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A few safari holidays with my family, have left awe-struck by the beauty and majesty of wild life that visits to the zoo have been unable to provide. These adventures have also left me with a few invaluable life lessons from the bush.
Bigger Isn't Always Better
Elephant, Lion, Buffalo, Leopard, Rhino. The Big 5. The holy grail of any safari trip. However, there is no guarantee that all 5 will make an appearance. This is especially true of the elusive leopard. So while keeping your eyes on the Big 5 prize, be on the lookout for some of the smaller creatures that inhabit the bush. While looking for the marquee animals in South Africa, Kenya and Botswana, we discovered that safaris are full of lots of other animals, such as the plethora of beautiful birds indigenous to the areas, a wide variety of antelope and a number of creepy crawlies, like the Water Monitor Lizard and millipedes.
Mama Don't Take No Mess
Not only were we fortunate enough to see lions, elephants and rhinos, we saw several of them with their offspring. The animals were used to the safari jeeps, so we were able to get relatively close. However, the mothers would not hesitate to let us know when we were getting too close. The lioness' head lifts a little higher and tail points to attention as a warning not to get too close to her cubs; the mama rhino grunts and moves to the outside of calf, acting as a shield when the male rhino approaches looking to hook-up; the young elephant is followed closely by its protective mother as she gently nudges him along. Quickly snap a picture or two and keep it moving.
It's A Cat Eat Cat World
It's no secret that it's a dog-eat-dog world out there, but make no mistake, cats can be just as ruthless. Those cute little lion cubs we saw have a very slim chance of making the transition from adorable cub to ferocious king of the jungle. Other cats, like leopards, often kill the cubs so that they have less competition for food. Cubs even face danger from adult male lions who didn't father them, who don't want their authority threatened.
Survival Skills Are Built During Playtime
Cooing over the cute lion cub siblings as they played together, we learned that playtime is more than fun and games. During playtime the mother determines which of the cubs is the strongest thus determining who gets more food and who, in turn, will be stronger and thus have a better chance at survival. Pretty much the opposite of the skills we are taught in kindergarten. Playing nicely only serves to reveal weaknesses, and sharing is also a definite no-no. Afterall, who ever heard of 2 kings of the jungle?
Monique is a native Californian who has spent the last decade living in Europe and is using it as a launch pad to travel the globe with her family. Visit her blog at www.motravels.com.


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Distance from Grulla, TX to Blackwell, TX
Driving distance between Grulla, TX and Blackwell, TX is 518.43 miles (or 834.34 kilometers). If you drove an average car (using about 3.6 gallons of gas per mile), the gas would cost you around $, since you would need about gallons of fuel.
Leaving from Grulla, TX you would reach Blackwell, TX in about 9 hours 29 mins if you keep an average speed of miles per hour, assuming you don't make any breaks or get stuck in traffic.

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HealthIT startups to pitch in Minneapolis for shot at Dublin accelerator
European startup accelerator HealthXL will be touching down in Minneapolis on January 29th to host a nationwide "preliminary selection day" held at Worrell Design.
By offering mentors, money, and media, the Dublin-based initiative is seeking to recruit 10 HealthIT startup companies from around the world for their next class beginning in February. Over 100 entrepreneurs have already submitted their applications for a chance to pitch the crowd, and more are yet anticipated.
Health XL's partners include names like IBM, SVB, and GSK, amongst other corporate and private investment groups clamoring to nascent talent pursuing their piece of a trillion dollar plus industry caught in a sea of change.
"HealthXL is an accelerator program specifically designed for startups disrupting health with breakthrough technology. The program is run by experienced entrepreneurs and backed by leading global health investors, medical professionals and corporates. We are looking for smart, revolutionary teams that are working for solutions from the following domains: direct medical solutions, personalization, patient compliance, prevention and participatory health solutions, health economics, integrated solutions and more."
"It doesn't have to be a business yet, as even idea stage startups will be considered…it's a great opportunity with a big potential upside," says John Brownlee, one of the local acting mentors for the Minneapolis selection day. Jeff Weness of Children's Hospital and Zipnosis' Jon Pearce are also on board to meet and mentor the startups, some of which are expected to be local.


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Valentine Day is fast approaching and it looks like Facebook will be targeted with a lot of scams which will target it. To start off a new Gift card scam is currently underway where scammers are targeting users with a free $1000 gift card from Victoria's Secret.
The Gift Card scam is similar to earlier Gift card scams for Costco, Subway, Wal-Mart and other popular stores. The new Victoria's Secret Gift Card Scam is spreading with the following messages:
Get $1000 Victoria's Secret Valentines Day Gift Card! Victoria's Secret is giving away free Valentines Day Gift Cards!
Clicking on the link takes users to a website which says that you will receive 2 Free Victoria's Secrete Valentines Day Gift Card and asks users to share the link on their profile and then click on the like button.
Doing the above steps will not give you any $1000 Victoria's Secret Valentine's day gift card and will instead just spread the scam further on your wall and trick your friends as well. So Stay away from clicking on it.
It is recommended that you DO NOT click on such links or scam messages on Facebook. If you come across this scam message, please delete/remove the scam from your Facebook news feed immediately. Alternately, you can report the scam to Facebook Security.
With over 800 million users on Facebook, the social networking giant has always been a main target for spreading scams. It is quite difficult to identify scams on Facebook. Here is a post on How to Identify and Avoid Facebook Scams. Bookmark Techie Buzz Facebook Scams or Subscribe to Scam Alert Feed. We always keep you updated with the latest scams spreading on Facebook.


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In case you missed it, a new 30-second commercial for We Are... Marshall began airing Saturday night.
I'm biased of course, but it seemed like a good commercial to me. As expected, the ad features the film's megastar Matthew McConaughey prominently, but it also includes my scene too!
We saw the commercial first during the broadcast of the Marshall - Alabama (Birmingham) game, and I thought it was cool, but probably part of the local telecast and not nationally broadcast (yet).
However, upon turning over to the World Series, the commercial aired again right after the top of the 3rd inning - immediately after Albert Pujols hammered a 2-run home run to bust the game open for the Cards. (Memo to Jim Leyland: 1st Base open + Pujols = Intentional Walk... but I digress).
Then later during the second half of the Marshall game, we saw a second version of the commercial too.
After that, Carol wouldn't let me turn the channel during commercials - only during the game.
"Don't turn it now! We might miss the commercial!"
The film opens 2 months from tomorrow, and I have a feeling that our bout of Hollywood fever is going to get even worse between now and then.
Plus, if Carol has her way, we won't be changing the channel during commercials very often either.


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James has been teaching mathematics at Lesley since 1991. His areas of academic focus and expertise include: mathematics and emerging technologies in teaching math and science. At Lesley, he teaches the following courses: Introductory Statistics, Inferential Statistics, Quantitative Reasoning, Patterns and Functions, and Conceptual Calculus.
Additionally, he is the principal investigator for Project MIST - Mathematics Integrated with Science through Technology. The goal of the project, funded by the U.S. Department of Education and HUD, is to enhance the teaching and learning of mathematics through the use of emerging educational technologies.
James holds a BA in Boston College, an MEd from Harvard University, and a PhD from Boston College.


