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It's a mystery
Happy New Year!
There was an important omission in my previous post. Ailsa Rutter, director of Fresh (formerly Smoke Free North East), was awarded an OBE "for services to Tobacco Control".
So this is where we are.
The most recent directors of Smoke Free South West, Tobacco Free Futures (formerly Smoke Free North West) and Smoke Free North East have all been awarded an OBE or MBE yet the chief executive of ASH (appointed in 2003) and the CEO of ASH Scotland (appointed in 2008) continue to be overlooked.
Why? It's a mystery.
Congratulation @AilsaRutter on your OBE for contribution to tobacco control. Well deserved for all your hard work :-) @FreshSmokeFree— Healthier Futures (@healthier_ftrs) January 3, 2017
Really humbled today. And so proud of everyone's efforts to #makesmokinghistory. Thank you. Amazing leadership from so many partners— Ailsa Rutter (@AilsaRutter) December 31, 2016


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The F85's console includes a vibrant 9-inch LCD display and an integrated sound system.
The F85 comes complete with two heart-rate-controlled workout options, so you can customize the workout specifically to your needs. Throughout your HR workout, the treadmill will display a heart rate zone graph on the console while adjusting the incline to keep you in your target zone (the treadmill includes a wireless chest strap that touts a 99.9 percent accuracy rating). The remainder of the time, you can challenge yourself with the six automatic programs or two customizable programs.
In addition, the F85 incorporates the largest deck that Sole offers. At 22 by 60 inches, the deck offers plenty of room for runners with wide, unfocused strides. And to reduce space, the F85 boasts an Easy Assist folding deck design. This unique feature allows you to release the deck, step back, and watch the deck unfold itself. When you're done with your workout, simply fold it back up and store it out of the way. Other features include built-in cooling fans, armrest incline and speed controls, and a low-profile running hood.
The treadmill's Easy Assist folding deck helps save space in crowded homes.

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Pallbearer is one of doom metal's newest faces, and was recently turned onto them by NPR Music. You can actually stream the band's debut studio album, Sorrow and Extinction, right here.
Though I continually catch flak for enjoying metal--from both fans and haters of the genre--it's a drug I just can't quit. Sorry, y'all. I'm passionate about the stuff, so you can imagine how distraught I was to find that my favorite albums of 2011 list was almost devoid of anything from the world of doom metal. After a short falling out with metal, artists like Earth and Electric Wizard rekindled my love for heavy riffs and uncompromising volumes. Maybe testosterone played a factor as well.
The music of Pallbearer appeals to way more than a primal, male rage, though. Pallbearer's music has enough saturated low-end frequencies to shake the Earth's core, and the drumming emphasizes the heavy grooves these songs offer. However, I'm sure the track streaming above, "An Offering of Grief," has characteristics that would appeal to most music fans.
Pallbearer's guitars lay copious amounts of melody and harmony against their sludgy, monstrous riffs. The vocals are sung in a clean and dramatic style that actually reminds me of Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson. The chord progression makes the song feel pretty triumphant as well.
You can find Pallbearer's debut album, Extinction and Sorrow, on Profound Lore. It's out today. Check the cover art below:


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Southeast to hold Veterans Day celebration honoring America's veterans
Join us in celebrating Veterans Day - Monday, November 11th, 2013
Cumberland campus - At 11:30 am at the flag pole in front of the Appalachian Center there will be a short program to honor our veterans. Please wear red, white and blue on this day to commemorate the accomplishments and sacrifice of our troops.
Middlesboro campus - At 12:00 pm there will be a very short program to honor our Veterans at the flag pole. We will have a student leading us in the Pledge, singing the National Anthem, and a recitation of a Poem to honor Veterans. Please wear red, white and blue on this day to commemorate the accomplishments and sacrifice of our troops.
Benham Inn - On November 9th from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm the Benham Inn will be have veterans celebration.
Harlan Campus - On November 11th, at 9:00 am in front of the flag pole there will be a multitude
of events including changing of the flags, singing of the National Anthem and God
Bless the USA, the Pledge of Allegiance, a prayer and veteran recognition and pinning.
Whitesburg Campus - A Presentation of Colors will be held at the Belinda Mason building at 12:00 pm on November 11th. In the student lounge a memorial marathon of movies saluting our veterans will also be shown from 11:00 am until 7:00 pm.
Pineville Campus - A gathering at the flag pole will take place at 10:00 am on November 11th, to acknowledge veterans and a prayer will be offered.


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I have enabled "Approval for 1st post". That way, I get to see (and approve or not) all 1st posts and can easily delete the spam. Everyone else can get on and enjoy the forums (hopefully) spam-free.
nealmac wrote:I posted before I realised there was a "report" button.
Anyway, yeah, I don't know why they do it. Yes, they're automated spambots but still, I can never understand why people go to the effort of setting them up. It would be much better as Ian says to set up a nice website and get Google to advertise it. At least that way, people might think that it's legit. When I see these posts on forums the words "spyware" and "virus" always spring to mind.


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Tim,

Great, drop notes as opportunity provides.

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P.S. my first reply bounced as being too large (apparently overlong posts requre moderator approval). So that's a nice reminder, also, to clean up some. Gmail's repackaging of quoted text makes it too easy to forget compounding replying.

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Thanks for all your help and ideas - now i have your email address, and this list, so none of you are safe from my questions. Well, you probably are, until i have finished school.

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We stumbled on a home-away-from-home, a place where we learn that the Bible is relevant and personal, and the claims of God are not mere stories but personal realities. We meet as a group, usually on Wednesdays and Fridays, to go through the Bible and learn what it says about our lives. We eat good food, have fun together, and have times to answer timeless questions while building up a sense of family in our group.
Don't let four years slip by without stopping by. See you there!
In a Life Group, you'll find other students you can build relationships with and learn about God's purpose for us in a small group setting. You can think of Life Group as a second home where you can be yourself around friends and get recharged by God's word…and maybe some ice cream, too.
College can be a time where we experience many different challenges. It can be tough doing it alone, but here at A2F we try to live out the community described in Acts 2: living life together, sharing ups and downs, and hanging out in each other's homes. Life can be tough, so don't go through it alone – come share life with us!
Many of us attend church at Gracepoint Riverside every Sunday. Come join us!


