if you buy them and then leave them unworn in the wardrobe. This way, there's a business arrangement that means you will keep them for as long as you wear them. But it's more likely you will return them when that's no longer the case.
My pick would probably be the Slim Lassen men's jeans. "These jeans are perfect for fashionable men" it says. That's me. Obviously.
The cotton is a mix of organic and recycled, and the company goes to some lengths to ensure the different stages of manufacture are done in the most environmentally friendly way possible.
The jeans look well-made. They're obviously not as robust as the Hiut jeans, but then that's the trade-off. Hiut jeans are built to last. Mud jeans are built to be easily upcycled. Two different approaches. But which is the more sustainable?
How do the different models price out?
If I buy a pair of Hiuts, they will cost me £130. Not bad for high-end jeans. Obviously a lot more than the £20 wear-and-fall-apart jeans in some of the high street stores. (And that's an important point, of course. We need the mainstream companies to build better sustainability into that end of the market as well. But that's a conversation for another day).
The Mud proposition is different, obviously. I would pay a €25 sign-up fee, and then pay €7,50 per month for 12 months. That converts, on the current exchange rate, to £92 for the year. Cheaper in one year than Hiut, but then of course you have to keep paying €7.50 per month to keep wearing them.
Weighing it up
So the decision is still to be made. Part of me feels like I should have a go at the Mud model of leasing jeans given how radical an experiment it appears. But the other part of me is totally in love with the simple concept of ownership of something really really well made, locally and with love.
Given the choice (and only this choice) what would you choose?
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This should be interesting: Looks like the Humboldt Voter's Association is going to do a demonstration of Instant Runoff Voting, aka Ranked Choice Voting, on June 6. This will coincide with election day. They'll be polling on the 4th District Supervisorial race. I'll be interested in seeing the results.
As an aside, our very own mresquan is mentioned in the article, albeit under his alias, Mark Konkler.
I've been fairly supportive of IRV in the past, as I've said here long ago. In fact, IRV was among the first issues discussed after I started this blog. I've somewhat cooled a bit on IRV since then, mostly because I think it might well only give a majority even more power than they already have. This is the complaint many on the Right have had against IRV all along.
Take Humboldt County and the 4th District race, for example: This is a fairly left leaning county, probably very strong left leaning county in some areas like Arcata, Petrolia and Trinidad. Assuming the electorate had the choice, the majority might well choose all left leaning candidates as their first choices.
This would almost ensure a continuous string of lefties in office, with the minority likely being pushed further and further out of the decision making process over time as the majority consolidates more and more power.
Of course, many local races are supposed to be non- partisan, but as we've seen lately, non- partisan races around here are anything but that. Sure, they're not exactly a Republican vs. Democrat issue, but they certainly do seem to be a Left vs. Right issue, as I see it.
I'm leery of anything that gives a group of people,especially a majority, the idea that they have a mandate to do anything they want to everyone else.
But, I'll grudgingly admit it does make some sense to me that we try to get a reasonable consensus on what candidate is acceptable to the greatest number of voters. I suppose that's why I gave IRV a plug in one of my comments on the Sacramento Bee web site the other day, despite my concerns.
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Some of you know that I started college and so I decided to write a post about organising yourself in the times of the exams or just throughout the year because that I something I really need at the moment. Even because this whole college thing is all new to me and I need some help. If you are curious about those 3 magical tips, then continue reading.
No one can go wrong with organizers. You can make a schedule and write ANYTHING down.. This way you do everything on time and you will not forget a thing. There are different types of organizers:
- MONTHLY: they show one month only on one page
- WEEKLY: they show one week on one page
- DAILY: they have one day on one page
I prefer using the last one as it looks more organized, I can write a lot of things down and it looks more spacious. If you have a chance to buy one for yourself- DO IT. You can even make one and you have your own personal organizer. All you need it as a small notebook, ruler and some highlighters. You draw squares in the notebook and color up every day of the week... ent VOILA
Now that you have your organizer take the time to organize everything. A lot of people just start doing stuff whenever they think it's good. If you take your calendar and go through it you will see exactly how much time you have and when is the best time to start to study or whatever you have on your schedule. Time is the most valuable thing in your life and if you schedule it you will have better results and more time to do something else - in my case: I have more time for writing this post (wink).
Do not be one of those people who don't know why they are doing this they do (that used to be me). Your own personal goal makes organising easier. If you know what you want to do in your life then organising yourself will the easiest thing to do. For example: if you want to become a proffesional blogger (sounds tempting) then you will have to take some writing or picture lessons and if that's not enough you have to do college stuff (I study English and comparitive literature) - going to classes, seminars,.. and that also takes time. You already know you will have to study a lot and still find time to come up with a new posts for your blog. When I see all that I know I will have to organize my time big time. When you have a goal everything makes sence.
For most of you these tips are obvious but if you look at the bigger picture maybe you'll start to think differently and try to follow these three simple hints. If I knew this was somehow connected maybe I would use my time better and wouldn't study untill 3AM for my finals in high school. I really hope anyone who needs this will read this post and I am almost positive it'll help you if you stick to it.
Let me know if you agree with these tips and tell me some of your secrets to achieve your goal.


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Choose mildly acidic products for more radiant skin
Take a tiny bit of your skin serum or toner and put it on the end of your tongue. If it tastes slightly tart, as if you just dabbed a little lemon juice on your tongue, then your skin care product is in what I call the magic zone. Beauty products formulated to be in the range of mild acidity, between pH 4.6 and 5, will help your skin look and feel its best.
Internally, our bodies need to be alkaline (with a pH of higher than 7) to function optimally, but the surface of the skin should be mildly acidic. The acid mantle is a thin barrier that helps your skin remain healthier, with fewer blemishes. It protects the skin from wind and pollution, and it neutralizes bad bacteria and irritation.
