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Vidya Game News – October 8, 2015
"When life gives you lemons, don't make lemonade! Make life take the lemons back! Get mad! I don't want your damn lemons! What am I supposed to do with these? Demand to see life's manager! Make life rue the day it thought it could give Cave Johnson lemons! Do you know who I am? I'm the man whose gonna burn your house down – with the lemons!"
Here's some news to go with them lemons:
– The lead designer from Earthworm Jim says he would be open to doing a sequel. That, and more, are in the linked Reddit AMA.
– Also on Reddit: Is it possible for Scrooge McDuck to swim through the gold coins in his money vault? Probably not.
– Via Twitter, Sega has announced there will be a Game Gear theme available the 3DS, which would have seemed impossible in the early 1990s. (Then again, so would the 3DS, and smartphones, and the Internet…)
– Cassidee Moser of IGN.com has a heads-up about this Reddit user, who's turned an old NES cart into a working NES.
– From Kotaku and several other sites, there is a really cool box art book coming out for the Super Nintendo. It's from this guy.
– The 8-Bit Guy has a YouTube video about how the music was made on the NES and Commodore.
– Good times, good times! From Destructoid, a guy pawned a Genesis, not knowing there was meth inside.
– WDRB has a story on getting out of Your Parents Basement. Ugh, why would you ever want to do that?
– NBA Live 2003 and NBA 2K3 game out for the Playstation 2, Xbox and Gamecube in 2002, oddly enough. Of course, NBA 2K3 was better.
– Although they're not classics, Beyond: Two Souls and Disgaea D2 came out in 2013.
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Vidya Game News – August 27, 2015
School is unfortunately back in session in many states, but hey, that doesn't mean everyone has to leave the comfort of their parents' basement! Keep cool and read some of this here news:
– Out this week is the Mega Man Legacy Collection, which has gotten a rave review from IGN and other sites. It's a collection of various Mega Man games, faithfully emulated and with new features, for the PC, PS4 and Xbox One.
– From Fortune and tons of other sites, Shigeru Miyamoto says Nintendo is open to making more movies with its IP. It's not like they could do any worse than Super Mario Bros…
– In other Nintendo news, they've put release dates on a bunch of their 2015 games, including Star Fox Zero, Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash and Xenoblade Chronicles, according to Gamespot.
– Garrett Martin of Paste has a full ranking of the 18 games that use the NES Zapper.
– Konami has a ton of great franchises, but oddly, most of them have gone dormant. Ryan Lambie from Den of Geek looks at 14 of them here.
– Disgaea: Hour of Darkness came out for the Playstation 2 in 2003. The games were unique because they featured tongue-in-cheek humor, references that constantly broke the fourth wall – like recurring boss named Midboss – and ridiculous training, like being able to get your characters to level 9999 and stats in the millions. The series has now spanned to nine games, with the 10th (Disgaea 5) scheduled for release on Oct. 6 in North America on the Playstation 4.
– Also in 2003, SoulCalibur II was released for Playstation 2 and Gamecube.
– In 1992, Super Mario Kart came out, and in 1994, EarthBound came out… In Japan.
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Like Perrin, the fictional character at the heart of the 1970s sitcom, Darwin tried to escape a life of drudgery by faking his own death and establishing a new existence.
The BBC series was incredibly popular because viewers empathised with Perrin.
But publicists warned that the Darwin story needed a little sympathetic artistic licence, because although their actions were fascinating, the characters were not.
Max Clifford said a film of the couple's lives could prove a box office hit, as long as it had a little help.
"If they were successful in changing the public's perception of them - pushing the idea that the hoax was born out of desperation because of a life of hardship - then you have the potential for a successful movie," he said.
"If they managed to come up with twists and turns, adding the idea that he was nearly caught several times and had to escape in a ladies dress, for example, you could almost turn it into a farce.
"Somebody really clever could turn this into a film that people would want to go and see. Then there is the potential for a successful film which could make the couple millions."
Creativity consultant Gordon Torr said he could see the Darwin story working best in a documentary form.
"Anyone who does anything extraordinary, whether it be for good or bad, seems to be able to turn that into cash," he said.
"I think there will be a lot of interest in their story. I think there will inevitably be interest in 'the canoe man' because it is probably more exciting than the life of Wayne Rooney.
"But because it doesn't have a sense of redemption, I can see it as a documentary instead of a film - I think people will find it fascinating in that morbid way."

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Thursday, 9 May 2013
What Are You Wearing ... Who Are You Listening To? ... NEW YORK ... #5
Hayley, 20
(taken outside FIT building, 7th Avenue on the Friday morning. I had just
been to the Post Office (very impressive building - THOSE STEPS!!) on 8th
avenue to post a postcard to my cousin in Italy. when I went in it was all
bright sunshine, when I came out it was grey and overcast and it was like
everything suddenly changed. buildings now seemed overpowering, tall
and imposing. I walked onto 7th avenue, passed the FIT building and saw
Hayley. first thing I said to her was how the weather had suddenly changed.
... it was nice speaking to her at that moment)
jacket: Forever 21
dress: Urban outfitters
socks: Forever 21
boots: Frye (a gift from my cousin)
bag: from a company my sister works for called Derin International
style inspiration: I get a lot of inspiration from the 40's + 50's ... I'm
very into the whole kind of rockabilly pin-up girl ... with a little bit
of a like punk rock edge to it ... definitely comes from music like you
were saying (I had said how this feature was about how the music
you listen to can influence what you wear) ... I just really like that
kind of vintage 40's/50's look ... that's like my main inspiration
last song you listened to: Elvis Presley - Heartbreak Hotel
last album you bought: I don't remember the album, but I'm pretty
sure the last artist I downloaded was Pennywise (nice answer!)
(Here is a Pennywsise song)
last gig you saw: Angus Stone at The Bowery Ballroom
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Hi Aspyn,
I've been following you for almost two years and I absolutely love you and your hair and style (and videos of course). I really like your hair tutorials (in particular), but my hair is too short to recreate most of them. How did you get such long hair so fast and do you use like special products to enhance hair growth?
Lots of love,
hair is very crucial
Personally I really like deep conditioning products to help maintain healthy hair. The healthier your hair is the less breakage and less you'll need trimmed, so it will feel like it's growing faster. :)
Hey Aspyn,
How do you get your hair so blonde and long?
Lots of Love,
Hi Aspyn!
I absolutely love your blog and youtube channel! Your such an inspiration that I started my own blog! I would love if you checked it out. It's totallyjules.com.
Thank you so much,
I'll have to check your blog out! I also recently started a blog!
I checked it out, some good and fun stuff on there!
aspyn i love you and check out my youtube and email me about some bisunesess my name is anjilinna robinson btw
You should do a blog post or video on how to maintain and grow long hair!
xo, Mackenzie
I love your style you are such an inspiration I wish I were like you!!
can you help me turn into a vegan Ive always wanted to be a vegetarian and then a vegan but i just cant convince myself to do it thank you so much!!
Love you Aspyn! How did you grow your hair so long? (Before you cut it) Mine never grows that long.
hey how do you edit your pictures?
Love your blog and you are such an inspiration!
Hi Aspyn!
Just wanted to say I love your videos and your blog – one day I'd love to travel the world with my boyfriend like you do with Parker!
Would you ever make a video/ post on how to not be scared of travelling? I want to travel so much but am scared of planes! How are you not scared?
xo Beth
Hello Aspyn! I just thought that I would stop in and say hello! I also have a blog and I am constantly coming to your blog for inspiration! You inspire me to do a lot! Keep up all of the hard and amazing work!
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Hi Aspyn,
I only started to watch your vlogs and your lifestyle videos but I absolutely love them. I love your hair your style and everything about you. Your online store Luca&Grae is absolutely stunning and the clothes and accessories are to die for. I love Parker to bits he is so lovely and you two make a perfect couple. My favourite videos are the beauty videos and your Ebay purchases. Please can you make more videos on Ebay purchases, or Dupes etc. Thank you so much for making my day when I watch your videos they really make me smile when you upload. Thank you and have a nice day.
Love Erin xoxo
What website did you use to first start/create your blog page? I've been interested in Blogging, Vlogging, Media and journalism stuff for awhile now, However, in regards to starting my blog I just don't even know where to start! Thanks!
Hi Aspyn!
I've been watching you on YouTube since before you and Parker even started dating! I just want to let you know how much I love you. You really inspire me. Obviously I have never met you, but through your videos (both blog and lifestyle), its so obvious that you are a wonderful, genuine, and down to earth person. I'm seriously obsessed. Thank you so much for being such a positive role model to me. I'm seventeen and go through a lot of struggles as a teen growing up in such a social media based generation, but your videos and your advice really help me through every rough patch. You're truly an extraordinary person Aspyn, and it shows in everything you do! I hope that someday, when I'm 22, I can be even half as lovely as you are!
