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Alberta's MLA pay has been decided and the results are mixed. Premier Alison Redford commissioned retired Justice Jack Major to write a report recommending reform of the MLA pay system, and she has now accepted most of the results. The rejection of two recommendations indicates healthy democratic responsiveness but underlines some flaws in the process.
The MLA's tax-free benefit was rightly eliminated. A tax-free allowance sent entirely the wrong message: if the taxman doesn't have to pay full income taxes, why should the rest of us? This change speaks to our values -- everyone must pay their fair share of taxation.
The massive raise proposed for the premier -- with no apparent relationship to what other provinces pay their premiers -- has also been rejected. While most Albertans agreed with this decision, we are left wondering how her pay will be determined. Are we back to officials setting their own pay?
Be Careful What You Wish For
Many organizations, including the Sheldon Chumir Foundation, argued in favour of an arms-length process for determining compensation for elected officials. It's supposed to be more objective, to minimize political influence, and to build public confidence in a fair process.
An arms-length commission led by a retired Supreme Court justice gave us a result that many Albertans reject, namely tax-free allowances and a 66 per cent pay increase for the premier. If we were committed to an independent process, must we accept the recommendations we did not like as well as the ones we did?
Who decides what's fair?
Justice Major was insightful during the review hearings, asking presenters who, exactly, should sit on an external committee to review MLA pay and benefits, and how, exactly, those people should be selected. There are some challenges with his suggestion that three judges form the committee.
A full time regular judge in Alberta earned $255,000 salary last year while the Premier made $221,438. From their vantage point on the bench, isn't it likely that judges would consider that the leader of the province ought to make at least as much as they do?
Another option is a citizen's assembly or committee to set pay. Given that in 2009 the average Albertan earned $24.84 an hour or roughly $47,500, what is the likelihood that such a group would ever consider an increase for MLAs?
We are a relative lot, comparing ourselves to those around us. What appears fair depends greatly on one's economic circumstance, and what is being compared. Our reactions to MLA pay proposals are both a personal and a political response that reflects our biases and level of trust or cynicism in politics. Is Alberta so different from other provinces?
"MLAs play an important role in our society and should be compensated fairly," I said in the Chumir Foundation's submission to Justice Major. He took this to heart, arguing the same point to justify the proposed compensation rates. Alberta MLAs will actually take a pay cut and still remain the highest paid in the country at $134,000, taking home $17,000 more per year than their next highest paid counterparts in Ontario and NWT.
All of us can agree that pay ought to be fair, but we lack consensus on what "fairness" means in practice. Are Alberta MLAs superior to all others in Canada, who are paid less? Justice Major made a case for not placing too much emphasis on inter-provincial comparisons due to Alberta's unique economic situation. There is something to this, since our oil and gas sector wages are relatively high. Yet consider Ontario and Quebec: both provinces have higher populations, greater territory, and larger economies than Alberta and their provincial representatives make $116,550 and $100,876 respectively. Comparators do matter in our conception of fairness.
Compensation and Values
There are many good proposals to come out of the report that few would quibble with: a more transparent package, upper limits on a transition allowance, and acknowledgement of our desire to attract MLAs motivated by public service.
The rate and structure of pay and the process for setting it go beyond merely finalizing a pay cheque. MLA compensation hints at how we value democracy and what we expect in terms of accountability from our representatives. It relates to what we think public service ought to mean, whether we believe it should be viewed as a career or not, how close to or how far from ourselves we see politicians, and finally, what our view of leadership is.


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Boomer Esiason Comments on Johnny Manziel Following Obscene Gesture vs. RedskinsAugust 19, 2014
Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Johnny Manziel flipped the bird at the Washington Redskins' sideline during Monday night's preseason game, but former NFL signal-caller Boomer Esiason flipped his lid in response.
Johnny Football struggled to the tune of 7-of-16 passing for 65 yards and a touchdown against the 'Skins. However, the biggest news focused on the Heisman Trophy winner making an obscene gesture in the direction of Washington's taunting sideline, as seen in this photo courtesy of SportsCenter:
Per CBS New York, WFAN's Esiason had some pointed words for the Texas A&M product:
Yeah, OK. You're gonna get wrecked, son. You know, the NFL is about as unforgiving a place as there is on God's green earth. It is a men's place. It is for people that have a very, very strong constitution. ... Whether or not you can handle it is going to be determined by your maturity level. And right now, this kid is a baby.
Manziel is in the midst of an intense battle with incumbent Brian Hoyer for the starting job. While Manziel didn't have a particularly strong showing, he unquestionably outplayed his competition, who completed just two of his six attempts for 16 yards.
Even so, Esiason made it clear that he doesn't believe Manziel should be the Browns' starter when the regular season commences.
"I'm telling you right now, he is not even remotely close to being ready," Esiason said. "If he opened as the starting quarterback in Pittsburgh in Week 1, he would get his a– kicked. And his a– would be driven into the ground. Because I'm telling you, other teams hate this guy. Hate him."
Peter King of Sports Illustrated didn't share an opinion as extreme as Esiason's, but he agreed that Manziel's decision to respond to the Redskins in an obscene manner was unbecoming of an NFL signal-caller:
Another person who wasn't particularly thrilled with the situation, per Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com, was Browns head coach Mike Pettine:
It does not sit well. I was informed of it after the game. It's disappointing, because what we talk about is being poised and being focused, that you have to be able to maintain your poise. ... That's a big part of all football players, especially the quarterback. We have to keep our composure. That's something we'll obviously address.
Manziel's actions didn't do anything to improve his reputation, but it is difficult to deny the notion that he has been the Browns' best quarterback through two preseason games.
