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The thoughts and experiences of a law enforcement officer tackling the meanings of faith, the job, the tools and whatever catches his attention.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Helping Others
We in American are extremely blessed, overabundantly, exuberantly and impossibly blessed. I often catch myself worrying over some trivial problem or becoming frustrated in the perceived tardiness of something I desire.
God gives to and blesses each of us so that we may give to another some of what we've had, whether time, skills or money. There is war, famine, disease and death still to be found in this fallen terra firma. Rather than becoming frustrated because you lack that plasma television or your boss just yelled at you, rather, spend your time and set your mind to the task of looking for ways to help others. In this country and elsewhere.
You will quickly find that having less creates more joy than having more.
Let's all begin our search anew and be the light to all we meet.
Matthew 25: 34-46
34"Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. 35For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.'
37"Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? 39When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?'
40"The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'
41"Then he will say to those on his left, 'Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. 42For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, 43I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.'
44"They also will answer, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help you?'
45"He will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.'
46"Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life."
Friday, January 25, 2008
Insufficient Riches
I was just reading in the paper about the deaths of actors Heath Ledger and Brad Renfro. These were two young men that had the whole world handed to them and the whole world to look forward to, and yet, they chose suicide and drug addiction. Their examples once again illustrate the truism that fame and riches are simply insufficient. Only through the saving grace of Jesus Christ are our lives made meaningful and whole.
1 Timothy 6:8-10
8But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. 9People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction. 10For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.
Proverbs 11:28
Whoever trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf.
Psalm 49:15-17
15 But God will redeem my life [a] from the grave;
he will surely take me to himself.
16 Do not be overawed when a man grows rich,
when the splendor of his house increases;
17 for he will take nothing with him when he dies,
his splendor will not descend with him.
1 Peter 1:7
These have come so that your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.
2 Corinthians 12:9
But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Officer Safety Issues-concealable Firearms
One of the growing areas of concern for Officers is the profileration of concealable holsters/hidden firearms. Pictured are some of the ones that have been brought to my attention as of late. Look out and be careful...
Psalm 38:12 Those who seek my life set their traps, those who would harm me talk of my ruin; all day long they plot deception.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
In the here and now
I rarely am satisfied with anything. I am truly a Yes…but person. One of the biggest tasks that I have been attempting to accomplish is the ability to have Joy in the here and now. I want to be able to sing in prison like Paul or find "The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name" ability.
But there is another aspect of this concept that I am currently dealing with and that is appreciating God's blessings when things are good. I have been in a long long dry spell at work and now it appears that a rare opportunity is arising that was well worth the slight work related suffering that I experienced.
However when I was in the middle of work morass I had to force myself to appreciate all the millions of other, and more important, things that were right. My wife and two children and been an abundant and overflowing blessing that would have been worth an entire career pushing a squad around. But why did I have to force myself to this mindset rather than enjoying the moment?
Have joy during persecution but have joy during the blessings also. Stop yourself from looking for more and/or better and appreciate what you already have been given by God here and now. The things of this earth are fleeting praise God for what you have been given before you look back and realize what you have lost.
Psalm 145:6-8
6 They will tell of the power of your awesome works,
and I will proclaim your great deeds.
7 They will celebrate your abundant goodness
and joyfully sing of your righteousness.
8 The LORD is gracious and compassionate,
slow to anger and rich in love.
Friday, January 11, 2008
The ten best movie endings
The ten best movie endings (without some of the classics that everyone knows about)
10. Napoleon Dynamite-finally someone to play tetherball with…
9. Clerks-nothing changes they just keep on keeping on…
8. Razing Arizona-The Dream, then I see a table…
7. Fuzz-Yul Brynner's deaf terrorist reaching up from the water to retrieve his listening device
6. Rocky-Adrian! Adrian! Adrian!
5. The Good, The Bad and The Ugly-one more bullet to cut the ugly from the noose and ride out into the sunset
4. The Road warrior (Mad Max 2) Sand in the tanker? Was he tricked? Did he know? Where does he go from here?
3. Star Wars-KA BOOM –pass out the awards-enough said
2. The Life Aquatic: Steve Zassou-the Bill Murray character carrying the child on his shoulders down the pathway-in some small way he "gets" it.
1. Indiana Jones: Slowly wheeling the ark of the convent to be lost once again amid the piles of crates in a federal warehouse.
Monday, January 7, 2008
End of the World!!!!!!!
Another sign of the end of the world (the 14th or so seal), is when the Simpsons episodes start to come true...spooky...here is the episode...
"New Kid on the Block" is the 8th episode of The Simpsons' fourth season. Sub plot: Meanwhile, Homer goes to the restaurant with Marge, but Marge is allergic to fish. Homer orders the all-you-can-eat and eats everything. Captain McCallister kicks him out after midnight. He goes to trial with his lawyer, Lionel Hutz, claiming false advertising. Homer and the captain make an agreement: Homer is put on display as "Bottomless Pete; a remorseless eating machine", or "nature's cruelest mistake".
Here is the article...
La. men say eatery banned them for eating too much
Posted by Pedro Ramirez III January 03, 2008 10:23AM
Categories: Breaking News
In news from across the nation:
HOUMA, La. -- A 265-pound man says a restaurant overcharged him for his trips to the buffet, then banned him and a relative because of how much they consumed during their visits.
Ricky Labit, a 6-foot-3 disabled offshore worker, said he had been a regular at the Manchuria Restaurant, eating there as often as three times a week. But on his most recent visit, he said a waitress gave him and his wife's cousin, Michael Borrelli, a bill for $46.40, roughly double the buffet price for two adults.
"She says, 'Y'all fat, and y'all eat too much,'" Labit said.
Labit and Borrelli said they felt discriminated against because of their size.
"I was stunned, that somebody would say something like that. I ain't that fat, I only weigh 277," Borrelli said.
Accountant Thomas Campo, who spoke for the restaurant because the owner's English is limited, said the men were charged an extra $10 each on Dec. 21 because they made a habit of dining exclusively on the more expensive seafood dishes, including crab legs and frog legs.
- The Associated Press
"We have a lot of big people there," Campo said. "We don't discriminate."
The argument over the bill grew heated, and police were called. The police report states that the disagreement was settled when the restaurant said the bill was a mistake and, to appease Labit, the meal was complimentary.
