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Phil Bishop joined the industry in 1993 having attained an honours degree from the University of Nottingham and travelled the world. Working closely with individuals in London and the Midlands, he has enjoyed attracting significant clients. Outside of Financial Planning, he is passionate about his family life and cricket. Phil is an Associate of the Institute of Financial Planning and a member of the Personal Finance Society.
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The administration of US President Donald Trump has recently revealed Washington's new approach to nuclear weapons and their role in US military doctrine. The newly released 75-page strategy, known as the Nuclear Posture Review (NPR), emphasizes the development, deployment and expansion of low-yield atomic weapons on the premise that they are more usable than older generation nukes, which are much more powerful and destructive, but are never really an option when it comes to actual warfare.
The review also calls for a complete overhaul of the US nuclear weapons infrastructure. The document then outlines its "tailored approach" against what it calls hostile and threatening nations, namely Russia, China, North Korea and Iran.
Hobbesian nature of Review
Renowned 17th century British political philosopher Thomas Hobbes viewed the human condition in the state of nature -- where no government, no civilization or no common power to restrain human nature exists -- as a situation where humans are each other's wolves and life is "solitary, nasty, brutish and short." According to Hobbes, with the advent of government, such a situation is largely alleviated inside countries; however, the state of nature exists at all times among independent nations.
The preface to the NPR written by US Defense Secretary James Mattis is by definition a Hobbesian approach to the overall issue of international relations and the specific issue of weapons development and probably the most significant revision of US nuclear strategy since the Cold War.
"We must look reality in the eye and see the world as it is, not as we wish it to be," the defense secretary said in his preface accompanying the report. "Given the range of potential adversaries, their capabilities and strategic objectives, this review calls for a flexible, tailored nuclear deterrent strategy."
Based on a realpolitik approach to international affairs, not one based on moral or humanitarian principles, Mattis writes that the new strategy actually encourages "adversaries that even limited use of nuclear weapons will be more costly than they can tolerate, it in fact raises that threshold."
In the document itself, alarming statements can be found that could concern any country that finds itself at odds with the US for any given reason.
For example, the NPR clearly states that "it remains the policy of the United States to retain some ambiguity regarding the precise circumstances that might lead to a US nuclear response." Thus the document leaves the door open to use nuclear force as the US president pleases disregarding any international convention or law. Given past conduct of the US in Japan and recent breaches of international law in Iraq, such wording is at the very least disturbing.
In a final analysis, Mattis reveals the Hobbesian approach of the Trump administration's foreign policy by emphasizing that global security is not necessarily the product of international cooperation or international law, but is the byproduct of a nuclear armed peace, one that rests on the nuclear capabilities of the United States:
"This review rests on a bedrock truth: nuclear weapons have and will continue to play a critical role in deterring nuclear attack and in preventing large-scale conventional warfare between nuclear-armed states for the foreseeable future. US nuclear weapons not only defend our allies against conventional and nuclear threats, they also help them avoid the need to develop their own nuclear arsenals. This, in turn, furthers global security."
What does the NPR propose?
The nuclear posture, among other things, calls for revamping US nuclear capabilities by replacing virtually all of the Unites States' nuclear components. The United States nuclear triad, largely deployed in the 1980s or earlier, consists of three main components: Submarines (SSBNs) armed with submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBM); land-based intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM); and strategic bombers carrying gravity bombs and air-launched cruise missiles (ALCMs).
All of the above components will be revamped and eventually replaced. There will be a new strategic bomber built mainly by Northrop Grumman, a new ballistic missile submarine to be built mainly by General Dynamics, and a new land-based ballistic missile to be built either by Boeing or Northrop Grumman.
One of the most important policy implications of the document is the production and expansion of low-yield nuclear weapons in regard to all areas of the US nuclear triad.
"Expanding flexible US nuclear options now, to include low-yield options, is important for the preservation of credible deterrence against regional aggression. It will raise the nuclear threshold and help ensure that potential adversaries perceive no possible advantage in limited nuclear escalation, making nuclear employment less likely."
The low-yield nuclear weapons will be also deployed by US submarines: "DoD and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) will develop for deployment a low-yield SLBM [submarine-launched ballistic missiles] warhead to ensure a prompt response option that is able to penetrate adversary defenses."
Main area of focus: Russia
While a quick glance at the NPR's table of content illustrates its attention to North Korea, China and Iran, the primary focus is clearly Russia and what Washington believes should be done to balance power with Moscow in order to counter what it perceives to be the more usable stockpile of Russian nuclear arsenal.
"Russia's belief that limited nuclear first use, potentially including low-yield weapons, can provide an advantage is based, in part, on Moscow's perception that its greater number and variety of non-strategic nuclear systems provide a coercive advantage in crises and at lower levels of conflict," the document reads, calling for an expansion of low-yield nuclear weapons.
"Correcting this mistaken Russian perception is a strategic imperative."
In the preface to the NPR, Mattis goes as far to say, "This is a response to Russian expansion of their capability and the nature of their strategy and doctrine."
"The US and NATO require a wider range of credible low-yield nuclear options to do a very specific thing: to convince the Russian leadership that if they initiate limited nuclear use, in a war with the alliance, our response will deny them the objective they seek and impose costs that far outweigh those benefits they can achieve," says Greg Weaver, the deputy director of strategic capabilities for the military's Joint Staff, expounding on the centrality of what the US perceives as the Russian threat.
Will the new Trump strategy work?
Reactions to the review have been largely negative, and besides moral and ethical considerations, experts have cited both economic and strategic shortcomings as major obstacles to Trump's nuclear approach. Security experts have also expressed concern about how the document is "war prone," saying that constructing more "usable" nuclear weapons will increase the possibility of a nuclear war.
Three weeks before the official release of the NPR, James Jatras, a former foreign policy analyst for the US Congress, told Press TV in an interview that the Trump administration's new policy of constructing more "usable" low-yield nuclear weapons increases chances of nuclear war.
It seems Trump is not making the decisions himself, but had been "misled" by "professional" military leaders to make such decisions, Jatras said.
He warned that such new measures would escalate an arms race between the US and other major world powers, namely Russia and China the main "adversaries" mentioned in the report, which as a result would develop their own weapons to counter the new US arsenal.
Joseph Cirincione, a nonproliferation expert at the Ploughshares Fund, said the new strategy — combined with Trump's volatile approach to international threats — could lower the threshold for employing nuclear weapons.
"This strategy gives him a massive rebuild of the current Cold War arsenal, complete with new missions and new weapons, to include responding to a cyberattack with a nuclear bomb," Cirincione said. "This plan, coupled with this president, greatly increases the risk of nuclear war."
"President Trump is embarking on a reckless path — one that will reduce US security both now and in the longer term," said Lisbeth Gronlund, a senior scientist at the Union of Concerned Scientists.
She said the Trump administration was blurring the line between nuclear and conventional war-fighting.
Barry Blechman, co-founder of the Stimson Center, a nonpartisan anti-nuclear proliferation think tank in Washington, has also warned that the US is "on the cusp of a new era of nuclear proliferation."
The financial burden of the new strategy is also a concern for a country burdened with $21 trillion in debt.
The price tag of Trump's new strategy is somewhere in the vicinity of 1.2 trillion dollars. A recent report from the Congressional Budget Office says the cost of a 30-year overhaul is around $1.2 trillion, more than 20 percent higher than earlier estimates.
To sum up, while some aspects of the Trump nuclear doctrine, like the expansion of low-yield nukes, might seem necessary in the eyes of Washington in order to curb what it sees as Russian influence, the high cost-benefit of such an approach, coupled with vague declarations in the document and unprecedented levels of nuclear weapons expansion, could fan the flames of an arms race and make the document a potential war starter.
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Facebook recently announced News Feed changes that caused a shake up for publishers and advertisers across industries. Most are already familiar with what these changes might entail, but it remains to be fully confirmed how brands will be impacted.
