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RubyConf AU Gifted Us Two Tickets...
… and The Spree Girls are going!
The wonderful RubyConf Australia organizing team decided to gift our Sydney-based volunteer team, Tracy and Catherine of The Spree Girls tickets to their conference, taking place early February next year.
All the conference sessions will be held at the amazing Deakin Edge theatre in Federation Square Melbourne CBD.
With Rails Girls very own Linda Luikas, the amazing Rachel Myers and Sarah Mei amongst the currently confirmed speakers, we're certain our team down-under will have a great time.
Fun fact: RubyConf Australia is hosting a Rails Girls workshop as part of their program. Follow @railsgirls_au for updates on that.
Travelling to Australia for RubyConf? Make sure you give those SpreeGirls a big hug from us!


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The Highland Group has another successful short sale transaction this month. A single-family Colonial home in Montgomery Village Maryland closed after a total of 123 days, a very good time-frame.
The home in the golf-course community of Fairidge, was listed for sale with the Highland Group for 31 days before receiving a contract. The sellers were referred to us by a previous client, and were very pleased with the 21st Century marketing plan that is our specialty; including a professional home video, blogs and optimized visual tours.
A Successful Short Sale
After the contract was ratified, it took a total of 93 days until settlement, in which time the Highland's team successfully negotiated for a win-win conclusion for the buyers and sellers. The home sold for $420,000, the list price, with $6040 in closing cost help.
Happy Buyers and Happy Sellers
The buyers and their agent were thrilled with the seamless process and the better-than-average time frame in which the entire process took place. The buyers appreciate the value they get in the home and understood the extra time that a short sale transaction takes.
Congratulations to the happy buyers who got a great deal, and to the sellers who are able to move on to the next stage of their lives, with as little damage as possible.
If you are facing possible foreclosure or are unable to pay your mortgage due to hardship, contact Chris Highland, CDPE, Certified Distressed Property Specialist in Central Maryland.

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I had a TBI in 2009 from a very serious automobile accident. I lived until 2018 without finding someone who could help with my headaches, light sensitivity, and dizziness. After getting some feedback from UT Southwestern a made an appointment. I live in Mansfield TX so it's a little drive....especially since driving causes more dizziness. It's been soooo Worth it! I am tremendously better! Dr Barry has been amazing. She has also helped my daughter with some visual processing challenges. I want thank this office for taking the time to help people who "look fine on the outside" and caring enough to study such an important medical dilemma (concussions and what it does to the visual processing part of your brain). God Bless Dr Barry and the team!
I am tremendously better!
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How to Set Up a New iPad Pro
Apple released their new professionally oriented Apple iPad Pro in 2015 with a larger 12.9-inch screen and the amazing new Apple Pencil that delivers a rich drawing and writing experience. Add to that the Apple Smart Keyboard and artists, writers, video editors and photographers can all get more done while mobile.
We'll show users how to set up iPad Pro efficiently with tips for getting started, apps to install and settings to change.
Initial Setup of Your iPad Pro
The iPad Pro's battery usually comes with enough battery to get started. However, it's recommended that the user top it off via charging cable as soon as possible.
While the iPad Pro is charging, turn it on by holding down the power button on the edge opposite the Home button. After a few seconds the iPad will boot to the "Hello" screen. Swipe right and follow the onscreen instructions. Apple offers a step-by-step guide for setting up an iOS device.
See iPad Pro Review: Why I Returned the New iPad
iPad Pro and iOS Key Features Setup Guides
Below you'll find links to some key guides to follow for setting up features in iOS 9 on the iPad Pro. The video below shows how to set up Find My iPad. It uses it on an older iPad and iPhone, but it works the same on the iPad Pro.
The other guides are as follows:
- We have a full guide on setting up iCloud on an iPad.
- Read our guide for finding an iPhone, which works similarly on iPad.
- Here's our guide to setting up Touch ID on the iPhone, which works the same on the iPad Pro.
- Follow this guide to setting up iCloud Keychain on Apple devices.
Pair and Charge Apple Pencil with iPad Pro
If you bought an Apple Pencil for your iPad Pro, then you'll need to pair it with the iPad Pro and possibly charge it up.
We've got a complete guide for pairing the Apple Pencil with the iPad Pro and for charging the Apple Pencil.
Connect Apple Smart Keyboard to iPad Pro
The Apple Smart Keyboard ($159) takes the low profile iPad Smart Cover and adds a keyboard for added productivity. It's our choice for the best iPad Pro keyboard, narrowly beating out the Logitech Create. These aren't the only iPad Pro Keyboard covers, but they're the two best options for now. Brydge promises to release one in January. They made a nice keyboard for the iPad, so we hope the iPad Pro version will work as well.
To connect the Apple Smart Cover to the iPad Pro, lay the keyboard cover out like you see above. The magnet connector will snap into place when it gets within millimeters of the iPad Pro's left edge in portrait mode. Make sure it's got a snug grasp of the iPad by picking up the iPad Pro. Lift the iPad Pro up and fold the cover between the keyboard and the iPad Pro so that the iPad Pro connector pins can snap into place on the top edge of the keyboard.
Here's a video demonstrating the process:
The keyboard gets power from the iPad Pro. The cover will turn off the iPad Pro screen when it's folded over the screen. It wakes the screen when a user opens the cover.
iPad Pro Settings to Change
Before going any further, change some key settings. Do this by opening the Settings app found on the Home Screen. It looks like a gray icon with gears on it. We'll go down the list of the settings found along the left side of the screen.
See 10 iOS 9 Settings to Change
The key settings to change including the following:
- Connect to Wi-Fi if you didn't already.
- On the LTE iPad Pro change the Personal Hotspot password (see below).
- Turn off Notifications for certain apps. For example, I don't use the built-in iOS Calendar app, so I turn the notifications off for that app.
- Turn off the Control Center access from the lock screen to keep people from accessing Control Center features if they get hold of your iPad Pro. For more on Control Center see our guide (which applies to iOS 7 but is still relevant for iOS 9).
- Set up Do Not Disturb schedules so that the iPad won't annoy anyone during the night or while at work. Tap on Scheduled on the Do Not Disturb screen and set the time frame by tapping on the times.
- Customize the following under the General Settings:
- Siri – change the voice, the Hey Siri prompt used to turn on Siri in hands free mode when the iPad's connected to power and more.
- Spotlight Search – change what the iPad searches for when the user uses it and change the order of what's listed. See our post on Spotlight Search for more information.
- Turn on or off Multitasking Gestures – see our guide for more information.
- Auto-Lock time – the default 2 minutes turns off the screen too quickly for some so lengthen it here.
- Change Keyboards – uses can use third-party keyboards in iOS 9.
- Add Keyboard Shortcuts – keyboard shortcuts work like shorthand. For example, I set up my email address to get inserted when I type the first few letters. Use the Keyboard section of General and tap on Text Replacement. Hit the + icon in the upper right corner and type in the phrase you want to appear and the shortcut text.
- Set a new Wallpaper background. Tap on Choose a New Wallpaper to pick from the included iOS 9 wallpapers or your own photos. When the chosen wallpaper fills the screen you can choose to use it for just the lock screen, the home screen or both by tapping on one of…
- Set Lock Screen
- Set Home Screen
- Set Both
- Change the default notification Sounds. Tap on each sound event (Ringtone, Text Tone, etc.) and choose from the list of sounds. When finished with each item tap on the Sounds link with the back arrow at the top of the screen.
- Turn off Keyboard Clicks inside the Sounds setting screen to keep from annoying people around you as you type using the onscreen keyboard.
- If you didn't add a Passcode during initial setup, add one and create a Touch ID (see our guide to Touch ID fixes) profile with your fingerprints. To use a 4-digit passcode, follow our guide.
- Change settings for the iTunes & App Stores (see below)
- Make sure your correct Apple ID shows up at the top of the iTunes & App Store settings page on the right.
