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While at the Carbon Expo in Cologne at the end of May, there was a great deal of interest in the climate change learning programs that we shared with attendees. The sense I got as I spoke with participants from a range of sectors (engineering, risk management, energy consulting) is that people are realizing that knowledge needs to be converted to learning to become practice, especially on a topic as complex as climate change. This was one of the drivers behind the development of our recent Massive Open Online Course on climate change.
Roxanne Bauer's recent post cited Robert Redford calling for more storytelling on "complicated, politically charged issues like our environment and the need for swift action to combat climate change." I found it interesting, therefore, to read that climate change is moving into the popular culture via a slew of films. According to a recent article in ClimateWire, ""Sharknado" joins a growing list of fiction films in which climate change helps drive the plot line, such as "Waterworld," "The Day After Tomorrow" and the Oscar-nominated film "Beasts of the Southern Wild." These movies join a collection of plays, books and games that fit into a new subgenre called climate fiction, or cli-fi for short, that pits humans against extreme forces of nature…"
I suppose that this is good news… not necessarily on the learning side, but it means that climate change is moving beyond the purely academic. The article goes on to cite Stephanie LeMenager, a professor at the University of Oregon who teaches about climate change through the lens of culture, "There is no question that film carries the potential to shock and enlighten. What's less clear is that it offers an incentive to keep learning and thinking for oneself."
The problem is neatly summarized in a Guardian blog post: "Climate change is a scientific fact, and increasingly a lived human experience. But it is not yet what sociologists call "a social fact". It's not an integral part of the way we shape our social practices, nor a significant enough cultural norm to act as a constraint on our behavior…" The blog goes on to say "We do need a way of thinking and speaking that captures the fact that climate change is not merely one of many environmental problems, but a completely unique collective action problem, and one that is implicated in every aspect of our lives." The author argues that a more fundamental transformation may be possible by capturing the need both for technical solutions relating to levers that can be pulled within our current system or paradigm (science, technology, law) and adaptive challenges (behavior, culture, democracy) relating to personal, political and social progress.
This brings me back to learning. There doesn't seem to be any other good way to impart the knowledge on climate change in practical terms. Learning through social practices or culture is too new and the problem itself too multidimensional and inexorable to ignore.
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Haslam Proclaims Earth Science Week in Tennessee
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has proclaimed Oct. 8-14 Earth Science Week in Tennessee, which will help promote awareness of the importance of geoscience.
As part of Earth Science Week, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation's Tennessee Geological Survey, in partnership with the American Geosciences Institute, has a limited number of Earth Science Week toolkits to distribute to science teachers across the state. Educators interested in receiving an Earth Science Week toolkit may contact Ron Zurawski at email@example.com or (615) 532-1502. The toolkits are free of charge while supplies last. For more information about Earth Science Week, please visit www.earthsciweek.org.
"Earth Science Week is a special week for students to learn about earth sciences and the natural world around us," Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner Bob Martineau said. "We are pleased to provide these educational tools to Tennessee classrooms."
The 2017 Earth Science Week theme is "Earth and Human Activity," and this year's learning resources and activities engage young people and others in exploring the relationship between human activity and the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere. This year's theme promotes public understanding and stewardship of the planet, especially in terms of the ways people affect and are affected by these Earth systems.
Governors across the United States will join Gov. Haslam in issuing proclamations that support Earth Science Week, reaching more than 50 million people across the country and around the world. As in years past, individuals and groups will celebrate Earth Science Week by participating in events in all 50 states and several other countries.

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Months three and four have flown by!
Tag Archives: monthly baby pictures
two months!
When Lincoln was a baby, it was pretty easy to keep up with posting monthly pictures in a somewhat timely fashion. I don't have quite as much free time these days…
Anyway, here are Harrison's two month pictures and stats.
(He is a full pound heavier than Lincoln was at the same age!)
Weight – 13lb. 14oz. (95th percentile)
Length – 25 inches (>95th percentile)
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- Screening for prostate cancer queried. September 15, 2010. AFP. Mass screening of men for prostate cancer has little impact on the toll from the disease and carries a risk of over-treatment, according to a review published by the British Medical Journal (BMJ) on Wednesday. — "Screening for prostate cancer queried", .au
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- No room for political anarchy -- President August 27, 2010 No room for political anarchy -- President August 27, 2010 President Rajapaksa has emphatically stated that there is no room for political anarchy. He said that Asia's robust state has been built. The President pointed out that all public service personnel should be dedicated on behalf of the people and the country. He referred to completion of work on the harbour and its handing over nine months in advance. He cited how flyovers were being built within 60 days. IT has developed in the world. The President queried as to how many days are taken to receive a reply by mail. As to his knowledge, it takes about 14 days. The President also queried whether the country was to enter the future within such as environment. A public service devoid of lethargic attitudes is the need of the era. He said there were times when the public service demonstrated great commitment and efficiency. The President urged them to maintain the same situation when it comes to serving the day to day needs of the public. The President was addressing the 28th Annual Convention of the Sri Lanka Administration Service in Colombo today. In development, the Government should work handed in hand with the State Service. By doing so it is possible to achieve successful results. The President underscored that the Mahinda Chinthana path has been directed toward the orodinary masses. Minister WDJSeneviratne, Deputy Minister Dilan Perera, Acting President's Secretary Gamini Senarath and a large gathering of Senior ...
- Nik Aziz: No one queried Ariffahmi appointment In his 19 years as Kelantan menteri besar, Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat has barely had a hint of public criticism over his management of the state - at least, not from within. But there was no muting the protest when, in August, he appointed his son-in-law Abdul Ariffahmi Ab Razak as chief executive officer of Kelantan Menteri Besar Incorporated. The decision proved costly for Nik Aziz, a revered Islamic scholar and PAS spiritual leader, as allegations of nepotism were rained on him from rivals Umno as well as leaders of his own party.