So, What's All the Fuss?
Though Facebook itself avoids stating outright that organic reach will suffer, that looks to be the logical implication of the changes to the News Feed algorithm. Whereas the social network once valued time on site above all else, its key success metric is now focused on user engagement and "meaningful social interactions." Content that doesn't see shares and comments will see its organic reach shrink.
The reason for this change? The social platform is good at lots of things and one of those is research. One of their many studies found that passively consuming content is bad for users' moods, but engagement with friends and family makes us feel great. Facebook doesn't want people to walk away from the platform feeling disconnected and unhappy, so providing a positive user experience means facilitating and fostering social interactions rather than mindlessly taking in content.
Keep Your Content from Missing Out
Video may be dethroned: According to Mark Zuckerberg, video will no longer receive automatic priority over other types of content. Video that is consumed passively will see a lower reach than those that encourage engagement, just like any other type of content. Try live video when possible, which tends to have a much higher comment rate than traditional.
Dust off your English lit notes: Content marketing and narrative storytelling are tried-and-true tactics for marketers. A compelling story builds brand loyalty and positive sentiment — and it also encourages engagement on social media. Be sure your copy, images and video are all a part of your brand's unique narrative and make your social media audience feel like a part of that story.
Leverage local media coverage: Public relations and social media already go hand-in-hand, but the new Facebook algorithm will give high value to local news stories. If your company or client has had recent local coverage, sharing with additional commentary could go a long way in boosting reach and name recognition.
Don't shy away from influencer marketing: With all the talk of promoting "meaningful interactions" and content from individuals who people are connected with, it makes sense that influencer marketing could play a big role in your social media strategy if it hasn't already. Posts from up-and-coming influencers, often called "micro-influencers," who don't yet have a huge following and an established Business Page might be categorized by News Feed as a friend/family, rather than a brand Page. This means that their content could get more eyes on and engagement with your brand.
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Like organic content, the effects on paid social posts have yet to be fully seen. Many speculate that the demand for paid ad space will grow as the reach of organic content flounders, meaning ads will ultimately cost more money. Facebook has not said outright that this is the case, but it does seem to be the plausible conclusion. Ultimately, working with teams who can make ad dollars go the distance while simultaneously crafting engaging, meaningful organic content will be critical in ensuring continued success for brands on Facebook.


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The in basket: Once again, my wife, TheJudyBaker, is the source of a question. She was in a new car dealership the other day, making a preliminary inquiry about buying a new car, and she believes the salesman told her a change was coming in sales tax on car purchases after the first of the year.
She got the impression that the practice of deducting the value of a trade-in from the price of a new car and applying the sales tax rate to the difference was about to end. It used to be that way, that the sales tax rate was applied to the total purchase price of the new car, but it was changed by voter initiative in 1984.
That's a big deal, if true, I told her.
The out basket: Fortunately for car buyers and sellers, it's not true.
Mike Gowrylow, spokesman for the state Department of Revenue tells me, "No legislation was passed to eliminate the trade-in deduction, and none has been proposed.
"If anything, legislators have been sympathetic to the fiscal plight of car dealers and bills were introduced during the 2009 session to give them tax breaks such as a lower B&O tax rate, though none passed. Eliminating the sales tax deduction on the value of trade-ins would be a tax hike and increase the total cost to buyers and discourage sales.
Mike added, "I can only assume the salesperson was misinformed, or auto dealers may be fearful that the trade-in law might be repealed. Or it was just a way to encourage someone to buy now."


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Launching of 'Being And Becoming'
A Film about child-led learning without school
About the project
Thank you very much for your contribution.
A feel-good documentary! It brings serenity and mindfulness to all parents, whatever choice they've made for their children, whether it's school or not. The stories that are shared support all parents' relationships with their children.
This possibility helps us open our minds, and question and reaffirm our choices.
An actress and a director, Clara Bellar shot during two years a documentary film, "Being And Becoming" (99 minutes). The film describes how young people who don't go to school learn from the interaction with their surroundings and the wider world, how to grow and find a fulfilling career path. It is a documentary about natural learning without school, and it's also a movie that makes parents want to spend more time with their children.
This film was entirely self-financed by the director, including editing. Several technicians were not paid and will be the day that the theatrical release and DVD sales generate some money. Now there are no more funds available for the last phase.
The French networks of "home education" funded both press screenings and the film received a neat media return (see bottom of the page or http://beingandbecomingfilm.com, Press clippings). New expenses are coming up to follow up the release: after the release in Paris in June, the film will be shown in Britain where it was party shot (and later in the United States where it was also partly shot) (http://beingandbecomingfilm.com, Relase). It will be released on DVD in the winter 2015, meanwhile you can subscribe at www.editions-instant-present.com/etreetdevenir.
We appeal to people who are sensitive to the issue of "learning differently", including unschooling and natural learning, whether they are parents, grandparents, teachers: these families are small laboratories of experiment that can serve the entire educational community. This possibility intrigues and questions, it is also a valuable safety valve for suffering children in the traditional school system.
Released in May, the film received nice press coverage, rightly so because the film is very well done, with beautify images, nice finds, and overall, the director met many interesting and engaged people to talk about this subject.
"THE documentary film event" Europe 1
"Troubling and unsettling" L'Express
"A meditation on mind expansion, an anthropological study inspired by an alternative movement, this investigation inquired into a philosophy of life that is often misunderstood and misjudged. Whether one agrees with it or not, the documentary is a success." Studio Cine Live ***
"An ode to an alternative lifestyle" Telerama
"One of this film's greatest contributions is that it opens the debate." Premiere
"Extols open-mindedness and freedom" Le Monde
"A film that points out a real problem in society." France Inter
"We come out of it shaken. What if another path was possible…" Famili
"To change education - or to leave it?" Nouvel Observateur
"Raises pertinent questions" Marianne
"A striking documentary that places the child and their growth at the heart of all educational choices."L'enfant et la vie
"A militant film" Le Point
"This film makes us feel like realizing our dreams" Le Journal des femmes
"A choice that gains more and ore enthusiasts" Femme Actuelle
"THE FILM that places school in question" Version Femina
"A captivating journey, to be seen by all means" La Muse
"A beautiful film. Fascinating because the questions it raises are fundamental and because it compels a paradigm shift. At the heart of the documentary, there is philosophical reflection on happiness."Parents.fr
"A rare film, not to be missed" Famili.fr
"Clara Bellar has pointely touched upon the happiness that allows children to be and become, their best. "This film opens the door to the field of possibilities. Not to be missed under any circumstances!"femina.fr
"Food for thought" Place des Ecoles
"A feelgood documentary - this film makes us produce oxytocin" Santé Intégrative
"A happy outlook on childhood and parenting" Mediapart
"Deliciously disturbing" Un grand pas de côté
"Watch out, a subversive documentary" La vie
"It shakes up, for sure" Parents
To learn more about the film : http://beingandbecomingfilm.com
Trailer : http://vimeo.com/91040919
Facebook : www.facebook.com/BeingAndBecomingFilm
What are the funds for?
The minimum start-up costs that are coming up are 4,500 euros:
Theatrical release: DCPs copies of the film; posters, flyers; postage for mailings to the theaters.
Going to DVD: Editor. 2 weeks for the transition to DVD, monitoring, creation of the menu, editing the extras, standardization of the subtitles.
Beyond: Subtitles in additional languages (1,500 per language); 4;000 are owed to post-production technicians (in participation).
About the project owner
I am Claudia Renau, I'm helping Clara Bellar for the release of her film. I met Clara Bellar 4 years ago when she was beginning to think about her film. She had a lot of questions after having met a few families living without school, it seemed both very attractive and very scary to her. We shared our lifes of families living without school, our thoughts and doubts, our meetings and outings in Paris. As she was starting her career as a film director and as no feature film existed on the subject, she worked on filming the project for two years.
