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Of course the Cabinet did not have to change their policy after this third opportunity for the Conservative "backbenchers" to wake up to the proposal. Now the Cabinet only have £2 million worth of savings (cuts of course) imposed by the government they support and will no doubt be campaigning for in the next few weeks.

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Protestors Demand Safe Streets from Mayor de Blasio after tragic deaths of 2 small children in Park Slope
Driver, 44, has history of seizures, heart issues and other issues that could lead to loss of control
The horrific deaths of 2 very small children, ages 1 and 4, as they walked with their mom's across a crosswalk with the light on their side, is sending shock waves and anger across Park Slope, a family friendly town with many young children who call it home.
At issue is the fact that even when you cross in the crosswalk - with the light supposedly keeping you safe - a driver can take your life or of your children. And, as yesterday, that driver just might be driving legally in spite of the fact she has episodes of seizures and other serious ailments.
Park Slope protestors made their feelings and demands loud and clear yesterday, screaming at Mayor de Blasio as he showed up for his morning exercise at the Park Slope YMCA.
After yesterday's horrific tragedy where two very small children, 1 and 4, were killed by an out-of-control driver only a few blocks from the YMCA,legally driving with medical issues such as seizures, cardiac issues and MS, people were furious.
Shouting "Safe Streets Now" and "Make Streets Safer", the YMCA at 9th Street and Sixth Avenue was filled with people both angry and emotional, many with tears in their eyes.
Word spread yesterday that the driver who struck and killed Joshua Lew, 1, and Abigail Miles, 4, was driving with a license but suffered from numerous medical conditions such as MS and seizures.
Both mothers, who are also friends, Lauren Lew and pregnant Ruthie Ann Miles, were also struck and are in stable condition in the hospital.
They had been walking with their young children in the crosswalk when driver Dorothy Bruns,44, careened into them.
The driver suffers from numerous medical issues including cardiac issues, MS and seizures, all of which
could lead to loss of control of a vehicle.
Police took away her license yesterday, and though it is too late to change the tragic incidents that took 2 young lives, the question remains:
Why is it legal for anyone to drive if their medical condition means they lose control of their vehicles?
The laws for getting a driver's license are woefully lax. With a tragedy like this happening in Park Slope, that will forever haunt the families and can never be forgotten, lawmakers should look at these laws and change them immediately.
Park Slope Councilman Brad Lander agreed, asking "Who are the people who are too dangerous to be driving and how do we make sure they they're not?"
Meanwhile, at the emotional protest in Park Slope, Mayor de Blasio said he would redouble his efforts for traffic and pedestrian safety, which is call Vision Zero.
Sadly, in this case, the moniker for this program aptly refers to the program, which once again, has failed its citizens and lead to tragedy.
Local residents said they expect the mayor's office to do something about drivers with medical conditions that may lead to tragedies such as this one.
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Next time you see RotS, ignore the crappy dialog and look for Easter Eggs.
Darth Vader is so evil he makes little children cry.
★ The Joy of Tech! ★ — Apple cultists in the airport.
Lord of the Fug: some people should stick with Middle Earth fashions.
What happens when the feds take over your site? They redesign your page using MSWord. That's punishment enough.
My World: various perspectives on our planet.
Something Awful critiques superhero costumes.
I haven't done as many political posts lately, but I have no idea where to start anymore. This war is worse all the time, political stupidity is rampant, and our economy precarious. If you need some stuff to be outraged about, try the Democratic Underground's Top 10 Conservative Idiots. I especially liked this one:
Looks like brand new senator John Thune (R-Out Of His Depth) is going to feel the pain from Our Great Leader's Great Military Base Closure. Bush persuaded Thune to run against Tom Daschle, and you'd think he'd want to reward Thune for defeating the Senate Minority Leader last year. Sorry – that's not the way Dubya runs things. During his campaign Thune consistently promised to defend Ellsworth Airforce Base from closure, but a mere six months later Ellsworth is on the chopping block and Thune is looking like a bit of a fool.
On point 10 though, I'd want to compare Fox News' declining numbers to other news sources' numbers for before celebrating. I'd bet around the election, numbers are high across the board, but then fall steadily afterwards for all sources.
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In April 2005, FNC's weekday primetime demo average decreased 25% compared to the year-ago, while CNN increased 27%.
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(AP) — Cam Newton threw for 353 yards and four touchdowns, and the Carolina Panthers overcame four turnovers to beat the San Francisco 49ers 46-27 Sunday in their home opener.
Newton threw two TD passes to Kelvin Benjamin and one each to Greg Olsen and Devin Funchess to pass Jake Delhomme for most TD passes in franchise history with 122.
Blaine Gabbert threw for 243 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another score in the loss. Gabbert pulled the 49ers within 34-27 late with a 75-yard touchdown pass to Vance McDonald, but threw two interceptions in the game's final five minutes.
Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson scored his first career touchdown when he scooped up Carlos Hyde's fumble and returned it 9 yards to give Carolina a 7-3 lead.
(AP) — Justin Hardy caught a deflected 8-yard touchdown pass to break a tie midway through the fourth quarter and the Atlanta Falcons held on to beat the Oakland Raiders 35-28 Sunday.
Matt Ryan threw three TD passes, but got a little lucky on the go-ahead one in the fourth quarter. His third-down throw to Tevin Coleman was broken up, but the ball bounced high in the air and Hardy caught it in the end zone to put Atlanta (1-1) up 28-21.
The Raiders (1-1) appeared to have tied the game on the next drive when Amari Cooper caught a 51-yard touchdown pass from Derek Carr.
But officials ruled Cooper went out of bounds voluntarily before making the catch, although the Raiders contended he was pushed by Desmond Trufant.
Oakland coach Jack Del Rio then decided to go for it on fourth-and-2, but Jalen Richard was stopped on a 1-yard gain.
(AP) — Commissioner Roger Goodell says there is "still a lot of work to be done" before the NFL considers Las Vegas as a possible destination for a franchise.
Goodell spoke before the Minnesota Vikings hosted the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night, three days after a Nevada oversight committee voted to recommend spending $750 million in public money on an NFL stadium. The project is being discussed to lure the Raiders away from Oakland.
Goodell says it is ultimately up to the owners to decide if Las Vegas is a viable city to host the NFL. He says he is still evaluating whether having a team play in a casino-filled city is a good idea.
As for Oakland, Goodell says "I think there's a solution, but it takes the community to help identify it."
(AP) — Alex Reyes pitched seven dominant innings in his third major league start, fellow rookie Aledmys Diaz hit a two-run homer and the St. Louis Cardinals moved up in the tight NL wild-card race, blanking the San Francisco Giants 3-0 on Sunday.
The Giants dropped one game behind the New York Mets for the top wild-card spot. The Cardinals closed within one game of San Francisco.
St. Louis split this four-game series, winning the final two. The Giants finished up a 2-5 homestand, and have won just one series at AT&T Park since the All-Star break.
Reyes (3-1), considered one of the majors' best pitching prospects, hasn't disappointed since he was called up from the minors on Aug. 9 when Michael Wacha went on the disabled list with shoulder discomfort.
Reyes gave up four hits, striking out six with two walks. Seung Hwan Oh pitched a scoreless ninth for his 18th save.
Diaz hit his 16th homer, a two-run drive in the third off Albert Suarez (3-4). The Giants and the first-place Dodgers open a three-game series at Dodger Stadium tonight. Los Angeles leads the NL West by 5 games over the Giants with 13 games left to play.
AP) — Khris Davis homered twice, giving him 40 for the season, and the Oakland Athletics beat Texas 5-2 on Sunday to keep the Rangers from moving closer to the AL West title.
Davis is the first A's player to hit 40 homers since Jason Giambi had 43 in 2000. Davis has 10 homers in 15 games against the Rangers.
With two weeks left in the regular season, the magic number for the AL-leading Rangers (88-62) to clinch the division title remained at five games. Seattle and Houston, who were playing against each other Sunday, started the day tied for second in the AL West.
While already guaranteed consecutive losing seasons for the first time since 2007-09, the A's (66-83) won two of three in Texas to wrap up a 6-1 road trip in which they scored 65 runs.
The 13th ranked Chico State (4-2-1, 0-2) women's soccer team suffered a couple of tough losses to open CCAA play falling to San Francisco State 2-1 on Friday and 1-0 to Monterey Bay on Sunday.
The Chico State (1-3-2, 0-1-1) men's soccer team lost 1-0 to San Francisco State on Friday as the Gators scored a goal with only 26 seconds left to upend the Cats. Chico and Monterey played to a scoreless draw on Sunday.
The Chico State volleyball team rolled to a couple of victories at home this weekend sweeping both Cal State East Bay and Monterey Bay. The Wildcats now sit at 8-3 overall and 2-0 in the CCAA
The Butte College Roadrunners moves to 2-1 with a 20-10 win over Chabot on Saturday night. Quarterback and Chico High product Clayton Welch ran for two scores in the first half and threw a 25-yard toss to CJ Walker in the 3rd quarter. Butte's defense held Chabot to only 80 yards rushing.
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MORRISTOWN, N.J., March 7, 2018 -- More than 4,100 utility workers continue their efforts around the clock to restore customers of Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) as a new snowstorm creates hazardous conditions and the potential for additional outages in northern New Jersey.
Last night, the Governor of New Jersey declared a State of Emergency for the entire state. Heavy wet snow, falling at rates as much as two inches an hour, may cause more tree damage, block roads that were previously cleared, damage additional poles and wires, and make driving difficult for utility crews. JCP&L remains focused on restoring customers who have been out the longest, and will address any new outages based on its priority system that deals with the largest outages first.
JCP&L has restored power to more than 242,000 of the nearly 272,000 customers in New Jersey affected by the recent storm that inflicted widespread damage on its facilities. More than 4,100 employees and contractors – including about 1,500 line workers – are now involved in the massive effort and will continue working until full restoration is achieved. An additional 200 line workers are arriving in New Jersey today from Virginia.
Approximately 29,000 customers remain out of service, primarily in Hunterdon, Morris, Warren and Sussex counties. Until the full impact of today's storm is known, it is difficult to predict an overall restoration time, but local estimates will continue to be posted at www.firstenergycorp.com/outages.
