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8.3.14 Worship Rewind
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- Whom Shall I Fear – Chris Tomlin
- Cornerstone – Hillsong United
- Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus/I need Thee Every Hour
What a great day at GraceLife.
We started off withWhom Shall I Fear. Not too upbeat but sometimes a medium speed song is fine to start things with. I noticed the church was engaged right off the bat. It was great to see folks come to worship rather than mingling in about the second or third song.
After the welcome, Tony led us in Cornerstone. One thing I noticed was it was hard to hear him singing when I looked over and realized his mic was pointed at his throat. I tried to sing back up a little more than I would to fill in the space where he wasn't "eating the mic" like I like to do.
We then played a "medley" of two hymns.Really we sang all of Tis So Sweet then two verses of I Need Thee. These two songs fit together well. These songs really ministered to folks this morning because I knew the life stories of those who were there this morning and really needed to hear the promises of God in these songs and the surety of His presence in our lives.
When I planned the songs out, we normally dofour but I felt this week we only needed to do three. I found out after my planning session that we were doing a baby dedication. There was a reason then. We needed to make time to celebrate another birth in the church and her dedication back to the Lord to be raised in a Christian household with Christian morals.
After the message, we made a huge announcement. My wife and I will be moving back home soon to plant GraceLife Lewisburg. More on this later but it was a bittersweet moment to make such an announcement that we would soon be leaving such an amazing church family but knowing we are going back home on mission to reach more for the name of Christ. I'm excited and scared out of my pants all at the same time.

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As one of the main vendors in the ambulatory EHR space, Allscripts has been getting a lot of calls since HITECH moved the market. But in a change from the past, those calls are not only coming from interested physicians, but from hospital CIOs who want to underwrite licenses for both owned and independent practices. As the vendor's deal with North Shore Long Island Jewish attests, the sale of ambulatory EHRs is, more and more, moving through the hospital CIO office. To learn more about how HITECH is effecting the sale of outpatient EHRs, HCI Editor-in-Chief Anthony Guerra recently talked with Allscripts CEO Glen Tullman about where he sees the market going.
GUERRA: Let's talk about the Misys/Allscripts merger. I'll read you a quote I found which came out at the time: "Misys's culture was a bit more buttoned down and customer-oriented than Allscripts's freewheeling style." I would think it was easy to innovate when you had a freewheeling style, but has that been dampened by the merger? How have the cultures come together?
TULLMAN: First of all, this is without question one of the most successful mergers that's been done in healthcare. We have exceeded the market expectations in any number of ways. There were expectations put out there for cost synergies, we exceeded those, there were cross-selling expectations of us selling into the Misys base, we've exceeded those, and we have lost no senior executives that we wanted to retain.
We did this merger and only a few months later the stimulus was announced. Of course it positioned us extremely well, creating the largest customer base in healthcare. What a lot of people don't know is that Misys, which used to be Medic, was founded by an entrepreneur named John McConnell.
GUERRA: He's the one who said that quote.
TULLMAN: Yes. John McConnell also founded a company called Aid for Health Systems which we acquired a few years back. Those two companies were about nine miles apart in North Carolina, and when we put them back together, it was really two twins coming back together and getting to know themselves.
In terms of the culture, I think when a company grows, you want to keep some of the entrepreneurialism, some of that energy, and you want to add some process – that's the balance you want. So we've tried to take the best people from both cultures, the best processes from both cultures, the best entrepreneurial traits from both cultures and blend them together, and I think so far we've done a pretty good job of that.
Now I can tell you there were people who initially predicted it wouldn't go well, there were people who initially predicted we would be cutting a lot of jobs. We're actually hiring at every one of our facilities around the country and around the world. The business is growing, and obviously we're coming off of a very successful quarter. There is no question that each of the cultures has had to adjust to create a new culture, which is the best of both.
GUERRA: Do you technically report to someone with Misys in London?
TULLMAN: No. Allscripts is a NASDAQ traded company, completely independent. Our largest shareholder is Misys PLC which is a London-based company.
GUERRA: Did you have more freedom of action before the merger?
TULLMAN: I had a board of directors before. I have a board of directors now. They're different directors, but at every company I run I have a different board of directors and those boards change over a period of time. As a CEO, and I'm not sure it's different than most CEOs, we spend a certain period of time determining where the company needs to go in the future, and a big chunk of time with existing and prospective clients. Then you have to deliver the numbers.
If you do the first two well – determine the vision and spend a lot of time with your customers – the numbers take care of themselves. We've been fortunate that since the merger, each quarter we've delivered all the numbers and the expectations of the market, and that's what a CEO gets paid to do.
So in terms of our ability to innovate and do the things we like to do, there've been no restrictions on our ability to do any of those things. Initially when Misys bought Medic, it was one, Misys, headed out of London. That's why it didn't work well. Two years ago or almost three years ago now, there was a turnaround team that came to Misys. That team was headed by an American named Mike Lawrie, and that turnaround team understood that it needed to be run very differently.
GUERRA: You mentioned you're hiring for many positions. We're supposed to be headed for a HIT worker crisis. What are you seeing?
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~ Adoption Anniversaries!
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An alternative and more accessible book is Emergence: the connected lives of ants, brains, cities, and software by Steven Johnson.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Recommended book on emergence
After my talk yesterday about emergence and reductionism in science and theology there was some interest in learning more about the science of emergence. In my talk I recommended Bob Laughlin's book, A Different Universe: reinventing physics from the bottom down, but expressed doubt it is very accessible to non-physicists.
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Jack Schlossberg: 5 Things To Know About JFK Jr.'s Look-Alike Nephew
We did a double take when we saw Jack Schlossberg at the Profile in Courage Awards on May 7. JFK's grandson is practically his late uncle, John F. Kennedy Jr.'s twin! There's far more to Jack than his dashing good looks, though. Learn more about JFK's grandson!
1. He's his uncle's look-alike
No, you're not seeing things. Jack Schlossberg, 24, is the spitting image of his late uncle, John F. Kennedy, Jr. It's to the point that it's uncanny. Jack is the youngest son of Caroline Kennedy, and the late President Kennedy and Jackie Onassis's only grandson. JFK Jr. died in 1999, when he was just 38 years old, and Jack was six. Seriously, though, the hair, eyes and jawline make them practically identical. Just check out, in the photo above, what John Jr. looked like when he was Jack's age. Crazier hair, but total twins otherwise!
2. He's lived in Japan for years
Jack's following in his mother's footsteps by entering public service after graduating from Yale in 2015 with a degree in Japanese history. Caroline was the US Ambassador to Japan during the Obama administration, and Jack lived overseas in Japan with her. In his speech at the JFK Profile In Courage Awards, Jack spoke about his experience:
"I learned a lot about Japan. But the most important thing I learned was about my own country," Jack said. "It was something I had been told all my life but never fully grasped. I saw how people around the world see America: a beacon of opportunity, stability and strength in a world of uncertainty. America's historic role has been just that. America, as President Kennedy once described it 'has always been a lantern in the dark for those who love freedom but are persecuted, in misery, or in need.'"
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3. He's a political writer
Another similarity between Jack and his uncle: political writing. John Jr. was the publisher of George, a now-defunct political magazine out of Washington, DC. Jack writes about politics, with bylines in the Washington Post, Time, and Politico. His sister, Tatiana Schlossberg, 27, is a reporter for The New York Times.
4. He founded a non-profit in 8th grade
Well, now we feel inadequate. Jack's a brilliant go-getter who co-founded the non-profit RelightNY while he was still in middle school. The organization, founded in 2007, gives energy-efficient light bulbs to low-income families around NYC and promotes environmental awareness. Wow!
5. He's a volunteer EMT
As if he couldn't get cuter, Jack is very into volunteering. He's actually a volunteer EMT in NYC. There's a chance if you're in an emergency, Jack will come to help!
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So, if you've got a soldier over there, tell him or her to keep an eye out for these freebies - it's our fondest hope and desire to prevent as much combat-related mental health fallout as possible.
Playaway happily cites some of the research from the past 6 years that indeed shows the positive impact of guided imagery on acute stress and posttraumatic stress. Check it out here.
Additionally, PLAYAWAY is helping us bring guided imagery to hospitals and healthcare as never before. And because these potent little widgets are sterilizable and super-durable, they can be re-used for surgery, dialysis, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and any of your basic, yucky, scary medical procedures (our Relaxed & Awake is a perennial favorite to mitigate terror of the ever-dreaded colonoscopy, people!).
This adds up to a very sensible solution for hospitals and HMO's - especially because, again, they can point to our research showing how guided imagery saves money while providing a far more comfortable and satisfying patient experience.
Now, on another note entirely, you may have noted that a lot of people have been posting of late about the difficulties of being an aging woman in this culture. Some of you have even asked for imagery that might remediate some of the negative messages that come to all of us, but especially to women, after middle age and on to old age.
The best thing I've ever seen written on this topic came from a talk that literary critic, professor, feminist and mystery writer Carolyn Heilbrun gave to alumnae at Smith College back in 1990.
I kept this prized article, called Naming a New Rite of Passage, in a file for years, passing it around regularly whenever the topic came up, which was a lot. But it somehow got lost when I moved. I went looking for it again after a conversation at NICABM where one of the speakers expressed puzzlement and discomfort about why I didn't dye my hair.
