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One of the most persistent rumors in the tech industry is that Google will build its own phone.
Google already works closely with certain partners to have phones built to its specifications, but it's now talking to partners about a project in which it will take "more control over design, manufacturing and software," reports The Telegraph.
This gossip is puzzling to many. Part of Google's Android strategy is that any company can build and sell a smartphone using Google's software — and it seems to be working.
Android runs on 78% of smartphones sold in China, 76% of smartphones in Europe, and 68% of smartphones in the US, according to data released by Kantar Worldpanel on Monday.
But there's one big technical reason for Google to take stronger control of Android: the chips inside the device, which are designed by independent companies like Qualcomm and MediaTek. The notion of Google building a "vertically-integrated" smartphone that can take on Apple more directly is not as crazy as it may seem.
Here's why.
One of Apple's main advantages over rival smartphones based on Google's software is that Apple designs the chips that power its iPhones and iPads.
Chip design isn't a technical skill that a company can learn overnight. In Apple's case, it's the culmination of years of R&D and iteration that started even before it bought semiconductor firm P.A. Semi in 2008.
By designing its own chips, Apple can optimize performance for its software in addition to enjoy other benefits.
There's some evidence that Google wants to design its own chips, too. Earlier this year, it announced its first piece of custom silicon, which was targeted at servers, not smartphones.
The Information's Amir Efrati has previously reported that Google is building its own phone, citing discussions with chipmakers.
Apparently, Google wants to design its own chips for a few reasons:
- Camera speed and performance — like burst shooting — requires a specifically tuned processor.
- Virtual and augmented reality require high levels of camera performance, as well as the ability to process data from other kinds of sensors, like infrared light.
- Some sensors, like always-on microphones, need to be able to collect data without waking the entire chip up, which burns battery.
- Apple's custom chip includes a "secure enclave," or a piece of hardware that raises the security of the entire device, enabling technologies like TouchID or Apple Pay.
But a huge reason for Google manufacturing its own phone would have to be security.
Apple actually criticized Google earlier this month for major security flaws in Android. At a talk at its annual conference, Apple security engineer Ivan Krstić talked about "Stagefright," a particularly bad bug that affects every Android phone with old software.
"Google patched this bug very quickly, but it doesn't matter, because most of their users don't have the fix," Krstić said. "And a fix that is not installed doesn't do anyone any good."
The Telegraph reports that "fragmentation," Google's inability to push updates, is a major reason why Google is designing its own smartphone. As of now, device makers and carriers often control when a phone gets new Google software and features as well as bug fixes.
Timely updates are one thing, but if Google were to design its own silicon, then it could take Android security to the next level.
"Because Apple owns all the hardware and software, we were positioned to address [security] in a unique way," Krstić said. "We've built security directly into the silicon."
Basically, Apple builds a unique coder/decoder into every single one of its chips. Because of that, it can handle security in a much cleaner way than Android devices can. This difference becomes most evident when handling payments — just compare Android Pay to Apple Pay.
Apple's "secure element method utilizes internal hardware to secure payment data, while [the Android Pay] method uses software," Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster wrote in May.
"Apple Pay using a secure element inside of iOS has an advantage over Android Pay's host-based card emulation in that it's more secure, with a similar user experience," Munster wrote.
Although chip designers like Qualcomm make their own "secure enclaves," Google might be able to do more with more control and standardization.
There are other signs that Google is moving toward building its own phone.
In April, Google hired Rick Osterloh — apparently from under DocuSign's nose— to lead a new hardware division that's separate from the Android team.
And Google has several former Apple chip designers working for it, including its "chip lead for consumer hardware."
In April, Google even hired a veteran of the contract chip-manufacturing giant TSMC to be its global supply-chain manager specializing in silicon.
The Telegraph says to expect the "Google phone" by the end of the year. Google says that it doesn't comment on rumors or speculation.
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Main Features of Need for Speed™ Most Wanted
- Game Goal:
The game puts you in competition with more modern cars. Like its predecessor, what really matters is not only to come first in the race, but to be most wanted by police in Fairhaven.
- Game Options: There are mixed elements in Need for Speed and Burnout; the player can also count on a multiplayer mode that allows competitions online between your friends, making the came even more exciting and entertaining.
- Graphics: The graphics draws on the full power of the device hardware to prevent HD images from appearing pixelated. The effects of light and reflections are very realistic, matching the large and detailed scenes appearing throughout the game.
- Sound: The roar of engines is very realistic in this version, which counts on powerful machines like the Viper SRT GTS, Porsche 911 Carrera S and Hummer H1 Alpha.
- Controls: The game uses the accelerometer on the device to guide the vehicle and shows very precisely the tight turns; it also has a filter that prevents the cars from zig zagging.
- Requirements: Android 2.3 or higher.
- Languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish.
- Platform: Google Play, iOS Store.
- Size: 19M
- Operating System: Android
- Developer: Electronic Arts Inc is based in United States - Developer trusted by the Android community.
- Recomendations: Suitable for kids above the age of 7.
- Price details: Free app with paid internal upgrades. Free
- Installation requirements: A minimum of 19M of free memory space and Android 2.3 or higher.
- Rating: The TOP 10 Most popular games in Speed Games category.
POSITIVE about Need for Speed™ Most Wanted
- More than 40 world famous cars to drive and customize.
- Realistic graphics that make the game addictive.
NEGATIVE about Need for Speed™ Most Wanted
- The download is 550MB and requires about 1,900 GB of free space on the device.

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PRESS RELEASE: Emprise Management Group's Exciting Travel Opportunities
MEMPHIS, TN – The President of Emprise Management Group detailed an upcoming business trip, including the process of determining eligibility for attendance. He also discussed the anticipated benefits of the event.
"Travel opportunities are some of the biggest motivators for Team Emprise Management Group," said Sellus, the company President. "Right now, everyone is getting excited for the top leaders conference. The February event will be held in Dallas, Texas. Our team members with the top leadership qualities will be in attendance as a reward for their hard work throughout the year."
The trip is a privilege to attend, and part of assessing for eligibility is a matter of identifying who has been performing the best – and most consistently – in the office. The team members must also compose letters explaining why they should be granted access to the gathering. At the national leadership conference, the participants will see the big picture of success in the industry and take advantage of the available team-building and networking opportunities.
President of Emprise Management Group Details Positive Outcomes of Travel
"The relationship component of business travel really can't be overstated," Sellus continued. "By stepping away from our day-to-day tasks for a bit, we are better able to focus on each other. We grow closer, which lends to higher morale and stronger collaboration when we return to the Emprise Management Group headquarters."
According to Sellus, team members who attend the conference will also offer ample networking potential. High achievers from all over the company will be present. There will be plenty of time to connect, discuss best practices, and make follow-up plans. Interactions like these will lead to great value in the future, in the forms of referrals, support, coaching, partnerships, and more.
"The mere act of traveling will even positively impact Emprise Management Group," Sellus stated. "It reinforces certain soft skills that come in handy every day on the job. Experiences such as delayed flights and navigating new places require patience, adaptability, and problem-solving skills. In a fast-paced field like ours, it's crucial to know how to roll with the punches – and make the most of them."
Sellus also elaborated on the power of travel to encourage new perspectives. "When we learn about other cultures and lifestyles, we also learn to approach our work from different points of view," he concluded. "It's both humbling and refreshing, and it helps us develop fresh and innovative solutions. When all is said and done, business travel is a worthy investment that consistently fuels our success."
About Emprise Management
Emprise Management Group is Ten event-based marketing leader. The firm's efficient team produces strategic solutions that drive fast results. They engage consumers in brand experiences that net solid conversion rates. Their outreach model is designed for easy customization and scale, making their company the first choice for brands of all sizes. With an eye to future trends, the firm outpaces the competition. The team's collective passion and energy is reflected in each outcome. Learn more about their success at emprisemanagementgroup.com.


