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Winter Break: Into the Vortex
My wife and I made a command decision last month: It's time for a vacation. Now.
Why the urgency? Well, in addition to each of us running our own solo businesses, we've been putting our two sons through school for what seems like an eternity. But since our youngest, Jackson, graduated last summer, the burden of tuition has finally been lifted. It has been a long stretch without a proper break.
We had three rules as we began conceiving this trip:
1) it had to be somewhere where the scenery was the polar opposite of New England, where we live,
2) it had to be somewhere we'd never been, and,
3) it had to give us some relief from yet another looooong New England winter.
It took about a day to settle on Sedona, Arizona. And it was a slam-dunk. Rarely do places exceed the hype. Sedona did.
Apparently, the weather in February in northern Arizona can be a roll of the dice, but our research revealed an average temperature range from 60º – 70º, so we felt good about booking our trip for the end of the month. When we arrived it was perfect. Sunny and warm — and spectacularly beautiful.
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Aside from the R&R aspect the trip, I was hoping to use the break to spend some quality time with my sadly abandoned camera. I am by no means a professional photographer, but taking pictures makes me happy. My "big boy" camera, a Nikon d5100, is an older "prosumer" camera that is less "pro" and more "sumer." I have a couple of decent lenses (a very nice 50mm and a decent 70-300mm zoom), but for this trip I really wanted to try shooting with a wide-angle lens. So I went to BorrowLenses and rented a 24mm and a 35mm lens, both primes. Given the crop sensor on my camera, however, I wasn't going to enjoy the full width of those lenses. But it was a good starting point.
Also nestled in my camera bag was a recently-purchased kit from Moment. My friend Austin Mann, who has done extensive testing of several recent Apple phone cameras, suggested that I try the lenses with my iPhone 6.
To make a long story short, my big boy camera lost the battle.
I took some decent photos (see below), but when I compare my Nikon photos to my Instagram feed, there's just not a dramatic enough difference that makes lugging that extra bag on the plane (and worse — paying for it). Difficult conditions will teach you just how much of an amateur photographer you are. It has happened before.
But since this trip, I've begun a thorough re-examination how I will handle photography on future trips. We have a big trip to Europe planned for this summer, so I will update my plans for future photography excursions and equipment in a future post.
Instagram photos shot with the iPhone 6
Clockwise, from below left: a cliff face above the West Fork Trail in Oak Creek Canyon; the chapel at Tlaquepaque, a shopping area in Sedona; exteriors of the Heard Museum of Native Cultures and Art in Phoenix.
Meanwhile, On Canvas (Not Really)
It's always fun to use America's favorite painting app, Prisma, to see what it would be like if I had any artistic skills.
Trip Notes: Sedona, Arizona
GETTING THERE: American Airlines has a non-stop fight from Boston to Phoenix. It was pretty quick and painless for a 5-hour trip. We hit the ground running and quickly grabbed our rental car, which we reserved from a company I had never heard of before called Sixt. The process was flawless, and off we went on the 2-hour drive north to Sedona. The scenery gradually changed over from desert and saguaro cactus to foothills to a plateau and then to mountains and valleys.
SLEEPING: If money is no object, stay at Enchantment Resort. It's an all-inclusive, super high-end spot with the best of everything. But money is an object, so we stayed at the Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock. Normally I prefer to stay right in the middle of things when I travel, but Sedona is a little different. There really isn't a middle of things. There's a small-ish touristy area, but we were after a little more peace and quiet. And frankly, the short drive from the Village of Oak Creek to Sedona that we made at least twice daily was one of the highlights of our stay. The scenery is spectacular.
As for the Hilton, it was perfect for us. Our room was a "Red Rocks View" room, which I'd highly recommend requesting. We had a suite of sorts, with a galley kitchen area and dining table, a nice-sized bedroom, recently-renovated bathroom, and a nice living room area with a giant adobe fireplace, which we used every night. The restaurant was meh, but we didn't plan on dining there anyway. Sedona shuts down pretty early at night, so we set up our own bar (of sorts) in the room, where we chilled most nights.
Note: On the way home we enjoyed a night in Phoenix at The Clarendon Hotel & Spa, which we found using my favorite travel website, Tablet. It was very convenient to the Heard Museum and the airport. They've got a really good restaurant, Café Tranquilo, and a roof deck bar that overlooks all of Phoenix.