After much internet research and the intercession of a diligent friend, I got a new copy from the librarian at Smith College, from the archives of their Alumnae Quarterly. Whew. It would have been a terrible shame to have lost that piece. Reading it over again, I find it even better and smarter than I remembered.
So, to ensure it won't get lost again, we've posted the whole thing here.
Do check it out if you have a minute, regardless of your gender. I'd love to know what you think about it. I promise it will get you thinking, no matter what your views are about this.
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Appropriate in conjunction with the celebration of the 25th year Nokia Research Center, introduced a new handset named Nokia Gem. Previously we've heard the name Nokia Kinect or Nokia HumanForm, but, Gem has its own uniqueness.
Nokia Gem, a mobile phone whose entire body is a touchscreen display. Users can view pictures, text or interact with the cell phone from any part, front and rear.
No more casing that covers or protects the phone. So to say that body also serves as a screen or display. Gem can present a message on the back of the phone, can also zoom on both parts (front and rear) phones. Utilizing this function we can see the map on the front and turned it over on the back to see the map in more detail.
According to the Senior Section Manager of the Nokia Design team of developers who also chaired the Gem, Jarkko Saunamäki, when launching the application for Gem camera itself will look like a camera. Gem also can show 3D images allow us to look at from all sides.
The device is called Gem for precious stones has several sides, also because it is still a draft and needs to be developed / polished again to become real products ready for market.
Let's wait whether this smartphone will indeed become a reality or not. Check out the video if you want to know about Nokia Gem.


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Woodland Stable is a location from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. This stable is found in the Eldin Canyon region of Hyrule, on the border with the Great Hyrule Forest region. It is managed by Kish. It is the second location where Hestu appears before returning to Korok Forest.
At the stable is a woman that will change bridle, saddle, and mane of Link's Horses if he has a good affinity with them. Another man there talks about how he is going to sneak into Hyrule Castle and get rich.
Nearby, inside of the Great Hyrule Forest, is the Lost Woods, which, in turn, have the Korok Forest inside of it.
A reference to Skyloft is made there, if Link talks to a young girl named Shamae, she will relate about how long ago, people used to live on an island in the sky. She will then give a side quest asking Link to put a Octo Balloon onto a barrel. After completing it, she says that one day, she will float there on a big balloon, live on the island, and ride a big bird, it may be a reference to the loftwings. She then rewards Link with a Star Fragment.
The stable gets its name from nearby Great Hyrule Forest, the largest forest in Hyrule.


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Type 2 diabetes is associated with cognitive decrements, accelerated cognitive decline, and increased risk for dementia. Participants with the metabolic syndrome, a major risk factor for diabetes, may display comparable cognitive decrements as seen in type 2 diabetes. Currently, the impact of (pre-)diabetes on cognition and the underlying organization of functional brain networks still remain to be elucidated. This study was designed to investigate whether functional brain networks are affected in type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes. Forty-seven participants with diabetes, 47 pre-diabetic participants, and 45 control participants underwent detailed cognitive testing and 3-Tesla resting state functional MRI. Graph theoretical network analysis was performed to investigate alterations in functional cerebral networks. Participants with diabetes displayed altered network measures, characterized by a higher normalized cluster coefficient and higher local efficiency compared with controls. The network measures of the pre-diabetic participants fell between those of the diabetes and control participants. Lower processing speed was associated with shorter path length and higher global efficiency. To conclude, participants with type 2 diabetes have altered functional brain networks. This alteration is already apparent in the pre-diabetic stage to a somewhat lower level, hinting at functional reorganization of the cerebral networks as compensatory mechanism for cognitive decrements.
- Received January 26, 2016.
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- © 2016 by the American Diabetes Association. Readers may use this article as long as the work is properly cited, the use is educational and not for profit, and the work is not altered.


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Archibald Hart Said: "Forgiveness Is ...
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Archibald Hart said: "Forgiveness is relinquishing my rights to hurt back" (Zuck, R. B. (1997). The speaker's quote book : Over 4,500 illustrations and quotations for all occasions. Includes index. (154). Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel Publications.).


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I poster on my blog pointed this stock out to me today. I don't know how I missed it before, but hey, looks pretty, and is ready for a move higher.
Also, the Uraniums are looking good, if you are trading them keep a core position. The Chinese must buy a lot of uranium, price be damned.


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Oops, rather forgot about this place 🙂 May as well catch up on the class blogs then:
I know I've been spoiled by living and the US and my own particular upbringing. I wasn't told "you can grow up and do anything you want" because I was told "you can grow up and do whatever you want to do as long as you work for it." I haven't experienced sexism, and frankly I still find the whole concept bizarre. In my family, you do what you need to do to stand on your own two feet (I confess, I'm not particularly good at that yet. I blame college.)
It's not like that everywhere—even in the United States—and in many countries women still suffer from entirely different societal values. Particularly in countries that have not "industrialized" women are still primarily "useful" in terms of their breeding capacity. Having someone carry on the family name, children to support the parents when they're older, is far more important in more agricultural, rural, and poor societies, because they usually can't rely on the government to take care of them.
When I first started reading Woman at Point Zero by Nawal El Saadawi, a novel that is in many ways more properly called creative non-fiction, I was a bit put off by the author. She starts the first chapter from her own perspective, going to meet a woman named Firdaus in prison and sentenced to death for murdering her pimp. There's quite a bit about the guards and the author herself having some kind of almost supernatural connection to this Firdaus. I was never quite sure what to make of that chapter. I just didn't buy it, and struggled with the book because I was questioning the author's sanity after that chapter.
Well, at least I was until I saw her in an interview. Nawal El Saadawi is a writer, psychologist, activist, academic (escaped from the ivory tower), and a successful, intelligent woman from Egypt. I doubt I agree with all her views—but no one agrees with everyone all the time—and El Saadawi is so articulate and good-humored, that I must say, rather crudely, she's entirely awesome. Unlike Firdaus, whether her character of the novel or the real woman, Nawal El Saadawi had a pretty good childhood: her father never yelled and wanted to be a poet, and her mother ensured her education and was also something of a romantic. To El Saadawi, this seems to have only emphasized the dichotomy in her own mind about how badly other women in Egypt are often mistreated, andinWoman at Point Zero she finds pretty much the lowest common denominator.
Firdaus, a woman to be put to death for killing her pimp, was abused physically, emotionally, and sexually for almost her entire life, and she tells Saadawi her story. From the beginning of the novel she is abused by her father, her mother, her uncle, her husband and then various acquaintances. Not only does her father beat her, he beats her mother, and then he seems to starve them both, while his other children die around them. Firdaus calls her siblings "chicks that multiply in spring…and one by one creep into a corner and die." Her mother subjects her to some kind of a female circumcision, though Firdaus throughout the first half of the novel seems almost oddly innocent about everything sexual.
In a way rebelling against her parents' abuse, Firdaus questions whether they are even truly her parents. Her father, who has no redeeming qualities, simply gets the line "I sensed he was not my father." Her mother "was no longer there, but instead was another woman who hit me on my head." Though she is told this is the same woman who taught her to walk with "two eyes that alone seemed to hold me up," and Firduas says has the same features and clothes, but is still not the same person. Perhaps she has broken. Perhaps it really is a new wife. Or perhaps once Firdaus is past puberty she is dangerous. As a "lower class" Egyptian woman, Firdaus has no resources to protect herself. Though her situation is extraordinary, unlike her mother whose eyes have become "two extinguished lamps," Firduas is never able to surrender. She truly wants to be independant. First she runs from her uncles home, then she runs from her husband, and then eventuallyfrom everyone who tried to own her body.
But Firdaus is only capable of running away, because even with her secondary school certificate she is not allowed to be powerful on her own. She will not submit to her society's norms no matter what. But for the first half of the novel Fiduas is entirely vulnerable to anyone who offers her any kindness. Sharifa, though she acts as a mother to Firduas, offers her as a prostitute. Firduas is allowed to stay in her nice home, but "day and night, I lay on the bed, crucified, and every hour a man would come in." Firdaus is sacraficed by the woman she trusts, and for a long time assumes it is simply the price for having received affection. She assumes it is her place.
Finally, she also discovers that Sharifa was another one taking advantage of her, and again runs away. Despite her circumstances, she still intends to be independant. Though so far the only way she is able to demonstrate her refusal to become give up her individuality. And when she runs away, she again runs into a man who only wants her as a prostitute. But this time he pays her. Firduas realizes that there is a place in society that she can make her own independance.


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Thai Authorities See Red Over Penis-Whitening Craze
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BANGKOK: Thai authorities are attempting to put the brakes on a craze sweeping the country, where a growing number of men are undergoing laser treatment to whiten the skin tone of their penises.
Deputy director-general of the Health Service Support Department Dr Thongchai Keeratihuttayakorn has warned that the treatment could lead to adverse health effects.
"The skin of the private parts is sensitive. Such laser services may cause irritation, allergies and inflammation.
"What if your skin becomes spotted?" he was quoted by local media as saying on Friday.
He said that he has no knowledge of any such treatment being offered outside of the country.
