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Two new methods are proposed for the simulation of piers and similar complex structures in hydraulic models. The methods are based on similarity of parameters formed by modification of the hydrodynamic drag equation and are intended for use when scale models do not provide the required resistance to flow due to lack of similarity of Reynolds numbers. A description is given to the application of these methods to the simulation of oil terminal structures in an hydraulic model of the River Mersey estuary. The difficulties of estimating drag forces on complex structures are examined and attention is drawn, in particular, to interference effects on drag forces on elements of complex structures and to blockage effects in laboratory testing of model structures.
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American Society of Civil Engineers
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- Ball, D J
- Publication Date: 1974-2
Media Info
- Features: References;
- Pagination: p. 23-24
- Journal of Waterways, Harbors & Coast Eng Div
- Volume: 100
- Issue Number: WW1
- Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Construction; Development; Piers (Supports); Piers (Wharves); Port operations; Ports
- Old TRIS Terms: Port construction
- Subject Areas: Construction; Marine Transportation; Terminals and Facilities;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00057048
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: American Society of Civil Engineers
- Report/Paper Numbers: Paper 10313 Proceeding
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Jul 31 1974 12:00AM


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Area Plays Earn Theater Awards
Windward plays and musicals garnered dozens of awards at the 40th annual Po'okela ceremonies, held last month in Kaneohe, complete with dinner and performances from 11 Oahu theater troupes at Koolau Ballrooms.
Keoki Kerr and Jodi Leong, both former Windward stage performers, emceed the evening, which saw Paliku Theatre earn 12 Po'okelas for excellence in theater arts — all for its Les Miserables musical staged last fall at the Windward Community College venue. Hawaii Pacific University's drama department won three Po'okelas for two of its 2013 plays on the Kaneohe campus.
Paliku's production received the following awards: director of the musical, Ron Bright; musical director, Clarke Bright; leading male in a musical, Kip Wilborn; leading female in a musical, Shawna Masuda; featured male in a musical, Scott Moura; featured female in a musical, Jana Alcain and Zenia Moura; set design, Lloyd Riford III; sound design and engineering, Kainoa Jarrett; lighting design, Lloyd Riford III; hair, wig and makeup design, Lisa Ponce de Leon; vocal direction, Mary Chesnut Hicks; and overall production of a musical.
HPU's Tartuffe was recognized with Po'okelas for featured female in a play, Melinda Maltby, and for overall production of a play. Its spring show, Heritage, won for director of a play, Joyce Maltby; and for ensemble performance in a play, including Jim Tharp, Beth Barry, Melinda Maltby, S. Rick Crump, Hailey Farah, Rachelle Gesselman, Joel McClure, Samuel Filbeck and Rasa Fournier.
Excellence in service awards went to HPU's David Starr, Kailua's Jane Campbell for Honolulu Theatre for Youth, and Paliku Theatre's Allan Lau. Kailua's Jan McGrath won a playwright award for The Actors Group play Outage.

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World Diabetes Day
Date: November 14, 2007
Diabetes is becoming more prevalent in Japan and the rest of the world. In light of this situation, on December 20, 2006, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution acknowledging diabetes as a global threat, a resolution that had been requested by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF: about 150 member nations at present). At the same time, the UN also designated November 14 as World Diabetes Day and called for worldwide promotion of educational campaigns that encourage the prevention, treatment, and cure of diabetes.
A variety of events will be held by the UN and in major countries on November 14, 2007. In Japan, the Japan Diabetes Society and the Japan Association for Diabetes Education and Care (JADEC) played a central role in establishing the World Diabetes Day Committee in Japan. The committee will implement educational events, including a symposium commemorating the UN Resolution establishing World Diabetes Day and an event where the Tokyo Tower will be lit up in blue lights, and is calling on the public to help expand the range of these activities.
World Diabetes Day
URL: http://www.worlddiabetesday.org/
World Diabetes Day in Japan
URL: http://www.wddj.jp/ (in Japanese only)
50th Anniversary Commemorative Events
The Japan Diabetes Society is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. April 2007 marked the half-century milestone since the society was established in April 1958.
The society is planning special commemorative events to celebrate its 50th anniversary. On November 10 and 11, 2007, it will hold a commemorative ceremony and international symposium. About 1,000 members of the Japan Diabetes Society are expected to be in attendance.
22nd Annual Meeting of the Japan Society of Diabetic Complications
Date: October 26–27, 2007
Venue: Tsukuba International Congress Center (Epochal Tsukuba)
Chairman: Nobuhiro Yamada (Metabolism and Endocrinology, Department of Advanced Biomedical Applications, Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba)
URL: http//www.22jsdc.org/ (in Japanese only)
14th Japan-Korea Symposium on Diabetes Mellitus
Date: October 5–6, 2007
Venue: Kyoto International Conference Center*
* Changed from Kyoto Research Park
Address: 422, Iwakura Osagi-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 606-0001 Japan
Tel: +81-(0)75-705-1234
Chairman: Yutaka Seino (President, Kansai Electric Power Hospital), Ho Young Son (Korea)
Sponsors: Japan Diabetes Society, Japan Association of Diabetes Education and Care (JADEC)
Participation fee: ¥25,000 (registrations made by August 31), ¥30,000 (registrations made after September 1)
* Please visit the website below to register.
Secretariat: Nobuya Inagaki (Secretary General, Diabetes and Clinical Nutrition, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University)
Address: 54 Shogoin Kawara-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 606-8507 Japan
Tel: +81-(0)75-751-3560
Fax: +81-(0)75-771-6601
URL: http://www.kunix.jp/14th-jk-dmsympo/
Period of acceptance for abstract submissions: late June to August 19 * Please submit at the above website.
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Adorno's Poetics of Critique (Continuum Studies in Continental Philosophy #85) (Paperback)
Adorno's Poetics of Critique is a critical study of the Marxist culture-critic Theodor W. Adorno, a founding member of the Frankfurt school and widely regarded today as its most brilliant exponent.
Steven Helmling is centrally concerned with Adorno's notoriously difficult writing, a feature most commentators acknowledge only to set it aside on the way to an expository account of 'what Adorno is saying'. By contrast, Adorno's complex writing is the central focus of this study, which includes detailed analysis of Adorno's most complex texts, in particular his most famous and complicated work, co-authored with Max Horkheimer, Dialectic of Enlightenment.
Helmling argues that Adorno's key motifs - dialectic, concept, negation, immanent critique, constellation - are prescriptions not merely for critical thinking, but also for critical writing. For Adorno the efficacy of critique is conditioned on how the writing of critique is written. Both in theory and in practice, Adorno urges a 'poetics of critique' that is every bit as critical as anything else in his 'critical theory.


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Attached are the pictures of the finished detail. The filament is transparent and it is difficult to see on picture, but there is severe sagging from one of the sides.
One more thing that I saw on layer 15.
The printing of the openings is in a random order. It starts on the first opening from the middle of the wall towards the center; then the nozzle goes to the second opening and starts from the outer diameter toward the inner side (it starts in the air - it is visible if looking from down up); on the third opening it copies the moves of the first one. After that the print continues again in the air for the first and third openings.
I did not check "Outer before inner walls" box. So what the print order should be - first inner walls and going toward the outer ones or it is a random order?
If the "Outer before inner walls" box is checked the print order is from inner toward the outer diameter of the openings. However on the top layers where the overhangs are at 30 degrees the print starts from outer side which here is in the air!