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I've had some time to think in these last couple of weeks, have worked with a few groups of people who work hard to create a better world for themselves and those around them. And, I'm going to just chat with you a bit today on a thought which pops up often in my work with 'helpers'! This train of thought started for me when my daughter Katie wrote on her 'Father's Day Card', '. . . you taught me the importance of saying 'No!'. . '.
First of all when we care for our children we say 'No!' to let them know we care. Saying these things to children communicates an important message and you'll be able to see what it is immediately:
-"I don't care where you'll be tonight."
-"I don't care who you'll be with tonight."
-"I don't care what time you come home tonight."
-"I don't care how you dress tonight."
-" I don't care what words you choose to express yourself."
Sure!! The message is contained in those first three words (four if you think of 'don't' as two words!) Is that the message we adults want to send to our kids, our grand kids, our students, our co-workers? I don't believe for one minute we want to send that message through to be repeated over and over and resulting in kids growing up with a belief that ' . . no one cares for me . . '.
And, now, the unintended consequence: Have you thought about this? When we tell our kids 'No!', we teach them that when they are confronted with some of life's most awful and unimaginable circumstances, they have our permission to say, "No!" Growing up in this society our kids may be tempted to 'join the crowd' even if the 'crowd' is a gang or a cult – the invitations to belong are strong and we need empowered children to be able to say, "No, thank you!" In today's world many of our kids see examples of drug mis-use and abuse and may receive the invitation to ' . . try it, you won't be unhappy again. . '. Lucky are the children who have learned early on that it's OK to say "No, thank you!" Every television channel today shows scenes of sexual freedom – even the basic NBC, CBS, and ABC yield to showing much that leads our kids into the belief that 'free sex' and 'hooking up' and dressing in sexually explicit clothing is the norm, and the cable channels – – well, what can I say??? These are powerfully influential forces on our kids and are accompanied by friends inviting our kids into some behaviors which one day were thought to be inappropriate at a very young age. Thanks be to God that there are some parents who believe that our children in the face of these influences can say, "No, thank you!"
Parents teach much by their examples to children and in these areas where children have to decide important issues in the absence of the influence of parents. Won't you rest more easily if you've armed your children with the knowledge and confidence that they can say, "No, thank you!"?


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Barry Sheldon acts as the President and Chief Operating Officer for illy caffé North America, which is a subsidiary of its parent based out of Italy. Barry is responsible for all functions for the North American division of illy caffé s.p.a. The North American division of illy has been around since 1981, and aims to expand the illy caffé business further into the North American market expanding in world class cities such as San Francisco, Miami and Toronto.
illy caffé pioneered large-scale direct trade with coffee growers 30 years ago, paying a guaranteed profit (not just a market premium) to farmers capable of meeting the company's high-quality standards. The protocol educated growers on responsible, high-quality cultivation at no cost and vastly improved the quality of yields, first in Brazil, then in eight other coffee growing nations, raising farmers' incomes as consumers became increasingly willing to pay more for better coffee. illy caffé is the only company to hold a Responsible Supply Chain Certification from Det Norske Veritas, attesting to the company's ethical and sustainable approach from farm to cup.
Established in 1933, the company has a deep heritage and reputation to uphold.
4 Questions with Barry…
1. What makes an innovative culture? How do you create a culture of innovation?
An innovative culture is fostered when people think in similar ways, creating value at the core of the organization. It has to be embedded in the bedrock of the company. One of the first things illy invented back in 1935 was the modern-day espresso machine. Since this innovation, many firsts have come out of this company, like the industry's first single-serve paper pod and second generation iper espresso capsule. So innovation is entirely embedded in our core.
We try to foster this culture in North America in a few ways. First is that after every initiative, we conduct a "win, learn and change" debrief, which creates a self-innovating cycle on all facets of our day-to-day business. Another example is our yearly innovation award that we give to an employee who generates an idea that is impactful to our business. These ideas are submitted and reviewed by our executive committee and while there is only one winner, this process has been a source for many amazing ideas.. So again, you must have a foundation of innovation and also foster this culture with different approaches.
2. What is the biggest challenge you face when innovating?
We try to move innovation to the market in the fastest way possible. One of the challenges we often address is that we are a global company and coming up with an innovative idea in North America doesn't mean it can be applied to other markets around the world. For example, cold brew coffee is popular in North America, but not in other parts of Europe. The big question is how to innovate in one market, and scale it to the others. If I'm in the USA, I must have a perspective with regards to Canada, Mexico and many other markets that could benefit or be impacted.
3. How do you find inspiration or ideas from adjacent industries? Or do you focus only on your category?
Adjacent industries are big for us, especially the digital and tech industry. The media landscape is also a source of inspiration which continues to change dramatically. It has a huge impact on how people discover or hear about new products and specialty coffee is a great example.
Technology combined with the Internet allows for rapid change and at the same time it allows for brands to develop close relationships with their consumers. The notion of crowdsourcing ideas is applied in so many industries, including ours. The technology industry has transformed an entire demographic -- millennials versus the boomers, who weren't tech-savvy at all making a daily habit like buying a newspaper fairly obsolete for entire generation. So if we aren't tuned in to the constant changes, we may miss a big idea or great source of inspiration.
Another business we look at for inspiration, which is totally adjacent, is the agricultural side and the innovation we need to collectively utilize to make things more efficient. This innovation is on a highly scientific nature -- how our farmers can continue to get the same yield, and still be extremely conscious about the environment since the Arabica bean is sensitive to fluctuations in temperature and moisture.
4. Looking to the future, how is illy caffé going to be a leader in innovation?
First we have created a long-term view of the business based on our experience and heritage, which will allow us to continue being a thought leader and innovator in the industry.
On another level, we are in 140 countries and can leverage customer data to make informed decisions that lead to innovation. We are also intimately involved with the coffee farmers and that provides a level of understanding that leads to innovation whether creating best in class growing techniques or an approach to getting coffee to customers.
It is an exciting time to be in the coffee business because more and more people are purchasing premium coffee, which creates competition and leads to more innovation. I do believe that leadership and innovation is linked to expertise -- 30 years ago, people would have scoffed at the idea that illy was creating and investing in a sustainable model from plant to cup -- thankfully now it's the goal of many roasters and coffee brands around the world.
Barry Sheldon acts as the President and Chief Operating Officer for illy caffé North America, which is a subsidiary of its parent based out of Italy. Barry is responsible for all functions for the North American division of illy caffé s.p.a. The North American division of illy has been around since 1981, and aims to expand the illy caffé business further into the North American market expanding in world class cities such as San Francisco, Miami and Toronto.


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South Yorkshire detectives have been alerted to the theft of another cash machine.
The latest stolen ATM was dragged out of a service station in Filey, North Yorkshire, by a gang using a stolen 4x4.
Detectives investigating the theft have spoken to detectives from South Yorkshire and Humberside, where there have been a number of cash machine thefts over recent months.
Police were alerted to the raid at Primrose Valley Garage, Primrose Valley Road, Primrose Valley, at 2.49am last Thursday after the burglar alarm went off.
Two men had pulled up outside the garage in a red Nissan X-Trail vehicle.
One of the men smashed the glass door of the garage with a large stone to gain entry into the building.
He tied a rope to the cash machine inside which was then pulled out through the glass door onto the forecourt by the man driving the Nissan.
The cash machine was lifted into the boot of the vehicle, which drove off towards Hunmanby village.
The Nissan was later found abandoned.
A spokesman for North Yorkshire Police said: "Extensive enquiries are ongoing to locate the men involved in this incident with support from police in Humberside and South Yorkshire.
"Even the smallest level of detail could prove vital to the investigating officers, so please do not hesitate to get in touch."
Witnesses or anyone with information should call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and ask for the Scarborough Serious Crime Team.
Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555111.