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As educators we know that it is essential for us to encourage our students to set goals at the start of the year so that they are motivated in their learning and consider the effort they to need put into their study to achieve the outcomes they want. At the beginning of last year, I asked my year eight class to create their own goals for their first year of secondary school and we revisited these goals in the middle of the year and again at the end of the year. While it was great for the students to see how well they had achieved their goals at the end of the year and reflect on their mistakes and successes, I believe we missed some crucial steps along the way. I may have been successful in making the students aware of their short-term goals, however I completely missed the bigger picture. While short-term goals are important, if we are encouraging future-proof and life-long learning, our short term-goals must work in tessellation with long-term goals. Often, we cut ourselves short by only setting short-term or year-long goals, without considering how we will further these goals once they have been achieved. My moment of realisation came when, on the first day of year nine, I asked the same class to remember the goals they had set at the beginning of year eight – I saw the sea of blank faces in front of me; of course, the students couldn't remember their goals from the previous year. I resolved that this year, instead of setting three goals to work on over the course of the year, we would consider the big-picture first and then narrow our goals into achievable steps.
I asked the students to consider five important factors when setting their new goals:
Specific – goals must be specific. Setting the goal that they are going to be a better student will be hard to measure and achieve because it isn't specific enough. By making it more specific, for example, to study more effectively or, become more organised with school and study habits, students are to be explicit with themselves about what they want to achieve.
Measurable – how are their goals measurable? There is no point in setting a goal if it can't be measured. Students need to consider how they will know when they were on track to achieving their goal. What would they use to measure their success? Who/what would they use to keep themselves accountable for their goals? Some people like to tell others their goals to help them be accountable, others like to keep goals to themselves. Whatever a student chooses is fine, as long as they know how they can measure the success of their goals.
Incremental – can they achieve their goals in increments or step-by-step? For example, if one of their goals was to move from achieving a 'C' in a subject to achieving an 'A', what are the realistic steps they will to take to be successful? If the steps are hard to define, this is a sign that the goal needs to be refined.
Long-Term – how will the goal help them in the long-term? This involves students looking at the bigger picture and starting to consider what they want to achieve in their life during and after school (for example, the subjects and skills and they will need to work on to achieve university entrance).
Easy to achieve – goals won't always to be easy to achieve however, they need to be realistic. Ask the student to consider if the goal will be easy for THEM to achieve. An individual who has never ice skated setting a goal that involves them becoming an olympic ice skater in a year, will find this is not easy (or realistic) for them to achieve. Similarly, if the student is not passionate about their goals, there is a good chance they'll become disinterested or unmotivated along the way.
Once the students have planned out their goals, ask them to upload them to their Professional Learning Blog/Site or document them somewhere so that you can see how you can assist them in achieving their goals. I also think it's important for you to model this process to your students. Document your goals for the year on your class LMS or website so that students can see you have direction in your own learning. Whatever you do, ensure that students aren't documenting their goals in a notebook that will be thrown out at the end of the year – I have definitely learnt from that mistake 🙂


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What a FANTASTIC makeover!
Ellen redecorated the first floor in our townhouse and what a FANTASTIC job she did. All the workers were professional and friendly. Ellen is so easy to work with..she listened to our ideas and created a lovely, warm family room that we are really enjoying. She also helped organize our office.I reccomend ECW Designs, she will make your dreams come true!
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Anthony Junda and Jessica Lange, the couple found dead Oct. 7 inside an Old Metairie home, overdosed on a relatively new synthetic opioid that has already gained a lethal reputation in New England. Toxicology tests disclosed that the couple had taken acetyl fentanyl, a deadly drug five times more potent than heroin, said Mark Bone, chief investigator for the Jefferson Parish coroner's office.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an emergency alert after health officials in Rhode Island identified a cluster of 14 overdose deaths related to the drug. Ten of those deaths occurred in March.
A relative discovered the bodies of Junda, 37, and Lange, 36, on Oct. 7 at the house they shared at 218 Mandarin St. Lange was in bed, Junda in an outside storage shed. Investigators determined the two had been dead for at least 24 hours.
Bone said the couple's toxicology screens also showed the presence of the pain killer hydrocodone and carisoprodol, a muscle relaxant known by its brand name, Soma. But the main cause of death was the acetyl fentanyl.
The drug is derivative of fentanyl, a powerful and often-abused prescription drug used through patches, lozenges or injection to treat chronic pain. Like fentanyl, acetyl fentanyl delivers a high very similar to heroin, according to Terry Davis, spokesman for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's local office.
"It serves as a direct substitute for some people," he said.
Acetyl fentanyl resembles heroin and can be injected, though law enforcement agencies in Rhode Island are beginning to see the drug in pill form. The drug is not available by prescription and is not used to treat anything, according to the CDC.
Acetyl fentanyl is so new that few law enforcement agencies and health officials know of its existence. "We're not familiar with any street names for it," Davis said.
Rhode Island's deadly introduction to the drug included 10 deaths in one month, six in the same city. Pennsylvania health officials have identified two overdoses directly related to acetyl fentanyl, the CDC said.
Now the drug seems to have made its way to the New Orleans area. Junda and Lange were not the first to die of an acetyl fentanyl-related overdose, however. Bone said the case is the fifth recorded in Jefferson Parish this year. He could not remember seeing the drug on toxicology screens before 2013.
Acetyl fentanyl is not yet classified into one DEA's five schedules of controlled dangerous substances. But Davis said the drug is illegal. Law enforcement agencies treat acetyl fentanyl as an controlled substance analogue, a drug substantially similar to an illegal version.
"Because of these overdose deaths and the fact that people use it for human consumption, we recognize that it's dangerous and a problem for the general public." Davis said. "We will still target individuals or organizations that try to distribute this particular drug."


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"The problem for me was the necroplasts," said the first judge, Cindy Wailing of the Ghouliard Culinary School. "There were just too many bitter souls of the damned, and it overwhelmed the rosemary and sage."
"I disagree," said the second judge, Eternos Slumbre of the Corporeal Spectre eatery on 5th and East. "I would have liked more necroplasts to help balance the sweet tartness of the chutney.
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Donald Trump Campaign Staffers 'Suicidal' – Report
Staffers of Donald Trump's campaign manager Paul Manafort are "suicidal" after their boss has stopped challenging Trump on various issues this week that have proven disastrous to the campaign.
These include Donald Trump's non-stop attack on American hero Humayun Khan after his parents appeared at the Democratic National Convention last week.
CNBC's John Harwood, NBC's Ali Vitali and CNN's Dianne Gallagher reported the uneasiness in the Trump camp on Tuesday night.
longtime ally of Paul Manafort, Trump's campaign manager: "Manafort not challenging Trump anymore. Mailing it in. Staff suicidal."
— John Harwood (@JohnJHarwood) August 3, 2016
A Trump campaign source, in reax to this, tells me "it's all true" and "way worse than people realize." https://t.co/nvioNcjMCJ
— Ali Vitali (@alivitali) August 3, 2016
A source tells @DanaBashCNN that some Trump campaign staff are frustrated w/ candidate lately, "feel like they are wasting their time"
— Dianne Gallagher (@DianneG) August 3, 2016
Fired Trump campaign manager Corey Leandowski however refutes the report saying that the staffers would "climb over barbed wire" for Donald Trump.
Really now?
.@CLewandowski_ refutes reports of frustrated Trump staff, says "these people would climb over barbed wire" for him https://t.co/nJGJ5Me5N4
— CNN Tonight (@CNNTonight) August 3, 2016