Many contaminants that affect the skin, such as harmful bacteria and chemicals from the atmosphere, are alkaline in nature. Ultraviolet rays, pollution, everyday stress and topical products with a high pH can break down the acid mantle. If your skins acid mantle is disrupted or loses its acidity, your skin becomes more vulnerable to damage and infection.
What should you use on your skin to help keep this barrier intact? Thats where the taste test comes in. Check the products in your bathroom and see how many deliver that tinge of tartness. Look for products based on natural, plant-based acids and nutrients. Read labels obsessively for ingredients like vegetable-derived levulinic acid and corn-derived ascorbic acid. Maintaining the skins pH at the proper level will help maintain its health and beauty long-term.
A 30-second guide:
- Women: Use treatments, serums and toners with mild acidity. Theyre great for naturally brightening skin and reducing fine lines around the eyes and mouth.
- Men: Alkaline soaps and shave creams can leave skin-tight and sensitive. Pre- and post-shave products with natural acids can leave a soft, fresh feeling.
- Teens: If you have acne, refrain from using anything with a pH over 5.5, as this creates a perfect environment for the acne bacteria to thrive.
Try the taste test and get whats best. Cheers!
Just the Facts: Acid vs. Alkaline
pH is the measure of the acidity of a solution. The lower the pH, the more acidic the liquid; the higher the pH, the more alkaline or basic the substance. For practical purposes, pH ranges from 0 to 14, with pure water being neutral at pH 7.
Acids refer not only to caustic chemicals like sulfuric acid but to many vital nutrients in the body, such as essential fatty acids. Common acids in beauty products include lactic acid, hyaluronic acid and ascorbic acid (vitamin C).
Alkaline or basic substances include baking soda (pH 9) and calcium carbonate or chalk (also pH 9)
Karen Sinclair Drake is the research and development director at Sophyto.


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Unexpected Turn of Events Ch. 19bybad_girl69©
Authors Note: I am so sorry for the long wait. I didn't think school would get THIS busy! I am honestly lucky if I get between 2-4 hours of sleep each night. It is said to say, but this story is coming to an end slowly—I think lol—maybe another chapter or two. I actually want to thank you all for still following my story (even after the long wait previously). I just love reading your comments and receiving your emails.
I hope you enjoy!
Later that evening...
"Cullen, please, STOP," pleaded Angel, gripping the back of Cullen's shirt as he headed towards the door. "I don't want to go down there."
Cullen took a deep breath, trying to rein in his patience. He had been trying to coax his little mate out of their room for the past hour so they could join the rest of the pack for dinner. "Angel," he cajoled, turning to face her, "no one will be thinking badly of you, every pregnant female within the pack has lost control at least once. So, may be go down finally to eat? You need to feed Cullen Jr."
Angel gawked at that last bit, muttering as she followed Cullen down the hallway. "If you honestly think I am going to name any child of mine Cullen stinking Jr. you have another thing coming."
Laughing, Cullen stopped walking to bring Angel's hand to his lips. "We have a few more months yet to work on picking out names."
Descending down the old staircase; Angel began to feel her stomach turning into knots. Each step seemed to heighten the feeling, although she didn't know if it was because of her being worried, or because she was in fact really hungry. Stepping through the carved archway to the dining hall, both Cullen and Angel heard the conversations and hum of activity stop abruptly, an awkward silence announcing their presence.
"How is my Lambie doing?" asked Glynis, weaving through the tables to approach the Alphas'.
"A bit hungry Glynis," answered Angel, nervously glancing around the room. Glynis's smile relieved the sting out of the stares and murmurs, but the awkwardness still hung in the air.
"Oh, don't you worry about them pet. Most of us have been expecting you to snap at someone since we found out you were pregnant." She soothed, her eyes twinkling. "Last year we watched on as one of our women threw her mate across the room for bringing her a salad. She thought he was bringing her that because of how much weight she was gaining. It was quite a spectacle!"
That little bit of information did make Angel feel better, and as she was about to ask another question, someone in the distance shouted out.
"Don't bring her any salad my Alpha or we will have to peel you off the wall!"
The whole room erupted into laughter and smiles—which immediately washed away any worry Angel had felt earlier. She knew she was acting foolish, but she was going to just blame it on the hormones.
Smiling Cullen said, "I don't plan on giving her any salad. She'll be getting lots of protein from all the meat I'll be giving her."
Angel went to make a remark to that but Cullen saw it coming, quickly lowering his lips to hers for a deep kiss—while everyone was cheering for their Alphas'.
Still a little fazed from the kiss, Angel allowed Cullen to lead her to their tables, pulleing out her seat for her. Angel looked around the room, happy to see how many conversations within the pack starting up again. She did notice Layla was with Edana again, next to them was Jenna whose bruises Angel could clearly see on her face and arms. Sensing Jenna's hostility, Angel kept on staring at her in the eyes until she finally lowered her head in submission. At least Angel knew that she was able to get through one of them for now.
The meal carried on as usual, there was nothing new there—except for Cullen continuously piling so many helpings of food on her plate. After the fifth serving Angel pushed her plate away in disgust.
"Enough Cullen," stated Angel.
"A little bit more sweetie," Cullen coaxed, raising a fork of food to her in a bid to get her to eat a bit more.
Angel took a few deep breathes, feeling herself getting angrier by the second. She didn't want another 'spectacle' to happen, but when Cullen pushed the plate closer to her once again, she snapped.
"You fucking eat it!" screamed Angel, reaching down to grab a handful of her food to shove into his face. "I won't be your fucking guinea pig for you to fatten up!"