Labit said he insisted on paying but was told not to come back. He complained that when seafood on the buffet line runs out, the restaurant only grudgingly cooks more. Campo said the proprietress tries to reduce waste of quality food.
Saturday, January 5, 2008
The God of Providence
There are biblical truths that I know intellectually but still have to experience now and again to make them "feel real". The most current one that I am experiencing is that our God is a God of providence and just because you are experiencing negative life/professional experiences does not mean he has removed himself from you but rather he is more active in your life than ever before.
I have had a very professionally trying two years. Nothing went right, everything that could go wrong did go wrong and every opportunity that came up was brutally stripped away from me. I took and long hard look at myself, fixed a few things but still nothing seemed to improve. I recommitted myself to prayer and the Bible but still found myself in the same morass. I knew that everything is according to Gods plan and that he is a God of providence but my trial seemed arbitrary and pointless and I soon found myself fighting a victimed mindset.
However the single coolest opportunity has occurred at work that is greater than all of the things I was prevented to become and would be well worth the pain of the last two years. I have been given this opportunity and I will discuss it when it is totally locked in, right now it is 99% sure it will be mine.
The amazing thing is that if any one of the negative experiences that I went through turned out positive I would not have been able to take this position. I have always wondered how Paul found such great Joy in his pain and suffering but now, and again, I see that in the low and troubled times great things are brewing if you just trust in the Lord. This is a principle I once again "feel" and know.
Hebrews 11
By Faith
1Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. 2This is what the ancients were commended for.
3By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. 4By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as a righteous man, when God spoke well of his offerings. And by faith he still speaks, even though he is dead.
5By faith Enoch was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death; he could not be found, because God had taken him away. For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God. 6And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
7By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.
8By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going. 9By faith he made his home in the promised land like a stranger in a foreign country; he lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. 10For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God.
11By faith Abraham, even though he was past age—and Sarah herself was barren—was enabled to become a father because he[a]considered him faithful who had made the promise. 12And so from this one man, and he as good as dead, came descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as countless as the sand on the seashore.
13All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance. And they admitted that they were aliens and strangers on earth. 14People who say such things show that they are looking for a country of their own. 15If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had opportunity to return. 16Instead, they were longing for a better country—a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.
17By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. He who had received the promises was about to sacrifice his one and only son, 18even though God had said to him, "It is through Isaac that your offspring[b] will be reckoned."[c] 19Abraham reasoned that God could raise the dead, and figuratively speaking, he did receive Isaac back from death.
20By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau in regard to their future.
21By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph's sons, and worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff.
22By faith Joseph, when his end was near, spoke about the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt and gave instructions about his bones.
23By faith Moses' parents hid him for three months after he was born, because they saw he was no ordinary child, and they were not afraid of the king's edict.
24By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh's daughter. 25He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a short time. 26He regarded disgrace for the sake of Christ as of greater value than the treasures of Egypt, because he was looking ahead to his reward. 27By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the king's anger; he persevered because he saw him who is invisible. 28By faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of blood, so that the destroyer of the firstborn would not touch the firstborn of Israel.
29By faith the people passed through the Red Sea[d] as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to do so, they were drowned.
30By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days.
31By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies, was not killed with those who were disobedient.[e]
32And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel and the prophets, 33who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, 34quenched the fury of the flames, and escaped the edge of the sword; whose weakness was turned to strength; and who became powerful in battle and routed foreign armies. 35Women received back their dead, raised to life again. Others were tortured and refused to be released, so that they might gain a better resurrection. 36Some faced jeers and flogging, while still others were chained and put in prison. 37They were stoned[f]; they were sawed in two; they were put to death by the sword. They went about in sheepskins and goatskins, destitute, persecuted and mistreated— 38the world was not worthy of them. They wandered in deserts and mountains, and in caves and holes in the ground.
39These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised. 40God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect.
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The Final Day...
It has been a tough night, with a confused sea state and the team has been sailing with no wind data, which has limited their speed and ability to push hard. The mist and rain also impacted visibility. They are approaching the turning point to John O'Groats with 180 miles to go their expected eta is the early hours of Monday morning.
Skipper Mikey Ferguson
"It was tricky. We basically had a lot of thick cloud coming in from the west the whole time. Every now and again you might get a five-minute patch of stars which was a godsend basically. Apart from that, we had very, very heavy fine rain so we got mist all the time and our light was super bright which made our night vision even worse. But yes, it was so tricky to drive without having any wind data. The swell was coming one direction, and the wind and waves were coming from different directions. The boat was being thrown around a lot. To be quite honest, we were not up to speed. We probably were at least one full sail combination behind what we should have been on. We had three reefs in the main and the fractional A5 up and we were probably only sailing at 75% of the polars. But it was just such a hideous night that anymore we would probably have risked Chinese gybing and it would just not have been good for anyone onboard. Downstairs, if we had a Chinese gybe for sure. So it was just the safe option just to keep smart and keep us upright. If we had to go a bit slower, we had to go a bit slower. As soon as the first light came we were able to get all the big sails up again and we are now on the biggest ones we got. And we are pointing roughly in the right direction. And hopefully, we will be there in about ten hours."