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Hey look, Ma! A blog that doesn't revolve around loneliness and vibrators! Oh don't worry. That's still on tap.
Let's discuss "The Strain":
The three book series by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan was –if not THE scariest—certainly 'up there' in terms of scare factor—stories I have ever read. And this is coming from an old-school Koontz fan. To date, World War Z by Max Brooks is still my favorite book. Not in just in terms of scary but if you take out the Z-factor, it may be the best post-war documentary I have ever read. Very well written. The Strain Series is the vampire equivalent of the "Zed" apocalypse. And these aren't vampires like you think you know vampires. During a poll on a friend's radio show, she asked us to name the most frightening fictional character: Without hesitation, I replied "Sardu". The 'youngest' of the Ancients- The Master- (and I"ll stop here lest I give anything away) is the most terrifying creature my imagination could put on parade. And FX turned him into a fish.
Wait, let me back up. When I first read that The Strain was being made into a tv show, I cringed. Then I read that both of the authors would be producers. I was instantly relieved because wasnt that a guarantee that the series would follow the books?? Del Toro further promised "Three books, three seasons". That the show would be produced by FX and aired after 'safehaven' (10pm) encouraged me further. Who better to produce a show full of horrifying creatures than a channel dedicated to special effects?
I have now watched the entire first season and I can't stay mum about my disappointment any longer. A FISH?? They turned the creature of my nightmares into a flying burlap sack with a fish face!! And the casting…knowing the plot going into it and I still found myself wishing Annoying Nora, Can't Act Zack, and Please Put A Pillow Over Mom's Face would get sucked dry. Does Nora EVER stop crying? I swear, she was not that big of a pussy in the books. And please tell me the kid with the bowl cut who shows the same emotional reaction whether he's eating birthday cake or watching his stepdad get his head hacked off with a shovel…please tell me the teenage version of Zack will be better cast? And I know it was too much to expect but I'm certain that the authors wrote the role of Bolivar with Marilyn Manson in mind. Couldnt they have at least asked him if he wanted to play the part? And what is with The Geico Gecko Has A More Authentic British Accent Chick? Not value added. Now Gus I like. Its easy to play a gangstah hoodrat badass but when he finds his mom and breaks dow , I believed it.Sertrakian (the Old, not the Young) doesnt irritate me too much and I think they got something right when they cast Fet but I'm having a hard time getting past the fact that the man looks like the rodents he catches. It's the teeth.
Throughout the first season, I kept thinking "Damn, I wish they would have sold this to AMC instead". Between the bad acting and the joke that is a channel which hangs it moniker on the boast that it is the bloody cherry on top of a special effects Sunday… it was worse than a SyFy movie! At least AMC knows how to do 'scary'! Can the authors/producers just break up with FX now and salvage the last two seasons with a network that can do better than a giant plastic phallus and a potato sack?
And finally…and I wont go into great detail for those of you who have not read the books and genuinely enjoy the series thus far…the discrepancies between the story line of the books v the show are starting to mount. Those of you who read the books know what I mean. Vampires speak telepathically. Their faces do not peel back (but they are certainly gross to behold!) . They do not lurch around and 'vomit' stingers the size of elephant trunks. The Master was not responsible for Sertrakian's hands being crushed nor does he grant Ol' 101 Kidney Transplants the gift of eternal 'life'. Perhaps all minor detours of little consequence in the end until Nora's senile mother gets sucked dry on the sofa by a wanna-be Manson. No, no, no, no, NO! The capture and death of Nora's mother is a powerful, important part of the second book! Okay spoiler alert for those of you who still want an element of surprise when you read the books. Stop right now:
In the New World Order, there is no room for the elderly. They are a burden and nuisance which is quickly eradicated. The fact that Nora was able to hide her mother for as long as she did in the books was impressive but alas, her mother makes a scene in public which leads to them both being captured and shipped off to one of the Farms. And in a rare, touching moment of lucidity, her mother knows they are about to die and comforts her daughter. Nora's mother is taken away and later…skipping details that will further spoil the book…Nora enters one the rooms where people are exsanguinated to feed the populace and then their skin is flayed off their bones…finds what is left of her mother.
Oh, would that be too graphic to depict on late-night TV? The show where people are brutally gutted by zombies every week is the most popular TV series in the US but that's okay, FX, you just stick with 'tater sacks and fish face.
Anybody else who gives a Fet's Rat Face Ass, Read the books.


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The full fallout from the Trent Richardson trade has not been felt yet, neither on the Cleveland Browns or the Indianapolis Colts. Without Ahmad Bradshaw, Richardson only ran for 60 yards on 20 carries. Yes, he found the end zone, but will this become another time-sharing situation when Bradshaw returns? Willis McGahee looked OK against the Cincinnati Bengals, but his absence in the passing game is going to keep his value down. Chris Ogbonnaya is the clear passing option; as long as both are healthy neither is going to have that much fantasy value.
Looking to the waivers, players like Justin Blackmon (back from suspension), Coby Fleener, Alshon Jeffery and the Kansas City defense/special teams are definitely worth a look but in the majority of leagues they are already owned. Make sure they are rostered, as they would be above all the players listed here.
We are bringing back our top category for a couple of players this week, but otherwise the landscape for waiver wire additions is largely speculative. A handful of wide receivers and running backs that are both solid and on the radar, plus a quarterback in the mix but nothing to get overly excited about. With injuries starting to mount around the league, there is something for everyone to take a look at and put at the bottom of their roster. On to the weekly wonders!
Smokin' Hot
WR Robert Woods, Buffalo
We open this week with a guy that never seems to leave the field of play. With Stevie Johnson nursing a sore hamstring, the rookie has stepped in and performed admirably. An official's reversal kept him from a two-touchdown day, but in the end he finished with four receptions for 80 yards and a touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens. The Bills have little behind Johnson and Woods, so those two will be on the field as long as they are healthy and able. Woods should be owned in all formats, and we'd go so far to project him as a WR3 or WR4 and worth a spot start to cover a bye week.
RB Rashad Jennings, Oakland
The Raiders are being mum on the status of Darren McFadden, with early reports speculating that the starter will miss this week's tilt against San Diego. Jennings lit up the Washington Redskins for eight catches and 71 yards in the air and 15 carries for 45 yards on the ground. As McFadden's backup, he will carry the load in his absence as there is no one else in Oakland capable of carrying the rock. He's worth adding in all formats as we await the announced length of McFadden's annual trip to the injured list. Our friends at fleaflicker.com have him as a top5 add at the position, a number that is sure to rise quickly.


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As much as many of us would like to think money has no bearing on relationships, that is simply not the case. From early dating to long-term relationships, financial stability plays an important role in our dating experiences. In this article, we will be focusing on long-term dating and financial security and how you can discuss your finances together. Here are three tips on how to tactfully manage your finances with your partner.
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Recovering from a Break-up
One of the first responses after a break up is to attempt to fit the relationship or 'go back to when you were happy together'. Unfortunately, this is usually not possible and is ill-advised as it can extend an unhealthy relationship leading to more hurt later on. It is important to develop and maintain proper coping skills and methods so you can move on from a break up in a healthy way for both of you, regardless of the surrounding circumstances. Here are some tips from us to you on how to move on.
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The in-law relationship is one that is often fraught with controversy and misunderstanding, even with a great relationship and the best intentions, in-law issues can be a burden on any couple. Just like any family, you and your in-laws will argue and disagree but unlike your family, they might be less inclined to forgive and forget. Here are a few tips to make living with in-laws a little bit easier for everyone.


