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Hello everyone,
This week we had a chance to test out our completed mechanics on other people, and we're happy to say things work just fine! There's only one more change we want to take care of: the Committee Phase (where you select bills) bidding will be turn-based so as to avoid confusion, or a scenario in which whoever's the quickest talker takes over the game.
At our Wednesday playtest, we were also filming the game for promotional purposes. In the center of the pic is David, explaining the game to the players. Unfortunately this still isn't the "review copy," so the board isn't the finalized one and we had to make some specially printed cards for the week - but it's close enough to play the game with no changes.
Thanks for following along!
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Monday Mornings
We're already a month into this semester and I feel that I am yet again caught in a web of demands: deadlines for papers and projects are looming, readings need to be done, and I still haven't hung up all the pictures in my new apartment. I have been trying to untangle the web a bit by scheduling my week ahead and by making realistic work estimates. This has given me some reassurance that I'm working on the right stuff at the right moment, but on a recent Sunday, I realized that even though planning is good, life often gets in the way of things. As I struggled through completing an assignment that was due that night, I alternated between blaming myself for meeting with friends when I should have been working on my project and feeling disheartened that I was already so stressed out two weeks into the semester. I wondered how I would be able to handle the workload in the weeks ahead.
That Sunday night, I realized that the problem was not so much in the way I scheduled my time or what I ended up doing, but that I was living my life too much reacting to things instead of being in charge. I remembered how good meditation and running would always make me feel, so I decided to re-establish a morning routine. I planned on meditating for 30 minutes and running for about an hour every morning for seven days in a row. I would also keep a journal to note down my experiences.
It took me a couple of days to start, but by Friday, I finally felt ready for it. I had already prepared the night before: I left my phone on my dresser so I couldn't reach it from my bed. When the alarm on my watch woke me up, I simply sat up on my bed and started meditating.
The first couple of minutes after waking up are so precious. Usually, I remember parts of a dream, and often, I can still feel the aftermath of it. The mind is not yet influenced by outside impulses. Reality is slowly setting in, supported by birds singing outside and sunlight creeping in through the blinds. When I used to have my phone next to my bed, the first thing I'd do after shutting off my alarm was to look at the notifications on my screen that had piled up during the night. I would often spend 20 to 30 minutes before getting up, scrolling through various kinds of (social) media, partly to delay getting up, partly out of curiosity.
When I meditate, I don't fill my head with stuff. I practice watching my thoughts and letting them pass by. I observe what is going on at every moment - sounds, emotions, bodily sensations. It is a very peaceful process that leaves me feeling content and happy. It's also really hard. That Friday morning, I stopped meditating after 17 minutes. On Saturday, I stopped after 23 minutes. But on Sunday, I was able to sit for 30 minutes.
When I finished meditating that Friday morning, I put on my running shorts, a shirt, and laced up my shoes. After drinking as much water as I could stomach, I set out to run in the already warm and muggy morning air. One good thing about running is that you can't as easily cut a run short as you can stop meditating (unless you want to walk home, which is definitely a less enjoyable prospect, especially in the winter). Since it was my first run after a couple of weeks, I was in less than desirable shape. My heart rate was through the roof and the whole thing felt really hard and tedious. But I finished my run, and I felt incredible afterwards.
While the immediate after-effects of meditating were harder to notice, I could always tell that I had been running in the morning. A general feeling of alertness and being energized, coupled with a slight soreness in my legs always reminded me that I had been pounding the pavement that morning. I also noticed feeling calmer and happier on the days that I followed my morning routine.
I am aware that I have only done this for a week. Getting up and following a morning routine can be hard, and the struggle not to look at my phone first thing in the morning was real. Looking through my journal and seeing how happy, energized and content I felt every day is a strong argument for continuing to meditate and to run for as long as possible. What I have learned is that it's more important to meditate a little bit than not to meditate at all. The same goes for running - I ran only part of my usual loop on two out of the seven mornings, but at least I went out there. My biggest takeaway from following a morning routine for a week is this: What we do right after getting up in the morning shapes how we think, feel and act the rest of the day. It is well worth thinking about how to spend those first few hours of the day.

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Jewish Seniors Club
The Jewish Seniors Club, a Chabad worldwide network, aims to bring exclusive programming to seniors. It provides monthly events that promote social interaction and features exciting activities. Additionally, JSC offers volunteers who visit with homebound or lonely seniors at their homes, in assisted living facilities as well as at the hospital.
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This fabric is smooth, like butter. A very finely woven knit, it is extremely soft to the skin. Beautiful, rich pastel colors in a floral pattern on a white background make this maternity bathing suit classy for any occasion.
Ties in the back and neck assure a perfect fit for your bust throughout your pregnancy.
This trendy swimsuit is offered in regular sizes in Small and Medium.


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text: I didn't notice the giant brain floating over the audience at the time, but it couldn't be more apropos. Up front there center right are Marla Akin and Jim Magnuson, who lavish their brainpower and even more importantly their love on the Michener Center for Writers year after year. Delegates from the present and future of fiction and poetry surround them, with the occasional game designer and horse whisperer thrown in. Thank you, Liz, Julie, and Jen (hovering angelically just out of the frame) for making sure things ran just right.So much began for me here in Austin. That, those above, and the fact that I spotted an actual, archetypal white 70s Cadillac convertible with mounted longhorns downtown, made for a memorable trip.


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We support the growth and development of entrepreneurial ventures.
Improve your chances, not only of survival but to grow and expand your business by drawing on the business development know-how and full range of support services provided through the Biz Venue Hub. Your business is set for success as you take advantage of our services and share experiences with similar or related operations in the hub.
Many businesses fail because of lack of funds. Before you even look for suitable business ideas and opportunities you should determine how much money you have to invest or whether or not you can attract finance through potential investors. You should also look at your borrowing power and the equity you have to put down as collateral when borrowing funds.
Your financial position will greatly influence the type of business you pursue.
Many people become over-zealous with their current positions in life, and they hastily pursue any opportunity that comes their way to improve their standard of living. A fatal error made by many of these individuals is not acquiring the necessary business skills before committing to a business venture. You would be wise to acquire the necessary skills before taking the leap into the business world.
An attribute that injects the motivation within you to continue with any business venture is passion. If you lack the passion in your business endeavours you will soon lose heart and quit when the challenges in the business world strike with force. Possessing passion in what you do is an element that will catapult you toward success.
Performing a thorough feasibility study before committing to a venture is integral. You will need to look at your target market and determine whether there is a need for what you are offering, and if the need does exist you will also have to evaluate how many other competitors are offering a product/service that is currently fulfilling this particular consumer need. Entering markets that are over-supplied and saturated is a recipe for disaster.
If you decide to look for business opportunities in the offline world, and you manage to find one that suits you, your next task will be to find a location that is accessible to potential customers, and suppliers. You will also need to take factors like security, parking facilities and proximity of competitors into account.
When you have analysed the business ideas out there, you should formulate a business plan. It is imperative that you structure a detailed business plan as this will help you to attract investors and it will also provide you with an element of leverage if you are approaching a bank for a loan.
Another pertinent variable when analysing business ideas is evaluating the size and demand for the product or service. The number of people who need the product will significantly alter the overall potential of the opportunity. A larger demand and market size equates to a greater number of potential sales and this will affect your bottom line considerably. Segmenting the market and evaluating statistics data in terms of specific demographics will assist you to assess the size of the market.
Many business ideas and opportunities can be exploited in the future because of the scalability of the idea. What that means is that the idea offers room for future growth and expansion. The ability to expand one's business will help to increase profits but beside the profit potential that is on offer, by diversifying your offering you can actually lower risks. Variety can help a business target a different segment of the market and this will essentially cushion the business if one segment of the market becomes volatile. /p>
When analysing different business ideas you should look at the idea and the future room for growth. Is the opportunity scalable? Can you diversify your offering in the future?


