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Cowboy culture is tough, rough and taciturn, right?
Slow-talking guys in jeans and Stetsons.
Thank you, Ma'am.
Not a whole lot of touchy-feely.
But here's Buck Brannaman, quite possibly the most important cowboy in America, talking to the documentary camera about his abuse-filled childhood.
About how his widowed father would go on drunken tears and beat Buck and older brother Smokey.
About the winter night when young Buck, terrified of another session of torment, fled into sub-zero weather in his pajamas and survived by sharing a ranch dog's straw-filled barrel.
Ironically, that tortured childhood may have been instrumental in creating the man Buck Brannaman is today, a real-life horse whisperer whose clinics for horses and their owners are legendary, whose methodology rejects "breaking" an animal and instead relies on his ability to get on the equine wavelength.
After a session with the gentle Brannaman, a horse seems to know telepathically what he wants it do do.
"I dream about horses," Brannaman said during a recent phone conversation from Oklahoma City, one of the stops on his national publicity tour for the new documentary "Buck."
"Not all the time. But horses are something that I've devoted my life to. I never get tired of them or bored with them.
"And lets be realistic…I'm handy at it. And it's all I've ever really done."
Brannaman is at the center of "Buck," a documentary by Cindy Meehl that chronicles not only how this quintessential cowboy does what he does, but provides a deeply moving character study of a man who overcame a horrific past to create a peaceful present. The Sundance winner opens nationally on July 1.
Brannaman said he had few qualms about talking about his painful past, mostly because he's long done so as part of the clinics he's run for almost 30 years. That openness makes him more approachable for his clients, some of whom are cowed by his reputation.
"Working with hundreds of people and horses in my clinics, in bits and pieces I'd share my life. It let people realize I wasn't some bigger-than-life figure you can't talk to. In opening up it showed a level of trust on my part, and people got more relaxed with me. It helps people to realize that I've had an imperfect life. That I'm no better than anyone, else."
Brannaman may not be perfect, but in "Buck" he comes off as a near-perfect embodiment of a tough, pragmatic but extremely sensitive all-Americanism. A novelist would be hard pressed to create a fictional character that better represents the spirit and virtues of the American West.
For a few years early on, Brannaman said, he was, if not lost, somewhat at sea. After years of performing a trick roping act with Stormy at rodeos and county fairs, a high school football coach noticed the horrific bruises on young Buck's body. He and his brother were placed in a foster home.
Today Brannaman regards the couple who took them in and provided a loving environment as his true parents.
Some abused children grow up to be abusive adults. Not Brannaman. The film shows him interacting not only with horses and clients but with his wife and teenage daughter. The guy fairly radiates quiet dignity and compassion.
Even big brother Smokey turned out O.K.
"Right out of high school he joined the Coast Guard. Now he's retired, married and raising a family in Wisconsin.
"He turned out to be a good man."
Brannaman said he always saw himself working with horses.
"If you'd asked me at age 12 I'd have told you I was gonna be a horseman. I had a career as a trick roper and dabbled with that even after high school. It was a great conversation piece, but not much of a living. I started to excel at horses and now the only time I do rope tricks is to amuse people."
Typically Brenneman spends eight months a year driving around the U.S., hauling a horse trailer and putting on clinics.
"At the beginning of a clinic there's an energy there…it's almost euphoric. Everybody is happy to be doing this for four days. Almost intoxicating.The other three days of the week I'm doing the unromantic stuff: driving, eating at truck stops, missing my family. It's lonely on the road."
In 2007 Brannaman decided not to travel. "I wanted to have one year at home with my daughter before she grew up and went to college. What a treasure that was."
Filmmaker Meehl was a former horse clinic client who believed Brenneman would be a perfect documentary subject.
"She said, 'Buck, I feel like the things you're saying and doing are lessons for life. I think your story could appeal to people who don't know horses or that world.' She caught me at the right moment. I told her to get after it. 'What's stopping you?'"
He did lay down some rules, though.
"I told Cindy that this wasn't going to be like a feature film where you can tell the star where to stand. My main loyalty is to the people who paid for the clinic. I'm taking them to the dance. I told her I wouldn't do anything to short them on the experience just because she needed a shot."
Meehl filmed "Buck" over 30 months, usually employing two cameras. She traveled with Brannaman and was on hand to capture some amazing moments.
Among them was the case of the "predator" stallion, an animal so violent that even Brannaman, who is loathe to give up on any animal, was stymied.
"That horse was an anomaly," he said. "starting off with fact that he was brain damaged during his birth. It was a mentally handicapped horse.
"That alone means you couldn't do an average job of raising him."
That particular horse attacked its handler during the clinic and later was euthanized.
"I hope the message people get from that episode is that with a horse, or dog or children comes a great responsibility. It's more than keeping them fed and putting a roof over their heads. And if you fall short the results can be tragic."
There's a good chance that once "Buck" is released Brannaman will become famous, not just with the horsey set but in households all over.
He doesn't think it'll change his life much.
"You know, within just a few weeks the big push on the film will be done. At that point people are going to have to recognize me driving down the Interstate with my horse trailer."
| Robert W. Butler


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In Windows Vista, the first time the operating system booted up it would run through a series of performance tests to calculate the machine's Windows Experience Index score, and it would use these numbers to determine what operating system features such as Windows Aero should be enabled. This process could take a while.
Fortunately, Windows 7 improves this: the initial boot-up still runs the video performance test to determine whether to enable Aero, but the rest of the tests are deferred and will run in the background at a later time.
But for those of you who are deploying identical hardware (e.g. thousands of new laptops, all with the same specs), you might want to optimize this even more. With Windows Vista, I mentioned in http://blogs.technet.com/mniehaus/archive/2008/11/06/want-to-save-some-time-when-deploying-windows-vista.aspx that there was a process to do this involving a hotfix that added some additional unattend.xml parameters. I started to write a much longer blog article explaining the detailed implementation steps, but never got around to verifying that the instructions worked – the process really was rather cumbersome.
Fortunately with Windows 7 the process is much easier. See the Windows AIK documentation at http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd744241(WS.10).aspx for all the details. To add this into your reference computer image creation task sequence (using MDT 2010 Lite Touch or ConfigMgr 2007 SP2), you just need to add one additional command after Windows 7 is installed and before the step that runs Sysprep. This step needs to have the following command line:
WinSAT.exe -prepop
That's all you need. As the Windows AIK documentation explains, this will create a set of WinSAT XML files containing the performance details, and Sysprep won't remove them. When the image is deployed, WinSAT will verify that the hardware is truly the same and ignore the XML files if there are changes.