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Support Coordinator
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Creative Support is a high quality provider of person centred support to people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health needs, autistic spectrum conditions and older people's services.
We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated dedicated individual to work in a supported living service in the Stoke on Trent area. You will manage a team of support workers to deliver excellent standards of care and support. You will be expected to lead effectively, delivering regular supervision and taking an active role in support workers continuous professional development. You will be patient, attentive and responsive to individuals' need and preferences and promote unconditional positive regard for the people we support. For this rewarding and demanding role applicants must be reliable, flexible, professional and have a proven management background in the sector. This is a full time position and you will be required to work 37.5 hours per week on a 24 hour rota system. You will also be required to take part in the local on call in conjunction with other service coordinators in the area.
In return for your commitment, Creative Support offers a wide range of employee benefits including specialised training through the Creative Academy. We also offer the QCF Diploma in Health & Social Care levels 2-5, dependant on the job role, free life assurance, pension with company contribution and a wide range of company discounts.
If you need further information regarding the position then please contact Helen Broadhurst-Senior Service Manager on 01782 620556.
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Kekayung Memalen ning Lubao:
The past year, we celebrated the 440th founding of our beloved town, Lubao. We celebrated the occasion with pride and joy – showcasing our culture and traditions, with oneness and camaraderie. Matula tamung pigmasusyan ing importanting okasyun ayni anyang milabas a banwa. Ikit tamu ing galing daring kekatamung kabalen, reng talentu daring kekatamung kayanakan, at ikit tamu na istung abe-abe tamung misaup-saup, agawa tamung matagumpe reng kekatamung proyektu at nanu mang kekatamung pinlanu. We were able to showcase the best in each of us through teamwork, team building, and with the right leadership.Antimu rin, ali mu king selebrasyun ayni meyakit ing kekatamung tagumpe bilang metung a balen. The past 30 months, we were able to accomplish so many things – and most have been very noticeable in our surroundings, our barrios, and the many avenues of my governance. However, the work is not yet done. Dakal pa ing dapat gawan! Ing kekayung talasuyu, kayabe reng hanggang opisyales, barangay leaders, at ninumang magobra king gobyernu – pasibayu dakong agkatang sumaup at misasanmetung para pakiabutan ing tagumpe ning kekatamung balen. Your leaders will not be able to accomplish everything just on their own. We need your help and support. We call on all of you to help us attain our targets, our goals, and ensure the aspirations of our youth and the dreams of our parents for their sons and daughters are well-attained. And the only way that we can do it is through our collective efforts – putting in our individual share as citizens of this town.
Kalupa ning sinabi ning kekatamung pakamalan a President Diosdado Macapagal, "The strength of the nation lies in the well-being of the common man." Kalupa ng Nanay ku a gobernadora ning kekatamung lalawigan, sentru ning kakung administrasyun ing sopan at empower ya ing "common man" – ikayu reti, kekaming mal a kabalen!
Pagsumikapan ku, kayantabe reng kekayung binotu at likluk a lideratu, ing ibye kekayu ing serbisyung tutu at karapat-dapat. The focus of my administration has always been the simple men and women of this town – allow them to have access to everything that is vital to their daily lives through the programs my administration and I have instituted. My programs do not just center on helping people. They are designed to empower and enable people to stand on their own, through their own capabilities, with the assistance of their government.
I believe in this philosophy of Kong Dadong that if the common man is enabled and given the right tools to live his or her life, he or she will be an asset to the community and will not pose as burden to the government and his fellowmen. Hence, my administration continues to work hard to sustain the needs of our kabalen and ensure that they are well-equipped to face any predicament they will encounter. Importanti kaku ing akit dakong matagumpe ngeni anti king daratang a panahun. Uling ikayu ing Lubao at ing kekayung tagumpe, tagumpe ne ning kekatamung balen – aliwa mu aku, nune ita mu ngan.
Anyang muna kung mamasyal king museum library nang Kong Dadong, abasa ke at tinatak ya kanaku ing makasulat ketang pader, "To the Filipino Youth, for whom we strive to build an esteemed, prosperous, and happy nation."
I dream with Kong Dadong and each and every one of you! Bilang metung a pengari at anak ning makalukluk a gobernadora ning kekatamung probinsiya, my mother and I both know the importance of our children's future.
Tiru da kaku ring pengari ku na istung midinan lang sapat a saup, lakas, at galing reng kekatamung kabalen, misadya ya ing masanting a bukas para kareng kekatamung kayanakan keni king Lubao. Susi ning masaya at masaplalang bukas ing pamisaup-saup tamu at pamisasanmetung antimong misiping-siping bale, abe keng obra, kaklasi king eskwela, mikakaluguran, mikakamaganak o mikakapatad. I am hopeful that with each other's help, we can build this town, this province, and this nation a place where our children won't have to leave to seek greener pastures elsewhere. I am hopeful that we can always call Lubao our home. I am hopeful that with our individual involvement, we will continue to make Lubao a God-fearing family centered, and a thriving home for each and everyone of us.
Panindigan tayang talakaran ing kekatamung bayung slogan: Wow Lubao! My Lubao!
Dakal pung salamat kekayu ngan.
Ing kekayung talasuyu,
Hon. Mylyn Pineda-Cayabyab
(The message above will showcase the important qualities of the mayor as:
1. A servant-leader through the assertion of her humble works and achievements and by her claims that the triumph is not only hers but of everyone's;
2. A mother(parent) and daughter (of the governor) through her love of the youth and dedication to the "common man";
3. A proud Lubenian through the citations of former president Macapagal's words, a native of Lubao; and
4. A Catholic/Christian through her God-fearing and family values. )


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Cold laser is one of the therapies that used frequently in all aspects of Dr. Suzan's practice. What it does, in brief, is facilitate healing at the cellular level. A lot of research that has been performed with regard to the benefits of cold laser therapy, and for those unfamiliar with this modality, the results are nothing short of amazing. Patient's frequently exclaim "It's like magic!" Dr. Suzan then responds by quoting the famous author, Arthur C. Clarke: "Any significantly advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic."
Cold laser therapy works very well and very fast to speed up the healing process. There's no pain. It's non-invasive. There's no blood to be drawn. There's no cutting to be done. It is purely light therapy. Light therapy is the wave of the future. Any significantly advanced mode of treatment may not be understood by the average individual, but the proof is in the results achieved.
Dr. Suzan currently employs three different cold lasers in her practice.


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Blog fixing
I have been fiddling a bit with the blog today.
In the sidebar I have rearranged the widgets a bit. I have also changed the Twitter widget to a more legible one and added a Twitter visitor widget. If you can't see yourself there it is probably because that you aren't signed in on Twittercounter, which also is a nice site showing statistics about your Twitter account.
To the blog posts I have added Sociable, a plugin that displays buttons which makes it easier to share my posts via social media. I have also added the plugin Emo vote which makes it possible for you to vote about how you feel about my posts. That is very useful for those of you who are afraid of commenting in my blog, now you can show what you feel while still being anonymous :)


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Here are the sections:
- Cast of Characters: A brief bio of me and my long term kidos - current and those discussed previously.
- All things FC: An overview of all things included in foster care, the ins, the outs and everything in between - lots of great general information for those just starting out fostering or interested in educating themselves.
- FC/Adoption Blogs: A growing list of all types of foster care and adoption blogs. For now, the categories are: Birth Families, Adoptees, Foster Families, Foster Alumni, Adoptive Families and Social Workers. If you'd like your blog to be featured, shoot me an email and I will take a look at your site.
- Guest Posts: Information on how you can be featured on Attempting Agape and any current blog posting topics I am getting ready to pull together.
- Contact: If you want to find me, do it here. I am now on Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter.
Anything else I should add that would be helpful?


