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Electronic Tuesday: Magda & Marc Houle- Detroit, MI
Words By Stevie Tee
In support of their recent LP releases, Magda and Marc Houle set out on a multi-national tour together, gracing intimate club venues from Detroit to Japan. Both producers are members of Richie Hawtin's Berlin based M-Nus records, but they met through the party scene in Detroit in the 90's. Marc Houle's new album "Drift" is a very personal and thematic album with a bit of a somber tone that is heavily guitar centered. While the sounds of his productions are very techno influenced, basing the songs mainly off guitar playing brings a new-wave, shoegaze sound that really distinguishes itself from run of the mill techno releases. Houle is quick to point out in interviews that he does not DJ at all and that his performances are live PA sets of his entirely original music. Magda's new album "From The Fallen Page" is her first LP and shows that she is poised to change the face of minimal, electro, disco and more. The tracks are mostly dark and groovy with sexy back beats that swing just a little bit loose. All of the songs sound and feel warm, from the kick drums and heavy bass lines to the high pitched scary movie sounding samples. They frequently seek each other's help when they are working on a track and this tour seems like a fun trip for two old friends who love music and love to play music together.
We arrived at The Works around 11 and caught the end of a live set from Ataxia in the smaller front room. The front room staged a number of local Live and DJ acts as a second room of music throughout the night. I didn't catch enough of Ataxia to thoroughly review them, but I will say they delivered some very tasteful original techno that had the relatively small early crowd coming down with boogie fever. The back room of the club is the main performance room and dance floor space. In the back corner of the room there are two DJ stages set up on top of each other like bunk beds with white projector screens wrapped around them. The screens left a hole in the middle where you could see thru to the DJ on the main level, while constant streams of visuals whizzed away all around the performers. Detroit local John Johr was warming up the main stage crowd in the back room to add to his list of recent high-profile opening gigs in Detroit (Deadmau5, Booka Shade, etc.) Also didn't catch enough of Johr's set to review him properly but he had the crowd filing into the back room and moving to his set the whole time. Enjoyed most all of what I heard him play, in particular the new tune "Walk and Talk" by Benoit & Sergio.
Marc Houle – Live PA Set
For such a creative and exploratory new set of material that Marc Houle was touring with, I was shocked to see how well the tunes translated to a club setting. Techno back beats pulsed and weaved through the set while the guitar samples drove the melody and formed many other textures in his music. Electronic music production software and resampling expands the sonic capabilities of guitar playing with guitar sounds in Houle's set ranging from explosive, wonky and off time to polished, ringing and contained. He used guitars to quietly and patiently build tension not unlike a post-rock band, or to alter the groove and destroy the metronome, locked in rhythm sound, and even the bass lines mostly sounded like guitar that had been resampled and transposed to lower octaves. During one of the last tracks he performed there was a particularly prominent and heavy bass sound that the song was mostly built around that got a huge crowd reaction and was one of the more psychedelic parts of his set and the whole evening for that matter. It was a very wild bass sound that was swinging and panning all across the club and would ring out then slowly detune by semitones. As mentioned above, Houle is not a DJ and the seamless, fluid performance was all his own originally produced material constructed into a live set. Houle played his set from the "top-bunk" stage set up and all you could see was his head and the edge of his laptop. It looked really cool but made taking photos a challenge and kept me from checking out of his equipment set up. The whole set was gorgeous and spanned a wide variety of moods and borrowed from different genres, but never failed to keep the now packed club moving. I'd highly recommend checking out his album "Drift" if you'd like to check him out or if you are into techno, new wave, shoegaze.
Magda – DJ set
Since her last triumphant stay in Michigan where she headlined a night at the Made In Detroit Stage at Detroit Electronic Music Festival and played the Paxahau-sponsored after party that was held on the Detroit Princess sailing the night away on the Detroit River, Magda has remained very busy. She completed and released her debut album that she has been working on periodically for the last two years, did BBC Radio 1's Essential mix program, and hasn't stopped touring and hitting festivals along the way. Her new tracks are elegant, sexy and creepy at the same time and above all else they sound new and refreshing. The new original tracks do much to expand upon Magda's vision that she's started to form with her masterful DJ performances and studio mixes. Clearly she isn't just a master of the mix tape as her productions sound unbelievable and have a very unique new sound.
She took the stage at about two in the morning and played a set that had the same slow, sexy feel of her recent essential mix, but contained many more tracks from her album "From The Fallen Page." Magda appeared on the "bottom-bunk" stage and proceeded to tear it up into the wee hours of the morning. My friends and I left shortly after 4 in the morning when we were all tired and Magda was still spinning her heart out. Though her set was a DJ set, Magda DJs mostly vinyl, mixes phenomenally and has a whole arsenal of MIDI controllers and gadgets at her disposal that she uses. This kind of DJing blurs the lines of DJ and Live PA performances to me, especially with all the new original material Magda was rinsing out. Tracks from her new album with the swagger and human looseness like "Doom Disco" and "Little Bad Habits" show how Magda has really gotten out of the box that many perceive techno and minimal to be in. Even the simplest beats have such a personal groove with bass lines that slink and strut, creating this dark disco, techno swing that is present in most of Magda's originals and many tracks from other artists she chooses to play. Though we left early, it was because we had been there for the last five hours not because we were dissatisfied with Magda's music or the show in general. Both of the headliners were phenomenal, sounded great in the crowded club and were a joy to dance to. Let's hope both artists return for Detroit Electronic Music Festival 2011.
Music Links:
Marc Houle sets
Magda's Essential Mix
Magda's Mix for Resident Advisor Podcast
Other Magda sets


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My guest today is Samantha. Hello! Welcome back to Writing in the Modern Age!
It's such a pleasure to have you here.
Can you tell us a little bit about your latest book? When did it come out? Where can we get it?
My book is Lunar Rampage, a horror
comedy about a girl who agrees to spend the summer with her kooky grandmother
renovating her house. Unbeknownst to her, the small town is festering with
werewolves, and it very well could be someone she knows. It was released on May
12th of this year, and you can purchase it through Amazon.
Is there anything that prompted your latest book? Something that inspired you?
A dream I had back in early 2008. It
was one of those dreams that was so atmospheric and intense that I found myself
jotting down every detail in the middle of the night. I knew I'd never forgive
myself if I went back to sleep and forgot it all. It was a bit vague but it
inspired me greatly. The very first part of the dream I recall was a woman
standing in the forest taking pictures, which is what prompted me to make my
lead, Cora, a photographer. Years later it suddenly came to me that I could
make it a first person narrative, seen through the eyes of a quirky
personality, and thus it could be a little more lighthearted than I initially
Sounds fascinating!
So, when did you know you wanted to write? Or has it always been a pastime of yours?
I don't remember a time where I
wasn't writing. It wasn't until I was in high school that I began to take it
seriously. Writing helped me through a lot of rough times, but I was convinced
I could never make a career out of it. Now, obviously I'm no Stephen King but we
all have to start somewhere, right? Fifteen year old me would never believe I'd
be able to call myself a published author.
Isn't it funny how that happens?
Let's try another question. Do you have any favorite authors?
I guess you could say I'm a
promiscuous reader, as I can't settle down with one author. Ha ha. I'm one of
those people that checks out books based on an interesting blurb on the back of
a book or if I hear through word of mouth a book I may enjoy. Clive Barker is
someone whose mind fascinates me, though.
All right.
So, do you write in a specific place? Time of day?
It's always in my room, at my desk,
on my laptop. When I was a teenager I always wrote in the afternoon, but now
that I'm older I find the later at night the better. I put on my headphones to
drown out the noise and then go to town.
Great plan!
Are there any words you'd like to impart to fellow writers? Any advice?
Write for yourself. If you try to
write what you think other people expect or what is popular you're going to
find it a chore to finish the book. And always try to write whenever you can,
even if it's a sentence or one line of dialogue. Eventually it'll build up.
It's better than writing nothing at all.
That's awesome advice, Samantha! I totally agree.
Thank you so much for stopping by to visit us today here at Writing in the Modern Age. It was such a pleasure having you here again! :)Readers, here is the blurb for Lunar Rampage.
Photographer, animal lover, and unfortunately for the summer, the new girl in town, Cora Nash considers herself a simple girl. Renovating and living at her grandmother's house seemed like a good idea, until events took a turn for the bizarre. Garbage cans viciously torn into, howls from the woods, wild animals behaving erratically, and an ominous warning from the good looking bad boy, "Stay out the forest."
This seemingly normal town hides a mysterious and violent secret. When one of the townsfolk up and disappears in the forest, leaving nothing but a pair of shoes, Cora is the only person willing to investigate. The answer, however, is nothing she could have ever anticipated, when under a full moon she finds herself face to face with a… werewolf.
If werewolves don't exist, where did it come from? And… more importantly, who could it be?
