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Illuminating the ordinary
This week we have a bonus lectionary post, which is cross-posted at Journey With Jesus. We'll put up another Transfiguration post tomorrow.
Learning to see in new ways is one of the most difficult tasks of the transformed life. Old habits of selective vision, old choices about what to leave out and what to focus on tend to dominate us, even as we search for new ways of living that are in closer communion with the life of the Spirit. Transfiguration--that mysterious transformation of vision that is narrated in today's readings--is a radical, if brief, way of illumination.
The disciples go with Jesus to the mountain--a place out of their ordinary environment--and there, they are able to grasp, for a moment, a transcendent reality that lives just beyond their normal capacities. In Annie Dillard's essay "Seeing," she recounts the experience of people who had been blind at birth, but had received sight thanks to a restorative surgery. To begin to see the world, the newly sighted had to reconcile preconceived notions of the world with objects, colors and distances. Even with this radical new gift, it was easy to get the meaning of what they were seeing wrong. This suggests a spiritual kind of sight as well as a physical--that a person having received a radical new gift might struggle, like Peter in today's Gospel, to understand precisely how to use it.
Transfiguration might be about learning to see ordinary things in extraordinary ways. In a poem from Christian Wiman's new collection, Every Riven Thing (2010), he addresses transformed sight. The poem is called "From a Window" and can be accessed here.
Wiman, who has described coming to Christianity as "color slowly aching into things, the world becoming brilliantly, abradingly alive," begins the poem in a reduced state, a state in which he is unable to believe in anything, except what he calls the "truth of grieving." Seeing the truth of grieving is ordinary for him, an old habit, and he is stuck inside it. Looking out his window, he sees something that at first appears impossible: "a tree inside a tree/rise kaleidoscopically," as if leaves hidden inside the seemingly barren tree had suddenly taken flight. He feels, in a moment, like he is seeing the spirit of the tree, like he can see beyond it. "Of course," he writes, he knows the tree is just a tree, and that the "leaves" are birds suddenly taking flight.
And yet the event changes his perception. The ordinary world is fuller, more real, endowed with some "excess/of life." He understands that he is participating in the creation of this image, that his mind has helped to create a transfigured understanding. But he resists the idea that this is a sufficient explanation for what he has seen. Instead, he says, the life perceived through the tree and birds is larger than he is and is connected to the holy. When he recognizes this series of connections, he experiences joy. His perspective has shifted--the limits with which he begins the poem have become something else entirely.
Today's New Testament reading alludes to the provisional and yet transformative nature of this kind of sight. "We did not follow cleverly devised myths," the epistle writer asserts, but something more concrete, something the disciples saw with their own eyes, something that kept them from the blindness and nearsightedness that traps Wiman at the start of "From A Window." Despite the instability of their vision on the moment, the disciples believe it is reliable. They urge their followers to hold on to this way of seeing, this light, attentive to it, as "to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts." We begin with the provisional, the momentary, the fragmentary, and reach toward a fuller perception of light.
As we move between the extraordinary accounts of Transfiguration in today's readings and the ordinary events of seeing in our own lives, we do not need to collapse the two. But we can remember, with Peter, that the light of God is not so hidden that we cannot seek it in ordinary life. The Logos lives, enlivens, infuses, illuminates even the ordinary.
For further reflection:
- Are there times when you feel like you see sacred reality better or worse?
- What are the connections between the sacred and the profane, the ordinary and the extraordinary, in our everyday lives?
- Are there ways we can improve our vision?
- How and why do we remain stuck (Wiman) with limited vision?


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Exciting news over on Linden Street: James Syhabout (Commis, Hawker Fare) is partnering with Adam Lamoreaux (Linden Street Brewery) to open a beer garden and restaurant in West Oakland: THE DOCK AT LINDEN STREET. And how convenient—it will be right by the Linden Street Brewery. Scoop mentions Syhabout's menu will include beer-friendly food from around the world. There will also be full liquor. Stand by for news about the opening date—they're going through permitting at the moment. 95 Linden St. at 3rd St., Oakland.
There's a new taker for the former Nan Yang space in Oakland: OSMANTHUS, from Michael Chiang, with chef Julia Klein (previously at Terra in St. Helena). Scoop says: "Her menu will include sections like raw dishes, noodles, small plates and large plates. Influences will span from China, Japan and southeast Asia." (There will also be a strong California influence with the ingredient sourcing.) Bonus: there will also be a full bar offering craft cocktails inspired by Asian ingredients. Look for an opening in mid-October. 6048 College Ave. at Florio, Oakland.
Now (partially) open in its new location is ALCHEMY COLLECTIVE—the new café is just about four blocks away from the original location. The co-op café now has seating, a bathroom, Wi-Fi, and food will be coming soon. There's a little patio and window for now; the interior of the café will be open soon. Open Mon-Fri 7am-3pm, Sat-Sun 8am-3pm. 1741 Alcatraz Ave. at Ellis, Berkeley, 510-969-6250.
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A quick trip to Japan to see my grandmother who was hospitalized for pneumonia. They had her on oxygen and iv's, and for the first few days she slept a lot. This was the view from her window.
She made a surprisingly quick recovery, however, and was very soon bored. The TV screen in her room was too small. We brought her some magazines, but she "had them at home". She didn't quite understand why she had to stay in the hospital in the first place.
So in order to entertain her I drew a little. Here she is, watching me draw her.
Portraits are not my thing, so I moved on to the flowers on her table. She watched intently, smiling and laughing when she saw where the drawing was going. She's very hard of hearing, so I wrote what I was saying to her on the side.
With just a simple pencil and piece of paper you can communicate, entertain, while away the time in a hospital room and bring a smile to someone's face... I'm so glad I've started to sketch, and this trip has reminded me once again.


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Horror Movie Review: Evil Dead – Remake (2013)
I think it is important for me to start by saying just how against this remake/re-imagining I was; I thought it was unnecessary & unwelcome. I found it irritating that because I am huge horror/gore fan that I would automatically like this movie as if those 2 things are always capable of creating a quality movie.
I found it frustrating that my disdain for the lack of original & fresh ideas was called into question just because I wouldn't support a movie that was bucking the horror trend in 2013.
For the record a remake of a classic movie does not constitute a fresh idea, in fact it is the laziest way of all. People told me that Evil Dead was the saviour of horror as if it was in need of saving. I even bought into the belief that the new cycle of horror was beginning, the gore years but with the most recent releases being more haunted/possession movies I guess I was wrong.
Horror has always had its ups & downs…whenever an idea is successful it is abused until there is no money left in it. Look at the zombie genre as an example…
So the question has to be asked…what changed my mind? Simple, I wanted to be able to judge it properly as a horror movie & not just a remake that I never wanted. Did I enjoy it? For a while. Did I come away supportive of future horror remakes? No way.
The movie opens with a hurt girl staggering through the woods before a hood is thrown over her head & she is captured by 2 hillbilly looking characters. She is tied to a wooden beam inside a building where a ritual of some kind is taking place. Her farther is there & he seems convinced she is a demon no matter how much she pleads. He pours gasoline over her & just before he sets her on fire she goes all demonic on him. She burns before getting her head blown off with a shotgun.