- Turn on or off automatic downloads for things like Music, Apps, Books and Updates. I keep Updates for apps on, but turn off the other three. If you're worried about app updates messing up features, turn that off too.
- The iPad Pro offers to let you download things over Cellular. Tap on the slider switch next to Use Cellular Data to pick what is downloaded via Wi-Fi and by Cellular Data.
- Turn on or off the Installed Apps item at the bottom. This suggests apps on the iPad Pro lock screen based on what's installed.
Update to the Latest Version of iOS 9
Check to see if your iPad Pro runs the latest version of the operating system. Open Settings and tap on General and then Software Update.
This can take a long time to update and the iPad Pro will restart during the process. You can do other things with the iPad Pro as it downloads the update. It will tell you when it's ready to apply the update with a pop up. The iPad restarts and you'll see a white progress bar on the black screen. It will start automatically after it finishes.
Add Email, Contacts and Calendar
Most users will want their email, contacts and calendars on their iPad Pro. It's a simple process because iOS 9 handles connecting major accounts from Gmail, Yahoo, AOL, Outlook and Exchange natively without needing a bunch of specialized settings. Open Settings and scroll down to find Mail, Contacts, Calendars along the left side column.
Your iCloud account should already show up. Customize what you want to see from iCloud by tapping on it. I don't use iCloud for Contacts or Calendars, so I turn these off to keep from accidentally adding people or appointments to them.
Tap on the back arrow at the top and then tap on Add Account at the bottom of the top most box on the right. You'll see a list of services that you can easily add.
Tap the kind of account that you use for email, contact and/or calendar information comes from. For those who don't use one of these, tap on Other and enter information from your email service provider. Tap on Exchange if you use Microsoft Exchange. Get the right information from your Exchange administrator or service provider.
Here's an example of adding a Google account for Gmail, Google Calendar and Contacts. The first screen asks for your Gmail email address. Enter it and tap on Next.
The next screen asks for the password. Enter it and tap on Next. The iPad OS will confirm the email and password with Google. Then it lists the kinds of information the user can sync with Google. Choose to turn on or off Mail, Contacts, Calendars or Notes by tapping on the button that looks like a slider switch. The other services work similarly.
Set up Personal Hotspot on LTE iPad Pro
People who got the LTE version of the iPad Pro will want to configure their Personal Hotspot feature so they can connect a laptop or others can connect their tablets or laptops.
Open Settings and find Personal Hotspot in Settings. Tap it and then tap on the Wi-Fi Password to change it to something more memorable. Tap on Done and then tap on the toggle switch next to Personal Hotspot at the top of the screen. Now other devices can find the iPad and use its LTE connection to get online via Wi-Fi. The instructions for using Personal Hotspot via Bluetooth or USB cable show up under the Wi-Fi Password setting.
Hook Up the iPad Pro to a Computer
At some point you'll need to plug your iPad Pro into a computer and connect it with iTunes. Use the USB to Lightning cable you got with the iPad Pro. When it plugs into a Mac two things open by default: Photos and iTunes. On Windows it asks if you want to open iTunes. If you haven't installed iTunes on your Windows PC, get it from Apple and install it.
You'll see a screen in iTunes like the one below.
The above screen will show up in iTunes. It offers two options:
- Set up as a new iPad
- Restore from this backup:
The first option won't change settings on the iPad. It will back the iPad Pro up in its current state. The second option finds a previous backup and saves that to the iPad with all the settings and apps applied. There's a drop down box that shows a list of available backups if iTunes finds a previous iPad backup. This erases the iPad, so don't use it unless you want to start over. Click Continue after selecting between the two options, if available. Then click on Get Started on the next screen.
People who own another iOS device can now start to install apps they already own. The iTunes screen looks like the one above. Select the iPad at the top left (see red arrow). Then click on Apps from the list on the left (see red box). Available apps show up. Select the apps to install by checking them off.
You can also arrange the apps already installed using the thumbnails of the iPad Pro screens on the right. Double click on a screen and use your mouse or trackpad to drag or drop apps around. To uninstall an app click on the X that appears over the app icon when you hover over it.
When you're ready to send changes to the iPad Pro click on the Sync button in the lower right corner.
You can click on Music, but if you set up your Music library to sync using iCloud in the steps above iTunes will tell you that iCloud sync is turned on.
Click on Movies, TV Shows and Books and select the items on each screen to sync.
Photos can sync with the Photos app on the computer or your Windows computer's Photos library. If you turned on iCloud Photos sync then this option is not available here.
Install Apps from the App Store
Now it's time to start installing apps. If you own many apps, you can start by opening the Purchased tab at the bottom of the screen. Tap on Not on This iPad at the top of the next screen to see apps not already installed. Look through the list and choose to install apps by tapping on the down arrow imposed on a cloud next to each app title.
The other tabs across the bottom categorize apps as follows:
- Featured – apps chosen by the Apple App Store staff to highlight.
- Top Charts – the most popular apps, downloaded the most.
- Explore – collections of apps grouped by category and popular apps from people who live nearby, if the user allows the App Store to use their location.
- Purchased – apps the user already owns.
- Updates – apps installed with updates when available.
If you know the title of the app you want to install, then use us the Search box at the top right of each page. There's usually a collection on the Featured page called "Amazing Apps for iPad Pro" (see above image). Tap it to find some of the best apps for the iPad Pro.
Want some ideas for apps to install? Check our list of 7 Awesome iPad Pro Apps You Can Download Right Now and the Best iPad Pro Games. Make sure you get some good photo and video editing apps as well, since the iPad Pro's a great creativity tool. If you're an Office 365 users, then get the Microsoft Office apps will. They're great on the iPad Pro, especially with the Smart Keyboard.
See 5 Ways the iPad Pro Will Change How I Work
Setup iPad Pro for Calls or Texts
If you only talk to other iOS device users or you also own an iPhone, then you can use your iPad Pro to talk or text people. Those who don't own an iPhone can only do this with other iOS users. However, iPhone owners can send and receive calls from anyone using their iPad Pro so long as both the iPhone and the iPad sign in using the same account. Here's how to set up Continuity the feature that makes it possible.
The best way to get started is to follow Apple's guide. It's simple to set up.
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In February, IAHE was made aware of a meeting of the Indiana Advisory Committee to the U.S. Civil Rights Commission. A friend of IAHE who advocates for the special needs community was present to testify. She notified the IAHE Government Affairs team regarding the tone of the meeting as it related to issues of school choice and specifically home education in Indiana. Concerns were expressed regarding the content of the report as a result of the February meeting.
Though IAHE was unaware of the meeting to discuss "School to Prison Pipeline", we did not initially understand how it related to home education. The IAHE member families we interface with daily are highly involved parents. Homeschooling and prison cause a bit of cognitive dissonance. Seemingly, the two words do not relate to each other in the Indiana homeschool community we have been serving since 1983.
During our service to the homeschool community, we knew something odd was occurring with the public school system referring unsuitable candidates to our organization. However, we also knew there was and is confusion between homeschooling which is classified by the State of Indiana as non-accredited, nonpublic schools and public and accredited school at home programs run by the government. As we learned more, we realized this was a much deeper problem created by the public schools in order to protect their graduation rate. Many of the oddities we had noticed throughout the years were suddenly given credence and clarity. The testimony given during the hearing revealed some individuals behind the scenes who would like to use Indiana homeschooling as a "scapegoat" in order to increase Indiana homeschool regulations.
IAHE Action has been blogging about the situation and you may read more here. IAHE Action is a separate entity. To receive more specific updates on this issue you will need to join IAHE Action.


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O'Rourke's Diner is the site of a perpetual pilgrimage, first for fans of owner Brian O'Rourke's food, and later for those charmed by his eccentricity. From Gordie Howe in his Mr. Hockey golden years to spiced-up blow-hard restauranteur Guy Fieri, or even to the quiet old ladies in the booth with a view of a church tower, the pilgrims of O'Rourke's all know who the boss is when he emerges from the kitchen.