Here is an excerpt.
This seemingly normal town hides a mysterious and violent secret. When one of the townsfolk up and disappears in the forest, leaving nothing but a pair of shoes, Cora is the only person willing to investigate. The answer, however, is nothing she could have ever anticipated, when under a full moon she finds herself face to face with a… werewolf.
If werewolves don't exist, where did it come from? And… more importantly, who could it be?
Here is an excerpt.
"I'm not hiding anything, so I don't know what you're talking about." Yes, play dumb. Pretend you don't notice him undressing you with his eyes.
Out of nowhere he asked, "Do you
care about Owen?"
"Yes, of course I do."
"How much?" he emphasized. I thought
I had been perfectly clear where I stood, but Max obviously thought I was
holding out secret feelings for Owen. Feelings that for me were completely
"I care about him, but not that way.
He knows that."
I expected to see some kind of
relieved or satisfied expression on Max's face, but he simply turned his eyes
to a strand of hair that had fallen from my rose hair clip. He captured the
strand between his fingers and unclasped my clip, sliding it beneath it slowly
until I had goosebumps covering the back of my neck and arms. "You have this
weird way about you," he said gently while snapping my clip shut. "Something
about you makes it hard to shake you from the mind. You're like an annoying pop
"Does it have to be annoying?" I
asked, swallowing deeply and trying to ignore the thousands of goosebumps
popping up all over my skin.
His hands pulled away from me, but
the eye contact remained. "The best kinds are."
His hand grazed the apple of my
cheek, stroking downwards with the tips of his knuckles—a tender gesture I had
no idea was inside Max. I wanted to close my eyes and enjoy the moment, but I
was so perplexed at the rate in which this all was happening. We hardly knew
each other, but yet I was being sucked in completely. Any doubt I had about his
feelings for me were now gone.
Max breathed slowly into me and I
could feel his body gravitating toward mine with only inches dividing our chests.
His eyes were steady on mine with such provocative determination that it became
clear as the full moon above us that he was going to kiss me. And I was going
to let him. I could practically taste his lips already.
But all that was abruptly and chaotically
Well, I'm hooked!
Thanks again for stopping by, Samantha! :)
Purchase Links for Lunar Rampage:
Universal Amazon link: http://bookgoodies.com/a/B00X68H7BS
CreateSpace: https://www.createspace.com/5479542
Author Bio
I was born in a very
small town in Connecticut called Putnam, and when I was two years old my
parents moved back to their home state of Michigan, where I was raised and
still reside. From a very early age I found myself telling stories, either
through make believe or the use of dolls. I didn't see it as being childish,
but as a way to act out all the dramatic stories I had in my head. I knew quite
early in life that I wanted to be a writer, but I was convinced I couldn't have
it as a career. I tried to find alternate avenues, but writing always pulled me
back in, and I never found more happiness than when I was creating characters
and alternate worlds.
There is no genre I will
not touch, and I am currently in the process of rewriting my post-apocalyptic
thriller, and a sequel to my recently released novel, Lunar Rampage.
Author Links:
Website: http://truthunwinding.wix.com/samanthacross
Blog: http://ihaverecurringnightmares.tumblr.com/
Blog: http://ihaverecurringnightmares.tumblr.com/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AuthorSamanthaCross
Twitter: www.twitter.com/Truth_UnwindingGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13932019.Samantha_Cross
Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/Samantha-Cross/e/B00XCJY7YG/
Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/Samantha-Cross/e/B00XCJY7YG/
Publisher: http://solsticepublishing.com/samantha-cross/

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Delta Air Lines Inc. on Tuesday named former Northwest Airlines Corp. Chief Executive Richard Anderson as its new leader, a move that could revive speculation about a possible merger between the two carriers.
Anderson, a Delta board member and an executive at UnitedHealth Group Inc., will replace Gerald Grinstein, 75, as Delta's CEO. Grinstein had said he would step down once his successor was named. Anderson, 52, will become CEO effective Sept. 1, and Grinstein will retire from Delta and its board.
"This could lead to a move between Northwest and Delta," said Jon Ash, president of Washington-based consulting firm InterVistas-GA2. "I wouldn't be surprised if, toward the end of the year or early 2008, we didn't see a move on the part of those two."
Anderson joined Northwest in 1990 as deputy general counsel and was promoted through various jobs until becoming CEO in February 2002, a job he held until October 2004.
Anderson left Northwest when "the business was getting ugly and tough, and all of a sudden the health-care people come along and offer him a very good position where he could make a lot of money," Ash said. "There's no doubt he is really highly regarded" in the airline industry.
Grinstein had lobbied Delta's board to tap an insider from the company as his replacement. The top internal candidates had been Chief Financial Officer Ed Bastian and Chief Operating Officer James Whitehurst. Delta said Bastian will add the title of president to his duties. The Atlanta-based company did not say anything about Whitehurst.
In a statement, Delta said Anderson "brings a unique depth of experience to the position, having served in top jobs for several major U.S. corporations."
Grinstein said in a memo to employees that while he believed an internal candidate could run the company, he believes Anderson will be effective as CEO of Delta.
Anderson said in his own memo to Delta employees that there is a solid strategy in place at Delta, and he plans to "stay the course."
Lee Moak, chairman of the executive committee of Delta's pilots union, said pilots hope Anderson will work with employees to improve the carrier.
"Working together, we will build a successful, profitable and stand-alone Delta," Moak said. "That will be in the best interest of the Delta pilots, all Delta employees and our customers."
The change at the top at Delta follows the airline's 191/2-month reorganization under bankruptcy protection. Delta entered Chapter 11 on Sept. 14, 2005, and emerged on April 30. In bankruptcy, Delta shed billions of dollars in costs and restructured its operations. It also survived a hostile takeover bid by US Airways Group Inc.
Besides finding a new CEO, Delta's board has to decide whether to sell or spin off regional feeder carrier Comair. The airline has not provided a specific timetable for that decision.
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Monday, September 16, 2013
Proud Auntie
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Congrats auntie! he is adorable!ReplyDelete
I mean, I would call you Aunt Pretty, so he should too :)ReplyDelete
Congrats Aunt Majesty Pretty! He's so handsome!!!ReplyDelete
Aww he's adorable! Congrats, being an auntie is so much fun:)ReplyDelete
He's PERFECT.ReplyDelete
Sweet baby!ReplyDelete
Aww, congrats Auntie! He's precious :)ReplyDelete
Congrats! So cuteReplyDelete
So precious!ReplyDelete
congrats your majesty! How kind of you to wish his parents sleep! :)ReplyDelete
Haha he will call you Your Majesty! He's so cute!ReplyDelete
Congrats!! I am so jealous that Mac will have a cousin so close in his age. Cam has cousins, but they are SO much older since Chad is 11 years older than me and HIS siblings are 11 years older than him! Shew...anyways, how exciting! He is just adorable.ReplyDelete
I have a cousin named Clayton--great name :) And how fun for you guys to have cousins so close in age!!!ReplyDelete
Aww, he's so cute! Congratulations!ReplyDelete
I love his name...and his precious little newborn face. Oh, how I miss Carter's cheeks being so fresh! :) Happy your little man has a cousin to play with now (actually probably about 6 months into the future when they can actually play!).ReplyDelete
so beautiful--congratulations!ReplyDelete


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October 4, 1999: We started off the workweek with the ever-lovely Alan Greenspan leading a stock market-focused lineup (the My News headlines reference waiting for a Fed interest rate decision):
Ruth Bader Ginsburg back on the bench; the Notorious RBG had had colon cancer surgery the previous month:
[Series note: In the late 1990s, I programmed the content for the AOL.com home page, which relaunched with a new design on July 14, 1998. I printed screencaps and saved them. 20 years later, I'm scanning them in and posting them with a little commentary under the tag #20YearsAgoOnAOLcom.]
Friday, October 04, 2019
#20YearsAgoOnAOLcom: Oct. 4, 1999 -- Watching the Fed; New PC Games (Can you name that goblin?)
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Tips From The Top
by Daniel van Starrenburg, President
The Rewards of a Green Career
Between every two pines is a doorway to a new world. – John Muir, American naturalist, preservationist, and "Father of the National Parks"
I love my job.
I have been fascinated by trees for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I built numerous tree houses in various parts of the world, wherever my dad was posted. At sixteen, that spark was ignited when a well-known local arborist took me under his wing. I was so impressed by the meticulous way he went about pruning, and his breadth of knowledge about plant life. I'm grateful to have been able to turn that early passion into a career as an arborist.
Among its many rewards, I've enjoyed spending part of my workday in the great outdoors. (It sure beats sitting at a desk!)
What's more, I'm continually energized by the role my company and profession plays in environmental stewardship. As we help our residential, commercial, and government clients nurture and enjoy their landscapes, we're also educating and supporting best practices for sustainability and resource conservation that will pay bene ts – for all of us – for years to come.