- No racial, religious or caste differences President There is no racial, religious, caste or any other discriminations in the country. Addressing the Tamil and Muslim communities at Medamoolana, President Rajapaksa opined that all communities have the right to live on an equal footing. free2 http zipcodelookup.me http http The President recalled that the LTTE started killing Tamil leaders starting from Duraiappa. They also killed a Sri Lankan President and inflicted injuries to an eye of another President. Finally, they traversed to Akmeemana and attacked a ceremony organised there. The LTTE killed infants and children who were to be born. They killed Muslims in the East. Many were driven out of Mutur. But the President emphasised that he was able to resettle them in the District within 40 days. He queried whether there was any country where displaced civilians were resettled within 40 days. All communities can now live within the country sans fear and suspicion and engage in their livelihoods. Some claim that Sri Lanka does not respect human rights. The President queried as to what rights other than this they were talking about. He said the Government had been able to enthrone the rights of the people. This is the freedom that is prevailing in the country. The President was addressing a meeting at the Medamoolana residence. It was attended by the Tamil and Muslim communities of the Southern Province. President Rajapaksa further said no one queried whether the issue of human rights ...
- Sen. Biden and staffer queried on pre-war hearings Citing the opinion of former US Marine and UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter, Sam Husseini asks Sen. Biden about the strenuousness of pre-war hearings he chaired. When the conference ends and a staffer steps in Sam Husseini asks him to name who made the claims the staffer says were made in the hearings. More:
- Prabhakarans double standard concept 18/04/2009 The double standard policy of terrorist leader Velupillai Prabhakaran has been bared to the world. It is queried whether the smile of Prabhakarans daughter Duwahara had destroyed thousands of parents, as well as infants and devastated the motherland for several decades. The brightness in her eyes is not visible in the faces of similar daughters. They are filled with tears. Cyanide capsules were tied on the necks of thousands of daughters while her neck was adorned with pearls. Prabhakarans son Charles Anthony led a luxurious life during his childhood. But sons of other parents were armed. While Charles Anthony pursued higher studies for brighter prospects, others were converted into human bombs. Prabhakaran deprived parents of their children for a dream which would not realize. He deprived the parents of their children. However Duwahara Prabhakaran or Charles Anthony were not deprived of the affection of their parents. Prabhakaran petted children while his colleagues were prohibited even from getting married. Can a father who clearly displays his affection towards his children kill another child? Is not this fate that has be fallen him? It is queried whether he can get rid of this immortal sin.
- No cyanide for children of the North -- President Mahinda Rajapakse 2-5-2011 No cyanide for children of the North -- President May 3, 2011 President Rajapaksa addressing the May Day Rally in Colombo said that opportunities have been paved for children who had cyanide capsules tied to their necks to pursue their studies. The President queried as to which country fed fighters in a war. He said Sri Lanka was the only country which adhered to such a policy. Massive development has taken place in the North and East. Youth who had cyanide capsules tied to their necks re now studying chemistry. They have entered Medical Colleges. The President queried whether this amounted to a flagrant violation of human rights or a war crime. He also queried whether it was a violation of human rights by granting an opportunity for a generation which was ready to engage in suicide operations to live in freedom. He said no one should give into Dollars. Some who wrote articles had not at all visited the North. He recalled how the troops carried the old and the children to safety. This was how the troops acted. As such he called on those who pen articles not to forget these facts.
- Should We Tolerate The Intolerant? BBC1 06 February 2011 State multiculturalism has failed, says David Cameron www.number10 David Cameron has criticised "state multiculturalism" in his first speech as prime minister on radicalisation and the causes of terrorism. At a security conference in Munich, he argued the UK needed a stronger national identity to prevent people turning to all kinds of extremism. He also signalled a tougher stance on groups promoting Islamist extremism. The speech angered some Muslim groups, while others queried its timing amid an English Defence League rally in the UK. As Mr Cameron outlined his vision, he suggested there would be greater scrutiny of some Muslim groups which get public money but do little to tackle extremism. Ministers should refuse to share platforms or engage with such groups, which should be denied access to public funds and barred from spreading their message in universities and prisons, he argued. "Frankly, we need a lot less of the passive tolerance of recent years and much more active, muscular liberalism," the prime minister said.
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- Report on Sarah Palin trying to ban library books in Wasilla ABC News' Brian Ross' report on how John McCain's VP candidate Sarah Palin bullied and fired the town librarian in Wasilla, Alaska after she refused to ban three books. This is pretty damning stuff. Do you want this vengeful and censorious woman a heartbeat away from the presidency? ABC article here:
- You Are an Infinitely Creative Being If most people were queried about their creativity, and I have queried many people, they say flat out: " I am not creative." How do we change? We CREATE something new. We are constantly creating change. We are creative beings.
- Government's stand is to encourage cricketers - President 4-3-2011 Government's stand is to encourage cricketers -- President March 4, 2011 President Rajapaksa has emphatically stated that the Government's stand was to encourage cricketers in every form to clinch the World Cup. But he mentioned that the desire of certain groups including the Opposition was to discourage the players and again betray the country. The President said they had built fully equipped stadiums in Sooriyawewa and Pallekelle and the Kettarama Stadium had been modernized. Freedom was given to select the talented players for the World Cup. But, he queried as to what the opposition was doing now. As they tried to obstruct the humanitarians operations in the past, leaders call on the fans to send SMS to the players to demoralize them. When the last World Cup was in progress Murali was Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremasinghe threatened that he would be imprisoned if he visited Sri Lanka. What are they doing now when the country had been liberated and steered towards victory? They have mooted campaigns in the world to undermine the cricketers and destabilize them. The Opposition should be more strengthened. The President recalled his discussion with the Opposition Leader of India. She told him that whatever their opinion was in the country, their stand was the same in the world. This was India's voice. They do not matter whether it was the Opposition or the Government. The Indian Opposition Leader said it was India's voice. If there was a responsibility, the President ...
