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One of my clients the other day asked me "Why is Obama the way he is?"
The only way I could answer was by telling him that Obama is a product of the left; the reason the left "is the way it is" is summed up by the 16-ton bronze statue of the mass murderer Vladamir Lenin in Seattle:
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In *any other* American city, a cultural hate crime such as this would not be allowed, but in Liberal-City-USA, it is celebrated, because its "liberal and affirming." Vladamir Lenin, like Che, is a hero to the Left, to Labor, to activists around the world.
Lenin was the godfather of modern terrorism and the creator and mastermind behind human extermination, i.e., the gulag system, which helped wipe out nearly 55,000,000 Russians, 1917-1953. Adolf Hitler modeled his system of concentration camps on Lenin's creation.
The Lenin Statue in Seattle is the basis for everything liberal: deep down, the Government, when in the hands of the left, is both God and Law. Politics trumps everything. The statue is a foundation, a basis, a thought process that explains the nature of the modern, American liberal: in the end, we win. In the end, those who oppose us will be defeated. In the end, you will not exist. In the end, Lenin's propositions will usher in a new utopia. Just you wait and see.
Barack Obama is a product of the American educational gulag, an archipeligo where thought, reason and application are not allowed: academia. Lenin pioneered the creation of a new thought process – total elimination of the opposition, so that there is no opposing viewpoint.
The Lenin Statue today is celebrated in Seattle by Democrats, Socialist, Communists, anti-Semitic, pro-Islamic terrorist groups of all stripes. The statue is a silent salute to the sole obligation of the left – the complete and total elimination of any opposition to government control.
Obama is the way he is because of his education and his ability to establish a frame of reference around that system of education and thought that relegates everything (science, religion, life) into politics. As Lenin remains in Seattle, a Father icon to the left, Obama is it's prodigal son, evangelizing for the Social Justice, the gospel of Egalitarianism.


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Today, take an international flight to Taipei Taoyuan Airport. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by the guide and transferred to Taichung. At night, you will visit the largest Fengjia Night Market of a large variety of street food and clothes.
Today,you will transfer to Formosan Aboriginal Cultural Village and enjoy a cable car ride admiring the beautiful landscape of Sun Moon Lake. Next stop will be Wenwu Temple; a local aboriginal shop. Finally, proceed to check in at Taiyi, you can DIY Toast bread or small accessories. Last enjoy both the Special Flower Cuisine dinner and private onsen facility in individual room.
( Hotel: Tai Yi Ecological Leisure Farm )
After breakfast, proceed to the famous Chinjing Farm which is well-known for its 'Bleater Strip Show' and Qing Qing Landscape due to its natural beauty. Almost everything in Carton King is made by corrugated paper, such as ceiling, tables, chairs, lanterns, plates, pen etc.Next, you'll experience the British royalty at Olliere, made up of four different styles of royal houses. Enjoy a high-tea session here too(Optional). After that, proceed to Kaohsiung visit to Taiwan's biggest temple – Mount Foguang (memorial museum) a temple of Mahayana Buddhism. Continue to Taiwan's highly populated Vigor Pastry Outlet, where purchases of pineapple cakes, sun biscuits are available. At night, proceed to Liuhe Night Market; a bustling street filled with shops selling different local delights, and large crowd of tourists and locals.
Today, you will visit E-DA World Theme Park; Taiwan's newest theme park, featured Greek theme. Besides thrilling and exciting rides, shopping malls and hotel facilities can also be seen at E-DA.Tonight you will check in Hot spring hotel.
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After breakfast, visit Hualian Local Product Shop, where famous local products such as Royal Jelly, Lingzhi can be found. Thereafter, continue to Taro-ko National Park; one of the eight national parks in Taiwan. Outside view Shakadang river and Eternal Spring Shrine.Lastly you will procced to visit QiXingTan Beach.
Today morning, you will take a train from Hualian to Yilan for a train. Upon arrival, you'll visit the Yehliu Rock Park when you can appreciate the special Geological landscape. Then continue to Jiufen Mount City where you can listen to the old stories of Gold Rush Age and also taste as much delicious local food as you can. After that proceed to Shifen Old Street for lantern lighting. Finally, you will end your day shopping and snacking at Shihlin Night Market.
After breakfast, explore Martyr's Shrine; a grand and magnificent style symbolizing the martyr's brave spirit. Then, stop by Korean Cosmetic Duty-free shop and Tianlu Art Center for informative knowledge on Chinese Fengshui. Next, you will stop by at famous Taipei 101 (Elevator ride up will be at own expense) for own leisure shopping.Continue to explore XiMenDing, the highly populated fashion and food street among Taipei youth.
After breakfast, free at own leisure. After that we will experience to take a high speed train to Taoyuan international airport for your flight back to Singapore.
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You may venture onto Twitter occasionally. Or a cycling forum. You might go to the pub and have a nice swear and a filthy chuckle about pro cycling. And something you'll have noticed since it all went completely, horrifically wrong in the last decade is the Impossibility of Innocence. If you perform, do a great ride, win, or ride out of your skin, the accusations of doping – or at least the whispers – will begin, and gain momentum. A pro cannot win. Literally.
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This piece was created for and originally appeared on superb cycling commentary and chuckles site, Cyclismas.com
You may venture onto Twitter occasionally. Or a cycling forum. You might go to the pub and have a nice swear and a filthy chuckle about pro cycling. And something you'll have noticed since it all went completely, horrifically wrong in the last decade is the Impossibility of Innocence. If you perform, do a great ride, win, or ride out of your skin, the accusations of doping – or at least the whispers – will begin, and gain momentum. A pro cannot win. Literally.
During the 'Lost Years' of the 90s and up until very recently indeed, there was good cause for this. Really, a divine failure was the only way to prevent the chattering. Absolute cut-and-dried non-dopers were denoted by a great talent that was thwarted by their inability to keep up. That was their marker as 'clean.' Failure. Lovable inability against the evil winners. And for much of my 27 years as a cycling fan, that was a pretty good rule.
But then, as the testing, the bans, the shame and most importantly the CULTURE of cycling changed, so too did the riders on top. It's all happened so quickly in terms of years, yet imperceptibly as recent seasons rolled on. Nothing happened overnight. The dodgy winners finally lost their legal battles and the vocal (important word) anti-dopers clawed their way towards the front. The Omerta seems to be disintegrating as doping became ever more the drink-driving of sport. Once so quietly accepted, it was now looked upon with disgust.
Cultures weigh heavily on humans. Heavier than the punishments. Ask David Millar at Cofidis. Then ask him at Garmin-Sharp. Peer support is everything. There will always be transgressions and evil in any arena. Who knows how many right now? But as the years go by, we'll get cleaner, and the junior riders coming through will see they can win clean. And in fact, they must. We are in transition, but the anti-dopers are winning, and that is the key.
Amongst these vocal anti-dopers are Bradley Wiggins and Mark Cavendish. Two Brits brought up outside the culture of doping acceptance. Brought up in an atmosphere of hatred towards cheating. They pushed their way to the front as the old guard got crushed. Lance wasn't there to shout at and intimidate everyone anymore. The patrons of the peloton weren't as strong. The innocents could breath and grow strong.
For a GC contender like Wiggins, physiological ability is everything. David Brailsford saw a traditionalised sport that he could fundamentally change through rigourous scientific process. Thus Team GB won lots of gold medals and Team Sky became financially viable. The cornerstone of all this had to be a policy of anti-doping. It was the rope that previously disenfranchised riders could cling to. Within three years, they had applied such intelligence and modernism that they were dominating stage racing as the world's number one team. And herein lies the issue. Success breeds suspicion.