With love,
Mackenzie Neufeld, Vancouver, Canada (@mackenzie.jl on instagram)
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Make Use of the USDA's Unofficial Support of Permaculture
VersaLand fields: Tree shelters protect an emerging 145 acre permaculture farm
Even though they do not know it, the Unites States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is supporting permaculture. You won't find this word brandied within any official publications, and most extension agents would give you a quizzical look if you brought up a concept such as zonation, yet there exists a language and support system for many of the most important practices in permaculture farm-scale design.
These practices fall into the category of agroforestry, a farming technique recognized and supported by the USDA. In order to foster the adoption of agroforestry techniques, funding was secured by the National Agroforestry Center (NAC), the University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry, and the University of Minnesota Extension (both USDA land-grant universities) to host a four day train-the-trainers Agroforestry Academy. This past July I attended this intensive workshop as a educator/trainee.
Black Walnut and corn alley cropping experiment by the Center for Agroforestry.
Image: University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry.
Agroforestry Academy and permaculture
The Agroforestry Academy featured over 25 educator/trainees and roughly that same number of speakers/trainers, most of whom were USDA extension service agents, forestry professionals, university researchers and employees for various sustainable agriculture and resource conservation government organizations. Most participants were based in the upper Midwest.
These were not long-haired hippies, but folks that know how to fix a tractor, write policy, and create forest management plans. This was not a permaculture convergence, but much of what was discussed applies directly to those of us practicing permaculture design on the ground.
Perhaps 25% of everyone involved had heard of the term permaculture. The entire Academy, from the language to the structure had striking similarities to a PDC. A few examples:
- The very first lecture, on silvopastoral systems, began by introducing the much relied upon phrase of the permaculture lexicon: "It depends".
- At lunch during the second day I asked one of the presenters, an agricultural economist, what he thought the difference is between agroforestry and permaculture. To my surprise he replied "They're the same."
- The Academy even included a group design exercise presented at the end of the four days. We visited and interviewed a local farming family using Holistic Management Grazing, but desiring to incorporate more agroforestry, read permaculture, practices.
- During the final wrap up, Mike Gold of the University of Missouri, one of the main event organizers, came to the day wearing his Permaculture Voices 1 t-shirt. I was happy to learn that he was a keynote speaker at the conference.
Prior to attending I reminded myself that around this crowd the use of the word permaculture might be problematic; at best they would be confused and at worst people would be turned off. But as the Academy continued I was surprised by the openness to permaculture design based ideas such as keyline, zonation, and forest gardening; and how often they became part of casual conversations between everyone present.
This quality of openness culminated as I walked with the new director of the NAC, Susan Stein, during the group's tour of New Forest Farm in Viola, WI. We traversed the land through a ditch in the ground and I was asked what purpose the ditch served, as it seemed to travel neither up nor down the slope. This provided me the chance to explain the use of keyline swales as we were physically standing in one. It was a powerful opportunity to bring the NAC and permaculture a bit closer.
Visiting a Hazelnut breeding Program
Money from the USDA
This was naturally an informative event for myself, but what excited me in particular are the practices the NAC promotes and the financial support systems in place to fund many of these practices. The NAC recognizes five agroforestry practices: silvopasture, wind breaks, riparian buffer zones, alley cropping, and forest farming (cultivating crops in an established forest: think mushrooms or ginseng). These are all standard permaculture design strategies; they are also, in many cases, USDA conservation practices.
Through the National Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) there is financial support for farmers to implement many of these practices. For those of us building a permaculture site, we all know the sometimes intimidating amount of capital needed to regenerate the land's nutrient and water cycles. Fortunately, there exists cost-share programs, especially for Historically Underserved (HU) farmers, to implement these practices. Ignoring any political conversations about government handouts or farming subsidies, this money is available for farmers in the United States.
Let us look at a few practical examples. Depending on your state the following examples may not always apply. In the state of Iowa the NRCS/USDA Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) will provide cost-share for:
- Diversion (Conservation Practice 662): An HU farmer, transitioning to organic certification can receive $3.02/linear foot to install contour swales.
- Hedgerow Planting (CP 422): Plant a living fence to delineate field boundaries or provide wildlife habitat and the program will pay you up to $2.88/linear foot for a 3 row deep hedgerow. This does not designate species; you can plant an entirely edible hedgerow.
- Tree/Shrub Establishment (CP 612): Receive $2.97/plant to plant bare-root trees/shrubs with tree shelters.
Go here for a list of EQIP practices and payment rates.
How to make it happen
Of course it is not as easy as showing up to your local NRCS office, telling them your plan, and getting a check in the mail a few days later. Much of what we learned at the Agroforestry Academy is how to work with a client to walk them through this process.
First and foremost you need to do your research, understand the language, and learn how to work within the system. For example you might not be able to demonstrate a resource need (a key phrase) for a pond (CP 378) but perhaps you can for a sediment basin (CP 350). EQIP's programs can be confusing and unwieldy, and it is but one of dozens of grant and cost-share programs supported by the USDA; so do your research.
Once you have done that, go to your local NRCS office and start building a relationship with your representative. Don't use the word permaculture when describing your farm. Agroforestry is what you are practicing.
The Agroforestry Academy surprised me by building some trust in the USDA and (some) of the practices it supports. As you endeavor to establish a permaculture designed site, you might be surprised to find that your local NRCS/USDA office supports your work, and has a bit of your tax money to back up their claims. One farmer in Iowa is demonstrating the use of these programs.
An attendee of the previous year's Agroforestry Academy, Grant Schultz knew if he wanted to farm and compete in corn and soy country, he needed to take full advantage of all the resources at his disposal. His farm VersaLand (see lead image at top of this article), recently established just outside of Iowa City, has to date received cost-share to build a high tunnel, install a well, and plant and protect approximately 28,000 trees — the farm received over $135,000 of grant funds in just one year, "to improve yields, habitat, and efficiency". And if all goes as planned, this fall Grant expects the NRCS to provide funding for animal fencing and watering systems and erosion control measures in the form of several large sediment traps (keyline ponds). Grant also manages a specialized email list for permaculturalists to learn the ropes of USDA grant and cost-share opportunities.
VersaLand provides an example of leveraging uncommon resources. Sometimes working within the current systems, with the USDA, despite all its flaws, is the best way to create change. We may shudder at industrial agriculture policy and practice, but when it pays to plant trees and dig swales, we can be confident that at least a few people in the room support the work of permaculture designers.
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Great article and very useful information for transitioning/new farmers. I love what Grant's been up to at Versaland. Also wanted to give a heads up- the photo with the ginseng caption is showing goldenseal.
Thanks for the correction Kevin! We would love to see you over at VersaLand. It is quite an exciting time to be involved.
This is a great article. Good to hear about permaculture going mainstream through the backdoor.
Very interesting! Thanks!
Great share of info!
Does anyone know what similar (if any) direct funding for the mentioned things (hedgerow, ponds, trees, fences, etc) there is in Australia? please share
Dylan> I have sometimes used Landcare to bludge money for fencing etc on my projects ; And the gvt just gave me 20000$ worth of emergency water funding for solar pumps /pipes which will give me 55000 l/water /day to water stock/permaculture patches etc! good luck!
I work for the USDA NRCS – technically EQIP is not a grant or cost-share program, it's an agreement program that addresses public resource concerns on the farm / field level. I would encourage any potential farmer / landowner to contact their local NRCS office and speak with their District Conservationist. We are not-size specific and I have worked on farms as small as 0.1 acres to as big as thousand cow dairy farms. Also, please note that incentive rates are regional and vary not only from region but from year to year.
Ray: Good to see you on here and that you are spreading the word.
Kevin in Oklahoma
For every way in which the US gov inadvertently supports permaculture, there are 1000 ways in which it inhibits it, from support of Monsanto, fascist bureaucracy and raids of organic coops, etc.
I also think that if you're talking about 'farming', then it's simply not permaculture because it's not really sustainable.
Anything out there for desert areas to capture water or transform land??
i think you just have to name such a project something like "Agroforestry project for enhancing soil" like andrew said.
this is the first time ive seen a really good industrial level permaculture. so im looking forward to what they come up with in a few years. id also love to see how they tackle the fuel issue
In 1982 I was part of a USA group that was studying the effects of tractor traffic on cotton and alfalfa with what we called Zone production systems. This maybe similar to what is explained here.
Thank you so much! Extremely helpful and encouraging article.


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The Colored Girl Campaign
Klara Miller
Interview by Klara Miller, Photographed by Joey Rosado
A few weeks ago a powerful group shot of women of color went viral on Instagram. We were instantly mesmerized and inspired by this image. We connected with the founders of The Colored Girl Campaign, Tori Elizabeth and Victory Jones to learn more.
Tell us about "The Colored Girl Campaign." What kinds of feelings do you hope to inspire in people who view your images?
The "Colored" Girl campaign is a creative initiative, using art, beauty and fashion to bring awareness to women's issues. It was specifically curated to depict powerful, beautiful images of black women of various shades, ages and sizes coming together in sisterhood to break the stereotypes associated with black beauty.
