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Fremantle City Councillor and Socialist Alliance candidate for the seat of Fremantle, Sam Wainwright, addresses the reasons for Labor's loss of the 2019 federal election. Was Labor too ambitious? Was the electorate to blame? What about Clive Palmer's scare campaign? It follows on from Wainwright's recent Socialist Alliance Our Common Cause column Labor was not radical enough.
They say class politics is dead in egalitarian Australia — but what about election 2019?
If one billionaire can literally buy seats in Queensland and another guy can use his media empire to tear the opposition to shreds, class politics is well and truly alive in this country.
Barely had we digested the news of the unexpected Coalition victory when the corporate media commentators and a number of senior party leaders were blaming Labor's election loss for it being too left-wing — "too ambitious", "a large target" and "bit off more than it could chew".
The right-wing dominated Coalition's win in the May 18 federal election is a major setback for the climate action movement, the union movement and the interests of working people in Australia. We must now urgently take steps to unite and step up the fight to defend the movements for progressive change in this country, writes Jim McIlroy.
The ruling by the NSW Land and Environment Court on February 8 to reject the Rocky Hill coalmine outside Gloucester is being felt beyond its local community and will have implications for human rights as well as climate change policy.
I will happily take any opportunity to wave a red flag in public. My chance to do so this year was on May 1, the International Workers' Day.
You may remember the joy of spotting a favourite animal or plant at a place you would infrequently visit. When, the next time you visited, they had disappeared, you'd come up with a banal explanation that never included extinction. But now a United Nations report says that unless there is a change in approach, we will lose 1 million species forever.
Eating meat is increasingly condemned as an unethical choice that murders sentient beings. But we need to understand that more animals die in plant food production than in abattoirs, writes Elena Garcia.
Whichever major party claims government on May 18, neither can legitimately claim to have a mandate for its dangerously inadequate carbon emission reduction policies, writes Pip Hinman.
On May 11, sensors at the Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii recorded that the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere had risen above 415 parts per million (ppm). The safe level is 350 ppm.
This is the first time since humans have existed that there has been this much carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and it is well beyond the safe limit.


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For any house cleaning adventure, the abundance of dust can be the most annoying thing to deal with. Apart from covering every surface, floating in the air, and ruining an otherwise clean appearance, it can cause respiratory problems, heighten pre-existing allergies, or bring dust mites into the home to share a residence.
What does dust come from?
Dust comes from dead skin cells, pollen, and fibers fallen off of clothes and furniture; as such, it's almost impossible to keep a house constantly dust-free. Still, there are ways to efficiently get rid of dust and prevent future buildups.
Cleaning dust
Before beginning, make sure to have a damp cloth and a dusting wand with microfibers. Feather dusters or dry rags will simply push dust around or send it into the air, not trap it. Always start at the top--the ceiling, high shelves, etc--and work down to catch any dust that falls during the process. Wipe down everything, from empty space to electronics to lamps to small objects. Make sure to be thorough by wiping underneath and behind things as well. Rotate through several clothes to keep them clean or wash one every time it gets too saturated with dust.
Vacuums can be a large help, but they can also spread a lot of dust right back into the air. Use a high-quality vacuum with a double-layered filter bag and turn the thermostat's fan on so it will filter the dust from the air as it appears. If possible, use different nozzle attachments to reach dust hidden in hard to reach places and move furniture to ensure full coverage.
With dust usually comes dust mites; these are harder to get rid of permanently, but it is possible to reduce their numbers and keep them from multiplying. Dust mites like to make their homes in bedding, so either freeze sheets overnight or wash in hot water to kill them. Freezing works for non-washable things too, like delicate pillows or stuffed animals. Dust mites also thrive in humid weather, so consider investing in a dehumidifier to discourage them from staying. For a fresh start, call a professional to exterminate them completely.
Ridding the house of dust and mites once isn't enough to keep it free forever. Prevention is essential to make sure as little dust returns as possible. Dust builds up quickly and the bed is one of the first and worst places it accumulates, so start dust-proofing by washing bedding at least once a week and buying a waterproof cover for mattresses. For carpets, consider replacing them with hardwood or tile. Otherwise, vacuum daily to keep them fresh. Keep the air clean with a dehumidifier and a strong furnace filter.
Keep rooms clean
Keeping rooms clean and orderly helps as well, by reducing small areas where dust can be trapped and making it easier to maintain cleanliness. Organize closets with plastic bags or containers to reduce shredded fibers from entering the air and settling, and keep shelves neat and clutter-free to minimize the amount of dust blown around when searching for something. Several surface cleaners and polishes on the market will also repel dust for a short time, so think about purchasing some for extra protection after a clean.
Most dust comes from dead skin or is brought in from outside, so it's also important to reduce both of those outlets. Don't leave doors and windows open for long, and shower and do laundry often to get rid of pollen from outside. A clean car prevents outside dust from entering the home as well.
Remember to groom any pets outside to keep their dander and skin out. Dust can be tricky to deal with and even trickier to keep away, but a dust-free home is a happy home. Cleaning and proofing the house will make it look well-kept and cared for as well as keep allergens from attacking guests.
Rather than letting it build up and getting rid of all of it at once, it's better to be constantly clearing it away with small daily or weekly actions and good organization. With practice and routine, having a dustless home can be simple, easy, and fast.