I am an publisher for the publishing company Editions l'Instant Présent (Present Moment) (www.editions-instant-present.com), a cooperative of 5 people, which will release the DVD in spring 2015.


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I was immediately sceptical when I first read the press release for Job Hunters. How often does a person see the words "dystopian roommate comedy" within the same sentence? By its very nature, the dystopia is not something that lends itself to comedy. Nonetheless, I watched the first episode on the day the series premiered on youtube. After eight minutes and forty-five seconds, Job Hunters had demonstrated two things: a brilliant taste for black humour and bang for the buck production values that put traditional television to shame.
For the record, I gave Job Hunters another four episodes before putting pen to paper on this review.
The premise of the series capitalizes on popular culture's current fixation on young adult death matches while keeping a healthy distance from other established properties. The setup is straight forward: as a means of population control and social engineering, college graduates report for mandatory arena combat. Within the arena, the grads spend the work day battling each other to the death as a means of showing off their talent to potential recruiters. Their off hours are spent in a safe house where the majority of the series finds its focus. Therein newcomers Devon (Forest Gibson), Avery (Kristina Horner), and Paige (Meagan Naser) form a co-existence pact with arena veterans Max (Joe Homes) and Tiffany (Tara Theoharis). But with an 80% mortality rate, the arena is a dangerous place to make friends.
First question: if this is what happens to college grads, what's life like for the people who don't get into a university? Do high school drop outs become Soylent Green?
Initially, I thought that the series might be trying too hard to be all things to all people. Upon further consideration, I'm content to chalk this feeling up to a side effect of pairing something as mainstream as comedy with a sub-genre as specific as near-future dystopia. What emerges, despite the "roommate comedy" branding is a comedic sensibility that is often very dry and very black. Think along the lines of Episodes with a dash of Community's paint ball oeuvre thrown into the mix. The comedy can often be subtle, but so are the dystopian elements.
There's also a soft spoken, but decidedly intense, dedication to professionalism within the production of Job Hunters. The post production effects are subtle but add a Mass Effect inspired aesthetic to the gadgets of this near future. The interior of the safe house, as well as the location shots for the arena, are stunning. In addition to the primary cast, there is a venerable army of extras adding to the "this isn't your average web series" vibe that permeates the production. The music which accompanies key scenes could be mistaken for the work of Bear McCreary or Clint Mansell. And did I mention that each episode is nearly ten minutes long? With the first season funded entirely via kickstarter, and probably no shortage of sweat equity, I can only imagine what wonders the producers would be capable of with a grander budget.
Granted, there is the odd bit of acting ends up chewing the scenery rather than conveying an expected emotion. The character of Doctor Monroe stands out in my mind on that point; the actor in question could have made an at-his-prime Paul Darrow blush. Yet these minor imperfections never amount to much. Instead, the story has kept my focus on the complicated relationship between a group of characters who, in all but one case, refuse to acknowledge that they are going to likely end up killing each other…for a job offer.
And that sense of polite yet high stakes competition speaks to where I think is Job Hunters is going to find its core audience. Consider the series as a metaphor for anybody who graduated university within the last ten years only to find the job market saying "Nah, we're going to go with somebody older/more experienced/better connected." Friends quickly turn into rivals when competing for work in a shifting economy. Cognitive dissonance is often the only thing that keeps those relationships from devolving into outright hostility. If I set aside everything else that makes this web series work, the fact that it is using humour rather than a soap box to channel a generation's anxiety about finding meaningful employment is enough make me sign up for the rest of the season and any others that follow.
Bravo to the entire Job Hunters team. I know I'll be contributing to the kickstarter for season 2 when it comes around.
You can watch the first episode of the series below and head over to http://watchjobhunters.com/ for updates on the show and behind the scenes video.


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Theresa May's Brexit speech reiterated the Government's negotiating priorities and spelled out some of the likely consequences. With the triggering of Article 50 at most 10 weeks away the real negotiations will soon begin.
Battle of wills. The fall in the pound since the referendum sits in stark contrast to the recent strength of UK growth. GDP growth in Q3 was faster than the MPC expected before the vote, even based on an outcome to remain in the EU. Consumers are spending like nothing has happened, yet sterling is now trading around $1.23, down from $1.42 a year ago. Bank of England Governor Mark Carney used a speech last week to declare that ultimately this tension will be resolved, one way or the other. Either the pace of household consumption will slow, weighing down on GDP growth, or markets will look more favourably on the UK's prospects, boosting the currency. Neither ride is likely to be smooth.
Stalled. The UK jobs machine has stalled. Between June and August and September to November the number of people in work fell by 9,000. The size of the decline may be small. It's significance larger. Over the past seven years the UK has netted a 2.7 million increase in employment, helping fuel wider economic growth. So if the job machine fails so might growth. The evidence for an engine failure is patchy. Employment fell most for more marginalised workers – those on temporary contracts and part time workers – who tend to be first to go whenever the tide turns. But it also means that employment for full time workers rose, a good thing, while unemployment fell slightly and average pay rose to 2.8% annualised, comfortably above inflation. In short, the jobs' market is on orange alert and one to watch.
Wake-up call. During 2010-2013 inflationary pressures rang loudly in consumers' ears. This, alongside no or low pay rises, gave birth to the 'cost of living crisis'. From mid-2014, the cost of living snooze button was pressed as inflationary concerns were put to bed. But inflationary pressures are back. December saw UK CPI jump to 1.6% y/y, the highest rate since July 2014. Air fares, the price of food, and motor fuels were the main culprits behind the rise, with motor fuels up 10% y/y. Inflationary pressures are broad based emerging across both consumer goods and services. With producer price inflation accelerating, expect inflationary alarm bells to ring even louder in 2017. The consumer sweet spot will turn sour.
Shelter. The cost of putting a roof over your head went up in 2016 too. House prices rose by 6.7% in the year to November with the East and South East of England at the top of the table posting growth of 10.5% and 8.6% respectively. For aspiring owners that next step got further out of reach and extra injury was added as rents rose by 2.3%. What does 2017 have in store? According to surveyors, UK-wide prices are likely to rise, but the London market's confidence will lag.
Getting back to normal. Prices in the US rose by 2.1%y/y in December. Core inflation – which strips out volatile items like food and energy – stood at 2.2%. On a slightly different measure, the Fed's inflation target is 2%. So after four years when inflation had been south of that mark it looks to have returned sustainably to target. With the economy growing, employment up and wage inflation rising, it's easy to see why the Fed expects to raise rates this year.
The splits. The Eurozone's inflation rate came in at 1.1%y/y in December, almost doubling from November's rate and the highest level since 2013. Even so, it's still low relative to the European Central Bank's target of 2%. But what might be a problem for the ECB is the divergence amongst countries. Italy's languishing economy registered just 0.5%y/y while Germany notched up a rate of 1.7%. The Eurozone's ever-present problem of finding a policy to suit all is being tested.
Unmoved. The ECB didn't make any policy changes at its meeting last week, instead President Draghi spent most of his time defending its actions from Germany pressure. Germany wants a rethink of the Bank's quantitative easing and ultra low interest rate policy. But Draghi stressed that low rates are still needed to aid the recovery of the weaker Eurozone members, even if that means higher inflation for Germany. The ECB's own forecasts show inflation still falling short of target by 2019, Draghi will be fighting to keep rates low for the foreseeable future.


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Rick's Sabbatical 2017: Story 6
"TOTAL ECLIPSE of the SUN" (AUGUST 15 - 31)
After a few days of rest at home following the London/Lee Abbey adventure-in-England, I flew out on Sunday evening, August 13, headed for Greenville, SC. Some might have thought I was going to view the Eclipse of the Sun since Greenville had been named as an optimum place to view a TOTAL Eclipse. But unfortunately, I wasn't even aware of the coming eclipse when I booked my flight back in June. And when I did realize it, I was pretty "cool" about it, with words like, "no big deal," and "I'll catch the next showing." A case of sour grapes, as I would later recognize.