We are so angry about having our heroic memories crushed. So sick of wondering who IS and who ISN'T that any outstanding performance becomes a dubious performance. The Cancer Of Doubt crept into cycling fandom. No good ride was a good ride. Or maybe it was, but there's no smoke without fire. Etcetera.
The joy and spectacle of human beings going beyond themselves, of sacrificing themselves for a noble and incredible performance was replaced by grinding cynicism amongst a large section of true, passionate cycling fans. Anger and hatred became the currency of the Twitter timeline and the forum post. I have done it, too. It's no fun anymore. Its grim.
So what to do? This piece is not a manifesto for change within cycling. I cannot argue the minutiae of blood values and rates of climb. It is beyond my ability or time to absorb. I don't want to anyway. I want to love cycling. I do love cycling. I must trust or be consumed by the sneering Cancer Of Doubt. I suggest that we look to our instincts. And to something (perhaps) as intangible as how cyclists interact with the world to see proof of cleanliness.
We are humans. We are not good at lying for very long. We are very good at seeing the doubt. We can say the lies, but we cannot live the lies. It destroys us. That's why Bjarne Riis came clean. Guilt. Shame. Lies.
When the politician says "Well, thank you for asking that question, I'd like to take a moment to answer that in the fullest way possible. But if I may also…" Blah blah, obfuscate, avoid, bluster. We know they have something to hide. They didn't SAY anything untoward. But the guilty avoid. The guilty move on. The guilty look away. The guilty are indirect. The guilty display their guilt through their lack of openness.
Team Sky are openly anti-doping. They speak about it with passion. It is a founding tenet of the team. Bradley Wiggins is openly anti-doping. In fact, that is far too subtle. He is ANGRILY anti-doping. His passion and disgust for cheating is worn as a badge. Remember when Cofidis were chucked out of the Tour, at no fault of his own? His loathing for Cristian Moreni, for instance, was vocal and public.
This is not the public-facing psychology of a cheat. Wiggins is passionate and open to a fault. He is often unlikeable (to many, I can see) for his sweary tirades and gruffness. But you cannot doubt his intentions. Can you? People find it very hard to lie outright for extended periods. To create the very pillars of your being out of lies, and to live with that for most of your life is corrosive. Brad has had problems with his mental health, and he does not act like the grey-faced sociopath who utters the words required and that is all. He bangs his fist and showers his views at you. He goes far further than he has to. Because it isn't a ploy, its just him.
Which leads me to his tirade of just hours ago. I was readying myself to write this blog post, out of sadness and frustration at the unending cynicism and cruelty centered around his taking the Maillot Jaune. A genuinely emotional and wondrous period for a lifelong cycling fan being sullied by people I respect pointing and laughing and hating. I think Wiggins has been pushed to the edge. And he's never far from it.
Wiggins was asked today by an AP journalist "what do you say to the cynics who say you have to be doped up to win the Tour de France?"
I say they're just f*cking w*nkers. I cannot be dealing with people like that. It justifies their own bone-idleness because they can't ever imagine applying themselves to do anything in their lives. It's easy for them to sit under a pseudonym on Twitter and write that sort of sh*t, rather than get off their *rses in their own lives and apply themselves and work hard at something and achieve something. And that's ultimately it. C*nts."
Wiggins is a sensitive chap. He's outspoken. To many, he's rude. Its certainly not your average press conference quote! Imagine how many tweets addressed to or referencing him he must receive every day. He must scroll through thousands of them, perhaps hundreds of which, if we were to receive them, would have us boiling with rage and and a sense of injustice. How sickening must it be to be doubted? To do everything to exclaim your innocence, but still the vocal doubt poisons your victories? Imagine it. Take a monent. Your legacy, created through unknowable sacrifice, ruined. The injustice of it all. Whatever you say or do.
How CAN he be clean? He won! He was nothing before! Look at Froome! Him too. Team Sky at the front on all those climbs. It's just like U.S. Postal. What more must pros do so that they and we can enjoy this moment? Cycling has changed. The Good are winning. It is wonderful. Me? I love it. He is REAL. Real is a great sign. We live in a public relations-fuelled world of nothing quotes. Unchanging, sponsor-led dullness, and indeed, perhaps, hiding.
Wiggins' words are not those of a man hiding. Very much, (too much?!) the opposite. I respect his anger. We have to trust, or we are lost, in all areas of life.
We will never ever know for certain unless we attach live feeds 24/7 to the foreheads of each rider, so we can watch their every move. So we must look at their faces. Their actions. Their words. Their passion.
Let's forgo the corrosive Cancer of Doubt.
Let's not send professional cyclists abuse. They are humans too.
Let's embrace innocence.
Let's love cycling again.


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NFU fair deal grain contract
THE NFU is to launch its own grain contract to help growers achieve a fair deal from the trade, but merchants warn it may do the opposite.
The new contracts will be in direct competition with the industry standard UKASTA contracts.
NFU president, Ben Gill, announced the initiative earlier this week. "Unless those who use UK grain recognise that current prices are unsustainable, they will see an exodus from British cereal production," he warned.
He confirmed the grain trade had not been consulted, apart from farmer-owned grain co-ops.
"We do not want to repeat the trades mistake of abusing its position," he said. "But some of the terms under which grain is traded is an insult and is unbearable."
Mr Gill said previous attempts to change the UKASTA contract had proved unsuccessful, forcing the NFU to introduce its own version. But UKASTA general secretary, Jeremy Smith, denied this.
"We have never introduced a revised version of our contract without consulting the NFU," said Mr Smith. "Many of the changes have been at its behest."
Mr Smith said he had not seen the details of the proposals, but was expecting to be consulted.
NFU chief arable adviser, Paul Ibbott, confirmed that he would be looking to the trade for "helpful suggestions" before the model is launched, in about six weeks.
One of the changes the contract will seek to introduce is a contract quality premium as well a deduction. But Glencores Robert Kerr indicated that such a move could backfire.
"If the trade has to deliver premiums for above-spec grain, the starting price would just have to be lower, and there would be extra admin costs. I do not think the NFU has quite grasped who the customer is." *
Charles Skelton, of Skelton Farms, Thorpe Arnold, Melton Mowbray, Leics, loads 27t of Consort wheat on to a lorry destined for a nearby mill. The grain was sold on contract to Grainfarmers. This week the NFU announced that it is launching a model contract for arable farmers, which it hopes will get them a better deal.


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Entry Name: Redford Headstone 10 Metres South of Porch of Church of St Bartholomew
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Location: Newbiggin by the Sea, Northumberland, NE64
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text: The Guardian Charlie Brooker blames the media for fearmongering over the "Ground Zero mosque". "For one thing, it's not at Ground Zero. Also, it isn't a mosque." "They keep calling it the 'Ground Zero mosque', incidentally, because it's a catchy title that paints a powerful image." "When I heard about it – in passing, in a soundbite – I figured it was a U.S. example of the sort of inanely confrontational fantasy scheme Anjem Choudary might issue a press release about if he fancied winding up the tabloids for the 900th time this year. I was wrong."