DINING: While there are some very nice restaurants, Sedona is not known as a culinary capital, and that's ok. I doubt food is the main reason anybody goes there. It wan't why we went, either. I was surprised, though, to learn that Mexican cuisine was not a bigger deal. Javalina Cantina was a perfectly good Tex-Mex spot. It reminded me of many of my favorites from growing up in Dallas. For the most part we didn't plan our meals and therefore had no real "destination" dinners. A very nice surprise was our lunch at Indian Gardens Cafe & Market just north of town. We went there after a spectacular morning hike, and sat outside gazing up at the sheer cliffs of the canyon overlooking Oak Creek, which trickles through Sedona. We also visited Whole Foods frequently.
Note: We unwittingly participated in the current burger war meme that's raging on Facebook. As we headed out of Phoenix after landing, we stopped for a quick lunch at Whataburger, where I had not been since I was a kid in Dallas. (It's a Texas institution). At the end of our trip, on our way back to the airport, we made the trek to In-N-Out Burger in Phoenix. It was a first for both of us. The winner? I have to hand it to In-N-Out, but with the caveat that their fries absolutely suck.
WHAT TO DO: Hike. Aside from solving the mysteries of life in its famed vortexes, this is really why you go to Sedona. There are endless trails that offer a huge variety of scenery and wonder. Also, I was super-excited for the day trip we had planned to go to the Grand Canyon, which is two hours north of Sedona. But when the day arrived, several inches of snow had fallen on the South Rim, cancelling our plans. I was crushed.
Pink Jeep Tours is ubiquitous in Sedona. Those pink jeeps are everywhere. They're so ubiquitous that you might feel compelled to ignore the hype. Don't. The Pinks do a really great job getting you to places you otherwise might never see. The guides are fun and knowledgeable and those vehicles can get you anywhere. We took the Ancient Ruin Tour, which is described thusly: "this tour takes you on a wild archaeological excursion through cliff dwellings from the Honanki Heritage Site. You'll learn the hidden meaning found in the rock art and hear about the history, wildlife and geology of the area."
Note: On our way home, we set aside a day in Phoenix because we wanted to visit the Heard Museum of Native Cultures and Art. After getting inundated with Native American culture in Sedona, the museum was a great closer for our trip. It is really well done and the grounds are beautiful.


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I can't wait to see what other styles he comes out with for Fall.
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Those who enter the special events industry are a unique breed—they have a passion for celebrating the moments in their clients' lives with flair and creativity, and they will stop at nothing to ensure that an event or a conference is executed without a hitch. Event pros are passionate and excited about what they do—and they do it well.
Most people involved in our industry entered into this field because of their passion for and skill set in events and culinary arts; but while these elements are vital, they are not the only factors necessary for success. In this industry you must be more than a brilliant caterer and a meticulous planner, you must also have panache for sales.
Sell, plan and execute – are you strong in all three?
In order to succeed and make your business everything you know it can be, you need to be a master at following skills:
Selling – You know that your vision and execution will blow your prospective clients away, but now you need to convince them to feel the same! They need to know why you are different and what it will mean to them.
Planning – Meticulous planning involves creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to think on your feet. Without confident and effective planning—even if your event is a hit—the stress you have caused your clients will lead to poor reviews and negative word of mouth.
Execution – This is the real test of your perseverance. Ensuring that your event is elegant, well received, and on trend is the third major responsibility of any successful event planner.
For most of us, planning and execution are our strongest suits, and sales can fall by the wayside.
Are your sales skills—or lack there of—hindering your business and preventing you from achieving the heights you could otherwise be reaching? You are not alone. Read ahead for vital sales tips that can help you change the way you operate your business.
Change the way you approach sales
Here are 12 components of sales excellence: do you have them all?
Attitude – Great sales skills begin here. Even if you are feeling down, stressed, or irritated, you have to let this go and approach every sales meeting with vigor and energy. Let your prospective client know just how much their business means to you, and keep that smile on your face. If you enter the meeting feeling defeated, your clients will sense this, and their business will go to a competitor.
Desire – You know you want this job, your staff members know you want this job, your spouse knows you want this job—now you must communicate this desire to your clients! When they see how excited you are to help them plan their event your excitement will be contagious.
Tenacity – To be truly tenacious, you need to use different information in order to make different decisions and find different ways to reach your goals. The key word is different! Stay on top of current publications, make new connections, and network constantly. These factors will help you stay sales savvy.
Money motivated – A great salesperson is motivated by their financial rewards at the end of the project. This is where add-ons, special request fulfillments, and accurate billing all come into play. Make sure that you are valuing your time correctly, too!
Eager to learn – When it comes to sales, as well as most aspects of your career, a hunger for new information and a commitment to lifelong learning will guarantee that you stay up-to-date with new skills and sales techniques that will strengthen your sales abilities.