Ridgecrest is a conference center set in the beautiful Appalachian mountains just east of Asheville, North Carolina. As a high school student, my home church took groups to Recreation Week at Ridgecrest Conference Center, sponsored by the Church Recreation Department of the Baptist Sunday School Board. It was the first time that I traveled out-of-state without parents from my home in LA (Lower Alabama) before college days. It was a world I'd never seen: the beauty of Mount Mitchell, the highest point east of the Mississippi River, located in the Appalachian Mountains, and the beauty of formative inspiration by men and women who were leaders in the Church Recreation Department in Nashville, and who would become role models for me.
People like Frank Hart (Pogo) Smith, who was almost as wide as he was tall, who taught me to laugh at myself, and that worship and ministry can be fun. I would in later years at another conference hear POGO say that he had an engraved nameplate on his desk that spelled out, not his name, but the letters, WCDIBTICDI. (Who can do it better than I can do it—an encouragement to himself and to all ministers to empower others, not to try to do everything yourself.)
And Don Mattingly, who would years later lead a workshop at Rec Lab where I would learn the ministry of puppetry. At Rec Week Mr. Mattingly taught us silly songs like "Way Up In the Sky, Where the Little Birds Fly . . . ", that I would use years later as a youth pastor to wake kids in my youth group that I had taken to Ridgecrest—you guessed it—for Rec Week.
And there was Ev Robertson, drama specialist, who inspired me to use drama in ministry and worship, and taught me that it was not only okay, but that is was good, and a powerful tool to communicate the gospel.
And Jim Stanton, who would not only lead me but who would in my adult life become a very good friend. And there were others that I can't remember names now. But all of these people pointed me to a Christ who sets me free to laugh and be silly, to play and have fun—that it's okay, in church, and in ministry and service. These were formative times. Oh, I didn't realize it when I was 16, but God was shaping me for ministry that I would live out in Kentucky, and Tennessee, and in Texas,
So, because these great leaders were such powerful influences on my life and ministry, and my association with them was in this gorgeous setting, I went back to North Carolina and to this wonderful place called Ridgecrest to finish Sabbatical 2017. (Don't tell my Texan friends, but when I was sensing that it was time to seek God's will and leave the church in Nashville after 14 years, I was praying every day that God would call me to North Carolina—the beauty of the mountains, the cool mountain air—these were the things that drew me to NC. But he called me to Texas. Go figure.
On the Sunday in May when Pastor Steve announced I was going on Sabbatical, several of you wished me well and asked me what my plans were. And when Dana Brown asked me, I said, "Well, plans aren't in concrete, but I'm talking to the folks at Ridgecrest about coming there for a few days." Now Dana, who knew about Ridgecrest and knew exactly where it is, asked, "Why don't you come visit us in Hendersonville while you're there?" And knowing it was on the way, and remembering that for years she and Nelson had invited me to come to visit them at their summer home, I accepted the invitation of the Browns. (Oh yes, there was an invitation from Nelson to play golf, so that didn't hurt either.)
So I did spend a few days with Nelson and Dana. Their hospitality was fabulous, and Dana's a great cook. So quiet and beautiful, sitting on their chalet balcony, looking out over the mountains of Appalachia, it was "heaven." But you know what I loved most—we talked. The TV was never on, and we had great conversations. We talked about things that matter—our families, including, of course, children and grandchildren, and our friends back home. We shared our stories—how we got there, and where we're going. I know I could have those same conversations with them in Houston, but it just doesn't happen, for whatever reason. But it was very nice to hear stories about where they grew up, and their families of origin, and how they met and eventually blended their two families. Thanks, Dana and Nelson, for that quality time you shared with me. And yes, I did enjoy playing golf with Nelson and even got to play with Herb Miller, another UBCer who now lives in the same neighborhood. And on the last day, Dana and Nelson were nice enough to take me up into Pisgah National Forest, where we saw beautiful and powerful waterfalls—Spectacular! Lots of great reminders of the God who gives us beauty in creation and conversation.
After a quick lunch at Hot Dog World, where I could not argue with the claim that they have the world's best dog, I made my way to Ridgecrest, less than an hour away. When I checked in, the kind lady who greeted me at the desk asked if this was my first visit, and I said, "oh no, I was here 45 years ago." She smiled and welcomed me back.
Days at Ridgecrest were—you might say—boring. I walked every morning up to the TW Wilson Prayer Garden, where I sat on a bench and in the cool quiet of the morning, read one of the devotional classics. There were five or six benches, but because summer programming was pretty much over, there was never another person in the garden while I was there. Listening to the sounds of the forest around me, the babbling mountain brook that flowed through, I spent some nice time praying and listening and thinking and praying and reflecting and praying. My kind of boredom.
On most mornings I took extended walks, sometimes on the trails in the mountains above Ridgecrest, or on the road that circles the compound—a walk that that was half down-hill and half-uphill—very uphill! My UBC colleagues will be pleasantly shocked to hear that I often went to Clouds, an internet coffee shop, to work on my writing project for a couple of hours. They won't be surprised that I usually had a Nehi peach soft drink in a bottle (I hadn't seen a Nehi since I was at home in LA), rather than an espresso or even a cup of coffee.
In the afternoon, I read for a little while and walked again. Two evenings I went to Phil's Barbeque for dinner. Phil's was decorated with sports caps that covered the entire ceiling, and "coke" bottle caps that lined the windows and formed the trim around the building. I've told some of my Texas friends that I didn't know until I came to Texas that you could make barbeque out of brisket, so of course I had the pork at Phil's. Did I mention that Phil's was decorated with a North Carolina state flag, a United States flag, and an Alabama state flag? And that there was a life-sized cut-out of Nick Sabin, with an elaborate display of Crimson Tide memorabilia. But he wasn't available. I said it anyway, to the young lady at the cashier. She wasn't impressed.
Another evening I went to a place called Red Rocker Inn. A bed and breakfast, the Red Rocker was in the same location in Black Mountain that it was 40 years ago when I brought student groups to Ridgecrest. It was a favorite spot for Kay and me to take the student sponsors for dinner. It hadn't changed much, but I was just a little disappointed that they don't serve in "sittings" as they did back then, with the owner praying a blessing before everyone started dinner.
The time at Ridgecrest was fabulous. Like Lee Abbey, it was quiet and secluded time. There was a TV in a hospitality room across from my room, but I only checked once a day to keep up with what was going on in the world—breaking news—and we all know what that was about. But the times for meditation, and reading, and writing—these are the ways that I re-energize. And it was very good.
Now regarding that eclipse, I did come to regret that I hadn't made plans to make the 1-hour and 45-minute drive back to Greenville to see the total eclipse. But I purchased my "eclipse glasses," went up on Mt. Mitchell, which, as I wrote earlier, is the highest point east of the Mississippi River. And yes, I did see the eclipse, and it was pretty cool (probably 90-95 %, so it only got very dim, not dark.) A little disappointed, but an amazing sight to see. A couple of days later, I would sit in my hotel room in Greenville, and the local news guy showed a video of the eclipse, with the large sun covering the entire screen, and the moon covering about 25% of the sun, and a small "bug"-looking shape crossing the sun. When he explained that the "bug" was the International Space Station, I was disappointed that there was no one present to hear me say, "I know Randy Bresnik, and he's flying on that "bug." No one there to hear me, but I said it anyway.
After six days at Ridgecrest, I had planned to drive to Raleigh, North Carolina, to visit my friends Fred and Barbara McGehee. Barbara was preschool/children's minister at Judson Baptist Church in Nashville, for all the 14 years that I was on staff there. She and Fred were great encouragers to Kay and me. And our was a great encourager to me. And our boys were in Mr. Fwed's preschool Church Training group, and they loved Mr. Fwed and Ms. Babra. But around 8 o'clock Tuesday morning, Barbara called to tell me that Fred, who had been having some health issues, was scheduled just a few minutes earlier for a heart cath that afternoon. I was disappointed that I wouldn't be able to see them, but thankful that docs determined the problem (a light heart attack), and were able to contain it. And he's okay now—no surgery or stints needed.