Cool start….
The story is not much more different from the original but with a drug intervention as a good plot point. A group of young people made up of an estranged brother & sister, his girlfriend & their distant friends have gone to the sibling's parent's cabin in the woods. The sister has a drug problem & her constantly away brother has come down to help her get through the planned withdrawal.
Turns out she is a bit bitter towards him as he didn't come to see their mother when she was on her deathbed…as are his old friends who think he abandoned them. I liked this idea as it gave motivation for the characters to be there. It's a bit of a pity that the early outside the cabin talk is about as much character development as we get.
Anyway long story short, she has huge problems on her drug-comedown. The nerdy guy of the group finds the book of the dead in the basement (turns out that bit at the beginning happened in the basement here – why didn't they hide the book?), opens it & reads the passages aloud; this wakens the demons in the woods.
The sister decides she needs to leave (to get some drugs) & drives off before crashing after seeing a dead girl standing in the road. She gets attacked, runs, then gets captured by a tree before said dead girl from earlier spits out some guts that promptly 'abuse' her.
What follows is a slow transformation into a demon with some excellently gruesome scenes. When it does finally kick in the movie sets about transforming several of the females in quick succession with some pretty nasty visuals. This all happens within 15 minutes of each other & everything slows down afterwards, which considering the frantic pace so far is not a good thing.
From this point on everything becomes a little bit of a mess with characters behaving like idiots & a total lack of anything really happening. It felt like we were just waiting for the next gruesome part to happen in between the still alive people screaming "what is going on?"
Baring the sister in the basement the other demon girls seemed to act like zombies with barely any words spoken & dying like regular people. One gets its head bashed in with part of a toilet & the other….well I think she bleeds to death which confused me.
The whole brother & sister thing was to create some moments where the brother was indecisive & I won't pretend to know what I would do in that situation but it does create one of the standout rubbish moments of the entire movie.
He sets about splashing gasoline throughout the cabin planning to set it on fire as well as his sister in the basement. He knows this will purify her soul as the geeky character read it in the book of the dead as well as 2 other ways (lucky that?). He is torn about setting his sister on fire especially when she starts singing some childhood song to him.
He decides instead to choose option number 2 of burying her alive….I couldn't understand why he would go to such trouble but there you go. Anyway when he does eventually get to burying her, her soul gets purified & he drags her out of the grave where he then resuscitates her. She is back alive, un-demonised & without the slightest blemish on her skin. This same skin that she had burned under a scalding shower, that same tongue that she had cut like a snake with a knife….
Why go to all this trouble to resurrect her then kill off her brother? So we could have the anti-Ash character. She even gets to use a chainsaw as she battles the demon version of herself. I don't know why, I stopped trying to understand what was going on at this point.
For the record I am not calling for an Ash like character…but I don't think they should have gone to so much trouble to make the sister the heroine.
When I finished the movie the only word I could think of was 'disappointing'. I expected so much more & I can happily suspend my logical brain for 2 hours (I loved Rubber – a movie about a killer tyre) as long as the film-makers are willing to help me. I felt like Evil Dead was pushing its luck at the end.
It's a pity as the first half is really decent with some smart ideas & logical thinking from a character stand point. The little homage's towards the original movies were subtle (except that post-credits thing which was pretty cool) & it would have taken a real fan to notice a lot of them.
I was really happy to see how little special effects were used as I can't express how much I dislike special effects (one of my favourite horrors is The Thing for its practical effects). It's great to see & I want more of this in future however unlike the common belief Evil Dead is not the trend-setter here in recent practical effects. It just happens to be a high-budget release.
The most terrifying film you will ever experience? Steady on…
Anything below that score & I think I would be attacking it for being a remake. That wouldn't be fair so I've judged it as best I can. It's an impressive attempt considering how watered down main-stream horror is nowadays but then main-stream horror is always going to be tame stuff, its main-stream, they want to make money! I thoroughly enjoyed some of the scenes & sequences in the movie but felt like I was often just waiting for the next nasty bit. Up to the frantic middle I would have suggested it was worth of an 8 or 9 out of 10 but a flat second half, poor plot advancement choices & an average ending left me feeling very disappointed. Worth seeing just for the nail gun bit which made me smile…
It's a great anti-drugs movie though!
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Arizona State's NCAA Tournament resume received a huge boost when they defeated the UCLA Bruins by 18 points on Saturday. The Sun Devils sport an RPI of 58 and a Strength of Schedule of 95, and a 16-4 record.
Bracketologists across the nation have taken notice of the Sun Devils, and Herb Sendek's team is now projected to be in the NCAA Tournament by both Joe Lunardi and Jerry Palm.
Palm, CBS Sports' resident bracketology expert, placed ASU in the West regional as an 11 seed, facing off against the Wisconsin Badgers in the first round. According to Palm, the Sun Devils are comfortably in the tournament, as they are not in the "last four teams in" category.
Lunardi, ESPN's famed prognosticator, thinks ASU's position is a bit more precarious, and has projected the Sun Devils will play the Temple Owls in First Four action in Dayton. The winner of the ASU/Temple matchup would earn a 12 seed in the East regional and would take on Minnesota, a 5 seed.
Finally, Chris Dobbertean of SB Nation has the Sun Devils in the First Four, facing off against St. Mary's for the 11 seed in the West. Whoever wins that game would challenge UNLV in the secound round.
At 16-4, we've projected that ASU needs to win 24 games to comfortably make the NCAA Tournament. With 11 games to play (and at least one conference tournament game), this goal is a reasonable one. With a strong effort down the stretch and big performances from Jordan Bachynski and Evan Gordon, the Sun Devils should go dancing in March.


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Paragon (1947)
27-08-2020, 21:54
Castlevania - Stalker Ukulele Cover (Kain White) (Wicked Child also available) (he's doing a 6 track album)
SPACE MANBOW (スペースマンボウ) ZONE 5150 【Guitar Cover】 (breath o/t sea)
LAST MANBOW [VRC7] (Space Manbow - Battle Ship) (RRThiel)
Par Parn
Paladin (854)
28-08-2020, 16:09
I'm absolutely shocked with the quality of that Space Manbow Battleship cover. That kind of stuff makes me want to quit making my own versions forever.
Par ren
Paragon (1947)
29-08-2020, 14:08
Your VRC6 arrange of Providence is pretty cool btw ;)
Did I comment on that already? Small point of critique: the snare does become a bit monotonous/stale (get the same feeling from e.g. Thunder Cross - First Attack (VRCVII Version))
Perhaps you could aim for bringing more liveliness into your drums? :)
This is pretty nice :)
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Paladin (854)
31-08-2020, 00:21
@ren, you're totally right. I tried to follow the original drums both in Providence and First Attack, but it turns out the original drums were more subdued than what I used and it didn't occur to me to try and add more variety. Sometimes I get too hung up on trying to be faithful to the original and become afraid of being more adventurous and ruin everything, but I thank you for your constructive criticism and I'll try to make it better next time.