That puts Pettine in a difficult position since he has to weigh out the positives and negatives of Johnny Football potentially starting Week 1. Esiason made his feelings on the matter known, but the only opinion that will ultimately count in the decision on pegging a starter is that of Pettine.
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The latest news out of the Marvel film universe makes near perfect sense. Marvel Studios will release a different version of the upcoming Iron Man 3 to China, one with new scenes featuring Chinese actress Fan Bingbing plus bonus footage not included in the U.S. version.
Smart. Very smart. The plan gives Chinese audiences extra incentive to see the film, and the Web will be full of folks from Asia sharing news about that extra footage. The Chinese movie market is booming, and Marvel is simply acknowledging this trend with a commercially sound policy. Heck, that bonus footage will likely wind up on the Blu-ray edition soon enough anyway.
The announcement still has a big potential downside.
Last year's Red Dawn remake was supposed to feature China as the country invading U.S. borders. The studio behind the project got cold feet and changed the enemy to North Korea. The switcheroo certainly had a financial component. Why anger an entire continent filled with people who would otherwise love to see your film?
There's more to it than that. As TheWrap.com reports, China is very strict about the content it allows to be shown in its country. Will future films cater to the country's whims hoping to snare approval? Can we expect pro-Chinese sentiments sneaking into content?
Consider The Karate Kid, a recent film remake in which endured some nips and tucks due to its Chinese connection.
The "Karate Kid" decision not only launched the biggest modern movie co-production between an American studio and China, but also opened up the film to government-mandated creative controls that ultimately yielded two slightly different movies, as Chinese censors asked that several scenes, including sequences of bullying and a kiss between two young characters, be trimmed. The geographic move also launched an internal debate about changing the film's name to "The Kung Fu Kid," as karate is a Japanese fighting style.
When The Weinstein Brothers were asked to take a few foul words out of the documentary Bully to secure a PG:13 rating the movie world roared in disapproval. This is art, people (as well as Weinstein officials) said. We cannot change it simply to meet a ratings board requirement.
A similar fuss was kicked up over the suggestions The Kings Speech get re-released minus a few F-bombs to snag a PG:13 rating.
And yet here's Marvel Studios kowtowing to a Communist country's movie goers hoping to sell a few more tickets.
Iron Man 3, featuring Robert Downey, Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle and Ben Kingsley, hits American theaters starting May 3.


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Thunder finish strong in big win over Trailblazers
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma City Thunder used a 15-0 run and a 46 point effort from Kevin Durant to close out a 105-97 win over the Portland Trailblazers.
Durant hit three late shots from behind the arc and scored 11 of the Thunder's final 15 points in the victory.
It's the eighth straight game of at least 30 points and Durant's third 40 point game this season.
Kendrick Perkins had a big block, steal and shot to finish the game as well.
The win gives the Thunder sole possession of second place in the Western Conference.
Oklahoma City has the tough task of traveling to San Antonio, the west's top team, for a 7:00 p.m. tipoff on Jan. 22.


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If there was a surprise in Poly's 27-0 whitewashing of City yesterday at Memorial Stadium, it was not the Engineers' defensive effort.
After all, the path to a share of the MSA A Conference championship had been paved with four other shutouts.
"That has been our job the entire season, get the ball to our offense and keep the other team's defense on the field," said senior defensive end Jelani Rucker, after the second-ranked Engineers improved to 9-1 before an estimated 7,000 fans. Rucker, a 4.0 student who tutors schoolmates in mechanical drawing and calculus, likely will continue his career for an Ivy League college next fall. Temple, Penn, Yale and others are very interested in him.
Rucker, end Deron Young, linebackers Chris Robertson and Derrick Odoms and safeties Tony Jenkins and Leonard Marcus drew special praise from Poly coach Augie Waibel for their steady defensive efforts all year. Marcus, another 4.0 student, played only sparingly yesterday after reinjuring his leg on a punt return.


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In 2013, Lake Research Partners helped elect two women to the Phoenix City Council; working with Kate Gallego in District 8 and an independent expenditure on behalf of Laura Pastor in District 4. Gallego became the first woman elected to the council from District 8 and Pastor became the first Latina elected from her district. Research on behalf of both candidates was critical to informing the strategies going forward, and ultimately winning the seats.
The first, Kate Gallego, in District 8, is where we really saw the importance of polling and the benefit of doing so early in the race. Originally, the campaign's plan was to wait on polling and to begin by introducing Gallego to voters as a Harvard graduate who would be the first woman elected from the district. Polling showed that a different strategy was warranted. District 8 is very blue collar, with an electorate that is majority Latino and African American. The Harvard angle would have been wrong for this district and ran the risk of making Gallego seem out of touch with voters. Instead, Gallego ran as the candidate "most qualified to fight for you." No one would have expected a 32-year-old to run on that platform, but by polling early, we learned that the path to victory came from Gallego's background and qualifications. The research showed that voters wanted a Council Member who would fight for them and their district's fair share of City Council money. Thus, we needed to demonstrate Gallego's unique qualifications, such as her business background and other best attributes, to introduce her as the candidate who would not only stand up for them, but had the right skills to ensure she could win the fight on their behalf. Gallego won the primary with 48% of the vote and ultimately won the general with 61% of the vote.
