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Wedding Band: A Comedy by Charlie Baker
- Brian Donaldson
- 7 August 2011
This article is from 2011.
Crooner delivers a gentle comic play
What's the worst thing that could happen to you as the head of a jobbing wedding band? High on the list would be mislaying the PA, having a keyboardist who can't stop muttering about being fed and, arguably most awkward of all, discovering that you might actually have once known the bride-to-be. Intimately. These are the core dilemmas at the heart of Charlie Baker's Fringe comedy play, Wedding Band.
The gruff yet boyish comic who in the last year has appeared in Doctor Who and was the Let's Dance for Comic Relief champ, chose to croon only once in this hour (not enough for one disgruntled audience member as she trundled out at the end), as he turned a tacky 80s Eurovision hit into luxurious jazzy gold.
Featuring Baker's tuxed-up singer, the ever-hungry piano man, a haughty caterer ('I'm a wedding planner') and a slightly obvious wacky/troubled DJ, the play itself is a gentle meander through a series of tricky situations which resolve themselves with little fuss. Baker smartly avoids firing Chekhov's gun (in the shape of a precariously positioned cake) and the final twist is as satisfying as a thick slice of marzipan.
Gilded Balloon Teviot, 622 6552, until 29 Aug (not 15, 22), 2.45pm, £10.50–£12.50 (£8.50–£10.50).


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ISMM 2017 – Proceedings
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We introduce Isolde, an automatic garbage collection scheme designed specifically for managing memory in lock-free data structures, such as stacks, lists, maps and queues. Isolde exists as a plug-in memory manager, designed to sit on-top of another memory manager, and use it's allocator and reclaimer (if exists). Isolde treats a lock-free data structure as a logical heap, isolated from the rest of the program. This allows garbage collection outside of Isolde to take place without affecting the lock-free data structure. Isolde further manages objects allocated on a Isolde heap in a fully concurrent manner, allowing garbage collection to incrementally remove garbage without stopping other threads doing work.
A points-to analysis computes a sound abstraction of heap memory conventionally using a name-based abstraction that summarizes runtime memory by grouping locations using the names of allocation sites: All concrete heap locations allocated by the same statement are grouped together. The locations in the same group are treated alike i.e., a pointer to any one location of the group is assumed to point to every location in the group leading to an over-approximation of points-to relations. We propose an access-based abstraction that partitions each name-based group of locations into equivalence classes at every program point using an additional criterion of the sets of access paths (chains of pointer indirections) reaching the locations in the memory. The intuition is that the locations that are both allocated and accessed alike should be grouped into the same equivalence class. Since the access paths in the memory could reach different locations at different program points, our groupings change flow sensitively unlike the name-based groupings. This creates a more precise view of the memory. Theoretically, it is strictly more precise than the name-based abstraction except in some trivial cases; practically it is far more precise. Our empirical measurements show the benefits of our tool Access-Based Heap Analyzer (ABHA) on SPEC CPU 2006 and heap manipulating SV-COMP benchmarks. ABHA, which is field-, flow-, and context-sensitive, scales to 20 kLoC and can improve the precision even up to 99% (in terms of the number of aliases). Additionally, ABHA allows any user-defined summarization of an access path to be plugged in; we have implemented and evaluated four summarization techniques. ABHA can also act as a front-end to TVLA, a parametrized shape analyzer, in order to automate its parametrization by generating predicates that capture the program behaviour more accurately.
Shared-memory languages and systems generally provide weak or undefined semantics for executions with data races. Prior work has proposed memory consistency models that ensure well-defined, easy-to-understand semantics based on region serializability (RS), but the resulting system may throw a consistency exception in the presence of a data race. Consistency exceptions can occur unexpectedly even in well-tested programs, hurting availability and thus limiting the practicality of RS-based memory models.
To our knowledge, this paper is the first to consider the problem of availability for memory consistency models that throw consistency exceptions. We first extend existing approaches that enforce RSx, a memory model based on serializability of synchronization-free regions (SFRs), to avoid region conflicts and thus consistency exceptions. These new approaches demonstrate both the potential for and limitations of avoiding consistency exceptions under RSx. To improve availability further, we introduce (1) a new memory model called RIx based on isolation of SFRs and (2) a new approach called Avalon that provides RIx. We demonstrate two variants of Avalon that offer different performance–availability tradeoffs for RIx.
An evaluation on real Java programs shows that this work's novel approaches are able to reduce consistency exceptions, thereby improving the applicability of strong memory consistency models. Furthermore, the approaches provide compelling points in the performance–availability tradeoff space for memory consistency enforcement. RIx and Avalon thus represent a promising direction for tackling the challenge of availability under strong consistency models that throw consistency exceptions.
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Recently, Lenovo has decided to issue new smart phones the Motorola brand, which means that very soon lineup Moto significantly expanded. King leaks Evan Blass (@evleaks) has procured images and specifications of future machines younger C-series – Moto C and Moto C Plus. entry-level devices claim to be first smartphone.
Cheapest Motorola
As expected, Motorola Moto C will receive a 5-inch display with a resolution of 854×480, and is used in 32-bit quad-core processor MediaTek unknown model with a frequency of 1.3 GHz. Depending on the region's internal memory will be 8 or 16 GB (plus a microSD slot), RAM, and there and there is 1GB. The different versions are supported by 3G or 4G LTE network. The main camera is a 5 megapixel, front-end module 2 megapixels, and the battery capacity was 2,350 mAh.
At Motorola Moto C Plus resolution 5-inch screen has increased to 1280×720, and the heart of the smartphone will be another quad 64-bit MediaTek chip at 1.1 GHz (for characteristics suited MT6737). The RAM is 1 GB or 2 GB flash drive – 16 GB expandable memory card. The rear camera has an 8-megapixel and front-end module is still a 2-megapixel. A nice bonus is a powerful battery at 4000 mAh capacity. Operating system – Android 7.0 Nougat, if you believe published Render, without strange Lenovo shell.
When to expect?
The insider did not disclose terms of the output of new products, but judging by the increasingly frequent rumors about state employees, before the official premiere is long. Motorola Moto C and C Plus will be available in black, white, red and gold colors. Obviously, the Moto X (2017) with dual camera will not work as the Moto C in our market, in spite of previous leaks .


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When I have Emulator running and I run build
project I get prc file installed nicely.
I tried to do it from the command line
(I want to have this option to run some
batch process):
Emulator.exe -load_apps file.prc
It works, but not so well, each time additional
instance of Emulator is added and I end up
with multiple sessions.
What would be the proper command? What is being
called by OrbWorks?