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With Johor expected to become one of Malaysia's major oil clusters, Benalec's Tanjung Piai Maritime Industrial Park is poised to become an attractive storage alternative to land restricted Singapore
With significant refining capacity expected to come on stream in the next two years, Johor is one of Malaysia's most promising major oil clusters – and the government has ambitious and strategic plans for its storage capabilities too.
Currently, independent storage capacity in the Johor region is around 3.5 million m3 compared to Singapore's more significant 13 million m3. However, with new refining capacity from the Petronas RAPID project due to come on stream in the first quarter of 2019, the region could have vast amounts of available storage and logistical potential.
In a bid to capitalise on its potential to become a major oil cluster, the Malaysian government is taking a more active role to reach its target of 10 million m3 of storage by implementing attractive economic strategies and industry regulations to encourage foreign investments into oil storage.
Benalec's Tanjung Piai Maritime Industrial Park project is aligned to be an integral part of the Malaysian government's plans for Johor to become a regional oil and gas hub.
The park, a man-made island spanning 3,485 acres of land, intends to offer a viable and attractive storage and logistical alternative to draft and land restricted Singapore.
Its location within Platts FOB Straits oil price assessment and its proximity to Singapore's Jurong Island, one of the most important refining and petrochemical hubs in the world, makes it an attractive and viable storage location.
Benalec, the master developer of the park, aims to transform it into an integrated oil and gas complex in the longer term. Reclamation of the land is spread across three phases and is expected to take 15 years to complete.
The first reclamation phase comprises 1,080 of land and Benalec is currently in talks with several parties who are interested in an outright purchase of land as well as the leasing of several plots of land within the park.
Since obtaining full environmental impact assessment (EIA) approval in June 2016 for all three phases of its reclamation project, the company has sand-filled up to 200 acres and is concentrating on preparing the first 100 acre plot on the southwestern tip of the park for development. This will eventually contain the Tanjung Piai Oil Terminal – a deepwater oil storage facility. The first phase of the terminal project is due to be operational by early 2020.
The plot is currently undergoing soil consolidation works using prefabricated vertical drains to accelerate the consolidation process. Once complete, surcharging and rock revetment will follow and this 100 acre parcel of land is expected to be fully ready for topside construction works by the first quarter of 2018.
In an interview with Tank Storage Magazine Mike Beviss, senior commercial advisor for Benalec Holdings, explains that the development has several unique characteristics that make it ideal for operating bulk liquid terminals.
'It is strategically located at the confluence of Malacca Straits, Singapore Straits and Johor Straits, making it well placed to capture value-added activities from one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world, including the movement of oil tankers representing over a quarter of the global oil trade.
'It is also close to other major ports in South East Asia, and coupled with its natural deepwater of 30 metres and the availability of vast tracts of land for future expansion, we believe that it is an extremely viable alternative to Singapore.
'We have currently identified and are in negotiations with a first-class terminal operator, together with a prospective term customer, with whom we hope to conclude mutually acceptable arrangements by the end of 2017.'
The entire project has been granted EIA approval, including pre-approved works for topside development of oil storage terminals. Beviss says this removes the most significant licensing hurdle for potential developers and will significantly expedite any future project developments.
There are several economic benefits that the hub offers traders and operators who are looking to start business in the flourishing region.
Ai Lin Leaw, executive director of Benalec Holdings, says: 'The park falls under flagship Zone C of Iskandar Malaysia – a 2,217 sq km economic development masterplan with five flagship zones, each with designated economic activities. The government-initiated masterplan aims to attract foreign investments and human capital to elevate the country to a developed nation status by 2020. Zone C of the masterplan also encompasses VTTI's ATT Tanjung Bin storage facility as well as the Port of Tanjung Pelepas.
'Incentives available for storage terminal developers within Iskandar Malaysia include pioneer status, which grants up to 100% corporate tax exemption between five to ten years or investment tax allowance, which provides for an allowance of 60% to 100% of qualifying capital expenditure incurred to be set off against corporate tax payable for the corresponding time period.
'There are also incentives for traders, including a flat fate of 3% corporate tax on chargeable income. Another new industry regulation is the fact that the Malaysian Ministry of Finance decreed in July 2017 that goods and services tax will be zero rated for all storage, blending and heating services provided
by Malaysian terminal operators within bonded warehouse areas and free commercial zones to its overseas storage customers.
Additionally, Leaw adds that Benalec is also applying for a free commercial zone status for the entire park, meaning there will be no import and excise duty if a product is re-exported or until it leaves the zone for domestic use.
Beviss says: 'Our ambition has always been to create an integrated oil and gas complex, a smaller but similar version of Jurong Island. We would like to see storage of feedstocks, power plants and downstream oil and gas related plants, although we do have enough land to be open to other market demands such
as renewable fuels and other marine industries. 'We continue to see demand for the storage of oil products and components that need blending for distribution in the region, which includes fuel oil, middle distillates and motor petrol.
'In the future we probably will also see increased demand for crude oil storage and blending, making the park ideally placed to satisfy this future requirement.'


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Horizon Capital, with the help of Broll Property Group, recently secured a new long-term lease at The Courtyard, in the Central Park precinct of Century City, for one of its long-standing high net worth clients. The tenant, Peach Technology, is a well-known UK based international specializing in telecoms and information technology equipment. The remainder of the space is taken up by world leading chemical company, BASF Coating Services and the fast expanding BON Hotel Group.
Pictured here in front of Building 2, The Courtyard from the left is Stephen van Zyl (Broll Property Group), Leigh Victor (Horizon Capital) and Dustin Anderson (Peach Technology).
Central Park is prominently positioned, with access to amenities such as a crèche, sports ground, Intaka Island, restaurants and hotels. Building 2, The Courtyard also conveniently boasts a backup generator.
For further information on Horizon Capital's service offering contact John Witter on 021 425 8586.


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March is here! Right now, I am in Florida at dōTERRA's Leadership Conference. It is a quick trip, but I am excited to learn more to share with you all. We have great things going on this month. Place a 125pv Loyalty Rewards order by 3/15 and receive a free Melaleuca Touch. If you are thinking about hosting a class....this is the last month to earn raffle tickets for the FREE DIFFUSER drawing. Check it out below. Our third Advanced Oils Class: Mamas & Babies is on Monday, 3/20 @ 6pm. Make sure you RSVP for the Mamas & Babies class. Check out all the stuff below to see what is going on. This oil community is amazing! We are so blessed to have you on this journey with us. Thank you for being the best!
Petrea Meier & Team ❤💧✨
Upcoming Events
Mon. 3/6: Desiree Mangandog's I am Fabulous Class (Facebook live or in person)
Sat. 3/11: Public Intro to Oils Class (Roscoe)
Mon. 3/20: Advanced Oils-Mamas & Babies followed by an Intro Class (Rockford)
Sat. 4/1: dōTERRA Wellness Summit (Milwaukee)
Desiree Mangandog's.
I am fabulous class
Monday, March 6th from 6-6:30pm.
Facebook Live or in person at 527 Santolina Dr, Roscoe
Desiree Mangandog's emotional healing class.
You are welcome to join us at my home in Roscoe (bring the oils you have), or you can follow along with the live class that will be in this Facebook group. Decided doing a live Facebook class would be easier than a zoom chat. If you plan on coming to my home, please call (815)289-6945.
This class will walk you through oil protocols to remove common blockages. It will address overwhelm, fears, self-esteem, clarity & personal power. It will also talk about how to navigate the "I am Fabulous" book.
Here is a list of the oils we will be using:
Oregano (will be using diluted in coconut oil)
Douglas Fir
5 drop Ginger & 5 drops Cinnamon in a 5ml roller, filling the rest with fractionated coconut oil. (If you only have 10ml bottles-just make a 1/2 bottle)
Advanced oil classes
The Advanced Oils Class-Gut Health. If you would like to watch this class from January, click the link below.
The Emotions class in February was super! It was wonderful to have so many of you come out to join us. If you missed the class or want to re-watch, check out the video below.
We are really excited to be able to share more with everyone. These events are free and new oil users are welcome. Eventbrite invitations will be sent out for this month's event.
Advanced Oils Class - Mamas & babies
Monday, Mar. 20, 2017 at 6pm Art Matters Gallery 505 N. Madison St, Rockford, IL
Join us for the third in a series of Advanced Oil education- Mamas & Babies. This event is FREE and open to everyone. We will discuss how dōTERRA essential oils and products can support children of all ages. This class will be an hour long followed by a short intro class for new users to learn about the basics or for those that want a refresher. Reserved seating is required due to the fact that chairs will be delivered for the event. You are welcome to bring friends, but reserve them a seat too. This event is at Art Matters Gallery. We are lucky to be able to enjoy such a beautiful environment as we learn. Please call with any questions. (815)289-6945. RSVP BY March. 16th.
Please RSVP by Eventbrite, text, call or email. (815)289-6945
doTERRA Wellness prosperity Summit
doTERRA is Coming to Milwaukee!!
Saturday, April 1st 9-11:30am. (FREE)
Pfister Hotel, 100 E. Wisconsin Ave, Grand Ballroom, Milwaukee, WI 53202
doTERRA will share about the company, their humanitarian efforts, and supporting our immune systems. Followed by vendor booths showcasing many dōTERRA products. (Our team is honored to participate in having a booth-come see us)
Followed by Business Training. ($20 per wellness advocate, guests are free).
If you are already building your business or want to know about dōTERRA's business opportunity, this is s great chance!
March Specials
Deep Blue Duo!!!!
10% off this month
Product of the Month
Purchase 125pv on your loyalty rewards order before the 15th of March, receive a FREE 10ml Melaleuca Touch. Melaleuca is wonderful for skin irritations, bringing on feelings of openness, great support in the battle against fungi. If you don't have a loyalty rewards order yet, let us know & we can help set it up.
Share the Oils with Family & Friends
Do you love what the oils are doing for you? Share them with friends & family. Gather your loved ones for a fun day/night of learning and experiencing the oils.
Host a class in March and receive raffle tickets for the Petal Diffuser drawing.
We would love to teach a class for you. Who will you share the oils with? One person can make a difference in someone's health & wellness journey. You can be the one!!
Call (815)289-6945 to set up a time for your class.
Public Classes
Don't want to host a class, but have someone you would like to introduce to the oils? Join us for one of our public classes.
March Intro to Oils Public Class
- Saturday, Mar. 18th @ 10:00am. 527 Santolina Drive, Roscoe
- Monday, Mar. 20th @ 6:00pm. Advanced Oils Class followed by an Intro to Oils class from 7-8pm Art Matters Gallery. 505 N. Madison St, Rockford, IL
Online Classes Coming
We will soon be having online classes for beginners and continuing education on Facebook. Are you part of our Facebook group? Stay tuned for updates.
Recipes & Oil Info
These product share calls are awesome. They share protocols & solutions for lots of specific concerns. You call just listen in, but if you'd like to share or ask a question that is an option too.