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PAWNEE — Staunton High School football coach Mike Parmentier said he and his coaching staff were trying to pin down some of the Pawnee Indians' defensive tendencies at halftime of their Prairie State Conference showdown Friday night. "But we didn't have the ball enough to figure anything out," Parmentier joked after his team's confounding 6-5 victory.
PAWNEE — Staunton High School football coach Mike Parmentier said he and his coaching staff were trying to pin down some of the Pawnee Indians' defensive tendencies at halftime of their Prairie State Conference showdown Friday night.
"But we didn't have the ball enough to figure anything out," Parmentier joked after his team's confounding 6-5 victory.
The Bulldogs didn't really have the ball much more in the second half than they did in the first. That's how much Pawnee dominated the possession game. As for the scoring game, Staunton broke one big play: a 46-yard touchdown run by senior halfback Dusty Graves less than a minute into the third quarter.
The Bulldogs, who were averaging 47 points through their first four games, somehow made Graves' TD stand up for a final score normally found in the baseball section of the sports page.
Pawnee, which slipped to 4-1 overall and 3-1 in the Prairie State, did everything but score a touchdown. The Indians totaled 18 first downs to Staunton's four, and they ran 70 plays from scrimmage to 23 for the Bulldogs.
As you'd expect, the Indians rolled up 263 net offensive yards compared to Staunton's 90. But with only a safety and a field goal to show for their efforts, the Indians saw Staunton climb to 5-0 overall and 4-0 in the PSC.
"We had plenty of opportunities, but we have to capitalize on those," said Pawnee senior Jonathan Schrage, who rushed for 84 yards and also tackled Graves in the end zone for a second-quarter safety making it 5-0 Pawnee.
"It would've changed the outcome. We had plenty of chances. We just needed to make plays when it counted. It's very frustrating. Just one play, and that's a big step toward a conference championship."
The Indians, who also lost a defensive battle at Staunton 15-12 last year, reached the Bulldogs' 10-yard line (or inside it) five times. But the Pawnee offense's only points came on a 31-yard field goal by Shaquil Hayes in the first quarter.
Hayes later was short on a 35-yard attempt early in the fourth quarter, when Pawnee had reached the Staunton 7 but bogged down after a holding penalty.
Some expected Hayes to try another field goal on the Indians' last threat, when they had a fourth-and-three at the Staunton 8 with less than 3 minutes left. But Pawnee head coach Kitt Thein said Hayes had suffered an injury to his right hip during the second quarter, and it was evident he wasn't 100 percent when his 35-yard try was short by a good margin.
So Pawnee, which was 4-for-5 on fourth-down conversions at that point, went for it. A rollout pass by quarterback Dalton Doerfler was a little too high for tight end J.D. Vandenberg, who couldn't hang onto it inside the 5.
Staunton got one first down on its final possession before punting with 5 seconds left. Pawnee's Stanley DeSart caught it at his own 44, then lateraled to teammate Nick Stevens, who got to the Staunton 33 before being tackled by Kory Sczurek and punter Austin Holloway to end the game.
Pawnee's other drives within 10 yards of the end zone ended in an end-zone interception by the Bulldogs' Zack Ward (second quarter), and a stand by the Bulldogs' defensive line on a fourth-and-1 run by Billy Howell (third quarter).
"You just have to get it in (to the end zone)," Thein said. "We were just short all night long. But give Staunton credit, when they got their backs to the wall, they made some defensive plays.
"It's a heartbreaking loss. Last year, it was kind of a see-saw game when we lost to them. But tonight, it's just very frustrating."
Parmentier was quick to credit the Pawnee defense for shutting down the Bulldogs' attack, excluding Graves' third-quarter score. But he also credited his own team for hanging on to win their first close game of the season.
"Pawnee has strong, powerful runners, and they have an unorthadox offense that works great for them," Parmentier said. "Hat's off to Kitt. What a great program he's built here.
"But we held on. I was proud of our seniors, especially defensively. With a team like that, playing smash-mouth football, it's easy to tuck your tails and say, 'Oh, let's just go to next week.' But our kids fought back.
"We bent an awful lot tonight, but we didn't break. We got the one big play from Graves, and we held on by our fingernails."
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Last week, MONSTRINTHEDARK visited Courtney Honda in Milford, CT to give them the Yelp treatment.
I shot the Courtney Honda video with the GH4, Metabones Speedbooster, and Canon EF 24-70mm f2.8 (my go to lens when in the field and running and gunning).
I used the Rhino two foot carbon fiber slider while I captured b-roll in the garage and recorded all my footage externally to my Atomos Ninja Blade.
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2019 Schools League Team Championships - August 18th
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Proposed Start Times
Senior Secondary Boys Epee Teams - roll call is at 8.45am, with the competition starting at 9:00am
Junior and Senior Secondary Girls Epee Teams - roll call is at 11.15am, with the competition starting at 11:30am
Junior Secondary Boys Epee Teams - roll call is at 12.45pm, with the competition starting at 1pm.
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Click on the Register Here button on the right hand side of this web page. This is a Category 2 competition; all fencers are required to have a 2019 Basic Club/School Affiliation with Fencing Victoria (note that affiliation and entry on the day of the event attracts a "late fee"). If you are a member of a Star club, you should already have this level of affiliation. Team compositions must be emailed to firstname.lastname@example.com. Entries are due in by 9pm on the 15th of August.
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For screenwriter Eli, an offer to finally create his own TV show should be the ultimate culmination of his goals, but instead shocks him into wondering why he had those dreams in the first place. Armed with a new sense of spiritual clarity, he sets out on a quest to serve up some hard truths to his coworkers, family, exes, and friends. What could possibly go wrong?
From New York Drama Critics Circle and Obie Awards winner Itamar Moses comes a lively world premiere about the lies we tell to protect ourselves and how the tiniest gestures can have deep impact on those around us. Moses is the Tony Award-nominated author of The Band¹s Visit, currently on Broadway.


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Experimental exploration of membranes in liquid jet atomization
Le 25/01/2018
CNRS UMR 6614 – CORIA, Site Universitaire du Madrillet, 76801 Saint Etienne du Rouvray, TASC Department (Turbulence, Atomization& Sprays, Chaos), Atomization & Spray Group
J.B. Blaisot (firstname.lastname@example.com, +33 232 953 676),
F. Thiesset (email@example.com, +33 232 953 706)
Multiphase flows, Primary atomization, image analysis, interfaces.
Oct. 2018- Oct. 2021
Around 1400€ net
The objective of this PhD thesis is to characterize the dynamics of liquid jet atomization in which membrane fragmentation occurs. To this end, an experimental work will be undertaken with the aim of better quantifying the geometrical properties of liquid membrane when visualized by backlight illumination. A second task of the thesis will be devoted to the characterization of the physical mechanisms at play through a scale-by-scale analysis of the fragmentation of the membranes, contraction into ligaments and formation of droplets.
The characteristics of liquid-dispersed two-phase flows condition the evolution of many natural phenomena and the efficiency of a wide variety of industrial applications. A simple observation of such two-phase flows generally reveals the early formation of wrinkled thin liquid sheets or membranes which perforate and contract in ligaments and droplets. This scenario is notably encountered in liquid flows with large transversal momentum as produced by e.g. triple-disc-geometry injectors [1, 2] or in air-assisted atomization processes (e.g. coaxial jets). Liquid membranes can also be promoted in the presence of cavitation or by adding polymers to the liquid phase. Consequently, the processes related to the liquid sheets appear as the initial condition for the creation of ligaments and for the resulting drop size distribution. In the last few years, the Atomization & Spray group at CORIA laboratory has focused mainly on the ultimate step of the atomization processes, i.e. the stretching of ligaments and formation of droplets. To complete the picture, the objective of this PhD thesis is to shed light onto the prior step, providing quantitative data and deep analysis of the physical mechanisms at play during 1/ the liquid-jet injection and destabilization, 2/ the formation of liquid-sheets and membranes 3/ their perforation and 4/ contraction into ligaments. On the basis of our research team expertise, the applicant will first develop some experimental diagnostics for the morphological analysis of liquid structures and will propose pragmatic solutions to help distinguishing thin liquid membranes in backlight images. Experimental images will then be explored in the light of recent scale-by-scale analysis with the aim of highlighting and characterizing the multi-scale features of the fragmentation of liquid-sheets and formation of ligaments. The main difficulty when visualizing liquid sheet is due the refraction and diffraction of light interacting with liquid structures. Generally, the liquid (gas) phase on backlight illumination images is associated with low (high) gray scale levels [3]. However, a thin liquid sheet is a transparent medium which leads to gray levels similar to those of the background. Consequently, the distinction between the gas and the liquid phase cannot be carried out on the basis of the gray level solely and another information is needed for the segmentation of images. One solution then consists in calculating the local textural (e.g. spectral) content of the images in order to discriminate between the light transmitted directly to the camera (which have very low textural content) to the one which has travelled through the liquid (which have a larger textural content). The applicability of such corrections will be validated by comparing corrected images to that inferred from the ballistic imaging technique which allow optically separating ballistic photons from that which have passed through the liquid [4]. Two flow configurations will be studied, a wrinkled liquid-sheet as formed by two obliquely impacting jets [5] and by the triple disc injector [2].
An ensuing task for the PhD work will be devoted to the characterization of the fragmentation scenario of such liquid sheets and membranes. In this context, one particular objective is to describe the multiscale content of the liquid sheet fragmentation and contraction and of the ligament formation processes. This will be undertaken on the basis of observables such as the surface based scale distribution [2] or the volume-of-fluid spatial increments by identifying the predominant terms in their respective transport equations.
[1] Dumouchel, C. (2008). Exp. Fluids, 45(3), pp. 371-422.
[2] Dumouchel, C. & Grout, S. (2011) Phys. A, 390, pp. 1811–1825
[3] Blaisot, J.B. & Yon, J. (2005). Exp. Fluids, 39, pp. 977–994
[4] Idlahcen, S., Rozé, C., Méès, L., Girasole, T., & Blaisot, J. B. (2012). Exp. Fluids, 52(2), 289-298
[5] Bremond, N., Clanet, C., & Villermaux, E. (2007). Journ. Fluid Mech., 585, pp. 421-456.
Funding for the PhD thesis is conditioned by the quality of the applicant. The candidate's experience must align with some of the project thematic fields, namely optics, multiphase flows or image processing. A strong background in fluid mechanics is required and knowledge of C and python coding is mandatory. A master degree or in progress is required. Applicants will send a CV and a motivation letter.
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Report: 'Refugees Welcome Here' march - London 19 March 2016
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On Saturday 19 March, the London branches of the Revolutionary Communist Group joined the 'Refugees Welcome Here' march, which marked UN anti-racism day.
The march was organised under the name Stand Up to Racism, a trade-union-funded umbrella campaign. Around four thousand people marched from Portland Place to Trafalgar square.
At Piccadilly circus supporters encountered around 100 members of the fascist group, Britain First, with banners reading 'Veterans before refugees'. Protected by police, they made little impact on the demonstration of colourful and vocal anti-racists.
At this point in time the racist thugs of Britain First are a lesser threat to refugees and migrants than the British state, which launches and escalates wars around the world, then locks up and deports people who are fleeing the same conflicts. This is why we marched under the banner, 'Fight Britain's Racist Immigration Laws', and why the speakers and chants on our sound system highlighted British state racism, expressed through immigration laws, police deaths in custody, the judiciary, prisons and detention centres.
The dominance of the trade unions, and hence the Labour Party, among the speakers on the platform resulted in an absence of links to British Imperialism. Everyone was rightly blaming the Tories for their racist treatment of asylum seekers, but simultaneously letting the Labour Party off the hook. The most recent Labour government launched imperialist wars and passed its own racist immigration bill but no speaker on the main platform denounced them for it.
Far more than this march, last week's demonstration outside Yarl's Wood immigration detention centre show the potential for an anti-racist movement that will challenge state racism here in Britain. We will continue pushing for that kind of movement to be built and we need your help. Join us!