We want to see women and girls get inspired and feel proud of themselves; no matter what color, shape, age or size. We hope to inspire others toward more self-love, confidence and knowing their worthiness. Essentially we aim to awaken, empower and inspire.
How did you choose the name?
We chose the name, "Colored" because we wanted to take something that's historically and culturally seen as derogatory and controversial, and use it for something amazing and empowering. We also wanted to redefine the idea of black beauty with these images, so that women of "color" can see positive depictions of themselves and feel empowered, and inspired… and to show part of the range of beauty within the black community as well.
Your message is such a powerful and uplifting one for the black community. Are you hopeful it will reach other communities as well?
YES. It is our hope that these images and our message, not only spark conversations and bring awareness; but help to reshape and/or redefine the Western standard of beauty. We definitely aim to be more inclusive in the future, especially since we believe that there is really only one race- the human race! All the different variances in genealogical traits, ethnicities and cultures are merely differences, which should be celebrated, not used for divisiveness. It is absolutely our hope that this inspires others to be more loving and accepting as well.
What was the catalyst that fueled your creation of this project?
We are both creatives, (Tori a wardrobe stylist, and Victory a recording artist and songwriter), so we figured joining our creative forces and using strong visuals would be the best way to draw attention to the issues that plague so many of us: colorism.
We wanted to do something disruptive that would spark conversations and awareness about colorism…. Also to create an awareness of the range of black beauty, while sparking something positive in people. (Mainly women of "color".) We figured we'd start with this campaign to launch the brand, by using our own authentic, unique perspectives as black women, since that is the lens through which we see the world. We both also feel that there is not enough positive representation of women of color in mainstream media. Plus, we are also feminists and hippies at heart, so everything we do is about love and empowerment. LOVE, first and foremost however, is the force that drives us.
How has this project impacted your own life and relationship with other women?
We are finding that the sisterhood, solidarity, camaraderie, support and love we have in our hearts and heads (and for each other) is more abundant than we imagined, and needs to be spread! Since creating this project we are seeing all these things manifesting in different ways, and being put into action everyday. It is truly amazing. We've expanded our network of women so to speak and it's awesome!
What are your future plans for TCG?
We are currently expanding the movement (and brand) and working on more amazing campaigns and a few other things, which we cannot reveal yet, but everyone can follow us on all social media @thecgirlinc to stay abreast of things to come. We are definitely looking forward to creating more stunning visuals, and experiences for women in the future. We are working hard to make sure that everything we envision comes to fruition, can empower and inspire others, and touch people across the globe.
What would you like us to take away from The Colored Girl Campaign... to take with us, into our future interactions with other women and with our own selves?
We are all more alike than we are different. And the differences should be celebrated. But only when you truly love yourself can you be secure and confident enough to do that fully. And self-love is a lifelong practice. So, work on loving yourself. Everyday… and love each other.
Do not be ashamed of who you are, or of your power. Be brave: take chances, and do not be afraid to stand up for what you truly believe in. Be courageous enough to create the life of your own design, and do not let anyone limit you. But also help others along the way, because that helps the greater good of us all.
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"A savory blend of three mushrooms in a unique recipe from the New England Soup Factory in Boston, known for their hearty and unusual soups. If you prefer a vegetarian soup, be sure to use a very flavorful veggie stock in place of the chicken stock."
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- 1 large Spanish onion, peeled and diced
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 lb shiitake mushroom
- 2 large portabella mushrooms
- 1⁄4 lb chanterelle mushroom
- 2 -3 large potatoes, peeled and quartered
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- 4 ounces light cream
- kosher salt, to taste
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- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons sherry wine
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- Melt butter in large stock pot and saute garlic, onions and celery for 5-8 minutes.
- Slice all of the mushrooms together and set aside 1/2 cup for garnish.
- Add the remaining mushrooms and potatoes to pot and continue to saute for an additional 5 minutes.
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The WeGoLook App update features a new design, dashboard, camera/photo interface, and step-by-step guides for data collection.
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WeGoLook, a nationwide collaborative economy platform specializing in dynamic field services and custom tasking released an update to their on-site inspection app for Android this week. The WeGoLook App update features a new design, dashboard, camera/photo interface, and step-by-step guides for data collection.
The first version of the WeGoLook App was released earlier this year to provide real time, secure solutions meeting the project requirements for many financial institutions, insurance companies, and other enterprise clients via WeGoLook's proprietary software. Customized report templates are within the app walk the on-site agent through required data collection and photos which is securely deleted from the device upon inspection completion.
After the inspection is completed, the report data is reviewed by WeGoLook's Quality Assurance department and delivered to the client in preferred formats (API, HTML, PDF, .zip compressed images, etc.). WeGoLook has received the SSAE 16-SOC Type I Certification in 2013 and the SSAE 16-SOC Type II Certification in 2014 ensuring the organization's data security.
"Recent hires to our mobile team have allowed us to dive much deeper into mobile development. This new version integrates much tighter with Android device onboard sensors and takes advantage of several native features. It's a big step forward on our mobile roadmap," noted Greg Starling, WeGoLook Chief Technology Officer.
Recently, WeGoLook received The Journal Record's Innovator of the Year Award for their technology development and business solutions. The WeGoLook App is available for Android and iOS mobile phones. The release of app update will continue to source WeGoLook's 20,000+ Lookers (agents) nationwide to complete customized data collection.
WeGoLook is a dynamic field services and inspection company leveraging a sharing economy of 20,000+ Agents in the United States. Tasks and inspections are assigned to Agents through a crowdsourced platform. Agents collect field data, photos, and video via the WeGoLook Mobile App and complete custom tasking such as item pickup and delivery and more. WeGoLook specializes in verifying autos, properties, boats, heavy equipment, antiques, electronics, furniture, RV's and other assets. WeGoLook has expanded to international markets in the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia with other countries to follow.


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Kick Off Saturday, January 9, 2016 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Hello viewers, SigmC@T Robotics have went to kick off. Motorola Solution's have made the announcement of the new game. During kick off the teams was in for a surprise when they found out what the game informs. This year of 2015 - 2016 the competition is called STRONGHOLD. This competition will intel build season, which is six weeks long, which is the most intense period. Where students will be designing strategies to play the game, drawing up ideas for robot parts, working with size and weight constraints, and finally, building and assembling their robot. Other challenges include learning to drive the robot, building the electronics for the robot, and software development. After the build season, the teams must stop building the robot and wait till the competitions begins.


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All You Can Drink Sho Chiku Bai Chokara Sake Tasting
Starting now until All Chokara Sake Sold out.so You can pick any day for your SAKE Day!
It will be served either Hot or Cold, $20 per person! ( Limited to Sho Chiku Bai Chokara only)
Kanpai!!!!! Must be 21 or older to drink. Drink responsibly, don't DRINK AND DRIVE!


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Nuclear Waste
on Hungary
An ancient central European Kingdom,
Hungary was part of the Austro-Hungarian
Empire, which collapsed after World
War I. The country fell under Communist
rule following World War II. In
1956, a revolt and announced withdrawal
from the Warsaw Pact were met with
a massive military intervention
by Moscow. Under the leadership
of Janos KADAR in 1968, Hungary
began liberalizing its economy,
introducing so-called "goulash
Communism." Hungary held its
first multiparty elections in 1990
and initiated a free market economy.
It joined NATO in 1999 and the EU
in 2004. Its role in the former
Hapsburg Empire had been through
Budapest to provide the financial
Capital, as distinct from Vienna,
the political one. Partly
because of this long tradeship many
intended banks have placed their
regional headquarters for the Former
Communist Centres of Central Europe,
there in Budapest, a delightful
city on the Danube.
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Amendments to the constitution ushered in
by the government of authoritarian Prime
Minister Viktor Orban have sent alarm
bells ringing across the EU. Freedom of
speech, voting transparency and the rights
of the homeless are all infringed by these
new developments, observers say. The very
notable rise of anti-Semitism has been
accompanied by a swell of ugly, xenophobic
tendencies targeting ethnic minorities.
There are severe concerns mounting within
Europe about the state of rights in
Hungary. So much so that it has been
mooted that the state become the first EU
member have its governance monitored by
the Council of Europe. The autocratic
policies of the countrys Prime Minister,
Viktor Orban, in power since 2010, have
earned him the soubriquet the Viktator
from certain hostile parties. His party,
Fidesz, has a two-thirds majority in the
parliament and its popularity is
indisputable. Orban has used his majority
and his influence to revise the
constitution four times in the past 18
months. His most recent attempts to change
the constitution and enshrine within it
concepts that are viewed as fundamentally
irreconcilable with the tenets of European
membership, have prompted outrage. Hungary
may, as a direct result, become the first
EU country to be monitored by the Council
of Europe, which is deeply concerned with
the erosion of democratic checks and
balances as a result of the new
constitutional framework in Hungary, the
monitoring committee of the Council of
Europe said in a report released on April
25. Furthermore the increasing popularity
of Jobbik, the third biggest party in
Hungarian politics which campaigned on a
joint ticket to cut down on Roma crime and
reduce the Zionist influence has also
alerted Europeans to a potential
groundswell of ideas which do not coalesce
happily with those held by western
European democracies.
