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June 26, 2006
It has been almost nine months since my wife died and I am finding my thoughts turning more and more towards the future. What's next? Who will I become in the next year? Five years? Decade? It is hard to contemplate, and even harder to visualize as real.
For some time now I have found my thoughts straying towards the future. At first I resisted such thoughts as they felt like a betrayal of Michele. Over time, however, I have come to understand that not pursuing these thoughts is a betrayal of myself. Michele would be sorely upset were I to betray myself in any fashion. So I sit and think about what's next.
The odd part is that I imagine having a conversation with Michele about my future. She was the consummate listener and was able to hear what I wasn't saying just as loudly as she could hear what I was saying. Her counsel was full of wisdom and humor and in my imaginary conversations with her I hear faint echos of her sage advice.
Rejoining a martial arts dojo is a step forward, and one that brings me into contact with other people. Allowing myself to participate in social activities with co-workers and friends is also a step forward. Initiating some of those activities is a huge step forward. Perhaps the most powerful and self-validating thing I have done is to allow myself permission to rejoin the mainstream of life. Tentatively, cautiously, but still back in the flow. I know I'll revisit the eddies of grief and sorrow for some time to come, but only by letting go of the rocks can I float free in life's stream once again.


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Matsuyama (松山市) is the largest city on the Japanese island of Shikoku. It has a population of 516,459. The city's name means "pine mountain". Matsuyama was founded on December 15, 1889. The city is known for the Dogo Onsen [hot spring], which is among the oldest in Japan, The current Onsen building is a Meiji Period wooden public bathhouse dating from 1894. Matsuyama castle is on top of a scenic hill in a centrally located park. Eight of… Read More
Itoigawa City– Niigata Prefecture – Japan Golden Week; May 3rd-7th gave me five days to go south and hunt for Japanese jadeite. Part 1 of these notes covered my trip to the Oyashirazu Pier, the Jade Museum there and my interaction with the local jade hunters. In Part 2 I shall relate my adventures in the Kotakigawa Gorge and exploring the ancient Jomon village of Chojagahara. In about 2,500 BCE the Jomon… Read More
Itoigawa City– Niigata Prefecture – Japan Golden Week; May 3rd-7th gave me five days to go south and hunt for Japanese jadeite. I'd tried to get down to Itoigawa twice last year, but the weather was against me. I'd planned on camping, and was washed out the previous occasions. This time the weather was sunny, so, after an eight hour drive to the southwest along a quite scenic coast highway, I reached… Read More
After a pleasant week in Pokhara I returned to the big city. Soon after I got back to the Potala Guest House I was walking over to a friend's gem and jewelry shop when I encountered a parade of school children. They were all wearing their traditional clothing so I had to stop and take some photos. READ MORE…
I took the Greenline Bus to Pokhara and was there for Holi, which was a bit more laid back than Kathmandu would have been. I like using the Greenline Bus Company for several reasons. First, it leaves an hour later than the cheaper Tourist buses, and second, it includes a buffet lunch in the ticket price. Lunch is always served at a very nice riverside hotel about half-way between Kathmandu and Pokhara…. Read More

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A court hearing has begun into whether the Greek government acted illegally by suddenly shutting down its public broadcaster, ERT.
The trade union challenge to Prime Minister Antonis Samaras comes as he also faces angry coalition partners amid fears of a hugely disruptive snap election.
Aware his allies stand to lose heavily in any election, the conservative Samaras has refused in a flurry of speeches to turn what he's called the "sinful" ERT back on.
Our Athens correspondent Stamatis Giannisis said:
Samaras has vowed to fight to modernise a country
he says had become a "Jurassic Park" of inefficiency and corruption. But his decision to move ahead with the closing of ERT is perceived as a show of determination to push forward with public sector reform, and also a message to Greek voters in favour, that he is not willing to step back regardless of the political cost."
But a ruling in favour of the union would temporarily suspend the government decision, meaning ERT's signal would be restored.
It could also offer a way out of the impasse by allowing coalition partners to maintain their positions but defer to the court as the final say on the matter.