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Mushrooms May Reduce the Risk of Memory Problems
Eating mushrooms may reduce the risk for mild cognitive impairment, or M.C.I., a type of memory impairment that is often a precursor of Alzheimer's disease.
Researchers in Singapore used data on 663 Chinese men and women over 60. None had memory or thinking problems at the start of the study. In one-on-one interviews, they recorded diet information, including questions about six types of commonly consumed mushrooms. They assessed cognitive function with detailed structured interviews and widely used tests of mental acuity. Over the six-year study, 90 in the group developed M.C.I.
After controlling for many health, behavioral and socioeconomic factors, including the consumption of meat, green vegetables, fruits and nuts, they found that compared with those who consumed less than one five-ounce portion of mushrooms a week, those who consumed one to two portions had a 43 percent reduced risk for M.C.I. People who ate more than two portions had a 52 percent reduced risk. The study is in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease.
The reasons for the association are not clear, but mushrooms contain various antioxidants and anti-inflammatory substances that may inhibit the buildup in the brain of amyloid beta and tau, proteins that are hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease.
Based on this and previous studies, the authors conclude, "mushroom consumption could be a potential preventive measure to slow cognitive decline and neurodegeneration in the elderly."
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Wow. The boys at NESN arent taken this guys bullshit lightly. Listen as Jerry Remy says, "I have faced guys who throw spits balls and you know it right away." Dennis Eckersley had a little more fire under his ass than Remy.
Eckersley responded to Hayhurt's comments by saying, "why are we giving this guy any play...[he's] a lifetime minor league pitcher." Then when Eckersley learns that former Major League pitcher Jack Morris said, "I have no doubt in my mind that Clay Buchholz is doctoring the baseball," Eck sounds like he wants to fight the dude.
He called Morris "clueless" and said, "the hitters didnt complain but Jack Morris did. Jack Morris should zip it." I would love to see Dennis Eckersley kick both of their asses. What they said is irresponsible and to put it bluntly, bullshit.
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The final home match before Christmas is always a special occasion and this year is no different with a worldwide audience taking a look in at Selhurst Park as the match is live on Sky Sports.
The game against Huddersfield Town on Saturday 22nd December 2012, kicks-off at 5.20pm and we will be adding to the festive atmosphere with a special ticket offer for season ticket holders and members to bring friends to the game. For the special price of just £10 you can bring guests along in this exclusive offer.
All season ticket holders can purchase an unlimited number of tickets for £10 each (adult and concessions). Members can do the same providing they have purchased their ticket for the game. Directors Box is not included for this offer. Please note this offer is not available on matchday.
It is a great opportunity to show the worldwide audience what a fantastic atmosphere is being created here at Selhurst Park so bring your family and friends along and play your part in making it a special day at the stadium. Please take this ticket offer as a thank you for your continued support throughout the season.
Season ticket holders can book online using promo code 2212 by clicking here. Alternatively tickets can be booked from the box office on 08712 00 00 71.


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After first downloading to file, and then trying to save and run setup.exe, an error message from Windows Installer says several things: "Verify the package exists, that you can open it, or contact the application vendor to verify that this is a valid Windows Installer package". Tried again after specifying permission in security system, but it still won't load.
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Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011
Posted 11:58 p.m
By Aggrey Sam
LOS ANGELESVery personal. Thats how Derrick Rose described his approach to Wednesday nights 106-88 Bulls (34-14) winthe teams sixth consecutive victoryover the Clippers (19-29) at the Staples Center. In a battle of two of the games most exciting young players, the Bulls' All-Star point guard out-dueled rookie sensation Blake Griffin, exacting some revenge in the process.
The games two featured attractions lived up to the hype from the outset, with Rose scoring nine of the Bulls first 16 points and Griffin pouring in eight of the Clippers first 14 before the contests first timeout.
Rose (32 points, 11 assists, 4-for-8 on three-pointers) shelled the home teamand former coach, Vinny Del Negrowith his improved jumper, as well as his fearless and acrobatic driving finishes to the rim, thrilling the Staples Center crowd. Rose also got his teammates involved, finding the likes of Keith Bogans, Luol Deng (26 points, six rebounds, five assists, 3-for-6 on three-pointers) and Carlos Boozer (16 points, 10 rebounds) for assists.
They beat us last time. I wanted some revenge. It was because of me that we lost. I missed the free throw and that really hurt me, said Rose. In these types of games, you never want to be in those situations, where a free throw is the reason why we lost the game. We just wanted to come out here and be aggressive, and just try to take control of the game early.
Im the reason why we lost last time. I couldnt take the game into overtime, he continued. Tonight, I just tried to pull the game away and make it a comfortable game.
Added Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau: Thats who he is. Hes never satisfied, he wants the team to do well, hes always driving himself to get better. I thought he had great command in this game.
The way he started off this game set the tone for us. Very aggressive in the pick-and-roll, running the team, aggressive defensively, he went on to say. When hes going like that, it lifts the whole team.
Griffin (32 points, 13 rebounds, seven assists) didnt disappoint either, displaying a mid-range jumper to go with his relentlessness around the rim. A fast-paced affair at the beginning, the games speed waned a bit as the opening quarter went on, but Rose and Griffin both picked up the pace toward the end of the period, which ended with the Bulls holding a 28-23 advantage.
Chicagos second unit sustained the visitors lead, with reserve big man Taj Gibson (nine points, 12 rebounds)in a return to the city where he went to college at USCplaying with energy on the interior and both backup point guard C.J. Watson (nine points, 2-for-3 on three-pointers) and designated sharpshooter Kyle Korver (eight points, four assists, 2-for-5 on three-pointers) providing timely offense. Behind their bench, the Bulls lead surged to double digits before Thibodeau began to filter his regulars back into the contest.
The Clippers, however, were in no mood to lie down and made it a competitive affair, exciting an already-energized crowd. Starting shooting guard Randy Foye (14 points, four assists) sparked the home team, then a show-stopping alley-oop dunk by Griffin nearly brought down the house.
Deng, quietly having a solid night, made his presence felt in a louder fashion, drilling a pair of three-pointers to give the Bulls some breathing room. A flashpoint in the contest came when Griffinwho went on an individual tear late in the halfattempted a monster dunk and was fouled hard by Boozer (veteran Kurt Thomas, saddled with three first-half fouls, also laid some wood on the rookie previously in the quarter), earning a debatable flagrant foul call from the officials. Despite that, the Bulls led, 55-49, at the intermission.
Chicago started the second half on a 6-0 run, which was capped by a Clippers timeout and a technical foul on point guard Baron Davis (10 points, three assists). Rose, aided by Deng, propelled the Bulls during this stretch, and their winning margin grew to a comfortable cushion.
Boozer (benefiting greatly from Roses playmaking) began to assert himself, helping to sustain Chicagos double-figure lead. The home team again battled back, however, and behind journeyman forwards Ryan Gomes (16 points, six rebounds) and Ike Diogu, the Clippers briefly made it a single-digit affair, until a Rose three-pointer late in the quarter made it an 82-71 game after three periods of play.
Watson continued to be effective in relief of Rose, helping the Bulls keep the Clippers at bay until the All-Star point guard returned to the floor, despite Boozer picking up his third, fourth and fifth fouls in rapid succession. Although another Griffin highlight dunk got the home crowds attention, timely individual efforts by Rose and Gibson dampened their enthusiasm.
Afterwards, Thibodeau spoke proudly about how his team limited Griffins second-half scoring.
First half, Griffin just had his way, but I thought offensively we were good, I thought our rebounding was very good, I thought we shared the ball. Second half, I thought our defense was a lot better, he remarked. I didnt like him getting 25 first-half points, but we showed resiliency. We stayed with the plan, we really didnt adjust. It was just doing it better in the second half. We made him work, our help was a little bit better. Griffins a great player.
Gibson shared his coachs sentiments.
After the first half, it was frustrating because we talked about what we wanted to do in the beginning at shootaround. He had 25 points and that was embarrassing, Gibson told CSNChicago.com. Me and Kurt just switched out on him, tried to make his touches hard, force him to do things he didnt want to do. Hes a phenomenal player. We just played real tough tonight.
With the sellout crowds energy fading as the games stretch run approached, the home teams effort followed suit. Thibodeau didnt relax, however (he was assessed with a late technical foul) and neither did his players. A Korver three-pointer took the final gasp of air out of the building and after a Deng steal and subsequent layup on the other end, the game was effectively over, but not until a Rose jumper with under 10 seconds to go put his personal stamp on things.
Very personal, in fact.
Aggrey Sam is CSNChicago.com's Bulls Insider. Follow him @CSNBullsInsider on Twitter for up-to-the-minute Bulls information and his take on the team, the NBA and much more.