I actually need to ingrain this lesson into my brain, since recently I worked on another project related to MSX Konami music and in that project I actually needed to do drums differently because, to be honest, it didn't sound great when I tried to blindly follow Konami's original arrangements. This particular project is not my own and it's also currently under wraps, but I hope I'll be able to tell you more about it in a couple months.
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Scribe (7103)
13-09-2020, 19:40
Usas - Mohenjo Daro by Feyz.
Par ren
Paragon (1947)
13-09-2020, 21:25
Thanks. Found the stuff by 氷空色釦 (Kōri sorairo botan) (@4_2_sb) thanks to your link :)
Picks (in order of date published):
【イース】Dreaming (Sleepless Meltdown Mix) (2013)
【イース】BEAT OF THE TERROR (Breakdown Mix) (2013)
【ドラスレ4】メイアのテーマ (2A03x3 Rebuild) (DS4 - Maia's Theme) (2015)
【ドラゴンスレイヤー英雄伝説】フィールド (4beat Extended PlusMix) (DS: The Legend of Heroes - Field) (2015)
Some noice things there :)
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Paragon (1947)
14-09-2020, 19:00
Hey b1tch3s... () ♫ What would I do, without you ♪ if only I knew..(!) ♫ (Hi wolf_)
Also nice:
【ロマンシア】OPをMSX・FM音源アレンジ。 (Romancia - MSX FM sound source arrangment of the OP.) (mstz80ax, 2017)
That one has also been executed (2016) by our in-house friendly composer/arranger/escape artist John Hassink: Romancia / ロマンシア music on MSX FM (beta)
Par ren
Paragon (1947)
16-09-2020, 18:57
So no one groovin' and singing along those DS4 & 6 arranges? (I know I am ;))
The latter I nominate to be included on the (inter)national MSX anthems list B-)
-edit: effen timepos. fixed..
Par Pac
Scribe (7103)
16-09-2020, 19:24
Mstz80ax FM arrangements are awesome. Listen to R-Type, Yaksa, Gradius and many many others... I follow him long time ago. Check his nico account, it's big! ;) :
Par ren
Paragon (1947)
17-09-2020, 10:37
Hi PAC, yeah I'm aware, digging his stuff as well Never properly checked out his niconico content though..
Of course we also know him for the arranged OST of Zanac Ex enhanced by Victor and XPL-A. (Posting some links for reference.)
You also know he has a YT channel? His Space Harrier mini soundtrack is awesome (some of the best SH arrangements I ever heard) and def. checkout the Thunder Force V arrangement (that one is on niconico as well).
And I now also just discovered the YT channel of Ma2 yuki, some interesting OPLL arrangements there! (also on niconico) (looks like he uploads there first, and what's on YT may differ, e.g. the Hydlide 3 vid is a lot longer @ niconico).
Thanks for the pointers, they're in the listening backlog!


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Folks, it"s the grand prize giving ceremony for the KLIAVS 2014 Lucky Draw Winners and AV2Day.com's Golden Ear Winners held in conjunction during this year"s July show.
If your name is listed below, please make all effort to attend the ceremony as failure to do so will render your winning entry void, and no further correspondence will be entertained by the KLIAVS 2014 show organisers.
22nd November 2014 (Saturday)
Bintang 1 & 2
Level 3
JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur
i) Arrival of Guest & Registration : 2.00 – 2.30 PM
ii) Prize Giving Ceremony : 2.45 – 3.30 PM
iii) Refreshment : 3.30 – 5.00 PM
KLIAVS 2014 Lucky Draw Winners:
1) Mohamad Aslam
2) Wang Chaw Ann
3) Vincent Chong Min Fui
4) Ahmad Shahrim Abd Rashid
5) Chin Nyu Wah
6) Ong Ming Yin
7) Alicia Teng Ling Sim
8) Gan Chern Siang
9) Boon Kok Soong
10) Jessie Tan
11) Andrew Ong Ching Yip
12) Hew Lian Fern
13) Ghanesan Mayavar
14) Oh Teik Peng
15) Chee Choon Seong
16) Chen Yi Fei
17) Wong Ah Suan
18) Kumarasan Balasubramaniam
19) Sim Tze Vui
20) Alex Yoon Kou Leong
At the same time, if you've participated in our "Golden Ear" challenge during the KLIAVS 2014 show with your name and IC No. listed below, then a big, big congrats in order.
1) Chua Lin Chyin
2) Adrian Alex Foo
3) Chua CK
4) Joseph Ki
5) James Chin
6) Vincent Lau
7) Alvin Chang
8) Lee Fook Yuan
All the 8 winners(or their representatives) above must be present to collect their "Golden Ear" certificate and winning prize, courtesy of CMY Audio & Visual.
Once again, congratulations to all our Lucky Draw and "Golden Ear" winners of the KLIAV 2014.


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Firm expands with new office in Ithaca, New York
Saratoga Springs, N.Y., February 3, 2016 – The LA Group, Landscape Architecture and Engineering, P.C. announces the acquisition of HMH Site & Sports Design. The expansion brings a new office in Ithaca, New York, six new staff members, and an increased focus on resorts and recreation, including a niche in athletic fields.
Founded in 1974, The LA Group is a 46-person landscape architecture and engineering firm based in Saratoga Springs, New York. It's built a regional and national reputation working for the Veterans Administration, the National Park Service, developers and municipalities for urban revitalization, and high profile clients such as the Luther Forest Technology Campus in Malta, New York.
HMH was founded in 2005 as a boutique firm specializing in athletic facilities. Over the past 10 years, it has worked on notable projects for Farmingdale State College, SUNY Cortland, Binghamton University, and the Niagara Falls City School District, among many others.
"We're excited to welcome the entire HMH team, grow our presence in Central New York, the Southern Tier, and Long Island, and expand our existing recreational services with top-notch sports and athletic planning and design," said Joe Sporko, president of The LA Group.
Scott Hughes, former president of HMH Site & Sports Design, said, "When you talk about landscape architecture firms with national impact, you always hear about The LA Group. Now, our clients will benefit from their breadth of experience and our team will gain talented mentors. I'm proud that our history is merging with The LA Group's and confident that our level of service is only amplified with this change."
"With fresh talent and a collaborative culture and vision, we're ready to step up to the plate. I'm excited by the possibilities ahead and our ability to compete in a new way," said C. Michael Ingersoll, vice president of The LA Group.
About The LA Group
The LA Group, Landscape Architecture and Engineering, P.C. is a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) design firm that provides environmental analysis, land planning, and civil engineering for public space planning, colleges and institutions, government projects, parks and recreational facilities, and private initiatives. Founded in 1974, The LA Group has an established reputation for excellence, which is reflected in the number of continuing client relationships that we maintain in addition to awards for design excellence. For more information on the firm, its services and its projects, please visit www.thelagroup.com.


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ALUCA's Certified Professional Life Insurance (CPLI) accreditation scheme was successfully launched at the end of November 2017, along with ALUCA's competency framework.
CPLI accreditation demonstrates an industry wide commitment to continuous professional development aimed at raising the professional standards of life insurance underwriters, claims and rehabilitation professionals. It's never been more important to demonstrate the commitment to a peak professional life insurance benchmark for underwriters, claims and rehabilitation professionals that underpins and maintains high standards for the profession while at the same time enhancing the value that life insurance underwriters, claims and rehabilitation professionals provide to business, and the community more broadly.
