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Lizzy Ratner said she was in "triage mode" finishing up an article, and could she answer my question in "two or three days?" The question was, what prompted her to co-edit THE GOLDSTONE REPORT: The Legacy of the Landmark Investigation of the Gaza Conflict? It was just published by Nation Books.
She hasn't got back to me yet. But she doesn't have to. She already answered the question in her article, "Two Years After Gaza." It's a stunner:
In January 2009, during a lull in the bombing of Israel's "Cast Lead" operation against Gaza, I spoke by telephone with an old family friend, Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish, from his home on Gaza's Salah al-Din Street. In a voice etched with panic, he told me about his family's dwindling water supply, his children's terror, his dream of escaping. He asked if I could help find a way for him and his family to leave the Gaza Strip. I made some genuine efforts to solicit help from friends with more connections than I, people who might actually be able to do something, but it pains me to this day that I did not do more. The next time we spoke, it was about the death of his three daughters.
The article continues:
On January 16, 2009, three of Dr. Abuelaish's eight children–Bessan, 21, Mayar, 15, and Aya, 14–were killed when Israeli soldiers trained the nozzle of their tank on the Abuelaish house and fired. Twice. The blasts killed all three girls immediately, as well as their cousin Noor, and it wounded their sister, Shatha, another cousin and an uncle. Dr. Abuelaish himself was unharmed, but in a harrowing turn of events that is now well and painfully known, he phoned Israeli newscaster Shlomi Eldar and, in a frantic tangle of Hebrew and Arabic, begged for help on Israel's nightly news. "Oh God, oh my God, my daughters have been killed. They've killed my children," he cried. "Could somebody please come to us?" The phone call, which was broadcast live throughout Israel, sounds like a shriek out of hell. It is almost impossible to listen to.
In the wake of this tragedy, Dr. Abuelaish, a well-known peace activist, remained resolutely, even stubbornly, committed to reconciliation and understanding. He did not want revenge. He just wanted accountability. "They were my beloved girls, very beautiful, very kind. Why were they killed?" he asked in a phone conversation shortly after his daughters' deaths. "I don't ask for anything, just [for the Israeli military] to admit and say sorry."
"Take responsibility," he begged.
One of the beautiful things about Lizzy Ratner, apart from her terrific writing and reporting, is her own sense of responsibility. Despite what Alan Dershowitz claims, she and her co-editors — Philip Weiss and Adam Horowitz — have made a huge effort to contextualize the Goldstone Report in their edited version as, in the publisher's words, "a corrective to the relentless attacks" on the original.
The book includes essays by Archbishop Desmond Tutu; human rights activist Raji Sourani; legal expert Jules Lobel; Israeli philosopher Moshe Halbertal; historians Rashid Khalidi and Jerome Slater; congressman Brian Baird; policy analyst Henry Siegman; authors Ali Abunimah, Naomi Klein, and Letty Cottin Pogrebin; and journalists Noam Sheizaf and Leila El-Haddad.
The original U.N. mission, headed by Richard Goldstone, caused enormous controversy — and still does — because it emphasized atrocities by the Israeli military in a bombing campaign, which had the stated aim of ending rocket attacks into Israel by Hamas and other Palestinian factions, but which was described in the report as a "deliberately disproportionate attack designed to punish, humiliate, and terrorize a civilian population."
Although both sides — the Palestinians, mainly Hamas fighters, and the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) — violated international humanitarian law, it was the Israelis who were culpable of massively greater crimes, according to the report. The IDF deliberately targeted unarmed civilians; purposely destroyed critical infrastructure in Gaza, razing large areas to the ground; and used weapons, such as incendiary white phosphorous in highly populated areas, that were beyond reprehensible.
Amnesty International issued its own detailed report in 2009 (available for free download as a pdf). Here, according to that report, is an example of what happened when "three white phosphorous artillery shells crashed through the roof of Sabah Abu Halima's home":
"Everything caught fire. My husband and four of my children burned alive in front of my eyes; my baby girl, Shahed, my only girl, melted in my arms. How can a mother have to see her children burn alive? I couldn't save them, I couldn't help them. I was on fire. Now I am still burning all over, I am in pain day and night; I am suffering terribly." [Italics in the original.]
Postscript: Just discovered this — Lizzy Ratner talks about the book in a video interview. (The video report, which also includes an interview with Palestinian journalist and author Laila El-Haddad, begins at 10:38 on the track).
PPS: Jan. 26 — In re the leaked documents of the Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations, a new truth dawns on the Arab world.
April 4 — The Goldstone Bombshell
In a column in The Washington Post, Goldstone has withdrawn the report's most-damning conclusion about the Israeli military campaign in Gaza. He writes that, contrary to the allegations of Israeli war crimes, it was not the policy of the IDF to deliberately target unarmed civilians.
The allegations of intentionality by Israel were based on the deaths of and injuries to civilians in situations where our fact-finding mission had no evidence on which to draw any other reasonable conclusion. While the investigations published by the Israeli military and recognized in the U.N. committee's report have established the validity of some incidents that we investigated in cases involving individual soldiers, they also indicate that civilians were not intentionally targeted as a matter of policy. [boldface added — JH]
Goldstone's reversal is more nuanced than critics like Jeffrey Goldberg are claiming. And it is not the blanket moral vindication that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says it is, despite its praise for Israel's examination of the alleged atrocities.
But there is no denying that it's a huge boost for Israel especially in the propaganda war with Hamas, which came in for sharp criticism in Goldstone's column:
The final report by the U.N. committee of independent experts — chaired by former New York judge Mary McGowan Davis — that followed up on the recommendations of the Goldstone Report has found that "Israel has dedicated significant resources to investigate over 400 allegations of operational misconduct in Gaza" while "the de facto authorities (i.e., Hamas) have not conducted any investigations into the launching of rocket and mortar attacks against Israel."
. . .
Some have charged that the process we followed did not live up to judicial standards. To be clear: Our mission was in no way a judicial or even quasi-judicial proceeding. We did not investigate criminal conduct on the part of any individual in Israel, Gaza or the West Bank. We made our recommendations based on the record before us, which unfortunately did not include any evidence provided by the Israeli government. Indeed, our main recommendation was for each party to investigate, transparently and in good faith, the incidents referred to in our report. McGowan Davis has found that Israel has done this to a significant degree; Hamas has done nothing.
Goldstone adds further that while it might have been "absurd to expect Hamas, an organization that has a policy to destroy the state of Israel, to investigate what we said were serious war crimes. It was my hope, even if unrealistic, that Hamas would do so, especially if Israel conducted its own investigations."
At minimum I hoped that in the face of a clear finding that its members were committing serious war crimes, Hamas would curtail its attacks. Sadly, that has not been the case. Hundreds more rockets and mortar rounds have been directed at civilian targets in southern Israel. That comparatively few Israelis have been killed by the unlawful rocket and mortar attacks from Gaza in no way minimizes the criminality. The U.N. Human Rights Council should condemn these heinous acts in the strongest terms.