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Flatpack Film Festival 2015
Natalie Stendall
Posted on March 18, 2015
Birmingham's Flatpack Film Festival launches on Thursday with a screening of Ozu's 1930 classic gangster film Walk Cheerfully. Friday sees a screening of French coming of age drama Girlhood followed by the world premier of John Humphrey's Birmingham based drama Numbskull. It's billed as an off-kilter tale of two men with a painful secret (and a talking bug), searching for Shakespeare's skull.
Flatpack runs for eleven days and includes feature films, a packed short film programme, documentaries, classic screenings and archive footage. Highlights include Iranian horror A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night, a special screening of Roy Andersson's 'living' trilogy and a celebration of Philip Donnellan's social documentaries. There's also an Edwardian horror show taking place after dark in Birmingham's museum & art gallery and 'The Doghouse', an interactive virtual dinner.
Over the next week I'll be covering the festival for Gorilla Film Online but I'll keep the blog updated with links to all of my latest festival reviews and features. In the meantime, you can check out my coverage of last year's Flatpack here, find this year's full programme here and watch a two minute video of last year's festival below.


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Acclaimed director Steven Spielberg admitted he was "wrong" to think as a child that anti-Semitism "was fading," telling Harvard's graduating class that President Barack Obama was right when he warned that "anti-Semitism is on the rise."
Spielberg, whose 99-year-old father Arnold sat in one of the first rows at his address before the Ivy League university's class of 2016, told the graduates Thursday that the world "is full of monsters" espousing "racism, homophobia, ethnic hatred, class hatred" and "religious hatred." The Oscar winner also offered veiled criticism of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, known for his anti-migrant rhetoric.
"We are a nation of immigrants — at least for now," Spielberg said, and urged the graduates to vote in the upcoming election. "As a kid, I was bullied — for being Jewish," Spielberg recalled in his speech.
"This was upsetting, but compared to what my parents and grandparents had faced, it felt tame. Because we truly believed that anti-Semitism was fading. And we were wrong. Over the last two years, nearly 20,000 Jews have left Europe to find higher ground. And earlier this year, I was at the Israeli embassy when President Obama stated the sad truth. He said: 'We must confront the reality that around the world, anti-Semitism is on the rise. We cannot deny it.'"Source
Note the contemptuous phrasing "higher ground". There is a lot of anti-Europeanism in Spielberg's films. I should make a post about that some time. But this is a good example of Jews casually slandering the people they live among. Jews leave the countries they live in for all kinds of reasons that have nothing to do with pogroms or antisemitism. Many of them leaving Europe currently are coming from Ukraine. They are fleeing a civil war, not antisemitism. Europe has been experiencing an economic crisis. Many Jews leave for that reason. This could be an interpreted as a sign of Jewish disloyalty. As soon as a country experiences difficulties, the Jews are off somewhere else. They have no deep-rooted commitment to the places they live in. It is perfectly reasonable and moral for any people, living in its ancestral home, to be suspicious of these Oriental nomads for that reason alone. But through the alchemy of "antisemitism" rhetoric, Jewish betrayal of the countries they only recently claimed to be loyal to is excused away in a casual calumniation of the goyim.


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Sewanee is the familiar name of The University of the South, a liberal arts college and Episcopal seminary, which was chartered in 1858 and opened its doors just after the Civil War. It's also the name of the unincorporated village that contains, besides the college, several churches, a handful of shops, one stoplight, and about 2,500 residents. And it is the name of the "Domain" that surrounds both village and college, 13,000 acres of woods, caves, lakes and streams, sitting atop the Cumberland Plateau about 2,000 feet above sea level. One of its early graduates, the poet and memoirist William Alexander Percy, claimed that "there is no way to tell of youth or of Sewanee, which is youth"—but then went on to make this attempt:
"It's a long way away, even from Chattanooga, in the middle of woods, on top of a bastion of mountains crenellated with blue coves. It is so beautiful that people who have once been there always, one way or another, come back. For such as can detect apple green in an evening sky, it is Arcadia—not the one that never used to be, but the one that many people always live in; only this one can be shared."
In Percy's time Sewanee was a college of about 300 male students, still presided over by the ghosts of the Civil War veterans who taught the first classes. Now it enrolls about 1,600 men and women, who rarely encounter ghosts but regularly encounter the faculty and facilities that make it one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country. Thanks to Interstate 24, which passes just four miles away, Chattanooga, Nashville, and even Atlanta are now easy drives, but its beauty and sense of wooded seclusion, along with Percy's nickname for it, "Arcadia," still linger. Its elevation, and the relatively cool temperatures that come with it, have made Sewanee a summer destination since the 19th century.
Physically the University looks, as some visitors have remarked, like a college in a movie. It is an architecturally coherent collection of Gothic buildings, built of locally quarried sandstone, some more than a century old, others built just yesterday. In between are expansive greens, ancient oaks and hickories, quiet streets and faculty houses. A traffic problem, most likely caused by somebody braking for a dog, squirrel, or undergraduate, is defined as having to wait a few seconds to turn left. And yet summers here can be pretty lively, thanks to such institutions as The Sewanee Summer Music Festival, the Sewanee Writers' Conference, the Sewanee Young Writers' Conference, and the Shakerag Workshops at nearby St. Andrew's-Sewanee School.
Sewanee's location makes it an excellent place for study and writing, but it's also—especially in the summer—a good place for families. Prospective students with spouses and children should know that the Domain offers plenty of recreational activities for adults and children. For kids and teenagers, there are Tennis, Soccer, Basketball, Cross-Country, Lacrosse, and All-Sports camps, all operated by the University Athletic Department. And the Sewanee Young Writers' Conference has offered workshops in creative writing for high school students since 1994. Adults can also brush up their backhands at Adult Tennis Camp, led by the University's Men's and Women's tennis coaches. The campus includes a golf course, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, and the Robert Dobbs Fowler Sport and Fitness Center with its exercise rooms, indoor track and indoor pool. The Sewanee Summer Seminar offers mini-courses and lively discussions, led by Sewanee professors, on a variety of topics. And the whole family can enjoy the aforementioned Sewanee Summer Music Festival, now in its 57th year, which offers intensive music instruction for some 200 students, and over 30 concerts during its six-week session, to music-lovers throughout the community. Finally, the 4th of July in Sewanee is a slice of small-town Americana that any family will enjoy: games, crafts, dog and cat shows, a parade, fireworks, and a concert of American music offered by the Summer Music Festival.