"This flower here is gonna make the ladies smile," a bright-eyed and gray-bearded O'Rourke said before appearing in front of the kitchen's swinging wooden doors, grabbing a Day Lilly on his way to the booth with a view.
Shining as a beacon of the 1950s on the North End of Main Street in Middletown, Conn., O'Rourke's deflects sunlight off its rebuilt Mountain View rooftop and disperses it through its art deco wrap-around windows. Mountain View, a company that manufactured ready-made diners during World War II, towed the first version of the diner to Middletown in 1946 after Brian's uncle bought what was the old wooden Dunn's Diner in 1941. After working 40-hour weeks behind the grill in high school—in addition to delivering The Hartford Courant, The New York Times, and The Middletown Press every morning—Brian purchased the diner with his brother in 1977, and later bought him out to "take the diner to the next level" in 1985. Then, in 2006, a fire destroyed what had been the hub of Middletown's mornings. Members of the Middletown community, including the University, rallied together to raise over $300,000 to repair the damages not covered by fire insurance. The fire marked the end of what had been a formidable dynasty in Middletown cuisine and New England diners more broadly.
"This is like trying to rebuild a World Series baseball team from scratch," O'Rourke said after serving a peach cobbler to the ladies with the flower—on the house, of course. "At one time I knew everybody that walked through the door by name. Not only them, I knew their family, I knew where they were from. I know you're Jacob, you're a senior at the University, you speak French, you're from Albany, New York, or somewhere around there."
In front of the counter, O'Rourke is a showman, even though he resists almost any title, even conventional ones such as "chef" or "boss." He brings special cakes to old friends, often customers who have been coming to the diner for over three decades. However, one doesn't need to be an old friend of O'Rourke to get a baked treat on the house. Before ordering anything, each person who sits down in the diner gets what O'Rourke calls a "lagniappe," a Louisiana French term for a gratuitous gift given by a merchant before any payment is expected. Often in the form of Irish soda bread, this gesture is deeply personal for O'Rourke.
"When my dad used to come in—my dad died in 1986—when I first started baking bread, I made one loaf a day, coffee cake or something, I would always give him a piece as breakfast," he said. "That's where it started. I started giving one piece to all of my friends, and then everybody became my friends, and now it's a way of life."
O'Rourke will also personally serve what's known as "Brian's Breakfast," a now iconic staple of the menu. The dish remains a secret to those who order it, and even their servers, until Brian himself takes ingredients to make a dish that purports itself to be different every time.
"I do something that nobody else does," he said before beckoning me into the kitchen.
Proceed with caution when asking Brian O'Rourke what he's working on, much less what he has planned for the day. Like a 3D chess player, O'Rourke is operating on multiple planes simultaneously, thinking at least three moves ahead while keeping focus on the task at hand.
"Julia right now is working on carrots for Vinny. Vinny will make a carrot cake which will be a part of this weekend's special. Melissa is working on green tomatoes. Tony will tell you about our next appetizer I'm creating, a harvest appetizer from the farm last night," he said all the while whipping up a mysterious mix of ingredients in a simmering pan. "I'm working on this apple cider and corn beef with apple butter, and there's the makings for a soup that we're donating to a soup kitchen."
Deeper into the kitchen, O'Rourke lowers his head to fit his six foot-plus frame more comfortably into a cozy office, which in turn leads to a series of freezers. Although the diner looks no bigger than an RV from the outside, O'Rourke is able to cram weeks' worth of ingredients in freezers with different preset temperatures, depending on his culinary ambitions.
"I don't compete against anybody but myself," he said as the frozen door swung closed behind us. "The way I'm trying to define my life is about today and how to get to tomorrow, and how to make tomorrow a better place."
Beneath the solo chess match taking place in his head, O'Rourke carries with him decades of Middletown history, along with its ebbs, flows, and nadir.
"Years ago there was 11 or 12 drug stores on Main Street," he said. "There was 11 or 12 barber shops on Main Street. There was three car dealerships. There was five places you could buy gasoline. There was movie theaters."
He took a breath and let the pan next to him simmer out.
"There was a chocolate shop," O'Rourke continued. "There was a cigar store. There were sweat shops on this block where there were 150 women making suits for New York firms."
Then, the post-industrial bust hit, and by the 1980s, O'Rourke found himself in a much different Middletown, especially around his diner on what has been known as the infamous North End. Yet he's cautious about delving too deeply into the darker parts of Middletown's past, especially while maneuvering pots, pans, and plates around the kitchen with a line out the door of the diner.
"I try not to look backwards, because there's a lot of history there," he said, now shifting hash browns around on the grill. "The low point of Main Street Middletown was probably in the 80s. The North End was sad. There was nothing on this block."
But then, with a flip of a spatula and a brisk walk back toward the counter, O'Rourke deftly pivots to the present, and the progress that Main Street has made on the North End, citing Eli Cannon's, the Community Health Center, Krust Pizza, and a little known philosophy.
"The philosophy we have here is a pretty good philosophy," he said while peering through the order-up window. "It's called O'Rourkism. Today, what we're doing is not only having a great day, but today I'm getting a lesson from a Thai woman to make drunken noodles."
A few hours later, after the sun had set and the Mountain View roof finally had a break from reflecting the sun, O'Rourke invited some close friends back to the diner after-hours for an authentic Thai dinner. One of the honored guests was Tess Williams '19, an international student from Thailand who first met O'Rourke during orientation. After the diner mogul asked where she was from, Williams and her father were invited to dine with O'Rourke later that evening when it was revealed that by the end of their breakfast that they did not have dinner plans yet.
"He was an incredible host, and invited us to dinner that night," she said. "It was a great connection that I'll never forget."
In contrast to his hectic morning, O'Rourke had the opportunity to relax in good company as his friend Sandy, the Thai chef, prepared drunken noodles in a kitchen normally reserved for gourmet burgers and omelets. Surrounded by close friends, the normally fleet-footed and articulate chef suddenly found himself relaxed and reserved. His friends, however, were more than happy to illuminate what O'Rourke's humility keeps hidden in the shade.
"I feel that he actually personifies Middletown," said Fred, a friend of Brian's who also handles after-hours orders and shipments to the diner. "I feel that like with his preposterous faults, and irresistible charm, Brian O'Rourke kind of personifies Middletown."
"He's very caring," said Hajley Anastasis, a longtime waitress at the diner who stopped by to catch up with Brian and take Sandy's sticky rice back to her kids at home. "He's extremely creative, always has a list in his head, is very particular, but always makes you happy, and he's always there for you no matter what."
As his friends said their goodbyes, and with more conviction in their thank yous, Brian helped Sandy clean up, getting ready for another day. By 5:45 a.m. the next morning, Brian O'Rourke would be back at the diner, ready to make his pilgrims smile as they stepped into that beacon on the North End.


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It's that time of year–friends and family are asking for our Christmas lists. Sometimes it's tough to know what to tell them. After all, most of us are frugal-minded and we don't want to break their banks. But at the same time, they want to give us something we'll really appreciate.
I've come up with a few things I do to create a budget-friendly Christmas list.
- First, I specify that I'm perfectly fine with all books and most other stuff on the list being purchased used.
After all, what's the point of demanding a new book? I'd prefer one without lots of underlining, but if having a broken spine doesn't detract from my reading pleasure. There's plenty of lightly-used books available through Amazon and such for a fraction of the price.
Used DVDs are normally fine as well. Gifters might want to give it a quick run-through and make sure it works.
- Second, if you want something really big and expensive and come from an understanding family, explain that it's all you really want for Christmas and ask if they'd consider going in on it together.
I didn't exactly do this last Christmas, but I told my parents (who are quite generous and normally buy me several gifts), that I really wanted a certain quilting software and that I'd be perfectly fine if that was the only gift I got. I think I included some other ideas on my Christmas list–but I got the software, and it's a lot of fun!
- Third, only put one or two big-ticket items on it and puts lots of reasonably-priced stuff you like.