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Awesome Ocean Views
866 Neptune Avenue, 3 Bed/3 Bath
- Sleeps 6-9
Bedrooms:Master, one king bed; en-suite master bathroomWalk-in Closet; one single roll-away bed stored.Bedroom 2; one King Bed; en-suite 3/4 bathroomBedroom 3; 2 extra long singles; can be made into a 3rd king bed on request;
3/4 bathroom next to bedroom door
- One Portable Crib stored in closet
- One Queen Sleeper Sofa in Living Room
- One additional Ottoman Pull-out Single bed in bedroom 3
- 180 Degree Luxury Oceanfront
- White Water Ocean Views of the Pacific Ocean
- Best year-round weather
- One of the best Vacation Rentals value in San Diego.
- Ocean front jacuzzi
Enjoy the fabulous surf and sounds of the ocean before you, as you sip your morning coffee, evening wine or Margaritas. Enjoy the fresh ocean air in peace and tranquility. Dine on your private 180 degree ocean view deck, or enjoy a quiet dinner in the diningroom. 'Wow!' is what new guests say as they enter the livingroom and experience the wide open ocean view before them. Next to your large deck is a hot tub on the patio, as well as the propane BBQ grill, all overlooking the waves!
The living room offers a huge inviting fireplace, lots of seating to view & savor the sounds and sights before you; the waves, surfers, dolphins, seals, whales, pelicans, gulls, cruise ships,fishing boats and all of the marine life as it flows before your eyes. Take long relaxing barefoot walks on the beach, or take a short stroll/jog to the local boutiques or restaurants. Boogie board, surf or just read a book as you relax and sunbathe!
This house has an amazing floorplan with 3 large bedrooms giving it flexible private sleeping space. The master bedroom has a king bed, and plenty of space for the roll-away if needed, or it can go into another bedroom. Full bath with a separate shower in the spacious bathroom, a dressing area with vanity and a large walk-in closet. The second bedroom, around a corner from the hall, which has a huge king bed, an insuite bathroom with a shower. Both have big flat screen tvs! The 3rd bedroom can be either two extra long singles, or made up as a 3rd king bed, and includes a tv and dvd player. There is a single ottoman pull out, and a sleeper sofa is in the living room. A 3rd bathroom is right outside of bedroom 3, it is around the hall corner, so private. Next to the bathroom is the laundry room, at the entry from the garage.Your tvs have Premium DTV channels, so you won't miss your favorites. You have Wifi to keep in touch and of course share your photos having so much fun.
with 50 linear feet over the oceanfront! It is so relaxing to be able to kick your shoes off, pour yourself a glass of wine or fresh ice tea, make yourself lunch, and and watch everything happening from the convenience of your patio. No need to go out to brunch when you can sit out over the waves just outside the living room; you are there! Safe and secure, very private, and anywhere you want to go, it is probably found within 2 minutes to an hour. Your hot tub is the perfect place to enjoy yourself, and sooth your sore muscles. You have an outdoor shower to the side of the house to wash off after a beach trip, and before you get into the jacuzzi. Walk over to Beacon's Beach (just past 3 houses from your place)and down the winding trail. Take walks along the one way neighborhood street of Neptune into Encinitas to the south, or just a block over to Coast Highway for dining at the local restaurants, or go north towards Carlsbad. Or, you might just have your dinner oceanfront with the gentle breezes! The dining table and slate patio table are large for family and guests, and if it is cool outside, 'dine in' watching and listening to the waves! A huge fireplace for cozy nights too! All of our many guests tell us how much they enjoy such a comfortable home. For those who like to cook, the kitchen has everything, stainless appliances, a double electric oven, and large gas range, plenty of pots, pans, dishware, flatware, seasonings. For beach goers, supplies are provided; boogie boards, umbrella, a few wetsuits, beach chairs, a wagon for hauling your belongings to and fro. For BBQs, sitting over the oceanfront while you grill your families dinner, it's absolutely wonderful!!!
Hike in Torrey Pines or why not take in a round of Golf at one the World Class Golf Resorts? Spend a day at Disneyland, it is only a little over an hour's drive away. Or take the kids to Legoland, only 10 minutes from the beach house. Take a short trip to San Diego and enjoy the World Famous San Diego Zoo. How about the Wild Animal Park for a picnic?
Explore the Cedros Design District, Del Mar Plaza or the great Carlsbad Company Stores for shopping nearby, and if you happen to be so lucky to be here in the spring, the famous Flower Fields of Carlsbad are spectacular! (After all we are the flower capital of the world!)
When the weather is cool, sit in front of your huge crackling fireplace while listening and watching the crashing surf before you!
You will never get a better night's rest when you let the sound of waves and scent of the ocean lull you into a most relaxing night of sleep.
The home was fantastic for our family vacation, three bedrooms and three baths was perfect for three adult families. The hide a bed in the the third bedroom was perfect for the 6year old and the portacrib for the baby. The view and access to the beach was fantastic! The patio is a great place to unwind in the morning and watching the sun set. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you would need to cook a meal. Water toys galore to play in the water, my 6 year old grandson became an expert boogey boarder with the help of his dad. We will be back, the family is already asking when we an come back. I highly recommend this home!
Recommended for: People with disabilities, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.
House was everything as advertised and then some! Beautiful views of the ocean from the deck and living room. Easy access to the beach were we spent most of our time. Convenient location as you have several restaurants to choose from. Very relaxing weekend and the kids had a great time. We'll definitely come back next summer! Thank you Chris!
Recommended for: Pet owners, families with teenagers, romantic getaway.
Excellent for traveling with teens
We've stayed in dozens of houses from coast to coast and this short three day jaunt was memorable! In a great way. Kitchen was perfect, well appointed. Went to store and bought spices— didn't need to. Master suite was more than adequate. Too bad our rental truck was too tall to fit into garage otherwise that would have been a real treat as few VRs have garage parking. Short walk down to the beach for swimming and fishing. Sea Perch! Caught a ton of them.
The view was great; surfers from sunrise to sunset.
The only downside was that we didn't have longer to stay.
Be mindful that the owners have a suite upstairs. But, with that being said, if we hadn't seen each other in the driveway we never would have known they were there. (As noted, it was only over the garage, not the home)
Absolute recommendation.
Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing.
This is a amazing beach house with stunning views, steps to the beach and great location for visiting the surrounding area. Million dollar views from the kitchen, dinning room, living room and master bedroom!! Watching surfers and schools of dolphins while relaxing on the deck was beyond words. Chris and Tom are fantastic hosts and made us feel completely at home. They actually saved our trip as we had rented another home that was a nightmare. We needed a place quick and they accommodated us on a Sunday morning!! We actually ended up extending our trip 3 more days because we didn't want to leave. We are already planning our return trip to this piece of heaven. Thank you, thank you, thank you Chris and Tom!!
Recommended for: Adventure Seekers, Pet-friendly, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getawaywant to leave. We are already planning our return trip to this piece of heaven. Thank you, thank you, thank you Chris and Tom!!
- 2 Car Garage, with additional (2) parking spaces in Drive. Direct access into house from garage, very convenient with checking in your luggage
- Towels Provided: Lots of towels and bed linens in the linen closet. Also beach towels on the shelf in the master bedroom closet
- Air Conditioning: A/C is not necessary in this house, however, there is a large portable Air Conditioner in the master bedroom, ceiling fan, all rooms have fans provided.
- Washing Machine: Full Capacity Front Load Washer (Laundry Room)
- Clothes Dryer: Full Capacity Front Load Dryer (Laundry Room)
- Wood Fireplace: The Fireplace is Wood and/or Gas burning
- Parking Off Street: Space for 2 cars in addition to garage
- Linens Provided: All High Quality Linens provided
- Heating: Central Heating
- Hair Dryers, Iron & Board
- Copy-Scanner, Boogie/body boards, beach chairs, a surf board, beach umbrella, *Smoking outdoors only. Spring water provided for you from the 60 gallon tank pumped directly to the kitchen, the refrigerator and master bathroom.
- Large refrigerator with ice-maker, double ovens, microwave, large gas stove, dishwasher, coffee maker/grinder
- (3) Three Cable TVs are provided. Large HD flat panel in the living room, and each of the two king bedrooms have large flat panel TVs. Check the list for any movies that have been ordered. TV in bedroom 3 has a fire stick, with Netflix, as well as other programming", and a dvd player; It is not connected to the cable.
- Premium DTV; DVR (can record 5 at one time) to view on all cable TVs, and NetFlix included in the Living Room.
- Games:
Playing cards provided in wet-bar drawer, games under the entry cabinet.
Books: Lots of books and magazines provided
Toys: Beach toys in the garage
- DVD movies+DVD Players:
- Stereo
- Communications
- Free Long Distance: Nationwide long distance is included. Keep in touch while vacationing as needed.
- Broadband Access:
- DSL Cable is provided from the master bedroom, you can plug into it directly, or wifi National long distance, a magic jack is provided.
Wireless Internet
- DSL Cable is provided from the master bedroom, you can plug into it directly, or wifi National long distance, a magic jack is provided.
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It's Not The Time For PS5 And Xbox Scarlett Yet
An interesting rumor about the next project from Rocksteady Studios has surfaced, hinting that it will be a Justice League open world, game-as-a-service, next-generation action adventure for PC, PS5 and Xbox Scarlett.
While we can't say whether this piece of information is legit, we can comment on what it could mean for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Scarlett. The supposed insider claims the latter is being introduced with the very first details later this year, with a full reveal coming early 2019, and Sony's platform is set to be unveiled early next year as well.
Any chances this could be right? Well we don't think it's likely to happen soon, but there's still something interesting to look at here. Let's start with Xbox Scarlett. I don't believe any console will be announced this year, especially in a window where all the platform holders are striving to see big sales for the upcoming holiday season. Revealing a console now would mean PlayStation 4 and Xbox One would have a disastrous couple of months on the market.
With that said, Microsoft would have a good occasion to give us at least a teaser of the platform since it is hosting X018 in November. We could get a taste there of what to expect from a brand new console launch, perhaps preparing for a 2019 release—say, a teaser now and a presentation early next year as hinted in the rumor.
Again, a move like that would be a total disaster for Xbox One. Right now, it needs to capitalize on all of the moves Microsoft is making right now as part of its renewed interest in the gaming ecosystem. After the release of Xbox One X, the brand has managed find its feet again, and it would be a huge mistake waste it at this stage.
On top of that, while the lineup is a bit sparse, as you'd expect at the end of a generation and a lifecycle of a platform, there are still a few things to drop. Among them, you can find Ori and the Will of the Wisps and Gears of War 5, which should be enough to cover the year at least until an Xbox Scarlett's teaser launches at E3 in June 2019.
When it comes to PlayStation, things are a bit different. Recently dropping PSX, Sony is giving the impression that PS4 could be replaced soon enough. But it doesn't have much to share now in terms of its lineup, while it's instead just a matter of not having the right profit from an event to be held in December.
In our opinion, the Japanese platform holder doesn't want to announce PS5 in 2019, so it can let its entire lineup have the time required to be successful and have an impact. You can read Dreams and Days Gone's delays under that perspective: they've been ready for a while now, it's just a marketing decision to have them releasing slightly later.
Regardless, Sony is being very careful about what Microsoft and the other competitors out there are thinking about now, and its plans are probably fluid and ready to change as soon as Xbox decides to speed up the process of going next-gen. That's probably the reason why we don't have release dates or release windows for The Last of Us Part II and Death Stranding yet.
Both of them could be cross-gen since their day one if the producer hears whispers of a next generation console to be launched by Microsoft quicker than anticipated. And that's not something to be ruled out if you consider that the Redmond console maker is willing to replicate Xbox 360's modus operandi and avoid direct competition that has proved to be unwinnable against the PlayStation brand.
So, while I don't believe PS5 and Xbox Scarlett will be dropped as soon as 2019, I don't even see which innovation those brand new consoles could be bringing to the lot. Launching a console requires you to have something different from the currently existing ones, and what could those two bring? More power?
Nah. We're not in that moment of the generation where you feel like consoles have given all they could give, just look at The Last of Us: Part II and Death Stranding to name two (and Gears of War 5 doesn't look that bad, either). RTX doesn't look like it could be enough to justify the arrival of more hardware alone, and a streaming-based second device/model would need a boots on the ground platform that should be more powerful than Xbox One and PlayStation 4 anyway.
It'll be interesting to see where Sony and Microsoft are heading with their latest efforts, rather than the timeframe they're thinking about, and whether they can come with something meaningful to players that already own expensive current-gen boxes.


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I must begin with….Yess I am a little behind, this has been recommended to me so many times and wowww (Ive only watched season 1) now that Im hooked I will continue to watch this until theres nothing left to watch. Since Im in the process of watching this amazing anime I will keep it short and simple, will get right to the point and thats basically it. I love going in depth with my blog but this will be my first short and simple approach. I do apologize in advance for this half ass blog of mine but one I'm a little rusty, Ive been a little unmotivated- I definitely want to put things out there even if its short.
What is it about??? The story is set in the modern day, except people with special powers have become commonplace throughout the world. Heroes have now filled the world to defeat villains. Theres a boy name Izuku Midoraya that was born with out a quirk and only wished to be as good as his favorite hero All Might. (the one day his dream came true!)
What are your first impressions?? My first impression was "Ok so this is another one punch man type of show" – where the hero defeats the villain with out much effort, I was very off .What makes the show so interesting from many like it is characters they're so likable! Yes they have powers that are kick ass but along with their great powers, there is also weaknesses that they struggle with. The fact that its the team work its not just based on one single character. This show has a lot of heart and I definitely think it has the potential to be much deeper and more complex than just a "superhero" anime.
Favorite Character so far? Midoraya because even though he was born without a quirk he is still determine to be a hero, although he comes off a bit timid and frequently overreacting to abnormal situations he still manages to get it together and doesnt give up!. Second favorite is Todoroki- half ice and half fire kid! He's very nonchalant and always ready to kick ass, he also has great control of his power. He defiantly takes care of shit. I also liked Shota Aizawa, his character is a bit like me- lazy, goofy but takes care of business when it comes down to it. ( didn't list All Might because he's everyones favorite but I defiantly love him as well)
Who do you want to see more of? Honestly I want to see more of everyone this anime so far gives me team work vibes. Although it is based around some of the more "main character" I love almost every character. I feel like its not one of those anime that gives you 3 main characters and thats it, it shows are cool everyone is and how much potential they all have to defeat evil!!
Are you going to continue watching? YESSSSSS the amount of action so far, all the good characters, the storyline so far is developing great! Not to slow or too fast, Im very excited for this one. Although I'm like a whole year late who cares- better late than never! I dont usually watch the same shit everyone does at the same time, too many spoilers out there. So by now while everyones on season 3 here is little ole me watching the Season everyone watched ages ago! Note THUMBS UP ON THE DUB version wowww very very good, although I watch my shows sub I can defiantly watch it Dub and have no complaints whats so ever! If you've watched this show please understand my excitement and if you haven't watched it please do!! I will be doing a follow up blog in like a day or 2 depending how far I get! Until next time Sayonara!