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Luxury – Mesmerizing Bhutan Package
Hotel accomodation 6 Nights /7 Days
Tranfers of SIC / priavate basis
Daily breakfast
Access to hotel amenites
Major sightseeings
Any other meal than inclusions
Any trip/ entry ticket
Any travel insurrance
Any visa charge(if applicable)
Any goverment charges or taxes.
About Bhutan
Bhutan, a Buddhist kingdom on the Himalayas' eastern edge, is known for its monasteries, fortresses (or dzongs) and dramatic landscapes that range from subtropical plains to steep mountains and valleys. In the High Himalayas, peaks such as 7,326m Jomolhari are popular trekking destinations. Paro Taktsang monastery (also known as Tiger's Nest) clings to cliffs above the forested Paro Valley.Located in the Paro valley of Bhutan, the eponymous town of Paro is dotted with several historical sites. Paro is the perfect destination for anyone who prefers to spend time by themselves in the lap of nature, far from the madding crowd. The main street is adorned with colourful wooden shops, houses and restaurants. The Taktsang Palphug Monastery popularly known as Paro Taktsang is a Buddhist temple situated in the upper portion of the Paro Valley and is a beautiful monastery. Guru Padmasambhava, who introduced Buddhism to Bhutan, meditated here for three years, three months, three weeks, three days and three hours. You will be able to witness the famous dzong style of architecture if you visit Rinpung Dzong, which is an intricate wooden structure made of large beams that are held together without a single nail! The National Museum of Bhutan is actually a 'ta dzong' (meaning Watchtower) that was later renovated to host the museum. Shaped like a conch shell, the museum has an excellent collection of Buddhist thangkas. However, note that you will not be allowed to enter with a camera, but you can click pictures of the building and its surrounding areas.
Druk Airways flight to Bhutan is one of the most spectacular in entire Himalayas. Whether flying along the Himalayan range from Kathmandu or over the foothills from Kolkata, each flight is a mesmerizing aeronautical feat and offers an exciting descent into the Kingdom.
Bhutan's first gift to you as you disembark from the aircraft will be cool, clean fresh mountain air. After immigration formalities and baggage collection, you will be met by our representative and drive to Thimphu. On arrival in Thimphu, (altitude 2400m/7875ft) check-into the hotel. The capital town of Bhutan and the centre of government, religion and commerce, Thimphu is a unique city with unusual mixture of modern development alongside ancient traditions. With the population of about 90,000 it is perhaps still the world's only capital city without a traffic light.
Later enjoy the unique experience of Night tour of Thimphu to see the marvels of the city illuminated by light to show a different glimpse of the city. . In this tour, you would get a glimpse of beautiful city and the monuments such as the Memoriable Chorten, Buddha View Point, BBS tower & Tashichoe Dzong Dinner and Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.
In the morning we will visit handmade paper mill, School of Arts and crafts (closed on Sundays, government holidays) where students learn 13 different arts used predominantly in Bhutan. Later visit national library & Simply Bhutan museum. Also experience Archery at the Museum Itself. Later drive pass by memorial chorten built in memory of the 3rd King. Visit Buddha viewpoint, Changangkha Lhakhang, the oldest temple in the valley, Enclosure where national animal, Takin are kept and Zilukha Nunnery. Dinner & Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.
Conclude the tour of the day with a visit of Trashichhoedzong; "fortress of the glorious religion".This is the center of government and religion, site of monarch's throne room and seat of Je Khenpo or Chief Abbot. Built in 1641 by the political and religious unifier of Bhutan, Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, it was reconstructed in 1960s in traditional Bhutanese manner, without nails or architectural plans. In Evening enjoy the complimentary Spa Session for the couple. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.
peaks of the eastern Himalayas on a clear day. Some of the most spectacular 7000+ meter peaks visible from here are Masagang (7,158m), Terigang (7,060m ), Jejegangphugang (7,158 m ), Kangphugang (7,170 m ), Zongphugang (7, 060 m ) and the highest in Bhutan - Gangkar puensum at 7,497m.
Continue drive along scenic highway passing through orchard, alpine forests and small villages to Punakha.
Enroute take a short excursion to Chimi Lakhang situated on a hillock in the centre of the valley, is dedicated to Lama Drukpa Kuenley, who in the late 15th century used humour, songs and outrageous behavior to dramatize his teachings and due to this also known as 'Divine Madman'. This temple is also known as the temple of fertility. It is widely believed that couples who do not have children and wanting one, if they pray at this temple, they are usually blessed with a child very soon. It is about 30 minute walk across field from the road to the temple. The trail leads across rice fields to the tiny settlement of Pana, meaning 'field'. It then follows a tiny stream downhill to Yoaka and across more fields before making a short climb to Chimi Lhakhang.
Punakha (alt. 1300m/4265ft) - Punakha served as the capital of Bhutan before Thimphu and is still the winter seat of Je Khenpo (the chief abbot). Blessed with temperate climate and owing to its natural drainage from Pho Chhu (male) and Mo Chhu (female) rivers, the Punakha valley produces abundant crops and fruits. Evening at leisure in Punakha.
After breakfast, proceed for a day trip to the beautiful Phobjika Valley and Goempa Monastery. Overnight in Punakha.
After breakfast drive back to Paro descending back down from Dochu La, follow the way back up the dramatic Wang Chhu and Paro Chhu river valleys, before crossing through Paro Town towards the north end of the valley. En route visit Simtokha Dzong, the place of profound tantric teaching, this dzong now houses a school for the study of the Dzongkha language. Later in the day after checking into hotel, proceed to visit Ta Dzong, originally built as Watchtower, which now houses National Museum. The extensive collection includes antique thangkha paintings, textiles, weapons & armour, household objects and a rich assortment of natural and historic artifacts. Then walk down the trail to visit Rinpung Dzong, meaning ("fortress of the heap of jewels"), which has a long and fascinating history. Along the wooden galleries lining the inner courtyard are fine wall paintings illustrating Buddhist lore such as four friends, the old man of long life, the wheel of life, scenes from the life of Milarepa, Mount. Sumeru and other cosmic Mandala. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Morning after breakfast, drive to Satsam Chorten. On arrival at trail-head point, embark on a walking excursion to Taktshang Monastery: It is one of the most famous of Bhutan's monasteries, perched on the side of a cliff 900m above the Paro valley floor. It is said that Guru Rinpoche arrived here on the back of a tigress and meditated at this monastery and hence it is called 'Tiger's Nest'. This site has been recognised as a most sacred place and visited by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1646 and now visited by all Bhutanese at least once in their lifetime. On 19 April, 1998, a fire severely damaged the main structure of building but now this Bhutanese jewel has been restored to its original splendour. After the excursion of Tiger Nest return Enjoy an amazing hot stone bath to rejuvenate yourself. Later return back to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
After early breakfast at the hotel, drive to the airport for flight to your onward destination. Our representative will help you with exit formalities and then bid you farewell.

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Demo Games
Day 1 - Introduction to Stencyl
Day 2 - Creating a new scene
Day 3 - Custom pixel artwork and animation
Day 4 - Program enemy patrol behavior
Day 5 - Program enemy shoot behavior
Day 6 - Making a start screen
Day 7 - Oops, your hero died!
Day 8 - Polishing and publishing your game
Students learn to design and program their own side scroller in our Game Development class. This class builds upon foundational skills to create and publish games using Stencyl. Delivered over 8-weeks, each class builds upon previous lessons for utilizing block-based code, game physics, and custom pixel artwork. Check out their work below and take these games for a test drive!
Game Development - Level 1
Instructor - Demo Game
Created using Stencyl / Published on itch.io
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My name is Kolten, and I made this site for fun in my spare time. I have a B.S. and M.S. in computer science from the Colorado School of Mines. I love web development and I am always trying my best to improve.
What Should I Steam?
I started this website from my own desire to solve two major issues I had with steam:
1. Thanks to incredible sales and websites like Humble Bundle, many steam users, such as myself, have been able to accumulate games at a rate much faster than we could enjoy them.
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With What Should I Steam, by providing a steam ID or logging in through steam, we can search through steam's massive library of games to quickly deliver content that you might actually interest you! With uniquely constructed and detailed scoring algorithms, you are able to find games that cater to very specific interests and play styles.
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Take me outside
I have come to embrace the fact that I'm a creature of habit. As such, I revel in my Pavlovian-impulse to make a beeline for a patio once the warm weather hits. In my mind, there is little better than some nibbles and sips under the sun during those muggy months of summertime. Conversation flows as evenings give way to starry nights that stretch on endlessly.
The only drawback to this tendency is that I only associate the al fresco lifestyle with restaurant dining. Save for a few backyard barbecues and poolside afternoons, I rarely eat outside at home - or at least, until recently.
It was most likely that coffee one morning, enjoyed on the back patio, that made me realize how much a simple change in environment altered the feel of the meal. All of a sudden, my morning cup seemed more of a treat than a ritual. It was as if I was on holiday, as my pace turned leisurely and I began to take notice of the trees above me and the birds all around.
Since then, we've been having our meals outdoors at every chance. Not just those meals prepared outside, but even those made in the kitchen are piled up onto a trays and taken to the patio, the deck or even to the porch step. Somehow, these meals feel an event; inherently festive as we all come together under a canopy of leaves.
Fitting for our verdant surroundings, this salad is full of vibrant colours and tastes. The red onion loses much of its harsh edge in a quick pickle of fragrant puckery vinegar, while jammy sundried tomatoes add another acidic but sweet note. They tumble together with meaty chickpeas and salty feta in a garlic vinaigrette, blanketed by a green shower of herbs. Twangy, sweet, creamy and satisfying, this is the sort of salad that is meant to be put in the middle of the table, allowing everyone to dive in.
Chickpea salad with sundried tomatoes, feta and a fistful of herbs
My own recipe. The fistful of herbs is literal; I head outside to our herb boxes and pick whatever needs pruning or strikes my fancy. Once I have a fistful, I know I have enough. One caveat, I have small hands.
1/4 large red onion, sliced wafer thin
2 tablespoons (30 ml) red wine vinegar
6 tablespoons (90 ml) olive oil
A good pinch, about 1/8 teaspoon, red chili flakes (optional)
1-2 cloves garlic, sliced wafer thin
8 sundried tomatoes, julienned
2 cups (500 ml) chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
1 teaspoon (15 ml) English mustard
Freshly ground black pepper
Approximately 1/2 cup (125 ml) of mixed herbs; examples include parsely, lemon thyme, coriander/cilantro, basil, oregano and mint
5 ounces (150 g) goats milk feta cheese
In a small bowl, douse the red onion with the vinegar. Sprinkle over a good pinch of salt, then use your fingers to squish the mixture a bit - this will work the salt into the onions and expedite the breaking down of their acrid bite. Set aside.
In medium saucepan over medium-low heat, warm the olive oil, garlic and red chili flakes. If there is any sizzle at all, turn the heat to low. Once the oil is fragrant and the garlic turns translucent, turn off the heat. Add the sundried tomatoes and chickpeas at this point, allowing them to steep as the oil comes to room temperature. This step of bathing the chickpeas in the warm oil is wholly optional, but I feel it imparts more flavour into the beans.
Once the oil has cooled, remove the tomatoes and chickpeas from the saucepan and put them into a large bowl (keep the oil, set it aside). Do the same with the onions, adding them to the salad but reserving the vinegar.
In that vinegar bowl, whisk in the mustard, salt and pepper. Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in the steeped olive oil. Once the vinaigrette is emulsified and thick, coarsely chop the herbs and add to the bowl. Pour this dressing over the chickpeas and tomatoes. Toss to combine.
Crumble over the feta, then fold gently to distribute. Check for seasoning. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours for the flavours to combine. Can be served cold or at room temperature.
Serves 4-6.
• Canned chickpeas are a convenient pantry staple, but dried beans (soaked, then cooked) will result in a better texture and are my preference.
• To make this a heartier meal, add chunks of grilled steak or chicken when combining the chickpeas and onions.
• Toss through some handfuls of arugula or other greens, then pile the salad onto slices of grilled bread for an appetizer.
• I have been toying with the idea of buzzing this salad in the food processor (with additional olive oil or maybe yogurt as needed) to make a spread. I'll report back on that - but if anyone tries it first, let me know.