This is another tactic. That way you have a small chance of getting some thing more expensive you like, but you're being understanding of other peoples' budgets. Micah and I did this with our wedding registry. We asked for a few really nice things, but kept a lot of it below $40.
He's opposed to registries, and I don't like pressuring people to buy us stuff, but we went with one to help people get ideas of what we'd like. We also used "Myregistry.com" which lets people buy the object from any store and simply mark it as bought. It takes a little while to figure out, but it allows people flexibility and bargain-shopping. We didn't want to limit them to one store or its prices.
One of my cousins did this with an e-Christmas list he set up. Lots of items for $20 or less. I think that improves his chances.
- Fourth, write a note on the list to the effect of "And no, I don't care if it was on sale or a 2 for 1 deal."
Ok, that came out a little crass. But some people get quite nervous over whether or not it's valid to buy gifts on sale. Apparently some people care more about the price tag than the gift itself or the thought or the relationship. Those people should be given money. Or nothing.
- Fifth, point people to freecycle, bookswap, etc.
Ok, I haven't done this myself, what do you think? Freecycle or Bookswap often have good things basically for free. Of course, there's the disadvantage that your giver will be expected to put something up for trade. But if they already use it, you could just suggest that they find something interesting for you on there and save themselves plenty.
- Sixth, you don't actually have to write a wishlist.
I come from a family where it's the tradition. But if you tell people that you're most interested in seeing them, and that you'd really like to plan some time together after the holidays (be considerate, since they may be quite busy during the holidays). Tell them that you would, of course, be grateful for anything they gave you, but that their friendship is what you really appreciate.
And mean it. This is no good if you then talk behind their backs about how cheap they are. People find out. Then you'll get the reputation for being a two-faced jerk. And none of us wants to be a two-faced jerk. Right?
Really? Well, suit yourself…
This can, of course, translate to weddings, birthdays, babies, and any other time you're expected to come up with a giant wishlist.
It's supposed to be a happy time of year. Let's not strain the pocketbooks of those we love most, but instead celebrate with them.
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It doesn't surprise me anymore when people disappoint me. When they say things they don't mean and break their promises. When they leave without giving a good reason. When they run away before getting closer.
It surprises me when they stay. When they show up. When they communicate. When they're not afraid to show they care.
It doesn't surprise me anymore when people take me for granted. When they only take the validation they need from me and then disappear. When they're constantly looking for something better. When they don't appreciate what I do for them.
It surprises me when they say thank you. When they reciprocate the same kindness. When they appreciate the effort. When they're thoughtful. When they show you what you mean to them. When they tell you that you matter to them.
It doesn't surprise me anymore when things fall apart. When things crumble too soon. When things end prematurely. When the smallest things can cause the biggest destruction. When giving up is better than trying. When forgetting people is cooler than remembering them.
It surprises me when people stick around and try to fix things. When they make things grow instead of ruining them. When they try to stay. When they don't let go.
It doesn't surprise me anymore when people hurt me. The closest people to my heart. The ones I love. The ones I care about. I get it. Everyone is dealing with their own pain. Everyone is trying to figure their own life out. Everyone is selfish and trying to do what's best for them. Everyone is not attentive unless they need something for you.
That's why it surprises me when people make me feel safe. When they choose kindness and forgiveness over hostility. When they choose to be warm and loving instead of cold and distant. When they choose to help me instead of trying to avoid any responsibility. When they don't view relationships as 'pressure.'
It doesn't surprise me anymore. The games. The mixed signals. The flightiness. The chaos. The heartache. It really doesn't. I've become immune to all of it. I've become stoic.
It surprises me when someone brings me back to life and makes it okay to feel again. It surprises me when someone comes along and inspires me to embrace my emotions instead of forcing me to curb every single one of them. It surprises me when people come around and try to mend things instead of breaking them.


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Correction: Tax Overhaul-Company Spending story
In a story Feb. 20 about the tax overhaul and companies raising dividends and share buybacks, The Associated Press reported erroneously that Sirius XM had increased its share buyback following the tax overhaul. The company is keeping the same level of buybacks as it did before the tax cuts.
A corrected version of the story is below:
Investors are winners as companies lay out tax-saving plans
The tax overhaul was sold by its backers as a way to help American workers, but a flurry of recent corporate announcements suggest the lion's share of tax savings will go to investors.
By BERNARD CONDON
AP Business Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — It's just what the GOP said we'd hear from a CEO after being handed a big tax break.
But when Charles Scharf announced plans last month to spend his company's tax savings on higher wages and technology, investors began selling.
The Bank of New York Mellon CEO said he had a responsibility to "share the benefit" with workers and build the "company of the future." But investors want to share in the tax bounty as well — through higher dividends and buybacks. By the end of the day, the bank's stock was down 4.4 percent.
The biggest tax rewrite in three decades was sold by its Republican backers as a way to help American workers, and there have been plenty of announcements about bonuses and plans to buy equipment and make other capital investments to improve productivity and raise wages. But much more money has been earmarked for dividends and buybacks.
Retailer Lowe's has authorized $7.1 billion in buybacks, triple the level planned before the tax overhaul. And Wednesday Cisco announced the biggest number of all — a $25 billion increase to its repurchase program.
Buybacks, in which companies purchase their own shares and retire them, are popular with investors because fewer shares outstanding lifts earnings per share, the most watched barometer of corporate success.
A recent survey by Morgan Stanley showed Wall Street stock analysts expect companies to allocate 43 percent of tax savings to dividends and buybacks. Capital spending and workers will get 17 percent and 13 percent, respectively.
The flood of buybacks could help drive stocks higher during a touchy moment in the market. They've played that role before in the nine-year bull market, as companies step in to lift share prices at crucial moments when traditional buyers like insurers and individual investors turned to sellers.
But critics note that stocks now are more expensive relative to long-term earnings than at any time since the dot-com boom and that the money might be wasted if stocks drop anyway. They also argue that money used for buybacks — trillions of dollars in recent years — is often better spent on improving operations and making workers more productive, which can lead to "real" wage increases that do more than just keep up with inflation.
"What are you getting from buying back stock? It doesn't generate any growth, any real activity," said James Abate, chief investment officer of Centre Asset Management.
To be sure, the tax overhaul isn't all about buybacks and may end up helping workers, too. The conservative Americans for Tax Reform has been touting its tally of three million workers promised bonuses and other compensation gains so far, a number cited by President Donald Trump in his State of the Union address. That's welcome news given the slow growth in wages in recent years.
But economists say to gauge the full impact of tax cuts on workers, look not to bonuses, but to how much companies are spending on software and equipment and training to make workers more productive. They say that is the way to permanently raise pay, and there indeed appears to be a pickup in these capital outlays recently.
The day the tax law was passed, Boeing said it planned to increase spending by $300 million on worker training and infrastructure "enhancement." Defense contractor Raytheon said it will increase spending on factories and big projects by 50 percent to more than $900 million this year.
UPS said it plans to use a chunk of its tax saving — as much as $7 billion — on new planes to ship goods, automation at its warehouses and other capital spending.
Companies could also get a boost from lower taxes, as could their workers, if it leads to customers spending more.
The CEO of homebuilder Lennar told Wall Street analysts early last month that he is hoping for more business from "frustrated apartment dwellers" if new, lower tax rates make it easier to save for down payments. A day later, Delta's president said he expected more people are going to fly because they'll have extra spending money. General Motors is hoping lower taxes for drivers will spark more sales.
For some big companies, it's made sense to hold back on expanding operations and producing more.
Experts say the problem those companies face, with or without the tax overhaul, is the same one they've faced for a least a decade: The world is awash in raw materials and goods and demand hasn't kept up with this supply.
"If you have a big check, would you go out and buy a new car? Well, not if you don't need it," said David Fried, editor of the Buybackletter.com. "Companies for the most part are rational actors."
Even companies pumping sizeable amounts of money back into their business are ramping up buybacks as well.