"We're entering the most time-consuming phase of this effort – restoring individual homes to service – and inclement weather and bad roads could create more challenges," said Jim Fakult, president of JCP&L. "But we have a massive contingent of crews on the ground who are up to the challenge of working safely in snowy conditions so we can get our impacted customers back up and running again."
As part of its storm restoration process, JCP&L has taken the following steps:
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JCP&L is a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE). JCP&L serves 1.1 million New Jersey customers in the counties of Burlington, Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren. Follow JCP&L on Twitter @JCP_L, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/JCPandL or online at www.jcp-l.com.
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[Author's Note] Although we initially wrote this article with HBS in mind, it has now been edited to meet the needs of applicants to most MBA programs. Please let us know if you disagree with its content or think we missed anything. Thank you!
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Kepler-452b. Remember the name.
It might sound like a small, fiddly part that a plumber is going to have to pick up to fix your washing machine (arrival time, four to six years), but Kepler-452b is currently the closest thing we've got to "Earth 2.0".
Revealed at a press conference discussing the latest discoveries of the Kepler mission (which you can read up about here), Kepler-452b is the first near-Earth-sized exoplanet (a planet that sits within a solar system other than our own) that NASA has discovered sitting in a habitable zone - an orbital sweet spot that isn't too hot, nor to cold, but just right for forming liquid water, and thus holding the potential for supporting life.
"On the 20th anniversary year of the discovery that proved other suns host planets, the Kepler exoplanet explorer has discovered a planet and star which most closely resemble the Earth and our Sun," said John Grunsfeld, associate administrator of NASA's Science Mission Directorate. "This exciting result brings us one step closer to finding an Earth 2.0."
There are some significant differences between Earth and its "cousin" 452b: its diameter is roughly 60 percent larger, it has a 385-day orbit and it's five percent further away from its parent star, Kepler-452. With an age of around 6 billion years, this star is 10 percent bigger, 20 percent brighter and much older than our own sun - by approximately 1.5 billion years.
The aspect of all these formidable numbers that's getting NASA most excited is that 452b has been spinning around a habitable zone for a much longer period of time than we have on Earth: this newly discovered planet has had 6 billion years of life-forming potential, while Earth has held the potential for life for 3.5 billion years. This means that not only could 452b have a head start on forming life, it could also hold clues as to how our own planet will behave as it ages.
"It's awe-inspiring to consider that this planet has spent 6 billion years in the habitable zone of its star; longer than Earth. That's substantial opportunity for life to arise, should all the necessary ingredients and conditions for life exist on this planet," said Jon Jenkins, Kepler Data Analysis Lead at NASA's Ames Research Center, who led the team that discovered Kepler-452b.
It's a huge discovery - but don't get excited about missions to Earth's cousin within our lifetime. The Kepler-452 system is located 1,400 light-years away in the constellation Cygnus, so we'll need to make some huge leaps in interstellar travel if we stand a chance of sending a probe to have a nose around.
NASA also revealed that its Kepler mission has discovered a further 521 exoplanet candidates, with 12 of these planets having diameters between one to two times that of Earth, and sitting in their star's habitable zone. As further analysis is conducted on the discoveries, Earth could soon find itself with a growing list of distant relatives.
You never know, one of them could call us for a family reunion any day now.
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Graduation Party Food Ideas
We haven't decided just yet, but it's very likely we'll throw a surprise graduation party for Lulu's sister Lya, who's about to complete her last year of high school. I just gathered many last-minute party food recipes and posted them for you, too, in case you too are looking for inspiration.
We're hoping to be able to throw Lya a surprise party next weekend. The new grads are about to celebrate the success of finishing high school and the beginning of their adult life. I don't know if food will be a really big deal for her classmates but I hope I'll get thumbs up all around for the finger food.
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5 Delicious Party Food Ideas for the Holidays
We've been entertaining a lot these days. I wanted to share a few of my go-to party food recipes when we host dinner parties.
If you entertain as much as we do, I hope you find plenty of inspiration in these 5 appetizer recipes.
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Thanksgiving Appetizer Ideas
Our typical Thanksgiving starts with my husband Lulu watching the game, so we usually have a pre-Thanksgiving dinner with bite-sized portions before the Gargantuan feast. This year, Sunny will be back home from her college dorm and will be accompanied by her roomie, whose family lives on the East Coast. I'm sure serving appetizers to the two petite young ladies won't scare them away from our "real" Thanksgiving. I've listed a few appetizers I prepared over the years; I'm still not sure which ones will make it to the table in a few days. Happy planning!
Don't forget to take a look at my first cookbook "Haute Potato", which feature many recipes that are perfect for Thanksgiving. Two of my personal favorites are the potato cigars and the lavender and white chocolate potato torte. If you order the book today from Barnes and Noble, there's still a good chance it will arrive before Thanksgiving. And if not, it's packed with other great holiday recipes as well!
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In my opinion, entertaining should feel effortless. You don't want to end up slavishly cooking in the kitchen when your guests mingle, so make sure to choose quick-and-easy-to-make fun party foods that can be prepared in advance.
If you entertain as much as we do, I hope you find plenty of inspiration in these 5 vegetarian (it's Meatless Monday after all!) appetizer recipes.
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If you're hosting a New Year's Eve party for a large crowd this year, bite-sized appetizers might be the best option for serving food. Here are a few suggestions for your buffet table. Bon appétit and see you l'année prochaine (next year)!
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PALO ALTO, Calif., September 27, 2016 – Procurement is more complex than ever. Supply chains stretch around the globe. Regulation is on the rise. And risk is heightened across all fronts. But innovative companies have figured out how to overcome these challenges. And SAP Ariba reveals their secrets in a new podcast published on The Briefings Direct Network.
"Procurement today is a different game," said Dana Gardner, Principal Analyst with Interarbor Solutions and host of the Briefings Direct series. "Once viewed as a back-office task, it has emerged as a key differentiator and driver of business value. And to execute it well requires totally new ways of thinking and acting."
Best-in-class organizations understand this. And according to the results of a survey conducted by SAP Ariba, they are tapping technology, big data and digital networks to fuel a simple, more collaborative source-to-pay process that is changing the game.
Done as part of SAP Ariba's Benchmark Program, the measure analyzed more than $350 billion in spend data across 3,500 categories for companies connected to the Ariba® Network and found that top performers:
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And they are delivering for their organizations. "As a result of their willingness to think outside the box and enable a technology-enabled, data-driven approach to procurement, these best-in-class outfits have more spend under management, drive greater savings and efficiencies and are transforming their operations," said Kay Ree Lee, Director, Value Realization, SAP Ariba.
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To learn more about SAP Ariba, visit www.ariba.com
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As market leader in enterprise application software, SAP (NYSE: SAP) helps companies of all sizes and industries run better. From back office to boardroom, warehouse to storefront, desktop to mobile device – SAP empowers people and organizations to work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively to stay ahead of the competition. SAP applications and services enable approximately 320,000 customers to operate profitably, adapt continuously, and grow sustainably. For more information, visit www.sap.com.
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Southern Vermont College's Board of Trustees Announces Appointment of New Members
The Board of Trustees at Southern Vermont College appointed Vice President Mark R. Manley 'P15 of AllianceBernstein, N.Y., and SVC alumnus Vice President Toby Potterton '99 of Atlas Private Wealth Management, North Adams, Mass., as new Board members at its recent meeting in May.
"I am excited to work with both Toby and Mark as they join the SVC board," said SVC President Dr. David Evans. "They bring a wealth of strategic insight and financial acumen to our board, and have already participated helpfully and wisely in our discussions. Their enthusiasm for SVC's mission and our students is palpable. I am glad to add Toby's voice as an alumnus of the College to that of Board Chair Ira Wagner '83, as our alumni have a special connection and insight into the College's history. Moreover, in an operation where compliance is critically important, Mark's expertise will be exceptionally helpful as we move the College forward."
Manley, who is Deputy General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at AllianceBernstein, joined the company in 1984. AllianceBernstein is a global asset management firm providing investment management and research services worldwide to institutional, high-net-worth and retail investors. Manley is the Chairman of AllianceBernstein's Internal Compliance Controls Committee and a member of the firm's Code of Ethics Oversight Committee. Manley is also a member of management-level committees, including Risk Oversight Committees, Commission Allocation Committees and Proxy Voting Committees.
Manley received his Juris Doctorate degree from New York Law School in 1989, was admitted to the Bar in the State of New York in 1990 and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from St. John's University in 1984.
Potterton, a Director of Wealth Management at Atlas Private Wealth Management in North Adams, Mass., works with the Wealth Management Advisory Team to ensure that all clients are experiencing the benefit of their fiduciary relationship with Atlas. He is involved in new business development, marketing and strategic planning. Atlas Private Wealth Management is a fee-based investment advisory firm that provides services for individuals, families, businesses and nonprofit organizations. Prior to his position at Atlas Private Wealth Management, Potterton worked extensively in real estate development with a focus on rural residential and vacation properties across the United States.
Potterton received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Southern Vermont College in 1999. He has been a member of Rotary International and is currently serving as the local chapter's president.