To qualify for CPLI accreditation members are invited to apply and provide proof of their educational qualifications – this could be a medical terminology course, degree or diploma amongst other key educational qualification in addition they must have been working in the life insurance industry for a number of years specific to the accredited level they are applying for in either underwriting claims or rehabilitation areas and are committed to their ongoing continuous professional development.
A CPLI panel meet 3 times each year to assess each new or pending application. In 2019 the panel met on April 3rd to review both new CPLI applications and the randomly audited accredited members.
The next CPLI application panel review dates will be in early July and November
The CPLI committee is currently exploring some additional pathways to make the scheme accessible to more members.
How ALUCA's continuous professional development (CPD) requirements work
All ALUCA accredited CPLI members will need to complete a minimum of 35 hours' compulsory CPD in a 12 month period . However 35 hours is the minimum most people will exceed this, as the actual requirement will be determined by an individual's development needs in any 12-month period and will also be a discussion that the member needs to have with their organisation. It is important to note that this CPD requirement is not generally an additional requirement to development activity ordinarily undertaken in the course of an individual's employment, but incorporates this. We have shown this in the example below.
Using the ALUCA PD Activity summary sheet below, if you undertook 3 days of internal training (see #11) in your organisation at 8 hours each day that would be 24 ALUCA CPD points, watching the ALUCA regulatory webinar (see #14 – this is mandatory for all accredited members) is an additional 10 points. You may also undertake some business capabilities training see #15 – say 3 hours of a leadership course = 3CPD points – you are already up to 37 CPD points and this is without attending any ALUCA or non ALUCA seminars or events.
ALUCA's CPD diary – to keep track of your annual ongoing professional development.
We have just undertaken a random CPD audit of accredited members and the members who completed this provided their 2018 CPD record showing:
- The CPD activities they undertook in 2018
- The points they achieved ( 35 is the minimum)
- A statement/reflection of the objectives achieved against each activity.
They also provided proof of all non ALUCA activities such as a record of attendance at an internal training course, a certificate of attendance, conference registration etc.
It's that easy. However if members cannot provide proof of compliance with their ongoing professional development they will not be able to maintain their ALUCA CPLI accreditation. This is an annual requirement of all accredited members and demonstrates the rigorous ongoing professional development and compliance to ALUCA's competency standards.
ALUCA's CPLI program is underpinned by ALUCA's best practice, industry led life insurance competency framework that is specific to life insurance underwriters, claims and rehabilitation professionals. Given the current environment of increased regulator expectations and greater transparency and professionalism in the Life Insurance industry it is important for all ALUCA members not just accredited members to demonstrate compliance with these via ongoing CPD.
The above diagram shows how each ALUCA membership level complies with the different ALUCA competency levels and what is required of each. ALUCA CPLI accreditation levels start from an Affiliate member with core competency skills right through to an expert level of competency demonstrated by a Fellow accredited CPLI member.
For further information, you can read more about this on ALUCA's website under the professional development tab : www.aluca.com/professional-development/cpli-framework/
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us: email@example.com


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DiamonDuo Crystal Snowflake Necklace / Earrings
Tutorial Features:
- This DIY beading pattern will teach you how to make a beaded snowflake necklace and snowflake earrings using DiamonDuo beads
- 12-page tutorial - each page has 8 photos with detailed step-by-step instructions that will hold your hand every step of the way, including finishing off to size.
- Complete Materials Page that itemizes exactly what you'll need (including bead color information and approximate quantities) to make the project.
- PDF beading tutorial you can instantly download and conveniently view on any computer or portable device (and/or print out).
- Super fast and friendly service. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or trouble and we'll do our best to help.
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DiamonDuo Crystal Snowflake Earrings & Necklace Jewelry Making Pattern #342
Falling snow is beautiful to watch (it's currently falling outside our window : ) and individual snowflakes are simply amazing and captivating to look at. Now you can capture and celebrate the magic of falling snow, and the beauty of individual snowflakes, with these gorgeous DiamonDuo Crystal Snowflakes that are almost better than the real thing (at least they won't melt when things heat up. :) These firm and substantial snowflakes, measuring 1.25" (3.2 cm) across and 1.25" (3.2 cm) tall, feature classy and fun-to-work-with two-hole DiamonDuo beads and dazzling bicone crystals which are all trimmed out with flourishes of sparkly seed beads for an extra "cool" and frosty look! Whip some up in your favorite snowflake colors and you'll see, folks will be in a flurry over these show stoppers!
This simple beading pattern, which includes a detailed materials page, color information, over 75 high-resolution full-color photos and easy to follow step-by-step directions, will show beaders of all skill levels how to make these stunning snowflakes in no time. Don't forget, lots of folks love snowflake jewelry and these would make an amazing gift this holiday season! Be sure to check out our coordinating DiamonDuo Crystal Snowflake Bracelet (see below) for a classy coordinating look. Thank you for shopping Simple Bead Patterns. Stay warm, and happy winter beading!
DIY jewelry making beading pattern by Cara & Lane Landry
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Each of our beading patterns includes a detailed Materials Page that clearly specifies everything you'll need on-hand to make the project (including bead types, sizes, and quantities, as well as any required tools and/or findings). Each beading pattern features detailed, step-by-step instructions that are written in a clear, simple conversational style. A full-color close-up photo accompanies each step showing exactly what's happening.
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Recommended Materials:
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Materials & Quantities Needed
Your purchased beading tutorial will include a detailed materials list of everything you'll need to make this project, including quantities and, in most cases, color information (see more about Bead Color Information below).
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Many of our designs can be made using comparable beading materials. For example, if our pattern calls for 4mm round pearls, in most cases, you can use different types of 4mm round beads instead (such as 4mm round fire polished beads). Please note: If the pattern is for a bead weaving (or stitched) project, it's typically not recommended to use different sizes of beads than those recommended, as the original design may not work out as intended. You may also substitute recommended materials with your preferred brand (for example using Nymo vs. FireLine thread) unless otherwise noted for a specific reason. For example, if we specifically recommend using TOHO seed beads with a particular project, the project may not work out as well if you substitute and use Delica seed beads instead (which differ in shape).
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It's no surprise – It's money.
While we are concerned about the Dubai investment in our Ports, the actual players have larger ambitions, as they try to diversify their energy-centric economy. This e-mail sent to Michelle Malkin is insightful:
I work as a corporate lawyer at a large law firm that has a speciality in Islamic finance. The real reason Dubai Ports World is undergoing the transaction is because of an Islamic finance vehicle called the sukuk. The sukuk is essentially a commerical paper type of Islamic financle vehicle–it is essentially a "fake" bond to work around the Muslim prohibition on interest.
Now comes the interesting part.
As you might know, Dubai has recently christened (my word) its stock exchange. It hasn't been very successful thus far–so they've been looking to acquire really high profile items to trade on it. (Note: they also tried to buy the Refco assets after Refco collapsed). If the Dubai Ports World sukuk goes through, it becomes the largest publicly traded sukuk in the world.