Then in our independent expenditure work on behalf of Laura Pastor, one of the main goals from the beginning was to not allow her opponent to gain too much momentum in the campaign coming out of the primary. When we first polled before the primary, Pastor had the lead. However, her opponent eventually won the primary. We then had to pivot to the run-off and before the campaign or IE made any moves, Pastor was down by 9 points. We polled again and developed a two pronged path to victory. The first move was to define her opponent as not a real Democrat by focusing on past contributions to Republicans, in order to convince base Democrats to vote for Pastor. The next step focused on defining her opponent as someone on the [property] developers' side and thus would fight for them and "not for you," in order to pull away independents that supported Pastor's opponent. Though Pastor and the IE on her behalf were outspent, ultimately the winning messages and attacks resonated with voters and Pastor won the election 54% to 46%, and by fewer than 500 votes.
The key to both of these campaigns was opinion research that armed the mail, communication, and field teams with the best message advice they needed to win the campaign. For Gallego, it meant running on experience (which was counter to conventional wisdom) and for Pastor, it meant finding a dual path that convinced Democrats to support her and independents to vote against her opponent.


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HOWTO: KMid
Procedure to get audio output from the Midi/karaoke player KMid if you don't have an external Midi device or sound card with Midi hardware synthesizer
The following procedure works on an Acer TravelMate 8215WLMi laptop PC running Sabayon x86-64 3.3 and should work on all PCs that can play Midi files using the TiMidity++ Midi player but do not produce sound when Midi files are played using the KMid Midi/karaoke player. Both TiMidity++ and KMid are installed on the Sabayon 3.3 LiveDVD and will be installed by default onto your HDD if you perform a full installation of Sabayon 3.3.
What is KMid?
Unlike the Midi player TiMidity++, which is an ALSA sequencer and Midi to PCM (Wave) converter with its own built-in software Midi synthesizer, KMid requires either external Midi hardware or a PC sound card which has a hardware Midi synthesizer. If you only want to play Midi files you could therefore consider using TiMidity++ instead of KMid. However, unlike TiMidity++, KMid can display song lyrics if they have been embedded in Midi files (.mid and .kar) for the purpose of karaoke. So, if it is a karaoke Midi player you want, KMid rather than TiMidity++ will be the player you want to use.
Now, TiMidity++ can also be used as an ALSA sequencer and Midi to PCM (WAV) converter by external programs, so it is possible to use TiMidity++ to drive your sound card by converting the output from KMid, i.e. KMid plays the Midi file and sends the output to TiMidity++ which converts it to PCM (WAV) and sends it to the sound card. To do this, carry out the following steps in the order given:
Open a Terminal and type:
$ timidity -iA -Os
The -iA selects TiMidity's ALSA sequencer interface, and the -Os (that's the letter O, not the number zero) sets the TiMidity output mode to 'ALSA pcm device'
Launch KMid
Settings > MIDI Setup..., select 'TiMidity TiMidity port 0 - ALSA device' and click OK.
File > Open, enter the file name of the .mid or .kar file that you would like to play and then click Open. If the file contains lyrics, these will appear in the grey KMid window.
Click on the Play button to listen to the Midi file playing. If the Midi file contains embedded lyrics then you will see the words of the lyrics turn yellow in time to the music so that you can sing along.
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Kahi releases beautiful photos from her wedding in Hawaii
Meet Mr. and Mrs. Yang Joon Moo!
The Dream High 2 actress had a fairytale wedding in paradise over Easter weekend. Kahi was so overjoyed for her big day that she shared photos from the entire event on Instagram so her fans could celebrate with her. The 35 year-old star was stunning in a white laced, trumpet styled gown with a plunging neckline and open back. Her fiancé looked dapper in a creme-colored suit that blended in perfectly with their serene Hawaiian location. Her close friends (including former After School member BeKah) were featured in her online photo album.
Kahi and her handsome hubby Yang Joon Moo announced a couple of weeks ago that they were getting hitched in a private ceremony in Hawaii. She became engaged to the CEO of Incase Korea after knowing him for a long time. Congratulations once again to the lovely couple! They look like models for a high-end fashion magazine. I know their children will be gorgeous and probably be asked to star in a reality show of their own. The Yang family reality show would definitely be a must-see!
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Have you ever suffered from FUNNY GIRL SYNDROME? Are you the gal who makes people laugh? Are you considered "a lot of fun" and "a good sport"? Do all your male friends bring you their troubles and ask for your advice––about their girlfriends? If so, you will relate to Nina––a wry, hip, hilarious gal who is sure to make you laugh.
Nina has a roommate who showers with her cat. Nina has a college education she hasn't used. And Nina has waited tables at Bellyaches Comedy Den in Boston for way too long... She's heard it all: mother jokes, sister jokes, chick jokes, and fat jokes. And then some. She's served beer to half–broke hipsters, drinks to businessmen with bad dates, and occasionally hears something truly hilarious.
But what Nina hides from the world is that she is FUNNY. Because she has suffered in the past from Funny Girl Syndrome––you know, she makes you laugh but you won't take her on a date. But all that's about to change, because it's high school reunion time. And there's nothing like facing a gym–full of people you knew back ten years ago to make you want to pull up your socks and shine.
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LONDON, England: Ryan Lochte completed a successful double, advancing in both the 200 back and 200 IM tonight, including taking the top seed in the men's 200-meter IM at the 2012 London Olympics.
In semifinal one, with Michael Phelps in the same heat, Lochte turned in a 1:56.13. That swim cleared Phelps' Olympic textile best of 1:57.14 set at the 2004 Athens Olympics, putting Phelps' overall Olympic record (1:54.32) next on the list. Lochte qualified second in the 200 back earlier in the evening as he looks to add to his overall medal haul of nine in his career.
Hungary's Laszlo Cseh, who has won three silver medals behind Phelps, all at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, is working to break through that glass ceiling. He qualified second in 1:56.74, just off his silver-winning time of 1:56.52 from 2008. If he can pull off the upset, he would join Tamas Darnyi and Attila Czene as Hungarians to win the title.