Dr Keeratihuttayakorn added that he will ask the country's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to check on the equipment used in the laser treatment and whether they have been approved by authorities.
A hospital here which offers the treatment, which costs about US$650 for five sessions, said it treats about 100 men a month.
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Marvel Trading Cards: 15 Greats From Marvel Universe II
Welcome back to CBR's ongoing look at Marvel's trading cards of yesteryear! After kicking things off last time with a look at 1990's Marvel Universe I series, we're taking a step forward and looking at the series' followup set: 1991's Marvel Universe II. These are the cards with the flashiest art, the kookiest stats, the most random lineups, and even a few film stars decades before their big break! If you're a comic book fan with roots in the halcyon, pre-bubble bursting days of the '90s, this ongoing series of nostalgic lists will be your bread and butter. So kick back, grab your trusty Trapper-Keeper and an ice-cold can of JOLT cola as we refresh your memory with the best superhero trading cards the '90s had to offer!
RELATED: Marvel Trading Cards: 15 Greats From Marvel Universe I
15. Daredevil
As one of Marvel's perennially critically acclaimed series, you can rarely go wrong with Daredevil. And when it comes to trading cards, you can't really go wrong with a Daredevil that's drawn by John Romita Jr. himself. At this point in 1991, the legendary artist had already turned in game-changing runs on "Iron Man," "Amazing Spider-Man" and "Uncanny X-Men." He'd also just completed a hellacious run on "Daredevil" with writer Ann Nocenti. Romita Jr. ended his epic, three-year run just a little while before this card came out.
A look at the back of Daredevil's card reveals that a lot has changed from Marvel Universe I. For one thing, all of those totally made up battle stats are gone. Instead, they've been replaced with something that will become a standard for pretty much every one of these sets moving forward: power ratings. As the name implies, these ratings measured how powerful each character really was, thus spurring plenty of debate about whether or not X could beat Y. And while DD here is normal in the strength and speed department (garnering a measly score of "2"), he's way more agile than your average man. Of course, one has to wonder how Murdock's holding down a 2 in intelligence with that Columbia law degree.
14. Namor
Ah yes, when you think of Namor the Sub-Mariner, this is how you imagine him — riding a mythological beast like a bucking mechanized bronco in a honky tonk. In reality, that's the character cleverly known as the Griffin, who at this time in the early '90s had been reduced to a simple-minded beast. Rather than showing off an evergreen, glamorous hero shot of Namor, this card instead shows a very specific status quo for the King of Atlantis. Yep, for a very brief period of time, Namor rode the Griffin around like a flying horse.
Here is where you see some of those power rankings really show off. Namor's one of the strongest and most durable heroes in the MU, even if — as his bio states — his strength fades the longer he's out of the water. The card also documents his early '90s status quo as an environmental warrior with the power of a massive corporation behind him. Don't worry about that "Did You Know" fact, by the way, the ankle wings did grow back.
13. Cable
The X-Men dominated the sales charts for most of the '80s, but the early '90s — specifically 1991 — is when the franchise really broke out. This trading card set documents that by including the first cards for characters like Cable, Gambit, Psylocke and Jubilee (among many others). This Tom Morgan-illustrated card shows an iconic Cable look: gritted teeth, big shoulder pads and a totally impractical gun. Seriously, does that thing double as a deadly dust-buster or something?
As Cable had only debuted a few months prior to this set's release, little was known about him, which you can tell from the lack of real stats. His name is unknown and the card doesn't even mention the fact that he's from the future. In its defense, those bits of information were still a year or so away from being revealed. This is also where it's worth pointing out that the initial "power rankings" failed to include "fighting ability," a decision that makes some heroes seem downright weak. Not Cable, though; dude's still got mad stamina. Oh, and he's smarter than Daredevil!
12. Gambit
Considering just how big of a role they both played in the X-Men in the early '90s, it's hard to separate Jim Lee from Gambit. This badass card, illustrated by Lee, proves that these two were made for each other. Here's the thing: Gambit's costume is ridiculous. A metallic blue bib over a hot pink armored top, a blue pipe for a belt all topped off with a trench coat and faceless mask? It's preposterous. And yet, Jim Lee makes it work. This is Gambit's debut in the trading card game and, honestly, it might be his best card ever.
Like Cable, Gambit just debuted a few months — if even that — before this trading card set went into production. That's why his real name (Remy LeBeau) is not listed, and why his bio is a quick three sentences long. At this time in the comics, Gambit had joined a makeshift team of X-Men and traveled to the far reaches of the universe to get involved in a cosmic battle. The X-Men easily put his agility (3) to work, but definitely didn't rely on him to lift anything. He was probably too busy carrying the entire team's style.
11. Rogue
It's only appropriate after that last entry that we now show the X-Man most tied to Gambit — Rogue — in a card created before the two had even met! This is another Art Adams classic, packed with more detail and texture than nearly every other card in the set. Art Adams knows how to do a lot with a very small canvas. The card depicts Rogue in one of her Outback-era outfits from a few years prior; at this time in the comics, she was basically flying around the Savage Land in a makeshift bikini.
You can't hurt Rogue. That's a helluva durability rating, and the rest of her stats aren't too shabby either. Her extensive bio mainly covers her general status quo at the time, touching on the fact that she possesses the powers of Ms. Marvel (Carol Danvers) in addition to her own power/life sucking abilities. The card could have gotten into how she turned over control of her body to Ms. Marvel for a while, or how she hooked up with Magneto in the Savage Land, but at least we got the little tidbit about Mystique!
10. Mojo
This series also marked the trading card debut of Mojo, a character portrait that you're probably glad is only the size of a small trading card (and probably annoyed that we've blown it up to laptop-monitor size). A member of the spineless ones, this other-dimensional entertainment mogul/slavedriver rules his own entertainment-obsessed realm and has an incredibly… confusing aesthetic. Spindly spider legs and electrical cable "hair" and a robot scorpion tail? Pick one, Mojo! Sheesh!
Mojo made the cut for this list of notable Marvel Universe II cards because of his power ratings: he's the least powerful character in the entire set. Sure he's smarter than average (and Daredevil), but he's weak, slow and clumsy. He's also about as durable as you or me; a sharp jab to his enormous matter will make him flinch at best and bruise him at worst. And no wonder his height and weight are unknown; who'd want to get close enough to this evil jerk to find out either of those?
9. Nebula
Over 20 years before Nebula got the biggest exposure of her life in 2014's "Guardians of the Galaxy," she got her very first trading card. The ruthless blue-hued space pirate is shown here piloting her own ship, in a very casual manner. If this doesn't exactly look like the character Karen Gillan played in the Marvel movie, don't worry; she shaved her head and got even more cybernetic upgrades later, because… well, because it was the '90s, let's be honest.
Move over Mojo, there's a new smarty in town — and her name is Nebula! Around this time, Nebula had just finished a multi-issue assault on the Avengers and had a more-than-supporting role in a little story called "Infinity Gauntlet." The information on this card also drops the little tidbit about Nebula believing herself to be the granddaughter of Thanos; the film would take that a step further and establish Karen Gillan's Nebula as the Mad Titan's adopted daughter.
8. Thanos
Speak of the devil — here's Thanos himself. As you'll note, this isn't the typical cackling-with-a-fist-or-palm-raised-in-the-air post you so often see on super-villain trading cards. Instead, Thanos stands still, a slight smile on his face and his arms casually behind him. Next to him is his lady love, Death, decked out in her best robe, looking pretty nervous about her would-be suitor. Thanos is depicted here in what can only be described as a horrifying promo photo from hell.
With "Infinity Gauntlet" sweeping through comic book shops in 1991, its no wonder why this set seems so cosmic-heavy. That's one reason why Thanos' card made the cut. Then there's the other reason: just look at those power rankings! Thanos is by far the most powerful character in the entire set. Dude's rocking three 7s here. Who cares if he can't flip around like Daredevil? He can't be hurt! If you're wondering why the movies are building up Thanos as the biggest bad of them all, this is why.
7. Dr. Strange vs. Baron Mordo
SPOILER ALERT if you haven't seen "Doctor Strange" yet, but this card right here demonstrates what fans have known ever since Chiwetel Ejiofor was cast in the role of Mordo in the feature film. Baron Mordo is one bad dude. While the two spend the film as buddies, the post-credits scene sets them up for an adversarial relationship way more familiar to people who have read the comics… or are familiar with this trading card.
The run through of Strange and Mordo's first encounter and ensuing battle reads like an alternate version of the script for the "Doctor Strange" film. Almost all of that takes place in the movie, except the Baron Mordo role in the comics is divided up into Ejiofor's Mordo and Kaecilius (Mads Mikkelsen). And while the comic book movies are rarely strictly based on the source material, it's very likely that you'll see a battle between Strange and Mordo in the still-unannounced "Doctor Strange" sequel.
6. Spider-Man vs. J. Jonah Jameson
The previous Marvel Universe set was packed with jokes, as we discovered in the previous entry. There were cards for Aunt May and Stan Lee, and even a subset of cards dedicated to comic-strip style jokes starring Spider-Man. This set is way more serious; there aren't any real outright comedy cards this time around — although the site of J. Jonah Jameson with a webbed over mouth is pretty funny. Still, this card depicting the wall-crawler fighting against the media man is about as lighthearted as this set gets.