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White Paper - The Secure Credential Solution for Biopharmaceutical and Healthcare Communities
The realm of digital security is ever-expanding. In particular we are seeing heightened requirements in the biopharmaceutical communities, where the use of web-based services and information technology for process efficiencies have become the norm.
This White Paper highlights:
The security risks related to identity and access management in the connected pharmaceutical/healthcare sector
The unique capabilities of Axiad ID Cloud to provide organizations with digital signing, user identity, device identity, and data confidentiality using PKI- based certificates from Federal Bridge/SAFE-Biopharma Certified Certifacate Authority and Enterprise PKI CA


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The Shoptalk app contains everything Shoptalk attendees need for an incredible onsite experience, including the agenda, speaker list and exhibit hall map. It's also the only way attendees can access the attendee list and contact other attendees. Shoptalk is on track for 2,000+ attendees, including 150+ CEOs and 250+ speakers.
Shoptalk will be held May 15-18, 2016 at The Aria in Las Vegas.
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Infantino has championed the expanded tournament.
Racists must be 'kicked out'
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World Cup buzz fizzles as squeeze hits Qatar economy
Migrant workers still exploited in World Cup host Qatar
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6 Secrets of Highly Creative Women
Is it me or is entrepreneurship taking on a new shade of creativity these days? While it's obvious to assume some have more creative genius than others, it seems to really just be a matter of nurturing that side of oneself. Small business owners today are more like visionaries bringing their masterpieces to life in the form of brands, buzz and business opportunities. Not only are they creative, they're innovative, and I for one find it refreshing as hell.
So what are some of the key secrets of highly successful, highly creative women into today's workforce? I asked some of my business savvy girlfriends and got the deets on their journey:
1. Follow your fascinations
Pursuing your fascinations only leads to great things. Either you find something you're good at, find a hobby or you find yourself moving onto the next thing; you can never go wrong with following your curiosity. "It's amazing when you discover who you are while creating something you enjoy."
2. Creative cycles
Inspiration is everywhere but sometimes it takes a while to find it. First, it's important to recognize when you're in a creative funk, then you can make moves to do something about it. Here are a few things to consider when you're trying to rev up your creative engine: Embrace the struggle, find new surroundings, surf Pinterest, keep a list of your favorite blogs, skim through magazines, whip the scissors and glue stick to make an old-school vision board, listen to a podcast, whatever floats your boat; figure out what drives inspiration and do that.
3. Commit to Self-development
Self-development is all about improving and challenging yourself as often as possible. This could come in the form of spirituality, philanthropy, motivation, self-love, overcoming fears or leveling up your skills. Become a lifelong student because progression (not perfection) is what creates happiness.
4. Consult with Guides
Give it up to the ladies who have paved the way, that've been in the trenches and are now willing to offer up their valuable knowledge. One of the most valuable, time-saving things you can do is learn from those that have been in places you want to go. We're all capable of transcending our ambition but sometimes we hit a snag. The good news is when we look to others for guidance, support, and education we set ourselves up to be one of the ones who "made it" rather than the ones who just hoped to. Take action now; whether you're simply following a blog, buying an e-course or joining a networking group like Dames Collective, you can never go wrong by investing in yourself.
5. Surround Yourself with Encouragement
Know who to talk to, and when to talk to them. If you're a creative entrepreneur, surround yourself with like-minded, ambitious people that will bring the best out in you. For example, if your sister isn't the biggest fan of you quitting your job to start a bubble bath company, call someone else for their opinions on your new company logo. We all look for approval and advice from our closest friends and family, but sometimes it's not always there. Get comfortable with the idea of talking to others that will boost your confidence instead of making you question your ambition.
Places to find these people:
- Facebook groups
- Network groups
- Mentors
- Successful individuals you admire
6. Push Past Rejections and Roadblocks
It happens to the best of us, down and out and full of questions. Let's face it, Beyonce wasn't built in a day so don't expect any different for yourself. Take a step back and look at the big picture, wrap your head around the so-called "failure" and try again. Your biggest NO can be the best thing to ever happen. When it becomes too challenging, turn up the volume on some motivational speakers, try: Tony Robbins, Les Brown and Mel Robbins-these people know how to light a fire! Find what best suits you and what you need to get you back in the game.
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73: How to become a better leader by using Polarity Thinking with Laura Mendelow/
As leaders we are sometimes stumped by seemingly opposing pulls and blind to the downsides of our actions and intentions. Leadership coach Laura Mendelow explains how the concept of Polarity Thinking along with a helpful Polarity Map can help us manage the conflicting goals we often feel tugging on us in opposite directions as leaders. Plus, polarity thinking gives us a positive and constructive way to boost our strengths and manage our weaknesses. On this fun and interesting episode of the TalentGrow Show, Laura shares some great examples and actionable advice for creating balance and increasing your effectiveness as a leader. Learn how to use polarity thinking to discover and overcome your greatest challenges, such as balancing the need to connect with your team and avoiding feeling burned out. Listen now and share with others who could benefit from this shift in thinking about leadership!Read More


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1/ True change is a result of action.
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3/ By putting in self-work, we will not only live more joyful, passionate, and purposeful lives but that we will inspire other womxn to do the same damn thing.
Self-work workshops are a series of workshops that will improve every aspect of your life: career, home, and spirit. Participating women will be able to learn a new skill for their resume, delve deeper into a topic of interest, or learn how to make repairs around their house. Regardless of the subject matter, every workshop will take place in a mansplain-free zone, and will leave you feeling empowered, enlightened and inspired.
Any womxn currently feeling stuck, unhappy, bored, listless, purposeless, or out of touch with her divine femininity. Curiosity didn't kill the cat, it opened up a world of possibilities for her! Since the dawn of time, society has been putting limits on what womxn can achieve. They were so good at convincing us of our weaknesses that we actually started believing them! As a result, many of us are still walking around as watered down, more prim and proper versions of ourselves. BORING! Well guess what, self work workshops are here to give you a space to safely explore your curiosities so that you can take back your power and start living your vibrant, vivacious, truth.
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Penguins G Matt Murray practices, nears return from injury
CHICAGO (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray is nearing a return from a lower-body injury that has sidelined him since mid-November.
The two-time Stanley Cup winner practiced with his teammates on Tuesday for the first time since going on injured reserve last month. The 24-year-old has struggled this season when able to play. He is 4-5-1 with a 4.08 goals-against average in 11 appearances but declined to use the injury as an excuse for his shaky performance.
"I was sore, but it was nothing to come out of play," Murray said. "I was playing with it for a few weeks and it was fine. I just tweaked it one day. It didn't hinder many parts of my game. It's a specific place. Just giving it time to heal is the biggest thing."
Murray said he's uncertain when he'll be cleared to play. The Penguins face the Blackhawks on Wednesday night, then return home on Friday to play Boston.
Casey DeSmith has played well in place of Murray. DeSmith is 16-9-4 with a 2.35 goals-against average and a .925 save percentage for Pittsburgh. The Penguins have recovered from a poor start and are 6-2-2 in their last 10 games.


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Breaking It Down: A Comparison Of Major Health Care Plans In CongressThe Associated Press offers a look at the major health care plans pending in Congress, including the House Democratic bill, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee bill, the Baucus plan and the House Republican outline, plus President Obama's proposal. "Details are still being negotiated and any final health care bill would have to meld proposals from the House and Senate" (Alonso-Zaldivar and Werner, 9/14).
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Tunk Ka Cafe is on the most beautiful view point of Phuket
by LOVE PHUKET
Tunk Ka Cafe is on the most beautiful view point of Phuket, seeing the panorama scenery of the town and the sea. Tunk Ka Cafe is Phuket's shop. I guessed that there are only the Phuketers who could realize such a beautiful and wanted to keep this coffee shop as a secret in their minds (I want to do like that too) because I hardly saw the tourists here. Those I saw sitting around 2-3 dining tables are all Thais and looked familiar to this place and the waiters. After I chose the beautiful and satisfied corner, I was served excellently by the smiling waiter who introduced me a glass of strong flavor coffee mixed with Thai tea and milk which is the ancient beverage the Phuketers like to drink for a long time, hot or cold you can choose as you like. In addition I had ordered fried fragrant banana dressed with caramel to thrill my tongue because the caramel here is the special recipe of ancient Phuket, the mixture of honey and egg, good smell and delicious more than I expected and you could not find it anywhere else.
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#RoboStache is a 3D Printed faux mustache optimized for maximum visibility, interactivity and fun. The Arduino controlled, sensor fed, high bright programmable LED lit device facilitates common shared experiences amongst strangers, experiences that build trust and foster an environment for sharing ideas.
The SXSW 2015 edition of #RoboStache will serve as the focal point of walkabout brainstorming sessions around Austin during SXSW 2015 Interactive, Film and Music conferences.
The FLUX(Forward Looking User Experience) moderated brainstorming methodology adapted for RoboStache sessions is responsible for over 60 patents in 60 months at Qualcomm Incorporated, and is now on offer for SXSW conference attendees to learn and enjoy.
Anthony Blow:
For nearly 25 years, Anthony has served in engineering roles across several divisions of Qualcomm Incorporated, contributing innovative ideas and insights with patents granted in electronic and mechanical systems. Anthony currently lives and works in San Diego, Ca with his wife Cheryl, an educator.