Thanks to the new tax law, drugmaker Pfizer last month announced it would spend $5 billion on expanding factories and other capital spending in the U.S. for the next five years, in addition to spending on bonuses and contributions to its U.S. pension fund.
That is a large funding promise, though smaller than the total authorized for buybacks. The company recently set aside another $10 billion for repurchases, bringing the total it plans to spend on its stock to more than $16 billion.
Manufacturing giant 3M said it will use $600 million of its tax saving to bolster pensions for U.S. workers and will increase capital spending by as much as $100 million this year. But the company also said it expects to increase its buybacks by more — adding perhaps $1 billion to its program.
By one count, new money earmarked to buybacks announced since the law was passed already top $160 billion. Add that to old plans for the programs, and total share repurchases this year could exceed the $589 billion record in 2007, right before stocks began to drop by more than half in the financial crisis.
AP Business Writers David Koenig in Dallas, Linda Johnson in Trenton, New Jersey, and Anne D'Innocenzio and Marley Jay in New York contributed to this story.


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According to Managing Director Sergio van Luijk, Cap Expand Partners have the experience to help businesses with insufficient resources or local expertise manage cross-border acquisitions. The company's network of debt and equity providers are also proving invaluable to independent sponsors, for whom raising capital on a deal-by-deal basis can be time-consuming, leading to many missed transaction opportunities.
"The independent (or fundless) sponsor model is still a novelty concept, and many individuals working on transactions fail to raise the necessary funding on time," says van Luijk, "which can be detrimental to their reputation in future deals. That's why we encourage them to discuss financing options with us before signing a letter of intent."
As pandemic-related lockdown measures subside, many companies are renewing their quest for growth abroad. Due to Brexit, an increasing number of foreign companies are now setting down roots in the Benelux when expanding to Europe:
"The U.K. is no longer a first port of call for many of our international clients seeking to gain foothold in Europe," adds van Luijk. "Most companies we speak with were previously unaware of the Benelux' favorable investment climate, which is why we are temporarily offering qualified companies affordable market entry and business valuation quickscans."
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Vancouver, BC
June 26, 2011
June 26, 2011
June 29, 2011
Preparing Engineering Students for the Global Workplace, Competency, and a Successful Career
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Awareness of Social Impact of Engineering: The task for Engineering Schools? Prof. Dr. Melany M. CiampiPresident of Safety, Health and Environment Research Organization – OPASS and Vice President of International Society for Engineering Education - IGIPSocial groups have ambiguous understanding about science and technology; someunderstand it as responsible for the environmental deterioration and the voraciouscapitalism and others as the ones responsible for the better quality of life with theimprovement of health systems, agricultural production and other accomplishments. Bothperceptions are not far from the reality. In any case the impacts can be seen along thehistory and more recently with the sophistication of the so called "information society".This particular "information society" shows how strong can be the impact of anytechnology introduced in the society. Real time communication, brutal amount ofinformation available have changed drastically how people relate, make business andstudy. Engineering occupies an important role in this "brave new world" and it is in factcrucial for the development of science and technology and more important it isresponsible for the delivery of such technologies on the service of the betterment ofhumanity. This aspect may lead to the notion that engineers should be aware of theresponsibility to society as they contribute to its development. It is to be aware of theimpacts not only environmental but also social of the outcomes of projects. Lookingcloser to the formation of engineers, there is still a prevalence of good technicalformation without thinking of a broader knowledge achievement. This broaderachievement is not a recent idea; the French School of Engineering implemented underNapoleon governance formed the "Mr. Engineer" that prepared leaders with high profileof technical knowledge. Even after the globalization phenomenon, with all thediscussions about introducing humanistic courses in engineering programs the results arehumble. There is still a difficulty for engineers to address technology to solve socialissues rather than to apply technology regardless social needs. The other point is that thedesign of a project now for the "informed society" has to take into account the socialimpacts as well as the environmental. So the question is the engineering school preparingthe future engineer to perform in the new challenging social environment? If it is possibleto suggest some actions the key is to prepare the future engineers to learn how to workclose to the communities and the governments, addressing the outcomes of the projects tosolve sociotechnological problems.
Ciampi, M. M., & Brito, C. D. R. (2011, June), Awareness of Social Impact of Engineering: The task for Engineering Schools? Paper presented at 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Vancouver, BC. 10.18260/1-2--17555
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Along with the classical signs of ageing such as wrinkled and sagging skin, loss of coordination, hair loss, stooped posture and trembling extremities, there is also one common disease that occurs in most people and it is called muscle degeneration or Sarcopenia. Associated with weakness, it is the reason behind progressive loss and damage of muscle cells. Even a lean body that loses any amount of muscle mass, is considered to be important as muscle mass is intricately associated with strength.
Definition of Sarcopenia:
Sarcopenia is a condition of the ageing process in which, the aged person loses balance, his gait is changed and his overall ability to perform daily tasks are affected by loss of muscle mass and strength.1
The Myth and the Fact of Sarcopenia:
For a very long time, even in the recent past, there was a strong misconception amongst the scientists that ageing caused by muscle degeneration is an inevitable process. Although it is a common process that can be seen to have started in people, who are within the age group of above 60s, it can be delayed and the extent can be reduced. The fact is that after you turn to your 30s, the growth of your muscles to larger and fuller fibers stops. Then starts the reduction of muscle mass and as every decade passes, you start to lose 3 to 5 % of your total muscle mass, especially for inactive people. Those, who are active, will lose the muscle mass to a lesser extent. As you reach 65 to 80, you begin to become frail and you are more likely to have fractures, because of the total loss of strength caused by the degeneration of the muscle mass.
Symptoms of Sarcopenia:
Muscle atrophy or decreased muscular volume or size is the first sign of Sarcopenia. However, there are visible signs of this disease and they are:
- Walking Difficulties – As the large muscles of buttocks and legs get degenerated, there are prominent difficulties which are visible while walking.1
- Muscle Fatigue–As the muscle mass decreases, the workload is distributed on the rest of the muscle and hence, these remaining muscles become fatigued.
- Loss of Strength–Sarcopenia can be characterized by the replacement of the muscle fibers with fat, which is also known as fibrosis. Due to this replacement, the muscle metabolism experiences a tremendous amount of metabolic change and hence, the overall strength of the muscle is reduced to a great extent.
All of these symptoms also lead to degeneration of the neuromuscular junction, increase in the oxidative stress and the gradual occurrence of frailty and the progressive loss of muscle functionality.
Causes of Sarcopenia:
This is a disease that has multifunctional causes behind it. The most common ones are –
- Loss of Neuromuscular Function–When, any kind of injury occurs in the muscles, the mononuclear satellite cells get activated and help the injured muscles to maintain its functionality.2 Basically, the mechanism that works behind this process is that when the fast twitch or FT neurons die off, once they have served the predetermined life span of that organism,the muscle atrophy occurs. As every neuron divides itself for a fixed number of times and once it has met that number, it dies and hence, the muscle fibers that it was destined to command, also gets deteriorated, losing its strength.
- Loss of Skeletal Muscle–This is yet another reason for Sarcopenia. Lack of regular physical activity, change in the protein metabolism, decrease in growth hormone (GH), increase in cortisol and cytokines, alterations in the endocrine milieu etc. are also reasons for this.
- Traits in Gene–According to one school of belief, this muscular degeneration can also be a result of high levels of lifelong sedentary behavior that the modern lifestyle demands and that the Late Paleolithic age had obligation to. This might have created a very high level of obligatory muscular effort that still continues in the genes of the modern man.
Consequences of Sarcopenia:
The individuals within the age group of 65 and 80 are more likely to be impacted by this disease. Although this condition does not have any harmful impact on the health or the overall condition of the body, apart from the physical conditions like loss in muscle mass, it indeed has some other kinds of consequences. They are:
- Decreased mobility in conducting the movements of the body especially limbs.3
- Functional limitation in practicing and conducting the daily tasks.