Self-confident – A great salesperson simply must have confidence in their own abilities and the capacity of their company to fulfill their clients' requests. If you don't believe in yourself, why should your clients?
Appreciative of a challenge – If you approach a difficult sales situation or a prestige client with a defeated attitude, you will certainly limit your success and get passed over time and time again. Appreciate these challenges, roll up your sleeves, and tackle them with gusto. Your sales figures will reflect your courage!
Persistence – Once you have met with your prospective clients, you need follow up by the end of the day. Thank them for their time and remind them of the positive elements you will bring to their event, and then keep following up until you are informed of their decision.
Competitiveness – In the special events industry you might find yourself regularly bidding against your friends, and you must get ready to unleash your fiery competitive spirit! Keep an eye on your colleagues, and always stay one step ahead of the trends.
Able to cope with rejection – We have all been there: rejected. It feels terrible, but part of being a great salesperson is in knowing how to get up, dust yourself off, and keep your spirits high. After all, if you let this rejection affect your attitude you will lose more clients—and no one likes a vicious cycle like that!
Great listening skills – Have you ever spoken to someone who clearly is not a good listener, a person who keeps interrupting you and putting words in your mouth? It's annoying and downright rude, and this person may have lost your business due to this behavior. Keep this in mind when you enter into a conversation with a prospective client. Take notes, make eye contact, and repeat their needs back to them to ensure you understand. Too often we are thinking of the next question without listening to their last answer.
Physically and mentally energetic – Finally, in order to be a great salesperson you must have energy! Racing from meeting to meeting takes physical stamina, and remembering the countless small details involved in planning is mentally tasking. Keep fit by exercising, meditating, and taking care of yourself, because without your health, your business is nothing!


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Edwin F.Taylor (MIT, Boston, MA, USA) - Completing John Wheeler's Vision: Undergraduate General RelativityBeküldte szepvolgyi - 2013 júl 9 - 07:49
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John Archibald Wheeler based his vision for undergraduate general relativity on two key ideas: First, introduce the description of curved spacetime not with the field equations but with their solution: the metric. This reduces the required mathematics to single-variable calculus. Second, start with the metric for the simplest system in the Universe: the black hole. The resulting undergraduate text, Exploring Black Holes, came out in 2000 to wide use in a variety of settings. The second edition, being written with co-author Edmund Bertschinger, simplifies and expands the theory and applies it not only to a wide range of astrophysical systems but also to the cosmological development of the Universe.


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This beer is vegan. How do I know that? Says it right on the bottle! Even vegan beer can't shut up about its stupid diet.What is Orderville? Is it a place where everything is in order? A place where everything needs to be ordered, like from a catalog or a menu? One thing is certain, one does not simply walk in to Order. I think that's how the meme goes. This beer advertises the fact that it's 'dank' right on the bottle. Now, I grew up associating that word with unfavourable conditions, so it's like a mental recoil when I see it used to describe a consumable. Also, it's a slang term for marijuana, which is bad mkay. Drugs are bad. Bad, but oh so fun. The pour is a slightly cloudy sunny amber with a finger of extra fine, bright white head. Has some fantastic curtain lacing.
The smells are explosively citrus and dank(huehue). Grapefruit, orange peel, sweet lemon drops and a biscuit crunch. Pretty decent!
The tastes are waaay different. Getting extreme dank (wet burlap or something), pine sap, orange peel, earth tones and a cracker base. It's quite pungent, in a non-fruity way.
The mouthfeel is thick and dry. Flavors cock-punch the tip of the tongue and sides. Very carbonation. Wow.
3/5 It's a bitter, dry IPA that didn't really grab my attention. Fairly one dimensional. One and done for me.


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Last weekend I had a lovely morning doing a pre-wedding shoot with Laura & Jack, ahead of their big day in October. Laura's family live on a beautiful old farm so naturally there were lots of trees and fences involved!
It was the second time I'd met Laura, having had a very long and fun consultation the weekend before and the first time I'd met Jack. Pre-wedding shoots are such a good opportunity to get to know each other ahead of the wedding, and means the couple are always more relaxed when it comes round to their day.
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Both reverence and casualness may be sensed in the worship service. We are mainly traditional in style, singing hymns using organ and piano, but we also sing 20th century praise songs and would be open to other worship expressions (do you play an instrument?). There is a time for sharing "joys and concerns" for those who desire to, a children's story, prayer time, and a Bible-based sermon. There are accommodations for children downstairs during the worship service. The worship service lasts for about one hour. Sometimes there is a meal on Sunday. If so, please join us!