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This is a totally random shot in the dark, but would anybody be interested in attempting a shadow casting of "Metalocalypse-The Doomstar Requiem a Klok Opera"? I would LOOOOVE to do that so much. This year Arisia, next year Arisia, or somewhere else completely, I'd want to make it happen. It's comical badassery at it's finest. Arisia does lots of shadowcasts and attempts new ones from time to time so this is an ideal place to ask.
I'd put a ton of energy behind if there is enough interest. I'm great at props and costumes and, being a Nordic giant, I got the ideal look for about half the parts (my build is closest towards Nathan or the man with the silver face). I'm just not very good at whole "gathering and organizing a dozen+ people part". Kind of important.
Ok, so that is my idea. Maybe it is crazy but I thought I'd put it out there.


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Local Information: Merrion Square, Co. Dublin
Full Profile | Menu | Reviews | Book a Table!
The restaurant Mamma Mia defies the 'location. location, location' mantra that all businesses should adhere to. Situated on Grattan Street, near Holles Street Hospital, it will not attract too much walk up business, but the quallity of the food makes it worth a detour. The brainchild of builder Clint Hamilton, an Italophile with experience of renovating many of Dublin's Italian restaurants, who decided to try running one himself. Hamilton has devolved much of the responsibilty for the food and menus onto his Sardinian chef Manuel, and like all good Italian cooks, his watchwords are simplicity and quality. Having relied on the lunchtime trade for the last year, the restaurant recently opened for evening meals. The meat is organic, the desserts are home-made, and the prices are keen.
Note: Map is an approximate indication ONLY. Please contact Mamma Mia Deli Cafe Bar for directions and precise location prior to your visit.


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Migratory Locust, Locusta migratoria Linnaeus, female
Migratory Locusts fly at night, often great distances. Their movements have been tracked in the past by the Plague Locust Commission, http://www.agriculture.gov.au/pests-diseases-weeds/locusts/role. The Plague Locusts are often distracted in their nocturnal movements by strong lights. Petrol Stations, cafés, shopping centres often have numbers of these and other grasshoppers and locusts around their lights. During plagues, the numbers can be considerable and attract public concern.
We had our night lights in operation the other night near Koah, Queensland and this female dropped in. She settled down in precisely the wrong place. She was set upon by a Badge Spider, Heteropodidae, probably Neoparassus sp.
The spider will spend several hours sucking and masticating the locust until it is satisfied.


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Texas Republicans expressed uncertainty and concern in the Syria debate during a hearing of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Wednesday afternoon.
Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Austin, said he is concerned about the repercussions if – or when – the Assad regime falls from power if the United States decides to use military force in Syria.
"We saw what happened in Libya. My greatest concern is who is going to fill the vacuum when the Assad regime falls, which we know it will," said McCaul, the chairman of House Homeland Security Committee.
"My concern is that any strike against this regime will empower these radical Islamists…these extremists," he said.
Rep. Ted Poe, R-Humble, also shared his worry about possible retaliation if the U.S. uses military force in Syria.
"What do we do if they literally shoot back at Americans or our friends the Israelis?" Poe said.
Secretary of State John Kerry maintained during the entire hearing that there would be more attacks if the U.S. does not act.
"The world is wondering whether the United States of America is going to consent through silence to stand aside while this kind of brutality is allowed to happen without consequence," he said.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Army Gen. Martin Dempsey responded and said that the limited nature of the possible Syrian attack would help limit the possibility of retaliation, though he said he could not rule out the chance and said that the U.S. would be equipped to handle retribution.
"We would have the ability to control the response on our terms," he said.
Another worry, Poe said, was that the world is unsure of America's foreign policies in the Middle East.
"We have a credibility problem because our foreign policy in the Middle East is inconsistent," he said.
Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio, said he continues to be open to a strike in Syria, but expressed his curiosity about what kind of precedent the U.S. would set if it did not act.
Kerry said the failure to respond in Syria would send a "very unusual statement."
"It will invite other contests of conflict that will put us to the test and potentially with much greater consequences," he said.
Other concerns brought up by several members of the committee were costs to taxpayers and unintended consequences of the conflict.
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel responded that the cost of attacking Syria would be tens of millions of dollars.
"This is a very dangerous step that we are taking. I believe we have to be very careful about how we proceed," McCaul said.


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Jetstar to serve Ho Chi Minh City nonstop from May, 2017, Australian Aviation, 19 January 2017.
An edited extract of the original article appears below. [Photo credit: Victor Pody, Australian Aviation website.]
Jetstar is bringing competition on two Australia-Vietnam routes with the launch of nonstop flights from Sydney and Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City.
The low-cost carrier has announced plans to begin service to Vietnam's most populous city from May with Boeing 787-8s.
The inaugural flight is scheduled to take off on May 10 from Melbourne, Jetstar said in a statement on Thursday, with Sydney-Ho Chi Minh City services set to commence on May 11. There will be four flights a week from Sydney, while Melbourne-Ho Chi Minh City will be served three times a week.
Note: On 28 March 2017, Vietnam Airlines will launch a new Hanoi-Sydney route using the 787 Dreamliner. Click here.
- To view the original and unedited article, click onto Jetstar to serve Ho Chi Minh City nonstop from May, 2017.
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Dog Art Options
When looking for original art or art prints today, the first thing to remember is to make full use of the internet. The internet has completely changed the way we buy products, including art. Artists are now able to reach a national and even international audience where previously they were restricted to finding buyers in their local area. Similarly buyers looking to find the perfect painting or art print can view and choose from a huge selection online, and this is where you should start.
There are many options available, from an original oil painting of your own pet from a photo you supply, to mass produced art prints of any dog breed. Lets analyse the options further.
Your dog:
The first and most expensive option if you really desire your own dog in the art, and also the most sought after, is to have an original oil or acrylic or watercolour painting commissioned. Normally this just requires that you supply a clear photograph of your pet to the artist, and select which of the standard sizes you require. Note however that due to the time it takes for a painting to be completed, plus allowing for paint drying time, an original painting can take weeks or months to complete.
The second option is to supply your chosen photo to one of the "digital" art services, who will digitally filter and alter the photo so it appears to have been painted. This is often not expensive but is generally unconvincing, and is my least preferable option.
Generic dog art:
If you are not specifically looking for a painting or print of a specific dog such as your own pet, but are simply looking for a particular dog breed and colour, your options are greater. Many artists create paintings of numerous dog breeds and in addition to selling the original paintings to buyers, they also sell high quality prints of the paintings at a very low cost. Sometimes these prints are limited in number to ensure some exclusivity, but generally if you are looking for spectacular dog art a print can often be the best option, and in many cases pet owners cannot believe the dog in the print is not theirs. The art is normally printed on high quality watercolor paper or canvas, and is difficult to distinguish from an original. Some artists will even personalise the print with a particular pet name if requested.
In addition to selling original paintings and prints some artists also sell other products which display their dog art images, such as clothing and t-shirts, coffee mugs, calenders etc. The same images they use for their art prints are printed onto all manner of popular objects and clothing, and can be very popular gifts. Many artists offer this service on their websites alongside their original art and prints.
With the vast choice available on the internet today, you can be virtually guaranteed that your perfect dog art product can be found. If you are looking for a cheap but high quality Dog Art print, look for artists who offer reprints of their original dog breed paintings at a low cost. If you really desire a painting of your own pet or that of a friend or family member, you will need to try and locate a good clear photograph to use, then choose the artist online whose previous paintings appeal most directly to you – remember there are an infinite number of different looks and styles of painting, and you should be able to find a style which is most attractive to you.
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The renaissance of tabletop gaming has swelled club membership across the country. Be it for Friday Night Magic or regular Eurogame sessions at their local store, people are gathering to play more than ever before
Dungeons & Dragons' cameos in Stranger flings and Community piqued the interest of another generation in after-school roleplaying. Pandemic Legacy demands gamers pencil in upwards of a dozen sessions into their diary. But what is on offer for those gamers for whom weekly club play either isn't practical or appealing? As the popularity of gaming spreads beyond traditional fan groups, so the traditional ways in which we play are changing.