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How Culture Influences Mask Wearing Tendencies Across The Globe
Considering the seriousness of the coronavirus and how it affected the entire world, you would think that wearing face masks and adopting a preventive lifestyle would be a normal response from people all around the world. Sadly, that is not entirely true. Cultures tend to affect people's decision to wear a mask or not. People across different cultures have responded differently to the pandemic. And nowhere is this difference more visible than in their mask-wearing tendencies. Let's take a look at how the ideas of collectivism and individualism tend to play a role in the whole mask culture scenario.
The Eastern Idea Of Collective Responsibility
Eastern Asia adopted the mask culture when the SARs outbreak took many lives 17 years ago. To this day, the general public remembers memories of the time, and wearing face masks outdoors is normal. People in that particular part of the world consider wearing masks an ext of solidarity, to protect each other, and unite against a common enemy – the disease. Over there, wearing masks and taking precautionary measures is a collective responsibility of every citizen. And there is no argument or debate or whether or not masks should be worn.
Conformity Vs. Individualism
While the mask culture in Asia promotes conformity, American individualism has become an obstacle to wearing masks in the U.S. In a survey conducted by Brookings, it was evident that 40% of the Americans who chose not to wear a face mask justified their actions by saying that it is their "right" as a citizen of America. Additionally, 24% of people said they didn't want to wear a mask because it was "uncomfortable". Furthermore, 64% of Americans say that their civil rights are more important than health risks. Other common answers included coronavirus being a conspiracy, not having access to a mask, etc.
The Fear Of The Outsider
The pandemic has also resulted in the rise of xenophobic attitudes all across the globe. Moreover, fear of the disease itself coupled with the concepts of in-group favoritism in cultural psychology points to a trend where countries have become wary of contact with foreigners. Borders began closing all over the world and protective measures became essential at a national level. More serious manifestations of this case took place with Donald Trump calling the virus "Chinese Virus" and China responded with its own set of anti-American conspiracy theories.
The "See Me" Obsession
In the U.S, there is a very distinct split on the whole mask-wearing debate. Some outright refuse on the basis of civil rights and others deny the existence of the virus entirely. Some even see mask-wearing as a sign of weakness or vulnerability. Perhaps the ideology of individualism in the American culture has a role to play here. However, beyond the obvious, there is also an obsession. The need that says, "see me". One that is more prominent in cultures that thrive on individualism. Perhaps, this obsession might also have a role to play in the choices people end up making.
Final Thoughts
The mask culture in Asia and American individualism ideology are two opposite aspects of a scenario. Sadly, it's more than just a mere debate. We're losing thousands and thousands of lives everyday. And more are still in danger because of the stubbornness of a particular few who feel offended by wearing masks. Choosing our own comfort and convenience at the expense of the health of others is selfish, to say the least.


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This Land is Herland Book Signing
Editors of the newly released book from the University of Oklahoma Press, This Land is Herland, Sarah Eppler Janda and Patricia Loughlin will be at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid for a special program where they will discuss the project and their research with Museum Director Jake Krumwiede. Copies of the book, This Land is Herland, will be available to purchase in the museum store, and signed by the editors.
This event is free and open to the public.
Sarah Eppler Janda is Professor of History at Cameron University in Lawton, Oklahoma, and the author of Beloved Women: The Political Lives of LaDonna Harris and Wilma Mankiller.
Patricia Loughlin is Professor of History at the University of Central Oklahoma and the author of Hidden Treasures of the American West: Muriel H. Wright, Angie Debo, and Alice Marriott, named the Outstanding Book on Oklahoma History by the Oklahoma Historical Society.
Since well before ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment in 1920 secured their right to vote, women in Oklahoma have sought to change and uplift their communities through political activism. This Land Is Herland brings together the stories of thirteen women activists and explores their varied experiences from the territorial period to the present. Organized chronologically, the essays discuss Progressive reformer Kate Barnard, educator and civil rights leader Clara Luper, and Comanche leader and activist LaDonna Harris, as well as lesser-known individuals such as Cherokee historian and educator Rachel Caroline Eaton, entrepreneur and NAACP organizer California M. Taylor, and Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) champion Wanda Jo Peltier Stapleton.
Edited by Sarah Eppler Janda and Patricia Loughlin, the collection connects Oklahoma women's individual and collective endeavors to the larger themes of intersectionality, suffrage, politics, motherhood, and civil rights in the American West and the United States. The historians explore how race, ethnicity, social class, gender, and political power shaped—and were shaped by—these women's efforts to improve their local, state, and national communities.
Underscoring the diversity of women's experiences, the editors and contributors provide fresh and engaging perspectives on the western roots of gendered activism in Oklahoma. This volume expands and enhances our understanding of the complexities of western women's history.


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Public Works Director Rett Daniels addressed the board in their regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday night about the status of Blue Springs and the possibility of it being opened this summer.
Daniels said, "I have a double for you tonight. Last time I spoke with you, there was a decision made about Blue Springs and I don't know about you, but my phone has been ringing ever since, however I do believe that was the right call at the time. An update since then, Mrs. Daniels (Wilanne) has contacted Chipola and pleaded with them to help coordinate a life guard class. That will start this Friday and go through the weekend. We have six individuals enrolled in that class and depending on how many complete it and get certified, with the four we already have, that will be 10 which is great. That is enough that I am comfortable with that number."
Commissioner Chuck Lockey asked what would be the minimum amount of lifeguards Daniels would open the park with for the season. Daniels said most probably six total. He said if two made it, he would try it but he thought all would make it.
The Park will be open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Daniels said in response to questions about the condition of the park, the debris and repairs needed, that he had met with a contractor and has another one he's meeting with. He said they had the FEMA inspection last week. He said they eluded to him that the entire dock system might be reimbursable, giving him two options. The first option was the one already approved by the board and that is that the contractor can replace what is useable from the old dock system. He said of the 26 sections, 18 can be replaced. Those being replaced will have to be filled with foam at a cost of $900 each. All handrails were destroyed. To put back the old dock would be approximately $33,000. To replace the entire thing would be at a cost of $128,000, including foam filled on all. The docks were not insured. The time frame on completing the work at Blue Springs is four weeks. Daniels said with that time frame, he is anticipating a July 04 opening day.
A motion was made by Commissioner Jim Peacock to repair what we have money allotted for ($33,000) and seek alternatives over the next year for future repairs. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Willie Spires and carried 5-0.


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An ever-growing number of people are starting to become aware of narcissists and narcissistic abuse.
However, not many stop to think about the lasting effects of being raised by a narcissistic parent.
Here are signs you were raised by a narcissist:
1. They tried to control you through pity and codependency
You were told by your parent/s, "If you leave, I'll have nothing. Maybe I'll end my life if you do." This, of course, made it difficult or impossible to live a normal life or establish priorities independent of what your parent/s wanted.
2. They expected to be worshipped
Domineering or authoritarian parents often need a large amount of attention and praise. For instance, a parent expecting all their demands to be followed and viewpoints to be respected without question. They might explode on their children if they do not get what they feel is sufficient praise and attention.
3. Their treatment has led you to grow up with low self-esteem
A narcissist parent never provides the consistent love, care, and guidance a child needs for a healthy upbringing. You may have been led to believe you were not worthy of true love, because after all if you were, why would they have treated you so badly?
They may have made you believe that your needs and desires were irrelevant or not worth the hustle, and as an adult, you may unconsciously be suppressing who you truly are as a result.
Maybe you spend a lot of time feeling purposeless, or maybe you always think twice before talking to new people because you feel as if you have nothing to say.
4. They owned your success
Any time you were complimented for achieving something, your narcissistic parent/s would immediately shift the attention to themselves. For instance, if you were congratulated on a sports win, your parent/s would jump in and say something like, "Yeah, he got it from me, I was always great at sports." They are addicted to being the center of attention, and they didn't care about stealing your moment.
5. They were always right and never admitted their mistakes
Even when they made a clear mistake or treated you in a way you did not deserve, they never said sorry (and meant it). And when you confronted them about their behavior, they denied everything and tried to shift the blame on you, or avoided the topic completely.
Do any of these sound familiar? Let us know your thoughts on the subject by joining the conversation in the comments and please share this article if you've found it of value.


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Dexter Talks Celebrity Head
Polari catches up with Dexter Clark as he winds down his Olympian lecture tour:
Dexter Clark's Fabulous Head
7 pm • August 13, 15, 29 • Royal Vauxhall Tavern
9 pm • September 29 • Leicester Square Theatre
You're currently on a lecture tour, bringing your insights to the masses. Obviously they've learned a lot, but what have you learned?
Always make sure the dressing room has been repainted – take it from me, that short one from the Krankies is a filthy beast.
London has been abuzz with Olympic fever this month. Which athletes would you like to get in your chair?
Haven't the Olympics been great? I love the way the nation finds its heart, such a selfless atmosphere. Who would I like in my chair? Well Oscar Pistorius (sporty flick) wanted to come in but unfortunately I had to say no, we've just had a new parquet floor fitted and I do hate scratches.
Have you ever asked to be an undisclosed source for celebrity gossip?
I would never reveal my clients secrets; just like a doctor I have taken the hypocritical oath. My middle name's Discretion.
With such a range of pop celebrities coming in and out of your salon, do you have to be careful about the music you play?
A quick look at the appointment book and then it's straight to iTunes.
What is your current relationship status, is there anyone special in your life?
My clients are my special people. Who needs love when you've got celebrity?
With your busy lifestyle, what do you do to relax?
For us celebrities it's all about Charity. I relax by caring. All my important friends are involved in some way in the caring business, mostly to do with animals; for Lulu (rusty wire) it's her collection of rabbits, Dale Winton (super market sweep) enjoys dogging and the lovely Anna Wintour (icy bob) has recently bought an endangered animal sanctuary and is working very closely with all the animals – mostly floor length coats, but I know she's planning some fur lined bikinis.
What do you plan to do for yourself when the tour is complete?
I'm busy putting the finishing touches to my new fragrance. I'm so excited, you're no-one these days without your own fragrance. All the celebs have them. Jeremy Clarkson – Eau de Phobe. Lindsey Lohan – Septum. Even Jodie Marsh has one – Visage de Merde. Mine's called Flounce! For Men. It's a subtle blend of melon vanilla and Formica with an undertone of Paracetamol.