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At the outset, 2016 was underscored by sharp declines in many risk assets amid concerns over global growth, continued oil price weakness, and the pace of slowing growth in China. Through February 11th, the S&P 500 was down 10.3% year-to-date and U.S. Treasury yields out the curve had fallen significantly as investors sought safe havens. However, market sentiment improved and risk assets recovered as large central banks took action, including the Bank of Japan's (BoJ) introduction of negative interest rates for the first time in its history. Expectations that the Federal Reserve would likely take a more measured pace of policy rate hikes also helped stabilize markets. Later in the calendar year, the markets faced heightened political uncertainty domestically and abroad. The U.K.'s June vote to leave the European Union surprised markets, as did the U.S.'s election of Donald Trump in November. Both events caused local equity markets to initially decline before gaining ground shortly after. Despite these major developments, several equity indices hit record levels in 2016 and measures of U.S. and European equity volatility ended the year lower than where they started the year, even though there were wide fluctuations.
In March, the European Central Bank (ECB) instituted a number of broad stimulus measures, which included cuts to all major reference rates, an expansion of its quantitative easing program to lower borrowing costs, and a new targeted long-term refinancing program aimed at encouraging bank lending. The BoJ announced a series of aggressive moves, beginning with the introduction of negative rates on January 29th. Nine months later, the bank announced a significant policy overhaul, including its goal to overshoot its 2% inflation target and an initiative designed to keep the 10-year yield on Japan government bonds at zero percent through bond market transactions. Following the June Brexit vote, the Bank of England took steps to ease monetary policy, which helped stabilize the economy and the local equity markets. However, the sterling continued to sell off sharply and ended the year down 16% versus the U.S. dollar (USD). Conversely, the Fed remained on hold for much of the year, gradually dampening expectations for future rate hikes. As expected, the Fed instituted a rate hike in December. However, it surprised markets by projecting the possibility of three rate hikes over the course of 2017—one more than markets were expecting.
While the U.S. Treasury yield curve ended 2016 modestly higher, this masked significant moves throughout the year. In July, the U.S. Treasury 10-year yield closed at a record low of 1.37%. Yields marched higher and the 10-year ended the year at 2.45%—18 bps higher than where it began. U.S. sovereign yields remained well above those of other large developed markets. The percentage of U.S. Treasuries held by foreign investors trended down over the year after remaining relatively stable in recent years. The decline was driven primarily by an increase in U.S. Treasuries outstanding and a reduction in China's U.S. Treasury holdings. In 2016, China drew on their foreign reserves in an effort to prop up the yuan, and its U.S. Treasury ownership declined $130.4 billion year-over-year as of October 31st. Japan overtook China as the largest foreign holder of U.S. Treasuries at $1.1 trillion.
Outside of the U.S., several other developed market sovereign yields hit historic lows following the Brexit vote. By the end of June, the market value of negative-yielding government bonds, in aggregate, reached $11.7 trillion. An incremental $1.3 trillion was added to the overall tally on the back of Brexit, according to data released by Fitch Ratings. Sentiment shifted in the fourth quarter and most developed market yields increased amid firming growth and inflation expectations. Global yields experienced additional pressure following Trump's unexpected victory. Nominal U.S. Treasury yields and market inflation expectations rose on the belief that many of Trump's policies could be inflationary and lead to an increased fiscal burden. These views led to the market pushing interest rates higher along the yield curve. While the 10-year breakeven inflation rate rose 40 bps to 1.8% during the year, it still remains below its long-term average of 2.0%.
Amid this backdrop, the traditional 70/30 mix—70% domestic equities (S&P 500)/30% fixed income (Bloomberg Barclays Aggregate) portfolio —gained 9.2% in 2016. This mix outperformed the 5.9% gain of a broader diversified portfolio mix, which incorporates non-U.S. developed and emerging markets (EM) equities, private equity, real assets, hedge funds, and non-U.S. bonds.
Diversified portfolios were aided by components of the real assets segment, particularly mining equities (+57.0%), energy equities (+30.8%), and commodities (+11.7%), all of which delivered negative returns in the previous two calendar years. Crude oil (WTI) advanced sharply (+45%) during the calendar year following two years of double-digit declines. The advance was driven by: (i) declining U.S. production due to the lagged effect of two years of falling rig counts, (ii) continued growth in global demand, (iii) the belief that Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) was pumping supply at or near maximum capacity, and (iv) sentiment that a rebalancing of global supply and demand was underway. In September, OPEC's preliminary agreement to cut production supported oil prices, but skepticism that a final deal could be reached and adhered to remained. The cartel finalized an agreement to cut in November—the first since 2008. This action propelled oil prices to the mid-$50 range by year-end, but well below 2007 to early 2014 levels.
Metals and mining equities also advanced strongly, rallying 57.0% (as measured by the MSCI World Metals and Mining Index) on sharply higher industrial metal commodity prices. Industrial metals prices increased 19.9% (as measured by the Bloomberg Industrial Metals Index) on stronger global demand. In particular, Chinese demand grew as a result of stimulus measures, including increased infrastructure spending, easing lending standards in the property market, and cuts to taxes on auto sales. Finally, expectations of higher infrastructure spending and generally pro-growth economic policies by the incoming Trump administration helped propel metals and mining equity valuations.
The broader U.S. equity market proved resilient, with the S&P 500 reaching all-time highs during 2016. Overall, the index rose by 11.9% for the full year, rallying approximately 25% on a cumulative basis after the February 11th low. Improving U.S. economic data and a stabilization of earnings helped equity markets overcome an uncertain political climate and uninspired global economy. Trump's election sparked a rally near the end of 2016, as investors digested the potential impact of key focus areas of his campaign, such as economic and job growth, less financial regulation, lower corporate taxes, and revised trade agreements. Small cap stocks responded strongly, with the Russell 2000 Index up 20% for the year. However, a recent Financial Times article noted that actively managed equity funds continued to suffer in 2016, with more than $358 billion of outflows during the year as investors shifted further into passive strategies. Assets managed under passive mandates surpassed $5 trillion for the first time on record.
European stocks wavered during the year over concerns about the continued lack of growth, the impact of the ECB's negative interest rates policy on its banking sector, the implications of Brexit, and the looming political elections, particularly in Germany and France. Currency also served as a headwind, in aggregate, for non-U.S. developed market returns—despite helping in the first half of the year as the USD declined modestly versus a handful of large developed markets currencies, such as the euro, Swiss franc, and Australian dollar. The negative impact of the rising dollar on non-U.S. developed equities was also less meaningful than it had been in the previous two calendar years. EM stocks posted double-digit gains as the MSCI EM Index rose 11.1%, modestly underperforming the S&P 500. In aggregate, currency served as a modest tailwind for EM equities after detracting significantly in 2015 and 2014. Despite these gains, the path was marked with a high level of volatility. The rebound in commodity prices during the first quarter spurred rallies in many commodity-centric countries, including Brazil, Peru, and Russia. However, sentiment shifted sharply in the week following the U.S. election and the MSCI EM Index fell 7.0% on concerns over Trump's campaign stance on trade policy and immigration, as well as the prospect of policy rate hikes and USD strength. EM currencies also experienced a sharp sell-off post-election, with the Mexican peso among the hardest hit.
Once again, hedge funds failed to keep pace with the broader equity market, which held back the returns of the diversified portfolio. While there have been moments of brief volatility in the post-crisis bull market, there has not been a prolonged period of negative equity market performance. This market dynamic has been difficult for many hedge funds, where short attribution has been a drag on performance. With the exception of 2011, 2016 was the worst year for hedge funds since 2008 and funds captured less upside in the equity market than prior bull market years. The HFRI Fund Weighted Composite Index was up approximately 5.4% in 2016, with mixed strategy results.