As a result, Dubai instantly becomes the place to go for Islamic finance in the world–and folks specializing in Islamic finance stand to make a great deal of money.
The Dubai International Financial Exchange (DIFX) listed the world's largest Sukuk, worth US $3.5 billion, from Dubai Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) on Jan. 26th, 2006.
What was intended as a US $2.8 billion issue has instead rocketed to US $3.5 billion, after an overwhelming response from investors. Lead-managed by Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) and Barclays Capital, the distinctive sukuk is also the first convertible instrument in the Islamic finance market.
The issue is just one of a series of initiatives designed to boost the PCFC's corporate activities, ongoing business development needs and expansion plans; having secured key ports in India and Australia — markets in which fast traffic growth is anticipated… Its unique convertible structure allows partial redemption of up to 30% in the form of equity shares of the PCFC entities as and when they go for a Public Equity Offering within the next three years. If no Public Equity Offering takes place prior to the final redemption date, investors will be compensated with a higher yield.


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How to use Daraprim
Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually once or twice daily. Take this medication with food to decrease nausea and vomiting. If vomiting is severe or continues, your doctor may lower your dose or direct you to stop taking this medication. Your doctor will prescribe another medication (folic/folinic acid) to prevent blood problems caused by pyrimethamine. Follow your doctor's directions carefully. Drink plenty of fluids to prevent kidney problems if you are taking a "sulfa" medication with pyrimethamine.
This medication works best when the amount of drug in your body is kept at a constant level. Take this drug and other antiparasitic drugs regularly, exactly as prescribed by your doctor. To help you remember, take it at the same time(s) each day.
Dosage is based on the type of infection, your medical condition, age, and response to treatment. The length of time you will take this medication depends on your infection. Your dose must be carefully adjusted by your doctor to treat your infection and prevent serious side effects. Follow your doctor's directions carefully.
Do not take more or less of this drug than prescribed. Do not stop taking it before completing this prescription unless directed to do so by your doctor, even if you feel better. Skipping or changing your dose without approval from your doctor may cause the amount of parasites to increase, make the infection more difficult to treat (resistant), or worsen side effects.
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Side Effects
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What is your Harry Potter House?
True Harry Potter fans can't visit London without visiting the iconic Platform 9 3/4 at Kings Cross. While the actual platforms 9 and 10 exist behind pay wickets, a nearby location has been dedicated to those eager to snap a fun photo of themselves heading to the Hogwarts Express.
And the best part: You can take a photo for free! While the line of young wizards can be long during peak hours, we were pleasantly surprised to see no money is necessary to hang off the luggage cart disappearing into the wall. The folks there are even cool about giving you a chance to take a picture with your own camera before they take an official one (which you can then, of course, buy).
They have scarves and wands from all houses and wizards to choose from as props, and others in line are happy to play temporary photographer in exchange for your doing the same.
This also naturally entices visitors to enter the adjacent store, packed tighter than Ollivander's Wand Shop with paraphernalia, including shirts, bags, house scarves, wands (of course), and the books, themselves.
And while you're at it, take the small trip across the street to the beautiful St. Pancras Station, which was used for filming Platform 9 3/4.
Harry Potter hadn't been published when last I visited London, so I enjoyed this new element. While we totally could have geeked out and bought one of everything, we restrained ourselves. I did, however, pick up a Slytherin patch… gotta represent!
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Celebrity News April 08, 2009
Zac Efron -- Viral Hottie
The laughmeisters from FunnyOrDie.com have brought you hits like "The Landlord" and Paris Hilton's response to Sen. John McCain's presidential campaign ad. The time has come for a new viral hit, and a "High School Musical" star has jumped on board. Today, Funny or Die debuted their new video "Zac Efron's Pool Party!"
The video features "Reno 911" goofball Thomas Lennon and *NSYNC stud turned "Dancing with the Stars" bootyshaker Lance Bass. Nicole Richie and Benji Madden even stopped by to get in on the action.
Brody Jenner, Carmen Electra, Brittany Snow, Justin Long and Queen Latifah hop on the funny train too. Unfortunately, but fortunately for some, the highlight of the video might just be Zac Efron shirtless in the Jacuzzi.


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Under Armour was preparing to open a flagship Canadian retail store, located in Toronto's most popular shopping destination: The Eaton Centre. Our goal was to drive foot traffic to the new Under Armour store, while creating awareness of the current in-market brand campaign.
Working with Under Armour's media partner, our strategy was to secure and dominate the Out-of-Home opportunities in the vicinity of the highest traffic areas surrounding the Eaton Centre. Each of the assets featured consistent messaging and were designed to direct consumers to the newly opened Under Armour store. This included multiple video boards in Yonge & Dundas square, placement in the adjacent subway stations, as well as high visibility billboards within the Eaton Centre itself. Additionally, social media push ads were geo-targeted to potential consumers who happened to be near the Store.
Yonge & Dundas Square featured multiple dynamic video boards with a co-ordinated mixture of athlete footage, motivational taglines and clear Under Armour messaging that created an unavoidable branded narrative. In the subway, unique billboards were designed to complement the brand message, with placements featuring constant dynamic visuals. Within the Eaton Centre, placements were geared towards driving foot traffic directly to the UA store. Finally, the geo-targeted digital push campaign gave special-offer incentives to fans, helping increase awareness and ultimately sales in Under Armour newest flagship location.
Created a new national attitudinal baseline, to track future progress and evaluate communication strategies


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Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Monday, 16th August 2010
Stefan Dieke announces a new, ongoing Bartitsu course to commence in September at the Alte Kampfkunst, his full-time Western martial arts academy in Wuppertal, Germany.
Bartitsu classes will be held every Wednesday from 6.30 to 8.00 pm.
The new course will initially focus on the cane and boxing aspects of E.W. Barton-Wright's "New Art of Self Defence" and will then extend into the kicking and grappling elements. The course details, etc. are available in German here.
On the 9th and 10th of October Stefan will be teaching a ten-hour, two day introductory seminar on Bartitsu, addressing all four main elements of the art.
Wuppertal, which is world famous for its Edwardian-era sky train, is located between Cologne, Düsseldorf and the Ruhr area.


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YBLTV Review: Edge Perfection
I have been waiting for a product like this, well…forever! I typically do my manicure/pedicure…knowing I am going to get polish all over the sides and on my fingers and toes! I know that, my next shower will help the nail polish, peel off of my skin, so maybe that day or the next day I will have neat and tidy hand and toenails! What if I could have a clean mani/pedi instantly?!
Edge Perfection is described as "an easy peel polish barrier." It's true! Edge Perfection is that solution! It goes on smoothly, and after your polish has dried, Edge Perfection peels right off! Their claim for a mess-free manicure is absolutely correct!
I love the tube it comes in. It is small enough to fit in my purse or makeup bag…so, it is great to travel with tonight with your Valentine's Day Sweetie!