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The following factors could affect Italian markets on Friday.
Reuters has not verified the newspaper reports, and cannot vouch for their accuracy. New items are marked with (*).
For a complete list of diary events in Italy please click on .
Bank of Italy Governor Ignazio Visco present initiative "Meeting with the Bank of Italy" in Milan (1330 GMT).
Savings banks association ACRI ends annual congress in Parma; expected attendees include Bank of Italy Director General Salvatore Rossi; ACRI President Giuseppe Guzzetti delivers closing address.
Treasury announces sale of BTP bonds, with relative amounts to be auctioned on June 13.
The Italian government said on Thursday it would use its 'golden powers' to block the acquisition of Next Ingegneria dei Sistemi by Defence Tech Holding.
Italy's top administrative court has set a hearing for July 12 to decide on a new deadline for the transformation of mutual, or "popolari", banks into joint stock companies, two sources close to the matter said.
The government decided on Thursday to use the so-called 'golden powers' against the changes in the company's governance decided at April's shareholder meeting. The government said it would use its special powers to protect the group's strategic business in the telecoms sector.
The head of BPER Banca said on Thursday Italy's sixth-largest bank was being courted by investors eyeing its debt collection business but wanted to hold onto the unit despite "enormous pressure" to quickly shed soured loans.
The lender aims to present its business plan at end-September, BPER Banca also said, adding the plan would focus on shedding bad loans, boosting profitability and increasing fees.
The eyewar group has obtained from the lending banks an extension of a 150-million-euro revolving credit facility to November 30.
The group said on Thursday it was awarded a new contract in joint-venture on onshore E&C sector in Thailand for an overall value of approximately $925 million. The group's said its share is around $500 million.
An Italian administrative court has rejected on Thursday a request to block a decision by the environment ministry to waive the request of a specific environmental evaluation for the final part of the pipeline.
Chairman Giovanni Valotti attends annual "Energy Festival" in Milan.
TELECOM ITALIA (Tim)
Meeting with trade unions in Rome.
News conference on the project to enter the Italian retail market with Country Manager Lorenzo Costantini (0900 GMT).
Presents its new industrial headquarters in Valvigna with CEO Patrizio Bertelli.
Chairman Gabriele Galateri di Genola attends opening ceremony of new "BabyLife Nursery" (0945 GMT).
Rapallo, start of two-day annual conference by employers' association youth section Confindustria (0800 GMT); expected attendees include STMicroelectronics Italian unit CEO Carmelo Papa, Philip Morris Italian unit CEO Eugenio Sidoli, state lender Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) SACE unit Chairman Baniamino Quintieri, Energica Motor Company CEO Livia Cevolini, Telecom Italia (TIM) Chief Commercial Officer Pietro Scott Jovane, ERG Chairman Edoardo Garrone.
Time for Ticket Srl takeover bid on Best Union shares ends.
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Soquel Creek Water District leaders talk about supply options
By Shanna McCord
Santa Cruz Sentinel, 10/16/13
CAPITOLA -- Sparse rain coupled with salty seawater eating at the water supply that feeds homes and businesses from Capitola to La Selva Beach has Soquel Creek Water District leaders seriously weighing alternative supplies.
District leaders said one possible solution to the ongoing shortage saga is to join a regional multimillion dollar desalination plant proposed for Moss Landing that would also be used in the Monterey and Salinas areas.
At the district's board meeting Tuesday, representatives from DeepWater Desal described their idea to pull water from a deep-water canyon in the Monterey Bay a mile offshore of Moss Landing and turn it into fresh water.
DeepWater Desal CEO Brent Constantz said a regional desalination plant that pumps water from deep depths would be friendlier to the environment and provide cheaper water than smaller, individual desal plants.
The DeepWater plant would be 10 times bigger than Santa Cruz's proposed desal plant, which has been sidelined in the face of community opposition.
"Surface water is full of life," Constantz said. "We go way below the zone where there's no life. It's an environmentally sensible way to draw water out of the ocean."
The proposal calls for warming the 100-feet-deep water by sending it through a new regional data center, where it would cool off equipment before the salt is stripped to make drinking water.
Constantz said the plant could lead to the installation of dark fiber cabling for the Internet.
Board member Bruce Daniels said he was "disappointed" in the DeepWater Desal presentation.
He was critical of a slide from Constantz that showed the "symbiotic relationships" between the desal plant and factors such as "carbon sequestration" and "aquaculture."
"There's been no talk of cost, no timeline," Daniels. "All I've seen is buzz word compliant. All I want is water."
Constantz told the Soquel Creek board that his desal plant does not depend on its participation.
Taj Dufour, the district's engineering manager, briefly talked about the option of building a district-only desal plant.
Dufour said a plant that could be used by other water districts in Santa Cruz County would be preferable.
The longtime shortage dilemma for Soquel Creek is prompting several public discussions over the next few months that would end in a plan that would be voted on by the district's customers.
Also under consideration is year-round mandatory rationing.
The district plans to begin monthly billing in 2014 to help customers better understand how much water they're using on a daily basis, General Manager Kim Adamson said.
Soquel Creek is looking for a fall-back plan in the event that the city of Santa Cruz ditches its desalination plant proposal, which has been suspended due to intense opposition from the community.
Santa Cruz has hit pause on desalination to allow a deeper, community based examination of alternatives.
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Photoplus Expo 2009 - Things to Look for in 2010
Photoplus Expo this year had some new products, but not much in the "earth shattering" department. There are some new trends that I feel are aimed in the right direction, however. Most significant for all levels of photographers are large-sensor, small size digital point and shoot cameras. Companies like Olympus and Panasonic are embracing "4/3" sensor technology, while Sigma and Leica are using APS-C (1.5x crop) sensors in their latest cameras. This represents a huge shift from the previous trend, to cram as many megapixels as possible into sensors smaller than a postage stamp.
The new large-sensor cameras in the 4/3 category also offer interchangeable lenses. Fixed-lens cameras like the Leica X1 have somewhat less versatility, but still offer fast, high quality lenses, like the Leica's 24mm F2.8.
Software plug ins are getting far more advanced, allowing more users to generate effects that were once reserved for the high-end Adobe Photoshop expert. Nik Vivezea 2 and Portraiture 2 from Imagenomic are just two examples. Adobe did not have a booth this year at the Expo, and while their Creative Suite is firmly entrenched in the market place, their feature-laden software becomes more complicated as users want more simplicity. In 2010, there will hopefully be even more advanced plug ins that integrate better with layers and masks in Photoshop, allowing users even more control.
Strobe lighting systems continue to get smaller, and more manufacturers are embracing wireless-TTL technology. Expect to see even more wireless control options from 3rd party companies like LPA, the company behind Pocket Wizard. As battery technology improves, I am hoping to see a lighting system in a Nikon SB-900 sized package that offers the fast recycle time and power range of larger lighting equipment.
Many consumers fail to realize how important a high quality monitor is to a tightly color managed workflow. Eizo remains the leader in high end monitors, and are beginning to offer lower priced monitors. Look for NEC's new products as well, and expect larger companies to begin realizing the importance of working with color management software providers.
As companies cut back more and more on marketing budgets, expect Photoplus 2010 to be even smaller than 2009. This makes it even more important for consumers to do their research before buying any photography product, since anyone going to PMA 2009 in California, for example, will not get to use any Canon equipment, as they have pulled out of the show.
As for the digital SLR category, HD video will be a requirement for any digital SLR of any level, and there will need to be a new "killer feature." Integrated wi-fi or radio control would be one potential feature, or built-in GPS for easy geo-tagging. More cameras will come equipped with full-frame sensors, and expect the smaller cameras like Canon's Digital Rebel series to try and infringe upon the 4/3 market. Digital-only lenses for those cameras will get smaller, approaching the "pancake" format.
It is hard to say what the photography industry will be like in 2010, especially as the economic situation remains shaky. The true test of what new developments lie ahead will be how many companies turn a profit, and are able to continue to pour money into research and development. I am always excited to see what lies ahead, and expect to be covering it on these very pages.
(written by Josh Lehrer)
Photo Plus 2009 Impressions
The first budgets that get cut in economic downturns are marketing. Thus the buzz for this year's PDN PhotoPlus Expo in New York City was that of no-show vendors, limited new products, and lowered attendance. After spending three days at the convention, one of them working as an exhibitor for a high-end camera company, I have come to the conclusion that most of that cynical buzz was unfounded. The show floor was crowded, consumers mobbed booths with credit cards to snag special pricing exclusive to the expo, and there was a palpable excitement in the air.
Compared to photographic-industry trade shows of years past, the number of consumers carrying around digital SLR cameras has skyrocketed. Over three long days, I managed to find one young woman shooting film. Even so, I would give a "best booth" award to Lomography, the company responsible for the "toy" film cameras that give creative and a one of a kind result. The booth was small, but covered floor to wall with samples of work produced with their equipment. The feel was both funky and artistic, with many sample cameras to play around with.
The incredible number of photo-book publishers at last year's Photoplus trade show appears to have dropped off dramatically, while the big players like Blurb continue to grow, and widen their customer base dramatically.
Both Canon and Nikon had their new, high end digital SLR cameras on display, and lines at their booths were often eight or ten people deep. After handling both cameras, I will say that while I am impressed, there is little that I can establish. A firm assessment of these new $5000 plus cameras cannot be given until I am able to evaluate performance and image quality. It is enjoyable to handle the latest and greatest cameras at a trade show like PhotoPlus, but the real joy comes from meeting new people, reconnecting with old friends, and furthering one's enthusiasm to make photographs.
Aside from the mainstream companies that populate every trade show by default, the convention center was deluged with small "mom and pop" companies, many whose products were priced low enough to be tempted to buy one on the spot. It can be infuriating with the sheer quantity of inferior quality, and seemingly useless, products that are on the market. But from all the chaos of the show, there are a few great products, some totally new, some updates from older versions, many which do not have the advertising budgets to reach a massive customer base. All of the following products I would personally recommend any photographer consider purchasing, or at least try out a demo:
1. Datacolor Spyder Cube: This is a small device designed to be inserted in a photograph, and allow for a precise white balance to be created when processing RAW files in Photoshop. What makes the Spyder Cube so unique is that it is a 3-dimensional shape, allowing the light in the scene to fall across it. This creates an extremely accurate surface for balancing from. Also, the cube has a small hole surrounded by black material. Light cannot enter the hole, so it should always be 100% black. However, if the black area around the hole is also black, it indicates you are losing shadow detail. Lastly, there is a small silver ball on the top of the cube, designed to show you what the shape of the light source looks like, great for predicting catch lights. This is the "grey card" for the 21st century.
2. JL Creative Light modifiers: Distributed by Profoto, these light modifiers are well built, easy to use, and most importantly, relatively inexpensive. The soft boxes come in two versions, a version whose white front diffuser extends all the way to the edges and wraps around, and also a traditional softbox with a black edge that prevents spill. The wrap-around edge model allows multiple soft boxes to be stacked, as well as easy "feathering" or using only the very edge of the soft box for the softest light. Another great feature of the Creative Light system are study metal speed rings for adapting the modifiers onto strobes, but priced similarly to plastic models.
3. ColorEyes monitor calibration software by Integrated Color: Slightly updated for 2009, this excellent software does one thing and one thing well: monitor calibration/testing. But it does it better than any other software I have ever tested. The software works especially well for computers with glossy monitors, which can be a nightmare to calibrate. Add in the option for an L* gamma, which translates to extremely clean shadow detail in deep blacks, and you have a fantastic piece of monitor profiling software.
4. ThinkTank Photo camera bags: ThinkTank bags are made by photographers for photographers. Their "Rotation 360" combines a backpack with a waist bag that rotates around your hips, move it to the front of your body for easy access, then turn it around and store it within the backpack for hiking around. All ThinkTank products are extremely well made and modular. I would also recommend the ThinkTank Pixel Pocket Rocket compact flash card holder. This memory card holder is by far the best on the market, and for only $16.50, will keep up to ten compact flash cards safe and well organized.
5. Elinchrom Ranger Quadra: The new Elinchrom Quadra is a 400 watt second, battery powered strobe system. It has outlets for two strobe heads, a digital display for power adjustment in tenth stops, and is small enough to hang from a light stand. The Quadra heads are smaller than a Nikon SB-900, and have a 5900K LED modeling light. This is one of the most exciting developments in location lighting products in years, due to its small size but amazing feature set. Look for a full review in coming months!
6. Nik Viveza 2 - New from Nik Software, this plugin for Adobe products, and others as well, is an excellent refinement from their already superb Viveza software. New in Viveza 2 is global adjustments, levels and curves, a shadow slider that helps restore shadow detail, or make for deep rich blacks, and many interface improvements. Nik's suite of software allows users to do in one step, using intuitive U-Point technology for selective adjustments, what would take numerous steps within Adobe Photoshop to accomplish.
7. Camera Bits Photo Mechanic: Photo Mechanic is one of the best browsing and editing programs on the market today. Cherished by professional photographers world wide, Photo Mechanic is incredibly fast and allows for easy captioning and tagging of images. I use this software in my daily workflow, and would encourage anyone who takes more than one photo at a time to try out a 20-day demo of this software.
8. Moo.com custom business cards: Moo.com now offers customized business cards, with the ability to print up to 50 different photos. This means you can upload 50 photos, and get 50 unique business cards. Or get 200 cards, with four of each photo. This is an exciting way for a photographer to share their work with the community, and can be a great "leave-behind" at a photography event. People will be consistently surprised when they see another one of your cards, because they will probably never see the same photo twice.
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REGINA - People who live in a community downstream of where the North and South Saskatchewan Rivers meet have to leave their homes due to flooding.
The village of Cumberland House and the Cumberland House First Nation, in northeast Saskatchewan, were expecting to see a deluge of water as rainfall in Alberta heads east.
"Unfortunately what's happening in Alberta is going to make its way into Saskatchewan," Environment Minister Ken Cheveldayoff said late Friday afternoon.
"We are going to see inflows into Lake Diefenbaker larger than we've seen for the last 100 years."
The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency said based on the current rainfall in Alberta, more than 6,000 cubic metres per second are expected to arrive on the South Saskatchewan River into Lake Diefenbaker. Typical flows for this time of year is near 500 cubic metres per second.
The agency says it's going to have let more water out of the Lake Diefenbaker reservoir.
Over the weekend, flows on the South Saskatchewan River below Lake Diefenbaker will be increased from 800 cubic metres per second to 2,000 cubic metres per second.
"What that is going to do is raise the river by some two metres and certainly increase the velocity. So there is concern downstream from Lake Diefenbaker about flooding, certainly of agriculture areas," said Cheveldayoff.
"We're also concerned about the North Saskatchewan River. We received an advisory from Alberta and they have said that there's concern on the North Saskatchewan as well. And as we know the North and the South confluence takes place and then that river is the Saskatchewan River and it flows into Cumberland House.
"We're very concerned about Cumberland House."
There are about 1,000 people in the village Cumberland House and the Cumberland House First Nation.
Saskatchewan's emergency management commissioner, Duane McKay, said the plan is to have everyone out by Monday or Tuesday morning.
Cheveldayoff says it's possible other communities may need to be evacuated too. He said government officials are be contacting all communities along South Saskatchewan River.
"We do have the advantage of time and preparation and knowing what's coming, but I can't rule out anything," he said.
"This is an act of nature that Alberta has seen very quickly. We have a good idea of what's coming, but again the variable is rain and what's going to continue to happen. I've seen the reports out of Alberta that they're continuing to see a forecast of more precipitation so that's always a variable that none of us can determine."
The water is expected to arrive in Saskatchewan over the next few days.
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Voting rights to illiterates in India is illogical because it is widely misused.In Favor:-
- Illiterate people can easily mislead by some politicians, who pay for the vote.
- Illiterate people have more chances to be mislead by the false promises given by some political leaders.
- Few illiterate people don't know about voting, and some don't go for voting even if they know about it. Hence there are more chances for rigging.
In Against:-
- India is a democratic country. Everybody should be treated equally. So, Voting Right should be there for illiterates too.
- Even though they are illiterates, they can distinguish the genuine promises and false ones. After all to understand the fake promises, education isn't required.
- Even educated people may be mislead by false promises done by some political leaders.
- If there is no voting right for illiterates, they may feel as neglected and there are chances of forming anti- govt. groups which are a threat for country.
Voting right should be there for every major as everybody has equal rights. We are all living in one society. So, they can understand what is right and what is good. But some people may be mislead. The best solution for this is to create political awareness in everyone.