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Hand Washing's Heyday Is Gone
Grocery Store | | Right | June 2, 2009
(I was bagging groceries at a till when this occured.)
Me: "Would you like your meat wrapped in plastic?"
Customer: "Why would I want that?"
Me: "Well, it's to prevent cross contamination. If your chicken were to leak, it could contaminate your beef."
Customer: "That's bull!"
Me: "Uh…what?"
Customer: "Cross contamination doesn't exist any more. It hasn't for fifty years. Where have you been?"
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I am fortunate to work with some great people, and I'm so pleased that my clients are happy with the work I've done. Here's what a few of them had to say:
I hired Jaime to design both the cover and the interior pages of my first book, Hitched in a Hurry: The ultimate how-to for a speedy "I do," and I could not be more pleased with the result! I have received countless compliments on the look and layout of the book, which recently was ranked the #1 hot new release in Amazon's wedding planning category. Jaime is easy to work with, responsive, efficient, and truly talented. She has played a major role in the professional appearance and commercial success of my debut book project. I highly recommend her services.
—Karley Kiker, Author, Hitched in a Hurry
I entrusted Jaime to build my website on Squarespace and I'm thrilled with the way it turned out. Her communication was excellent and I never had to wait more than a day for her response to an email. She was patient and kind and didn't seem to get discouraged or upset by my indecisiveness. :) I will definitely recommend her for anyone looking to build a professional looking website and I will look to her when I need any additional updates. Thanks Jaime! I love it!
—Barb Stellmach, Owner, Seventh and Stone
I am blown away by the final product, and I highly recommend Jaime! What's amazing is that she was able to design something spot on with only minimal input from me--it was like she could see the vision before I could. Also, I appreciate how patient and creative she was after I gave feedback. I look forward to working with her again!
—Liz Colella, Academic Coach, The Motivated Student
What a delight to work with Jaime! She truly brought my vision to life and way exceeded my expectations. She is so easy to work with and brought a beautiful aesthetic and visually represented what I was trying to communicate. Each correspondence with her was clear and I understood where we were in the process. Such a great value for all the time and effort. I'm going back to her for more projects!
— Elaine McGhee, Working Mom Support Coach, www.ThriveMomma.com
Jaime is very conscientious, always taking the time to discuss details and collaborate with the client's perspective in mind. She has the ability to take fairly raw information, organize it in a way that will make sense to the intended audience, and combine it with artwork or captions that enhance the aesthetics of the piece as well as its ability to communicate important information.
Jaime never misses a deadline and will go out of her way to accommodate our clients' requests. Dependability is a trademark of her approach to projects; it is indeed refreshing to be able to entrust sources of income to another person and not think twice about it.
Jaime is an asset to any project, and we wholeheartedly recommend her to any business looking for a consistent and trustworthy collaborator.
— Stephanie Rising, The Next Level Business Solutions and Canyon Concepts
Working with Jaime Williams Communications has given my business an air of professionalism that I never thought possible.
With very little direction, Jaime is able to create perfect marketing copy and design work for our company. I wouldn't dream of distributing anything without having Jaime's stamp on it.
— Jennifer Garner-Windels, Owner, Primadonna Boutique
Many thanks to Jaime Williams Communications for the outstanding work you created for The Junior League of Tucson, Inc.'s, Holiday Houses Festival. Your vision, creativity, dedication, and promptness in regard to this project aided in making this year's festival a huge success!
Every piece of work that Jaime created for us aligned perfectly with our marketing strategies. Your time, talent, and patience is immeasurable - we could not have done it without you!
— Erin Lee, Junior League of Tucson
I've also done work for:
• Harvard University Black Alumni Association
•Triton Microtechnologies
• NAWBO Tucson
• Pepper Viner Homes
• Honeywell Aerospace Tucson
• The Ogeechee River Group
• The Canyon's Crown Pub & Restaurant
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Seeing your work printed is part of the fun of doing illustration. Although I don't always get to see what something prints like, it's fun when the client sends a copy of the final product. I have had the pleasure of doing several covers for the works of Diana Wynne Jones. She writes wonderfully entertaining young adult fantasy stories in the vein of Harry Potter (though a great many of her books preceded the J.K. Rowling phenomenon). These books have been released in many incarnations and under several imprints both in Jones' native England as well as here in America.I created a whole series of covers for the Chrestomanci series as well as a few of her other books. I always ask for copies of the covers I create, though not all publishers oblige. I was glad to receive this one.
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Jasanoff (History/Harvard Univ.; Edge of Empire: Life, Culture, and Conquest in the East 1750–1850, 2005) examines the effects of the American Revolution on those whose loyalty to the Crown compelled them to flee the new United States.
As the author writes, few expected the Revolution to succeed, but when it did, the American supporters of King George III found their property and lives in dire jeopardy—even the Anglican clergy, who had sworn fealty to George III and felt honor-bound to their oaths. Loyalists were beaten and tormented constantly. After a swift summary of the war, Jasanoff focuses on those who did not remain. Where did they go? Did they prosper? Upper-class white loyalists were inconvenienced, but many managed to find havens elsewhere. The lower classes, however, including the American Indians and African-Americans who had sided with the British, found their lives shattered and their futures bleak. Jasanoff moves artfully from larger global issues (where to resettle?) to individual stories of people who documented the turmoil with publications, letters and diaries. Some individuals stand out. Sir Guy Carleton organized a massive evacuation of up to 100,000 soldiers and civilians from U.S. coastal cities. Dr. William Johnston struggled with the many ill immigrants in Jamaica. John Clarkson was the white Moses of the emigration in 1792 of hundreds of blacks from Nova Scotia to Sierra Leone. Jasanoff gives just space to each of the principal destinations—Nova Scotia, the Bahamas and Jamaica, Canada and Sierra Leone. The struggles were fierce in all the locations, but the author has perhaps her kindest words for the African settlers, who, after a devastating attack from the French, succeeded in Freetown. Jasanoff's most sympathetic words go to the American Indians, who listened and trusted, and suffered horribly as a result.
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Previously Wood Boring Carpenter Bees or beetles moved me to video their efforts in relatively small pieces of wood.
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It is well known that President Obama has a religion issue. The big looming one has to do with whether he is Muslim or not. My own position that he's as Muslim as I am. With that out of the way, is Barack H. Obama a Christian? To borrow a turn of phrase from Hillary Clinton, I accept him at his word that he is a Christian. But not everyone does. Some people, such as my friend Eliezer Yudkowsky, Steve Sailer, and Ann Althouse, believe that he is not particularly religious, and his avowal of Christian faith and identification is a matter of political necessity.
Obama has said some things which have raised eyebrows. For example, that evolution is more grounded in his experience than angels. Or his lack of certainty about the afterlife. Finally, there is Obama's tendency toward universalism, which is a major bone of contention in many quarters.
But after engaging the comments below I realized that his choice of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago is a window into what type of Christian Obama is. When Obama's affiliation with Trinity came to light most of the emphasis was placed on its radical black racial nationalism. What exactly did it say about our future head of state that this is the church he would join when he became a confessing Christian? Yet I realized that there's another aspect to Trinity often forgotten: it pairs black nationalism with a liberal theology relatively rare in black Christian circles. The black Christian community's relative social conservatism, derived from a tendency toward Protestant fundamentalism, is well known. Trinity, and its pastors, are not oriented in that conventional direction. Obama's rather perplexing Christian faith, to believer and unbeliever alike, make more sense when you observe that his gateway to Christianity was the United Church of Christ, arguably the most theologically liberal mainstream Christian denomination in the United States of America.
To clarify the issue let's look at some survey data. I used the Pew Religious Landscape results, and the GSS. I selected respondents who were National Baptists, the largest historically black denomination in the nation, United Methodists, probably the most representative denomination of mainline Protestantism, and finally those who adhered to the United Church of Christ. From the GSS I also found questions which resembled some on the Pew survey, and limited them to black American respondents from the year 2000 and later, of all religious persuasions.
|National Baptist
|United Methodist
|Certain of belief in God
|Bible is Word of God
|Own religion one true way to heaven
|Homosexuality should be accepted
On all these sorts of questions the UCC lay at the extreme end of the range for Christian denominations. Respondents are invariably the most theologically liberal, the most equivocal in assertions of their faith, and the furthest to the Left on social issues. In contrast, the black community, and historically black churches, have more in common with white evangelicals in matters of theology and social politics. President Obama's responses are very peculiar if you expect him to be a modal black American Christian, but entirely unexceptional for a member of the United Church of Christ.