With that said, Angel stormed from the table heading toward the doors. Without having to turn around she knew that both Glynis and Eilis would be following closely behind her.
"Angel!" Cullen growled loudly, "get back here right now."
Cullen watched on as Angel paused, turning her head slightly to say something to Eilis. Cullen remained still, assuming perhaps that Eilis or Glynis was saying something to her making her see reason. Suddenly Eilis stepped away, going to one of the omegas' bringing in trays for the deserts they were handing out to the rest of the members. Eilis took one of the desert trays and quickly followed Angel and Glynis as they both headed through the doors.
Cullen stood there in complete shock, unbelieving at what he had just witnessed. The whole room was silent throughout all of this, just as confused and surprised as their Alpha.
"So, do you plan on saving that food for later?" asked Gavin as he began to laugh slightly.
Just then Isobel and Owen walked into the dining hall hand in hand. They paused themselves as soon as they entered, looking around at the mess including the pieces of food that was still left on Cullen's face and clothes.
"What the hell happened here," asked Isobel as she quickly began to look around the room for Angel. Gavin, while laughing, started to explain what happened. But while he was retelling the events that just happened, Cullen began to feel his wolf rising.
"Settle down Cullen, right now!" demanded Isobel. She could see what was happening to Cullen as Gavin was describing what happened. Isobel went quickly over to soothe him. "You better control yourself right now and get a grip on your wolf."
At this point Cullen was beyond rational and couldn't to hear anything she had to say. Pushing his chair away, he began walking toward the doors, pushing aside his betas as they tried to calm him down, but there was no getting through to him. There was just his wolf and the rage he felt for being humiliated in front of his pack members.
Angel, unaware of what is happening downstairs, sat comfortably on the bed eating her third serving of desert. She had started firstly on the apple pie, then a delicious slice of cake, and finally now, she is happily working on her to die for brownie a la mode.
"Are you feeling a bit better lambie?" asked Glynis.
"Yes, I am. I don't know what came over me. I felt myself getting angry, and tried really hard to calm down and control my reaction like I normally would have done," Angel replied, shaking her head as she stared down at her plate, "but this time, I just couldn't help it—I just completely snapped."
Angel quickly looked up at both Glynis and Eilis, "Do you think maybe there is something wrong with me?"
"Aww Lambie, there is nothing wrong with you. You have had a tiresome day and your wolf has been on edge because of it. Cullen simply put the icing on the whole cake tonight with all that food he was piling up for you to eat. By the third plate, I was about to head up there to tell him that you weren't a piñata. So to be honest, you were beyond patient with your mate by eating as much as you did. ," Glynis cooed, patting Angel's hand reassuringly. Eilis just smiled, agreeing with what Glynis had been saying.
"I should probably go apologize to Cullen now for how I acted down there."
"Yes, you should Angel, as soon as we finish up these deserts," said Eilis while she laughed, grabbing another serving. Glynis grabbed a serving of Key Lime pie, moaning loudly at how good it tastes.
"Cullen, think what you're about to do!" Isobel screamed as she raced after him. She quickly looked at Owen, who was right behind her. "Do something Owen! He is acting beyond stupid. I won't stand by and let him hurt my Angel."
"We won't let anyone hurt Angel. Cullen's wolf is just in control right now. If it has to happen, we will be able to tackle and restrain him. Let's just hope it doesn't come to that," Owen reassured her.
"Come on, we need to get to him fast," Owen motioned, as the rest of the betas to followed him upstairs.
Angel was just in the middle of practicing her apology to Cullen, Glynis and Eilis adding suggestions every now and when all the sudden they heard banging on the door, causing them to shriek in surprise.
"Who could that be pounding on the door like an idiot?" asked Glynis as she too stood up. "I'll give them a pounding if they break that door."
Angel closed her eyes. Oh no. "Glynis get away from the door now." Blocking Glynis's path, Angel stood front of her friends in apprehension to what she knew was standing on the otherside.
"Go away Cullen right now!" Angel yelled.
"Open this door before I break it down," stated Cullen, angrily pounding the door once more.
"Don't do something so foolish like that. Go away Cullen; come back when you've calmed down a bit."
A loud roar was the only warning before Cullen kicked the door down—sending it flying into the room. He stepped in the room, his eyes glowing rich amber, the color of his wolf's and with his claws extended.
"Come here mate," said Cullen through clenched teeth, his chest heaving. Angel took a step back; she could feel the rage running through his veins and it scared her.
"Stay away from my lambie," Glynis warned, stepping out in front of Angel, spreading her arms out to block Cullen's access.
Cullen growled even more at that, how dare someone stepped in between him and his mate! Just as he was about to remove the person, he heard another set of growling, confusing him. Whipping around quickly at the sound, he saw his mate has transformed to her hybrid form.
"Don't you dare touch them Cullen! Get the fuck out of here and control yourself!" growled Angel dangerously.
She was always ready to defend her friends but at this moment, she knew that she could possibly be defending her unborn child. Cullen was acting so wild at this moment that she was unsure at what he was capable of - he could easily harm the baby unintentionally.
"You dare speak to me like that?!" asked Cullen thunderously. "I am not only your mate but your ALPHA!?"
Cullen stepped closer, snarling at his mate's defensive stance when all of a sudden Gavin, Owen, and Duncan leaped in front of him, stopping him from confronting her. Even with all of the betas, it was hard to get Cullen subdued.
Cullen lay struggling while on his stomach, trying to throw his betas off. 'Just wait until I get a hold of you all. You will all deal with me personally,' warned Cullen through their connection.
'Cullen, you need to get a hold of yourself,' Owen tried to explain to Cullen.