As slightly humorous as the front may be, this one is all business on the back. Yeah, Spider-Man and Jameson hate each other, and this card lays out that beef in a pretty straightforward manner. No matter how hard Spidey tries, nothing he does can convince JJJ that he's an good guy. Of course, Spidey has the last laugh here, seeing as how he's really Daily Bugle photographer Peter Parker and it's Jameson that's really paying to keep Spidey in web fluid and new suits.
5. Infinity Gauntlet
How are you gonna have a "Weapons" subset in 1991 and not include the Infinity Gauntlet? Also included were Spidey's web-shooters, Captain America's suit, Wolverine's claws, Punisher's arsenal, Iron Man's armor and more. But the Infinity Gauntlet, as it was at the center of a blockbuster limited series at the time, was the real star of this series. The card even features art from "Infinity Gauntlet" artist Ron Lim! Talk about synergy.
Okay, so, the Infinity Gauntlet isn't just a glove you put on. Before you even think about wearing this cosmic accessory, you gotta ask yourself if you even lift, bro. The Infinity Gauntlet weighs over two hundred pounds. That might be why there's not one for the right hand, too. That'd be four hundred pounds of glove right there, which would make doing pretty much anything an Olympic-level feat. Can you imagine shaking hands with someone wearing the Infinity Gauntlet? You'd gotta be the Hulk to pound it.
4. Bucky
The Marvel Universe II series also included a subset called "Legends," which featured cards for deceased characters like Dark Phoenix, the original Ghost Rider, Kraven and yes, Bucky. This card, illustrated by Mark Bagley, features the young and optimistic sidekick leaping into the fray, fists clenched and a smile on his face.
Possibly because these stats reflect a highly-trained teenager, Bucky's power rankings aren't that impressive. Yeah, he could take on Mojo but… well, that's about it. Of course, this is another reminder that the series doesn't include the fighting ability stat that will come in handy in the next Marvel Universe set. It should also be mentioned that this card came out a good 15 years before Bucky would ditch his "legend" status and return to the land of the living as the Winter Soldier.
3. New Fantastic Four
How's that for a team? It's appropriate that Art Adams knocked this card out of the park, as he's the artist that illustrated this team's only appearance as the Fantastic Four. This interim crew starred four super unlikely heroes: Spider-Man, Hulk, Wolverine and Ghost Rider. The card depicts a super specific lineup and event that happened in early 1991, starting in "Fantastic Four" #347 and running through issue #349.
The back of the card runs through the short-lived team's lone mission (hence, why this is a rookie card), which saw the team form in the wake of the original Fantastic Four's apparent death. The quartet battled the shape-shifting Skrulls and prevented their invasion of Earth. Unfortunately, this specific configuration of heroes hasn't worked together as the FF since this one mission (apart from a few alternate universe tales here and there). Then again, with the '90s back in style again, never say never…
2. X-Men
As with the previous Marvel Universe I team card for the X-Men, this card also depicts a team that never existed. What's going on behind the scenes, here? At least this one is closer to being a team that actually came together in the comics; for the first half of 1991, this lineup (excluding Havok) was featured in "Uncanny X-Men." However, the team didn't look like this, literally. Instead, they all wore matching X-Men team uniforms, which you can see Storm, Banshee and Forge wearing in this illustration.
One has to wonder just how in-flux the X-Men line was in the early '90s. The bio info for the team just touches on the most generic of information regarding the team, giving a rundown of what could be literally any roster of the X-Men. Of course, it's possible that this was left so inaccurate/vague to keep the upcoming "Mutant Genesis" relaunch of 1991 a big secret. That initiative launched in the fall, so probably after this card set came out; it was subsequently relaunched in X-Men with parallel "blue" and "gold" teams. It's always possible that this was a for real roster, one that was nixed after the cards were made and before the comics came out. With the next Marvel Universe series, the X-teams will finally reflect the comics.
1. Strength/Speed
Along with the new power rankings, Marvel felt it necessary to explain what each of those levels meant. To do that, they produced three cards each running through the levels of each power. The card featured here measures "strength" and "speed." So when it comes to strength, we now know that Rogue can lift up to 10 tons, while Gambit can basically just lift just under his own body weight.
You never really think of Thanos as a speedster, do you? Well, according to this chart, Thanos is capable of traveling at light speed. Okay! On the other hand, most heroes tend to hover around the "normal" range. Then there's Mojo, whose creepy little spider-legged carrier can't even get him up to 15 miles an hour. Mojo, you gotta look into getting yourself a jet engine strapped to that thing… or maybe take up jogging? Baby steps, Mojo. Baby steps.
That's our look at 1991's Marvel Universe Series II. Which cards from this set were among your favorites? Let us know in the comments!
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I took yesterday and today off from work to give myself a little Spring break. Yesterday I helped my best friend celebrate her birthday. I made her lunch, we went to the beach, I made her this for dinner and baked her a cake.
Today is Family Fun Day. We had grand plans of getting out of the house early, driving down the coast a bit and getting back early enough for Pip's nap. Well, we didn't make it out of the house before Pip's nap (oops) so M went to work for a little bit while she naps. We are going to have family fun when he gets back. Instead of going down the coast I think we will stay local and go to Musee Mecanique. We'll see.
The above photo was taken in Golden Gate Park about 90 years ago. The girl on the far left is my grandmother Estelle. My great grandmother Elsie May is the woman in the hat with flowers. The little boy in the middle and the two little girls to his right are my grandmother's brother and sisters. The rest are cousins, aunts and uncles. I imagine that day was a day very much like today.
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One popular economic professor writes the following. Find a mistake in his reasoning. You have one minute. Seriously, it's easy.
"But there is a silver lining to this cloud and indeed it seems that consumers will fare okay in this world of growing fraud, even if we feel increasingly harried.
Think just for a moment about what fraud means. Fraud means that the seller is lowering costs, raising revenue and enjoying higher profits.
In the short run that is bad for the customer. But in the long run it means there will be more suppliers and more competition for our business and thus lower prices.
Take the proverbial cheat auto mechanic. Maybe half the time he will charge you even when he hasn't done any useful fixing. But in the long run that extra revenue will draw about twice as many auto mechanics into the industry to compete for your money. Yes, they will be ripping you off half the time but prices will fall by a roughly proportionate amount.
In the long run, you, as a consumer, will do okay. You pay twice as often as you ought to, but as a consolation each time you pay only about half as much."
Friday, February 1, 2008
A test in economics
One popular economic professor writes the following. Find a mistake in his reasoning. You have one minute. Seriously, it's easy.
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Thursday, January 31, 2008
VK is my hero
Seriously. Vaclav Klaus, the president of the Czech Republic, probably the best economist ever, is my secret hero. I would not dream of revealing this to the public, but one has to be courageous.
He is my hero because he is not only able to say something very popular and "populistic" in Czech Republic, but to position himself so that he cannot be wrong!
There are the following options: First, there might be no climate change and no need to protect the environment (and climate). In this case VK is a winner, because he told us so.
Second, the climate change is coming, but it will be manageable. In this case, VK is also right, because current suggestions are mere first attempts that will almost surely be replaced by some other, more effective, mechanisms. In that case, he wins, because he criticizes current mechanisms as expensive and inefficient.
Third, he is wrong, and humans will fail and our mighty civilization will fall. In that case, who cares who was VK.
There is also the sweet cherry on the top - he is against most people, against "media" and other "conspirators".
Honestly, I don't believe how he could possibly loose. I have to admire him. You should too.
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Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Mud cookies and biofuels
I though that behind the increase in prices of food was primarily bad season (in several countries), but it is certainly possible that botched attempts to save the planet by 5-10% of biofuel caused it.
In any case, the consequences are terrible:
"It was lunchtime in one of Haiti's worst slums, and Charlene Dumas was eating mud. With food prices rising, Haiti's poorest can't afford even a daily plate of rice, and some take desperate measures to fill their bellies. Charlene, 16 with a 1-month-old son, has come to rely on a traditional Haitian remedy for hunger pangs: cookies made of dried yellow dirt from the country's central plateau.
The mud has long been prized by pregnant women and children here as an antacid and source of calcium. But in places like Cite Soleil, the oceanside slum where Charlene shares a two-room house with her baby, five siblings and two unemployed parents, cookies made of dirt, salt and vegetable shortening have become a regular meal.
Needless to say, this is happening while 32% of Americans are obese.
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Tuesday, January 29, 2008
If you really believe that our modern civilization has made a significant progress in terms of law & justice, read this.
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Sunday, January 27, 2008
Slow progress and multitasking
At the beginning of my PhD, and especially after I clarified my research ideas, I was hoping for fast progress. As usual, it did not realize. I had a couple of alternative explanations (topic is bad, research is difficult, I'm not smart enough, I'm not working hard enough).
After some thinking, I found out that the problem is concentration and multitasking. I'm not talking about working on one idea in the morning and on the other in the afternoon (and writing a blog in the evening), but about solving a model and say, talking to your friends over IM and reading a newspaper. The multitasking killed my ability to focus, to remember and to work hard.
There is a research why, but I'm still looking for how to reverse the process.
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A Review of Montclair's Special Education Program.