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Ceaser Emanuel has expanded his "Black Ink" staple to the dirty south capitol and he brought in style. A grand opening private event in the middle of Buckhead, welcomed some of the cities biggest stars.
Ceaser is the owner and creator of the Black Ink brand. Born and raised in the Bronx, Ceaser's desire to better his life for himself and his daughter, Cheyenne, outweighed the pull of the street and in a twist of fate, Black Ink was born.
Ceaser expanded his brand by opening a second a Black Ink location on the historic 125th Street in the heart of Harlem. Despite the burdens of owning two shops, Ceaser still made wanted Black Ink Atlanta to become a reality.
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LITERATURE» Full Dark, No Stars - Stephen King's new novella questions mankind's ability to trust others.
[02.21.2011 by Bridget Doyle]
MUSIC» The Top 30 Albums of 2010 - Fashionably, fabulously late, our favorite music (and believe me, there was a LOT) of 2010, the year that some have called the best year for music ever. And only some of those fools work here. Plenty of usual suspects, lots of ties and a few surprises that I won't spoil, including our unexpected #1.
[12.24.2010 by The LAS Staff]
MUSIC» Live: Surfer Blood/The Drums at Lincoln Hall, Chicago, IL - Remember when Weezer used to put together records that you could sing along to and rock out to? That's what Surfer Blood's show was like!
[11.04.2010 by Cory Tendering]
Music Reviews
»Screaming Females
Castle Talk
Don Giovanni
»Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross
The Social Network [Original Soundtrack]
The Null Corporation
Halcyon Digest
»No Age
Everything in Between
Sub Pop
Body Talk Pt. 1/ Body Talk Pt. 2
»The Walkmen
Fat Possum
December 13, 2007Rating: 8/10
Few musical acts manage to survive relatively intact for more than a few years; longevity is not a common trait in the music industry. The business of rock and roll - and the lifestyle often attached to it - is inherently a dangerous and often transient world, and few musicians survive a rise to (and the inevitable decline from) fame unscathed. The short list of groups who have survived - and thrived - for decades include the Rolling Stones, Rush, Aerosmith, U2, and, of course, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Having emerged into the world of rock and roll at a most opportune moment, Tom Petty and his band have been creating influential music for over thirty years, leaving a lasting impression on both the recording industry and popular culture, especially in the United States but around the world as well.
Peter Bogdanovich, best known for his work as part of the New Hollywood generation of directors during the 1970s, most notably in his 1971 feature, The Last Picture Show, waves the light directorial hand behind Runnin' Down a Dream, the Petty rockumentary which premiered a few weeks ago at the New York Film Festival. Bogdanovich sits largely the film's periphery, allowing the archival footage, interviews, and music to tell the story. His strategy works, for the most part, though such a low-key approach results in more entertainment than true introspection.
Runnin' Down a Dream chronicles the rise of Petty and his Heartbreakers from their origins in early-1970s Gainesville, Florida. The outfit originated as the Epics and then was known as Mudcrutch before taking on their current moniker and rising to both national and international stardom. Bogdanovich had the luxury of exploiting a trove of fantastic music and footage in creating the film, though Runnin' Down a Dream, at its worst, leans towards hagiography. Petty's contributions to rock n' roll are repeated ad infinitum by the director, and Bogdanovich's fixation is further evidenced by the film's running time of over four hours. Simply put, the film drags at times. Yet watching Runnin' Down a Dream refreshes the pure volume of influential material that Petty has created throughout his career. Dozens of songs, those from the Classics era as well as the likes of "American Girl," "I Won't Back Down," "Free Falling," and "Mary Jane's Last Dance" will be remembered in the annals of rock and roll history. It's truly an awe-inspiring and perspective-shifting experience to listen to Petty's music and consider the scope of impact he and the Heartbreakers have had on the musical landscape through Bogdanovich's framing and magnification.
Petty, and for the most part his band as well, interacted at various points with the larger tapestry of important artists of the past quarter-century, including Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, and George Harrison. Petty and the Heartbreakers' contribution to rock and roll is undeniable, yet Bogdanovich fails to dig very deep into the artistic growth (or lack thereof) of the band, which creates a relatively flat portrayal.
One of the most compelling storylines of Runnin' Down a Dream is Petty's insistence that things always go his way. In 1979, MCA Records "sold" Petty and the Heartbreakers to another label, but Petty took MCA to court, eventually leading to the setting up of his own label, Backstreet. Several years later, MCA advertised Tom Petty and the Heartbreaker's forthcoming album, Hard Promises, for a dollar more than was the standard price for albums at the time. Petty fought back against what he saw as price gouging at the expense of his fans, and won again. Considering Petty's outspoken nature and his rare acknowledegment of pressure from record executives, Bogdanovich could have easily titled his film I Won't Back Down without any loss of relevance. After years of fighting against the corporatization of the music industry, Petty became something of a rogue within the mainstream following the release of The Last DJ, an album which criticized the decline of both the music industry and American culture, in 2003. The record garnered little critical success, though Petty's most recent work, Highway Companion, has by and large returned him to the graces of the press and fared equally well with retailers.
Like nearly every rock and roll ensemble, Petty and his band have experienced their share of heartbreaks throughout their thirty-and-counting-year career together. Most of those incidents, including Petty's divorce, are glossed over by Bogdanovich. The most egregious omission is the demise of bassist Howie Epstein, a noted heroin addict who died of drug-related complications in 2003. When reflecting on Epstein's habit, band members (and Stevie Nicks) claim in near unanimity that they "did all they could" for Epstein. One wonders, however, how much the band's own drug use clouded their assessments of their bandmate's addiction. The only Heartbreaker to shows any real emotion over the death of Epstein is Benmont Tench, who chokes up during his recollection of the making of Echo, when it became apparent to the band that their bassist was fading away. The issue of drug use is sadly given short shrift, except for a few humorous vignettes, including Ron Blair's swallowing of an entire clump of hashish in Germany to avoid problems with customs officials.
Runnin' Down a Dream includes concert footage from Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' thirtieth anniversary event in their hometown of Gainesville. The show itself is relatively unimpressive, as the toll age has taken on the band is clearly evident. Having watched the Gainesville concert before watching the documentary feature, I could only laugh at Petty's remark in Runnin' Down a Dream that Bob Dylan had inspired the band to take more risks during live performances. While the instrumentation is solid, there was little need for paramedics to be on edge during the band's Florida show, where Stevie Nicks, an "honorary Heartbreaker," appears with Petty for duets on "Insider" and "Stop Dragging My Heart Around."
Although it is by far the most thorough portrait of the band to date and in principle a long overdue project, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers deserved a more introspective portrait than Bogdanovich painted on Runnin' Down a Dream. Petty emerges as a musical genius who is always right - though we get the idea that his bandmates at times felt excluded from the world he forged for the Heartbreakers, as was evidenced during the creation of Petty's several solo records. Had he moved away from Petty's aura and approached the musician with more depth and balance, Bogdanovich would have created a more compelling film. Instead Runnin' Down a Dream is faulted by a relatively facile approach. There is no counterpoint commentary provided from critical opponents, though collaborators such as Jimmy Iovine and celebrity fans such as Eddie Vedder and Dave Grohl are afforded space to chime in with praises that offer little in the way of enlightenment or insight, though it is entertaining to watch the grunge icons fawn to the point of nearly blushing. As a documentarian Bogdanovich has broken no new ground with Runnin' Down a Dream, and it offers no startling revelations about Petty either. Ultimately Bogdanovich's film is a relatively benign artist portrait bolstered by the fact that, in this arena at least, Tom Petty's legacy of great music does the talking for him. SEE ALSO: www.tompetty.com
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5 Ways to Give Your Online Presence a Boost in One Afternoon
How you present your business across various online channels – like your website, social media, and other listings sites – is a critical part of your business's long-term success. This is what many experts in the industry call "online presence." Building a consistent online presence across the web is the only way – really! – potential customers will find your business, land on your website, or determine if the products or services you offer are right for them.
Just having a presence online is no longer enough. Today's consumers move fast. When they search for a local business, from housekeeping to lawn care services (and everything in between), they are in a ready-to-buy mindset. Everything about your online presence needs to help them make a purchase decision as quickly as possible.
