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OK, truth be told, I puttered around the house for a little longer and tried to talk myself out of riding since it was a little on the chilly side. I'm really glad I ended up talking myself into going for a ride because it ended up being one of the best rides I've taken for a long time.
There's a lot of reasons why this ride was better than most. I ended up riding one of my favorite loops..a forty-ish mile loop from my house that winds up through Fallbrook, Rainbow, Valley Center, and then back into Bonsall. I've ridden this loop a million times on my motorcycle, but since I don't have a street bike at the moment, I haven't ridden these roads in a while. And since there's a good amount of climbing in it, I don't ride it on my bike all that often either.
Another reason why this ride was so good was my iPod was cueing up some really great music today. Lots of Johnny Cash, Shelby Lynne, and Paul Oakenfold for some reason. Three very differnt artists, but three I really enjoy (duh, I guess they wouldn't be in my iPod if I didn't like them). Good music sure makes a good ride even better. It was like a little soundtrack for my ride.
And the icing on the cake from this ride was the weather and lighting was just so pretty. Since it's been raining all week, the air looked and felt so pure. As a result, the sunlight looked extra pretty on the surrounding scenery. It really made me wish I had my digital SLR or at least my smaller digital camera. Despite not having a decent camera, I did snap some pics with my iPhone. So rather than just ramble on about the ride, here are some of the photos I took today.
On Rice Canyon Road, there's a cactus farm that has cacti growing for as far as the eye can see. There must be a million cacti of all shapes and sizes. I've always wanted to stop and take some pictures of this place, so today I did.
After exited Rice Canyon Road, I crossed Hwy 76 and headed east so I could ride up Couser Canyon. Couser Canyon is a grunt of a climb, but it's beautiful. Whenever I'm on this road, it doesn't seem like I'm in San Diego. There's a cattle ranch at the base of the valley. Today, there were a bunch of calves in the pasture that were so cute. I stopped to take some pictures. These little guys were really curious...one came over and stuck his head through the fence. Pretty soon, a few others sauntered over and I had about 8 little calves at the fenceline staring at me.
Here's a shot about 1/2 way up the climb looking back at the cattle ranch.At one point when I was grinding up the steepest section of this 4-mile climb, Johnny Cash's "Hurt" came on. How appropriate!
At the Couser Creek Ranch, a Morgan horse farm, there's a big black horse sculpture that the owners always decorate with whatever the prevailing holiday theme might be. With today being Valentine's Day, the horse was decorated with red lights, ribbon, and a big heart.
I assume this is Couser Creek. Due to all of the runs, it had a bit more water running in it, so a pretty little waterfall formed right beside the road.
This is the view from West Lilac Road looking east towards Palomar Mountain. Yes, that's snow in them thar hills!


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I've heard plenty of times before that people--especially a lot of agents and publishers--aren't hot on the idea of prologues. I'm really neutral on the idea, but lately, I've been wondering if maybe I should go back write one for this novel I'm working on. It would help jump right into my character's troubles and the setting, so it could still have a purpose, just set in the character's distant past.
On the other hand, since I don't have one now anyway, I thought something else I could do was just have the character dream about the same scene and then go ahead into the first chapter proper. But then, I've been told before that I should never start a story with a dream sequence since it will only confuse readers.
Right now, I just have the story opening several years down the line when the character's journey picks up. While I like it this way, since it helps me get right to the point, it makes it hard to organically talk about why she's where she is without info dumping in the middle of a chapter.
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Golden Trout Wilderness
IntroductionThe United States Congress designated the Golden Trout Wilderness (map) in 1978 and it now has a total of 303,770 acres. All of this wilderness is located in California and is managed by the Forest Service. The Golden Trout Wilderness is bordered by the John Muir Wilderness to the northeast, the Sequoia-Kings Canyon Wilderness to the north, the South Sierra Wilderness to the south, and the John Krebs Wilderness to the northwest.
DescriptionThe brightly colored California state fish, the golden trout, lives in relative abundance in the waters of Golden Trout Wilderness, and special restrictions apply to anglers. A large drainage basin surrounded by high, jagged peaks dominates the western portion of the Wilderness in Sequoia National Forest. The eastern portion in Inyo National Forest is primarily an extension of the Kern Plateau. Pinion-pine woodlands rise to extensive Jeffrey pine forestland and meadows at middle elevations, and on to red fir, lodgepole pines, and foxtail pines at higher elevations before hitting the tree line. Two Wild and Scenic Rivers, the North and South Forks of the Kern River, flow across the area. The North Fork rages through stunningly beautiful country and offers one of America's premier multiday white-water adventures, a challenge for the most expert rafter. Summer thunderstorms are common, but water may be scarce away from the rivers during dry spells. Several hundred miles of exceptionally scenic backpacking and horsepacking trails traverse the area. Popular trails include a forty-mile section of the Pacific Crest Trail, and the Cottonwood Pass Trail, which crosses the Sierra and drops into the Kern River Canyon about 16 miles to the west.
Planning to Visit the Golden Trout Wilderness?
- Print a fact sheet
- General things to consider when visiting any wilderness
- Regulations, Fees, Permits
- Contact the Forest Service
- Visit the National Forest wilderness website
Leave No TraceHow to follow the seven standard Leave No Trace principles differs in different parts of the country (desert vs. Rocky Mountains). Click on any of the principles listed below to learn more about how they apply in the Golden Trout Wilderness.
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
- Dispose of Waste Properly
- Leave What You Find
- Minimize Campfire Impacts
- Respect Wildlife
- Be Considerate of Other Visitors


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Phil Wallace様は99designsでロゴデザインコンペを開催しました。
I am the founder and CEO of AwardsPicks.com and I am rebranding the site as Picktainment.com.
AwardsPicks manages Oscar pools in the same way that another site might manage March Madness pools or fantasy sports leagues.
Picktainment will include the awards show games, but also include pick 'em games for reality TV shows and other entertainment programs.
The target audience is young adults who enjoy playing fantasy-style games online and also keep up with the entertainment industry... whether it's television or movies.
I would like the logo for the site to be fun and cool. I also want it to be modern and creative, yet somewhat clean.
I would recommend going to AwardsPicks and checking out that logo. I do like the black and gold color scheme with the red carpet in the background. However, I am open to other suggestions that could look good.


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I like to do thought experiments. Many of them lead to dead ends, but I write most of them down anyway because I've found that very often I will go down another thought path and end up crossing an earlier one. Then things get interesting. The one below includes a thought experiment that dates to Fri, 25 Sep 1998, and I've updated it a little to my more recent thoughts. If you have an idea, keep it around as it may become useful someday. This one is mostly useful to describe how thought experiments work for me.
Right now I'm still spending some time with the speed of light and with electromagnetic waves, such as from a radio, since both propagate at the speed we call c. It is easy to visualize a radio wave as a wave because we have always called it that: radio wave. Duh…, and something radiating in all directions from an antenna is more of a reminder of waves in a pond after we toss a rock in. But if photons are discrete and quantized (but sometimes seem to act as waves), how do you visualize a radio wave as a quantizable entity?
Photons at Radio Frequencies
If light and radio are both in the same electromagnetic spectrum, just when do you stop quantizing and start waving? Stop photoning and start rippling? Can you just get rid of the waving altogether and talk about photons at any frequency? The object of this thought experiment is to start with a simple radio wave and see if it can be described as a photon eventually. In other words, find out if all electromagnetic waves are photons and maybe even decide how big they are. After all, if they can be shown to be photons always, then the quantum weirdness could explain lots of things, including light diffraction and interference at radio and lower frequencies in a different way than as a wave – particles even. The object is to take a whack at this duality thing physicists are hung up on.
I am visualizing first a rather coherent radio signal (such as from a radio transmitter generating its carrier frequency) from a typical antenna as it expands in a sphere or bubble front. I'm thinking of the very first cycle after the carrier is turned on, but it could apply to any peak in the signal as it propagates outward. The leading edge of the bubble (or any individual peak) as I see it, is an equal-strength signal that covers the surface. I am visualizing on that bubble (on the surface) countless whorls of small fields rotating in opposite directions and in close proximity to each other. (I've just made them up for thought purposes, hoping that they can become photons later.)