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The annual "Thank You Central Tehama Kiwanis" breakfast was hosted by the Tehama County Museum at the museum on Saturday, Feb. 4.
In addition to a breakfast of ham and eggs, country style potatoes, fresh fruit, home baked banana nut and persimmon breads and fresh-ground coffee, good conversation and a whole lot of gratitude were on the menu.
The Kiwanians received a certificate of appreciation that read "in grateful recognition of your long history of faithful dedication and support of the Tehama County Museum."
"This breakfast is an annual event because the Central Tehama Kiwanis Club does such good work for the central Tehama County community on such a regular basis," said Chris Bauer, museum board president. "They are local people who believe that society is better off with people helping people — especially the kids. They are more than just a social organization — they are a service organization. They give freely of their time both directly helping organizations like the museum and by earning money which they designate to causes that in their judgement benefit the community. For many years the Central Tehama Kiwanis has teamed up with the museum in all kinds of September weather to help us with our annual fund raising Jubilee, and we think it's appropriate to say thank you in a very tangible way."
Anyone who wants to add meaning to their lives by helping people and wants information about the Central Tehama Kiwanis Club can call 384-1563 and ask for Bill, or attend one of its meetings — 7-8 a.m. on the first and third Thursday of each month at Mill Creek Restaurant in Los Molinos.
"They are a good bunch and would welcome more involvement," Bauer said.
The Tehama County Museum is at 275 C St. in Tehama. Beginning Saturday, Feb. 25 it will be open 1-4 p.m. every Saturday afternoon.


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Karla Pearce
Aberdeen Art Club
Painted Jewellery
Painted Jewellery
Karla Pearce creates a beautiful hand enamelled costume jewellery.
She finds interesting canvases to paint on that are silver, copper, bronze and even gold. Once she finds the right canvas she then, aided by a large lighted magnifying arm, meticulously paints each piece with enamel paint using small enamelling tools, some the size of a pin.
Each piece is a one of a kind work of art that you can wear.
Pearce has a wide selection of rings, necklaces, earrings and bracelets. She also carries a selection of jewellery great for children.
You can find it her at the Kamloops Artisan Community Hub, Main floor Wilson House, 115 Tranquille Rd.
Due to the high turnover of Karla Pearce Jewellery we can not guarantee that all the pieces on the website are in stock, however please contact Karla Pearce and she will be able to help you find that one of a kind piece that you are looking for.
Karla Pearce Painted Jewellery can be found at:
The Kamloops Farmers Market
Chase Farmers Market
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In the last two postings we've talked about our sock maker and how if he uses the wrong accounting system model to make his financial and staffing decisions, he could be heading in the wrong direction in terms of profitability. Let's now continue on with Bruce Nelson's musings and consider some other accounting factors.
The Efficiency Model
The efficiency model, when measured and implemented at the wrong system location will have devastating effects on your perceived results. The end results will actually be the opposite of what you expected to happen. I wonder why with all of the technology improvements accomplished through the years, why it is still acceptable to use cost accounting rules from the early 1900s?
Cost Accounting
The primary focus of Cost Accounting is per part or per unit cost reductions. Because perceived cost reductions are viewed so favorably, is it any wonder why there is so much emphasis on efficiency? And yet cost reductions don't seem to be the answer. There have been many highly efficient companies that have come close to going out of business or have gone out of business. Have you ever heard of a company that has saved themselves into prosperity? Think about it, any perceived savings that the sock maker thought he was getting were quickly eroded by buying more raw materials. In fact, it ended up costing the sock maker much more money than he realized and not saving him anything! He was doing all of the recommended practices and yet he was failing—How come?
Many companies will emphatically state that the primary goal of their company is to make money, and yet they spend the largest portion of their time trying to save money. It would appear they've forgotten what their goal really is. The strategy you employ to make money is vastly different than the strategy you would employ to save money. For most companies, the assumption is that saving money is equal to making money—that is, if you somehow save some money it's the same as making money. This is simply not true. These two concepts are divergent in their thinking—each takes you in a different direction with different results. If the real goal of your company is to save money, then the very best way to accomplish your goal is to go out of business. This action will save you the maximum amount of money—goal accomplished! However, if the goal of your company is to make money, then a different strategy must be employed—maximizing throughput through the system.
Throughput Accounting
Suppose we consider again the same example using the sock maker. Suppose the sock maker wants to make three times as many socks as he is making now. What does he have to do? Using the piece-rate pay system he would have to hire three times as many employees to be sock makers and pay them a piece rate of $1.00 per pair. So in order to make three times as many pairs of socks, the labor rate must go up—he has to hire three times as many people. In the piece-rate world getting three times as much through the system will cost him three times as much in labor. But let us suppose our sock maker is paying an hourly wage rather than a piece rate, and he figures out a way to make three more pairs of socks, per worker, per day. By being able to make three times as much, how much do his labor costs go up? They do not go up at all! His labor rate stays exactly the same. He still pays the workers an hourly rate whether they make one pair of socks or ten pairs of socks. He only has to pay the employees once, not a rate based on the number of socks made. His only increase in cost comes from buying more raw materials to make the socks. So why does modern day cost accounting still try to allocate a labor cost per unit of work and then claim that increased efficiency drives down the cost per part? It does no such thing! In today's reality, labor costs are fixed not variable!
Perhaps it is possible that some of these cost accounting rules and methods might be wrong and mislead the user into thinking some results are better than they really are. Is it possible that there might be another way to look logically at the practice of accounting that will truly get us closer to the goal? What if there was another way? A way that provides an alternative accounting method that allows us to remove, or abandon or ignore the CA rules that are causing so much trouble? In my next posting, we'll have a look at Throughput Accounting.
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Salt H2O damage, multiple issues
My iPhone 4 (in otterbox defender)was exposed to salt water- splashed, not submersed. I dried it for several days in rice. Did not learn I should have flushed it with fresh water until after it was dry. The phone would not power on so I replaced the battery. I replaced the battery and the phone now works, but has several issues.
1. Power/sleep button does not work. Button depresses normally but no response.
2. WiFi cannot be turned on from settings menu.
3. Bluetooth won't connect.
4. Screen flickers rapidly, has fine black lines that travel the short width of the screen (regardless which orientation you hold it), and has a "grayed out" appearance.
All other functions appear to work. Phone takes a charge when plugged in to wall adapter. Touch screen works fine, front and rear cameras work. I can make and receive calls and check email. Head phone jack and speaker works. I couldn't see any visible corrosion when I had the case open for the battery repair.
I have searched the archives but can't determine if the above issues are interelated or independent. I can't find any reference to WiFi not turning on. I'm not sure which things to replace first and not sure if the WiFi receiver/antenna is the same as the cellular antenna or is a separate part. Should I replace things in sequence in the hopes that one item will fix multiple issues or should ? replace all at once?
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Teresa introduced me to Cereal Prawns. I've never even heard of it but apparently, it's very popular in Singapore at the moment. It wasn't around at the beginning of this year when I went back to visit family. She was kind enough to send me 2 packets of the cereal to try and I'm hooked! Sooo yummy! Even better than garlic prawns! I altered the recipe from the packet slightly – used a little curry powder and chilli flakes, instead of curry leaves and fresh chillies. Teresa makes a lovely vegan version of it which I will try very soon I think. Mmm…
I spent my earlier years buried in books and the computer, and not in a kitchen. So at 29 and married, I am calling my very understanding mum up every weekend asking for recipes and ideas on what to cook. Embarrassing, I know. This is my first successful attempt at nasi lemak (coconut rice) with sambal tumis udang (spicy chilli prawns). I can hear some of my Singaporean friends laughing at me but meh! It turned out great and is now Richard's favourite Malay dish!
I wish all Muslims a Happy Eid Mubarak! I hope that you are enjoying good food with those you love and that all is forgiven. As for me, this is my first year really celebrating Eid in Australia. Richard and I cooked traditional Malay food from scratch. Eventhough it was tiring, the food was delicious and every mouthful brought back memories of Hari Raya with my beloved family back in Singapore. We dressed in traditional baju kurung and even hung ketupat fairy lights. We're definitely doing this every year.
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I haven't had sugee cookies in ages and when my mum gave me her friend's recipe this morning, I just had to make them. It's a lot simpler to make than the traditional ones and they sure are yummy!
450g plain flour
150g icing sugar
8 Tbsp ghee, melted
Mix flour and icing sugar. Make a well in the middle and pour in melted ghee. Stir well. Make small balls and put them onto lined tray. Bake for 20mins in 180 deg celcius preheated oven.
Q: What do you eat when you're sick on a bitterly cold winter day?
A: Homemade chicken rice porridge with asian greens and salty preserved eggs! Yummm! Just like back in Singapore.