The report presents findings of a parent-organized and parent-conducted evaluation of special education services in Montclair, New Jersey. Parents visited classrooms (resource rooms and self-contained classes) and interviewed staff. Findings and recommendations address the following topics: identification of children (classification by school and service); programs (class size limits and service delivery options); administrative personnel; special education faculty and staff; educational facilities (violations of state code); the issue of early identification of learning disabled students (options of retention or participation in the Basic Skills Improvement Program and reasons for resistance to early identification); the issue of labeling; the status of informing parents about their legal rights; budget information (comparison of average costs of educating handicapped students in the district with state average); and curriculum (needs for increased use of computers in the high school and for guidance counselors in secondary programs). (CL)
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Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation supports community nonprofit solar projects with RE-volv
Solar crowdfunding campaigns in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and South Carolina led by college students receive Matching Funds from LDF
SAN FRANCISCO – College students in South Carolina and Pennsylvania are launching solar crowdfunding campaigns today with the support of the Solar Ambassador program, a training course created by RE-volv, a San Francisco-based nonprofit. The campaigns will bring the benefits of solar energy to two local nonprofits that support underserved populations in the community. The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, as part of its 2017 grant to RE-volv, will provide matching funds for a limited time, allowing donors the opportunity to double their contributions.
"Climate Change affects every community, regardless of income or demographics, yet we do not see an equitable distribution of solutions," said Gregory Lopez, Climate Program Director of the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation. "We are pleased to continue supporting RE-volv in bringing affordable solar power to diverse communities across the country."
The two new projects include the Village of Arts and Humanity in North Philadelphia, Pa. and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10804 in Little River, S.C. LDF will also apply matching dollars for the remaining funds needed for two campaigns that started last week: Mission of Mary Cooperative in Dayton, Ohio and Project Home in Madison, Wis.
The four nonprofits that will benefit from the solar campaigns all play critical roles in their community. The VFW Post 10804 in South Carolina provides needed support for Veterans. The Village of Arts and Humanities in North Philadelphia provides skills training and rehabilitation programs for formerly incarcerated individuals. The Mission of Mary Cooperative in Dayton is fighting food deserts by teaching community members how to grow their own food. Project Home in Madison provides low income families with affordable home improvements and energy efficiency retrofits.
"RE-volv's financial model is a fantastic way to empower community members to support clean energy while also helping a nonprofit increase their ability to support its community. It's a win-win," said Adam Tholen, the project lead for Project Home and a student at UW-Madison.
RE-volv's Solar Ambassador program trains college students from campuses all across America. The program is a year-long fellowship that provides valuable career skills to college students by training them to bring solar to nonprofits in their communities. Students from over a dozen schools have participated in the program.
"RE-volv's Solar Ambassador program empowers college students to bring clean energy to their communities, and by doing so, we're training tomorrow's clean energy leaders" said Andreas Karelas, RE-volv's founder and Executive Director. "America's young leaders are looking for opportunities to take action on climate change while getting practical career experience in clean energy. We've created a unique program that allows students to channel their creativity and passion into real climate solutions, while teaching them important job skills.
An estimated 1.5 million nonprofits in the U.S. face financial barriers to obtaining solar power, as they do not qualify for solar tax credits or are too small to attract traditional investors. These nonprofits miss out on the financial benefits of solar which they could use to further support the communities they serve. RE-volv's model helps bridge this funding gap for organizations that provide valuable public services to vulnerable communities, including homeless shelters, schools, community centers, and houses of worship.
RE-volv is working with nonprofits where policy barriers make it difficult for solar companies to provide attractive financial options to new customers. By partnering with nonprofits in swing states, RE-volv is tapping into the local communities to educate about the benefits of solar.
To date, RE-volv has has crowdfunded 11 solar projects (150+ kW of capacity) in four states and has signed 17 solar leases in six states. Thanks to the solar installations, these 11 nonprofits are expected to save between 15 and 50 percent on their electric bills. In total, they will save more than $1.5 million over the life of their solar energy systems. RE-volv's solar revolving fund, the Solar Seed Fund, is now worth over $700,000 in future lease payments from these 11 projects, payments which will be used to finance at least 20 more solar energy projects.
About RE-volv
RE-volv empowers people to take direct action on climate change by crowdfunding solar energy projects for nonprofit organizations. Donations made to RE-volv's crowdfunding campaigns grow a revolving fund that provides solar financing for nonprofits across the nation. RE-volv also raises awareness about solar energy through its flagship Solar Ambassador Program, which trains college students to solarize nonprofits they care about. RE-volv is an inaugural member of the White House National Community Solar Partnership and is supported by the U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative. Learn more at RE-volv.org.
About the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation
Founded in 1998, the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation ("LDF") works to protect the Earth's last wild places by implementing solutions that restore balance to threatened ecosystems, and ensuring the long-term health and wellbeing of all its inhabitants. Learn more at leonardodicaprio.org
About VFW Post 1080
The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) serves to secure the rights and benefits of those who fought for our country. The organization has more than 2 million members, who contribute 8.6 million hours of community service annually. The Veteran of Foreign War Outpost in 10804, located in Little River, South Carolina is an organization of veterans who were in a combat setting in a foreign country. They offer job training, financial support, and comradery.
About The Village of Arts and Humanities
The Village of Arts and Humanities supports the voices and aspirations of the North Philadelphia community by providing opportunities for self-expression rooted in art and culture. The organization inspires individuals to be agents of positive change through programs that engage youth, encompass arts and culture, revitalize community, preserve heritage, and encourage environmental stewardship.
About Project Home
For 46 years, Project Home's mission has been to improve the quality and affordability of housing for low-to-moderate income residents in Dane and Green County, WI. We perform home repairs, accessibility modifications & energy improvements to make homes healthier, safer and to ease the financial burden of high energy bills for people who are struggling financially. The work of our staff, sponsors, donors and volunteers is an investment in homes, neighborhoods, communities and people.
About Mission of Mary
Mission of Mary Cooperative is a non-profit organization that works in east Dayton founded by a small faith community of lay Marianists who lived in the Twin Towers neighborhood. Mission of Mary focuses on the issues of food and economic social justice especially the issues of healthy food affordability and access. The work done at Mission of Mary aims to provide tangible benefits for the people of the Dayton community as well as the vacant and forgotten land of the neighborhood. Numerous programs at Mission of Mary occur throughout the year to grow and distribute nutritious food as well as educate neighbors about healthy and sustainable lifestyles.
High-Growth Fintech Company Matic Chooses to Expand in the Columbus Region
Columbus, Ohio – Matic, a digital insurance agency whose technology enables borrowers to purchase homeowner's insurance during the mortgage transaction, has announced plans to expand its operations in Columbus, investing a total of $400,000 and creating 50 new jobs at its Miranova Place facility. Hiring for operational and back-office positions began earlier this month and will continue into Q2 2018 and beyond.
Matic has grown rapidly since its founding in 2014 to become the market leader in lender and servicer distribution of homeowner's insurance. A licensed insurance agent in all 50 states, Matic has delivered more than 300,000 quotes to the customers of some of the nation's largest mortgage lenders and servicers.
"This is an exciting time for Matic, and the Columbus Region has the right blend of skilled talent, entrepreneurial climate and vibrant economy to support our rapid expansion," said Aaron Schiff, co-founder and CEO, Matic. "With more than a dozen enterprise agreements set to launch this year, we are confident Columbus will continue to offer the resources needed to support our growth."
In November 2017, the company completed a $7 million Series A funding round. Investors included Columbus-based Nationwide, one of the world's largest insurance and financial services companies.
"We are thrilled to see innovative and disruptive companies like Matic finding success in Columbus," said Columbus Mayor Andrew J. Ginther. "The Region's strong academic institutions and growing tech workforce make it a breeding ground for innovation, particularly for thriving companies like Matic."
"Matic's expansion is an example of how the Columbus Region's abundance of major insurance providers is helping early-stage fintechs experience rapid growth," said Valentina Isakina, JobsOhio managing director for financial services. "The collaborative efforts of Matic, Columbus 2020 and the city will bring 50 new jobs to downtown Columbus and bolster Ohio's robust fintech environment."
Financial and insurance-related activities comprise the top sector of economic output in the Columbus Region, totaling $28 billion in 2015. Matic joins other Columbus fintech and insurtech leaders ranging from Huntington and JPMorgan Chase to Alliance Data and State Farm.
About Matic
Matic is a technology-driven insurance agency focused on helping lenders and loan officers better integrate homeowner's insurance into the lending process. By using loan application information and first-of-its-kind technology, Matic provides homebuyers multiple policy options within seconds, helping loan officers close their loans faster. Matic delivers the most trusted, affordable insurance policies available thanks to its partnerships with a diverse network of insurance carriers. Today's borrowers expect a digital home-buying experience, and Matic gives them the digital insurance experience to match. For more information, visit http://matic.com or follow Matic on LinkedIn.