For example, pick one of the circular whorls and it is rotating clockwise and all around it on every side are other whorls/fields rotating counterclockwise, all the same size whatever that is. Adjacent to any of those you pick are small fields rotating clockwise, the pattern being like a polka-dotted balloon with the black dots rotating one way and the white dots rotating the other. Between these whorls, the fields are moving in the same direction on all sides. For example, the one on the left is spinning clockwise and the one next to it on the right is spinning counter clockwise. In between the whorls, the fields are both moving down – same direction. The same thing applies for the fields above and below, adjacent fields moving in the same direction. So far, so good. These whorls are helping each other out as they move along.
Now, I look at the small rotating field and realize that since the bubble is moving at the speed of light, the rotating field, if it had a crayon, cannot draw a line on the bubble at all, or it would be doing so at faster than the speed of light. Therefore, as each point of the rotating field is drawn on the surface of the bubble, it immediately falls behind the bubble and describes a spiral arc in space that, when looked at in profile, from the top and from the side, could be the sinusoidal magnetic field and its companion electric field that we detect as the field passes us. Any following energy such as for a continuous signal would fall into step with the leading bubble, describing subsequent bubbles behind the first one, but in sync. For now, I am still looking at a single cycle and things are looking better for photons.
Thus, I see countless rotating fields dragging behind the bubble, the bubble that represents the front of the beginning of the radio signal. I visualize that the size of the rotating fields do not change, but are related to the frequency of the carrier, such that the higher the frequency, the faster they rotate and the smaller they are. The energy is related to the frequency by Planck's constant as e = hf. This means the faster they rotate, the greater the energy. (Whatever energy these whorls have, it is exceedingly small, but there are lots of them.)
Now, we need to do a little head scratching. Can we speculate as to the size of the whorls? I think we can establish the maximum size of each whorl by assuming that if these are actually photons, then the energy contained in each photon is located in a flattened disk due to relativistic effects as in my drawing in "Speed of Light Regulated". If it is rotating around the whorl as in our thought experiment, then no part of the rotating photon can exceed the speed of light. Therefore, the trip around the circumference of the whorl cannot be faster than the speed of light.
We also have decided to go down a particular path of our thought experiment by assuming that the whorl rotates at the same rate as the frequency of the carrier and so makes a single turn in one wavelength, λ. We know that λ=c/f and also that the circumference = Πd = λ. or d = λ/Π. The diameter of the whorl can't be more than the wavelength divided by pi. For a blue photon which has a wavelength of 450nm, the diameter would be d= 143 nm which is quite small, about 1/3 of the wavelength. For a radio wave of 105 mhz the photon can't be larger than 0.9 meters, about 1 yard, still about 1/3 of the wavelength, but about 630,000 times larger than for a blue photon.
There is nothing to say that there can't be billions upon billions of these photons overlapping each other at every point of the bubble. In fact, there has to be. Energy is being poured into the antenna and the output is billions upon billions of photons in ever expanding bubbles. A photon has energy that we can calculate as e = hf, but h is very small, 6.26×10^-34 joules sec. For a blue photon this is e = 4.2×10^-14 joules and for a 105mhz photon, e = 6.3 x 10^-28 joules, which is much much smaller. To put this into perspective it would take 5400 x 10^27 photons (105mh photons) to make one watt-hour of energy. That's 5400 billion billion billion photons (roughly) for each watt hour!
As our bubble expands, the surface "stretches," and it is that stretching, as the surface field in dynamically expanding, that causes the field to eventually separate into individual photons as the signal strength falls over huge distances and the wave identity is forever lost – all we have left is photons to try to detect. The whorls represent in my visualization, the photon/particle aspect of the wave, as the wave is separated into compact quantum induced by the need to tightly spin along the bubble front, each whorl being my visualization of the photon.
As the field further expands, the various quantum (whorls) begin to separate and the interaction with its neighbors becomes less distinct. Each quantum continues to have the same energy but its neighbors contribute less and less to its effect when exposed to a detector, unless lenses or antennas are used.
If we look at the field as it arrives at a detector (say an antenna), we detect the arrival of the photons as energy buildup on the antenna from one of the peaks involving billions of photons of the carrier followed by a decrease in signal and then a rise to the next peak. The photon, being on the same order of magnitude as the detecting antenna (by design of the antenna based on electromagnetic theory, not photon theory) is easily captured, but billions upon billions need to arrive in order to make a good signal. Maybe this dualality of wave / particle can be moved to quantum only – particles.
Enough is enough. The thought experiment has run its course and it is time to have someone else pick it apart or perhaps add to it. Well…. after all, it is just a thought experiment, but it's mine and I've now written it down for others to consider or pick at – which should be an easy task.


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Samsung announced a new app called Samsung Wallet that stores your gift cards, boarding passes, tickets, etc. on your smartphone.
It's remarkably similar to Apple's Passbook app that launched on iPhone last fall.
Samsung Wallet can also send users location or time-sensitive updates to remind them of upcoming flights or events stored in the app, another feature found in Apple's Passbook.
Even the layout of Samsung Wallet looks similar to the one in Passbook.
The app isn't out yet, but Samsung is courting developers to start integrating their apps and services with Wallet. We're guessing Wallet will be a new feature in the Galaxy S IV smartphone that Samsung will announce at a big press event in New York on March 14.


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According to the author, this book was written to counteract the romantic notions about the mentally ill that cropped up in the 1960's and 1970's. During that time many young people thought being depressed meant you were a good candidate to be a poet so if you wanted to be considered a poet, you needed to get "in touch" with your depressed self, often by using illegal psychotropic drugs such as LSD. Greenberg wrote the book to show the starkness of mental illness and that "there is no creativity in madness; madness is the opposite of creativity, although people may be creative in spite of being mentally ill."
Amazon.com gives the synopsis of the book as:
Chronicles the three-year battle of a mentally ill, but perceptive, teenage girl against a world of her own creation, emphasizing her relationship with the doctor who gave her the ammunition of self-understanding with which to help herself.I found the book's emphasis on the relationship between Debra, the protagonist, and her doctor an excellent example of good psychotherapy. But, surprisingly, I find reading Amazon's synopsis now to be exciting and find myself drawn to reread the book because of the theme implicit in the words, "battle against a world of her own creation." It sounds sort of-"creative" and fantastical to me, almost like a good science fiction novel's description would. If the author's intent was to show the uncreative side of mental illness, I would have chosen a less imaginative and creative individual to portray.
But there are other conflicts surrounding this book than those of the author's creation. Debra is portrayed as having schizophrenia. On one hand, the well-known psychiatrist E. Fuller Torrey schizophrenia is an almost entirely physical disease and dismisses the suggestion that it might be amenable to traditional psychotherapy. On the other hand, the antipsychiatry psychiatrist Thomas Szasz doesn't believe in schizophrenia or any other mental illnesses at all. Meanwhile, we nonpsychiatrists are here living our lives, in the trenches so-to-speak, actually dealing with the life situations intellectually battled over by psychiatrists, over our heads. Can you tell I don't believe in most psychiatrists? Yet alas, they still exist. Often, as in this instance, I find their intellectual battles both silly and offensive; offensive because they attempt to deny one's experience.
This is a hopeful novel for people who don't necessarily believe in psychiatrists but do believe in the power of warm, one-on-one communication with other people to help cure one's personal diaspora. In this instance, the other person supplying the warm power happened to be a psychiatrist.
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Tech Honors Retiring Deputy Director of EMRTC, Rudy Correa, Nov. 7, 2008
By Thomas Guengerich
SOCORRO, N.M., Nov. 7, 2008 – New Mexico Tech bid farewell to Rudy Correa, who retired as deputy director of the Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center.
Top administrators attended a farewell luncheon and reception Friday, Oct. 31, to honor Correa's 23 years of service, tell tales of Correa's exemplary service and present him with parting gifts.
Several of Tech's top administrators got their start at EMRTC, including President Dr. Daniel H. López and vice presidents Lonnie Marquez and Dr. Van Romero.
Dr. López said Correa was a steady influence throughout his tenure at Tech. He influenced both the rank-and-file and a series of EMRTC directors.
López said Correa was especially valuable to Tech, EMRTC and its preceding organization, TERA, for a variety of skills. López, who came to Socorro first as a top administrator at TERA, said Correa will be difficult to replace.
"He was particularly good at managing people," López said. "He is a multi-talented person. He could motivate large groups of people or he could deal one-on-one with his employees. He could also deal with vendors from large companies. In that regard, I think he was unique."