Phelps posted a third-seeded time of 1:57.11, and is now in the first-man-to-threepeat slot after Kosuke Kitajima missed the podium in the men's 200 breaststroker earlier tonight. Phelps, who already became the most decorated Olympian of all time with his 19th medal last night, has one more unprecedented goal to attain -- a male threepeat. Only Dawn Fraser and Krisztina Egerszegi have won three straight gold medals in a single event. No male has done so.
Brazil's Thiago Pereira (1:57.45), Japan's Kosuke Hagino (1:57.95), Japan's Ken Takakuwa (1:58.31), Great Britain's James Goddard (1:58.49) and South Africa's Chad le Clos (1:58.49) all earned spots in the championship finale.


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You Can Use Tea Tree Oil For Acne
There are many benefits to the use of tea tree oil. It is a general disinfectant that helps to fight bacteria that is present in infections and wounds. This enables it to fight fungal diseases in humans and animals. Its anti viral properties also help it to fight many common infections. It has anti-inflammatory properties that enable it to penetrate the skin, and hence benefit acne sufferers. It acts as a stimulant to fight infections and acts as a cleanser for pus and does not damage the tissue around wounds. It has a property that helps it to heal skin and encourage the forming of new tissue.
Does Tea Tree Oil Help Acne
Tea tree oil is extracted from the leaves of a tree native to Australia. The use of tea tree oil for acne has been known to kill acne bacteria and the oil is also extensively used in a number of natural treatments for acne. Its anti-bacterial properties do help to lessen the inflammation in skin that is affected by acne. Some people are sensitive to tea tree oil and are better advised to stay away from it. Tea tree oil does reduce the symptoms of acne but cannot be said to be a cure for acne.
Using Tree Tea Oil For Acne
Because of the possibilities of it affecting sensitive skin, any treatment with tea tree oil for acne is better done on small patches of skin and any reactions observed. A reaction indicates need for a lower concentration and in rare cases may need complete suspension of this treatment. It is best to dilute tea tree oil with aloe vera gel, making sure that this gel is very pure and uncontaminated by other additives. Just a couple of drops need to be added to an ounce of the gel of aloe. Before the application of this gel, it is a normal thing for people to clean the face. This should be done without the use of soap as otherwise the skin could dry up. Tea tree oil itself acts to dry the skin and dries pimples. It is also an ingredient in some comprehensive acne fighting systems.
Tea Tree Oil For Acne Scars
There is no firm evidence that tea tree oil is beneficial for acne scars. The fact is that due to its deeper penetration of the skin, tea tree oil does help many aspects of the skin and this improves the tissues which in turn can help to reduce the effects of scars. It is best to consult a dermatologist for any scar removal and other treatments like chemical peel, dermabrasion and laser treatments may be more effective. These treatments can cost a fair bit of money, and there are people who do benefit from just the application of tea tree oil, and it is only fair to try it out before opting for other expensive solutions.
Where To Buy Tea Tree Oil For Acne
There a lot of companies that manufacture tree tea oil for acne. The best ones use leaves of Australian trees. Look at reliable suppliers who take care to source their products. There are a lot of online sources to get tea tree oil and some of them may even offer it very cheap. Any tea tree oil must be purchased after getting confirmation from the supplier that the oil is specifically meant for the use that you have of it. Tea tree oil after purchase must be stored in cool dark places as it can get degraded with exposure to light. Small quantities are better stored in glass bottles.


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Peyote Stitch One
Flat Even Count Peyote Stitch Beading
The name "peyote stitch" comes from the Native American Church where the peyote cactus is eaten ceremonially and considered a sacrament. A form of the stitch (not the more common version discussed here) is used to embellish fans, rattles, and other items used in peyote ceremonies. For this reason, some members of the church say that the name peyote should be applied to the stitch only when used in this manner and whenever the stitch is applied to secular items it should be called gourd stitch.
Most beaders continue to use the name peyote stitch simply because the vast majority of people know the stitch by this name. We don't want to offend anyone, but we don't want to confuse anyone either. Perhaps a whole new name is needed! While gourd stitch makes sense when applied to tubular peyote, it's rather inaccurate when applied to flat peyote. Where would the gourd go?
Flat peyote with an even number of beads in the base row is very simple. Tie a bead to the end of your thread and go back through it once. Now pick up the number of beads needed to complete your base row, plus the first bead of the next row. Following the diagram, you would tie on one blue bead and pick up 1 red, 1 blue, 1 red, 1 blue, and 2 red. Now go back through the blue bead closest to the end. Pick up another red bead and go through the next blue bead and so on until you reach the end. You will notice that the red beads in the base row are pushed down as you add beads on top of them. In peyote stitch, the three red beads you just added are considered one row. The base row is considered two rows. Confusing, I know, but it's less confusing than trying to follow a row on a pattern when it's zig-zagging up and down.
Now we fill in the spaces to form the 4th row. Pick up a blue bead and go through the first red bead in the third row. Pick up another blue bead and go through the next red bead and so on until you come to the end once more.
That's basically all there is to it. I will cover increasing and decreasing in a future column as well as flat odd-count, and odd and even tubular peyote. For now why not practice with a groovy faux leopard print bracelet? Here the pattern progresses horizontally rather than vertically. Repeat this pattern block until you reach the length you need.
Matte black, black lined orange, and clear orange size 11 seed beads were used for an interesting mix of colors and textures. This is how it looks made up.