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- Anwar loses cool when queried over *** video PKR de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim went on the defensive today when queried about the *** video purported to be of him and a young woman. Asked of the Omega watch, which the trio who aired the video claimed Anwar had left in the hotel room after his dalliance, the de facto leader lost his cool. "What has the Omega watch got to do with anything? Has anything been established? Video by Aidila Razak
- Israel Soldier Dance IZRAELSCY ZOLNIERZE TVN FULL VERSION! HIT bardzo fajny filmik pokazujacy prace zolnierzy w afganistanie ;D Kesha-TiC Toc The Israeli military says it is investigating the source of a YouTube video of Israeli soldiers in performing a choreographed dance while on patrol the West Bank city of Hebron. The clip begins with six soldiers in full battle dress, pointing their M16 rifles in various directions, as the sound of the Muslim call to prayer goes out over the rooftops. Then, they freeze, and then break into a synchronized dance to the song Tik Tok by American pop star Ke$ha. The Palestinian news agency Ma'an queried the Israeli military about the video. "The item in question was a joke carried out by soldiers. The matter is currently being examined by the battalion commander," the army said in reply.
- Wanni Operation 19/01/2009 - Prebhakarans fate queried Prebhakarans fate queried Many query about the fate of tiger leader Velupillai Prabhakaran in the face of operations unleashed by the Security Forces against terrorism.. Prabhakaran had been sentenced to 200 years in prison following the attack on the Central Bank in Colombo. He is now cornered to a limited terrain in Mullaitivu. The operations of the Security Forces have registered many victories. In addition Air Force missions targetting specific tiger locations had also been precise and successful. Under these circumstances, there is a possibility of the Sri Lankan troops capturing Prabhakaran. If not, he would have to surrender to the troops, or else face death. It is most likely that Prabhakaran may be killed by his cadres or else may be killed by the war heroes. Foreign media reports have commented that he may flee to another country. But it is not an easy task as the sea belt is being guarded by the Sri Lanka Navy. He would be apprehended by the Navy if attempts were made to flee. If all these attempts fail, there is a possibility of Prabhakaran committing suicide, swallowing a cyanide capsule.
- The End of Normal BOOK TRAILER Welcome to the Book Trailer for the middle grade novel, The End of Normal: The Dream, The Boxes, The Courage & The Book, by KM Walton. This book desperately needs a literary agent to help it get published. KM has queried and she has queried with no success, yet. Over 130 readers of all ages(10 through 72 years old) have read this book and EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM said it was either the best book they've ever read or one of the best books they've ever read. All of those people can't be crazy. All of those people can't be wrong. She refuses to give up on her quest to publication. This book trailer is one more thing she's doing to try and generate a buzz. Buzz away fine people, buzz away...
- Double Standard policy of LTTE terrorist leader It is queried whether the smile of Prabhakarans daughter Duwahara had destroyed thousands of parents, as well as infants and devastated the motherland for several decades. The brightness in her eyes is not visible in the faces of similar daughters. They are filled with tears. Cyanide capsules were tied on the necks of thousands of daughters while her neck was adorned with pearls. Prabhakarans son Charles Anthony led a luxurious life during his childhood. But sons of other parents were armed. While Charles Anthony pursued higher studies for brighter prospects, others were converted into human bombs. Prabhakaran deprived parents of their children for a dream which would not realize. He deprived the parents of their children. However Duwahara Prabhakaran or Charles Anthony were not deprived of the affection of their parents. Prabhakaran petted children while his colleagues were prohibited even from getting married. Can a father who clearly displays his affection towards his children kill another child? Is not this fate that has be fallen him? It is queried whether he can get rid of this immortal sin.
- Assemblys Powers Queried Over Health Services Closures More questions on health in Armagh as people queried whether the Assembly could do anything to keep essential health services and if the weight of public opinion had any real effect. MLA for the area, William Irwin, conveyed his opposition to the closures and went on to say: The case that has been put forward by our council will be very difficult to rebuff. I believe that the final ***ysis could be down to the Minister and Im hopeful that right will prevail in this situation. Danny Kennedy addressed the issue of the Assembly having a real influence in these decisions; It is questionable, and I doubt if the floor of the Assembly can (reverse a decision.)
- Sri-Lanka - Opposition Leader stammers when he was queried over his false statements Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has challenged the Opposition Leader to tell Parliament if possible that he had not made false statements to the world against the country.
- Sri Lanka Opposition Leader queried over his false statements
- Thrust SSC Supersonic Boom Many people have queried where the supersonic boom is on the record setting Thrust SSC runs. Here is it loud and clear. Run 65 Black Rock Desert. 15th October 1997. First of the two supersonic record runs.
- Sri lankan President Should Get The Nobel Peace Price- The Canadian National Post News Paper The Canadian National Post newspaper has said that the Nobel Peace Prize should have been given to President Rajapaksa and not Barack Obama. Columnist Jonathan Kay said he was still trying to figure out as to why the Nobel Committee gave Barack Obama its annual peace prize. What seems clear from all this bafflegab is that Mr. Obama is being given this award for mere words. As such he queried as to who should have been awarded the peace prize. Instead of droning on about Hope and A New International Climate , a group of people charged with awarding the peace prize might find it useful to focus on a more mundane and obvious inquiry. To wit: what part of the planet was beset by bloody war in 2008, but is now entirely at peace. The only nation that fits the bill is Sri Lanka. The reason is that the Sri Lankan President ended terrorism definitively at one stroke. It is one of the only times in the history of modern warfare that a terrorist movement has been utterly destroyed in such a fashion. Jonathan Kay also queried as to whether it does not sound a pretty good candidate for a peace prize.
- David Rivkin queried during Sotomayor confirmation hearings Senate Judiciary Committee co-chair expresses concern about Judge Sotomayor's ruling.