His friends and colleagues shared a common theme at the farewell party. They all talked about Correa's loyalty, integrity and fairness.
"He is always moving forward and striving for excellence," López said. "His employees recognized that he has high level of integrity and he commanded respect from them."
Dr. John Meason, EMRTC director, said Correa leaves difficult shoes to fill.
"Working with Rudy has been an absolute pleasure," Dr. Meason said. "Rudy has a tremendous amount of institutional knowledge and an uncanny amount of knowledge about human resource activity."
Meason said he's also been especially appreciate of Correa's temperament. "He has a very even temperament and rarely gets excited. He looks at problems and offers solutions in an objective, pragmatic way."
Dr. Van Romero said has been a steadying influence for the entire EMRTC group as well as New Mexico Tech.
"Rudy always was a great soldier," said Romero, who served as EMRTC director in the 1990s. "He would always present his opinion or suggestion, but no matter what decision was made, he would back you 100 percent. He supported every decision in every way he could."
The EMRTC director spends a good portion of time on the road and depends on the associate director, Romero said.
"When I would get back to Socorro, I always had two questions for Rudy – who quit and who did you fire," Romero said. "He always had a plan for personnel. And he always had a solution."
Meason said that he never had to worry about day-to-day operations while traveling as long as Correa was on the job.
His colleagues and friends presented Correa with several parting gifts, including art work that commemorates his tenure at EMRTC.
"I count Rudy as one of the truly exceptional employees who has gone through the parent organization, New Mexico Tech, and at EMRTC," López said. "On a personal note, he is simply a good and decent person and I count him as one of my good friends at New Mexico Tech."


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"My internship with the Space Studies Board taught me more about space policy and the ways of Washington than I ever could have learned in the classroom. As a science major, it was particularly exciting to have a front row seat in watching decisions being made that will shape my field of study for years to come."–– Abigail Fraeman, SSB Intern & Ph.D. Candidate, 2009
As part of its celebration of the 50th anniversary of its founding, the Space Studies Board (SSB) has expanded the scope of the Space Policy Intern program it has operated since 1992 by initiating the Lloyd V. Berkner Space Policy Internships. The goal of the program is to provide promising undergraduate and graduate students with the opportunity to work in the area of civil space research policy in the Nation's capital, under the aegis of the SSB. The Lloyd V. Berkner Space Policy Internships are offered twice annually.
Established in 1958 to serve as the focus of the interests and responsibilities in space research for the National Academies, the Board provides an independent, authoritative forum for information and advice on all aspects of space science and applications, and it serves as the focal point within the National Academies for activities on space research. It oversees advisory studies and program assessments, facilitates international research coordination, and promotes communications on space science and science policy between the research community, the federal government, and the interested public. The SSB also serves as the U.S. National Committee for the International Council for Science (ICSU) Committee on Space Research (COSPAR).Interns typically undertake one or more short-term research projects designed to assist with or to enhance ongoing study projects. The projects undertaken by the SSB standing committees and ad hoc task groups are in constant flux, with studies being completed and new studies beginning on a regular basis. Although this makes it difficult to predict just what the interns will get to work on, it also ensures their exposure to the different stages of the study process –from project initiation, through the committee process, and the final publication of committee reports - as several studies are being undertaken simultaneously. Please visit the SSB projects and committees sites for more information on our current activities.
"My internship experience gave me exposure to many of the issues that come to play where space policy is involved. I felt like I was in the middle of everything – where academia, government and the private sector interact. I return home excited at the prospect of pursuing a future in this field."--- Laura Delgado, Lloyd V. Berkner Space Policy Intern, 2008
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The Washington Intern Student Housing (WISH) is a unique semester housing program. Located throughout historic Capitol Hill neighborhoods with wide, tree-lined streets, WISH housing is a thoughtful choice for students who desire a location close to the nation's Capitol, Congressional offices, Library of Congress, the Supreme Court, and metro stations. Visit the WISH site. WISH has a no-fee application that can be faxed or e-mailed to its office.
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The Space Studies Board (SSB) is the principal advisory group providing independent scientific and programmatic advice to NASA and other government agencies on all aspects of civil space research and associated ground-based activities.
Its origins date back to the period following the launch of Sputnik 1 in 1957, when the pace and scope of U.S. space activity dramatically increased. Congress created the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to implement the nation's ambitious space agenda, and the National Academy of Sciences created the SSB to provide advice relating to the definition of that agenda. The original charter of the SSB was established in June 1958, three months before final legislation creating NASA was enacted.
The Space Science Board and its successor, the Space Studies Board, have provided expert advice to NASA on a continuous basis from NASA's inception until the present.
No. It is a part of the National Research Council (NRC), the operating arm of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) and the National Academy of Engineering (NAE). The NRC is administered by both academies and by the Institute of Medicine (IOM).
The NAS was created in 1863 by a congressional charter approved by President Abraham Lincoln. Its function is to advise the government on scientific and technological matters. Under the terms of this charter, the NAS established the NRC in 1916, the NAE in 1964, and the IOM in 1970.
These four entities, which collectively are called the National Academies, are private, nongovernmental, organizations, and do not receive direct federal appropriations for their work. Studies undertaken by the SSB are funded out of appropriations made available to federal agencies such as NASA, NOAA, and NSF.
To find out more, go to About the Academies.
The SSB internship program is aimed at undergraduate and graduate students interested in the research and policy aspects of space science and applications. The minimum qualifications include: must be a registered student at a U.S. university or college; have completed his/her junior year; have long-term career goals in space-science research, applications, or policy; possess good written and verbal communications skills and a good knowledge of in his/her particular area of study; be capable of responding to general guidance and working independently; and be familiar with the internet, world-wide web and basic research techniques.
Space Studies Board interns will work in the Washington, DC offices of the NRC located at the Keck Center, 500 5th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001. For directions to National Academies' locations, please visit the Contact Information and Directions page.
No. While the projects assigned to the interns may be tailored to their particular interests and abilities, the main purpose of the internship is to expose them to a range of current space-policy issues and, thus, broaden their experience. A prospective applicant should not apply for the program if they are only willing to work in their field.
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No, preference will be given to applicants who remain for a minimum of 10 weeks. Extension beyond 10 weeks may be possible, subject to the availability of funds.
The summer program was initiated in 1992 and has been offered every year since that time and we hope it will continue every summer. Autumn internships have been available on an ad hoc basis since 2005. Continuance of the program is determined by budgetary and other considerations.
Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows interested in working for the Space Studies Board should investigate the possibilities opened up by the National Academies' Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Graduate Fellowship Program. This program is offered two times per year.
Those interested in an intern opportunity with the Space Studies Board at times other than during the summer and autumn months should submit items 1 through 4 under "How to Apply." Applicants should indicate their availability. Please note that preference will be given to candidates available for a minimum of 8 weeks.
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Number: 110-25
Date: June 9, 2008
House Passes H.R. 3774, the Senior Executive Service Diversity Assurance Act
On June 3, 2008, by voice vote the House passed H.R. 3774, the Senior Executive Service Diversity Act. The legislation would require Federal agencies, including SSA, to provide greater diversity within the Senior Executive Service (SES). The bill contains the following provisions of interest to SSA:
• Would require the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to establish the SES Resource Office within 180 days of enactment.
• Would require each Federal agency to provide to OPM annual statistics on: the total number of career reserved positions; the total number of vacant career reserved positions; the number of candidates being sought for vacant career reserved positions; the number of individuals who have been certified in accordance with existing law regarding career appointments; the composition of SES with regard to race, ethnicity, sex, age and individuals with disabilities; the composition of executive resources boards with regard to race, ethnicity, sex, and individuals with disabilities; and the composition of qualifications review boards with regard to race, ethnicity, sex, and individuals with disabilities.
• Would require the SES Resource Office to make such annual statistics accessible to the public through a website. It would also allow the Office, when it makes statistics publicly available, to combine data for certain smaller agencies to protect personally identifiable information.
• Would require that each Federal agency, to the extent practicable, ensure diversity of representation on its executive resource and qualification review boards by including members of racial and ethnic minority groups, women, and people with disabilities.
• Would require each Federal agency to submit to OPM a plan to improve opportunities for the advancement and appointment of minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities to the SES within 1 year after enactment. Agency plans would address how the agency is identifying and eliminating barriers to obtaining SES appointments and the actions the agency is taking to provide advancement opportunities. Plans would be required to be updated at least every 2 years during the 10-year period following enactment.