However, if your website is slow or not yet mobile-ready, you will likely lose their attention within seconds. If you haven't optimized your website content with the appropriate meta-tags, your business may never organically reach the top of the search results page. And, even worse, if the information about your business is inconsistent from one listing to another, there's a good chance you'll never even be given the opportunity to earn a consumer's trust.
Truth is, maintaining a consistent and accurate online presence takes time, energy, and a lot of attention to detail. Fortunately, there are a number of simple things you can do that can give your online presence a noticeable boost over time. Here are five ideas to get you moving in the right direction. But don't worry, if you can't dedicate an afternoon to tackle your online presence – after all, you are busy running your business – just add one new task to your to-do list each week.
Audit Your Business Listings
Your business listings have a significant impact on whether or not consumers can find your business. "Each new listing you create increases your chances of being found by customers," according to MOZ. "At the same time, many of the local business indexes share data with each other. Thus, the more places you're listed and the more visible you are, the more these indexes trust the accuracy of your business data – increasing your chances of ranking well in local searches."
There are two afternoon-worthy things you can do to make your online presence shine: 1) audit current listings and/or 2) add new listings.
Misinformation from one listing to the other – or information that doesn't match with your website – will hurt your ranking. Google wants to see the same business details (phone number, website, address, etc.) across every listing. This helps search engines determine which listings are legitimate versus which are spam or fraud.
If you've lost track of your listings or are simply unsure where your business has been listed (because, remember, anonymous sources sometimes create listings without your consent), handy and free presence scan tools can give a bird's eye view onto your online presence and allow you to manage the content related to practically all of your listings from one, simple dashboard.
Then, once all your sites are up-to-date, consider adding a few new listings to your mix. Start by considering all of the free options available, including: Yelp, Google, Facebook, YP, Dex Pages, Super Pages, Manta, City Search, and Bing (for starters). It's also worth considering getting your business listed on industry-specific listings sites (the range of sites available will vary based on your business) in order to reach more of those ready-to-buy consumers.
You may also want to see what the competition is up to by doing a general search for your type of business in your local area (i.e. if you run a computer repair store in Los Angeles, you would search for: "computer store Los Angeles" or "laptop repair Los Angeles"). See where your competitors are listed; you want to be listed there, too. After all, it will put your business squarely where consumers are already searching.
Check Your Page Speed
Do you know the loading speed of your website (in other words, how long it takes for a page to load)? Assessing and addressing this is a great use of your time because 47 percent of consumers expect a page to load in 2 seconds or less. If your site takes longer than that to load, you put yourself at the immediate risk of losing customers. Even worse, it could give people the wrong idea: a slow-running site equates to a slow-running business. And if your competitor's site loads in 1.5 seconds, you might as well consider yourself toast. No consumer today has the patience to wait.
Use PageSpeed Insights from Google to run a test. If your results return as "Poor" or "Needs Work," speak to your developer immediately to discuss your options. In many cases, small changes can make a big difference.
If you don't have an in-house developer, consider using services like UpWork to find an expert who can do this as a one-time project for you.
Update Meta Tags
One of the best ways to get found online is to have your meta tags in order. This is part of that thing you've heard a lot about called search engine optimized (SEO). These meta tags tell search engines what your site and business is about as well as what each page contains. This information allows search engines to index and serve your site to more people searching for the products or services you offer.
The two most important pieces of metadata are:
Meta title: This describes the page. If you own an e-commerce website with individual pages dedicated to every product you sell, then each page should have its own meta title to describe the product offered. The format goes something like this:
Primary Keyword, Secondary Keyword | Brand Name
Example: Leather Shoes Retailer San Diego | Bob's Shoes
Meta description: Whenever you do a search, you probably have noticed that there's always a short description immediately under each link in the search results page. Those are "meta descriptions." Now, you could always just leave it up to the search engines to pull the first bits of copy from your website on their own to fill in this blank, but why leave it to chance? Create a meta description for each page that will help searchers choose your business over others on the search results page. (Hint: a poorly written meta description could very well drive consumers away!)
Hubspot's got a few tips for writing a great meta description. It should be:
Benefit- or solutions-focused
Short (155 characters or less)
By now you're probably wondering, "So, where can I update my meta tags?" Glad you asked. This information is stored in the HTML code of your site, but you don't need to be tech-savvy to be able to make these updates. One of the easiest ways to update your meta tags on your own is by installing a WordPress plugin like Advanced Meta Tag Management, which will walk you through the process and deploy the metadata correctly. You can also use tools like SEO Yoast, which allows you to add metadata to your entire site in addition to each blog post entry within the blog post editor.
Publish a New Blog Post
Speaking of blog posts, you probably didn't realize all of the benefits that a blog can have on strengthening your online presence. They help build you up as an authority in your industry, drive traffic to your site, and give search engines more pages to index (i.e. more pages indexed means more content consumers can find whenever doing a search for your products or services).
If you've found it tough to commit to writing blog posts regularly for your business blog, then set aside a couple hours each week to write, edit, and publish one. By making this activity a regular part of your day-to-day schedule, you're more likely to ensure that your blog never sits idly on the back burner. And don't worry if you (think you) are a novice writer. Start small by writing short 500-600 word posts, alongside relevant images, videos, and other rich content. The goal is to create content that encourages readers to take an action; when they do, search engines will start to give you a bit of a boost in your rankings. (See, it all comes full circle!)
The key to a successful blog post is choosing a topic that: is related to your business, showcases your industry expertise, and is something you truly are passionate about. To boost your SEO, use the Google Keyword Tool to find a keyword that will help your content rise to the top of the search results page. Look for keywords that have a high search volume. Competition, from a keyword standpoint, doesn't matter as much when it comes to publishing blog posts. Running digital advertising is an entirely separate beast (and something we'll save for another blog post!).
Just make sure that the keyword you choose for any given blog post is in the title and URL of your post, along with the meta title, meta description, and body copy. (Pro-Tip: Don't overdo this as "keyword stuffing" can negatively impact rankings.)
Test New Product Copy
Who doesn't love a little Spring cleaning, right? Well, truth be told, your website and listings do, too! A great way to perk up your content is to give product text, product descriptions, or product titles a bit of a refresh. Tackle the lowest performing products or pages on your site first, as new content could be just what the doctor ordered to start selling or driving traffic again.
Now, mind you, it's easy to get carried away with this. Resist the temptation to go overboard. The goal here is to see what specific changes make a measurable difference, so be sure to change just one thing at a time. If you change both the headline text and the product description, for example, you won't know which change can be directly attributed to a change in sales or traffic.
The most important part of all this is to stay super organized. Be sure to track all changes and document results so you can see what's working versus what's not. You can do this in a simple spreadsheet, including information like the date the change was made, what specific change was made, pre-change data (traffic, sales, etc.), and post-change data. Just know that you may not see a big difference in results overnight. Give your changes 3-4 weeks to marinate, then check back to see if any positive (or, hopefully not, negative) trends have stemmed from these changes.
Your Afternoon Line-Up
Boosting your online presence isn't as complicated or time-consuming as you may think. You can make a world of difference on how well your business is at being found by consumers online by setting aside one afternoon – even if it's over the course of a few weeks – to tackle a few simple tasks that can have a long-term positive impact. When you start to see an uptick in traffic and sales, you'll be glad you put in the time and effort to make your business shine online. And who knows, you may love the results so much that dedicating some time every week to focus on your online presence could become addictive and, dare I say, fun! (I'll leave it to you to decide!)


