text: Image courtesy of Shutterstock.com Privacy & Security Public Sector EU court ruling on ISP data retention may influence Canada Howard Solomon @HowardITWC Published: December 22nd, 2016One of the key issues in the just completed federal public consultation on an updated national security strategy is whether communications service providers should have to keep subscriber metadata for a set period of time in case Canadian law enforcement and intelligence agencies want to go back and look at a suspect's online history.There are several hurdles any proposal would have to clear, including operator demands for compensation for storage they'd have to buy to hold the data.This week the European Court of Justice weighed in with its opinion: The Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union forbids legislation from member countries which — even for the purpose of fighting crime — orders the "general and indiscriminate retention of all traffic and location data of all subscribers and registered users relating to all means of electronic communication."Our Charter of Rights may not have the same wording as the the EU's Charter and associated directives. However, it is likely that the government and courts here will at least consider the Court of Justice decision.The Court of Justice noted European Parliament has passed a directive allowing EU countries to adopt "a measure that derogates from the principle of confidentiality of communications and related traffic data where it is a 'necessary, appropriate and proportionate measure within a democratic society'." But, it adds, that measure "must be 'strictly' proportionate to the intended purpose." In addition, the directive specifies data should be retained 'for a limited period' and be 'justified' by reference to one of the objectives in the directive. Related Articles Canada's privacy laws need to be updated. But don't look to Europe or the US for guidance, experts sayEven Justin Trudeau thinks Canada needs to update its data privacy laws for the 21st century, but the recently passed E.U.-U.S. Privacy... July 21st, 2016 Eric Emin Wood @ericewood More Canadian telcos should detail police data requests: Privacy commissionerSome Canadian telecom companies aren't being up front about how many police requests for subscriber information they handle, the federal... June 8th, 2016 Howard Solomon @HowardITWC How long is a "limited period?" Think about this: According to one news site the United Kingdom's new Investigatory Powers Bill gives the government the authority (In Part 4) to serve Internet service providers with a "data retention notice," forcing them to record and store for up to 12 months. That apparently includes logs showing websites visited by all of their customers. Law enforcement agencies can obtain access to this data without any court order or warrant.There are those who think the Court of Justice decision will strike down Part 4. That remains to be seen: It will be up to the U.K. Court of Appeal to interpret the ruling. Twelve months isn't a "indiscriminate" period of time, I'm sure the government will argue.In this country there are no data retention period rules communications service providers have to follow. Most would set a period of several months to keep data for business purposes. Rogers Communications says it keeps other data it police have traditionally asked for up to 13 months.If holding subscriber metadata for that long would satisfy police in the U.K., it would likely satisfy police here, too. But would it be legal? And how much should providers keep?If it decides to pass a law obliging providers to hold metadata for a specific period Ottawa won't likely do it without another public consultation. That's when it will be headline news. Privacy & Security, Public Sector security strategies


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Whether you are part of the guest list or the wedding party, there are things you should know about attending a wedding before the day arrives. You can use these wedding tips to understand better your role in the wedding and how to make the special day even more special than it already is.
When you are getting married, ask for help from family and friends, especially those who have gone through the wedding process before. They will help to offer you exceptional advice, as they have the experience that is necessary to give input on your decision. Tap into the heads of your loved ones for sound information.
When planning your wedding, consider the flowers that you want to use. Some weddings have color themes and flowers can become costly when you are trying to match colors. Flower color depends on the season and if you are looking for a certain color of flower during the off season, it will be more expensive.
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One of the things that you should consider for your guests is to serve white wine instead of red wine as the drinks at your wedding. Most people will be wearing dresses that have light colors, so you will want to limit the visibility of stains if they were to have an accident.
If you're planning on having a buffet at your wedding reception, work out a plan to get the food moving quickly so that no guest is left waiting. Consider having multiple tables at different locations in your venue so that many tables can go up at one time, shortening the lines at each.
Find out before your wedding ceremony when and where you are permitted to take photographs. Some venues won't permit flash photography at all, while some officiants don't want anyone taking photos while they are conducting the ceremony. If you find out the rules ahead of time you can plan out the shots you are allowed to take beforehand.
Tie little decorative items into all the elements of your wedding decor. Take the ribbon you use in a bouquet for instance, and use the same ribbon for table centerpieces, your hair or your gown. An eye for detail will convey the effort you put into making your wedding day a magnificent day.
If you would like to save money on your wedding, you may want to consider having the ceremony and reception in your own home or a family member's home. In addition to saving money, your wedding will feel more personal this way. For summer weddings, you could have it in a large backyard.
Make your wedding child-friendly. Chances are you've invited some guests who are going to bring their kids, and it will only benefit you to make some small accommodations that will keep them happy. Have the caterer to bring some kid-friendly cuisine and supply a few little parties favors to keep the children busy and well behaved on your special day.
If you are choosing an outdoor wedding, be sure that you have closely followed the weather and have chosen a location that can quickly be changed to indoor, should the weather change, all of a sudden. If you aren't careful when choosing an outdoor wedding, you could find yourself disappointed when the entire event is rained out.
If you find yourself getting stressed in the process of planning your impending nuptials, consider taking some time away from the process for a bit of rest and relaxation. A day at the beach for the bride and groom or a day spent doing something you enjoy can help replenish you.
For those seeking a more non-traditional wedding, you may want to consider having it on the beach. It is a beautiful ambiance and can be a lot cheaper than having it elsewhere. Also, try to have your reception at a location that is walkable or easy to get to from the beach.
To save money on your wedding reception, consider using a high quality stereo system instead of hiring a disc jockey. You can place multiple speakers around the dance floor and set the system up with multiple cds as well. Ask a trusted wedding guest to help you man the system.
If you have little money for your wedding, you can still enjoy a lovely time. Nobody should borrow money to put on a wedding. Create homemade invitations, floral arrangements and favors, request assistance from family and friends, select a homy and comfortable wedding venue.
Borrow something from a friend to put on for your wedding day. You will look your best while creating a close connection with your friends.
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With our images of policemen and their work too often coming from dramatic television these days, a book like Peter Moskos' Cop in the Hood is refreshing. A sociologist, Moskos spends a year in the Baltimore police department and shares his experiences from the police academy to the day he leaves the force to return to graduate school. What he shares is eye-opening. Police with the least experience patrol the most crime-ridden neighborhoods, the failure of the "war on crime" (and why it failed), the negative effects of modern policemen cruising by police car versus walking the beat.
Moskos keeps an open mind, and reports his experience without bias. He experiences not only adrenalin-surging action, but also the often mind-numbing drudgery and daunting bureaucracy of police work, and notices the effects of a career in law enforcement on his fellow cops. Cop in the Hood not only puts into perspective the job of a 21st century police officer, but also examines the sociological effects of modern policing and its true effect on crime.
For one month, enter the coupon code "LHB001" at Atomic Books and receive 15% off this title.