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Monday, 27 January 2014
Where Is Your Story Headed?
40 comments:
- Alex J. Cavanaugh said...
I always envision my endings first and then plot a way to get there. Even once I begin writing, new ideas will come along, but they are still driving to that final goal.
- 27 January 2014 at 18:08
- mooderino said...
@Alex - i think it's important to be open to new (better) ideas that occur as you write. I think that's true no matter how you approach writing.
- 27 January 2014 at 18:11
- Casi Nerina said...
Thank you!
I have been trying to figure out if I am a pantser or a planner, but this describes how I always feel when I get going with a novel and it feels "right." When I over plan it feels stale and rehearsed and when I don't plan at all I feel like I'm wailing around with nothing at all. This is exactly what I needed!
- 27 January 2014 at 19:29
- Ellie Garratt said...
I have a rough idea of where it might end and then go with the flow when I start writing. If I have anything to concrete in my mind I get bored or my writing becomes stilted. Great post!
- 27 January 2014 at 20:21
- Rusty Carl said...
Great job on this post. That 'only seeing as far as the headlights shine' might be the most appropriate comparison to how I write too. I might intend on my drive taking me all the way to Spain, but as the folks in Maine are famous for saying: You can't get there from here.
So it usually requires a lot of rework for me to have a route that makes sense. If I spent more time on the front end I'd probably save myself a lot of grief.
But, I do, usually, at least know what type of story I'm telling. Although I can be a bit bipolar in that regard too. Especially when I'm doing revisions years after I started writing. It's like I'm going over someone else's work.
- 27 January 2014 at 21:35
- Rick Watson said...
A great take on the process. Thanks.
- 27 January 2014 at 23:26
- Susan Gourley/Kelley said...
I think you're really described how I write. I know that endpoint but I'm seeing only the short distance revealed by the headlights.
- 27 January 2014 at 23:34
- J E Oneil said...
The greatest downfall of metaphor is that as close as it comes to describing, it's never totally perfect. With writing, some headlights are more powerful than others as the writer make his/her way down the path (depending on story, or even the writer). Plus the path you take can be disjointed or out of order. But it truly is easier when the destination is firmly in mind.
- 28 January 2014 at 00:17
- Donna Hole said...
I usually know my ending even before I know my characters. I like writing my way towards that final step and not knowing what the journey will reveal. Nice analogies Moody.
- 28 January 2014 at 04:16
- Lady Lilith said...
Nice metaphor. Thanks for sharing.
- 28 January 2014 at 04:36
- Cynthia said...
While I have an idea of where my story would lead to, it sometimes takes on a life of its own. Sometimes something I'd initially envisioned as an ending doesn't become the ending. Such is the roller coaster life of a writer! Thanks for sharing your examples. =)
- 28 January 2014 at 07:49
- mooderino said...
@Casi - glad to be of help!
@Ellie - I think there's room for the known and unknown in every process. Would be dull without one and shapeless without t'other.
@Rusty - like most of these sorts of encapsulations there's no real definitive way of doing anything. Sometimes you might actually get to Spain.
@Rick - cheers.
@SG/K - well, i have to give E.L. Doctorow some of the credit.
@JE - true, there are all sorts of car analogies I could make that would be true in some situations and not in other, but overall I'd say it's better to be the one driving the car than just a passenger.
@Donna - thanks. I just wish my own writing came to me as easily as these analogies.
@Lilith - cheers.
@Cynthia - Indeed, sometimes the ending is only the halfway point, or you come up with something else entirely.
- 28 January 2014 at 10:24
- Lynda R Young said...
I'm writing a story at the moment that requires a lot of outlining because I HAVE to know where I'm going. Such is the nature of this particular story.
- 28 January 2014 at 10:29
- Diane Carlisle said...
I have a beginning and an ending. My problem is filling in the middle. lol
- 28 January 2014 at 13:55
- mooderino said...
@Lynda - I often do that too, although things don't always go to plan. Many is the times I've had to redo the outline halfway through the story.
@Diane - See my last post about middles!
- 28 January 2014 at 21:36
- Emily Ever said...
Hey! Just found your blog and I'm loving it!
I like this post especially because I feel very strongly about endings. Writing 'just what you see in the shine of the headlights' can lead to some serious and unfortunate detours that you will probably end up deleting.
Like you said: "It's not often you get in your car without having a destination in mind."
I find that giving that advice to a new writer is setting them up for stagnation and failure. I write my best when I know where I'm going. Even if I write myself into a corner, I can still skip a bit and take up the thread of the story, coming back to fix the bit I didn't understand later.
Thanks for the post! Very interesting!
- 28 January 2014 at 23:28
- mooderino said...
@Emily - thanks and great to have you here.
- 29 January 2014 at 17:15
- Cherie Reich said...
It's much easier to know where you're going, if you have an idea, or destination, in mind. Great post!
- 29 January 2014 at 18:21
- Samantha May said...
This was great!
You're right about not getting in a car without a destination in mind. Of course the path you take to get to said destination is entirely up to you :)
Writing Through College
- 29 January 2014 at 19:22
- WordsPoeticallyWorth said...
An interesting post that I enjoyed reading. Good luck to you.
Thank you. Love love, Andrew. Bye.
- 29 January 2014 at 19:32
- Anonymous said...
Good points, all. At one time I fretted over not knowing how my article or column would end when I started it. My ignorance made me feel like a fraud. Yes, I was getting paid to write, but was this really writing? I was headed down a winding path to a known destination, but I only knew the starting point and had a rough expectation of the ending. What happened in the middle was as much a mystery to me as to my readers.
Thankfully, over time I learned to relax. I came to enjoy the mystery of the process and accepted that one storyteller might go about telling the tale one way, while an equally talented individual might use a completely different process to end up in the same place.
Now I'm comfortable with the process. And to think, it only took a decade or two for me to settle in and start to really enjoy the process of writing. Ahhhh, that's better. The process becomes so much more satisfying once you stop beating yourself up for doing it wrong - which you can't do because there is no right way. There is only your way.
Good luck all around.
- 30 January 2014 at 04:38
- Anonymous said...
I have the destination in sight, but I tend to rush there and forget to include the subtleties of the journey.
- 30 January 2014 at 15:09
- John L. Monk said...
One thing I say to writers when I critique their work is "know what you're trying to write."
Whenever I find myself in trouble, it always comes back to the question, "Do you know what you wanted from that paragraph? That sentence? Do you know where you're going?"
Love the examples.
- 30 January 2014 at 17:00
- LD Masterson said...
I'm one of those people who has to know my ending before I start writing. I may change how I get there but I rarely change where I end up.
- 30 January 2014 at 18:44
- mooderino said...
@Cherie - certainly makes it easier to recognise if you happen to drive past.
@Samantha - still plenty of room for discovery.
@Andrew - thanks.
@Jamie - I'd agree with that.Always helps to figure out works best for you, not what books tell you is the "right" way.
@Missy - I can find myself doing that too. Helps to make the destination a little difficult to reach.
@John - cheers.
@LD - I tend to spend a lot of time trying to get the ending to feel worth reaching before i start writing. I get very frustrated with weak endings to stories (of which there are an awful lot).
- 31 January 2014 at 09:07
- Misha Gericke said...
I agree. I at least have some sort of idea about where I'm going when I start writing.
By the time I do a rewrite, I know EXACTLY where I'm going. :-)
- 31 January 2014 at 16:00
- Christine Rains said...
Excellent post. I'm a pantser, but I do know I want the protagonist to do by the end. Rarely do I know how she's going to do it, but I love it when I can take the windy back roads. :)
- 1 February 2014 at 01:42
- Lexa Cain said...
I always enjoy your posts so much! The driving metaphor is perfect. I want that intelligence-inducing hat -- maybe it will help me get my "car" to where it's supposed to go. :)
- 1 February 2014 at 06:53
- Shannon Lawrence said...
I like the comparison to the distance headlights shine. For me, most often, I get flashes of ideas, of where I want to go, much like headlights sweeping over the brush as you make a turn.
The Warrior Muse
- 1 February 2014 at 08:17
- cleemckenzie said...
I can't imagine starting a story if I don't see the whole first. I know the end before I know how I'll start or how I'll get there. Great post as always.
- 1 February 2014 at 19:36
- mooderino said...
@Misha - we tend to have a better idea of how to get there once we've been at least once.
@Christine - There's always more than one route, some are quick, some are scenic and some are full of traffic that drives you mad (I may be taking this car analogy a little far).
@Lexa - I'm sure Apple are working on it.
@Shannon - Seeing something interesting in the distance always makes the journey more fun, I think.
- 1 February 2014 at 19:57
- mooderino said...
@lee - I'm the same. Leaving it to chance and hoping you end up somewhere interesting can work for some people but it's incredibly risky, and saps a lot of energy when it doesn't work out.
- 1 February 2014 at 19:59
- Shah Wharton said...
Great post. I never really know how my stories will end. I'm a panster (which I hate, but try as I might, I cannot plot past a rough outline). I wish I was like Alex, plotting to a known finishing line. Seems like a much more sensible route than mine, which is exciting, unexpected, usually as revelatory to me as my readers, but a pain to foresee, edit, re-write. Pro's and con's to both I guess. :)
- 2 February 2014 at 08:44
- mooderino said...
@Shah - in most cases a panster's first draft is the equivalent of a plotters outline, it provides the map for the journey. Both ways work it's just that writing an entire draft to figure out the story can be much more time consuming.Eventually we all have to write the next draft based on the previous one.
- 2 February 2014 at 11:02
- Pk Hrezo said...
I like to have a solid idea of my ending before I start writing, but like to figure out how to get there by pantsing it in the middle. It makes drafting more fun. I always do outlines before drafting tho or else I will veer off course.
- 2 February 2014 at 13:03
- Rachna Chhabria said...
I always get my endings first. And of course the beginings. Its what happens in between that saps me of my energy. The middle portion for me takes a lot of effort. I think I need to plot the middle portion a bit more in detail.
- 2 February 2014 at 15:52
- mooderino said...
@Pk - I think the middle always requires some improvising. Unlike the beginning and ending things are always changing and affecting other parts.
@Rachna - I think that's true for most people, the beginning is the big energy sapper (true for me anyway).
- 2 February 2014 at 22:29
- The Armchair Squid said...
There's also the matter of character to consider. What would the character do? Of course, if you set up the choice from the beginning, I suppose you already know what the character will do and can shape him/her accordingly.
- 3 February 2014 at 00:11
- Margo Berendsen said...
I cant get past the first chapter until I have a strong image of what the ending will be. The ending is my big motivator.
- 3 February 2014 at 00:20
- mooderino said...
@Squid - I think it works both ways. Knowing the ending gives the framework, but filling out the framework adapts it into a more interesting structure.
@Margo - I think there's a definite lift you get when you can see the goal,both in writing and in life.
- 3 February 2014 at 11:33