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it is wif a heavy heart that i tell you the loss of my friend and neighbor, Longfellow, aka, Mr. Yappy.
yes, yes, he was really a "frenemy," but I like to think we both enjoyed our little game. he got to bark himself into a pretzel and i got to pretend i had no earfly idea what was going one. i like to think that thoughts of killing me were the highlight of his day. I hope so.
The backyard is quiet today. i have to say, i don't like it that way.
i'm sorry, Longfellow. i never meant to tease you. well. yes. I guess I did. but only a little. i wish we could have one more dash along the fence line and one more yaptastic session of barkosity. you did that better than any dog.
purrs until we meet again. your friend,


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Preprint 2006-038
A convergent finite difference scheme for the Camassa–Holm equation with general H1 initial data
Giuseppe Maria Coclite, Kenneth Hvistendahl Karlsen and Nils Henrik Risebro
Abstract: We suggest a finite dfference scheme for the Camassa–Holm equation that can handle general H1 initial data. The form of the difference scheme is judiciously chosen to ensure that it satisfies a total energy inequality. We prove that the difference scheme converges strongly in H1 towards an exact dissipative weak solution of Camassa–Holm equation.


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ArmorGroup North America Reaches Settlement with Dept. of Justice Resolving Former Employee's Allegations
Jul 07, 2011, 01:51 ET
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., July 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today's settlement with the Justice Department involves conduct by personnel of ArmorGroup North America ("AGNA") prior to acquisition of ArmorGroup by G4S plc – and marks an end to the Government's inquiries regarding AGNA's performance of the US Embassy Kabul ("USEK") contract.
We sharply dispute all the Justice Department's assertions that there was a violation of the False Claims Act. When G4S acquired ArmorGroup, it was aware that AGNA had difficulty in successfully performing the USEK contract. Following the acquisition, WSI (a G4S subsidiary) took the necessary steps to improve AGNA's performance on the USEK contract and to rectify any outstanding issues. At all times, the Embassy was secure. The company conducted an extensive investigation of AGNA's pre-acquisition conduct – and worked closely with Justice Department lawyers, providing them thousands of pages of documents and the opportunity to interview ArmorGroup personnel. We know that the evidence does not support the Government's allegations of a False Claims Act violation.
We are adamantly opposed to any form of human trafficking, including use of prostitutes. The Government alleges that, in 2007, AGNA was four months late in implementing the specific anti-human trafficking policy required under federal regulations and claims that some unidentified AGNA personnel frequented prostitutes during this 4-month period. At all times AGNA prohibited any form of human trafficking, and did not tolerate violations. Importantly, the specific policy required by Federal regulations was implemented by AGNA prior to the ArmorGroup's acquisition by G4S. The sole individual confirmed to have frequented prostitutes was fired by AGNA in normal course when his conduct became known. Further, the Government's allegations regarding the hiring of third country national guards and AGNA's compliance to FOCI requirements are not supported by the facts – nothing in AGNA's conduct violated the False Claims Act.
This case involves allegations made by a former employee. The company's investigation and the investigation of the Government both confirmed that these allegations arose largely from a personal animosity of that former employee toward AGNA's supervisor of the work at the Embassy – another former employee who is named specifically in the Complaint, Mr. Nick Du Plessis. Based on the company's review conducted as part of this case, Mr. Du Plessis was, in fact, an effective leader who played a key role in keeping the Embassy secure, and has been disparaged unfairly by the allegations. The former employee's allegations are set forth in a Complaint filed with the Court in 2009 and also in the Settlement Agreement released by the Government today. The company's investigation confirmed that the former employee's allegations lacked merit.
The Government declined to intervene generally in the former employee's allegations. Disappointingly, the Government decided that it would intervene in the case with regard to three specific issues which are narrowly described in the Settlement Agreement. The settlement resolves with finality the three Government issues – and includes a release by the former employee of all of his allegations.
The terms of the Settlement Agreement make clear that it is entered by the parties to avoid costly and disruptive litigation – and that there has been no finding or admission of liability.