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Grant Davis-Denny is a litigation partner at Munger, Tolles & Olson whose practice focuses on taking complex matters to trial and counseling clients on rapidly changing areas of law.
Mr. Davis-Denny's trial experience includes some of the country's most complex cases, such as the Deepwater Horizon litigation following the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico as well as a three-month antitrust trial involving billions of dollars in claimed damages.
Mr. Davis-Denny also counsels companies in the areas of data security, privacy and antitrust. His data security and privacy practice includes proactive compliance advice, incident response and litigation. Mr. Davis-Denny holds a CIPP/US certification from the International Association of Privacy Professionals.
In the area of antitrust, Mr. Davis-Denny helps companies design effective compliance programs, conduct internal investigations and litigate claims of anticompetitive conduct.
Mr. Davis-Denny has served as a deputy city attorney for the Los Angeles city attorney's office and tried three criminal cases to verdict.
Mr. Davis-Denny is a member of the board of directors of the Western Center on Law and Poverty and the board of directors of the Los Angeles Metropolitan Debate League. He is also a member and former chair of the board of directors of California Common Cause and a former member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association's Judicial Election Evaluation Committee. At Munger, Tolles & Olson, he is the co-chair of the firm's Information Technology committee.
Mr. Davis-Denny graduated from UCLA School of Law in 2003 where he was elected to the Order of the Coif, was a member of the UCLA Law Review, and was a member of the Program in Public Interest Law and Policy. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Davis-Denny worked for elected officials Kathleen Sebelius and Tom Torlakson.


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Harley-Davidson Recalls Street XG500, XG750 For Fuel Tank Problemby admin November 9, 2014
Harley-Davidson is recalling more than 105,000 Touring motorcycles from the 2014 model year
According to NHTSA, 105,746 Touring models from the 2014 year are being recalled because a component in the clutch master cylinder may fail, reducing the pressure available to keep the clutch disengaged. If the clutch does not remain disengaged, the motorcycle may creep forward while the rider intends to be stopped, increasing the risk of a crash. The affected bikes are:
•Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU)
•Ultra Limited (FLHTK)
•Police Electra Glide (FLHTP)
•Street Glide Special (FLHXS)
•Street Glide (FLHX)
•Tri Glide Ultra (FLHTCUTG)
•CVO Limited (FLHTKSE)
•CVO Road King (FLHRSE)
•CVO Breakout (FXSBSE)
•Electra Glide Ultra Classic Twin Cooled (FLHTCUTC)
•Ultra Limited Shrine (FLHTK SHRINE)
•Street Glide Shrine (FLHX SHRINE)
•CVO Softail Deluxe (FLSTNSE)
The Motor Co. estimates that about 10 percent of the recalled bikes have the defect.


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I Quit My Job! WHAT?!/
That's right. A few weeks ago, I turned in my notice, and I am now a full-time author. EEEEEEEEEK! So exciting! So scary! I've been sitting on this for a while. I've been thinking and talking and praying about the possibility for a couple of years, and now I'm actually here. Crazy! I told family and friends before today, but this is the first time I've announced it on social media. I wanted it to be really official before I did, and yesterday was my last day at my old job. So here I am. At my computer. Just me (and the puppies, of course). And the new full-time author gig. Let's do this!
So how do I feel? Oh my gosh, so many feelings bouncing off one another inside of me. I'm super excited to be able to write full-time. My goal is to be able to release a new book every eighteen months or so, but more often than that would be great! A good friend of mine has requested two per year. Whoa! I'll try because that would be awesome, but I make absolutely no promises. I am also kind of freaked out because my old job was a really good gig with a nice, steady paycheck. I cringe internally every time I think about not pulling my own financial weight in my marriage. <-- By the way, none of that comes from my sweet hubs, who has been so supportive and encouraging. That is all me and my sense of responsibility and partnership. I also feel slightly…floaty? Untethered? Because there's no handbook for this, no guaranteed plan or guide for how to do what I'm doing now. The key to being successful as an indie author, from everything I've read, is…just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming. Yeah, that's basically it. It's a bit like the day I left college. I had lived in this place for the better part of four years, and then I was leaving forever to head out into a strange, new world. That's just like what this feels like. I don't feel nearly as untethered as I might have, though, because of the systems I've put into place for myself. Oh, you can bet your sweet shelfies that I pre-gamed the crap out of this endeavor. Wanna see?
The first thing I knew I would need was a schedule. None of this, "I'll write when I feel like it" crap I've pulled in the past. This is your job now, missy! So here's the schedule I've devised for myself:
-6am to 6:30am: Wake up, get dressed, let kids out
--Seeing as how I've spent entire weekends in my pajamas without brushing my hair or teeth, I knew I would need to make a conscious effort to transform into a human every morning, especially if I'm managing myself now.
-6:30am to 9:30am: Have breakfast and read
--Reading makes you a better writer and breakfast fuels the body and brain! And Dana needs caffeine.
-9:30am to 10:30am: Social media
--This includes posting, interacting online, and seeking out opportunities.
-10:30am to 11:30am: Writing!
-11:30am to 12:30pm: Lunch
--I know myself. If I don't actually carve out time to eat when I'm working on a project, I just won't do it.
-12:30pm to 5:30pm: More writing!
--My current goal is 7000 words per day. I don't know what my usual rate is yet (one day does not a trend make), so that number is sure to change. I hope it ends up being higher.
So we'll see how this goes. Time will tell what adjustments need to be made, and I'm flexible to that. The new schedule is not the end of it, though. I need to keep track of events and to-dos and all that good stuff, and it's been totes-McGoats-scientifically proven that my brain sucks at remembering that kind of thing. There are tons of organizational apps and systems and whatnot out there, but I personally like Habitica. If you already know about this app or just left to go look it up, try and contain your shock that I'd gravitate towards a RPG-based organizer. <-- I'll be doing a review on how I like it and make use of it within the next few weeks. So I've been plugging all my to-dos and recurring responsibilities and habits I want to keep up into Habitica and marking them off. I like well-designed systems that help ensure success, and this is a really good one.
So that's my new life. Not gonna lie, it's been a really good first day, though I won't get my second chunk of writing in because I have a party (not mine) to help do. I'm all smiles now, though. And you know what makes it even better? The lovely sendoff I received from many, many people as my old life came to a close. I would be very remiss if I didn't mention them now. So every single person I've told has been really lovely and congratulatory. At my old job, I sent an email out to a team with whom I've worked closely over the years. To this I expected maybe a handful of nice, generic responses. I expected wrong because every single one of them emailed, called, or both to wish me well. So, so many wonderful messages of encouragement! And then my sweet co-workers threw me a farewell/good luck lunch!
My friends are the best! Words cannot describe how grateful I am for them. I'm truly sad to see that chapter of my life close, but I'm also thrilled as this new one opens. Wish me luck!