- LTTE terrorists did violence even there was the ceasefire JVP Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa points out that statements made by certain elements that LTTE terrorist violence increased due to the abrogation of the ceasefire, are baseless. In a special statement to the House today,(05/02/2008) he said the terrorists targeted attacks on civilians not after the abrogation of the ceasefire agreement. The tigers detonated a bomb in the Nugegoda town before this treacherous agreement was abrogated. The tigers blasted buses at Kebittigollawa and massacred innocent civilians when the ceasefire was in operation. It is clear that this agreement signed on 22nd February 2002 did not hinder the ruthlessness of the tigers. He queried as to why the tigers were killing the civilians with women suicide bombers. The tigers were used only for VIP targets. He also queried as to the need of the terrorists to send a female suicide bomber to kill innocent commuters at the Colombo-Fort Railway Station. Mr. Weerawansa emphasised that the tiger terrorists have become desperate.
- Why didnt Prabhakaran cared for his people? The Tamil community has queried as to why Prabhakaran had not bestowed upon other civilians the affection, peace and friendliness displayed in his personal photographs. free2 Rajeshwari Balasubramaniam, representative of the Sri Lankan Tamil Diaspora in London said that pleasantness is rife in the faces of Prabhakarans children. But she queried whether it is displayed in the faces of the other innocent Tamil civilians. Their faces are full of fear, suspicion and death. She queried as to why Prabhakaran cannot bestow loving kindness upon other civilians instead of death.
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- Venezuelan President queries how terrorism was routed - 3rd September 2009 Venezuelan President queries how terrorism was routed Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has queried from President Rajapaksa as to how he routed a deadliest terrorist outfit.. Both leaders who were in Tripoli for Libyas 40th National Day celebrations held bi-lateral discussions. The Sri Lankan President came in for high praise from his Venezuelan counterpart at this cordial discussion. Mr Chavez said world attention was focused on the island nation because of President Rajapaksa. He queried as to how the President succeeded in crushing a deadliest terrorist organization. He also said he was awaiting an opportunity to visit Sri Lanka. He accepted an invitation by President Rajapaksa to visit the island. Minister Rohitha Bogollagama and Presidents Secretary Lalith Weeratunga were present at this meeting.
- MashQL - Semantic Mashups and Pipes for Querying the Data Web See encs.birzeit.edu MashQL, a novel query formulation language for querying and mashing up structured data on the Web without requiring users to know the queried data's structure or the data itself to adhere to a schema. Being a language -not merely an interface and, at the same time, assuming data to be schema-free is one of the key challenges addressed in this article. a novel technique for optimizing queries over large data sets to allow instant user interaction is proposed and evaluated.
- ITN News 18 04 2009 Prabhakaran's double standard concept The double standard policy of terrorist leader Velupillai Prabhakaran has been bared to the world. It is queried whether the smile of Prabhakarans daughter Duwahara had destroyed thousands of parents, as well as infants and devastated the motherland for several decades. The brightness in her eyes is not visible in the faces of similar daughters. They are filled with tears. Cyanide capsules were tied on the necks of thousands of daughters while her neck was adorned with pearls. Prabhakarans son Charles Anthony led a luxurious life during his childhood. But sons of other parents were armed. While Charles Anthony pursued higher studies for brighter prospects, others were converted into human bombs. Prabhakaran deprived parents of their children for a dream which would not realize. He deprived the parents of their children. However Duwahara Prabhakaran or Charles Anthony were not deprived of the affection of their parents. Prabhakaran petted children while his colleagues were prohibited even from getting married. Can a father who clearly displays his affection towards his children kill another child? Is not this fate that has be fallen him? It is queried whether he can get rid of this immortal sin.
- Sarath Fonseka again betrays the motherland - again tells BBC-8/6/2010 Sarath Fonseka again betrays the motherland June 8, 2010 Former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka has told the BBC that all countries should impose maximum power to influence Sri Lanka. He made this reference joining in BBC's hard talk programme. It is Anoma Fonseka who had supported Sarath Fonseka to join in this programme. This was confirmed by the interviewer. The interviewer had queried from Sarath Fonseka on a statement made by him to the Sunday Leader newspaper in September last year. He has again consolidated this statement. In reply to a query whether he was prepared to give evidence if an inquiry is held on war crimes, Sarath Fonseka said he was prepared to do so without concealing any facts. The interviewer queried from Sarath Fonseka whether he believed that the United Nations or any other organization should exert pressure on the Sri Lankan Government. In reply, Sarath Fonseka said that the entire world should impress upon Sri Lanka. Sarath Fonseka further said in the interview that the entire world should jointly influence Sri Lanka to move on the right track.
- Truth or Dare by James Topple and Katy Richardson Rules 'One player starts the game by asking another player, "Truth or dare?" If the queried player answers, "truth," then the questioning player asks a question, usually embarrassing, of the queried player; otherwise, if the queried player answers, "dare," then the questioning player asks the queried to do something, also usually embarrassing. After answering the question or doing the dare, the queried player asks "truth or dare?" of another player and the game proceeds as before.' (Wikipedia) Performance We, as a couple, will perform a game of audience-directed Truth or Dare, according to the traditional format of the game, with each of us in turn selecting either a 'truth' or 'dare' to perform. The submissions in each category will be entirely provided by the audience, both beforehand and during the performance, and so we can have no prior knowledge of how the game will unfold. In turn, one of us will take a submitted card at random to read aloud to the other, which they must then decide to perform, or choose another card from the other category. Boxes will be available into which further cards can be dropped during the performance, so your suggestions are anonymous.
- What would be the fate of the country if President not elected? Three years have passed since the holding of the 2005 Presidential polls. Minister Dulles Alahapperuma queried as to what would have been the present situation of the country if any person other than Mahinda Rajapaksa was elected.. The Minister also referred to the direction the country was moving and the terrorist activities that being brought under control as well as the development that is taking under the current leadership. He queried as to what direction that country would have moved if his rival Ranil Wickramasinghe assumed power. He observed that the people of this country should peruse the differences. The JVP voted in favour of last years budget at a decisive stage of liberating the East. However he queried as to why they did not vote in favour of the 2009 budget when a battle was waged to liberate the North. Minister Alahapperuma queried as to why they did not vote in favour of the budget this time when the troops were engaged in a decisive operation to liberate the north from the terrorist. The Minister asked whether any of these military victories could have been achieved if the JVP members took this decision in last years budget when there were 37 JVP members. He said he wished to query from the JVP members who were committed to electing this Government into power.
