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Strangely enough (I'm almost certain I'll take these words back soon) I feel like I've reached a very happy medium with my wardrobe. A combination of being an all-out shopping obsessive – topped only, I feel, by the legend that is Sophie – and working for an awesome luxury department store means that my sartorial arsenal is pretty damn well stocked now and I'm just working on the one-in-one-out thing right now to weed out the pieces that seriously haven't held up well as the Hong Kong winter tapers off.
I'm obsessed with coats, as you probably know, and this pink one from Helene Berman has captured my heart! I can't quite believe I don't own a pink coat: I have a mint green and two powder blues… and yet, no pink?! £110 does kinda hit at my coat budget limit though… Now that I'm preparing to fly back to England for the imminent future, I'm all about hunting down scarves and other warm pieces of clothing. Heck, I found myself complaining about 15° weather the other evening! I think I'm in for a shock next month!
Other things that I'm keeping an eye out for are a new pair of trainers that'll serve me for more of the lifestyle side of proceedings. I already have two pairs of actual running trainers plus my white Lacoste ones but I think there's room in my heart to slip a fresh pair of kicks in!
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Book Review: Make it Count: Tips on Unlocking Your Vision by Nicole McLaren Campbell
Book Review: Make it Count: Tips to Unlocking Your Vision by Nicole McLaren Campbell
For many of us a New Year symbolizes an opportunity for a fresh start. We envision our slates have been wiped clean and Voila! We are suddenly better and more improved versions of ourselves. Unfortunately, life has a funny way of showing us who's boss and reminding us that a New Year doesn't mean a thing without a new attitude and a new work ethic to back up all the resolutions that we've been stacking up since Y2k! Yes it's time to throw away our old New Year, New Me mentality and just rethink how we want to tackle our goals ans manifest our big dreams in 2018.
It's been a couple weeks into the New Year so far. As we get closer to the end of the January, this is the time when New Year's Goals and Resolutions begin to wax and wane or we begin to hem and haw on our decisions to change, grow and transform into better versions of ourselves. It's the time of the year when our obstacles and mountains seem impossible and the temptation to return to our shells of comfort became the most enticing. It's the time when we have to decide to go forth into fantastic new adventures or remain the same and be disappointed that we didn't try to overcome ourselves or jump/step/crawl over our hurdles. Yes ladies and gents, the New Year's sparkle is no longer blinding and the reality dust has set in.
If you're on the verge of quitting your goals and putting away your dreams, then I'm here to remind you that it's never to late. You can achieve your goals and dreams, once you have the determination and you're willing to use a little elbow grease. And sometimes all we really need is a little help and someone to guide our steps in the right direction.
Enter Nicole McLaren Campbell
An educator with a pretty impressive background and a lot to say on how you can make everything you do in your life count towards achieving your wildest dreams. In her book, Make it Count: Tips on Unlocking Your Vision, she covers 5 areas that she believes needs to be mastered before you can really make major changes in your life. Now let's add the fact that this rockstar is a Jamaican. Now we know we have a scrumptious cake and I had to take a bite to see if it's as delectable as it looks.
My Review:
I must admit I love seeing my fellow Jamaicans thrive and conquer. I love seeing them follow their dreams and accomplish all their goals, no matter how slowly they come. And that is exactly what this education superstar has done.
I originally purchased this book in February 2017 and read it off like a breeze. It was an effortless and enticing read that left me salivating for more as I read each page. Likkle but tallawah (Jamaican expression meaning small but packs a lot of power or is strong and not to be underestimated), this book packs a lot of useful advice in one punch.
My first introduction to this book came via social media. I had been following the author's instagram page for a while now and always found her to a bubble of motivating energy. So when it was announced that she had written a book, I quickly hopped on amazon and secured my ebook kindle copy.
This book is structured as a type of self-help memoir where the author uses her own personal stories of self-doubt and obstacles to encourage and motivate others to overcome and flourish. Each chapter covers and follows the 5 key areas that she believes must be mastered in order to attain true success.
Mainly routed in an academic journey from St. Andrew High School for girls here in Jamaica; to Andover Boarding school and on to Princeton University and beyond; she openly discusses a deep-seated fear that afflicts many of us on our academic journeys. Are we smart enough? Are we good enough? Do we belong here? These were certainly my personal fears during medical school when I sometimes suffered from 'impostor syndrome' and felt like I didn't belong even though I was more than capable to soar.
This book is straddled with not only Nicole's personal stories, but rather she also shares motivational quotes and ideas from personalities who have been instruments of motivation in her life and who have in times have doubt have been huge picker-uppers and sources of momentum to keep her going.
All in all, I found this book to be a continuous source of motivation, inspiration and a swift kick to the buttock that was needed to spur me into action. It covers core ideas and principles in a very simplified and easily understood way that truly helps one to highlight, prioritize and really get to work on achieving their dreams and fulfilling their life purposes. Through the knowledge and wisdom produced in this book one can not only identify their goals but also find their faults, flaws and self-determined obstacles that stand in their way and actually have some ideas on how to fix them and push towards your goals.
My only drawbacks were that the book was a little too short (though I also see this as a positive in some regards as you can reread as often as you'd like and it won't be a major time sucker plus it was very to the point and I liked that) and I felt I wanted a more personal story and journey. Yes it followed her academic and business journey but I just felt it needed a little more of a personal touch to make this book beyond perfect.
Other than the above mentioned issues, this book is an amazing source of inspiration to get you back on track to your 2018 goals.
If you like a great story and a swift rev to your motivation engine, then this is a must read. Maybe you're trying to revive your goals and get back on track to achieving them in 2018, then this is definitely the book for you. If you want a book with practical tips and advice on how to take charge of your life, from your mindset to your habits and truly make it count, then check it out. Or if you're just looking for a good read for the train, airport or anywhere really, then grab a copy. I promise you it won't disappoint!
So how about you? Have you read the book? Did you enjoy it? I'd love to hear from you. Leave a comment below!


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2017 | Week 26
Here's week 26. I love the orange in this spread so much.
The left side; I received my necklace from Soul Mantras (I got this one) and it's even prettier in person. I used mostly the July digital kit and cut/edited pieces to make them work for me, like the bloom and grow card.