Are there young people in your life exploring the "what do I want to do?" question as they prepare for college, grad school, and beyond? Or perhaps you or family members are asking "what do I want to do next?" If so, I recommend taking a good look at the terrific jobs and career opportunities the "green" industry offers – arboriculture, horticulture, urban forestry, plant sciences, conservation science, landscape architecture and design, park management and conservation, among many others. For those who have an appreciation and respect for our green infrastructure, these professions offer a soul-satisfying and interesting way to design a living, with a wide range of opportunities in the commercial, non-profit and government sectors.
Here are a just a few sources for helpful information:
• Tree Care Industry Association(www.tcia.org) – The "Careers in Arboriculture" page in the training section of the TCIA website provides descriptions of various jobs in the arboriculture eld and a complete list of post-secondary arboriculture and forestry programs.
• International Society of Arboriculture(www.isa-arbor.com) – In addition to an entire section on education and research, this website also houses "Trees are Good" which provides a comprehensive summary of the bene ts of tree and how to properly care for them in the urban environment.
So if your son or daughter, or someone you know is even a little curious about a "green" career, why not ask them to join you and your SavATree arborist the next time you're meeting together?


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Unfortunately, we don't live in a very fair or just world and, because of that, it can be all too easy for various people to take advantage of us. Some people may discriminate against us, which could leave us worse off in financial terms. It's not just discrimination that can get us down and hold us back in life, though. It can also be possible to end up injured or in an accident through no fault of our own. If the injuries and damage are severe enough, it could affect how we can work which could put us in a terrible financial situation.
Doesn't sound too good, does it? Well, thankfully, there is something you can do if you are ever discriminated against or end up being injured by someone else. You can always claim for compensation. This should help you financially and can replace any of the money that you may have lost as a result of being discriminated against or involved in an accident.
However, no one is going to just hand over any compensation that you are eligible for. It's necessary for you to start the claim and find a lawyer who can help you fight your side of the claim in court. First of all, though, you need to know the kind of incidents that you can claim compensation for. Here are a few of the most common examples.
Personal Injury Claims
Personal injury claims are some of the most common in the world of compensation. No matter who injures you or causes an accident that you were involved in, there is a good chance that you can claim a payout from them. Here are a few of the things that people tend to claim for.
Loss Of Earnings. In some cases, you may be unable to work for a long period of time while you are recovering from an accident. You will of course be able to claim sick pay during this time, but there is only a certain length of time that this will pay out for. Once the time period for statutory sick pay is over, your employer won't be legally obliged to keep on paying you, even at a reduced rate. So, it's worth applying for compensation to ensure you don't have to rush back to work too soon. Before you do start your claim for loss of earnings, it's worth chatting to a law firm like the Atlanta Advocate Attorneys so they can talk you through the whole process. Thankfully, most lawyers will try to come to a settlement out of court, so you might not be dragged through the whole process.
Damage To Personal Effects & Clothing. If anything is damaged in an accident, such as clothing and your personal effects, then there is a good chance that you will be able to claim some money to replace them. You can claim for anything that was on your person on the time and got damaged, such as glasses, a wristwatch, or a handbag. Don't throw any damaged item of clothing or personal effects out as you might need to show them to your lawyers or the court as evidence that they were in fact damaged.
Expenses After The Accident. Depending on the severity of the accident, you might have to deal with quite a few expenses afterwards. For instance, if you need a long course of treatment or medication, you could end up paying the bills for some time, which could weaken your financial situation. There might also be some travel expenses if you are regularly attending hospital appointments. Generally speaking, if you incur an expense as a result of being in an accident or ending up injured, you should inform your lawyer as they should be able to help you claim back the money as part of your compensation claim.
House Adaptations. If you are ever involved in a serious accident and end up with some lifelong injuries or even disabilities, then you might need to adapt your home so that you can get around and continue doing your chores and daily tasks without too many difficulties. This will all cost you money, so it's worth making a note of this exact expense so that you can claim it back with your compensation.
Travel Claims
Of course, personal injuries and accidents aren't the only incidents you can claim compensation for. A severely delayed flight or a canceled one could ruin your travel plans, and could mean your vacation or business trip ends up ruined. Not only will it spoil your time, but it will also end up costing you a lot of money because you will need to rearrange travel and book new flights. Thankfully, there are some ways you can claim compensation.
Delayed Flights. Unfortunately, you can't claim any compensation if your flight is less than two hours late. However, the airline should put you up in a hotel if this delay causes you to be stranded overnight. However, if your flight is delayed for more than two hours, then you could be entitled to compensation if the delay is due to the fault of the airline. The amount of compensation you receive will depend on the length of your flight and the amount of time you are delayed for. If your flight is delayed for more than five hours, then you don't have to take it, and the airline should give you a full refund even if it isn't their fault it was delayed. Even if you do decide to take the flight, you are still eligible for a compensation payout. However, it's worth bearing in mind that compensation is never paid out if the flight delay was due to bad weather or a workers' strike.
Cancelled Flights. If your flight is cancelled, then you should receive a small refund. However, this might not equal the full amount that you originally paid for the flight. You should also be offered a seat on a replacement flight too. If the flight cancellation delays you in any way, then you should be reimbursed for any expenses you incur during that time by the airline. If the replacement flight is delayed then you can also claim compensation for that delay as well.
Employment Tribunals
More often than not, our working lives are perfectly fine and there is no reason for any complaints. However, things might not be the same if you were to move to a new job and get a new boss. There's no telling whether your boss will be a good or bad one until you start in the new company. If you have a bad experience, you might need to find legal help to support you in one of the following compensation claims.
Injuries At Work. If you are ever injured at work, there is a good chance that you will be able to claim some compensation. That is, of course, as long as the accident wasn't your own fault. One of the main reasons people claim this kind of compensation is because they were working in a dangerous environment and weren't given the right protective clothing or equipment by their employer. It is your boss's legal obligation to give you any clothing or gear that can keep you safe and secure in the workplace. Similarly, they also need to make sure that the workspace is always a safe place to be. For instance, any potential hazards need to be cleaned up and removed as soon as they are created. These could cause an accident, one that the injured individual could sue their employer for and claim a hefty amount of compensation.
Discrimination. When hiring new recruits, it is important that employers treat everyone equally and don't use any discrimination when whittling down applicants. If you believe that you haven't got a role because of an employer's prejudices, you can take them to an employment tribunal and fight them for compensation. It's also possible to sue an employer if they treat you unfairly in the workplace once you have been hired. Whether they are sexist, ageist, or racist towards you, you will certainly have plenty of grounds to claim compensation and take them to court.
Contract Disputes. When you start a new job, you will be given a contract that you and your employer will need to sign. This should outline the scope of the role and various other important pieces of information, such as the salary and working hours. If, at any point, you think that your employer has broken your contract, or that it has been terminated unfairly, you will more than likely be within your right to take them to court over it. Remember that the contract works in two ways as well, and it is important that you do not break your end of the agreement. Otherwise, you could be the one who ends up in court!
Make sure you know what you can claim compensation for so that you are never have to struggle with your financial situation for no fault of your own.


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I Am Not Ashamed of the Gospel
Romans 1:14-17
Truth Taught- Paul is obligated, eager and not ashamed to preach the Gospel because it is God's power to salvation for all who believe.
Our text today shows us Paul's responsibility and passion to preach and teach the Gospel of God to those in Rome.
Romans 1:1 (ESV)
1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God,
We'll see that because of his calling he is bound by Christ, a slave of Christ and because of this, the Gospel will be preached. He also, has a passion for his calling. It's not simply a duty that he executes begrudgingly but a calling that God has gifted him for and given him a passion for it.
I want to say that the best way to discover your calling is to ask yourself two questions…What am I passionate about? How has God gifted me?
Both must be present. The best way to tell your gifts is to be at work in the local church exercising those gifts. Those around you especially the leadership, over time, can help you either discover or confirm your gifts.
Human Need
Paul tells us that he is obligated, eager, and not ashamed of the Gospel. These are the exact traits I pray we have concerning the Gospel. This text shows us that we too are called to be those who give the Gospel away to others using our specific gifts.
Romans 1:14–17 (ESV)
14 I am under obligation both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to the wise and to the foolish. 15 So I am eager to preach the gospel to you also who are in Rome.
16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, "The righteous shall live by faith."
14 I am under obligation both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to the wise and to the foolish.
The Apostle makes the claim here that Jesus Christ has given him the responsibility and calling to be a preacher of God's Gospel. If you remember the Gospel he preaches is not man's gospel but God's. Man did not give it to him, nor did he learn it from anyone. The Good News Paul preaches is the Gospel he received directly from our Lord and with it came the responsibility to preach it.