Sunday School classes for adults, youth and children are offered from Sept. - May at 10 AM. This year's classes will begin on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018.
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The draw for the group stage of the the 2016 League of Legends World Championship will take place on Saturday at 8.00pm (Central European Summer Time). The 16 teams who are featured in the draw are split into three pots, which are based on the Mid-Season Invitational results and season performance. G2 Esports is one of the teams in pot 2, along with heavyweights like SK Telecom T1, CLG and Royal Never Give Up.
Each group will have one team from pot 1, two from pot 2 and one from pot 3. It is worth mentioning that no side can be drawn against another team from the same region. The top two teams from each group will advance to the knockout stages, which will feature a single-elimination, best-of-five format.
Below you can find a graphic explaining how the 16 teams have been distributed between the three seeding pots:


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New Artist Spotlight: Maine Musik + T.E.C. (@Lil_Maine_1500 @TeC_dA_CtB)
Alright..I've been holding onto these guys for a few weeks to see if anyone else would cosign them before me. Not saying they need a cosign. These Baton Rouge spitters have been burning shit down for a while now. A few years ago Master P grabbed them up and had them down with his New No Limit label, not sure what happened with that but now they're on their own and making things shake. Their videos have gone viral, and caused much controversy in their native Baton Rouge. If you know me you know I love raw, rugged, violent street music. Maine Musik + TEC are just that and on top of all that, if you actually know what they're talking about and listen to what they're saying…these boys are rapping their ass of. Hella flows, hella bars, a lot of slick talk. Reminds me of the same back and forth energy that made us fall in love with The Hot Boy$ and The Big Tymer$. I'm sure the guns all in the videos will scare people but I definitely want to see these guys make it big in some capacity. We'll see what happens, until then, watch the two videos below and get familiar.
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Another Earth shook something in me. I watched it under the premise that it was a sci-fi film, which it is in some ways, but the human story that did unfold was incredibly touching and caused many conversations about life and second chances over here. This movie is more like a visual poem than a romance or science fiction film. It's about a girl named Rhoda who ruins her life by a poor choice just as another planet, an identical planet begins to approach Earth. When Rhoda enters back into society four years later, the second planet is closer to our Earth than the moon and expeditions abroad are preparing to take place. Rhoda wanders around somewhat trying to repair her horrible mistake all while philosophical questions are asked in the background about life and the ideas of parallel universes.
I know this is a little vague, but I want you to be surprised if you ever get around to watching it. After Ben and I watched this, he fell asleep and I sent him an email about all my thoughts and he wrote back the next morning challenging my ideas with some really great ones of his own. There are also just some terrific lines in this movie. Watch it. It's an interesting one.
This trailer does not do the film justice. Not at all. This film broke my heart in the same way Blue Valentine did. The director Sarah Polley makes really detailed and thoughtful films and this one is no exception. This film is visually honest (no airbrushing-- the characters wear no makeup, sweat in the heat of the summer, and in one particularly beautiful scene you can see the hair on Michelle Williams' arm caught in the sunlight and it's incredibly sweet and real) as well as emotionally. It's about a woman, Margot, who is happily married, but meets a new neighbor who she has an instant attraction to. Though she has a good relationship with her husband and is very close to his family, she wants more out of her life.
The choices made in this film are real and painful. I'm sure anyone who watches this will be able to relate to any or all of the characters at some point or another. All the conversations and feelings expressed make you feel like you're sitting in the room with the characters. I felt very melancholy after watching this, but I had to appreciate the acting and the truth of this film. Sarah Silverman also gives a very touching performance as a recovering alcoholic.
Aaaaaaaand this one. Oh man. It's a classic of Robert Altman's and it's called 3 Women. It also has super young Sissy Spacek and Shelley Duvall which is great. It's about a girl named Pinky (Spacek) who moves in with her mundane coworker Millie (Duvall). Millie thinks she lives this really glamorous life, but it's actually pretty quiet and self-obsessed. The movie really seems like it's going to be about these two whimsical, enchanting women until innocent moments begin to become unsettling.
Stylistically, this movie is awesome. It is very eerie and quiet in that way seventies horror movies are and the music is just so perfect. Altman actually said that the idea of the film came to him during a dream and I can completely see that as the whole seems like something out of a strange imagination. It's really good, especially if you have the patience to sit through an art film.