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Platts, Dec 31, 2010
US monthly production of fuel ethanol reached an all-time high in October, figures released Thursday by the US Energy Information Administration show.
In October, US producers manufactured 27,410,000 barrels of fuel ethanol, up from 26,061,000 in September. The previous record was set in August, at 26,963,000 barrels, according to EIA's data.
The agency's data also showed stocks declined in October, to 17,295,000 barrels, from 17,408,000 barrels at end-September.
The US imported no fuel ethanol in October, EIA's report showed.
Industry analyst Andy Lipow calculated the percentage of ethanol in the US gasoline pool at 9.5% for October by converting the October ethanol production figure to 884,200 b/d, using US Department of Agriculture data to put exports at 26,800 b/d, and factoring in the stock draw.
Using EIA figures, Lipow calculated the overall October demand in the US for fuel ethanol to be 861,000 b/d. EIA put gasoline demand for October at 9,086,000 b/d, resulting in his 9.5% of the gasoline pool figure.
The January-to-October figures show average fuel ethanol production of 851,300 b/d, imports of ... , consumption of 825,700 b/d, and gasoline consumption of 9,054,000 b/d. This put ethanol at 9.1% of the US gasoline pool, according to Lipow.
The percentage of ethanol in the total pool of gasoline is significant in that a typical gallon of ethanol-blended gasoline has 10% ethanol in it; the 9.5% figure shows that ethanol has nearly saturated the US market.
The US Renewable Fuel Standard will push the required use of ethanol in coming years to well over the 10% of the gasoline pool. To that end, the Environmental Protection Agency has changed regulations to allow up to 15% blends in newer US vehicles. Automakers and gasoline sellers have criticized that move, citing insufficient testing of the new fuel in engines.
(Ethanol is a renewable fuel made from various plant materials, which collectively are called "biomass." In the United States it is most commonly produced from corn and used in gasoline at volume fractions of 10 percent or less, creating a fuel called E10 or "gasohol." Low-level blends, up to E10 (10% ethanol, 90% gasoline), are classified as "substantially similar" to gasoline by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), meaning they can be used legally in any gasoline-powered vehicle. On October 13, 2010, the EPA partially granted Growth Energy's waiver request application submitted under section 211(f)(4) of the Clean Air Act. This partial waiver will allow fuel and fuel additive manufacturers to introduce into commerce gasoline that contains greater than 10 volume percent (vol%) ethanol and up to 15 vol% ethanol (E15) for use only in model year (MY) 2007 and newer light-duty vehicles (i.e., cars, light-duty trucks and medium-duty passenger vehicles) once certain other conditions are fulfilled. -- See here . E10 has also been mandated in the state of Florida by Dec 31, 2010. -- See Ethanol Blend Mandate, here. It is important to emphasize that ethanol is increasingly available in E85 (i.e. 85% ethanol, 15% gasoline) -- see photos below, an alternative fuel that can be used in flexible fuel vehicles. Studies have estimated that ethanol and other biofuels could replace 30% or more of U.S. gasoline demand by 2030. -- See here.
Biofuels pumps
Source: www.fueleconomy.gov here
Source: http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/ here. Description: Green Island Grants support retail E85 and B20 pumps like these at a station along I-65 in Goodlettesville, just north of Nashville.
E10 and other blends would help reduce foreign oil demand and greenhouse gas emissions. B20, shown in the photos above, is a mixture of 20 percent biodiesel and 80 percent petroleum diesel and can be used in almost all diesel engines without modifications. Biodiesel is a clean, renewable fuel produced from vegetable oils, such as soybeans, or animal fats. B20 is the most common biodiesel blend in the United States. Using B20 provides substantial benefits but avoids many of the cold-weather performance and material compatibility concerns associated with B100. -- D.R.)