My next book is the graphic novel A People's History Of American Empire by Howard Zinn, Paul Buhle, and Mike Konopacki.
July 21, 2008
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What happens to students who make school threats?
News 6 follows up on several stories about violent threats
ORLANDO, Fla. – News 6 is following up on the influx of school threats, specifically a Snapchat message has gone viral after 17 people were killed at a South Florida high school earlier this week.
A student was arrested in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, after a Snapchat video promised,"Round 2 of Florida tomorrow." The video shows a masked teen holding a gun.
The video went viral around Central Florida with agencies across the state responding and telling parents there are no active threats.
Additionally, a Mainland High School student was arrested Thursday on allegations of making a "disturbing post" on social media. Also, Volusia County Schools reported two fake bomb threats.
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"Bullets will fly" was written on a bathroom wall at Lake Mary High School last week, deputies say. The message prompted law enforcement to investigate and it prompted some parents to keep their kids home from school out of an abundance of caution.
These types of threats -- while serious -- are nothing new, though. But the consistency that it is happening -- six times in the last three weeks -- has News 6 raising the questions: are these students ever caught? And if they do get caught, what kind of discipline will they face?
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The threats have happened at Lake Mary High School, Umatilla High School, Winter Springs High School, University High School in Orange City, Wildwood High School, and New Smyrna Beach Middle School. The first one was reported on January 28.
Out of the six threats, only one arrest has been made, and that was a student accused of writing on the walls of Wildwood High School in Wildwood.
Investigators arrested Jacquez Hill, 18, after taking a handwriting sample from him.
But what about the others? Will they ever get caught?
Law enforcement officials tell News 6 they're optimistic their investigations will get results and lead to consequences -- even though they admit it could be a tough task.
Another question: what kind of charges could these students face?
Hill was charged by Sumter County deputies with writing a threat to kill or do bodily injury, which is a 2nd-degree felony.
The Volusia County Sheriff's Office, who's investigating two of the six reported incidents, says, if caught, the student could be charged with making a false report about planting a bomb or explosive, which is also a 2nd-degree felony.
Another thing to keep in mind is the cost. Incidents like these cost taxpayers thousands of dollars in assigned man hours, according to officials, and the parents of the students responsible -- if ever caught -- could be the ones to foot the bill.
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A Short History of the OspreyCam at the University of Florida
History of the nest in 2017
The osprey cam has been an adventure! Unfortunately the pair lost their eggs in April 2017 and it looks like they will not lay more eggs this season. To help fund the video streaming, we are asking for donations to see this pair of ospreys return and raise a family! If interested, please make a gift to the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Excellence Fund here.
The Beginning
The idea for the Osprey Cam came from Professor Mark Hostetler who is an urban wildlife ecologist in the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation (WEC) at the University of Florida (UF). He thought of the possibility from initially seeing these majestic birds bringing fish to their nests during the baseball games. In addition, Professor Hostetler teaches a study abroad class in New Zealand, and there was a national event where people were able to see a Royal Albatross raise a rather large chick (see http://www.doc.govt.nz/royalcam). It was quite a success and this generated the idea to have an Osprey Cam on UF's campus.
After scouting the baseball field for one season, we decided to place the camera on the right field pole, where a nesting pair was seen. Funding came from WEC as a way to educate people about ospreys and wildlife in general. We had a number of people help us work through the challenges to get this camera operational, as described below.
We first contacted Mark Humbert, Project Manager, UF Planning, Design & Construction. He helped us throughout the project, in particular getting in touch with different people to discuss ways to attach the camera and ways to navigate UF's network to make it accessible to the public. UF's Athletic Association was very supportive of the idea and appreciation goes to Brian Barton, Scott Webster, and Bill Smith giving permission and helping with the logistics for this project.
We then had to explore which camera to purchase. After settling on EarthCam for the video equipment, we then had to decide how to get the camera up a 90-foot pole! This involved strategizing on ways to attach the camera to the pole to get the best view. First, we had to get power up to the top of the pole. Through Mark Hubert, we contacted Craft Electric to look at the pole and help build a power conduit up to the top. After several visits to the pole, we developed a plan to run power up to the top. In addition, we decided to use an antennae system to broadcast the video from the top of the pole to a connector antennae attached to a building nearby. This receiving antenna connects to UF's network.
To make sure the whole system would work with UF's network, we contacted Wally Sanchez of UF's Network Services. This was not an easy task as compatibility with UF's system was difficult to navigate and took many conversations with Earthcam and others to get it working. Wally was a key figure in getting the system operational.
Craft Electric set up renting a 120ft boom to install the camera and we also had a local welding shop (Roger Welding) weld an aluminum pole where the camera would attach. We also attached the receiving antenna on a nearby building - in direct sight of the broadcasting antenna that we would install on the top of the pole. This was connected to UF's network and checked. Having all the pieces to the puzzle together, we scheduled the boom lift and all the parties to gather December 9th to install the camera. That is when Murphy's Law reared its ugly head!
Murphy's Law
The morning started out ok, as Craft Electric methodically laid the conduit up the pole and we got power up to the top by 11:00 am. Now the tricky part, we had to connect the antenna, turn on the camera, and hold it up to see where would be the best place to attach the camera. Unfortunately, after multiple attempts, we could not get the camera to work and we could not determine where to attach the camera. It was 3:30 pm and it would be dark soon. Plan B! We decided to attach the welded pole to the right of the nest and attach the camera on top and angle it towards the nest. In the meantime, Wally ran back to IT and daisy-chained about 110 ft. of Ethernet cable so that we could attach directly to the camera and to a laptop on the ground. After a few more snafus, we finally saw an image and it was almost perfect. We hooked everything back up and hoped for the best.
Take Two
However, it was not to be. We could not get the camera to work. Over the next month, with multiple explorations and calling various people and experts, we could not get the camera working. We also had a local tree climber, Jonathan Colburn (Nyssa Ecological, Inc), help us figure out a way to climb the pole without the boom. Unfortunately, we could not work out permissions, but we did appreciate his effort. Therefore, we decided to go back up the 90 ft. pole with a boom, but this time used a UF boom truck (thanks to Allen Masters and the Building Operations and Maintenance group at UF). We met on January 30th, went back up to the equipment and there was the wrong cable in the wrong outlet inside the power box. It was a simple matter of hooking it up correctly and viola...we have streaming video online!
Now, we hoped that the nesting pair of ospreys that we saw last spring would come back to the same nest. So far, the signs are promising. We have seen the pair on the nest, bringing nesting materials, and even the male bring fish to the female. Follow these birds over the next four months as they lay eggs, and raise their chicks.


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He lived instant success as a member of one of the best boybands of recent times. Now, he is starting his solo career – and his first song has already surprised us a lot. Add to all this the fact that he is a great person, and the result could only be one: an excellent interview! These are our 10 questions for Oscar Enestad:
Sounds European!: Let's start this interview with talking a bit about your musical history. What are your first memories with music? What artists did you enjoy listening when you were a kid? When and how did you start singing? And who were the first people to notice your talent for it?