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If you are pregnant and weren't planning to be, we can help. We will walk beside you on this journey. At a time like this it's easy to feel alone, confused and overwhelmed. Feelings of fear, panic and anxiety are normal. There is so much to think about and so many things to figure out.
Perhaps you feel anger toward family members and friends who don't understand or support you. These are all normal feelings, but overwhelming emotions can result in sleeplessness, pain and stress. It is important to realize that these feelings are all part of the process, and that there will come a time when you will feel better. At Catholic Charities we truly care about you and we will be with you through every step.
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Is there any way to make a partition NOT a system partition?
I recently acquired a 60GB SSD and want to migrate my current system hard drive to the new drive. However, when I go to the Windows Backup manager to create a system image, it wants me to copy ALL of C partition and ALL of D, when it should only be C. D drive is full of a bunch of crap that I do not want included in the system image. If there even are system files on D, by no means is copying the entire partition necessary!
Therefore, is there any way to make partition D NOT a system partition? I never wanted it to be part of the system in the first place. Arggg!
Help much appreciated.
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Yes. Please post back a screenshot of your full Disk Management drive map and listings using Snipping Tool in Start Menu and we will give you the steps.
Normally you would mark C active using Diskpart from Win7 DVD Repair console or Repair CD, then run Startup Repair up to 3 separate times with reboots to write the MBR to C.
However there may be complications unseen without the screenshot so wait til we see it to tell you for sure.
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DRAMA CLUB: The Suspicious Housekeeper Episodes 19-20 (1/2)
The Suspicious Housekeeper is officially over, but obviously the last two episodes had to do everything possible to suck every last tear out of my tired eyes.
Ehem, our creys. I first want to discuss Auntie Na Young and her sudden character growth because while her major involvement in the main story seemed random, it began to make total sense. Just as we disregarded her from time to time, so did the kids. I see what you did there, writers.
The clumsy comic relief was much deeper than she seemed. She just wanted to take care of her late sister's kids, but still respected Bok Nyeo's presence because she knew it made them happy. I'm glad the kids finally seemed to gain a little more respect for her toward the end, and i'm glad she didn't marry some random guy. Besides, her wedding dress for her marriage to Lee Dong Shik was way prettier than the first one she tried on.
OKAY I JUST WANT TO TAKE A QUICK BREAK AND SAY HOW HARD I LAUGHED WHEN BOK NYEO WAS WATCHING HEIRS. And she was right, it was an important scene, geez, Sang Chul.
Anyway. I understand Bok Nyeo not wanting the kids to forget about their mom, and I appreciated it because that's something that's bugged me throughout the drama; they seemed like they were just trying to replace her. But why does everything have to be a trick or a game in this drama?! You don't have to be super mean to them, just have an honest talk. Whatever, at least it all worked out.
I also sincerely appreciate Sang Chul's character growth. He's expressing his true feelings, and has learned that telling a woman you love her when you don't miiiiiight not be the best idea. At the same time, it seems he's finally discovered what love truly is. Awww.
The scene that might've had my tears flowing the hardest was when Bok Nyeo FINALLY SMILED. YES, SHE SMILED, PEOPLE! And everyone cried at the table and behind their TV/computer screens. Everyone's emotion just felt so real, and it was so sad and happy and everything at the same time and ugh.
The other number one contender for most cry-worthy scene was Hye Gyul running after Bok Nyeo's bus and the look on Bok Nyeo's face when she saw her through the window. I'm too thankful to that bus driver for letting her get off and say goodbye. The note to Hye Gyul and the passing of the stone (l-o-l, I had to) were beautiful.
That time jump was TROLLING ME ALL OVER THE PLACE. First I was excited(!), then Han Gyul said they were still waiting for her. Then the doorbell rang three times(!), but it was just the new neighbor. Then she appeared! And is apparently staying for good? So does this mean she and Sang Chul will get married? Ah, at this point I don't even care, as long as she's there with the kids.
Side story-wise, I'm glad that Song Hwa has officially, and happily, turned her life around. And I'm glad that Geum Chi and Na Mi are playing out what's basically a teenage romance. Soo Hyuk and Woo Jae seem happy too, and that works for me.
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Ruth asks…
Should i get the turtle beach xlc or skullcandy lowrider headset for xbox 360?
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Turtle beach headset
This one is the best turtle beach headset. I like this headset very very much…
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- Large acoustically-tuned ear cups with 40mm drivers produce superior audio with deep bass for all types of games digital music and entertainment DC-coupled amplifiers provide super-wide bandwidth down to 0Hz while eliminating the distortion
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- Connects to TV or sound systems with XBOX stereo audio plugs to easily choose between speakers or headset with 16 foot cable Works with composite HDMI and VGA video connections
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Is there a way to play RCT2 on a Mac?
I have the disk. I have an iMac. I want to play Roller Coaster Tycoon 2 on it. I don't wanna use X11 and wine/winebottler. I don't wanna install Windows completely. Any ideas?
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Step 1: sell your mac
step 2: get a new laptop (not a mac)
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Step 4: YAY GAMING!
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Line art Apps, for digital Drawing Mac?
I'm on a Mac, but I've tried SAI before on my older PC, and i loved the Line art 'Vectors?" option in it,
so now i ask, is there any other app/program -other than Gimp because it is just not as clean/or i just not sure how to use it well- On the Mac -preferably free- that can do the same?
Please and Thank you
PS: Currently I'm Using Sketchbook Pro for drawing, there is no such thing downloadable for it, is there?