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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A 40-year-old career criminal today pleaded guilty to a brutal attack on a center city Philadelphia parking lot attendant in April of 2012 (see related story), and has been sentenced to 8-21 years in prison — both for this crime and because the attack violated his probation in four other cases.
Philadelphia prosecutor Rob Frantz says the victim, Asrat Mamo, was working at the E-Z Park parking lot at 13th and Locust Streets just after 7:30pm when defendant Ronald Moore attacked Mamo from behind with a brick, crushing his skull (another related story).
"The complainant, Mr. Mamo, dropped to the ground (and) suffered a traumatic brain injury," Frantz tells KYW Newsradio.
And as Mamo lay on the ground unconscious, Frantz says, video surveillance of the scene appears to show Moore going through the victim's pockets, looking for money.
Frantz adds that Mamo barely survived the attack.
"He had to be in a medically induced coma for four or five days after the incident, wasn't released until over a week afterward. At this point his recovery is still ongoing. He still suffers headaches (and) mood problems as a result of it," Frantz says.
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How to install spice client on Raspberry Pi
Download source
First, we need to download the source of spice client from spice official website, the latest stable version is 0.14.
$ wget http://spice-space.org/download/gtk/spice-gtk-0.14.tar.bz2
Install dependencies packages
Spice client depends many other packages, e.g. jpeg, gtk, audio … We must install these packages before compiling source.
Furthermore, since we install spice client from source, packages related to compile are also needed, e.g. gcc, autoconf, libtool
The celt package in raspbian's repository(0.7.1) is newer than Spice client requires(0.5.1), so we have to install this required version from source.
$ sudo apt-get install libogg-dev $ wget https://launchpadlibrarian.net/59154526/celt_0.5.1.3.orig.tar.gz $ tar xf celt_0.5.1.3.orig.tar.gz $ cd celt-0.5.1.3 $ ./configure --prefix=/usr $ make && sudo make install
All packages we need to install are following:
$ sudo apt-get install build-essential autoconf libtool intltool libspice-protocol-dev libgtk2.0-dev libssl-dev libpulse-dev gobject-introspection libgirepository1.0-dev libjpeg8-dev pulseaudio
Compile and install source
This step, we are ready to compile and install Spice client.
A accelerated X driver for Raspberry Pi are being developped, and a test version has been released. The driver takes advantage of hardware acceleration for display. So spice client could run much smoother.
But by default, spice-gtk uses cairo as display backend, which does not use hardware acceleration. In order to use hardware acceleration, we must configure "–with-gtk=2.0".
$ tar xf spice-gtk-0.14.tar.bz2 $ cd spice-gtk-0.14 $ ./configure --prefix=/usr --disable-maintainer-mode --disable-static --enable-introspection --without-python --without-sasl --disable-polkit --disable-vala --enable-smartcard=no --with-gtk=2.0 $ make $ sudo make install
Ok, if no errors occur, we have completed the compilation and installation, it's time to enjoy it.
Done, connect to server
Now you can connect to your VM using following command:
$ spicy -h spice_server -p port
That's all, enjoy it!