Oscar Enestad: My first memories with music were that I used to listen to Shakira and Eminem. They were the first artists I have ever loved. Such a weird mix! But my first concert was also Shakira at Ericsson Globe – I was a huge fan! Then, I started to listen to rap, especially Eminem.
I started to sing to my parents. When there were songs playing on TV, I used to sing and dance to that. Especially Aqua, haha! After that, my parents put me in music school. So I guess they were the first ones to discover that I had a talent for singing and performing.
SE!: You were a member of The Fooo, which changed name to The Fooo Conspiracy and then to FO&O. The group's success was nearly immediate. How was it, for you, to face instant fame? What are your favorite memories of the period with the band? And what lessons did you take from it that are now useful in your solo work?
OE: It was really fun and really special. It wasn't like little fame either – it was Justin Bieber level of fame over one night. It was really something you had to get used to and embrace. It was a bit scary in the beginning, but since then it has only been fun. I mean, it's a part of the job.
My favorite memory from being in the band is the fact that we became best friends. It was one of the top things, that you were able to work with your best friends daily, and travel together and perform together. As well as all the concerts and meeting all the fans!
The biggest lesson I learned from being in the band is that you have to value your privacy. When we became famous over one night, it was like I was somewhere in between Oscar in private and Oscar in public. There wasn't a clear line in between the two, and that was hard. I think it is important to draw the line between the private stuff and the public stuff.
SE!: As a member of FO&O, you were part of one of the biggest entertainment events in Sweden, Melodifestivalen. How was that experience, for you? What was it like to have to ally a new element to your performance (working with and for the cameras), while being judged by the audience? And would you ever consider taking part of it as a solo artist?
OE: It was a really educative experience and I learned a lot. It is a bit different when everything is about a TV show, with the whole voting system, and that you get eliminated. There was also a lot of work and you get to see a whole new side of the music industry that none of us in the band expected.
But yes, I would consider doing it again! It's a great show and you reach a lot of people with it!
SE!: Now, Felix, Omar and you are focusing on your own solo projects. When did you guys realize it was time to give your solo works a try? And how was that transition, for you? What is it like to go from a group, where you work to coordinate your voice to others, to solo, where you are the protagonist, with all the responsibility of leading the songs?
OE: We decided that we would focus on our solo projects last fall. We all felt we were at a point in our career where we wanted to try and do our solo stuff. It was all good in time. All of us were of course nervous and thought it was scary, like when you are used to be in a group and able to share everything – and suddenly you have to do it all by yourself. However, now when you are able to do your own music and your own sound, it feels like it was a good decision. It is fun to be by yourself, and it's not that big of a difference, really.
SE!: Your first song was a wonderful surprise, for us. We met a different Oscar, with a haunting, emotional and slightly dark debut single. What can you tell us about "Heaven on my skin"? What is the message behind it? And can we expect your next songs to have a similar vibe – or should we be ready to be surprised again?
OE: The song is about when you meet a person that is beautiful on the outside, but something just isn't right on the inside. "Heaven on my skin but hell in my heart". It's about superficiality and shallowness. And yes, you are all going to be surprised again!
"It would be nice to win a lot of awards and play at huge stadiums, but if the music is good – then that stuff will come too"
SE!: In four years with FO&O, you have achieved impressive feats: eight wins and 12 nominations in different music awards, two platinum and one gold certification, over 80 million streams on Spotify and several sold out shows. And you are only 21 years old! Looking ahead, what else do you dream of achieving in your career? What are your dreams and aspirations?
OE: All I want for now is to release good music and put it out in the world. To make an impact on people and move people with the stories that I tell through the music. Like, it would be nice to win a lot of awards and play at huge stadiums, but if the music is good – then that stuff will come too.
SE!: During your career, you have shared stage with great international stars, such as Justin Bieber and One Direction. What other artists did you get the chance to work with? Could you learn anything from these experiences, either talking to them or observing their work?
OE: We met One Direction when we opened up for them, and of course we have always looked up to them as a band. It was crazy to share the same stage as both them and Justin Bieber. But the only artist we actually teamed up with is Danny Saucedo. I think it's kind of hard to work with other people when you already are a group – you are already a lot of people!
SE!: Since we are talking about working with other artists, if you could choose anyone, who would be some Swedish and international artists you would like to collaborate with?
OE: My Swedish dream collaboration would be Tove Styrke. And internationally it would be Ed Sheeran. Or maybe like Eminem. It would be amazing to sing on a chorus of one of his songs!
SE!: What are your professional projects for the near future? What can your fans expect from you?
OE: More music. It's all a bit of a secret at the moment. But it will surprise you!
SE!: We would like to finish this interview with a song of yours. What is your favorite song of yours, and why?
OE: With FO&O, my all-time favorite song is "Summer love". I think it's the best song we have ever done. It's not your typical boyband song.
My favorite song by me as a solo artist is not released yet!


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Why is the demo version larger than the full version?
Tomato Jones 2
A downloadable game for Windows
It is just a red tomato with a stupid hat. He tries to look like a cool tomb raider, rolling and jumping all over the maps.
Help him find all the treasures in the mystic castle or watch him die...in many painful ways.
Tomato Jones 2 is a sequel of its greatly fun predecessor - "Tomato Jones" already available on itch.io and Steam.
Tomato Jones II is already on Steam store!
It is a physics-based puzzle/adventure game. It combines the classical gameplay of an RPG platformers with the skill driven game style of the ball rolling games.
Your goal is to collect all coins and the hidden golden artefact at the end of each level, while avoiding various dangerous traps, obstacles and enemies.
The game is crafted in the atmosphere of "Indiana Jones" movies, while trying to be as funny and humorous as it can be.
Take a look at the...
- 40 beautiful and challenging levels (10 levels in the DEMO)
- Great looking "soft body" tomato physics and way better graphics.
- Many new and dangerous traps
- New approach to camera movement and viewing angles
- Completely new world map and areas to explore.
- Fun soundtrack and SFX
- Multiple funny hats to choose from
- This time, it is completely bug free. :P
- Tons of ketchup
And hey...you can still drive mine carts ;)
|Action-Adventure, Comedy, Puzzle-Platformer
|Average session
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|Subtitles, Configurable controls
In order to download this game you must purchase it at or above the minimum price of 1.50€ EUR. You will get access to the following files:
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Because the Demo is in a .zip file and the Full game is in a .7zip file, they are with different compression. The 7zip is way more compressed that the zip.
Hello I'm having problems with the Tomato Jones 2 demo. After I press start new game, the game freezes, no error or anything. I have to click the mouse to get the not responding message so I can close it. I tried to find the launcher.bat file on the system folder but there's no launcher.bat file there :(
Edit. I noticed something. If I run tomatojones2.exe as Administrator, when I click on start new game, I manage to reach the world map, but when I click on the first level, the game freezes again.