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The First Disciples
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Read John 1:35-42 John the Baptist, when he was with his two disciples, acknowledged Jesus as the Lamb of God–thereby, revealing the Messiah to his disciples. Immediately, the two disciples followed Jesus. They heard what John had said and heeded his words. How many of us have heard about Jesus and know of what He … More The First Disciples


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To John Adams from William Tudor, 17 September 1774
From William Tudor
Boston Sepr. 17th. 1774
Dear Sir
Nothing very material has taken Place here since Mr. Revere left Boston,1 by whom you will have particular Accounts. The Fortifications at the Entrance of the Town and Entrenchments &c. on the Neck advance rapidly, they have three hundred Soldiers constantly at Work there. Seven Regiments are already here with a Train of thirty Peices of Cannon, and two more Regiments from Quebec2 are every Week expected. What all these formidable military Maneuvres are to terminate in, Time will discover. General Gage professes to act only on the defensive. I wish we may not soon find something else is design'd besides the bare Protection of his Troops. Should he commence one Act of Hostility, such is the Spirit that prevails universally, a civil War would inevitably be the Consequence. The People expect and are preparing for the worst. It is thought that within a Month there has been sold out of this Town 5000 small Arms. Guns are so scarce here now that there is not a complete firelock to be purchased. The Countrymen almost every where turn out and exercise three Times a Week. There is said to be fifty Cannon in the upper Part of the County of Middlesex completely fitted for Service. May Heaven interpose at this very critical Period and avert the Calamities which must ensue, should we recur to this dernier Resort. But should it be necessary to recur to it, I shall think myself fortunate to be here, to join my Countrymen in their noble Cause. We can never bleed in a more righteous one.
There has not been any Court allowed to sit in any County since the first of Sepr. Nor do we attempt to fill any Writs. The extreme Inconveniences that must soon be felt from this Supension of all Law Processes, will I fear produce the most shocking Convulsions. We already suffer greatly. You sympathise with Us, Sir, and will undoubtedly represent the Necessity we are in of Relief. The nervous3 Language with which You convey your virtuous, patriotic and sympathising Feelings must make Impressions on your Brother Delegates. I am sure of all your Exertions in this Way, and from them form the most sanguine Expectations.
Whatever general, continental Measures may be agreed to for the other Colonies to adopt, some particular ones must be advised to for this Province particularly. The Acts of Parliament though they affect all the Colonies are immediately operative only in this. By them our Charter is destroy'd, and we thereby reduc'd to resort to first Principles.—I am prevented pursuing the Subject by a Call for my Letter.
Your most obt. Servt.
Will. Tudor
RC (Adams Papers).
1. To carry the Suffolk Resolves to the congress.
2. In a letter to Lord Dartmouth on 17 Oct. 1774 Gage mentioned the imminent arrival of the 10th and 52d regiments from Quebec and the 47th from New York. As early as 2 Sept., Gage had expressed his intention to order these transfers (Gage, Corr. description begins The Correspondence of General Thomas Gage with the Secretaries of State, 1763–1775, ed. Clarence E. Carter, New Haven, 1931–1933; 2 vols. description ends , 1:379, 371).


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Instagram vs Twitter – A fight to the death?
In previous years it was a fight between Myspace and Facebook, with Facebook coming out on top. Since then we've had the Apple vs Microsoft saga and even Harry potter vs Twilight. It now looks like the age of the social media platform battle is back, and will be bigger than any seen previously.
Twitter vs Insatgram.
The battle is rife with sabotage, exploits and back handedness in the press surrounding the feud between to the two multi-million-money-making moguls. With Twitter quite publicly disabling images from Instagram, it seems that the blue-bird company took personal offence to not winning the bid to buy the photo sharing business. Limiting access between the two sites is something that is now becoming more and more futile and until recently, members of each site haven't been bothered by the bickering. Now it's beginning to effect the users' interaction and we think it will only be a matter of time before you can only use one without the other. Replicating features is another concern of users, as well as the limited access between the two. As mentioned, when snapping a pic on Instagram and wishing to share on Twitter depicts a very strange image on the status site. This is taking competitive to a whole new level.
Both Instagram and Twitter have a substantial following and as mentioned, neither 'side' of consumers have been bothered until now. Corruption and disabling, blocking and lack of consistency are beginning to wane with the users and the on-going feud is being called to make up or break up for good. Instead of working together however, it seems neither side are backing down, and with such a competitive space they are competing for, it looks like it may be a battle to the death. Where does your loyalty lie? Whilst the sites can't find solace in the fact that users are and are wanting to use both sites together, we can certainly begin to understand the sheer importance and power that we, the consumers must have.


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UO Print Shop: Lauren Kroll
NY photographer Lauren Kroll takes travel-fueled photographs so transportive you'll want to step inside. Learn more about Lauren and get her tips for taking better photos in our interview with the UO Print Shop artist.
Above: "Fields on top of a mountain right outside SF. A friend of mine's father owns 69 acres of land with redwoods on the property and it was one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen."
Above: "Asbury Park, NJ. I took a trip in fall with my family and was struck by how different it looked in November vs in August. Everything was so white and dead, but the colors of the old convention hall were so bright and vibrant in contrast to everything else."
What's led you to what you're doing now?
I come from a family of artists and photographers. My mom taught art classes when I was a kid and my grandma is a piano teacher. Both my grandpa and my uncle are passionate about photography, so I grew up surrounded by beautiful photos and the stories of the darkroom that my uncle created in his parent's basement. So I would say that I've always been surrounded by creative people who inspired me to seek out any form of art I could get my hands on. It happened to be that photography was the medium I was most drawn towards, although I didn't start getting serious about it until senior year of high school when I received a DSLR for my birthday. I continued to expand my photo education throughout college with a photography minor, which is where I learned how to develop film and make prints in the darkroom.
Above: (left) "Pacific Coast, Los Angeles. This was my first time seeing the Pacific Ocean, we found a spot high above the beach that was secluded and you could really get a feel for the beauty of the water and see why people love the West Coast so much." (right) "Mountainside, hiking in Los Angeles."
Can you share some recent themes or concepts that have been intriguing to you?
In the past couple years I've seen a lot of photographers using large amounts of white space in their photos. It makes for a very simplistic looking photograph with a modern, clean feel. I tend to photograph scenes with a lot of color and so it's something that I've been thinking more about when I shoot. I'm trying to find that white space in-between the vibrant colors of my surroundings.
Something else that I love in both film and photography is a perfectly centered image. I've always been taught not to center my images because those photos tend to not be as interesting. But I disagree- I think that when done right it can create a photo that sparks intrigue. Why is the image so perfectly centered, or mirrored? What does it mean about the scene you are looking at? House of Cards does this so well and if you watch you'll see many shots where everything is mirrored exactly on either side of the frame. It says a lot about the characters and how the director wants you to feel about what you are seeing.
Above: "Chinatown, SF"
You live in NYC but your work has a heavy focus on travel: how does experiencing different places affect your work? What kind of photos do you take in NYC vs on the road?
I find the most inspiration for my photos in the unknown. I don't really like to plan out photos, so it's rare that you'll see staged or photoshoot-type imagery in my work. Traveling helps me to fulfill finding those unexpected images through exploring new cities or even just seeing unique trees or plants that I didn't know existed. That's actually what inspired me to take the cactus photo currently sold on the site. I'm from the East Coast where cacti or succulents don't grow in the wild, and I was so struck by the beauty of these wild cacti growing right out of the side of a mountain. I think it's so important to always expand your horizon, and continue to explore to discover new places. Often traveling means driving only an hour to somewhere new.
I think the biggest difference between the photos I take on the road vs in NYC is the medium. When I'm traveling I shoot primarily on 35mm film, while when I'm at home I typically shoot on my cell phone since it's always on me.
Above: "San Juan, Puerto Rico. The colors in this city are incredible. It's so different from the buildings in New York... I wanted to capture that tropical beauty."
What other artists, creatives, musicians, writers, or ideas inspire your work?
One of my favorite photographers is William Eggleston. He was one of the earlier photographers to really embrace color film, and it shows in the vibrant tones of each photograph. His process was to shoot photos of ordinary things in the moment he saw them, sometimes pulling over on the side of the road to snap one photo then continue on his way. What I love most about his style is the fact that he didn't take 16 photos just to get the right shot. He saw it, pressed the shutter, and moved on. If it didn't come out the way he wanted, he wouldn't share it. In this age, it's so easy to use a digital camera and shoot one flower a hundred different ways just to get the shot you want. But I've found that often the best photographs come from not overthinking it, just seeing and capturing it. Reading about Eggleston and studying his work really changed the way I photograph and see the world around me.
Above: (left) "Asbury Park, NJ. I loved the irony of seeing this sign during fall when no one would be swimming anyway." (right) "El Yunque Rainforest, Puerto Rico. I loved how the trees here framed the looming rainforest and mountains ahead of us. This place was magnificent in its natural beauty."
What is a dream photography project for you?
Because I shoot mostly in-the-moment photos, I want to work on a portrait series to stray a bit away from my comfort zone. In the past I've shot on black/white infrared film, which captures "living" things on film in a really unique way. My idea is to shoot my friends and family this way, to create a series of the people I care about most but to also create photographs that have a different feel to them.
Above: "Surfers in Santa Monica, Los Angeles. The colors of the Pacific ocean are amazing, so different from the brown blue of the Atlantic."