- Overall disability of movement in extreme conditions and being bedridden.
Diagnosis of Sarcopenia:
As stated earlier, Sarcopenia is not an inevitable process and hence, it can be delayed as well as reduced. However, in case the disease has already had its toll on an individual, diagnosing it is mandatory to make sure that the condition doesn't worsen and frailty of the body can be prevented to occur.
DEXA or Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry is used to compare lean body mass to a normal reference population. The assessment is done by considering the strength, muscle mass and functionality of the muscles. The functionality includes gait speed, get-up-and-go test and also the handgrip strength. When the walking speed is below 0.8 m/s in the 4-m walking test or when the muscle mass is less than normal in an average age group, it is determined that the person has had Sarcopenia.
Treatment and Prevention of Sarcopenia:
Exercise to Prevent Sarcopenia-
As people age, those who live a sedentary lifestyle are more likely to experience Sarcopenia. Lack of activity is the most common reason behind this condition. The fibers are more likely to tear up fast when the FT neurons do not get the scope to command them. As a consequence, their muscle mass gets reduced. Resistance training or exercise is the best preventive treatment for Sarcopenia.
30 minutes of moderate daily exercise that includes walking and jogging works wonders to keep the cardiopulmonary system working and fit. Another concept that has worked in the increase of muscle masses is the use of growth hormones that enhances muscle protein synthesis.However, no agent has still been invented which works as a treatment for this condition.
Nutritional Strategies To Prevent Sarcopenia–
Sometimes, nutritional strategies prove to be quite useful in preventing this condition, apart from regular exercise and activity sessions.
- Creatine supplements have shown vivid results in the aged and elderly people in maintaining and increasing the muscle mass.
- Vitamin D, on the other hand, has significant impacts on maintaining the bone and muscle tissues.
- Whey protein contains amino acids in proper proportions that the human body requires and this helps the body to preserve the body mass.
Following these preventive measures and treatment procedures will help in dealing with Sarcopenia.
In a nutshell, Sarcopenia can be prevented following the above mentioned measures. However, if left untreated, Sarcopenia can cause serious musculoskeletal health issues in victims.


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Milan Fashion Week spotlights emerging Italian designers
Overshadowed by a giant like Prada, which showed on the opening day of the Milan Fashion Week on Wednesday, alongside Alberta Ferretti, N°21 and Jil Sander, the new wave of emerging Italian designers nevertheless demonstrated its eclectic, beguiling creativity, with names like Tiziano Guardini, Calcaterra, Marco Rambaldi and Arthur Arbesser well worth a peek, with their attractive, finely crafted made-in-Italy fashion.
Tiziano Guardini was the first on the catwalk, with a highly colourful Spring/Summer 2020 collection, an amalgam of vivid prints, abstract patterns and stripes. The whole gamut of stripes in fact, from Empire style to vertical, horizontal and undulating ones, glimpsed even on socks and heels. Maxi lengths are the order of the day, notably in pretty, tone-on-tone coat, shirt and trousers sets, featured in a tricolour palette of red, white and blue.
Jumpsuits and denim overcoats are laser-engraved to consume less water. Whether wearing mini shorts, sleeveless blouses or men's suits, the models' mood is at once brazen and chic-retro.
Guardini hails from Rome and won the 2017 edition of the Green Carpet Award. From the outset, he has stood out for his eco-responsible design, producing collections that are wholly sustainable, thanks to the groundwork done with partners willing to share his approach like Albini Donna, Aquafil, Isko, Mantero, Red and Swarovski, Guardini's suppliers for recycled and recyclable materials.
Calcaterra's timeless, pared-down design translated into an energetic collection, hinging entirely on volumes and fabrics, in a palette of four hues. He began with immaculate white, then veered to glossy black using coated cotton for a worn-leather effect, moving on to earthy, pale terracotta shades, before ending with four looks in striking red-pink.
As usual, the label's designer Daniele Calcaterra went for consistency, combining a natural kind of elegance with absolute comfort. His loose, airy clothes float around the body and gently caress the skin, in a harmonious fusion of the feminine and masculine.
Ostrich feathers scattered across a long dress delicately embellish the silhouette. Puff-sleeved tops are tied simply with a bow at the neck, leaving the back bare. A plain white sheet, knotted at the chest, morphs into a sheath dress for the evening, while crystal drops from a chandelier turn into precious earrings.
A playful approach to fashion, with a focus on reverse effects this season, was also shared by Marco Rambaldi, who continued his exploration of the protest and feminist movements of the 1970s. In his latest collection, Rambaldi portrayed women who look forward to the future, emboldened by the changes they masterminded and leaving past mistakes behind. Mistakes that are symbolised by holes scattered haphazardly across some of the outfits, celebrating after their own fashion the beauty of imperfection.
Bologna-born Rambaldi, 28, amused himself by ironically turning feminine stereotypes on their heads, as he did with the long dress or the patchwork top made out of grandmother-style crochet doilies. A long shirt dress made of gossamer nylon in the same flesh colour of the stockings of yesteryear is worn with only a tie! A masculine blue shirt is worn inside out, like the cardigan that buttons at the back.
Rambaldi is a knitwear specialist and excels in cute tricot sets, notably the pretty pastel-coloured trousers which seem to drip down the legs, matched with a see-through blouse in the same hue. He also had fun knitting huge crochet bags looking like seamen's bundles, which no doubt will be all the rage next summer.
Arthur Arbesser too emphasised the power of women in a sunny collection with a retro feel, presented by models with a bohemian country-girl allure, wearing colourful clogs and feathered headdresses over long dresses and apron-tunics. The Austrian designer, now based in Milan, drew inspiration from his grandmother, hailing from Siebenbürgen, Transylvania, and a world that "has now vanished." For example, the blue ornamental patterns on a white background, echoing the ceramic designs typical of the region, and cropping up on dresses, shorts and suits.
Arbesser fashioned some of his panel dresses and twirling scarves out of offcuts salvaged from previous collections, and his looks are a commingling of his favourite themes and motifs, ranging from geometric shapes to colourful patterns: mini polka dots, lozenge-shaped micro checks, splashes of colour and oversize checks.
The colour palette is vivid, and includes golden yellow, electric blue and violet. Arbesser enjoyed decorating some of the looks using his initials like a logo, two large capital A linked together in the shape of a trestle table. His collection has a joyful, carefree mood, infused with a pinch of nostalgia.
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Rezidor Hotel Group signs two Saudi Arabia properties
The Rezidor Hotel Group has signed Radisson Blu Hotel, Dhahran Square and Radisson Blu Residence, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, in partnership with Tanami Arabia.
The new properties will be located in the business district of Dhahran, a city in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom.
Located across from the famous Dhahran Mall, the Radisson Blu Residence, Dhahran will open in quarter one of this year, with 92 serviced apartments with access to an all-day dining restaurant and a gym for guests.
The newly built Radisson Blu Hotel, Dhahran Square, located across the road from the Residence, will open in quarter one of 2019 featuring 216 rooms, a business class lounge, two gyms, a swimming pool and meeting facilities.
Elie Younes, chief development officer of the Rezidor Hotel Group, said: "The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a long-term key market for the Rezidor Hotel Group providing both inbound business from international markets and significant outbound business to the wider Gulf Corporation Council countries.
"Our development pipeline in the Kingdom makes us one of the fastest growing hotel operators, and we are delighted to further grow the iconic Radisson Blu brand presence across Saudi Arabia.
"With the signing of Radisson Blu Hotel, Dhahran Square and Radisson Blu Residence, Dhahran, we want to showcase our ambition and unique competence to bringing upper- upscale hospitality standards, particularly to the serviced apartments segment."
The three cities of Dhahran, Dammam and Al Khobar compose Greater Damman, the largest metropolitan area in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province.
Dhahran's oil reserves have made it integral to the Saudi oil industry, and Aramco has its headquarters located within the city.