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Goettl Air Conditioning's owner, Ken Goodrich has this week announced the acquisition of Walton's Heating and Air, a family-owned HVAC company. Walton's is a Southern California-based HVAC company. The deal will help Walton's to grow beyond what its owner Todd Longbrake would achieve alone. Again, it will help Goettl to solidify its presence in its largest markets in Las Vegas, Tucson, and Phoenix. Todd Longbrake had taken Walton's as far as he could take it, but it remained stagnant.
Ken Goodrich became interested in acquiring the family-owned HVAC company way back in 2015. However, Todd Longbrake, Walton's Heating and Air owner was reluctant to accept the offer. With time, he decided to give it a try after hearing positive testimonials about Goettl Air Conditioning and its owner Ken Goodrich. While the acquisition finalized two years ago, Ken Goodrich held off the announcement until recently to allow Goettl to address operational issues within Walton's and implement appropriate marketing techniques. Since 2015 when the deal was finalized, Goettl has experienced ten-fold growth. Upon the acquisition, Todd Longbrake immediately assimilated into Goettl's culture. He was retained as the company's sales manager and field supervisor. Ken Goodrich wanted to overcome all operational and marketing challenges before giving Walton's the Goettl badge.
Both Walton's and Goettl had similar values and background. While Walton's was stagnant at the time of acquisition, Ken Goodrich believes that Walton's is a platform company where Goettl would thrive. Goettl Air Conditioning currently has 306 employees and expects to hire additional employees after the acquisition. Goettl looks forward to creating more job opportunities in Phoenix and Tucson, its largest markets. Ken Goodrich's mission is to grow Goettl to a national brand. In the next phase, Goettl wants to solidify its presence in northern California followed by Texas in 2018.
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A proposed law which would see a minimum price set per unit of alcohol sold in Wales is not a silver bullet that will address all alcohol-related harm and could have unintended consequences, says a National Assembly committee.
While supporting the general principles of the Public Health (Minimum Price for Alcohol) (Wales) Bill, the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee is concerned that higher alcohol prices may have a negative impact on dependent drinkers, and could push some drinkers towards other, more harmful substances.
The Committee was told by users of an alcohol recovery centre that higher prices wouldn't necessarily deter them or they would find alternatives, including turning to drugs such as Spice.
But the Welsh Government says the Bill is aimed at those classed as hazardous and harmful drinkers, who consume more than recommended guidelines, rather than alcoholics.
The Committee supports the idea of a minimum unit price for alcohol but wants to see it as part of a wider package of measures and support services to reduce alcohol dependency.
"The Committee welcomes the principle outlined in the Bill and believes minimum unit pricing will go some way to improving the health of a significant cohort of the Welsh population," said Dai Lloyd AM, Chair of the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee.
"We have some concerns about unintended consequences, including the possibility of driving heavy drinkers towards other behaviours which negatively affect their health, including diverting money away from food in order to purchase alcohol or substituting alcohol for unregulated, illegal substances.
"We are also not convinced by the Welsh Government's position that this Bill will not impact heavy drinkers and alcoholics.
"We see this Bill as part of a wider package of measures that are needed to reduce alcohol-related harm in Wales."
The Committee has acknowledged that minimum unit pricing will place additional requirements on retailers but was not persuaded that there would be an insurmountable cost and administrative burden placed on retailers operating different price structures in different parts of the UK.
Assembly Members also believe evaluation of the legislation is critical, and have suggested the Welsh Government looks to the early experience of minimum unit pricing in Scotland, which will begin in May, as a way of informing implementation in Wales.
The Public Health (Minimum Price for Alcohol) (Wales) Bill will now be debated in a meeting of the full Assembly on 13 March before a vote to decide whether it can proceed to the next stage of the Assembly's law-making process.
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Rahm Emmanuel says never let a crisis go to waste. If you're wondering what's driving the current Leftist stampede to blame conservatives for Jared Loughner, this is why– he is an OPPORTUNITY. Former Clinton adviser, Mark Penn, said President Obama needs an event like the Oklahoma City bombing to reconnect him with the voters. How despicable to even articulate such a thing, yet notice Chris Matthews doesn't bat an eyelash. Well, they got their event, and it's an opportunity they don't intend on wasting.
January 11, 2011
"Obama needs an Oklahoma Moment"
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i thought ft. hood was that moment? oh, he needed a 'rightwing' villan not a multicult victim … how many OKC moments does this guy need?
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We had an international potluck at church on Sunday. I fixed three of our old favorites.
Brown Butter Rice- I use basmati rather than brown rice just because folks around my house like that better. And the peas are not a deal breaker. They mostly just make it prettier.
Chana Masala- I used this recipe, but I made it in the crockpot. Tastes good on brown butter rice!
KLUSKI I KAPUSTA- We like sour cream better than cottage cheese with this, but it's great without either one!


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Oil platform could put critically endangered whales at risk
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Oil platform could put critically endangered whales at risk
Sakhalin Energy Investment Company already has two platforms in the area and have previously said that their drilling technology meant that they would not need a third. An official Sakhalin Energy document also acknowledges that having two rather than three platforms "significantly reduces the potential for environmental impact".
The company plans to conduct a seismic survey which involves shooting loud pulses of noise into the ocean floor later this year to determine where to begin platform construction.
Three seismic surveys conducted around the whale feeding habitat last summer caused severe pressure on the animals as the noise from the surveys can be devastating for species that rely on sound to navigate, communicate and find their food.
Grey whales occur on both sides of the Pacific Ocean. However IUCN classes the critically endangered Western population as separate from the Eastern population, as genetic studies indicate that the two populations probably do not mix.
Only around 130 whales of the critically endangered Western population exist today.
The construction and operation of an additional off-shore platform could have a number of negative effects on the whales, including disrupting feeding behaviours and increasing the chance of fatal ship strikes.
Aleksey Knizhnikov, Oil Gas Environmental Policy Officer for WWF-Russia says on the WWF website: "Just around 30 female western Grey whales of breeding age remain the population is already on the brink of disappearing forever. The loss of even a few breeding females could mean the end for the population."
During the feeding season the whales must eat enough to maintain themselves for the migration to their breeding grounds. Their primary feeding area, near the proposed platform, is also one of the only places where mother whales can teach their calves to feed on the sea bed.
"We are astonished by the announcement from Sakhalin Energy that it intends to build a third platform," said Wendy Elliott, Species Programme Manager, WWF-International.
Doug Norlen, Policy Director at Pacific Environment reiterates:"We still do not know how badly the whales were affected by major seismic activity last summer and will not know until the whales return to their feeding grounds again this year and scientists can determine if any are malnourished. It is totally inappropriate for Sakhalin Energy to plan another seismic survey in 2011 before we have the opportunity to examine the health of the animals."


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Welcome to the London Uyghur Ensemble's website !
Translated by Aziz Isa & Rachel Harris
Sadir dep etim yaman
On besh yashta atalghan
Deslepki tutulghanda
Dong yamulgha palanghan.
Yamulda tola yetip
Chechim bir quchaq boldi
Men yamulni teshkende
Qowurghum pichaq boldi.
Tengri taghliri deydi
Mening esli makanimdur
Neme qilsang qqil shengen
Sening sorar zamaningdur.
At mindim kureng qashqa
Sekrettim tashtin tashqa
Chirik atidu tashqa
Sadir atidu bashqa.
Sadir the Strong
When they hear the name Sadir, it´s bad
At fifteen I was famous
When I was arrested for the first time
They put me in Dong jail.
I stayed there for a long time
My hair grew thick as a sheaf
I made a hole in the wall
Using my ribs as a knife.
What they call the Heaven Mountains
Are my original home
Governor, do what you want
This is your time of power.
I ride a bay horse with a white flash
I gallop over stony ground
The troops shoot at the stones
Sadir shoots at the head.
(Qeshqer kheliq nakhshisi)
Atamgha neme dep yighlay, anamgha neme dep yighlay
Atning aldidin ashghan samandk sarghayip yighlay.
Lachin soqqan toshqaning janggalda uwas bar
Meningdek bir musapirning bu yurtta nemisi bar?
(Kashgar traditional song)
What shall I cry to my father, what shall I cry to my mother
I cry like the yellowed straw left before your horse.
When the hawk goes hunting the rabbit has its lair in the desert
What does a wanderer like me have in this place?
Khoten Senimi
(Khoten kheliq nakhshisi)
Baghara baghning oti
Koyduridu way yarning oti
Qap qara qash way yarning oti.
Alla sen Kuchaliq, Alla men Khotenlik
Alla ashina way bolmaylimu
Alla mungdishalmay, Alla tepishalmay
Alla bi qarar way way bolmaylimu.
(Khoten traditional song)
The garden´s fire in the garden
Burning, my darling´s fire
Fire has burned up my life
Black eyebrows, oh my darling´s fire.
Allah, you are from Kucha, Allah, I am from Khotan
Allah, are we not allowed to be lovers?
Allah, no chance to meet, Allah, no chance to to talk
Allah, am I not allowed to hope?
Yarimning Qarashlari
(Kheliq nakhshisi)
Yarimning mengishlari
Mangsa qol selishlari
Hech kishige okhshimas
Uppide qarashlari.
Ayropilanlar keliwatidu
Egiz uchup pes uchup
Bizning yarlar keliwatidu
Haraq ichip mas bolup.
Yarim koynek kiyiptu
Guli yoghan tawada
Dushmenlik bolup qalduq
Mungdashmayli talada.
My sweetheart´s glance
(Folk song)
My sweetheart´s gait
When she walks her hand swings
Different from anyone else
Her sudden glance.
The aeroplanes come
Flying high flying low
Our sweethearts come
Drunk on wine. (ie. like the aeroplanes - all over the place)
My darling wears a dress
With a big flowered pattern
We have enemies
We must not talk outside.
Neshir hoqoqi London Uyghur Ansambiligha tewe.
© Copyright 2007
London Uyghur Ensemble (LUE). All rights reserved.
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Synopsis et détails: International reporter Jeff Randal spends half of his time abroad. His wife Donna feels neglected. When their preteen daughter Melinda's hunky teacher Adam Hamilton notices, Donna becomes his hot lover, to her Boston bookstore employer and confident Rosalind Roz's envy. After loosing colleague Lou in Bosnia, traumatized Jeff suddenly stops traveling. Jeff smells a rat. Adam refuses to be dumped and reverts to his youth habit of robbing lovers. Donna finds out but can't tell the adulterous truth. Jeff gets an anonymous video, which starts a vindictive cycle.
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Exposure to trauma may cause an individual to experience some of the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), such as flashbacks, emotional numbing and difficulty sleeping.
Although millions of adults are exposed to traumatic events each year, researchers admit little is known about the effectiveness of treatments aimed at preventing posttraumatic stress symptoms.
In a new study, researchers looked into various forms of treatment to prevent PTSD after at least one traumatic event.
After reviewing 2,563 abstracts, the investigators found 19 studies that met the criteria for inclusion in the review. Only two psychotherapeutic treatments showed possible benefits for adults exposed to trauma.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) in particular was found to be more effective than another type of therapy called supportive counseling for individuals exposed to a traumatic event and who meet the diagnostic criteria for another trauma-related syndrome, Acute Stress Disorder.
In addition, a type of therapy called collaborative care (care management, evidence-based pharmacologic interventions, and components of CBT) showed promise to reduce severity of symptoms based on one study.
"Unfortunately, because this body of evidence is so small, the generalizability of these findings is not known," said researcher Catherine A. Forneris, Ph.D., A.B.P.P. "Much more research is needed before we can make definitive conclusions."
Co-author Gerald Gartlehner, M.D., M.P.H., agrees, "Clinicians and patients have to be aware that while there are many treatments offered for the prevention of PTSD, many lack sufficient scientific evidence."
The authors recommend immediate attention from funding agencies, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and other public health authorities to support further, well-designed research that can broaden the evidence base.
They suggest that future studies expand their examination of the impact of trauma interventions to a wider range of outcomes such as risk-taking behaviors and suicidality and focus on longer-term indicators of development and functioning.
The article is published online by the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
Source: University of North Carolina Health Care
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Wednesday, 28 November 2012
Me speak Irish? Get real!
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- Anonymous28 November 2012 at 21:21
Isn't it ironic that President Michael D Higgins was the only one of last years Presidenial candidates to be fluent in Irish? Your favoured candidate who would promote himself as a fior-Gael was sadly lacking in the fluency department !ReplyDelete
- Anonymous29 November 2012 at 12:34
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And so what? I agree that all presidential candidates ideally would be proficient in Irish, but if you view the President as someone who is to represent the Irish nation rather than just be the head of one of its states, then someone like M McG would have been ideal. A real way of including the "ignored" nationalists of the North. Such a scenario would have been of great benefit to the nation as well as the 2 states and would have outweighed any lack of fluency in Irish.Replies
- Anonymous29 November 2012 at 21:31
I whole heartily agree, our opportunity to speak our native language was less than perfect yet certain area's of the north have brought us on leaps and bounds let us take from that and continue so we may once again have IRISH as a spoken LIVING language.Delete