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Street Art (Lisboa)
Lisboa, Portugal. This portrait series is everywhere around town, "Have you seen this man/woman?"
A detail of the street art "carving" style in Lisboa
A formal street exhibition in the Alfama pays homage to famous locals, in a beautiful way, using sensitive photographs on tile, with side labels
To me, mystery window installations are street art. Envelopes?


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Reflections on Recognising and Responding to Maltreatment Experienced by Disabled Children- Glasgow 28th September 2018
There is significant evidence that disabled children are at greater risk of abuse than their non-disabled peers (Taylor, Stalker & Stewart, 2015) and so it is essential that we continue to develop our understanding of the experiences of disabled children and our ability to recognise and respond to maltreatment or abuse. The BASPCAN event in September was a great opportunity to hear about the latest research from experts in the field but also to join in a wider conversation that is taking place across Scotland, the rest of the UK and ultimately, at a global level.
Several practitioners, including those from education, social work, health and the third sector, attended the day and participants had travelled from across Scotland and the UK to attend: the range of voices in the room contributed to a level of rich discussion that enhanced our learning throughout the day. Professor Julie Taylor and Dr Christine Jones, who are both leading researchers in the field, led the event and together they walked us through data, activities and discussion focusing on the risks, experiences and consequences of abuse and models of disclosure.
The learning began by exploring the concepts, theories and evidence surrounding the maltreat of disabled children (the word maltreatment encompasses the wide range of types of abuse or neglect that children with disabilities experience) and this session provided an important opportunity to discuss the dominant discourse related to disability and to consider whether the binary thinking encapsulated in the push for social or medical models is at all helpful. Together, we discussed the Human Rights model of disability as a more effective way of understanding and responding to need and considered key ways in which the model differs from the social model of disability. Central to this thinking is the need for diversity to be valued and the importance of social justice. The model prompted discussion about the broader contextual issues relating to civil, political, economic and cultural rights and the very real challenges that children with disabilities are facing both in the UK and beyond. The group reflected on how able current systems are to respond to such complex adversities and how the voice of disabled children can get lost in the melee.
Later in the day, we discussed the interactions between impairment and risk and the barriers disabled children face in having their experiences heard. As a speech and language therapist, I have a particular interest in understanding how and when communication breaks down and I was keen to understand what stops children from being heard. Through the session, I learnt that there are many challenges in understanding and identifying barriers, as research often focuses on non-disabled children and so data is less readily available. The absence of data relating to disabled children also arose in discussions around the Child's Plan, rooted in Getting It Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) and the England equivalents and Serious/Significant Case Reviews. What we do know, is that disclosure often takes place many years after the onset of abuse and there are many factors that create barriers, including developmental factors, the relationship of the child and caregivers to the abuser; broader cultural issues and negative attitudes and assumptions made about disability which impact upon the way the information is heard. A number of themes were highlighted throughout these discussions including the challenges practitioners face in striking the balance between the needs of the parents and being child-centred in their approach to support. We also discussed national frameworks for understanding and anticipating the needs of disabled children.
In the afternoon, Julie and Christine led us through theories relating to disclosure, including typologies of disclosure and prompted delegates to consider the range of ways in which distress may be communicated. Two key frameworks were particularly helpful, including the Five Rs of Disclosure and A virtuous cycle of relational disclosure: protecting disabled children. The Five Rs provide a way of understanding the purpose of the disclosure of abuse by children (and adults), including: rehearsal, recovery, rescue, redress and rehabilitation and we were prompted to consider both the child's perception of the purpose as well as those hearing the disclosure.
The discussion around A virtuous cycle of relational disclosure: protecting disabled children, supported delegates to understand the relational, dynamic process through which a teller discloses information to a listener. Key features of the model include the need to create conditions that enable children to disclose their experience and asks us to consider the values and belief system in which the conversation takes place. The model calls for listeners to be responsive to the needs of children who may have an alternative means of communicating and who may be non-verbal and asks that listeners actively facilitate communication. The model also prompts listeners to be reflexive and consider how their own experiences will affect the way in which they receive information. Finally, listeners are required to act with integrity and respond in a way that is right and moral.
The discussions in the afternoon were of great interest to me and it was heartening to hear recommendations that prioritise a shift away from the emphasis being placed on the child to disclose, towards a model that recognises the role that we, as adults play in enabling information to be shared. We recognise that children with disabilities are less likely to verbally communicate a disclosure of maltreatment and so it is our collective responsibility to be aware of and respond to, signs of maltreatment or sudden changes of behaviour. With this shift in thinking comes a recognition that the needs of practitioners also need to be addressed, so that we can ensure they feel competent and confident in their roles as aware and responsive communicators. Opportunities for peer support or more structured supervision were identified as central to building confidence and for ensuring that practitioners had capacity to both listen and act with integrity.
Contributed by Emma Mairi Hanley
Child Protection Health Consultant, CELCIS
Please see below a link to the book containing the chapter on 5Rs and Model of Disclosure.