'He is right Cullen. Your wolf's in control and could seriously hurt others now,' said Gavin.
"They are right wolf boy," Isobel seethed, trying to keep her own anger in check at seeing him so close to losing it with her sister.
Isobel's words stilled Cullen instantly, the impact of them reaching through the wolf's haze as his human side registered them. Lifting his head to look at Isobel who was standing right in front of him, he stared intently for signs that he had heard right. "Izzy you and Owen mat –"
"You better control yourself now! Look at what you are doing to your mate," shouted Isobel as she stepped to the side allowing him to see. "Your questions can wait till another time don't you think?"
Cullen whipped his head around, finally registering where he was and what he had been on the brink of doing. He saw that Angel shifted backwards but was still standing in front of the two others. She was still in a protective stance but what tore his heart out were the tears that were filling her eyes.
"With your damn wolf in control like that, you could have easily hurt her wolf boy, Isobel implored. "And not only that, you could have hurt your baby."
"NO...never!" Cullen shouted, his body shaking in horror at the thought.
"Yes you could have! It was just fucking food—which I may add was your damn fault—but you fucking blew up because you let your damn pride get in the way. You really need to get your damn priorities in check and quickly. What is more important to you –Your damn pride and ego or your mate and baby?"
"Angel and our baby are and will always be the most important thing to me Isobel, so don't start by telling me –"
"Then start fucking showing it! Do you think this is healthy for Angel and the baby? I think not." Isobel looked up at Owen and nodded her head, signalling that she was done, for now.
Walking slowly back to Angel, Isobel gave her a reassuring hug whilst the betas lifted Cullen to his feet. "It's ok. You can stay with me tonight."
"No. She is staying with me. She is my mate!" yelled Cullen, trying to shake off the beta's hold once more.
But Angel slowly shook her head sadly, fear present in her eyes as she looked at him. Seeing that ripped a new hole in Cullen's heart, his wolf howling a mournful cry within. Does she honestly think I would hurt her and the baby? She has to know that I wouldn't!
As Cullen was being dragged out of the room, Angel sat on the bed heavily still trying to let her brain catch up to everything that just happened.
"Easy, just breathe in and out," said Isobel softly.
"I'm fine," but Angel shook her head, "no...I'm not fine."
"Don't worry lambie, we will figure this all out. It doesn't make any sense that he acted like that."
"I have enough on my plate," said Angel as she stood up. "I'll be back, I just need to go outside and get fresh air."
Angel left the room and headed down the stairs, making sure to avoid bumping into any of the other members of the pack. She was about to head out to the gardens, but changed her mind opting for the comfort of the stables instead. Stopping by the kitchen on her way out, she discretely grabbed a few apples and made her way out to the horses. She hasn't seen Cadifor and Alainn in a long time, not since the last incident with the fire.
As she entered the stables, she could see the new section that was built because of the fire. She also was able to see some of the new safety features that had been added too - a hose inside the stables along with fire extinguishers every ten feet from one another.
Hearing Cadifor neighing and kicking his stall door, Angel smiled, approaching them.
"How did you know it was me, you big lug?" asked Angel as she scratched between his eyes. She stepped back, and put down the bag of apples. "Have you been behaving yourself while I was gone?"
It almost seemed like Cadifor had nodded his head in response as he made a circle around his stall.
"I'm sorry sweetie; I don't think I'll be able to take you out tonight. But I promise to come back tomorrow night and we will go out for a run, how does that sound?"
Again it seemed like he had understood her, neighing in response and earning a loving smile. Angel then stepped to the side, turning to see her Alainn.
"How are you doing beautiful?" asked Angel as she petted her horse softly. "You have no idea how much I have missed you. I hope Cadifor was being good to you."
Angel laughed slightly, hearing Cadifor neighing and poking his head into her stall. Alainn walked over to greet Cadifor in response, rubbing their heads like together affectionately.
"Now I see why everyone is talking about how hard it is to keep you two away from each other. Alainn, come here please." Shockingly the horse walked to Angel.
"So you are sure about that big softy there?" asked Angel, pointing over to Cadifor.
When Alainn neighed, Angel smiled understandingly. "Ok, but don't let him think he can push you around and be in charge all the time. You have to stand your ground on a few things."
Angel felt her spirit lifting higher seeing Alainn taking a defiant stance, pounding her one hoof on the ground.
Angel reached down and grabbed an apple, holding it out for Alainn. Patting her head gently, she then walked to Cadifor and did the same. Watching him devour the apple, she just smiled affectionately, especially when he walked towards her looking for more apples after he had finished the one she had just given him. Angel placed her arms around his neck, leaning her head against him whilst she continued to pet him gently.
"I don't think I have said thank you to you Cadifor for saving my life. Without you, I would have surely perished. But now, I will be able to have a life again, and will soon see my child for the first time. Thank you." Angel hugged Cadifor one more time, laughing when she felt him leaning over her shoulder to get to the apples.
"Yeah, yeah, I see what is more important to you now but just you wait till you have your own little one."
Angel fed the rest of the apples to both horses with a promise to come back tomorrow night. She had dragged her heels enough and left the stable, starting to make her way back to the house. She knew she would have to deal with Cullen, but not tonight. Tonight she just needed to sleep but tomorrow she felt she would be better able to deal with all those problems.
Next late morning...
Angel was standing up from her chair after finishing her breakfast. She couldn't figure out why Cullen didn't show up for breakfast. Perhaps I went too far? He probably can't forgive me after humiliating him in front of all his members like that. The thought itself of never being with Cullen like how it was between them two before broke her heart into pieces.