On March 11 of this year a series of
amendments to the constitution, which
critics have argued threaten democratic
principles, were approved by a vote of 265
to 11, with 33 abstentions. The
amendments, which overturn earlier
constitutional court rulings, will limit
the court's right to challenge laws, and
will institute a centralization of power
many view as anti-democratic. The
amendment also includes the introduction
of restrictions on political
advertisements in the publicly run media
during election campaigns and a law which
will mean that state grants will only be
awarded to potential students if they
agree to work in Hungary after graduation.
It also tightens laws on election
campaigns, family rights, and higher
There was a chorus of almost unanimous
disapproval from the EU when the amendment
was approved. On May 2 the European
Parliaments Committee on Civil Liberties,
Justice and Home Affairs issued a draft
report that offered a trenchant attack
upon the changes. Rapporteur Rui Tavares
argued that there was the manifest risk of
a serious breach by Hungary of the common
values referred to in EU Treaty Article 2.
The report followed a letter from the
foreign ministers of Germany, Denmark,
Finland and the Netherlands to José Manuel
Barroso, president of the European
Commission, that also called for a new
mechanism to safeguard fundamental
values. The Parliamentary Assembly of the
Council of Europe (which encompasses 47
countries and is the custodian of the
European Convention on Human Rights) will
vote next month on a recommendation that
formal proceedings be opened to observe
Hungarys compliance with its obligations.
Monitoring of this sort has never happened
in any of the EU's 27 countries. "I am
concerned about the compatibility of the
constitutional amendments with the
principle of the rule of law," said
Thorbjørn Jagland, the Norwegian who heads
the Council of Europe. "This gives the
impression that the government is willing
to use the two-thirds parliamentary
majority to overrule the constitutional
court, which might endanger the
fundamental principle of checks and
balances in a democracy."
There has been domestic protest against
the constitutional amendments in Budapest
where around 3,000 people marched against
at the measures. "The basic components of
democracy and constitutionality in Hungary
have been broken," political activist and
philosopher Gaspar Miklos Tamas told the
The governments response, however, has
been unrepentant. On May 8, the Fidesz
European parliamentary group issued a
statement declaring the report an attempt
to constitutionally colonise Hungary. It
said Hungarys parliament and people would
be placed under direct orders and
international guardianship, if the
reports findings were enforced, and
labelled it an unprecedented left-liberal
political ultimatum. "The countries of
central and eastern Europe should make
their own policies without looking to the
EU. We do not have to listen to everything
the bureaucrats in Brussels say," a
recalcitrant Orban told the press. It has
been noted that since the European
Parliament is dominated by Fideszs allies
in the European Peoples Party, it is
unlikely that it will approve the reports
The concerns over political freedoms are
well justified. Among the constitutional
amendments was a measure concerning voter
registration. The new amendment would
compel citizens to register in advance,
electronically or in person, if they wish
to vote in elections. It has been
suggested that those are have less money
and are perhaps less committed voters will
therefore be deterred from voting, which
is likely to be more prejudicial to the
smaller parties than the leading parties.
Critics feel that the introduction of this
kind of process will simply reinforce
Orban's existing lead among voters. There
have also been changes to freedom of
information. On April 30, a special
sitting of the Hungarian Parliament
introduced an amendment which limited the
scope of Hungarys Freedom of Information
Act. In a markedly speedy turnaround, the
amendment was passed within less than two
days and entered into effect promptly.
NGOs voiced immediate concerns. Miklós
Ligeti, Legal Director at Transparency
International Hungary, commented that,
This amendment is the first step down a
slippery slope, at the bottom of which is
full state control of public information.
It heralds a dark age for democratic
governance in Hungary. The law will now
allow government officials to get away
with bias in their actions and could see
corruption go unseen and unpunished in
As a result, this organisation, along with
public spending watchdog K-Monitor, the
Hungarian Civil Liberties Union and
investigative reporting website
atlatszo.hu announced that they would
stand down from the anti-corruption
working group coordinated by the Ministry
of Justice in an act of protest against
the new statutes which compromise
transparency. The Hungarian Civil
Liberties Union noted the particularly
incriminating timing of the decision,
saying it's conspicuous that the
amendment was proposed [in parliament]
when civil society organizations requested
access to the bids in a tender for tobacco
retail licenses, which reportedly went to
government party loyalists. Voting this
[into] law will allow public decision
makers to get away with suspected bias and
make corruption go unpunished.
Another aspect of the constitutional
amendment which has particularly enraged
rights activists is a reform which would
make it possible to ban people from
"habitually residing in public places".
This effectively criminalizes sleeping
rough and other forms of seeking shelter
in public places. National and
international criticisms have emerged
against the measure. The European
Federation of National Organizations
Working with Homeless People commented,
"We are concerned that the Hungarian
government has not considered the serious
consequences of criminalizing
homelessness. This is a cruel and inhumane
approach to dealing with people who are in
vulnerable situations. The law also
jeopardizes an individual's human rights."
Those who are found to breach the law will
be fined a sum ranging from 17 to 170.
Observers have pointed out the dubious
logic that underpins a proposal to fine
people who have no material possessions.
Many have noted that there is a lack of
affordable housing in Hungary and that
austerity measures have made life for the
working classes even more precarious, so
homelessness is an increasingly
unavoidable aspect of life for societys
most vulnerable.
Another cause for concern is Hungarys
attitude towards ethnic minorities. The
anti-Semitic views of the Jobbik party,
which trades in highly offensive
stereotypes about all minorities, have
shocked the international and domestic
Jewish community. In November, Jobbik's
Marton Gyongyosi urged the authorities to
"tally up" the number of Jews in Hungary
who pose a "national security risk". "Jobbik
has moved from representing medieval
superstition [of blood libel] to openly
Nazi ideologies," wrote Slomo Koves, chief
rabbi of the Unified Hungarian Jewish
Congregation in response. The World Jewish
Congress (WJC), which normally takes place
in Jerusalem, decided to hold its annual
congress in Budapest this year to
underscore the increasing volume of
anti-Semitic sentiment in Hungary. The
government did all it could, many say, to
ensure that the congress was welcomed. The
police banned a proposed march by Jobbik
designed to take place before the WJC
meeting. Prime Minister Orban instructed
the Minister of Interior to "use all
lawful means" to prevent the event and
requested the Supreme Court to "examine
what legal means Hungary had at its
disposal to enforce its Constitution". A
trio of right-wing protesters who verbally
abused participants in the congress were
sentenced to two and three years in jail.
In a speech at the opening session, Orban
acknowledged that anti-Semitism was on the
rise but stated firmly, "Anti-Semitism is
unacceptable and cannot be tolerated,"
adding that his government had a "moral
duty to declare zero tolerance on
Anti-Jewish feeling is not the only
worrying ideological strand in Hungarys
political fabric. Jobbik is not alone in
propagating racist views. The Fidesz party
has some clear associations with ethnic
chauvinism. Zsolt Bayer, one of the
party's founders and a close ally of prime
minister Viktor Orbán has voiced extremely
offensive, if not to say genocidal, views
regarding the Roma minority on a number of
occasions. At the start of January he
stated, "Most Gypsies are not suitable
for cohabitation. They are not suitable
for being among people. Most are animals,
and behave like animals. They shouldn't be
tolerated or understood, but stamped out.
Animals should not exist.
Regrettably, these opinions are to some
extent part of the political mainstream.
Some have argued that the current concerns
about Hungarys political trajectory have
been subject to exaggeration, even
hysteria, citing in particular Orbans
speech at the WJC as evidence of his
willingness to quash fascistic trends.
Others note that it is not the first time
that the government of a European member
state has held dangerous views. Many
recall Jorg Haider in the Austrian
administration in 2000. Some are concerned
that pessimism as to Hungarys trajectory
will not serve any purpose, and that
demonising Orban and the country itself
should remain mutually exclusive. What is
certain is that whether or not views like
this have been held before, they cannot in
any way be sanctioned. Orban is leading
the country towards a state of political
authoritarianism unprecedented in an EU
state and its reaction must be
proportional to those moves. The climate
of hostility towards otherness, ethnic or
otherwise, is likewise a dangerous and
alarming trend.
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Harry Styles & Nadine Leopold: Their Sweet New Date — Pics
Harry and Nadine indulged their sweet teeth when they went on the most adorable date ever to a frozen yogurt bar in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Jan. 22! Check out the fun pics!
Harry Styles, 20, and Nadine Leopold, 21, looked happier and healthier than ever when they stepped out for a sweet date at Go Greek frozen yogurt bar in Beverly Hills. Could these two get any cuter?!
Harry Styles & Nadine Leopold's Date: Couple Gets Frozen Yogurt Together — Pics
Harry and Nadine are officially our favorite new couple. They looked SO perfect together at Go Greek!