About Columbus 2020
As the economic development organization for the Columbus Region, Columbus 2020's mission is to generate opportunity and build capacity for economic growth across 11 Central Ohio counties. In 2010, hundreds of business and community leaders developed the Columbus 2020 Regional Growth Strategy, and the Columbus Region is now experiencing the strongest decade of growth in its history. The Columbus 2020 team conducts business outreach, promotes the Columbus Region to market-leading companies around the world, conducts customized research to better understand the Columbus Region's competitiveness, and works to leverage public, private and institutional partnerships. Funding is received from more than 300 private organizations, local governments, academic institutions and JobsOhio. Learn more at ColumbusRegion.com.
About City of Columbus, Ohio
The City of Columbus is the 14th largest city in the United States with a population of approximately 860,090 residents. The Columbus economy is balanced with a combination of education, technology, government, research, insurance and health care entities as major employers within the region. Columbus is gaining nationwide recognition for its historic neighborhoods, booming downtown arts and sporting districts, open attitude and a noticeably affordable quality of life. Learn more about the City of Columbus at columbus.gov/development/Economic-Development/.
What Friday's U.S. Jobs Report Means:
Interest Rates, GDP, and Labor Force Participation
Commentary on Friday's Employment Numbers
California Credit Union League (April 4th, 2018) — Two economists from California made the following comments regarding this coming Friday's U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' non-farm payrolls employment report for March:
Robert Eyler, Board Member of Redwood Credit Union and Economist at Sonoma State University
"Friday's jobs report may be part of a larger trend as we begin looking back at the first quarter of this year. We will soon see whether or not the recent congressional tax bill has led to immediate business investment and higher wage offerings, and if these jolts did enough to attract entrants into the labor market who were sitting on the sidelines. If this is the case, then more jobs are getting filled by employers that have a larger labor force to draw from. However, whatever jobs number is announced, the second-half of this year could turn out different. Many economists' employment forecasts going forward are less sanguine, especially with trade-war sabers rattling between other countries and the United States."
"The more the jobs report meets the economic forecast expectations by the Federal Reserve, the more the Fed will like it because it will be 'on forecast,' which means the Fed's interest rate movement predictions for three movements higher (total) this year will hold steady. If jobs are above forecast, it could signal more speedy wage and price growth, giving the Fed cause to add an additional rate increase this year versus its original plan. But if jobs are below forecast, equity markets won't like that, and it could keep the Fed basically on pace. My guess is that job growth in the first quarter of this year will meet or beat targets, but it will do so in such a way that the Fed will stick to its original plan and equity markets will be little affected."
"In general, employment numbers can be 'noisy' due to seasonality and structural shifts, so unfortunately the key to the monthly jobs announcement becomes whether it meets or beats expectations. Even when seasonal factors are taken out, the American economy generally hibernates a bit in the winter. But the recent congressional tax bill may help boost first-quarter 2018 economic growth (Gross Domestic Product—GDP). The current consensus forecast for the first quarter is between 2.4 and 2.7 percent economic growth, and maybe even as high as 2.9 percent growth for the past four quarters combined (annualized). This potential first-quarter result, if realized, would not only be on pace with recent quarters, it would be higher than many previous first-quarter results from prior years."
"For job hoppers and job seekers—and those entering the labor force for the first time or coming back after an extended period—the jobs are out there. The key is to continually stay certified, don't stop completing new training courses, and engage in skills development. Don't just drift back into the labor force without updating your skills, no matter how small it may be. This is an economy where it's a great time to jump into the workforce if you have the right skills in place."
Dwight Johnston, Chief Economist for the California Credit Union League
"The bond market is almost solely focused on the hourly-wage growth component of Friday's jobs report. But until there is more clarity on where the domestic trade scuffle is headed, the impact of Friday's employment report will not be lasting. What's interesting is, interest rates are actually lower than before the last big gain in non-farm payroll jobs of 316,000 in February and the Federal Reserve's tightening."
"If an impending trade war or a real trade war between the United States and China is still afoot and the U.S. stock market is still tumbling by June, it doesn't really matter how much wage growth or job growth we have. A trade war's impact has consequences—to what degree if one happens, only time will tell. Some analysts believe Fed Chairman Jerome Powell will act differently from his predecessors and raise interest rates if the employment numbers dictate, regardless of the stock market's movements. Just from experience, I'll believe it when I see it."
California Credit Union League
The California Credit Union League is based in Ontario, CA and is the state trade association for 312 credit unions headquartered in California (as of fourth-quarter 2017). The League represents the interests of 11.5 million credit union members across the state who are member-owners of their credit unions. Credit unions help consumers afford life and prosper!
Local Fire Department Has Chance to Win $5,000
Columbia Gas of Ohio Launches Firefighter Video Contest to Promote Natural Gas Safety
COLUMBUS – Columbia Gas of Ohio is launching the Smell and Tell Firefighter Video Contest, challenging fire departments throughout the Columbia Gas service* territory to create videos demonstrating natural gas safety. From March 22 – April 13, fire departments can submit videos educating the public on how to "smell and tell" – how to identify the presence of natural gas and properly report it – for a chance to win $5,000.
Columbia Gas is launching the contest to raise awareness on how to identify the presence of natural gas. Though natural gas is colorless and odorless, a rotten-egg odor, mercaptan, is added to make detection easier. Natural gas is safe when used properly, but it is still critical Ohioans are able to identify natural gas and then take immediate action to keep themselves, their families and their neighbors safe.
"We're launching the contest to educate the public on how to identify natural gas and remind them what to do should they ever need to act in an emergency," said Columbia Gas Communications Manager Bill Loomer. "Our communities couldn't stay safe without the critical work of local fire departments, so we're looking forward to rewarding the contest winner with $5,000 to support their continued safety efforts."
Fire departments interested in participating should submit one-minute videos conveying the Smell and Tell safety message via the Columbia Gas Facebook page** between now and April 13, 2018. Videos meeting the entry criteria will be shared on the Columbia Gas Facebook page April 16 – April 30 for public voting. The fire department with the video that receives the most votes at the end of the voting period will win $5,000 from Columbia Gas to support their continued efforts to keep local communities safe. No purchase necessary.
The contest is part of the company's continued efforts to keep customers and the community safe. Columbia Gas also operates a training center in central Ohio where it offers first responders hands-on learning opportunities related to the proper handling of natural gas emergencies.
For residents and anyone interest in learning more about natural gas safety, more information can be found at columbiagasohio.com/groundrules.
*The Columbia Gas of Ohio Service Territory is defined by ZIP code. A link to the Official Contest Rules, including a complete listing of ZIP codes within the service territory, can be found on the Columbia Gas of Ohio Facebook page.
**No purchase necessary. See Official Contest Rules. Subject to Woobox, Facebook and YouTube Terms & Conditions. Facebook and YouTube do not endorse, sponsor or administer the Contest.
Columbia Gas of Ohio delivers clean, affordable and efficient natural gas to approximately 1.4 million customers across the state. With headquarters in Columbus, Ohio, it is the largest natural gas utility in Ohio and one of NiSource's seven regulated utility companies. NiSource (NYSE: NI) is one of the largest fully-regulated utility companies in the United States, serving approximately 3.5 million natural gas customers and 500,000 electric customers across seven states through its local Columbia Gas and NIPSCO brands. More information about Columbia Gas of Ohio and NiSource is available at www.ColumbiaGasOhio.com and www.nisource.com. For information about natural gas safety and what to do if you suspect a gas leak, go to: www.safegasohio.org.


text: Our Humble home built in 1822 most likely as a log Cabin and then expanded into Plank wood. It was built in three parts, the center, the front and then the far back. The center section still has logs for rafters in the roof. There is a lot of post and Beam exposed in the stairway, bedroom and bathroom. I have been thinking and talking about the house history this week as a 4th grader choose our house to do a report on . I gave him as much as I know which is not much and a bunch of photos. We know this was an old Stone Quarry. We have all kinds of rock on the property and you can see where the hill is carved out next door. It was a big farm, barns across the road. 3 wells. We know where the outhouses were and have recovered some interesting things from the dump area. We wonder a lot of things- how many kids, animals, did house members fighting the Civil war? Where did they come from in New England? When you live in an old house there are always questions. All those that have come before - what did they think, what did they stand for,what hardships did they endure? What stories do these walls have to tell? What have they seen? We are Recycling, re purposing at its best, but we have no closets, no garage, damp basement and lots of insects!!


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Technosoft Walkin Interview For Freshers/Exp Candidates For Recruitment Executive Positions in Bangalore Locations. Interested and Eligible Candidates attend walk-in interview on Given Dates. Further Details Like Total no of Vacancies, Education Qualification,Experience Details, Location of Job and Detailed Description of Job is Given Below…
Technosoft Walkin Interview For Freshers
Company Name : Technosoft Global Services Pvt Ltd
Designation : Recruitment Executive
No Of Positions : 10 Posts
Qualification : Any Graduate
Experience : 1 – 3 Years
Location : Bengaluru(Marathahalli)
Salary : INR 1,25,000 – 3,25,000 P.A.
Job Description :
We are looking for Junior Recruiter for our organization with the experience level of 1 to 3Yrs who possess the below expertise:-
1. Good in to Communication Skills
2. Experienced on Bulk hiring/Contractual hiring/Captive Account hiring
3. Experienced primarily in hiring volume IT skills
4. Someone with the zeal of learning new techniques.
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Technosoft Corporation is an IT and BPM services provider with its headquarter based in Southfield, MI, USA and 4 delivery centers across locations in India. We provide information technology, business process management and consulting services to companies in North America, Australia New Zealand and Asia-Pacific Regions. As a privately owned company we answer to only two constituencies – our clients and our employees.