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The Last Barrow
Been heavy on wood, this winter – lots of grey days – so this morning I brought in the last barrow-full of wood from what had been a 6 deep stack that I'd built last summer. To be fair, it … Continue reading
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Will the wood last out?
Been a grey winter. Lots of fires, lots of wood burnt! We started the winter with six stacks. Admittedly, four of them were almost entirely of weeping willow – and that's very light and burns quickly. We could get through … Continue reading
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Three year logburner record
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Now 2016 and just over 3 years
Yes, over 3 years now and still going strong. Now starting to burn some of the -relatively little – left-overs from building the house which I cut down to size and stacked last spring. The off-cuts from the cladding – … Continue reading
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Romania: a land of hidden gems beyond Transylvania
Romania offers something for everyone, from pretty medieval villages and amazing wildlife, to breathtaking hiking country and stunning castles, including Dracula's old haunt
Romania is a country steeped in history. But while its rich heritage endures, it's fair to say it's not the kind of romantic European folklore that traditionally has tourists flocking to visit.
Bram Stoker immortalised the country as the home of Count Dracula, while the inspiration for his literary creation – Vlad the Impaler – is equally well known.
Those that travel to this Eastern European gem, however, are treated to a land of spectacular countryside, thriving cities and huge variety.
Bucharest is already starting to enjoy a boom in tourism thanks to its buzzing nightlife, café culture and elegant medieval architecture. Perhaps it's not surprising that the city is known as Little Paris.
But there is so much more to Romania than its capital city, and it's only once you get out of the towns and into the rural areas that the country really shines.
The Carpathian mountain range presents one of Europe's great wilderness escapes in summer or winter.
The resort of Poiana Brasov offers one of the cheapest winter ski destinations in Europe and its striking scenery makes it the perfect place to enjoy cross-country pursuits.
In the summer, gorgeous hiking trails are served by a handy network of huts for more serious strollers to rest their weary legs. Walkers can join a guided tour of the region or go it alone at their own pace.
The Carpathians are also home to Europe's largest wolf and brown bear populations. Guided tours tracking them, along with red deer and lynx, are a popular treat.
Scale the peaks or explore the deep underground caves scattered across the Apuseni range. You can also go rock climbing and horse riding in the Piatra Craiului National Park.
Outdoor adventure isn't restricted to Transylvania's "Carpathian Garden", and the Danube Delta provides a haven for hikers, anglers and boaters. At 1,300sq m, the Delta is the second largest in Europe and the continent's best-preserved - more than 300 species of birds live here.
To its south, travellers can find the more laid-back Black Sea resorts, which pepper the coast from Mamaia down to Vama Veche near the Bulgarian border.
It would be wrong to describe Bucharest as anything other than a vibrant, evolving cultural hotbed.
The city still bears the scars of communist dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu's reign, but its crumbling and abandoned buildings only add even more character to the already historic streets.
Here you'll see the biggest parliamentary building in the world, Parliament Palace, with tours taking you through rooms lavishly decorated with Romanian marble. Tours end with a stunning view from Ceauşescu's balcony, which is worth the £8 admission price alone.
A host of museums and a fascinating collection of churches and monasteries dating back to the 16th century, along with a collection of well-kept parks, will keep eyes wandering for days in a city begging to be explored.
Lipscani, the city's central district, escaped the dictator's demolition programme and its cobbled streets have been rejuvenated as a hub for young nightlife.
Meanwhile, Transylvania is another region with an unjust identity crisis, its legacy assured by author Bram Stoker who made it Dracula's home.
With the Carpathians as its backdrop, the town of Brasov, just three hours from Bucharest, is the usual first stop for visitors who venture out of the capital.
It's also where you'll find Bran Castle on the outskirts. The medieval fortress known as Dracula's Castle may have only tenuous links to the character, but is no less impressive for that. Sibiu, a former Saxon settlement, holds similar appeal.
Sighişoara, on the Tarnava River, is known as Transylvania's historic heart and listed by Unesco as a World Heritage Site. Get your bearings from the balcony at the top of the 1,360-built Clock Tower (Turnul cu Ceas) after checking out the history museum inside.
Modern towns mix with ancient villages, in pristine condition and occupied by friendly locals who will be delighted you showed up.
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This is the story of when a journal article broke the SLP internet.
On accident.
And it was kind of a good thing, and kind of a bad thing, and mostly just really confusing to everyone observing it.
So allow me to play out this series of events—trust me, it's relevant to why someone would ask the question above!
This blog includes occasional commentary on trends in our field, or helpful little tips and snippets.
But we spend most of our time in the members' section of this site, where we help SLPs know the research.
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This is the third of three consecutive blog posts on the research-to-practice gap,
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What's the difference between respect and love?
Wait—back up. Before you go on a tangent of considering every relationship you have, and how they all differ in terms of respect and love, let's look at just one relationship: your relationship with our field's science. Our evidence. Do you respect it, or do you love it?
I think, for most people, the answer is actually "respect", not "love". And I see this as a problem. Here's why:
Respecting our science, to me, means putting it on a pedestal. Knowing it's highly valuable. Important. Something to be revered. Something to be referenced, whenever possible (Smith, 2017, #pretendcitation).
When a graduate student leaves his or her master's program with a respect for our field's science, that's good. A good thing! But it's also wholly inadequate. Because it can mean that they leave that science, sitting there on it's pedestal, and wave a respectful little 'goodbye,' before proceeding on with clinical work. (Want a real citation for this blog post? Try this article on how quickly students lose touch with the evidence after grad school.)
So, to me, respect doesn't cut it, because you can respect something but be completely uninvolved with it. Here's an example: I respect cardiovascular exercise. I am 100% confident it's good for you, and smart people do it. But me? I don't do it. I hate that crap, and have zero love for cardiovascular exercise. Cardiovascular exercise and I are entirely uninvolved with one another, but #respect.
So then, love. What does loving our science look like?
This is a super commonly-asked question among SLPs.
Let's dig in!
Note: This is about to kick you to a full-page answer instead of a blog post. It just felt like too much to squeeze into a blog column! Enjoy~