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THE Melbourne Rebels have lured vastly experienced former All Blacks manager Tony Thorpe across the Tasman to fill the club's new team director role.
The Rebels described the appointment as a "major coup" as the club rebuilds under new coach Dave Wessels.
Thorpe's brief for the 2018 Super Rugby season is to drive standards, discipline, travel and high performance outcomes after an end of season review identified areas that required attention.
"I'm fortunate for the opportunity to work with David and the management team at the start of a new era for the Melbourne Rebels and excited by the club's untapped potential in the growing squad and organisation," Thorpe said.
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"There are some challenges to overcome in a very short period of time but David's pulling together a group capable of navigating the club on this exciting journey to deliver success for the Rebels."
Thorpe's CV includes two years as the All Blacks manager while also winning three Super Rugby championships in the same role with the Crusaders.
A Canterbury lock between 1982-1986, Thorpe joined the All Blacks in 2002 after three years as manager with the Hurricanes age-group program.
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He worked with Robbie Deans during a golden Crusaders era over eight years and also worked with Brumbies coach Jake White as team director in 2012.
Thorpe, who also played for New Zealand in sevens and at age-group level, most recently held the role as general manager of rugby for the Fijian Rugby Union, where he was a part of the country's historic Olympic gold medal sevens program.
"Tony's extensive management experience will make him an extremely valuable asset to our refreshed rugby program at the Rebels," Rebels chief executive officer Baden Stephenson said.
"Our club is going to go through a major transformation and there is so much work to get done in such a small amount of time.
"Tony knows what success and strong team cultures looks like."
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Year 11 and 12 Pathways
Students should choose the correct pathway for them based on a realistic view of what will deliver the greatest chance of success in line with;
• Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) Requirements
• Skills and abilities
• Interests, passions and dislikes.
• Career aspirations
• Level of commitment required compared with past history and performance
• Student wellbeing
THE ATAR PATHWAY is for those students who are aiming for direct entry from Year 12 into a university education. Students can study up to 6 ATAR Courses, however at a minimum they must undertake at least 4. Students must meet all WACE requirements and achieve at least 50% in ATAR English. The final derived ATAR Score is derived from the top four courses after the final calculation of 50% the school based score, plus 50% of the final External examination score on the completion in Year 12. Entry to university is subject to individual University requirements.
THE ALTITUDE PATHWAY provides students with an alternative pathway to University without requiring an ATAR. Students can study between 0 to 3 ATAR courses and must successfully complete a Certificate ll or higher course. All Universities offer a variety of Alternative Entry Pathways which should be investigated according to the specialist field.
Edith Cowan College, Curtin and Murdoch Institutes also offer a direct pathway for students without an ATAR into their associated University. Entry can be at a Diploma level for 1st year students after which, successful completion, can lead to direct entry into the 2nd year of the affiliated degree.
The areas of specialisation and entry requirements vary between universities and entry requirements are highlighted in a separate ALTITUDE PATHWAY document.
Entry to university is subject to individual University requirements.
THE GENERAL PATHWAY is a General course pathway for those students who aspire to enter the workforce, TAFE or are seeking an Apprenticeship. Students may study a variety of General and Certificate Courses. The Certificate courses must not exceed more than 50% of the total Course combination and at least 1 Certificate ll or higher must be successfully completed.