Harry was wearing an awesome short sleeve white button down shirt with a motorcycle print, skinny jeans and sunglasses, while Nadine rocked a long sleeve gray top, black jeans and boots.
Nadine Leopold & Harry Styles Relationship: They 'Spoon Feed' Each Other On Date
There are five cute pics from the fan sighting and we love them all. Now if only Harry and Nadine would come clean about their rumored romance!
Harry Styles & Nadine Leopold Dating: Inside Their Romance
Here's what we know so far. Even though Harry and Nadine aren't dating exclusively — yet — Harry definitely seems smitten.
"Harry has been getting more serious with Nadine," a source previously told Us Weekly. They're "spending lots of time together."
And we all remember how Harry treated Nadine to a car full of pink balloons for her 21st birthday — we're sure he doesn't do that for just any girl! Something tells us these two, who met through CAA agent Jeff Azoff, are in it for the long haul.
HollywoodLifers, do YOU think Harry and Nadine make a cute couple? Let us know!
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Glad to hear that Phillip is going too. You don't want to rough it in the bush without a toilet.
That's wonderful! He'll have a great time :)
Phillip will be nice and warm ;o) LOL!
Missing you guys, hope your having a blast : )
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MANCHESTER City's build-up for their match against Bolton has suffered a further blow with Trevor Sinclair being deemed doubtful for Saturday's clash.
The Blues are already without Nicolas Anelka, Joey Barton and Paul Bosvelt, so Sinclair's calf strain would force City boss Kevin Keegan to shuffle his pack for the trip to the Reebok.
"The very earliest that Trevor could be back in training is Friday so I think we have to say that he is doubtful for Saturday," said Keegan.
Keegan is now hoping there are no more shocks to come from tonight's international matches.
"Obviously, with the three players suspended we are really crossing fingers that David James, Richard Dunne and Claudio Reyna come back from the internationals unscathed," he said.


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"I am dedicated to providing compassionate care to children, adolescents, adults and the elderly in our community. My background in health and neuropsychology help me provide the highest quality care and treatments."
Dr.Amra Klempic is a very talented, compassionate and hardworking, Doctor of Clinical Psychology, with a background in Health and Neuropsychology.
Dr. Klempic completed her undergraduate work at Elmhurst College in Elmhurst IL with a Bachelors in Science Degree in Psychology and a minor in Biology. She completed her Masters and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Midwestern University Medical School in Downers Grove, IL focusing in Clinical Psychology. Prior to Dr. Klempic becoming a Clinical Psychologist, she spent seven years working in the private practice setting as a Medical Assistant/Clerk. In addition, Dr. Klempic has also been on a team at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital for the past eleven years, working as a Unit Secretary on the Cardiac/Neuro Progressive Care Unit, with rotations to Ortho/Trauma, Oncology, Bariatric and Detox Units.
Dr. Klempic completed her Internship at DuPage County Health Department and Fellowship in Health and Neuropsychology with a focus on the geriatric population at Comprehensive Counseling, PC in Lombard. Her experience is based on working with multi-ethnic, culturally and economically diverse clientele in multiple settings that include: hospital, long-term care facility/nursing home, private practice, and clinic. For the past 3 years, Dr. Klempic has been providing Comprehensive Neuropsychological and Psychological Evaluations, Capacity Evaluations, Individual and Family Psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults and elderly with multiple neurological, medical and psychological problems, such as dementia, head trauma, Parkinson's, stroke, ADHD, PTSD, depression, anxiety, etc. Dr. Klempic recognizes that every client is unique and in need of attention to detail type of care. She believes in a comprehensive and compassionate approach to therapy that addresses mind, body and spirit equally (holistic approach).
Currently, her clinical focus of interest is in Cardiac Psychology, Geropsychology, Health Psychology, Neuropsychology, PTSD/Trauma and Rehabilitation Psychology. Dr. Klempic is multilingual; she speaks Bosnian, Croatian, English and Serbian. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, running, traveling, cooking, music and reading.
Her clinical interests include:
- Abuse
- Addictions
- Adolescents
- Adoption
- Adjustment Disorders
- Adults
- Affective Disorders
- Alcohol Abuse
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Bariatric Evaluations
- Behavioral Therapy
- Bipolar Disorder
- Children
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- Domestic Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Family Therapy
- Gambling Issues
- Insomnia
- Maternity Issues
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Personality Disorders
- Phobias
- Physical Abuse Victims
- PTSD/Trauma
- Relationship Issues
- Schizophrenia
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Inflicted Pain
- Stress Management
- Substance Abuse
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As part of our belief in the importance of collaboration for building the field of social finance, RSF frequently participates in conferences, seminars, and workshops as attendees, speakers, sponsor, and host. See below for a list of events where you can find us in the coming months.
This year marks the fourth annual COCAP conference. The theme this year is Building The We Economy. The conference will examine strategies for building a local regenerative economy that creates equity and well being for all. It will highlight community wealth building innovations that are working toward leveling the playing field. Along with learning what we need to do, to create a fair and inclusive economy, the conference will discuss who we need to be to truly build the "We Economy".
SOCAP is the world's leading conference on activating the power of capital markets to drive positive social and environmental impact – convening the marketplace at the intersection of money and meaning. The conference brings together impact investors, social entrepreneurs, philanthropists, business leaders and other innovators from across the world in a unique cross-sector approach to catalyze collaboration for change. Now in its 10th year, SOCAP attracts over 3000 people annually to accelerate the flow of capital for good.


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7-Day Itinerary - Departs most Sundays beginning March 19, 2017
Diamonds are a girl's best friend, and someone once said, "If European cities were a necklace, Prague would be a diamond among the pearls." That must mean Prague is a girl's best friend, too, right? That's why Monograms has made it easy for girls—as well as women, men, and fami-lies—to vacation in Prague. And it's not just Prague; we've also made Vienna easy. On this 7-day vacation, we've arranged your hotel reservations in both cities, sightseeing, daily breakfast, transfers to/from the train stations, and transportation via high-speed train from Vienna to Pra-gue. Plus, you'll have the services of a Local Host®—someone who will offer you suggestions, answer questions, help you navigate the cities, and make sure your vacation is all you want it to be…in both Vienna & Prague.
When you arrive in Vienna, we can pick you up at the airport so you don't have to deal with the hassles of airport transfers. At your selected hotel, your Local Host will greet you with a warm welcome, answer any questions, and give you materials to help you get settled. The next morn-ing, after included breakfast, we'll pick you up at your hotel for guided sightseeing with a local expert. The highlight of your sightseeing tour is a visit to Schönbrunn Palace, the former sum-mer residence of the Habsburg Dynasty. You'll stand in awe as you see the splendor and luxury in the palace. In Prague, your guided sightseeing with a local expert includes the Castle Court-yards and Staromestske Square, dating back to the 12th century. You'll hear the inside stories of Prague's famous sights as well as what it is like to live in this city that has changed so much in recent history.
In both cities, you'll have a full day to explore on your own. In Vienna, you may want to ride the giant Ferris wheel at Prater park; explore St. Stephen's Cathedral; visit one of the many art and history museums; shop at the Vienna Naschmarkt, a colorful market dating back to the 16th cen-tury; take an excursion to nearby Bratislava, capital of Slovakia; or enjoy a Strauss concert. In Prague, you may want to take a tour of the Jewish Ghetto; cruise on the Vltava (Moldau) River; explore Prague Castle; browse for souvenirs on Charles Bridge, one of the oldest stone bridges in Europe; or enjoy a Czech beer at a local beer hall. Your Local Hosts will have plenty of sugges-tions.
And did we mention your package includes first-class travel via high-speed train between Vienna and Prague? Between the transfers and transportation we've included, the sightseeing and guides we've arranged, and the hotels we've booked, all you have to do is make sure you bring your camera. Add the comfort of knowing you'll have a local who speaks the language and can assist you throughout your stay, and you've got yourself a marvelous vacation!
Pricing / 2017 Departures:
Taxes IncludedHighlights:
- Rome
- Special Welcome Dinner
- Guided sightseeing:
- Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel, St Peter's Square & Basilica
- The Colosseum
- San Gimignano
- Wine tasting & lunch
- Orientation
- Florence
- Guided walking tour
- Michelangelo's David & Signoria Square
- Venice
- Private Boat Ride
- Guided walking tour with headsets
- St Mark's Square & Basilica
- Goge's Palace & Bridge of Sighs
- Glassblower Demonstration with exclusive gift
- Farewell drink at Cafe Florian
- Full buffet breakfast daily, a 3-course welcome dinner with wine in Rome, a spe-cial lunch with wine tasting in San Gimignano and a farewell drink in Venice
DAY 1 Arrive in Rome, Italy
Welcome to Rome! At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions, and leave the hotel for a special welcome dinner with wine at a local restaurant.