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Pre heat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine dry ingredients (except walnuts)
Combine wet ingredients
Combine all ingredients together vigorously with a rubber spatula. Add walnuts if desired.
Lightly grease a Pyrex loaf pan.
Pour batter into pan. If you are including walnuts, sprinkle walnut dust on top.
Bake for one hour or until it passes the tooth pick test.


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Perspective: Caring for Our Veterans
This weekend we pause to observe Memorial Day to remember those who died and served our nation protecting our freedom and liberty.
"To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow, and his orphan." Those are the words of President Abraham Lincoln. They are inscribed on a pair of metal plaques that flank the entrance to the Washington, D.C., headquarters of the Department of Veterans Affairs. And they affirm our obligation to care for those who are injured during their service and to provide for the families of those who perish on the battlefield.
That's why America's hospitals and health systems continue to work to ensure that our veterans get the best possible care. And why we were pleased to support the VA Mission Act, which passed Congress this week with overwhelmingly bipartisan backing.
The bill, which President Trump is expected to sign quickly, will streamline and consolidate the Department of Veterans Affairs' various community care programs into one permanent program. This will provide continuity for veterans to access care outside of the VA's medical network and decrease confusion about eligibility criteria and covered services. The bill also removes some arbitrary obstacles to veterans accessing care, like the 40-mile limit or 30-day wait period currently required through the Choice Program, and addresses problems with prompt payment to community providers.
We believe a strong partnership between America's hospitals and health systems and the VA is essential to ensure our nation's veterans receive the health care they need and deserve. And we continue to work with the VA to ensure veterans have access to the care they need, when they need it. This week we hosted a webinar for members with Kameron Matthews, M.D., Veterans Health Administration acting deputy undersecretary for health for community care. Dr. Matthews reviewed the Mission Act and answered questions from AHA members on a variety of VA-related topics and programs. AHA members can click here to watch a replay of the webcast and view our webpage with a number of VA-related resources.
America's hospitals and health systems stand ready to work with the VA in implementing the new "Veterans Community Care Program" to care for our veterans. These brave men and women have sacrificed for our country and deserve the best possible, timely care in their communities.


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The Effect of Technology on Teenagers
September 13, 2018
Have you ever thought about how technology ruins people? How it gets in the way? What it does to people? Texting while driving, people getting caught up in violent situations, teens not getting enough sleep—these are just a few examples.
First, texting while driving. You've probably heard about, or possibly even witnessed, how this can result in people dying. According to the Department of Transportation, 3,477 people have and 391,000 have been injured since 2015 as a result of texting while driving. That's serious.
People getting caught up in violent situations as a result of technology is another problem altogether. Social media is one of the leading contributors to drama in today's world. Someone causes conflict with another person, and before too long that person's friend gets dragged into it—it's like a chain reaction. My advice to you? Try to stay away from these issues. Don't be the person that starts the problem.
Then there's the issue of teens not getting enough sleep. Adolescents need 9.25 hours of sleep per night, and the average teen falls short of that by a full two hours. According to a National Sleep Foundation survey, 95% of people use electronic devices prior to sleeping. This starts to affect school because then teens are liable to fall asleep in class. That means missing tons of information, and eventually failing quizzes, tests, maybe even finals.
To me, society's reliance on phones is the key here. According to NBC News, 8 out of every 10 Americans depends on technology. 51% of the population uses a phone to get information. This is dangerous; we're depending on them too much. We need to learn for ourselves instead of immediately looking up the answer. What if technology malfunctions? What would we do then?
The main takeaway is that people spend far too much time on their electronic devices. One thing people could try is tracking the amount of time they spend using their phones or computers each day and place a limit on it accordingly.


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Archive for the 'Masturbation' Category
Giovanni has been hunting for a new boy, and when he found twink James he knew that he'd discovered another victim. He feeds his new prey his solid shaft, giving him a taste of delicious darkness before fucking the boys horny little holeand sharing their climax. But just as James is about to escape, Giovanni pins him and finally makes him his!
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Giovanni Owns Sexy Max! – Twink LightSaturday, February 16th, 2013
Vampire boy Giovanni has a new prey in this video, the sexy young twink Max! The boy is under the erotic spell of his new master, feasting on his dong and offering his own as the boys trade blow jobs. But Giovanni has a mission, to fuck the semen out of his new victim and then splash his own load over those perfect buns!
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Tanner Shane Turns Dylan Chambers – Twink LightSaturday, February 9th, 2013
Hung Dylan Chambers and uncircumcised Tanner Shane are kissing and worshipping each others hard cocks, licking and sucking each other as though they've been denied a few meals. Tanner might have, because as he eases his young joystick into the tight ass of his victim he's thinking about turning the boy and making him his forever!
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Dylan Chambers Seduces Tanner – Twink LightWednesday, January 23rd, 2013
Tanner Shane is perhaps one of the sexiest and cutest twinks, but he's about to be corrupted by the horny and hung bottom boy Dylan Chambers and slide his innocent rod into the lads ass for an intense fucking that can only end with their balls pumping out their messy spunk loads over that handsome boys body!
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The Recruitment Of Shawn Fox – Twink LightWednesday, October 17th, 2012
Giovanni Lovell has a new prey in his sights for this dark and horny encounter as he chooses young and handsome innocent Shawn Fox. The guy is soon under Giovanni's powerful spell, sucking rigid boner and opening up his tight ass for the vamp to slide his shaft into. Taking it deep all over the bed the new guy delivers a powerful jizz load, but that's not all that's taken from him!
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Giovanni Lovell And Carson Evans – Twink LightTuesday, September 11th, 2012
Sexy vampire Giovanni Lovell has a new prey in lean young lad Carson Evans. The boy doesn't know the mess he's getting himself into, but when they're back at Giovanni's place he doesn't seem to care about much more than getting the vampire's dong inside him! Giovanni fucks him all over the room before he claims his victim forever!
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Jason Alcok And Harry Cox – Twink LightTuesday, August 14th, 2012
Walking unknown dark streets at night can be dangerous, especially when there are horny predators around. But little does young Jason Alcok know he's walking right into the lair of the beast. Harry Cox has changed, although he might look the same on the outside, there's a sexual demon lurking within. One look and an instruction is all that's needed and his victim is under a spell, sucking Harry's huge uncircumcised joystick and taking it in his ass like the slave he's become!
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Vampires Contemplate Eternal Life – Twink LightTuesday, July 24th, 2012
We go back in time to Elijah White, a new vampire to our story who lectures his mortal boy toy about the rules and expectations of being his little pet. To prove his loyalty, Kyle is made to drink the blood of another mortal pet, Kain Lanning who's caged up in the room for the occasional feeding. After some discipline, Elijah makes sure his mortal boy toy offers up a stiff dick for the taking. After some dong sucking, Kyle fucks Elijah good and hard, the way his master likes it.
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Group Shower : Sexy, Unscripted Shower Scene – Twink LightTuesday, August 31st, 2010
Krys Perez (Edmund) and Jayden Ellis (Egan) steam up the camera when they share a sexy shower between takes. They soap each other down in this flirtatious raw footage that's totally unrehearsed and unscripted! Watch them get hard as the camera catches them in action, kissing and rubbing under the flowing water.
In this highly anticipated Afton Nills' feature film Billa (Skyelr Bleu) plays an innocent twink searching for a new beginning. What he finds is the dark and dangerous world of vampires; an erotic society filled with fucking and blood sucking. Billa spirals deeper into the underworld as he falls for the forbidden but irresistible Edmund (Krys Perez), a strong and powerful vampire. Watch as these young and deadly monsters take whatever pleasures they desire, reveling in a world of unrestrained gratification and hardcore twink fucking.