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How Can I Know God's Will?
My college choice was easy. At first. Because of my love for the environment, I'd decided to attend a school that had a strong environmental studies program. It seemed like the right place for me, but then something happened the summer before I left for college. I made a major decision that would affect all my other decisions. I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. It's not like I suddenly lost my concern and love for the environment. I still cared about the ozone layer, endangered species of all kinds and South American rainforests. But I also developed a deeper concern—concern for the fate of individual souls.
But the problem: I had already been accepted at my once-favorite college and had even gone through a summer orientation to prepare for my first year there. I felt stuck and not at all sure going to this college was really, truly God's will for my life. So I did what most people in my don't-know-what-to-do shoes would do: Full of worry and anxiety, I headed off to my first-choice school in the fall. I soon discovered something during that first semester. I found out I really wasn't into biology—a pretty important area of study for someone in environmental studies. I even ended up with a D in freshman bio lab. Not good.
At the same time, I discovered plenty of opportunities to grow in my faith at the school that was no longer the college of my dreams. I got involved with a great church, learned a lot about the Bible, and also had many opportunities to serve Christ and share my faith. During that first difficult academic year, I realized I really needed to change my major. I also realized something else. God's will wasn't simply about picking the right school, the right area of study or the right career path.
As I dug deeper into God's Word—and into Christ-centered community and Christian service and outreach—I began to study some verses that really seemed to be God's will for my life, like: Do to others what you would like them to do to you. This is the meaning of the Law of Moses and the teaching of the prophets (Matthew 7:12, NCV). Jesus answered: "'Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul and mind.' This is the first and most important commandment. The second most important commandment is like this one. And it is, 'Love others as much as you love yourself.' All the Law of Moses and the Books of the Prophets are based on these two commandments" (Matthew 22:37-40, CEV).
As I struggled to find the right school, the right major and the right career path, I discovered something important. I learned that God's will largely revolved around a life of love for him and for others. This didn't mean God didn't care about what school or career I would eventually choose. But he had a larger concern: He wanted me to become more like Christ—no matter what school I ended up at. I eventually did switch schools and discovered a major (Christian communications) where I could use the gifts and talents God had given me. As a result, I enjoy sharing God's truth and love through the job I have as an editor and writer. I believe that what I'm doing pleases God. Even more, I must never forget that "doing," in God's way of thinking, involves more than doing my job. It's about doing God's will through loving him and loving people. It involves building a closer relationship with him through such practices as prayer, Bible study and telling others about Jesus. These are the important things I and all other Christ-followers have been called to do. And it's big —bigger than that first college choice, bigger than any other decision I will ever have to make.
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Help the State build a website on innovation
The State CIO created an enterprise Innovation Program that is focused on working with the 2,100 IT staff across all departments, boards, councils, etc in the executive branch of State government. The organization has the unique benefit of having staff positioned in each agency that delivers services (and data) to all Minnesotans.
There are some key focuses that affect citizens directly which are already underway:
1) an enterprise mobile strategy to restructure content and services following responsive design practices for device-independent accessibility
2) a data governance initiative that will deliver public data through APIs and other public access points
The program is only getting started. We need to create a beacon to the community that this program is here to serve citizens.
A discussion by the community this website is intended to serve would benefit our ability to create a website that brings direct value to that community.


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Okay, tourism has a significant environmental footprint. As the basis of any means of transport is the burning of fuels – fossil fuels in general -, travelling ends up with a lot of carbon dioxide.
But on the other hand, travel is a wonderful activity: allows you to meet other people, other cultures, other ideas. It makes us discover each other, and thus to rediscover ourselves, our place in this world so big and yet so small.
This weekend Dan and I visited Serra Gaucha, in the south of Brazil. It was a gastronomic tour. We tasted pinion cookies, local cheeses, wines and salami, homemade crackers and bread. We met nice people, as Mr. Severino, who dropped out of the winery crafts for lack of aid, and started producing jellies and jams with his wife on the route of the Stones Way (Caminho de Pedra -Bento Gonçalves-RS). At the end of the trip, at an improvised store by the roadside, we met Mrs. Ivone, who with great kindness taught us how to prepare beautiful colored beans.
We saw the elderly, young children and descendants of German and Polish people dancing traditional songs of their ancestors, in a folk festival in Nova Petropolis, RS.
Tourism values diversity. That's why, despite its impacts, it could be considered a positive activity.
Traveling inspires the traveler, and creates conditions that enable communities to live in their traditions. It encourages youth not to migrate to big towns to find a decent professional future.
While we don't have yet available less-polluting means of transportation, here are some tips to make your travels more environmentally friendly:
– Get to know the customs and local foods. Talk to the locals, ask for receipts, ask everything you're curious about.
– Do not take the "big city" with you. If you are in rural areas or park, do not put loud music. Visit smaller shops rather than big malls or department stores. Avoid fast food. Look for local foods. Snacks sold by the streets are great option to taste the typical local cooking without spending much.
– If staying in hotel, watch out for the laundry procedures. Most hotels and hostels ask hosts to inform if you don't want your toil to be washed everyday, so it can save a little water.
– If you are camping, respect neighboring groups and take care of your trash.
– Avoid shopping trips. And do not get too excited, think three times before buying objects on the road. Buy what you will really use. Prefer to travel to meet customs, food and natural resources.
– If you bring souvenirs for friends and family, buy something that has utility. Small typical snacks and candies are a good option. Your friend/family will have a taste of your trip, ans drawers won't get more cluttered with refrigerator magnets or keychains or postcards.


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It is famously known as the southern entrance to the Cotswolds and is said to be the 'oldest continually inhabited town in England'. With its cobbled streets and crooked cottages, Malmesbury is filled with history as its located in the oldest borough and in one of the best hilltop towns in the Cotswolds. Unlike other places in the Cotswolds, Malmesbury isn't overly touristic and is uniquely beautiful.
Related: My Three Day Guide to the Cotswolds
Malmesbury was the perfect town to spend a quiet birthday particularly as England's oldest hotel, the Old Bell were my hosts.
The Old Bell Hotel has been around since 1220.
As part of a grade I listed building, the hotel is next to a 12th Century abbey. A member of staff explained to us that the hotel's initial purpose was to provide a place for monks to stay, during their pilgrimages to the abbey. Every part of the venue is full of charm, character, and warmth.
The Old Bell Hotel takes a modern approach to historical British charm. Our hotel room felt a bit like a fairytale. With three lounges in total, you will be able to find many places to relax with a book, a pastry, cuppa tea or a board game.
Related: Review of the Old Bell Hotel, Malmesbury
They provide their guests with comfortable duvets, linens, Noble Isle toiletries, soft robes and cookies on arrival (double points for cookies!).
The experience doesn't end there as the following day we were greeted with a great spread and presentation in the dining room for breakfast.
Not Pictured Sights:
Abbey House and Gardens
Walk Along the Avon River
Athelstan Museum
Smoking Dog Pub
Potting Shed Pub
This was quite the country escape! Perfect for my birthday 🙂
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1. 4:02 a.m. Hello again big, bright moon.
2. If only every drive into the city was as quick and quiet as this one. I'd make my way more often.
3. Flashing yellow lights as the lanes go from four to one. A car, black and charred and flipped onto its roof.
4. The darkness of Lower Wacker.
5. This is the first time I've ever seen the sun rise over Lake Michigan and I am breathless at the sight: electric orange orb rising up over the rippling water.
6. This does not feel like Chicago.
7. The view from here. My god, the view. I'll cling to the memory of this.
8. This sand. This water. This moment with her as she looks out over the water.
9. Apples sliced for pie. Sugar and cinnamon and flour on my fingertips.
10. The figs I bought yesterday are soft and sweet. I roll the seeds on my tongue.