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As I'm updating the error reporting in the Perl methods, there is one more class that has grown the safe (non-confessing functions). In RowHandle now the method
$row = $rh->getRow();
confesses if the RowHandle is NULL. The method
$row = $rh->getRowSafe();
returns an undef in this situation, just like getRow() used to, only now it doesn't set the text in $! any more. A consequence is that some of the Aggregator examples that branch directly on checking whether a row handle contains NULL, now had to be changed to use getRowSafe().
The method
$result = $rh->isInTable();
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Summer School: Dealing with Performance Problems
This summer, join us for our Summer School series of video blog posts. School may be out, but you can continue learning with our vast library of master class and professional training workshop videos. Each week, we will post a new playlist focusing on an instrument or performance topic.
The Summer School series continues with Dealing with Performance Problems, featuring Christian Tetzlaff and Emmanuel Pahud. Tetzlaff and neurologist Stephen J. Frucht discuss effective ways to practice, while Emmanuel Pahud imparts his advice for overcoming problems with focus and nerves during performance.


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Field FeesFull Day Entry with All Day Air: (includes CO2 & HPA fills up to 4500psi) $12.50Rental Equipment: $12.50 (includes semi-auto marker, tank, hopper and barrel cover.)
Our rental equipment is high quality and well maintained. We use compressed air to ensure top performance in all weather conditions. We keep our goggles in excellent condition for your comfort. When you rent equipment at ColorSplash, you are accepting responsibility to return it in good working condition. A valid photo ID card is required for all equipment rentals. Your ID card will be returned to you when equipment is returned. Individuals with valid ID card can have more than one set of equipment secured in their name. Players using our equipment must use paint purchased at the field. Full Day Entry with All Day Air with your paint in your marker: $30.00
ColorSplash Paintball is changing their policies and will now allow players to bring their own paint for recreational play and practice. However,.....If you are using our rental equipment you must use our paint--no exceptions. If you are caught using any paint other than paint purchased at ColorSplash in our equipment we will dump it out!!!!
Please don't bring extremely hard paint, i.e. MonsterBall or staining paint. We reserve the right to refuse to allow customers to use certain paint due to safety, enviromental or cleaning issues.
Tournaments and Special Events players will be required to use Event Paint Only.
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Barrel Covers are mandatory at the field. WE DO NOT ALLOW BARREL PLUGSBarrel covers are available at the field for $4.00 (Paint and Field fee prices include tax)
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Xenadrine Nrg 8 Hour PowerReviewing: Xenadrine Nrg 8 Hour Power | Rating:
I had been weary to try this medication to assist in weight loss, but after speaking to a pharmacist and getting the okay, I thought I would give it a try. I am glad that I only bought one bottle, because the side effects were worse than anything that had been described on the package.
After taking the medication, the effects began to show between 30-40 minutes later, I was shaky and felt as if my hands were shaking, and my heart was beating. I was aware that there were high amounts of caffeine in the product, but this was more than I could handle - I figured if I lowered the dosage while my body was adjusting than this would not be a problem.
The energy part came into play a couple hours later when I was at dinner with some friends. I had the most extreme burst of energy that I had ever experienced. This was the good part, and I guess I must have been tired because that night, I passed out!
I have yet to try the product again for fear that it will disrupt my schedule, my warning - be weary of this medication!