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Yarrow Stalk Method of Generating an I Ching (Yijing) Hexagram
Begin with 50 stalks/sticks. Set one stalk off to the side in an upright (vertical) position. This is symbolic of the connection between Earth and Sky. Set a second stalk across the first one in a horizontal position, forming an equal-armed cross. This is symbolic of Man between Earth and Sky.
1 Take the remaining 48 stalks and divide them into two roughly equal piles in front of you, one on the left, the other on the right.
2 Take one stalk from the pile on the right side and hold it between the small finger and ring finger of your left hand (you may use your right hand for holding stalks if you are left-handed).
3 From the pile on the left side, count off the stalks in groups of four, setting these aside, until you have 4 or fewer stalks remaining. Hold this group of four or fewer between the ring finger and the middle finger of your hand.
4 Turn to the pile of stalks on the right, and count off until you have four or fewer left. Hold this group of four or fewer between the middle and index finger of your hand.
5 How many stalks are you holding in your hand? Counting in this way can have only two results: you will be holding a total of 4 or 8 stalks between the fingers of your hand. If you have a value other than four or eight, you've made a mistake and need to recount.
6 Set aside this batch of four or eight stalks. You will come back to them soon.
Pick up your pile of discarded stalks and repeat steps 1 through 6 two more times. You will have three small piles of either 4 or 8 stalks each.
Give the numeric value 3 to piles of four stalks.
Give the numeric value 2 to piles of eight stalks.
Add together the values for the piles of stalks (you will notice that even totals generate a Yin line, odd totals generate a Yang line):
If you have a value of six (2+2+2, or three piles of eight stalks), draw a Changing Yin (broken) line. - -c
If you have a value of seven (2+2+3, or two piles of eight stalks, one pile of four stalks), draw a Yang (unbroken) line. ---
If you have a value of eight (2+3+3, or one pile of eight stalks, two piles of four stalks), draw a Yin (broken) line. - -
If you have a value of nine (3+3+3, or three piles of four stalks), draw a Changing Yang (unbroken) line. ---c
This completes the first line (the bottom line) of your hexagram.
Beginning at number 1 above, repeat all the above steps until you have completed six lines. (At that time, you may gather together all fifty stalks and return them to their container.)
When finished, you will have a figure that looks something like this:
Line 6 - - Yin line
Line 5 --- Yang line
Line 4 ---c Yang line Changing to Yin
Line 3 --- Yang line
Line 2 --- Yang line
Line 1 - -c Yin line Changing to Yang
Look up your hexagram in your favorite book; read the advice section that discusses the hexagram as a whole and the section(s) that correspond to any changing lines. If you have changing lines, redraw the figure with the lines changed (Yin to Yang or Yang to Yin), and look up the second hexagram. Read the advice section, but not the changing line sections. In the above example, you would read the advice for hexagram 28 and lines 1 and 4, and hexagram 5.
Line 6 - - to - -
Line 5 --- to ---
Line 4 ---c to - -
Line 3 --- to ---
Line 2 --- to ---
Line 1 - -c to ---
Hexagram 28 to 5


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The wisdom of community: from parents, residents, educators, businesses, advocates, and youth, provides essential, ongoing direction to the initiative.
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Box braids are far from new (who could forget Janet Jackson's iconic Poetic Justice look in the '90s?), but within the past year or so they've been popping up more frequently on celebrities such as Zoe Kravitz, Beyoncé, and Tia Mowry. (And not to mention trending high on the Lipstick Index the past few months.) Devotees sing praises of their low-maintenance factor: Because you don't have to brush or wash your hair every day, morning routines get cut down dramatically. But like any beauty look that takes commitment, it's good to do some required reading before getting them done. The intricate design requires patience (getting the braids can take several hours, depending on how much hair you have and how long it is) and some knowledge about upkeep.
The basics: If you've got enough hair of your own, it can be done with just your natural hair. But if you need assistance in the length department, hair pieces can be woven in. That, of course, can greatly affect the price. Expect it to vary wildly depending on where you live (think in the low to high hundreds). And bring a book to read or even a movie on your tablet—you could be there until the end, and perhaps long enough for a repeat viewing. Beyond that, we turned to Jennifer Vanel, hairstylist at Ted Gibson Salon for the lowdown if you're considering getting the hairstyle for the first time. Heads-up: There's potentially fire involved!
Lipstick: If you're considering box braids, what makes you a good candidate? Length of hair? Condition of it? Texture? Lifestyle?
Jennifer Vanel: Box braids are great for a person who wants a low-maintenance easy hairstyle. Anyone with any texture can have box braids as long as their hair is long enough to create a braid. But this service requires time, so be prepared to sit for a few hours or more!
L: How often do you need to get them rebraided?
__JV:__A few weeks or months—it depends on how long you decide to keep them in. When removing your braids, have someone help you because the process can be tedious. Start at the bottom, and unbraid your hair using a comb to help detangle your real hair from any hair pieces added. If your stylist used synthetic hair, he or she might have used a flame to bind the synthetic hair at the ends, which means you'll need to cut the ends before you start to unbraid them.
__L:__What's the trick to making them last? If you're going to sit that long, you don't want them to unravel!
__JV:__In order for them to last longer, they need to be nice and tight to the root. That doesn't mean they need to be uncomfortable though. If you're tender-headed, start off with large box braids to see if you can tolerate them.
__L:__What should you do before going in to the salon?
__JV:__They don't require anything before having them done, but I would suggest having your scalp free of any product. And don't get any chemical treatments before having your braids done.
L: How do you maintain them?
__JV:__Try not to pull them too tightly when you style them. And use a silk pillowcase when you go to sleep. You should also beware of using too many products because it can cause build up. Shampoo as needed but not too often, too much manipulation will cause flyaways.
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This summer will see no less than four of the five home nations travelling to France to participate in Euro 2016. This article will analyse just how far the home nations can reasonably expect to advance this summer.
Northern Ireland
Perhaps the most surprising home nation to be participating in France are Northern Ireland. With no recognised superstar players Michael O'Neill's 's men showed great and determination in order to shock some bigger European nations and advance to this summer's finals in France.
Kyle Lafferty's scoring form on the international scene could catapult Northern Ireland out of their group and into the last 16 of this summers euros.
Sadly for the Northern Irish fans, I believe that this magical journey which has turned into somewhat of a fairy tale will end.
In conclusion, I feel Northern Ireland will reach the last 16 of this summer's European Championships.
Republic of Ireland
The Republic of Ireland had somewhat stuttering qualifying campaign that led to them requiring a play-off against Bosnia and Herzegovina to make this summer's Championships.
With talisman Robbie Keane ageing this summer's Euro is may be a tough challenge for the Republic who may not be as free scoring as they once were.
However, I believe that due to the relative strength of their group and motivation of the current crop of players to live up to their countries' expectations should see them progress from the group to the last 16 stage however like Northern Ireland I do not expect them to advance any further than this stage.
In conclusion, I believe that the Republic of Ireland will be travelling home from Euro 2016 at the last 16 stage of the tournament.
Wale, who are spearheaded by Real Madrid superstar Gareth Bale, will be playing in their first major tournament for 54 years at this summer's European championships.
The Welsh side were massive underdogs going into qualifying and they shocked the world by leading the group for most of the campaign and taking 4 points off hot favourites Belgium.
This summer's Euros could be a defining moment in Welsh football history. They have been placed in a favourable group and have also been given mouth-watering clash with their English counterparts.
I think that the Welsh will be able to not only advance through the group but through dogged determination battle through the round of 16 and into the quarter-finals. However, sadly I feel this will be the end of the Welsh dream and that Gareth bale will not be adding a Euro 2016 winners medal to his champions league triumph.
Of all the home nations England were probably the only side who were expected to qualify for this summers European Championships.
A relatively straightforward group did not allow England to impress to the levels to excite fans. However, England dealt with what was put in front of them and did it with a 100% record. They are looking good especially as they have two in-form strikers in Harry Kane and Jamie Vardy as well as teenage sensation Marcus Rashford, such players may have heightened expectation on the young lions.
I feel this blend of experience and young talent should enable Roy Hodgson's men to advance past the group stages along with Wales without too much trouble.
I feel that England will eventually meet their demise within the tournament in the semi-final stage equalling their achievement from Euro 96.
Sadly they will just fall short of the final in my opinion due to fatigue brought on by a highly competitive Premier league season as well as lack of squad depth due to the uncertain fitness of both Daniel Sturridge and Jack Wilshire.
In conclusion, sadly I believe not one of the home nations will be victorious at this summer's European Championships. However, I feel all the home nations will come out looking admirable as well as cementing the home nations on the European scene for future tournaments.