As Angel did her normal duties around the compound, she decided to take a little break around lunch time to just relax and clear her mind. Of course the one spot for that would be her little garden. There was nothing so peaceful as her garden and seeing all the beautiful flowers blooming with the soft tinkling of the fountain as a background noise. It was absolutely paradise for her.
"You know you can't keep avoiding your mate Cullen," said Owen carefully. "You two have to see one another. I bet she isn't even upset. She probably knows she overreacted—but don't you dare tell her that—and she is probably sorry herself. So you two can just put this all behind."
"You don't understand Owen. I lost control. I never lost control of my wolf before. What if you all couldn't get to me in time and I did in fact hurt Angel and our baby? How would I be able to live with myself?"
"But you didn't Cullen. Now, instead of moping around and dodging her, why don't you two talk and settle this. She probably misses you as much as you miss her."
"He is right Cullen. You should listen to Owen," said Glynis. "Seeing my little lambie's saddened face at the breakfast table was not something I want to see again. Go and find her."
"How will she trust me again to be near her and the baby?"
Glynis walked up and smacked the back of Cullen's head. "Don't be an idiot. She will trust you again easily because she loves you and she knows you would never do anything to harm each other. I don't understand how you two cannot see what happened? You are mates...bounded to one another. Of course you are going to share feelings as well depending how strong the bond is. With Angel getting upset for you stuffing her like a pig, and then you letting your pride get in the way, of course you would have all these emotions raging through you."


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It started on our first morning at Hosteria Izhcayluma, a small lodge in the mountains surrounding the village of Vilcabamba, Ecuador. The area has been historically referred to as the "Playground of the Inca's", because it was once used as a retreat for Incan royalty.
We were supposed to arrive a day earlier, but after 13 hours of flights to nowhere, delays, miscommunications and many wingman practices to keep us positive, we finally arrived.
After a decent nights sleep we decided some exercise was in order. Our host at the reception desk pointed us on an easy hike, which his "70 year old mother could do". It had wonderful views of "Mandango" mountain, the "Sleeping Inca", which overlooks this "Valley of Longevity", and whose presence is said to protect the area from earthquakes and other natural disasters.
It's called the Valley of Longevity because it is widely believed that its inhabitants grow to a very old age. The reasons for this claimed longevity are debatable, with many researchers arguing between the anti-oxidant rich fruit and vegetables and the mineral rich water.
Either way, the locals are said to live a longer life than most.
Fifteen minutes into our hike, and I'm wondering if I'm going to live to see tomorrow. We're trudging through creeks, slogging through mud and balancing ourselves on trails made for horses. I was definitely a little outside my comfort zone and the comic relief from my thought that his mother must be a "mudder" was the only thing keeping me going forward.
We finally made it to a dirt road, which seemed to be an easier path, other than the fact it went straight uphill. I'd like to blame the 5000 foot altitude, but the extra 10 pounds I've gained during the holiday season certainly had as much to do with my huffing, puffing, sitting, cursing and resting every few minutes.
It was at that moment a four-wheel drive truck came cruising up the hill and a man asked if we'd like a ride. Visions of us being chopped up in little pieces and never heard from again lost out to the burning sensation in my legs. Outside my comfort zone, you betcha.
But at least I could breathe for the moment.
Now here is where the fun begins. The guy turns out to be the former monologue writer for Jay Leno and the "Tonight Show", Buddy Winston. After an uphill drive, a rocky walk with his groceries over his washed out driveway and a mini botany lesson, we arrived at his place at the top of the world with 360 degree views. He invited us in for tea, made from Guayusa leaves, which tasted great and reminded me more of the "T" in THC, than any tea I've had in the states. We hung with Buddy and his dogs as he entertained us with stories of Hollywood, this area of Ecuador, and his travels and misadventures in Malaysia and Thailand.
It turns out he wrote a book based on his time in the "Land of Smiles".
Titled, "An Out of Buddy Experience", he recounts his "95% true" adventures of accidentally preventing a rebel bombing and being chased by a contingent of monk assassins.
I bought the book on Amazon that night and have been really enjoying it since.
Time went by quickly and we said our goodbyes and embarked on the downhill part of our journey. I recall thinking that this is what makes traveling so magical. It's not just the people you meet, but your expanded horizons, new perspectives and shared adventures. And especially the unexpected experiences that just magically crop up… such as a truck pulling up behind us and driving us to the top of the world.
And so it inspired a new Wingman Minute Practice … "The Magic Begins Just Outside Your Comfort Zone". The funny thing is, when you step outside your comfort zone, in time, a new level of security and safety is established. What once may have seemed scary or anxiety producing is now your new normal. For me it began a year ago. I mean, I'm a guy who ate at the same restaurant every day, so as we boarded our plane to Thailand for a four-month adventure, my anxiety was so off the charts that Janet kept reassuring me that if I didn't like traveling we could just change our plans and come home.
Now, here we are, starting our second year of travel and I'm hiking through jungles and can't wait for more. I pushed through my worries and have found a new comfort zone.
Perhaps this new wingman practice can be the impetus for you to begin extending yourself. Whether it's travel, a new relationship or ending an old one, public speaking, a new job, or whatever your desire is, this practice is the perfect strategy to start sending out a new vibration, and begin extending your own self-imposed limitations.