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I've been busy since Christmas. I'm a member of the 2010 Cybils Poetry Nominating Panel so I was rereading poetry books and trying to decide which ones to nominate as finalists. I'm happy to report that this has been a great year for children's poetry!
All of the 2010 Cybils finalists will be announced on January 1, 2011—so check out the Cybils website on New Year's Day! You can find out all the children's and young adult books that were nominated for the Cybils Awards by clicking on the links below.
- Poetry
- Easy Readers/Short Chapter Books
- Fantasy & Science Fiction (Middle Grade)
- Fanstasy and Science Fiction (Young Adult)
- Fiction Picture Books
- Graphic Novels (Middle Grade)
- Graphic Novels (Young Adult)
- Middle Grade Fiction
- Non-Fiction Picture Books
- Non-Fiction: Middle Grade & Young Adult
- Young Adult Fiction
Happy New Year—and Happy Reading in 2011!


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What does it look like to serve in God's Kingdom? Where can we get involved and serve others? To me it seems: The only true control we have in life; is the power to give it up in service to others. Christ said, "No one takes my life from me. I give my life of my own free will." A Kingdom servant doesn't have to contemplate his life's purpose, meaning, value or worth. He need only look to the Cross of Christ to find that truth, and when the mind of a Kingdom servant fully identifies with the costly service of the "Suffering Servant" (Jesus Christ – Isaiah 53) serving others isn't something that is laborious; it is a joy unparallel of anything we have ever known. –Have a blessed day my friends.
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The High Calling of Serving Others
Familial Fear
As I carefully read Matthew 10:34-39 the Spirit spoke to me and gave me this revelation:
Peace on earth was not the mission of Christ. Spreading the gospel of Himself, as fulfillment of God's will was His mission. Christ calls (us) his disciples to spread His gospel at all costs. Why? Because it is only Christ's gospel that brings those that are lost unto Him; for only he can save. Christ never let anything or anyone get in the way of spreading the gospel of himself; which was, to do his father's will. Christ never placed His love for Joseph, Mary, or his siblings above his love for God (His True Father). One of the biggest show stoppers to a person fully accepting Christ's commission is familial fear. Familial fear is the fear of familial rejection as one chooses to follow Christ at all costs. Christ implores us to love our families; however, he doesn't expect us to sacrifice Him or His gospel to do so. If our love for Christ remains supreme, then familial love must be submissive to our love for Christ. Does this mean we leave or stop loving our family if they disagree with us? No, it means we love them that much more by committing to stay put. It is our steadfastness in family disagreement that brings our family into God's will. Should we think we are exempt from offering our family as we serve Him? God and Abraham presented us with an answer to this question. How? Through Abraham's example when he offered Isaac and by God Himself when he gave Jesus for our disobedience. God did not spare Jesus for himself, and Abraham did not spare Isaac for himself. Out of faith and love for God Abraham unconditionally offered Isaac. As far as true belief in God goes, I believe, this is where the rubber meets the road of our faith. Abraham was willing to risk the loss of Sarah's love, and all the love of his entire family to do one primary thing; obey God at any cost. As we follow Christ we will never be people pleasers and that is just fine. For our mission is not to please others, but to introduce them to Him who saves.
A Tumor Called "Shame"
If let fester, shame, can become malignant and counterproductive to one's reception of Grace. Oh, but hope is not lost, the Grace of God has the power to excise the tumor of shame, backfilling shame's chasm with our creator's flood of acceptance. Remember, God's Grace appeared not because we deserved or earned it, but "because He (God) loved us first." Dr. Smedes says, ""Shame is heavy; grace is light. Shame and grace are the two counterforces in the human spirit: shame depresses; grace lifts. Shame is like gravity, a psychic force that pulls us down. Grace is like levitation, a spiritual force that defies gravity. If our spiritual experience does not lighten our life, we are not experiencing grace. . . ."
An Un-surrendered Soul Is Incapable of Receiving Spiritual Truth
I find it unnerving how I can become a surrendered and saintly person in my own mind, while my heart has yet to confirm such a condition. As a Christian man, I often come upon the word "surrender" as it pertains to yielding my will to God's will. I even recall saying many times, "I surrender myself to you God." However, my bent to retain self-control on many occasions proves the aforementioned statement may have been lip service or the perceived right thing to say and not entirely indicative of personal authentic "surrender." I have recently found something that has allowed me a moment of introspection and clarity pertaining to my self-perceived state. So, I thought I would share it.
I have come to this conclusion: "My personal and spiritual growth will increase exponentially, when I have come to the end of myself." In other words; the only thing standing in the way of personal growth is me, myself, and I!
The Grace of God appeared on TV!
Recently, I was watching a television program that outlined the exploits of a serial killer known as "The Green River Killer." It seems this man brutalized and murdered several women over a long period of time. Even as a Christian, as I watched the program I became pulled into a frenzy of hate and anger towards this individual. My hate and anger seemed to be justified due to the level of heinousness I felt compelled to assign him. Then rather quickly after doing this I heard the Holy Spirit say "James, how can you judge and hate this man for his behavior. Has yours been exemplary? Have you found a way to meter sin? Does one sin weigh more than another? Did you earn forgiveness?" I will tell you, after the Spirit's questioning I felt quite convicted. Why? Well it seemed so easy, I suspect, because of the heinousness in this case, to appoint myself this man's judge, jury, and executioner. But, is that what Christ would have me do? With the Spirit's help I realized that my personal appointment as judge, jury, and executioner elevated me above God; not a place I wanted or needed to be. However, I still struggled to see where God's hand or better yet where God's Grace could be found in this situation. As the television program was nearing its end I spotted the example Christ needed me to see. You can see what I observed as you click on the clip below:
In my opinion, the weight of sin can only be measured by the sacrifice of Christ. And in that context all sin weighs the same. The man who forgave Mr. Ridgeway knew that. How? Because that man truly knows his Savior – Christ Jesus!


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The day started out so beautifully. Sunshine poured into our home and I snapped photos of the daisies and daffodils and played with Raffi in his colorful little world. He is discovering his feet these past few days as you can see in the last picture.
All of a sudden, Rafael started crying, screaming, and then throwing up. I rushed him to the doctor and it seems he had a reaction to the strawberry-applesauce he had in the morning. He was tired and weepy the rest of the day, clinging to me, but is sleeping soundly now.
It's amazing how a day with a baby can hold a little of everything: play, laughter, fear, exhaustion.
I hope he will sleep deep and wake up tomorrow refreshed and healthy, ready for a new day of discovery.


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4th Malta Conference: Creativity in ELT
Malta, 22-25 October 2015
Malta, 22-25 October 2015
Creativity: What? Why? How?
Creativity: What? Why? How?
Creativity is at the heart of learning - but rarely at the heart of institutional education. One reason for this is the fear of losing 'control' in a culture of measurement based on the cult of predictable outcomes. I shall first explore what is meant by 'Creativity', focussing particularly on the element of play and curiosity, the factor of unpredictability, finding new connections between things, the role of constraints and the need for relevance as well as novelty value. I shall then discuss the reasons why we need creativity in education, and why we so rarely find it. I shall then suggest a number of ways to stimulate both more creative teaching as well as learning. These will include using heuristics, applying the random principle, harnessing the power of constraints and drawing on improvisation within a framework of more artful teaching. I shall also suggest that as teachers, we need to focus on presence and relationships as well as on technique. In closing, I will make a plea for the promotion and nurture of more creative teaching and learning in the current context, and refer to the mission of the new 'C'Group.
Jazzing it up: The creative teacher
In this participatory talk I will suggest that teaching creatively may have an impact on the students' enthusiasm and may fuel their interest and curiosity to learn. I will firstly look at the different types of creativity and debunk a few myths, I will then outline strategies that may enhance our creative potential, and finally, I will illustrate with examples how these can be implemented in the classroom. The ultimate goal is for the teacher to come up with teaching ideas that are engaging both affectively and cognitively, are simple to use, require little or no preparation and are fun and challenging to do in the classroom.
Learning space: Creative ideas for self-study
We all want our students to take more responsibility for their own learning, but it isn't easy - for them or us! Self-study materials are often based around uninspiring gap-fills and sentence completions, but it can be hard to capture language from more stimulating sources like movies and music. In this talk I'll propose a range of spaces, large and small, from which we can learn. This means thinking of familiar things in creative ways, and asking ourselves - as teachers and learners - what patterns can I see? We'll take our inspiration from spaces like the night sky, city streets and the local café - I'll suggest ways to get your students really engaged with their learning outside the classroom, and we'll try out ideas you can take into the classroom tomorrow.
Chaz Pugliese, Daniel Xerri, Alan Maley


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About Meadow Park Golf Course
Whether you are a professional tour player, an amateur 6 to 86 years old, or out for a great meal, Meadow Park provides it all at an affordable price. Plus, as a municipal course, golfing at Meadow Park benefits the entire Tacoma community: from the youth of The First Tee, to senior golfers.
Play our challenging 18-hole Championship Course, the Williams Nine (Executive Course), or Practice at our full-length covered, lighted Driving Range . . . the very first energy efficient LED Driving Range in the country!
- Golf Clubs & Leagues
We have a variety of clubs and leagues for men, women and youth. Golfers of all skill levels are welcome.
- Tournaments
Let us handle the details of your next tournament. Play either course and then relax with a delicious meal at our restaurant. We have a tournament package to meet your every need.
- Instruction for all ages and skill levels
Led by PGA Golf Professionals, our staff of knowledgeable and courteous instructors provide a wide range of golf education from group and individual lessons to on-course playing experiences.
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Our partnership with The First Tee of South Puget Sound is the foundation of our youth instruction programs. The First Tee's mission is to impact theh lives of young people in our region by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values, and promote healthy choices through the game of golf. Scholarships are available for children who qualify.
Played on shortened holes with a regulation #5 soccer ball and special 21" diameter cups, FootGolf is a blast for sports fans of all ages.
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April 21—-16th of Nissan 5779: He is Risen and Soon He is Coming Again!!!
Resurrection Day occurs in conjunction with Passover. This is the true foreshadowing and meaning of what our LORD and Savior Jesus Christ has done for all mankind. He is our Messiah, He is our Deliverer. And behold, He is soon to return.
Happy Resurrection Day to all!


text: Just in case anyone else needs to know - there's an exploit 'in the wild' for Trixbox (which is CentOS based) that allows malicious code to be installed on a server. I discovered that one of my Trixbox servers was running 3 instances of a perl-based IRC botnet process called httpdse and this was pegging the CPU at 100%. Notes, comments, removal instructions, patches etc. here: http://trixbox.org/forums/trixbox-forums/open-discussion/critical-remote-roo t-exploit-trixbox-wild Guess that teaches me not to open the Trixbox Web interface to the world. Regards, Nigel Kendrick


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Jennifer Carlough
Professional Organizer by day. Super mom by night. Jenn knows what it's like to lead a full and busy life.
Jenn's career started in retail merchandising and her attention to detail quickly propelled her into the ranks of General Manager at World Market. She became known as the go-to person to make a store organized and beautiful, and frequently traveled to stores throughout her district to transform their logistical nightmares into stunning visual masterpieces.
Based in the SF Bay Area, Jenn is helping people get organized. More importantly, her clients are falling in love again with their living and work spaces. They're no longer held hostage by clutter and its overwhelm. Instead, they're spending more time working on projects they love, relaxing at home, or spending quality time with family.