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The members of The Thoughtful Home by Joe Whitaker Designs are made up of the brightest minds in Technology and Business. The combination of technology knowledge, organization, process, management, and business operations allow The Thoughtful Home to provide solutions that encompass the end users needs in a budget threshold and time managed fashion unmatched in the industry. The Thoughtful Home offers full home automation, smart home design and installation, intelligent lighting control and comfort solutions, home theater, outdoor entertainment, multi-room audio and video, security and safety options, Hi-Res audio,pre-wire, central-vac and even pool and spa controls.
Joe Whitaker
Founder/President The Thoughtful Home by JWhitaker Designs
Founder/President JWhitaker Designs LLC.
CEDIA Board of Directors / Director
Contributor CePro Magazine, Electronic House Magazine
On Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/pub/joe-whitaker/26/616/990
On Twitter at @joe_tech_guru
Joe Whitaker has almost two decades of experience in Custom Systems Integration and Design and is one of the most proactive members of the Control4 community. Among the first to be certified by Control4 in Texas, Joe continues to design and implement amazing solutions while contributing to the consumer knowledge base. With Hundreds of installations under his belt in over 25 states in the U.S. Joe has continued to take his well designed and remotely manageable products to happy clients across the country. Joe has also helped in product development, creation, and preproduction testing with top manufacturers like Sony, Platinum Tools, Sanus, Nyne, Stealth Acoustics, Simply Reliable, VANCO and many more. Joe Whitaker is an award winning inventor and designer of products more commonly known as "The Unstoppable Geek".
Beyond developing many custom tools to assist in custom installations,custom rack building, and video and audio products that benefit the integrator as well as consumer, he is a regular contributor of news, product reviews and tutorials at EH Publishing, CE Pro Magazine, Electronic House Magazine, and Commercial Integrator Magazine.
Not only has Joe had his hand in products and technology he has consulted for many companies in the tech sector on business and logistical operations to help boost operational efficiency. Joe has taken these strategies to many companies to create a better experience for the home owner and end user. These strategies both in technology and business have been deployed in businesses from the small AV company to Multinational Enterprise Corporations.
Helping to support the industry is a key goal for Joe. Not only has he volunteered for many technology speaking panels and held classes and seminars, Joe is also a member of the CEDIA Board of Directors. As a Director his mission is simple, focus on the future of the CEDIA Industry and it's members.
Notable Achievements
- 2011 CEDIA Board of Directors Nominee
- Member of the Inaugural CEDIA Blog Mob 2012
- Judge for CE Pro Best Products of the Year 2012 to Present
- Judge for Electronic House Magazine Best Products of the Year 2012 to Present
- 2013 CEDIA Board of Directors Nominee
- Inventor of Vanco HDBASET over Existing HDMI (CePro Best Product of the Year Winner 2013)
- Inventor of VANCO No Tools Needed Quick Install Speaker
- Elected to CEDIA Board of Directors 2013
- Awarded Most Influential 40 under 40 by Commercial Integrator Magazine 2015
- Inventor VANCO MusicLife Concealer 2015 (CePro Best Product of the Year Winner 2015)
- ReElected to CEDIA Board of Directors 2015 / CEDIA Governance Committee 2015
- TecHomeX People You Should Know (2015)
Steve Sigel
Steve brings over 20 years of business operations experience to The Thoughtful Home. He is a serial entrepreneur and successfully started and ran several businesses. Always interested in the newest technology, Steve jumped at the chance to become a part of The Thoughtful Home team. In his first year with The Thoughtful Home, Steve has become Tech I and Tech II certified with Control4, ESC certified with CEDIA and several other manufacturer certifications. When Steve is not working or running his two daughters to softball or soccer, he enjoys fishing, listening to music and watching movies with his family.
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Eric Smith
Founder Control4
"Joe is an amazing technologist and communicator. I feel privileged to call him a friend, and will always be grateful for the way he is as an integrator and writer helped to my company successful. I believe Joe can be great at anything he puts his mind to."
Trent Mulligan
VP of Sales at Just Add Power
"Joe is a highly skilled professional with a wide array of talents in the custom electronics/installation industry. In addition, his industry related freelance journalism pieces were some of the most helpful and respected works in print."
Joseph Storm
CEO at Fusion Research
"I have had the good fortune of working with Joe on some joint projects between our companies. Joe's attention to detail and good communication skills make working with him very production and efficient."
Jeff Oakes
Director of Sales DTools
"I have worked with Joe for several years and he is extremely passionate about his work and taking care of clients. He is always full of energy, proactive, and the kind of person everyone wants on their team. You can always count on Joe to get the job done — and done right the first time."
Luke Grant
VP of Marketing at RealtyMogul.com
"Joe is an enthusiastic thought leader when it comes to consumer electronics – specifically the AV market for professionals and advanced users. Joe has an engaging style of doing business, and his knowledge of the technology – and their markets – is impressive."
Ray Hartjen
Director, Content Marketing and Public Relations at RetailNext
"Joe is a consummate professional and an unquestioned expert in the custom install industry. I have worked with Joe in a variety of manner over the past few years, including soliciting his feedback and input as a beta tester for new home entertainment products and as a reviewer of both custom install products and complete entertainment ecosystems. Joe is a respected leader in the industry, and his thought leadership is very influential in my go-to-market strategies."
David Schanin
CEO HydraConnect
"Joe is a very experienced CI technical professional with deep industry contacts. His broad range of experience is invaluable to HydraConnect and I am sure to his clients and customers."
Ben Khoshabeh
IT Director at ASSYRIAN NATIONAL BROADCASTING (ANB)
"Joe was one of the most professional folks Ive ever dealt with and I've always had a pleasure dealing with him either over the phone or in person. His knowledge and discipline has made a phenomenal character called Joe Whitaker!"
Bob Archer
senior editor at CE Pro magazine
"Joe, is an energetic, passionate member of the consumer electronics industry that brings a lot of experience and knowledge to the table. Working with Joe in an editor/contributing writer role, I found Joe to be responsive to the guidelines I provided, which included important tasks such as meeting deadlines and following format criteria."
Petro Shimonishi
Global Director of Brand / Product Management, MBA
"Joe is a very creative and intelligent entrepreneur that has a passion for learning new things. He has a brilliant capability for quickly understanding complex technologies, developing ways to leverage technology to provide value to the end user and communicating the benefits to consumers in an easy to understand manner. He also has a great sense of humor, which makes working with him extremely enjoyable."
Jay Juarez
A/V Installation Manager at Builder Security Group (BSG)
"Joe epitomizes the concept of "thinking outside the box" on multiple levels. He is a keen listener and quickly understands what the real issues are and what it will take to achieve a solution. His personality is open and high energy, that quickly spreads to people he works with. Over the years, I have seen Joe's success multiply exponentially and know that he still has more to come. Joe would be an asset to any project you need help with."