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I'm always hearing ads on my podcasts but never really gave them much thought. I stopped doing yoga at the end of last year when the studio I attended closed down. I've tried apps and YouTube videos but I just couldn't follow them. Right now I'm on a 15 day free trial for Yoga Glo, which was advertised on the Unsolved Murders podcast. I've done three sessions so far and I like it. It'll be $18 per month (I think) if I decide to stick with it, but obviously I'm unsure because I'm saving every penny I have. I have to decide if it'll be worth it!
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Amitabh Bachchan denies playing Bhishma in RANDAMOOZHAM
By Glamsham Editorial | 04 Apr 2017 16:45:08.6730000 IST
Amitabh Bachchan has denied playing Bhishma in the mega budget RANDAMOOZHAM directed by Sreekumar.
His spokesperson has issued a clarification regarding the megastar's participation on the silver screen adaptation of M.T.Vasudevan Nair's novel RANDAMOOZHAM.
The statement issued by Amitabh Bachchan's spoke person reads, "As the official spokesperson agency for Mr Bachchan, we would like to deny this news and state that Mr Bachchan is in no capacity associated with or a part of the above mentioned film directed by Mr Sreekumar. Any news or story reporting otherwise is false and incorrect."


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Financial data in form of QuickBooks company or data file is business-critical. QuickBooks data file is, however, always vulnerable to threats such as data loss, data damage, and data theft. To ensure optimal security of a QuickBooks data file, it is, therefore, important to ensure that you have the most advanced data security mechanism.
To know about the advanced data security mechanism for QuickBooks, you can dial a certified and experienced QuickBooks Premier support services provider. Instant support for QuickBooks Premier or any other version of QuickBooks ensures that you have the well-placed mechanism to recover business-critical QuickBooks data file.
Using Intuit's QuickBooks Auto Data Recovery feature is one of the preferred ways by which you can recover lost QuickBooks data file. it, however, recommended that you use this feature with the assistance of a certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor which you can avail by dialing a toll-free QuickBooks Desktop support services provider.
In this blog post, we discuss how Intuit's QuickBooks Auto Data Recovery feature helps to recover the lost data file. Let's start.
Recover the Lost Data File with Auto Data Recovery Tool
QuickBooks Auto Data Recovery or ADR tool is available only with QuickBooks Pro, QuickBooks Premier and QuickBooks Enterprise for Windows. It is not available with QuickBooks Accountant. First introduced in QuickBooks 2012, ADR tool helps you easily recover the lost data, such as transaction files, financial statement, and several other QuickBooks company file.
There are two ways following which QuickBooks ADR helps you recover the lost QuickBooks data file:
- By recreating copy for the lost Company File, and by recreating the lost transaction file by using the current Transaction Log File or TLG.
- By recreating the copy of a few hours back transactions by using Company File and Transaction Log File.
Well before, we proceed further and understand different steps that you need to follow for recovering the lost QuickBooks data file with the application of QuickBooks Auto Data Recovery tool, let's have a look at a few critical points:
- QuickBooks ADR is not available with Accountants edition of QuickBooks
- The file size limitation of ADR is 1.5 GB
- If the size of the lost QuickBooks data file is more than 1.5 GB then ADR will not be able to recover
- To have optimal use of QuickBooks ADR do make sure that you have the latest updates of QuickBooks Desktop
After understanding these points, follow the solutions that we discuss further to recover the lost QuickBooks data file.
Solution to Recover Lost Data File with QuickBooks ADR
Use Transaction Log or.TLG file with.QBW.adr file
To recover QuickBooks data file containing recent transaction, you can use them.TLG file and ADR of the QuickBooks company file, and to do that, follow these steps:
- Create a folder named QBTest on Desktop
- Click and open the folder where QuickBooks company file is stored
- Copy the subsequent .TLG file and paste it on QB Test folder that you created on Desktop
- Open the folder named QuickBooksAutoDataRecovery
- Copy and paste.QBW.adr file to QBTest folder. By now, you will have.TLG file and .QBW.adr file on QBTest folder
- Now, go to the QBTest folder and rename the .QBW.adr. File by right-clicking on it
- Make sure to delete .adr at end of the file
- Now, open QuickBooks
- Click and open QuickBooks company file that saved on QBTest folder. You can use account registration details to verify if transaction files are there or not
- Now, run the verify utility tool to make sure the integrity of this QuickBooks company file
- In case, the copy of this company file is as expected then you can remove the damaged QuickBooks company file to any other location and then transfer this copy from QBTest folder to the primary and original location
With the application of QuickBooks Auto Data Recovery feature, you can easily recover the lost QuickBooks data file. It is, however, recommended to use this feature under the guidance of a qualified and experienced QuickBooks Premier support services provider. You can dial a toll-free QuickBooks Desktop support phone number to instantly connect to a QuickBooks expert now!


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Property renovation is the tried and true pathway to potential riches for aspiring Australian homeowners. It is an established route to a secure and wealthy lifestyle, built on the rapacious real estate market in the major cities. So, how do you take something ordinary, mediocre, less than appealing, and transform it into a desirable commodity? It takes nouse and hard work. You must dig out the necessary information in the 'how to' realm and apply it expertly to your house of straw, before that wolf gets to your door. Turning it into a stylish house of brick that will not come tumbling down at the first sight of something untoward.
Renovating Your Home into a Stylish Masterpiece for Beginners
Stylish masterpieces are built on tricks of illusion for the eye. Artists know the right moves to fool the human senses. Cosmetic wonders in the building game are much the same. Fashions in home renovations are like fashions everywhere, they come and go and cycle around. Styles, colours and patterns feature prominently across the board. Home construction trends are similarly inclined. Before and after shots capture the fat and ugly before transformation into lean and glamorous. What is trending this year?
Open plan concepts are hot at the moment, with space and freedom featuring as interior building themes. It harks back to the warehouse look of several years ago. Inside, and under high ceilings, your living space is one big happening area, populated with great looking furniture. A local Sydney based company with all the stylish timber furniture you will need to fill your newly renovated open plan home is right here. Clever design and cabinetry is another complementary interior trend in 2017. This can make things sleeker and hide away unwieldy appliances.
Home automation continues to fire the imaginations of the modern home renovator. Push a button, touch a screen, to make things come alive, disappear, light up, sound out, and control the ambience of your domestic abode. Green themes are still at the forefront of many homeowners. The environment may have lost favour with the media, but at home – 'doing the right eco-thing' has not gone out of fashion. Sustainable renovations are very cool; and nature is at the heart of many of these moves. Natural looks are in at the moment. Innovative designs achieving balance with the environment are definitely here to stay.


text: Last night, my friend Michelle and I had a very creative Friday night! We decided to draw each other - she went for it by drawing me "blind" - meaning, just drawing while looking at me, not the paper. As you can see it's the spitting image of me. I, on the other hand, looked at what I was drawing and created the many faces of Michelle, including what looks like Joey Ramone, Kelly LeBroc, Joan Jett, A New Jersey slut and a melted person.


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In contrast to the NASDAQ's struggles, the Hennessee Technology Index gained 12.43% net for the year, while the Hennessee Healthcare/Biotech Index gained a net 62.37%. The NASDAQ posted a loss of 39.72% for the year.
The Hennessee Hedge Fund Index was created in 1987 and encompasses 22 management styles from a database of more than 3,000 hedge fund managers.
The Hennessee Group cited several factors contributing to the performance, including maintaining a low net exposure to the market as well as high levels of cash – a flexibility in approach not enjoyed by mutual funds