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Creative Director – LoSasso Integrated Marketing 2014 – present
As department head, I oversee a high-functioning team of art directors, writers, production artists and video production managers. I'm responsible for their day-to-day efforts as well as the strategic direction of all agency accounts, which includes both consumer and B2B clients. I work closely with client service and digital teammates for seamless integration and profitability and also lead the agency's strategic planning process. Client categories include, agriculture, camping and outdoor recreation, hearing aids, foodservice equipment manufacturing and metalworking.
Creative Director – MARC USA – Chicago 2010 – 2013
Most days, if I wasn't directing, I was doing. And if I wasn't doing, I was collaborating with talented people in just about every department. And so it was at this fast-paced, retail agency. My proficiencies as a thought leader, writer and mentor fit the brand-building, promotional and content needs of our clients — from Payless Shoes to True Value Hardware, DePaul University to Carle Foundation Hospital.
President and Queen Bee – Ad Lib Marketing – Chicago 2004 – 2010
My time as a freelance writer and creative consultant brought me a fun mix of clients, mostly agencies looking for pith and vinegar at lightning speed. I also used the time to write for the stage and screen and even ghost authored a book about financial planning. But truth be told, I really missed the day-to-day hubbub and synergy of agency life.
VP Creative Director – Leo Burnett USA – Chicago 1998 – 2004
While reaching for the stars, I guided a team of writers and designers through the legal challenges of international cigarette promotions, packaging and brand building. I also wrote a lot of cheeky copy that resonated with Slims women across the US.
Creative Director – Frankel & Company – Chicago 1996 – 1998
I nurtured the young, challenged the weak and went to lots of meetings about meetings. And that was usually before 10am. Silly me for thinking that retail advertising for the U.S. Postal Service would move slowly.
ACD/Writer – Jack Levy Associates – Chicago 1991 – 1996
How does one pass the time at a rising Chicago Agency of the Year? Strategize, write, write, laugh, write, present, write, produce, laugh — repeat. Oh and since most of that was done on behalf of my awesome Pizza Hut client, I also ate a lot of deep dish supremes.
B.A. Mass Communications, Taylor University, Upland, Indiana.
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Public Safety
Public safety is the most important function of local government. A government that cannot keep its people safe is one that is failing in its fundamental responsibility. My 30 years in the Rochester Police Department, during which I walked the streets of every neighborhood in this City, has given me a unique perspective and the experience necessary to improve the safety of this community.
Where We Are:
Despite State and national trends of decreasing violence, Rochester continues to be plagued by "extremely high crime rates" (ACT Rochester, 2016). By every measure, from property crime to violent crime to domestic violence, Rochester's crime rates are higher than those of Monroe County, New York State and the rest of the nation (ACT Rochester, 2016). In 2016 alone, there was a 30% increase in homicides from 2015. According to the Center for Public Safety Initiatives at RIT, Rochester's "upward trajectory of homicide rates" puts our city in the same league as Chicago, IL, Washington, DC, and Oakland, CA.
In the City of Rochester alone, there were 88 violent crimes per 10,000 residents in 2016, more than twice the rate of the rest of the region, New York State and the country. "Concentrations in the Northeast and Southwest parts of the City, closest to the core….are a familiar pattern," according to the RIT study. Violence continues to impact our poor and minority communities the most. But perhaps the most important indicator of public safety is how our residents feel about it. In a Rochester Police Department citizen survey published earlier this year, residents were asked if they felt safer this year than last. A whopping 73.7% answered no. We can and we must do better.
Our Path Forward:
Rochester has a violence problem. The inability to acknowledge it is a prime example of Mayor Warren's lack of leadership. There is no sense of outrage, no strategy, nothing beyond a 90-day public relations plan. You can't fix a problem if you pretend it doesn't exist. Let me be clear. Public safety is my #1 priority. I will not stand by and wait for the next homicide; we will focus on deterring crime before it happens.
A Reorganization That Works
The half-implemented reorganization has not improved police-community relations or public safety. In the RPD's 2016 community survey, 73% of residents reported that they did not feel safer since the reorganization; 83% of police officers said they felt they were less effective; and RPD's annual report notes that arrests are down 12% over the previous two years.
- Establish two additional section offices by 2019. No delays, no excuses.
- Implement a staffing overhire. Having additional officers at the ready will ensure that we have the coverage we need, regardless of vacations, illnesses, retirements and administrative reassignments. We'll save on overtime, too.
- Coordinated use of all available resources. We have tremendous partners in our surrounding police departments, Monroe County Sheriff's Office, District Attorney and Office of Probation, New York State Police, Office of Parole, and Criminal Justice Services, US Attorney, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, and FBI among many others. What we are missing is a strategic, comprehensive approach to crime reduction, which will be a priority of my administration.
Policing In The Spirit Of Service
There will be a 24-7 culture change to improve police-community relations, not a 90-day public relations plan. Policing in the Spirit of Service is based on programs like Blue Courage, which promotes the guardian approach to policing and the nobility of the career. As Police Chief, I began this process and as Mayor, I will ensure it is fully established and embraced.
- Focus on testing and hiring. Police departments around the country are revising their testing and hiring processes to identify individual key values and character traits to round out intellectual and physical requirements of the job. We will expand our screening process to ensure that the recruits we hire are committed to serving the community and have a guardian, not warrior, mentality.
- Leadership training and development. Policing in the Spirit of Service will be a key part of the training curriculum, from recruits to command staff. We will incorporate training in implicit bias, procedural justice and fair and impartial policing. Promotions will be based on candidates' attitude toward and experience in the community, in addition to their overall job performance.
- Community partnerships. With the help of community partners, the RPD can expand its positive impact on neighborhoods. We will return my "Chief on the Street" program; carry hygiene packets for interactions with the homeless and destitute; and actively participate in neighborhood festivals and events, particularly in areas where building trust is especially important.
Transparency And Accountability
Restoring trust between the community and police requires regular and honest communication. The police department works for you. Good or bad, you should know what and how it's doing.
- Quarterly reporting of crime statistics. Statistics on Part 1 and 2 crime will be shared publicly, in writing, with the media, neighborhood organizations and other stakeholders. It will include performance data as well, so you can see how well we are measuring up in key areas.
- Police identification and communication. Police officers will identify themselves in interactions with the public, offer a business card with their contact information and the RPD's complaint procedure, and explain the reason for a stop or other activity.
- Actively participate in social media. Around the country, police departments are using Facebook, Twitter and other social media to provide timely information, engage the community, and promote the good work that they do. Small investment, huge return.
Focus On Youth
Our young people need to know that the police are on their side, there to protect them and their families. A better relationship with our community starts at the very beginning.
- Police Activities League. I worked on this program from its inception; the opportunities for officers to engage with youth in sports and other activities will be expanded and celebrated.
- Youth Police Academy. We currently run a Citizens Police Academy to introduce civilians to policing policies and procedures and broaden their understanding of police work. We will implement a Youth Police Academy for middle and high school students to increase their level of understanding of the public safety field and to get to know our officers.
- Anti-Gang Efforts. Around the State, the SNUG program has had dramatic success in working with ex-offenders and former gang members to intervene in gang activity and divert youth away from street violence. We will work to expand SNUG and fold in Pathways to Peace outreach to ensure that we are engaging young adults in focused, positive and effective ways.
Emergency Preparedness
Rochester and Monroe County have a long tradition of leadership in public safety collaboration and innovation, evidenced by the joint Public Safety Training Facility and Office of Emergency Communications. Sadly, this partnership has deteriorated to the point that this community now faces critical infrastructure weaknesses.
- Upgraded CAD and radio systems. Our 911 Center is working with an outdated Computer Aided Dispatch system and our emergency responders are upgrading to an expensive radio network riddled with problems. The Mayor must take the lead in ensuring our responders and public are protected.
- Emergency Planning and Response. We must return the Rochester Fire Department to the leadership role in emergency response and preparedness. The RFD was noticeably absent in the public response to this past winter's windstorm; City residents need to be assured that the increasing severity of weather-related and other incidents will be dealt with by emergency management professionals.
Together We Can
Public safety is the most important function of local government. A government that cannot keep its people safe is one that is failing in its fundamental responsibility. My 30 years in the Rochester Police Department, during which I walked the streets of every neighborhood in this City, has given me a unique perspective and the experience necessary to improve the safety of this community.
Add your name to fight to make progress on making our city safer.
Spread The Word
It takes passion, energy, ideas and healthy dialogue to make change; and I know that many of you are aching for change.
I promise that I will deliver that change – but I cannot do it without your help. If you like what I have to say and what I stand for, please help me right now by sharing my plan for public safety.
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Ronda Rousey hasn't spoke much about her UFC career since losing to Holly Holm and Amanda Nunes in back-to-back fights, but the former women's bantamweight champion has teased at a switch to professional wrestling.
Speaking to TMZ Sports on Tuesday, Rousey, who was once considered the Mike Tyson of women's MMA, hinted that she could be heading to WWE in the near future.
"If you were a real fan, would you really wanna know?" Rousey teased when asked by TMZ. "I enjoy it more that way, and I don't wanna ruin anything."
Rousey's husband, UFC heavyweight veteran Travis Browne, also implied that he is in negotiations with WWE.
"We're still making decisions on my part… I'm not gonna say no!" Browne said.
Rousey, 30, made a one-off appearance at WrestleMania 31 in 2015, judo throwing WWE legend Triple H after being invited into the ring by none other than Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson.
Although Rousey's MMA career looks to have come to an end and the former Olympian is no longer considered the 'baddest woman on the planet', 'Rowdy' could be a huge star in the WWE.
Rumors have circulated of a move to professional wrestling since last year, and Rousey made a strong impression at the recent WWE Mae Young Classic, where Rousey and her 'Horsewomen' had a tense staredown with WWE's Horsewomen