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Dear Banana Bank Friends,Summer is sadly over. We couldn't have asked for a better one. The weather has been cooperative for farming (ok we got a little TOO much rain in the beginning insomuch as we had to re-plant BY HAND) other than that, it has been perfect. Read on about summer at Banana Bank !
This year BETEX was presented in a different format. Kudos to Ideal Lab and their awesome organizational skills the new format was a huge success. This year all travel agents were able to experience Belize firsthand. Opening night (July 30) was at Old Belize and it was the only moment where all suppliers and buyers were under the same roof. The following 5 days we all met at different interest points (such as Lubaantum pictured above) so that the agents can realte to their clientele their experience. It was a great week and I encourage this same format for future shows.


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Raquel Allegra Spins Bedclothes Into Daywear
What prompted nonconformist Raquel Allegra to cut garments from rustic upholstery fabric was not admiration for Fräulein Maria's sartorial skills in The Sound of Music. "I'm constantly experimenting with new textures," explains the innovative Los Angeles–based designer, whose earlier designs have been snapped up by Madonna and Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. "If I don't want to sleep in it, it doesn't belong in the collection." With that in mind, it makes perfect sense she would turn her hand to natural Irish linen—a fine material often used for bedsheets and tablecloths in stately homes and discerning hotels—as her starting point for spring.
Making ease and softness her priority, self-taught Allegra set about washing and rewashing the coarsely woven cloth to achieve a gentle, springy hand, before using it to craft into skirts, shorts and trench coats, all elegantly set off with supple goat-suede lapels, hems and collars for a luxurious, worn-in effect. These deconstructed, femininely draped pieces look best layered on top of each other, as their creator intended: "I like to imagine ways of wearing most of the collection at one time," says Allegra with a laugh. "But mostly, I just want to feel like I still have my pajamas on!"


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Technology Infographics
By Admin, June 14, 2014
Remember when you got your first phone? You and Zack Morris were so rad. Smartphones have revolutionized how we stay connected and entertained. Take a "time out" and look back at the dawn of the 90s to see just how much things have changed.
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Degrees and Programs
The Department of Mechanical Engineering has distinct program objectives for both undergraduate and graduate education. Our objectives are based on the needs of our constituencies. We focus on the professional and personal development of our students. We continuously assess and improve our ABET-accredited undergraduate curriculum.
Graduates of the program will be proficient engineering problem solvers capable of identifying, formulating, and solving engineering problems by applying their knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering. They will be effective designers capable of modeling, designing, and experimentally verifying a thermal system, a mechanical system, a component, or a process while meeting specified engineering requirements and considering real-world constraints and the impact their solution may have on society. They will be effective verbal and written communicators, and team members capable of clearly developing and explaining their engineering solutions to diverse groups using appropriate tools and technology. Graduates will display a keen awareness of their professional and ethical responsibility and practice lifelong learning. They will be stewards of the environment as they consider the impact that their designs have in a global context.
The mechanical engineering undergraduate degree program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.


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Reducing high fructose corn syrup
A very common sweetener used by the food industry in all kinds of food products is high fructose corn syrup, or HFCS.
You will find this inexpensive sweetener in sodas and sweet beverages, as well as assorted candies, bakery items, frozen treats, and even condiments. Research over the years has shown that there might be health problems associated with a high intake of high fructose corn syrup.
What might HFCS cause for health problems? Liver fat accumulation and high triglycerides are two of the biggest problems. This type of sugar converts easily to fat in the liver.
A National Institutes of Health-supported study found that HFCS may have a negative health impact in children. This study included kids with an average age of 13 and an average weight of 196 pounds. All of the children in the study had high levels of body fat.
In the study, HFCS-containing foods were taken out of the diet and replaced with complex carbohydrates such as vegetables, whole-grain breads and pasta. In just 10 days, when HFCS-containing foods and beverages were replaced with complex carbs, the liver fat declined by 20 percent - quite a big reduction for only 10 days of time.
Although this was a small study it provides hope for folks with a fatty liver. We know that weight loss can cause a reduction in liver fat, but in this particular study the kids did not lose weight. The only change was elimination of HFCS beverages and foods.
So, when you bring products home, check the ingredient listing to be sure that HFCS is not a major ingredient. Be more concerned about the items that contain have a high content of HFCS like sweet sodas and sweetened fruit drinks rather than the small amount of HFCS sweetener in condiments like catsup. And for overall good health, the less of any types of added sugar or sweetener, the better.
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About the Author
Rita Smith is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator. She's been working in the field of nutrition and disease prevention for more than 35 years and currently works at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, Va. Each week, Rita provides nutrition counseling to clients who have a variety of disorders or diseases including high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome, gastroparesis and weight management. For these clients, food choices can help them manage their health problems.


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Orpic, the Sultanate's refining and petrochemicals flagship, is planning to establish fuel depots at strategic locations in the country, according to a top official of the wholly state-owned company. Ahmed al Jahdhami, Chief Executive Officer, said one such strategic fuel reserve is planned at Al Jifnain (just outside Muscat Governorate) where Orpic Logistics LLC, the partnership of Orpic and Spanish fuel transportation and storage specialist Compañía Logística de Hidrocarburos (CLH), is building a major fuel storage and distribution terminal.
Ahmed al Jahdhami, Orpic CEO said "We are working with the government on our project called 'strategic reserves' in Al Jifnain and other areas," Al Jahdhami said. The official made the revelation at the Oman & Italy Business Forum 2017, which was held last Wednesday to spotlight opportunities for In-Country Value (ICV) development linked to the implementation of part of Orpic's mammoth $6.4 billion Liwa Plastics Industrial Complex (LPIC) at Sohar. The event showcased, among other things, opportunities associated with Italian-based technology giant Maire Tecnimont's $888 million contract for the execution of Package 2 of the LPIC project, covering the construction of polyethylene and polypropylene plants.
In his presentation — his first public engagement since taking over as Orpic CEO with effect from January 1, 2017 — Al Jahdhami said the Muscat-Sohar Product Pipeline project, which includes the centrepiece Al Jifnain Terminal, is due for completion this year.
The MSPP project connects Orpic's Mina Al Fahal (MAF) refinery in Muscat with its Sohar refinery via a bidirectional 290 km multi-product pipeline to an intermediate distribution and storage facility in Al Jifnain. The overall project is made up of three distinct components: A 40 km section linking MAF with Al Jifnain Terminal; a 30 km section connecting Al Jifnain Terminal with Muscat International Airport, and 220 km section connecting Sohar Refinery with Al Jifnain Terminal.
Upon completion, most of the refined fuels will be distributed from Al Jifnain Terminal — a move that will also help reduce road fuel tanker traffic between Muscat and Sohar. The MSPP fuel storage and distribution infrastructure, the CEO said, is one of three 'growth projects' currently under implementation by Orpic with an investment that will raise the company's total asset base to $12 billion, up from $4 billion. It will also improve the overall profitability of the group, he noted.
Similarly, the Sohar Refinery Improvement Project (SRIP), slated for commissioning in summer, is driven by a desire to improve the overall environmental safety features of Orpic's flagship refinery, in addition to meeting strong demand growth in automotive fuels and refined petroleum products, Al Jahdhami said. Additionally, the upgrade will dramatically reduce Orpic's dependence on imported feedstock for its aromatic and polypropylene units.
But the biggest of the 'growth projects' is the Liwa Plastics Industrial Complex, comprising a Natural Gas Liquids plant in Fahud, a steam cracker in Sohar, a pipeline linking the Fahud and Sohar facilities, and polyethylene and polypropylene plants also at Sohar. The giant venture will not only increase Orpic's product portfolio, but also boost the company's profitability, Al Jahdhami said.
Importantly, LPIC will also give rise to the establishment of an in-house marketing arm dedicated to the marketing of the project's polyethylene and polypropylene output, the CEO said.