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How significant is it, for a player to find an online casino game with the absolute best odds possible? Take time to consider the question in hand. It may seem like a dim-witted question, but the reality is that it's more complicated than one would think.
Your immediate reaction is probably that – you are just interested in playing online casino games with attractive odds. Yet, as in so many other areas of life, much of our online gaming behavior is based upon a multitude of elements that diminish your sense of logic.
Putting a Price on entertainment
The vast majority of players who log onto the Internet to specifically play casino games are doing so purely for own enjoyment. Although every gamer would love to log off wealthier than when they had logged in, studies have shown that the average online casino participant will consistently choose games along with lesser odds if the game much more stimulating. Therefore , the question which should are actually asked is, "Where does the balance between entertainment and odds turn into a conflicting issue? " a good way to resolve this matter is to look at video games that offer differentiating odds.
Even when players have this information at their disposal, still many choose to play the more entertaining sport over the one that offers better chances. With this info available at least players will be making the decision from an educated vantage point, rather than make an choice based on impulse.
The Die Are usually Your Friends
Many gamblers already know that craps is one of the only games that offer players favourable odds. Because craps is a skilled based game, it's one which rewards players that have taken time for you to perfect there skills. Along with poker, blackjack and other games that rely on intelligence and understanding more than luck, craps allows players to lower the house edge and improve their own chances.
Even with a game as favourable because craps it is still possible to finish up in a position where your chances are stacked heavily against you. On no account should players actually make a proposition bet. These bets are attractive to risk-takers who love the thrill of huge financial bets that can be lost or won on the roll of a dice. However , intelligent gamblers understand the game of craps and the odds involved with proposition wagers, which is why they leave them to adrenaline junkies and rookies.
Which Wheel Should You Spin?
If you consider yourself a true fan of the roulette desk and can honestly say you enjoy the thrill it is still possible to maintain passable odds. The roulette variant you choose to play will have a significant impact on your general odds as the European form of roulette offers greater odds in comparison to its American counterpart as they don't have a double zero.
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As a logical consequence of this fact, online casinos generally have an American wheel over the European equivalent. To get the best odds possible when playing roulette it's advised that you spend a bit of time finding an internet casino that does use a Western european wheel as this greatly increases the chance for winning.


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Enshrouded in a lush rooftop garden stolen straight out of A Midsummer Night's Dream, Botanik is nothing like Shanghai has seen before. The wholehearted exploration of locavorism that Chef Elijah Holland and his team have embarked upon is so exceedingly rare in China that it would deserve a fair share of limelight in its own right, even if the cooking weren't remarkable. Yet Botanik's food proves to be vivid, robust, and almost invariably satisfying.Read More
[Shanghai] Coquille – A Different Kind of Brunch
Brunch has become a rather predictable affair in Shanghai, yet Coquille manages to turn our expectation on its head. Under owner Mr. John Liu and chef Mr. Patrick Leano, Coquille's production of this weekend midday meal is not so much a Benedict-and-avocado-toast brunch as it is an excuse to bask in Mr. Leano's version of indulgent French fare for those of us too impatient to wait for dinnertime.Read More
[Shanghai] Canton Disco at The Shanghai EDITION
Named after a legendary Hong Kong nightclub in the '80s, this quirky restaurant at the Shanghai Edition hotel reaches beyond the normal boundaries of Cantonese cooking in almost every way. Executive chef Mr. Jowett Yu is singularly skilled at lacing his food with a curious and engaging blend of fun, rebellion, and a gentle dose of nostalgia.Read More
[Shanghai] Polux by Paul Pairet
At first glance, Polux's menu might seem somewhat pedestrian for Mr. Paul Pairet, who is probably best known for his accolade-studded, avant-garde restaurant Ultraviolet. But this repertoire of simple Gallic comfort food is expressed in a strong typeface and the occasional exclamation point. Even the simplest things manage to surprise, perfect in a way that we no longer expect, reminding us all the more emphatically what a formidable team occupies the kitchen.Read More
[Shanghai] C Pearl
A sprawling, generic-looking mall on Century Avenue in Pudong seems an unlikely place for culinary distinction, yet that is precisely where I encountered one of my most unexpected restaurant discoveries in recent memory. Executive chef Mr. Elijah Holland and chef-de-cuisine Mr. Joshua Moroney bring a wealth of ideas to C Pearl — from foraging to locavorism — many of which have yet to find a foothold in Shanghai's dining scene at large.Read More
[Shanghai] Phénix at The PuLi Hotel
There is something endearing about chef Michael Wilson's unassuming yet sophisticated approach to French fine dining. Across months, then years, my visits bore witness to the burgeoning consistency and confidence, insight and intuition in Mr. Wilson's dishes, displayed with an understated flair not often found at hotel restaurants. So his recent foray into tasting menus feels very much like a logical and natural next step.Read More
[Shanghai] Hiya at The Shanghai EDITION
Modeled after Mr. Atherton's former London restaurant Sosharu, Hiya is inspired by the Japanese izakaya. There is something in that with the vivacious crowd and the loose, laid-back vibes. Yet izakayas don't usually perch 27 floors above the ground. Nor do they sit in chic boutique hotels like The EDITION. Nor is their cooking often as inspired or as finely tuned.Read More


text: Needed another small project for our monthly gaming session so I dug this out and am continuing my head start on holiday prep. This is Santa and Reindeer by Bareroots. It turned out the embroidery really would like to be marked before stitching. Finishing will have to wait for next session. Not wanting to source all of the felts, I purchased the kit, which was diappointing in that the light blue had been replaced with grey (above) and they left out the DMC for Santa's face. Still a fun easy stitch so far.


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NFL on CBS analyst Rich Gannon joined The Booger and Ryan Show to give us his take on the Bucs and their QB situation.
Gannon told Booger and Marc that despite who's under center for the Bucs, this team needs to get the run game going. That's been one of their biggest issues.
Gannon also mentioned that losing Jeff Tedford is a big blow to the team but he's liked what Marcus Arroyo has done in the interim.
So can Mike Glennon ever be a franchise QB. Gannon answered that:
"I think he can, Booger, if the situation around him is consistent. In other words, some people say 'Is the quarterback ready?' Well how about the team around him? Is the team around him ready? Are they running the football well? Do they have the offensive line straightened out? I mean I think he was pressed into service last year after that 0-3 start, they released Josh Freeman, he goes 4-9 as a starter, that wasn't a great situation."
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Stoycho Stanelov, Senior Project Engineer
Stoycho has been with Synthesis since 2006. He has three Bachelor's degrees in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, and Business Administration. When not at work, Stoycho can be found at cultural events performing Bulgarian folk dancing. His other hobbies include international travel, working out, and ping pong.


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Got Nutrition Questions? The Answers Are Here In These Top Tips!
Changing your diet to incude various nutritious foods can greatly improve the quality of your life. There is a lot of advice from nutrition professionals that professional dietitians use to make eating healthy an everyday occurrence.
Instead of giving up favorite dishes that aren't healthy, choose nutritious alternatives that are similar in style and texture. You need to understand nutritional profiles for your food choices. This has become easier over the years as many restaurants now that a lot of eateries offer this information.
Whole grains are part of a healthy food to add to your diet.Whole grains are much healthier for you than those nasty processed carbs.You can make sandwiches from whole wheat bread, whole wheat pasta, and whole wheat bread to your diet. This will give your body needs as well as what is missing from refined carbohydrates do not have.
One of the hardest, yet difficult, things to do in transitioning to a healthy diet is conquering an addiction to unhealthy junk food. Junk food is addictive for a long period of time. You will most likely continue to suffer from cravings from these foods for weeks after you have switched to a much healthier diet. It is crucial to acknowledge cravings for junk foods and trade them in for enthusiasm for healthier choices.
Getting proper nutrition is essential for a properly functioning body. Taking a multivitamin daily will help you get the right amount of vitamins. Visit a health shop and ask for information on the nutrients you may need to take. For instance, if you are a 50-year-old woman, then you need a vitamin tailored to this demographic. Drink a full glass of water when you take your daily vitamin.
Those who study nutrition have learned how to decrease their diet. Is it wise to do this while buying fiber pills or wheat germ to make up for the nutrients thrown away in order to restore benefits that you can get from natural whole grain?
Canned salmon is a great meal. Canned salmon contains lots of minerals without many carbohydrates or fat. Try varying meals as much as you want to experience the most from your daily diet plan.
This delicious grain contains 14 grams of nutrient-rich protein by weight. Quinoa can be used in so many dishes as well.
A great nutrition tip is to stay away from junk food that isn't beneficial to you.This encompasses fried, greasy and processed foods and those containing lots of sugar, flour or sugar.
A good nutrition tip is to replace white flour for whole wheat flour.Whole wheat flour contains fiber and nutrients than white flour and is less processed.
Diabetics should be careful since alcohol can cause blood sugar levels.
Cobalt is a very beneficial nutrient to implement into your diet to metabolize the B vitamins.It is plentiful in vegetables which have dark green leafy vegetables like spinach. However, optimal sources also include animal kidneys, hearts and livers are the best sources for this nutrient.
No matter what your goals are when it comes to eating more nutritiously, it is sure to improve your quality of life. Through healthy dietary practices, you'll be able to make it through each day with your body in top shape.