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With a long weekend beckoning we decided to join some mates camping at Knorrit Flat Riverside Retreat.
After re-packing the van, we got away mid-morning Friday and arrived at the campsite at lunchtime to blue skies and sunshine. After a bite to eat we set about setting up the camper.
The campsite is located on the Nowendoc River at Caffrey's Flat about 40kms from Wingham NSW. The sites are a great size with their own firepit and are mostly flat and grassy. The road down to the campsite is quite steep, and would be an interesting exit in the wet i imagine. The campsites site up on the bank, and there is an entry point for those wanting to swim or put canoe's/kayaks etc in the water.
We had a lovely Friday afternoon/evening sitting around the fire talking crap, cooking dinner and just enjoying the peace and quiet. We even managed to make a campfire oven cake (gluten free and all) and it was pretty darn good.
We woke up Saturday to annoying drizzling rain, so after breaky when it looked set in for the day, the boys decided to put up the tarp, which of course ensured that the rain would stop about half an hour later.
Once the rain cleared we went for a wander along the river.
After the morning rain, we even managed a slight sunset.
We cranked up the coals ready for some campfire oven cooking.
We had a lazy Sunday morning before packing up and heading home about lunchtime via Gloucester.


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Since returning from my adventure around Europe, I've found that I get asked on the regular about the ins and outs of planning a solo trip. From saving the money to how to stay safe while traveling solo (and everything in between), I've loved being able to answer so many different questions around the practicalities of planning a solo holiday. While I am no expert, I do have a few trips under my belt now — both within the states and abroad — and I have learned a lot about the practicalities of planning a solo trip, especially from making some mistakes along the way, so I wanted to round up some of the most important tips I've collected from taking both short and long-term solo trips. So whether you are going away for four days or four months, here are some of the things you should keep in mind when planning a solo trip of your own.
Budgeting for a Solo Trip
First things first, let me say this: you should not go into debt for a trip. Ever. If you cannot realistically afford a holiday within your current means, I honestly don't think that you should be taking one. This has always been my mantra, even (and especially) while I was paying off debt. If I wanted to take a few days off here or there for a long weekend, I would always save for it beforehand. So this doesn't mean you shouldn't take trips if you have debt; it just means you have to be more intentional in your planning.
Speaking of planning, creating a budget is one of the first things you should consider when planning for a trip. It may seem tedious or annoying, but having a plan for your money is a great way to start the planning process. It was the first thing I worked on with my Europe trip, because I needed to know just how much money I would need to save before I could start getting into the nitty gritty details. You can do this with pen and paper or create a spreadsheet (my preference, that way you can access it easily from anywhere) that includes with all of the necessary categories of spending for your holiday. For my multi-month long trip, my budget included the following:
Round-trip flight
Food ($x / day / x days)
Lodging ($x / day / x days)
Other Travel Expenses (train, bus, etc.)
Entertainment + Fun
Travel Insurance
Recurring Bills (Giving, Phone, Insurances, etc.)
Placing all of these categories into a formulated spreadsheet that showed total numbers can really help with saving the money you'll need. You can adapt your budget as necessary for your trip, but this is a good place to start. While actively saving for your trip, you can do a few different things to keep your travel funds apart from your other money to avoid spending it prematurely, like withdrawing cash after each paycheck and keeping it tucked away or creating a separate savings account for the trip. For more tips on saving money for travel, check out my more detailed post here.
Smart Packing Tips
Packing for a trip tends to elicit one of two reactions: freaking out about planning and just throwing whatever into a suitcase, or getting all kinds of excited and creating a detailed document with each and every item to pack based on the weather and activities planned. I tend to fall into the latter category of human, and almost always create a spreadsheet where I compile a list all of the things that I want to pack for an upcoming trip. I realize this isn't everyone's cup of tea, but I've found that preparing ahead of time can really save you both time and potential headaches in the future. Not only will you have better and/or the right things ready to go, but your bag will likely be lighter as a result of planning ahead. And remember, in most cases, you can always run to the store if you really need something that you didn't pack. Make sure you pick the right kind of bag for your trip, as well! For my Europe trip, I debated for a while between using a backpack or a suitcase, and ended up going with the latter (for a few reasons). I invested in an Away Bag and not only was it worth absolutely every penny on that trip, but I am continuing to use it now as I travel more.
When it comes to the practical stuff, like actually getting your stuff into a bag, some people debate the folding vs. rolling methods, but have you heard of packing cubes? They are a lifesaver! Not only do they keep your things organized, but I'm convinced that they also help you get more into your bag than you could without them! So fold or roll to your heart's content, but make sure you're using some packing cubes. And be sure to think through what things might be available to you that you can skip packing, like a blow dryer, toiletries, etc. in order to make more space in your bag. I had to be really specific with what I packed on my Europe trip, which you can read more about here.
My biggest piece of advice when it comes to packing is this: be realistic, and try to adopt a minimalist mindset if you can. Do you need two jackets for a summer trip? Or three pair of shoes for a 4-day weekend? Try to pack intentionally, choosing items you can mix and match to create more outfit choices. Less might really be more when it comes to packing, as having less stuff could free up your mental and emotional space, giving you more room for more experiences and memories. And that's what really matters, right?
Safety Tips for Traveling Solo
Traveling by yourself, especially as a woman, can seem scary. Trust me, I totally get it. I had plenty of well-meaning people express some concern when I started talking about my plans to travel for a while. While I appreciated their concern, I'm here to tell you that traveling solo does not have to be scary… but it does mean being more aware and a bit more cautious. Some safety tips are fairly common sense, like avoiding dark, desolate areas (especially when you're alone), not telling someone you just met where you're staying, and not flashing around cash or expensive items, especially in heavily tourist-filled areas (like the Colosseum in Rome). Along with those, here are a few of my personal tips for staying safe while traveling solo:
Try to look like as much of a local as possible. You can do this in a number of ways: walk confidently and look like you know where you're going, feel free to make eye contact with people on the street, and don't wear something that screams "tourist," like a money belt or big camera. This will help you to not stick out as a potential target to scammers or thieves.
While exploring, keep your headphones on you. Whether you choose to actually listen to music, a podcast, or an audio book or not is totally up to you, but having your headphones in can help you avoid any potentially awkward conversations. Plus, you will actually end up looking more like a local this way.
Keep your eyes up and off your phone. You should definitely know where you're going, so if that means peeping at Google Maps from time to time, that's totally okay. But don't be so focused on your phone that you miss what's happening around you. Not only can this make someone an easier target, but it keeps you distracted and less able to potentially defend yourself.
Lastly, try to always be aware of your surroundings. This doesn't mean you need to be on hyper alert all of the time, but take mental note of what's going on around you and make decisions from there. If something feels off, move on. Know yourself and trust your gut.
Ultimately, when traveling solo, remember keep your head up, eyes open, and be as prepared as you can, but most of all, remember to have fun! This is an experience to be savored and enjoyed, so make sure you're embracing every moment!
The Truth About Traveling Solo
Traveling solo is simultaneously totally amazing and super hard, and that — I think — is the beauty of it. There's something so very special about exploring on your own, because you will be challenged to grow in so many ways.: you will edge out of your comfort zones; you'll experience exhilaration and exhaustion and loneliness in the same breath; you will learn boundaries and how to take care of yourself; your confidence will soar and you'll learn when to ask for help; you'll do things you never thought you could or would; and you will see some absolutely stunning places and meet beautiful souls along the way. You will grow, you will change, and you will be better because of it.
I hope that some of my tips for planning a solo trip — from packing to budgeting and staying safe — have inspired you to take one in the future. I've chatted with some people in my circles who've said they don't think they could ever travel by themselves, but let me squash that thought. Letting fear stop you from trying something new is no way to live, and I promise that you have what it takes to do it yourself.. So whether it's a long weekend or a few months, taking a solo trip has the potential to be absolutely life changing…
so what are you waiting for?
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Cuesta College basketball standouts Saunders, Lino chosen for monthly award
Cuesta College basketball standouts Noah Saunders and Tawny Lino were selected Tuesday as the school's athletes of the month for January.
The 6-foot-6, 185-pound Saunders recorded three double-doubles and averaged 18.3 points and 7.8 rebounds per game during Western State Conference competition. The freshman from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, scored a season-high 29 points against Santa Barbara on Jan. 14, and grabbed a season-high 18 rebounds in a win over San Diego Mesa on Jan. 6.
For the season, Saunders leads the Cougars in rebounding (6.8) and is second in scoring at 11.9 points per game.
Cuesta (12-14, 5-3 WSC) is scheduled to close out the regular season at home against Moorpark at 5 p.m. Saturday.
On the women's side, Lino averaged 16 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 3.0 steals through the first month of conference play.
However, the freshman point guard suffered a season-ending injury during a Feb. 4 loss to Santa Barbara. She scored 17 points in three quarters before the injury.
Lino ended her freshman season averaging 13.2 points and led the Cougars in both assists (3.8) and steals (3.2) per contest.
Cuesta (12-14, 1-7 WSC) will close the 2016-17 season at 7 p.m. Saturday against Moorpark.