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By Scott Corrales - 5 years 9 months ago
The photo uploaded to Facebook by a beachgoer captured half the world's attention; the nature of the "critter" is still not known.
The photo of a strange creature uploaded by a beachgoer in Villaricos "went around the world" by means of the Facebook network, garnering a multiplicity of comments as it did so. The fact of the matter is that what is believed to be an enormous fish was found by a woman on Luis Siret beach in Villaricos. Civil Protection authorities in Cuevas del Almanzora assisted in removing the nearly 4-meter long "critter" from the water and immediately notified the Guardia Civil's SEPRONA agency as well as PROMAR (Programa en Defensa de la Fauna Marina - Sea Life Defense Program).
However, due to the advanced state of decomposition of the enormous "body", as PROMAR's Paco Toledano explained, "it's hard to know what we're dealing with. It's very decomposed and we cannot identify what it is. Perhaps we could learn something more from the bones, but to be precise, it would be necessary to perform a genetic analysis, which is very expensive, and who would pay for it. Anyway, we have submitted the information to colleagues with more experience and knowledge to see if they can tell us something more specific."
Yesterday morning the "fish" was no longer on the sand. "I would imagine it was buried somewhere," said Toledano, who explained that the sort of "horns" emerging from one side of the alleged fish "are not horns at all - they're bones that have fallen out of place. It's not a longhorn cowfish, that's for sure," he added humorously. The fact is that there have been many remarks about the provenance or origin of the creature, since according to Toledano, "never had a similar specimen been seen on the shores of Cuevas."
At first glance on the web, there were those who spoke of "a mutant fish", a "water dinosaur", or even sought a connection with the oft-mentioned subject of the Palomares nuclear bomb, given its proximity to these beaches.
And since thoughts are free, there were some who tied this "apparition" with the opening of the short film "Palomares Vive: El Terror Bajo las Aguas" (Palomares Lives: The Terror Beneath the Seas") which tells the story of the nuclear bombs from Palomares from a critical standpoint, reminiscing on the sci-fi cinema of the 1950s, and whose protagonist is a monster inspired on Fraga and his subsequent dip in the waters following the bombs being dropped.
It is said on Facebook about this short film, sharing the image: "Strange creatures begin to emerge from the seabed in Villaricos and Palomares, plutionium wreaks havoc, first giant fish, the mutant Fragas."
[Translation (c) 2013, S. Corrales, IHU. Special thanks to ideal.es]
Visit Scott's website: INEXPLICATA-THE JOURNAL OF HISPANIC UFOLOGY.


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TRA VISIONS project is organizing two competitions for transport research awards to be announced at the TRA conference in 2018: [DEADLINE 30th June 2017]
The TRA VISIONS 2018 YOUNG RESEARCHER COMPETITION, an academic student competition with the goal of stimulating the interest among young researchers and students in the field of sustainable surface transport.
The TRA VISIONS 2018 SENIOR RESEARCHER COMPETITION, a competition for senior researchers in the field of innovative surface transport concepts based on results only from EU-funded projects.
Both competitions cover all surface transport modes (road, rail, waterborne and cross modality) in line with the EC policy objectives for smart, green and integrated transport. The Scientific & Technical objectives are to nurture the best transport researchers in Europe, promote the alignment of their interests with those of transport stakeholders, encourage them to participate in the conference and celebrate their achievements. The process is two-way: students are inspired by the presentations at the main conference and mature researchers are inspired by the research and vision of the young.
The objectives of the TRA VISIONS 2018 project are:
- to make the TRA conference the premier series in its field in the world by stimulating the participation of university students as well as young and senior transport researchers in the TRA conference;
- to build a vibrant community of transport innovators and researchers in Europe thus fostering the interaction between specialists working in different modes;
- to promote an inter-disciplinary approach, linking basic science, socio-economics and applied sciences/engineering;
- to identify the top performing university students in all modes of surface transportation and the champions of transport research in the EU funded projects by means of a precise evaluation process and acknowledge their achievements;
- to disseminate knowledge and project findings with the final aim to develop innovative solutions for transport in Europe.
Both competitions are now open and participants can register and learn more information through the TRA VISIONS 2018 website here!


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Before I delve into this posting, first you may need some background. Poetic Stanziel did a pretty good job covering the recent change to the Terms of Service and will give you some background and insight into it. If you prefer to go directly to the source without getting someone else's frosting glazed all over it, you can find CCP's announcement HERE, along with an ever-growing threadnought HERE.
|How about some gravy for the brain?
"Ain't gonna sugar coat this one. As a matter of policy, we do not allow people to present themselves as diplomats for the purposes of scamming. In the same vein, goons are henceforth forbidden from presenting themselves as "rental managers" or basically anything else. In fact, rental scams are just outright banned from now on.Not even a month later, on September 9th, CCP updates their naming policy, adding the following line:
Let me repeat that.
Rental Scams are forbidden, effective immediately."
"You may not impersonate or falsely present yourself to be a representative of another player, group of players, character or NPC entity."
Coincidence? We ought to know better than this by now. Something underhanded and behind the scenes has obviously begun to rear it's head. The timing is just about right, taking a few weeks to cut through some corporate red-tape, and BLAMO! Goons don't have to handle this stuff internally anymore, dragging their misguided offenders out behind the shed for an Old Yellering. Now they can just drop a petition on their own membership, or anyone else trying to cut into their rental profits by scamming the masses as a "representative" of CFC Rental Properties.
|Hey Boss, we got a problem with some rental scammers.
The argument could be made that rental scamming while passing yourself off as a CFC rental agent is doing more than scamming one individual, but also costing the CFC potentially Billions... a CFC with members on the CSM and a bent ear with CCP. I'll leave the rest for you to put together dear reader, but it shouldn't be hard from here.