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Advent .. part 5
Dec. 17 (a) .. Born a King on Bethlehems plain;King 4ever,ceasing never,Ovr us all 2reign. Star of wonder..w/royal beauty brite! Guide us 2ur perfect Lite.
Dec. 17 (b) .. Glorious now behold Him arise,King &God &Sacrifice. Alleluia, alleluia!Sounds thru earth &skies. O star of wonder,Guide us 2ur perfect Lite!
Dec. 18 .. NOEL! Born is the King of Israel! Let us all w/1accord sing praises 2our heavnly Lord who made heavn&earth..&w/his blood mankind has bought!
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Spring is approaching and it is time to refocus your attention, reposition yourself, and recharge your mission at the 2017 Radical Revolution Women's Conference! Taffi Dollar and the Radical Women's Ministry of World Changers Church International (WCCI) will host the ...Read More »
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Grammy Winner Le'Andria Johnson delivers a hit performance of "Never Would Have Made It"!
GRAMMY®-winning artist Le'Andria Johnson delivers a hit live performance of Marvin Sapp's signature smash hit "Never Would Have Made It", available on VEVO and digital providers now. Singing an acclaimed tribute to honoree Sapp at the 2017 BMI Trailblazers of ...Read More »
Stephen Brown Braces Himself For The Journey From Local Pastor To Newfound Acclaim As A Gospel Artist
Pastor Stephen Brown is a dynamic preacher and pastor, hailing from Memphis, TN. Brown has spent most of his life studying the word of God and yielding to the profound call to ministry, which, as time went on, would show ...Read More »
Singer-Songwriter-Guitarist C West Exclusively Debuts "Breaks Your Heart" On Streaming Sites
C West is a millennial on the move. The 19-year old singer, songwriter and guitarist debuted his spiritual love song, "Breaks Your Heart," (Marquis Boone/ Tyscot) on streaming sites such as Spotify, Apple Music and Google Play this week. The velvet-toned tenor intends to stroll the path ...Read More »
Jazz Vocalist Robert E. Person and Pianist Allyn Johnson Collab For Black History Month With Socially Conscious Anthem "LET MY PEOPLE LIVE"
Music has the power to inspire, heal and ignite change. Singer Robert E. Person and pianist Allyn Johnson have penned "Let My People Live", a collaborative musical statement promoting peace, unity and love amid the perils of todays society. "Let My People Live", examines the ...Read More »
J.J. Hairston & Youthful Praise Earns First #1 Billboard Top Gospel Airplay Chart Position with "You Deserve It"
Two-time Stellar Award winner J.J. Hairston & Youthful Praise gains another achievement with their first ever #1 Billboard Top Gospel Airplay Chart with his smash hit single, "You Deserve It." This is the first release on Hairston's new recording label, JamesTown Music. The ...Read More »
Award Winner William McDowell Offers New Album 'Sounds Of Revival II: Deeper' March 3
Sequels are often highly anticipated and William McDowell's follow-up to the 2016 top-selling "Sounds Of Revival" is no exception. The Grammy® nominated, prolific worship leader is set to release"SOUNDS OF REVIVAL II: DEEPER" on March 3. Touted as an 'all-star' project "SOUNDS OF REVIVAL II: ...Read More »
Fair Trade Services and Tyscot Music Partner With Anthony Brown's Key Of A Music
Fair Trade Services announces a licensing partnership with Key Of A Music and Tyscot Music for the new Anthony Brown & group therAPy album. The first radio single from the upcoming release will be serviced to radio later this month ...Read More »
CeCe Winans Returns with #1 Debut on Billboard Gospel Albums Chart
After a near decade-long hiatus, ten-time GRAMMY winner CeCe Winans returns, debuting atop the Billboard Gospel Albums Chart with her "finest and most eclectic work to date" (Garden & Gun), 'Let Them Fall In Love.' The record's lead single "Never ...Read More »
'The Case For Christ' Offered As Exclusive Live Fathom Event
Lee Strobel's worldwide best-selling book, The Case for Christ, details his real-life journey from Atheism to Christianity. Now, on April 6, for one extraordinary night, the backstory of the skeptic and the facts fills movie theaters as THE CASE FOR CHRIST becomes an exclusive ...Read More »


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Elliott Edmonds
African American Studies 100-01
Professor Woods-Warrior
Examination #2
In the aftermath of the Brown v. Board of Education (1954) and Bolling_ v. Sharpe_ (1954) Supreme Court decisions, the Washington D.C. public school system implemented what policy strategy in order to evade desegregation? How did black community leaders and organizations respond?
Several years after the tracking policy was implemented the black community began to oppose this policy. They feel that this system was a form of African American subordination, which could eventually be more harmful than racial segregation. In most situations African American studies did not have the same education foundation as white students. The policy began just two year after the Supreme Court acknowledged that separate is not equal. So in most instances the black students were being placed in a lower level of the tracking system. The tracking system placed a limit on a student's ability to exceed past expectations. Once a student was place into lower level teachers did attempt to prepare the students to work towards the honors level. It's like encouraging a C student to continue to make Cs and telling him that making B's is past their ability.
Hayes argues that a coalition of educational policy specialists and civil rights leaders interrupted the Washington, D.C. black community's struggle for quality education and redirected the movement toward racial integration – racial balancing and busing. What have been the long-term effects of this policy strategy throughout America's big city school systems? How has the implementation of racial balancing and busing affected many urban African American (and Latino) communities?
Does DuBois appear to accept the view of whites that either he is or black Americans are a problem? White supremacy and anti-black people, but do these evil ideologies and practices make black people a problem people or a people with problems?
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October 2, 1928 – May 27, 2018
Lester Vigness of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at Oakland Park Senior Living in Thief River Falls, MN.
Funeral service will be held 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Zion Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend Ale Tulu and Reverend John Golv Officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the church. Burial will be held at Greenwood Cemetery on Saturday June 2, 2018 at 10:00 AM.
Lester Vernon Vigness was born October 2, 1928 son of Oscar J. and M. Josephine (Efteland) Vigness at the home of his parents in Shelly, Minnesota. Les began his life in Shelly until the family moved to Halstad, MN. The family moved to Thief River Falls, MN in February of 1931, where he attended Washington Elementary School through grade six, seventh and eighth grade at Central School, and graduating from Lincoln High School in 1947. While in high school he was captain of the football team, co-captain of the Hockey and track team. Following graduation he played amateur hockey with the Thief River Falls Thieves, semi pro with the San Bernardino Shamrocks in San Bernardino, CA.
Lester entered the US Airforce in 1950 and served at the Marshfield Airforce base at Riverside, CA and Schilling Airforce Base in Selina, KS and was honorable discharged as a staff Sargent in 1954.
On April 12, 1951 he was united in marriage to Lois Bendickson at Zion Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN. The couple made their home in Thief River Falls where he worked at Northwest Medical Center as maintenance supervisor for 39 ½ years.
He enjoyed gardening, camping, golfing and playing Carrom. Les was very active at Zion Lutheran Church serving as president and deacon for several years. He also served on the church board and taught Sunday school. He was certified through the Bethal Series. He was also a member of the Kiwanis Club in Thief River Falls, MN.
Les is survived by his children Jon (Rhonda) Vigness of Thief River Falls, MN, David (Patti) Vigness of Onalaska, WI, Daniel (Deb) Vigness of Viking, MN, James (Jody) Vigness of Grand Forks, ND; grandchildren Jamie Vigness of Duluth, MN, Kimberly (Scott) Bassette of Keil, WI, Brian (Tiffany) Hoyhtya of Crookston, MN, Bryana Vigness of Duluth, MN; great-grandchildren Jordan and Ben Vigness, Addisyon, Ariana and Aiden Schiller; along with several nieces and nephews.
Les is preceded in death by his wife Lois in 1993, parents Oscar and Josephine, daughter Nancy Hoyhtya, granddaughter Amber Schiller, brother Clifford Vigness and infant sister Myrtle Vigness, son-in-law Emil Hoyhtya.


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All of us will, at times, be called to endure humbly a leader's mistakes and sins. Nonetheless, should you find yourself in a church where the leadership is characteristically abusive, I would, in most cases, encourage you to flee. Flee to protect your discipleship, to protect your family, to set a good example for the members left behind, to serve non-Christian neighbors by not lending credibility to the church's ministry.
How do you recognize abusive leadership? Paul requires two witnesses for a charge to be leveled against an elder (1 Tim 5:19), probably because he knows that leaders will be charged with infelicities more often than others, often unfairly. That said, abusive churches and Christian leaders characteristically
Make dogmatic prescriptions in places where Scripture is silent.
Rely on intelligence, humor, charm, guilt, emotions, or threats rather than on God's Word and prayer. (Acts 6:4)
Play favorites.
Punish those who disagree.
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And a movie under the stars with your friends or bae perhaps?
Gamuda Land is hosting its third Quayside Fiesta at twentyfive.7 Kota Kemuning and trust us, you don't want to miss it! Collaborating with Lazada and EatDrinkKL, and centering on wellness and beauty this month, expect to indulge in a variety of good (and insta-worthy!) food, get massages and even a manicure done at this weekend affair. Read on to see the other cool stuff you can do at the Quayside Fiesta!
Where: twentyfive.7 Kota Kemuning.
When: 20th and 21st October 2018 (Sat & Sun)
Time: 5pm to 11pm
Check out the video below to see what happened at the last Quayside Fiesta.
1. Dig into some exclusive flavours
With the EatDrinkKL Food Bazaar at Quayside Fiesta, there'll be three exclusively-featured items on the menu from your favourite food vendors around town. Be one of the first 150 registered walk-in customers so you can redeem EDKL food vouchers worth RM10!
Enjoy RM3 OFF any food and beverage purchases when you use Maybank QRPay at the EDKL Food Bazaar. It's a first-come-first-serve basis so be quick! Terms and conditions apply.
2. Get your shopping done
Since it's all about beauty and wellness, shop from a curated range of makeup, skincare and clothes to yoga equipment, candles and organic soaps at the Lazada Night Bazaar.
If you don't want to carry your purchases around, simply scan to pay with the Lazada QR Code and have them delivered to your home instead. Plus, there'll also be a lucky draw where you could win Lazada cash vouchers up to RM500!
3. Put your creativity to the test or show off your competitive side
From making your own DIY body scrub to a game of rotating ping-pong, there'll never be a dull moment at the festival!
4. Catch live music and art performances
Be sure to watch Yingzzz and Kita Orang who will be performing live. And don't miss the interactive hula-hoop performance cum workshop where you can even participate and pull off some cool moves!
5. Unwind with a neck and shoulder massage or an express manicure while you're at it!
6. Hop on the Bas Tak Sekolah
Look out for this unique school bus-turned-mobile-bookstore carrying books by Thukul Cetak.
7. Get your coffee fix at the 37-year-old Volkswagen Kombi, Ground Control 1983
8. Rest under the stars with some popcorn and blockbuster movies
What better way to end your night than with movies like Peter Rabbit on Saturday and The Greatest Showman on Sunday at Starlight Cinema with your friends or partner? Remember to bring your own mats!
While you're there, do check out Kota Kemuning's master-planned development twentyfive.7 and the newly launched Amber Residence – the first serviced apartment in the area strategically placed around a sustainable environment with a balance of natural surroundings and ample amenities.
'Like' the Gamuda Land Facebook page and visit the website for more details on the Beauty & Wellness Quayside Fiesta.