The odd thing is that Tomato Jones 1 runs flawlessly on my PC (3Ghz. Core i5 Quad Core with Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit, 2GB Radeon R7 240 graphics card and 4GB Ram).
It seems permissions have something to do with the issue or something related to it
Edit 3: Got some advance! I copied Launcher.bat from Tomato Jones 1 to the Tomato Jones 2 demo folder and I managed to play level 1. I even managed to make the continue game option to work, but I couldn't load level 2, it got stuck on the loading screen.
Edit 4: After a few tries I managed to load level 2. I noticed that if I click on the number 2 before the world map gets fully illuminated, it seems to load the levels. This issue is pretty odd if you ask me seeing it doesn't happens with the first game.
Hope this can help a bit to locate what is causing this issue n.n
Hello, start the game --> open options window --> under video options switch OFF "Outlines" and "Bloom".
The freezing happens with some ati cards and this two filters switched on.
"Behind the scene" TJ2 is quite different than TJ1. I still need to fix and clear some bugs here and there.
Outlines was already off by default, just switched off Bloom, I manage to play but when pausing the game on a level and tried to go back to the main menu, the game froze.
Ah well, at least I managed to play the 10 levels so it is more than enough :3
I already finished Tomato Jones 1 by the way. Quite challenging game, just like the old school games I love to play :)
Thank you! I'll try to fix those issues with TJ2 before the official release and thank you for the support and testing.
Congratulations for the Greenlight !
Btw...right now ,Tomato Jones 1 is on Sale on Steam!
Hurry up! It is until tomorrow.
Hey. Can't launch the game. When press Start new game freeze and crash game. Error : "Blender is not responding" - A problem caused this program to stop interacting with Windows. Continue game button works, but after press level 1 same error.
pc specs:
windows7 / I7 3770 / 16gb ram / R9 280 X
This is a known error with a few ATI card models. Locate launcher.bat in the 'system' folder and start it.
Sometimes driver update or degrade resolves it. Currently I'm looking for a complete solution.
Hey. thanks for answer. I launch Launcher.bat, complete level 1, When i press New level or World map same error. I'm waiting Fix. Good Luck ^^
Ok, If you wish to continue...edit the .bat file(it is only one line) by changing "lvl_1.blend" to "lvl_2.blend"
Also I've re-uploaded the Demo with a fix that may work. You may download the new demo file and try with it.


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Marinas of Janover LLC: "Nothing is impossible, it's all possible"
October 27, 2014 - Spotlights
Title: Principal
Company name: Janover LLC
Years in Com. RE: 16
In the last 12 months, which project, transaction, honor or accomplishment are you most proud of and why?
I am most proud of being promoted to a Principal in the firm I work at, Janover LLC. It reinforced my belief that if you work hard, have a good work ethic and exude a positive attitude you will be rewarded for your efforts. At my company, this couldn't be truer. I am so excited about what the future in the firm holds for me and I will be working hard to make sure it happens!
What are your biggest fears when you started out in your profession?
My worst fear when I started my accounting career was disappointing my parents. You see, they both worked seven days a week in order to provide me with the tools to help me succeed in life. So when I started working I promised myself to use my parents as role models and to make certain they understood how much their sacrifices meant to me.
What was your first job and what did you learn from it?
You can say that my first job was working in the family business which was a small grocery store. I started in my early teens and I learned the ins and outs of running a business which I apply in my daily life. The experience was a stepping stone to the world of business and it helped me to decide what I aspired to be. I was always intrigued about the buying/selling process and when I understood the concept of profit, I was hooked.
What is your favorite quote?
My favorite quote is... "Nothing is impossible, it's all possible."


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In a large pot, sauté with olive oil, 4 ñoras and 2 heads of garlic. Once sofrito we add 1.5 kg. of fish-trash and 3 liters of water. Leave to cook over medium heat until boiling. Crush the fish, strain the broth and set aside. In a cauldron stir fry with olive oil, the prawns of Dénia whole, the cut monkfish, the chopped cuttlefish
and backs of scorpa. We add to the sofrito a mince of garlic, parsley, grated natural tomato and a pinch of sweet paprika. Add the rice, stir with the sofrito, add the broth of the whitebait, a pinch of saffron, season and boil over medium heat about 20 minutes. (The rice at its point and with excess broth)


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Book, Music & Lyrics by Shanon D Whitelock
Development Production, September 26 & 27, 2019
Chapel Off Chapel, Melbourne
Direction by Casey Gould
Set & Costume Design by Joseph V Noonan
Musical Direction & Arrangements by Shanon D Whitelock
Starring Adam Noviello
Piano - Shanon Whitelock
Violin - Jackson Fumberger
Cello - Alex Olijnyk
Artwork: Nadine McLeay / Photo Credit: Martyn Park for Interlude Pictures
Take an unfiltered look into the genesis behind creativity in this all new song cycle composed by Green Room award winner Shanon Whitelock.
With a sound somewhere between Alan Menkin (Disney) and Carole King (A Natural Woman), Whitelock's piano trio – starring Adam Noviello (Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Matilda the Musical) – is set to take you on a narrative journey that sheds light on the question 'how the hell did they think of that?'
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Holy Love Ministry
April 1, 2018
Easter Sunday
Once again, I (Maureen) see a Great Flame that I have come to know as the Heart of God the Father. He says:
"I AM WHO AM – Father of all Ages. The morning My Son rose from the dead, it was as if all the earth gave a sigh of relief. A peace fell over all living beings. It felt as though all were one with Me. How I long for such a victory today in the world. The world would be one with My Will. Nations would no longer have to find peace through strength, but would be at peace without stockpiling weaponry."
"I have come to remind you of My Peace Plan, which is Holy Love. You will never find true peace apart from Holy Love, nor shall you find salvation. Let this be the moment of Truth when you choose Holy Love. No amount of money, prestige or worldly attributes can change this."
"Join Me in saying Alleluia today."
Read Luke 24:5+
…and as they were frightened and bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them, "Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen."
+ Scripture verses asked to be read by God the Father. (Please note: all Scripture given by Heaven refers to the Bible used by the visionary. Ignatius Press – Holy Bible – Revised Standard Version – Second Catholic Edition.)


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Chicago Independence Day- How to Spend Your Day
Celebrate the nation's birthday the right way this year while you're in Chicago. A Chicago Independence Day celebration will be nothing but fun and amazing. Take your holiday celebration outdoors and spend the day out with family then catch a great firework show to end your night. No matter how you want to spend your Fourth of July this year, Chicago will give you an unforgettable experience.
Chicago Independence Day- Things to Do:
Of course, the biggest thing that you're looking forward to is catching the fireworks at night, but what about your July 4th day? It might seem as if there isn't much going on during the day, but there's plenty to do! Spend your day celebrating at a festival or out exploring the windy city. There's much to be done while celebrating a Chicago Independence Day, so get ready for a great time!