- Understanding ArcSDE Table Relationships فهم العلاقات بين الجداول داخل الأرك اس دي اي Good database design often requires attribute data to be stored in geodatabase tables that are physically separate from their associated feature classes. This makes it necessary to establish relationships between the spatial and attribute data so they can be queried together for meaningful ***ysis. This seminar teaches the various ways you can join data when querying an ArcSDE geodatabase, when to employ each method, and strategies for optimizing performance.
- No room for terrorist outfits PM -and more news -part 1 No room for terrorist outfits PM March 22, 2010 Local News 3 Comments Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickramanayake claims that there is no further room for local and foreign terrorist shadows. The Prime Minister queried as to why other countries have begun to interfere in Sri Lankas internal affairs. He also queried as to what its civilization was? Refraining from interfering in internal affairs was included in an agreement on foreign policy, mooting the Diplomatic service. Sri Lanka is a signatory of the Vienna Convention in this respect. It is the masses who would take decisions of the incidents taking place in the country.
- Discussion of Query Systems for Continuous Reporting Udi Hoitash a Rutgers PhD student discusses the paper "Query systems for continuous reporting." In his discussion, Udi further explains the importance of the topic of assuring that data being queried on a continuous basis also need to be audited on a continuous basis. In addition, Udi presents an example of how querying information from multiple data sources can comprise privacy.
- Who is responsible for JVP defeat? - JNP Jathika Nidahas Peramuna (JNP) Leader and Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa has queried as to who is responsible for the severe defeat suffered by the JVP at the polls. smsfree4 free2 Lanka.html He said that the JVP had not been able to near the percentage of votes of Alliance. Accordingly, if this poll is considered as a General Election, then he pointed out that they would not secure a single seat in Parliament. He queried as to who is responsible for the fate that befell the party. He said it was due to the group headed by MD Silva, following their incorrect strategies which would not bring any results to the country.
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Online dating firm Cupid boosted by overseas sales
Edinburgh online dating firm Cupid has more than doubled sales in its new overseas markets.
Revenues in countries such as Spain, France, Italy, the US and Canada increased by 122% to £22.2m.
Pre-tax profits for the first six months of the year fell slightly from £3.9m to £3.6m on overall revenues which were up 51% to £38.6m.
The group said rapid growth had been achieved through higher marketing but that was now being scaled back.
Bill Dobbie, chief executive of Cupid, said: "During the period we concentrated on growth within our existing global footprint, particularly in the USA, where our strong performance gives us increased confidence in our ability to continue to unlock further sustained growth at rates that are well above market trends."
He added: "The market for our services is global and growing and we are well positioned to take advantage of the numerous opportunities that exist."
AIM-listed Cupid, which claims a base of more than 34 million members in 39 countries, made pre-tax profits of £7m in 2011.
It specialises in three main areas - traditional dating, casual dating and niche dating sites.


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I've been talking with people on Facebook. That's about the only place I do talk with people. Just sayin'... but we been talking about some stuff and how I always wanted to write an "outtake" scene from Offside Chance. I have that in quotes because it's not an actual outtake. It was never written to begin with. I mean, that book was from Jude and Slayer's POV. They wouldn't have known what happened in the limo after they were dropped off that night after the Super Bowl/retirement party.
I've always had the burning what happened in that limo question blazing in my head. I mean I know what happened. Or would have happened. I just never had a place in which to write it. It didn't fit in OC and didn't further Jude and Will's story. It didn't happened during Sidelined and Last Man Standing isn't even about any of the four in the limo. And Levy wouldn't have included that in his biography because it was private and served no purpose. He didn't speak of much in the current affairs category.
But that limo scene... what if I wrote that limo scene as just that, a scene?
Everyone is getting a Patreon account. Everyone is creating extra content for their Patreon supporters. Out take scenes... ficlets... stuff. I'm not interested in running a Patreon. I do have payhip. I do have the ability to offer extra content without forcing people into a monthly subscription to read it. I could write all kinds of extra content that doesn't fit into a book... and is 99 cents too much to pay for a 10 or 15 thousand word scene? I mean, most short stories are between 15 and 20k words right? It will not be cannon. Cannon means it happened in the book therefore it is real to these people. If they choose never to discuss what happened... it never happened. Right... but it happened just not in the books. And will not be eluded to in Blindsided.
Which brought this incredible scene from the scrapped Sunday Schooled to mind. The night Bo met Livy. For real. And that is cannon. It has been discussed in Sidelined and Offside Chance. So I wrote it. And it was incredible.
I scrapped Sunday Schooled for several reasons... the first one being, that I'm trying to tell a very large encompassing story to include Bo and Dylan's POV during the books in which they aren't part of the main story. I went back to long before Six Ways from Sunday. The first half that is finished ends after Dylan is rescued...immediately after. Sunday Schooled as written is more Bo and Levi's story than Bo and Dylan's. Bo and Dylan's lives are separate. Their POVs are skewed to their lives and their situations. Dylan in the military. And Bo in football. And the men they allow into their lives as place holders for the other.
I scrapped it because I felt like the Bo and Levi story isn't one that has been well received by many fans of the first book. I scrapped it because I'm not finished with the main story. I scrapped it because I'm not sure I can write Dylan's recovery. I need to write his recovery. Writing his death again in greater detail was painful enough..... I am not sure that I will ever finish that story, but I might one day... but I have this beautiful story already written that will never be read. And that night that Bo met Livy for the first time is so good.
What the hell do I do with the first half of Sunday Schooled? I looked at taking just that scene, but you lose so much context. You lose how Levi and Bo became friends. How Bo found his house. Some of the football scenes that drew Bo, Levi, and Will together. So much back story is lost.
And it's cannon. All of it.
I'm not going to write Dylan's recovery. I'm not going to skip it either. I have 55 thousand words that starts they day they meet for the very first time and ends the day Dylan is finally found alive, barely.