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Google has released a Developer Preview of Android N on March 9, two months earlier than expected. There has been some interesting features which offers a competitive edge for the Android platform. I am an Android enthusiast who loves some coding. Let's have look at what Android N delivers in both user and developer perspective. Multi-Window has been the much awaited feature in the list considering the increased mobile landscape. It simply allow users to open two apps on the screen simultaneously. Once I have been a proud owner of 3.5'' Sony Xperia U, on which I can't imagine two apps sharing the screen at once. Now the game has changed and mobile manufactures are in a race to merge the barrier between phones and tablets.
Android N allows several apps to share the screen at once. For example, a user could split the screen, googling something on the left side while composing an email on the right side. As described in the Android developers page, the user experience depends on the device. Handheld devices running Android N offer split-screen mode. In this mode, the system fills the screen with two apps, showing them either side-by-side or one-above-the-other. The user can drag the dividing line separating the two to make one app larger and the other smaller.
On Nexus Player running Android N, apps can put themselves in picture-in-picture mode, allowing them to continue showing content while the user browses or interacts with other apps.
Manufacturers of larger devices can choose to enable freeform mode, in which the user can freely resize each activity. If the manufacturer enables this feature, the device offers freeform mode in addition to split-screen mode.User can enter the multi-window mode by long pressing the overview button, while we have already one app in the foreground. Another way to enter this mode is long pressing activity title from the overview screen itself. User can drag the selected activity to a highlighted portion of the screen. We should consider the behaviour If you build a multi-orientation app with a version of the SDK lower than Android N, and the user uses the app in multi-window mode, the system forcibly resizes the app. The system presents a dialog box warning the user that the app may behave unexpectedly. The system does not resize fixed-orientation apps; if the user attempts to open a fixed-orientation app under multi-window mode, the app takes over the whole screen. Now let's move on to developer's take on the feature.
The activities life cycle in the multi-window mode remains the same. The activity which have the recent user interaction is considered as the foreground activity. All other activities will be in paused state including the one which shares the screen. The system gives higher priority for these paused-but-visible activities than the paused activities that went to background. There is a special scenario that should be handled considering the multi-window mode. We don't want to pause the video, when an activity is paused-but-visible state in shared screen mode. It should continue playing the video, for which we have to move the code that pauses the video from onPause() to onStop(). Similarly resuming the playback should be moved to onStart() instead of onResume().
We should set certain attributes in our manifest file to enable Multi-window mode. android:resizeableActivity Set this attribute in your manifest's or node to enable or disable multi-window display:
If this is set to true, the activities will be available in Multi-Window mode. If this is set to false, and user launches the app in this mode, app will open in full screen. The default value for this attribute is true. android:supportsPictureInPicture Set this attribute in your manifest's node to indicate whether the activity supports picture-in-picture display. This attribute is ignored if android:resizeableActivity is false.
Layout attributes With Android N, the manifest element supports several attributes that affect how an activity behaves in multi-window mode: Let's consider the following
It shows how to specify an activity's default size and location, and its minimum size, when the activity is displayed in freeform mode. I assume each attributes are self - explanatory.
The following new methods have been added to the Activity and Fragment class to support multi-window display. inMultiWindow()
To put an activity in picture-in-picture mode, call the new method Activity.enterPictureInPicture(). This method has no effect if the device does not support picture-in-picture mode.
When we start an activity using Intents , we can say the system that the new activity should be launched in shared-screen mode adjacent to current one. It can be done by using the flag Intent.FLAG_ACTIVITY_LAUNCH_TO_ADJACENT.
Another interesting aspect of the multi window functionality is that we can drag and drop data from one Activity to another. For making this possible N Preview SDK extends the android.view package to support cross-app drag and drop. That is all we have regarding the Multi-Window support from the Android developers official documentation.
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The Law Student Division Board of Governors
Like the YLD, The Florida Bar YLD Law Student Division is governed by its own President and Board of Governors. The Law Student Division's board is comprised of six elected and/or appointed representatives from each of Florida's twelve law schools. These representatives serve as the liaisons between The Florida Bar and Florida law students.