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My All Time Favorite Novel!
The Grapes of Wrath could easily be described as one of the greatest works of American literature. At the heart of the work is the story of the Dust Bowl, a prolonged period of drought leading to severe dust storms which destroyed most farmland in the American prairie. Left homeless and with no hope of income from their ruined farms, over 2.5 million people left the prairie to go west, making the Dust Bowl exodus the largest migration in American history. A large proportion of the migrants, "Okies," left Oklahoma, and it is an Oklahoma family, the Joads, that Steinbeck focuses on in his novel. Steinbeck based the Joads on migrant workers he encountered enduring the horrible working conditions in migrant camps in California. He converted his anger and sorrow at their desperation into a novel steeped in political dissent, while at the same time masterfully telling a complex and enchanting story of a family struggling to preserve life and love in extremely trying times. The novel earned Steinbeck a National Book Award and Pulitzer prize in 1939 and was cited as one of the main reasons for his being awarded the Nobel Prize in 1962. Its popularity forced the nation to focus on the plight of the poor, leading to congressional hearings on the conditions of the migrant camps which inspired Steinbeck's work and , eventually, to changes in the labor laws which allowed those conditions to occur in the first place. In my opinion, a novel can be described as great when it inspires, enchants, and enlights; this book does all three better than any other book I have ever read.


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Pokémon Go, PlayStation, Xbox, League of Legends and much more are coming to Auckland Armageddon!
The place to be for lovers of video games, Auckland Armageddon brings the latest gaming exhibits from PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo and much more will be! The annual event that always returns over Labour weekend, will find itself once more at the ASB Showgrounds from October 21st to the 24th.
The 2016 Auckland event will bring its first ever Pokémon GO Lurefest! Running from Saturday to Monday at 7:30am to 9:00am each morning at Cornwall park, it will be guaranteed fun for any Pokémon Go player with every PokéStop having an active lure for the full 2-hour period!
Trainers will also get their first look at the new Pokémon Sun and Moon titles for 3DS at the Nintendo stand.
PlayStation is bringing its finest with a feature display for the PlayStation VR. The VR[note]Virtual Reality[/note] gaming headset developed by Sony, produces a new way for gamers to immerse themselves in the world of PlayStation.
Xbox will also be displaying one of its greatest gaming lineups in Xbox history with Gears of War 4, Halo Wars 2, Forza and Recore on display!
And for fans of League of Legends, community gatherings or free stuff (see: competitions), prepare yourself for a fun filled and action packed night at Auckland Armageddon on Saturday the 22nd of October! From 6:30pm to 10pm, the Oceanic Gaming Auckgeddon team will be bringing you a healthy dosage of all things LoL with FRIENDS OF THE RIFT!
With loads of prizes up for grabs and just $10 entry, you won't want to miss any of the action, so bring yourself, bring a friend or bring your whole dynamic queue and come and join the fun on Saturday night!
Finally on the Monday, you can take a seat at the Leaping Tiger Gaming Lounge!
A one day only event presented by Leaping Tiger and hosted by co-founder Amy Potter (@HelloMissPotter), Gaming Lounge will showcase the best the gaming industry has to offer, featuring Live Panels, Video Game Showcases, Interactive Let's Plays, Spot Prizes and more!
With an entire day of gaming awesomenessness being poured into one big room on the final day of the Auckland Armageddon, 2016 looks to be a year that gamers don't want to miss!


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Hi, can you please help me. I have had a burning sensation the Right side of my HIP area. If you place your hand on your hip and open it wide, it hurts there. Up and down, back and front and goes down my leg also soemtimes. It also soemtimes feels like its radiating towards my buttock, and near the pelvic bone too!
Its a dull ache, burning mostly when I sit down.
This sounds silly but for the past few months I have had to start my clothes dryer like this becasue it wont spin on its own!
I open the dryer, put my right foot on the button that is located on the bottom of the dryer and at the SAME exact time I spin the inside ( tumble part) with my hand and hurry and let go and press start real fast!
Is there any way I could have pulled a muscle or something?
Iam worried becasue I already had my gall bladder removed many years ago. I have slo been getting spasms here and there..
WHAT does burning senastion come from? Thanks so much!
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I could be several things, but most likely a spine problem.
The pain you are describing is the typical description of nerve pain, something pressing on nerves.
Your method of starting your dryer may have caused a lumbar disc in your spine to bulge.
You need to see a spine specialist; either an orthopedic surgeon that specializes in spines or a neurosurgeon that specializes in spines only.
You need an evaluation, and probably an MRI to help with the diagnosis.
Once you have a diagnosis, a treatment plan can be formulated for you.
Good luck
Oh this would have nothing to do with having had you gall bladder removed many years ago.
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I just started having the same symptom as you describe yesterday. What is really ironic is that I too had my gall bladder out!! Furthermore, I had an autoimmune attack post op that paralized my brachial plexus in both arms. I am worried that this may be the start of some other attack.
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It could also be bursitis
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I too, had my gallbladder removed and I get a dull burning sensation on my right hip area.
littleonefb mentions disc problems. That too I recently discovered - S1 degeneration. I have pain on the left side of my leg from it. I've had multiple blood tests done showing elevated liver enzymes, but the disc problem, I'm sure is the actual cause.
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If you have had a healthy garden this summer, you probably have more tomatoes than you know what to do with. While canning tomatoes and making tomato sauce can help you use some up, using your tomatoes for juices will give you an even healthier alternative that will condense your tomatoes down quickly. After the juices have been made, you can not only drink them, you can use them as a base for some delicious tomato soup.
Salad in a Juice
This juice combines tomatoes, romaine, celery, carrots, red peppers, and one jalapeño for a slightly spicy drink. The juice contains all of the goodness of salad with none of the pitfalls of dressing. This is a nice and easy one to make when you have a big salad in the refrigerator that must be used within a few days. The fresh garden tomatoes will make it taste wonderful.