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Composer and Audio Engineer
Adam Shield, a composer and audio engineer, received his Bachelor's of Fine Arts degree in Music Composition with a minor in Music Technology from Carnegie Mellon University in 2013. There he studied with the great Reza Vali. During his freshman year in 2010, his very first string quartet won the Carnegie Mellon University Composers String Quartet Competition. He repeated this victory in 2012 with his third string quartet. He also earned an honorable mention in the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra's Annual Reading.
Mr. Shield has composed numerous compositions in a vast number of styles. These works often explore rich timbral and rhythmic complexity, aggressive drive, and surrealistic undertones. He is now a second year graduate student in the Carnegie Mellon University Master's Degree in Music Composition. He continues to study with Professor Vali as well as renowned audio savant Professor Ricardo Schulz.
Mr. Shield has written music for contemporary dance and has additionally worked extensively with electronic sounds. He designed his own electronic instrument, the Computone, as well as a sound art installation at Kennywood Park. Currently, he is producing two studio albums, one of his own music; developing the programming for his concerto for piano and electronics; and composing the score and serving as audio engineer for Habit Forming, an independent film.
For a sampling of his works, please visit: http://www.youtube.com/user/AdamFieldComposer and


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Credit Card Fraud in Aliso Viejo
Under California Penal Code Sections 484-502.9 (Credit Card Fraud Laws), the state of California criminalizes several activities related to access cards which include; debit cards, credit cards and account numbers related to these cards.
The activities related to these 'access cards' that may lead to forgery and fraud charges by the prosecutor include:
- Altering or making an access card
- Signing a fictitious name or cardholder's name that doesn't belong to you in order to use an access card
- Unauthorized use of another person's access card (without their permission) with the intent to fraudulently obtain goods, services or money
- Stealing an access card or obtaining a forged or altered access card
- Keeping and continuously using an access card after finding out that it has already expired.
- If within a period of 6 consecutive months, the goods, services or money that are obtained through any of the above activities exceeds $950, then the prosecution can charge the arrested person with 'grand theft'. The penalties for a successful conviction include;
- Up to 1-year in county jail or a fine of up to $1,000 for a misdemeanor charge or
- 16-months to 2 years in county jail and a fine of up to $10,000 for a felony charge
- Forgery charges with similar penalties to grand theft may also be brought against the arrested person
- For amounts less than $950 obtained through any of the above activities a lesser charge of 'petty theft' is likely to be the result. The penalties punishable for this crime will be for a misdemeanor charge and include; up to 6 months in county jail and a fine of up to $1,000
There are several possible strategies that can be used if you find that you or a loved one is charged with credit card fraud. What is most important is for you to have a competent and persuasive criminal defense attorney on your side.
Contact Johnson Criminal Law Group to defend you today.