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The World's Largest Female Technology Startup Competition and Conference "She Loves Tech" Successful
On September 16, 2017 at 7 pm,the first She Loves Tech Global Startup Competition and International Conferencewas successfully held at the Central Mobile Intelligence District in Beijing,China.
"She Loves Tech" is an eventco-hosted by the Beijing Women's International Center and Northern Territory. LeanIn China and Tech Rock united to launch a global movement promoting the leadership, development and advancement of women in technology.
The preliminary rounds of the startup competition took place in eight different countries, with eight global finaliststhen convening in Beijing for the international conference and global finals.
2017 She Loves Tech Global Startup Competition and International Conference
She Loves Tech founders Virginia Tan and Claire Du delivering a speech atthe opening of the 2017 She Loves Tech Global Startup Competition and International Conference.
At the opening of the event, Lean In China Co-founder Virginia Tan and Tech Rock Founder Claire Du delivered a speech. Virginia Tan said that now is a critical point in time, characterized by both the rise of the "she economy" andan era of rapid technological innovation. Virginia also noted that globally, women contribute US $12 trillion in consumer spending to the economy with women in China contributing about US $4 trillion.
Recently, however, negative reports of women working in the science and technology industries in the SiliconValley have surfaced. Virginia hopes that through programs such as She LovesTech, we can shed a positive light on women in the industry and share stories of Chinese women in the field. Virginia notes that when people discuss women intechnology, the majority of people will think only of leadership. This topic,however, needs to be addressed on a much deeper level; we need to find out how women can shape the future of science and technology, not only in order to serve themselves, but in order to serve the world, Virginia said.
Technology is a tool that is changing the lives of women and working to solve deeply-rooted challenges. During the process of establishing She Loves Tech, Virginia realized that women, technology and entrepreneurship can also serve as an international bridge, advancing peace and promoting economic prosperity.
Claire Du began her speech by sharing her own personal experiences, which include establishing platforms for Chinese and international exchange. However, she had never established international channels of exchange focusing on women. Last year, she received an invitation from the Israeli government to visit the Gaza Strip, where she was inspiredby a remark of her colleague that made her determined to launch She Loves Tech.
Claire's colleague said, "Educating women is the key to advancing peace, because women not only have the power to influence themselves and their families, but they also have the power to influence the next generation."
Claire said, "We hope to break stereotypes and show that women cannot only work in the fashion, beauty and household industries, but they can also become a beautiful CEO: Smart is the new sexy. At the same time, we hope that by uniting women around the world and establishing platforms for exchange between China and the world, to borrow from the famous Chinese linguist Zhou Youguang, we won't look at the world from China's perspective, but will look at China from the world's perspective."
The two founders also announced the launch of the "She Loves Tech xI.E. University" scholarship, designed to assist women wanting to pursuestudies inthe scienceand technology fields. They also announced the establishment of a fund which will invest in female startups in the science andtechnology fields as well as startups working to improve the lives of women, regardless of whether it was founded by a man or a woman.
The audience at the 2017 She Loves Tech Global Startup Competition and International Conference
Women are key to the future development of science and technology
On the day of the conference, Jane Sun, CEO of online travel agency Ctrip and the first female CEO of a major Chinese technology company, delivered a speech in which she emphasized the opportunities that technology has opened for women across the globe.
According to Jane, technology can address complex, duplicate work, allowing us to pay greater attention to more creative work, allowing thinkers to have deeper thoughts, empowering females with greater capabilities, and freeing us with the time to really think deeply about innovation.
Jane said, "The first technological revolution was the industrial revolution; the appearance of the steam engine turned craftsmen into engineers. The second technological revolution came with the invention of electricity, during which machines significantly improved our productivity. The beginning of the third technological revolution was heralded in with thedevelopment of the computer and internet technology. The large computer has now become themobile phone, and with the development of AR and VRtechnologies, we won't need physical equipment in the future. Now, people are experiencing the fourth technological revolution, characterized by the development of technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data and cloud computing. These technologies will allow us to become even more innovative.
"The first and second revolutions achieved physical equality, while the third and fourth revolutions demonstrated that the knowledge and foresight of men and women are still more equal. Today, women and men are recognized as equally intelligent, and the development of technology is providing women with even more opportunities."
Jane Sun, in her experience negotiating around the globe, realized that women tend to recognize win-win situations, whereas men tend to see a hostile negotiation battlefield in which only one winnercan emerge. Women also tend to care more about other women, their families, and giving back to the community.
At Ctrip, the CEO, COO, and CFO all are women. However, overall, males are still in positions of greater leadership. Jane noted that Ctrip doesn't consider gender in the recruitment process and provides its females workers with many benefits, such as free cab rides home when pregnant and in-house child nurseries, so that they can be at greater ease at work.
CEO of Ctrip Jane Sun giving a speech.
The era of female leadership
Annabelle Long, founding and managing partner at BertelsmannAsia Investments, delivered a presentation on female leadership. She believes that there is only one type of female leadership, and that it is of a natural kind that allows women to adapt to different situations: Women can be kind and inspirational, yet also able to make decisions withouthesitation and take responsibility when the time calls.
Annabelle said that femaleentrepreneurs have to put in more work than male entrepreneurs, including theirbodies, children's childhood, marriage statuses, etc. Therefore, when Annabelleinvests, she always rigorously asks female entrepreneurs, "Areyou really ready?" and "Are you set on pursuing this career?"
According to Annabelle, althoughfemale entrepreneurship is tough, women become very determined after makingtheir decision to enter the industry. This is a reason why it is worthinvesting in female startups. Annabelle believes that as an increasing numberof women become involved in social development, the future will be championedas the era of female leadership.
Annabelle Long, foundingand managing partner at Bertelsmann Asia Investments, giving a speech.
Female consumers drive economic development
The leading female executiveof a Chinese fintech company and Iqianjin's Vice President Yuanzhu Cai delivered a speech in which she spoke about the power of technology to transform the financial industry.
Yuanzhu said, "The last 10 years saw the rise of not only the "she economy", but also rapid growth in the services industries. Traditionally female traits including strong communication skills and attentiveness have contributed to the substantial increase in female managers, allowing for the growth of women's voices in the workplace. At the same time, the financial management needs of women continue to grow. According to data, around 60% of women control their family's finance decisions. For women who are more concerned about product yield, institutional safety, product risk and product holding period and other factors, Iqianjin has always been committed to utilizing innovative technology in order to increase three core businesses: risk management, business deals and large data modeling. We work to provide services such as small investments, community forums and financial management education to allow more women to receive detailed service feedback, product choices and guidance.
"In addition, incorporating large data into policy decisions through data science, machine learning and AI tools can significantly increase decision-making efficiency, allowing fintech to drive female financial management."
Iqianjin Vice President Yuanzhu Cai giving a speech.
Women and technology are key to promoting social missions
In the afternoon, Co-founder Austin Zhang and CPO Michelle Chen of bike-sharing startup ofo shared the organization's philanthropic roots and how it in turn developed into a unique entrepreneurial company.
Austin has a background in philanthropy: As a community-supported teacher in Qinghai, he would commute a long distance to school by bike, and it was here that the idea for ofo came. Recently, ofo collaborated with the Rihanna Foundation and donated a large number of bicycles to local girls in Malawi, making it easier for them to go to school.
On stage, Michelle shared with the audience female-tailored bike designs such as smaller wheels and bigger and sturdier bike baskets. She believes that technology has clear benefits for women.
Coffee Chat with Bike-sharing Startup ofo: How to Create a Billion-dollar Company Using a Social Mission.
Kuan Capital General Managing Director Edward Frumkes and Hyde Capital Co-chair Lan Shi introduced "China's First X Prize: Protectingthe Environment Using the Power of Technology and Women". They discussed how to how to unleash female talent and move forward through innovation and technology.
Kuan Capital Chairman Edward and Hyde Capital Co-chair Lan Shi said that the X Prize would encourage community innovation, focusing on areas which are difficult for the government or individuals alone to improve. China's first X Prize aimed to tackle air pollution. The X Prize aims to encourage people to develop disruptive technology to solve problems by pooling together the collective wisdom and resources of society.
They believe that technology is extremely important for hundreds of millions of people, and that females have significant power and influence to invent it, use it and share it.
Coffee Chat with Kuan Capital and Hyde Capital: China's First X Prize: Protecting the Environment Using the Power of Technology and Women.
In the afternoon, the 2017 She Loves Tech Global Startup Competition took place, with eight global finalists from China, Hong Kong, Germany, Indonesia, Israel, Pakistan, Singapore and Canada delivering pitches before the judging committee. The competitors were: OKMeishuguan, Rong Duoyi, Milk Mama, and Skin Data (China); Re2You (Germany); Eragano (Indonesia); Voiceitt (Israel); Trashit (Pakistan); IoTsploit(Singapore); and QuantWave (Canada). They each represented a variety of industries including medical technology, industrial technology, AR/VR technology, cybersecurity, environmental protection, female consumer goods, AI and cloud computing.
2017 She Loves Tech Global Startup Competition Finalists competing in Beijing.
It was Israel's Voiceitt, adisruptive speech recognition technology startup, which earned the judges'praise and became the 2017 She Loves Tech Global Startup Competition Champion. Canada's Quantwave took second place and China's Milk Mama came in third place.
Israel's Voiceitt is the winner of She Loves Tech 2017.
Canada's Quantwave wins second place in She Loves Tech 2017.
China's Milk Mama wins third place in She Loves Tech 2017.
Group photo of the 2017 She LovesTech Global Startup Competition winners.
At the end of the conference, SheLoves Tech Co-founder Claire Du shared her PR advice for startups. The goal of PR is to find potential customers and partners; remember that once published, your actions and words cannot be taken back, so be cautious.
Partner Amelia Hall of the law firm Walkers provided startups with some things to keep in mind. First, consider the jurisdiction in which you establish your company; second, think of how you will raise resources; and third, choose a good law firm.
Cirq Technologies & Tamo TechCEO Biman Liyanage shared his HR advice: Before hiring technology talent,founders need to have a good understanding of the industry, attending various types of events in order to really understand technological requirements.
Yu Zhang, CEO of the Beijing Operation Center for China-Israel Biological Technology Co., advised companies going overseas to consider local cultural challenges, to adhere to local business rules and regulations, and to understand the importance of upholding contractual obligations. At the end of the discussion, EventBank co-founders Eric Schmidt and Olivia Ji discussed how to find the best partner.
CEO of Toproperty Cherry Sheng, General Manager at Blackrock Overseas Investment Fund Management Crystal Chen, Director at the Embassy of Israel Department of Economic Affairs and Innovation Roni Abramson, Senior Research Scientist at Intel China Jingyi Ma, CMO and Operation Partnerat Sinovation Ventures Anita Huang, and other distinguished guests discussed women, technology and innovation.
At the end of the conference, best-selling author and former Deputy Mayor of Los Angeles Joy Chen delivered a speech on creating good fortune in the workplace. She believes that the most successful people in the world are those with passion, and that we need to innovate to seek passion and meaning.
Best-selling author Joy Chen giving a speech.
About She Loves Tech
She Loves Tech is co-hosted bythe Beijing Women's International Center and Northern Territory. Lean In Chinaand TechRock united to organize and launch the 2017 She Loves Tech Global Startup Competition and International Conference, aiming to promote and showcase the newest trends in technology, startups, innovation, and most importantly, opportunities for women.
The first She Loves Tech Global Startup Competition is the largest-scale international female technology startup competition to date, consisting of eight preliminary rounds ofcompetition hosted in eight partner countries, all of which are part of the Belt and Road Initiative, including Canada, China, Hong Kong, Germany, Indonesia,Israel, Pakistan and Singapore.
Through the She Loves Tech International Conference, She Loves Tech provides opportunities to discuss the development of women in the fields of science and technology, working to help build Chinese female role models, encourage women to start their own business, and develop a platform for the development of female tech talent. She Loves Tech aims to show the world that females in technology have the power to be successful, influential and innovative.
She Loves Tech also hopes that the conference will allow China to showcase its successful technology to the world and establish China as a global center of innovation, science and technology. Women, technology, and entrepreneurship can help build bridges for international exchange and cooperation.
About Lean In China and Tech Rock
The first She Loves Tech Global Startup Competition and International Conference was organized through the cooperation of Lean In China and Tech Rock. Lean In China is a female professiona ldevelopment and peer support platform. There are currently 25 city and over 100 university Lean In China communities across the country, forming a national Lean In community of approximately 10 million people.
Through the establishment of communities throughout the country, Lean In China promotes a culture of mentoring and peersupport and also advances female growth and development through data, research and training. Tech Rock is a tech incubator, operating sub-brands such as TechTemple. Tech Rock aims to actively explore the differences between domestic and foreign startup environments; expand joint venture resources in China andabroad; and establish a domestic and international entrepreneurial exchange platform in order to build a "borderless" entrepreneurial resource network and promote the international expansion of entrepreneurial ecosystems.
For more information, please add us on WeChat at SheLovesTech, find us on Facebook or Twitter@SheLovesTechOrg or visit our website at www.shelovestech.org.
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