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Thursday, March 13, 2014
Today, considering emerging developments in pharmacology that a vaccine may be pending in the treatment of alcoholism and other addictions, I will not waste any thought on the myth that I might return to responsible drinking some day. An "addiction vaccine" may, in fact, treat and even stop addiction from developing. But researchers caution that any vaccine treats only physical dependency, and alcoholism is a three-pronged condition that also includes emotional and spiritual ailments along with the physical. A vaccine, then, will do nothing to treat the psychology of addictive behaviors like compulsive drinking, gambling, over-eating and sexual obsession. Any "cure" that lets me slide by with drinking without the shakes, hangovers and dry heaves is worth nothing if the morning after still greets me with regret, remorse, shame or an appearance before a judge because of a DUI. My alcoholism is a three-edge sword of physical, emotional and mental dependency and, until there's a vaccine to repair a damaged emotional and spiritual soul, I am never "cured." Today, because an emotional and spiritual cure can't be condensed in a syringe, I'll stick with the Program. And our common journey continues. Step by step. – Chris M., 2014


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Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a ubiquitous VPN protocol that can be applied on a huge number of operating systems. Used since the mid 1990s, it has long been the standard protocol for internal business VPN. PPTP may provide the quickest speed among all the protocols, and it's easy to setup. Though PPTP is convenient to use, it is certainly not the strongest and most secure option for a VPN tunnel. It doesn't do encryption, it simply tunnels and encapsulates the data packet, relies on various authentication methods to provide security.
IP security (IPSec)
IPSec is often used to secure Internet communications, operating in two modes: transport mode and tunneling mode. Transport mode only encrypts the data packet message itself while tunneling mode encrypts the entire data packet. This protocol can also be used in tandem with other protocols to increase their combined level of security.
Internet Key Exchange (IKEv2) is an IPSec based tunneling protocol that was jointly developed by Microsoft and Cisco. Faster than PPTP, SSTP and L2TP, as it does not involve the overhead associated with Point-to-Point protocols (PPP). IKEv2 is particularly good at automatically re-establishing a VPN connection when users temporarily lose their internet connections. It is one of the few VPN protocols supported by Blackberry devices, but not support many platforms. Implementing IKEv2 at the server-end is tricky, which is something that could potentially result in issues developing.
Layer 2 Tunnel Protocol (L2TP) is a VPN protocol good at generating the tunnel, instead of providing any encryption. The most common combination is L2TP and IPSec protocols, they merges best individual features to create a highly secure protocol. L2TP/IPsec is capable with all modern operating systems, just as PPTP. L2TP/IPsec encapsulates data twice, so it is slightly slower, not as efficient as SSL based solutions, like OpenVPN and SSTP. Another shortage is that L2TP/IPSec is easy to be blocked by NAT firewalls, and may therefore require advanced configuration when used behind a firewall.
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TLS) use a handshake method. SSL is commonly used these days. OpenVPN, one of SSL types, provide a strong and reliable VPN solution. It is a fairly new open source technology that uses the OpenSSL library and SSLv3/TLSv1 protocols, along with an amalgam of other technologies. OpenVPN can be set to run on any port, including TCP port 443 to make it indistinguishable from normal HTTPS traffic, therefore, it's extremely difficult to block. VPN providers almost exclusively use either AES or Blowfish. AES is the newer technology, has no known weaknesses. However, OpenVPN can be a bit difficult to set up. So you'd better choose a VPN that get around this configuration problem by offering customized VPN clients.
Secure Shell (SSH) creates both the VPN tunnel and the encryption that protects it. The data itself isn't encrypted but the channel its moving through is. SSH connections are created by the SSH client, which forwards traffic from a local port one on the remote server. All data between the two ends of the tunnel flow through these specified ports. SSH also allows protocols that would otherwise be blocked by the firewall, say those for torrent.
Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol uses SSL v3, and therefore offers similar advantages to OpenVPN (such as the ability to use to TCP port 443 to avoid NAT firewall issues). SSTP is stable and convenient to use. Although it is now available for Linux, RouterOS and SEIL, it is still largely a Windows - only platform. What's more, SSTP is owned by Microsoft, so the code is not open to public scrutiny.