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A Vogue Food Writer Takes a Stab at Finding the Perfect Chef's Knife
Here is a roster of the knives I own: a ten-inch Wüsthof bought fifteen years ago after a knife-skills class, where I was tricked into believing that extremely large knives are easier to use than small ones; assorted paring knives bought for €9 a pop at markets in France; a heavy, pricey bread knife; a boning knife sharpened to resemble a prison shiv; an eight-inch Global santoku, which I don't remember buying; and an eight-inch Togiharu, the house brand of the famed Japanese knife store Korin, which was a gift from my brother.
My collection puts me far outside the perimeter of knife geekdom. But several months ago a mild obsession struck. I had just inherited my late father's set of hunting knives: Bowie knives and fishing knives, survival knives, hand-forged Bedouin knives. Gazing on this menacing array, I found myself wondering, What makes a perfect knife?
It's not a question I'd considered before, despite being a former culinary professional—a cook. And as any cook will tell you, a knife is an extension of your arm. It determines whether things go well or poorly: A good one holds its edge and turns tasks like brunoise-ing or filleting into mere trifles. Hardened cooks who close flesh wounds with superglue buff their knives with shammies and swaddle them in organic bunting. Chef Russell Moore, of Oakland's Camino, sharpens his knives 20 minutes a day. I once heard him cooing to them.
I turned to a few good books to review the basics. In A Modern Guide to Knifemaking, by Laura Zerra (best known for her tenures on Naked and Afraid and Naked and Afraid XL), I was reminded that knives are generally made of steel. Steel, in case you have forgotten, is iron plus carbon and can be alloyed with dozens of things for hardness, resiliency, resistance to stain, and so on. David Boye's 1977 classic Step-by-Step Knifemaking: You Can Do It! offers seventeen informative and incomprehensible pages on the anatomy of different steel alloys. More practical knowledge resides in the mind of Josh Donald, owner of the Bay Area's cult knife shop Bernal Cutlery and author of a handsome new volume titled Sharp. Over the phone, Donald resolved a vital matter for me: the differences between high-carbon steel and stainless steel. At Chez Panisse, where I once cooked, everyone's knives were carbon steel, just as everyone's knife bags were handmade from natural-dyed muslin. But carbon steel stains unless you are obsessive about washing and drying and applying special unguents. Stainless, on the other hand, can withstand neglect. In essence, Donald explained, high–carbon steel knives get sharp and stay that way. Stainless steel has long had a reputation for losing a fine edge quickly. But apparently this is outdated. Newer, stronger, sharper stainless steels have been invented, and careful heat treatment of steel can give stainless the wondrous properties of carbon. Donald also explained that too much ado is made over whether knives are full tang (meaning the steel of the blade goes all the way through the handle) or partial tang (meaning it doesn't). This is a straw man. Japanese knifemakers often think it's a waste to use high-quality steel all the way through a knife's handle, so they don't do it. Western knifemakers think of it as a sign of quality and durability, so they do.
I had learned a good deal—not least what a gorgeous anthropological kaleidoscope is the universe of knifecraft! Where else do survivalists commingle with Japanese craftsmen, back-to-the-landers, and urban entrepreneurs?
I felt ready for the fine details, the advanced course, the . . . geekiness. I placed a call to Korin, the Japanese knife shop in Tribeca worshipped by New York chefs. Japanese knives are widely regarded as the best in the world, and Korin was known to have a "knife master" on staff, who I hoped could be my Virgil.
When someone answered, I asked, in a reverent whisper, to speak to the master. But Marie, the pleasant woman on the other end of the line, pretended to have a hard time hearing me. I tried again. "Is the master Chiharu Sugai available to discourse?" We went back and forth in such witty raillery until Marie explained that Master Chiharu-san had retired.
Who, then, would teach me? There was a new master, she reluctantly admitted. He was named Vincent. But I could not speak or write to Vincent. I was directed to send a proposed meeting schedule instead.
I decided to try my luck in person. As it happened, Providence smiled on me. The following day, as I stood in the Korin showroom brandishing a $2,300 sushi knife made by a nearly 150-year-old company called Masamoto, I glimpsed an unassuming man of middling height with a shag haircut and thick glasses. He had a subtly authoritative air. Could it be? The master, Vincent! He apologized nimbly. ("I teach a lot of classes.") He gently relieved me of my fish slicer and asked what I wanted to know.
The history and characteristics of Japanese knives, of course! The master proceeded with a charitable show-and-tell. For most of history there were four traditional Japanese knives: a deba, for fish butchery; the nakiri and usuba, for vegetables; and yanagi, for slicing raw fish. There was no "chef's knife" in Japan until the Meiji Restoration (1870s), when previously forbidden red meat entered the Japanese diet. (I learned, returning to Josh Donald's Sharp, that gyuto, the Japanese word for "chef's knife," means "cow sword.") The popular santoku—"three virtues"—is a similar mash-up invention. The exquisite traditional knives Vincent showed me were sharpened on one side—called a "single bevel." (Gyutos are usually sharpened asymmetrically, with a sharper angle on one side of the blade, and German and French knives are sharpened to the same angle on both sides.) Was one of those traditional four, perhaps, the perfect knife? Unlikely, said Vincent, though not in those words. Unless one is doing traditional kaiseki or sushi preparation, either a gyuto or its Western equivalent is more practical.
What about knife sharpeners? Never ask a knife master this question. The answer, once Vincent had composed himself, was: It is nearly impossible for "pull-through sharpeners" to sharpen a knife's true edge. They simply wear away at the steel. Buy sharpening stones and watch Korin's videos on how to use them, or send Vincent your knives once a year, and for $15 each he will sit at a low bench and sweep them against a series of stones until they have edges like diamonds.
I had come to a decisive moment. Which knife, I asked, did I need? "That depends on you." Was this some sort of master's riddle? No! Vincent meant that I should subject knives to my own tests. So I returned home and spent several days acquiring enough culinary cutlery to outfit a reenactment of an Iron Age skirmish.
The knife start-up Misen, which, along with several other new companies, offers high-quality steel knives for about half the price of Korin's mid-range knives, shows the company's founder slicing full plastic bottles of water in half like an ancient samurai. Gramercy Tavern's chef, Michael Anthony, advised that I embark on more practical trials: Slice and dice a Korean pickle; do some basic butchery; thinly carve seared meat. I decided on an oi-sobagi recipe involving delicately scoring cucumbers and then julienning an eternity of carrots and scallions; plus, I would prepare a large Moulard duck breast, a rib eye, and a number of chickens. Mac's MTH-80 chefs' knives ($175) were impregnably sharp and comfortable to hold. Miyabi's chef's knife, with its birchwood handle ($230), had a beautifully fine edge. Two Zwillings held their own. An Aura knife ($745), whose design I would call neo-medieval, was impeccable at julienning but almost bounced off crisp duck skin. Conversely, a flexible Sabatier cuisine massive ($125) could barely cut a scallion but sliced duck breast and steak like a skiff through flat water. Direct-to-consumer companies Material and Misen, both of which use state-of-the-art steel ($75, $65), were impressive: inexpensive and exacting.
A number of domestic knives from small cultish manufacturers ranged from truly excellent to perfectly good but very beautiful. A $4,200 handmade Maumasi Fire Arts knife shredded whatever crossed its path with barely a touch on its Indonesian amboyna burl handle. A $1,000 chef's knife from BloodRoot Blades, and other handmade knives from Nora Knives & Cutlery and NHB KnifeWorks and Nafzger Forge ($250–$400), were sharp and, most of all, pleasurably personal to use. But Vincent had assured me I could get as good a knife as I could ever need for under $150. So for this particular quest, I set them aside.
The next morning, I rose with the sun and purchased a five-pound bag of potatoes and another of onions. I then dug into a dusty countertop corner for my secret weapons and truest tests: a menacingly hard loaf of stale bread and a butternut squash.
I promptly chipped a Yoshikane SLD Wa-Santoku Suminagashi Enju Double Horn ($424)—borrowed from Donald—on the squash. The Zwillings held steady. The affordable Material and Misen knives managed. I wondered if any knife would distinguish itself. Then one slid through a large Idaho potato as through heavy cream. It turned squash into pudding. It was a Swedish stainless-steel santoku made by Ashi Hamono, a small company in Sakai, Japan. It cost $225, but at this point its feats seemed unlikely to be matched.
And then they were. By a plain-looking knife, with a barely discernible convexity behind its edge and an unusually fine, perfectly consistent asymmetrical bevel. A look through my notes revealed that it was a Tojiro R-2 powder-steel knife, among the hardest and toughest used in knifemaking. It costs $148 and, as far as I can tell, can do anything.
(P.S.: Nenohi, a tiny Japanese company, where each knife is handmade by a master craftsman, lent me a traditional deba [$950] and yanagi [$1,400]. They were so beautiful I could not bring myself to use them until late one night when I finally cooked four previously neglected chickens. The deba's blade effectually atomized the chicken bones. Guests rose from their seats to watch. I have never seen a knife so strong or sharp. If I ever have to break many bones at once and want to do it in style, the Nenohi blue-steel #2 Kasumi Ai-Deba, ideally forged by Yoshikazu Ikeda, is the only knife for me.)