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text: Swansea: (Clwb Pêl-droed Dinas Abertawe) Nicknames: The Jacks, The Swans City: Liberty Stadium / White Rock Stadium, Landore, Swansea The club was founded in 1912 as Swansea Town and joined the Football League in 1921. The club changed their name in 1969, when it adopted the name Swansea City to reflect Swansea's new status as a city. In 1981, the club were promoted to the original Football League First Division. It was during the following season they came close to winning the league title, but a decline then set near the season's end before finishing sixth, although a club record. It was from here the club suffered a relegation the season after, returning to the Football League Fourth Division a few seasons later, then narrowly avoided relegation to the Football Conference in 2003. Prior to playing home matches at the Liberty Stadium, the team had previously hosted at the Vetch Field. The Swansea City Supporters Society Ltd owns 20% of the club,with their involvement hailed by Supporters Direct as "the most high profile example of the involvement of a supporters' trust in the direct running of a club". In 2011, Swansea were promoted to the English Premier League, becoming the first Welsh team to play in it since its formation in 1992 Kit: The crest adopted in 1984 featured a castle, from the city coat of arms, as well as the familiar swan, now with outstretched wings. Two variations appeared in the Nineties before being replaced, in 1998, with an elegant, abstract design that proved far more enduring than any of its predecessors. The following season the title "City" replaced "Town" and a black swan was embroidered onto the traditional white shirts. The shape of the swan changed somewhat in 1972 and then, in 1973, perhaps in a bid to gain wider support across Wales, the swan was replaced by a Welsh dragon. To mark their centenary, a commemorative crest was introduced for the 2012-13 season as well as a home strip trimmed in metallic gold. Arch-enemy: Swansea have a well-known and fierce rivalry with Cardiff City, which has been regarded as one of the most hostile rivalries in British football. Honors: Swansea have quite a disguised collection of honours. The Football League •English second tier (currently Football League Championship) •Promoted (1): 1980–81 •Play-off winners (1): 2010–11 •English third tier (currently Football League One) •Winners (3): 1924–25, 1948–49, 2007–08 •Promoted (1): 1978–79 •English fourth tier (currently Football League Two) •Winners (1): 1999–2000 •Promoted (3): 1969–70, 1977–78, 2004–05 •Play-off winners (1): 1987–88 Domestic Cup Competition •Football League Cup •Winners (1): 2012–13 •FA Cup •Semi-finalists (2): 1925–26, 1963–64 •Football League Trophy •Winners (2): 1993–94, 2005–06 •Welsh Cup •Winners (10): 1912–13, 1931–32, 1949–50, 1960–61, 1965–66, 1980–81, 1981–82, 1982–83, 1988–89, 1990–91 •Runners-up (8): 1914–15, 1925–26, 1937–38, 1939–40, 1948–49, 1955–56, 1956–57, 1968–69 •FAW Premier Cup •Winners (2): 2004-05, 2005–06 •Runners-up (2): 2000-01, 2001–02 European Competition •UEFA Cup Winners' Cup •Qualification: 1961-62, 1966–67, 1981–82, 1982–83, 1983–84, 1989–90, 1991–92 •UEFA Europa League •Qualification: 2013-14 Domestic Youth Cup Competition •FAW Welsh Youth Cup •Winners (7): 1999, 2003, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 •Runners-up (6): 1990, 1991, 1994, 1996, 2004, 2009 Did You Know? Swansea beat Bradford City 5-0 in the 2012-13 Football League Cup Final, which was the competition's highest ever winning margin in the final. The team used to be called Swansea Town until the 1970s, when they became Swansea City after Swansea (the place) gained City status. Famous Players: Swansea have provided the game throughout the years with so many famous players its hard to include them all they include internationals such as Wilfred Milne – most league appearances, Roger Freestone, Herbie Williams, Robbie James, Bob Latchford, Wyndham Evans, Ivor Allchurch, Alan Curtis, Len Thompson, Lee Trundle, John Toshack and Trevor Ford. Biggest away defeat overall: Record defeat – Fulham 8-1 Swansea Town, Second Division, 22 January 1938 Biggest home win overall: Record Victory: 12–0 against Sliema, European Cup Winners Cup First Round Unofficial Web Sites: www.swansea.vitalfootball.co.uk/ forum.planetswans.co.uk/ www.fansnetwork.co.uk/football/swanseacity/ www.swanseacity.net/fans www.scfc2.co.uk/ www.swanstrust.co.uk/


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Tapit… lick your chops!
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The purchase last week of the Uruguayan champion racehorse, Brujo de Olleros, by our friends at Team Valor, reminded us of two things. In similar circumstances five or six seasons ago, Sheikh Hamdan laid his hands on what turned out to be a world champion racehorse in Invasor, while raiding the Uruguayan larder: the other is the regular flow of quality racehorses dished up by South American breeders, the best of which for decades found their way to South Africa. Tecla Bluff, Taima Bluff, Potomac, El Pica, Illustrador, Prontissimo, Velvet Green, Sandunguera, Dandy Sun, Emerald Beauty, Solera, Ecurie, Epoque, Empress Club and Eventuail.
With the odd exception, the bulk of those were trained by Terrance Millard, one-time legend of our sport. The other thing the "Argies" rival us for, is their love of a braai or a "barbie", as the Aussies call it. South Africans and Australians share a common fetish for meat, but as carnivores, we're just apprentices next to the South Americans. It is reliably reported that the average consumption of beef in Argentina is around 60kgs annually (132 pounds,) so if you're a visitor, when you've run out of clean clothes and Lipitor, it's time to go home!
Just recently at the Cape Premier Yearling Sale, we met for the first time two grand ambassadors for Argentinian breeding, Alberto Stein and Ricardo Correas, courtesy of a decades old relationship with the greatest stallion and sales analyst the world has known, Bill Oppenheim. Ricardo has a deep and passionate pedigree in the breeding of thoroughbreds, his grandfather having established the famous Haras La Leyenda (pronounced Legenda, or "Legends"). In the name at least, they have something in common with us at the Land Of Legends. These days, Ricardo is the general manager of the farm which was originally famed for the importation of the first of a line of English Derby winners in Diamond Jubilee, the dual Classic winning own brother to Persimmon, and who carried the Royal colours for King Edward VII. To put all of this into perspective, and to give you an idea of old man Correas' sense of enterprise, these two classic winning brothers were sons of the second most successful European stallion of all-time, St. Simon (yes, he took more championships (nine) than Hyperion, and only gave best to Sadler's Wells in modern times). Diamond Jubilee's importation to Argentina triggered a succession of similar imports through the 1920s and 30s, when Argentina's agricultural economy made it one of the richest countries in the world.