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Lubricant by Wet International
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This lube got the job done. If it was on sale, I would buy it again. If there was higher quality for a marginally higher price, I would buy that instead.
There is nothing that truly stands out for this product. It is ridiculously sticky and not "Wet" at all. It was a disappointment to buy a product called "Wet" to find that it should have been named "Glue".
My go-to lube, and I've never had a partner who was disappointed nor have an adverse allergic reaction as a result of the lubrication. I would recommend buying this in the largest size you can, because you will not be disappointed. No awkward smells, or tingling and or burning, that can become unbearable to many. And it's not too thick that you will be sticky afterwards either, but just thick enough that you will be able to enjoy a long time of pleasure without needing to reapply.
If you need a lubricant that does the job, but doesn't do anything special, then grab this item. If you're concerned about ingredients or want a mind-blowing experience, look elsewhere.
Wet Gel is a your pretty basic lube. It's OK and is pretty much like any other lube. I do think it would be better though if it were a little thicker overall, but besides that, I enjoy it.
This lube is not something that I would purchase again, but am still glad that I tried. It gave me a great story to tell and an idea of where to move onto from here. It is also relatively easy to clean up, so at least I ended my day with as little mess as possible.
I didn't have any reactions with this lube, but I also didn't like it. It's runny when it's suppose to be a gel. I'm left with greasy, sticky and tacky residues. The lube doesn't last long, so you end up with lube everywhere, but at least it doesn't stain.
This isn't a terrible go-to in a pinch, but those looking for more natural ingredients should skip this one, as should those with sensitivities.
For those tired of the drugstore varieties of lubricants, Wet Gel lube is a good, basic lube that has a few added bonuses. The gel like consistency does stay in place longer than most water based lubes, it lasts for a reasonable amount of time and can be renewed easily with a drop or two of water. Cheaper than the luxury brand lubes, this is a great all around lube that will keep those not allergic to Glycerin products reasonably happy.
I would definitely buy this product again, and have already suggested it to friends. Although the packaging was disappointing, the lube itself is excellent and exactly what I was looking for. The attributes that I feel make this product better than others is the texture, the length of time it lasts for, and its washability.
There are definitely better lubes out there than this particular brand, however it's inexpensive and it gets the job done. If you can look past the chemicals and sticky texture, this lube is great to have next to your bed for unexpected hookups or passionate nights with a lover or a toy.
Overall, I'd still recommend this product despite my three-star rating. It was a beginner lubricant for me, and for that purpose it worked very well. It does have a few small drawbacks, yes, but it is still a very nice standard product.
As a general purpose lube for intercourse or masturbation, it works well. If it going to be used for prolonged use, especially anally, I would simply recommend a different lubricant. While it worked for me, it may not be ideal for people with sensitive skin or who are prone to yeast infections. It is a descent relatively inexpensive lube I would recommend for someone looking for a good lube to get started with.
It glides on your skin without being sticky. It's good for sensitive skin because it wont give you a rash or make you itch. It lasts for a good period of time compared to most water based lubricants.
A great lube that is worth the rather expensive price. It has worked well on body parts and toys, both in and out of water.
A great starter lube, whether it be the original, warming, edible, or tingling lubricants by gel. Comes in a variety of sizes that come in handy if needed for travel and bedroom.
Wet Original Gel Lubricant is a great product for anyone without glycerin or paraben sensitivities or concerns who's looking for a long-lasting basic water-based lubricant and doesn't mind the rather watery consistency.
I recommend this lubricant to anyone that suffers from dryness or just wants a little extra slickness. I rarely need it, but we do use it quite a bit. Because its water based, we use it a lot with our toys.
This lube was definately worth the money spent. Even though it is a lower-priced lube and doesnt have any special features, it is a real winner.
This is a pretty good starter lube or something to pick up in a pinch at a drugstore, but its quality can't match more specialized or refined lubricants.
This would be a great product at a great price if it would stay wet longer. It is packaged in a great, easy-to-use bottle and goes on easily and smoothly but if you play too long, you'll find yourself reapplying, which is a hassle.
This lubricant does what it is made to do, its easily found in many department stores and adult stores. If you like it as much as I have, you will also like that it comes in 4 or 5 different sizes which has an option for travel size, which is great for us extended-use butt-plug wearers.
Excellent product for use with any toy with a little going a long way. Easily washable with any damp rag.
If you are looking for a decent lubricant that is not expensive, then this may be for you. However, if you are looking for something that is thick and doesn't have a lot of chemicals you need to look elsewhere.
Wet Gel lubricant wasn't my favorite. It became sticky too quickly and I found it irritating. It may work better for someone else, but I know I won't be buying it again; I didn't finish the bottle I had. I recommend spending a few extra dollars on something safer and more effective.
If you are looking for a lubricant to use when you plan to have short masturbation sessions, this lubricant can be a decent choice for that. If you have other plans, look elsewhere. It doesn't stay put, isn't gel like, gets sticky, and has a bitter taste. I wasn't wowed in anyway.
I really thought this was a fantastic lubricant at first, but it grew sticky and tacky so fast that I had to reapply more times than I would have liked to.
Best beginning lube, great value for price, multi-purpose. Tends to get sticky, but reapplying solves this problem easily. This is definitely going to stay in our bedside drawer as a "go-to" lube.
Really, you can't lose with this product. If you want a light-weight lube that offers easy clean-up, that stretches your dollar and doesn't stain, this is the product for you! I recommend it 9 times out of 10 when asked. Try it once and you'll fall in love!
Great product, lasts long enough, goes a long way, no offensive smell or taste, a great lube for someone who just needs lube.
For the price, this is a very good lubricant that I would purchase again. The only drawback is, it is not scented or flavored and so isn't ideal for any type of oral. Otherwise, it is suited perfectly for all other types of sexual play or intercourse excluding only anal due to its relative thinness.
This lube is tasteless slick pleasure, but it dries too fast. It is a lube that's good for toys or a quickie - or both!
It's good lube, but I would recommend trying better lubes. However, this one isn't bad. Smells okay, but doesn't last long.
I'm not a huge fan of Wet lube - it's very similar to KY in many factors. It's held in even a basic drug store and water-based so it works with all toys, but the consistency is unpleasant and it requires constant reapplication.
This product is not in fact exciting, but if you are short on a dime and you need it, I wouldn't be adverse to purchasing it.
This is a great lubricant for anyone trying to reduce friction and increase pleasure. The lube only requires a few drops for intensified gratification and lasts for quite sometime. It's water-based, so you are able to ingest it and it's tasteless. It's great for masturbation/vaginal sex/anal sex. If not cleaned up in time though, it will leave a sticky feeling on you. It's an easy clean up afterwards. Just take a damp towel or tissue and wipe it off.
This lube is handy if you need a little lube. But, if you are going for a while or doing anal and need a little more, expect to reapply often.
This is a great, basic, reliable lubricant for personal and partner play. I recommend it as a "turn-to" lubricant for basic use.
Let's just say that Wet Gel Lubricant really does put the can't in lubricant. I know that's a very cheesy thing to say, but it's very true. It really can't hold up to much use and abuse, and it melded very fast into my body.
In the end, it's a good lube for masturbating/toying. It can leave your insides feeling a little greasy after play though.
The lasting quality of this product is essentially what has sold me on Wet Gel Lubricant. Everything else is just icing on the cake, so to speak. For the price, you can't find a better lubricant.
This long lasting product can be used pretty much any where being that it does not leave you sticky, messy, or feeling unclean. It adds glide to any sexual activity, and it is a very enjoyable product.
This Wet product as well as most of the other Wet products are easy to use and not messy however doesn't have a great taste.
What more can you ask for from a lube thats reasonably priced, easy to open and close lid, and a little goes a long way. Its cheap and lasts quite some time if used from time to time.
I would recommend spending the extra 10$ and get a lube that will do the trick without any down sides.
The Wet Gel Original Lubricant is not a good lubricant for vaginal/anal use because it tends to stay a bit sticky. However, that's what makes it absolutely perfect for male sex toy use - it will lubricate the toy while giving you some extra, comfortable friction.
Wet Gel is a great lube for those not wanting to make a large investment and who need just a little something extra. It is compatible with condoms, and just about any toy you can think of. However, it may not hold up for extended sessions of play without multiple reapplications, and I personally wouldn't recommend it for anal, because you don't want that area drying out during sex.
Wet Original Gel Lubricant is a standard, unflavored get lubricant. It contains spermicide and is L Arginine free. Wet is an affordable water based lube that will work with all sexy toys.
Wet gel is affordable and readily available in most stores. It's water based and works decently with any type of toy as well as anal and vaginal intercourse. It tends, like most water and glycerin based lubes, to get a bit sticky and need reapplication.
Tame enough for drugstores, but good enough for adult stores. It lasts just enough time and doesn't leave behind a sticky mess.
If you need a good water-based lubricant for a decent price, this product won't disappoint. It's easy to clean up and safe for many uses!
Wet Gel is GREAT! It doesn't burn, it tastes and smells okay too. I don't have to reapply too often, and best of all, its MESS FREE!
Wet Gel is a great lube for initial insertion, but it fails to live up to the longevity test--it breaks down quickly and frequent reapplications are required.
I was pretty impressed with the performance of the lube. It felt lovely and silky to the touch, and didn't leave any stickiness behind. It doesn't have any smell, and rather than tasting of nothing, it had a very faint minty taste.