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Check out all the details including the look and features of the new motorcycle Kawasaki W175 ahead of its launch
New Delhi.
Kawasaki W175 Launch Price Features important two- wheeler maker Kawasaki Japan's popular company is ready to launch its cheapest motorcycle Kawasaki W175( Kawasaki W175) in the Indian request. The price of Kawasaki W175 is going to be revealed on September 25 and before that the folder of this antique style roadster bike has come out, in which information about the look and features as well as color options has also been revealed. Let us tell you about the Kawasaki W175, which is coming in India from 150 cc to 200 cc to contend with the popular motorcycles of companies like Bajaj, Hero MotoCorp, TVS, Suzuki and Yamaha.
Engine Power & Features
Talking about the machine and power of Kawasaki W175, it'll get a 177cc single cylinder machine, which will be able of generating 13 PS of power and13.2 Nm necklace. A 5- speed gearbox can be seen in this retro- nominated motorcycle. Coming in the decoration commuter order, this Kawasaki motorcycle will get color options like Ebony and Special Edition Red. latterly, it'll get an analog odometer and trip cadence, speedometer, halogen headlight, taillight and turn index. It'll have spoke bus.
View Prices Of Kawasaki Bikes
Let us tell you that Kawasaki sells a lot of important sports bikes in India, whose prices are veritably high. Talking about the prices of Kawasaki motorcycles, the lately launched Kawasaki Ninja ZX- 10R is priced at Rs15.99 lakh. At the same time, the most precious motorcycle is Kawasaki Ninja H2, which costs Rs79.90 lakh. After the rest, Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX costs Rs11.98 lakhs, Kawasaki Z900 costs Rs8.93 lakhs, Kawasaki Ninja 300 costs Rs3.40 lakhs, Kawasaki Ninja 400 costs Rs4.99 lakhs, Kawasaki Versys 650 costs Rs7.36 lakhs, Kawasaki Vulcan S costs Rs. The price is Rs6.40 lakh and the Kawasaki KLX 110 is priced at Rs2.1 lakh. Kawasaki W175 can be launched for over to Rs1.75 lakh.


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With local gyms being considered non essential businesses and being closed for the past couple months due to Covid 19 (Coronavirus), it can be difficult to get a good quality workout from home. However, Orangetheory Head Coach Sean Richmond has a few tips for turning ordinary household items into weights.
Check out Orangetheory Head Coach Sean Richmond's Interview on Great Day Louisiana.
Subscribe to the Orangetheory Fitness You Tube channel, and download the free Orangetheory App to access home workouts. For more information on Orangetheory Fitness, visit the Orangetheory website https://www.orangetheoryfitness.com/.


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It is with great pleasure that I will begin teaching this year at the University of Michigan School of Social Work Sexual Health Certificate Program. The University of Michigan is one of the leading programs in the world for clinicians on a path towards becoming sex therapists. I am honored to be a part of such a fine institution.
This is a part time position and I am not relocating to Ann Arbor, as lovely as it is. Everything related to my practice, teaching and supervision commitments in Colorado remain unchanged.


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CBS Canceled 'Ghost Whisperer' & Old Christine TV Shows
CBS canceled 'Ghost Whisperer' & Old Christine TV shows. According to "Entertainment Weekly," CBS has decided to cancel long-time running show "Ghost Whisperer," and "The New Adventures of Old Christine" TV shows. However, it's reported that fans shouldn't loose hope on the two shows just yet because there's a possible chance that ABC might want to pickup one or both of the shows.
They say ABC owns GW and has coveted the "Old Christine" TV show. One of their sources said there's an 50% chance that Old Christine could move to ABC,stating, "There's a 50/50 shot that Christine will move to ABC." The possible "Ghost Whisperer" move to ABC, seems less likely to happen. The Final decisions are expected to be revealed later on.
As for shows that have been renewed, Entertainment Weekly reports that Gary Unmarried, Cold Case, Miami Medical, Accidentally on Purpose, Numb3rs,Medium and Rules of Engagement TV shows have been renewed and scheduled to return. You can read the story at "Entertainment Weekly" by Clicking Here.
Get your favorite TV Shows and Movies on dvd or blue ray disc by Clicking Here.


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This piece was submitted by Haylee Cardwell (10, J&C).
The Speed Art Museum will be holding a cinema showing of "What is Democracy?" on Friday, February 22 at 6 p.m. They will continue to show the film through Sunday, February 24 at the same time. There is an additional opportunity to see the film on Saturday at 3 p.m.
The film will last for 107 minutes not counting the pre-discussion and the post-discussion about the cinematic experience and reactions to the film.
What is Democracy? attempts to showcase members of the government who feel like they don't have a voice. The film also discusses problems around the world that are considered immediate and need to be resolved.
The discussions will be led by many advisors familiar with the topics discussed and shown in the film. The pre-screening discussion is organized by the vice-chair of Kentuckians for the Commonwealth, Cassia Heron. She will be accompanied by Aja Barber, Josie Raymond, Austin Norrid, and Jenny Bencomo Suarez.
The post-discussion will be led by Dr. John Gibson, professor of philosophy and Director of the Commonwealth Center for Humanities and Society at the University of Louisville. He will be accompanied by Dr. Michael Brandon.
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The 64th Annual Christmas Parade – a longtime Colonial Heights tradition - will occur on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 on the Boulevard, beginning at 7:00 pm.
Originated in 1953 by the Colonial Heights Optimist Club, the nighttime parade is a unique event that draws people from all over the Tri-Cities area. Since 1961, the parade has been organized by the Colonial Heights Jaycees - making the parade a true community event. Beginning in 2014, the City of Colonial Heights assumed management of the Annual Christmas Parade. The 2016 parade theme is "Peace on Earth".
Applications are now being accepted to participate in the 2016 City of Colonial Heights Christmas Parade. The deadline to submit an application is Friday, November 4, 2016.
If you have any questions, please contact the Recreation & Parks Department at (804) 520-9390.