So with plans disrupted, I decided to call my friend Fausto back in Houston. Fausto has a son, Efrain, who lives in Greenville, where I was scheduled to fly out the next day. I drove to Greenville, and that evening, I had dinner with Efrain and Angela and Joshua and Jared. It was so much fun meeting them and telling them how much I love their dad/granddad, and how much he means to us at UBC. It was a great way to end my NC visit. And then the painful part—I had to listen to Joshua and Jared tell me how incredible it was to see the TOTAL eclipse of the sun. I was happy for them, and just a little sad (again) that I had missed it.
I returned to Houston on Wednesday evening to hear first reports of Harvey the Hurricane. I had no idea that the storm was brewing in the gulf, but I would join 6 million other people in Houston who had no idea that by Saturday, Harvey would be wreaking havoc on the entire region, bringing what turned out to be record rainfalls in Houston—In the 40+ range, and sometimes more than 50.
So for this last week of Sabbatical, I've watched some of the most horrible and widespread destruction by floods that I've ever seen. And I've watched some of the most inspiring and gut-wrenching stories of courage and ingenuity as folks have come from all parts of Houston, and from Dallas and San Antonio and Waco, bringing boats and hearts of service, to save lives of those who were trapped in their homes, with water rising around them. And I heard no talk of race or religion or political party in the process.
Many of our friends from Tennessee and Kentucky and Alabama and even sent text messages to check on us. My response was always, "Kay and I are okay. Had a little street flooding Sunday morning, but no water near our house. I am mostly feeling guilty because so many are being forced out of their homes and into the life-boats, leaving houses with waters that will rise and destroy much if not all of everything they own. So please pray for the people of Houston."
If I had a twitter account, I just might tweet, "Watching people drive across town or from places far away, bringing boats and trucks and canoes and rafts, rescuing the elderly and children, the sick and the babies, and their parents, makes America great, and IT IS GREAT, and has been for a long time.
The recovery will begin soon, but it will be long and hard. And for some, it will be painful. Like an eclipse, Harvey has blocked the light of the heavens from the earth. And in many ways, Satan has used the storm to try to block the Light of the World from the people that Jesus died for. But hope is not d. The sun will shine again—as a matter of fact, it is peeking through the clouds even as I write. And in the meantime, God is being glorified by the demonstrations of love and compassion and care being shown by the people of Houston, Texas. I'm ready to get back to work. Thanks, UBC, for three months of Sabbath—rest and rejuvenation. Thanks be to God. AMEN.


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When "Iron Man 3" released in May 2013, Marvel marks the twenty-eighth film released in a now impressive resume of films. While the Marvel Cinematic Universe dates back to only 2008 and the release of the first "Iron Man", Marvel films started a full decade earlier with the release of the Wesley Snipes vehicle "Blade", based on the "Tomb of Dracula" supporting cast member. It would be the first in a well-spring of movies that appeared in movie theaters over the past 15 years.
Now the Superhero Examiner undertakes the task of ranking all 28 of these films from worst to best. These opinions represent only your Examiner's learned opinion and all comments and opinions about rankings are always welcome in the comments section.
Over the course of our previous three columns, the Superhero Examiner looked at every movie from position #28 ("Blade: Trinity") to #11 ("X3: The Last Stand"). This time around the focus turns on the next six in our list as we count the way down to the final slots before the Top Ten.
Without further ado, click forward to see entries 16 through 11 in our continuing feature on Marvel's cinema hits and misses.
10. 'Iron Man 2'
The Marvel Cinematic Universe makes its first appearance on the list as the Top Ten begins. That should give readers some idea in just what high esteem the Superhero Examiner holds the MCU. While "Iron Man 2" is nowhere near as good as its predecessor or its sequel, its weakness lies in its importance as a bridge. "Iron Man 2" was forced to serve two purposes. It needed to tell a story in its own right while also setting up plot points that would play out in the next two films leading into "Avengers". Because of this, it often feels like it heads in two separate directions.
The film still features great performances by Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark and Gwyneth Paltrow as Pepper Potts. Don Cheadle proves himself a better James Rhodes over Terrence Howard while Sam
Rockwell oozes smarmy businessman as Justin Hammer. Ultimately, Mickey Rourke as Whiplash/Crimson Dynamo proves the weak link as he just doesn't seem a big enough threat for the set-up of the film.
9. 'The Incredible Hulk'
As part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, "Incredible Hulk" is inherently flawed. But standing on its own, the film is a fun action movie. Ed Norton is not the ideal Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo would prove himself in "Avengers), but against Liv Tyler, he makes a good man on the run. While the super-soldier serum bits make no sense as part of the greater MCU, just the presence of the Abomination as the villain upped the scale of the film over "Hulk" and numerous other earlier superhero films. The final battle is still epic in scope, dwarfed only by the even bigger final fights of "Iron Man 3" and "Avengers".
8. 'Captain America: The First Avenger'
Chris Evans' first foray as the Star-Spangled Avenger proved a solid action adventure piece with a World War II setting. Hugo Weaving proved a great Red Skull while Tommy Lee Jones, Stanley Tucci, Sebastian Stan and Hayley Atwell did fine supporting work.
"Captain America: The First Avenger" proves itself perfect action movie fare to enjoy with a pile of popcorn and a Coca-Cola.
7. 'Iron Man 3'
Shane Black's first foray into the Marvel Cinematic Universe reunited him with former "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" partner Robert Downey Jr. It also marked a decided shift in tone for the franchise. Black's take on the character emphasizes Tony Stark's darkly humorous side as he deals with issues like post traumatic stress disorder, terrorism and absentee parenthood all with a touch of humor.
The Mandarin proves to be an interesting character with an intriguing new twist while Rhodey, Happy Hogan and Pepper all get strong supporting roles.
In many ways, "Iron Man 3" is the evolution of the Marvel superhero film. It will be intriguing to see if "Thor: The Dark World" and "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" can follow its lead.
6. 'Iron Man'
The granddaddy of the Marvel Cinematic Universe still proves to be one of the best films released in the MCU. "Iron Man" vastly streamlined a character that had grown stale and broken in the mainstream Marvel Universe, floating from disparate take to disparate take. Director Jon Favreau cast Robert Downey Jr. in the lead. The aging actor was finally on the right path after a nearly two decade fight with drugs. Though older than Marvel's original ideas for the role, Downey's charisma and his past with substance abuse made him the perfect man to bring Tony Stark to life. With Favreau's direction, they recreated Iron Man for the twenty-first century in a take that quickly grew to be the definitive one. It wouldn't be long until the comic followed suit with a long run by Matt Fraction and Salvador Larocca that moved the comic character in line with the movie one.


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Cache Used to Connects 400 Medical Providers in Australia
Northern Territory Health chief information officer Stephen Moo said the aim was to create a robust hub to handle growing volumes of clinical messaging and resolve interoperability issues.
"We've got critical mass in e-health adoption by our clinical community, they're becoming reliant on it and we need a high-caliber service," Mr. Moo said.
"This investment will give us an integrated enterprise solution.
"We have 400 health-service provider sites using our secure messaging service now, with around 60,000 transactions a month for the shared e-health record repository alone: that's new events or discharge summaries."
In future, all messaging, internal and external, will be routed through the enterprise hub.
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'VIVID' is most expensive show that Friedrichstadt-Palast has ever presented. As a result the show is bigger, better and more dazzling than ever before! It combines some of the greatest show influences of the past century with an opulent modern touch. These include a mirage of shapes, colours and art-forms never seen before; Vivid really will take your breath away!


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In a twist on the sale-and-leaseback trend, Golden Gate Capital is buying back some of the Red Lobster plots it sold to a real estate company after purchasing the casual brand in 2014.