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MIDDLETOWN, R.I., Jan 8, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
Speaking at the Needham & Co. Growth Conference, CEO Martin Kits van Heyningen also Presents Optimistic View of 2001 Revenues
Speaking today at the Fourth Annual Needham & Company Growth Conference, KVH Industries (Nasdaq: KVHI) president and chief executive officer Martin Kits van Heyningen said that preliminary results show the company posted record quarterly revenues of approximately $9 million while KVH's fourth quarter loss is expected to be less than Wall Street estimates. During his presentation to investors, Mr. Kits van Heyningen also indicated that he expects that KVH's 2001 revenues will be approximately $33 million, a 10 percent increase over 2000.
"KVH achieved steady growth through 2001 while investing heavily in research and development for longer-term growth in the coming years," Mr. Kits van Heyningen told conference attendees. "We now enter 2002 with booked military orders equal to last year's total military shipments. If our military customers follow through with their current procurement schedules, we would expect that the company's defense-related revenues could double in 2002 and that the company could reach profitability as early as mid-year."
Mr. Kits van Heyningen also cited the October 2001 announcement of KVH's exclusive mobile, high-speed Internet service, and the ongoing development of an ultra low-profile automotive satellite TV antenna and photonic fiber modulators as key elements in the company's anticipated growth in the next year.
"I believe that 2002 will be a significant year for KVH," he remarked. "Our new products, technology, and the markets are all converging, and we should begin to see a return on the research and development expenses of the past year. At the same time, KVH's diverse product and market approach continues to provide stability during fluctuating economic conditions. Subject to the timely completion of our product development efforts and an acceleration in defense-related orders, our goal is to achieve revenue growth of 30 to 40 percent in 2002."
KVH Industries' complete Needham Growth Conference presentation can be viewed at the company's investor relations web site, http://www.kvh.com/InvRelations/index.asp. The Fourth Annual Needham & Company Growth Conference for analysts and investors is presented by Needham & Company, Inc., a securities firm.
KVH Industries, Inc., is a leading provider of innovative high-bandwidth communications products. Using proprietary fiber optic and satellite antenna technology, the company is developing next-generation systems with greater precision, durability, and versatility for communications, navigation, and industrial applications. An ISO 9001-registered company, KVH has headquarters in Middletown, Rhode Island, with a fiber optic manufacturing facility in Illinois, and a European sales, marketing and support office in Hoersholm, Denmark.
This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. The actual results realized by the company could differ materially from the statements made herein. Factors that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to: failure to develop and market fiber optic products; lack of reliable vendors, service providers, and outside products; delays in military procurement schedules; and unforeseen changes in competing technologies and products; worldwide economic variances; and poor or delayed research and development results. Additional factors are discussed in the company's Annual Report on Form 10K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 8, 2001. Copies are available through the company's Investor Relations Department and web site, www.kvh.com.
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(nominated by Juneau Projects) We chose to nominate Mark for two reasons. First, and foremost, we like the work he makes: his work is constantly evolving and involving, mining a rich stream that straddles the nostalgic reverence of a teenage metal fan and the social observation of George A. Romero. Secondly, hes a great guy and a good friend. (Juneau Projects) I grew up through the 80s in a seaside town and my cousin introduced me to Iron Maiden when I was 8 years old these have remained major influences on my practice. I have a particular interest in work that brings together audiences from different cultural standpoints, both of whom want to interact with the work for different reasons. The posters look at the volatile relationship between rock music and the church, appropriating the visual language of one and applying it to the sentiments of the other. The sound piece is a fictitious radio show presented by an evangelical Deep South American preacher whose teachings consist of a script made up entirely of song lyrics. S Mark Gubb