The right side; One of the cards in the July kit said "Celebrate the fourth of july" so instead I edited it to just say "celebrate July" and punched it in a circle and added a "first" strip from the Firsts Story Kit that I've been hoarding. Lots of journaling in such small spaces, but there was a lot of goodness going on this week.
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A few weeks ago, as I was flipping through a few classic Cirque du Soleil programme books (as is my wont), I was happily caught off-guard by a brief history of the company that it had written about itself in Saltimbanco's original European Tour programme, published sometime in 1996. Not because the historia was in English, French, and Spanish, but rather I found the wording a bit more colorful… haughty… than what you'd find from the company today. Something about its whimsical and heady nature spoke to the way Cirque du Soleil saw itself then (think: the voice-over narration in "Alegría: The Truth of Illusion" documentary video: "When the time has come and when the time is right, somehow you know. Time after time and time again, you've seen the signs and wondered what it was out there, deep in the river. Was it hell on earth and fading into the sky? Was it the garden of delights? In the heart of the night, you've seen the moon and the shadow of light, the spirit of creation, the spirit of dream… you've seen the truth of illusion…"), containing a youthful verve and arrogance that is simply no longer present. When did Cirque lose this dynamic sense of self, this liveliness, and vivacity about its past, present, and future? Unfortunately, not long after. Thereafter the speak becomes less joie de vivre and more lié aux affaires, and Cirque du Soleil turns from a rag-tag band of street performers into a bona fide corporate entity right before our very eyes. This is not a new revelation – far from it in fact – but this re-discovery struck a chord of curiosity within…
How did others see Cirque du Soleil during this period?
Think about it: as Cirque's multitude of shows travel around the globe in either arenas or under the big top, at each stop, in each city, there is a write-up in the local press. Sometimes the coverage is just a brief blurb about the show and its theme, occasionally there's a short interview with a performer, a stage hand, or creation director, and other times it's an assessment of the show itself, evaluating its technical and acrobatic merits with what had come through before. But the reviews we see today are too current, discussing these shows through a contemporary lens; shows that have/had 15 to 20 years touring the globe, shows we would refer to as "classic" or "signature". What I'd become interested in knowing was what some of the first reviews, peeks, and evaluations of these shows were as they took their first steps across North America. How did the press see Le Cirque du Soleil in 1998, 1994, 1990, 1987?
Time to peck through the archives!
What I found was extraordinary, and more than I expected. So starting next month we'll begin sharing these discoveries here in the pages of Fascination through a series of collections, beginning with the 1987 tournée of Le Cirque du Soleil (better known today as Le Cirque Réinventé) and continuing onward in the following manner…
• Issue #160, MAY 2017 – Le Cirque Réinventé, Part 1 (1987)
• Issue #161, JUN 2017 – Le Cirque Réinventé, Part 2 (1988)
• Issue #162, JUL 2017 – Le Cirque Réinventé, Part 3 (1989)
• Issue #163, AUG 2017 – Nouvelle Expérience, Part 1 (1990)
• Issue #164, SEP 2017 – Nouvelle Expérience, Part 2 (1991)
• Issue #165, OCT 2017 – Saltimbanco, Part 1 (1992)
• Issue #166, NOV 2017 – Saltimbanco, Part 2 (1993)
• Issue #167, DEC 2017 – Alegría, Part 1 (1994)
• Issue #168, JAN 2018 – Alegría, Part 2 (1995)
• Issue #169, FEB 2018 – Quidam, Part 1 (1996-1997)
• Issue #170, MAR 2018 – Quidam, Part 2 (1998)
• Issue #171, APR 2018 – Dralion, Part 1 (1999-2001)
• Issue #172, MAY 2018 – Dralion, Part 2 (2001-2003)
• Issue #173, JUN 2018 – Varekai, Part 1 (2002)
• Issue #174, JUL 2018 – Varekai, Part 2 (2003-2004)
• Issue #175, AUG 2018 – Varekai, Part 3 (2005)
But let me warn you right now… there's a lot of text here. We're looking at around 230 pages from 120 different articles. Some make me shake my head while others I've learned something new from. They're all here, well, mostly. So while it'll take some time to get through them, I hope you'll stick around until the end. They're all fascinating. It's quite interesting to see what each reviewer focuses on while glossing over other aspects of shows we know so well. Some of their descriptions are hilarious! Oh, and the original bit of text that started me down this rabbit hole? Find it below. May it serve to whet your appetite for more interesting texts, reviews, interviews, and critiques from classic Cirque du Soleil productions on their original tours across North America that's to come!
If you wander north along the mighty Saint Laurence, beyond Montreal and Quebec City, you will hap upon a quiet little town nestled deep in the heart of a valley. It all began here, in Baie Saint Paul. Enveloped in magic, the story of an enchanting circus unfolds. So listen closely and I will tell you a tale that will surely hold you in thrall.
One mid summer's day in 1982, excitement was brewing in Baie Saint Paul as eager anticipation grew. From far and near, folk poured into the town. The streets were decorated, gaily festooned, a carnival ground for jugglers, tumblers, jester, and buffoons. Guy Laliberte performed his fire-eating act, Gilles Ste-Croix proved a fearless acrobat, leaping, bounding, and soaring through the air, while others walked the tightrope to the clamor of fanfare.
The band of merry companions, or the Club des Talons Hauts, were hatching a clever plan, plotting playful antics, nimble feats and wily shenanigans. Perched high on their stilts above the mirthful crowd, they caught a glimpse of the future through a break in the clouds. It came to them like a vision – the emblem of the sun. They held a mystical power to dazzle and make fun. They would perform under a big top and call themselves the Cirque du Soleil. For soleil is the world for sun en francais.
It was in 1534 when Jacques Cartier beached upon the rugged Canadian shores. Exalted by his valiant voyage across the sea, he raised high his banner and staked this land, claiming the New World in the name of France. Proudly he flaunted the fleur-de-lys, the cherished emblem of French heraldry.
In 1984, four hundred and fifty years after that historic day, the province of Quebec celebrated its rich ancestry. Fantasy was added to the festivity under the pinwheel canopy yellow and blue. People were drawn to the big top, flocking in numbers, seduced by the performance. The crowd was wooed by the fledgling troupe. It was a roaring success, its engines were fueled. Now Cirque du Soleil was eager to conquer the world.