The real estate company, now known as Vereit, said it has sold about $210.5 million worth of Red Lobster real estate back to Golden Gate, which bought the chain for $2.1 billion in 2014. At that time, virtually all of the real estate under Red Lobster restaurants was owned by the chain, which has no franchisees.
Golden Gate, a private-equity firm, then sold the real estate for $1.6 billion to American Realty Capital Partners, which changed its name and reformed as Vereit this July. The properties were leased back to Golden Gate.
Vereit said it will team up with Golden Gate to "opportunistically divest" about $190 million worth of Red Lobster properties in one and two-store deals under a new arrangement with the private-equity firm.
Last month, the two parties disclosed a pact to sell $604 million worth of Red Lobster properties. The stores to be sold for $190 million are in addition to those anticipated transactions, Vereit said.
The operations of the restaurants will not be affected by any of the transactions, according to Vereit.
The repurchase of the stores is the second sign in about a month that some restaurant operators are having second thoughts about spinning off their real estate. McDonald's rebuffed some shareholders when it announced that it would not shift its extensive holdings into a real estate investment trust.
A number of other chains, meanwhile, are following the vast majority of multi-unit operators in selling their real estate and leasing it back. The funds generated can then either be returned to shareholders or invested in additional leased restaurants.
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Title: Understanding power dynamics in the planning process: the case of a retail development in Glasgow, Scotland
Authors: Samer Bagaeen
Addresses: School of Environment and Technology, University of Brighton, Mithras House, Lewes Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 4AT, UK
Abstract: This paper uses critical discourse analysis (CDA) to investigate power, influence and inequality manifested in the planning process involving an application for a retail development in Glasgow, Scotland. The objectives include an exploration of the role that language and discourse play in reflecting and constituting relations of power between the stakeholders in the process and to explore the value of the ideas of linguists such as Fairclough and van Dijk as tools of research in town planning. To do this, this paper shows how texts can be used to challenge knowledge, manufacture consent and articulate and sustain resistance and challenge. The paper sets out initially the theoretical influences that inform relations of power and dominance in order to better understand the relationship between language and power followed by an analysis of texts drawn from a wider body of information related to the planning application to inform the conclusions. This paper concludes with a discussion of the value and utility of CDA as a valid method for social inquiry and as a useful resource for understanding power and dominance in the urban sphere.
Keywords: power dynamics; critical discourse analysis; Glasgow; Scotland; UK; United Kingdom; planning processes; retail developments; influence; inequality; language; power relations; stakeholders; linguists; Norman Fairclough; Teun van Dijk; town planning; manufacturing consent; resistance; challenges; dominance; planning applications; social inquiry; urban areas; cities; Tesco; food retailing; superstores; Partick; Hillhead; supermarkets; sustainable society; sustainability; sustainable development.
International Journal of Sustainable Society, 2011 Vol.3 No.4, pp.356 - 384
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Staff Stands Firm; Supervisors Waffle
It was December 7 (Pearl Harbor day), so a last-minute surprise proposal to alter the Environment Chapter should have been expected after 18 months of public debate.
However, four county supervisors questioned the legitimacy of voting on a back room "compromise" that had been crafted in secret with just the developers.
The proposed changes to the draft chapter were revealed only after the public hearing was closed, ensuring no public review or comment – except the developers were given a special opportunity to speak after the public hearing was closed. That's fair and balanced, right?
The Board ended up deferring action on the last-minute changes, including the definition of significant non-RPA streams and the identification of areas with steep slopes, until December 14.
Do a little math in advance of that meeting:
- Prince William needs to reduce existing stormwater pollution to meet the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) standards for sediment, nitrogen, and phosphorous
- Prince William's population is projected to grow by 33% over the next 20 years, adding even more pollution
- a Federal judge is requiring EPA to enforce the Clean Water Act standards (27 years after Virginia committed to Save the Bay)
And we should do… nothing?
The county staff has finally stated publicly that Prince William must modify its current blast-the-landscape approach to development. In order to meet the Clean Water Act standards, we need to reduce pollution in stormwater rather than increase it.
In years past, staff has been unprofessional, listing all the flaws in proposals but then claiming that "on balance" the developments were appropriate. It is refreshing to see them express their professional judgment openly now, despite a politically-charged environment.
Local developers and top county officials claim that we can continue business as usual and ignore the environmental damage as we pave our creeks and clear our forests. The county can add 33% more people… and somehow new pollution will not happen?
Get real – there's no effort to find "compromise" with the Environment Chapter by December 14. The last-minute changes, if adopted, will offer a few more months of unfettered anything, anywhere development. As the state implements the TMDL for the Chesapeake Bay cleanup, Prince William faces an inevitable confrontation with state/Federal authorities who will enforce the Clean Water Act.
Passive resistance followed by state/Federal enforcement actions will get some politicians on TV, just like George Wallace milked publicity by his resistance to civil rights. The supervisors can listen to staff and manage land use in a proffessional way, or create a confrontation and drag the county into expensive lawsuits that we will lose.
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Perhaps PWC just wants to stay on the list of the "Dirtiest/Worst Counties". I am not against development, just against irresponsible development. What a shame.


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...on the Shelf
You come by night
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my deep
my intimate.
You know my contours
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The Ross Family Penthouse is a luxury 20 million dollar penthouse located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. It has many amenities including their own screening room, Butler's quarters where Bertram's room is and a panic room.
The actual building used for the exterior is 320 Central Park West, across from Central Park in Manhattan.
The penthouse along with Bertram made an appearance in the season 2 premiere of Bunk'd: Griff is in the House.
Ross Penthouse (Apartment)
- Jessie Prescott - Nanny
- Emma Ross - Child
- Luke Ross - Child
- Ravi Ross - Child
- Zuri Ross - Child
- Bertram Winkle - Butler
- Mrs. Kipling - House Pet
- Christina Ross - Mother
- Morgan Ross - Father
The rooms and areas seen throughout the series:
- Living Room- Main room of the Penthouse. This room has an elevator leading into it, as well as many paths to different rooms.
- Terrace- Located outside the living room. Outdoor porch with a ledge where things can easily fall onto lower terraces or even the streets of New York.
- Screening Room- Usually the place where people watch T.V. or Movies, instead of the Living Room.
- Jessie's Room- The room where Jessie sleeps.
- Emma's Room- The room where Emma sleeps.
- Luke's Room- The room where Luke sleeps. Usually isn't very tidy.
- Ravi's Room- The room where Ravi sleeps. This room also includes a playground for Mrs. Kipling.
- Zuri's Room- The room where Zuri sleeps.
- Bertram's Room- The room where Bertram sleeps. The room used to be very messy and closed in, but is now more neat and open, thanks to the help of the Ross kids.
- Guest Room (mentioned only)
- Numerous Bathrooms
- Dining Room/Kitchen- The place where the family eats. Bertram is usually in this room.
- Morgan & Christina's Bedroom (mentioned only)
- Wall Crossways (only seen in Cattle Calls & Scary Walls)
- Sauna
- Panic Room- Room hidden under the stairs, usually where you hide in case of an emergency. You need a password to get out. This room also has a security system of the house.
- Bertram's Bathroom- (Green-Eyed Monsters)
- Jessie's Bathroom- (Green-Eyed Monsters)
Green-Eyed Monsters
Mrs. Kipling's Baby Lizards
In the episode 101 Lizards, the baby lizards were taken to a home for lizards.
- Padma
- Tikki
- Scooter
- Rikki
- Mohandas
- Slumdog
- Tavi
- Ravi Junior
- Kumar
- Sanjay
- Mowgli
- Gupta
Zuri's Pets
Zeebee the Zebra
- Appeared in Gotcha Day.
- Apeared in Jessie's Big Break.
- Moby & SCOBY (mentioned only)
- Morgan and Christina Ross adopted Zeebee from Rwanda for Zuri's Gotcha day.