Edge Perfection Ingredients
Listed below are the ingredients of Edge Perfection:
Rubber Latex, Aqua, BHT, Sodium Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Cellulose Gum, Sodium C12-15 Pareth-12 Carboxylate, Aminomenthyl Propanol, fragrance, may contain +/-: Zinc Oxide (CI 77947), may contain +/-: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), may contain +/-: Mica, may contain +/-: Chromium Hydroxide green (CI 77288), may contain +/-: Iron Oxide (CI 77492)
Product contains natural rubber latex which may cause allergic reactions. For intended use only.
Do not use Edge Perfection if you are allergic to latex or have skin allergies.
- Creates a neat manicure/pedicure as soon as your polish is thoroughly dried, just peel off!
- It is 5 Free, Ammonia Free, AND Thiuram Free, which makes me super happy!
- I really can't think of any, but it is more expensive on their website, than at the drug store CVS.
- Per their product Q & A facts: "Will Edge Perfection wash out of my clothes?" Edge Perfection says: "No, please use caution when using Edge Perfection because it will permanently stain clothing or carpets." - so take this to heart if you don't want any stains!!
Also, you need to make sure the Edge Perfection is neatly around your cuticles, in the shape that you want your polish to be. It is suggested to: "Gently shape Edge Perfection with a manicure stick or your finger for the perfect edge."
"Edge Perfection is the perfect gift basket idea for your Sweetie this Valentine's Day!" - Ellen Saravis, YBLTV Writer / Reviewer
Final Thoughts
Love this product! I love that it saves me time, in the fact that I don't need to do another thing to have that perfect manicure /pedicure (take a bath or shower, use a swap dipped in acetone to rub the polish off of my skin). I will continue to use Edge Perfection and not just for getting ready to go out on Valentine's Day! To keep up to date on the company's news, check out the Edge Perfection website at: https://www.edgeperfection.com/ as well as their social media pages below:
- https://www.facebook.com/edgeperfection/
- https://twitter.com/edgeperfection
- https://www.instagram.com/edge.perfection/
Disclosure of Material Connection: YBLTV Writer / Reviewer, Ellen Saravis received the Edge Perfection for free from Edge Perfection in consideration for a Product Review.


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These best hair dryers for fine hair could be your ticket away from 'limp hairville'
"My hair is like… I have none" – Britney Spears. If you cannot relate to this iconic quote then you do not know the struggles of having fine hair. I know I'm not alone when I say my hair journey has been a sob story.
Have you ever walked into the salon for extensions and your hairdresser shakes her head in despair? You just don't have enough hair to cover the extensions. So every time you see girls with thick luxurious manes you get depressed.
Did I mention a pound of hairspray can't hold up your curls? And wearing your hair up feels like advertising your scalp. Yes people, I see you staring. In short, all hairstyles tend to be borderline invisible.
Gambling with your choice of hair dryer is a risk especially for someone whose hair is already full of static. Fine hair aka perpetually flat needs volume. Once you figure out that all voluming products are all talk and no results, you will need a good dryer.
Most dryers pack high temperatures and equally high speed. Drying your hair at high temperatures causes breakage because your hair is vulnerable. More moisture is lost as heat is increased. It gets worse if you hold the hair dryer against your hair.
Blow dryers with multiple heat settings are great. They let you dial down the temperature which lowers chances of heat damage. Buying a dryer with a cool shot button is a plus. Apart from cooling your scalp if the heat is too much, it locks in curls and moisture. This keeps your hair looking fuller for longer.
Features packed in the best hair dryer for fine hair
- Ionic function. Most professional-style hair dryers have an ionic function. Other dryers feature one that can be switched on or off with a button. Dryers with this function are ideal because the function protects hair, reduces frizz, improves shine and banishes static. Tests have found that an ionic setting reduced microscopic signs of hair damage. Such damage would have otherwise occurred by drying at high temperatures and speed. If you use low heat and speed, the function minimizes damage considerably.
- Ceramic technology. Hello shiny hair. Dryers with this feature are designed to prevent frizz and damage while adding shine.
- Concentrator nozzle. This is a narrow attachment that concentrates heat and air flow. It adds volume when directed towards hair roots. You need to keep moving the dryer to avoid heat damage.
- Cool shot. This feature reduces air temperature. This sets your hair better because cool hair holds its style longer. Some cool shot buttons can be stiff and may need to be pressed continuously.
- Diffuser. It might take longer to dry your hair while using a diffuser but it gives your hair some TLC. Its prongs hold up your hair in sections giving volume to the roots. The best part about this feature is the extent to which it reduces the ferocity of air flow.
- Hanging loop. It might seem insignificant but this feature is important. A loop at the top of the power cable comes in handy when storing the dryer. It is useful for hanging the dryer while it cools to prevent accidents.
- Power cord. Length matters if you like to style your hair as you watch yourself in the mirror. Dryers come with power cords ranging from less than two meters to more than three meters. For the right price. You can get bag one with a retractable cord. During storage, do not wind the cord round the dryer as you risk damaging the internal wiring. This creates a fire risk.
- Tourmaline technology. This technology generates negative ions and aims at speeding up the blow-drying process. It also reduces static.
It is safe to say we are halfway there now that we know what to look for. But there are so many hair dryers in the market so which one should you buy? Here are reviews to help you with that question.
Best Hair Dryer for Fine Hair: A Side by Side Comparison
Sedu Revolution professional dryer 4000i
Elchim classic 2001
BaBylissPro Tourmaline titanium 3000
Solano supersolano professional dryer
Panasonic eh-na65-k
Has a cool shot button that is absent in many dryers.
Heating elements made from Swedish Kanthal wire.
Infrared heat technology.
Ceramic technology to prevent frizz and give out heat evenly.
The nanoe technology.
30 percent lighter than other dryers.
No need to invest in other hair straightening tools.
A comfortable grip without stressing the wrist.
Anti-bacterial silver nano coating.
Very fast drying.
Does not come with a free diffuser.
Does not have an ionic feature.
Warranty is limited and does not cover all parts.
Heavier than most dryers.
No dual voltage switch.
1. Sedu Revolution Professional Hair Dryer (4000i)
I was fooled a tad by how compact the Sedu Revolution Professional hair dryer looks. I expected it to be heavy and difficult to maneuver. Let's say I was pleasantly surprised. It weighs close to nothing.
This hair dryer dots on your hair. It delivers sleekness, shine and volume to your crowning glory. Sedu is a brand with a history of excellence and has come up with a dryer like no other. If you wish to revolutionalize hair styling, this dryer is for you.
- Has a cool shot button that is absent in many dryers.
- The tourmaline coated ionic generator helps reduces frizz and static by locking in moisture and sealing the hair cuticle.
- Comes with a 2 years warranty.
- Has six heat/speed settings, so you can choose what works best for your hair.
What I love about it
- The dryer is 30 percent lighter than other dryers in the market. No need to fret about sore arm muscles.
- You can choose to whether to use the ionic technology or not. It has a switch that turns this function on or off. This feature is not present in many other dryers.
- The six heat or speed settings ensure that this dryer caters for people of diverse hair types.
The bad
It is unfortunate that it does not come with a free diffuser. You however get two concentrators with each purchase. That can make it up for the lack of a diffuser, right?