After taking Quebec and Ontario by storm, Cirque ventured west to the Pacific coast. At the opening ceremonies of Expo'86, onlookers were mesmerized by the spectacular tricks. By this time the Grand Chapiteau had expanded to twice its original size. At every turn, Cirque was decorated with medallions, at every twist, awarded a prize.
It then set its sights on American towns, delighted Los Angeles, San Diego, and Santa Monica with tumblers and clowns. Spectators were riveted, the applause thundered – it brought the house down.
For this sorcerous troupe, in the prime of its youth, the moment of truth had come. Gingerly treading on American soil, Cirque du Soleil would ne'er recoil, for each city it descended upon to its magic would succumb. It gently drew back its bow, releasing its arrows on Santa Monica and San Francisco. Then onto New York and Washington, here it captured the hearts of everyone. After dazzling Miami, Chicago, and Phoenix (1988), its presence graced once again Californian cities and everywhere in betwixt (1989).
Had we seen it all? No! T'was merely the start. A troupe of performers from Cirque du Soleil crossed the Atlantic to present Cirque Reinvente. "Circus tames London, courts Paris," the headlines read. Meanwhile, back in Montreal, the masterminds were secretly weaving golden thread. The latest creation, Nouvelle Experience, emerged from their filigree. The Grand Chapiteau now could hold 2500 or more; it crisscrossed North America with Nouvelle Experience, bewitched 13 cities and 1.3 million spectators.
Gipsy in spirit, Bohemian by nature, Cirque du Soleil was spurred on by more lust for adventure. In a single beat, Cirque leaped to perform three orchestral movements before spellbound audiences on three different continents (1992-1994):
• Andante in the Land of the Rising Sun. Cirque touched down on Asia to offer Fascination 118 times in four months. Tokyo, along with eight other cities cross Nippon, was dazzled by the brilliance of the circus sun (1992).
• Crescendo on the Alps. The artists of Cirque du Soleil attained astonishing heights when they flew with the renowned circus Knie. For nine wondrous months they travelled the Helvetian roads, mesmerizing all those who had come out to see (1992).
• Vivace in the USA. Cirque was beckoned by Las Vegas to revel in never-ending night; it created quite a sensation amid the glittering lights. Twelve months had passed and the die was cast. Fate decreed that Cirque would stay, perform on Treasure Island, the newest palace in the paradise of play. The troupe introduced to Las Vegas the magic of Mystère (1993), the pinnacle of troubadours and the medieval carnival fair.
Bravissimo! Ovations and praise echoed around the globe. Now was the time to score a new symphony, reveal the mystery of Alegría and Saltimbanco.
The ringmasters were aroused when visited by an elusive creature in their mind's eye. The image was faint, but would soon come to life as they carved and facetted, dabbed on the colors from their jewel-tone palette. After masterfully adding the crowning touches, they were finally ready to lay down chisels and brushes. In honor of the spirited street tumblers of long ago, they unveiled their latest work, an alluring creation they called Saltimbanco.
Ten years had gone by since Cirque was born. The time was right to introduce Alegría to Montreal (1994). Velvets were embroidered for this celebration, eerie arias composed to mark the occasion. Donning ethereal costumes studded with jewels, all were waiting for Alegría to fly from its silken cocoon.
Alas! Alegría sprouted its wings and so took flight. Migrating south to the United States (1994-1995), it scouted for new places to alight. Montreal bid its youngest bairn farewell. Will it ever come back? Only time will tell.
As Montreal wept over the sweet loss of Alegría, Saltimbanco returned. Hallelujah, Hallelujah! The city was beguiled by its prodigal child. Yet, before the infatuation could begin to wane, Saltimbanco prepared its departure, once again (Europe 1994-1995).
Looking hopeful toward the new millennium, Cirque du Soleil silently ponders the pools of the fountain of youth to rejuvenate the springs of its imagination.


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Maria Ninot's Eolic Collection: Eolic Ring III
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"We cannot see the wind but we can see where it moves, we can feel it. We feel it move us, and this is what I seek: to create small sculptures for the body that speak with the wind."
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The patent war between Apple Inc. and smartphone rival Samsung Electronics continues to escalate, and there's only one way to describe the latest vicious salvo:
That's right, it appears that Samsung has initiated a lawsuit against Apple governing the company's use of emoticons.
According to a report from patent observer Florian Mueller, who has been dependably covering the worldwide patent wrestling match between Apple and Android manufacturers, one of four new patent lawsuits filed by Samsung in German court is over, once again, yes, emoticons.
Believe it or not, Samsung does indeed own a patent on smartphone use of emoticons. It won the European rights to that "technology" in 2000, and interested readers can see the actual patent here.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Still more adventures in intellectual property
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Artist networking roundtable featuring local arts professionals and free beer.
An open-air screening of work by emerging filmmakers will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at 917 Liberty Ave., Downtown. A donation of $5 is suggested.
Future Tenant is teaming up with the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership on the event showcasing the work of Alex Goldblum, jtc45/D.S. Kinsel, David Safin, Mike Smith and Jeremy Waltman. Some themes are unsettling and organizers suggest viewer discretion.
Food trucks will be stationed nearby from 5 to 7 p.m. for anyone wanting dinner beforehand.
This film screening in association to INVENTORY showcases six "art" films by European masters of the animated short film (Lenica, Svankmajer, Alexieff & Parker) as well as a stunningly edited, fevered cri de coeur from up north, Lipsett's 21-87. As beautiful as these films are there is a dark, man's-inhumanity-to-man theme that runs throughout but listen to the Pips, "Everybody needs love."
The schedule for the films goes as follows: 1) RONDO (1958) by Janusz Majewski 15 min. 2) 21-87 (1963) by Arthur Lipsett 10min. 3) LABIRYNTH (1963) by Jan Lenica 18min. 4) THE FLAT [BYT – orig. Czech title] (1968) by Jan Svankmajer 13 min. 5) BAGS [WOREK – orig. Polish title] (1967) by Tadeusz Wilkosz 8 min. 6) THE NOSE [LE NEZ – orig. French title] (1963) by Alexander Alexeieff & Claire Parker 11 min
An adult drawing class from the ToonSeum with roller derby girls, burlesque performers, and belly dancers!
FT will be screening a bicycle-inspired film each Friday night at 8pm from July 18 through August 15. Come by bike (or car, or bus, or foot!) to enjoy great movies, popcorn, Pabst, and the company of fellow bike-lovers!