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The numerical value of the card can be displayed as a 4-bit binary representation of the number. So, for example, an Ace has the numerical value 1, which is represented by 0001. Similarly, a five would be 0101 and so on. Whether we use a black dot or a white dot as a "one" in our binary representation doesn't really matter!
(yes the binary dots don't match the value on the card, and blue is traditionally associated with diamonds, not clubs, but this was just a quick mock-up provided to us to demonstrate a basic idea!)
We're going to use the colours:
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text: 21st Institute Public Lecture by Shri B. Ashok, Chairman, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. Ahmedabad, January 10, 2017: India is poised to reduce 10% of energy imports by 2022, Shri. B. Ashok, Chairman, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. said today at the 21st Institute Public Lecture held at the Institute of Management, Nirma University. In his interaction with students on the "Hydrocarbon Value Chain Scenario", Shri Ashok reiterated Prime Minister's vision that energy is a strategic requirement and the Gujarat Model has been at the forefront in showing the way for the sector, balancing well on four key pillars of access or availability, energy security, energy efficiency and affordability. Primary was to reduce import dependency in oil and gas and boost self sufficiency. "Gujarat is unique in terms of the energy consumption basket. Gujarat model is being replicated across the country. Energy is going through a lot of transition. The industry is bifurcated into upstream, mid stream and downstream. Typically, around the world, 25% of the energy portfolio is led by gas. In India, the average is only 6.5%. But Gujarat is at par with the world at about 25%. Our overall energy production is substantial, but still is only 20% of all our energy requirements. Almost 80% is import driven. A lot of policy reforms have been done by the central government. Recently, bids have been invited for 67 marginal oil fields," he said in his speech addressing students of Nirma University. The 21st Institute Public Lecture was graced by top officials and faculty members of Nirma University. Present on the dais today were Dr. Anup K. Singh, Director General, Nirma University, Dr. M. Mallikarjun, Director, Institute of Management, Nirma University, Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Jain, Executive Director (Gujarat State Office), Indian Oil and Dr. Nityesh Bhatt, Professor, Information and Management Area, Chairperson-MDPs, Institute of Management, Nirma University. According to him, India is at an important juncture in history and precision driven decision making is giving the country an edge over the rest of the world. The country is also transitioning into a gas-based economy. The biggest challenge is to keep up to the pace of energy demands in the country. Oil industry is working hard to ensure infrastructure is in place to meet the growing demands and IOC is proactive in investing in projects much before the demand crops up and is able to keep pace with the growth in the industry. Environment, according to Shri Ashok has emerged as a factor to watch out for and key research and development activities were directed towards making fossil fuels clean, processing crude and reducing the sulphur content. Likewise, led by Prime Minister Modi, India is ready to adopt BS-IV emission norms by April 1, 2017 and leapfrog into BS-VI within 2020 to bolster efforts. In tandem with the demonetization drive initiated since November 8, Shri Ashok stated that the oil major has seen close to 30% of its overall sales in the cashless segment. The company is also incentivizing consumers for cashless transactions. "One of the things we are doing is to ensure that the cashless mode is available as a facility in all our networks. The priority is expanding that network, where there are POS machines and wallet facilities. In Gujarat, we are happy to say that we can accept one or the other forms of cashless transactions in IOC network," he said. January 20, 2017


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Cervical cancer used to be the number one cause of female cancer death nationwide before the advent of the Pap smear test in the 1940s. Today, women have a far lower chance of death from cervical cancer, especially with early detection from routine Pap smear tests
The cervix is part of the female anatomy, sometimes called "the neck of the womb," which is located at the lowest part of the uterus and joins at the upper part of the vagina. The cervix allows menstrual fluid to flow through it, and allows sperm to enter. During childbirth, the cervix dilates up to 10 centimeters in diameter for the infant to pass through the vagina.
Cervical cancer remains a common gynecological problem, with more than 12,000 women being diagnosed with disease in the U.S. every year. It can be diagnosed by finding malignant cells in the tissues of the woman's cervix. The cervix goes through changes as these abnormal cells appear, called dysplasia. These changes can cause cervical cancer to grow slowly over a period of time, usually without presenting any symptoms.
Symptoms of cervical cancer are usually not detected until the tumor is more widely spread. As the cancer progresses, these symptoms typically begin to appear:
- Vaginal bleeding following sexual contact, between periods of after menopause
- Vaginal discharge that is a heavy bloody and watery mixture, that may have a foul smell
- Pelvic pain, especially during intercourse
Cervical Cancer Prevention
The tried and true method to prevent cervical cancer, or to detect it early, is through a regular Pap smear, done during a routine examination on a yearly basis, or every other year. It is particularly important because symptoms usually are not noticeable until the tumor is more progressed, and nearly one-third of women who are diagnosed with cervical cancer once they notice their symptoms will eventually die from the disease.
If abnormal cells are found on a Pap smear, then your doctor will likely recommend a second Pap smear, where a colposcopy is performed. A colposcopy involves magnifying the tissues of the cervix to look for abnormal cells. A biopsy of these cells is taken to determine the cause of the problem, and to determine a treatment route.
Other methods to prevent cervical cancer include:
- Use a condom each and every time you have sexual contact, which reduces your odds of contracting HPV, which often leads to cervical cancer.
- Have fewer sexual partners.
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- Get vaccinated against HPV between the ages of 9 and 26 years old.
Depending on the stage of the cancer, the tumor size, age of the patient, her overall physical health, and her desire to have children in the future, treatment will vary. There are three types of treatment that are typically done for cervical cancer, based on these factors and the patient's wishes:
- Tumor removal, called a hysterectomy. This is usually done when the cancer is in its early stages and confined to the cervix/or uterus.
- Radiation therapy (high dose x-rays or high-energy rays kill cancer cells)
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Shows 3,50 volts when measured
I have an iPhone 4S which went through the washing machine.
I have tried cleaning it out, but it wont start. The battery was probably shorted (green oxides around the + and - polarity connectors). I measured the battery voltage to 3,50 volts.
Can the battery still be bad? It wont start, neither with the charger connected or without.
I have ordered a new one which is eta in two weeks, but I am asking here just to get some input.
Pics (red ring, is this damage?)
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BDS is Bachelor of Dental Surgery.Modern Indian dentists earn the Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree (B.D.S.), which requires four years of study and one year of internship. This degree is overseen by the Dental Council of India.
In most states, one has to appear for an entrance test conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education, whereas some autonomous universities conduct their own entrance tests.
Post graduate courses (Master of Dental Surgery. MDS) are also available in different specialties. It requires 3 years of study after BDS.
Dentistry is the art and science of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions, diseases, and disorders of the oral cavity, the maxillofacial region, and its associated structures as it relates to human beings.
A dentist is a doctor qualified to practice dentistry. In most countries, several years of training in a university (usually 4-8) and some practical experience working with actual patients' dentition are required to become a qualified dentist.
Under the Dentist Act, 1948, the Dental Council of India is entitled with the responsibility for according recognition to the Dental Degrees awarded by the various Universities and also for maintaining uniform standards of dental education in the country. The Council inspects the various dental Institutions and brings the deficiencies observed to the notice of the authorities concerned for suitable remedial action
The aim and objective of the Dental curriculum is to produce a Dentist who is socially acceptable and is able to work safely and effectively on patients in diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental and oral diseases and to maintain uniformity in standards, technical and clinical requirements.