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Get involved today
There are many ways you can get involved with Harvest for Humanity, both locally and in Haiti. All our current volunteer opportunities will be posted to this page and updated regularly. If you have an idea or project in mind that is not listed, please do not hesitate to reach out and contact us.
Summer Program
Every year we coordinate teams of volunteers to travel to Haiti in the summer when the children who live at Foyer d'Espoir are on school holidays. Volunteers work with the kids to improve their English language, teach new life skills, and provide fun-wholesome activities. For more information and to apply, please see here.
English Speaking Partner
We are looking for interested families and individuals to help students in Haiti improve their English skills. You would meet at a scheduled day and time every week for 30 minutes via Skype. For more information and to register, please see here.


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By early 2016, Netflix was operating in 190 countries. The company knew that their brand system needed to expand to work in many markets of differing maturity. We updated the system to become more agile and introduced a monogram that serves as a strong graphic element in newer markets and as a simplified expression of the wordmark in more mature markets.
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A year-long commitment is behind the Lily light, Lemon Light and Fritta pendants created for the esteemed architect Pip and his wife Aileen Cheshire.
Designing an organic form out of a material as unforgiving as brass presented quite a challenge, but the end result boasted a clean and simplistic finish. The Lily Light accentuates the living room's ceiling-high bookshelves while producing warm, inviting light.
James Russ worked closely with Nat Cheshire who had a particular vision for the Lemon light– a surprise for his father. James worked with the form of a lemon to design and develop plans for glass work, blown by the talented Luke Jacomb.
To bring the home together, James Russ and potter Peter Collis created the Fritta pendants. Made with ceramic and glass, the light glows a brilliant warm hue and throws task light onto the kitchen Island. The lights stand out on their own but also flow together as a story.
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Personal Growth
One of my favorite teachers, the great Jim Rohn, would constantly say two things that had a dramatic impact on my life:
I used to say "I sure hope things change." Then I learned the only way things are going to change for me is when I change.
Those two statements, along with those of other renowned teachers, taught me the value of personal growth and the realization that no one was in in charge of mine other than me. So, thirty-five years ago I began taking responsibility for equipping myself with what I needed in order to achieve my dreams.
The best way to achieve the outcomes you desire in life is to know where you are today, where you want to be in the future and what it will take to close the gap. But, the most critical question to answer is WHY you want the future you've painted for yourself.
The answer to this critically important question, WHY, provides the inspiration needed to make your dream a reality. Without answering the WHY, you'll never be able to create the passion, commitment, perseverance and joy needed to achieve your dreams. You'll lack the necessary awareness.
Personal growth is about understanding that if your Why is big enough, the how and what will fall into place. Once you get a clear understanding of where you are in relation to where you want to be, you can then begin to determine what's needed to get you to your desired outcome.
The Lyons Den Group can assist you with:
- Defining your vision and the WHY behind it
- How to do an honest assessment of where you are currently (no b.s., no excuses)
- What you need to do to close the gap between where you are to where you desire to be
- Creating a methodology and timeline for accomplishing what's needed to reach your dream
While these steps are interconnected they are distinctly different. My expertise lies in guiding you through a structured and enlightening process of disciplined and consistent progress towards your goals and dreams. Success is nothing more than a few simple disciplines practiced every day for a very long period of time. It is the accumulative weight of our disciplines that leads to the life we desire.
John Maxwell, one of the great thought leaders of our time, is someone I have a business affiliation with. John has taught me that in order to become the person you were created to be requires intentionality, doing it on purpose. My desire is to help you develop the right attitude, learn more about your strengths, tap into your passion, become more in touch with your purpose, and develop your skills so you can be all you can be.
There is nothing more important to your individual success and sense of fulfillment in life than personal growth. Decide what type of life you want for yourself and let us help you on the journey towards realizing your dreams.