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Applications are invited for Te Māngai Pāho's 2017 music and music video funding round.
Music which is a good fit for broadcast on the iwi radio network will be awarded $4,000 (plus GST) per track and up to a further $6,000 (plus GST) for an accompanying music video. Track lyrics must be at least 70% in te reo Māori to be eligible.
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"Hey Mom, Jeremy is upset." "Okay, Sarah, I'll be right there."
Mom is thinking, "Here we go again. Sarah is always making Jeremy upset. I can't finish anything without somebody having an issue. I'll get to it in a moment."
Here is another example:.
"Dad, I'm really sorry I messed up and forgot to cut the grass. I'll get to it right after lunch. Sorry, Dad."
Inside, Dad is loosing it. He is thinking, "When will this kid ever grow up and be responsible?"
So in a frustrated voice he says, "James, when is this pattern going to change? You need to start being responsible. Don't make promises you can't keep!"
Dad walks away miffed, "At least I didn't yell at him. I just hope he gets his act together before its too late. I'm getting really tired of this."
Both of these parents were too busy listening to themselves and assuming what they thought was obvious instead of carefully listening to their children. The Bible says that it is both foolish and shameful to answer before listening. Proverbs 18:13. Both of these parents were speaking to themselves instead of listening.
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BluWiki talk:Link Spam
From BluWiki
Content filter
I've created a content filter which should significantly reduce the amount of spam we get. Right now, it filters both words and domain names (although I would like to evenetually only filter problematic domain names).
I based the filter off the content in these edits:
- http://www.bluwiki.org/index.php?title=BluWiki_talk:Community_Portal&curid=1462&diff=23552&oldid=23397&rcid=20106
- http://www.bluwiki.org/index.php?title=User_talk:Chotchki&diff=prev&oldid=23366
- http://www.bluwiki.org/index.php?title=Help:Contents&diff=prev&oldid=16932
- http://www.bluwiki.org/index.php?title=BluWiki_talk:About&diff=prev&oldid=17813
If anyone finds repeat spam coming from other domain names, please post them here and I will block them as well. If anyone feels something here should not be blocked, let me know.
Current filter expression here
- That is a good, effective way to limit the amount of crap we must deal with manually. Kudos! — "Bear" 04:09, 23 January 2006 (EST)
Note: because of the content filter, I've cleared the blocklist. --Sam Odio 12:32, 22 January 2006 (EST)
IPs to Block
Sam, you might want to have a watch on IP 126.96.36.199 and block it in the future. Edits from this IP
IP Blocking
May I suggest you reconsider your IP blocking strategy? I see you have blocked a large number of IPs with no expiration -- that is, they are indefinitely blocked. You'll notice that I've also blocked a couple of IPs, but with a 1 month expiry.
At some point, it is more likely that a given IP will be reused by an innocent user than that the original spammer will re-attack using the same IP. Modem users generally get a new IP assigned every day; DSL and cable broadband users may stay with the same IP for several weeks, but eventually disconnect for some reason or another and, when reconnecting, will get a new IP. The only users who get true static IPs (generally speaking) are businesses with T1 or better connections. Most spammers anticipate IP blocking wherever they go, so they actually prefer dynamic IPs.
So, to avoid the scenario in which innocent new users aren't able to connect to BluWiki, I suggest blocking with an expiry of 1 month or less. Of course, recurring attacks from the same IP over time demand an extended expiry, but even so, 1 year should be more than sufficient. — "Bear" 11:43, 29 December 2005 (EST)
- Good points... I'll start blocking w/ a 1 month expiry. If we get repeat spam from the ips.. than we can work something out. --Sam Odio 11:37, 1 January 2006 (EST)
Do you think it would be wise for us to make a template about repeat spam pages (the notorious ones) and then just protect them for a week as an experiment? Chotchki 00:12, 5 January 2006 (EST)
- Yah I think it's something to explore. I've wondered if it would work to protect these pages (like BluWiki:Community Portal) and instead make tempaltes that users can edit like Template:Community Portal Welcome or whatever. Also, I've been protecting the pages that nobody uses and have been spammed repeatively (e.g. User_talk:188.8.131.52.
- Or better yet, is there a way to protect a page from unlogged in edits? That would still solve the issue and not inconvience us too much. Chotchki 23:40, 5 January 2006 (EST)
- Well, this is one of those political issues. Over on WP, the radicals are firmly in charge; despite continuous major vandalism, they refuse to demand that users log in before editing. One reviwer (in the print media) called this a "no-brainer"; I agree it's an obvious precaution. No edits from anon IP users -- not to any page. — "Bear" 13:30, 16 January 2006 (EST)
- I am also in support of edits (or at least new pages) only from logged-in users. OpenWetWare (http://openwetware.org/) successfully does this (it's infact more strict - you've got to mail the admin for an account.. but that's way too complicated) —Karthik 03:08, 20 January 2006 (EST)


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City Council Violates State Law
By Will Johnson
Messenger Reporter
CROCKETT – It didn't take long for the Crockett City Council meeting to take an ugly turn on Monday, Aug. 13. At issue was the fate of the Crockett Economic and Industrial Development Corporation (CEIDC).
In recent weeks, a petition had been circulated concerning the placement of a referendum on the upcoming election ballot in regard to the dissolution of the CEIDC.
When the council addressed the matter, near the end of the Monday night meeting, tempers flared, voices were raised, gallery members became unhinged and the Crockett City Council violated state law. Mayor Pro Tem Mike Marsh was not in attendance.
Mayor Joni Clonts read the agenda item which stated, "Consider and approve a resolution for an election on the termination of the existence of the CEIDC for the city of Crockett."
A hush fell over the council chamber before City Administrator John Angerstein said the above referenced petition had been submitted "… late last week."
"It took us several days for us to go through the signatures and make sure they are registered voters in the city of Crockett. The end result was 373 signatures were certified. The 10 percent margin for a petition was 361," Angerstein said.
Angerstein was referencing Texas Local Government Code Section 504.351 – Election to Terminate Existence of Corporation on Petition.
The code states: (a) On petition of 10 percent or more of the registered voters of an authorizing municipality requesting an election on the termination of the existence of the Type A corporation, the governing body of the municipality shall order an election on the issue. (b) The authorizing municipality shall hold the election on the next available uniform election date that occurs after the time required by Section 3.005, Election Code.