The modern day owner of Haras La Leyenda is the new man they are tipping as the John Messara or John Magnier of Argentinian breeding. Alberto Stein made his fortune in the family steel business, and whilst still a relatively young man, he's opted to go out and follow his heart, most of which he's invested in Leyenda (his heart that is, not his cash!). It is something of a compliment to the news we carry on our blog, that this man, one of the stars in the Argentinian breeding firmament, gets his daily fix from a visit to this site.
Old Traditions, New Frontiers
In 2001, the Argentine economy crashed, when their peso, which had been at par with the US dollar, was devalued by over four to one. This was, however, great news for exporters, as it made their products cheaper to the outside world. The Argentine businessman, Alberto Stein, was at that time running his family's second generation steel company. In 2002 he opened an office for the company in Chicago, and in 2003 he went to Poland, set up one factory, and ended up buying another from a competitor. Not only were the Polish factories supplying steel to the regions biggest manufacturers in Germany, but Stein also knew that in 2005 Poland was due to join the EU common market.
In 2006, he sold the steel company to an American firm. His wife Renata, an architect, said to him, "All right Alberto, what do you really want to do?. What is your dream?".
Alberto had been a racehorse owner since 1986. Then a young man of 26 who was working in what is called the feralloys part of the family steel business and doing well enough, he went to an auction and bought a filly named Fiadora. She won three races and was placed in graded races (in fact, only last week, Fiadora had to be put down due the infirmities of old age, at 26).
Alberto was hooked, his answer to Renata was to "breed horses", which reminds us of the advice Hartford's Raymond Ellis received from the ex head groom of the spectacular Italian breeder Federico Tesio; "Breed like you mean it". Alberto is doing just that. First they found a farm, La Leyenda in 2007 with good soil and water. This is it, it's this farm or nowhere", recalls Alberto. "Within a diameter of 50kms live most of the top 3000 mares in Argentina," he adds, displaying the businessman's dimension to his retinue of skills.
For many years now, South Americans have been leasing Northern Hemisphere-owned stallions for the Southern season, and it didn't take Alberto long to reason that it was an expensive exercise with limits to what their marketing could accomplish, and that they may as well invest instead in the Southern Hemisphere breeding rights of shuttle stallions. Giant's Causeway's full brother, the well-proven Freud (whose Northern Hemisphere connection is Becky Thomas, host to our Ready To Run scholarship awardees in America) is the first to join the roster on this basis, though the enterprise of the Leyenda team is not limited to direct investment. Through a connection with the renowned stallion manager (ex Three Chimneys) Dan Rosenberg, they've secured the Southern Hemisphere breeding rights to one of the best young stallions in America, Tapit, who stands at the Beck family's Gainsway Farm. And you can bet your life, the resultant Tapits will find their way beyond the boundaries of Argentina. Following our get-together in Cape Town, you may even see a few on a forthcoming Emperors Palace Ready To Run Sale: lick your chops!
We've little doubt these titbits will have prickled our reader's imaginations. There is much more though, to South American breeding and racing in general and to Argentina in particular, than what we've said here, and we'll be continuing this series over the next couple of days.
For the record :
- St. Simon : Ascot Gold Cup (1884), Goodwood Cup (1884) and Epsom Gold Cup (1884). Champion sire in Great Britain and Ireland nine times.
- Diamond Jubilee : 2000 Guineas, Newmarket Stakes, Epsom Derby, St Leger and Eclipse Stakes - all 1900. Champion sire in Argentina (1915, 1916, 1917 and 1921).
- Persimmon : Coventry Stakes (1895), Richmond Stakes (1985), Epsom Derby (1896), St Leger (1896), Jockey Club Stakes (1896), Eclipse (1897) and Ascot Gold Cup (1897). Champion sire in Britain (1902, 1906, 1908 and 1912).


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Developed mission profiles for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for mining and agriculture surveys.
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Assess and implement satellite telecommunications solutions for several vertical markets.
Implemented O3b and High Throughput Satellite projects at Elara's teleport and remote sites.
Managed and operated multi-year multi-million, dollar projects.
Assessed and developed a GSM / Internet end user access solutions for remote villages in Mexico.
Developed and implemented disaster relief solutions for local and federal government agencies.
Translator Nov 2010 – Dec 2013
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English to Spanish article translations for Inversionista Magazine
Educator Aug 2009 – Aug 2010
University of Texas Planetarium – Arlington, Texas.
Installed and tested Evans and Sutherland Digistar 5.0 Planetarium hardware and software.
Operator and presenter of space technology and astronomical events for patrons.
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Maintenance and operation of all network equipment installed at the laboratory.
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The Cloud Security Alliance Summit brought together a panel of security experts on February 27 in San Francisco to examine the threats posed by API and cloud-based computing. But rather than providing guidance on how to mitigate security risks they focused instead on the uncertain nature of security in an environment that is increasingly dominated by applications that use APIs to transfer data across the cloud.
One of the key benefits of APIs is their anonymous nature. In fact, it is their anonymity that is helping drive their growth. But the ease and speed at which API-based applications can be created has encouraged independent developers to jump into the fray without having to pay significant attention to security.