The company's residential camp houses much of the city's sizable international population, which helps give Dhahran a cosmopolitan atmosphere that both business and leisure travellers appreciate.


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from Full House 2
In the greatest scenes
It is fairly common
—which is to say
We are usually unaware
Of an exact moment
Like this one—when
The actor repeats himself
In error—tho this is felt exactly
As particularized embodiment
And it is at this and for this
The crowd starts laughing its loudest
Its loudest thing is history
I lie beneath
So much writhing
In the air
The performativity of insects
I admire in lines
The yellow-green
Spoils of the newest trees
I have yet to name the
Characters or give them bells'
The golden tolling
Of apples
"Heaped up"
In their necks
Which means—containment
It means masculine
If I could particularize
Or "You make me happy,"
Or "No, you make me unhappy, actually,"
Something is happening
What seems plausible on the page
Until one of the actors speaks it
Then unfolds falsely—and this was not the feeling
This set of words had
Meant to mean—even suggesting
The area around non-numbers
Or the adding up of voices—this one
To this one—in a long chain
A false song—
The trouble is—
Instead of acting
The actor stands in front of a mirror
Instead of standing the actor admires
What is so beautiful
Is so perfect
Establishing shot
There is a wind gathering in front of the building
Where the emergency takes place
All day
Inside me. Just the night before
I was in Del Ray
Fighting with Jesse.
Presumably it was about nothing
Though I stood outside the motel
As he cut across the courtyard
And pool—and could I focus all my attention
Now on this empty pool
And lights built into the concrete sides
Illuminating the water from within
Or perhaps the shadows travel upward
The terrazzo walls to the parking lot behind the motel
And those streetlights I remember
How empty those spaces seemed
Though filled with water
I associate
I associate the death of Mom
With the only landscape
My observation changed
When the camera pulls away
To reveal
The king is Elvis and everything is passionate
And still alive. And my dream is dumb
That I am speaking to you
Though you have my arm
Twisted behind my back
I can't say Uncle.
But. Mom
Uncle Jesse
My parents.
Are missing.
There is the feeling that nothing can mitigate this feeling
Of a pulling away
Into space—a string
Which we could inhabit
Like a pin-head
I think this means
Music—in theory
What happens to us—
Happens in slow motion—
The head feels itself coming undone
So limpidly, in chunks and ribbons
For as long as we have
This idea, we come into being
Fresh, out of the shower, when you look
At the cleaned kitchen. The expensive living room
Rug. And what became of the other people
Who suffered us
Relative to the annual drop or rise in temperature?
What became
Of us? It is true
Nothing? Or it is not true? And everything.
That's really what this is about.
At least, I think
That's what this says.
Origins 3
And does this surface
Signal like a flag
Ripple in an airless breeze
Does it mean a symbol
Of our invention of the symbolic
Does it mean
The meaningless
Fluttering across the true and permanent dark
Of space—what binds our boundless
Plural—at midnight—as we're walking
From the applause in our head
In love with the orange of streetlights
And Tic Tacs
And bird eggs
And these new birds
in our vocab
Which have hitherto been nonexistent
A thin river threaded a throne
Of soil, crumbles, light, like earths
Like Mothers, is a kind of dark
We will never meet with again
Or that we worship badly
As our grammars allow
A person posing
Near a window, just short of breaking
Off the view, or as good
Any new idea to become
Something we saw far off
Once, so will come to mean one thing
Later, when it's closer
A family in total adherence to
Scale, a demented image of images
Changing size relative to theme music
The Milkman, The Paperboy, The Evening TV
My Full House
There are TV shows which absolutely conform to the collective's idea of a TV show—
which willingly accept their place within the tradition—and so refuse to differentiate themselves whatsoever
Full House is the most exemplary of these shows
it is clearly one of the least innovative of the family sitcoms on the Big 3 & throughout its run its sole purpose was seemingly to confirm basically everything we, as the audience, had come to believe as denoting "our culture"
which amounted to an understanding of genre, and our complete subservience to, and dominance of—genre
As the audience of Full House we wanted Full House to be nothing short of a cultural artifact we would one day hold up as "exemplary" of this need
as we watched we were comforted in our collective understanding of ourselves as the audience of Full House
as being in collective possession of an artifact as conforming as Full House
Full House is brutally effective in its ability to comfort without ever elaborating on or identifying this process of collective conformity—in comfort
Perhaps we want to believe ourselves part of a culture as interesting as anything Germany has produced—
after all, do we not have culture? after all, are we not culture?—
perhaps here it is Jeff Franklin the show's producer and creator where we must look—for irony and questioning of sitcom custom
Franklin in the 80s was a wealthy producer for Warner Bros, and something of a bad boy, he eagerly courted tabloids, controversy, and enjoyed exercising his power in the industry ruthlessly. His drug use was notorious. He had at least two documented breakdowns. He was said to enjoy Roman themed parties
ranklin is on the record as stating his father was abusive –their relationship fraught, frayed—ultimately frayed
what does this say about the triad of widowed males who comprise Full House's patriarchal structure?
Mark Warner, a critic, writes—"we don't stay glued to the normative family—but to the supreme attempt to patch one together. We who are not queer or perverts or rebels or artists ourselves have no reason to pledge allegiance to the alterior. The demographic pledges allegiance to their culture—it says yes, we are The Milk Man, The Paper Boy, The Evening TV"
Franklin's life; his gender, his money, his status, his high powered education—all these bear out over the show; condition the plots which occur almost always without drama
If we are to be honest with ourselves
our only mortality is being off screen
and this is why Full House more than Family Matters –this is why the family of blonde daughters raised by 3 men—has such a hold
we chose to shut ourselves inside this immortal familial constellation—to raise one another like blinds—to fill our interiors and to be made immortal by
the sacrifice of the obviously absent mother
as the show went on, attention turned to the youngest of the daughters—who, by merely being before the camera—from the earliest stage of consciousness to adult consciousness—became a cipher, through which we explored the implications of life in the surveillance state
the constant gaze
and the limits of Self
the Self which is and is not itself at any given time, on camera, before the camera
we as an audience experienced the youngest daughter as an actual and prescient event of doubling, and haunting—the one always being the twin she is not
One of the daughters became a religious zealot, shaved her head
Another bloated up, became addicted to drugs, saw ghosts
The twins refused to eat, became artists, and withered away
One of the dads elaborated on the very dirty nature of being a dad, became depressed, and literally stopped bathing
Another of the dads went into pornography, reached inside, to release the coils of his ancient Attic lust
Another of the dads tried to tell jokes that no one would laugh at. Or could laugh at. This humorless void would eventually defeat irony and usher in the age of sincerity once and for all
An ecstasy of beginnings
these violently
culled coils these bright flowers these in a collision of
or collapse
of lines—these flaming
relics of poems these the difference this time extends
through the other richer difference
of contracting
around or with or into or on
these a capitalized term for blondes
these flowers
in their mouths like a glass
rain their mouths are always breaking
like a wind
through my head
a bough breaks and I am clean
minus the times when I am not always
A modern invention
Joey beams as though Uncle Jesse were his invention
The Greek man
The Greek worker
The Greek debt
"I am finished," Joey says, with the flourish of a magician
The new art
Many attempts were made to cast Michelle
Into a large steel beam
In gallery space. They suspended
Her from wire—there, she was described as floating
"Like an exchange rate"
In that margin
Between viewer and object
A face
Assumes itself like a definition
Through repeated error—it looks back at itself
It is terrifying?
Error of the gaze—
It is cool?
Where were you when you first heard the word stagflation?
Happy blonde curls
Whimpering, I'm so
Not straight—or I'm not so happy
Cast as a large steel beam
In her mouth
A cow's tongue
Let us recognize then this moment
Of dairy—beaming
In her mouth
Her words—"Having a cow"
In gallery space, the word white space
Passes for the first time as a sort of plural
For darkness through which
A mind cries. This is not unlike wind
The anal phase
Through which a consciousness
Embedded in our feelings—passes
As a thought—and these thoughts are gas
Attendants to our shared sense of being here
Together, like walls—and have in them
Artifacts of faces—tho the vanished kind
Which belong to fabulations
Errors of translation in the ancient texts
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Take the Correspondents' Dinner…Please!