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A waste of time is how this movie can be summarized. Only if the setting of the movie was more realistic and had they not portrayed the movie for gays, this would have been an otherwise touching emotional story.
Thomas, a bisexual man sleeps with both sexes. He has 2 lovers. Caroline who has a son Gregory whom Thomas loves as his own son and a guy called Vincent. Caroline dies one day in an accident. Gregory wants Thomas to be his guardian but that is not possible because of the law. Even with the aid of his prostitute sister Anne he is unable to keep the disappointed Gregory from being sent to a prison-like orphanage. Eventually Thomas' devotion towards Greg helps him to let Greg escape from the orphanage and live with him in his ancestral home in Ibiza. All's well in the end and they live together.
The movie was very boring for me primarily because the photography was so bad. Hardly anything in the movie was visible. It was all so dark. Plus the story just wont move. The movie was digressed from the main plot and did not concentrate on the main issues. After watching it for half an hour , I had to fast forward the movie and just finish it.
Please don't waste your time. (1.5/10)
Started in 2007 to keep a track of gay films that I watched, this blog has come much further than I had planned. There are tons of movies that I need to watch and review here. Through this blog, I want to give you genuine, my personal heart-felt review of the films that I see. These are my personal thoughts and opinions about the films and I would love to hear your thoughts on these films as well. I always reply to comments in a day or two. Please help me make my blog more popular by becoming a member, following it and by recommending it to your friends. As far as I know this is one of the very very few gay movie review blogs where reviews are not linked or copy-paste imdb summary. Enjoy and do keep writing your feedback.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
2 comments:
- po said...
watching this movie is not a waste of time for me, towards the end, ann fell from a cliff, i presume she died & it wasnt clear if thomas had killed himself or was the one greg was looking at when some1 entered their home, i didnt much understand the end w/c is why i'm surfing to learn more about it
& the ending was marvelously done, it was some1 narrating the story & the film showed greg writing a letter/story & the voice of the narrator merged with his indicating that all was a flashback of sorts & greg was the one telling the story
- December 22, 2011 at 2:39 AM
- Golu said...
Appreciate your thoughts. I guess every film finds some takers somewhere. I would love to hear some recommendations from you
- December 22, 2011 at 10:49 AM
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With the evolving demands from today business, together with the 4th industrial revolution, the role of HR has evolved accordingly to play as a strategic consultant role to the management on HR related issues.
From "HR for HR" to "HR for the business", an HR business partner has to put on many hats from being a strategic consultant to key stakeholders such as business managers, employees, and the HR core team, to becoming a business leader to drive desired business outcomes via dynamic people agenda.
To that end, HR leaders need to strategically step up the game to add more business impacts.
With that in mind, Strategic HR Business Partner Congress, happening on 27-28 February 2018 will share the best practices, success case studies on how to "Strengthening HRBP's Strategic Impacts to Achieve Greater Business Results". Strategic HR Business Partner Congress is the Singapore's ONLY event designed specifically for senior HR business partners, HR leaders and C-Suite executives. The event aims to equip HRBP and HR generalist professionals with stronger business acumen, and business partnering skills to create more strategic impacts for the business.
The current challenges and opportunities will be highlighted through visionary keynote presentations; panel discussions', roundtable sessions, think tank sessions delivered by your most esteemed peers and thought leaders in the HR community.
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play live at
The Prestbury Sports Bar,
38 The Close, Warminster, BA12 9AL
Saturday 11th June 2016.
Doors open at 8.00 p.m.
Band on at 10.00 p.m
(straight after England v. Russia)
Devizes based covers band "Indecision"
bring you a great range of songs to make
your evening one for you to remember.
This 6-piece band will have everyone
singing and the dance floor filled.
Their set typically ranges from the mellow
harmonies of Crowded House to giving it their
all for Billy Idol ,Green Day and Kings of Leon.
all for Billy Idol ,Green Day and Kings of Leon.
They have ballads, rock n roll, 80's best,
Duran Duran, Blondie, Journey, The Bangles
and a good scattering of up-to-date greats:
Snow Patrol, Stereophonics & The Killers –
eclectic is the best word they can find for it!


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Activities And Fun
Children's Pottery Classes Sat 5 ck Sat 13 ()ct. l lam lpm. £8. l5it'c'yytii'ks Studio. 35a l)alhou.sie Street. 333 4969. Potting l'or nippers iit this next yyeckly yy'ol'ksltop.
Creative Colourists Art WOFKShOpS Sat 5 ck Sat l3 ()ct. l'ree. llunterian .'yluseum. l'niy'ersity Ayenue. 330 433l. Ages 8 l4. Budding artists and complete noy'ices cart hone their artistic skills in arts and crafts \y'ol'ksllops. Window Wonders Drama Sat 5 ()ct. l'ree. lltmterian .\ltiseum. l'niyersily .-\\enuc. 330 433 l. .\ l'otir-yyeek drama course for ages 5 7.
Back to School Stilt l3 ()ct. 3 3pm. £l.50. Scollattd Street School Museum. Museum of liducalion. 335 Scotland Street. 337 0500. Join teacher Miss Ba\tcr tor a lit ing history class set in Victorian times. Arriy e 15 minutes early to dress up in period costume hel'ore seeing props. a genuine gas mask and the dreaded helt. Art Workshop Mon 14 Hi 18 Oct; Mon Tlttt l.30 4pm. l-'ri 3.30 4.30pm. Free. Burrell ('olleclion. 3060 Pollokshayys Road. 387 3550. .-\ges 5 8. Booking essential. (iet ittto medieyal times \yith this specially designed art \yorksltop.
A Day in a Castle Mon 14 Hi Is Oct: Mon Thu l.30 3.30pm. l-"ri
3.30 3.30pm. l'rec. Burrell Collection. 3060 l'ollokshayys Road. 387 3550. .'\:_'L'\ 5 8. Booking essential. l-'ind otit \yhat me u as like lor medieyal knights liying in a cold. draugth castle. lending oll attackers. October Week Big Drawing Days Mon 14 Hi l8 ()ct. l-'ree. lltmteriau .c\rt (iallery. l'niyersity ol'(ilasgoyy 83 llllllleatl Street. .330 54.3 I. .~\ \\ cck ol' art- related tun and games l'or ages 5 l4. October Week Kids' Workshops .\lon l4 liri l8 ()ct. £5 t£3.75t'. lamin ticket U350. l'ollok House. l'ollok ('ountry Park. 3060 Polloksltayys Road. ()l6 64H). .-\rts and ct'al'ts yyorkshops lot' 3- l l-ycar-olds.
Theatre & Dance
Pied Piper and Other Puppet Stories Sat 5 ()ct. 3pm. £4 (£3). Scottish Mask and Puppet Theatre ('entre. 8 l0 Balcarres Ayenue Kcly indale. 339 6185. Kidgloye Puppets presents the story ol' .\lr Pratt. the loy'eahle htit incompetettt rat- catcher ol' Hamlin.
Up the Stairs and in the Attic Sun 6- Thtt l0 ()ct. Stilt lpm ck 3.30pm; .\lon ck Tue ll).l5am. l.l5pm ck 4pm: Wed 9.30am ck 3.30pm; Thu l.l5pm. 4pm ck 7pm. £3.50. ('ottier Theatre. 93 95 llyndland Street. 357 5000. Ages 5] l. (iiant Productions presents a multi-sensory extravaganza incorporating scent. touch and non-verbal communication. Catalina and the Whale Sat 12 ()ct. 3pm. £4 (£3). Scottish Mask and Puppet Theatre Centre. 8—10 Balcarres Avenue. Kelyindale. 339 6185. The classic story of Cinderella. Spanish style. performed with shadoyy puppets by Jack ()'l.antern.
The Hare and the Tortoise Mon 14 ()ct. l lam ck 3pm. Milton ('ommunity lidtication ('entre. 434 l.iddlesdale Road. 773 (Hill). Ages .5 7. "cc Stories presents the classic Aesop's l5ahle ahottt the hraye tortoise yy ho challenges the hare lo a race. The Hare and the Tortoise \Vetl l6 ()ct. l lam ck 3pm. The .c\nne\c. 9a Steyyartytllc Street l'ai'tick. See Milton ('ommunily lidttcation ('enlre ahoye. Pokemon Live Tim I? ck l-'ri l8 ()ct. £9.50 £l61l'amily ticket £55. ('lytle Auditorium. l'innieston Quay. 0870 040 4000. l'ikachu. .'\\ll. .\listy and Brock attempt to thyyarl the sinister schemes ol'
(iioyanni and Team Rock lll this colottrl'ul. musical spectacular. The multi-media action takes its lead from the Japanese
\ ideo game that appears to he taking o\ er the \yorld. arid the simple story is set against a backdrop ol' pyrotechnics and cley er theatrical elleels.
Up the Stairs and in the Attic Thu 17 ck l-'ri l8 ()ct; Thu 3pm. 3.45pm ck 5.30pm. l-'ri l0atn. ll.45am ck l.45pm. £l.50. Bishoploclt Residents llall. l5 :\ttchingill Road. 0845 330 350l. Ages
.5 l I. See the ('ottier ahoy e.