While the wild west atmosphere may be seen as a threat to some, the biggest threat to personal Internet security is not APIs or small, independent developers but rather large companies "that collect massive amounts of data from people, including photos, documents, video, search and buying patterns," panelist Bruce Schneier said.
Panelists pointed out the importance of the token-based authentication system, OAuth, in enabling personal users to authenticate with applications without rendering their credentials. Because OAuth limits access to only one application at a time with limitations of time and scope, it enables authors of applications to provide personalized services without having to independently manage security.
While OAuth may answer the security questions for individual use, as more businesses look to APIs to connect their applications across the cloud, it is only inevitable that legitimate security concerns related to enterprise applications will arise.
Panelists included Philippe Courtot, CEO of Qualys; Don Godfrey, Security Consultant with Humana; and Matt Johansen, Threat Research Center Manager at WhiteHat Security, among others.


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Delhi girl hangs self, asks parents to donate her organs in suicide note
A 17-year-old girl hanged herself at her home in north Delhi's Maurice Nagar on Tuesday after she failed twice in her chemistry examsdelhi Updated: May 13, 2016 09:11 IST
A 17-year-old girl hanged herself at her home in north Delhi's Maurice Nagar on Tuesday after she failed twice in her chemistry exams. She left behind a suicide note urging her parents to donate her organs.
"I cannot live without any destination… Sorry Papa I failed to be your good daughter… Don't blame anybody for my extreme step… Papa my last wish is to donate my organs to needy persons…(sic)," were the last few words written by Reema Sood, a Class 11 student of a government school.
But only her eyes could be donated, as her two-page suicide note was recovered by the police in her school bag almost a day after she died. Her other organs were rendered useless due to the delay, said the girl's family.
Sood hung herself from a water pipe in the bathroom using her dupatta (stole). Police said she went into depression after seeing her annual exam results on Tuesday afternoon.
Her mother Mamta Rani was busy in household work when Sood locked herself in the bathroom and hung herself.
Reema's father Rajesh Kumar, who works with Delhi University (DU), said he was unaware of his daughter's note till the police officers informed him about it on Wednesday.
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"We don't know who will be the beneficiaries of my daughter's eyes. But whosoever gets the eyes, we will track him or her for sure and remain in touch for life," said Reema's father. He said his daughter wanted to be a doctor and she knew the importance of organ donation.
Sood wanted her answer sheet be re-checked as she was confident of clearing the exam.
First Published: May 12, 2016 23:11 IST


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On March 10, 2016, FSA Gasket Division Member, Mike Shorts, will be making a presentation at the 2016 VMA Technical Seminar being held at Harrah's Casino in New Orleans, LA. The presentation is titled: Gasket Performance Standards and Application Towards Fugitive Emissions Reductions. The abstract of the presentation is as follows:
With the advent of new gasketing technologies in the market over the past decade, standards have had to evolve in order to satisfy some of the performance specific parameters being addressed by these new technologies. Though basic gasket data can often suffice in standard application design requirements, advanced gasket data parameters and behavioral knowledge are required in order to meet modern and future fugitive emissions reduction standards. This presentation will provide an overview of the updates in gasket performance standards and how manufacturers apply those towards applications requiring significantly lower emissions. Participants will learn the concepts that gasket manufacturer applications engineers use to decode an application and make relevant recommendations to the end-user and/or installer. This level of understanding is also applied to gasketing applications in the valve OEM market as valve manufacturers are constantly developing their valves to meet tighter emissions requirements. As a collaborative partner with the EPA, DOE, and WTO, the Fluid Sealing Association is committed to understanding the leading regulatory issues facing valve manufacturers and industrial facilities in relation to emission reduction strategies and requirements.
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As a part of our job, my profile includes working with different technologies across various domains. This helps us in understanding the bigger picture about the Enterprise Architecture across various verticals.
After the exploration of the EPM tool 'Smartsheet', this time we had another chance to get a closer look at the EPM. This time we expected a deeper dive, and for that, first step was to create a baseline of our existing knowledge into a common repository.
So here is a jargon of the common terms, acronym etc. around EPM:
EPM (Enterprise Project Management) - A streamlines procedure for managing projects running across the organization.
PMO (Project Management Office) - A group or department within an organization, that deals with, defines and maintains standards for project management.
EPMO (Enterprise Project Management Office) - An enterprise level PMO.
PMM (Project Management Methodology) - The standards or guidelines followed for EPM. There are several standards (PMMs) available, including:
- PRINCE2 (Projects in Controlled Environments, version 2) - Developed by the UK government agency Office of Government Commerce (OGC) and is used extensively within the UK government as the de facto project management standard for its public projects.
- PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge) - Recognized as standards by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
- IPMA (International Project Management Association) - A federation of National PM associations, supporting role-specific competence development and certification guidelines.
The PMBOK Guide recognizes 47 processes that fall into five basic process groups and ten knowledge areas that are typical of most projects, most of the time.
The five process groups are:
- Initiating
- Planning
- Executing
- Monitoring and Controlling
- Closing
The ten knowledge areas are:
- Project Integration Management
- Project Scope Management
- Project Time Management
- Project Cost Management
- Project Quality Management
- Project Human Resource Management
- Project Communications Management
- Project Risk Management
- Project Procurement Management
- Project Stakeholders Management
The Project Management Institute (PMI) is a not-for-profit professional organization for the project management profession with the purpose of advancing project management. In 2007, it earned the ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024 accreditation from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) for granting credentials and certifications in the field of Project Management.
Here is a short list of certifications and credentials offered by PMI:
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Program Management Professional (PgMP)
- Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP)
- PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
- PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)
- PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)
- PMI Certified OPM3 Professional