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Caught in the Act of Caring
When Union Gospel Mission had a vision to expand and build a program to help women and children, we envisioned a place of healing, safety and relationship. Currently, we have 18 women and 14 children at the LifeChange Center for Women and their Children in Beaverton. In their morning meetings, the women share written notes of encouragement called "Caught In The Act!" These notes allow women to share with staff, and to share with each other, moments of encouragement and care. We are sharing a few excerpts of these notes.
From a resident to a staff member: "...You gave me love and advice to get me headed in the right direction. Never for a minute did I feel rejected or 'less than' even as you pointed our some 'hard to hear' stuff. You are amazing and I love you"
From a resident to another resident: "...thank you for putting in the effort to research recovery meetings online. You are thoughtful. Maybe we can go to one together someday"
From a child resident to another adult resident: "...you have become someone special in our lives. My brothers and I are thankful that God has let us meet you and for the love you have given us..."
Thank YOU to our donors, volunteers and supporters for helping to create this place where women and children can leave the past of abuse, homelessness and addiction for a brighter future with love and fellowship. CLICK HERE to learn more about LifeChange for Women and Their Children.


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Mumbai, Feb 20 (PTI) Senior Congress leader Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil today said the state has turned into "frustrated Maharashtra" as no section of the society is happy with performance of the Devendra Fadnavis government.
"Congress will take an aggressive stand against the government for its alleged failures on all fronts," Vikhe Patil, the Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, told reporters here.
He was speaking after the co-ordination committee meeting of the Congress Legislature Party.
"Investments are on the down-slide, unemployment is on the rise and the sloppy implementation of the farm loan waiver have frustrated people about the present regime," he charged.
He also said group leaders of all opposition parties from both houses of the Maharashtra Legislature will meet on February 25 to chalk out their floor strategy during the Budget session which commences from February 26.
"The state has turned into frustrated Maharashtra as no section of the society is happy with the performance of the Devendra Fadnavis government," Vikhe Patil alleged.
"The party has decided to take up issues of loan waiver, apathy of the government regarding compensation to farmers affected by hailstorm and unseasonal rains, corruption, rising unemployment and problems faced by people in urban areas like Mumbai. Instead of tackling these problems facing the common man, the government is only engaged in conducting events," he alleged.
Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan, legislators Varsha Gaikwad, Mohammed Arif Naseem Khan, group leader in the Legislative Council Sharad Ranpise among others attended the meeting. PTI MR NRB BAS


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This is informed to those candidates who have qualified in the written examination of Constable (GD) in CISF, CRPF, BSF and SSB. This examination was held on 5th June, 2011. Candidates who have qualified in this examination is called for Medical Examination which will be held from 21st July, 2011 to 3rd September, 2011.
Candidates can see the Roll No. and Name in List which has been prepared.
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Medical Examination for Female Candidates will be held on 15th August, 22nd August, and 31st August, 2011
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There are Separate Venue for Male and Female Candidates for this examination
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The David Tennant Treat 4 Today is a MP3 from when David Tennant and Catherine Tate co-hosted The Jonathan Ross Show on BBC Radio Two on Saturday 26th December 2009.
In this clip David and Catherine involved actor Bernard Cribbins (who played Wilfred Mott in Doctor Who) in some hilarious "I've got a new business" jokes.
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As we approach the beginning of spring what comes to my mind is about new beginnings. As I've been out I'm noticing the beautiful pinks and whites as the trees begin to bloom and prepare for spring.
As the trees begin to bloom again are you ready to watch your health bloom as well?
Are you worried that you're past the point of no return where your health is concerned? Perhaps you're not sure you have what it takes to accomplish your goals? Does healthy sound like a lot of work to you? How committed are you - is the result worth the effort for you?
"No one is too far gone until they choose to be too far gone…" Louis P. Corleto in his book 'Healing vs Curing'.
"…Healing instantly begins the second we make a more effective choice for ourselves, even though our body may not appear to be "fixed" or healed." Donny Epstein in his book 'Healing Myths, Healing Magic'.
Just like you see the first bloom on a tree before the rest of the blossoms or leaves begin to appear, all you need to do for your health today is take the first step.
What does the first step look like for you?
Wherever you are in your journey towards greater health and well being Chiropractic can help you reach your goals.
So, what can Chiropractic do for you? To start, your brain and body will be able to communicate better with each other. Chiropractic can have a significant effect on the function of your nervous system. You may also find that you begin to handle stress better and sleep better. This has to do with part of the nervous system called the parasympathetic nervous system. This part of our nervous system increases our ability to relax and eases our stress response or anxiety. In order to sleep we need our parasympathetic nervous system to be working properly. Chiropractic care focuses on helping this part of the nervous system work optimally.
You might ask; what results can I expect for myself and my children from Chiropractic Care? The answer is, I don't know. Each person gets slightly different results from Chiropractic Care, and it will depend on you and your body.
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The best moments of my writing 'career'
This is it. Golden time. The magic window. The period of infinite possibilities.
The gap of time between entering a writing competition and finding out the results of said competition are the best moments in my writing career.
I might have won.
This period of stasis between doing the work, entering and the results being published is one moment where self-doubt goes missing for a while. It's rather like my favourite daydream, in which I plan my first meeting with my new agent: it's over lunch, somewhere fancy, I wear something smart, (but not too smart) there is wine.
Success is almost tangible.
This delicious time is mainly spent, as the announcement date approaches, imagining the impact it might have on my life, and checking my inbox on an hourly basis. Has the news come? I then check my junk mail to make sure that I haven't just missed an email - and find out I have missed an email about several billion dollars that I have now acquired which is "100^% genuine and hitch free from all facets" (sic) and commiserate with poor old Alisa (not her real name) who would love to find a good man but "I a little shy as I'am write to you first".
Perhaps I've just missed the announcement?
I check the competition Twitter feed continuously to see whether the results are out and I just haven't heard that I've won or there's been some major clerical error and they're on the hunt for me, the mysterious genius playwright (could happen - perhaps I should write a play about it).
But in the end the news comes out.
The email comes. Ignorance was bliss. I haven't won. I haven't made the long list. They liked it but it just wasn't for them. Or just 'Thank you but you haven't made it this time'. A failure added to my long list. Never mind I knew it wasn't good anyway. I just hoped it would be.
I pick myself and my pen up.
I'd better enter another competition. I channel Kevin Costner, failure guru: "I've always felt failure was a completely underrated experience".
I should just enter more competitions.