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Five Important Local Business Review Marketing Tips
Having your business stand out over and above your competition in an increasingly competitive market place can be tricky. But instead of instigating the latest and greatest marketing trends and technologies, have you thought to stop and ask your customers what they think about your business? Maybe you should.
Here are 5 reasons that can help you get the most out of your customer testimonials.
1.) Ask for them.
The chances of a satisfied client leaving a customer review for your business are slim. You need to ask them politely to do so, explaining how it can really help you.
If the client is truly satisfied then spending a few minutes for a business that has just provided them a great service is not too much of a hardship.
Get into the routine of asking your clients how your service was. This will move your business towards creating a culture of customer service, further enhancing your brand and reputation.
Many customers would be happy to review your business, if reminded.
2.) Negative reviews are to be expected.
People are more likely to leave a bad review than a good review, even if far more people have a good experience than a bad one. Unfortunately that is just the way it goes and you have to accept and embrace this as a positive aspect of the review marketing process.
Don't panic if there are some less than 100% positive reviews. No business is perfect, and nobody expects them to be. Instead, use any criticism as a learning tool for improving your business.
3.) Follow up with the Clients that respond negatively.
If possible, follow up and see how you can fix the problem. Consumer studies and surveys have proven customers are more satisfied with a company in which there was a small issue and the issue was resolved, compared to if there was never one in the first place.
By leaving negative online reviews without responses you are showing the watching public that you don't care about customer service and do not listen to what people have to say about your business. This is not good.
Always respond to negative reviews and ask the client in question to contact you so that you can investigate and resolve the issue.
4.) Never write fake reviews or testimonials.
There have been several reports recently of businesses losing hundreds of reviews about their businesses over night down to stricter review filters on a lot of online review sites such as Google+ and Yelp.
Yes it can be difficult sometimes to get reviews from your clients but that does not mean that you should go about putting reviews up yourself. It's simply not worth the risk of having your business details banned, or as Yelp is doing providing a consumer alert about your business to those that are searching, that will last for 3 months and this could severely damage your reputation.
The question you need to ask is, is having no reputation better than having a bad reputation?
5.) Tell the world about it.
There is little point going through all the hard work and effort of getting great reviews from your satisfied customers if no one is going to see them. It is great having them on your website and this can help towards conversion however what about using these testimonials and positive reviews to market your business online?
You could put together a short video of the positive testimonials and post them on a video sharing site. Write a press release highlighting how you have helped a customer achieve X, which can be syndicated to relevant sites across the internet.
There are many ways that you can take these glowing reviews about your business and use them as marketing collateral to influence future clients on choosing your business offerings over your competitors. After all, the customer reviews aren't just there to make you as a business owner feel better, they are there to help convince future clients that you are the trusted business partner of choice.


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An official website of the United States government.
We've made some changes to EPA.gov. If the information you are looking for is not here, you may be able to find it on the EPA Web Archive or the January 19, 2017 Web Snapshot.
How clean is the electricity you use? Find out >>
Learn about methods and tools analysts can use to quantify and compare the many benefits of energy efficiency and renewable energy policies and programs.
The Heat Island Reduction Program's recently enhanced green roofs webpage includes the costs and benefits of green roofs, refreshed graphics, and a photo gallery of projects.
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shughes wrote:René Schwarz wrote:Unfortunately, the website is not accessible for the public. The well-known "NASA IT Security Warning Banner" pops up if I try to open this website.
I've successfully loaded the web site from a public location. Can you make sure your not loading a cached page?
Ooops, indeed I loaded a browser-cached page . I'll have a look over the existing website and I'll think about how to adopt the current contents/structure into a new website.


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To teach adjectives, take your students through the following five stages of learning.
Explain what adjectives are to your students.
You can find a handy "What is an Adjective" poster here and on the same page you will find eight, "What is an adjective?" activities.
Use worksheets and classroom activities to give your students opportunities to identify and use adjectives in simple sentences.
Here are six adjective worksheets and three adjective activity ideas.
Give your students opportunities to experiment, manipulate and play with adjectives so that they can develop personal reference points and connections.
Here are twelve open-ended adjective activity ideas.
Help your students create lists and banks of adjectives to gain an understanding and sense of their scope.
Here are four activity ideas to do that.
Get out the thesauruses and begin exploring how to use them - search for words as a class, in small groups and as individuals.
Students can use the "My List of Brilliant Adjectives" printable (below) to create their own list of adjectives.
The whole class can build a giant wall of adjectives.
Each student can create a unique adjective list that expands on one subject. The finished lists can be put on the classroom wall for the class to use as a reference.
There are two examples below, "55 Adjectives to use Instead of Bad, and "Personality Adjectives" Other possibilities are: nice, angry, happy, pretty, handsome, scary, unhappy, cold, wet, old, young, small, big, fast, slow, mean and kind.
After all that, your students should be ready to use adjectives in their own writing.
If they are reticent, write a simple paragraph, without adjectives, on the board. Ask your students to write it again, with adjectives.
A twist on this is to write a paragraph, from a book the class is reading, on the board. Omit the adjectives. Ask your students to write it again, with adjectives. When they are done, read the paragraph from the book.
When you are teaching adjectives, your initial goal is that your students can use adjectives in their writing.
Over time, many of your students will move past this initial stage and begin using adjectives with precision.
When that happens, you can help them explore C.S.Lewis's wonderful suggestion.
"In writing. Don't use adjectives which merely tell us how you want us to feel about the thing you are describing. I mean, instead of telling us a thing was "terrible," describe it so that we'll be terrified. Don't say it was "delightful"; make us say "delightful" when we've read the description. You see, all those words (horrifying, wonderful, hideous, exquisite) are only like saying to your readers, "Please will you do my job for me."
C.S. Lewis
I love that idea. It is such a practical way to guide your students to use adjectives to powerfully sketch out the imagery of their story.
It takes your students from writing sentences like,
"The ugly toad jumped onto the wet rock" to writing
"The muddy, wart-covered toad jumped onto the glistening rock.


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Hack & Slash
On Deathless Gods
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"leaving only perpetual selves to praise man"ReplyDelete
Wait. Wait. I've heard that before....
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Everything else aside, Xaos, you are the best part of it. To think that I would have fans makes this all worthwhile.Delete
Yes. Deathless gods is the de-facto setting for my organic D&D derivative- what eventually turned into Perdition. I'm going to be producing a series of Hexcrawls (like Megadungeon) with Deathless Gods as the setting, and using these comics pages as visual aids within the magazine.
Yeah. I'm nothing if not consistent.
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La Bottega di Luca, an Italian restaurant and deli opens on Sukhuvit Soi 49 in the Terrace 49 Building at the junction with Sukhuvmitg Soi 49/6. Luca is a talented chef with loads of personality ... more
After 12 years of remarkably success on Sukhumvit Soi 12, Crepes & Co has opened another outlet.The new restaurant is on the ground floor of the 8Thonglor Building, (Sukhumvit Soi 55) Soi 8. Open daily from 10:00-23:00, Tel 02-726-9398 ... more
Tamarind Cafe on Sukhumvit soi 20 closed its doors in July. However, they have now opened a new restaurant called "Little Hanoi" in the Park Food Hall of Emporium Shopping Center on the 5th floor ... more


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Los Angeles Women's International Film Festival Will Close With AFI's DWW Showcase
March 31st 8:00PM
Laemmle's Sunset 5
The Los Angeles Women's International Film Festival opened last week with a benefit gala for Susan G. Komen LA County and will close with AFI's Directing Workshop for Women Showcase. Ticket sales from closing night will be donated to AFI's DWW program. The showcase will be followed by a closing night party at the Libertine on Sunset.
AFI's DWW Program Line Up
Career Virgin Directed by: Angie Comer
Katie must face the difficulties of being a teenage girl and the subsequent sudden-death face-off against her hormones
The d-monster Directed by: Kinga Suto
Inga, a young country bumpkin, moves to the city to become a screenwriter, only to discover she must first survive the internship.
The Death of Toys Directed by: Lisa Gold
A ten year-old boy wants to give up his toys, but his work-numbed mother needs the spark of their playtime more than he does. Her insistence that he keep the toys will take both of them to unexpected places.
Little Black Dress Directed by: Deborah Correa
A high-powered fashion director must confront her relationship regrets when she discovers that her little sister is getting married.
Megafauna Directed by: Kaz Phillips
Feeling set adrift in her own marriage. Anna corners her estranged husband, Milo in a conversation about the nature of love and commitment, but end up getting far more truth than she bargained for.
The Muskrat Boy of Griffith Park Directed by: Emmy Grinwis
The story of an unconventional friendship between a lonely young woman with a flare for the fantastical and a scruffy, peculiar boy.
Overdrawn Directed by: Sylvia Sether
Attempting to get through another mediocre day as a single, unsatisfied, broke, bank teller, Emma is pushed to the edge and compelled to re-chart the course of her life
Some boys don't leave Directed by Maggie Kiley
When 'The Boy' is forced to come to terms with the fact that 'The Girl' no longer wants him around, he soon finds that sometimes the greatest distance traveled is the one within ourselves.