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MC Jin 'Nobody's Listening' Album Review
After what seems like an eternity, fans of MC Jin, one of underground hip-hop's living legends, are finally being gifted more of his original music. What's more incredible is he's […]
After what seems like an eternity, fans of MC Jin, one of underground hip-hop's living legends, are finally being gifted more of his original music. What's more incredible is he's […]
After what seems like an eternity, fans of MC Jin, one of underground hip-hop's living legends, are finally being gifted more of his original music. What's more incredible is he's offering the full-length album completely free of charge. What's better than an artist who just owns his craft gifting people the results of their creativity? Make no mistake, "Nobody's Listening" is most certainly a gift, one that gives us an eternity of insight, introspection and abundant positivity.
You get a grand total of seventeen seconds before the mixtape slaps you in the face with a beat so thick and heavy it damn near cracks your chest open. Jin's lyrical prowess is by now indisputable. But from the moment "No Promo" begins, new listeners and those who haven't heard from him in a while are awe stricken at the depth of his vocabulary, the purity in his pen. A wordsmith's wordsmith, I'd liken him to Ab Soul—words just come to him and tie together, like a wrapped gift for anyone who takes two minutes out of their day to listen to what he has to say.
It's fitting Jin would release "Rhyme Book" as his lead single. As this is a reintroduction of sorts, allowing listeners to get acquainted with the man behind the MC was certainly integral in opening the eyes and hearts of those both new to his music and who've been on his side since his days with the Underground Rap League (URL). Here we get an in-depth look at the scope and vision of the lyricist, being at once impressed and completely unnerved by the effortlessness in his rhyme scheme and delivery.
At the end of the day, Jin is always as humble as he is confident in his skill. "4ThaTeam" is the perfect example of a man who never forgets that he's not an island, that he is stronger when around people not only invested in his well-being, but who have always been in his corner. He dedicates his life to making sure that those he cares about are taken care of, proclaiming, "I do it for the team."
What's even more compelling about MC Jin is that he's very clear on the facets of who he is. Jin the MC is almost larger-than-life, voracious on the beat and fearless in his delivery. However, when he walks off that stage, he's just Jin, a husband and father working hard to keep his family provided for. It's almost humbling to listen to the man unpack who he is and describe the day-to-day pains of trying to keep his family fed and his home life balanced. It's in these moments that we realize that even someone touted as one of hip-hop's finest MCs is just a man, just another human trying to navigate through life and have enough at the end of the day to keep food on the table and roof over his head like the rest of us.
On the backs of a seeming call to arms for all men to step up, the bravado and self-confidence of MC Jin flourishes. Making obvious reference to Donnie Yen's powerful role in "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story," Jin likens himself to a Jedi, the force running through him. He's earned his right to be a bit haughty. He lives and breathes for three things: his family, his faith and his craft. If he seems a bit brazen, it's because he's fought through self-doubt and not a little bit of racial discrimination to be who and where he is today.
And just because he can, Jin throws down a slow jam for the special one in his life. He even takes a moment to reference Leroy and Laura from "The Last Dragon" when he speaks of being on 7th Heaven and never wanting to come down. The Shakir "Shak" Standley Justin Timberlake vocal mix added an extra layer of smoothness to this already silky slow jam. Jin channeled his inner LL Cool J, proclaiming to his significant other that he needs love with none of the pretense or bravado.
Taking to heart his lyrical dexterity, Jin has always been a straightforward rapper. He tells a story from his soul and spares any of the frills. With "Two Pairs" he opens up about being in the studio with Kanye West, then offers his insights into the manic behavior of a man he did and continues to look up to and respect. What's even more miraculous, and very much appreciated, is the lack of judgment in his lyricism. In a time when it's very en vogue to pick apart a man with obvious mental and emotional issues he needs to sort through, Jin takes the human approach, asking us to peel back our facades and take a serious look at our insecurities, our own frailties.
It's safe to say Chance dropped the hottest feature on an album this year so far. Just like his father, he writes what he knows and never mind the theatrics. Honestly, "Fatherly Advice" is a sincere piece of music, a reminder that this life isn't just about what's happening to you in this very moment. There is a legacy that everyone leaves behind. For many that legacy is their children. As evidenced by the precociousness of Chance's own lyricism, Jin is setting a very clear road map for his son to follow, guiding not only his artistic endeavors, but his growth into a man he can proud of.
Let it not be said that MC Jin is one-dimensional. The man knows how to own a beat, matching each song cadence for cadence. And in the space of Shak Standley's construction, Jin chugs along, a freight train running on precise lyricism and seemingly effortless flow. In the penultimate track, Jin confronts the unusually high number of deaths, tragedy and just plain tomfoolery that was 2016. He questions how one can go on in a world where turmoil is around every single corner, the soul not being afforded even a moment of respite. But even in the midst of all the upheaval, the questions of what it's all worth, Jin fights back. There's no sense in pretending everything's cheery. Within the narrative of being bombarded with insanity, however, we have to keep living, keep moving on.
Seems Jin is not only a wordsmith, he's a master of controlling narrative over the entirety of an album. Here we have a series of conversations Jin's having with himself. Within an album that's more about reflection and observation. Over the course of the album we get to see the inner workings of a man, what his mind perceives and his soul questions. In the title track, Jin seems to go back through and question whether anyone's even there. It's a thought we all have at various stages in our lives. Thoughts of whether our ruminations are reaching anyone, particularly a higher power, plague us and force us to question the validity of our own sanity, the stability in our own hearts. The placement of this track isn't a coincidence and certainly was no accident. After it's all said and done we have to ask ourselves: how do we truly know that anyone's really out there listening to our fears, our insecurities?
In a time of upheaval, where people are unsure where to turn and are wondering where the good things are in the world anymore, MC Jin comes through, pen and heart in his hands, and gifts us all this beautiful piece of music. It's fitting he dropped his album on Valentine's Day. There's so much heart, so much soul and positivity in this mixtape. The album proclaims "nobody's listening," but Jin's is a message that certainly won't fall on deaf ears.
[YouTube; MC Jin official website.]


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So here we are at the last leg of our trip. Our third and final day in Disneyland was full of packing (that was me) and work engagements (that was the hubster). I told the kids if they behaved and helped mama pack everything back up along with our souvenirs (how come things never fit back into the suitcases at the end of the trip??) we could go down to Downtown Disney and get a couple more souvenirs and have some more fun.
All Padawan wanted to see was the Lego store, which was pretty awesome. I mean, look at that awesome dragon built out of LEGOS!! A big internet high five and a princess crown if you can name the movie this scene is from.
You all better know where these guys are from! "To infinity and beyond!"
If you thought the outside sculptures (is that what you would call them?) were amazing the ones inside were pretty awesomely amazing as well! Padawan had to have his picture taken with the Hulk. Personally, I would have liked to see Iron Man (but that's another story).
Then they had this thing hanging from the ceiling!! Crazy I tell you, crazy!! Do you think they glued all those pieces together so it would be safer to hang?? I don't even want to think of how big of an ouch that would be if it fell on you, stepping on Legos is a pain I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy so I can only imagine how big a whollop that many Legos would cause.
"Get a picture of the dragon mom!" "Mom, get a picture of the wizard for dad!" Check and check.
After the Lego store, I had a promise to fulfill: a cotton candy promise. We had left the parks without getting Padawan the one food treat he wanted so we stopped at the cutest little candy store to get him some where I could not leave without taking a photo of these adorable candy apples! I almost swallowed the sticker shock and got them but knew they would just sit in my fridge forever like a prom corsage cause they were too cute for me to EVER eat!
We ended our trip at the end of the Downtown Disney district next to the Disney hotel where we found spectuarlly Disney toparies and accomplished one of my goals for the day: find an adorable stuffed Sulley doll for Little Miss. It just happened to be the last gift shop we went into but it didn't matter, I found one and was super stoked to find it! Every little girl needs at least one special doll from Disneyland.
While we were away soaking up every little last drop of Disney goodness, the hubster got to hang out with these two guys:
He was kind enough to take a couple shots of our favorite Monsters (that aren't are own) that was in the lobby of the hotel he had a work function in (thanks again sweetie!) With our Sulley and cotton candy plunder in our sweaty little hands, we packed up our car and headed back towards the airport to make the trek home. We survived our first family trip (except my feet) and pulled off the surprise of our kiddos lives so ya, I would call it a success!
Going through all these photos makes me want to go back again to have more wonder and magic (and to get another Dole whip float!) I can't wait to plan another trip back to Disneyland or maybe someday Disneyworld, now that definitely would be an awesome trip! If you could relive one family trip where would it be to? Or where would your dream family trip be? Need a break from the kiddos, where would you take your break at? Me it would be Scotland or the trip we wanted for our honeymoon (a train ride through Yellowstone, the Grand Tetons, and Glacier National Park).
In case you missed the big reveal, our character experience, the magic beginning, the continuation of the magic, our California dreams, or our found adventure just follow the links to the previous posts.


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September 04, 2014
Carrie Anne
5 comments:
- Tweedles -- that's me said...
CarrieAnne- sweet girl. We all loved you,,, and we always will.
You will be with your family again some day---but for right now..run and play and kiss those angels faces!!
- 10/14/2014
- da tabbies o trout towne said...
Carrie Anne
sendin hugs N love frum all oh uz heer in trout towne two ewe N yur familee still on earth...♥♥♥
- 10/15/2014
- Just Me Pooh said...
Warm, gentle hugs for all that had to say goodbye to you. You will forever be loved and missed. Hugs and nose kisses
- 10/16/2014
- Jans Funny Farm said...
What a lucky dog you were to spend your last days at Golden Pines. They have so much love to share with dogs like you. RIP.
- 10/16/2014
- ~Kim at Golden Pines~ said...
I just couldn't stop by and look at this page because of the heart break I have felt at the loss of my precious CarrieAnne. Today, I felt like I could. She has wonderful company and new friends at the bridge, and I so appreciate your remembering my most special girl here. Thank-you doesn't seem like enough because it means so much.
- 11/03/2014


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Postnatal Depression - Facing the Paradox of Loss, Happiness and Motherhood:
Very useful and compassionately written book about PND. The writer Paula Nicolson argues that PND is not an ilness , rather it is a normal, healhty way of responding to the change in one`s life. She focuses on the sense of loss in moms and presents a net of strategies to overcome it.