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Craft - Adventures in Bringing Creative Ideas to Life
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Dining, and sipping, and cooking – oh my! There are endless possibilities when it comes to exploring the food scene in Park City and Summit County. From 5-course wine dinners to the best home-made milkshakes; from craft brews to Park City's own ski-in whiskey distillery; plus classes where you can don an apron and get cooking!
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There's a treasure trove of galleries, art collections, and public art for you to explore, and classes that let you tap into your creative side. Here's the inside scoop!
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The hills are alive – with performance aplenty! Check out our run-down on the best of music, theater, comedy, film and experiences.
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Growing up, I felt like a complete failure. Few kids wanted to associate with me. The rest bullied me. I had speech problem in my childhood and other children made mockery of my speech problem. I stammered and couldn't pronounce long words
Inside Every Failing Child...
Growing up, I felt like a complete failure. Few kids wanted to associate with me. The rest bullied me. I had speech problem in my childhood and other children made mockery of my speech problem. I stammered and couldn't pronounce long words.
My primary 2 class teacher dismissed me from school because I couldn't pronounce my full name correctly. I cried but she wasn't moved. I went home that day and told my dad what my teacher said and dad placed his hand on my shoulder and said to me "son, if they say you can't speak, prove to them that at least you can write". That was how I started writing.
My dad was a good writer himself. He wrote speeches for almost every local politician I knew in my childhood. He taught me how to write the night tales of my mother. Respect to parents who won't give up on their failing child.
In September 2012, the teacher who dismissed me from her class attended a conference where I was the guest speaker. It was an Assemblies of God Church District Youth Conference in Ikom. We had powerful sessions. On the final day of the conference, an older lady walked up to me as I made my way out of the auditorium and said "excuse me sir, can I see you briefly?"...I obliged and she called me by my native name, introduced herself as my primary 2 class teacher who didn't believe I could ever speak a word let alone speaking to the world. She hugged me and sobbed. I got emotional too but I was too tired to cry. Today, I get paid to speak.
Friends, the height of impatience is when you conclude the life of a child with their childhood or teenage mistakes and struggles. I don't understand people who think a child is doomed because of their early life failures. It is more like concluding that the caterpillar is a doomed, ugly, weak creature who can't fly without knowing that inside every caterpillar is a beautiful butterfly with wings.
A lot of parents give up too soon on their child just because of their academic struggles. I know a father who disowned his daughter for falling pregnant in her teens.
Everyday I interact with younger people who are struggling with one thing or the other. Beyond the burden of their struggles, I see their pains of rejection from those who should be their pillar.
The next time you are tempted to condemn a struggling child, remember that every beautiful butterfly also had a terrible childhood.
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White Birches with red berries.
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The occasion marked the first time the Cambridges have been publicly seen together as a family of five.
Eleven-week-old Louis has grown so much since we last saw him! I do believe he favours his mother. What do you all think?
The little prince slept peacefully in his mother's arms.
The christening was an intimate affair attended by Prince Charles, the Duchess of Cornwall, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Michael and Carole Middleton, Pippa and James Matthews, James Middleton and Louis' godparents and their spouses.
Unfortunately, neither the Queen nor the Duke of Edinburgh were present. Buckingham Palace said the decision was taken "some time ago" and it is not due to health reasons. Richard Palmer reports "I've spoken to a couple of sources and the explanation seems to be it's another busy week for the monarch at 92. She has the RAF centenary tomorrow, a meeting with President Trump on Friday and audiences in between. I understand that it was mutually agreed some time ago and the Cambridges are "relaxed" about it." It was incredibly surprising news. If it was decided upon weeks ago, one would imagine it would have been leaked to a trusted outlet to avoid it becoming the talking point on the day. I certainly hope it's not because Her Majesty or Prince Philip are poorly.
Louis' godmother Laura Meade with James Middleton.
The Duchess was in great spirits and kept a close eye on Louis as they arrived. We saw several excellent mother/son shots. Below, Kate talking to the Archbishop of Canterbury.
A very grown up looking Prince George and Princess Charlotte.
Russell Myers reports "Prince William encouraged his children George and Charlotte to "shake hands" with the Archbishop of Canterbury and said "Well done" when they did so." William and Kate chose six godparents for Prince Louis. Each has a long, or in some cases life-long connection to William or Kate.
They are all people in the inner-circle the couple trust implicitly.
Nicholas van Cutsem - A close friend of Prince William's whose daughter Florence was a bridesmaid at Harry and Meghan's wedding.
Guy Pelly - Known as a "party animal", the well-known nightclub owner is one of William and Harry's closest friends. The royal pair acted as ushers at Guy's Memphis wedding to Elizabeth Wilson in 2014. Guy's mother Lady Carolyn Warren was a friend of Diana's for many years.
Harry Aubrey-Fletcher - Hello! reports "Harry Aubrey-Fletcher is the son of Sir Henry Aubrey-Fletcher, the 8th Baronet and Lord Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire. Prince William was an usher when Harry married Louise Stourton, in Boroughbridge, West Yorkshire. It was the first wedding that William and Kate attended after they announced their engagement in 2010."
The Lady Laura Meade - Laura is the wife of one of William's dearest friends James Meade. He is the son of Olympic gold medallist equestrian Richard Meade. He has become a close friend of Kate's too, and accompanied her to the Badminton Horse Trials after her brief split from William in 2007. James is Princess Charlotte's godfather. The couple have been photographed with William and Kate on a number of occasions - most recently Laura was spotted with Kate at the Beaufort Polo Club last month.
Miss Lucy Middleton - Lucy Middleton is Kate's cousin, the daughter of Michael Middleton's brother Richard. Lucy's brother Adam is one of Princess Charlotte's godparents. Kate is said to be close to the solicitor, they both spent part of their gap year studying Italian in Florence together.
Hannah Gillingham (Mrs Robert Carter) - Hannah has been a friend of Kate's since they attended Marlborough College together.
Prince Louis wore a hand-made replica of the royal christening robe, made by Angela Kelly, dressmaker to the Queen. The original Honiton lace and satin robe, was last used in 2004 with Lady Louise Windsor being the last royal baby to wear the piece. After years of wear it had become too fragile to use, so in 2008 Her Majesty commissioned a replica. It features the same length skirt, elaborate collars and bow as its predecessor. The first baby to wear it was was James, Viscount Severn, son of the Earl and Countess of Wessex. Both George and Charlotte wore it for their christenings.
The Lily Font and water from the River Jordan was used during the baptism.
The silver baptismal font which was commissioned by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1840 after the birth of their first child, Victoria, Princess Royal. It was first used at The Princess Royal's christening in 1841 and has been a feature of Royal christenings since then.
The Chapel Royal at St James's Palace was used for the lying in state of Diana, Princess of Wales after her death in 1997. The chapel was also the venue for Kate's confirmation into the Church of England in 2011, in a private ceremony before the royal wedding. Built in 1531, the heart of Mary Tudor was laid beneath its chancel step in 1558. Most recently, Prince George was baptised there in 2013, the Palace said William and Kate chose the Chapel Royal because it was the "perfect venue" for the intimate christening.
The traditional 40 minute service was conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby. Ahead of the service he said:
'I'm delighted and privileged to be christening Prince Louis today – a precious child made in God's image, just as we all are. Please join me in praying for him and his family on this special day.
"You are my beloved" (Mark 1:11)'
Kensington Palace shared details of the service:
'The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have chosen two hymns, two lessons and two anthems for the christening of their son, Prince Louis. The Hymns are O Jesus, I Have Promised and Lord of All Hopefulness.
The lessons are from St. Mark 10: 13-16, read by Miss Lucy Middleton and Ephesians 3: 14-19, read by Mr Guy Pelly. The anthems are This is the day which the Lord hath made (John Rutter) and Suo Gân, a traditional Welsh Lullaby (Gareth Wilson).
This is the day which the Lord hath made was composed for The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's Wedding on 29th April, 2011. The anthems will be performed by The Choir of Her Majesty's Chapel Royal. The Processional Organ Music will be R. Vaughan Williams' Prelude on 'Rhosymedre.' The Recessional Organ Music will be Prince Johann Ernst von Sachsen-Weimar's Concerto in G major, BWV 592.
The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby, will baptise Prince Louis. He will be supported by The Dean of The Chapel Royal, The Right Reverend and Right Honourable the Lord Chartres, and The Sub-Dean of the Chapel Royal, The Reverend Canon Paul Wright.'
The Cambridges leaving after the service.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex departing.
Following the service, William and Kate gave a private tea at Clarence House. Guests were served slices of christening cake, which is a tier taken from The Duke and Duchess' wedding cake.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's wedding cake, designed by Fiona Cairns, was made from 17 individual fruit cakes and had eight tiers. The cake was decorated with cream and white icing using the Joseph Lambeth technique. There were up to 900 individually iced flowers and leaves of 17 different varieties decorated on the cake. A garland design around the middle of the cake matched the architectural garlands decorated around the top of the Picture Gallery in Buckingham Palace, the room in which the cake was displayed during the wedding.
The official portraits will be taken at Clarence House by Matt Holyoak. The photographer took the much loved 70th wedding anniversary portraits of the Queen and Prince Philip. We can expect to see them released later this week.
A video of the royals after the christening. As they are leaving, Charlotte turns to the photographer and says "You're not coming", much to the surprise of Prince William :)
For both George and Charlotte's christenings, the Duchess opted for bespoke cream Alexander McQueen ensembles and hats by milliner Jane Taylor.
It was a hat trick for McQueen and Jane Taylor today with Kate selecting the designer and milliner once again. Kate's bespoke dress features a v neck and puff sleeves. It was a very elegant look and an ideal choice for the occasion.
A closer look at Kate's Jane Taylor headband style hat with floral detail.
Kate wore her Jimmy Choo Romy pumps. They are available in a selection of colours at Nordstrom.
The Duchess debuted a new pair of pearl cluster earrings. The wonderful UFO No More team identified them as the Cassandra Goad Cavolfiore Pearl Studs. The £4,360 pair are described as "set with seven pearls set with diamonds (0.3cts). Inspired by the clusters of young flower stalks of the cauliflower (cavolfiore) in the market. From the Journey to Sicily."
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By: Suvrath Penmetcha (@savvysuv), John McCool, Mohin Banker, Maksim Horowitz (@bklynmaks), James Eby, Bryan Jangro
For the second year in a row 6 members of TSAC travelled to Furman University to attend the Carolinas Sports Analytics Meeting! This year, two of our members, Max and Mohin, presented posters on some of their projects. Mohin showed off the article that he and Max wrote last year ranking backcourt duos in the NBA (http://wp.me/p4iRFa-ab). Max presented a poster about the nflscrapR package (http://wp.me/p4iRFa-ij) discussing all that it offers to the NFL analytics community. Below we summarize some of the most interesting talks of the conference:
Peter Keating Talk
The CSAM covered a wide range of sports analytics ranging from baseball free agent optimization to big data in March Madness. Among the highlights was the closing speaker Peter Keating of ESPN Magazine. He stressed that analytics cannot be boiled down to one number or statistic and should offer practical insight for a coach or player that can be used in real game situations. In his closing remarks, Keating echoed David Kaplan of the Hornets, sentiment about how analysis on a player or team should have context behind the statistics. Keating also explained his methodology for picking March Madness upsets and how he identified skilled and undervalued tournament teams in this year's tournament.
David Kaplan Talk
The keynote speaker at CSAM was David Kaplan who works as an analyst for the Charlotte Hornets. In his talk, he made an important distinction between two different types of analytics in basketball, which are Coaching-Side Analytics and Front-Office Analytics. He defined Coaching-Side Analytics as analytics that seek to help basketball teams win now while Front-Office Analytics focuses on helping teams win in the future. David also mentioned how critical it was to communicate analytical findings in meaningful ways. This is consistent with what we learned at Sloan to articulate our findings so that they are easily understandable by both players and coaches. David said there's four key points to presenting your analytical work to General Managers. They are
- What goes into the data
- What steps are taken to manipulate the data
- What do the results describe
- The Shortcomings of this method.
The NASCAR talk detailed the recent changes made in determining driver qualification for the chase (playoffs). Originally, the champion was crowned based on point accumulation from all races. However, this meant that consistent finishes in the top 10 without ever winning a race was good enough to be the champion. There were several instances where drivers who won many races but didn't get into the chase to compete for a championship. This lead to declining fan interest and pushed NASCAR to make significant rule changes of deciding a champion. Over the last 12 years from 2004-2016, they have changed the rules so that drivers who win get into the chase while drivers who don't win don't get into the chase.