Long/short managers began the year with a stiff headwind of negative performance. January and February losses were fueled by the reversal of widely held growth-oriented health care and technology names, and most managers failed to participate in the March rally in mining, energy, and lower-quality companies. Another key headwind was the sector reversal from technology to financials following the U.S. presidential election. After the first quarter, longs were generally positive, led by energy, technology, and financials, but failed to add alpha relative to the broad equity market. Short performance also hurt on an absolute and relative basis over the year. Health care was another challenging area for managers. Early in the year, Valeant Pharmaceuticals fell 74% as it faced an investigation related to its accounting practices and the sector traded off. Also, managers had to navigate the dissolution of the Pfizer/Allergan deal and uncertainty surrounding the U.S. presidential election.
On the positive side, merger-arbitrage proved fertile ground for event-driven managers in 2016. Total deal volume was lower than 2015, but managers generally profited from deals both large and small. The greatest areas of focus and, in many cases, sources of positive return were large global deals where regulatory and financing uncertainty created opportunity. Low interest rates and rising CEO confidence, coupled with the potential for lower corporate tax rates in the U.S., have many managers hopeful that activity will continue into 2017. Distressed credit managers were among the top-performing hedge funds in aggregate, but energy exposure was a source of significant manager dispersion. As oil prices bottomed in the first quarter, energy-related credit drove returns for distressed managers that bought into the space. However, managers that viewed the energy sector as a levered bet on the price of oil and were waiting for the emergence of bankruptcies and true restructuring opportunities lagged their peers as the credit rally persisted through year-end.
Uncertainty. The fault lines where investors were focusing their attention at the outset of 2016 have been replaced with new areas of uncertainty. These include the impact of the Trump administration, upcoming elections across Europe and the subsequent impact on policies, and further concerns about a slowdown in China. As the calendar turned, the acute areas of investor concern have turned as well, but they have not disappeared nor are they likely to any time soon. This period of uncertainty is likely here to stay.
A new, non-traditional President will take office in the U.S. and there are upcoming elections in several large Europe countries, including France and Germany. This is a decidedly unusual time in geopolitics and the coming year is fraught with uncertainty. There is uncertainty surrounding the leadership in several large economic blocks and the staying power of the populist movement expressed in the Brexit vote and U.S. elections. There is uncertainty about the evolutions in policies that may follow any changes in leadership. Monetary policies have been such a critical force since the credit crisis; we believe any meaningful changes will likely lead to volatility. Once again, there is considerable uncertainty about the global economy, particularly the potential impact of a slowdown in China on the rest of the world.
We are in a period of uncertainty; uncertainty about geopolitics, about the future actions of central bankers, and about the global economy. Uncertainty can lead to volatility and volatility can be uncomfortable. However, this should not necessitate significant changes in the construct of an investment program. Rather, it should be used as an opportunity to reaffirm a focus on the long term and the benefits of rebalancing as asset prices diverge. When building investment programs with our clients, we strive to focus on the long term and to use thoughtful diversification to help weather periods of volatility and uncertainty.


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While I'm not super keen on building or brewing any decks JUST yet I do have a list of cards I'm excited to play with.
Nicol Bolas is a bruiser. I can't imagine playing many games where it doesn't make a large impact immediately before winning the game if it gets to stick around. While Nicol Bolas is very expensive it does seem as though Standard has slowed down just enough that I wouldn't be surprised to see it be very reasonable as a control deck's finisher. Having something else to impact the board and act as a win condition besides Torrential Gearhulk can help clear up some of the occasional issues with actually winning the game.
The +2 ability is the most striking to me. While we did get used to Marvel and taking a chance with our own deck, now there is the chance to take a spin on the opponent's deck. While it's possible you could hit a lot of stinkers, just getting a creature to block can sometimes be just enough. Against midrange decks filled with powerful threats and planeswalkers, each +2 activation feels like Christmas.
I WILL take that Chandra please and thank you.
Nice Bristling Hydra appreciate it.
The -4 ability is likely to take out pretty much any creature or planeswalker in Standard except Bristling Hydra or vehicles. That is a great spot to be. In most decks in which you're playing Nicol Bolas you will have other forms of removal or sweepers so Nicol Bolas acts as a way to finish off or clean up the last devastating permanent on the board. It's also not unreasonable to just use the -4 to just win the game as well. Seven damage is a lot and adds up quickly.
While I don't think Nicol Bolas is going to be the end, it certainly makes a good argument for being one of the most powerful cards in Standard.
This is my pick for most impactful card of the set. We have had a lot of unimpressive Wraths the last couple of years and this set gives us two potential incredible ones. I'm not near as sold as with Bontu's Last Reckoning as I am with Hour of Devastation. While Hour of Devastation doesn't kill any creature with toughness bigger than five the number of those creatures is pretty slim.
Perhaps the most important part about this Wrath is the first line of text.
'All creatures lose indestructible until end of turn'
Turning off Archangel Avacyn and Selfless Spirit (among potential other cards) is a gift for anyone looking to wipe the board. While the opponent can just hold Avacyn until Hour finishes resolving, it's significantly easier to play around instead of just hoping they don't have it. Being able to pick off Planeswalkers just adds another benefit to being able to handle anything in one fell swoop. Hour of Devastation is likely to change how people build their decks or how much they are willing to put on the board. Vehicles are a big winner since they won't be touched, but the answers to Gideon, Ally of Zendikar are piling up.
While I highly doubt this will end up making a Standard impact, it is my favorite of the God cycle from Hour. Sitting at 5/5, this bug will dominate most fields and it passes the Glorybringer test as well. The last time I discussed cards I talked at length about Glorybringer and its impact on Standard. Since Marvel's banning, Glorybringer has started to pick up in seeing more and more play and I expect it to continue making an impact.
Besides being a big body and being essentially undead Scarab God also has the ability to win games on its own. By resurrecting creatures it lets you gain advantage with your own value creatures or your opponent's. Being able to rebuy opposing Glorybringers could be a big game. If we're already playing a Zombies value deck we can make use out of Scarab's value in being able to filter and to drain an opponent out. However I think overall this card might just be too slow to make a real impact.
If you're looking for a solid removal spell then you hit the jackpot. Exiling is so important between Gideon, Delirium, Gods, and potential reanimation that this card is very solid. Costing four mana is a real drawback but the value is so high that I would love to have a couple copies in any of my decks that could support it. The upside of potentially free information could prove invaluable.
I've heard a lot of people compare this card to Vendilion Clique and in some ways that makes a lot of sense. A 3/1 body with Flash and Flying ends up being pretty solid in control mirrors with little removal, but I think this card is likely to revitalize UW Flash style decks. Being able to hold up Spell Queller and Obstructionist lets you play around a multitude of things your opponent might do. Ishkanah is one of the best cards against the archetype and being able to counter the spiders the Queen brings can completely swing the tempo of a game. I remember when Disallow came out people were pretty skeptical of the Stifle ability but have since come around on the uses. Obstructionist being essentially uncounterable can also change what you can play around as well.
This is the first of two "split" cards on my list. Supreme Will seems to fill a void that control decks have been missing in flexible cards. Being able to find lands early and counterspell late (or vice versa) with Torrential Gearhulk makes this card quite powerful. While it won't be replacing any of the hard counterspells anytime soon it does allow for even more play.
The second "split" card is Abrade and this card is actually awesome. Being another solid removal spell which kills a wide range of creatures is already solid. Being able to destroy artifacts is a nice bonus. The Gearhulks are all widely played and if the format has been any indication, decks like Colossus pop up from time to time but Scrapheap Scrounger and Heart of Kiran are widely played. If you want to be able to handle a wide range of threats Abrade mostly can deal with it. I'm certainly playing two in most control decks I build.
I've been over Claim// Fame already so I won't go too deep into it here again but the card has a lot of potential and I'm excited to see it be played in Modern and see where it lands in Standard. Look for this card to appear in Death's Shadow in Modern but don't be surprised to see it in Dredge or Counters Company too.