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HOUSTON - Houston's industrial market remains one of the top ten healthiest U.S. industrial markets because of its low vacancy, stable rental rates and positive absorption, according to Colliers International 3Q 3012 industrial report.
Industrial leasing activity reached 3.4 million sf, mostly due to large renewals. The citywide average quoted industrial rental rate increased to $5.86 from $5.74 per sf NNN between quarters, and increased on a year-over-year basis from $5.77 per sf NNN.
Houston's lack of available industrial inventory has spurred demand for new product. Developers have responded and currently have 5.7 million sf under construction.
*ranked by rentable area
See Houston Market Data Sources for 3Q 2013 information for more commercial real estate.
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|Sow Spot with 5 week old piglets. Check out those hams-to-be
And No, Freddie has not been beheaded. He just has to stick his nose
in everyone's business.
The first time we bred them to a Red Wattle Boar, we knew we were onto something. The Spotted Wattle was hatched. The piglets were long like their mama's with about 50-75% of them carrying the famous wattles under their necks. Most were red in color, some had spots. All were solid , husky meat types. This last batch of piglets springing forth from Dot had even more fun coloring-white socks. Now genetically that confuses me because when it comes to genetics I am easily confused. Neither parent had white socks. Did these leggings come from a grand pig or did I leave a bucket of white paint out in the pasture...again ?
Now of course the hard decision rears its ugly snout. Which babes do we raise for meat? Which do sell as feeders to others ? Which shall we keep for our own breeding program ?
|Yes, hello. Is this thing on ? Yeah, Ok.
My name is Four Socks, you may have seen me in "Dances with Hooves"
Anyway, I'm asking for your vote to remain on the farm for future breeding stock.
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We've been getting in the Christmas spirit over here with tree trimming, bread baking, Christmas music playing, and advent calender displaying! In our house the tree goes up in its full glory the day after Thanksgiving. I can't bring myself to put it up any earlier as I refuse to skip a holiday, but as soon as I've stuffed myself beyond all reason it's tree time!
This year I've been trying to add little bits of Christmas all over the house without breaking the bank, or looking like an overdone department store. I've been perusing some of my absolute favorite blogs for DIY inspiration and have come up with a "to DIY" list that is 10 times longer than any child's list for Santa. Ruffle wreaths, paper bunting, re-purposed ornament window decor, table centerpieces, and handmade wrapping paper that's all too pretty to use have begun to fill up my list quickly.
I figured I would kick off December with one project from my list of "must makes". I found this "Paper Christmas Tree" tutorial through one of my favorite blogs Creature Comforts who got the DIY from on of my newest favorite blogs Renee-Anne :)
Instead of taking photos of each and every step of the process you can just grab all the great detailed photos via the tutorial link here and I'll just show you my finished product.
I used a Good Housekeeping magazine for the taller tree and a Baby Talk magazine for the smaller one. In the tutorial you will find that a staple spine magazine is advised, not a thick spine like my Good Housekeeping magazine. I, unfortunately, didn't have any staple spine mags laying around and I wasn't about to go buy a magazine to make into a tree so I figured I'd give it a shot and I'm incredibly pleased with the results!
The tutorial calls for 2 staple spine magazines and since I used such a thick magazine to begin with I only needed one for each tree. The biggest challenge, I found, was getting the tree to open up perfectly even because the spine was so thick; but I solved that problem with a little extra bending at the spine and viola!
One last tip: I learned after making the first tree that some pages are boring on one side and incredibly colorful on the other side. So instead of folding every page the same direction, I alternated folding to the front or back depending on which side was more colorful. The second tree turned out just as even as the first and has a bit more color pop to it. Although if you wanted to go for a more monochromatic look; find a magazine with fewer images!
Merry Christmas and happy DIY decorating!


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For sale brass dresser/dresser light. The light measures 15" to the top of the lamp shade as shown in the picture. It uses a 50/100/150 3-way bulb.
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We are happy to welcome you to the website of the Sustainability Process (Nachhaltigkeitsprozess, napro) of the University of Duisburg-Essen.
The sustainable development of the society is one of the major challenges of our time. As one of the youngest and biggest universities in Germany, the University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE) is aware of its examplary function and considers itself a mediator and sensibilization agent of today´s and future generations.
We consider the sustainable development of research, teaching and administration a task of great responsibility which equally involves students and employees to support and guarantee the diverse exchange of knowledge, perspectives, and talents for the future.
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Actually, this isn't what I need to buy. People ask what they can give me for the holidays, so here's the list.
- Money for Content, and your Clicks for Free by JD Frazier.
- More Books
- Udine Espresso Finish Table (At Target.com)
- There's another table at Target too… 3 piece set for $199. It's a pup height table, with fold down wings, and a pair of chairs. Black. We like!! Ask Tessie about it.
- Stand mixer
- KitchenAid Utensil Set
- KitchenAid Gadget Set
- Sleeve case for an Apple 12 in ch powerbook (it's what it sounds like.. it's just a slipcase)
- A really nice pilots case, maybe in bright red or orange or something. Talk to my mother, because I'm gonna show her some.
- Books
(AND if you order and buy the book from these links, you support LOCAL book stores! [And my coffee habit])<
- Housewares
- Donald travels more…