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Her Majesty The Queen is scheduled to visit the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary in Scotland on Friday, 29th September, to attend the opening of the facility's latest endeavour, the Robertson Family Roof Garden.
During the visit, The Queen will open the facility and will meet with Councillor Barney Crockett, Lord Provost and Lord Lieutenant for Aberdeen, many staff credited with having a hand in the production of the facility, former patients, and fundraisers. Her Majesty will also meet with project founder Reverend James Falconer. A prayer of dedication by Reverend Falconer will proceed Her Majesty's revealing of a plaque to open the Robertson Family Roof Garden facility.
With undeniable benefits for human health, nature itself can harness amazing, comforting powers for many. Its ability to free the soul and brighten a day for even one suffering patient is worth it. Thus was the vision of Rev. James Falconer, a healthcare chaplain, whose daily experiences as of 2012 and numerous stories told him have led him to envision and produce an artificial haven of nature for ailing patients.
With reliance solely on fundraising from a various range of generous sources for production and maintenance, the latest technological ingenuity has cradled the production of a garden space in the heart of the campus infirmary, consisting of non-stop atmospheric conditions much like that of nature's actual surroundings. Bringing nature to the patient, the space will consist of plant vegetation, lighting to mimic daylight, air, and even make-believe weather such as rain to provide a full-emersion experience for patients who cannot experience such natural luxuries otherwise.
The garden is available to both adults and children. No matter their circumstance or condition, everyone is welcome. It will remain a haven for all no matter if they are bound to a wheelchair or medical equipment of any kind. This opportunity opens up the once unattainable possibility for them to experience the nature of the world around them thanks to advancements in technology.