That's it for this week. What cards are you interested in playing with?
Rudy Briksza
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- Devastating Control - July 13, 2017
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Democracy School Showcase
Democracy School Showcase
May 15 6-7:30pm, Fresno Art Museum
Student presentations on their civic service projects, from Sutter middle schools in Fowler, Quail Lake Environmental Charter in Sanger, and Baird and Cooper middle schools in Fresno.
New Documentary on the Democracy School Program
The Republic is (Still) at Risk
Civic Education leaders published The Republic is Still at Risk in September to share the latest research and recommendations for revitalizing civic education.
See 3rd Grade Students with their Civic Service Project
Students at John Wash Elementary School (Sanger Unified School District) chose a project to improve their community. They followed the principles of the Democracy School Program.
See 8th grade Fowler students serving veterans with PTSD.
Students at John Sutter Middle School developed a civic service project to improve care for veterans who have PTSD.
CA Democracy School Online Videos for Teachers
Teachers who want the knowledge, skills and resources to implement high quality civic inquiry and service-learning projects will appreciate this free video series from LA County Office of Education. The host, Dr. Michelle Herczog, offers valuable insights, information and resources to institutionalize civic learning to prepare all students for civic life.
Constitution Day
University High Civic Education to Work
Civic Education with 3rd graders at John Wash Elementary School. Thanks to Principal Amy Jones and staff for this wonderful example of civic service.
Fresno Democracy School Project
The Fresno Democracy School Project brought 60 students to Scout Island for training in leadership and civic engagement skills. Thanks to the Safe and Healthy Kids Department at Fresno County office of Education and the Fresno Civic Learning Partnership with it's generous donors for this project.
See the Education Matters segment on the Civic Service Summit at Scout Island with 60 middle school leaders from Sutter MS, Baird MS and Kepler Neighborhood School. Thanks to the Fresno County office of Education and KSEE 24.


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New provider joins Holy Spirit Cardiology
On: May 26, 2015 Filed Under: Member News
CAMP HILL – Janet Kulka, PA-C, has joined Holy Spirit Cardiology–A Geisinger Affiliate. Kulka has more than 10 years experience working as a physician assistant in both pediatric and adult cardiology, most recently with Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. A graduate of Lock Haven University, she holds a master's degree in physician assistant studies. Kulka also earned a bachelor's degree in kinesiology from Penn State University. She is a member of the American College of Cardiology and is certified by the National Commission Certification of Physician Assistants.
Holy Spirit Cardiology has offices in Camp Hill, Carlisle, Duncannon, Harrisburg, and Newport. To schedule an appointment, please call 717-724-6450.
For the convenience of patients, Holy Spirit also offers cardiovascular diagnostic testing and many imaging and laboratory services in the same buildings as their Camp Hill, Carlisle and Harrisburg offices.


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Dear Dr. Smith
Dear Dr. Smith,
I just want to know how do you stop from worrying because I worry about what people say to me?
Dear Worrier,
Before you can know how to stop worrying, you first need to know the causative factors for your worrying about what people have to say about you. To begin with, no one wants to hear negative things being said about one's self. However, we all have heard it. The question is, how do we cope when we hear them? People with a healthy self-esteem can put things into perspective; they don't pine over what negative things are being said about them neither do they try to get even. They know that there are some things you just take it to the Lord in prayer and move on.
On the other hand, individuals who are suffering from poor self-esteem, tend to worry and pine over other people's evaluation or concept of them. They put themselves in an "awfulizing" mode and feel awful over every little thing. To deal with your personal situation, you must ask yourself some poignant questions, such as:
• Why do I worry so much?
• What are my fears?
• What do I think of myself when someone says something negative about me?
• Do I keep comparing myself with others?
• Can I stand on my own or do I need someone to lean on?
• How healthy is my sense of self?
By asking these questions, you are getting in touch with your inner-self and confronting your deepest fears.
The second part of your question has to do with how to stop worrying. To do so, you need to stop the repetitive cycle of unproductive worrying by entering into a dialogue with yourself. You must ask and answer those questions I just mentioned. By doing this exercise, you automatically interrupt the worrying and redirect your thoughts to more productive efforts and issues. It is called distraction. Distraction is simply the act of catching one's self, involved in a steam of distressing thoughts and intentionally redirecting attention to thinking about something more positive or to do something else.
Each time you find yourself worrying about what was said to you, just refocus your attention on thinking positive thoughts, or occupying yourself with something constructive. Sometimes to change your thoughts you may clap your hands or slap something to dramatically interrupt the stream of thought and change your mindset.
I hope that by practicing these techniques you will be able to master your thought process and will keep yourself from worrying. Also, never forget to pray for strength to be healthy enough so you don't have to worry.
God bless.
Dr. Smith
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Social Media (for web apps and online services outside of Canada)
Use pages 1-3 in this school district document.
AP334 and AP334-1 is for use by teachers who want students to use specific web apps or online services.
- This form is needed if the web service or app is outside of Canada and requires the collection of any student personal information (e.g. Seesaw, IXL Math, Edmodo, Scholantis, Weebly)
- This form is not needed if student data is anonymized, or if the servers are in Canada
- Usual practice is for teachers to distribute, collect, and keep the consent forms on file in their classroom for the year
- Each year a new form would be used with the new students
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Use pages 6-10 in this school district document.
Schools distribute AP334-4 and AP334-5 to all students and parents/guardians to provide information and the informed consent signature form
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- Alternate assignments are to be provided for families who do not opt in
- The Learn34 District Google consent form (AP334-5) is collected and stays on file at the school
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- Grade 4 is the most common grade to begin using the Google platform
- When a student moves schools their consent form should be forwarded to the new school
Note: GAFE and Google Apps for Education, which is referred to in the document, is now known as G Suite.
Student Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
This is an optional program available in some Middle and Secondary Schools and requires district approval.
Checklist - for school staff | Handbook - for school staff and students | AP417 (Pages 1-3 and 8) - for parent/guardian consent and student consent; the consent form (page 8) is returned to school and stays on file at school
Letter and consent form - for teachers who are using FreshGrade with parent access
The FreshGrade digital portfolio is recommended for use with Elementary School and Middle School students. If a teacher is using FreshGrade without any parent access then the letter and consent form is not required as the data is stored in Canada.
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The Abbotsford School District is using the MyBlueprint platform for career education, digital portfolios, and self-assessment of core competencies throughout kindergarten to grade 12.
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Product Review: Purple Rain (Coat)
In Canada, it has been raining a lot lately so I have been in desperate need of a really cute rain coat with a hood to shelter myself from the rain. I don't know what it is about plus size rain coats or "spring jackets" but none of the ones I own have hoods! I've been searching and searching for that perfect plus size rain coat to protect my hair by having hood big enough to cover and stay down in the wind. I was shopping with my mom a few weeks back and came across an awesome coat that fit me perfectly from Penningtons. Usually I wear a 1X at Penningtons because their sizes run really large but I had to go up to a 2X in this to fit my ladies comfortably, so keep that in mind when purchasing. This fabulous coat comes in four colours: sunset purple (shown below), black, blue and green lake.
It has the perfect cinching that defines my waist so gloriously, and the best part-- its hood stays on (even in the windy weather)! Ultimately I purchased the Sunset Purple shade, which I thought might be a little too 'Barney' for me because frankly it kind of does on the rack. However, after slipping it on, I knew this was the best shade for my skin tone and style. I purchased my coat at 50% during a promo event so I got it for $50. They retail for $100 but they are currently on sale for 25% off, so they're $75 right now. No doubt these will go on sale sooner than later, but I would definitely recommend picking one up as soon as you can. The coats can be found here for sale: Penningtons Rain Coats
Feel free to leave comments and/or suggestions about your favourite spring coats below!