The Glen Ellyn Park District will host their Glen Ellyn Fourth of July celebration. At this festival, you're going to be in for a busy day. From an early morning run to a parade and carnival, this Chicago Independence Day event will have it all. Starting the event off will be the morning four mile run at the Glenbard West Football Field. This run is going to be one of the biggest of the season, so be sure to register for the run before registration closes. After your run, grab a spot on Ellyn Ave and enjoy the parade as it marches down the avenue. Once the parade is over, there will be kid-friendly activities going on in Lake Ellyn Park to make the wait for fireworks shorter. When nighttime hits, enjoy a great view of the fireworks from the park and end the national holiday properly!
Other events worth checking out are the Frontier Days, Oak Fest, and the Northwest Fourth-Fest. These three different festivals all take place before July 4th and last until the July 4th. Start your Chicago Independence Day celebrations early and welcome in the nation's birthday in style. Each festival will have family-friendly activities, food, live music and so much more! These festivals are worth checking out especially since they last for almost a week.
Chicago Independence Day- Firework Shows:
The Navy Pier is one of the go-to spots in Chicago for fireworks. The pier is a 3,300 foot-long pier that will give you the best viewpoint of the Chicago fireworks show.
Watch as the fireworks paint the sky with their great colors and reflect off of Lake Michigan. As the show goes on, you will enjoy music that will be synchronized with the fireworks to leave you with a memorable ending to your night. Even though Navy Pier is great for a fireworks show, the pier also offers many things to do during the day. The pier is home to many different restaurants to grab something to eat and stores to shop at. Catch a movie before the fireworks go off at Navy Pier's IMAX Theater or take a ride on the attractions at the pier.
For a just as big celebration, check out Itasca, a short drive west of Chicago, this July 4th show makes the trip worth it. Located in the Hamilton Lakes, the village reported that it had spent up to $250,000 on its annual Independence Day celebration. This highly funded fireworks show is also accompanied by a 25-minute pyrotechnic show as well. While you wait for the fireworks, there will be live music for you to enjoy before your show. This Chicago Independence Day celebration is definitely one to check out especially since it's a free event!
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Bantwal , April 28, 2015 : Work on the RoB - road over bridge is far from complete in spite of many promises by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to complete construction.
The additional RoB under constructed on Mangaluru-Bengaluru National Highway crosses the Mangaluru-Hassan railway line. The delay has cumulative impact on traffic at B.C. Road Junction with vehicles from many directions merging.
Presently, all vehicles have to move on the narrow, two-lane RoB originally existing on NH 48, causing vehicular movement to and from Mangaluru to be severely affected throughout the day said a local citizen B.C. Road, and added the work is unlikely to be completed before the commencement of Monsoon, with NHAI again putting forth this as an excuse for further delay.
The one way flyover built by NHAI in B.C. Road Town has added to the traffic problems at this vital junction. Vehicles towards Mangaluru only are allowed on the flyover and those moving towards Hassan/Bantwal have to move below on the existing highway. Also the spot hosts the main bus stand, both for private and KSRTC buses. Buses entering the stand from Hassan and those exiting towards Mangaluru create a chaotic road block.
The flyover was built under the Port Connectivity Project of NHAI, which built a four-lane road between B.C. Road and Surathkal. It is not too late to correct this problematic situation now.


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The rise of the digital enterprise and on-demand economy has borne a new wave of B2B customer – one that must become agile to remain competitive. And the direction provided in software support must reflect that.
With quarterly software upgrades and on-the-fly solution updates available, one-dimensional support tickets and customer service hotlines will no longer cut it. In order to modernize these resources, many vendors have begun to integrate chat features and interactive tools into their support offerings. However, as digital transformation continues to pick up the pace, even these digital support tools are in need of an upgrade.
And this upgrade will come in the form of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Reports show that by 2020, AI will touch nearly everything – including support services for enterprise software.
A Smarter Way to Chat
In order to deliver real-time response, we've seen a steady rise in the trend of live chat features available to software users. With as little as a click of a button, questions are sent directly to a support specialist who is at-the-ready on the other side of their computer to guide you in the right direction.
While this direct communication channel cuts down the time it takes to alert a support specialist of the issue at hand, solution providers offer thousands of products – creating an overwhelming pool of data with millions of possible solutions. In addition, customers are just as unique as the solutions that they work with, and have different ways of expressing the same issue.
In order to ensure that the speed of problem resolution mirrors the real-time delivery of support requests, AI's ability to autonomously monitor complex IT landscapes and pull relevant information will be crucial to live chat features. AI is able to read between the lines of support requests – sifting through potential human jargon – and pull only the information necessary for effective problem resolution, making this material readily available to support specialists almost instantaneously. Not only will this ultimately streamline the role of the support specialist – it will optimize the use of the solution for the customer.
Digital Forms That Know You (Better Than You)
For those that prefer self-service in support scenarios, AI will also play a role in transforming the customer experience. In the past, customers adamant on DIY support were asked to fill out digital forms describing their business, solution, and the problem at hand through a set of catch-all drop-down box options. This lengthy process would likely direct the customer to high-level "how-to" and "Frequently Asked Questions" (FAQ) resources, adding to the potential confusion.
This process neglects the rich set of data surrounding the nature of certain problems, such as their frequency, how they are experienced, and how they are best resolved, which helps shape each solution – but AI does not. By monitoring the overall usability process of the customer, AI becomes smart in the company's characteristics, what information they're using, and even where they tend to click on a webpage. Equipped with this information, AI will be able to pre-fill company information as soon as these digital support forms are opened, and based on past experiences, provide personalized drop-down options to guarantee that the description of the needs at hand are as precise as possible. Ensuring that these self-service forms are personalized will cut down on the time it takes for a customer to fill them out, and deliver equally as tailored support resources for reference during problem resolution.
What Comes First: The Support Request, or the Solution?
We are still very much in the beginning of AI acceptance in customer support, but that makes the opportunity for innovation that much more exciting. AI's continued integration within the B2B customer service industry will not only allow for live support; it will enable pre-emptive support as well. As AI picks up on patterns in customers' consumption behavior and the activity of a given solution, it will be able to detect the warning signs of an IT issue based on any changes to these actions. Once identified, data from past support requests can be used to solve the problem on the back-end before it affects the user again.
While early integrations of AI have certainly helped to streamline the support process, its automated presence is often clear on the front-end. Over the next decade, we will see the line between artificial and empathetic blur as AI adapts to a more "human" delivery of support. "Service with a smile" will never go out of style, and as AI continues to become "smart" in customer service, it will ensure that this principle remains foundational in digital customer support.


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Screenshot from video by Brandon Boles / Fort Morgan Times
While the 2018 Brush Fourth of July Fantastic Fireworks show likely is just a pleasant but fading memory in spectators' minds, it almost did not happen, according to Brush Fire Chief Tad Anderson.
"I think everything went pretty well, but we had some logistical challenges," he said.