Romans 1:1 (ESV)
1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God,
1 Corinthians 9:16 (ESV)
16 For if I preach the gospel, that gives me no ground for boasting. For necessity is laid upon me. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!
He anticipates with great passion and excitement that when he comes to be with them there will be a great Gospel Harvest among them. Here he shows the extent of the Good News. Here he shows that the Gospel is color blind, culture blind, has no special ethnic groups, and does not choose the rich over the poor.
14 I am under obligation both to Greeks and to barbarians
To understand this verse is to first realize that all in Rome whether Jewish or Gentile, if they were educated spoke Greek. Those who did not have a formal education were considered among the barbarians. His point is that the Gospel is for people of all walks of life not just the rich, not just the educated, not just Jews and not just Gentiles but for everyone.
His obligation is to preach the Good News to all people. I pray today we praise God that the Good News has been extended to also encompass believing Gentiles. God in His wonderful goodness and grace has opened up the floodgates of grace to extend His mercy even to Gentile sinners like us!
Why is Paul under obligation? Many writers use the example of the banking system to express the idea of being under obligation but that doesn't capture the complete picture. A better example is found in one who a King would call and delegate to go out to the battlefield after a war had ended to tell all his comrades that the war was over. There is urgency to his mission. Every moment the army is fighting the enemy people are being killed. The Good News is that the war is over, stop fighting!
We see this obligation and urgency in Paul's message…we can have peace with God through Jesus Christ, we are no longer His enemies. Come to Christ and be spared sure and eternal death!
15 So I am eager to preach the gospel to you also who are in Rome.
The reason why Paul is so eager to preach the Gospel to those in Rome is that Jesus Christ by means of Paul's calling had given him the Gospel to share with others. Until that happens, Paul's calling is, in some way, not fulfilled yet. His supreme desire is to glorify his Savior and take the Good News to all who are still without it. There were still some in Rome who had not received what Christ had given Paul to give to them.
It is this sense of obligation as the ESV puts it or the sense of debt as the KJV has it that drives Paul to share the Gospel with them. He is eager to preach or to dispatch this amazing message of peace to all who will hear.
This eagerness to preach is still there in Paul even when preaching would bring with it suffering and pain. He understood the cost in going to various places giving them the Gospel. It would eventually cost him his life.
Acts 20:22–24 (ESV)
22 And now, behold, I am going to Jerusalem, constrained by the Spirit, not knowing what will happen to me there, 23 except that the Holy Spirit testifies to me in every city that imprisonment and afflictions await me. 24 But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.
Philippians 1:21–24 (ESV)
21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 22 If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell. 23 I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better. 24 But to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account.
What is so convicting here is that for Paul, life had one meaning or one goal, which was to obey Jesus Christ by fulfilling his calling. He was driven and obedient.
How driven are we to fulfill our calling? What barriers keep us from fulfilling what God has called us to do? Why? What is more important to you than God's glory?
I think these are good questions to ask yourself because they will show you areas in your life where you're not completely sold out to Christ. These types of questions may also expose idols as well.
16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, "The righteous shall live by faith."
Here in these two verses we have the theme of the entire Book of Romans. Many scholars believe these verses to be the two greatest verses in the entire Bible.
Paul begins this section by declaring that he is not ashamed of the Gospel. Lloyd-Jones brings into consideration the fact that here Paul expresses this sentiment in a negative sense. In other words, why did Paul not say it this way…I am proud of the Gospel or I am confident in this Gospel?
Here, he states it in the negative, probably because everyone else is ashamed of the Gospel! The world is ashamed of the Gospel. Why are they ashamed? We are told in another letter of Paul.
1 Corinthians 1:18–31 (ESV)
18 For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written,
"I will destroy the wisdom of the wise,
and the discernment of the discerning I will thwart."
20 Where is the one who is wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? 21 For since, in the wisdom of God, the world did not know God through wisdom, it pleased God through the folly of what we preach to save those who believe. 22 For Jews demand signs and Greeks seek wisdom, 23 but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles, 24 but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. 25 For the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
26 For consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. 27 But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; 28 God chose what is low and despised in the world, even things that are not, to bring to nothing things that are, 29 so that no human being might boast in the presence of God. 30 And because of him you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption, 31 so that, as it is written, "Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord."
The Gospel is foolish to the lost world. For that reason the world is ashamed of the Gospel, the Cross, and ashamed of Jesus Christ. In the passage I just read, the reason is that the world gets no credit for salvation; the world has no one patting them on the back saying great job. Gentiles who value wisdom cannot boast that salvation only comes to the wise or that they have attained it through wisdom. They are ashamed of the Gospel.
Jews who claim special status and seek for a sign can't make any claim to Christ based on the fact that they're Jewish, they too stand ashamed. They are ashamed because their boasting is removed. When salvation is offered to people by grace through faith everyone stands on the same level when it comes to salvation, none can boast. The harsh reality is that all people are ashamed of the Gospel and ashamed of Jesus…18 For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing.
We were all in the perishing category until God worked.
That's why the lost world hates God's Gospel so much because there is no ground for boasting and because God is infinitely in control not them. Let's face it, we do not like the fact that God is sovereign and we are not. Lost people loathe that truth. However, Paul tells us, those who are being saved, love it.
We come to Christ on His terms or not at all.
The cross is offensive to the self-righteous. It is unpopular to a world that is addicted to climbing the ladder of success. It is a scourge to the intellectual. The biggest danger the Church has is not persecution but it's in seeking approval from the world; it's trying to not be too offensive and conform to it's standards.
Geoffrey Wilson wrote, "The unpopularity of a crucified Christ has prompted many to present a message which is more palatable to the unbeliever, but the removal of the offense of the cross always renders the message ineffective. An inoffensive gospel is also an inoperative gospel. Thus Christianity is wounded most in the house of its friends" (Romans: A Digest of Reformed Comment [Carlisle, Pa.: Banner of Truth, 1976], p. 24).[1]
That's why Paul says that he is not ashamed of the Gospel, because the vast majority of people are ashamed.
I pray we are not ashamed of the Gospel of God. I pray we are not tempted to water it down to seek the least common denominator. I pray we are eager to speak about the pure, hard to swallow sometimes, offensive, Gospel that tees off the world but is glory for those who are being saved.
for it is the power of God for salvation
It is God's dynamite (dunamis). It is God's omnipotent power to break through stony hearts and bring sinners back from the dead.
Here's the offense of the Gospel: man cannot change himself. The lost sinner will forever remain lost unless God does something.
Jeremiah 13:23 (ESV)
23 Can the Ethiopian change his skin
or the leopard his spots?
Then also you can do good
who are accustomed to do evil.
It is not within man's ability to change himself. God must ignite the dynamite…the power of God. Here's the very strange part about it: God doesn't do some earth shattering miracle for everyone to see but simply works quietly within the sinner's heart then someone comes with the message of a crucified Messiah and faith springs forth.
Later in Romans, Paul declares man's impotence and God's power, saying, "While we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly" (Rom. 5:6), and, "What the law could not do, weak as it was through the flesh, God did: sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and as an offering for sin" (8:3). Affirming the same basic truth in different words, Peter wrote believers in Asia Minor: "You have been born again not of seed which is perishable but imperishable, that is, through the living and abiding word of God" (1 Pet. 1:23).[2]
The greatest manifestation of God's power is seen when He changes, as it were, the leopard's spots or more vividly the sinner's heart.
We embrace the doctrine of God's sovereignty and God's power in salvation simply because mankind cannot save themselves. If one person is to become a Christian it was because God worked and brought it about.
everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek
This is a Good News that spans all people groups and includes all who believe or all who exercise faith. The Greek word is (Pistuo) and used in this way means the act of continued belief. The believer has faith now and will continue into the future. Where does this faith come from? Does mankind believe first then God rewards his belief with salvation or does God first work causing the sinner to believe? The reality in God's Gospel Paul is preaching is that it is ALL a work of God. This is why He receives all the glory and this is why when we believe, we praise Him for salvation. The entire package comes from God including the saving faith required for salvation.
Ephesians 2:8–10 (ESV)
8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
Salvation is not merely professing to be a Christian, nor is it baptism, moral reform, going to church, receiving sacraments, or living a life of self-discipline and sacrifice. Salvation is believing in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Salvation comes through giving up on one's own goodness, works, knowledge, and wisdom and trusting in the finished, perfect work of Christ.[3]
This is why Paul is going to continue to remind us through this letter that faith is coming to God through Jesus Christ empty handed. I don't care what people claim to be. Many today claim to be Christians but I fear they've not come to God empty-handed willing to submit to Him and ready to grab a hold of Christ. Rather they come with the idea that they have somehow aided or helped God save them. This, I'm afraid, is not salvation, not the Gospel of God but the gospel of man.
I pray we see the true Gospel as it's presented to us in the Bible trusting in the Gospel, which is God's power (dynamite) to save the sinner.