Erica xoxo
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the perfect hood.
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Fri, 18 December 2015
Learn the secrets to creating a delicious orange marmalade without the prep time overwhelm. And learn how to get the perfect texture and gel every, single time. In this week's episode, host Theresa Loe tells you: How to make marmalade in stages, The reason you must use organic fruit, A trick for getting the peel to be the perfect texture, Which ingredient prevents further cooking of the peel, Top equipment recommendations to make the process easier, A tip for getting the proper suspension in the jar and more. As always, you can get the complete recipe as a PDF download at www.LivingHomegrown.com/36 as well as the full transcript and more information on living farm fresh without the farm™.
Direct download: 36_LivingHomegrown_Podcast.mp3
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Sat, 12 December 2015
Need some last minute homemade gifts that are inexpensive and still awesome? Host Theresa Loe has you covered. In this episode you learn about two quick and easy gifts that you can make up to have on hand for emergency giving. And if you don't end up giving them away, they are GREAT for yourself all year long. She covers the complete how-to on creating a DIY home fragrance kit and bath salts. Aside from learning how to make these two gifts, you also learn: The differences between fragrance oils/craft oils and essential oils, How she uses marbles as a fragrance safety feature, And why you should save the pine needles off your Christmas tree. As always, the full transcript and links for more information is available at www.LivingHomegrown.com as well as two printable PDFs with instructions.
Direct download: 35_LivingHomegrown_Podcast.mp3
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Fri, 4 December 2015
Discover the secrets to getting more flavor from your garden. In this week's podcast, host Theresa Loe interviews author Willi Galloway (Cook, Grow Eat) on some of the more unusual ways we can get top-notch flavor from homegrown food. You will learn: Two unusual ways to use fresh (green) coriander seeds (one may surprise you), Which vegetable is more like a teenager than a delicate green, The best sources for buying seeds, Why locally-sourced seeds will give you more bank for your buck and top tips for some of the more unusual vegetables to grow. As always, you can get the full transcript and links at www.LivingHomegrown.com/34 including a special FREE PDF listing all the plants and seed sources mentioned in the episode.
Direct download: 34_LivingHomegrown_Podcast.mp3
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Fri, 27 November 2015
Learn to make homemade liqueur in half the time with twice the flavor. In as little as 7-10 days you can have delicious fruit liqueur that is perfect for gift giving. In this episode, host Theresa Loe shares: The 3 secrets behind an accelerated method, The best spirits to use as your base, Which fruit works for making fast liqueur, The step-by-step method for quick liqueurs, Packaging tips for your homemade gifts, How long liqueurs last on the pantry shelf. As always, you can get a full transcript of this episode at www.LivingHomegrown.com/33 as well as two PDF handouts: One for the liqueur recipe and one for making a liqueur martini. Or visit www.LivingHomegrown.com for more information on Living Farm Fresh Without The Farm™.
Direct download: 33_LivingHomegrown_Podcast.mp3
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Fri, 20 November 2015
Learn the secrets to having both a productive garden AND a flock of chickens at the same time. In this episode, host Theresa Loe interviews author and award-winning landscape designer Jessi Bloom about her popular book: Free Range Chicken Gardens - How to create a beautiful, chicken-friendly yard. You learn: Some of the surprising benefits of having chickens (and we don't mean the eggs), How many chickens is "just right" for you, How to design your garden so everyone is happy, What you should know about chicken manure before you use it and MUCH more. As always, you can get more information at www.LivingHomegrown.com/32 where you will also find a full PDF transcript of the podcast and the PBS episode featuring Jessi on Growing A Greener World TV.
Direct download: 32_LivingHomegrown_Podcast.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:05pm PDT
Fri, 13 November 2015
Learn the important things to check every time you pull a home-canned jar off the pantry shelf. It is a very important habit to have. In this episode you learn: The difference between spoilage and botulism, What you should never do with a suspicious jar, Seven signs that your canned goods have spoiled, What we now know about mold that our grandparents didn't know, Best practices when storing your canned goods. As aways, you can visit www.LivingHomegrown.com/31 for a PDF of the transcript, show notes and links for more information on canning and canning safety.
Direct download: 31_LivingHomegrown_Podcast.mp3
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Fri, 6 November 2015
Learn some important canning lessons and tricks with this simple (yet delicious) cranberry sauce recipe. It is perfect for Thanksgiving Day (for yourself or as a hostess gift) and even BETTER as a spread on turkey sandwiches the day after. It is a small-batch recipe so there is not a lot of mess or fuss. It's the perfect beginner canning recipe. But you can always skip the canning part and just store it in the refrigerator for a couple of weeks. In this episode, host Theresa Loe shares: Her favorite ingredients for bumping up the cranberry flavor to a gourmet level, Three strategies for handling a foamy jam or cranberry sauce, Why you never need pectin to get the gel, The exact step-by-step instructions for this small-batch recipe. As always, you can visit www.LivingHomegrown.com/30 for the full transcript, a printable PDF of the recipe and more tips and information on canning.
Direct download: 30_LivingHomegrown_Podcast.mp3
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Fri, 30 October 2015
Nothing beats the flavor of homemade applesauce on a cold winter day. NOW is the time to create and preserve that flavor for later. In this episode, host Theresa Loe shows you the EASY way to make homemade applesauce when she answers a listener question on preserving large batches of apples. But the beauty is that you can make and can up any amount of apples you have using a slow cooker (crockpot). In this episode you learn: Two ways to preserve/process large amounts of apples, How to make applesauce the easy way (overnight), The role of sugar in canning applesauce, Two ways to preserve applesauce for later, Color changes and spice recommendations. As always, you can go to the show notes at: www.livinghomegrown.com/29 for the links mentioned, a PDF of the recipe and the downloadable transcript of the episode.
Direct download: 29_LivingHomegrown_Podcast.mp3
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Fri, 23 October 2015
Learn to create a wild fermentation starter called a "Ginger Bug" and start brewing your own homemade Ginger Ale. Home brewed sodas are super easy and allow you to control exactly what is in them. In this episode you will learn: The benefits of homemade soda, How to make a ginger bug with only 3 simple ingredients, Which organic sugar is best for this project, The exact steps for brewing your own ginger ale (also known as ginger beer), How to create a fermentation rhythm, AND some bonus tips for fermentation success. You can go to www.LivingHomegrown.com/28 for a PDF of the transcript, a full printable recipe and resources for more soda making info.
Direct download: 28_LivingHomegrown_Podcast.mp3
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Fri, 9 October 2015
Every canner has to make their own decision about what they feel comfortable doing when it comes to safety. But in the case of pumpkin butter or pumpkin puree, many feel it is odd that it's considered unsafe to put it up in a jar. In this podcast episode, host Theresa Loe explains not only the data that is used to determine the USDA guidelines, but she also explains why pumpkin is handled a little different than you would expect. Surprisingly, you have to look at it from a gardener's perspective. You will learn: The backstory on why the recommendations changed many years back, The 3 characteristics that are causing the safety issue, How commercial companies get around it, The fastest and easiest way to preserve pumpkin at home. As always, you can visit www.LivingHomegrown.com/27 to get all the links mentioned as well as a full PDF transcript of this episode.
Direct download: 27_LivingHomegrown_Podcast.mp3
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Our Youth Programs are on break for the summer and will start up again on September 9, 2018.