So what do I do with it? I need some of it for Blindsided. That's why I wrote it in the first place.
I could post that scene, unedited, out of context, as an outtake scene from a scrapped book. Or I could re title the first half and publish it with a disclaimer.
If I finish the story, it will be as Sunday Schooled and take us to the end of Bo and Dylan's story after Blindsided.
Blindsided has been pushed back until later anyway. Much later.
I'm just brainstorming.
I know there are people who hate the Bo and Levi relationship aspect of the books. That's been made very clear.
I'm not really asking for opinions... mostly just putting out a warning. Because I think that's what I'm going to do. And yeah, it will have the ultimate non-cliff hanging cliff hanger ending ever written.
This is not in place of Blindsided. And it doesn't mean Cold Shadow is not happening. This is something extra. And will be published to Amazon. But that limo scene... yeah, that's just going to be on payhip as an extra extra.
So that we're all on the same page.
Nope I don't have any dates. I'm playing all this by ear.... or making it up as I go along.
Or really, I have no damned clue what I'm doing so just nod and play along.
Saturday, February 18, 2017
Change of Plans
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Do what you need to do. I'm here and happy to be along for the ride. Just let us know where we can buy whatever you write.ReplyDelete
- Lisa SullivanFebruary 18, 2017 at 11:23 PM
Mercy, you know I'm here for whatever you choose to do-or not do. Don't care what or where it ends up!ReplyDelete
I will literally read anything you write. I've reread Offside Chance probably 5+ times (it's my favorite, clearly). I'll forever be impatiently waiting for more.. more Jude, more Livy, more Bo.. For now though, I'll keep rereading and maybe look into this payhip thing. Hmm..ReplyDelete
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Wow, two nights in a row I have forgotten to blog and post the link. I'm in the process of deep cleaning and painting before Thanksgiving next week, so things have been a bit insane! I promise to post pictures though of the end product!
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Thursday, November 18, 2010
Late Again
Posted by Ramona at 9:49 AM
3 comments:
- Dannethia said...
thank you for another great part of such a fun kit
- November 18, 2010 at 4:43 PM
- Miss Renee said...
You know we love you, besides the kit is awesome, so it's worth it *cheeky grin* Hope you get some breather time soon chicky :)
Miss Renee
- November 19, 2010 at 3:45 PM
- CBH said...
Thank you so much for this post. I want to let you know that I posted a link to your blog in CBH Digital Scrapbooking Freebies, under the Page 2 post on Nov. 19, 2010. Thanks again.
- November 19, 2010 at 4:00 PM
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Richmond-Burton ends its for Lakes
Pete Schneider didn't want the best girls basketball season in Lakes' history to end.
Which helps explain why he coached until the very end, even though his Eagles trailed visiting Richmond-Burton by as many as 20 points in the fourth quarter.
Schneider kept substituting four players at a time after changes of possession and burning timeouts, before Lakes, seeded fourth in its own Class 3A regional, finally fell to No. 5 Richmond-Burton 57-40 in Lake Villa on Monday night.
The Eagles, who won two games in their first four seasons as a varsity program, finished 9-18. Despite losing their last two, they won seven of their final 16 games.
"I wish the season went another four weeks, because we're getting better," Schneider said. "The great thing is, the seniors wish that too. These kids don't want to quit. I don't have 'senioritis' going on. I got kids that still want to play. They're bawling because it's over."
Richmon-Burton (13-14), which faces top-seeded Johnsburg at 6 p.m. in the first of today's two regional semifinals at Lakes, defeated Lakes 63-46 in a nonconference game Feb. 3.
In the rematch, the Rockets soared to a 10-0 lead, as Lakes didn't score until Asja Triplett (6 points, 9 rebounds) sank a layup with 1:56 left in the opening quarter.
"We knew that they were going to come out and be ready to jump on us," Richmond-Burton coach Melanie Hinz said. "Our game plan was to just get on them from the get-go, get up and then hopefully take control of the game the rest of the way through."
Sophomore Alex Callanan came off the bench to score 9 points, including a 3-pointer, in helping the Rockets outscore the Eagles 22-11 in the second quarter.
Callanan led all scorers with 15 points and also grabbed 8 rebounds. Senior Tracy Holian added 13 points and 6 steals, as the Rockets helped force Lakes into 22 turnovers through three quarters in building a 44-25 cushion.
Lakes received 8 points from sophomore Ashlee Cunningham. While the Eagles fell just shy of achieving their season goal of 10 wins, Schneider knows it was a productive campaign.
"The seniors have certainly laid a foundation for kids to come," Schneider said of Triplett, Jennifer Totten, Allie Laubenstein, Christine Osuma, Jenna Schellinger, Felicia Fisher, Katie Mulloy and Chantayla Bloomfield. "They displayed incredible work habits and discipline. They've been a great example to the younger kids."
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STANDING by his office window on the 29th floor of city hall, Kansas City Mayor Emanuel Cleaver points to a construction site across town. "Sometimes in a city like this," he says, "some of your greatest accomplishments are the things that don't happen."
By "city like this," Mr. Cleaver means an uneasy biracial community in which blacks make up one-third of the 435,000 residents, but four-fifths of the public school enrollment.
The city's first African-American mayor needs plenty of political sensitivity to cope with the city's racially-tinged problems. Since the city manager is the chief administrator, Cleaver says "the mayor must rule by force of personality."
By his own account and that of others, Cleaver has been up to the task.
The Texas-born Methodist minister is a powerful speaker who says such things as: "Many minority voters see themselves as politically homeless." Impressed by Cleaver at a recent rally, the Clinton campaign recruited him to give speeches for the Democratic candidate. Racial conciliator
In his 18 months as mayor, Cleaver has established himself as a pro-business, pro-police conciliator and builder of interracial bridges.
Robert Kipp, Kansas City Chamber of Commerce chairman and former city manager, says Cleaver has won the respect of the business community and has brought the city distinction.