17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, "The righteous shall live by faith."
During his early years, whenever Luther read what would become the famous "Reformation text"—Romans 1:17—his eyes were drawn not to the word faith, but to the word righteous. Who, after all, could "live by faith" but those who were already righteous? The text was clear on the matter: "the righteous shall live by faith."
Luther remarked, "I hated that word, 'the righteousness of God,' by which I had been taught according to the custom and use of all teachers … [that] God is righteous and punishes the unrighteous sinner." The young Luther could not live by faith because he was not righteous—and he knew it.
Meanwhile, he was ordered to take his doctorate in the Bible and become a professor at Wittenberg University. During lectures on the Psalms (in 1513 and 1514) and a study of the Book of Romans, he began to see a way through his dilemma. "At last meditating day and night, by the mercy of God, I … began to understand that the righteousness of God is that through which the righteous live by a gift of God, namely by faith… Here I felt as if I were entirely born again and had entered paradise itself through the gates that had been flung open."[4]
It is through the Gospel that God reveals true righteousness. This is the righteousness God requires for salvation and yet, like everything else in salvation it doesn't originate within man but comes from God.
Before salvation all people have some sort of way to justify themselves. We create some standard by which we think qualifies us to be acceptable to God. Whether it's a works righteousness such as the Jews had adhering to some moral code or law. Some people think their good deeds will outweigh their evil deeds. Others simply think that there is something special about them that others perhaps don't have and so God will accept them. Yet others have some deal they thing they've worked out with God and because of that deal they're ok. Ive heard it all, I think.
Philippians 3:8–9 (ESV)
8 Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith—
This righteousness that comes to us through faith is first God declaring us righteous based on faith then as the verse continues is a righteousness that begins to show itself through our lives, this too is a result of our ongoing continued faith.
[1] MacArthur, J. F., Jr. (1991). Romans (p. 51). Chicago: Moody Press.
[2] MacArthur, J. F., Jr. (1991). Romans (p. 52). Chicago: Moody Press.
[3] MacArthur, J. F., Jr. (1991). Romans (p. 55). Chicago: Moody Press.
[4] http://www.christianitytoday.com/history/people/theologians/martin-luther.html


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There is nothing better than reading an awesome picture book to a child. Here are some of my favorites:
Caps for Sale, Esphyr Slobodkina
Goodnight Moon, Margaret Wise Brown
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, Mo Willems
The Little Engine that Could, Watty Piper
Where the Wild Things Are, Maurice Sendak
Green Eggs and Ham, Dr. Suess
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What makes Maggie awesome? Here's what some people are saying—
Jen Isbell, Pet Friends Magazine
I reviewed this book for my website and I really loved it! It teaches kids what's really important in life - and that quite often comes in the package of four furry paws!
Elizabeth Tipping, book reviewer
Maggie and the Summer Vacation Show-and-Tell is a wonderfully-written picture book. My little one saw the cover and begged to read it with me. She was very engaged as we read, telling Maggie what she should and should not do, expressing affection in response to pictures of Trooper, and exclaiming her surprise at certain points in the book.
I received an advance reader copy of this book in exchange for my unbiased review.
I received an advance reader copy of this book in exchange for my unbiased review.
Doris Settles, writing instructor and editor
Would have been 5* if there had been a bit of foreshadowing as she cuddles up with her pup. As a rescue dog enthusiast, this is a wonderful book to teach children about special needs dogs and caring for the rest of the world. Teaches how fancy, expensive, weird experiences aren't the only ones that matter. Caring for a hurt dog and having family time with grandparents is just as important...and perhaps more so! Illustrations are lovely...very ethereal and imaginative, especially the teacher's red shoes! Excellent job and highly recommend.
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Very successfully the author weaves a story of love and caring, of giving up and receiving. Maggie's family chooses to forgo the vacation to rescue a dog lying by the roadside. Every choice has a consequence. So much to learn from such a simple story. Young 4-8 years old will enjoy the tale, their parents will talk of problem-solving, compassion, care for animals.
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SLIMBOY are back with a European tour with US pop-punkers, MEST, as well as re-releasing their new album, Sail On Sailor, on 10th August via NiRo music. The acclaimed punksters have also just released a new track, Let It Go – https://youtu.be/6-pXgtz8a_w .
Swiss punk rockers SLIMBOY possess a rich heritage. Originally born at the start of the millennium, the Basel-based trio have seen and just about lived through it all: signing to a major label, touring the world, recording albums in LA and even chart success in their native country.
After a brief hiatus, the threesome returned to the fold last year, and have recently completed a highly successful tour with The Ataris. SLIMBOY also travelled to the States to record their fifth album with Mike Herrera (MXPX) in his Seattle-based studio. Sail On Sailor is an album with wide scope, panning from punk-rock cuts right through to more lighter and mature tracks. This is a record that has really pushed the trio both musically and emotionally.
SLIMBOY have announced a run of shows with MEST for August. For UK tickets, www.seetickets.co.uk .
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John Travolta's massive home that is situated in Ocala, Florida. As you can see from the images below, John has 2 planes – a large plane and a small jet – parked within his property. Travolta's home is also situated next door to his (apparent) personal airstrip, which called Jumbolair. Pretty cool don't you think?
8720 NE 16th Terrace, Ocala, FL 34479, USA (Built in 2003 – More info)
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The Ellis family has been running Knockomie since 1987. Husband and wife, Gavin and Penny Ellis remain actively involved in the day-to-day running of the property and their hands-on approach ensures a friendly and welcoming atmosphere and a highly professional level of service.
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Rental Turkey conference speakers announced
By Murray Pollok20 November 2017
Five speakers have been announced for the Rental Turkey conference in Istanbul, Turkey, on 28 March next year.
The conference is being organised by International Rental News magazine in partnership with Turkish-based publisher APA Publishing and trade associations ISDER/IMDER, the main Turkish bodies for rental and construction equipment.
The speakers are:
- Olaf Sterkenburg, Group Commercial Director, Riwal: Rental sales management and customer engagement
- Speaker to be confirmed, Kiloutou: Topic to be confirmed
- Dino Leistenschneider, Executive VP, Sourcing and Fleet Management, Ramirent: Topic to be confirmed.
- Alexandre Saubot, COO, Haulotte: Characteristics of successful rental companies
- Guy van der Knaap, CEO, MCS: Using IT to improve rental management
- Chris Sleight, Senior Consultant, Off-Highway Research: Construction equipment trends
Turkey's equipment rental business is expanding and Rental Turkey will give delegates the opportunity to learn best practice rental management techniques from experienced rental executives in Europe and elsewhere.
The date for the conference was originally announced as 29 March, but is now confirmed as Wednesday 28 March.
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A Halifax court has granted an extension to QuadrigaCX's creditor protection deadline. The story of the now-defunct crypto exchange that has most gripped the space so far in 2019 is therefore set to continue.
According to court documents, QuadrigaCX's CEO, Gerard Cotten, died with the only knowledge of how to access the firm's crypto cold storage solution. There is an estimated $145 million missing, a large potion of which is owed to the exchange's customers.
Quadriga Given a Month and a Half to Find Missing Crypto
Much talked-about digital asset exchange platform QuadrigaCX has been granted an additional 45 days worth of creditor protection. The decision was made by a Nova Scotia Supreme Court Justice, Michael Wood, earlier today.
Wood also approved the motion to allow for the appointment of a chief restructuring officer to oversee the now-insolvent firm. However, the Justice was keen to point out that said officer would need to be monitored by a court-appointed delegate to ensure that professional fees did not run up too high. This monitor is also to have access to transnational data stored with Amazon Web Services, which may help in finding the missing funds.
The decision to extend the creditor protection afforded to Quadriga may well be a response to the recent report by "Big Four" auditing firm, Ernst & Young. It states that the company had successfully identified six of the supposed cold storage wallets used by Quadriga yet they were largely empty. In fact, apart from one single payment of $500,000 into them, there have been no deposits made in any since April 2018.
According to Toronto-based news publication The Star, of the US$145 million total missing, over US$52 million is owed to Quadriga customers.
This has caused various theories to abound about the whereabouts of the money, particularly given some of the circumstances surrounding Cotten's death. Firstly, the Quadriga CEO died in a part of India known for having "fake death mafias" – organised gangs who will take care of all the paper work needed to make someone vanish administratively. Many have therefore accused the late Cotten of exit scamming his way out of Quadriga.
More recently, allegations have been made that the funds are in fact sitting on several large exchanges, including: Poloniex, Kraken, and Bitfinex. Research leading to this conclusion was published on the Zerononcense Blog.
However, Kraken CEO Jesse Powell refuted this narrative, whilst also reminding those who have lost funds thanks to the Quadriga missing keys debacle that the best chance of them getting their money back was if the money was indeed resting in a couple of exchange accounts.