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Have you seen the new Little Princess collection from Imaginisce? It is so adorable. The reveal was last week on the Imaginisce blog here. I swooned when I saw the latest SVGcuts kit released last week; Boxed Card Sets, I knew that I would have to make this castle card.
I made a matching envelope for my card too. The journal pads are great to create a little writing spot on the envelope. What's really great, is that these cards fold flat for gifting...
Imaginisce: Pattern Paper, Journal Pad (Little Princess collection)
Cardstock: American Crafts, Bazzill
Want2Scrap: Pearls
SVG files: SVGcuts.com
Silhouette Cameo
Stamp: Paper Smooches
Ink: Inkadinkado
After about a week of rain everyday, I was so happy to be able to be outside again, even if it was only in the upper 40's. I spent my Saturday morning at the Minneapolis Bladder Cancer 5K walk. My brother-in-law was diagnosed last summer. Since then, I have lost track of all the surgeries he has had (8 or 9 now I think). The latest one was just last Wednesday. He had new stents placed in his kidneys to help with the infections that have been plaguing him. Even though he was in pain, this guy walked the entire 5K pushing a wheelchair we borrowed for him just in case he needed a rest. I so admire his determination. Here is a group shot of Team Dave (Dave is sitting in the wheelchair).
My daughter's dog was so popular on the walk. People wanted to sponsor the dog and were giving my daughter cash on the spot! Yeah Sue! (and yes, Sue is wearing a tshirt too)
I hope you enjoyed your weekend too.


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A coach has been hired. A staff is being filled out. The Detroit Lions' offseason and planning for the 2014 season is officially here.
To start that process, we will look at each position group over the next two weeks, analyze what worked and what didn't before projecting what could happen between now and training camp, which is only a mere six or so months away.
Today starts the series with, what else, quarterbacks.
2014 free agents: Shaun Hill.
The good: Matthew Stafford is still 25 years old and turns 26 on Feb. 7. He still possesses all the same skills and attributes that had the Lions both drafting him with the No. 1 pick in 2009 and then deciding to give him a long-term extension before last season. And he looked like he was about to take a drastic step toward elite during the first half of the 2013 season, culminating in a last-minute drive against Dallas in Week 8. He now has a head coach who specifies in working with quarterbacks in Jim Caldwell. This is the first time Stafford has undergone such a drastic coaching change in his career, so it is possible this will awaken something in him to take the necessary improvements he needs to become elite. From many accounts, he already feels comfortable with Caldwell and Caldwell has a specific plan for working on the things Stafford has struggled with.
The bad: Stafford's second half of the season was brutal. He threw as many touchdowns as interceptions and consistently made poor reads and forced throws. He was not helped by his pass catchers, who led the league in drops, but many of the mistakes were on Stafford. He clearly regressed during the second half of the season and finished with his lowest completion percentage (58.5 percent) since his rookie season. He also had the most interceptions, 19, since his rookie year. His fourth quarter was his worst quarter. He completed just 54.5 percent of his passes in the final quarters of games and had his lowest passer rating of any quarter in the fourth. It didn't help, either, that he had just a 54.9 completion percentage to Calvin Johnson, his top receiver, and a 45.2 completion percentage to his No. 2 receiver most of the season, Kris Durham.
The money (using 2014 cap numbers from Roster Management System): Stafford is scheduled to have a cap number of $15,820,000 -- 27.25 percent of the Lions' salary cap. Kellen Moore, the other quarterback on the roster, is scheduled to make $576,668, which is .99 percent of the Lions' cap. Stafford is Detroit's second-highest cap player next season behind defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, but he isn't going anywhere and it would be pretty surprising if that cap number dropped at all. Stafford's base salary for 2014, $2 million, is fully guaranteed. The big money question here is what Detroit decides to do behind Stafford. If the new staff trusts Moore enough to be the backup, then they might be set. But Moore has yet to take a snap in the NFL and always appeared to be former offensive coordinator Scott Linehan's project. Hill is a free agent and has said under the right circumstances he would like to return. Anyone Detroit brings in will have to accept being Stafford's backup, but the Lions should still seek to sign an experienced backup.
What Caldwell might favor: This position has little flexibility for him. He's married to Stafford for the time being and he knew that going into the job. The question becomes whether he wants to bring in an experienced arm and a rookie or go with just an experienced arm or just a rookie. Or Moore.
Potential cuts: Depending what happens with free agency and the draft, as well as Moore's development, will be the factor here. If the staff feels Moore is a quarterback who could play, he'll stay. If not, he is a potential cut, especially since he is due to be a restricted free agent following the 2014 season.
Draft priority: Not high, but if the Lions see someone worth taking a late-round chance on, it could happen. There are a lot of quarterbacks expected to go high in the draft -- eight are listed in the Top 100 players -- but someone like Stephen Morris from Miami (Fla.) could be around late, or South Carolina's Connor Shaw. Bryn Renner from North Carolina is also an intriguing prospect.
Numbers in this post were culled from ESPN Stats & Information and Roster Management System.


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The White Hat is known for their delectable Frozen Yogurt that has been a craze even before the tea craze and I wouldn't be surprised that people like me still craves for their FroYo because truly they give us only the best toppings and mixes to satisfy our discriminating tastes and this is a healthy and delicious way to beat the heat.
Now here's a preview of their mouthwatering toppings that will make your FroYo extra perfect!
These are the sizes available for their products.
They also got Barquillos and Homemade Granola to pave in those little cravings for snacks for the teeth when we would have those times when we just want something to chew.
In days like these, where the sun and the Philippines seems to be colliding so much that the average temperature we are having are playing between 35-37 degrees Celsius, it should be a mandatory health code and advisory that we reserve and pack ourselves with fluids and minerals that will help us fight dehydration.
A month ago, they invited me to try their new totally refreshing yet affordable product which is their smoothies that will surely cool down and rejuvenate us from this tropical heat that we experience everyday.
Here's their luscious mixes that you can choose from day to day. Try 'em all!
I always make it a point that I get to have my friends to try new things with me especially with food because as I always say, blessings are best when shared, so here are two of my friends and classmates with their selected smoothie:
Alina Deloria with her Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie.
Jaynee Marcelino with her Banana Walnut Smoothie.
and of course, Yours truly with Mango Cream Pie Smoothie.
ALL their signature mixes give off different tastes but equally palatable! Oh and by the way, the health benefit that I like most of all with these kinds of drinks is not only to escape from dehydration but they also nourish the skin! Now who wouldn't want that right?! So what are you waiting for? Grab their smoothies now!
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The White Hat is also inviting everyone to challenge Ms. Andi Manzano and Ms. Jessica Mendoza of Magic 89.9 to visit The White Hat stores and create a video of yourselves carrying as much cups as you can within 30 seconds! then email the video directly to these lovely DJs: firstname.lastname@example.com
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National PKI: The Foundation of Trust in Government Programs
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Governments around the world are gearing up to deliver the next generation of services to their citizens. To provide such services, governments need robust and scalable technologies and policies to execute trusted transactions and establish trusted identities. Strong credentials based on public key infrastructure (PKI) are the answer. By employing the right mix of authentication, encryption and digital signatures, governments can significantly reduce the risk of forgery, theft or abuse of identification credentials. This in turn allows them to secure their borders, protect and allocate public assets and resources, meet their fiduciary responsibilities, and boost overall citizen satisfaction.
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The Space Foundation, together with the Astronauts Memorial Foundation (AMF) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) yearly presents the Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award to recognize excellent contributions to creative and progressive use of expertise in schooling by K-12 educators or district-degree schooling personnel. The online Master in Curriculum Development and Instructional Technology (CDIT) on the University of Albany incorporates a curriculum college students can apply to knowledgeable certification or as specialised coaching for professionals in K-12, increased training, business, or different studying environments. Ms. Swift holds a M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction from McDaniel College, a B.A. in English with a concentration in Secondary Education from Howard University and at present attends Teachers College, Columbia University of New York to pursue a certificates in Global Competence.
The table above reveals the highest four universities in Africa continent based mostly on the 2014-2015 grading by Times Higher Education. In strict sense, educational technology is worried with determining and providing acceptable stimuli to the learner to supply a certain type of responses for making learning more effective. Contact professors Todd Kelley , Nathan Mentzer , or Paul Asunda for more information about the engineering/technology teacher schooling degree program.
I actually have written a number of articles on Sumer – modern-day Iraq on It was the first civilization known to us. Not the first individuals, but the first recognized civilization. Our world is now a digital world and its know-how is ceaselessly evolving, know-how drives the change. Durant, Will Sixty years in the past I knew every thing; now I know nothing; training is the progressive discovery of our ignorance. The assumption of technological autonomy can disempower us politically by suggesting that expertise is mysterious and inexplicable.
With this degree of technology being second nature to them, they can imagine future instructions for the technology without being burdened by thoughts that something can't be carried out. Educational Technology might look the same as Instructional technology and countires that have used e-learning to remodel instructing and studying seem to be utilizing each ideas. The Department of Education releases the National Educational Technology Plan, and Karen Cator opinions it at this summit meeting. Technologies dehumanize society, for example in different nation they use technology.
Students can develop useful research expertise at a young age: Technology provides students speedy access to an abundance of quality information which results in studying at a lot faster charges than earlier than. A lot has happened in training this previous yr in the development of cloud based learning and Google Apps. I will probably find a method to link to it from my education website online, which is visited by a whole lot of lecturers. This is another way by which the practices used in training have changed between generations.