The Brush Fire Department was all set to take delivery of the fireworks for this year's show, but the truck did not arrive as scheduled.
After making some frantic calls, Anderson found out that the company that was supposed to be making the delivery had gone out of business only days before. In order for the show to go on, the Brush firefighters would have to find another fireworks retailer at the last minute.
At least the fire department had not prepaid the now-defunct company for any of the around $10,000 worth of fireworks needed for this year's Fourth of July show, Anderson said.
"The big deal was making us have to find them at the last minute," he said. "Things like that happen, but we would have expected some notice ahead. They just didn't show up."
It turned out that the fire chief was able to find another company able to supply the fireworks in time for setting up and putting on the show. But the volunteer firefighters would have to go get the fireworks, instead of having them delivered to Brush.
"A couple of our guys went and picked them up," Anderson said. "The show went on, and nobody knew any different."
There may have been a few differences between what the Brush Fire Department had planned for this year's fireworks display and what lit up the night sky as a result of the change, but the fire chief said he did not hear any complaints about the show.
"We were able to get most of our same show," he said. "It was another very successful, very enjoyable Fourth of July."
More importantly, the Brush firefighters did not have problems with shooting off the slightly less familiar fireworks.
"The show went off really well," Anderson said. "No grass fires, no injuries. That's always good."
The spectators also did not cause any problems this year, complying with staying out of the fallout zone that the fire and police departments had set up around the fairgrounds and Memorial Park.
"Thanks to the public for respecting the needs of the show and allowing us to put on a show that hopefully everybody enjoyed," Anderson said.
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In an exclusive interview with Lifesitenews , Bishop +Athanasius Schneider elaborated on his essay which is one of the most exhaustive pieces written to the question of a heretical Pope in our modern day. I will be honing in one particular comment made in this interview, which was teased out more fully in the essay, and then comment on it with the historical record in view. Continue reading
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[Review] +Athanasius Schneider: On the question of a heretical pope
Rorate Caeli published a guest article from Bishop +Athanasius Schneider on the question of what to do in the case of an explicit heretical Pope. Herein is my review of it.
Inquiry into Eastern Orthodoxy: A Catholic Guideline
A friend of mine sent me a series of questions on the subject of the Papacy with Eastern Orthodoxy in mind. Since these questions are pretty standard, I thought I would make a blog post with the best standard answers I could give. Enjoy. Continue reading
Where Peter Is…..Not
WherePeterIs has published another article which attempts to argue that all Papal teaching, even non-definitive Papal teaching (i.e. any exercise of the Magisterium of the Pope) is 100% infallibly protected from all error. You can read it here.
In fact, we have at least one historical scenario, completely ratified by Pope St. Leo II, where the opposite is proven. At the 6th Ecumenical Council held in Constantinople (681), the deposed Monothelite Macarius of Antioch had dug up the 2 letters of Honorius, Pope of Rome, which were written to the Patriarch of Constantinople, Sergius. The Council read aloud these 2 letters (they were obviously not ex-cathedra), and proceeded to anathematize Honorius as a heretic alongside Sergius, Cyrus, Pyrrhus, Pharan, Theodore, et al. Continue reading
On This [Heretical] Rock, I Will Build My Church?
Without a doubt, the current state of affairs in Catholicism, and the Papacy in particular, has struck one of the greatest challenges for her apologists. Many people are driven to think there is a massive problem with the coherence of Catholic ecclesiology with regard to the Papacy. The problem can be illustrated by citing one of the Catholic Church's most astute contemporary theologians today. Continue reading
St. Maximos the Confessor (580-662) – Papal Supremacy and Infallibility by Divine Right
I have edited this article extensively to interact with Orthodox Byzantine historian A. Ed Siecienski.
As many readers know, the Monothelite controversy occupied the Church's attention in the 7th century, and it was concluded by a firm condemnation of the belief that in Christ there is only one single will or that his acts were from one theanadric operation. This evil which inflicted the Church was partly attributable to Pope Honorius I, who's letters to Sergius, the Patriarch of Constantinople, seemed to have supported the idea that Christ had two natures but one will. Shortly after the reception of these letters, the Eastern Emperor, Heraclius, upon the composition of the Patriarch, released an edict called the Ecthesis ( εκθεσις , literally "statement of faith"), wherein Christ is taught to have one will. This was also accepted by the Patriarchs of Alexandria, Antioch , and Jerusalem. It is reported that the successor of Honorius, Severinus, had time before his death to reject it. The successor of Severinus…
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Pope Francis under the test of Bishop Gasser's Relatio
Below, I've typed out a few excerpts from the relatio of Bishop Gasser at the Vatican Council (1870). I am running through the thought experiment of whether Pope Francis's magisterial teachings pass the canon of the relatio, particularly the portions which I've reproduced. At the forefront we have (1) Amoris Laetitia and (2) the Death Penalty revision (CCC 2267). I know there have been many who have made it clear that the Pope was not speaking with the supreme authority of St. Peter, and thus not ex-cathedra infallible. However, something which Gasser pointed out is often missing in today's thinking. Notice how Gasser says that the "dogmatic judgments" of the Roman Pontiff are infallible, and then follows it with saying that there have been "thousands and thousands" of these "dogmatic judgments". That would certainly be contrasted with many Catholic theologians today who insist on there only being 2 instances of Papal Infallibility, one on the Immaculate Conception in Ineffabilis Deus (1854), and the other on her assumption into heaven in Munificentissimus Deus (1950). Notice that Gasser gave his relatio in 1870, so that means that those theologians who say that there have only been two instances of Papal infallibility would have to conclude that Gasser's saying that there have been "thousands and thousands" infallible dogmatic judgments should have really just said one-time. This is truly interesting, since this relatio was central to the discussions on the meaning of papal infallibility at the Council. The relatio was made to the general congregation of Bishops. In fact, Dom Cuthbert Butler, whose two-volume work on the Council is the most complete history written in English, said that Bishop Gasser was "the most prominent theologian of the Council". This relatio has been a source of authoritative reference in theological treatments and manuals down unto the present day. In particular, the 2nd Vatican Council's document Lumen Gentium, which includes a treatment on the hierarchical organization and authority of the Church, cites Gasser's rlation four times in the chapter on the Magiterium. This chapter only had 24 lines of text and the references to the relatio make up half of all of them. Needless to say, this relatio is the best guide to properly interpret the treatment on the infallibility of the Pope in Pastor Aeternus. And yet, we hardly get the idea that there had only been 1 single exercise of Papal infallibility. Quite to the contrary, the relatio asserts there had been thousands. The consequence of this is that the more and more narrow modern theologians have become in explaining the conditions of Papal infallibility, the more and more they steer away from the historical understanding as it was had by the Bishops at Vatican I. You hear this when people say that the Pope is only infallible when he speaks in such highly decorative manners with all the right words and actions and warnings, etc,etc. While this is appreciable, I think it is absurd to think that the infallibility of the Pope, ordained to be the help and sustainer of unity in the Church catholic, had only been exercised once in nearly 1800 years after the birth of the Church. In fact, it is absurd. Continue reading


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European stock markets cheered the US midterm election results that will force President Donald Trump to share power with his Democrat opponents.