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Using event marketing to promote your brand
David Brady, CMO of the Houston Zoo, explains how the Houston Zoo's event marketing strategy has helped make the zoo an important part of the Houston community.
Robin: Hello, and welcome to this edition of Brandonomics, an inside look at top brands and their marketing strategies. I'm Robin Tooms, Vice President of Strategy at Savage, and I'm here today again with David Brady, Chief Marketing Officer at the Houston Zoo. David, welcome back.
David: Thanks for having me again.
Robin: Great. Well, I'm excited that you're back and I want to hear more about a new program at the zoo called Zoo Lights. I want to hear about the program: why it's important for the zoo, and more importantly why it's important for Houston.
David: Sure. Well, Zoo Lights is going to be transformational for our community, in my opinion. It is going to be us taking the Houston Zoo, starting the day after Thanksgiving, and turning it into a winter wonderland of holiday lights and exhibits and displays. It'll be open every night starting the day after Thanksgiving through January 1st, and I think it will be transformational for the city of Houston, for the entire community. There's really nothing like this in our general community. This came about because for the last several years, I've put my family in the van and we've driven to College Station, which is about three hours round trip; we've driven to Galveston to Moody Gardens, which is about two-and-a-half hours round trip, and a had a great time, but there's nothing right here in the city, and I think the city really needs it.
Robin: I agree. How did you go about proposing this idea to your leadership team to convince them that this was important?
David: Well first off it took – I've been at the zoo now about four years and it took a lot of me proving what I could do with the marketing departments and the departments that I oversee at the zoo, and really proving what we could do with events. Feast with the Beasts has become a sold out – everyone in town wants to get a ticket to an event every fall. Our Zoo Boo for the Halloween celebration is a great event. And proving that those events could really change the paradigm here in Houston in terms of what families do to celebrate was a great way to get started. Then I spent a year researching, putting together a performa, meeting with the senior executive team, meeting with the board of directors, and just convinced everyone that this could work and would work.
Robin: Well, great. I will definitely go again this year. I will make sure I tell all my friends about Zoo Lights, and they can go to houstonzoo.org for more information about it. This has been another edition of Brandonomics. Stay tuned next week. We will take another look at a top brand and their inside marketing strategies.
The Houston Zoo provides housing, meals, medical care and education for more than 6,000 permanent resident animals. Its mission is to provide a fun, unique and inspirational experience fostering appreciation, knowledge and care for the natural world for each of their more than 1.84 million annual guests. https://www.houstonzoo.org/
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Indivisible is filled with a plethora of interesting characters that will aid you on your adventure. Each character in Indivisible is unique and has its own backstory.
Each character in Indivisible has their own unique selection of attacks, abilities, strengths, and weaknesses. It's vital that you build a balanced party that can overcome the various challenges the game throws at you. Some characters are basic, others, more complex.
Some of these characters in Indivisible can be recruited right away by playing the story missions while others require you to do certain tasks to unlock them.
How to Unlock Dhar & Razmi
He's an Incarnation who is also the Lieutenant of Ravannavar's. He has particularly high Iddhi and is the first character you unlock during your story playthrough. You can't miss him.
Razmi is one of the Incarnations but due to awkwardness, she doesn't get along with the others. She can cast spells and hexes while setting enemies ablaze with Bom. You encounter her early in the story so you can't miss her.


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Good morning! You're waking up to December. Where did the year go? Here are some stories to get your day going:
Politico: Eric Cantor Floats Year-End Trigger Bargain
Cantor has spoken to senators from both parties — including a Thanksgiving morning phone call to the Stamford, Conn., home of Sen. Joe Lieberman — as he gauges support for a potential package that would include up to $133 billion in spending cuts in exchange for delaying the first year of slashes to defense and nondefense programs slated to begin in 2013. That package could also include a reform and a yearlong extension of jobless benefits, a payroll tax break and the Medicare reimbursement rate for physicians (Sherman and Raju, 11/30).
Los Angeles Times: GOP: Charge Wealthy More For Medicare To Cover Payroll Tax Extension
As the Senate prepares to vote on extending President Obama's payroll tax holiday, the GOP has offered an alternative proposal that would not tax millionaires to pay for it, but instead require those earning beyond $1 million to pay full price for Medicare (Mascaro, 11/30).
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The New York Times: GOP And Democrats On How To Prevent Social Security Payroll Tax Increase
Senate Republican leaders introduced a bill that would keep the payroll tax rate at its current level for another year. The cost is roughly $120 billion. Senate Republicans would offset most of the cost by freezing the pay of federal employees through 2015 and gradually reducing the federal work force by 10 percent. In addition, Senate Republican leaders would go after "millionaires and billionaires," not by raising their taxes but by making them ineligible for unemployment compensation and food stamps and increasing their Medicare premiums. Democrats said that this part of the Republican proposal was not serious, pointing out that high earners were already ineligible to receive food stamps (Pear and Steinhauer, 11/30).
The Washington Post: On Payroll Tax Cut, Obama Says Republicans Are Out Of Touch
Republicans are, however, resisting Obama's proposal to expand the tax break to 3 percent of wages for workers and to create a related benefit for employers. They are also battling Democrats over how to cover the cost of the measure. On Wednesday, Senate Republicans offered a proposal to extend the current pay freeze for federal workers for an additional three years, trim the federal workforce by 10 percent and force high earners to pay more for programs such as Medicare. The wealthy would also be blocked from receiving benefits such as food stamps and unemployment insurance (Nakamura and Montgomery, 11/30).
Politico: Supreme Court Hears Calls From Left And Right: 'Recuse!'
From the right and left, Washington is awash in demands that two Supreme Court justices recuse themselves from this spring's review of the health law. The requests, from politicians and advocates but not from the parties to the lawsuit itself, aren't likely to have any effect on the justices, Elena Kagan and Clarence Thomas. But by injecting questions about fairness and propriety, the recusal fight could shape how the public views the ruling — expected in June, right in the midst of the presidential campaign (Kenen, 11/30).
The New York Times: Senators Question Deals To Block Generic Lipitor
Three senators on Wednesday asked the drug maker Pfizer and five other health companies to detail their agreements to block prescriptions of generic versions of the cholesterol drug Lipitor and sell only the Pfizer brand-name version (Wilson, 12/1).
Los Angeles Times: Lipitor's Patent Loss Is Consumers' Gain
For millions of Americans, prescription drugs are about to get a lot cheaper. Patents on some of the most popular medications will expire over the next few years, giving consumers access to less expensive generic versions — and costing the pharmaceutical industry an estimated $100 billion in lost sales through 2015 (Helfand, 12/1).
The Wall Street Journal: Watson Pharmaceuticals Launches Generic Lipitor
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration Wednesday approved the first generic version of Pfizer Inc.'s cholesterol-lowering drug Lipitor. Earlier Wednesday Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. began selling a generic version of Lipitor, marking the long-awaited loss of U.S. market exclusivity for the world's top-selling drug. Watson, of Parsippany, N.J., is selling a so-called authorized generic version of Lipitor, in partnership with Pfizer for the next five years (Loftus, 11/30).
Los Angeles Times: Medicare Extends Coverage For Obesity
Medicare, the nation's medical safety net for seniors, on Wednesday announced it would extend its coverage for obesity screening and "intensive behavioral therapy," ensuring that roughly 30% of the 42 million people insured by the program can undertake a weight-loss program supervised by their doctor (Healy, 11/30).
Los Angeles Times: Supreme Court Weighs Disclosure Of HIV Status
The Supreme Court gave a generally skeptical hearing to a recreational pilot from San Francisco who wants damages from the government for disclosing his HIV status to the Federal Aviation Administration. The case before the court Wednesday began in 2002, when the FAA heard a report of a pilot who had hidden his severe medical condition when he renewed his license to fly. Agents decided to check the records of 45,000 pilots in Northern California (Savage, 12/1).
The Associated Press/Washington Post: NYC Health Officials Recommend Giving AIDS Drugs To All With HIV To Prevent Spread Of Virus
Health officials said Thursday they are recommending that any person living with HIV be offered AIDS drugs as soon as they are diagnosed with the virus, an aggressive move that has been shown to prolong life and stem the spread of the disease (12/1).
Los Angeles Times: Cedars-Sinai To Cut Most Psychiatric Services
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center will close its in-patient and outpatient psychiatry programs over the next year, a move prompted by significant shifts in the healthcare system, hospital officials said (Gorman, 12/1).
The Associated Press/Washington Post: Md. Health Secy. Announces Corrective Steps After Agency Had To Return Unspent $25M
After Maryland's Developmental Disabilities Administration had to give more than $25 million in unspent state funds back to the general fund, the health secretary told lawmakers he's acting to correct the situation. Health Secretary Joshua Sharfstein told members of the Senate Finance and Budget and Taxation committees he was shocked to hear of such a large expected surplus at the agency that supports services such as residential care, employment, day programs and respite care through a federal Medicaid waiver and state-only funding (11/30).
Los Angeles Times: Dentists Turn To Marketing After Getting Brush-Off From Patients
For years, dentists relied on their good reputations to attract customers, figuring it was enough to hang a shingle, perform a valuable service and earn a trusted name. That was before patients started skipping twice-a-year cleanings, postponing fillings and taking a pass on root canals. Dentistry, once thought recession-proof, has become a casualty of the tough economy (Helfand, 12/1).