When he took office, Cleaver says, a $125 million expansion of the Bartle Hall convention center was "in complete disarray." A majority of the city's contractors rejected the city's demand for 16 percent minority participation. Since white contractors had the law on their side, Cleaver worked behind the scenes to get contractors to create a "Fairness in Construction Board," representing all races. Now, Cleaver says, the expansion should be ready by November 1994, as planned.
"A race war" is what Cleaver says he avoided. But he retracts the phrase, one reminiscent of his civil rights activism a decade earlier. He substitutes "major controversy" for "a race war." Some issues troublesome
But some issues leave the mayor with nowhere to go. Rejecting hatred as the motivation behind a spree of incidents last summer in which blacks robbed whites, Cleaver ends up blaming the victims. Knowing that whites have been conditioned from childhood to fear blacks, he reasons, blacks expect less resistance from whites than from other blacks, and so target whites.
Although barely blighted by Rust Belt standards, Kansas City compares unfavorably to other communities in its Connecticut-sized metropolitan area that stretches across 10 counties in Missouri and Kansas. "Our tax dollars are blowing out into the suburbs," Cleaver frets.
To retain upwardly mobile whites, Cleaver is developing "Back to the Future," a program that offers tax breaks to first-time home buyers.
He also formed the Metropolitan Mayors Council to work with suburban officials on common issues. One likely result is a tax that would cross county and state lines to support Kansas City's cultural amenities, since suburban dwellers also benefit from the zoo, art museum, and professional sports arenas. City needs relief
Meanwhile, the city has cut 6 percent from every department to meet its $574 million budget. (State law forbids borrowing.) "We absolutely find ourselves in need of relief from the federal government. That's why, when people ask me about [why he agreed to campaign for] Bill Clinton, what choice do I have? I've been mayor during Bush's term and I've not gotten any help."
Cleaver's "Odyssey 2000" program, unveiled last week, aims to gain support for civil works and employment projects through hearings and public participation on task forces. The mayor hopes to defuse the suspicion of favoritism that has caused embarrassing voter rejection of his proposed projects.
One of the most difficult challenges is complying with a federal school-desegregation order. Spending $600 million in court-ordered tax levies on improvements will make the schools some of the nation's best, Cleaver says.
But the city can't force suburbs to supply white students. He says he wishes the court would be satisfied with the improved facilities and drop the requirement for more white enrollment.


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Kyoko was found at the scene of a ultimate by chief inspector Kaoru. Due to the shock of the incident, Kyoko has lost her memory. Kaoru has asked Junichi, a suave psychiatrist, to help cure Kyoko, only to find out that she has multiple personalites. Who exactly is Kyoko, and what connections does she have to the …
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Almost every time I make something, there's some part left over. Sometimes a small reusable container full, sometimes a whole plate full. Nothing wrong with that then. We both have varying schedules and it's nice to have something to heat up and eat quickly without too much work. Tonight I don't think either of us was particularly in the mood to cook, although I'm almost always happy to string something together. Tonight I made dinner out of mostly a bit of this and a bit of that. One of those meals where a little bit of microwave, a little bit of stove top, and a little bit of toaster makes a great meal.
There's possibly nothing better than breakfast for dinner. I love eggs, any time of the day or night. I suppose that's why diner's are so successful, I'm not alone in that assessment. When I'm having a lazy night, eggs are a great way to make dinner quick and tasty.
We had just enough left over mashed potatoes for both of us to have a nice serving. No need to make homefries then. Leftover mashed potatoes heat up quite nicely in the microwave, provided you cover them with a moist paper towel. We also have some of that Spicy Thai Basil Chicken over rice left over as well. Now we're getting some where. That also heats up the same way quite nicely. Two starches and I haven't even gotten to bread yet, this is shaping up nicely.
For eggs I'm more of a simple fried egg kinda guy. Scrambled eggs are great, but most of the time you get them somewhere they are over-cooked to death. Dry and unappealing. I don't make them that way, but it's stuck in my head that fried is always better. Not sure what that's about but it is what it is, as they say. That and I think fried eggs cook more quickly. Usually easier but if you look at the pictures you'll see I managed to break one of the yolks. That's my luck. You break it – you own it, so now egg's on my plate. No biggie. To use even more left over stuff, some of the chicken fat I've got hanging went to fry up the eggs. Even better.
The last bit to get going is some English muffins. You always need some sort of bread to go with fried eggs, if only to sop up that fantastic egg yolk goodness. That and to be able to say you've got three starches going for yourself. That's no small feat. So from wandering around wondering what exactly we were going to eat, to actually munching on dinner was about 10 minutes. Not bad. And repurposing a few meals into one means I've still got some Spicy Thai Basil left over for lunch or that mid-night snack.
No directions here, just some idea what you can do when you're cooking all the time and have a fridge full of leftovers. They don't have to be sad and painful. A little food inspiration before you're inundated with leftovers on the upcoming Holiday.


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Islam, ISIS and Terrorism
Posted on September 9th, 2014
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Air Date: September 9, 2014
Host: Jim Schneider
Guest: Usama Dakdok
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Usama Dakdok is the founder of The Straight Way of Grace Ministry which equips Christians to be effective witnesses of Jesus Christ to their Muslim neighbors as well as minister to Muslims directly. Usama was born in Egypt where he grew up in a Christian home. He learned Islam in government schools as every student does in a Muslim country. Usama also studied for a university degree in Egypt which included the study of Sharia. He came to the United States in 1992 and founded The Straight Way of Grace Ministry where he travels the country revealing the truth about Islam.
Usama noted that the beheading of Christian men all over the Muslim world by ISIS is a direct command of Allah's word in the Quran (Chapter 33 verses 26-27). In a total of 79 verses, Allah commands Muslims to engage in war with all infidels. In spite of this, President Obama and others continue to insist that the carnage and death brought on by ISIS (and other Islamic terrorists) does not represent the peaceful religion of Islam.
Along with proving from the Quran (the six terror verses) how Islamic terrorists are actually obeying the teachings of Islam, Usama and Jim also covered these concerns:
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and his Department of Justice is suing the city of St. Anthony, Minnesota, for alleged religious discrimination because the city rejected a proposed Islamic center back in 2012.