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Gather + Entertain
This is the second post of a series developed by Casetta Kitchen. Casetta Kitchen is a Madison, WI based counter style Italian American deli and is owned by Elizabeth's brother, Tommy Gering, and childhood best friend, James Juedes. Many of the recipes used in their deli have been created around the family table in their cabin in northern Wisconsin; Casetta meaning "little house" is their ode to the Northwoods.
"up north" porchetta + peas
For a party of 10 + people, we recommend a braised meat that you can do the day before, that way you are not spending so much time at the grill and you can enjoy time with your friends. Just pop it in the oven to reheat a few hours before you are ready to serve - we love designing a menu that most of the prep is done the day before. We've included two perfect side dishes and a dessert that pair beautifully with the braised pork shoulder and all of its flavors. All of these recipes are sized out for 10 people, but can easily be divided or doubled!
Casetta's Suggested Wine Pairing
Chardonnay from the Willemette or Columbia Valley
Find 2015 Chateau Ste Michelle, Chardonnay at Trig's Village Market
the Porchetta
When we are planning to cook, we always stop at Lake Tomahawk Meat Market to pick up the goods! This week the price of boneless pork shoulder was $3.30 a pound, perfect for appeasing a crowd. A whole pork shoulder will feed about 15 people comfortably but extra pork is perfect for creating next day sandwiches. At Casetta, porchetta is our Thursday sandwich special and has been our go-to crowd pleaser.
1 whole boneless skin-on (if possible, if not that's okay) pork shoulder ask the butcher to have it butterflied
salt and black pepper
1 bunch rosemary
2 Tbs. fennel seed
olive oil
The day before you are planning on serving using the tip of a sharp knife, score the skin into diamonds, about ¾ inch on each side. If you do not have skin just make some slices on the pork!
Liberally season the inside of the roast with salt and pepper
In a food processor or blender, or by hand chop up the rosemary, fennel, salt and black pepper and add olive oil until it is a paste
Rub the paste all over the pork, and massage until its coated everywhere
With the skin on the outside, roll the pork back up into a cylinder and tie it tightly at 1 – 2 inch intervals
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees and slow roast for 6 hours, take out of the oven, refrigerate uncovered overnight
The next day preheat your oven to 400 degrees about 2 hours before you are ready to serve. Pop the porchetta back in the oven until it is hot and crispy on the outside, about an hour
Take it out of the oven and let it rest for about 30 mins, slice into 1 – 2 inch pieces and serve
Snap peas with Pecorino and mint
Snap peas are in season right now and can be found at the Minocqua Farmers Market between $2 - $3 per pound.
3 lbs snap peas, or a combo of fava beans, shelling peas, snap peas
¼ cup white wine vinegar
¾ cup olive oil
1 Tbs. honey
pinch red chili flakes
1 bunch of mint, a or finely chopped
salt and pepper
1 cup of Pecorino Romano, or any firm white sharp cheese in a block (so it can be crumbled)
Wash and clean the snap peas, just take the top of each snap pea and pull the string from the seam of the pea, easy! Then slice and chop into funky bites, we like a combo of some smaller and some larger pieces
In a bowl or in a mason jar, whisk or shake the honey, vinegar, chili flake, and olive oil and season with salt and pepper
Break apart pecorino with your hands into crumbs
Mix together the snap peas, vinaigrette, pecorino and season adjusting salt and pepper to taste
This can be assembled hours before serving and just refrigerate, take it out an hour before serving and add in the chopped mint right before serving (to prevent browning)
Crispy new potatoes
Right now new potatoes are popping up at all of the farmer's market! They are a perfect vessel to soak up all of the delicious drippings from the porchetta.
3 lbs new potatoes
salt and pepper
olive oil
chives or any fresh herb
lemon juice
In a large pot add the potatoes with a handful of salt, bring to a boil and boil about 20 minutes until tender
Drain and place on a towel to dry, lightly smash each potato with a saucepan or rolling pin
Right when the porchetta comes out of the oven (or about 30 minutes before serving) preheat oven to 450 degrees and line a sheet with parchment paper and add olive oil, salt and pepper
Crisp the potatoes in the oven for about 20 minutes
When ready to serve, toss in some fresh squeezed lemon juice and herbs
Black Raspberry & Rhubarb Crumble
For dessert, we love a crumble! Top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Exchange the ingredients below for any fruit that you have on hand. To spread out the cooking, make earlier in the day or the day before and store in the refrigerator.
For the fruit:
18 ounces fresh black raspberries (or raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, or a combo)
1 ½ pounds fresh rhubarb, rinsed and cut into ¼ inch half moons
½ cup brown sugar
½ tsp cinnamon
pint salt
For the crumble topping:
1 ½ cup flour
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
¾ cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
½ cup oats
1 stick melted butter
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and grease a 9 X 13 baking dish
Toss berries and rhubarb with brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt
In a medium bowl whisk flour with baking powder, salt, oats and brown sugar
Whisk eggs and vanilla and pour into flour mixture, use hands to mix the eggs into the flour
Spread over the dough over the fruit and pour over the melted butter
Bake for 30-40 minutes, and let sit about 30 minutes before eating
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Separated At Birth Part Deux
Wow.. this copying of Moroccan Oil is getting out of control! Take a look at Aldi's Miracle Oil:
And now, Moroccan Oil:
If I was writing Aldi's end of term report it would read:
"Lacks imagination and confidence and is happier being a follower rather than a leader. Is too easily influenced by others."
*all products are sent to me as samples from brands and agencies unless otherwise stated. Affiliate links may be used. Posts are not affiliate driven.
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Are they even allowed to get away with this?!
I'm assuming it's like high street vs designer fashion? If they change enough of the core design elements they can get away with it even if it still looks familiar.
You'd be a scary teacher. In a good way, obvs. *stands on desk in manner of Dead Poets Society*
Aldi rarely has its own products, most things are mad 'for' or packaged 'for' aldi (according to the labels!).
Mum was telling me she has a pot of Aldi face cream that is a perfect dupe in both packaging and content, for a ROC cream….
They certainly do look a lot alike! Aldi's needs to come up with a new color scheme for their bottle.


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Logical-Invest provides shrewd investment strategies to customers around the world. The four-partner team is based in Mexico, Switzerland, Greece, and New York City. Living in locations around the world allows the group global reach and insight into worldwide market investment trends. Mexico City-based Alex Horn has a noteworthy background in financial investments and financial modeling. Before helping found Logical-Invest, he held several executive roles in North America, Asia, and Europe.
Alex built a highly customized mobile app that's already being used by around 120 of Logical-Invest's clients. His app, simply called "Logical Invest", maps the different investment strategies based on different time periods. And it employs some sophisticated features that even impressed us here at AppSheet!
Let's take a look at it.
As you can tell, Alex has fully customized his app, from implementing intricate strategy and performance charts with views for several time periods, to personalizing the background with a nice image.
He also specified a "Contact us" view, which takes the user to a form where they can enter their contact details, include a comment, and even take a photo. We'd never seen anyone use a form for this purpose, and thought it would be a really useful tool for the AppSheet community.
"This is one of the things AppSheet does much better than the other tools I had tried before," Alex says.
Logical Invest updates their information every hour or so, which then updates to the Google Sheet that controls the app. Customers can see up-to-date investment information via their mobile phone, which is much more convenient than having to navigate the complex website in a mobile environment.
"Our website is okay for viewing on a tablet—but it's not really convenient to look at these big charts and lots of information [on the mobile phone]. We've had a lot of requests for something more convenient, where they could look at charts, work offline," he says.
Logical-Invest introduced the app to its customers. They hope to expand their capabilities to provide more customized information to each client via the mobile app.
We'll be following along to assist and find out!


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Officers who saved man's life after stabbing commended by force
PUBLISHED: 15:00 07 December 2017
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A group of police officers who saved a man's life after he was stabbed have been recognised for their bravery.
Avon and Somerset Constabulary presented Sgt Kellie Millier, PC Matt Boiles, PC Alice Durston, PC Sam Hodson and Sgt Mark Jenkinson with awards for courage and tenacity at the Force Awards.
The team were commended for their quick-thinking after being called to a stabbing which was described as a 'blood bath'.
The officers arrived at the scene to find a man with serious injuries, gasping for air and bleeding.
A police spokesman said: "Time was of the essence and officers took immediate action using limited first aid equipment and improvising with a high visibility tabard and a belt to help stem the bleeding. Officers calmed the distressed victim, keeping him conscious while attending his injuries."
The officers were told by ambulance crews their efforts had saved the man's life.