After Angerstein concluded, Precinct Three Councilman Ernest Jackson addressed the council and the standing room only crowd in the council chambers.
"I would like to open up by saying that one, I respect the rule of law and we are elected officials called forth by this community to serve here in these seats where we now sit. I respect the right of the people to petition government on whatever needs or changes they feel necessary," he said.
Jackson said while he loved the city of Crockett and respected the opinion of the municipality's residents, he had a problem with the city charter.
"In this charter currently, there are no provisions in it for initiative, for referendum or recall. These are inherent home rule powers. We are a home rule city. What that means is the citizens decided they didn't want to be a general law city," he said.
According to USLegal.com, "A general law city is a municipality that is limited to governmental structures and powers specifically granted by state law. Home rule cities are those cities which have adopted a home rule charter for their local self-governance. The home rule city can take any actions which are not prohibited by the state or federal laws and the constitution of US and Texas."
Jackson said an unnamed person who helped revise city charters had pointed out 31 deficiencies in the current city charter including the lack of a provision concerning initiatives, referendums or recalls.
"If I believe in the rule of law, then I can't accept this petition. This council can't accept it because we are working outside of this municipal constitution before any of ever got here," the councilman said.
It should be noted, a charter revision had been approved and budgeted for in FY 2018, but when it came time to discuss appointing a citizens' charter review committee, Jackson along with council members Marquita Beasley and Darrell Jackson, voted the measure down, citing the need to prioritize street repair.
"If we are going to act as a council elected by the people – if it were in this charter – we would not be having this conversation. It is not there. I have done my research," he said.
"Also," he continued, "Initiative – this comes from the Texas Municipal League – Initiative, referendum, and recall are inherent home rule powers that are reserved for exclusive use by local voters in order to provide direct remedies in unusual situations. There is no constitutional or statutory authority for initiative, referendum, or recall. These powers are unique to home rule cities, and they are not available to voters at any other level of government, including the state."
Jackson said as much as he would like to bring this before the people, he felt he could not do it.
"This charter under which we now function is akin to a municipal constitution that governs what this city does and cannot do. It is incumbent on us to follow law and not the whims of the citizens. I'm not – and neither is this council – an obstructionist of the rights of the people. We're not – even though our faces are black. We are not obstructionists. We will follow the law. In the past, councils who previously served have amended and did other things and may have even listened to the voice of the people, but it was not in the constitution do so. This charter that we now function under does not have provisions for this petition. Consequently, we cannot accept it," he said.
Once he concluded, Councilman Butch Calvert said being a home rule city "… doesn't mean that we can ignore laws that were passed in Austin. State laws trump local ordinances everyday just as federal law trumps state law."
"We as a city," Calvert continued, "can make laws that affect just us but none of those laws are in contradiction to those that are passed in Austin or Washington."
"Let me remind you, Mr. Calvert, I have already researched this," Jackson said.
"So have I," Calvert replied.
"TML – I'm going to read it to you again…" Jackson began.
"I heard it the first time, Mr. Jackson," Calvert said.
After re-reading the TML paragraph, the mayor commented, she also had contacted the TML and was informed "…if presented with a valid petition, city council must call an election."
She added, "This is from (City Attorney) Bill Pemberton. The Texas Local Government Code requires the city council to order an election on the issue of the termination of the type A Economic Development Corporation after being presented with a petition signed by 10 percent or more of the registered voters of the city. That section also requires the election to be held on the next uniform election date that occurs after the required date by the Texas Election Code Section 3.005."
Calvert added, "The Secretary of State runs all of the elections in the state of Texas. The Secretary of State said if you are presented with a legal petition, the city shall hold an election. Not the city may hold an election or the city may consider an election, but the city shall hold an election."
"If we do not pass this," Calvert explained, "we are in violation of the laws of the state of Texas and we will get sued."
After several moments of confusion about could or could not be in a motion, Calvert made a motion to approve the measure to call for an election concerning the fate of the CEIDC.
"If the city doesn't authorize the election to go before the voters, we are refusing the citizens the right to vote. We have no choice once the petition is presented and certified with greater than 10 percent of voters' signatures. Tonight's decision is not an opinion on the CEIDC, but it is the law," Clonts said.
After waiting several seconds, Angerstein said. "Because there is not a second, the item fails for lack of a second."
"So, anyone that signed the petition can go and sue the city. Go see (District Attorney) Donna Kaspar," Clonts said. "This meeting is now adjourned."
You have been divisive ever since you got here," Jackson said to the mayor.
"I have not. I'm just trying to do what is best for the city," Clonts replied.
A call to the Secretary of State was placed the following day and it was confirmed the referendum is independent of the city's charter. In other words, the petition is legal and the referendum will be placed on the ballot.
According to Krystine N. Ramon, Staff Attorney in the Elections Division the Office of the Texas Secretary of State, "Since this petition was to terminate an existence of the Crockett development and economic district which is created by State law this is not a referendum or a recall election under a city charter. Therefore, under Section 504.351 of the Local Government Code, if the petition was signed by 10 percent of the registered voters than the city council shall order an election. The reading of shall would mean that the city would have to order the election to terminate an existence of the Crockett development and economic district."
Calvert also confirmed this on Tuesday. He stated he had discussed the matter with Angerstein who informed him nothing in the charter has any relevance to the petition.
"The Secretary of State told him (Angerstein) they were not aware of this happening in the past – of a city council flaunting state law and refusing to order the election when a legal petition was submitted. The recourse is for any eligible voter to file a complaint against the city in District Court," Calvert said.
The petition would go in front of either District Judge Pam Foster Fletcher or District Judge Mark Calhoon "… and the judge can order the election, superseding anything the council did. If the judge orders the election, the election happens," Calvert explained.
He indicated he had filed a complaint with the Houston County District Clerk on Tuesday morning, Aug. 14.
"I know this conversation was kicked off by a letter to the editor I wrote a few weeks ago. At that point, I let it go. I didn't sign the petition. I didn't solicit any signatures for the petition. I left it in the hands of the voters. If it was something they wanted to run with, so be it and if they didn't, that was fine, too," Calvert said.
"The way this issue has gotten blown into a black versus white issue, I don't see it. My position has always been this has never been about one man or the color of anyone's skin. It has been about the right of the people to choose," he said.