• Would be effective upon enactment.


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Madonna's Truth or Dare Perfume Ad Campaign Launches
Madonna will release her first fragrance in April, which will be available exclusively at Macys. The ad campaign is launching now and what perfect timing, with her new album 'MDNA' set to drop on March 26. Madge really is taking full advantage of her time in the spotlight to launch a myriad of products, ranging from music to beauty.
The first print ad is a black and white shot of Madonna, with her vintage, Marilyn Monroe-inspired look. Her wavy, Old Hollywood platinum locks are paired with deep, full, dark lips and she has a cross around her neck. She's giving off a smoldering stare and appears to be looking in the mirror. An image of her smiling profile is pressed against the front-facing image.
Truth or Dare by Madonna will come packaged in a geometric white bottle, with gold trim. It'll no doubt look pretty sitting on your vanity. The scent itself meshes dark and light, a contemporary reinvention of the classic white floral. The scent has top notes of rich gardenia and creamy tuberose that are mixed with middle notes of carnal jasmine and white lily petals. Bottom notes include vanilla absolute, carmelized amber and sensual musk. Delish!
Madge's tag for the scent is short and sweet: "We can be tricked by what we see and hear but not by what we smell."
She also spoke about how her oldest memory of her late mother, who died when she was a little girl, is tied to how she smelled. "My oldest memory of my mother is her perfume," she said in a statement. "I carry it with me everywhere. She always smelled like gardenias and tuberose. An intoxicating mixture. Feminine and mysterious. I wanted to recreate this scent but with something fresh and new about it as well. Something honest and yet daring. Hence the name Truth or Dare."
The Material Girl also expounded on the idea of scent being tied to memory, saying, "There is something primal and mystical about the sense of smell. It connects us to memory, nostalgia and the ability to dream and fantasize. I have always been obsessed by fragrance and for years wanted to create something personal that was an expression of me, but that other people could relate to as well. Something classical and timeless and yet modern."
Pre-orders for Truth or Dare are available here.
Tell us, PopCrush readers: Does Truth or Dare sound like something you'd spritz on yourself?


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Recent local news releases issued by EY
New Zealand's fast-growing InsurTech ecosystem provides new collaboration opportunities for insurers, start-ups
Thursday 11 April 2019
New Zealand's InsurTech sector is growing rapidly, but greater collaboration is an opportunity between new entrants and incumbent players to create a world-leading ecosystem, according to a new report released today, InsurTech Emerging at Pace.
M&A appetite resilient amid geopolitical uncertainty
Wednesday 7 November 2018
Geopolitical uncertainty is proving no hindrance to local executives as they have M&A firmly in their sights over the next 12 months.
Global IPO market performance is on course for best year since 2007
Monday, 16 October 2017
After a strong first half of the year, results of the global IPO market through September show that IPO volume has already exceeded the full-year totals for 2016.
EY new state of the art premises opens in Credit House
7 August 2017
Ernst & Young, Papua New Guinea have today announced their office relocation to Credit House as part of the global organisation's, "EY@work" initiative.
Total NZ Investment Activity Exceeds NZ$1b For First Time In A Decade
4 May 2017
The 2017 edition of the New Zealand Private Equity and Venture Capital Monitor sees total investment activity above NZ$1b, a benchmark last seen in 2007.
EY wins Auditor of the Year again!
3 April 2017
EY has been awarded 'Auditor of the year' in Asian Investor's Annual Asset Management Awards 2017 in the 4th consecutive year.
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2016 Announced
13 October 2016
Peter Beck, the founder of Rocket Lab, has been named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year for 2016.
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year finalists named
21 July 2016
Eighteen top entrepreneurs have reached the finals of New Zealand's most prestigious business awards, the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year competition.
Manny Stul of Moose Enterprise from Australia named EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year 2016
11 June 2016
Manny Stul, Chairman and Co-CEO of Melbourne-based toy company Moose Enterprise, was this evening named EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year 2016 at an awards ceremony held in Monaco's Salle des Etoiles.
Government takes out top procurement award
19 May 2016
The Collaborative Procurement Banking Team at New Zealand Government Procurement has taken out the top award at the inaugural New Zealand Procurement Excellence Awards.
Mid-market private equity builds on increasing investment activity
6 May 2016
The New Zealand Private Equity and Venture Capital Monitor, released today, highlighted an increase of investment in 2015 for both private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) markets.
New chairman for EY New Zealand
30 March 2016
EY partner, Alan Judge, who leads the firm's Government and Public Sector practice, has been appointed non-executive chairman of Ernst & Young New Zealand (EY).
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ New Zealand 2015 Announced
15 October 2015
Craig Hickson, the founder and Managing Director of Progressive Meats, has been named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year for 2015.
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2015 Category Winners Announced
21 August 2015
Five of New Zealand's top entrepreneurs have been named as category winners in this country's most prestigious business awards, the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year.
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2015 finalists named
22 July 2015
Seventeen of New Zealand's top entrepreneurs have reached the finals of this country's most prestigious business award, the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year.
EY acquires leading New Zealand health consulting company
2 July 2015
EY has moved to acquire the business and assets of leading New Zealand health consulting company, Health Partners Consulting Group Ltd (Health Partners), making EY one of the country's largest health care advisors.
EY Capital Confidence Barometer - Strong 2014 in New Zealand lays platform for 2015
30 April 2015
EY's Capital Confidence Barometer is a regular survey of senior executives from large companies around the world conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).
EY to move to Cambridge Tce, Christchurch in 2017
16 April 2015
EY is moving back to central Christchurch as an anchor tenant within Ngai Tahu Property's development in the city's CBD.
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Announced
28 October 2014
Dan Radcliffe, the founder of International Volunteer HQ, has been named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ for 2014.
EY launches specialist Maori advisory firm
22 October 2014
Tahi – a new Maori advisory firm with locations in Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton and Rotorua – has been launched under EY's global professional services umbrella.
EY and dsd Consulting form major talent and remuneration service
1 September 2014
EY has joined forces with dsd Consulting - a market leader in the specialist area of Total Rewards Management - to form the largest, full-service talent and rewards advisory practice in New Zealand.
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2014 Category Winners announced
22 August 2014
Five of New Zealand's top entrepreneurs have been named as category winners in this country's most prestigious business awards, the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year.
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year finalists announced
24 July 2014
Sixteen entrepreneurs from around New Zealand have been named as finalists in this year's Entrepreneur Of The Year contest.
Deals back on corporate agenda
29 November 2013
Deal-making is back on the corporate agenda, fuelled by a record Fonterra payout, the Canterbury rebuild and growing confidence in the economic recovery.
Cyber-crime is greatest global threat to organisations' survival
29 November 2013
Cyber-attacks are firmly on the New Zealand radar as 64% of New Zealand organisations cite an increase in external threats to their information, according to EY's 2013 Global Information Security Survey (GISS). But doing anything about it seems some way off.
Multinationals respond to global tax crackdown
18 September 2013
Multinational companies face higher tax bills as governments worldwide crack down on profit-shifting into low-tax jurisdictions.
2013 EY Entrpreneur of the year New Zealand category winners announced
22 August 2013
Five category winners will compete to represent New Zealand in EY's Entrepreneur Of The Year™ awards in Monaco next year.
David Haywood on Capital taxes
16 August 2013
The OECD, in its June 2013 economic survey of New Zealand, has again highlighted the lack of a comprehensive capital gains tax as a weakness in our tax policy framework.
More bad news for miners
15 August 2013
The government's proposed changes to the tax regime for the mining of gold and other "listed industrial minerals" are impeccably timed.
Alesco to do battle in Supreme Court
14 July 2013
The Supreme Court's decision to hear Alesco's tax battle with the Inland Revenue Department has brought a collective sigh of relief to taxpayers and their advisers – but also a degree of apprehension.
Surviving a tax attack
6 June 2013
The Inland Revenue Department has launched a tax attack on 500 taxpayers for failing to distribute enough profits to themselves from their businesses and professional practices.
OECD backs calls for global tax reform
5 June 2013
The OECD has weighed into the tax attack on multinationals, backing calls by governments for a comprehensive review of international tax rules.