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Are you new?
If you're new to Kingdom City, looking to learn more about who we are, or simply interested in meeting others who call this church "home," we would love to have you at our next Welcome Party. Come, enjoy some great food and coffee while learning more about the vision and heartbeat of our church!
Welcome Parties are for adults only, so be sure to check your children into Kingdom Kids where they'll have a lot more fun in their own program anyway!
9:00am or 11:00am
To accommodate your schedule, we typically offer one-hour Welcome Parties at both our 9:00am and 11:00am services—you can attend a Welcome Party at one time slot and take in a worship experience at the other!
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I did my best, in a 12-minute time slot, to instil a sense of vulnerability in high school students this past week.
It was my third opportunity to participate in A different kind of P.A.R.T.Y., the acronym for Prevent Alcohol and Risk-Related Trauma in Youth.
Bus loads of high school students are brought for a "shock and awe" experience that begins in the parking lot, standing around the mangled wreck of a vehicle and listening to first responders.
Back in the hospital, a real trauma team puts on a compelling show of trying to save an injured victim. It is not uncommon for student observers to faint.
Presentations in the Rehab ward, including exposure to various prostheses, help emphasize the long term consequences of serious crashes.
And there is a tour of the morgue.
But car crashes of a scale that require prostheses and send victims to the morgue are few. Much less dramatic collisions can result in life long consequences. And those occur on a day-to-day basis in our communities.
My agenda was to instil a sense of vulnerability in these budding, new drivers that would extend to their regular, every day commute. Not just with the high risk behaviours that are the primary focus of the P.A.R.T.Y. program.
The higher your sense of vulnerability, the more care you will take behind the wheel. And the more demanding of careful driving you will be as a passenger.
I showed video footage of three regular, every day, collisions. The forces involved made them shocking to watch. I hope I achieved my goal, leading to a higher sense of care on our roadways.
If the shock of watching a collision can make you feel vulnerable, how might actually experiencing one make you feel?
A healthy sense of vulnerability can make our roads safer. An unhealthy level of anxiety can adversely impact a victim's life, and can ironically make our roads more dangerous.
It's commonly known as Driving Anxiety. More technically, a phobia, which I've seen defined as "an intense and irrational fear of a specified object or situation."
I've known it to be so severe that counselling assistance is required to help with simply getting into a parked vehicle sitting in a victim's driveway.
But most are able to get right back into their vehicles and resume their day-to-day commutes. To those around them they seem perfectly fine.
But many are not. They are burdened with anxiety every minute of their commute, with an increased sense of panic in particular driving situations.
Just like physical pain will lead to avoiding activities that aggravate that pain, driving anxiety can lead to taking much longer travel routes to avoid certain driving environments. And can lead to avoiding all but absolutely necessary driving outings.
The regular experience of anxiety is psychologically harmful. And the behaviour modification can lead to social isolation.
These are invisible impacts. And there is a stigma around reaching out for help with mental health issues. Victims struggle silently, pretending everything is ok, when it's not.
Help is out there. But it's expensive.
Counselling sessions are approximately $120 (Registered Clinical Counsellor) and approximately $200 (Psychologist).
ICBC will pay a portion of that expense up front ($100 and $145 respectively).
Just like with any other injury, it is important to pursue your recovery from psychological injuries.
Please reach out to your doctor and follow whatever recommendations are given. Do you know someone who might be suffering in silence? Please encourage them to reach out for help.
If you fail to do so, not only will you compromise your recovery but you will most surely face arguments by ICBC that your ongoing psychological difficulties are your own fault.