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AutoPLANT Modeler application provide an additional briefcase mode option. Briefcase drawings are associated with configurations instead of projects. This mode consolidates all the of the data in the drawing file. It does not require a project, knowledge of database or any other extra information. Drawing created in a project may be saved as briefcase drawings, and briefcase drawings may be added to a project.
This wiki article describes steps on how to create Briefcase Mode Drawing file in AutoPLANT Modeler.
1. Click on Bentley Plant CONNECT icon present on Desktop
2.Click on AutoPLANT Modeler for AutoCAD
3.Go to AutoPLANT Modeler and click on Drawing Access Mode
4.Open an AutoPLANT drawing that belongs to a project.
5.Load the Piping Module
6.Drawing access Mode dialog will pop up and select configuration option to convert the drawing file into Briefcase Mode
7.Select the user configuration Project as per your requirement (here we have selected the Sample Imperial Configuration)
8.It will start converting the Drawing file into Briefcase Mode
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When designing your kitchen or bathroom there are so many factors to consider; door styles, work surfaces, splash backs, appliances and of course flooring.
At our Suffolk based showroom we show a range of flooring on our kitchen and bathroom displays along with sample boards and tiles for you to see, feel and get some great design ideas for your kitchen or bathroom flooring. We will take time to discuss the many options with you during our design process and to ensure that your choice of flooring is the most suitable for your home and lifestyle.
For natural beauty, choose from travertine, limestone, marble, slate or terracotta. Stone floors are long lasting and are available in a range of sizes and finishes whether tumbled, brushed, honed or polished to achieve your desired look. Stone tiles are porous so we will carefully seal them for you once laid and provide advice on the most suitable cleaning products to maintain their beautiful finish.
Porcelain is a popular choice, being much harder than ceramic and so offering a durable and hardwearing floor while achieving a stunning finish. Porcelains can give the appearance of marble, stone or even wood, being waterproof and stain resistant they make a great choice for any kitchen or bathroom floor.
Another great idea for kitchen or bathroom floor tiles and currently on trend is to use decorative patterned tiles to provide a focal point or divide the floor area, to separate kitchen and dining for example. The effect is stunning.
Wood flooring offers warmth and gives character to your room. You can choose from a range of timber including Oak and Walnut.
A solid and structurally sound base is essential to avoid cracking or movement and this is all part of the work that our experienced fit team will undertake during the preparation process to make sure that your flooring stands the test of time.
Under floor heating can also be fitted under your flooring with a timed thermostat keeping you in control of your floor temperature all year round.
To discuss your next project and get some more flooring ideas for kitchens or bathrooms, please pop along to the showroom to see samples for yourself or get in touch to book a free personal design.


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Since the beginning of December 2018 more and more counterfeit 100 Swiss franc notes have been appearing in the Swiss canton of Valais in and around Sion and Conthey.
The fake notes, which the local Police say can be spotted if compared to real ones, have been making their way into circulation via shopping centres, kiosks and service stations in the Sion and Conthey region.
Counterfeiting is rare in Switzerland because Swiss notes are virtually impossible to recreate.
The Police recommend comparing suspicious notes to real ones and contacting them immediately on 027 326 56 56.
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The NWT SPCA did in fact make it to the final round of the Aviva Contest and it will now be up to the judges. The SPCA wanted to present a good case for the Judges, and put the wheels in motion to make a informative slideshow. The slideshow was produced by Hilary Bird, Lesley Johnson and Pablo Saravanja.
About the author
Kyle Thomas
Kyle grew up in Yellowknife and is a local entrepreneur, writer, baker, and Yellowknife Advocate who is addicted to learning as much as he can about the community and sharing it with anyone who'll listen. In 2009 he developed YkOnline.ca. A website all about living, working and thriving in Yellowknife for residents, newcomers, and visitors.


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Large Leaf Italian Basil Seeds
Authentic Neapolitan Flavor!
Perfect for pesto!
- Genus: Ocimum
- Species: basilicum
- Variety: Large Leaf Italian
- Item Form: (P) Pkt of 100 seeds
- Bloom Start to End: Early Summer – Late Summer
- Days to Maturity: 75
- Fruit Color: Green
- Habit: Upright
- Seeds Per Pack: 100
- Plant Height: 18 in – 24 in
- Plant Width: 12 in – 15 in
- Additional Characteristics: Cut-and-Come-Again, Edible, Flower, Fragrance, Herbs, Indoor Growing, Pest Fighter, Pruning Recommended, Tomato aids
- Bloom Color: White
- Foliage Color: Medium Green
- Harvest Season: Late Summer, Mid Summer, Early Summer
- Light Requirements: Full Sun
- Moisture Requirements: Moist, well-drained
- Resistance: Disease Resistant, Heat Tolerant, Humidity Tolerant, Pest Resistant
- Soil Tolerance: Normal, loamy
- Uses: Beds, Containers, Cuisine, Outdoor
75 days from setting out transplants.
If you grow only one hot pepper this year, consider making it Fresno. This mildly hot (5,000 to 10,000 Scovilles) pepper is a very heavy producer, with consistently glossy, high-quality fruit. It needs little water during the growth season compared with many others, and you can tailor its heat level by picking it green for mildest flavor, deep red for hottest, and orange for a happy medium!
Fresno was introduced in 1952 by Clarence Brown, and was immediately recognized as a heavy producer of top-quality fruit. It is not suitable for drying into spice, but is ideal for eating fresh, stuffing, canning, pickling, frying, sauteing, and more. And it looks as good as it tastes, measuring just 2 inches long and about an inch in diameter across the shoulders, with a high gloss and smooth tapered shape.
Also known as Chile Caribe or Chile Cera, Fresno peppers are frequently mistaken for jalapenos, but have a more complex flavor. Cooking brings out a smokiness in the flesh that is very tasty. And chances are you'll have plenty of peppers to experiment with, because these 24- to 30-inch plants are well-branched and packed with fruit! Pkt is 25 Seeds.
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Liberia elicits help of USAID to restore integrity of Central Bank
By RFI|Darlington Porkpa |
With a new central bank governor at the helm, Liberia is focused on rehabilitating the bank's structure through assistance by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in an effort to restore confidence in the Liberian banking system.
Liberia's Central Bank had been plagued with a number of scandals regarding an alleged disappearance of 74.5 million euros worth of Liberian local currency as well as an alleged misappropriation of US$17million intended to mop-up excess local currency and the unauthorized printing of new banknotes among others.
In an effort to make major changes, President Geroge Weah appointed J. Aloysius Tarlue as the new bank governor after.
In an interview with RFI in Monrovia, Governor Tarlue said USAID is underwriting the cost of Kroll for a six month period.
"The Liberian Government is not paying a penny to Kroll. USAID just wants to make sure that Liberia benefits from this exercise so that we do not return to the controversies we witnessed in the past," he said.
Kroll will assist the bank put in place a transparent and accountable system for procuring a limited run of additional Liberian dollar banknotes to ease the shortage of cash on the market, he said.
The team will also assist the bank to undertake competitive procurement process for the printing of additional local currencies.
Governor Tarlue noted that Kroll will play a vital role in working with the CBL to secure shipments of banknotes from selected printers to the bank's vaults.
Additionally, he stressed that Kroll will monitor the distribution of banknotes into the banking system and broader economy.
"We will work with Kroll to ensure that some to the lapses, those control issues raised when they conducted the audit, are addressed so that when we do go to print money again, there will be straight adherence to the system in place," he said.
Scepticism among Liberians
Kroll is working to ensure that the bank will once again enhance its institutional capability, internal controls and governance structure to make the bank more efficient and regain its core functions of managing the Liberian dollars.
Despite the ongoing reforms, 24-year-old Lasana S. Kanneh, a resident of the Logan Town community outside Monrovia maintained that he has lost trust in the bank after the unprecedented level of controversies that has plagued the bank over the years.
He said until the bank can institute practical policies and ensure the bank is independent he cannot trust the bank.
"Words and actions are different. The governor has a good intentions but if his vision does not match the ambition of President Weah, his vision will not happen," he told RFI.
Kanneh said he would begin to trust the bank if the collaboration with Kroll led to financial stability as well as boom in the economy.
For 42-year-old Massa Sheriff, a dry goods seller in the Logan Town community, she attributes the financial crisis confronting commercial banks in the country to mistrust in the Central Bank.
Despite her skepticism, she said she remains positive that the intervention of USAID, Kroll and other partners without the interference of politicians might put the bank back in a positive light.
"We will only trust the bank if these partnerships will led to the bank operating with transparency and not taking instructions from politicians. So we will wait and see how this collaboration will go but I really trust USAID and Kroll to do great work," she said.
Central bank reforms
Governor Tarlue said several reforms have already been instituted, including improvements to the governance structure, ensuring technical soundness of polices, and financial sustainability of the bank.
As result of the reforms the bank had to work with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to sack 305 employees out of a total of 700.
Tarlue said he is hopeful that an independent central bank will encourage the more than 90 percent of Liberians who are outside of the bank can have trust in the system and also ensure international partners can trust the system and begin investing in the country.
"The more we begin to do some tangible things, I am sure ordinary Liberians will give us the benefit of the doubt…we feel the pinch they faced and it's our job to ensure that the people are comfortable and in the end they too can benefit from the bank," he said.
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The mission of the UM Libraries is to inspire intellectual discovery, research, creativity and lifelong learning, and exhibits within the walls of the Library should strive to meet those goals. The UM Libraries is committed to presenting high-quality exhibits that connects to the University of Mississippi's Mission and Vision, including the UM curriculum, faculty and student research, campus organizations and events, and current events. Exhibits must observe the tenets of the UM Creed while still preserving the university's commitment to academic freedom.
UM Libraries hosts general exhibits in hallway cabinets on the 2nd floor, a display case on the 1st floor, mobile display cases around the building. Archives and Special Collections has rotating exhibit cases highlighting its major collections -- Blues Archives, Modern Political Archives, Visual Collections, General Special Collections, and University Archives -- on the 3rd floor outside its entrance, and a year-long exhibit in the Faulkner Room within the department.
Photo by Thomas Graning/Ole Miss Communications
Browse the Library Exhibits Collections:
Archives and Special Collections Exhibits
Mississippi Matinee: an exhibition of the state and the silver screen
Murder with Southern Hospitality: An Exhibition of Mississippi Mysteries