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In this my third rant about the Education system, I shift my focus from teaching methods (or more to the point – the ineffectiveness of how we transfer knowledge into the mind sponges of our youth K – 12) to how industry can play an important role.
The future of our nation depends on children having their collective minds introduced to growth industries where they can be exposed to alternative career choices and in areas where they will maximize their chances of actually getting a job! Yes, this has to happen way before University or higher ed studies.
Nothing beats the power of industry wanting to get involved and our Prime Minister Tony Abbott has seen this in action on his trip to the US where he witnessed an IBM backed corporate school in New York. What makes me hopeful (and even a tad excited) is reading in the Australian Financial Review (13 June 2014) that the federal assistant Education Minister Sussan Ley agrees that Australia needs to create stronger links between education and industry.
But, like with most good ideas that may actually have some merit, there are people in this world who will resist without even wanting to find out more as Angelo Gavrielatos – President of the Australian Education Union (AEU), in his wisdom, has managed to do.
Let's pour cold water of this and get everyone nervous by stating that corporations can't shape the curriculum due to the risk that our children will get a narrow education! What people need to realize is that we have a problem right now in that we have such an archaic and fiercely protective education system, that is so resistant to change, that apart from a few exceptions, still fails on its key responsibilities. That is, to introduce and nurture our children to new and innovative teaching experiences and information (refer to my earlier blogs: My Rant Part I and Part II) – the things that may actually open up new horizons and ideas.
Sure, I belong to the ICT industry and I have experienced first hand some of the resistance met by Associations similar to those like the AEU where quite frankly, they should know better. What has this caused? Well, as much as I would like to think that teachers, teaching methods or more to the point the curriculum would be to blame for a shortage of skills in our industry, the fact remains that many career guidance counselors today do not come from a sciences or math background nor are they across the latest trends in a broad range of industries. We can't expect them to be. Teachers have enough on their plate and many have all good intentions and love to teach but are working within the confides of a flawed education system (globally).
Parents, who are the biggest influencers in the career choices their children make, will look for guidance in schools. So that doesn't give me any confidence that things will change any time soon – at least for ICT.
A fellow industry colleague, Paul Cooper stated to me: "that there's amazing talent here that is being shut down at present for a hunkering down mentality rather than seeking new opportunities through adversity (such as the inevitable decline in manufacturing)". I couldn't have put it better myself.
History has proven time and time again that innovation occurs in times of adversity! Well we're here and the time is now to try something different.
Furthermore, what's the harm in trialing how active corporate involvement could work in schools, evaluating it, then make a clear assessment based on the evidence?
If industry is prepared to take some responsibility and make investments in education then this should be embraced with both hands. I can't think of what could be more narrow minded thinking than retaining the status quo where creativity and free spirited imagination is being stifled because our current education system can't scale or manage it any other way!
I have seen little evidence where children are encouraged to think outside the square in terms of the possibilities of new vocations that may not even exist today, which could be fostered in a collaborative learning environment, assisted by technology, that will embrace unbridled enthusiasm and creative thinking.
It's encouraging to see that some schools are taking a lead role but this needs to be a whole of education initiative in order to maximize the accessibility of innovative approaches to all!
More has to be done and by getting active involvement from the people representing industries who are prepared to roll their sleeves up and who hopefully will be instrumental in employing our sons and daughters in the future.
The current system does not produce work ready individuals (both emotionally and intellectually) – all industry wants to do is to invest to fix the problem sooner rather than facing the problem when they're ready to be employed which is all too late.
Let's hope commonsense prevails and that we can people behind such an important initiative.


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JustFly Reviews 2018
Today we're going to be taking a close look at the travel company, JustFly.com. JustFly is one of the largest online travel agencies in the world. They serve customers internationally by offering travelers with cheap flight tickets, hotels and car rentals. Today we're going to be looking at whether or not their prices are competitive in comparison to their competitors and what their past customers have to say about them.
JustFly's Prices
In the first comparison we're going to compare JustFly's prices with some of their direct competitors, Expedia and Cheapoair.
First Comparison – JFK – LHR – April 15th – April 30th 2018 – Aer Lingus
Cheapoair Price – $1,137.28
Expedia Price – $832.00
JustFly Price – $821.25
Cheapest Result – JustFly.com – $821.25
*Note: It should be stated that the itinerary being searched for this review is completely random. We're picking the airport codes based on what we know to be popular routes and the date ranges are just near future dates. The purpose of these comparisons is to randomly search and compare a few different popular itineraries to get an idea of who, overall is generally the cheapest of the three online travel agencies. We encourage our readers to do their own research and not purchase solely on the results of our findings.
Second Comparison – ATL – MIA – April 15th – April 30th 2018 – Mixed Airlines
Cheapoair price – $267.40
Expedia Price – $248.00
JustFly Price – $247.40
Cheapest Result – JustFly.com – $247.40
Again, we found JustFly to have the cheapest available price out of the 3 comparisons for the same itinerary. Although in this case they were only a few cents cheaper than Expedia, a penny saved is a penny earned! Let's take a look at the next and final comparison.
Third Comparison – LAX – FTW – April 15th – April 30th 2018 – Mixed Airlines
Cheapoair Price – $260.97
Expedia Price – $352.00
JustFly Price – $250.00
Cheapest Result – JustFly.com – $250.00
As we can see from the results above, JustFly managed to remain cheaper in all 3 scenarios. It's impossible to say how far this goes when booking flights elsewhere so as usual we suggest that you make your own comparisons. It's not all about price however, people need to know that the company they are giving their money to is one that is going to service them well and address any concerns that may arise along the way.
So now we will take a look at what real customers are saying about JustFly. It's difficult to find trusted customer reviews online since anyone can voice their opinion on the internet but we do have a method that we use to accurately find a companies trustworthiness.
Firstly, let's look at the general score on SiteJabber. SiteJabber is a trusted review platform because it only allows verified customers to post their reviews.
We can see based on the images above that JustFly has received a pretty impressive rating of 3.5/5 stars when considering the total number of reviews that score is comprised of, 2,420 real customers. We do imagine that the overall score is skewed. Looking at the second image, which is a break down of how the overall star rating is created, you can see that the lowest scored service is "shipping" which to our knowledge the online travel agency doesn't provide. It has a 3 star rating which brings the overall score down, likely due to customers just clicking whatever since that option is not applicable.
The second, and last review site that we will look at is a trusted review platform called TrustPilot. Here, reviewers must submit an invoice number, to which TrustPilot provides access to the company being reviewed so that they can verify the legitimacy of the review. This is main to prevent competitor websites from spamming these pages.
On Trust Pilot JustFly has received a staggering 136,788 reviews and throughout this maintains an "Excellent" 5 star rating which is very impressive.
To summarize everything in this JustFly 2018 review, we saw that in multiple randomized incidents JustFly's price was considerably lower than their competition prices. And when looking online at reviews about the company we've seen generally positive feedback. The only thing not included in this review is the website usability which will be posted later in a separate review.
In conclusion, we do recommend JustFly based upon the research done in this article but as always suggest that our readers do their own research as well. We hope you enjoyed reading and wish you safe travels!