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So Lara, what was your reaction when you heard that Dark Shadows was heading to the big screen?
I never thought it would get made – I was so pessimistic. This is a reinterpretation, and I feel – with all humility – that it's to Dark Shadows' credit that someone can find a new way of doing it. That's what we did on the original show – we reinvented things like Dracula and Turn of the Screw and Dorian Gray...
Do you think this film is still Dark Shadows as we know it?
When I was on the set, seeing what was going on, I could tell that the tone was significantly different. I had misgivings, I'll admit. I thought hopefully it would be OK, but it could be a real bomb. But then I saw the first trailer and was kinda taken with it! It's an homage – it's a recognition of the value of the original material, to have made Tim Burton's imagination take off with it the way it has.
Director Tim Burton has spoken a lot about wanting to capture the 'vibe' of the original show. What do you take that to mean?
I've been asked so many times what I think was the most distinguishing characteristic of the TV show, and I think it was that the acting was realistic. Now that's not true of everyone... There were some more arch performances – people like Grayson [Hall] (Julia Hoffman) and Chris Pennock (Jeb Hawkes) – but for the most part, we played it with conviction. We were encouraged to be believable, so when a bat came in the room – and it was a Halloween toy dangled by some anxious prop man – there was no question of rolling our eyes or letting the audience in on the joke. It was played with total conviction. So here were all these absurd situations – telling ghosts to go back to their graves – but played with total conviction. That gave Dark Shadows its tone. I think audiences are smarter than they used to be. Tim Burton is letting the audience in a little more on that joke.
He's spoken several times about wanting the film have a balance between being funny and scary…
And that's the way Johnny Depp works as an actor. He lets you see that things are tongue in cheek – that it's meant to be witty. I think he's very, very committed to this movie. He and Tim Burton took this very seriously. You look at those sets and see the money that was spent. Movies are a harsh business, and they could lose all that money. They want this to succeed and have made choices that they feel will resonate with today's kids.
So did you feel at all proprietorial about the original series when confronted by those choices?
No – I have no sense of ownership. It's a little sad to see someone else play Angelique. But on the other hand, she's not going to do it the same way I did. I was so, so excited when I saw Eva Green in Camelot. She's such a marvellous presence – so sexy and beautiful.
And Angelique's gone corporate in this story, running a rival business…
Eva Green mentioned playing Angelique as 'ballsy Barbie'. I guess if I'd have been asked to play her running a big company, I'd have acted sorta brittle too. Of course, there's this whole level beneath that, driven by Angelique's heartbreak. Her attitude represents the major banks and their attitude towards the world. I think there are several levels to the story.
We also have Johnny Depp's Barnabas trying to restore the Collins family's identity and uphold their heritage…
Yes, he and Jonathan Frid's Barnabas still have a lot in common – that love of the Collins family and the great house of Collinwood. And they also share a duality – of the monster who feeds on blood, and the man who feels wretched over his predicament. Johnny plays Barnabas bewildered – he's a fish out of water, which I think is great. They've decided to actually pay attention to the outside world here – the outside world didn't exist on our show. So Johnny has to face the fact that he's 200 years behind, and is totally mystified.
That sense of awkwardness does seem reminiscent of Jonathan Frid's Barnabas…
I love that shot of Barnabas sitting in Carolyn's room on the beanbag! His body language just somehow reveals how uncomfortable he is – yet he's really determined to carry it off and get back on top of things. So there's still a duality, just like Jonathan had. Johnny Depp's an amazingly inventive actor. You look at that trailer, and he's just so spot-on in those moments.
So what was it like meeting him when you filmed your cameo?
Johnny Depp has a reserve. When we were on set, he was in costume and make-up, but he was also in character – with that white make-up, he looks like he's carved out of marble. He said a few nice things and was very polite, but he didn't really joke around or get into deep conversation. He wasn't cold, but he just didn't break character.
And presumably Pinewood was a step up from the old Dark Shadows studio…
I thought the sets were beautiful – I was staggered by the beauty of them. Also, Tim Burton shoots with smoke and a lot of coloured lights, so everything takes on a painterly effect. I think it's gorgeous.
What are your hopes for the finished film?
I wish them the best, and I am just so thrilled that it happened. I hope they make ten of them! I hope that Dark Shadows lives forever!
And you're going to be attending the US premiere at Grauman's this week…
Yes! [laughs] I have no idea what that will be like. I keep picturing the Academy Awards, then I realise it'll be nothing like that. I think that's the only red carpet I've ever seen. Hopefully I'll have a nice dress by then.
Do you know what you'll be wearing?
I do.
[Laughs] Well… You're never sure till the last moment, but I'm putting this thing together. It's black silk and has some lace with it.
I'm sure Angelique would approve!
Yes, she would!


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Jinnwoo 'Strangers Bring Me No Light'
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Available on CD, Vinyl (Limited Edition run of 300).
"Jinnwoo is the most singular new folk talent I've heard in some time." - The Independent
"A rising talent in the folk world." – The Line of Best Fit
"Jinnwoo is a true original."- Clash
The release follows Jinnwoo's critically-acclaimed debut 'Your Baby' E.P. and a series of singles - the E.P.'s title track, 'Solo Man', 'You Should Be Feeling This Elliott' and 'I Am, I Am, The World's Oldest Man' - all released in 2014, collectively garnering coverage across The Guardian Guide, The Line of Best Fit, Clash, 405, For Folk's Sake – among many others –and accumulating in Jinnwoo being named one of The Independent's 'Faces to Watch 2015'.
2015 saw perfectionist Jinnwoo lay the finishing touches to 'Strangers Bring Me No Light', an album which has been years in the making and began with Jinnwoo hand-picking collaborators to work with, as he explains: "I wanted to make an album that was interesting to me so I included musicians that I appreciated and admired on the record." As a totally unknown artist Jinnwoo found most of collaborators online - such as Malcolm Middleton and Alasdair Roberts - and emailed them demos with all of them agreeing immediately to work with this strange and exceptional new talent. Others were met on the live circuit such as Kyla La Grange, "she invited me to sing on her record ('Cut Your Teeth', 2014, Sony) so we swapped and did a vocal for each other".
A few were met through Jinnwoo's work as a photographer, he shot the artwork for Kami Thompson's (The Rails) solo album 'Love Lies' (2011, Warner Music UK) and they remained firm friends and collaborators. Working with established musicians on the record gave Jinnwoo a needed distance from the lyrics and meaning of the songs, "when you hear someone else sing about your life in your words, it sort of distances you - that's quite nice for a while." Jinnwoo's work has been described aptly as "confessional folk" (The Guardian) and he himself has described 'Strangers Bring Me No Light' as 'autobiographical', with the artwork a self-portrait and the lyrics an outpouring of personal experiences and lingering emotions from his 20's.
Jinnwoo's confessional reel is one sung in a voice so distinctive no adequate comparisons can be made, but the story-telling style of Bob Dylan and the fragile delivery of troubadour Michael Stipe have been raised as a starting point. His sparse atmospheric folk-soundscapes, laced with ghostly string arrangements and his exceptional acoustic guitar work, offer a kind of 'spooked' 'gothic' folk that sounds like no other.
'Strangers Bring Me No Light' is nothing short of a seminal record and Jinnwoo a true original.
All tracks written and guitar and vocals by Jinnwoo.
1. Solo Man (Prod. Gerry Diver, guest vocals by Alasdair Roberts)
2. I Am, I Am, the World's Oldest Man (Prod. Weikie, guest vocals by Malcolm Middleton)
3. You Should Be Feeling This Elliott (Prod. Noah Georgeson, guest vocals by Kyla La Grange)
4. Woman (Prod. Weikie, guest vocals by Georgia Ruth)
5. Your Baby (album version) (Prod. Young Montana?, guest vocals by Kami Thompson, Score by Hannah Peel)
6. Sorrysong (Prod. Weikie, guest vocals by Caroline Weeks)
7. Waiting for P to Have a Vision (Prod. Gerry Diver)
8. Wicked Hare(Prod. Weikie, guest vocals by Georgia Ruth)
9. With Birds (Prod. Ben Walker, guest vocals by Georgia Ruth)
10. Strangers Bring Me No Light (Prod. Weikie and Christian Madden, guest vocals by Rachael Dadd)


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Best Dog Breeds for Small Places
We recently came across an article discussing two important topics around Austin: dogs and condos. Specifically, the article broached the important issue of which dog breeds are best suited to apartment and condo living. Whether you've already found your doggie pal or you're thinking about adopting one soon, you might be surprised by some of the breeds that showed up on the list...
When choosing your puppy companion, you should decide which breed's characteristics work best with you first and your apartment size second. It's probably also a good idea to check with your landlord or condo association to see about the rules of dog breeds and sizes allowed. This list of small, medium and even some large size dogs was chosen based on each breed's relaxed energy levels, their tolerance to small homes and their enjoyment of indoor spaces:
- Chihuahua
- Dachshund
- Pug
- Bichon Frise
- Pekingese
- Bassett Hound
- Whippet
- Mastiff
- Great Dane
- St. Bernard
As mentioned, this list was compiled of just a few of the breeds that don't mind living in small spaces. They'll still have to be walked, of course, and probably would love a trip to a dog park.
As we're sure there are exceptions to this list, we want you to weigh in! What breeds have you found particularly perfect for smaller spaces and what dogs do you think should never live in a small apartment or condo? Let us know!
[Photo credit: Taken from dogs4dogs.com .]


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