Powell has himself been particularly active in the hunt for the Quadriga millions. The CEO even pledged to gift $100,000 in either cryptocurrency or fiat to whoever could give meaningful information leading to the recovery of the missing money.
Related Reading: QuadrigaCX Imbroglio Continues: Cotten Mentioned Bitcoin Key Loss In 2014
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PARKS AND NATURAL Resources - Programs/Projects Overview
Green Macomb
The Macomb County Department of Planning & Economic Development is developing a new initiative to support green infrastructure efforts that strengthen the economic vitality, quality of life, and environmental wellbeing for those visiting, living, and working in Macomb County. Green Macomb is creating diverse partnerships with local municipalities, businesses, private residents, and nonprofit organizations in order to coalesce individual efforts into strategic actions and solutions that enhance our region's parks and natural resources.
The first project of the Green Macomb initiative is the Green Macomb Urban Forest Partnership, which will build local capacity to manage and grow healthy urban forests in the most urbanized areas of the county.
The Blue Economy Initiative
Launched by County Executive Mark Hackel, Macomb County's Blue Economy Initiative is designed to protect and enhance Macomb County assets Lake St. Clair and the Clinton River Watershed. Its objectives are to increase public access and cultivate investment while maintaining high standards for environmental stewardship.
Recent accomplishments associated with the Blue Economy Initiative:
- Funded by the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) will conduct a creel census on Lake St. Clair this summer to evaluate the health of the fishery and measure the environmental and economic impact of fishing.
- More than $4 million in grants were awarded from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to the Clinton River Spillway Habitat Restoration project to improve fish spawning habitat and reduce phosphorus and sediment.
- The EPA awarded $2.3 million to the Partridge Creek Commons Habitat Restoration project to restore the Gloede Drain and diversify habitat on a former golf course.
- Green Macomb, an urban forestry project funded by the U.S. Forestry Service through the Michigan DNR and ITC Holdings, will implement a regional policy to target tree canopy increases in the county's most mature neighborhoods.
- The Macomb/St. Clair Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area is being developed to eliminate phragmite colonies in the townships of Washington, Shelby, Chesterfield and Harrison.
- New Baltimore will receive a Michigan Trust Fund grant of $2.85 million to purchase and redevelop Schmid Marina.
- Chesterfield Township will develop the Wayne and Joan Webber Paddle Park to intersect the countywide network of trails and coastal paddling routes.
- The Spillway Boat Launch near Crocker Boulevard and Jefferson Avenue on Lake St. Clair in Harrison Township will be enhanced and offer contiguous greenway to downtown Mount Clemens.
- The Michigan Sea Grant's Small Harbors program is helping New Baltimore create a new vision for its walkable downtown resulting in new investment and interest.
- Located near the newer paddle park in Utica on the Clinton River, the recently opened Jimmy John's Field is already infusing new activity into the city's historic downtown, bolstering greater paddling activity in the Clinton River.
- The Nautical Mile in St. Clair Shores is shoring up placemaking activities combined with environmental stewardship to boost this iconic shopping and entertainment district.
- MCPED will partner with the Lake St. Clair Tourism Initiative to launch the Southeast Michigan Bootlegger Festival in October.
- Selfridge Air National Guard Base recently invested $2.6 million to build a traffic turnaround and $32.6 million for a new jet fuel storage and delivery system. The base will celebrate its 100th anniversary next year with an air show featuring the Air Force Thunderbirds.
2014 accomplishments include:
- Funding from the Wayne and Joan Webber Foundation helped Chesterfield Township to purchase an outdated marina so that it can be developed as an Intracoastal Paddling Park with close connections to both the Salt River Marsh and Coastal Lake St. Clair.
- Wayne State University officially opened a field station within the HEART Freshwater Center at Lake St. Clair Metropark.
- Funding from ITC Holdings helped to install three new paddle launch parks along the Clinton River in downtown Utica, Sterling Heights and Clinton Township.
- The finals for the Bassmaster Elite series will return to Lake St. Clair and be televised in front of 1.5 billion households worldwide.
- The Lake St. Clair Tourism Initiative and the popular "Circle the Lake" tour continues to grow outside of Macomb County. New communities include the Grosse Pointes, St. Clair County Anchor Bay communities and the Southwest Ontario tourism boards.
- The Water Resources Advisory Council, a group of subject matter experts representing various agencies, continues to provide counsel to Hackel on both current and long-term matters.
- Funding from Michigan's Coastal Zone Management Program helped to create a new vision for a lakefront intersection in Harrison Township with input from residents and businesses.
- The City of New Baltimore is actively engaged in pursuing opportunities to enhance their coastal downtown and harbors.
Lake St. Clair Tourism Initiative Circle the Lake Tour
Lake St. Clair represents one of the most significant recreational waterways in North America. The Lake St. Clair Tourism Initiative is a public/private, non-profit association created to increase awareness, protect, and develop the rich and diverse assets on and around this fresh water community. The focus of the Initiative includes educating and connecting new and existing visitors about the many experiences offered by Lake St. Clair and the surrounding culture, businesses, and communities. The Initiative provides an umbrella of organizational, communications and advocacy support for existing merchants and business associations and the individual users of the lake. The LSCTI was created to develop and promote a long term vision and plan for the continued and sustainable development of Lake St. Clair and its assets. Visit TourLakeStClair.org for more information and keep a look out for Circle the Lake Tour Signage to begin appearing around Macomb County.
Clinton River Blue Way Water Trail
One of the goals of the Parks and Natural Resources division is to increase awareness of the natural assets the County possesses. By creating a Blue Way Water Trail along the Clinton River, Macomb County has created opportunities to publicize and increase access to the river. To boost tourism and use of the river, one of the objectives of the Blue Economy Initiative is to make the Clinton River more navigable by removing large woody debris. There are also plans to install kayak lockers, increase the number of kayak launch sites, and install way finding signage and interpretive kiosks. In addition, by promoting sound riparian land management practices, the establishment of a Blue Way Water Trail will present many opportunities to educate the public about their role in protecting water quality and wildlife habitat. Click here to view Blue Way Water Trail Map.
Lake St. Clair Coastal Paddling Trail
The Lake St. Clair Coastal Paddling Trail Map is a graphic rendition of what paddlers might experience on Lake St. Clair. The map provides great "suggested day tips" that explore one of the nation's greatest recreational waterways. The publication was produced with funding from a Michigan Sea Grant Coastal Community Development Grant. The map provides paddlers with launch site locations and safe landing areas. It also shows which areas have parking, dining, historical, cultural and natural features. The map informs paddlers on the weather and wake size they may experience, safety tips and information on crossing into Canadian waters. Visit the Michigan Sea Grant website or click on a PDF version of the map for more information. If you would like hard copy versions of the map contact the Planning and Economic Development department.
Lake St. Clair Wetland Restoration
The wetlands at Lake St. Clair Metropark represent one of the last opportunities to restore coastal wetlands on a landscape scale in a highly urbanized region of the Great Lakes. The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative provided approximately $1.5 million to restore this gem along the coastal area of Lake St. Clair. This project entails the restoration of nearly 500 acres of coastal wetland, which are currently part of Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority's (HCMA) Lake St. Clair Metropark in Harrison Township. Additional land is currently being sought for purchase by HCMA for inclusion into the project area. The existing wetland within the project area has been degraded not only by phragmites australis invasion, but also by hydrological alteration, including filling and dredging.
The purpose of the restoration is to: appropriately restore the wetland to as close to pre-settlement condition as realistically possible, while achieving balanced diversity among open water, transition zones, and upland; appropriately restore the hydrology of the marshland, such that Great Lakes marsh and lake plain prairie can be re-established; educate and reach out to the public on the benefits of wetland, the importance of our coastal wetlands and the invasive species issue facing Lake St. Clair ecosystems; augment current phragmites removal efforts undertaken by HCMA; and preserve and enhance existing habitat for native fauna, especially those that are rare, such as the Eastern Fox Snake.
HEART Freshwater Center - Huron to Erie Alliance for Research and Training
The HEART Freshwater Center is a unique alliance of agencies working together to study the Huron to Erie Corridor through research, education and training. The focus areas of this center include: the St. Clair River, Lake St. Clair, the Detroit River and western Lake Erie. The purpose of this research is to improve the ecosystems of these water bodies and the quality of life for the people who use them.
Phragmites Invasive Removal
Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) and the Huron-Clinton Metroparks are planning on spraying part of Metro Beach Metropark, in Harrison Twp for control of phragmites, an invasive wetland grass. The intent of the project is to protect coastal marshes (wetlands) within the St. Clair watershed through the control of common reed, or phragmites. Treatment includes aerial and ground application of herbicide, followed by either prescribed burning or mowing. Please visit Macomb County's Public Health website for more information or view Phragmites FAQ.