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PaintTool SAI has unique vector/ vexel tool that did draw lines and shape to width, you can not run this on Mac without X11/ Xquartz and Virtual Pc ware like WineHQ,
Inkscape is illustration tool, can work on Mac (freeware)
Autdesk did had 2d Sketchbook tool called SketchBook Designer (vector)
> which is now integrated with large Cad tools,
SketchBook Copic Edition ~ painting (does not save layers) (bitmap/ pixel)
Synfig Animation Studio (freeware) vector
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Seashore – mac ~ (bitmap/ pixel)
ChocoFlop Photo Editing Mac (bitmap/ pixel)
FireAlpaca.com – Free image editor
CinePaint (paint design tool like Gimp
GIMP on OS X
Paintbrush: Mac OS X
Donald asks…
Is Mac really better than Linux?
When I was telling about Linux to my class, the voice of a Mac user pipped out, "Do you think Linux is really good? Well, Mac is thousand times better than your stupid Linux."
I think he is wrong, Do you?
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Completely different beasts.
On the bright side [for Macs] Mac X is Unix based (and has x11, and other programs available) which is what Linux ripped off, so you could tell the dude to stuff it at that point. Plus you get a pretty sweet desktop.
On the bad Mac X costs, Linux is free & open.
I use both & Windows. Actually I even have an OS 9 Box, which has its uses as well.
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single proprietorship. Back then, the enterprise carried a limited
choice of computer supplies and accessories, sold computer systems
and catered to a number of corporate clients. Students, specially,
looked towards Bitstop for their encoding and machine rental
requirements. Steadily, Bitstop Computers became known as a
reliable and affordable computer source in the city.
Barely one year after it's
opening, the devastating earthquake of 1990 struck. The
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fortunately the business, educational and printing community
continued to rely on Bitstop for their computer needs. This
encouraged Bitstop to open in a new business address in the
downtown area. After a few years, Bitstop Computers incorporated
taking on the name, Bitstop, Inc.
Hardware Product Line
Bitstop proactively
seeks, selects and incorporates quality computer and
technology-associated solutions to its product line. This
includes basic and high-end computer clone packages, branded
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backup devices, office automation products, and point of sale
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forms, and storage media.
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Property Right
Known for firm
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Bitstop decided to invest in original software for its internal
use and for bundling purposes. Bitstop believes that
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accorded their due through user investments on licenses.
Despite a drop in revenues
caused by Bitstop management's refusal to hard-load software
into computer units for sale, Bitstop stuck to this direction of
supporting original software. This sacrifice has paid off with the
passage of the Intellectual Property Rights Law. Bitstop is now
recognized as a valued partner of Microsoft and Autodesk, two of
the respected names and giants in the software industry and an
authorized reseller of Borland, Lotus, Adobe, Network Associates,
Symantec, Novell, Sophos and MYOB software.
Bitstop was recently appointed
as the Philippine exclusive distributor of Keystone
Learning System's line of educational training materials.
Keystone is a veteran in the video/self paced training industry
servicing more than 400 of the top 500 corporations in the US
Technical Expertise
Aside from selective pickings in hardware and software solution,
Bitstop has continually proven its technical expertise.
Up to today, Bitstop is
recognized as the first and only Microsoft Certified Partner and
Cisco Premier Partner in Northern Luzon. As partners
to these two IT giants, Bitstop proves its worth by designing,
implementing and optimizing networks; deploying and integrating
products into client systems; and serving as industry advisers to
a number of respected colleges and universities. In the
Microsoft Direct Access Briefing in 1999, Bitstop received the
first ever Microsoft Philippine Reference Account award.
Again, Bitstop achieves a first
by being the first and only Comptia Corporate member and A+
Authorized Service Center north of Manila.
Bitstop is proud to have on its
staff several certified professionals that include: Microsoft
Certified Systems Engineer + Internet, MCDBA, MCSE, MCP, Microsoft
Sales Specialist, Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP),
Comptia A+ Certified Engineers, CCNAs, CCDA, Cisco Sales
Specialist, Cisco Wireless Specialists, Certified Ethical Hackers
(CEH), Security+ Professional, MOUS specialists and a team of
service engineers certified by HP, IBM and Compaq.
Continuous skills upgrade is a must for Bitstop.
Over the years, Bitstop has been
a member of different respected vendors' programs, to state a few:
the Genuine Intel Dealer program, Microsoft OEM System Builder
program, IBM Business Partner program, HP Business Partner
program, Authorized HP Service Provider program, Epson Service
Provider program and IBM Authorized Service Center Program.
Bitstop also has the distinction of being given a Five-Star Data
Processing Equipment Center accreditation by DTI.
Communication Product
Bitstop was instrumental
in bringing to its home province the once very popular but now
obsolete communication product - the pager. Late 1993 saw Bitstop
inking a marketing agreement with Easycall Communications, Inc.,
the country's top paging company. The pager or beeper as it is
commonly referred to in the Philippines was the primary means of
communication and information dissemination before cellular phones
overtook it.
Internet Service
Pangasinan has been
enjoying the benefits of Internet technology since December of
1995 when Bitstop formally offered Internet access through an
agreement with Mosaic Communications, Inc., the first commercial
ISP in the Philippines.
Bitstop strives to maintain its
reputation as the most consistently reliable, stable, and
proactive Internet service provider north of Manila through:
a mere access provider, Bitstop has improved its Internet product
and value added service offerings.
Value Added Services
We provide a multitude
of hosting services that encompass both open source and the
Microsoft Platform. In
fact, Bitstop is accredited as a registered Web
Presence Provider for Microsoft FrontPage 2000.