DAY 2 Rome
Globus' unique guided sightseeing includes inside visits to the VATICAN MUSEUMS and SISTINE CHAPEL with Michelangelo's ceiling paintings and The Last Judgment, and monumental ST. PETER'S SQUARE and BASILICA to admire Michelangelo's Pietà. Then, drive to the Roman Forum and visit the amazing COLOSSEUM, where gladiators once fought. An optional walking tour with a Local Guide is available to further explore famous sites for those who wish to see it all.
DAY 3 Rome–San Gimignano–Florence
This morning, drive through Umbria along the Highway of the Sun north into Tuscany and its hill-clad vineyards. On your way to San Gimignano, the medieval hilltop town with its tower houses, enjoy lunch at a local farm, followed by a Chianti WINE TAST-ING. Then, time to walk through the historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Next is Florence, "Cradle of the Renaissance."
DAY 4 Florence
During your walking tour with a Local Guide, visit the ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS with Michelangelo's celebrated David, admire the magnificent cathedral, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry's heavy bronze "Gate of Paradise," sculpture-studded SIGNORIA SQUARE, and take pictures of Ponte Vecchio. Time to shop for Florentine leather goods and gold jewelry, sold by the ounce.
DAY 5 Florence–Venice Island
A spectacular drive through the wooded Apennine Hills brings you to Venice, a powerful magnet for romantics and art lovers from around the globe. Enter in style by PRIVATE BOAT to meet your Local Guide. Highlights of your walking tour are ST. MARK'S SQUARE, a favorite location for many movies, and the byzantine BASILICA, lavish DOGES' PALACE and the BRIDGE OF SIGHS. Also watch a skilled GLASSBLOWER fashion delicate objects in an age-old traditional manner, and receive an exclusive gift, just for you!
DAY 6 Venice Island
Immerse yourself in the wonderful atmosphere of Venice. Wander through the narrow streets, discover Rialto Bridge, and top it all off by enjoying a farewell drink at famous CAFFÈ FLORIAN while musicians entertain you. Later, why not join an optional cruise to the charming island of Burano, followed by a delicious meal of local specialties?
DAY 7 Venice Island
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We talk to Bienvenue Grenoble, a new organisation that offers a range of activities aimed at helping newcomers feel welcome in Grenoble. Continue reading Introducing … Bienvenue Grenoble
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Where to find wifi in Grenoble
Without wireless in Grenoble? Don't want to use an internet café or pay to buy a clé USB from SFR or Orange? Read on for sites of reliable and free internet access at various points throughout the city. Continue reading Where to find wifi in Grenoble
English Talk Radio – March 10
The March 10 English Talk Radio show was recorded at the Cité Scolaire Internationale de Grenoble, and includes an interview with the director, the cast and the crew of Upstage, which is putting on two plays: Loot by Joe Orton and Mountain Language by Harold Pinter, performing March 22–27 at 7:30 pm at the Théâtre Ste-Marie-d'en-Bas. Continue reading English Talk Radio – March 10
English Talk Radio – November 13 podcast
English Talk Radio is a talk show in English on 90.8 Radio Campus Grenoble. We talk about film, theatre, finance, restaurants, travel, and have a variety of topical guests. We are four presenters: Kristine Minski talks about finance, Christina Menez talks about China, Mary Zaccai talks about student issues, and Vivian Draper – animatrice/rédactrice – hosts the show. Every Sunday at 12.30pm, and every Wednesday at 7pm on 90.8, Radio Campus Grenoble and also live on www.campusgrenoble.org – plus podcast here. Continue reading English Talk Radio — November 13 podcast
Grenoble Spice
The French are not known for their love of spices – difficult for Grenoble's British expats such as Hannah Dee, who comes from multicultural Leeds. Here is her guide to Grenoble Spice: the specialist food stores that hold those treasured, hard to find exotic ingredients. Continue reading Grenoble Spice
Upstage – outstanding English theatre in Grenoble since 1993
David Simpson is producer and director of Upstage, an English Theatre Group comprising students at Cité Internationale Europole in Grenoble. Now in its 18th year, this annual play has established a tradition of outstanding comedy that draws a diverse audience from the local community. James Dalrymple met him over a pint or two – as British expats are often found doing – at O'Callaghan's Irish Pub, to discover more about the history of Upstage and plans for next year's production. Continue reading Upstage — outstanding English theatre in Grenoble since 1993
Relocation relocation relocation – an interview with LC Mobility
Shonah Kennedy shares her experience about relocating to Grenoble, and interviews Isabelle and Julie of LC Mobility, the agency that helped her find accommodation and deal with the trickier aspects of setting up life in a French city. Continue reading Relocation relocation relocation — an interview with LC Mobility
Talking the talk – an interview with English Talk Radio's Vivian Draper
Vivian Draper is a freelance writer, documentary film maker and broadcaster. She lives part time in Grenoble, and is a presenter on English Talk Radio 90.8FM Radio Campus Grenoble. You can listen to ETR every Wednesday at 1900 hours and every Sunday at 12h30. James Dalrymple interviews. Continue reading Talking the talk — an interview with English Talk Radio's Vivian Draper


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Let's face it our business partners have to deliver more and more competitive products and services and in this day and age most of their initiatives require a technology effort to be successful. The CIO and his/her management team need to field these requests and figure out how to implement them without the ability to expand their delivery teams. The pace of business moves too fast these days to have requests come in from email, untethered requests made directly to technology teams, or conversations in the hallway.
One of the first steps in tacking this problem is to setup a standardized method for how these requests are submitted. This method should include a standardized method of submission, prioritization and approval.. The methodology for prioritization and ranking these initiatives must be standardized across the organization. Without a standardized prioritization method the CIO is left to the mercy of defending prioritization decisions and trying to pacify dissatisfied business sponsors.
With this method in place the management team can use the prioritized request inventory to put together a schedule and resource allocation plan. It is important to not just understand the effort required to implement the specific projects, but also the efforts required to support it after go live, effort required for standard operations, as well as non-working time (vacation, holidays, jury duty, etc.) . This is where the concept of organizational resource allocation comes in.
Consider the following tips when coordinating your organization enterprise wide resource allocations:
1. Start performing analysis and planning ASAP
Waiting until the organization's project portfolio is out of control is a recipe for disaster. Plan early and often. It is inevitable that you will have ad-hoc requests throughout the year. This is the way business works, and no matter what policies and procedures you put in place "the business needs what the business needs". By planning your resource allocation baseline early you will be better equipped to handle impromptu requests as they come in. Like a baseline project plan, if you have your initial plan it is easier to have a conversation of "we are doing these 50 initiatives this year, we are doing these 10 projects for your organization, let's talk about what we can adjust to make this new initiative possible". Remember the goal is to not always say "No", the goal is to implement the right projects and work with your business sponsors to adjust as business needs change.
2. Don't get tunnel vision with project work
Another classic pitfall is to estimate your projects based upon the illusion that the project team will have nothing else on their plate.
Classic Resource Planning
The project is estimated at 8320 hours of effort. I will put 4 people on it for 12 months. – DONE.
Did you fail to consider that these resources take vacation, get sick, and are expected to spend 10% of their time supporting another system?
3. Distractions and Diversions
The project request system, resource allocation system, and support systems cannot exist in independent silos. Consider a perfectly aligned project request list, with a perfect resource allocation plan. EXCELLENT! But what about support requests and other maintenance tasks? In many organizations the project implementation teams and the second level support people come from a shared resource pool. Your resource plan needs to include and reflect other demands placed on your team members. Don't make the mistake of thinking "the support work is minimal; they will just get it done". This does not work.
4. Track resource time
We now have a plan. How are we doing against the plan? Do we spend more or less time on support requests than we planned? Do we under or overestimate the effort required to implement our projects? Am I consistently working my staff in 60 hour weeks? If you don't know the answers to these questions you have not solved the problem.
Tracking the staff's effort on various initiatives is not just important to understand how hard your staff is working and if you have enough staff. It is a critical input to your next planning session. Understanding the accuracy of your resource estimates will enable better insight for future planning.
The delivery organization needs to demonstrate that it is supporting the organization's business goals and objectives. Putting in place a solid request system, prioritizing requests using a standardized scoring system, and implementing requests with a solid resource allocation plan will go a long way to making your business teams feel like they are partners in the process rather than being the recipient of excuses.
Resource time tracking and analysis will enable senior management to learn from mistakes and make more accurate plans over the long haul.
Level 5 Partners offers mentoring and guidance to help organizations achieve these results. In addition we offer the vPMO, a completely integrated web based solution that can be used to implement the processes discussed in this blog entry. Please be sure to check it out: Virtual Program Management Office (vPMO)
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In Reception we are reading Handa's Surprise. We talked about what we thought Handa's surprise might be and found out it was lots of exotic fruit!
We explored some of the fruit that was in Handa's basket. We talked about what they looked like, how they felt, how they smelt and how they tasted and wrote down our ideas. Can you guess which were our favourites?