Nicholson Nature Center and Outdoor Classroom
(In partnership with Macomb County Public Works)
The James B. and Anne V. Nicholson Nature Center and Conservation Easement is a 33 acre easement located along a 1 mile stretch of the North Branch of the Clinton River in Clinton Township. The property is owned by the county and was donated, along with $150,000, from the Nicholson family to plan the conservation, restoration, and development of an "Environmental Education Center". The county received another grant of $205,000 from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund program to develop an outdoor classroom, nature trails, a universally accessible restroom facility and outdoor amphitheater with seating. Community groups and schools will be able to use the area for environmental education. Located within a floodplain, the nature center is an area rich in flora and is home to many animals not commonly seen in urban areas. The grant will also fund a wildlife and fish habitat restoration project along a 250-foot stretch of the stream bank and restore a 3-acre seasonal wooded wetland. The entrance to the James B. and Ann V. Nicholson Nature Center and Floodplain Conservation Easement is located behind the Macomb County Public Works Office, 21777 Dunham Road, at North Rose, in Clinton Township.


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"I do not believe in my death? Do you?" Dali
What about a selfie with El Dios del Surrealismo Salvador Dali? This is possible thanks to Dali Exhibition Dalí Lives hosted by the Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida. Today, technological innovations play a significant part in the art domain today. In the case of Dali exhibition, AI is a tool to recreate Dali and make him closer to visitors.
Dali Exhibition
Ad agency Goodby, Silverstein & Partners (GS&P) made a life-size re-creation of Dalí using the machine learning-powered video editing technique. "Using archival footage from interviews, GS&P pulled over 6,000 frames and used 1,000 hours of machine learning to train the AI algorithm on Dalí's face. His facial expressions were then imposed over an actor with Dalí's body proportions, and quotes from his interviews and letters were synced with a voice actor who could mimic his unique accent, a mix of French, Spanish, and English." – The Verge.
During the Dali exhibition in the Dali Museum, you can watch deepfake videos with Dali and even make a selfie! Salvador Dalí once said in an interview, "I believe in general in death, but in the death of Dali, absolutely not"
Dalí Lives opened on May 11th 2019 in the occasion of Dali's 115th birthday.


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LeBow Management Professor Films "Great Courses" Series
Stanley K. Ridgley, Ph.D., assistant clinical professor of management at Drexel LeBow, has filmed a lecture series on Strategic Thinking Skills, which debuted recently. The series is designed to help people think, and act, more strategically in business and in life, and is available through The Great Courses.
"Given the high-caliber business schools we have here in the Philadelphia region, I'm honored to have been chosen as the first Great Courses professor in business education from the region," Ridgley says. "The Great Courses team is professional, and their production values are phenomenal."
Ridgley is a former Military Intelligence Officer with a Ph.D. in International Security who joined LeBow College's Management Department in the fall of 2011. He holds a Ph.D. from Duke University, an IMBA from Temple, and a B.A. from the University of North Carolina.
"There are hundreds of thousands of college professors and subject matter experts around the world, but only a very select few are chosen to be a part of The Great Courses' faculty," says Lucinda Robb, director of professor development for The Great Courses. "Each year, our professional recruiters identify the top 1 percent of professors based on teaching awards, published evaluations, newspaper write-ups, and other sources."


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SuiteCG MultiSport Scoreboard has a lot of data to export for third-party CGs. The process of writing the XML and/or CSV file is fast, but not fast enough when the clock is updating at 1/10 intervals under one minute.
To accommodate faster output of the clock, SuiteCG MultiSport Scoreboard exports TWO files: suitecg.xml/.csv, and suitecgclock.xml/.csv. The primary (first) file exports all data. The secondary (second) file exports just the game clock.
If you are running the clock with 1/10 seconds UNCHECKED, all data including the clock is exported to the primary file. The secondary file is unused.
If the 1/10 second setting is CHECKED, then the primary file will not include the clock data. The secondary file is used exclusively for the clock.
If you are not seeing the clock update in your third-party CG, check to make sure you are linking to the appropriate data file based on your clock needs.


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Computer Security: Principles and Practice
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Network Security Slides
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The Matasano Crypto Challenges
: A collection of 48 exercises that demonstrate attacks on real-world crypto systems and applications. They're derived from weaknesses in real-world systems and modern cryptographic constructions. You are given you enough info to learn about the underlying crypto concepts yourself. When you're finished, you'll not only have learned a good deal about how cryptosystems are built, but you'll also understand how they're attacked. All of the work is done in the programming language of your choice. This is an excellent supplemental learning tool.
Laboratory Exercises on Encryption
: Two lab exercises on public-key encryption and key sharing, prepared by Prof. James Benham of Montclair State U.
Computer Science Student Resource Site
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Cryptography Courses
Instructors might find these web sites for courses taught using this book useful. I would appreciate hearing about web sites for other courses.
MSIT 458: Information Security and Assurance
. Northwestern U. Lecture notes and interesting handouts.
CSS 322 Security and Cryptography
. Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT) in Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand Lecture notes and video lectures.
60-467 Computer Networks
University of Windsor.
. U. of Manchester.
CSC580 Cryptography and Security
. U. of North Carolina at Greensboro.
CS642 Introduction to Information Security
. U. of Wisconsin. Course notes
CMSC 487/687 Introduction to Network Security
. U. of Maryland.
CISH-6961 Cryptography & Network Security
. Rensselaer.
CEN448 Security and Internet Protocols
. King Saud U. Lecture notes.
EE693F Computer and Network Security
. U. of Hawaii.
ECE 646 Cryptography and Computer Network Security
. George Mason U. Includes projects, lecture notes, extensive set of links, and old exams.
ECE 746 Secure Telecommunication Systems
. George Mason U. Includes projects, lecture notes, extensive set of links, and old exams.
ICOM 5018 Network Security and Cryptography
U. of Puerto Rico. PPT slides.
CPSC 429 Applied Cryptography
U.of Calgary. Includes handouts.
Data Security Course
. Uppsala U., Sweden. Lots of links
MA479/CSSE490 Cryptography
. Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Some good supplementary material.
CS558 Network Security
. Boston U. Some good links and supplementary material.
CSI4138 Design of Secure Computer Systems
. U. of Ottowa. Includes course handouts.
Cryptography Independent Study
.U. of Puget Sound. Good set of links.
CS494 Computer and Network Security
. U. of Tennessee. Good set of links and other resources.
EECS 598 Cryptography and Network Security
. U of Michigan. On-line presentation slides.
CMSC-443 Cryptography and Data Security
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How to Start a LED Light Manufacturing Business in Bangladesh
LED Light Manufacturing Business in Bangladesh
Do you want to start a manufacturing business in Bangladesh? As small, medium or on a large scale basis, any individual can start LED light manufacturing business in Bangladesh. Although the business demands a substantial startup capital investment definitely, LED (light emitting diode) light manufacturing is a highly profitable business as well.
From 2700K to 6500K which is dark, yellow, mild yellow and ultra white, LED lights are available in a wide range of colors. If you compare to a common bulb, CFL or tube light then you'll find LED consumes low energy and gives a brighter performance in general. Several companies are distributing and manufacturing their own featured products or services as of the world today.
While others perform the same jobs by their own, some of them are working hand-in-hand in the production and labeling of services and products.
Market Potential of a LED Light Manufacturing Business in Bangladesh
During the lifetime of LED bulbs, total electricity and maintenance cost is around 1/10th of that of normal bulbs. Also, it will save 50% energy and 5 billion units of power every year if all the lights are replaced with LED lights. And the best solution for minimizing electrical power consumption from hydroelectric power stations so far available is LED Street light with a solar panel.
So, in this manner, you can spread the huge amount of power from the hydroelectric plant. Apart from these, it's the most energy efficient and green lighting solution available today.
Besides, the LED lighting projects are undertaken widely in several parts of Bangladesh. This is because it has opened a huge business opportunity for the local LED industry.
LED is sure to succeed in large markets of the country with so many advantages and potential applications. As a result, LED light manufacturing business is a profitable investment opportunity for those who are the new entrepreneurs. See also – Table Fan Manufacturing Business in Bangladesh
Steps to Start a LED Light Manufacturing Business in Bangladesh
It's the plan for the LED light manufacturing business, which is the very first thing for you to do in beginning it. If you want to be able to establish your own LED manufacturing business properly then you must follow a set of procedures and steps.
It's important to have sufficient information and be wise in every aspect of the business for each is vital and of great significance, as you decide to build your own manufacturing company of led.
On the other hand, as the raw materials that will be used in the process, the first thing to do is to research your target products and know the possible hazardous or specialized materials. Also, a sufficient knowledge and master the proper process of manufacturing is essential for this business.
Now, let's know the steps that are essential to start a LED manufacturing business in Bangladesh.