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Markets in Asia swung between small gains and losses as investors digested the results early Wednesday, before ending the day mixed. By the time European markets started trading, the focus had shifted to the positives of a divided Congress — the prospect of a period of government inactivity.
"This was the most benign result possible from this midterm election," wrote analysts at Gavekal Research. "Historically, legislative gridlock has been modestly positive for US equity markets. Simply put, changes in regulation generally prove costly."
Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei index ended 0.3% lower, while the Shanghai Composite dropped 0.7%. But London's FTSE 100 index, Germany's DAX and France's CAC 40 all gained about 1%. And US futures indicated a clearly positive start to the day on Wall Street.
The elections are shaping up to have significant political consequences for the world's largest economy. Democrats won a majority in the House of Representatives while Republicans will retain control of the Senate.
But investors are betting that there won't be any major changes in policy.
"I don't think the outcome is a big surprise," Larry Fink, the CEO of money management firm BlackRock, said Wednesday at a Bloomberg business conference in Singapore.
Markets suffered "a big setback" in October and are now "trying to restabilize," Fink said. Digesting the results of the midterms "will be part of that restabilizing process," he added.
Getting used to gridlock
Gridlock in the United States means neither party is likely to be able to enact sweeping legislation. While that may mean Republicans and President Trump fail to cut taxes further, it also means the current tax cuts can't be rolled back. A sweeping Democrat win may also have encouraged the party to push for a higher federal minimum wage.
The main US indexes had closed up just over 0.5% on Tuesday as voters went to the polls.
With Congress divided, America's fiscal, regulatory and monetary policies will likely stay the same. Investors typically don't mind gridlock, cynically figuring it means Washington can't mess anything up.
"Past performance does not guarantee future responses, but sound fundamentals, not politics, are likely to continue to drive economic performance," commented analysts at Berenberg bank.
David Rubenstein, the billionaire co-founder of private equity firm The Carlyle Group, pointed out that the US economy often performs well when control of Congress is split between Republicans and Democrats.
"We shouldn't automatically assume the economy will go south," he said at the Bloomberg conference. "They have to compromise a bit to get anything done and this tends to be positive."
But too much gridlock can also be a bad thing, as demonstrated by the debt ceiling stalemate of 2011 that caused an unprecedented credit rating downgrade.
"Expect fiscal deadlines to become more disruptive," Goldman Sachs analysts wrote in a report this week ahead of the elections.
Trade war likely to rumble on
And the newly empowered Democrats are unlikely to push for any major changes to a White House policy that has unsettled investors around the world, particularly in Asia: Trump's trade war with China.
Ahead of this week's elections, Trump fueled hopes of a potential deal on trade with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Experts have expressed skepticism that the two sides will bridge their differences anytime soon over US complaints that the Chinese government oversees the theft of US intellectual property and pressures American companies to hand over key technology.
"I don't think there is an instant cure for the trade issue," Trump's former top economic adviser, Gary Cohn, said Wednesday at the Bloomberg conference.
The midterm results spared investors the shocks of the US presidential election and Brexit referendum in 2016. Both surprise events sparked dramatic reactions in markets. Stock futures initially plunged the night of Trump's election, before rebounding and closing with a resounding gain.


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Snowdon is at the heart of the Snowdonia National Park with the surrounding area being steeped in history and benefing from some of the most beautiful views in all of Britain. The mountain is not just tall, it has its own unique bio-diversity of plants and animals making sure your visit is truly unique from anyother.
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Situated on the west coast of Britain covering 823 square miles of diverse landscapes, Snowdonia National Park is the largest National Park in Wales.
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First Place – Cheryl Bogdanowitsch, "Bird Watching"
Cheryl's wood sculpture immediately engages the viewer; who is watching who, and what is their relationship? Has the bird just arrived, or is it about to be set free? We would love to be privy to the conversation.
The work shows Cheryl's skill in working with natural materials, and she enhances them in a way that propels them forward into an artistic creation, yet still respects their natural characteristics. We know that it is wood, but we are willing to suspend reality and believe that the figure and the bird are actual denizens of the forest.
Cheryl has thoughtfully selected wood that forms a lithe and graceful elongated tree figure, balanced by the spreading of the branches from the base. The carving on the face of the figure, and the little bird, make them both appealing and relatable. The treatment of the hands of the tree figure is especially sensitive.
Cheryl has demonstrated confidence in her skills in creating a work that draws us in and invites us to consider the fragility of this thing called "Nature", thus combining the best of technique and concept in a work deserving of the top award.
Second Place – Jack Hill, "A Lucky Shot"
On viewing Jack's bronze sculpture, the viewer immediately wonders who the target of the lucky shot might be, and why. Is there a reference to the David and Goliath? Perhaps, but that remains a question. The symbolism of the wishbone is significant, because how will the shooter feel if he doesn't get his wish?
Jack is clearly working with bronze at an advanced level; the figure shows an attention to detail, and the viewer can feel the tension in the musculature of the shooter's arms and legs. Although they are metal, the wishbone reads as "bone" and the straps read as "leather". The composition is strengthened by the triangles created by the wishbone and the straps, and there are interesting negative shapes throughout. The subtle variations of color are also noteworthy.
The work combines knowledge of the human form, impeccable technique, and a visual treat for the viewer, and is worthy of recognition.
Third Place – Maria Santana, "Glyptria"
We want to know right away what the figure in Maria's clay piece is making. Is she adding to her headdress, or pulling pieces from it? Her laser-like focus on her hands is something we can appreciate, because haven't we all been in that "zone" when creating our art?
The figure itself is subtly toned and features sensitive markings, which contrast nicely with the variety of color, surface treatment and pattern in the headdress. We also see a nice variety of size in the components that make up the headdress. The hands are beautifully formed and show a respect for anatomy.
The fact that the hands are separated from the main figure is especially significant; similar to a "lost edge" in painting, the disconnect invites the viewer to become engaged and fill in the blank space. Additionally, the separate pieces create a triangle that keeps the eye moving.
Maria combines her knowledge of technique and materials with color and pattern and has created an intriguing piece that merits recognition.
Fourth Place – Art League Award – Suzanne Oberholtzer, "Seaglass Waves"
We were happy to be able to add and sponsor an "Art League Award" to the list, as we felt that this piece also deserved recognition.
Suzanne's piece, in contrast to the other selections, is not so much a narrative as a fascinating mystery, almost like a zen koan. The question raised is, how did she come to make the connection between waves and paper forms?
Anyone who lives near the beach in Florida, or has painted waves, knows the structure and anatomy of breaking and rolling waves, and these paper forms capture that movement perfectly. Although a static sculpture, the piece implies movement, and fascinates the eye from every angle.