Registration has not yet opened for the children and preteen programs. Please email firstname.lastname@example.com to get on either our children's program or preteen program mailing lists (if you're not already on them) so that you receive notification when registration opens. We'll also send out registration information in the Common Ground weekly email, which you can sign up for here.
Children's Practice Group
The Children's Practice Group is for ages 3 – 3rd grade. Instruction revolves around mindful words, thoughts, and actions. Mindful movement, relaxation, songs, stories, and crafts are part of the experience. It is held in the community room during Sunday morning weekly practice group. Parents should plan on staying with their children until they feel comfortable. Parents are expected to join other community members for the adult practice group in the meditation hall when not helping in class. Class size is limited and registration is required for this class on a week-by-week basis. Please take into consideration that there are two sub-groups (non-preschool and preschool age) in this category and two different registration links respectively. You may register using the calendar here.
On average there are twice as many students interested in attending the children's program at Common Ground as we have space for. There will very likely be a waiting list week to week. Please be mindful of this when you sign children up each week and sign up only for weeks in which you are certain they will be able to attend. If after you sign up for a given week, you learn that they will not be able to attend, please let us know as promptly as possible by emailing email@example.com, or by calling the office 612/722.8260. That way, we will be able to invite someone in from the waiting list even if at the last minute. For additional questions, contact email@example.com.
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The preteen group is for youth in 4th – 7th grades who want to explore meditation and mindfulness in daily life. We emphasize a safe, respectful, and fun community where we can all learn from each other. The practice is held during the Sunday morning weekly practice group; parents are expected to join other community members in the meditation hall when their kids are participating in the preteen practice group. The group meets in the workshop in the basement and then walks to a yoga studio in the Ivy Arts Building across the street from Common Ground. Class size is limited and registration is required for this class on a week-by-week basis. Register using the calendar here. For additional questions, contact firstname.lastname@example.com. Sundays, 10:30-11:40 a.m.
Teen Practice
The Teen Meditation Group at Common Ground Meditation Center is a space for teens to connect with others and explore meditation and mindfulness in daily life. Queer, trans, and POC teens, and teens living with disability, are especially welcome. In a typical Teen Group meeting, we do a guided meditation (no experience required!), learn strategies for becoming more mindful, and talk about how meditation and mindfulness can help reduce stress and bring compassion and wisdom into our lives. The Teen Group provides a
safe environment where participants are invited to raise any topic or question that interests them. New participants are welcome to join at any time. No registration required.
Led by scottie hall, Omkar Sawardekar, Claire Johnson, and Gabe Keller-Flores. Sundays, 10:30-11:45 a.m.
All Common Ground programs are offered freely in the spirit of generosity. To learn more about supporting the center and our teachers, click here.
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Registration Policy
Common Ground is committed to supporting access to programs for those who identify as a person of color, a member of the queer community and/or a person with a disability. We recognize this policy benefits us all as we practice the Buddha's teachings in an increasingly multicultural community and engage in the ongoing work needed to create a more equitable world. To learn more, contact Gabe Keller-Flores: 612-722-8260 or gabe@commongroundmeditation.


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Kittens escape from Ipswich landfill site digger
Posted On 2013-06-07 12:06:18
Three abandoned kittens were found at a Suffolk tip just moments before a digger got to them, but they had a lucky escape when the staff at the Foxhall landfill site in Ipswich spotted them amongst the rubbish and scooped them to safety. It was thought that the five-week-old kittens... more
Cat survives long aeroplane journey trapped inside owner's bag
Posted On 2013-03-08 11:03:17
A cat called Bisou from Cairo, Egypt survived a 2,200 mile journey from Cairo to London after being mistakenly packed in a suitcase. Mervat Ciuti from Cairo had no idea that she had packed her Persian cat and was happily enjoying the flight unaware her cat was on the same... more
Bandai 'hires guard cat'
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A toy company has claimed to have made an unusual addition to the security team it uses to protect its Southampton warehouse. Bandai has revealed it is using a cat to look after the toys after the feline was seen walking the factory floor. Millie, a Bengal cat, will apparently... more
Pet warning after snake goes missing
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Pet insurance customers in Heathfield, east Sussex, have been warned to keep a watchful eye on their beloved pooches and moggies after a 6ft boa constrictor went missing. The reptile managed to escape through an open window. It is thought that the animal was attempting to bask in the summer... more
Vet warns people to be careful with antifreeze after cats are poisoned
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A vet has issued a warning over the dangers of antifreeze to cats after she came across several cases in which pets were poisoned by the substance. Veterinary surgeon Liz Watkins told the Bristol Post her staff have recently treated six felines after they ingested antifreeze, but all of them... more


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WordPress 3.9 Fix
After updating to WordPress 3.9 I couldn't access the WordPress Dashboard. Specifically, I couldn't get past the following screen to access the dashboard:
The solution for me was to perform the following 3 steps. Note that every site, mix of plugins and hosting environment is unique, so your mileage might vary.
Step 0. Back that sh*t up
Backup your site before upgrading plugins, themes, and WP releases. This goes without saying, but there, I said it anyway. Back that shit up.
Step 1. Disable all plugins
Since I couldn't access the Dashboard to disable the plugins, this was done via phpMyAdmin (WP_Options table > Row 35). I saved a copy of the active plugins in a text editor so I could just paste them back in in step 3.
Step 2. Clear server cache
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Step 3. Reactivate all plugins.
I pasted the active plugins from Step 1 into row 35 of the WP_Options table. DONE!
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Gardner Farm & Ranch
Alliance, NE 69301
Box Butte County, Nebraska
Ranch Description
Gardner Farms, Inc. was established in 1972 with three bank loans, and was put together one piece at a time like a puzzle. This one border fenced block of prime Box Butte County center-pivot irrigated farm and ranch land is located in the Snake Creek Valley eleven miles west of Alliance, Nebraska. Spanning 5,774 deeded acres +/-, the subject property is comprised of 1,523.9 irrigated acres +/- and 4,250 acres +/- of dry land farm ground, sub-irrigated meadows and pasture. The soils are sandy silt loam which produces excellent crops and grazing. All eleven center-pivot irrigated circles have excellent shallow irrigation wells in the prolific Arikaree Aquifer, with shallow levels that have stayed nearly static over the past 40 years. The wells and pivots have been annually serviced by Western Valley Irrigation and Dustin White Pump Service and are electric powered (PREMA) except for 31 circle, which is powered by a John Deere diesel generator. These irrigation wells are metered and have been conservatively used with a large unused future water reserve established with the Upper Niobrara - White Natural Resource District. This subject property has been well cared for and managed by the owner/operator (farmer-rancher) in cooperation with good tenant farmers and ranchers. The farm raises corn (220 bu/a in 2015), wheat (100-120 bu/a in most years), edible beans (40-50 bu/a most years), sugar beets with top yields, excellent dairy alfalfa for many years and excellent potatoes (cash rented) on all circles over the past 40 years. The ranch portion of the property has excellent grass and sub irrigated meadows, with shallow stock water wells equipped with windmills and electric submersible pumps on the same well with large watering tanks. It also features good cattle feeding pens, very good cattle working facilities, calving barns, an excellent manager's modular home and two additional homes. There are four 22,000 bu Behlen grain bins which were newly rewired this year. Properly managed, the ranch is owner rated for 350 pairs. For the avid bird hunter the subject property is covered in pheasants during the winter months.
Terms: Cash
Possession: To be determined.