Children's Storytime Sat 5 ck Sat I: ()ct. l laitt. Borders Books. 383 Buchanan Street. 333 7700. llappy respite l'rom all
that shopping. Suitable for 3 8 year olds.
Activities And Fun
Breakdance Level 1 Thu 3 ()ct. \ycekly. 5.30 6.30pm. £35 tor term. Dance Base. l4 l0 (it'asslltal'kel. 33.5 .5535. .-\ges l0 l3. Learn to syyan tli\c. to do a head- spin. the caterpillar. hody -pop and generally he the coolest lsltl lll loyylt. \o c\perieitce required.
Creative Dance for 2-5's Thu 3. Thu l0 ck Thu l3 ()ct. 3.30 3.30pm. £3.50. Dance Base. 14 lo (il'asslnarkcl. 335 5535. Dance session to encourage c\pression tltrouglt moyemcnt. games. lacial c\pressions. actions aitd storytelling. ('hiltlren under 5 must he accompanied hy an adult tyy ho yy ill he encouraged to join int.
Creative Dance for 5-7s Thu 3 . Thu l0 ck Thu l7 ()ct. 4 5pm. £3.50. |)ance Base. l4 l0 (irassmarkcl. 33.5 5.53.5. See ahoy e.
Alive and Kickin' Sat 3 ()ct. Becki}. 1.30 3.30pm (ages 8 llll ck 3.45 3.45pm tages ll l3). £35 loi' tcl'tn. llancc Base. l4 l6 (irassmarket. 335 5535. \'icky l-arnyyorth gets yott going yyith all the right disco moyes for some lllll and l'unky dancing. .\'o c\perieitce required. Freestyle Ballet for Children Sat 3 ck Sat l3 ()ct. l3.45 l.45pm. £35 l'or lcrm "33.5" l-ol' sessloltl. Dance Base. l4 l0 (irassmarket. 335 5535. :\ges 6 l0. ()tialilicd Royal .v\cadcnty teacher Angela \Valson leads a class c\ploring the beauty and lyricism ol' hallet \\ ithout the c\amsl No c\perieitce required.
Making Friends with Frankenstein Sun 6 ()ct. 3.30pm. £8 t£4i. Queen's llall. ('lerk Street. 668 30l9. HT Setllllsll linsctnhle lttlll l'orces \\ llll lllll local children tor a musical collahoration based on ('olin .'ylcNatigltton's popular hook. Monster masks \\ elcotne. See photo caption.
Theatre & Dance
Cinderella Sat 5 ()ct. noon. £3. North lidinhurgh :\rts. l5a Pennyyy ell ('ourt. 3l5 315 l. Ages 6-plus. l{\ery day is a had hair day for our Cinders. That is. until a glamorous lady comes along aitd lills Cinderella's handbag with magic. Now its tip to her to lind a dress. get to the hall. dance the cha-cha-cha and tall in love with the handsome prince. all before midnight. The acclaimed Shona Reppe Puppets adapts this timeless fairytale using beautiful puppets. original music and maybe eyen dancing mice in hats.
The Hare and the Tortoise Sat 5 ()ct. 3pm. £4: lamin ticket £l5. Brunton 'I'healrc. lady \y ell \Vay. .'yltisselhurglt. 665 334". :\:_'e\ .3 7. See (ilasgoyy.
The Hare and the Tortoise Hi I l ()ct. 3pm. North l-.dinhtirgh .v\rts. l5a l'ennyyycll ('otirt. 3l5 3|5 l. .'\gcs 3 ". Scc (ilasgoyy.
The Birdcatcher Sat I3 ()ct. 3pm. £3. .\'ortlt lidinhttrgli .'\rts. l5a l'ennyyy ell ('otirt. 3l5 3l5l. .r\ges o-pltts. l)ancc. puppetry and music combine in this iinaginattyc sltoyy lor children perl'ormed hy the Tabula Rasa Dance ('ompany.
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THE BIRDCATCHER Byre Theatre, St Andrews, Sat 5 Oct, 2.30pm, £5 (£4); Paisley Arts Centre, Paisley, Thu 10 Oct, 11am & 1.30pm. £4 (£2.50) North Edinburgh Arts, Sat
12 Oct, 2pm. £3.
Tabula Rasa Dance Company formed in 1999. It has since built up a reputation for innovative, collaborative productions and is currently touring its first piece for children,The Birdcatcher.
Claire Pencak, artistic director talked to me about its development and where the idea came from. 'I particularly like William Blake and I based the story on these two lines: "How can the bird that is born for joy/Sit in a cage and sing."' With the basis of a morality tale Pencak has worked with musicians, artists and puppeteers to create a magical world of dance and sound. 'lt's very visual,' she added. 'And having the live music element makes it very exciting. There's lots of different things to look at, so we've got sands that become suns or become birds wings or leaves of a tree. In a way we're asking the children to be quite imaginative — everything is
suggested.' (Ruth Hedges)
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Clownderella Sat I: ()ct. 3pm ck 4pm. l£.:.5l)l, \elllt'l'l'tm .'\l'l\ ('entl'c. 4.3 4.5 High Street. 550 95"). lot ages 3 8. Kl'a/y Kat 'l'ltcatrc ('ompany presents this
cloyy ititig duo \ylto ittgglc pumpkins. mice. princes. shoes. l'ait'y (iodmothet's aitd social climhcrs. Magical sltoyy \yllll lots ol~ laughs.
This Book Belongs to Me t'ntil Tlltl 3| ()ct. National Library ol~ Scotland. (ieorge l\' Bridge. 336 453l. Ii\plorc the c\citing and colourful \yorld ol' children's books from the original lith century Your "hum/7 to the latest Hurry l'ollt'r hlockhttster.
Storytelling Tent Hi 4. Sun 6. Hi I l ck Sun 13 ()ct. 3.30-3.l5pnt ck 3.3('—4.l5pm. l-'ree. National l.ihrary ol' Scotland. (ieorge l\' Bridge. 336 453]. Ages 4 —(3 and 7-1). Scottish story tellers hrittg children's stories to Me.
Outside the Cities
Activities And Fun
Fungi Workshop Thu 3 ()ct. £3 0.": t; lantin ticket £l0. Brodick ('astlc and ('ounti'y l'at'k. Brotlick. lslc ()l .\rran.
0| "70 303303. (iracmc \Valkcr leads an inloritiattyc \yorkshop on itttisltroonts and loatlslools.
Friday Hip Hop ill 4 ck l'l'l l I ()ct.
3 3.30pm. £1.50. lloyytlcn l'ark. lloyydcit. l.iyingston. 0l506 433634. .\gcs l0 l6. \Vcckly hip hop and break dancing. First Birds Sat 5 ()ct. l lam lpm.
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£l.50. RSl'B \anc l'arm \ature Rescue. By l.oclt l.e\en. Kinross. 0l5" 863355. .r\ges 8 l0. l'ind otit ahotit hirtls and their llltltl.
Helping Your Garden Birds Sat 5 ()ct. 1 3.30pm. l'rec. lochyyinnoch RSPB .\'aturc Resei'yc. largs Road. lochyyiimoclt. 0|505 843663. .\lakc your garden a hay en lot' a variety ol' hirtls \y itlt some top tips li'om lltc c\pcrts.
West Lothian Youth Dance Tue 8' ck Ttie l5 ()ct. 4.30pm ck 5.30pm. £l £l.50. lloyyden Park. lloyytlen. l.i\ingston. 0|506 433634. .c\gcs 8 ll ck l3 l6. Try out tlillcrent dance sty lcs l'rotn hreak dancing to hip hop.
Greyfriars Bobby Puppet Workshop Sat l2 ()ct. l lam. £3.50. Toyyn llall. Bo'ness. ()l334 506850. ('t'eatc and manipulate your oyyn puppet in this l'un yyorkshop led by Kenspeckle Puppets. Heritage Town Trail at North Ayrshire Museum Sat 12 ()ct.
l lam—noon. Free. .\'orth .-\y rshire Museum. Manse Street. Saltcoals. (H394 464 l 74. Discoyer the secrets of Saltcoat's past attd \\ hat life "as like 100 years ago. Spooky Happenings Sat 12 Thu 1" ()ct. l0am 5pm. £3.80 t£l.60t. Almond Valley Heritage Tl'tlsl. \lilllicld.
l.i\ ingston. 0l506 4 I495". Strange hcmgs lurk in the sllatltm s ol' the tlal'kesl. spookicst corners ol' the Old Mill. \rc yoti hi'ayc cttotiglt to tliscoycr lltctr sccrcts .' Children's Model Making Workshop .\lon ll ()ct'. l0. 30am ttooit Iagcs 5 8L3 3. 30pm iagcs 9 l3t. £3.50 1 i .Slll. Vl-llt' \t'llllt'i (iallciy. lll (ilasgtny \cnnel. li'y me. 01394 3'5059. Turn your old pocket si/cd toys into \yoi'ks ot' .n't tlsing clay moulds and plaster casts lll this \yoi'ksltop by model maker .ltislin \\ ilson.