The coloration of the papers reference the way that waves change as they pass through the light at various stages. As with the wood in Cheryl's piece, we know that it is paper, but we are perfectly willing to accept the shapes as water.
Suzanne demonstrates a truly creative approach to using paper as a material for sculpture, and the piece merits affirmation.
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Noida 29th September 2018: The Xavier School of Management has accomplished in providing 100% placement to all its students in the adjournment of the Summer Internship placement Process for the batch of 2018-19, respectively. No students out of the totality of 362 have lost the opportunity of grabbing the placements provided with the highest stipend of 1.65 lakhs per month consecutively. Prof. Damodaran of the same respective University has added that there would be excellent flair seen in the futures of the students who will be selected by the placement opportunities offered by the reputations.
The institution of XLRI has glared the visit of over 95 renowned companies offering vivid roles in finance sector, sales and marketing, Business Development, Business management, Human Resources, Industrial Relations, and consulting as well. The list of companies that were indulged into the list of the renowned placements include, Accenture Strategy, EY, Deloitte, KPMG, PwC, AT Kearney, Boston Consulting Group, P&J, RB Johnson & Johnson, Mondelez, Coca Cola, Pepsi, ITC India, AB InBev and lots more, Aditya Birla Group, Bharti Airtel, Star, Samsung Electronics, Shell, TATA Administrative Services, Mahindra, RP Goenka, HSBC, ICICI Bank, Yes Bank, JP Morgan Chase, Citibank, Kotak Wealth, Edelweiss and others combined to distribute the roles for General Management, financial sectors, FMCG sector, and consulting domains as well.
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Driving the Sea to Sky Highway
Big Attractions, Hidden Gems
Getting there is half the fun — or perhaps more than half. That is certainly true of the drive up the Sea to Sky Highway from Vancouver to Whistler, which ranks consistently as one of the world's most scenic drives. The drive from West Vancouver northward to Whistler on Highway 99 takes about 90 minutes without stopping, but if you give yourself extra time, there is plenty to see along the way — from quick stopping points to two- and three-hour hikes. While there are well-known places and destinations — the Sea to Sky Gondola and Stawamus Chief in Squamish being just two — there are also quite a few hidden gems. Here are some tips for getting the most out of the journey.
Horseshoe Bay Village, part of West Vancouver, is a quaint setting next to B.C. Ferries' massive Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal, complete with shops, restaurants and a waterfront park. If you visit, gaze into the trees hanging out over the water to see if you can spot the nesting great blue herons. Porteau Cove Provincial Park is a beautiful place to stop, dip your toes into the chilly waters of Howe Sound and take in the views of Anvil Island and the mountains that surround the fjord. As you approach Squamish, one of the Sea to Sky Corridor's many breathtaking waterfalls is just a short walk from a parking area just off Highway 99. Shannon Falls Provincial Park is the site of British Columbia's third-highest waterfall — 335 metres (1,099 feet) high. If the weather is warm, especially early in the summer, the falls will be howling with snow melt from the winter's snowpack.
Those with time and energy can access two popular hikes nearby: the Sea to Summit Trail to the top station of the Sea to Sky Gondola or the climb to one or more of the three peaks of the famed granite monolith (and rock climbing mecca) known as the Stawamus Chief. In both cases, hiking boots or sturdy shoes are advisable, as portions of the trails are rocky. The 7.5-kilometre Sea to Summit trail tops out at the Sea to Sky Gondola's Summit Lodge with its spectacular views and other attractions. If you prefer not to hike down, you can pay for a download ticket (less than a full ticket) and enjoy the gondola ride down. Cool off by taking a summertime dip in the lake at Alice Lake Provincial Park which is also a perfect place for a picnic lunch, at the north end of Squamish. For more information on what to do and see in Squamish, stop by the Squamish Adventure Centre, visit exploresquamish.com or see related article on page 100.
Brohm Lake, four kilometres north of Alice Lake, is another lovely swimming spot — though you will have to sunbathe mostly on the rocks that surround the lake, as there is no beach. Be advised that the small B.C. Forest Service parking area fills up fast on warm summer days, but Alice Lake is a good alternative. Note that parking is illegal anywhere on Highway 99, except in case of emergency. The Tantalus Overlook, which affords spectacular views of the upper Squamish Valley and Tantalus Range, is just a turn off the highway 10 kilometres north of Squamish. If you are headed north, though, be alert for the viewpoint turnoff that heads uphill to the right. The viewpoint on the left side requires a dangerous (and illegal) left turn off the highway and is meant for southbound travellers only. The view from the northbound viewpoint is equally breathtaking.
As you head north, Highway 99 crosses a bridge (known to locals as the Big Orange Bridge, or BOB) and ascends into a rocky corridor that makes up part of the Cheakamus River Canyon. Just after passing through a high rock cut, you will notice a part of the canyon, with the river far below, on your left. Northbound drivers pass B.C. Hydro's Daisy Lake Dam and power station, and not long after that, they reach Brandywine Falls Provincial Park. The park has washrooms and ample parking for those wishing to make the easy 10-minute walk to the viewing platform for the impressive southward views of Daisy Lake and powerful falls on Brandywine Creek, which plunges 70 metres (230 feet) in a single drop.
Slightly off the beaten track is Alexander Falls, which is well worth a visit. Make the left-hand turn up the Callaghan Valley Road (toward Whistler Olympic Park, venue for the Nordic events during the 2010 Winter Olympics). Watch for wildlife, as bears are often spotted near the road. Eight kilometres up the road is a left-hand turnoff with a small brown B.C. Forest Service recreation area sign. Just down the gravel, 150-metre access road, you can park and walk to the viewpoint for the majestic, three-tiered, 43-metre (141-foot) cascade on Madeley Creek.
In addition to the many terrific attractions of Whistler, one more hidden gem awaits those who visit the resort: the Ancient Cedars Trail. A popular, family-oriented hike with locals, the trails' parking, wayfinding and interpretive signage and trail infrastructure were upgraded in 2013 through a team effort involving the Resort Municipality of Whistler, Whistler Blackcomb, the Whistler Rotary Club and others. From Highway 99, take a left-hand turn up Cougar Mountain Road at the north end of Green Lake. You will need a vehicle with decent clearance (any truck or sport utility vehicle is fine) to make it confidently up the 4.5 km of gravel road to reach the trailhead. Watch for recreational vehicle traffic, as the road is also the access point for one of Whistler's adventure tour operators. The five-kilometre hike takes about two hours, ascending into a stunning grove of 900-plus-year-old red cedars representative of the old-growth forests that blanketed southwestern B.C. before the arrival of industrial-scale logging. Several red cedars in the grove are more than three metres (10 feet) in diameter, and some Douglas firs are estimated to be more than 650 years old. Before you go, check with the Whistler Visitor Information Centre to ensure that the trail is free of snow.
For more information on what to do and see in Whistler, visit whistler.com.
Happy travelling!