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Need help with substance misuse issues? Or want help to quit smoking?
We have a number of contacts details of places that will help young people get on the road to recovery.
Need help with alcohol issues?
Look at the alcohol section of our directory.
Or why not check out some of these services?
Tayside Council on Alcohol - Tayside
Counselling, information, advice and support to young people who feel that their alcohol and/or drug use is becoming a problem.
The Junction - Edinburgh
A safe space to talk about alcohol related issues.
Glasgow Council On Alcohol - Glasgow
Confidential one-to-one counselling, support and advice for 12-25 year olds.
Alcohol Counselling Service Ross and Sutherland - Tain
Free confidential one to one counselling, assessments, recovery plans, advice and information.
Need help with drug issues?
Look at the substance misuse section of our directory.
Or look at some of these services:
Drug and Alcohol Project - Leven
Confidential one-to-one counselling, information, advice and support.
Barnardo's Axis Service - Falkirk
A safe, non-confrontational space, where young people can explore ways of making positive changes to their substance misuse.
All4YOUth - Clydebank/Dumbarton/Alexandria
Provides support to young people aged 12 – 18 who are experiencing difficulty due to their substance misuse.
COMPASS - Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire
Information, advice and interventions to reduce harm and promote recovery, as well as one-to-one and group support for young people.
Need help quitting smoking?
Check out the smoking section of our directory.
Plus there are lots of other ways to get help if you want to quit smoking:
Talk to your doctor, who will keep anything you discuss confidential
Find a local group at canstopsmoking
Chat online to a smoking advisor
Phone Smokeline on 0800 84 84 84
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Well, it's been a few weeks since my last post, but just to catch you up, I was traveling most of the month of December, and have spent the last few days editing and publishing a new short story, which is now available as a "Kindle Select" title, which means it will only be available electronically through Amazon for the next 3 months.
You can read more about this slightly twisted fairy tale on its book page (here) which includes a link to a sample, but for the next 5 days it's FREE on Amazon (click this link) - so feel free to grab a copy and be sure to tell your friends!
This will be my first experiment with using the Kindle Select program, and judging from some of the things I've read, I'm not certain how it will work out, but we'll see. This will be part of the research going into my project on writing a guide for other authors who want to self-publish short fiction as e-books.
Best New Year's wishes to all!


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Kenzo x vans bring warm and lovely winter sneakers which are slip on styles. We have chance to see autumn-winter 2013-2014 collection's lookbook which consists of three key patterns: tiger, lightening and cloud. Those hues come with chukka, slip-on styles. Now, the prices are about $125.00 per each pair. The shoes are available in colette.
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From: David McKay (firstname.lastname@example.com)
Date: Tue May 23 2000 - 21:25:54 EDT
> Jim,
> If you will go to ---Start---Settings---Control Panel---Add/Remove
> Programs---Windows Setup---Accessories and then Uncheck "Windows Scripting
> Host" you will not be vulnerable to VBS macros.
> This change will not allow Visual Basic Scripting macros to run from
> attachments.
Thank you for this Gaylen. Very timely advice. I had my very first virus [a
worm called WScript/kak.worm] the other evening. And I had not clicked on
any attachments, but one poster to one list keeps sending posts which have a
paper clip attachment symbol, without any apparent attachment.
I think that's where the worm came from.
What is the Windows Scripting Host supposed to do, apart from spreading
David McKay
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Room One: Entrance and Guardian - There needs to be a reason why your dungeon hasnt been plundered or why your adventurers are the ones for the job.
Finding Deathwail
The first step, and possibly the biggest, in dealing with this ship is finding it. Deathwail is sailed around the oceans of the world, never really staying in one place too long. Its crew does not need to sleep, and thus it can simply keep moving at all times. Once found, however, the players would need to discover how to board the ship and keep their ship afloat.
Once they have done this, they will have to deal with the crew who resides on the main deck. Generally there are several undead creatures who are on the main deck, swabbing it, keeping the rigging and sails in the right place, ect. Maintaining the ship. Once these creatures are dealt with, the party can focus on entering the ships interior. There is one visable door on the main deck.
Room Two: Puzzle or Roleplaying Challenge - A trial that cannot be solved by steel alone.
The door that is on the main deck connects to the galley, hold, and captains quarters. The door is barred, and the key is in possession of the Captain himself. If the party does not have the key, they would need the pick the lock. The door is also trapped. Once they have made it past the door they will find the ghost of the First Mate, Carlos. He has been trapped here by the Captain and the Relic as, unlike the Captain, hates his new existance. However, he does not speak to strangers easily. If he can be persuaded, he will tell the PC's of the relic and how it is the true problem. Otherwise, he simply says nothing. There are three doors here, two of which are locked and bolted.
Room Three: Trick or Setback - Build tension through tricks and setbacks and give them a double-dose of gameplay such as more combat or another roleplaying challenge.
The unlocked door leads here, to the Galley. Within this room the crew would eat drink and make merry. Now however, the crew dines on things that no normal person would. This room has several undead creatures in it in the midst of feeding, and they feed on living beings. Most likely, this is the crew of the last boat that was attacked by the Deathwail. Some of the crew should still be alive, but incapacitated in some way. The PC's will be in for a fight the moment they enter the galley, as the remander of the crew that was not piloting the ship will be found here. Once they are done, the remaining survivors will beg the PC's to save them, and take them off the ship and back to land. If the PC's do so, they will have to deal with finding the Deathwail again, and possibly have more people to rescue if the ship attacks again.
Room Four: Climax, Big Battle or Conflict - The final combat or conflict of the dungeon.
Captain's Quarters
The door to this room is locked from the inside, and the lock would have to be dealt with. The door is stout oak, and coult theoretically be broken down. The Captain however is ready for the party, as he is connected directly with the ship itself. He is a powerful undead creature that is totally in control of himself, and retains much of his former prowess and power. Inside his room there are things too horrible to describe, such as chairs made of human bone and maps painted on skin. The Captain is a master swordsman, and his undeath had given him access to other powers as well. He cannot truly be killed until the relic is destroyed as well, as it keeps his soul alive.
Room Five: Reward, Revelation, Plot Twist - The dungeon is complete but what is it about this dungeon that made it different or memorable. What kind of mystery have they discovered, what kind of reward have they won, and what kind of information have they recovered?
Ships Hold.
The only access to the hold is a door with a special magic lock. This lock can only be opened with the Captains ring. Once inside, the PC's find the amassed treasure of a hundread voyages. Gold, Jewels, and other such trinkets. There is a vertible mountain of treasure here. Also, hidden within a chest somewhere in this massive hold sits the Relic itself. If the PC's do not find the relic, in a week the undead of the ship will return, and the ship will continue to plague the seas.


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How To Fix A Door Knob
At some point, almost every door knob or handle comes loose. The most common sign of a door knob that needs some attention is it starts to jiggle or pull away from the door whenever the handle is used to open or close the door.
Since they are one of the most frequently used items in a home, it shouldn't be a surprise that handles need some attention from time to time. Luckily, fixing a loose door knob is a breeze and requires very few tools. In fact, nearly any homeowner can handle this task on their own with items they already have on hand. Here's what you need to manage this project.


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When we reached the Spring Ridge trail head at Windy Hill preserve, the sun already started shinning brightly. Many of hikers were already coming back. I thought, our timing was not appropriate. Might be it was going to be burning hot. Though it was near Pacific ocean, but the Windy hill mountain were sheltered from the prevailing cool weather coming from the Pacific Ocean.
|The youngest member of the group
The trail we were about to hike were covered with trees in the beginning. As the trees were scattered on the mountain, the whole trail was not going to be coved with trees.
|The dusty path
Anyway, one by one we gathered at the small dusty parking space. One of our fellow hikers lost the road and ended up at the other side of the trailhead. We were getting late, so we started walking. Some time later he joined with us. He literally jogged all the way up to catch us. We already walked more than one mile. The trail was slowly going uphill, that we couldn't understand at that time.
|Someone wanted to stamp on the tail of the poor creature, so that the tail would come off. However, it was lucky enough, as he was prevented from doing that.