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Loaded Idaho® Baked Potato Sliders
Jonathan Melendez
Food Blogger
The Candid Appetite
12 sliders
1 pound Idaho® potatoes, peeled
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup buttermilk
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
2 eggs
2 cups plain bread crumbs
3 tablespoons olive oil
12 slider rolls, or biscuits
6 slices cheddar cheese, cut in half
6 slices cooked bacon, cut in half
2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
4 to 6 pieces green leaf lettuce
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
1 garlic clove, grated
Cut the potatoes into a medium dice and place them in a pot filled with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until the potatoes are fork tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl. Mash with the butter, buttermilk, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper and granulated garlic. Continue to mash until the potatoes are somewhat smooth. Set aside and allow to cool down completely.
Once cooled, shape the potatoes into small patties with damp hands to prevent sticking. Form into flat discs the size of the rolls or biscuits.* Allow to sit for a few minutes to set and firm up a bit.
Whisk the eggs with a splash of water in a shallow dish. Pour the breadcrumbs in a separate dish. Dip the potato patties in the egg wash and then dredge them in the breadcrumbs, patting them so that they're fully coated. Place on a plate or platter and continue breading the rest.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and allow to heat through. Cook the potato patties for about 2 to 3 minutes on the first side, or until golden brown. Flip over and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes to brown the second side. Transfer to a plate and continue browning the remaining patties.
In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, chives, grated garlic, ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper until completely combined.
To assemble the sliders, split the rolls or biscuits in half. Spread both sides liberally with the garlic chive sauce. Place a browned potato patty down and top with cheese, bacon, lettuce and tomato. Skewer with a toothpick to hold together. Serve warm or at room temperature.