I write this with some hesitation, because it might merely confirm the notion that I am fast becoming a crotchety old man, but here goes: it's time to get rid of the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner. In the old days—pre-YouTube and Twitter—the dinner was a more-or-less private affair. There would be some quotes in the papers afterwards, but that was about it. Now it's streamed live and can be watched on tape by millions, and it's begun to have the feel of one of those interminable Hollywood awards shows. The jokes are dissected not only for humor content, but for balance and hidden meanings. Presidents are criticized for being insensitive to real problems, while emcees are damned or praised, usually depending on the political leanings of the listener. The targets of the barbs are expected to smile good-naturedly while everyone else is squirming in their seats, trying to pretend the whole evening isn't more than a bit unseemly. I've been to a few of these events, and my squirming became so severe that I stopped attending.
The dinner was a good idea at its inception back in 1920. After all, we Americans rather like the idea that our presidents aren't royalty, and we take pride in the fact that we are allowed to poke fun at them (I don't recall many Castro roasts). But maybe it's the growing mean-spiritedness of contemporary humor, or maybe it's the nature of the problems facing the country and the world, but the whole thing comes off as sort of—if you'll pardon a technical term—icky. Besides which, we don't need these dinners to see the "lighter side" of our presidents. Between the tweeting and the talk shows, there's no shortage of opportunities for our leaders to show us just how funny they are. Frankly, I wouldn't mind having more chances to see how serious they are.Published in General


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A couple months ago I won a box of 101 different varieties of imported European chocolates from a charity auction. Despite the fairly ironic acquisition given my current focus on healthy living and weight loss, it was one of the more interesting things I've ever "bought." Opening this box for the first time was a sight to behold of joy and wonder—I've never seen so much potential deliciousness in such a tiny space. I sort of have a thing for packaging, and almost every item in the box was packaged beautifully and enticingly.
It actually worked out pretty well, diet-wise. I had no intention on eating 101 bars and boxes of chocolate myself, so I planned to give much of it away to friends, coworkers, neighbors, and family at Christmas. Most of the different varieties in the box I've gotten an opportunity to taste, which has frankly been a pretty exciting experience. The box had everything from plain chocolates to hollow chocolates filled with creme or liquor, to chocolates flavored with fruits or spices or even curry powder, to chocolates made with ground vanilla beans or coffee beans or chili peppers or any nut you can think of, to bars of marzipan (ugh), white chocolate, and a couple yogurt-based confections that didn't really include any chocolate at all. Not all of it was delicious—the old maid of the box was the Hachez-brand cherry tomato and salt dark chocolate. A couple people have tolerated it, but most have found it absolutely revolting. It was one of the first opened, and I still have some left. There was one bar of 99% cocoa super-ultra-dark chocolate, which tastes like plastic at first, until it melts, at which point it tastes like cigarette butts. But, I'd say that at least three quarters of the stuff I've tried has been at least pretty good, and it all tastes so different from the sort of chocolate and candy that you find in the US. Most of this was from Germany, but there were entries from Switzerland, Belgium, France, Africa, and a few other places too. It was actually kind of exciting having all of the packaging being in German—not being quite sure what to expect when any given bar was opened was part of the fun.
Probably about a quarter of the chocolates in the box were absolutely amazing, to the point where I'd consider finding a way to get more of them in the US to have and share again (and in some cases I didn't really want to share after I found out what they tasted like). Overwhelmingly, the best ones were from Lindt and Ritter Sport, so if you ever find yourself in Germany, and you like chocolate, I'd strongly recommend keeping an eye out for those brands. (Ritter Sport's website lists many US grocers that supposedly carry their products, and you can buy some of the Lindt chocolates online directly, though shipping is exorbitant.)


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Jesus, as He prays to the Father, reveals one of His desires for His church, "Sanctify them by Your truth, Your word is truth" (John 17:17)
Now, I've referenced this verse many times in my teaching, often noting the word "truth." In revisiting these words of our Lord let us once again turn our attention to it and do so with the intent of dealing with a very important question: "What Is Absolute Truth?"
In this age of postmodernism, it is certain that if you speak about truth in the public arena, and dare to claim that there is an absolute truth, you can be sure you are opening yourself up for a hearty debate. The world we live in senses they have moved on beyond anything being absolute truth, and they will readily bend your ear with arguments intending to dislodge you from your belief that there might actually be such a thing.
Our Lord, states emphatically, that the Word of God is truth. And based on who He is, we His disciples, better be willing to take a bold stand regarding this matter and apply ourselves to being able to deal with the question: "What Is Absolute Truth?"
I have written in my Bible an excellent explanation of absolute "truth" as put into words by Josh McDowell and Bob Hostetler in their book, "Right From Wrong." Note:
What Is Absolute Truth? – "That which is true for all people for all times, for all places. Ordinances change, regulations expire, some laws only apply in certain states. An 'absolute truth,' on the other hand, is objective, universal, and constant."
An "absolute truth . . . transcends time." If it was true at one time it remains true at the present time, no matter whether it be today, tomorrow, or beyond.
It is interesting to note that postmodern thought, for the most part, leaves determining truth up to the individual. And this, of course, allows personal opinion to direct one's steps. It actually affects one's way in which they behave, even how they determine right from wrong.
To my point, within the following context, note what McDowell and Hostetler write,
What Is It About Truth That Affects Behavior? – "When you believe there exists an objective standard for distinguishing right from wrong . . . . you acknowledge that there are fundamental moral and ethical guidelines that exist independently of your personal opinion. You acknowledge that the distinction between right and wrong is: (1) OBJECTIVE – defined outside ourselves – it is not subjectively determined. (2) UNIVERSAL – it is for all people in all places . . . it does not change from person to person or place to place. (3) CONSTANT – it is for all times . . . . it does not change from day to day.
They go on to say,
"When you accept an objective standard for truth, you adopt a moral and ethical viewpoint that guides your choices of what is right and what is wrong. Your 'Truth View' acts as a lens through which you see all of life and its many choices."
It is not hard to come to the determination that if ones' "Truth View" is not based on actual "truth," there exists an unstable foundation upon which a person orders their life . . . because there is absolute "truth." How do we know that? Jesus said it!
Again, the One we call Lord, who we believe to be incarnate God, He states that God's "word is truth." That would mean there is no scheming your way around it. Every individual that has lived, is living, and will live has to, on an individual basis, asks themselves the question: "What Is Absolute Truth?" Why? Because the most powerful voice that has ever been heard on this earth, past, present, and future has made it known that there is a truth and that that truth is absolute and is expounded upon in the Word of God.
"What Is Absolute Truth?" God's Word, as so noted by the God/man . . . Jesus the Christ.
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Mrs. Louise A. Hyson, 83, of Salamanca, New York died early Saturday morning, (February 21, 2015) at the Cuba Memorial Hospital
Born October 29, 1931 in Washington DC, she was the daughter of the late Emmons and Elta Waltz Frank. She was married on June 30, 1951to the Edward A. Hyson, who predeceased her in 1971.
Mrs. Hyson was employed as a nurse at the former Salamanca District Hospital and the Salamanca Nursing Home, was a substitue teacher for the Salamanca School System and played organ and piano at various churches.
She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Mizpah Chapter # 162, , a former Girl Scout Leader and a Den Mother for the cub scouts.
Surviving are 3 Sons, Steven (Denise) Hyson, Philadelphia, PA, Tim (Kathy John) Hyson, Great Valley, NY, Paul (Joelle) Hyson, Little Valley, NY; 2 daughters; Gail (Jim) Hostuttler, Millport, NY, Judy (Brett) Lefford, Little Valley, NY; eleven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and several extended family members.
She was predeceased by a son Russell Hyson.
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