On the previous night's city council meeting, Calvert said it was "… embarrassing and it angered me that the council did what they did last night, to say they were above state law."
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In Photos: Chvrches – ICA, London 27/02/13
March 4, 2013
Chvrches are on a mini-tour of Britain before their stunning pop sensibilities see them take over the world and indeed festival season this summer, and Tim Boddy caught them with his battered and bruised camera for a rammed London show at ICA.
Listen to their new single 'Recover' here that is from their forthcoming EP of the same name released on March 25; the trio have also recently announced another round of UK shows for the end of April if you were silly enough to miss this current run of dates. They also hinted that their debut album would be out in September during the show.
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You've reworked your resume so it's just right. You signed up for every job search site and networking group you could think of. A new pair of Florsheims and a freshly dry-cleaned suit sit in the bedroom closet.
You've been out pounding the pavement, applying for jobs with a single-minded focus you haven't exhibited since that first-year trig exam in college. And it's finally paid off. You just got a call from a potential employer who wants to meet with you in order to determine whether you'd be a good fit for their organization. So you may be thinking to yourself, now what? How do I close the deal? What can I say or do that will give me a leg up on the competition? These are all good questions. Here are seven distinct things you can do that will allow you to maximize your effectiveness in the hot seat.
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Your physical appearance is the very first thing a potential employer will notice. And not just the interviewer; but his boss, the receptionist, HR, co-workers and others who might be influential in the hiring decisions. Being fresh, clean, well-groomed and wrinkle-free show that you're taking the interview seriously and gives the interviewer an idea of how you'll look representing the company. In addition, it's important to dress for the job you want, not the one you have or had. This lets them more clearly visualize you in the new role.
Greet the Host
Your physical appearance is only half the battle in making a good first impression. The other half is how you present yourself when greeting the interviewer. When she enters the waiting room to fetch you, be sure to stand up tall and straight. Don't fidget or exude nervousness; confidence is paramount. Shake hands firmly, maintain eye contact and radiate a genuine smile. Also, be sure to pay attention to the interviewer's name and job title when they offer it; you may need them later.
Know Your Resume
Nothing looks more unprofessional than not knowing the contents of your own resume. Be sure to thoroughly review it the night before or morning of so you can adequately address the interviewer's questions regarding it. For those who have multiple versions of their resume, be sure to know which one you gave to the employer. You will typically be expected to bring a hard copy to the interview (yes, even in this digital age), so bring at least two – one for the interviewer and one for you to refer to as a shorthand.
Know Their Company
With the Internet being as easily accessible and navigable as it is nowadays, few excuses exist for not having at least a cursory knowledge of the organization with whom you're interviewing. Do some background research and information-gathering the night before. Know the company's stock and trade, awards, clients, key players and any claims to fame. Impress the interviewer with your knowledge and enthusiasm for what they do. Allow her to see your understanding of company philosophies and practices. Moreover, demonstrate an informed understanding of their industry and the specific position, if possible, as well.
Listen and Engage
Anxiety often causes people to talk too much. So make sure you're calm and relaxed prior to starting the interview. Avoid being loquacious, which can create the perception that you're nervous, unfocused and inattentive. Spend at least as much time listening as speaking. Respond to the interviewer's questions with lucid, concise and relevant answers. Choose words carefully, ask questions and engage the interviewer with thoughtful dialog that propels the conversation forward.
Maintain Professional Conduct
Be conscious of your body language during the interview. Just as with the greeting, good posture, eye contact and a healthy smile go a long way. Avoid fidgeting with your hands by keeping them gently clasped together in front of you. Don't fold or cross your arms either, as this comes across as antagonistic and aggressive. Nod as the interviewer is speaking to show you're fully engaged. When responding, be careful not to say "um" or "uh" too often and refrain from using inerudite slang like "ain't," "yeah" and "nope." Also, watch the interviewer's body language and speech patterns to ensure she is reacting to you in a positive way; if not, make some adjustments to your own.
Have Passion and Positivity
Genuine passion for a job is a quality all employers universally seek in new hires because it begets hard work, high performance and lower turnover. Similarly, a positive attitude makes for a better workplace with less stress, eventually resulting in greater productivity. Show the interviewer through your knowledge, tone, inflection and body language that you possess a real excitement for the position and that you're upbeat disposition will translate into more efficient man hours, significant attention to details and a team-oriented work environment.
Note: After the interview is over, exit the way you entered – with a firm handshake, eye contact and a confident smile. Always be gracious, even if you feel that it's likely you won't get the job. Follow up with a thank you letter or phone call a few days later. Habits like these and the ones above will eventually become your hallmark, demonstrating a commitment to professionalism that could ultimately make the difference between landing that job or losing out to the competition.


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'The word "jewelry" is derived from the Latin word 'jocale,' meaning "plaything," and the word jewel, which was anglicized during the 13th century from the Old French word "jouel." The word "jewelry" (spelled jewellery in European English) is used to describe any piece of precious material (gemstones, noble metals, etc.) used to adorn one's self'.
As the earliest Indian history the art of jewellery, jewellery making & jewellery design is more than 10000 billion years old.And these things (jewellery) used to decorative human body on daily wear or on other occasion or any other purpose, are called Aabhushan, Alankar, Aabharan or Daagina.
Nowadays however, 'Jewellery as a form of personal adornment' holds true but it being a precious is not essential. Jewellery in earlier times was made from any material, usually gemstones, precious metals like gold, silver, copper etc., beads or shells, some of these materials are even used today without a doubt and some of the materials that have been added in jewellery like platinum, sterling silver has increased its brilliance, but in this world of technology and rapid changing fashion these are not the only materials from which jewellery is being made. Jewellery nowadays is even made from cheap materials like plastic, acrylic, wood, stainless steel, etc. the purpose is to look appealing. Factors affecting the choice of materials include cultural differences and the availability of the materials. Jewellery may be appreciated because of its material properties, its patterns, or for its designer look.
The first jewellery that man ever wore is lost in the depth of pre-historical times and it is impossible to trace them. So, research hasn't yet showed if jewellery use preceded the use of clothes or the opposite. Jewellery in its most basic form has been used since the dawn of man, in conjunction with the earliest-know use of both clothing, and tools.