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Do you hear that noise coming from Daytona Beach? That's the sound of Brian France giggling with glee that the Chase format has finally produced a tight points battle, with all 10 drivers still having a chance to win the Nextel Cup championship after six of 10 playoff races are complete. The tight Martinsville paperclip did its part to keep the points close, throwing a wrench into the Chase standings with the first seven positions in points changing hands by the end of the day.
Perhaps the biggest makeover occurred at the top; Jeff Burton's championship to lose became lost for the moment, as he plummeted from first to fifth in the standings with an engine failure. Now, it's a dogfight for the trophy, with the top-eight drivers separated by only 99 points with just four races left.
So, which drivers are heating up as the number of races wind down, and who is cooling off at the wrong time? Read this week's Who's Hot/Who's Not in the Chase to find out.
Kasey Kahne: Three weeks ago, it looked like Kahne had a better chance at winning the lottery then he did the Nextel Cup championship. But after his 33rd-place finish at Kansas, he's had a reversal of fortune. Three straight top 10s, including a win at Charlotte, have helped him make up 174 points on the leader. He's now only 99 behind new points leader Matt Kenseth heading into Atlanta this weekend, where Kahne will attempt a season sweep.
With the momentum of four top fives in five Atlanta starts to go along with that win in the spring, Kahne finds himself in perfect position to get right back in the thick of the championship fight.
Jimmie Johnson: Following the first race in the Chase, people started whispering that Johnson would fail once again to close out the playoffs as well like he did the regular season. After his crushing 24th-place finish at Talladega, the whispers got even louder; Brian Vickers's bump put Johnson's top-10 drought in the Chase at four races. But in the last two weeks, Johnson is starting to silence his critics.
A runner-up finish at Lowe's, followed by a win this weekend at Martinsville have Johnson bumped up to third in the standings, just 41 out of the lead with four races left. With five top 10s in the last six Atlanta races, Sunday should give him a good shot to quiet his detractors even more.
Kenseth: After six races in the Chase, things have cycled back around and Kenseth again finds himself with the points lead he last held at Richmond after scoring an 11th-place finish at Martinsville. Spectacular has not been the word to describe them in the playoffs, but the No. 17 team has been fairly consistent in the Chase; their worst finish has only been 23rd, at Kansas.
That just might be the key to a second championship for Kenseth with a different driver having bad luck each week. Atlanta may be a track where he'll have to work hard to stay consistent, though; Kenseth has two finishes of 30th or worse in his last four races at the track.
Kevin Harvick: Harvick has had to dodge his fair share of bullets in the Chase, but so far, he's come out OK. At Martinsville, he had a faulty ignition box, a flat tire and a tire rub in different stages of the race, but still managed to finish ninth, his third top 10 in the last six events. That run pushed Harvick up to second in the standings, 36 behind Kenseth; but rest assured, he has plenty of competition right behind him, nipping at his heels to move ahead. That could be a bit unsettling for Harvick in Atlanta, where he has finished no better than 19th since the end of 2001.
Burton: With four top 10s in the first half of the Chase, Harvick's RCR teammate took a 45-point lead heading into Martinsville. But that hard-earned cushion quickly went up in smoke, along with his engine on lap 217. Burton's subsequent 42nd-place finish dropped him back from first to fifth, bringing everyone roaring right back into contention.
The No. 31 team has been one of the strongest in the Chase, but they'll have to work hard to correct the problems from last week, trying to ensure that it doesn't happen again. At Atlanta in the spring, Burton ran well but eventually ran into problems, with a late visit to pit road sending him to a disappointing 25th-place finish.
Dale Earnhardt Jr.: After a strong run all day at Martinsville, an ill-timed pit stop cost Junior valuable track position, forcing him to try and make something happen in the final stages of the race. When it did, the results weren't good. A spin on lap 478 while attempting to pass Kahne dropped Junior to 25th, and he had too little time left in the race to work his way forward once again. His 22nd-place finish wasn't awful, but it wasn't great, either, a common theme for Junior in all six races of the Chase so far.
Currently sixth in points, Junior is sandwiched in the middle of a tight points battle; his results at Atlanta, where he was third in the spring, will most likely set the tone for his final four-race push towards the title.
Denny Hamlin: Even down a cylinder, Hamlin was able to secure a second-place finish at Martinsville on Sunday, ending a streak of three races without a top-15 finish and moving him up two places to fourth in the rankings. However, mechanical issues seem to be creeping up on the FedEx team lately, and at tracks like Atlanta and Texas, he won't be able to mask them like he did at Martinsville.
Jeff Gordon: Martinsville put an end to Gordon's three-race DNF skid, and his fifth-place finish, combined with Burton's troubles, helped get Gordon back into the Chase on Sunday. But how long will that last? At times, the 1.5-mile tracks have been Gordon's nemesis, and he's facing three in the last four races, with the fourth being the final event of the season at a track he's winless at. Following the race at Charlotte, when things looked to be over for this year's title, the team planned to spend the last five races in test mode for 2007.
Will they be able to make the switch in mentality after Sunday's resurgence, or will they even try? Gordon's car dropped off late in the race, and the team couldn't make the adjustments needed to keep him up front. That's not the sign of a championship team.
Mark Martin: Martin tried to mount a charge towards the front of the field on Sunday, but a hole in the radiator late in the going dropped him back to a 24th-place finish. With his second straight result outside the top 20, Martin fell three places in the standings to seventh, but remains somewhat in contention for the title. He has run well at Atlanta in recent years, and a good finish this weekend could really boost the spirits of the No. 6 bunch. But does this winless team and "lame duck" driver have the drive and desire still within them to make a serious title run?
Kyle Busch: After Sunday's points shakeup, no driver is mathematically eliminated from the Chase, but Busch has been behind the 8-ball since Loudon in September and hasn't made much progress to move himself away from the cue ball. He's the only driver in the Chase without a top five in the six races run so far, and he's one of three with only two top 10s. Even if Busch does manage to turn up the heat, his time is quickly running out.
In the six races since the cutoff was made, Tony Stewart has only lost 18 points of his lead over 11th place. It was Greg Biffle who kicked off the final 10 races in 12th, but any hopes he had of overtaking Stewart are long gone, and he know finds himself 492 points behind Smoke thanks to three straight finishes of 32nd or worse. If he keeps going at this pace, he could be passed by Casey Mears and possibly Vickers.
On the other hand, Carl Edwards went on a tear after Richmond and has ripped off four straight top 10s to pass his teammate. But even a good run like that is too little, too late, as Edwards remains almost 250 points behind.
Next up is the fastest track on the circuit, the Atlanta Motor Speedway. Will the Chase standings undergo a major overhaul yet again? Can Kahne and Johnson continue their hot streaks, proving it's better to stumble early on in the playoffs and then watch everyone else come right back to you? Will Kenseth be able to maintain the points lead now that he has it back, or will one of the hungry drivers behind him steal it away? We'll just have to wait until next week to find out Who's Hot… and Who's Not in the Chase for the Championship.
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For The Fear Of Fouling Up
This article starts out talking about .NET culture and patterns and swiftly transforms into a discussion on my personal experience contributing to OSS. But if you want to engage with me on the former topic please reach out to me on Twitter or LinkedIn. I'd love to hear from you.
The Problem With Obligatory Patterns
I was reading Twitter and saw an interesting series of conversations unfold with David Fowler. David Fowler is a domain famous developer and is an architect at Microsoft. He authored the SignalR project which is the most popular method of enabling web sockets in a .NET application. He is also well known for his involvement in the community where he frequently shares what he's learning about and offers resources to fellow developers are also curious and learning. He will occasionally post a strong opinion and is not averse to a little bit of controversy for the benefit of the community at large.
This particular twitter thread was about how you don't need the full enterprise implementation for every little project. He wrote that not every tiny project benefits from dependency injection and repository patterns and so on. This tweet squarely fell into the "controversy" category.
He encountered a lot of resistance from .NET developers, but I deeply agreed with what he wrote. Those patterns help on larger projects, but sometimes they're useless bloat and can be discarded for smaller projects. Fowler argued that we should be thoughtful about where and why we use those patterns. While some felt that they would always end up using the patterns (so why not just implement them right away) I recalled instances where I didn't want to deal with the overhead. I've certainly worked on projects with patterns that did not make sense or were implemented poorly. Some patterns are better off not used than implemented poorly.
You can get a taste of the conversation from the following tweet from February 2020.
David Fowler 🇧🇧@davidfowlYour .net code does not need 15 projects with a class per command and query. You don't need an interface for everything either. It's amazing to read extremely simple samples using .net vs node vs go. It seems our ecosystem is attracted to complexity... #dotnet04:13 AM - 08 Feb 2020
Fowler's initial 2019 tweet was about his backend Todo app implementations where developers criticized the repo for lacking some of the common patterns found in many .NET projects.
The exchange generated an entertaining and informative back and forth. As I read Fowler's tweets and started to feel like I understood his point of view I felt an affinity for his approach. I even agreed to his stance on testing in that many unit tests do not add value and once again we should exercise good judgement. A blanket requirement for test coverage makes sense for some development teams but sometimes it tramples the question that should be asked: "Do these tests make sense?"
Reading his tweets made me think about all the times I didn't reach for .NET Core for a personal project or proof of concept. Why not? Because it seemed like a lot of overhead. I didn't want my internal code reviewer berating me for not using the patterns necessary for a normal project. I didn't want to show it to another .NET developer and immediately feel like I have to apologize for not having those things - even though in the context of the project it does not make sense! So I'll just write it in Node.js or something because the expectation for fully thought out patterns are not as prevalent. I can focus on the functionality I want to explore and not deal with the overhead of a repository pattern or whatever.
Hearing David Fowler sound out a few of those same thoughts made me realize that all of this expectation in .NET isn't necessary. I felt I had permission to also dissent against the use of over-architected patterns.
So, when I saw in late December that Fowler had created a new project called FeatherHttp I was stoked. It appeared to me that this project was a manifestation of his thoughts around .NET bloat. I jumped on it and quickly started buzzing around the threads. I wanted to help write the documentation. I wanted to be a part of this effort. Also, here was a .NET open source project in the initial stages. I felt I could contribute. I was also very excited to work with David Fowler.
Getting Involved
Have you ever worked with someone who you admired so much that it actively caused you anxiety? I have.
I mean, not at first. At first I was 100% excitement. "Here's a starter template for the docs! Why are we doing this? Let me write the docs with an angle in mind for people who are not .NET. Also, who are we targeting? Should expect .NET familiarity?" So many questions. Buzz buzz buzz.
I create a basic statically generated site to host the docs. I am brimming with enthusiasm as I start trying to convert the examples into docs and show my worth. Things move quickly. I initially think to use Netlify but somebody says "lets use GitHub pages instead" so I reconfigure everything for that. This is actually kind of hard. GitHub pages requires a branch dedicated to the static pages. The static site generator needs to create the files and then GitHub Actions has to pick up that output and commit it to the github-pages branch. It's a solved problem, but just the idea of a dedicated branch only for the static pages seemed pretty different and novel to me.
Anyway, there are plenty of tutorials and guides to explain how to do that. I was pretty happy once I had a build system figured out and had submitted the PR to David.
I remember feeling so proud. "This is going great."
After that I saw there was an opportunity to help out with the GitHub actions to package up the dotnet template into a NuGet package. I had done none of this before and I was excited for the opportunity to learn. I had a fairly bare bones description in the issue but it cited another project that did something similar and I could crib off of that.
However, there were challenges. The FeatherHttp project used Nerdbank Git Versioning, but the example project did not. Also, the example project used a PowerShell script to set a couple of things up, but along the way David let me know that he's prefer not to use a PowerShell script unless absolutely necessary.
I iterated a lot. I made faulty assumptions and was misled by GitHub issues on other projects. I worked on these GitHub actions every night for a couple of weeks. I submitted several versions of it as a PR and found I was frequently missing the mark.
In fact, it's kind of fun to look back at my commit history for that and just... marvel at the struggle.
But with each breakthrough in understanding something else was happening. I allowed my insecurity to eat away at me.
"Why can't I just do this?"
David seemed to have the exact idea of what he wanted, and I felt like I was discovering that in jibs and jabs along the way.
I remember how I felt proud when David finally approved the PR and my code merged. I followed it closely to make sure it built properly and the GitHub Actions behaved exactly as I had tested. It worked!
But then, David found an issue and had to fix a few things. I felt like I had failed and missed the mark.
After that, when my confidence should have been soaring I felt disappointed instead. What I wanted was to talk to David and hear him actually talk about the project. Communicating over GitHub issues and PR comments felt like a poor substitute.
I puttered around with the docs site for a little while longer, but my anxiety continued its patter.
Why So Serious?
David Fowler, among the many software architects and coders that I'm aware of, is a strong leader endowed with uncommon skill, like an Achilles of code or something. Working with him, I believed, would be a step along the way to becoming like him. Where, now I am a strong coder for creating business solutions, I could become like David who is a strong programmer and architect creating tools for other developers to use.
So, first error was allowing David to become larger than life in my own head. The project became overshadowed by my inability to communicate well with David. Also, I felt the eyes of his other followers on me. By becoming part of this journey I opened myself up to scrutiny and criticism. Even though none was forthcoming from other developers, my inner voice provided plenty! I was unprepared for such feelings. I imagined a group of fellow software developers who were unfeeling and unkind, like a host of StackOverflow curmudgeons prepared to descend upon me.
All of this while constructing some docs pages and a few GitHub actions. How can the voices of my insecurity be so loud?
If you have ever suffered from anxiety you know there is a threshold that, when crossed, the anxiety cannot be calmed. No one can say anything to assuage it. There is nothing that can be done except to either walk away if you can, or to soldier on and shove the unpleasant emotions to the side.
For me, time and emotional distance will eventually lessen the anxiety. In fact, I've come to recognize that when I heap too much expectation on an experience or outcome I will almost surely self-sabotage. I find that keeping calm and resisting excitement is the key to preventing my fears and insecurities from overwhelming me in the face of a big opportunity.
Ultimately, this time, it was important to walk away.
Remembering Strength
I could think of no way to rid myself of this weakness and so I decided to do the coder equivalent of "hitting the gym." I doubled down on my projects at work and trained hard to be a better technical lead and developer.
This is not the first time my confidence has betrayed me. I know the cause of it and I know how to recover. The fact is that I'm pretty good at what I do. I occupy a great spot in my local community of developers. I can provide a leg up to less experienced developers, and I can be a steady pillar on a project. These fears rarely surface when I'm in somewhere "doing the work."
And therein is the answer for me, to practice my craft within a team, either leading or following. I can shine so long as I'm connected to a community of people. I am an extrovert in a field favoring introverts. It's no wonder that OSS is difficult for me as it's lonely hours spent in code away from the life giving connections. Others in OSS seek it out for that same quality. However, fellowship within work is the top coinage that can be offered to me, and I am eternally greedy for it.
Remembering this, I could reflect accurately on my experiences. What I wanted was to speak to David to hear him talk directly about his thoughts and goals and what he believed was right. That is the true work. The code is a reflection of those ideas. Lacking a supply of that, I'm left to create my own meaning based on what I can see written already. And herein I come to my second error.
OSS is a conversation occurring over a long time. Patience is key.
I know this because months later I contributed to a different project, rewriting a section of their docs. I'm tremendously proud of that contribution but it was made with completely different motivations. There was a task I wanted to do that was not accurately covered in the docs. This annoyed me and I decided no one else needed to suffer after me. I wrote up the change and put it in a PR. I felt completely confident in my motivation and my understanding of the project goals. I imagined a shared bond with a bunch of other similarly irritated developers. It all sailed through without a single problem and I felt rewarded. It was the equivalent of saying a single sentence in a very long conversation involving many other developers. This is as it should be. The developers with the vision for the project drive not just the technology itself, but the entire conversation. This conversation happens at a pace with which they are comfortable.
Now I can see that the fire of enthusiasm I brought into the FeatherHttp project would have better served as a slow burn, ready to be stoked to flames when the time was right.
Further I can see that big personalities don't matter. The code matters. The problem we seek to solve matters. Yes, even your local yokel tech lead can be awed by the fame and technical acumen of others. But the developer versions of the heroes from the Iliad do not walk among us. They don't have Twitter accounts. They are not real. All are normal people, some knowing more than others but still people just the same.
Why did I write this? What did I hope to gain by revealing a weakness, no matter if I did learn from it? One thing I hope happens is that others will find their own motivation to contribute to open source. Where I did it because I believed in the project and sought a connection with a person I admired, others will do it because they want to create a better experience for the next developer. Or maybe because they want to learn something new. There are no wrong reasons to contribute.
Another reason I wrote this is to better understand myself. Sometimes the act of putting a lesson to words defines it and brings it into clarity. This is, after all, a story of me versus myself. These internal struggles happen to all of us and it's good to reveal that. I want you to see that I struggle sometimes. I don't want to forget the lessons learned either.
Also this internal conflict represents a huge reason why people don't want to contribute to OSS. Why wrestle with OSS when I can write code within my team and receive the validation of having done a good job, or the gentle criticism from people who will look me in the eye when they say it.
I jumped at shadows and imaginary criticisms and missed the point. You needn't suffer this. Learn from my errors and engage with a vibrant community, but learn to be patient as well - with yourself most of all.