Tech-firm taxes a red herring
4 June 2013
As the political furore about the meagre taxes collected from tech companies gains global momentum, New Zealanders should focus on the real issue: how we can best attract and retain more of the real value-adding functions of these companies.
Right team, right story, right price – but what could still derail your IPO?
26 May 2013
What we've learned from floats such as Mighty River Power, Summerset, TradeMe and Fonterra's Trading Among Farmers indicates a successful Initial Public Offering boils down to three critical factors: attractive pricing, a compelling equity story and confidence in the management.
Post budget comment by Rob McLeod Managing Partner for EY Oceania
16 May 2013
Bill English has been too conservative in reining in government expenditure. If he were confronting a bleaker fiscal picture, like the Australian government, I predict he would have done better.
Productivity an unspoken hope
15 May 2013
Budget 2013 helps create certainty and that is essential to the confidence that businesses need to invest in their productivity potential.
Capital markets: Government must keep on keeping on
15 May 2013
The Government's sound progress in strengthening capital markets has had a strong hand in rising business confidence, though we can't be complacent.
Sin tax in the sights?
14 May 2013
In New Zealand, other sin taxes relate to excise taxes on alcohol and gaming duty. Other countries are becoming more creative.
Andrew Taylor and Gareth Galloway: Capital markets in good heart but still fragile
7 May 2013
Will political uncertainty derail the latest lift in confidence?
China's burgeoning media and entertainment industry
27 Febrary 2013
New Zealand businesses cannot afford to ignore China's burgeoning media and entertainment industry. Most homes have television and even an industry sector such as publishing, which is struggling in more mature markets, is thriving in China
Read the Chinese version
Spotlight on China
6 February 2013
New Zealand businesses cannot afford to ignore China's burgeoning media and entertainment industry.
Taxpayers have won a significant courtroom victory over the IRD
19 December 2012
The IRD has decided not to appeal a High Court decision by Justice Paul Heath, who overturned a ruling by the Taxation Review Authority against anaesthetist Philippa Catherine White.
Trans-Tasman companies caught in tax sting
13 December 2012
Trans-Tasman companies with expats in top management positions are likely to be the biggest losers in the IRD's latest tax grab as it moves to retrospectively tax accommodation allowances.
Facebook update
12 December 2012
As the political furore about the meagre taxes collected from tech companies gains global momentum, New Zealanders should focus on the real issue: how we can best attract and retain more of the real value-adding functions of these companies.
Kiwis need a slice of banking action
11 November 2012
New Zealanders should be demanding the opportunity to buy shares in the Kiwi operations of Australian banks without having to invest also in the parent companies.
2012 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Announced
17 October 2012
Craig Heatley, founder of SKY TV, is the winner of the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year award.
2012 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year finalists announced
3 August 2012
Sixteen of New Zealand's top entrepreneuers have reached the finals in this country's most prestigious business award, the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year®.


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On behalf of the men and women of the Nassau County Sheriff's Office, I welcome you to our website. I invite you to acquaint yourself with this website's various links and pages to become familiar with our multi-faceted agency and the many services we provide. We hope you'll discover that this site contains useful information about the Sheriff's Office, about your community, and about the type of services we offer. The men and women of your Sheriff's Office are an amazing group of very talented public servants. At all levels within the organization, I see people who care very deeply about providing a great service and being the best they can be. I am truly proud to lead "Nassau County's Finest." Our sworn and non-sworn members are committed to providing responsive, quality, and cost effective service to the citizens of Nassau County. We continue to work in partnership with various agencies throughout the community, believing that collaboration is the key to solving problems and achieving goals that will benefit our citizens. Thank you for your interest in our website and I encourage you to visit often.


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Nevada Judge Seeks Go-ahead in Abortion Case
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) - A Nevada state judge says he's got the authority to order an abortion for a pregnant 32-year-old mentally disabled woman, even against the will of her Catholic adoptive parents.
The Las Vegas Sun reports that Washoe County District Court Judge Egan Walker on Monday asked the Nevada Supreme Court to let him go ahead with hearings Tuesday to collect medical evidence about the woman's case.
The woman's parents want the state high court to stop the proceedings.
They argue that as their daughter's legal guardians, they have exclusive authority over her health care decisions.
The parents want the baby to be born and perhaps offered for adoption.
They say their daughter has the mental capacity of a 6-year-old. She was living at a group home when she became pregnant.
Copyright 2012 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Material may not be redistributed.


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Katy Perry Reaches Out to Russell Brand for Comfort After John Mayer Split
It sounds as though Katy Perry needs a friend's shoulder to lean on after her breakup with John Mayer. But not any friend's shoulder will do, some sources are saying she's been finding comfort in her ex-husband Russell Brand.
According to RadarOnline, a source says, "Katy reached out to him after she split with John, bemoaning her luck with men and Russell provided her with some much-needed reassurance," the sourced continued, "He flattered her with compliments and just listened to her every word. Russell also used his wit to cheer Katy up." We do remember a certain appearance on Howard Stern when Brand said Perry was "perfect from top to bottom." Keep it classy, Rusty!
The source went on, "She's very respectful of Russell's reasons for their break-up and would never overstep the line by begging for him to come back. But she does, however, think that he was definitely the love of her life. It's left a lot of people wondering if she thinks that she could have fought harder to save their marriage."
Though it sounds like Katy is missing Russell, we doubt they will reconcile and get back together. As they say, old habits die hard and we think Perry and Brand have learned why their marriage didn't work.
The whole reason for the 'Teenage Dream,' singer's breakup with John Mayer was a classic case of "too much too soon." After their breakup, Katy posted Tristan Prettyman's song 'I Was Gonna Marry You," to her Twitter, so we don't think she took the split lightly.
Well, such is life! We're sure Katy will have no trouble finding a new man strike up a romance with!
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Now that high school football season has ended, I no longer have an easy excuse for weaseling out of the weekly injury report roundup.
So I guess I'll do it again.
When does high school basketball season start?
Falcons at Saints
Linebacker Sean Weatherspoon is out again, with an ankle he sprained 12 days ago. Both starting defensive tackles are questionable: Jonathan Babineaux (hamstring) and Peria Jerry (knee). Saints running back Darren Sproles (hand) will miss a second game, and right tackle Zach Strief (groin) will be a scratch.
Bills at Patriots
Buffalo defensive end Mark Anderson (knee) is out once again, and receiver Stevie Johnson (thigh) is questionable. In all, six of the team's defensive lineman are on the report, possibly as an ongoing jab at the league office for the Mario Williams fine. For the Pats, 14 players are questionable, including tight ends Rob Gronkowski (hip) and Aaron Hernandez (ankle), and receivers Brandon Lloyd (knee) and Wes Welker (ankle).
Cowboys at Eagles
Dallas center Phil Costa (ankle) is out again; he has played in fewer than seven quarters all season. Running back DeMarco Murray (foot) will miss a fourth straight game, and linebacker Sean Lee's replacement, Dan Conner, is doubtful with a neck injury. The Eagles are healthy, apart from guard Danny Watkins (ankle) being out again — and tackle Todd Herremans (foot) being placed on IR.
Broncos at Panthers
Denver guard Chris Kuper (ankle) and cornerback Tracy Porter (illness) are out. Otherwise, no Broncos are more banged up than probable.
Lions at Vikings
Receiver Calvin Johnson (knee, not concussion or nerve damage) is questionable, along with receiver Titus Young (knee) and defensive end Cliff Avril (back). For Minnesota, receiver Percy Harvin (ankle) and defensive tackle Letroy Guion (knee) are doubtful. No other Vikings players are less than probable.
Giants at Bengals
Running back Ahmad Bradshaw (foot) is once again questionable. Despite swelling in his knee earlier in the week, receiver Hakeem Nicks is probable.
Jets at Seahawks
Running back Joe McKnight (ankle) is out, and running back Bilal Powell (shoulder) is questionable. Also questionable is linebacker Bart Scott, who missed the team's last game in Week Eight with a toe injury. Seahawks guard James Carpenter and linebacker K.J. Wright (concussion) are both out with concussions.
Raiders at Ravens
Running backs Mike Goodson (ankle) and Darren McFadden (ankle) are out, along with defensive tackle Richard Seymour (knee, hamstring) and cornerback Shawntae Spencer (foot). For the Ravens, defensive lineman Haloti Ngata (shoulder), guard Bobbie Williams (ankle), and guard Marshal Yanda (ankle) are questionable.