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Watch out for this huge wall of text behing the legacy that is MISSINGNO.
First of all, let's go over the colorful past of the Cubone!
The story about Cubone is that he is a Kangaskhan baby who wears the skull of his dead mother. The marks on the skull are erosions from the Cubone's tears.
Originally, Marowak (The evolved form of Cubone) was to evolve into a Kangaskhan. However, last minute decisions cut this from the original Pokémon games, and Kangaskhan was left as a Pokémon without a pre-evolution state. However, because this code was already within the game, the developers simply moved this code to an empty slot.
This became known as MISSINGNO.
To support this, try feeding a rare candy to MISSINGNO. It evolves into Kangaskhan!
Now, we'll go over the different forms of MISSINGNO.
Aerodactyl Fossil Form
Famous Pixel Form
Kabutops Fossil Form
Scary Ghost Form
(What was this originally planned for?)
Every form of MISSINGNO. and its cousin M ', which only appears in pixel form, is a Bird/Normal type. Not flying, bird. These are the only two pokemon that have the bird type.
Nintendo has an official description of Missingno. listed in their Customer Service troubleshooting section:
"MissingNO is a programming quirk, and not a real part of the game. When you get this, your game can perform strangely, and the graphics will often become scrambled. The MissingNO Pokémon is most often found after you perform the Flight Safari Zone Pokémon trick [or Viridian Old Man trick]. To fix the scrambled graphics, try releasing the MissingNo Pokémon."Nintendo was incorrect on the method for fixing graphical issues; releasing Missingno. did not fix the graphics. The actual way to fix these issues is to view the Pokédex data or stat page of an official Pokémon.
Now, random fun facts:
- Missing NO's appearance in battles allows the item duplication glitch, which duplicates the sixth item in your bag to 128 or 255.
- Encountering Missingno. has been known to interfere with the save game data in various ways, such as adversely affecting the Hall of Fame saved data and (if its stats are viewed) messing with some graphics until the stats of a normal Pokémon are viewed.
- Catching M': If you throw a pokeball at M ', most likely you will see something like this:
Your pokeball missed!
M ' was caught!
- And then you will continue to fight him. I know, weird. You can catch him again to get a level 0 or level 80 Ditto, or you can defeat it, and it will still be caught.
- Missingno. Yellow Version form is Normal/999, whereas Missingno. forms in Red and Blue Versions are Bird/Normal. It uses the palette of Pikachu, and so appears as a yellow and red glitched box. It also causes glitches that Missingno. in Red and Blue Versions did not. If caught, it will cause graphical glitches, possibly rendering the player invisible and making duplicates of the player and all other on-screen characters walk in random locations on the screen. Yellow form is exclusive to Yellow Version.
- This form does not appear through the Old man glitch, as the Old man glitch was removed in Yellow Version.
- This form appears through the Mew glitch with a special stat of 31, 32, 61, 62, 63, 67, 68, 69 or 86.
And stay tuned for yet another MISSINGNO. theory tommorow!


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The most recent Dubai Golf Junior Par 3 series took place on
21st February. This was the fifth event in a series of eight, which
took place at the Dubai Creek 9 hole Academy Golf Course and was
made up of a strong field of 55 budding junior golfers.
The event was the fifth of an eight tournament series and is
part of an initiative by the Dubai Golf Academy Professionals to
encourage junior golfers to move from the driving range to the golf
course. Between the two Dubai Golf Academies at Emirates Golf Club
and Dubai Creek and Yacht Club, over 500 juniors participate in
regular weekly lessons as part of the Dubai Golf Junior Development
Programme sponsored by Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts and Wild Wadi
Organising Golf Professional Kenny Monaghan commented, "It was
great to see so many children participate again today here at Dubai
Creek. Every tournament we can see an improvement in skill,
etiquette and rules from all the children. We have had some great
scores again today and it was good to see so many children and
parents enjoying themselves in a competition environment. Special
congratulations have to go to Eshna after all the hard work she
puts into practicing and getting better! "
Juniors in each of the five programme levels (Black, Purple,
Blue, Yellow and White) competed against one another and each level
was highly contested. Winners received lovely trophies,
vouchers for Wild Wadi Waterpark and various other golf
accessories. Each score was awarded with some valuable order of
merit points which will be added together for all the events
throughout the year.
Eshna Bhargava won the overall tournament with a 1 under par
score of 26, this moved her into 10th place on the Order
of Merit for this season. Fardeen Meeran still leads the way
on 350 points with Joshua Hill in 2nd place on 325
The buzz between the competitors was electric and you could
clearly sense the nervous tension before tee off. The nerves soon
settled as the juniors started to focus on the task at hand. Many
of the parents acted as caddies and did a great a job in supporting
their kids and the event. Event five was a huge success and
we look forward to the next event which takes place at Emirates
Golf Club on April 4th.
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Attention race fans. On March 28, the 2015 National Drag Racing Championship (NDRC) will hold its 3rd round at the Clark International Speedway. And with just 2 rounds to go, things are really heating up as the series approaches midway.
Faced with a handful of mechanical problems in round 2, JCT-Blanche's Jonathan Tiu is challenged to make a comeback to reclaim leadership in the Quick 8s and Super Pro Class. Will his "Tiunami 1" GT-R be able to make it? Your guess is as good as ours, as previous winners William "Bill" Hand and Tiu's teammate Sheldon Chua will definitely put up a good fight.
The Super Pro Class is something to look forward to as well. Racers like Vanni Garcia, Allan Ararao, TJ Pangilinan, and Aaron Lao will battle it out for the fastest quarter mile time with the veterans from the Angeles Hot Rod Association (AHRA). Finally, excitement continues in the Pro and Expert classes, with the Millet brothers Arvin and Chris Jayson dominating their respective fields.
The 2015 National Drag Racing Championship is sanctioned by the Automobile Association of the Philippines (AAP) and sponsored by M&H Tires, Sparco, GT Radial, and Aguila Auto Glass.
Registration starts at 6:30 AM followed by the practice runs at 7:00 AM. The qualifiers will then promptly begin at 9:00 AM and competition at 11:00 AM. Entry fee is P2,000 per driver, plus a P300 day license from AAP and P400 for insurance. Super Pro and Pro Class drivers, however must secure an AAP National Competition License to join.
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Dating back to 1960, the history of Mountlake Terrace Hawks boys' basketball is rich with success — and this year's squad can now pen a new chapter.
The Hawks have earned a spot in the round of 12 at the WIAA 2A Boys State Basketball Tournament after a gritty 60-52 victory over the Clover Park Warriors Saturday at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma.
Terrace, the state tourney's no.14-seed, will open play at the 2A Hardwood Classic at the Yakima Valley SunDome on Wednesday, Feb. 1, at 9 a.m. against the no.6-seeded North Kitsap Vikings.
Wednesday's contest against North Kitsap is a loser-out game; a victory over the Vikings would propel the Hawks into the tournament's quarterfinals on Thursday and guarantee the squad at least one more game on Friday.
This will be the first trip to a dome for the final week of the high school basketball calendar for the Hawks since the 2012-2013 season, when Terrace finished the year 23-4 and placed sixth in the 3A state tournament staged at the Tacoma Dome.
Now as a 2A school, Hawk Coach Nalin Sood recognized the significance of this year's squad and what they have accomplished.
"These guys determine their own history for Terrace high school; they wrote their own story up to now and we get to go play another week. And that's exciting," Sood said.
Saturday's tilt with Clover Park was also exciting as the game came down to the last minute of play. With Terrace up by four, 56-52, the Warriors' Davien Harris-Williams leaned into Hawk defender Keegan Grayson and made a three-pointer with 22.9 seconds to go, but was called for an offensive foul and the points were not allowed.
Five second later, Grayson sunk two free throws to push the lead to 58-52 and help seal the victory for Terrace.
In total, and despite the nerves he was feeling, Grayson went 4-for-5 from the foul line in the game's final minute. "I was rattled a little bit," the junior said after the game, "but we practice (free throws) all the time. We are always shooting free throws."
Grayson ended up with six points for the game (all in the fourth quarter), but it was his defensive effort – along with teammate Khyree Armstead – on the Warriors' Harris-Williams that will be most remembered. The Clover Park junior guard scored 25 points, two above his season average, but only six points in the second half as the Hawks clamped down on defense.
"That was our main point of focus all week, guarding their number one," Grayson explained. "We knew that he was going to try to shoot all the time and drive all the time; he just wanted to score. So we were prepared."
Sood praised the defensive play of his squad against Harris-Williams after the game. "He's a good player – you're not going to stop him," Sood state. "He's a real good player. He's averaging 23 points a game, he's a tough guard, (so) you just want to make him work, work, work and see what will happen. Keegan did a tremendous job and Khyree (too), they didn't give him anything easy."
"Brock (Davis) and Sean (Kirk) deserve some credit also because they were able to help a lot," Sood added.
On the offensive end of the court, Kirk led the Hawks with 17 points in the game; Davis scored 16 points and Armstead added 14 points for Terrace in the victory.