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Balance: Achieving a Wuji State
I sometimes struggle with a body state where my body energy seems to be low, while my mind is overactive. I have looked at Yoga, Jin (compassion) Shin (spirit) Do (Tao), and Qigong as possible ways to achieve balance. I think all three share a common base, though it is easy to get lost in definitions.
The following is a very long quotation from The Essence of Taiji Qigong by Dr. Yang, Jwin-Ming. I read this a few times over many years without really grasping the meaning. The last time I read it it struck me that a lot of things would fall into place if I understood this properly and put into practice. There may not be a better explanation of how Yin and Yang, Kan and Li, Fire Qi and Water Qi, Xin and Yi are involved to create a balance Wuji state.
You will be rewarded for spending some time reading, contemplating, and learning to practice the wisdom of the following text:
You can see from this discussion that your Qi is the main cause of the Yin and Yang of your physical body, your mind, and your spirit. To regulate your body's Yin and Yang, you must learn how to regulate your body's Water and Fire Qi, but in order to do this efficiently you must know their sources.
Theoretically, a Qigong practitioner would like to keep his body in a state of Yin-Yang balance, which means the "center" point of the Yin and Yang forces. This center point is com monly called "Wuji" (no extremities ). It is believed that Wuji is the original, natural state where Yin and Yang are not distinguished. In the Wuji state, nature is peaceful and calm. In the Wuji state, all of the Yin and Yang forces have gradually combined harmoniously and disappeared. When this Wuji theory is applied to human beings, it is the final goal of Qigong practice where your mind is neutral and absolutely calm. The Wuji state makes it possible for you to find the origin of your life, and to combine your Qi with the Qi of nature.


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A band of musicians celebrated a decade of making music together while fund-raising for the Alzheimer's Society on the day the charity launched a major campaign.
The Silver Stars ukulele group plays at the society's Singing for the Brain group in North Shields once a month.
This week's performance came on the same day the charity launched its biggest-ever campaign – United Against Dementia.
And band leader Lorna Reed, of Cullercoats, revealed the group has raised an incredible £9,000 in just four years.
She said: "The full group has 13 members and we've been together for 10 years now, but we only started raising money for Alzheimer's Society four years ago, so I think we've done quite well. My father Jack Hughes had dementia and died in 2012 and my mother Rena, who is 95, has it and is currently in a care home."
Singing for the Brain, run by Alzheimer's Society at venues across the country, uses music and movement to stimulate memories in people living with dementia. Sessions take place every Monday in St Columba's Church, North Shields, from 1.30pm to 3pm.
Silver Stars member Elspeth Gould, of North Shields, whose mother Margaret died in 2013 after having dementia for a number of years, said: "It's lovely to see the reaction we get."
Dementia support worker Caroline Harding added: "To see people who normally have difficulty communicating participating so enthusiastically is incredibly uplifting."


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Previously praised electronic music producer Andy Stott is coming out with a new album soon via Modern Love. The release date is November 17th, and the title of this thing is as follows: Faith In Strangers. "Violence" is the first song to drop from it, and it's an incredibly eerie and chilling change of pace for Stott. Much of the first half features as very delicate vocal that sings faintly over a mix of serene and distorted synth leads. The second half of the song explodes into a slow, bass-intensive groove, and the track essentially repeats these two parts with some slight variations to finish things up.
Not a bad track at all, and it seems that Stott is going to introduce us to some new experiments on this latest record, so keep an ear out.


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Διὰ πάσης προσευχῆς καὶ δεήσεως προσευχόμενοι ἐν παντὶ καιρῷ ἐν πνεύματι, καὶ εἰς αὐτὸ ἀγρυπνοῦντες ἐν πάσῃ προσκαρτερήσει καὶ δεήσει περὶ πάντων τῶν ἁγίων καὶ ὑπὲρ ἐμοῦ, ἵνα μοι δοθῇ λόγος ἐν ἀνοίξει τοῦ στόματός μου, ἐν παρρησίᾳ γνωρίσαι τὸ μυστήριον τοῦ εὐαγγελίου, ὑπὲρ οὗ πρεσβεύω ἐν ἁλύσει, ἵνα ἐν αὐτῷ παρρησιάσωμαι ὡς δεῖ με λαλῆσαι. Through every prayer and petition praying in every opportunity in the Spirit, and to this watching in every perseverance and petition concerning all the saints and for me, that to me he might give a word in opening of the mouth of me, in boldness to make known the mystery of the good news, for which I am an ambassador in chain, that in it I will speak with boldness as it is necessary for me to speak.
Paul has finished describing the full armor of God that Christians should take up. Now he turns to the action of the Christian. Part of standing and resisting involves taking up the right equipment, but it also involves prayer. The participle, προσευχόμενοι, "praying," expresses means in relation to standing as do the previous participles describing the full armor of God. Prayer is to be done ἐν παντὶ καιρῷ, "in every opportunity." The preposition is temporal, and therefore we can translate it as "at." Christians should take every opportunity to pray. But when they pray, it is to be done ἐν πνεύματι, "in the Spirit." The Holy Spirit is involved in the act of prayer. It is best to understand ἐν πνεύματι as a dative of means. Christians pray to God by means of the Spirit. Such prayer is to be done διὰ πάσης προσευχῆς καὶ δεήσεως, "through every prayer and petition." How is διὰ functioning here? Is it expressing means or manner? If ἐν πνεύματι is expressing means, then διὰ is likely functioning as a marker of manner. If διὰ is expressing manner, in what sense is it adding color to the participle? It seems that it is neither manner nor means, but rather, it is marking attendant circumstance, and therefore it ought to be translated as "with," so that we will render the phrase in this way: "pray with every prayer and petition at every opportunity by the Spirit, . . ."
Not only are Christians supposed to resist by standing and praying, but they are also to keep watch. Paul tells his readers and listeners to keep watch for this. The prepositional phrase, εἰς αὐτὸ, "for this," marks purpose ("for this purpose"). The purpose of keeping watch was to persevere in making petitions for all of the saints and for Paul. Paul tells his readers and listeners, ". . . keep watch in every perseverance and petition concerning all the saints and for me, . . ." What does this mean to keep watch in all perseverance and petition? It means to be persistent in prayer. They were to keep alert for a purpose, to pray persistently for fellow believers. Paul delineates what he wants them to pray for on his behalf. He wants them to pray that he will receive a message or a word when he opens his mouth. He wants them to pray for him that he will be able to make known the mystery of the gospel with boldness. After all, as Paul himself states, it is for the gospel that he is an ambassador in chains. This phrase, ἐν ἁλύσει, "in chains," is actually singular, but it speaks of imprisonment, hence, being in chains. Paul wants to be able to speak the message boldly, which, in his words, "it is necessary for me to speak." He wanted encouragement through prayer to be able to courageously speak the gospel in a way that was fitting for an ambassador.
With every prayer and petition, praying at every opportunity by the Spirit, and for this purpose watching in all perseverance and petition concerning all the saints and for me, in order that a message might be given to me when opening my mouth, in order to make known the mystery of the gospel with boldness, for which I am an ambassador in chains, in order that in it I might speak with boldness as it is necessary for me to speak.
Prayer is important in this struggle against the powers in the heavenly places. It causes us to participate in the struggle and not simply stand idly. But we are to be ever dependent upon the Spirit when it comes to prayer. Are we praying and so relying on the Spirit for strength? The Spirit of Christ is in each and every one of us who believe. Therefore, we are all empowered with the same Spirit, and, as a result, we should join together in prayer, lifting each other up with our words, making requests of God on each other's behalf. It is an encouragement and it is spiritually edifying. And in this battle, we need to be equipped not only with armor, but also with prayer. If we are equipped with the defensive garbs but have not prayer, we will not be tapping into God's power, and therefore we will be lacking. Prayer is vital. Paul knew it, and so he requested not only that his own audience would pray diligently, but he even gave them specific things to pray for on his behalf. We need to keep an open line of communication with God. Tell God your fears and troubles. Request your desires, including pleas for help. It is important to interact with God with our mind and our words, and this practice is prayer. But prayer is about community as well. We do not pray only for ourselves, but we pray for each other too. Therefore, prayer entails relationship between us and God and each other. If we are not in such relationship, then we will be all alone in the struggle. But there is strength in numbers. If we want to stand victorious, we have to enter into prayer.
And what can we say of the idea of Paul being an ambassador? We too are ambassadors. We are God's representatives. How are we boldly proclaiming the gospel? We should certainly be spreading the gospel with our actions. Our lives are messages and testimonies in themselves. We should boldly do what God desires of us. We should courageously follow Christ, pursuing righteousness in all that we do, seeking to please God in every aspect of our lives. In so doing, our lives can become a message that speaks against the contrasting ways of the world. While we boldly decide not to be drunkards, our lives therefore shine a contrastive light on those in the world who are drunkards. While we courageously pursue right, ethical behavior in the work force, such as refusing to embezzle, bribe, or blackmail, our actions place those who do such things into the light, so that our deeds speak a message. Our lives show the world's actions for what they really are. The message is clear: Jesus Christ changes lives, transforming those who are morally corrupt into righteous sons and daughters of God. As ambassadors, it is important that our lives are speaking this message. When they do, we can also boldly proclaim with our mouths the message of the gospel, but our words must be backed by our deeds, lest our words show themselves to be empty and void. As ambassadors, we have the responsibility to boldly proclaim the message in both our words and our actions.