With the aim of giving our clients the flexibility and
convenience in licensing their hosted application, Bitstop has
applied and been authorized by Microsoft to license Microsoft
products on a monthly basis to provide services and hosted
applications to our end customers.
latest product offerings of Bitstop, Inc. are in the areas of
audio and video streaming over the Internet, otherwise known as
webcasting. In fact, Bitstop is the only Windows
Media Service Provider
in the Philippines and acknowledged as the pioneer in this field
Web Hosting Service
on our ISP network strength, coupled with our extensive network of
contacts in the industry, Bitstop sought to be one of the most
affordable but effective web hosting service in the country. Our
websites are typically within 1 to 2 AS hops from any Internet
access point in the country.
international access, Bitstop partnered with 22 international Data
Centers to provide for an advanced Content Distribution system
that would effectively route incoming web request to the nearest
IDC server available. Bitstop can boast of being the fastest web
service in the country because of this.
more information systems connect to the Internet, Bitstop sees an
increase in the number of attacks and compromises to system
security. In preparation for increased need for security to our
clients, Bitstop has done the following:
Introduced the highly
successfully Certified Ethical Hacking Courseware that is now
being taught in respected institutions like the Ateneo and
Trained and had our
staff certified in Ethical Hacking, Security+ and various black
hat conferences
Provided penetration
testing and network and systems hardening service to our clients.
Partnered with
Anti-Virus and Anti-spam companies known for their expertise like
Sophos and Panda.
Established linkages
with APNIC-APRICOT Conferences, PH-CERT, ISSSP and law enforcement
units like the NBI and the Transnational-Crime Division of the
Adopted a proactive
network monitoring system that alerts administrators not only on
outages but also on likely trouble spots.
This allows us to do preventive maintenance to eliminate
costly down times.
Off Corporation
Late 2001, Bitstop, Inc.
decided to form a new corporation to handle the Internet services
and Keystone distribution. This newly formed corporation is Bitstop
Network Services, Inc.
and Future
Today, BITSTOP INC.
services not only Dagupan City but also reaches out to neighboring
towns and cities. Bitstop looks after clients as far north as
Baguio, La Union, Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte; to the west to as
far as Zambales; to the east and northeast up to Cabanatuan City,
Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya and Cagayan; and to the south towards
Manila, to Tarlac and Angeles. A Naga City and Legaspi branches
are also operating in the beautiful province of Camarines Sur,
Bicol Region. Recently, a Manila point of presence is
operating through I. Mind, an Internet café under Bitstop Network
Services. With the
power of the Internet, Bitstop aspires to be globally
competitive with new products and service offerings that will be
supported with the unique and high quality Bitstop expertise,
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Every now and then I compile the books that I've recently read from around my house and bring them to the office for careful storage and future reference. For those looking to add to their summer reading list, here's some highlights that may be interesting.
The Brain That Changes Itself Norman Doidge, M.D.
A great read. Sharp examples of neuroplasticity and a quality discussion of the early discoveries combined with explanation of why it took so long to catch on.
Predictably Irrational Dan Ariely
Of similar topic: Also enjoyed How We Decide, Why We Make Mistakes, and the most research-anchored of them Thinking Fast & Slow.
For those who are offering advice, prescribing self-care and wondering why some people make a quality decision and others don't these books were insightful.
How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character Paul Tough
One of many along the talent lines from Coyle's Talent Code and Colvin's Talent is Overrated. This one took an interesting perspective, but perhaps is limited in its scope like so many in this category; the Sports Gene and The Rise of Superman offer a different perspective and are really enjoyable for anyone who's read one or more of the above.
The Body Bears the Burden Robert Scaer, M.D.
I found this one a bit slow to read, but the subject matter is worth digesting.
Talent Identification and Development in Sport Edited by: Joseph Baker, Steve Cobley and Jorg Shorer
The Sports Gene: Inside the Science of Extraordinary Athletic Performance David Epstein
I opened this one expecting to disagree with some of its content, based on the title. I was pleasantly surprised to find one of the most honest assessments of what we know, what we think, and what we don't know on the topic of elite performance. From the role of genetics, LTAD, and societal implications, it was truly a balanced offering on this subject.
online review: Mr. Epstein provides a careful and nuanced discussion of how nature, nurture and sports interact. (I couldn't have said it better.)
The Rise of Superman: Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance Steven Kotler
Perhaps I started reading it just because it said Superman in the title, but this one was great. It was a bit slow to read, but I think this was more due to my schedule than the writing style or content. It unapologetically challenged many of the held beliefs from other talent and performance books, acknowledging that genes, parents, financial reward, etc do play a role in peak performance and accomplishment, but the fail to explain much of the explosion in alternative sports. It offers a Flow perspective and uses this as a possible basis for these groundbreaking and barrier shattering performances.
Clinical Rehabilitation Dr. Pavel Kolar
An english version of a prior publication. The book offered some unique information along with some general review of quality clinical rehabilitation. It is short of a DNS laiden textbook that so many are in search of to fill in the gaps in our understanding, but it is a great resource. Book preview…
Also the DNS posters have been great communication tools for patients.
Why Do I Hurt: A Patient Book about the Neuroscience of Pain Adriaan Louw PT, PhD, M.App.Sc
Along the same lines as Explain Pain, but I've found this one to be more concise and approachable for patients than the abstractness of Explain Pain. The straightforward wording and imagery has made this one a useful tool. Thanks to BSMPG for introducing me to Louw's work.
Inner Fish by Neil Shubin
A unique look at the anatomy of evolution.


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Geoffrey Bullock said the only countries to cut sex trafficking and street prostitution rates have been Sweden and other nations that have adopted the Nordic model of prostitution law.
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Actress Amanda Bynes Barricades Self In Dressing Room
After being caught smoking while driving, Amanda Bynes has taken her erratic behavior to a hip Hollywood botique and locked herself in a dressing room for nearly 2 hours.