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Jeju's black pig still tasty on the table
Feb 15,2007
With the snout of the golden pig looming just ahead of us, I wish all readers a happy new year. But before I continue, a word of caution.
If you have a weak stomach, or are of an otherwise delicate disposition, I urge you to cease reading now.
For the rest of you: You have probably heard of corn-fed beef and force-fed geese, right? How about manure-fed pork?
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I shi― er, I kid you not: Porkers in Korea were traditionally raised below village outhouses where they banqueted upon, well, exactly the material one would expect to find in such facilities. As you may imagine, numerous stories have grown out of this tradition.
For example, a pal of mine who was a U.S. Peace Corps volunteer in rural Gangwon in the 1960s, likes to recall the panicked departure of a female colleague following her first visit to one of said outhouses.
"She ran out of the outhouse, got on a bus to Seoul, then on a plane to the States ― we never saw her again," he said. "She was snuffled."
Some people have no sense of humor.
Some years back, I sampled this type of pork when I and some colleagues dined on Jeju Island, the last holdout of this tradition. My-then boss, an Englishman, was so shocked by the thought of this manner of raising pigs that he refused to eat anything at the restaurant.
It was his loss because it was superb pork. I was looking forward to trying it again on a recent trip to the fair isle.
Alas, it was not to be.
Jeju's porcine population, it seems, no longer dines in lavatories, but is raised on normal feed ― pretty much like pigs everywhere else. It is my sad duty to inform you that yet another cultural tradition has gone the way of the dodo.
This tragedy was a major disappointment to me, and my hosts must have realized the depths of my misery. Jeju's black pigs, I was informed by my hosts, still make excellent eating. "I will be the judge of that," I declared and demanded to be taken to a restaurant. This brings us to "Swineun Pang Garden" (Garden Bench of Relaxation).
The first thing you see when you pull into the parking area is a tree-lined lawn. At the edge of the lawn is a house. Under a grey tiled roof, creepers crawl up the stone walls, past curtained windows, and a wagon wheel leans against one wall.
Were it not for the kimchi pots, this could be a home in the depths of the English countryside.
The restaurant proper is in an adjacent building. This features a glassed-in, atrium-like dining room with rough wooden floors and tables overlooking the garden. There are also semi-private rooms in the back. We are fortunate to get a seat: By early Friday evening, the place is packed to the limit.
Having plonked ourselves down in one of the rooms, we order the specialty of the house.
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Before it arrives, though, come the side dishes. These include seaweed sprinkled with sesame seeds, sliced dried squid, spring onion in spicy sauce, and ― a little incongruously ― plates of mashed potatoes with dried egg. There are also, inevitably, a couple of kimchis.
But the main event, of course, is the black pork, which costs a reasonable 9,000 won for 200 grams. First, a large, black iron skillet is placed over the heater. Then the pork arrives: thick, pink slabs of belly, run through with veins of clean, white fat.
This is hearty stuff compared to the scrappy slices of samgyeopsal, grilling pork similar in appearance to thick slices of bacon, one customarily encounters.
The fat, particularly bears mention: It still has vestiges of bristly hair on the outside rind, and it crisps and crackles most pleasingly in the skillet. Not much of an odor to it, but in the mouth, it proves chewier and more textured than your average pork. And with the addition of fried garlic, it proves quite a feast.
Of course, you can't dine anywhere in Korea without sampling the local firewater.
Halla San Soju (5,000 won) is sweeter and slightly fruitier than most sojus I have tried.
I know soju contains no fruit, but I wonder if whisps of Jeju's famed tangerines have not, somehow, influenced the distillers.
Anyway, it has a very pleasant smell, preferable, in my opinion, to the Seoul variants.
I don't recall much about the service, but we did not have to wait long for anything, so it must have been efficient and unobtrusive
Verdict: Tasty stuff, highly appropriate for the upcoming new year, and the price is right. But (sigh) it ain't what it used to be. Modernization is all very well, but some things should be preserved for their own sakes.
Swineun Pang Garden
English: No English
Tel: (064) 738-5833
Address: 1765-1 Sangyeo Dong, Seogwipo City, Jeju Island
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Closed first Wednesday of every month
Parking: Available
Dress: Casual
By Andrew Salmon Contributing Writer
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Let us begin by saying we are whip-smart, college-educated smartypantses. But damn, do we love ourselves some reality television. Keeping Up With the Kardashians? You betcha. The Amazing Race? We have never missed a season.
And if the program happens to take place in Miami, you can bet your 305 area code it is programed into our DVR. (See: Basketball Wives, Real Housewives of Miami.)
So when we say that we might be skipping The Catalina, the CW's newest reality show following the lives of the staff of South Beach's Catalina hotel -- well, that's saying something.
Before you accuse us of Miami-on-Miami television crimes, know this:
We've seen the first episode. And, well, it's not great. But it might be
salvageable, in a guilty pleasure kind of way. Here's our breakdown of
the good and the bad.
Why you'll hate it:
The Guests
Sorry, Miami tourism board. It's not that we hate tourists; we just dislike anyone that the CW has paid to stay at The Catalina. In episode one, you will see everyone you expect to see during a weekend in Miami: a bachelorette party, a family looking to get wasted, etc. Then there are two gems "following a band around the country" who just happened to pop up wherever the staff happen to frequent around South Beach. Come on, CW, get real.
The Staff
Oh, the people who "work" here. It looks as if they went to Wilhelmina Models, found the hottest/dumbest people they had, and offered them a job. You will enjoy watching the fake chemistry between bartenders Kris and Nancy. And when we say enjoy, we mean want to poke out your eyes with hot sticks.
The Management
If you wonder why so many girls in Miami are single, just check out hotel owner Nathan. He is epitome of everything girls hate about the men in this city. Every Miami girl knows a Nathan. He's that man who thinks he's way more good looking than he actually is, spends $500 on a shirt that's worth $5, and is just all-around terrible. Then there's his general manager Stephanie. If you are thinking of getting lip injections, let her be your inspiration to stay au naturel. These are just the most unlikable staffers; you are going to hate everyone, with one exception: Morgan. Now, let's get to Morgan.
Why you'll love it:
This Polish princess is the classic evil diva of reality TV lore. Is she awful? Oh yes. But she's also the only person on the entire program we don't think is faking every moment they are on camera. If you want to get sassy inside The Catalina hotel, we suggest you don't do so within Morgan's earshot. Then there is her gay BFF Eyal, who is a hot-ass mess -- which is exactly why he's our favorite character by far. He's also the only reason we're considering continuing to watch this show.
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There's no doubt that the beaches in Miami are a main reason tourists flock here. But another key factor, we believe, is is the Miami custom of starting cocktail hour way before 5 p.m. The Catalina and its staff share that mentality. In most scenes, they are seen guzzling a drink or 10 around noon. Oh, and the rooftop pool staff is allowed to drink on the job. Um, where do we apply for this fake job?
The Scenery
Like any Miami Beach-based program that has come before it (8th & Ocean, Miami Social, Real Housewives of Miami), we will take any excuse to ogle the amazing city we call home. Sure, we could do that just by walking out our front door. But it's nice to see that scenery without having to stand in the pouring rain, and lately, the only way to do that is to watch it on TV.
So, will you love it or hate it -- or both? Catch the premiere on the CW tonight at 8 p.m. and find out for yourself.
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Being vs. Doing
While it may seem that clearing this house of clutter has taken over my life, I'd like to assure you that we are not spending every waking moment going through closets and drawers and cabinets and bookshelves. If this was my pregnancy with O, I would no doubt be doing just that. That was the pregnancy that I spent every spare moment scraping popcorn off of our ceiling and painting trim - don't ask me why. But this time it's different. Because this time I'd like to think that I'm a wee bit smarter (not a lot smarter, mind you - just a wee bit). This time I know the chaos that will no doubt accompany this little baby into our world. And I know that our lives as we currently know them will be turned on their heads for a period of time. And so I'm making a conscious effort to appreciate the family that I currently have and the life that we currently have together and in an attempt to do just that we've been doing all those things that will most likely get temporarily moved to the wayside once our new little one is here.
We've gone out to eat together (probably more than our wallets should have allowed).
We've spent days lounging around the house and enjoying each other's company.
We've laid in bed laughing and giggling about the most ridiculous things.
And every once in a while when O yells from her room at night "can I come lay in your bed for a little bit?" I've surprised her by answering "yes" and we've let her fall asleep next to us.
And so amidst all the chaos it's good to be reminded that the next four months are far more about "being" than "doing."
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What a beautiful reminder. I don't have another one on the way but I have been letting the first one into bed every once in a while, ya know before he's a stinking 14 year old who won't even hug me :). That picture is so great. Wishing you wonderful 4 months of being!ReplyDelete
Good for you! And what an absolutely amazing picture! Happy Happy Joy Joy! :-)ReplyDelete
Simply gorgeous - the picture and the sentiment. Mind you, you do have a few months left to succumb to crazy nesting!ReplyDelete
Such sweetness. Awesome clarity lady!ReplyDelete
Happy being!ReplyDelete
Aw! So sweet! And so true! I spent my first pregnancy freaking out that we needed to buy a crib and set up a nursery (that my baby never slept in anyway), and forgot to enjoy, you know, being able to go to movies. If I do it again, I'll try to be a little more chill.ReplyDelete
i'm a little behind in my blog commenting but i wanted to let you know i LOVED this post. so hard to step back and have that perspective. enjoy your time! :)ReplyDelete