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Crunchyroll Expo 2017
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While it may not have "convention" in its name (I'm a firm believer CrunchyCon would have been a great name), I think Crunchyroll did a pretty bang up job with its first attempt at holding its own "Expo".
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Notions - Sashiko Leather Thimbles (2) - Clover # 612 - is currently on backorder. You may still purchase now though and we'll ship as soon as more become available.
Clover thimble set # 612 contains 2 thimbles. The thimbles are made of hard leather on the top with a plastic insert under the leather making it comfortable to wear. An elastic string allows for size adjustment. Fits small to medium size fingers.
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YOU LEAD conferences are offered at a variety of times, dates and locations. Choose the one one that is best for you and/or your group. Total group size for each conference will be limited because of space requirements and staff availability. We will take registrations on a first come, first service basis. These conferences provide a fun and energizing day long forum for the substance free youth population that often feels marginalized and ignored in our culture.
Our mission is to change the norm of substance use/abuse in adolescent culture by supporting youth who choose a positive lifestyle free of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. The MIAA is committed to providing leadership education and training, networking and information sharing opportunities, resources and consultation, and to celebrating and honoring youth who make positive, healthy lifestyle choices.
If scheduled conference dates, times and/or locations are not convenient for you or your group, the MIAA Wellness Department would be happy to present an in-house substance free youth conference for your school that would be tailored to your group's needs. Also, a multi-school conference with participants from other schools can be arranged. Typically the goal of this type of conference has been to bring together teams of youth from different organizations/schools in order to connect and build support for their lifestyle choices.
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YOU LEAD is a middle school program created to support, connect and develop resources for youth who have chosen a lifestyle free of alcohol, tobacco or other drug use--substance free youth. As part of its full range of wellness programming, the MIAA is proud to support the positive choices that many young people make in abstaining from the the use of alcohol, tobacco or other drugs. We believe this is a population that has often been ignored in a culture that reflects use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs by adolescents as the norm. Through the YOU LEAD program, the MIAA embraces the role of advocate for the substance free youth population. The YOU LEAD Campaign began in 1996 with one conference whose main objective was to connect young people from a variety of communities who were committed to leading an alcohol and drug free lifestyle. Since then, the demand for these conferences has grown. We continue to offer these conferences to young people in schools throughout the Commonwealth. These conferences offer young people connections with others who feel the same way about abstaining from alcohol, tobacco and other drugs as well as support and strategies for taking action in a variety of ways including creating a new or strengthening an existing substance free youth group, raising awareness about their choice and planning substance free events in their community.
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Sue finds a kindred spirit in her awkward school guidance counselor, Jane Marsh (Whoopi Goldberg), who inspires her to reinvent herself. Meanwhile, Frankie is ecstatic when she and Mike buy a much needed new bed but is gobsmacked when her stubborn husband insists on assembling it himself; and Brick attempts to call the President to outlaw the Presidential Fitness Challenge, which would force him to accomplish some strenuous physical exercises at school.
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I believe that time flies. I believe that it's never too late. And I believe that most clichés have an element of truth in them, or they never would have become clichés in the first place.
Two years ago, I decided to go back to school. This is almost 35 years after getting my original college diploma. Somehow work interfered, and then childrearing, and then moving across the country, and by the time I finally applied to and then entered a masters program (in Library & Information Studies at UCLA), I found myself with classmates who have parents younger than I am; another time-warp: some of my advanced-degree professors were born after I graduated from college.
I am not alone in being a returning student; my fellow fifty-somethings and I joke about donning the student "uniform" of blue jeans in order to avoid being misidentified as professors as we walk the campus.
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NAMEPZTRCON - estimate the reciprocal of the condition number of a triangular distributed matrix A(IA:IA+N-1,JA:JA+N-1), in either the 1-norm or the infinity-norm
PURPOSEPZTRCON estimates the reciprocal of the condition number of a triangular distributed matrix A(IA:IA+N-1,JA:JA+N-1), in either the 1-norm or the infinity-norm. The norm of A(IA:IA+N-1,JA:JA+N-1) is computed and an estimate is obtained for norm(inv(A(IA:IA+N-1,JA:JA+N-1))), then the reciprocal of the condition number is computed as
RCOND = 1 / ( norm( A(IA:IA+N-1,JA:JA+N-1) ) *
norm( inv(A(IA:IA+N-1,JA:JA+N-1)) ) ). Notes
the BLACS process grid A is distribu-
ted over. The context itself is glo-
bal, but the handle (the integer
value) may vary.
array A.
array A.
the rows of the array.
the columns of the array.
row of the array A is distributed. CSRC_A (global) DESCA( CSRC_ ) The process column over which the
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array. LLD_A >= MAX(1,LOCr(M_A)). Let K be the number of rows or columns of a distributed matrix, and assume that its process grid has dimension p x q.
LOCr( M ) = NUMROC( M, MB_A, MYROW, RSRC_A, NPROW ),
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A deep deranged cackling punctured the air. Zera recognised it immediately. He started to laugh. Seraph crooked her eyebrow. That's a mocking laugh.
'Little tip, Saleos. If you want to scare someone, don't talk!' Zera announced, turning to the source.
Saleos stood on top of the tallest pile of junk; his tattered wings, black – the mark of transforming into a Fallen Angel – opened. Pale, unshaven and with long greasy hair, Saleos had seen better days. He wore a gold medallion around his neck with gangster's pride. He modelled himself as an underworld mobster, conducting the notoriety. His right eye was missing, replaced by a scar.
'Age hasn't made you charming, Zera,' Saleos declared.
'How's the eye doing?' Zera asked with a derisive smile.
Saleos clenched his fist, digging his uncut dirty nails into his palm. They pierced his skin, blood stained his nails. 'An eye for an eye isn't going to cover what I'll do to you, Zera!'
'Well, you shouldn't have child-trafficked then.'
'You left me for dead!'
'I didn't have time to finish you off last time. I promise you that won't happen again.'
Saleos growled, his demonic grunts sneered, itching to swipe their claws. Seraph kept quiet. Never saw Zera as the goading type. I've heard stories, but never imagined he actually matched them.The longer he goads Saleos, the more time I have to plan.
'Thirteen demons are a lot for a simple ambush, Saleos.' Zera observed. 'Must have quite a lot back at your hideout. Where is it, Saleos?'
Saleos laughed. The demons joined in, forming a chorus, the overtones almost rehearsed. Zera shivered. Well that's new.
'If you're so smart to link this junkyard with us, then you can figure out that mystery,' Saleos shouted, leaning his pale neck forward.
'Not even for old time's sake?'
'No. But, I'll look forward to delivering your head to my brethren, Zera. We shall all sleep easier.'
'You flatter me, Saleos.'
Saleos extended his arm, finger cupped. 'You're just a pawn, Zera. Heaven doesn't care for you or the humans.'
'And I suppose Lucifer cares?' Zera replied. He had heard this all before.
'He will unite all plains under the glory of his wisdom. We will make the important decisions and all who serve shall follow blindly and without hesitation!' Saleos preached, cackling.
Seraph rolled her eyes. How many times do they recite that mantra before they're completely brainwashed? She refocused on the enemy. Saleos was still monologuing. Oh God! He's still talking?
'And you will rot and be forgotten, Zera,' screamed Saleos. 'Both you and your side-kick!'
Seraph heard that. 'You what, mate!'
Zera didn't know who concerned him most – the thirteen demons or Seraph. Arakiel vibrated, escalating in amplitude, offended like its blader.
'I'm his superior!' Seraph declared.
'Are you?' Zera muttered.
Zera thought about it. 'I suppose you are.'
Saleos guffawed, deep and throaty. The demons joined in. Seraph tightened her grip on Arakiel. Ramiel sparked. Zera grimaced at the power generating within Arakiel, its juddering making it difficult to hold. This isn't going to be pretty.
'You? A woman? You can't be serious!' Saleos blurted out.
'So not only are you a vile, repugnant, child-trafficker, but you're also misogynistic!'
'What's that?' Saleos asked without a hint of irony. Seraph inhaled deeply. The runes of Arakiel shone brightly, growing in intensity. 'But worst of all, you're incredibly stupid.'
'How so?' Saleos indulged.
'Never anger a woman who can take away the ground beneath your feet!'
The earth rumbled. The demons' instincts alerted them to imminent danger. They charged forth, claws extended. Seraph pointed Arakiel skywards, its runes shining rose-gold. A pillar of dirt-glued, rust-coloured rock grew beneath the Angels' feet propelling them out of reach.
Saleos gulped at Seraph's monument of power. She's just like Zera?
'Now!' screamed Seraph.
Standing on Arakiel's stalagmite, Zera angled Ramiel towards the heavens, a bolt of lightning shot from its tip. Reaching thirty metres above his head, the lightning bolt separated into thirteen branches, then flashed to the ground. Each demon was struck, knocking them off their feet, sending them flying. Their heads smashed into the ground; they teetered on the edge of unconsciousness. Saleos stepped back, seeing both Watcher Blades in action horrified him. What I've got myself in for?
Seraph smiled. The ant-lion fell into its own trap. Shockwaves rippled from Arakiel. The ground beneath the demons disintegrated, melting away. Quicksand in consistency now, the demons began to sink. They screamed, the earth was eating them alive. A crash followed. The surrounding junk piles were compromised, collapsing under their own weight. The demons didn't stand a chance.
'Overkill, Seraph?' asked Zera.
'You said spring the trap.'
'Yeah … I did.'
Seraph's eyes were trained on where Saleos should be, grovelling for forgiveness. Please let this be simple. You beat the mooks then the big boss surrenders without a fight. That's how it should be! However, Seraph knew better. 'Looks like Saleos fled.'
'He's quite slippery.'
'Greasy certainly.'
Zera chuckled. His mind then surveyed for any change in the desolate scenery. Where did you crawl to, Saleos? However, no one was distinguishable in the junkyard.
'You fought Saleos before, Zera?' Seraph asked.
'He's a Fallen Angel who trafficked orphans decades ago. I busted the operation open, slashing his eye. But the children needed to get to hospital so I left him unconscious. Didn't have time to finish him off.'
Seraph shook her head. It got under her skin. How can an Angel fall so low? It makes me sick that I share the same species as someone like that.
Zera noticed the warehouses beyond the perimeter of the junkyard. His eyes focused solely on them. There's enough warehouses there to hide an infestation. 'Think it's a possibility?'
'Maybe? Know anything about them?' Seraph replied.
'Not much. Looked nondescript on the map.'
The countless number of demons possibly crawling in the shadows made Seraph sweat. It would be far too many for them to handle without a plan.
'Want to scout ahead? It's your call, boss,' Zera said, enjoying the question.
'You're not letting that go, are you?'
Seraph calculated the risk, indulging her sense of adventure. Discovering and taking out an infestation in the belly of the beast sounded exhilarating, but they could cause city-wide chaos if allowed to spread beyond the nest. Don't think Uriel would be pleased if I did that.
Zera stared at the warehouses; something was alluring, drawing him in. Static built up on Ramiel, drawn to its tip, longing to jump and reach the warehouses. Something's there?
A sharp roar reverberated through Zera's mind. Crimson runes flashed before his eyes. Seraph saw it too. Ramiel and Arakiel vibrated uncontrollably, as if screaming. An echo of a laugh rang in their ears, foreign to Seraph.
'Shamsiel?' Seraph blurted out.
Zera's heart beat uncontrollably, wrenching. The runes were unmistakable; the crimson runes of the Watcher Blade of hellfire, Shamsiel. It's here in Rumon? But that wasn't the worst part. The laugh wasn't foreign to him. Valafar?
'OK! What was that?' screamed Seraph.
Zera didn't answer. He was pale, his confidence deserted him. His skin froze. The hairs on his arms fell flat. Ramiel went quiet, as fearful as Zera.
Seraph couldn't believe the sudden switch. Arakiel barked, the stalagmite they stood on trembled. Shamsiel's call rocked both Watcher Blades. What is going on? The blades, they're afraid of their kin. 'We need to get out of here!
Zera was a statue. His mind defaulting, trauma resurfacing.
'Now!' screeched Seraph.
Her voice reactivated Zera. They both flew back as fast as they could. The pillar of rock Seraph had forged disintegrated, becoming mere sand caught in the wind.
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