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"Happy Death Day 2U", the sequel of horror-hit "Happy Death Day" gets official release date.
According to the studio, "Happy Death Day 2U" will be released in February 14, 2019.
"Happy Death Day 2U" is the direct sequel to "Happy Death Day" that was released last year, earned successful both financial and critic, grossed over $55 million and $122 million worldwide with budget only $4.8 million.
"Happy Death Day 2U" will follow the story two years after the events of the first film, Tree Gelbman re-enters the time loop to determine why she was entered into it in the first place. She must also face a revenge-seeking Lori, who has been resurrected by the power of the time loop.
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Christopher Landon is directing also writing the script for the sequel. The casts including Jessica Rothe, Israel Broussard and Ruby Modine.


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Strengthening the Quality of and Access to Education
For children growing up in Colombia, violence and conflict is familiar, as until 2016 Colombia was dealing with a 50-year long civil war. For communities living along the Pacific coast of Colombia, they are often isolated from services like schools. And, if they can access them, the curriculum often does not reflect the culture and realities for these communities, which are largely made of Indigenous and Afro-Colombian peoples. This leads to high dropout rates.
Vive La Educacion aims to get these vulnerable children back into the education system. It surveys local communities to identify the challenges faced in accessing education, and then provides multiple options for accessing learning opportunities, either through typical schooling or a flexible program geared at students who are also parents and/or working. Teachers, Principles, and school administrators are also given training on how to change curriculum, and are supported as they create a school improvement plan, which receives input from the local community.
The result is an increase in both education access and the quality of education offered. Dropout rates reduce, and children feel more comfortable in their classrooms. Access and quality equal peace and prosperity, both of which benefit children and their families greatly.


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"So long as you have food in your mouth, you have solved all questions for the time being."
– Franz Kafka
Celiacs Knead This New GMO Wheat
For the last five years, researchers in Spain have been developing a type of wheat that won't aggravate celiac immune systems, and they're getting really close. Their latest research has successfully engineered wheat to reduce immunoreactivity by 85 percent, allowing celiac sufferers to consume a few slices of bread without ill effect. But before restaurants across America can start consolidating their gluten-free menus into a single menu that's safe for everyone, researchers still have to tackle one more problem: taste. "Acceptable" was the term researchers used to describe bread made with the new wheat. But hey. That's also the term I used to describe my friend's garbanzo bean brownies. So, rye not try it?
Rock Lobster: Not Just a B52's Song
The rock lobster is a complicated creature. Not only is it the title of a '80s song, but it also is a general term for several, related species of lobster that live in warm water, such as the Pacific or Caribbean. These lobsters are so delicious that they were over-fished and had strict regulations. Well, Australia might have finally found a way around fishing rules and difficult larval cycles to create the first rock lobster hatchery. After 15 years, the University of Tasmania's Institute for Marine and Arctic Studies has developed special tanks to breed the lobster so it is separate from wild populations. This could be big news for the lobster industry around the world. Let's go celebrate the spiny lobster in our "Love Shack," baby!
Restaurants Must Climb the Beanstalk to Keep up With Tech Giants
Amazon and Uber are two tech giants that seem to have found the hen that lays golden eggs and the magical harp. With Amazon's acquisition of Whole Foods and Uber's success with UberEats, they are cutting into restaurants' profits and changing the industry. The only way restaurants can keep up now is to trade their cow for some magical beans. Fast Casual argues that the magical beans come from technology. Restaurants need to reclaim their customer data so they can make the dining experience personalized, easy and efficient. Going to a restaurant also needs to be as easy as getting food delivered or buying pre-made meals at the store. To cut down the beanstalk and defeat the giant, restaurants also need to connect their online and physical stores to what their customers want by using data for predictive inventory, customer recognition, improved service and enhanced marketing and promotions.
Just Like the Boy Scouts, Supply Chain Managers are Always Prepared
In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Maria, earthquakes in Mexico and the many other natural disasters, the need for preparation has never been more clear. Not only do residents need to prepare their homes with supplies, but businesses also need to prepare to protect their assets. Once they are safe, supply chain managers need to think about the effect lost power, damaged goods, increased fuel prices and scarcity will affect their businesses. Major companies in Florida showed the importance of being prepared in the face of a hurricane. For example, power companies staged vehicles at strategic points to prepare for outages. Phone carriers like AT&T and Verizon topped of fuel generators and tested backup batteries to prepare for surges and flooding. And The Home Depot and Target worked with their warehouses to ensure they were well stocked ahead of the storm and could be replenished as people bought necessities in bulk. If these storms taught us anything, it's that preparation is key to staying safe and recovering from a natural disaster.
What you see is What you Get With new Printing Platform
It takes weeks worth of work to come up with the right branding colors, fonts, logos and design. Not only does it need to be perfect for your website, press releases, email, social media and other electronic media, but it also has to fit all of your physical materials, such as disposable cups, containers and even coasters. A new printing platform company, Templi, aims to make this laborious process easier with the click of a few buttons. You can upload your company image, picture, logo or colors in one click. Even for difficult-to-print items, like coffee cups, you can see a photorealistic 360-degree view of the product. It is the epitome of what you see is what you get. Founder Nick O-Brien has ambitious goals to add two new products every month to what businesses can print, including food-safe paper basket liners, wooden menu boards, and compostable plastic takeout bags. This has the potential to make branding and design simple for restaurant operators while taking the guesswork out of what your products are going to look like once they ship.


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We are fortunate to place in the 2018 THC Classic with Rooster Magazine with our latest invention. The name is inspired by "icebergs". Like the great bergs, the majesty of this extract will amaze you and cause a colossal splash. Since the first few weeks of their inception, Hashbergs have sold out within days of being stocked and we're pleased to tell you why.
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Summer Travel Tips
Are you planning on traveling during the summer? If you answered yes, then this post is for you. The Northside Blog is sharing some tips for anyone in our Richardson, TX apartment community that is planning on traveling during the summer months.
Prepare your car.
If you are traveling at all by car, this is important. Before you get on the road, check the condition of your car. This includes making sure your lights, wipers, and other parts of the car work and equipping your car with emergency supplies. Take your car to a trusted mechanic or do it yourself. Remember to check your oil, antifreeze, wiper fluid, tire pressure, engine, and brakes.
Plan your routes.
Having a plan for where you are going and when to be there will help you know how to adjust your schedule for getting there on time. Even if you're going about your normal route, planning ahead can help you avoid driving pitfalls, such as speeding or not clearing your entire windshield. Wake up early so you can hit the road on time — and with caution. If you are using a GPS, be sure that it is up to date, so that you will be on the fastest and most direct route.
Be Prepared.
Keep an emergency kit in your vehicle. Include items such as a first aid kit, jumper cables, rain ponchos, flashlights and working batteries, drinking water, non-perishable snacks, a tarp in case you need to change a tire on wet roads, wipes for clean ups, and an extra blanket. DMV.org is a good resource for additional information about emergency kits.
Keep in Touch
As you travel, keep your friends or family updated on your progress in your journey. Use a car charger to keep your phone from dying. Let them know when you stop to eat, refuel, and take bathroom breaks. Let them know about any traffic or delays so they don't worry. Keep them updated on your ETA (estimated time of arrival).
What other travel tips would you add to our post? Let us know in the comments. Thanks for reading our post. Travel safe this summer and always!