First Step: LED Light Manufacturing Business Plan
One of the essential aspects of starting this business is crafting a business plan. In this case, you have to do some market research so that you can identify the demand for the specific types of LED lights. Also, it's essential to identify the major players in the industry as well as how they are promoting their products.
Moreover, it will come with the machinery quote and calculate the costs related to setting up the plant. And when it comes to your business and the things may happen along the road then have a vivid business plan enclosing all the necessary issues and matters that you must consider.
Aside from these, a business plan provides your business-
- Objective
- Mission
- Vision
- Executive summary
- Marketing plan
- Branding
- Product promotion strategy etc
Second Step: Business Location
The best location where you can construct your new business so you must take in your mind as an important step.
But, for better results, you must earn a nice relationship with the local planning commission. When you need to solve the problems or answer any queries that you have, they can help you. If you do this then it will help you avoid mistakes that are costly.
That's why LED light manufacturing business values the location of it. As the industrial zones provide some advantages for starting medium or large scale industries, it's advisable to start the business in the industrial zone. Also, according to your business size, you must secure an area of space. This is because the manufacturing plant demand specific spaces for manufacturing
- Operation
- Storage
- Packaging
- Office operation
Third Step: Business Costs
The next thing to do is to research the equipment that you are going to make use of after deciding about the product. While setting up the plant and LED light manufacturing business operation, the business demands a substantial investment.
Maintenance in accordance with the machinery models to choose from, you should know about their ideal price, pros, and cons, and their cost of maintenance. Also, you should have a background of the vendors so that they can provide you with such devices and their proper installation.
Fourth Step: Business Compliance
While commencing the business, business compliance is an important part. You'll need to register your business with government authority first of all. Also, you must register your company according to the investment ratio and management pattern.
Apart from these, you should check the licensing factors as the business demands some licensing and permissions from states and countries.
Fifth Step: Business Promotion
It's important to promote your business using both the offline and online. The best option for this type of business is a well-penetrated distribution network.
In addition to these, you have to consider B2B and institutional selling as well. On the other hand, if you can make an opportunity to export them then you'll be able to earn a good amount of revenue.
And when you'll create your own company website, you should create the contact page carefully with all the relevant information. Some other ways to promote your LED light manufacturing business, including:
- Enlist your business in the local directories
- Join the local business associations
- Exhibit your business in trade fares and trade shows
- Consider social media presence etc
Some Other Essential Steps to Follow
In addition to the above-said steps, there are many more steps to follow. Some of them are below:
- Sources of business investment
- Set up logistics infrastructure
- Identify the market niche
- Consider the financial aspects


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Homemade Homestead
An artisan woodworker's farm-inspired dream house is made to measure
The Coyote Ridge Farmstead in Avon, Colorado, is in many ways the apex of homeowner Mike Farr's uncommon approach to design and woodworking. The luxury bachelor pad is a 12,000-square-foot hat tip not to the barns of Colorado's alpine landscape (a logical assumption) but rather to the rural structures of Farr's native Nebraska. He and architect Andrew James Abraham sketched out the design on a roll of tracing paper one afternoon at a local coffee shop.
"I told Mike, 'I'm from the Midwest too, so farmsteads come easily to me,'" recalls Abraham, principal of AJA Studio, based in Denver and Edwards, Colorado. "I asked him, 'How far do you want to go with this idea?'" As it turns out, pretty far: A "grain silo" would act as an entry and foyer; "stables" would house the kitchen, great room and wine room; the master suite would reside in the "farmhouse" wing; and the formal dining room would take the shape of a corncrib, complete with walls angled at a seven-degree pitch. A series of bridges would unify the individual structures.
"I've always had a passion for imagining and creating really different things," says Farr, whose boyhood hobby constructing go-carts out of scrap lumber evolved into a full-fledged artisan studio called Pure Woodworking, which masterfully crafts everything from custom wooden staircases to carved baseboards for private residences all over the country.
Coyote Ridge's exterior wood siding is reclaimed from old rural buildings in Iowa and Nova Scotia, giving the mountain estate all the charm of a weathered barn. "We wanted the house to feel like it came from the earth, not like it was dropped upon it," says Abraham. Inside, Farr's inspired woodwork—much of it also crafted from reclaimed wood—creates a rich connection with the architecture and the land.
The modern silhouettes of Farr's heirloom-quality works forge a beautiful tension between the wood's timeworn character and the rustic outdoor landscape, teeming with sagebrush, spruce and aspens. But their elegance comes from the uncommon precision of their measurements: The dimensions of Farr's masterpieces are all divisible by three-eighths of an inch. "This way, everything is subtly proportional," he explains.
Farr's longtime friend Tracie Schumacher, principal of Studio80 Interior Architecture and Design in Eagle, Colorado, attests to the total effect of such exactitude. "There's definitely a homemade quality to the design, but it's also very sophisticated thanks to inspiration that came from around the world," she says. "We wanted to create a space that was at once functional and intellectually stimulating."
Schumacher helped achieve the farmstead's "industrial barn" vibe (think soaring spaces, exposed forms and raw finishes) by supplying inspiration for the overall design and the handcrafted furniture, ripping ideas straight from the pages of high-end design magazines.
A fragmented bookcase in the living room, for instance, has roots in Wallpaper magazine. The circular bench-cum-shoe-storage piece anchoring the lofty grain silo was also first spotted in a glossy.
Farr's metalwork gives the home its industrial shine. The living-room fireplace is a precise arrangement of steel plates that Farr and Schumacher painstakingly planned. In the master bath, Farr capped the roomy shower stall with corrugated metal, in the tradition of old—ahem—outhouses. His bed is another steel showpiece, not just because it appears to float in midair but also because its electric-blue powder coat nods to one of his dream cars: a 1963 Chevy Corvette Grand Sport. The canary yellow that brightens the foyer bench was inspired by one of Farr's Corvettes, which resides in the 12-car garage (aka the "barn"). And a cherry-red settee located on the bridge connecting the kitchen and master suite takes its cues from one particularly fast Italian sports car. "I don't actually have a Ferrari," Farr says, "but I really, really wish I did."
Farm-fresh Design Tips Interior designer Tracie Schumacher gives us her no-fail formula for creating a successful modern-farm aesthetic in your own home.
DO infuse a dose of whimsy.
Elements of surprise and humor tone down the severity of the industrial aesthetic, which is typically muscular and austere. The Kettal Maia Swing Chair hanging from the rafters in Farr's living room is a great example—its suspended nature and webbed composition play up the open space in the room. Grupo Kettal, 147 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL, 786-552-9002, kettal.es
DON'T forget to add soft textures.
After all, too many straight lines and hard textures can lead to uncomfortably cold rooms. Schumacher added a fluffy alpaca rug to the living room; it's a drastic contrast to, say, the found heavy-metal gears hanging on the wall. The Scarab Rugs and Tribal Arts, 201 Main St., Minturn, CO, 877-949-1730, thescarab.com
DO incorporate unique objects.
Explore garage sales, flea markets and salvage yards for one-of-a-kind vintage merchandise that will add depth and character to a lofty industrial space. The gears, which Farr discovered in an abandoned mine, are one example; another timeworn treasure is the trolley-cart coffee table, also a found object.
DO have fun with color.
Farm-inspired décor can be overwhelmingly earth-toned, a perfect environment for bright colors to thrive. From Farr's custom electric-blue bed to the sitting room's yellow handwoven rug made from Indian saris, Farr and Schumacher's color choices here were bold but not clumsy. Also available at The Scarab.
DON'T overanalyze your choices.
Have fun creating something that's unique to you. A personal stamp is the most important design element. Even if you don't have the opportunities to design and build your own house and furniture, just as Farr did here, reveal your personality and history through heirloom objects, curiosities and objets d'arts of every price and scale.
ARCHITECTURE Andrew James Abraham, AIA, AJA Studio, Denver and Edwards, CO, 970-376-2575, aja-studio.com INTERIOR DESIGNER Tracie Schumacher, ASID, NCIDQ, Studio 80 Interior Architecture and Design, Vail, CO, 970-337-4770, studio80id.com ENTRY HALL LIGHT FIXTURE Large Hexalux, Fabulux Inc. 718-625-7661, fabuluxinc.com BENCH Custom Design, Mike Farr and Studio 80 LIVING ROOM KETTAL MAIA SWING CHAIR, Grupo Kettal, 786-552-9002, www.kettal.es CHARLES SECTIONAL SOFA B&B Italia, Studio Como, 303-296-1495, studiocomo.com KITCHEN BARSTOOLS Vintage Toledo Bar Chair, Restoration Hardware, restorationhardware.com RADIUS CHANDELIER, Fabulux Inc., 718-625-7661, fabuluxinc.com MASTER BATHROOM LIGHT FIXTURES Vanguard pendants, Fabulux Inc., 718-625-7661, fabuluxinc.com