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For as long as I could remember, I've wanted to start a blog. At first, I didn't know what I'd write about, or how I would actually start one. I didn't know what content I would post, where I would get it from or how I would maintain it. I procrastinated so much, I actually convinced myself that by putting it off, I'd one day have this epiphany, this magic moment where I'd suddenly have the clarity about what I wanted to write about. Well, that moment was today - and it wasn't some great epiphany, it was simply a moment when I finally decided I'd procrastinated enough.
The thing is, life is funny in the sense that for most of mine, I'd been either waiting for the next thing to come along. Whether it was some big plans, or some season of life that was going to change everything for me and how I lived my life, or some special event that'd I'd occupy my time with, I just spent my time waiting time... and the problem with that, is that while I was waiting for that next thing to come along, I was missing the moments between them by standing still. I wasn't living in the moment and enjoying my life and what it really had to offer me on a daily basis. I wasn't excited about anything... I was overwhelmed, stressed, and dare I even say depressed. Oh yes, I was terribly depressed, almost irrationally so.
So what happened? Well, things were quickly spiraling out of control for me. I kept thinking that if I set goals, if I focused on that next best thing, that when I'd gotten there I'd have finally felt satisfied or at least had a sense of some kind of accomplishment. I needed a great relationship, and in order to get that, I needed to be everything for my partner in order to believe I was worthy of what I was craving to receive from him, even if that meant neglecting myself during that whole process. Sound weird? Don't worry, it gets better. I needed to have a family overflowing with happiness, a successful career ripe with success and growth, a beautiful home filled with things I didn't really need, and I had to have a nice car to get me around and help me fit in with all the other perfect moms, who I didn't realize were struggling just as horribly as I was. You see, I was so busy worrying about everything else, all those little glass plates - the ones with each compartment of my life neatly organized on in perfect little portions - that I was struggling to keep them all balanced. I'd like to say that slowly, one by one, I dropped each of them to the ground and kept some perfectly intact but the truth of it is, they all fell all at once and shattered into a thousand pieces, all my perfect little portions were a blended mess on the ground, scattered around me in chaos. I couldn't tell one thing from another and the more it all blended and blurred inside my mind, the more resentful and angry I became. The more upset I became about the life I'd worked so hard to build being shattered on the floor, the more I looked to understand why'd I'd become such a failure, to begin with. At first, I slipped into a miserable depression and it wasn't one that lasted a few weeks or months either. It was years of my life, years - wasted, gone. I'll never have them back. The time that I lost can't ever be recovered, the damaged that was done in the wake I may never fully heal from. To the outside world, the one outside of the four walls of my home, outside of my husband, and outside of my children, you'd have never known. I wore a smile and those who didn't know me didn't know how loud I was screaming inside. Screaming through the smile and charm I'd worn every day.
Then, one day, it all fell apart, even my carefully placed facade. The mask I wore every day to the outside world took a heavy blow. It was a day I can still remember with perfect clarity. It was the day my body finally crashed, unable to carry the heavy burdens inside my mind and heart any longer. I'd like to tell you that that moment was the wakeup call I'd just had... but that'd be a lie too. In a way, I did pick myself up, try to get better, and fix what was wrong. My tactics though were to put a band-aid on a bullet hole. Not nearly as effective as I hoped it was going to be. I tried different things, little at first, but the intensity of wanting to keep trying wore off, and I'd fill my time with other things to occupy my busy mind, I changed the bandaid from time to time, but an infection began to form and fester... to a point where it could no longer be ignored with a simple band-aid solution.
My husband and I had hit rock bottom in our marriage, the kind where you sit down and try to figure out how the hell you're both going to survive after going through a divorce. During these talks, we decided trying out marriage counseling... I'd always been hesitant. Skeptical to say the very least that talking to a therapist could help me. Hell, I'd tried it before five years ago and it was a damn near disaster that almost killed my marriage right then and there. This time though, things are much different and that's where this story begins.
This blog is an account of my journey through this crazy, beautiful, yet sometimes completely miserable life. By starting it, I'm hoping that not only can I heal old wounds in my heart and mind, but that by maybe someday, somewhere, I'll also help someone else going through this same exact shitstorm that I've been going through, but that maybe my weathering through it and blazing trail will help the next person find their way through the jungle storm.
Fair warning, I swear, I'm going to be blunt, and I'm probably going to say things that make you scratch your head in wonder, WTF is up with this chick? You definitely don't have to like or agree with my opinion and I absolutely welcome you to challenge me in healthy constructive conversation. I'm an avid addict of learning and debating. My husband says I have a talent for fighting... I like to think I've just had a lot of practice over the years and perfected my art of persuasive reasoning.
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