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Villa Timo is a contemporary villa near Montaione, sleeps 6
Set in private, gated grounds, Villa Timo is a highly exclusive, stunning ground floor villa, newly renovated and highly contemporary yet at the same time uses traditional Tuscan materials. Villa Timo is surrounded by large private lawns giving the property a feeling of peace and tranquillity. Panoramic sliding glass veranda doors on all sides and the slightly elevated position let you enjoy fantastic views over the surrounding valley, while a lovely pool with central spa bath feature is set away in the private stone walled courtyard.
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Please note: The villa is supplied with minimum staffing levels and cleaning. Cleaning cannot be excluded and / or refused and is obligatory.
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Late Check in Charge: Arrivals after 8pm and before 11pm - €50, after 11pm - €100
Local Tourist tax: €1 per adult, for the first 6 nights, payable in cash on arrival
Security Deposit: €500 payable in cash or by card on arrival, returned on departure
Fireplace, lounge, dining area, kitchen area with gas hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher. Main dining table seats 6 guests. Glass sliding veranda doors on all sides.
Off ground floor garden side. Master double bedroom, hallway leading into private shower room. Glass veranda sliding doors to garden on both sides of the bedroom. Feature fireplace. Off ground floor pool side hallway leads to: Twin/Double bedroom with en-suite shower room; Double/twin bedroom with private shower room. Both with glass veranda sliding doors into the garden.
Furnished with cushioned rattan furniture. Pool solarium with sun loungers, sun umbrellas. Pool solarium is directly accessible from French windows from the villa. Panoramic dining area. Paved stone courtyard, olive trees and flower beds, extensive lawns on 3 sides of the house.
Private pool with central spa bath feature 8 x 5m. Depth 90cm – 1m approx. In the case of good weather the pool may be opened earlier. During the low season it may be opened at a supplement. The pool is not heated. The pool, courtyard and garden are all lit up at night.
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Ideal for children - spacious indoor areas, proximity to pool, gated garden
Pets on request - charges & rules apply
Large country estate within easy reach of Montaione (7 km)
Castelfiorentino 6/7 km
Empoli 26 km
Florence, Pisa and Siena are less than 1 hr away.
San Gimignano, Volterra and Certaldo - 20 mins.
The nearest shops, banks, restaurants, and all other services are in Montaione 7 km, and Castelfiorentino 6 km.
Hospital: Castelfiorentino 7 km, Empoli 26 km.
Train Station: Castelfiorentino 6 km
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Just now writing a reproducible report in R using RStudio on Ubuntu. So the source is a .Rnw file and I am compiling it with knitr. For the narrative part of the report it is a shame that RStudio doesn't have autocomplete for latex styles, headings etc. But I just realised that it is possible to have the same .Rnw file open in RStudio and TeXworks at the same time. As soon as you save changes in one they are instantly updated in the other. So you can do your statistics in RStudio and just flip to the TeXworks window to do the narrative sections. Cool!
Update: the same thing works TexStudio which is also available for Ubuntu and has a useable outline view. So even better.
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iCloud Hack: iOS 11.3 How to Unlock iCloud & Disable Apple ID without password
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ATLANTA (June 4, 2015) - Georgia Aquarium will join organizations throughout Atlanta and the U.S. to participate in the National Day of Civic Hacking, and annual event that brings together residents, community groups, and government to collaborate to make their communities stronger. Georgia Aquarium is looking for coders, developers, project managers and subject matter experts to participate.
As a part of this national event, Georgia Aquarium is hosting an ocean-focused event sponsored by the Department of State called Fishackathon, the world's largest hackathon that supports small-scale fisheries. The Fishahackathon corresponds with World Oceans Day, marked with educational events and activities for visitors to Georgia Aquarium throughout the weekend. The event will begin on Saturday, June 6, with an opening ceremony at 10 a.m. Fishackathon will conclude at noon on Sunday, June 7, with a prototype judging and awards ceremony.
Coders will be working on-site at Georgia Aquarium all night, and will have access to the entire Aquarium for inspiration during the majority of their stay. During Fishackathon coders will form into teams and compete against other coders at the event. Participants will be given a selection of problem statements to choose from and will have 24 hours to create a solution.
This is the second annual Fishackathon organized by the U.S. Department of State. The goal of this event is to bring together groups of people from across the world in order to create an application to help solve issues that international small-scale fisheries are facing. With the booming technology era we live in today, coders can help solve these problems more than ever before. It is the hope of the U.S. Department of State that these technological solutions will be able to help develop more sustainable practices when it comes to fishing.
Fishackathon is an important event as fifty percent of the fish humans eat come from small-scale fisheries. These fisheries are being threatened by larger—and often illegal—vessels. The small-scale fisheries often cannot keep up, which deeply impacts the local economies. Other problems fisheries face include: illegal, unreported or unregulated fishing, the need for better management tools, overfishing, and environmental degradation.
This is Georgia Aquarium's first year participating in Fishackathon and is one of twelve research and conservation organizations from across the world hosting local hackers. Organizations participating include aquariums, as well as partner groups and associations such as GreenWave, VentureHive, the World Wildlife Fund and AZA.
For more information on Fishackathon, visit the event's website. Follow Georgia Aquarium's event on Facebook and Twitter using the hashtag #CodeForFish. To participate in Fishackathon at Georgia Aquarium, RSVP online here.
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Learn How to Move your Paper Forms Online with MachForm
MoTek is offering two different levels of workshops for both novice and practiced users of MachForm, an online form/survey tool. Register now!
MachForm is a service provided by The College at Brockport that enables faculty, staff, and select students to create and manage forms of all types: surveys, information requests, applications, and more. It is located at http://forms.brockport.edu and can be accessed on Macs, PCs, and mobile devices.
The Introduction to MachForm Workshop will introduce new and inexperienced users to the MachForm service by providing hands-on training on how to build a basic form and navigate the system. The Advanced MachForm Workshop will provide hands-on training incorporating logic, notifications, automatic scheduling, and some css styles. Attendees will learn best practices when designing a form for a positive user experience, as well as how to analyze form data using reports.
Want to learn more? Attend one (or both) of the following workshops depending on your experience level:
Introduction to MachForm Workshop: attend ONE session if you are new to the MachForm system
*Monday 2/26 from 2:30 – 4 pm in Drake 53 (Lower Level)
*Thursday 3/01 from 2 – 3:30 pm in Drake 53 (Lower Level)
Advanced MachForm Workshop: attend ONE session after completing an Introduction to MachForm workshop or if you already have extensive knowledge of the system
*Monday 3/05 from 2:30 – 4 pm in Drake 30 (Lower Level)
*Thursday 3/08 from 2 – 3:30 pm in Drake 53 (Lower Level)
See the link below to register. The workshop is open to Brockport faculty/staff/students.
The Introductory and Advanced MachForm Workshops will be presented by members of The Mobile Technologies Team at Drake Library (MoTek). MoTek supports and promotes mobile technology at The College at Brockport through training and outreach. Team members are Ashley Hurrell, April Quattlebaum, Kilauren Guthrie, and Pat Maxwell.
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