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EVERETT — The city of Everett is considering banning the sales of some types of alcohol to cut down on problems with public drinking and the homeless. But not all business owners are on board.
On his way home from work Thursday, Kent Trainer stopped at the store to grab a cheap beer.
"Hurricane's pretty good and it's only a dollar," he said.
Julz Berard said beers like Hurricane are some of the most popular items at Welch`s Foods.
"They fly off the shelf continually here. The 211, the Steel Reserve."
But next week, the Everett City Council will vote on an ordinance to create an Alcohol Impact Area (AIA), where sales of cheap booze like that would be banned.
It`s one of the recommendations of the Community Streets task force, which is trying to combat issues like homelessness and public drunkenness.
"Nobody thinks it's going to solve all problems," said Deputy City Attorney David Hall. "But the hope is it will give some relief to those parts of the city that are disproportionally affected by the sales of high-alcohol products."
He said they outlined the AIA, by looking at where police got the most calls of alcohol-related crimes and people passed out. Then they did a survey of the cans and bottles littered on the street.
"The banned product list is based on empty containers repeatedly found in these areas."
But some think the ban will hurt small businesses.
"I don't think any government has the right to clamp down on private business," Trainer said, "to tell them they have to change their price or can`t sell a particular product that's legal."
They also question whether the ban will help.
"That won't make a difference with homeless people. I don't see how," said Berard. "They'll do whatever they have to do to get that beer. If those are taken off, they'll just come up with another kind."
But according to the Liquor Control Board, other cities that have adopted AIAs have had success.
In 2012, Tacoma reported that alcohol-related incidents dropped 27% in their Lincoln AIA. In 2011, Seattle reported a 41% decrease in adult liquor violations in their Central AIA. That's why Everett city officials are hopeful.
"It certainly won't solve the problem. But in other areas, it has shown that it makes a difference," said Hall.
The City Council will vote on the ordinance at their meeting next Wednesday, April 15.
To see a copy of the ordinance and a list of the alcohol to be banned, click here.


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I've started to listen to podcasts while doing my daily walk/jog in the morning. I thought it wasn't going to help, but it really is easy to fly. Sometimes I don't want to stop! Anyway, I like to use that time to breathe, reflect, and recharge. Sometimes what I listen to is helpful and sometimes I listen to things that are National Enquirey Trashy! But here are the podcasts:
Happiness Matters. These two women talk in brief 15 minute podcasts about raising happiness in one's life, frequently referred to as the science of joyful kids and happier parents. This is definitely my favorito.
Childhood Matters. This podcast features one of the same hosts from Happiness Matters and addresses all sorts of parenting issues, topics, joys and concerns. They also have a sister show en Español called, Nuestros Niños, but I really, really don't like it.
Living the Dream Mom. The host Nina Fry boasts that she is a real mom in a real world and hits on all sorts of topics. It reminds me of a magazine….sometimes it has podcasts that are really deep and moving and others are pop culture trashy. You have to pick and choose.
I also read a few blogs here and there, but there are a few that I try not to miss. One is the called 365 days in Our Shoes. It is written by my husband's cousins who have triplets. They talk about the everyday life of raising children times three! I love reading it because the trillizas are almost exactly one year older than Sofía and so it has been very helpful to me to read about what things Sofía may do BEFORE she does it and it gives me a sense of "I'm not alone.".
The other blog that I read is called Not So Spanish. I read it because it makes me laugh to the point of crying and reminds me of all the funky cultural things I've seen having lived in la USA, Colombia and España.
So here you have just a few of my favorite things….blogs and podcasts. Hope you will find them in your favoritos also. I would love to check out anyone else's favoritos if you would like to share!
¡Feliz Año!


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Ruth Bader Ginsberg Quote Print
Ruth Bader Ginsberg Quote Print
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This watercolor calligraphy print of Ruth Bader Ginsberg's inspirational quote is lovely in shades of purple and blue and a perfect gift for your favorite dissenter.
• Beautiful high quality archival print.
• Ready to frame, simply choose your size.
• For crease proof shipping your print will either be packaged flat in a print sleeve with backing board or rolled (depending on the size of the print).
• Your print will not be watermarked.
5x7 inches: $10
8x10 inches: $18
11x14 inches: $28
Due to differences in monitors and displays the colors in the photo may not be exact but are very close.
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Price enhancement on this lovely home. Come for the tour and bring your offers. Enjoy the quaintness of this beautiful home tucked away just minutes from historic Aldie, Middleburg and Leesburg. This Custom built home is one of a dozen homes that sits on 3 acres in the Carolina Acres community and offers main level living at its very best! This low maintenance home has a Geothermal heating/cooling system which also heats the water in the house. In addition the house has whole house water treatment system. You will enjoy year round entertaining on your composite deck covered porch and outdoor space, which includes your newer salt water hot tub. You are just getting started with your outdoor living space. We have phase 2 plans to share with you and you can use them to see what it will look like with your new fire pit/sitting wall and large entertaining space in the open area adjacent to the paver walk way/hot tub area. This 4 bedroom/3.5 bath/oversized 2 car garage home also features; gourmet kitchen, insta-hot in kitchen, hardwood floors throughout the main living areas, Surround sound is in the main living areas, covered porch, master bath and garage, security system, crown molding, FIOS, large storage closet off back covered porch, rough in plumbing in the lower level, propane use for stove, fireplace and has the line installed for the outside grill, gutter helmet, 40x 13.5 Finished lower level multi purpose space~currently being used as the family gym. Did we mention, the wineries and tasting rooms? You may not know where to begin when you move in. There are over 40 in the area. How about golf? You have the award winning Jack Nicklaus golf course at Creighton just minutes away. 20 minutes to Dulles Airport, shopping and restaurants.
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A clock is ticking on the wall. The second hand flicks anxiously from mark to mark around the circle. The minute hand spins, tracing an arc around and around and around. On the 16th rotation, when the hand of the clock glides across the 12 o'clock marker, a man in Falmouth, Kentucky, dies.
The hand continues around the clock, unrelenting in its pace. Another 16 minutes later, a mother of two in Manchester, New Hampshire, passes away. Sixteen more minutes, a 19-year-old in Sante Fe, New Mexico. Sixteen more minutes, a man who just became a father outside Santa Barbara, California. Sixteen more minutes, another. Sixteen more minutes, another. Sixteen more minutes, another.
According to the National Institute of Health, about 90 Americans die from an opioid overdose every day. In 2016, more Americans died from drug overdoses than were killed in the whole Vietnam War. This crisis is claiming more lives than the AIDS crisis at its peak. This year, opioid deaths surpassed those caused by breast cancer.
Without a doubt, this is a crisis, decimating American families and tearing communities apart. There is hope, though. This is not by any means a crisis without a solution. In fact, there is a solution we can draw from another country that stared down a similar calamity.
In the late 1990s, Portugal was faced with a massive heroin crisis. Almost a whole percent of the population was addicted to heroin; the equivalent in the United States would be more than 3 million Americans addicted to heroin. The crisis was destroying families, leaving bodies in the streets of a European capital and was a blight on Portuguese society.
The Portuguese government decided in 2000 to change its approach, decriminalizing all drug use. This approach didn't make all drugs legal, per se, but instead of being sent to jail for what was considered a personal supply of drugs, a person was fined. By doing so, Portugal made the best decision about how to treat addicts: as patients needing treatment, not as criminals to be thrown in prison.
This fundamental shift in the way the government and society views those who are addicted to drugs was key in humanizing the country's drug policy — and it's something we should aim to do here in the United States.
In Portugal, critics of the policy argued lowering the penalties for drug use would simply result in a rampant increase in abuse. If there's no penalty for doing drugs, then more people will do drugs, the argument goes. This is the kind of retrograde thinking one might expect from our attorney general, Jeff Sessions, a man who clings to the failed abstinence-based policies of D.A.R.E. and the like.
The problem with the argument is that it hasn't been borne out in the real world. In Portugal, before decriminalization, drug use was among the highest in Europe, but since the change in the law, it has fallen below European averages.
A similar situation existed in Zurich, Switzerland, in the 1990s, when nearly 10 percent of the city was using heroin. The Swiss allowed prescriptions of methadone to addicts and made drug laws less punitive. Now, drug use is low, and Zurich is a famously pristine city.
These are policies we could easily adopt here in America. We shouldn't treat addicts as criminals; we should treat them as human beings. Locking people up has been a failed policy since the '90s, and it's time we shifted to a more humane policy that focuses on drug use as a health problem, not a crime.
First posted as an opinion column in the Greenfield Daily Reporter. The original post can be found here.