While shopping at Kin, a West Hollywood store, the actress took some clothes inside the fitting room and stayed in there for approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. The clerks heard a banging sound coming from inside the dressing room every 10 minutes, with one person even making a distress call to another employee, saying he was concerned for Bynes safety. The employee drove into the store to help, but to no avail, as Amanda wouldn't come out, telling them, "I need more time."
Around 5:30pm, Pacific Standard Time, Amanda Bynes finally came out of the dressing room, went to the register and bought a pair of stilettos, a pair of sunglasses and a few other things, according to TMZ.
Yet, in another twist adding onto the strange legend of the former Nickelodeon star, as Bynes walked out of the store she noticed she still had on a bathing suit top that she tried on earlier in the dressing room. She quickly told the clerk that she forgot it was on, paid for the suit, and took a cab back to parts unknown. It's unclear how she arrived at the store in the first place.
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1993 - PMQT Written Answers 2nd December 1993
Below is the text of the written answers relating to Prime Minister's Question Time from 2nd December 1993.
Mr. Llew Smith : To ask the Prime Minister what matters in regard to the thermal oxide reprocessing plant at Sellafield were discussed in his recent meetings with (a) Prime Minister Brundtland of Norway and (b) Chancellor Kohl of Germany.
The Prime Minister : In my recent meetings with Prime Minister Brundtland of Norway and Chancellor Kohl of Germany, we discussed a range of issues.
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Mr. Cohen : To ask the Prime Minister if he will make a statement on the evidence given to the Scott inquiry in relation to the former Prime Minister's answer of 21 April 1989, Official Report , column 311.
The Prime Minister : No. While Lord Justice Scott's inquiry continues, it would not be right to comment on any of the evidence that has so far been taken.
Mr. Harry Greenway : To ask the Prime Minister if he will list his official engagements for Thursday 2 December.
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Artificial intelligence, if headlines are anything to go by, promises to herald either a wonderful new age of possibility or harkens the beginning of the machine world —and once set in motion, one eventuality will happen, either with or without us.
Let's be clear right from the start: At best AI can amplify the ability of humans, but I don't see it replacing us.
Much about AI has been hyped, oversold, misunderstood, mislabeled and wrongly feared. There isn't enough discussion about the technology's true purpose, which is to serve and amplify human potential. As Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella articulately described in a recent opinion piece, "The beauty of machines and humans working in tandem gets lost in the discussion about whether A.I. is a good thing or a bad thing."
A simple way to understand AI
First, let's understand what AI is not. It's not a one-to-one replacement for people. It's not an all-powerful product capable of the same cognitive thought as we are. It's also not interchangeable with AI-related concepts like machine learning or deep learning. Instead, AI is the practice of applying technology and autonomous or semi-autonomous machines that take on tasks or jobs that we either don't want to do, or may be unable to do (think deep sea exploration with robotic submarines). AI is the science of making machines do those things that would be considered intelligent if they were done by people.
Let's consider the most relatable AI example: self-driving cars. The technology has existed since the 1980s, when Carnegie Mellon developed a smallish vehicle that could drive itself around the campus at a maximum speed of roughly five miles per hour. Today's self-driving vehicles have made massive improvements, but if you look at it closely, they really represent a massive improvement in data capture and computing power. They can take in more data from different sensors, relate to where they are in a space and drive competently to the programmed destination even learning from mistakes. Every override is captured in context to ensure that the system does not make the same mistake next time.
It's better to think of AI as a set of techniques — it is the latest technology that is emerging based on our ability to layer knowledge with applied solutions that are used to bring us a new understanding of the world around us. It does not and cannot replace, or accurately replicate, humans or human thinking. In fact, where AI excels best is when it works in tandem with humans to help us do what we do best: think about and find problems, both large and small, and come up with ways to solve them. AI, at least in its current state, is best when we apply it to problems we already know are there.
AI to unleash human creativity
AI has the innate potential to transform how people identify and find problems. For example, AI can present humans with information they may never would have uncovered through identifying patterns and anomalies in environments and production. Humans, then, can come up with creative solutions incorporating AI-derived data through methods like design thinking. It's a bit like our ancestors inventing the wheel. A world-altering invention, to be sure. But the technology itself didn't take over from there on its own; it was still up to humans to figure out how to use it best, and to figure out that smooth surfaces would make the wheel even more efficient, leading to the creation of roads.
So, AI has a place any time there is an opportunity to replace our work with mechanical, autonomous work done by machines and technology. This is why we should embrace it. It amplifies us, improves our productivity, makes us more efficient and in principle with that efficiency we can do more and ultimately it can free us up to be creative.
And this is what encourages and enables design thinking and the mindset of "creative confidence." It empowers people to look beyond the stated challenge, frame questions in a different way and consider new perspectives in order to uncover hidden or unarticulated problems relevant to a business or a particular problem. This is a significant change in mindset as most organizations encourage employees to focus narrowly, rather than to innovate through finding and solving obscure, unknown problems. But that's where human invention excels. AI may help us along the way by providing context and insights into the problems, but it cannot solve them the way humans do.
As AI becomes more prominent, companies can train their focus on engaging employees to find new efficiencies or search for problems to deliver cost savings or even new products. When working together, teaching, training and technology can combine to form an innovative culture. Each person in an organization — along with its customers and partners — can enhance his or her performance thanks to the collective, evolving knowledge of AI that learns, remembers, and informs.
AI's power is not in operating independently, but working with us in the discovery, creation, and management of knowledge. Robots won't replace us.


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