Chargers at Buccaneers
For San Diego, linebacker Antwan Barnes (hamstring) is out, and tackle Jared Gaither (groin) and defensive end Corey Liuget (hamstring) are questionable.
Rams at 49ers
St. Louis receiver Danny Amendola is questionable, but he has said he'll play for the first time after suffering a serious collarbone injury five weeks ago. The 49ers have no one listed lower than probable.
Titans at Dolphins
Quarterback Jake Locker (shoulder) is probable and will start. The team's top three wideouts (Kenny Britt, Nate Washington, Kendall Wright) also are listed as probable. All key Dolphins are no worse than probable.
Texans at Bears
Houston defensive tackle Shaun Cody (ribs) and running back Ben Tate (hamstring) are out. Tight end Owen Daniels (back) is questionable. Bears receiver Alshon Jeffery is doubtful with a broken hand.


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I've tested with Family Finder…now what?
With the advent of Family Finder (FF) by Family Tree DNA, many genetic genealogists are scrambling to understand how to use this new test, how to locate cousins, how it can help their existing projects, and how to build Family Finder-specific projects. Those genealogists who are also interested in statistics and the genetics behind this powerful test are building databases to map who is on which chromosome as well as creating many other useful tools to compare the raw data.
Given that, it is important to clarify how this test can be helpful to the average genealogist as well as to project administrators. The following categories will be addressed in this series:
....Sharing your genealogy research
....Expanding matches; narrowing the search
....What is the advantage to Chromosome Mapping for the average genetic genealogist? For an Administrator? How necessary is it?
....How does Family Finder help projects?
....Creating a Family Finder project
Testing with Family Finder or with other autosomal tests designed to find cousin matches throughout your pedigree can be daunting to those of us who have come to rely on the ease and consistency of the Y-chromosome. It is time though to examine how to effectively use our genealogy to locate the common ancestor.
This type of test focuses on immediate family and back to fifth cousins, although more distant cousins can be located. Just what is a fifth cousin?
A Fifth cousin is seven generations from yourself, taking you back to your fourth great-grandparents. You have 64 fourth great-grandparents. Not many of us can claim that we know all of them. Also, there is the situation known as pedigree collapse as I mentioned in the previous article. That is, you are related to yourself on more than one set of grand-parents. Somewhere in your line you may have a connection to a set of grand-parents twice. This is the case when cousins marry each other so you do not have different people filling the roles of all the ancestors.
· Siblings have the same parents. (2)
· First cousins have the same grandparents. (4)
· Second cousins have the same great-grandparents. (8)
· Third cousins have the same great-great-grandparents. (16)
· Fourth cousins have the same great-great-great-grandparents. (32)
· Fifth cousins have the same great-great-great-great-grandparents. (64)
In autosomal testing, you receive a match at a certain cousin level. It is important to understand that the designated level is based on the amount of DNA you share with your match. As we know, each person inherits a mixture of DNA from his or her ancestors and as that mixture is unique to each person, the level of cousin-ship is more likely a range in reality. That is, the genealogical paper trail will indicate more accurately the cousin-ship, and it can be either side of the suggested cousin-ship. The listed cousin-ship is a good basis for determining where to begin sharing your lineage.
I have a match who was declared a third cousin, but is, in reality, a seventh cousin. The reason for this suggested match being so recent, but in actuality so far back, is that my great-grandparents were first cousins. I inherited more DNA on that mutual line than one would normally. It makes me appear closer than I really am.
On my other matches where a common ancestor has been found, I was listed as probably fifth to seventh cousins. Those matches proved to be ninth and tenth cousins.
When the reliability of the test requires that cousin-ship be listed as fifth to distant cousins, and the likelihood of finding that cousin is a low percentage, how is it that I have the common ancestor for four matches? The answer is simple. My matches and I inherited large enough segments of DNA from our distant ancestors, and our paper trails along the ancestral lines are very wide.
Sharing your genealogy research
Is your data deep and wide?
Deep? Yes. Do you have seven or more generations back from you on all your lines? Do you know all of your thirty-two fourth great-grandparents? Most people do not, but the farther back your lines reach, it is more likely you will find your common ancestor.
Wide? Yes. The more names (including spouses), dates, and places you have for the direct line, the siblings of the direct ancestors, and their children and grandchildren, the more likely you will find the common ancestor. A major reason I found my common ancestors is that not only did I have the lineage back to the late 1600s, but I had many descendants of the siblings of my direct line. In some cases, I have tried to bring the lines down to the present.
Share your data effectively.
After contacting your match, it is extremely important to share as much data as you can, but many people have thousands of names in their database. For this reason, it is wise to use some strategies to effectively target where the match could be.
After looking for surnames you may have in common, check locations. It is very possible that their ancestor married a sister or cousin of your ancestor, thus the surnames would be different until both lines work back to the common ancestor. A location may provide a clue to which lines could relate.
Compare your data in the range where you could share a common ancestor in actuality. That is, if you are slated as a 5th cousin, share lineage from your 3rd great-grandparents back to the 6th or 7th at least.
Sharing your data efficiently.
There are several ways to share your genealogy efficiently. Family Tree DNA allows you to upload your GEDCOM and/or list on your personal Family Finder pages your surnames with a location. It is important to list variations of the surname separately as the program is designed to highlight in bold print the surnames you have in common with your matches. Many people, however, are using the location area to list dates and details of that country or state. Remember testing is international and those you match outside of your country may not know where towns are or state codes.
Your own personal website is a great way to share your data. Send the URL to those you match for them to locate common names or places. Some people choose to create their own websites either through various genealogical sites which offer space for free or to pay for their own site. Some use Ancestry.com to post their information.
Additionally, using your genealogy program, you can compile a series of descendant reports of your fourth great-grandparents and store them either in your email program's draft section or in your word processor. These can be easily sent to those you match.
Suggest and request that your matches send you the same information.
Personally, I find it easier to scan the information in an outline form rather than click on multiple "boxes" of some online pedigrees or GEDCOMs.
In summary:
1. Do your genealogy as far back as you can, and bring down as many of the siblings along those ancestral lines (siblings of your direct line, their children, etc.) closer to the present. Cover the time frame from 3rd cousins-10th cousins with these details. Do not forget spouses and the dates and locations of all events.
2. Use a website to post the information you wish to share, or prepare various descendant charts for major parts of your line that you can forward to your matches.
3. When you write your matches, send the info in #2 and ask if any names or places are shared.
4. Realize ... and let your matches know ... that the connection may not be on your direct lines; therefore, the marriages of children, their children and grandchildren are important as those are surnames that could trigger a starting point for finding the common ancestor.
5. Realize that if you look at your lineage at the 5th cousin level (7 generations back from you; 4th gr-grandparents), you or your match may have a lot of gaps. This is a major reason why you cannot locate the common ancestor.
6. Realize that the current technology has given us this tool to help with our family search, but there are no guarantees of easy or great success. Like any other DNA test, the paper trail is most important.
7. Realize that in time, we will work out how best to do this, just as we did when DNA testing for genealogy was first born. We are pioneers again, and sharing ideas is the way to conquer this task.
8. Understand that Family Tree DNA and 23andMe do not have the space to post large chunks of our lineage. Their purpose is to find us matches. I'm only speculating, but the arrangements for sharing lineage on FF (surname lists and/or your GEDCOM) could get tweaked at some point, or we could get more creative with how we use it. For example: List your surnames under SURNAME; give your URL for the chart of that line under COUNTRY. People who do name searches will look at the URL out of curiosity and find many more names there.
9. Share the above information with people you match. This is a new tool for genealogists and most are still learning what to do.
10. Have fun!
©Aulicino, 21 Jun 2010
Thank you R.
DNA Testing - know the In's and Out's of it. Genetic Genealogy, a new branch of genealogy combining genetics and traditional genealogy research, is the most accurate tool for the family historian. Family connections can be proven or disproven. DNA testing can support a paper trail which is often in question given the lack of surviving records. Its popularity grows daily with thousands testing monthly throughout the world.
29 June 2010
Family Finder Testing Series: Sharing your genealogy research
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- Salabencher said...
Thanks for these posts Emily, I get lots of questions about this product and its nice to have a complete set of "how to's" to refer them too.