Saturday's win could serve as a real confidence booster for the Hawks going into play at the SunDome next week, Sood said.
"These kids showed today what they can do when they believe in themselves," he said. "I told them before the game that if they just keep their focus the right way, keep the right mentality, that's when they're at their best. And when they're at their best, we have a lot of confidence in what they can do."
The Hawks' opponent in Yakima on Wednesday, North Kitsap, has lost just five of 24 games this season, was the 2A Olympic League regular season champions and the West Central District 2A Boys Basketball Tournament runner-up. But Sood wasn't ready on Saturday to begin focusing on the Vikings just yet, instead pointing out the obvious going into the state round of 12.
"There's only good teams left," Sood said. "There's only well-coached teams (and) great players left and we're lucky to be a part of it."
To view the entire WIAA 2A Boys State Basketball Tournament bracket, click https://www.wescoathletics.com/tournament.php?tournament_id=2111&sport_id=3.
Boys Prep Basketball: Mountlake Terrace vs. Clover Park, Feb. 25 (WIAA 2A Boys State Basketball Tournament regional game)
Mountlake Terrace 11 15 21 13 — 60
Clover Park 10 21 7 14 — 52
Mountlake Terrace individual scoring: Sean Kirk 17, Brock Davis 16, Khyree Armstead 14, Keegan Grayson 6, Brendan Hayes 3, Joey Gardner 2, Zeke Tomas 2, Mason Petersen, Max Hull
Clover Park individual scoring: Davien Harris-Williams 25, D.J. Kerson 7, Trejaan Harris 6, JonJon Sealey 5, Trevyon McDaniel 4, Anthony Grassi 3, James Anderson 2,
Records: Mountlake Terrace 14-10 overall; Clover Park 17-10 overall
Mountlake Terrace next game: versus North Kitsap, Wednesday, Mar. 1, 9 a.m. at the Yakima Valley SunDome (loser out game at WIAA 2A Boys State Basketball Tournament)
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Soggy Valentine's Day as rain moves into Green Country
Rain is moving into Eastern Oklahoma and is expected to stick around through Tuesday. The rain will gradually shift south Tuesday with higher chances shifting south too.
Generally, a half inch to as much as 2 inches of rain will be likely across the state. The clouds and rain will help keep temperatures in the 40s and lower 50s for highs Tuesday.
So, a soggy Valentine's day is likely for the area.
Warmer and drier weather return by the end of the week.


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When Amanda and I first visited Armila as recent college graduates in late 2012, we sat with the chiefs (Sahilas) of the village to identify the most pressing issues within their community. The one that kept coming up was the scarcity of protein, an issue that not only affects people, but sea turtles as well.
The community had found out about a government initiative to support individuals and small communities in the cultivation of tilapia, a very hardy, very tasty freshwater fish that can be grown with minimal expertise and materials. However, they needed to raise $2,000 to be able to undertake the project, and ARAP (a government institution similar to our USFWS) had agreed to donate training, baby fish, technical support, and food for a year. Amanda and I took this project under the umbrella of a fundraiser to support sea turtle conservation in Armila. Thanks to the generous support of over 50 donors, within a few months were able to provide the community with the funds they had solicited.
The reason that this is a turtle conservation issue is that in Armila, from as early as October until as late as April (up to half the year), the windand waves are so strong in this coastal town that fishermen can't go out to sea to fish. Neither can motorboats get in or out of the town to resupply it. All food must be hunted or gathered from forest or river, or be carried over a jungle-covered mountain by mule. The tilapia aquaculture project aimed to keep turtle off the menu in a region where long-held taboos on eating turtle eggs are starting to show signs of wear. And after having lived through Armila's windy season, let me tell you that ANY kind of eggs or meat start looking pretty appetizing after having eaten nothing but SPAM and plantains for a couple months straight.
Two years after our fist visit, I am happy (and relieved) to be able to say that our first 300 tilapia are now happily swimming around with full room and board in Armila. During those two years, there were several points at which the project seemed in jeopardy, and each time the community was able (sometimes with a bit of urging from Amanda and me) to surpass these obstacles and move on.
When Amanda and I first started working full-time in Armila, we arrived in the town to some interesting news. According to local authorities, a demon (yes, a demon) had been spotted near the construction site for the tilapia project. This had not only halted construction, it had placed the aquaculture project at the center of a rare, traditional religious ceremony that the Guna perform to exorcize malignant spirits from their town. Amanda and I were asked to leave the town while the intricate, ancient ritual took place. This included the smoking of copious amounts of tobacco, building a makeshift town for women and children on the other side of the river where they spent the better part of two weeks, and opening a metaphysical portal into which the demon (metaphysically bound and gagged with the help of spiritually-animated wooden dolls) was cast into the fourth level of the Guna underworld.
We discovered later that the woman who had spotted the demon was the wife of one of the town's most prodigious fishermen, who was afraid the new source of protein would drive down the price of fish in the community and destroy his livelihood. The process of explaining the benefits and drafting regulations on the use of the limited source of tilapia took several months of sitting and communicating with townsfolk, both in their homes and in the village council.
After this had all blown over, Amanda and I lobbied for the project to go forward. The community still believed it would be in their best interest in the long run, but many people were scared to continue; no one wanted to take the reins. We discussed the issue with the religious leaders that had led the cleansing ceremony and confirmed that it was okay to proceed, then gave pep talks to several people in the town who re-organized and slowly began to dig out the massive fish tank. Funds from our Indiegogo campaign, managed by a dedicated Sea Turtle Commission in the town, paid for plumbing, blowtorches, shovels, pickaxes, wheelbarrows (locally constructed), and cold drinks when it was particularly hot outside.
Several times throughout the year, the project seemed destined to fail. Since the workers spent a majority of their day looking for food to feed their families, they could only afford to work a couple of hours per day, in the hottest part of the dry season. But the community always found a way. At times, project funds would feed the families of the workers so that the men of the house could break their backs digging this tank all day. A couple of times, the local police force would put down their machine guns, place an armed security detail in the jungle surrounding the tank, and throw pickaxes and shovels alongside the community. Amanda and I would go out every afternoon for nearly 2 months and move earth with the community, and afterwards go to the town council to help the "Tilapia Co-Op," as they referred to themselves, quell the incessant complaints of the fishermen.
While by day they worked the earth, by night the battles were fought in the town council. Would the tilapia tank reduce the town's water supply? Would the pond breed mosquitoes and spread disease in the town? Would we anger the demons by spiting them with this project? Should we sell the fish or give it away? If we sell it, at what price? To whom do the benefits go, the town, or the people who put the work in to build the tank? While the town dug, delayed, and deliberated, deadline after deadline was missed and thankfully extended by the national government. In the end, all these issues were resolved and Armila finished the tank spectacularly.
The final tank measures around 80x70 feet, about 4 feet deep all the way around, the largest aquaculture tank in the region and the first in Guna Yala (see video below or on YouTube for a view of the tank). A tube comes off from the town's aqueduct to provide water and oxygen. Amanda asked the government to train two more people from Armila in managing the fish, and the community sent two young students to the other side of the country (partially with funds from the Indiegogo campaign) to learn proper tilapia care and tank maintenance. In a few months, these fish will be of reproductive age and will give birth to the first generation of tilapia born in Armila. After that, the government has already destined a large plastic tank (the size of a small house) to Armila to help with the reproduction and harvesting process.
The Future of Tilapia in Armila
Although I won't be able to taste the tilapia by the time I leave this year, I feel like a major milestone has been reached in this project. The people of the town come to me every day telling me how big the fish have gotten, asking me whether they're getting enough water, and generally showing a lot of positive interest in the project.
The Tilapia Co-Op and the Sea Turtle Commission are not only proud of their work, they're now thinking of other ways they can pool their manpower to feed the town in diverse ways. They want to use the runoff from the tank to grow rice, or fence off some of the surrounding area to start an iguana-cultivation project. I'm excited to see how these two bodies will collaborate in the future to defend the non-consumptive value of leatherback sea turtles in Armila's local culture.
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Thank you for visiting us online. The best way to see all that's happening at Stanwich is to join us on Sunday during one of our two morning services - 9am and 10:45am. During the summer we meet at 10am (June 10th - September 2). Take a look at the video for a quick peek at what to expect when you visit Stanwich.
Here are some steps to guide you on your first visit to Stanwich.
If you are visiting us for the first time, please park and enter through our main sanctuary entrance so that we can greet you and direct you.
Greeters will welcome you at the door and are available to answer any of your questions. Children age 3 and older begin the service with their parents in the sanctuary and are dismissed after the children's sermon.
Sunday Worship Services
We begin with a time of singing, praise, and worship — led by our choir and praise team — followed by prayers, scripture reading, sermon and communion.
Join us for Coffee and Refreshments
Following the morning services in Emmaus Hall. Here you'll enjoy food and friendship within the Stanwich community. It's a good place to ask questions about the church and get to know people.