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69 new dads and 83 children will celebrate Father's Day together for the first time thanks to adoption through PACT.
12 Jun 2014
FATHER'S Day on 15th June will be extra special for 69 new dads across Berkshire, Oxfordshire, London and the Thames Valley who have adopted their children through PACT.
Adoption orders were granted to many PACT families over the past year including
- 17 new dads to 22 children in Berkshire
- 5 new dads in to 8 children in Oxfordshire
- 10 new dads to 12 children in London
- 4 new dads to 4 children in Buckinghamshire
- 15 new dads to 16 children in Hampshire
- 3 new dads to 3 children in Surrey
One new PACT dad, Rob from Marlow, said: "I'm really looking forward to my first Father's Day. As a single parent, I'm relying on my son's grandmother to organise a card and present and we are going to his nursery on Saturday for a Father's Day Celebration. I can't wait."
Another PACT dad, Michael, and his wife have a birth daughter and adopted their son in 2013 to complete their family.
Michael, from London, said: "Father's Day for me is one of my best days of the year. Not only do I get to spend the day with my wife and beautiful children but I will have the added benefit of been spoiled rotten by them all.
"Best of all it will be a day about family and that has been made all the more special by the fact that our family is now complete. I am blessed that whatever we decide to do on Father's Day, I will continue to enjoy every day with my family."
Satwinder Sandhu, PACT Adoption and Fostering Director, said "Congratulations to all the dads celebrating Father's Day after adopting their children.
"PACT has helped hundreds of men to create or extend their family over recent years. We encourage any men thinking about adoption to get in touch to find out more and to attend a PACT information event to hear from a family who have been through the process describe their joy at being a parent through adoption."
PACT welcomes single men, as well as those in a relationship. Between June 2013 and May 2014, adoption orders have been granted for children adopted by 69 men, including six in same sex couples and one single man. PACT provides lots of support before, during and after the adoption assessment and matching process including award winning therapeutic support."
To find out more call 0300 456 4800, come to a PACT adoption information event or visit a PACT information stand: -
- Tuesday 1st July, 6.30 – 8pm, PACT's office, 9 Southern Court, South Street, Reading
- Saturday 19th and Sunday 22nd July, Lambeth Country Show, Brockwell Park
- Tuesday 22nd July, 6.30 – 8pm, PACT office, CMS, Oxford, OX4 6BZ
- Wednesday 30th July, 6.30 – 8pm, PACT office, CAN Mezzanine, 49-51 East Street, London, N1 6AH
- Saturday 2nd August, Brighton Pride, Preston Park, from 12 noon
- Saturday 9th August, Tasty Africa Food festival, Brixton Market, 10 – 4pm
- Friday 29th – Sunday 31st August, Big Feastival, Cotswolds
- Saturday 30th August, Reading Pride, Kings Meadows, from 12 noon
All details of PACT's information events are listed at www.pactcharity.org/info


text: On Tue, Dec 1, 2009 at 10:56 AM, Robert Bielik <robert.bielik at xponaut.se> wrote: > Brian Mathis skrev: >> On Tue, Dec 1, 2009 at 8:02 AM, Robert Bielik <robert.bielik at xponaut.se> wrote: >>> I'm converting Ubuntu startup scripts to work on CentOS (5.3), and I'm having trouble finding out how >>> to start a daemon in a certain directory? For Ubuntu, start-stop-daemon has the option -d to set the >>> working directory. >>> >>> TIA >>> /Rob >> >> You could "cd" there in the script before starting it. > > Wouldn't that just involve the session which starts the daemon, but not the daemon session itself? Or does > "daemon" startup the child session within the same working directory ? > > /Rob It's helpful to understand that any child process started by a parent process always inherits the environment of the parent. The cwd (current working directory) is part of that environment. Any other environment variables that are exported, such as PATH, etc.. are also part of that environment. So yes, the daemon process will start in the same directory that the script is currently in, and assuming the daemon does not 'cd' by itself, it should continue to run with that directory as the cwd.


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January 10, 2018
This is my 3rd year photographing L family! I truly enjoy photographing and documenting family growing up through my lens. We met at this beautiful open space in Clayton. I recently discovered this location and I absolutely enjoyed shooting there! Tank you, L family for choosing me and looking forward a next session together soon!


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Non-profit arts organization BRIC has announced that web design company Squarespace will be the presenting sponsor of the 36th annual Celebrate Brooklyn! Arts Festival, which returns to Prospect Park this summer beginning with a concert by Janelle Monae on June 4.
"We are thrilled to welcome Squarespace as presenting sponsor of the Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival," commented Jack Walsh, director of performing arts at BRIC and executive producer of Celebrate Brooklyn!. "Squarespace's focus on creativity, accessibility and quality are hallmarks of Celebrate Brooklyn! and their excellent and affordable web and mobile solutions can provide an excellent value for our audiences, which are filled with artists, artisans and entrepreneurs from Brooklyn's creative communities."
- Jimmy Cliff to Open Celebrate Brooklyn! Concert Series
- Janelle Monáe, Kimbra Announce Co-Headlining Tour of Australasia
- Our Startup Could Be Your Band's Life: Dismemberment Plan's Travis Morrison Launches Shoutabl
"As a platform that supports great thinkers, artists, and creative individuals, we are thrilled to be presenting sponsor for Celebrate Brooklyn! this year," added Anthony Casalena, CEO and founder of Squarespace. "We look forward to introducing Squarespace to a wider audience while supporting a fantastic cultural initiative so close to home."
BRIC will announce the rest of Celebrate Brooklyn!'s lineup on April 30. The event series, BRIC's flagship performing arts program and the borough's longest-running outdoor performing arts festival, has in the past hosted such diverse artists as the Roots and Jim James, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Laurie Anderson, and Animal Collective.


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Please note: Graduating CHS seniors, adults, Preston Coiner applicants from other local high schools, and all renewing students must submit required materials by March 1 (postmarked deadline) to be considered for funding for the following academic year. Graduating CHS Seniors must submit materials to the CHS Counseling Center by February 1 if they want to receive assistance completing their applications by the March 1 deadline.
If you have never received a scholarship from the Charlottesville Scholarship Program, please use this packet to apply for a Charlottesville Promise and/or Preston Coiner Scholarship. It is your responsibility to fill out all forms completely and accurately, and to provide all supplemental documentation by the March 1 deadline:
Charlottesville Promise and Preston Coiner Application Word Doc PDF
Preprinted scholarship packets may also be requested via e-mail or by writing to the Charlottesville Scholarship Program at P.O. Box 1221, Charlottesville, VA 22902.
Note: If you received a scholarship from the Charlottesville Scholarship Program in the past and wish to renew, please see Renewals.
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