Gladys the Giraffe
- She was bought by Zuri in Africa during her time there in But Africa Is So... Fari!.
- Made an appearance in Moby & SCOBY.
- She likes Bertram.
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TL;DR – These are the Best Over Ear Headphones:
- Audio-Technica ATH-M50x
- Tascam TH-02
- Sennheiser's HD 800S
- Sony WH-1000XM3
- Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2
- Mpow H5
- HiFiMAN HE-400i
- Sennheiser HD 600
- Sony MDR-7506
- V-Moda Crossfade M-100
1. Audio-Technica ATH-M50x
Best Over Ear Headphones
While they're billed as studio headphones, they do have a bit of oomph in the bass and treble department, making for a really fun sound signature that appeals to fans of rock, rap, electronic, and other high-energy genres. (They also do a good job of isolating outside noise, which is great if you're in a room with other people.)
If $150 is a bit more than you're willing to spend, Audio-Technica's ATH-M40x and ATH-M30x are steps down in the same line, for $100 and $70, respectively.
2. Tascam TH-02
Best Budget Over Ear Headphones
The closed back design can help you block out external sounds, so you just hear your music when you're on the go. And, the low impedance will let you easily power the drivers with the headphone jack on a laptop, tablet, or smartphone.
3. Sennheiser HD 800 S
The Ultimate Audiophile Experience
They have an insanely open soundstage, giving you some of the most natural sounding audio you'll ever hear, and adhere to a flat sound signature better than the vast majority of headphones out there. They aren't cheap, you'll need an amplifier to drive them, and many people probably won't even like the way they sound, but for true purists, it doesn't get much better. And hey, the price could be worse—Sennheiser makes a $60,000 set, too.
4. Sony WH-1000XM3
Best Noise-Cancelling Over Ear Headphones
Not only that, but they're also wireless, come with touch controls, allow for voice controls, and even have a cool feature where you can hear the outside world by putting your hand over the right ear cup. For $300, that's a pretty incredible package.
They do, however, have a problem in very cold weather with false touch inputs. If you live in a cold climate, former reigning champions Bose offer a good alternative with the similarly priced QuietComfort 35 II. Or you can go with increasingly rare Sony WH-H900N, which doesn't suffer from cold weather problems, but has weaker noise cancelling.
5. Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2
Best Wireless Over Ear Headphones
But if you're diving headfirst into this brave new headphone jack-less world, there are some great wireless options out there too. The Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 are a great choice for under $150, with a bit of extra bass and convenient on-ear controls—and without a bunch of extra features that inflate the price. They do have active noise cancelling, though, and while it isn't quite on the level of the Sony WH-1000XM3 mentioned above, it's a nice bonus.
If noise cancelling is your prime concern and you have the money, Sony's offering is a good step up, but if you just want a pair of wireless cans that offers great value for your money, Planatronics has you covered.
6. Mpow H5
Best Budget Wireless Over Ear Headphones
Like the BackBeat Pro 2, they also allow you to plug in a 3.5mm cable if they run out of battery, so you can keep listening in wired mode until you get a chance to charge up. Again, they aren't going to sound as good as similarly-priced wired headphones, but there's a convenience factor that some people just can't pass up, and I get that.
7. HiFiMAN HE-400i
A Planar Magnetic Option
Planars are becoming more popular, though, with the $190 HiFiMAN HE-400i a common entry point. It's one of those things you kind of have to hear to understand, so if you just haven't found a pair of headphones that fits your tastes, give some planar magnetics a listen. You might become a convert.
8. Sennheiser HD 600
Flat and Open-Backed at a Reasonable Price
You get a natural-but-not-huge soundstage, along with a comfortable fit and that signature high-quality sound Sennheiser is known for. Note, however, that you probably will need an amplifier to drive these 300 ohm headphones to get the most out of them, so factor something like the JDS Labs Objective2 or Schiit Magni 3 into your total cost.
It's also worth mentioning the HD600's siblings, the HD 599 (which is a step down at $150), HD 650 (which sound slightly warmer for a similar price at $320), and the new HD 660 S (which has a brighter sound for $500). And that's not even to mention Sennheiser's Drop.com models, the HD 58X and HD 6XX, which are roughly equivalent to the 660 S and 650, respectively, at much lower prices (when they're available). There are rumors circulating that the HD600 and HD650 have been discontinued, but multiple Sennheiser reps confirmed to me that they're still alive and kicking.
9. Sony MDR-7506
More Natural Sounding
However, they don't isolate quite as well as the M50x, and they aren't exactly fashionable, but they're very comfortable and sound great. You really can't go wrong with these.
10. V-Moda Crossfade M-100
For Extra BassBeats Studio 3. If you want high quality audio that still brings the bass, check out the V-Moda Crossfade M-100.
For $250—which is $100 less than a pair of Beats Studios—you get a stylish set of headphones that bumps, without drowning out the rest of your audio like the Apple-owned competition. Plug them in, crank up the tunes, and don't let any audio snobs tell you you're doing it wrong. Your skull's too busy vibrating to hear them anyway.
What to look for in a pair of Over Ear HeadphonesYou might think narrowing your search down to "over ear headphones" would help make the decision process easier, but there are still a ton of things to consider when buying a pair for yourself. A few of the most important include:
Sound: First, and most importantly, you want a pair of headphones that sounds good. Some aspects of sound are subjective, like the sound signature, which refers to how balanced the bass, midrange, and treble are. Some people may prefer a "flat" signature that's closer to the artist's intention, while others may prefer heavy bass, or a "v-shaped" frequency response that boosts the bass and treble for a livelier feel.
Other things about sound quality are more objective. It's possible, for example to have bass-heavy headphones with low-quality sound (where the bass is overly boomy) or high-quality sound (where the bass is tight, punchy, and doesn't completely drown out the rest of your music). If things sound distorted, harsh, or muddy, that's usually an indication of lower quality headphones. Higher quality headphones sound better, but also cost more, so it's all about balancing your ears with your budget.
Comfort: Some headphones feel like a cloud on your head, with plush ear pads and a headband that you barely notice is there. Others clamp down hard, squeezing your brain like it's in a vice and putting undue pressure on the top of your skull.
Most are somewhere in between.
If you plan on wearing your headphones for long stretches—like multi-hour gaming sessions—you'll want to make sure you get something that stays comfortable long-term. There are a few things that can help—for example, you can replace pleather ear pads with velour-style pads to keep your ears from getting hot—but sometimes you just have to try a pair for yourself. Make sure you put a set of headphones through its paces within that return period, so you don't end up with a headache and buyer's remorse.
Open-backed headphones sound more natural and airy but leak sound both ways...Open- or closed-backed: The ear cups of your headphone can either be open, allowing air to pass through them, or closed, creating a more sealed housing. Open-backed headphones have a more natural, airy sound, but leak sound both ways—you can hear everything going on around you, and people sitting next to you can hear your music. That makes them less than ideal for commuting, offices, and libraries, but makes them great for critical listening at home.
Closed-backed headphones, on the other hand, tend to have a more limited soundstage, but are great for emphasizing bass. (That's not to say all closed-backed headphones are bass monsters with limited soundstages, but you get the idea). Most importantly, closed headphones keep other people from hearing your music and isolate you from outside noise. Both types of headphones can be great, so buy what sounds good to you and fits your use case.
Closed-backed headphones tend to have a more limited soundstage, but emphasize bassWired or wireless: Mobile device manufacturers may be trying to slowly pummel the headphone jack into submission, but wired headphones are still around and kicking. All other things kept equal, wired headphones will be cheaper than their wireless counterparts, and don't come with some of the connection problems and none of the battery life limitations that wireless headphones come with. Still, wireless headphones can be mighty convenient if you're out and about, as long as you can charge them regularly—just be prepared to shell out a bit more for a quality pair.
Active noise cancellation: If closed-back noise isolation isn't enough for you, some headphones also come with active noise cancellation, which uses clever frequency trickery to cancel out noise around you.