Usama explained that Muslims have built illegal camps (and mosques) on U.S. soil to train Muslims and to act as military bases for future ISIS-style jihad against American citizens. He believes government officials know this but have kept it secret for fear of offending the feelings of moderate Muslims.
Usama teaches that there is no such thing as a moderate Muslim. He believes the so-called moderates are really Muslim jihadi dressed in shirts and ties. He further emphasized this point by noting that the phrase 'radical Muslim' is an American invention; that this phrase does not exist in the Quran. Instead, Mohammed and Allah both teach that those who engage in war for Allah are 'believers' not 'radicals'.
Are those of the Islamic faith keeping a low profile until they are confident they have the upper hand? Are we open to attack on the upcoming anniversary of 9-11? Is Iran's contention that they will have a strong roll in creating the New World Order plausible? Is all of this just fear mongering? These questions and more are considered when you review this challenging Crosstalk broadcast.
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This bridge and all supports were completely destroyed by the flood. GONE. Just some steel rubble downstream. The stone remnants of the old mills at that site appear to be gone too. I suppose the iron bridge over Sweetwater at river road is gone too. Those were the last two remaining in the county as far as I know.
A very scenic location. It's too bad the bridge was allowed to deteriorate so badly. If it survived the flood it is only a matter of time until it falls.
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What makes a tune lustral?
Editor says: In this first exploration of the music that the lustralboy might find most appealing, DJ Michael shares some insights and viewpoints that you may well find controversial. But boring they aren't!
Music for a lustralboy?
I hate Barbra Streisand. Always have. Always will. Plus Celine Dion, Liza Minnelli, Diana Ross, Shirley Bassey and all the other over frocked iconic divas. Why do I hate them? Because they so obviously mimic the overwrought image of the tortured Gay Queen. And their songs are so obviously the overblown, hysterical ballads that once symbolised the hopeless yearnings of an always heartbroken young male teenager.
Aside from the fact that, in many cultures, gayness is no longer grounds for gloom and tears, it's the "obviousness" that is the real killer. Music that really excites does so through its originality, its capacity to surprise and to move. For me, there is no greater thrill than that of a real heavy, funky band of guys turning down the volume and delivering a restrained performance that hints at all the power but delivers all the emotion.
So Led Zeppelin could blow your brains out with "Stairway to Heaven" but capture your hearts forever with the haunting Tolkien-referenced "Ramble on". Jimi Hendrix could rock the Woodstock Festival with "Hey Jo" or his freewheeling Stars and Stripes Anthem, but there's a whole new reach to your heartstrings when he cools down for "All Along the Watchtower". Or goes deeper still on the Axis Bold As Love album with "Castles Made of Sand." Yes, as he says wistfully, "they slip into the sea......................eventually".
The Beatles could rock as hard as any band. "Why Don't You Do It in the Road?" poses a reasonable question very loudly. "Blackbird", however, for all its melodic sweetness, is the song that somehow delivers the emotional kick of a mule. And fans of Future Sounds of London, reeling from the assault of "Herd Killing" or " We Have Explosive" on their Dead Cities album, soon get transported somewhere entirely different by the outrageous sensuality of "Max." I guess you get my drift.
One last example: legendary trip hop band, Faithless, had the biggest dancehall hit of all time with "Insomnia". The same album also featured one of the coolest songs of hope and love ever written, "Flowerstand Man".
Now, because I believe the lustral boy is smart and original, I'm guessing that he too might find the obvious just a bit underwhelming. No doubt, you will tell me. But holding true to that assumption, here and now comes my very specific, surprising, not obvious recommendation for lustralboy listening: Underworld.
This lowish profile UK band have, for more that fifteen years, mined a seam of seamless trippy electronica that has kept the dance floors of urban hotspots around the world awash with happy air-punching , hip-thrusting clubbers. With albums like Dubnobasswithmyheadman, Beaucoup Fish, Second Toughest in the Infants, A Hundred Days Off and Oblivion With Bells, they have carved their own memorable niche of danceable funk. That's what they are known for. That's their obvious skill set.
Now here comes the surprise. Every album has a few tracks of shimmering, mesmeric almost shocking beauty. Whether it's the hymn-like "Heal" from Oblivion, the haunting chords of "Tongue" from Dubnobasswithmyheadman or the gentle cadences of "Ballet Lane" from 100 Days, this is music to share curled up in the arms of the one you are with. Surprise him. Surprise yourself. Lustraltunes from Underworld, never obvious, always seductive. Go listen.
Oh, and just in case you missed him, Mika's recent hit, "We Are Golden" is so obviously lustral, you should be surprised that I am mentioning it. But, just once in a while, a little obvious lustralness does no harm at all, does it?
Michael's "Underworld Haunting and Lovely Playlist."
Oblivion with Bells: To Heal, Best Mamgu Ever.
Second Toughest In the Infants: Twist, Sola Sistim
Beaucoup Fish: Cups, Jumbo, Winjer.
Dubnobasswithmyheadman: Dark and Long, Tongue, River of Base, M.E.
One Hundred Days Off: Ballet Lane
So here's Heal to make the point.
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The best kept secret in the world of electronic loveliness!By : mwilliams : on Tuesday, 09th March 2010
I'm not fond of the screeching divas either! Didn't know Underworld. Thanks for the intro. Great, tranquil tune on the video. More of your opinionated offerings soon please.By : Paul Lamont : on Tuesday, 09th March 2010
Not sure about the Divas bit! I am gay and love Shirley Bassey, my partner hates her but his Dad goes to all the concerts.
Answers on a postcard pleaseBy : Vinyl Scratcher : on Wednesday, 10th March 2010
Divas tend to split opinions. Some gay guys adore them and identify with them (Lady Gaga the obvious current example). But for the rest of us, it's all too old-style gay. Male role models in music just seems like the cooler place to be, to me!By : michael : on Thursday, 18th March 2010
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