- July 4, 2010 at 7:25 PM
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Dossier 17: Women in the Discourse of Crisis
Publication Author:Dr. Nasr Abu-Zeid
Date:September 1997
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The following extracts from the book "Women in the Discourse of Crisis" by Prof. Nasr Abu-Zeid have been translated from Arabic by Marlene Tadros.
The discourse over women in the Arab world is generally discriminatory. It is a discourse that places women in comparative relationships with the men. When a relationship between two parties is identified this way, then it means that one party succumbs to the other and obeys him. It is natural that the party that believes it is strong produces a racial discriminatory discourse. This is not the case with the religious discourse alone, but is also part of the current Arab discourse that is dominant in both culture and media. It is also not difficult to find in the discourse of "equality" and "participation" an undertone of superiority that emanates basically from the discourse which places males in the centre. When woman is equal to man, and when she is allowed to participate, she is merely participating with the man. But in all cases, the man becomes the centre of everything. The matter seems to be incontrovertible. And in some human societies, a woman's social, cultural, and political activities are marginal and without meaning if a man is not involved as well.
Contemporary Arab discourse has its roots in language itself. It is a language that insists on differentiating between Arab names and foreign names with a sign that is called al-tanween. This is a sign that is put at the end of Arab names only when they are pronounced and not when they are written. One can therefore say Mohamadon or Aleyon. But this sign is not attached to non-Arab names like Bush or Abraham. We should also note that the term Aagam or Aagem (non-Arab or barbarian) refers to non-Arabs - the term is usually used for animals. This is a categorization that gives Arabs a superior status. It also gives their language the place of "the" language, as though any other language is not important, and that those who speak another language are like animals that cannot express themselves.
This linguistic discrimination between Arabs and non-Arabs on the basis of language and its meaning breeds another discrimination between males and females in Arab names. Female Arab names are also considered to be less important. In addition to the female "t" used to differentiate between males and females, the tanween is absent from female names just as it is absent from foreign names. There is therefore a linguistic racial discrimination not only against the "other" but also against females of the same race. This is noticeable in all existing contemporary discourse, in which women are treated as minorities since they are required to be under the "protection" and the "authority" of men. The linguistic discrimination is widespread. All nouns in the language are either male or female and there is no neuter in the Arabic language, like there are in other languages such as German, for example. Language professors differentiate between the true female word and the figurative female word, but this discrimination does not mean that the figurative female is exempt from succumbing to all the mechanisms of categorization to which she actually does succumb. On the other hand, we do not find a difference between the "true" male and the figurative male which reveals that there is a preconception that males are active, while females are inactive. Based on this assumption, the plural is treated as a male plural even if it is about a group of women, on the condition that one single male is present among that group of women. This means that one man's presence is more important than the presence of a whole group of women. It is therefore called the male plural and not the female plural.
If we were to say that this does not concern the Arabic language alone and that is concerns many other languages on earth, this does not disprove its significance. Instead, it shows how widespread it is in human consciousness in general. If that is the case on the linguistic level, it is not always the case in the consciousness of groups throughout history. In some contemporary societies that speak English, for example, there is a growing consciousness of the ideology of language and the danger of succumbing to it. There are, for example, some attempts to change the language and replace it with a different consciousness, for example, when people try not to overuse "he" by using he or she alternately. People also avoid using the male or female to describe certain positions where we no longer say chairman but chairperson and spokesman but spokesperson. This new consciousness is absent from Arabic discourse and this is what concerns us here.
If language treats women from a racial and ethnic perspective that equals them to aagem, then it also reflects the level of consciousness of the people who created this language. Although consciousness does not develop in isolation of the language and language does not develop in isolation of those who speak it, every type of consciousness has its independent history and distinct path. Sometimes the two clash, which can lead to crucial changes in the structure of the language. This might sometimes lead to a victory of the traditional consciousness over the new consciousness. In the history of the Arabic language, which represents the history of the people who speak it, there is a distinct consciousness represented in the Qur'an, which addresses women as it addresses men. Addressing women has been performed in an indirect manner through addressing men; but the Qur'an is not so. In this context, we have to dismiss some of the illusions that people have concerning the inferiority of women's status in Qur'anic discourse based on the fact that a woman's inheritance is half that of the man's. The real criteria for evaluation has to be the status of women and their position in the society before the Qur'an, not just a comparison between Qur'anic discourse and our legitimate wishful thinking concerning a woman's status. Based on this criteria, addressing women independently from men in Qur'anic discourse is a new form of consciousness that is unprecedented except in some insignificant poems.
But this consciousness in Qur'anic discourse has entered into conflict with a consciousness already present in the language, and this is through a complex conflict on the ground of politics first and then on the level of religious thinking and the entire Arab culture after that. As much as the conflict has leaned towards the new consciousness, women's status has developed, and as much as the balance has leaned towards traditional consciousness and what it represents in terms of enclosed tribal values, women's status has changed from group to group and from state to state in the Islamic Empire. The status of women in Andalusian society was worthy of praise, so much that women had the right to stipulate that her husband would not marry another. None of the scholars at the time said that those conditions conflicted with the principle of superiority which became the norm in later eras.
In eras of backwardness and retardation, women are hidden, and they are seen as lacking intelligence and religion. The idea that women are not to be made love to during menstruation has evolved into avoiding speaking with her and eating with her, which goes back to mythical taboos. The story of Adam's departure from paradise is rehashed in the Old Testament version, where Eve is tantamount to a snake and Satan. A discourse is created even in the film industry, where movies are called, The Devil is A Woman. Woman is transformed into a lust-inciting creature that provokes temptation. The only solution becomes burying women alive as the Bedouin Arabs in the Jahiliya (pre-Islamic period) did, but instead the modern reaction is to bury a live woman inside a black dress with two holes for eyes!
Following military defeat in 1967, Arabs increasingly felt a sense of shame. To compensate for his impotence, he resorted in escaping to the past, to his original identity, to the illusion of manhood. In politics, there was a move against unity, and on the social level, sectarianism instead of nationalism began to blossom. Religion substituted nation, history and geography.
Only fragmentation, sectarianism and religion were left. When the three are together they only breed terrorism that finds expression through the self: it is violence and terrorism on all levels: Muslim against the Christian, Christian against Muslim, Sunni against Shia'a and vice versa. In this environment charged with violence and terrorism, man turns against women: does he further need a partner to compete with him or something to defend or die for and protect? Let women go to hell. Let them stay at home, serve their husbands, sweep the floors and raise the kids to avoid all headaches.
Are we confronting religious discourse? It is wrong to say that. We are facing a backwardness that might use the language of religion or the language of politics or sociology or economics. But it is not merely a discourse of backwardness. It is also a terrorist aggressive discourse against women, not only through harassment and rape, but also through sentences such as those found in Mostafa Mahmoud's article in Al Ahram 18/2/92, where he said: "These days, we hear rebellious calls by our sweeter halves - women - most of whom are wives of wealthy men, who demand to go out to work and leave their children in the street. Each one shouts to her husband that she wants to 'find her identity' and that she is equal to him. This sort of logic puzzles me: what kind of identity will a woman find as a secretary to so and so or a sewage engineer or bank teller or supermarket vendor. There is a lost identity in all those jobs. Achieving identity is merely words fit for novels."
We notice here that the author begins with his point of view, which says that women must not go out to work except to fulfil their economic needs. This prescribes that males are wealthy, which makes it illogical for women to want to achieve. Mostafa Mahmoud therefore makes women going out to work a matter that enters into the field of the prohibited - something that is allowable only when necessary. Note how Mostafa Mahmoud is surprised that the women who want to go out are wives of wealthy men, and how, tragically they throw their kids in the street although they are wealthy and of course could bring in maids. But he does not say this - instead he says they throw them in the street. Look how Mostafa Mahmoud's discourse changes to the melodramatic when he says "she shouts in the face of her husband, wanting to be equal to him". If we assume this scenario is true, then what sort of man is this whose wife has to shout that sort of sentence to him? Undoubtedly it is the husband who thinks he has bought his wife with his money, a husband who treats her like he treats the most trivial things. Undoubtedly, a wife who speaks to her husband in this manner is responding to inhumane treatment. We suspect that Mostafa Mahmoud listened to some of the complaints of his wealthy friends concerning the rebellion of their wives so he simply wrote an article about it. That is why his discourse resorts to debasing women's work through naming some jobs that he despises such as secretary, sewage engineer (note the mechanism of debasement) and so on. He then refers to his previous assertions and concludes that all these desires are bad. He therefore moves from sarcasm to debasement to social injury. Sarcasm to him is a manner of debasement, which leads to wounding that is not different from physical violence in the street.