It doesn't work for all sound—it's better with consistent noise like the drone of an airplane—but it can be mighty useful. That said, it can also make some people uncomfortable or give them headaches, so you may have to experiment with different headphones and levels of cancellation to find something that works right for you.
Impedance: Most of the headphones on this list have an impedance of 32Ω (ohms) or less, meaning they'll work great with a laptop, phone, or tablet—just plug it in and press play. Once you get into audiophile-grade stuff over a couple hundred dollars, though, you'll start to see more high-impedance headphones at 64Ω, 250Ω, or even 600Ω.
Higher-impedance headphones need a headphone amplifier to supply more power to drive properlyHigher-impedance headphones need more power to drive properly, so you may find them too quiet when plugged straight into a phone or laptop—to get them at the proper volume, you'll need a headphone amplifier to supply more juice. That's a completely separate topic with its own list of best products, but the JDS Labs Objective2 and Schiit Magni 3 are good starting points at a decent price.
Headphones are one of those products that are sometimes hard to describe using words alone, and they can be incredibly subjective. So, your best bet when shopping is to order a pair and try it out for yourself—just be sure to buy from a store with a good return policy in case they don't fit your tastes. You can always send them back and try something else.
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M Hotel Downtown by Millennium, situated at the heart of Downtown Dubai, pays tribute to all the beloved mothers with an extra-special treat on 21st March.
In celebration of the Mother's Day occasion, the hotel is offering an exclusive discount of 50% on food and beverage when dining at the property's restaurants.
Guests can look forward to a chic and cosy ambience at Lemon Pepper Restaurant where Mum, her family and friends can experience freshly prepared local and international dishes. The menu offers signature dishes such as Grilled Jumbo Prawns "A la Plancha" or the Seafood Mixed Grill and Arabic Mixed Grill to share with the family. There are vegetarian dishes as well as healthy food choices. Finish the celebration with the delicious Lime and Mascarpone Cheese Cake or the Mango Tiramisu.
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The Bryant Lady Hornets wrapped up the regular-season schedule with a team title at the Old South Invitational on Thursday at the Bishop Park Aquatic Center, winning three individual events and a relay while piling up 401 points. Little Rock Christian was second in the 12-team field with 375 points.
Freshman Alana Gould and Aidan Halladay each won events. Gould took the 100-yard breast stroke with a time of 1:18.68 while Halladay won the 500-yard freestyle in 6:05.90.
In addition, junior Sara Weber won the one-meter dive competition with a score of 180.95. Freshman Lawson Godwin was second with a score of 141.95.
With Halladay and Gould joining junior Kayla Vaughan and another freshman Shelby Bratton, the Lady Hornets won the 200-yard freestyle relay in 1:52.43.
Initially, Bratton appeared to have set a school record in winning the 200-yard individual medley, but it was later learned that she had DQ'd.
In addition to Gould, Hailey Addison (sixth, 1:28.09) and Vaughan (seventh, 1:30.35) scored in the 100 breast stroke. And, in the 500 free, freshman Alyssa Addison finished second to Halladay in a time of 6:59.63.
Gould was also second in the 50 free. Her 26.18 finished behind only Lorin Utsch of El Dorado's 25.77. Vaughan was ninth in 28.59.
Bratton was second to Utsch in the 100 free, turning in a 57.21. Utsch won in 56.51. Hailey Addison was 12thwith a time of 1:07.86. Dayanne Maldonado was 14thfor Bryant in a time of 1:09.30.
The Lady Hornets were second in the two other relays. In the 200 medley, Bratton, Hailey Addison, Gould and Vaughn turned in a 2:07.03 to finish behind Little Rock Christian at 2:03.60.
In the 400 free, Hailey Addison, Alyssa Addison, Maldonado and Halladay combined on a 4:37.10 clocking. Little Rock Christin won in 4:19.97.
Halladay was third in the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 2:21.92. Jasmine Snell finished seventh in 2:46.09 with Charlotte Bryant ninth in 3:01.75 and Jaycee Clemmer 12thin 3:11.56.
Snell led a contingent of four scorers in the 100-yard backstroke. She was fourth in 1:22.16. Michelle Altankhuyag finished seventh in a time of 1:25.59 with Clemmer 13thin 1:40.24 and Bryant 14thin 1:43.60.
In the 200 individual medley, Alyssa Addison was fifth in 2:58.29 with Altankhuyag seventh in 3:08.11. Madison Kennedy added seventh-place points in the 100 butterfley with a time of 1:43.34.
The Lady Hornets divers will compete in the District meet at UCA in Conway on Tuesday, Feb. 5. The swimmers will compete in District on Thursday, Feb. 7, at Hendrix in Conway.


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I did my weekly trainer test the other night despite the sore legs from my mountain bike spill on Sunday. This week I did 4.27 miles in 10 minutes, a 25.5 average. Last week I did 3.91 miles, a 23.4 average. Before I start patting myself on the back I should disclose I made a slight change to the test. I used the "Angles" Sufferfest video, (ed note: The author is not connected to the "The Sufferfest" in anyway, he just really likes their videos, if "The sufferfest reads this and wants to start sending me free videos I'll glad shill even more for your product) I did about 15 minutes of intervals then the 10 minute test. Last week I did 6 minutes of high cadence warmup spinning and then did the test. The longer warmup with intervals made the difference, the fluid in my trainer could have been warmed up too. Next weeks test will tell the real tale.
I wrote about the back pain I usually get when I mountain bike ride in November. I wrote a week later that I had fixed it. I was wrong. On all of the mountain bike rides I've done lately I've experienced pain. This article describes what is going on pretty well.
It generally starts when I'm pushing hard up a hill, later in the ride it can strike any time. There are two ways I can treat it on the ride. One is to stop and stretch, usually in a few minutes the pain is gone and will stay gone for awhile. The other way is to stand, put my weight on my hands and arch my back, this will ease the pain long enough for me to keep going but doesn't do much else.
Lets break down some common causes of biking backpain.
Bikefit: this could be my problem. I could be riding bikes that are two big, other articles say I could be on bikes too small? but I'm skeptical that is really the problem. When you look at modern mountain bike geometry the big change in frame size is standover height. For example the frame I just bought is a Bandersnatch 20″ the difference from the 18″ in ETT (Effective Top Tube or how long the bike is) is 8mm. Really 8mm is not going to cause me back pain. I could probably ride the 18 but I'd have alot more seatpost out. Frame sizes are more about how much standover height you have and seatpost sticking out.
Now what could make a difference is the vertical position of my handlebars, I'm going to experiment with a taller handlebar position to raise the angle of my back and hopefully take stress off of it. I'm hopeful that the taller front end of the 29er will help with that.
The pack: Most of the guys I ride with carry 20 pound backpacks with enough parts to rebuild their bikes, I don't; mine is light and only a few pounds full.
Riding Style: I know the pain generally starts when I feel my back is doing alot of the work pedaling. Its like I'm somehow using my back to lift the pedal around the stroke, I need to get into lower gears and spin more, but honestly I can't go any lower most of the time.
Muscles: This could be a big part. My flexibility is terrible and I haven't been working on it like I should. Tight hamstrings can put more pressure on your back. I've been doing some core work in the gym but I think it may be the wrong kind. I dead lift on a regular basis, but I should be doing a more well rounded routine, more abdominals.
Fatigue: Usually the pain flairs up when I'm a ways into the ride, I can feel my muscles weakening and my pedal stroke gets sloppy. If I'm by myself I can get off my bike, stretch and relax. If I'm with a group I need to keep moving.
In November I did some serious stretching, but I've almost completely quit. I'm almost certain it was helping. Need to get back on it. Also hoping to try some new positions with the Bandersnatch. I just spent way too much money to www.jensonusa.com for parts. I like Jenson, they have just about everything and they had some very good 29er wheelsets for much less then everyone else.