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If you are a songwriter then perhaps like me you have a folder (real or digital) full of ideas. Many of them will be half finished songs that started off in your mind as a work of genius and ended up making you want to never hear it again.
You are not alone, but there is hope for those songs that you think are lost without ever being completed, here are 5 ideas to help rescue a tired song.
Change The Key
I recall a great story by a producer friend of mine who was working on a debut album for a young songwriter. He said that every time the song writer played a song he would ask him what key the song was in. He would reply that the song was in the key of G, in fact he said this about every song he had written, However my producer friend could hear that the songs had differing keys and confused by this he asked the young writer to show him the chords on his guitar. He got out his guitar and promptly put a capo on the neck and started playing a G chord. It's a funny story but it does illustrate something I found to sometimes be a life saver, that is when trying to nail a song try changing the key.
I'm not talking about changing the key so that the vocalist can hit the notes, but because when you change the key of a song something magical happens. Some songs sound great in the key of G and other songs in Bb, or D, or A... I can't remember how many times a song has turned the corner simply by changing the key.
There's some science, some history and some psychological reasons for why some music sounds better in certain keys, partly to do with how some instruments respond to certain notes, musical scales throughout history and around the world, as well as our own unconscious pitch memory that is linked to other music.
That's the wonder of a capo or the transpose button on a keyboard, if you want to try out a new key then you can do it in an instant. Try it, you'll find something special happens when you change the key of certain songs.
Don't Let Chords Box You In
This one is especially for guitar players but can apply to anyone. Writing a melody whilst playing the chords is a standard way of writing a song, however if you are not careful it can limit the melodic structure of the song. Most mornings I walk my dog on one of the beaches close to my home in Ireland and often song ideas will come into my head. I use my iPhone and a simple recorder app to capture those ideas simply by singing the melody into the it, often accompanied by the sound of waves and the wind. What you find when you sing the melody is that both the chords and the rhythm go to places that you may not get to when you are playing along with the chords.
I find this with one of the songwriters I'm working with at the moment, the same chords keep appearing in the songs, not intentionally but by force of habit. When that happens I tell them to put the guitar down and carry on writing with just their voice - you'll be surprised how much of a difference it can make. It also helps to create interesting arrangements as you fit the chords around the melody afterwards.
Speed Helps
Not the drugs... but the tempo! If you have a ballad that's going nowhere then you might find it's a great track when sped up, conversely you might have an idea around a 140bpm loop and find that when you drop it to 80bpm you have a beautiful ballad.
Like chords, loops and beats can help the songwriting process, but they can also box an idea in and kill it dead before you've been able to explore different tempo ideas.
Change The Instrument
I'm fortunate enough to be able to play both guitar and keyboards, neither to perfection but both well enough for the craft of songwriting. The girl I'm currently writing with writes on the guitar and brings all her ideas in that way. I'll often move onto the piano to see where we can take the song, one advantage right away is the ability to be able to change notes in the bass hand, or create descending scales, all possible on the guitar but not as easy and the effect is not always apparent either.
Again, moving a song from a piano to the guitar can often have the same effect, neither one is better than the other, simply different and in some cases one will give a better outcome on the idea you are trying to thrash out.
You may not be writing on either a piano or a guitar and in that case you might find your compositions informed by that, again try using different instruments when writing to help unlock an idea.
Having other people to write with can be a blessing or a curse. The outcome is partly determined by the expectations and boundaries agreed at the outset, without these there may be a lack of both vision to get the job done and trust to allow for the opportunity to critique one another.
Having trusted collaborators who can tell you when an idea is worth fighting for or when an idea needs to be forgotten is worth it's weight in gold.
I recall when I was younger having a guy come to my studio to try and write some songs together - we'd been working for around 5 hours and nothing was happening, he suddenly said 'you don't like any of my ideas.' He was right I didn't and so trying to plough on regardless would have been pointless. He packed up his stuff and left and we never spoke again. I'm sure we weren't destined to become the next Lennon and McCartney so I've not lost sleep over it, I'm sure he hasn't either. One point to make is that you may be in a band and one of you may be the primary song writer, others may want to try and write, but rarely is a great band is not made up of great songwriters. In an interview with Melody Maker in 1979 Sting said "Musically, I thought Stewart's ideas were shit," The Police were a hugely successful band mostly powered by the songs of Sting. Don't confuse a band with a songwriting collaboration, they are not always the same thing.
You can't collaborate with everyone, but if you find good writing partners then they can take both you and your songs to another level.
In Summary
Feeling you have the seed of a great song but not being able to bring it to full term can be frustrating, but often a simple change of methodology or technique can yield some surprising results.
Those are my 5 tips, what are yours?


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As long as there are disputes and conflicts, there will always be the need for law firms. There are many law firms you can choose from, and as one of those firms, standing above the rest of the competition can be a challenge. But any competitive individual will tell you that good advertising will get you a leg up on the competition. If you are a local law firm or
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and are looking to be ahead of the competition then look no further, as below you can find some tips on how you can properly advertise your company.
The first thing to do is knowing your identity. If you establish your identity from the get-go, then it will be much easier to advertise your firm. Know what kind of law firm you are and advertise what makes you excel compared to the rest of the local competition. It will also help your employees know what direction you are going with your company. If they are happy with where you are going with you ad then in all likelihood, they will buy in to the entire operation as well. If you establish who you want to be in the field then chances are, the next few steps will be a lot easier.
The second is to dominate social media. In today's world, everything revolves around social media. Almost everyone is constantly surfing the internet and is browsing a form of social media. Any good advertising firms will tell you social media is the modern platform to advertise in. Make sure that you develop ads that are suitable for today's new platform. Once your law firm gets a few hit, it will just gather more popularity from there on. Also, take a lot of pictures and pair it with your ads in social media. This will make it more attractive and will catch the eye of the costumer.
The third is being realistic. The saying that "If you can't measure it, then don't do it", holds true in law firm advertising. Most law firms and
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Jonathan Rea leads the World Superbike title race with an impressive 133-point margin over team-mate Tom Sykes, and will be hoping to continue his amazing form at the next round at Laguna Seca in America.
"I'm looking forward to it because it'll be the first real 'horsepower test' of the season and I feel the Aprilias will be very strong there," he said.
The Ballyclare man had to sit out Laguna Seca in 2013 due to injury but was back in action in 2014, finishing sixth in race one and on the podium in third place in race two. "I made a silly mistake during superpole last year and crashed. It's a really difficult track to pass on but with the red flags I ended up being on the podium in race two, which was good.
"That weekend proved how critical qualifying is for the outcome of the two Sunday races, so we need to make sure to work methodically through the weekend, as we always do, although with a bit more emphasis on superpole. We definitely need to be on the front row at Laguna."
He added:"I feel I have some margin but I'm not riding with a lot in reserve. I just hope we can continue like this because it feels a bit like a dream."


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Back in the fall, Southern Seminary professor and friend Bruce Ware joined us for "Theology Weekend." It was an honor to have him with us for the weekend. It was especially great to have some time to informally chat with a hero of mine in the faith. We had lunch at Addison's, and I shared with him my struggles with joylessness and anxiety that have been constant battles in church planting. He shared two words with me that I hope stay with me for the rest of my life. They are: Dependence
There's nothing really complicated about this, friends. His point was that if we realize how dependent on the Lord we are and live conscious of that reality, we can't help but see what God does and then live as thankful, joyful people. It's in thinking it's all up to us, being dependent upon ourselves and our strength, that we find ourselves grumbling and worrying. Dependence, of course, gets expressed in prayer, particularly petitions, as we go about our days, asking God to work. Thanksgiving also gets expressed in prayer, looking more like prayers of praise. Seeking to become dependent and thankful, we become prayerful. And that prayerfulness makes us more and more dependent and thankful.
I was hit deeply by Bruce's words. But, of course, I filed them and then went back to my self-reliant, anxious life. Then, a couple of weeks ago, in the midst of some amazing things happening - things only God could do - I found myself really worn down and desperate for a break. I was sapped of my strength. But it was if God was saying, "Kev, look what I am doing. You need to rest. You need to trust me." I'd heard horror stories of church planters like Mark Driscoll and Darrin Patrick wearing themselves ragged, literally making themselves sick in the process of launching a church. I knew I was well on the way toward that.
But God has recently used a couple of other things that have brought back to mind Bruce's words and are giving me hope. First, I've been reading this fantastic book entitled Spirit Empowered Preaching by Art Azurdia. It has reminded me of my great need to rely on God the Spirit in everything I do, but particularly in my preaching. I will post a more detailed review of the book later, but God has used it greatly in my life.
Second, today my friend Kevin Cawley of Redeemer Fellowship came and preached this morning at Karis (listen to it here). He looked at Mark 2-3, teaching us about the Sabbath. It was the best message on the issue that I've heard. He really reminded me that I needed to rest and acknowledge God's work. He challenged me to see that my lack of rest was due to my idolatry - trying to build my own kingdom and get the glory for myself. I'll mention more about the sermon in this week's Gathering review, but God really spoke to me through the message.
The book I've been reading and the talk I heard today really served to reinforce those two big words I want to continue to impact me deeply - or, should I say, impact me truly this time. Do you live a dependent life? Do you rely on God for everything? If you do, you'll be thankful. If you don't, you'll be anxious. Pray for me. Go before the Lord yourself. Ask Him to do whatever it takes to get you and me to that peaceful state of trust in Him.