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A ZNN Editorial
Disappointing – but no real big surprise that debate moderator Chris Wallace did not broach the Clinton/Podesta perspective on the question of government secrecy on the ET issue during the last presidential debate.
Following the cowardly and pubescent lead of each and every other media anchor, Wallace dared not do it – as MSM (MainStreamMedia) did its due diligence as the cohort for the UFO cover-up.
Yet we move on. Don't fear the red and the blue pill.
It is in their nature for media to avoid the ET disclosure matter on a national scale. Regional coverage far out ranks prime time mainstream media coverage. Thus, the issue remains under the Glass Ceiling.
The presidential debate was one of the last large scale media opportunities for the ET matter to surface – but not the final one.
The American electorate continues to be befuddled by the choices put before them by the US constitution – a sociopathic maniac versus a congenital liar. Yes you ask – which one is which? Evil often comes with a smile and a frown.
What comes next and what remains to be done?
The first priority is to ensure that the Podesta Wikileaks e-mails continue to be advanced in the media – regional, national and international.
Ensuring journalist are aware of and are willing to ask questions about why Podesta's name figures so prominently in these leaked documents remains a prime opportunity for serious disclosure advocates.
Both USA Today and the Wall Street Journal – ranked one and two in US circulation – have both addressed the Podesta Wikileaks emails in prominent articles on October 10 and 12. Will others follow?
Reporters Maeve McDermott (firstname.lastname@example.com) and Byron Tau (firstname.lastname@example.com) were authors of articles describing the Podesta e-mail leaks. These perspectives cannot be dismissed.
Jennifer Harper at the Washington Times also covered this matter on Oct 19 – the day of the debate at: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/oct/19/ufo-activist-hopes-hillary-clinton-has-close-encou/
These reporters and others must be validated and encouraged to continue writing about, investigating and exposing the Wikileaks e-mails and the role Podesta plays in openly discussing these matters for three key reasons:
1. Julian Assuange's Wikileaks, despite his now troubled presence in Ecuador – he remains an international repositor of data that has and will continue to be feared by governments. Reporters need to understand that virtually every other form of government or institutional secrecy element has been exposed by Wikileaks and in turn reported by mainstream media.
2. Wikileaks has now opened the UFO/ET conversation internationally by exposing e-mails to and from John Podesta discussing UFO disclosure with the likes of the late Dr. Edgar Mitchell, celebrity musician Tom Delonge and other insiders. [NOTE: this has all been carefully articulated by Grant Cameron (Canada) and Rebecca Hardcastle (USA)]
3. The third reason reporters need to be encouraged to continue exposing the implications of UFO Wikileaks e-mails is that for the first time in American history a woman, who has publicly avowed her convictions on the UFO/ET issue – is poised to be the next President of the United States. It is clear that mainstream media publishers, owners, editors and reporters still do not get this… yet.
Finally - John Podesta has engaged this matter for tactical reasons. In my opinion – once his strategic goal of getting Hillary into the Oval Office is accomplished, all the spade work he has accomplished since his first declaration on the UFO matter in 2002 at the Washington National Press Club – he will be positioned to be the most influential White House insider to craft how the ET presence will be framed for and presented to the American people and the world.
[Caveat: Those who have heard me speak on radio about this matter understand that I have absolutely no affection what-so-ever for the Clintons. Below the veneer they are just as despicable as Donald Trump in many ways. However, at this point in history and if you are an American voter – she is required.
Abstention or a vote for Trump is a vote for manufactured sociopathic insanity.
A vote for Hillary is a vote for 'normal insanity' a commodity that has become infused into and is likely to remain in American politics for the foreseeable future.
A vote for Hillary is a vote for 'normal insanity' a commodity that has become infused into and is likely to remain in American politics for the foreseeable future.
Like it or not Hillary is both the red and blue pill – a necessary evil.
John Podesta walks a tight-rope over the abyss of the demise of America. It is a dangerous but necessary high-wire act. Never before has the US been faced with choosing between two forms of madness.
Citizens of the US - as a Canadian I do not envy your choices.
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Victor Viggiani M. Ed.
News Director
Toronto Canada
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Workaholism is a sin. Long term plans are useless.
Meetings are poisonous. Agree?
These are just a glimpse of Rework, the business book by 37signals - the team behind Ruby on Rails, Basecamp, and other powerful web apps you may be familiar with. This book, which was exactly released last year, encompasses short essays and witty illustrations bashing (with sense) the current work culture we have today.
"Working more doesn't mean you care more or get more done."
Here, this little video would help:
First off, I give my two cents to those who also have thought of this idea (and who even include this idea in a book). I totally agree that working more (or doing OTs) doesn't make you look like you care more about your work than your co-workers. First, the regular work duration is set with a purpose. By doing overtimes, you just don't break the rules, you may even make your work less productive. The more time you spend on a task, the more time is wasted. You should find a way to finish these tasks at the time allotted. Or if the task is impossible to finish at the time given to you, you should just continue it the other day. As the book suggests, you wouldn't get to accomplish something when you're tired, which is true. It's just that simple.
"Meetings are toxic."
We all have been born to the tradition that things will get done the better way when there is participation and throwing of ideas. But sometimes, doing things in a traditional way just for the sake of tradition is not healthy for you and all the parties involved. This is somewhat relative to the traditional classroom setting which I've been ranting for a long time. If you've read some of my articles, you might have noticed and I'm going to repeat this example again.
In a three hour lecture set by those who do the scheduling of classes, the first 10-30 minutes will be alloted for adjustments, like setting up the presentation, or waiting for the professor. Then, there goes the traditional attendance check which will eventually be up to 10 minutes (or even more). Then, the usual discussion and the seatwork or quiz. Not to mention some distractions like your classmates talking about someone who you do not care about, your professor talking about himself and his accomplishments, and other noisy individuals who think they're the only person around. We are prisoned on this four-walled classroom. It would be better if we would be introduced to a real setting where we can apply what we're talking about. Yeah, there's the laboratory but I'm talking about 3 hour lectures here which should just fully die on the educational curriculum.
In terms of a workplace setting, you wouldn't get things done if you are always babbling about things. There are more productive ways to distribute ideas. Like in a classroom setting, you wouldn't escape the fact that there are someone who distracts or misguides the direction of the goals and those who waste time by suggesting stupid ideas. As the book suggests, meetings should be limited to a number of people, in a limited time. They should be more focused on the application process and real life setting. Lastly, only talk about the topics suggested on the objective, no more, no less.
"Planning is guessing."
Nothing is stable. You may never know what may happen in the next 5 years. How much more if you do expect something to be something after years. When you plan, you are limited to a vision, a vision you'll be using as a guide to accomplishing your goals. Plans should not be finalized. They should grow and be open to replanning on the process. Having long-term plans and sticking to it as it is is not just a waste of time, but will also cause you to stress about something you shouldn't be stressed about.
"Underdo your competition."
We always come up to the ideology that when we compete, we should be greater and better than our competitors. When they go up, we should, too; because it is competition. Now what is wrong with this? If you mean by growing just to outgrow your competitor every time they grow, you are not who is in control. You are a follower. You follow their path. That leads to lack of innovation and genuine improvement to your side. Yes, competition is a battle but that tactic won't work. A react-because-you-were-hit move won't make you a winner. Instead, relax and keep your side steady. Use your intellectual talents in a normal and simple way. That makes smooth outcomes.
As they say, simplicity is beauty. The NoteSlate has foresaw this and is now winning fans. Yes it is a lower technology compared to other tablets like the iPad. But, it's simplicity will make it to the top. I can tell that once the product starts to ship, many people will get into it. It's simple and it's for simple tasks. And most of us do simple tasks, that opens to a much wider groups of customers.
So what now?
I recommend you to read it. Today marks exactly one year of its release and if you haven't bought a copy yet, you can buy it on Amazon - Rework [Harbound] | Rework [Paperback].
Or if you prefer to check it first, you could download an excerpt from their website: 37signals.com/rework
Or if you prefer to check it first, you could download an excerpt from their website: 37signals.com/rework
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Ronde Barber has been with the Buccaneers longer than any other player, preparing for his 16th season and his 200th consecutive start on Sunday. And he says he doesn't know what to expect.
Barber told the Tampa Tribune that with a new coaching staff significantly changing things, he's as interested as anyone in seeing what the Bucs look like when they take the field on Sunday.
"This is one of the few years, where I can't say for certain, because I really don't know how these coaches work yet and I don't know how we're going to respond to adversity under this new system," Barber said. "Obviously, we've been trained to deal with it, but I was so comfortable in everything we had here before – the way the defense played, what the offense was doing. I don't know any of that right now. I'm figuring it out day to day."
Barber said he believes there are good players on the Bucs, but he doesn't know if there are enough of them.
"I am cautiously optimistic, because I know we have the talent, especially the front-line, first-team guys," Barber said. "But we have to be a deep team that understands its roles. Are we there yet? I can't say for sure."
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Sports Brand Continues Retro Push
Puma has continued its retro-inspired AW14 campaign with the launch of its new Throwbacks collection.
The athletic outfitter's latest addition sees a number of iconic nineties silhouettes given a modern update, complete with a new winter colour palette.
Footwear within the range is centred on Puma's Trinomic XT1+ trainer model (£65), which returns in maroon and teal colour ways. It comprises clear rubber cells for cushioning and stability, as well as an integrated lacing system, forefoot saddle, shock-absorbing outsole and extra forefoot cushioning.
Accompanying apparel revolves around a similar palette. Designers have attempted to remake its classic sweatsuit utilising block-panelling and a retro take on the label's formstripe logo.
Pieces include the Coach Jacket (£55), which features raglan sleeves, a point collar, press stud placket and contrast lining. A Baseball Jacket (£70) in black and navy completes the collection, with a point collar, slanted side pockets and fitted cuffs.
The Puma Throwback Collection follows a number of retro-inspired releases across 2014, including a relaunch of its Puma States and Court Star trainers earlier this year.
All items are available to buy now in Puma stores and from online stockists including ASOS, Urban Outfitters & Pro-Select.