2. Elchim Classic 2001 Dryer
It would be impossible to talk about good blow dryers without mentioning the Elchim Classic 2001 Dryer. This appliance packs power, performance and practicality in a stylish design. It won the In Style Magazine Best In Class -May 2014 award so I had to try it. Mine came in a beautiful scarlet red and with a design that is easy on the eyes.
- Its heating elements are made from Swedish Kanthal wire. The body is made of polycarbonate plastic. These features make it shock and flame resistant.
- The dryer has a longer useful life courtesy of a 2000 double balanced motor.
- Has two filters allowing better even air distribution.
- Warranty covers it for a lifetime
- There are two variable speeds to choose from and four different temperature degrees for perfect control.
What I love about it
- Hair dries faster with less damage thanks to the high pressure air in this dryer.
- The possibility of short-circuiting is lessened by its thick power cord.
- There is no need to buy a flat iron. This dryer does the same straightening job offered by flat irons.
- The hot and cold settings are consistent when chosen
The bad
Sadly, the Elchim Classic 2001 does not have an ionic feature.
There also have been complaints about the location of the on, off, and temperature settings buttons. Users find the buttons inconveniently located with some switching off the unit while in use.
3. BaBylissPro Tourmaline Titanium 3000 Dryer
The BabyBlissPro Tourmaline Titanium 3000 Dryer is a professional tool that gives you salon-quality results at home. This dryer boasts an average of four and a half stars from close to eight hundred reviews (at the time when this review was written).
The first thing I noticed when this dryer was delivered is the rubberized finish. Talk of comfort. The grip feels good and using it is a breeze.
- Far infrared heat. The system dries your hair without completely stripping its moisture. Infrared rays target the 'atmosphere' around the hair strand. This means your hair strands do not come in direct contact with the heat rays.
- High power. It has a powerful motor that couples with a customized turbine shaped nozzle to dry your hair faster.
- Ionic technology. The negatively charged ions fuse with positive ions present in your hair to give your hair volume while straightening it.
What I love about it
- This dryer is perfect for professionals as it provides a more comfortable grip without stressing the wrist.
- Has a 2 years limited warranty.
- The dryer has strong air flow making the drying process fast.
- It is possible to pinpoint airflow using an additional concentrator.
The bad
- The warranty is limited and does not cover all parts.
- It might cause long hair to tangle because the motor vent isn't properly covered.
- It is noisy.
4. Solano Supersolano Professional Hair Dryer
The Supersolano is popular with professionals and equally good at home. Women and men on the go could greatly benefit from this dryer. Its manufacturers promised fast drying time and the dryer delivers just that.
- Ceramic technology to prevent frizz and give out heat evenly.
- Has low EMF to reduce environmental concerns and keep you safe.
- Includes 3 temperature settings
- The AC motor is weight-balanced for maximum quality performance.
- Uses far infrared heat to dry hair.
What I love about it
- The 12-foot extended duty cord that makes blow drying while moving about easy is a joy.
- The inner surface of the dryer has a silver nano coating that is anti-bacterial and anti-fungal.
- Environmental and health concerns have been addressed by low EMF.
- The dryer has a scratch-resistant body.
The bad
- It is heavier than most hair dryers.
- The Supersolano can get very hot so it is advisable not to hold it in one position for long.
5. Panasonic EH-NA65-K nanoe Hair Dryer
I'm a girly girl, so when I opened the packaging and found the dryer is pink I was excited to the core. The Panasonic EH-NA65-K powerful hair dryer definitely stands out from the pack. It takes ionic technology to a whole other level.
The nanoe dryer draws out naturally occurring moisture from the surroundings and turns it into micro-size particles containing 1,000 times more moisture than other ionic dryers. These nanoe particles are infused into hair shafts during drying to minimize frizz while shielding hair from over drying.
- Nanoe technology reduces damage and enhances hair's smoothness and shine.
- Dryer comes with three pro-quality Panasonic nanoe attachments. A dual airflow Quick-Dry Nozzle designed to dry hair faster. A Concentrator Nozzle to focus airflow for precise styling. A full-sized Diffuser to add volume and combat frizz.
- It packs 1875 watts of raw power and has five control settings.
What I love about it
- The hair dryer is quieter than most in the market.
- The three different attachments snap into place and can be used for whatever orientation you prefer.
- It dries hair in a blink. Personally, I think it is the fastest drier out there.
- At first glance it looks heavy but it is very light and easy to handle.
The bad
- Some consumers claim it smells like burnt plastic while in use.
- It does not have a dual voltage switch.
Among the biggest mistakes a fine-haired girl can make, not thoroughly drying your hair features prominently. Not only does it look limp and depressed but you also have to deal with flyaway hair. A quality hair dryer can add volume to your hair significantly.
Drugstore hair dryers may be cheaper but their lifeline is short and the damage they cause to your hair is appalling. This is why you should invest in quality dryers. The best part is most of these top of the range dryers offer salon-quality results.
While all the above dryers are great for fine-haired ladies, I would recommend the Panasonic EH-NA65-K dryer. It locks in moisture using its nanoe technology. This saves your hair from being brittle and fragile. It also comes with three attachments so you do not spend extra money buying them. If you don't own one of these babies, it's time to go shopping.


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I love you dearly, with all my heart
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Ours is a love that deepened through the years
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Thank you for being a wife and mother
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In recent months, politicians have gone completely nuts on the topic of encryption. Presidential candidates have made the dangers of encryption a talking point on the campaign trail; two bills are being considered by congress to deal with the issue, one requiring backdoors in encrypted communications and the other merely creates a commission to study the issue; and two states, New York and California, are considering bills banning full disk encryption on phones.
At least two members of congress actually understand the importance of encryption, and are hoping to fight back against these proposals with a bill of their own. The Ensuring National Constitutional Rights of Your Private Telecommunications (ENCRYPT) Act of 2016 would prohibit the state legislatures from passing laws to ban encryption or require backdoors. The bill is sponsored Democrat Ted Lieu and Republican Blake Farenthold, showing once again that the encryption issue cuts across party lines.
Lieu is one of only a few members of congress to have a degree in computer science, giving him an insight into the issue other politicians may not have. For as long as politicians have considered mandating backdoors, experts in the tech industry have opposed the idea, arguing that backdoors are a bigger threat to security than the supposed threat of terrorists using encrypted communications. Lieu has articulated a similar position during his time in congress, championing end-to-end encryption and denouncing backdoors during House committee hearings.
This topic hits close to home for Lieu as his home state of California considers a ban on encrypted phones. "I was a little troubled when a New York Republican state legislator introduced a bill to mandate backdoors," Lieu told the Daily Dot, "But I was very troubled when a Democratic state legislator in California did it. I come from the California state legislature, I'm very aware that it's controlled by Democrats, and I take it as a very serious threat that [they] could get this bill passed."
In defense of the ENCRYPT Act, Lieu has stated that a patchwork of laws that vary by state would, "undermine national security," as well as, "threaten the competitiveness of American companies and dampen innovation." It remains to be seen whether these arguments will persuade a congress in the grip of encryption panic. The full text of the bill can be found here.