Reproduced from: Peoples Rights a Quarterly Women's Rights Journal. Issue 2, August 1996
(A chapter from his book with the same name, translated by Dr. Marlyn Tadros.) Peoples Rights, Legal Research and Resource Centre for Human Rights, 7 Al Higaz Street, Roxi, Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt.
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Liu Chi is ten years old and lives in China. It is the year 1585, and the era of the Ming Dynasty, which was one of the most exciting times to live in China. Liu Chi has to go to school, do chores, and get along with his brothers and sisters just like kids do today. He lives in Peking, which is now called Bejiing. Come along with Liu as he leads you through the narrow streets of the city to see the sights. There is a grand procession headed by Emperor Wanli to watch and a visit to the sweets shop. You will also make a stop in a park to see a puppet show and climb a tree to peer over the wall around the mysterious Forbidden City. Join Liu Chi for a trip back in time.
An awakening, a rebirth called the Renaissance, changed Europe and the world from the 14th to the 16th century. The movement influenced all parts of society-art, science, architecture, literature, religion, politics, economics, and philosophy. Florence, Italy, the birthplace of the Renaissance, thrived in its dynamic climate. Like most of the poor, this movement did not affect Antonia. She still roamed the streets barefoot with other kids begging for bread. However, things changed when she became a servant in the palace of the Medici, the most powerful family in the region. Let's travel back to 15th-century Florence and visit Antonia who is anxious to tell about her life and Renaissance Italy.
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This drawing shows the incisions made by an army surgeon to repair the damage done to Cherry's face by a Confederate minie ball at Rivers Bridge on February 3, 1865. The bullet smashed into his face at his right check and tore out near the bridge of his nose.
This is one of two photographs Cherry submitted to the Senate in support of his effort to have his military pension increased.
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1. Compare and contrast the surgeon's drawing to Photo 2. What does the photograph convey of Cherry's wound that the surgeon's drawing does not?
2. How does the photograph of Cherry compare to Mrs. Cherry's letter describing the effects of her husband's wound?
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Johnbeede brauchte ein neues WordPress-Theme Design und hat einen Wettbewerb auf 99designs gestartet.
Aus 19 Designs von 9 Designern wurde eine Gewinner gewählt.
We're a cutting edge company that does home energy audits for American homes. We need your help and design work to help us not only educate the public as to what we do... but also to build enough credibility in website visitors to allow us to come to their home and give them a home energy audit. This will help them save energy and stop wasting the large amount of energy that most homes do.
1) All contest entries will receive feedback and starred ratings.
2) Contest will be guaranteed as soon as it's eligible
3) I have a proven track record of paying winners at 99designs.com on time and without hassle.
Good question. We have several required elements and some design elements we're leaving up to your creativity. First, the address of the current website is: http://www.useci.com. It's just a placeholder - you'll see it's not very functional, but it will give you an idea of what we do. The only thing we enjoy about the site is the current logo and the color palette because it conveys the idea that we're an environmentally conscious company.
Homeowners are our primary audience and target market.
We LOVE this design and the closer to it you can get while still maintaining the above elements, the better chance you have in winning:
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Notice that they are all simple to navigate, have a professional, yet 'web 2.0' look, and are 'clean,' meaning they aren't 'too busy' and they're very inviting.
Here's the web address of our primary competitor: http://www.wellhome.com...
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3)A 1-2 sentence text snippit on the site directly below the nav-bar. Also, the last element of the website should be space for a 1-2 sentence text snippit.
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Gardening is an ancient art, hobby and passion, but there is always something new to try. From new cultivars to innovative techniques to completely rethought garden designs, the ever-changing nature of gardening can make it overwhelming to discover new trends and learn which ones may become your new favorites. 2017 promises to be a great year for gardening, whether it is for an enjoyable landscape, incredible edibles or even indoor greenery. Which of these hot trends will be part of your 2017 gardening plans?
Top 10 Gardening Trends for 2017
- Active Spaces
As more medical and psychological research reveals the benefits of time spent in nature, fun outdoor spaces are getting ever more popular in the garden and landscape. Instead of just a playground for the kids, try incorporating a horseshoe pit, bocce ball court or putting green into the landscape for adults to play. Designated pet play areas, yoga hideaways or meditative corners are also becoming more popular.
- Dwarf Cultivars
As more people move to urban areas and gardening areas grow tinier, dwarf cultivars of familiar trees and shrubs are getting more widespread in landscaping. Dwarf plants are also great for use in container gardening, and are ideal for gardeners with limited mobility or busier schedules to care for without sacrificing the quality of the plantings.
- Planting for Pollinators
With growing concerns about the effect of industrial chemicals on essential pollinators, backyard gardens designed to nurture different pollinators – bees, butterflies and hummingbirds – are growing more popular. These gardens may use stunning flowers, flavorful veggies or rich herbs, all planted to offer host plants and food for natural pollinators.
- Chemical-Free Pest Control
More and more research is available to show negative effects of chemicals in our environment, and many gardeners are opting for chemical-free practices that include cultivating natural pest control with bat houses and attracting insect-eating birds. Choosing herbs that repel mosquitoes and other bothersome insects, such as thyme, rosemary, chives and sage, is another popular method to reduce chemical use.
- Living Walls
To make the most of limited gardening space in 2017, gardening walls are gaining popularity. From elaborate and formal espalier patterns to simple trellises, arbors and other vertical gardening structures, these options help gardeners use every foot of space available to take their gardening to new heights.
- Growing Gold
Gold is the hottest garden color for 2017, from lustrous foliage to gleaming blooms and shimmering bark and stems. Gold adds a richness to any gardening space, and gold hues are available in a wide range of plant types, sizes and species to meet any gardener's preferences. Gold accents, such as wind chimes, gazing balls or other accessories are also popular.
- Simplified Landscapes
Instead of adding one more new plant, another variety of shrub or another flavor of herb to the landscape or garden, the hot trend in 2017 is to simplify. This means enjoying your favorites in all their glory, while removing plants that are past their prime – consider this decluttering for the garden. Mass plantings and naturalization are also hot for today's simplified gardens.
- Growing It Forward
Instead of paying it forward, gardeners are focusing on growing it forward. Community spaces, such as nurturing a flowerbed in a public space or planting a tree all the neighbors will enjoy, are great options. Another hot trend is community gardens that help provide fresh produce, flowers and herbs for hospice homes, senior centers, schools and food banks.
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For gardeners who want to do something new and unique in their garden, an unusual 2017 trend is to grow plants that can be used for natural coloring dyes. From bright flowers and herbs to colorful vegetables and fruits, the natural dyes from these harvests can be used for fabrics, yarns, papers and more, all without excessive chemical treatment.
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While the outdoor trend may be for simplification, gardening indoors is taking on more and more exotic tastes. This may mean unique tropical houseplants, subtle heirloom herbs with sultry flavors or even unusual indoor trees that can become statement pieces in modern décor. Air plants, orchids, succulents and terrariums are all top trends for indoor gardening.
No matter what your gardening preferences or practices, there are new and exciting trends to try in 2017. Of course, the hottest choice of all is just enjoying your garden and discovering a new trend of your own!


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DEFENDER Josue Antonio has won a contract with Swindon Town through the Samsung Win A Pro competition.
Antonio, who currently plays for Staines Town, beat more than 5,700 entrants to land himself a deal with the Robins.
The 18-year-old made it through a series of regional trials and assessment days, before competing in an 11-a-side final at Leyton Orient's Matchroom Stadium.
Antonio was one of two players selected by Town manager Mark Cooper to spend a three days of intense boot-camp training with the first-team squad.
He said: "It feels great to have won a professional contract, when I entered I never thought I'd get this far.
"When I was training I put in a lot of work and I was getting a lot of praise from the manager, I was thinking 'maybe he might pick me'.
"If I play my best this year I might be able to go on to do big things and get an extended contract for the club – that's my aim."
Antonio will sign his contract at the County Ground in June.
Cooper said: "I chose Josue as the winner because he is an extremely athletic young man with great physical stature for his age."
"He has a lot of potential for development and I am looking forward to working with him."