Until recently, researchers had believed that the ability to use/appreciate symbolism did not develop until humans had migrated to the continent of Europe some 35,000 to 40,000 years ago, but it now appears as though the spark of creativity was ignited far earlier than previously believed. The first gemstones were probably "gathered" in much the same manner as was food. It is likely that gems were found inadvertently at first, maybe while searching for food by picking through gem-bearing alluvial gravels in a dry river-bead. What must these primitive humans have thought of these dazzling, yet seemingly useless objects — harder than any other naturally-occurring material, and capturing and possessing the warmth of fire, the brilliance of the sun, or the blueness of the sea and sky. Jewellery was used by early man has been made out of almost every natural material known to mankind.
Before written language, or the spoken word, there was jewellery. In the late 1800s, British archaeologist Archibald Campbell Carlyle said of primitive man "the first spiritual want of a barbarous man is decoration". More than just a trinket from the past, jewellery, like art, is a window into the soul of humanity, and a poignant reminder of that which separates humankind from the animal kingdom — a desire to capture the essence of beauty, to possess its secrets, and to unlock its mysteries.
The history of jewellery is a long one, with many different uses among different cultures. It has endured for thousands of years and has provided various insights into how ancient cultures worked.
As Indian earliest history; when the country called Hindustan - before Chakravarti Maharaja Bharat (As per Indian history the first Emperor of the world, who become Emperor before more than 10000 billion years ago. And Chakravarti means the Emperor of the whole world.) the Indians well known with the art of Metal working, Stone cutting, Stone setting, Filigree work, Minakari (Enamelling), Kundan work, Embossing & other art of jewellery. Not only have this art of Metal working, but they well known with Jewellery Designing. By metal working and the art of jewellery designing they made many types of ornaments like Crowns, Rani-Haar (long necklace), Hansali or Hansdi (circular neck ornament), Kanthi, Magmala (neck ornament with small gold balls), Necklaces, Tanmaniya (Mangalsutra), Pendants, Earrings, Tops, Karnaful (a type of neck ornament), Zumar, Suraliya, Thumb rings, Finger rings, Binchhua (a type of finger ornament), Toe rings, Bangles, Bracelets, Kadas, Kadandias, Chuda, Pachheli, Hathful, Punchiya, Armlets, Armbands, Maag Tika, Borlas, Dots, Chains, Nose pins, Nose-rings, Nath chains (worn with nose ring), Ear chains, Waist-belts, Anklets, Zanzar, Toda… there is no limitation of the jewellery they made. Not only jewellery but many ornaments pieces, architectural constructions prove that the art of that time is not comparable with any other culture. Earliest Indian gives all this knowledge to the world. . (more about Indian Jewellery...)
The people in foreign countries had no idea about the art of jewellery, Jewellery Designing and metal working techniques like Hindustan (India). The first jewellery was made by them from readily available natural materials including animal teeth, bone, nuts, peculiar rocks; fruit stonesvarious types of shells, carved stone and wood. It is believed that jewellery started out as a functional item used to fasten articles of clothing together, and was later adapted for use as an object for purely aesthetic ornamentation, or for use as a spiritual and religious symbol.
Prolific jewellery making began with the ancestors of Homo sapiens. Over 40,000 years ago the Cro-Magnons began to migrate from the cradle of civilization in central Africa to the Middle East, the Indus Valley, and to the continent of Europe. As these early humans travelled the land they collected objects of curiosity, fashioning them into jewellery which would tell the story of their journey.
The Indian subcontinent has the longest continuous legacy of jewellery making anywhere since the time of Chakravarti Maharaja Bharat (As per Indian history the first Emperor of the world, who becomes Emperor before more than 10000 billion years ago). While Western traditions were heavily influenced by waxing and waning empires, India enjoyed a continuous development of art forms from the time of human being. (more about Indian Jewellery...)
The first signs of jewellery came from the people in Africa. Perforated beads made from snail shells have been found dating to 75,000 years ago at Blombos Cave. In Kenya, at EnkapuneYa Muto, beads made from perforated ostrich egg shells have been dated to more than 40,000 years ago.
Outside of Africa, the Cro-Magnons had crude necklaces and bracelets of bone, teeth, berries, and stone hung on pieces of string or animal sinew, or pieces of carved bone used to secure clothing together. In some cases, jewellery had shell or mother-of-pearl pieces. In southern Russia, carved bracelets made of mammoth tusk have been found.
The first signs of established jewellery making in Ancient Egypt was around 3,000-5,000 years ago. The Egyptians preferred the luxury, rarity, and workability of gold over other metals. Predynastic Egypt had Jewellery in Egypt soon began to symbolize power and religious power in the community. Although it was worn by wealthy Egyptians in life, it was also worn by them in death, with jewellery commonly placed among grave goods. (more about Egyptian Jewellery...)
By approximately 4,000 years ago, jewellery-making had become a significant craft in the cities of Sumer and Akkad. The most significant archaeological evidence comes from the Royal Cemetery of Ur, where hundreds of burials dating 2900–2300 BC were unearthed; tombs such as that of Puabi contained a multitude of artifacts in gold, silver, and semi-precious stones, such as lapis lazuli crowns embellished with gold figurines, close-fitting collar necklaces, and jewel-headed pins. In Assyria, men and women both wore extensive amounts of jewellery, including amulets, ankle bracelets, heavy multi-strand necklaces, and cylinder seals.
Although jewellery work was abundantly diverse in earlier times, especially among the barbarian tribes such as the Celts, when the Romans conquered most of Europe, jewellery was changed as smaller factions developed the Roman designs. The most common artifact of early Rome was the brooch, which was used to secure clothing together. The Romans used a diverse range of materials for their jewellery from their extensive resources across the continent. Although they used gold, they sometimes used bronze or bone, and in earlier times, glass beads & pearl. As early as 2,000 years ago, they imported Sri Lankan sapphires and Indian diamonds and used emeralds and amber in their jewellery. In Roman-ruled England, fossilized wood called jet from Northern England was often carved into pieces of jewellery. The early Italians worked in crude gold and created clasps, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets. They also produced larger pendants that could be filled with perfume.