Acreage: 5,774.85 Deeded Acres +/-
Real Estate Taxes: Modular Home, Two Additional Homes, Four 22,000 bu Behlen Grain Bins, Calving Barns and Other Outbuildings


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I'm feeling very Zen, stretched out in my comfy robe, on a heated limestone chaise lounge, next to a toasty fire. But with an organic Blueberry Matcha Smoothie in one hand and chocolate-dipped strawberries on the table nearby, I'm hardly in traditional Thailand as I sink deeper into my curved thermotherapy chair.
Unique touches like these ergonomically slumped beds of rock are what set apart The Spa Ritual, a new Calgary spa. It isn't just somewhere you go, it's something you experience. And that experience begins soon after you walk in the doors.
I catch a whiff of eucalyptus as I'm invited to sit on a bench and trade my street shoes for a pair of cushy slippers. "This is where we welcome you here, and ask you to leave the outside world behind," explains Marketing Director Heather Greene. "It's very special that you can walk through these doors and be transported along your path to wellness."
Decor of the 7,000-sq.-ft. spa is clearly Asian, with many dramatic dark-wood walls and doors, soft but warm lighting, carvings, and bamboo and cherry blossom accents. Greene notes spa President Shauna Walker spent four years developing the wellness spa after travelling in Southeast Asia. She felt deeply impressed by her experiences there. "She was so inspired by the gracious nature of the Southeast Asian people; she felt at home in a foreign place. Shauna wanted to create an authentic spa experience that drew upon the wisdom of gracious hospitality and holistic wellness. We are inviting guests to embark on their path to rejuvenation. Our therapies, rituals, and products are meant to inspire balance and an interest in personal wellness," Greene notes.
It's very special that you can walk through these doors and be transported along your path to wellness.The spa's founders brought in a Japanese tea master to teach protocols for tea ceremonies. A line of six tea blends (the Grounding tea is being served here today) was created for the spa as were The Spa Ritual body products. The teas are also sold in the spa boutique and tea ceremonies and tastings can be arranged for guests. The Spa Bistro serves healthy Asian-inspired cuisine. Preservative-free natural ingredients are used in the cuisine and in the spa's selection of signature bath and body products like lemongrass shampoo, conditioner and skin cream. Scented candles are made of non-toxic soy. Even the cucumber-infused water, in the Som'ta pre-treatment lounge, is purified.
The Spa Ritual is a founding member (and the only western Canadian member) of the Green Spa Network, an international umbrella group of spas committed to strict environmental standards. The spa uses recycled products, organic cleaning supplies and low-electric-output equipment wherever possible.
Now back on my favourite thermotherapy lounger in the Bali Sanctuary, I've enjoyed a eucalyptus steam and am feeling very relaxed. Fortunately, massage therapist Julijana Jovanovic arrives to take me to my 90-minute Royal Bamboo Massage. This treatment, new to North America from Asia, uses varying sizes of oiled bamboo to glide deeper into muscles than hands can alone. I've chosen the ginger aromatherapy massage oil and after 90 minutes I am a puddle of good-pain bliss; this woman is a pro.
More importantly, I have indeed left the outside world behind, if only for a couple of hours. The Spa Ritual has given me relaxation, serenity, hospitality—and I didn't have to travel to Thailand for the experience.
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You're trying to establish what those consumers are attempting to do, and then respond to that with relevant messaging at relevant moments
New York, NY (PRWEB) August 23, 2016
ComQi, a global leader in in-store shopper engagement technology, explains that the size of each screen used for in-store signage should be relevant to the customer journey and the overall business objective. These objectives could vary from increasing store traffic, driving conversion rates, improving branding loyalty, assisting or educating customers, to reducing perceived wait time.
"Size Matters" explores various other use cases where screen location, orientation and size come into play:
- Endless Aisle
- Assisted Selling
- Self-guided Shopping
- Interactive Communications
- Reinvented Experiences
- Contextual Messaging & Smart Displays
ComQi further emphasizes the difference between small form-factor commercial touchscreens and consumer tablets when it comes to digital signage.
The paper concludes on an important note for retailers - "Tune the messages to the shopper moments and fit the screens to that purpose" signifying that retailers should figure out the challenges they are facing and find a technological solution that fits that challenge (not the other way round). It's imperative to remember the best digital signage projects are ones that make an impression or offer services that make things faster, easier and generally relevant – at the right moments.
To download and read the full paper, click here
About ComQi
ComQi is a global leader providing a cloud-based Shopper Engagement Technology that influences consumers at the point of decision, in-venue, using all digital touch-points: digital signage, mobile, video, touch, web, and social networks. ComQi is a global company headquartered in New York with offices in Toronto, and London with over 16 years of expertise and an install base across every continent.


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Legislator DeRiggi-Whitton is sponsoring two upcoming Property Tax Exemption workshops. During these sessions, Delia and representatives from the Assessment Review Commission will explain your assessment, how to challenge it and how the process works. You can help speed up the processing of you application by bringing an EXTRA copy of your current tax bill, current Income Tax Return and proof of residency to the workshop.
In Roslyn:
Friday, July 8 from 1:00 – 2:30pm
Bryant Park Library
2 Paper Mill Road, Roslyn
In Port Washington:
Monday, July 25 from 1:00 – 2:30pm
Port Washington Public Library
1 Library Drive, Port Washington
No pre-registration is required for these workshops.
Contact Delia's office at 516-571-6211 for additional information or if you have any questions.


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BT has announced the pilot sites for its "fibre to the cabinet", or FTTC broadband trials, that will see top speeds of up to 40Mbps.
Due to begin in summer 2009, the two exchanges to be used by the Openreach division trials are in Muswell Hill, London and one in Whitchurch, South Glamorgan where up to 15,000 customer premises will be connected in each area.
The pilots will follow a planned technical trial in the Foxhall exchange area of Kesgrave, Suffolk in early 2009, and the successful launch of the fibre to the premises (FTTP) product at Ebbsfleet Valley in Kent earlier this year.
David Campbell, Openreach's director of next generation access said: "We are delighted to announce Whitchurch, South Glamorgan and Muswell Hill exchanges as the first sites chosen to pilot our fibre to the cabinet product".


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Blog Design Fails
During my blogging career, I've come across some real doozies which have made me think "what on earth were they thinking." Here's some blog design fails that I've seen which I would suggest you avoid at all costs.
Word Verification
What a way to put off your readers. They take the time to compose a comment on your blog post, only to be faced with a word verification widget to confirm they are a 'real person'. Most of the time the fuzzy words and numbers are so hard to recognise, it takes just as long to figure them out as it did to compose the post.
This is so the 90's and reminds me of the first Myspace. Please avoid this tack factor.
Stats/Visitor Numbers
Seriously, who cares how many people have visited your blog? What are you trying to prove and to who?
Be Careful With Advertisements
If you are going to have advertisements on your blog, make sure you have a dedicated advertisement section instead of posting ads in all different places on your blog. Make sure they are all aligned, it looks messy and amateurish if they're not.
Out of Proportion Header
A huge header and little content space looks out of whack, make sure that when a reader lands on your website they can see some of the content without having to scroll. Check out some great blog header design ideas here.
An Overused Sidebar
Let your post area do the talking instead of a jam packed sidebar with too much going on.
Busy Background
You want readers to read your content and to not have their eyes deviating to the psychedelic or busy background instead. Tone it down, plain is OK.
Email Pop Ups
Use this feature wisely. If you have something of value to offer your readers, by all means use this feature, but if it's simply to get them to sign up to your newsletter, avoid it. If you are going to use an email pop up, make sure it's set up to recognise if a person has already signed up.
What blog design aspects have you seen that are cringeworthy?
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