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John D. Robbins, a lifelong resident of Pilesgrove, N.J., passed away suddenly on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012. He was 74.
Born in Bridgeton, N.J., he was the son of the late B. Bassett and Pauline (Davis) Robbins. John worked for many years as a truck driver for Chemical Leaman Tank Lines, Bridgeport. He also enjoyed farming with his brother on the family farm with their many antique farm tractors.
John will be remembered as a man who loved and dedicated his life to his family and was loved and respected by all. He was an incredible husband, father, grandfather, friend, and gentlemen. John was 'Pop Pop' to countless extended family and friends.
He is survived by his adoring wife of 54 years, Dorothy (Dolbow) Robbins; his devoted son, Tim Robbins (Robin Lynn) of Holland; two cherished daughters, Kim Williams (Mike) and Ginger Jones (Bill), all of Pilesgrove; ten loving grandchildren, Courtney Hitchner (Barry Jr.), Kari Foote (David), Stephanie Robbins, Julianne Robbins, Cody Jones, Tony Williams, Jenna Jones, Brittany, David and Benjamin Robbins; two beloved great-grandchildren, Hailey-Michele and Bradley Hitchner and another expected this December; brother, B. Bassett Robbins Jr. (Darlene); brothers-in-law, Daniel Hitchner and Richard Dolbow (Jacque); sister-in-law, Helen Dolbow; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Earl and Loula Dolbow; one sister, Janet Hitchner; and one brother-in-law, William Dolbow.
Funeral services will be held at Noon on Saturday, Sept. 29 in Pittsgrove Presbyterian Church, 312 Daretown Rd., Elmer, N.J. Friends of the family are cordially invited to share their thoughts, condolences and fond memories with the Robbins family for a visitation to celebrate John's life from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to Pittsgrove Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, 312 Daretown Rd., Elmer, NJ 08318 or to the charity of one's choice.
Please visit the funeral home's web site below to view the Journey of Remembrance honoring the life of John and to leave a note of condolence to the family. H. T. Layton Funeral Home
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My financial mentor by proxy, Robert Kiyosaki says that we are moving from a three class system –the Poor, the center Class, and the Rich, together with a two class system — the Poor and the SuperRich. I not really know about you, but I choose to have the SuperRich class. Guess how some of us will end up a part of the SuperRich? You got it right.most will make their funds in Real Holdings! Even if you, like me have other interests and hobbies, marketplace is a perfect place commence building a nest ovum!
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Conservation Apprenticeship Academy Frequently Asked Questions
What is Conservation Corps Minnesota?
Conservation Corps Minnesota is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission to engage youth and young adults in service-learning and resource conservation projects throughout the Upper Midwest.
What other programs does Conservation Corps Minnesota operate?
The Corps operates programs for youth, ages 15-18 and young adults, ages 18-25. Crews are based in rural and metro locations. Our field crews complete technical natural resource management projects throughout the state, working year-round to improve habitat on public lands in partnership with nonprofits and state and federal agencies. In addition to field crews, Conservation Corps has crews that engage youth from urban areas in environmental service-learning after school. Some crews complete energy efficiency upgrades in Twin Cities homes. During the summer, AmeriCorps members lead youth from all over the state in conservation projects throughout the Upper Midwest. In addition, the Corps has several individual placements serving at the DNR focused on specialized projects. Visit our website to learn more about these programs.
What is AmeriCorps?
AmeriCorps is a national service program. It is often referred to as a domestic Peace Corps. Each year, AmeriCorps offers 75,000 opportunities for adults of all ages and backgrounds to serve through a network of partnerships with local and national nonprofit groups. AmeriCorps members address critical needs in communities across America.
Through diverse funding sources, including AmeriCorps, Conservation Corps is able to provide more than 350 positions each year, giving young adults the opportunity to make a difference in their community, state and country through conservation and national service.
What is the Conservation Corps jargon?
"Corps member," "member" and "apprentice" are used interchangeably in Conservation Academy documents and materials. Our young adult corps members are enrolled in AmeriCorps and can also be referred to as AmeriCorps "members." Our young adult Conservation Academy placements at SWCDs are also referred to as "apprentices." Apprentice is the most descriptive and accurate of the titles because it best reflects the intended nature of the position, its duration and relation to the primary mentor.
Can an apprentice work on multiple projects?
The service activities in the apprentice's work plan can span multiple projects with multiple staff members as long as a primary mentor can provide a cohesive experience through regular check-ins and guidance. The primary mentor should also serve as the liaison with Conservation Corps staff. However, the general nature of the work should fit under a marketable position title that represents the key traits and skills an apprentice will develop over the course of the summer.
Can I apply for multiple apprentices?
Multiple apprenticeship requests will be considered, provided that the office can provide multiple apprentices a meaningful service and learning experience and adequate support and supervision.
Can offices share an apprentice?
If offices can identify how the apprentice will receive a strong support system with one primary mentor, joint proposals may be considered.
Does the member have to serve for the entire duration of the summer?
Yes. The apprentice will be enrolled in AmeriCorps, making progress towards receiving an education award (similar to a scholarship). They will enter into a service agreement to complete at least 450 hours of national service and stay actively enrolled in the position from the start date through the agreed upon end date. The apprentice is required to continue through the agreed upon end date, even if they complete the hours requirement prior to that date. As a site partner, you will be responsible for providing service activities within a full-time, 40-hour work week.
Do I need to purchase a computer for an apprentice if we do not have an extra available?
If an apprentice's service activities are primarily field based and he/she does not need full-time access to a computer in order to complete the functions of the position, purchasing a computer is not necessary. However, at the very least an apprentice does need reliable access to a computer in order to complete timesheets, check email and take part in Conservation Corps correspondence. They should also have reliable access to a phone line. The apprentice must be provided with his/her own desk space in reasonable proximity to the primary mentor.
What work duties can an apprentice NOT do?
The corps member's projects may not include duties that support general organizational goals such as clerical tasks, janitorial responsibilities and the like, except as it supports the goals of the proposed project. Corps member service activities must not displace paid employees. The member cannot take part in activities that pose a significant safety risk. As national service participants in AmeriCorps, apprentices are subject to prohibited service activities while on the job such as participating in, or endorsing, events or activities that are likely to include advocacy for or against political parties, political platforms, political candidates, proposed legislation or elected officials.
After submitting the application, when will we hear from the Corps if our proposal is selected?
Proposals will be reviewed during the month of January and SWCD offices will be notified of final selections by the last week of January 2015. Site selections will be made by a committee of Conservation Corps staff members with support from the MASWCD executive director.
How will I develop a "work plan" for the corps member?
The service activities outlined in the proposal will be used to develop the apprentice's work plan. The work plan will be used to measure progress towards training and work accomplishments. Conservation Corps will provide a work plan template once the project proposal has been submitted and the program coordinator will provide support in developing work plans. The work plan will require final approval from the Corps by the first week of March 2015.
What happens if project details change after submitting the proposal?
Funding sources and projects change or fall through. We understand if a proposed project significantly changes after submitting the proposal. If this happens, please inform the program coordinator of work plan modifications and begin to identify alternative service activities if needed.
How much time does the primary mentor need to devote to the apprentice?
This will vary depending on the apprentice's work plan. Ultimately, the mentor should be able to provide set, weekly check-ins with the apprentice, approve timesheets, provide both hands-on and formal training either directly or indirectly as outlined in the work plan and be available and approachable for work plan guidance. The mentor should be prepared to participate in one site visit with Conservation Corps staff during the summer to review work plan objectives and progress. At the end of the season, the mentor will assist in providing evaluation and work accomplishment data.
Are apprentices insured?
Apprentices receive workers compensation through the State of Minnesota Managed Care Plan. They may also elect basic health insurance coverage through Conservation Corps, which provides basic sickness and accident coverage for program participants. Vision and dental is not provided.
Conservation Corps does not cover apprentices for partner vehicle and equipment use. Apprentices are covered under the SWCD's MCIT insurance if they are classified as a volunteer, not an intern.
Where will apprentices live?
Apprentices are responsible for securing their own housing. Conservation Corps will be targeting recruitment efforts at colleges and universities near selected placement sites. However, site supervisors are encouraged to provide temporary housing in nearby communities for apprentices needing to relocate.
Who is a typical apprentice?
Corps members are often college age young adults interested in pursuing careers in conservation fields and are drawn to national service as a rewarding avenue to explore options. Apprentices will likely be enrolled in or recently graduated from college.
Can SWCDs recruit locally themselves?
Yes, this is encouraged. SWCD staff can recruit applicants from their region. All applicants will be required to apply through the Conservation Corps website, but can specify on their application if they were referred through specific SWCD staff. SWCD's can request recruitment materials from the program coordinator. Please note that the Corps will take into consideration when applicants are referred by specific SWCD staff, but that final apprentice selection is made by the Corps.
How are members selected?
Conservation Corps staff members will interview applicants March through May. The Corps conducts reference and background checks on top candidates. Top candidates will be placed with SWCDs by matching the SWCD's work plan for the apprentice with the applicant's interest and skills. Selection will also be based on qualities the SWCD indicates as desired traits and abilities in an apprentice. Final apprentice selections will be made by Conservation Corps. Upon hiring notification, apprentices will be encouraged to contact the appropriate SWCD supervisor and/or primary mentor to introduce themselves prior to training and orientation.
Do apprentices receive college credit?
At this time, no formal relationships with colleges exist to award college credit to apprentices. However, corps members have often had success arranging college credit independently with their college advisor and Conservation Corps on a case-by-case basis. Apprentices are encouraged to have their college advisor contact the Conservation Corps program coordinator for more information.
What training will the apprentice receive from Conservation Corps?
Apprentices will take part in a three-day training and orientation at a central location (TBA), May 18-21. This is also an opportunity for apprentices to network, learn about each other and make new contacts across the state.
Trainings will include Red Cross First Aid/CPR, communication and teamwork, facilitated networking, AmeriCorps and Conservation Corps policies and procedures, safety and risk management on the job and a program overview.
What training will the SWCD mentor receive from Conservation Corps?
Prior to the apprentice arriving, SWCD staff will receive an orientation to Conservation Corps policies and procedures. Conservation Corps objectives and expectations for apprentice supervision will be discussed. This will take place over a conference call orientation with all SWCDs. Supervisors will receive a supervisor handbook and all required paperwork to be completed during the corpsmember's term of service. The program coordinator will be available for ongoing support throughout the summer.


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Having problems with your Canon EOS 400D / Rebel XTi Digital Camera ?
Black pictures I used my Rebel XTI last night, no problem. Downloaded the pictures, no problem. Went to shoot outside this evening....black on the LCD screen, but I could backspace and see the pics I took last night that I had not deleted. The picture counter came up fine on the black photos. Have you havd any luck with finding what what wrong>
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Check your settings - could be if very black night, and you set it to 100 iso film speed, and maybe you are on say 1/1000 of sec at maybe f16, then that's ok. You would maybe need an explosion in an oil refinery to capture much.
However, you perhaps could try this:
1 change the battery for fresh one, and see if it helps - sometimes, the shutter won't really shut if battery power is very low
2. change the mode setting to auto, and see if the flash pops up and takes a pix - then if the pix is good, the camera is still working
3. Reset the camera to the factory defaults, by:
However, you perhaps could try this:
1 change the battery for fresh one, and see if it helps - sometimes, the shutter won't really shut if battery power is very low
2. change the mode setting to auto, and see if the flash pops up and takes a pix - then if the pix is good, the camera is still working
3. Reset the camera to the factory defaults, by:
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- Firstly press the 'menu' button, then the up\015\012button above the 'OK' as many times as needed, until you see the top\015\012folders are highlighted.
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- Press\015\012the right button near the 'OK' until you see the last folder\015\012highlighted. You will know this is highlighted when you see the first\015\012menu option that says 'Language'. The 3rd one down from that says\015\012'Clear Settings'.
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- Press the down button under the 'OK' until 'Clear Settings' is highlighted, then press the 'OK' button.
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- Scroll up to your choice and press 'OK' to reset your Canon 400D back to default factory settings.
I had the same problem with my Canon Xti, ( The screen was just black ) I read a post on this site about checking the mirror as a fix and there it was. My camera now works perfectley fine again...............I wanna say thanks to whoever posted that remedy
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Black pictures I used my Rebel XTI last night, no problem. Downloaded the pictures, no problem. Went to shoot outside this evening....black on the LCD screen, but I could backspace and see the pics I took last night that I had not deleted. The picture counter came up fine on the black photos. Have you havd any luck with finding what what wrong>
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