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The Berlin Wall Falls, Dreams Are Rebuilt/
The Berlin Wall Falls Down
It's November 1989.
The Berlin Wall, built in 1961, came down.
Ripped down by the people.
I remember the day well, reading about it in The New York Times as I rode my commuter bus into work in the financial district of San Francisco. I was utterly amazed.
If you had asked me back then, in the 1980s, if I thought The Wall would come down, I would have answered, "Yes, someday, but not in my lifetime."
And then, there I was, in my lifetime with a fallen wall.
You see, it seemed for my whole life, I'd only known of that Wall being up.
West Berlin, East Berlin
I visited West Berlin and that Berlin Wall when I traveled to Northern Europe in the winter of 1983.
I know, that's a crazy time of year to go, but that was our only downtime when I was singing with the San Francisco Opera Company. It was the break between performance seasons, before the next round of rehearsals that would begin in April.
My journey into West Berlin came by a round-about-way – from Moscow on the train. I had stayed 10 days in the Soviet Union (not Russia in those days) and was coming back out from behind the Iron Curtain.
(It's funny, because now we easily and simply say "Berlin" – but, back then, it was clearly either West Berlin or East Berlin. A single Berlin did not exist.)
Below is the Ampelmännchen – pedesterian stop signal used in East Berlin.
Stop! East And West Cannot Meet
I stayed in a modest pension, run by a quiet man in his mid-40s. He served us soft boiled eggs in ceramic egg cups at breakfast. I got to talking with him and he disclosed that his mother lived on the other side of The Wall. He had not seen her in over 20 years. This was not a time of easy-access home computers, FaceTime or Skype internet telephone calls.
He could not go to the East; she could not come to the West. That is, not until she retired. Then she could go to the West and stay there, thank-you-very-much, so the East would not have to pay for her retirement. He described the situation with such sadness.
I had The Second Degree of The Radiance Technique® at that time. I had just finished my class in January 1983, before I took off for my trip. It was wonderful to have the expanded TRT® hands-on of the Radiant Touch® and to be able to direct energy to the various situations I encountered on my travels.
When The Wall fell, six years later, I directed radiant energy to my hotel man and his mother, hoping that they were happily reunited. I didn't have his name or address anymore.
After The Berlin Wall, Reunification
Even though it was fiercely desired, reunification was no easy feat. A lot of history had to be reconciled and East and West differences in thinking and attitude had to mend. No longer would manufactured goods say made in West Germany on the bottom – only Germany existed now (and again).
Granted, I speak as an outsider. I am not German, only German heritage. But, while The Wall was up, my German friends confided with me how they experienced a deep, dividing schism in the psyche of the German people. They often spoke about the need for enormous healing for Germans from both sides.
25 years later, long, good strides of healing have been accomplished. Isn't it interesting that German Chancellor Angela Merkel is originally from East Germany?
They said it would take at least one generation to fully reintegrate East and West in spirit, some said it would take two. We've passed one generation now.
I recommend taking a look at this article by Spiegel Online, with its wonderful gallery of photos showing the same place before and after The Wall.
Do you remember The Berlin Wall falling down?


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A Message from Bill Pellerin – April 24, 2014
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LONDON (Reuters) - This year's near-collapse in U.S. companies' euro and sterling-based borrowing is being linked to Trump administration tax changes that are raising the appeal of bringing home cash held offshore to invest instead of tapping bond markets.
The "reverse Yankee", as offshore fundraising by U.S. firms is dubbed, has been around for years. But sales blossomed notably after 2015 as the European Central Bank's unprecedented bond-buying stimulus program made it cheap to borrow in euros and swap them back into dollars.
They also found ready buyers among European investors who were scrabbling for even a few basis points of extra yield over government debt, while the Federal Reserve's October 2014 move to end its own bond-buying program added even more impetus.
As a result, U.S. borrowers raised over half a trillion dollars in euro and sterling-denominated debt from 2014 through 2017, Thomson Reuters data shows.
But the pendulum has swung back and signs are issuance may not recover this year.
Bond sales globally are being dampened by Fed rate rises and trade tensions. But reverse Yankees' decline eclipses other debt categories — just $50 billion was raised in January-June 2018, around half of year-ago volumes, according to TR data.
Reverse Yankees comprised 7 percent of corporate euro fund-raising in the first six months of 2018, versus around a quarter a year ago, according to Srikanth Sankaran, head of European credit strategy at Morgan Stanley.
"U.S. issuers in the euro market have been very quiet this year. Part of the explanation lies with U.S. tax reforms encouraging a reassessment of how much new funding would be needed by companies," Sankaran said.
He was referring to new U.S. regulation whereby companies are taxed on profits accumulated abroad, irrespective of where the cash is held. It reversed prior arrangements allowing them to "defer" U.S. tax on worldwide profits unless they repatriated the money.
Because the tax is applied at a lower rate and over an eight-year period, there is less incentive for companies to keep savings offshore, and repatriation of some of the $3 trillion-plus estimated to be held overseas has already begun.
Balance of payments data shows U.S. firms "repatriated" over $300 billion of earnings in the first quarter, Goldman Sachs said, predicting flows will escalate in coming months.
Analysts note that the tech and pharma sectors, which have large amounts of cash to bank outside the United States, benefit most from the tax reform but were also heavy reverse Yankee issuers.
Apple , Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Allergan and Verizon have all raised significant amounts of reverse Yankee funding in the past two years. But healthcare firms have sold less than $2 billion this year — under a fifth of year-ago levels, TR data shows.
Tech firms, including telecoms and entertainment, have issued around $3.6 billion versus $21 billion in the first six months of 2017.
"The one-off overseas cash repatriation has allowed (tech firms) to pay shareholders out of their vast foreign cash reserves instead of using the proceeds of new debt placements," JPMorgan analysts told clients.
So could issuance rise again? Most reckon it's unlikely. Aside from the fact companies can dip into their own cash reserves, euro-borrowing has become less appealing because the cost of swapping back to dollars has risen since end-2017, outstripping cost savings from lower euro yields.
With U.S. interest rates likely to rise two more times this year, once the cost of swapping back to dollars is taken into account issuing in euros offer no advantage; since late-2017, hedging costs are outstripping cost savings from lower yields.
And companies that didn't hedge euro exposure were caught out by the single currency's 10 percent rise last year versus the dollar.
"We expect issuance to pick up depending on hedging costs but to keep things in context, we may not see the kind of volumes that we have seen in the market in recent years," said Barnaby Martin, European credit strategist at Bank of America Merrrill Lynch.
Indeed, the drop in issuance is also showing up cross-currency basis swap markets, which companies often use as an indirect route to raise dollars.
Since the start of the year, spreads on five-year cross-currency basis swaps have tightened by more than half to 17 basis points indicating declining demand by companies.
Many companies may have also hit debt issuance limits stipulated by U.S. accounting rules which allow borrowers to issue a certain proportion of the overall value of their overseas business in debt. Most companies, notably tech firms, have already used that up, BAML's Martin said.
"A lot of U.S. companies have issued euro-denominated debt in the past in keeping in line with their net investment position. But their capacity to do this may now be more limited," Martin added.
Reporting by Sujata Rao and Saikat Chatterjee; graphic by Ritvik Carvalho; Editing by Catherine Evans