The Renaissance and exploration both had significant impacts on the development of jewellery in Europe. By the 17th century, increasing exploration and trade led to increased availability of a wide variety of gemstones as well as exposure to the art of other cultures. Whereas prior to this the working of gold and precious metal had been at the forefront of jewellery, this period saw increasing dominance of gemstones and their settings. A fascinating example of this is the Cheapside Hoard, the stock of a jeweller hidden in London during the Commonwealth period and not found again until 1912. It contained Colombian emerald, topaz, amazonite from Brazil, spinel, iolite, and chrysoberyl from Sri Lanka, ruby from India, Afghani lapis lazuli, Persian turquoise, Red Sea peridot, as well as Bohemian and Hungarian opal, garnet, and amethyst. Large stones were frequently set in box-bezels on enamelled rings.
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Step 9 - Maintaining Records
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In an epoch where good or uninspired management can make or break a company, there is a growing trend toward 'interim management' solutions.
Often companies simply cannot wait until the right candidate is found. In the current economic climate, many companies needing an experienced executive management may not be able to wait the 6 – 12 months often required to recruit a top manager. Interim management solutions can provide the remedy.
Among the companies offering such interim management solutions, CEO-Europe offers a flexible 'Management on Demand' solution. CEO Europe offers certified top executives available with a minimum of 15 years of professional experience, covering 166 countries in Europe, Asia and the US. The recruitment process takes about three weeks, the executives can be contracted on a permanent or temporary basis.
CEO-Europe illustrates the phenomenon of interim management solutions with the case of Glowria, an online video rental company which was rapidly losing business – shareholders needed a capable manager to come on board right away and turn the company around or close it. The company was turned around in 7 months, thanks to an interim manager.
This type of scenario – a company that needs to recruit an experienced manager rapidly—is becoming more and more frequent. CEO-Europe develops and maintains a 'manager pool' and promises its customers a short-list within one week and an overall recruitment cycle of 3 weeks.
In the case of Glowria, the interim manager needed to rapidly obtain a commercial and financial turnaround. To achieve this, the manager chose, Eric Caen, had to manage in parallel several major projects, such as raising funds, developing sales and to restructuring the company.
One of the pitfalls of interim management – or any recruitment where a manager from outside the company is brought – is that the manager is often perceived as responsible for downsizing staff.
And is this sometimes the case.
Whether it is or it isn't, the manager needs to win the confidence of the managed.
In the case of Glowria, Eric Caen though judged that his internal resources were competent and efficient staff but not working effectively as a team. The team needed a leader to unite and channel these energies. That formed part of his strategy to turn the company around:
Structure, Convince, Motivate
In the above case, which dates from 2007, the interim management solution was able to bring the company back to profitability through strategy and more efficient use of the company's resources, without dismissing any staff.
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Spent days not knowing I had to click the "orb" until I finally got the answer in irc.
So, I replaced the orb on the node with an eye icon.
Spent days not knowing I had to click the "orb" until I finally got the answer in irc.
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Makes sense, the material icon might work for Cycles but not really for compo. This icon works everywhere.
@Julian Eisel (Severin), @Jonathan Williamson (carter2422) What do you guys think?
We briefly talked on IRC some days ago, writing down my thoughts here:
I agree that the current icon is really not fitting here, so +1 for searching for a better alternative. I'm not sure if the eye icon is the best alternative though, I would expect this to be used for muting or hiding the node. Maybe a magnifying glass or render icon? @Jonathan Williamson (carter2422), @venomgfx, @Paweł Łyczkowski (plyczkowski), or anyone else - opinion?
In IRC, I said that it's possible to let the interface code automatically handle the icon state (enabled or disabled), but I realized this currently only works if the interface code also handles setting the RNA property value or the bit flag controlled by the button. This however, is currently handled in NODE_OT_preview_toggle (for various reasons), so let's keep things simple and just set the icon manually :D
To avoid code duplication I'd rather do this:
const int icon = (node->flag & NODE_PREVIEW) ? ICON_RESTRICT_VIEW_OFF : ICON_RESTRICT_VIEW_ON; ... but = uiDefIconBut(..., icon, ...)
(NULL-checking previews also shouldn't be needed)
Well, I think the verb here is "to see" which means eye to me. I didn't think the original icon was a button. When the compositor loads now. The open eye with the preview thumbnail and the added nodes with the closed eye icon solve my original problem of not knowing why I couldn't 'see' the previews. So the button def should have 2 states.
Also, I thought the equiv. of hiding a node was using that triangle to minify it.
I'm not familiar with this ticket system. Did I have to change the state of the issue after I made the update?
This is a good suggestion. The material orb really doesn't make any sense here.
I'd vote for the [DISCLOSURE_TRI_RIGHT](http://cl.ly/e5t1 icon, though, as it's more indicative of *show more*, or *show less*. It's also used elsewhere in the UI for the same purpose (such as UI list filtering).
The eye icon, while nice, is too close to *hide* in my opinion, particularly since this is exactly what its' used for elsewhere (such as the outliner).
If push comes to shove, I'm also fine with the eye icon, though :) It's better than the material orb.
I'm not sure about having two triangles in the node title. New users would click the wrong triangle and confuse the two a lot.
The manifying glasses don't have a semi-transparent version that looks "off", so I say +1 for RESTRICT_RENDER_ON/OFF
DISCLOSURE_TRI_RIGHT is in fact not a triangle it's the little +/- icon (the one used in list widgets like for vertex groups to show/hide filter options).
My bad :P, those end with _VEC. I still think the render icons would be more descriptive though.
related note/reminder regarding node icons: custom py nodes dont draw them at all atm. (see D1578: fix Custom Python Nodes dont draw their 'bl_icon', patch included)
Having little eye on each node is a little creepy - an eye is a visually intense icon (since we are wired to find faces), especially in black and white. Also the header is not that logical place for it, since this does not hide/turn off the whole node, but just the preview inside it.
So, I personally would suggest the preview on/off option for a node in the Properties sidebar - it's a feature for advanced users, so does not have to be readily available right on the node IMO.
Eye icon is used for mute already in too many places, think its confusing to use eye here.
Really not so keen on making "advanced user" unless they are really corner-cases... (feedback from other users welcome, but my impression is this isn't such an unusual thing to change)
We could just make this icon more obviously a button:
- just make this act more like a button (highlight on mouse over, tint differently when its pressed).
- use monochrome outline which fits more with the arrow on the other side: https://cdn1.iconfinder.com/data/icons/trycons/32/image-512.png


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