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On a (very slightly) rainy day last month, Ellie got on her boots and pulled out her umbrella and headed out to the backyard. The air felt really nice and only the tiniest bit of sprinkles were coming down, so I went outside too to hang out. After a few minutes, Ellie told me to take pictures of her, and then proceeded to make some of the silliest faces and poses.
She cracks me up. (As do these pictures of her.)


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4 oz. can chopped chilies, drained
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A mindful nation?
There has been an emergence of understanding how our emotional and mental states shape our relationships, how we work, and how we make decisions. Research has highlighted the value of mindfulness - and it's cultivation of empathy, open-mindedness and compassion as competencies which can be learned.
Developing these competencies can reduce stress, improve decision-making, increase creativity and innovation and increase communication skills. Bringing a systematic training of these competencies into the world of work could have wide-ranging benefits for Australia in the areas of business, education, health and government.
This broader application of mindfulness is already being heralded overseas. In the UK, 200 parliamentarians took part in an eight week program. This lead to the production of the Mindfulness All Party Parliamentary Group report Mindful National UK, which recommended that "UK government departments should encourage the development of mindfulness programmes for staff in the public sector – in particular in health, education, and criminal justice, to combat stress and improve organisational effectiveness".
Openground is keen to be part of the development of Australia as a Mindful Nation and is involved in pro-bono work, strategic partnerships and leadership training as a contribution to this worthwhile mission.
While a mindful, empathic and compassionate approach can be valuable for individuals, it also offers wide-ranging benefits for government, business and society.
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When your manager says that he "loves" or appreciates a dictator of any kind, simply suspending him for five games isn't serving justice. Ozzie Guillen was a bad decision from the start. Yes he can be funny sometimes, and he can relate to the Latin community that encompasses the Little Havana neighborhood that the new Miami Marlins … Continue reading
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Albert Pujols is probably going to sign with the Marlins. I mean the Cardinals. I mean the Cubs. I mean a mystery team. Now I mean the Angels because they're that mystery team. Wait, will it happen tonight? Nope. The Angels are serious about signing Pujols. Wait. What? Throughout the entire day I have been … Continue reading
Best team uniform?
It's a tough one to pick and with at least one team changing their look every offseason my favorite uniform changes almost as often as the Pirates manager. This post will be semi based off of another blog's post about uniforms that I found via mlbtr.com. The blog is… http://www.sportsofboston.com. Check it out sometime. Anyway let's move … Continue reading
What if the Marlins landed Pujols, Reyes, and Buehrle?
If you think of yourself as a baseball fan and you haven't heard about the Marlins courting of Albert Pujols, you better start rethinking whether or not you are a true baseball fan. The marlins unveiled their new logo, name, and unappetizing look last night and ESPN put it perfectly, "if you built it, thy … Continue reading


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