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AUSTIN — West Side residents with coronavirus symptoms or who are medically vulnerable to the virus can soon get tested in their own neighborhoods.
Several hundred tests per day will be available at Lawndale Christian Health Center, 3860 W. Ogden Ave., and PCC Community Wellness Center, at 14 W. Lake St. in Austin. Testing is underway at Lawndale Christian and is slated to start at PCC Community Wellness Center soon.
Supplies are limited, so only patients showing symptoms or who are medically vulnerable will be able to get tested. Testing will be prioritized for those showing symptoms who also have underlying conditions like asthma, hypertension, cancer and diabetes.
West Siders who want to be tested can reach out to PCC Community Wellness Center at 773-295-3347 or Lawndale Christian Health Center at 872-588-300.
The health centers are not taking walk-ins for testing. Individuals who have coronavirus symptoms, including a cough, fever, and difficulty breathing, should call their doctor or one of the testing sites to speak to a clinician to be screened by phone to determine whether they should be tested.
If symptoms are severe, the health centers recommend calling 911 for emergency services or contacting a doctor immediately.
On the South Side, coronavirus testing is also being done by appointment at Alivio Medical Center, 2355 S. Western Ave. in Pilsen, the University of Illinois Health Clinic, 1714 S. Ashland Ave. in Pilsen, and at a drive-thru site at Advocate Christ Hospital Medical Center, 4440 W 95th St. in suburban Oak Lawn. University of Chicago Medical Center in Hyde Park is testing patients referred by partners, too.
Previously, there were no coronavirus testing sites on the West Side, forcing residents to travel downtown or to other parts of the city to determine if they had the virus. But a unified call from residents and local elected officials changed that.
West Side State Rep. La Shawn Ford joined other elected officials and administrators at Loretto Hospital last week to demand Black communities be prioritized as the state distributes funding, testing and personal protective equipment to combat the outbreak. Under a new partnership between Gov. JB Pritzker and Lurie Children's Hospital, Lurie will process the tests.
"The collaboration of the community and the elected officials making a demand really made a difference. It's a call for action and it worked," Ford said.
A recent analysis by WBEZ found that Black Chicagoans make up 70 percent of COVID-19 deaths despite representing under 30 percent of the city's population.
This is in part because of barriers to health care and social conditions like income and food scarcity that make Black people on the West Side more likely to have preventable chronic diseases. Even before coronavirus, there was a 16-year "death gap" in life expectancy between residents living on the West Side when compared with people who live in Streeterville downtown, according to West Side United.
The lack of testing sites on the West Side was yet another barrier to health faced by Black folks, said Debra Wesley, president of Sinai Community Institute. Without local testing options, residents who are exposed, vulnerable or showing symptoms had to leave their neighborhoods to get tested. And since many out west don't have cars they have to take public transit, putting themselves and others at risk for further exposure.
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Samsung has stopped production of the Galaxy Note 7 entirely, according to a new report.
South Korean news agency Yonhap has claimed that local tech giant Samsung has halted manufacturing of its latest flagship smartphone, citing an unnamed source. The decision has reportedly been made in response to new reports of exploding Galaxy Note 7 handsets, affecting both new and replaced devices.
Samsung hasn't confirmed whether manufacturing has actually stopped, but in a statement to the BBC, the company said it was "adjusting the production schedule to ensure quality and safety matters".
Two US networks have already stopped carrying the handset. AT&T says it won't replace devices, while T-Mobile issued the following statement: "While Samsung investigates multiple reports of issues, T-Mobile is temporarily suspending all sales of the new Note 7 and exchanges for replacement Note 7 devices."
Samsung originally issued a global recall for the Galaxy Note 7 on September 2, after an internal investigation uncovered a serious battery flaw that was causing some users' handsets to spontaneously catch fire. Since then, the company has been mired by reports of replaced handsets catching fire too.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 was announced on August 2, and features a 5.7-inch QHD display, 64GB storage, and a 3,500mAh battery. We gave the phone a 9/10 score when it launched (prior to the battery woes), praising its screen, camera, S-Pen, water-resistance, and battery life.
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5 Confessions By TWICE's Members In 2020 That Will Have You In Tears
Lots of K-Pop idols have made tearjerking confessions this year, and the members of TWICE are no exceptions. Here are 5 confessions made by TWICE's members in 2020 that will have you in tears.
1. Jeongyeon sharing a story about her grandmother
During an episode of TWICE: Seize the Light, Jeongyeon revealed that she lived with her grandmother until her second year of middle school. Jeongyeon also revealed that she often held talent shows in front of her grandmother.
I used to hold talent shows in front of my grandmother. I lived with my grandmother until I was in my second year of middle school. Both of my parents worked, so my grandmother raised me.
— Jeongyeon
Due to this, Jeongyeon's grandmother looked forward to seeing Jeongyeon debut. However, she passed away before Jeongyeon debuted. When Jeongyeon revealed this, she couldn't hold back her tears.
So my grandmother really looked forward to seeing me debut, but she passed away before I did. I feel really sad because of that.
— Jeongyeon
2. Nayeon revealing a story of when she cried on stage
When TWICE guested on an episode of Radio Star, Nayeon spoke about the time when she cried due to a mistake on stage. When TWICE was having a tour in Japan, there was a moment where Nayeon's in-ear monitor broke before a show. Due to this, Nayeon couldn't monitor her voice and was incredibly nervous during performances.
One time, I was having a tour in Japan. In the beginning, my in-ear monitor broke. I couldn't monitor my voice anymore. I performed in an incredibly nervous state, and only relaxed during the encore performance.
I thought, "I did it".
— Nayeon
However, there was a moment in the show where Nayeon accidentally held her microphone upside down while singing. Nayeon's accumulated stress ended up spilling over, and she began crying.
I ended up holding the microphone upside down. I saw that and thought, "I am having a mental breakdown today." With that thought, I teared up.
— Nayeon
3. Mina revealing what Jihyo said to her when she decided to return from her hiatus
In 2019, JYP Entertainment (TWICE's agency) announced that Mina was going to take a break from her activities due to her struggling with extreme anxiety and insecurity. While Mina did make her return a few months later, she revealed that she felt a lot of fear when she made this decision.
Thankfully, Jihyo was able to encourage Mina, as she told her, "We can do this together. Just start slowly by doing what you can manage".
4. Momo confessing that she used to fear singing
During an episode of TWICE: Seize The Light, Momo revealed that when she first became a trainee, she was afraid of singing. Momo even feared attending vocal classes, to the point where she cried before classes.
I was worried about it so much that I cried before class. Even before the first class, I was so worried.
— Momo
Momo then revealed that she didn't think she was skilled enough to be taking vocal classes.
I was like, 'I'm so bad at singing,' and cried a lot in the vocal training room.
— Momo
Thankfully, Momo didn't give up and continued attending classes.
5. Chaeyoung giving a heartfelt apology to the members
During an episode of Hometown Report, the members had to write letters for each other, and Chaeyoung's letter had the members incredibly touched.
I tend to be cold, so I'm not very good at expressing myself. I'm sorry about that. I think that's why I always tell you things through letters. I love you, guys.
— Chaeyoung
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