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While recruitment agencies and internet-based tools are used by candidates to find prospective employers, we also looked at the effectiveness of the more traditional media that candidates respond to. It's very clear from our survey that the role of more traditional media has diminished in importance. Our results indicate that more people appear to be […]read more
There may be up to 1,000 IT vacancies in the country, with some of those vacancies commanding significant premiums in pay rates but many of those working in the sector regularly work unpaid overtime. Over half of respondents (55 per cent) indicate that they work over and above their contracted hours of employment. Admittedly, this […]read more
Direct recruitment models may be popular with some multinational or even smaller organisations but there's no substitute for the face to face contact between candidate and professional agency executive during the recruitment process. And that's according to job seekers. Three quarters of respondents to our IT employment market survey said they prefer to conduct the […]read more
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We arrived late at our apartment block where we were spend a week after a busy start to the trip. We had been looking forward to a place to put our feet up for a few days and explore at a more relaxed pace.
The first afternoon we walked over to Bellavista neighbourhood to get our bearings in the city. Of course some light refreshment was taken.
Santiago hosts 25% of Chile's total population but the centre is compact so we could explore easily.
We're not townies at heart, we sought out Cerro San Cristobal. Not only does it have commanding views of the city and a huge statue of the Virgin Mary at it's summit, there is also a swimming pool. We spent much of the afternoon at Piscina Tupahue, surrounded by Chilean families enjoying the Christmas holidays.
The walk around to the summit was hot but worth it. There were a few cyclists doing reps up and down this road, which kind of made me miss the bike for the first time in a while. Though 37 degree heat wouldn't be the best re-introduction!
The air pollution here is high and often obscures the view of the Andes out to the East. As a result you often get a hazy silhouette which is a shame considering the setting that this city has, nestled among breathtaking mountains.


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Edge Global Congress
November 6, 2019
Austin, TX
As data is generated at ever more exponential rates, and globally moves us towards the age of Yottabyte, so compute processing power disperses across enterprise, and cloud resources...
For this edition, we spoke to Martin Lynch CEO for Pure Data Centres Group.
Datacloud: What do you see for the future of the industry?
I think everywhere you look there just seems to be more and more data growth whether it's self-driving cars, artificial intelligence or simply Pinterest and WhatsApp. We just can't seem to stop ourselves using, creating and distributing data, therefore the data centre industry just has to keep growing, until someone finds a better way to manage the information. The challenges we face will be in the realms of power, regulation and edge connectivity and those are things we as an industry need to get more and more joined up on to make it easier for our customers to grow their business. As an industry, we need to become more collaborative, not competitive, as when we reach large or hyper scale facilities, we need to focus more on how we back each other up in a region when there is simply not power availability for two competitors to deliver two data centres in a single region. Working those issues collaboratively would also speed up the level of reach, rather than building three new facilities in Sydney that all opened within 72 hours of each other.
Datacloud: What is the biggest opportunity in the industry today?
Data sovereignty and the cost of telecoms is going to push data centres closer to the end users into the so called 'edge' markets, so that opportunity is huge, but there's also a new class of emerging edge markets driven largely by consumer content and mobile. Those edge locations still need to be supported by world-class engineering and operational excellence. We simply can't treat them as backwater locations and drop a Docker module in to treat them as second-class citizens, or they will not thrive. More importantly, in a lot of these markets there will only be one provider in town to start with, so availability and flexibility becomes more important especially as you move onto true emerging markets, and I don't mean Wisconsin.
Datacloud: What's one of your goals for the next year and how do you expect to achieve it?
Our goal is simple and unchanged. We set out to go to underserved markets, that's what we're doing but the drivers and needs of those markets and the additional places we need to reach are evolving every week. Last year at Datacloud there was a presentation on China, yet Africa is overtaking China by population and mobile volumes. We've been out in the Middle East since GITEX last year and have just been astounded at what is going on out there. Our customers move quickly, but as an industry we tend to move slowly due to planning, permits and the problems of getting power at scale, but the answer is not generally a containerised solution simply because it doesn't scale. Either there is a proper opportunity over time, or there is not. We're fortunate to have sovereign wealth backing so can take a longer view than a REIT which has strict rules on generating returns on investment. We think we have found the right balance allowing us to deliver world-class infrastructure, traditionally built, quickly and cost effectively. We're a demand driven business and 2017 looks like being a transformational year for us in terms of locations, every day we're swallowing from the fire hose of opportunity and it's very exciting.
Datacloud: What do you think matters most in the development of the industry and its effect on business and society?
I think the biggest issue is people, there are too many old folks in this industry and not enough 'apprentices' coming thorough the industry. Every time you go to these conferences I could probably name at least a third of the people who will be there, without even attending. As an industry, we need to invest more in people, we need to recruit graduate engineers and teach them the process, procedure and delivery that the industry depends on, so the next generation of leaders emerges.
This industry has some great individuals with incredible experience, and the challenge today is with equipment reliability being so high, there are very few serious issues, that the opportunity to see a real incident and learn from it is limited, so we need more incident rehearsals and practice and people just do not seem to invest in that. It takes that experience of a disaster to know how to avoid it, just ask BA. They run a global airline with an exceptional safety record yet they can't keep one set of servers running anywhere in the world across six datacentres? I think when the jury is out, we will find that it's because nobody invested the few tens of thousands required in training for joint IT and infrastructure rehearsals, but instead opted for the bare minimum 'sample rehearsal'. That's not enough. That's why we set up our own training centre in the UK so we can take engineers from emerging markets and run them through that process, get second line manufacturer and ITIL training, then apply that in a real facility to ensure they are clear on the expectations required by international customers in markets where these standards are just not practiced. Too many people send expats out regionally. We need to invest in local skills transfer and communication to allow us to create a global expectation.
Pure Data Centres will be at the Datacloud Europe 2017 congress in Monaco June 6-8th. Meet them there


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Compass Profiles: Will Allen
posted Fri, Jun 08, 2018
Categories: Compass profiles
This summer, we will be highlighting members of the Compass Community. This could include staff members, founding families, volunteers, board members, school designers, students or community partners.
Get to know us.
Staff: Will Allen
Director of Operations / Teacher-Adviser: Spanish
Six Word Memoir:
"I overcame adversity with my resiliency"
What's your educational specialty/background?
Spanish and video production
Why Compass?
I have always wanted to teach students how to think for themselves and to help them find their unique purpose in life.
Besides your specialty, what other talents and interests do you want to share with our community?
Photography, Prop Design, Choir, Film/Video, International travel
What previous life experiences are you bringing to the Compass Community?
19-years as a classroom teacher, 10 years as an elementary and high school administrator, college teaching, technology expertise
What is your dream project/partnership at Compass?
A partnership with the Colorado School of Film and/or with a film production studio in Hollywood
What do you believe?
I believe that most people are inherently good at heart and on their own journey of self discovery.
What are five things that you know to be true?
My families love for me, We can overcome almost any obstacle with the support of our friends and family, Dogs are sent from Heaven to give us unconditional love, Our experiences in life shape our world view (sometimes not for the better), Contentment is harder to find than happiness
What is one question that you are still searching for an answer to?
Are we living versions of our life in alternate realities?
What is the greatest accomplishment of your life?
Marrying my best friend and bringing three amazing people into the world to share their passions and hopes
If you could wake up tomorrow with one new quality or ability, what would it be?
To fly
For what in your life do you feel the most grateful?
For another day to spend with my friends and family
What would constitute a "perfect day"?
Spending the day on Serenity Bay with my family and having a few hours of meditation sitting on my sandbar


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Appin Koala Picnic Day and Village Fair
Sun, Sep. 16, 2018 10:30am — 2:30pm
Wonson Oval, Appin Road, Appin
Please come and join us for our first ever Appin Koala Picnic day. The objective of the day is to highlight the the vulnerability of koalas and their habitat in the Greater Macarthur and Southern Highlands area. The picnic day hopes to engage the broader community which will in turn, allow the message to be spread further afield.
The picnic day has been set up as a follow up to a Koala Summit being held in Appin on Tuesday 11th September, Wollondilly Council are hosting this event with the vision of raising the profile of our Koalas.
You have the opportunity to set up a stall or display to raise awareness for your organisation, recruit new members or just have a chat & answer questions that the public may have.
The children will be having fun at the picnic, with Allen the life size Koala aptly named after Allens Creek in Wilton & Damion the environmentalist guru from Council will be taking the kids on a short tour of the area at the back of the oval, which is known Koala habitat, we may just be lucky on the day. Games & activities will be held.
The Appin Village Fair will be held in conjunction with the Appin Wheels Festival run by the Appin P&C. The wheels festival was a huge success last year and this year is set to be even bigger. As part of the Fair, Appin Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with local businesses will have the opportunity to promote their product and others will have the opportunity to showcase homegrown produce and other creations. All this comes together to highlight what our great little Village has to offer.
Wollondilly Council are on board to help us with this great day.
No Political parties to have stalls however you are still welcome to attend.
If you wish to attend could you please RSVP to email@example.com or phone 0408409115 by the 30th August so positions can be allocated.
Cost: Gold coin donation (all proceeds going to Wollondilly Wires)