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Franklin Graham, best viagra cialis in his prayer at the inauguration of President W. George Bush, sale quoted some backburner words that many liberal historians love to dismiss when it comes to understanding Abraham Lincoln.
"We have been the recipients of the choicest bounties of heaven. We have been preserved these many years in peace and prosperity. We have grown in numbers, wealth and power as no other nation has ever grown. But we have forgotten God. It behooves us then to humble ourselves before the offended powers, to confess our national sins and to pray for clemency and forgiveness." Abraham Lincoln
For decades, historians refused to believe that Abraham Lincoln ever embraced Christianity. They felt he only used Christian words and phrases to advance his political causes. But Lincoln, in the second year of his presidency, made a very clear profession of faith (Abraham the Christian, by William Johnson). During this critical year, the second year of the Civil War, Lincoln suffered greatly. His Union Army suffered one loss after the next. The mounting criticism he received for these losses was inconceivable. He was termed by a majority of the press on both sides of the conflict as America's worst president. Along with all of these events, his beloved son Willie died. To say Lincoln was not affected by all these events is not to know the man; he was greatly distraught. Yet in his hours of agony, he reached out to God. Among his many confessing words, he said, "I now love Jesus." (Mark 12:28-30)
Soon after events changed. Lee lost the battle of Gettysburg, and the war was soon over. Lincoln went from zero to hero, from the worst to the greatest president. But all this mattered little to Lincoln; his newfound relationship with Christ was everything to him. On the way to Ford's theatre, the last day of his life, he talked of going to Jerusalem "to walk where Jesus walked," and of course to see his son again. And that evening he did just that. So when the celebration of President's Day comes each year, remember the commitment of Lincoln and other American Presidents who made Christ their Lord.
Teachable Moment
In your teachable moment there are two application possibilities to consider. First, take out a five-dollar bill and have your children study its features. Ask them to identify the president on the bill. When they have identified Lincoln, relate the story of his conversion. Then ask them to find words on the bill that relate to his conversion. "Those words are: "In God We Trust, " which represents exactly what Lincoln did with his faith. Now if your children are willing to share this story of Lincoln with a friend, tell them to invite a friend out for an ice cream (or any other event), but before they pay the $5.00 bill challenge them to first share Lincolns story.
The second consideration is what I did with my daughter when she was in 6th grade. We studied the spiritual life of Abraham Lincoln together and she prepared a graduation speech accordingly. Here is Shannon's 6th grade graduation speech presented to Village Christian School, 1992.
Abraham Lincoln: A Man After God's Heart
By: Shannon McClain
On January 12, 1862 a Maryland fugitive slave wrote these words to his wife.
"It is with great joy that I take this time to let you know where I am. I am now in the safety of the 14th regiment of Brooklyn this day. I can address you thank God as a free man. I had little trouble in getting away, but as the Lord led the children of Israel to the land of Canaan, so He led me to a land where freedom will reign. My dear, I can't express my desire strong enough to see you again. . I trust the time will come when we shall meet again and if we don't meet on earth we will meet in heaven where Jesus reigns."
This perhaps was the greatest day in this slave's life, because of one of the greatest Presidents in the United States history. And considered by many the greatest man to live in the 19th Century. Of course the man of whom I speak is Abraham Lincoln. From the very beginning of this man's life he would say many things to change lives and turn a nation around.
Last year, when I recited the Gettysburg Address in class, I admired many things Lincoln said. "That these men shall not die in vain" sticks in my memory especially after visiting Gettysburg. But the words that I will never forget were sitting next to Lincoln at the Lincoln Memorial. "That these truth are self-evident that all men are created equal." I believe that the words he said here and his forcefulness to put an end to slavery were his greatest contributions to this country.
Why was he so wise, so bold, so honest, and such a great man? Because he had three great characteristics that led his life. Three characteristics I can hopefully learn to use in my life: compassion, honesty, and his love for God.
Lincoln was a man of compassion, because he felt and responded to the hurt and sufferings of others. His compassion drove him to free all men and women through the Emancipation Proclamation. But his compassion ran deeper than just being a great lawmaker. Lincoln on many occasions was found teaching the White House black servants to read and to understand the written language, and he ended each session with prayer for their needs.
Lincoln was known as "Honest Abe." He kept his word to the black slaves of this nation by freeing them as he said he would. Lincoln was also honest with himself about how these events happened. One day as Lincoln was traveling by boat to Richmond; many slaves caught sight of him and began yelling! "Here is the great Messiah! He has come to free us all." But "Honest Abe" told them that it was God and God alone that brought them their freedom.
Lincoln respected God, but wasn't until the death of his son and the bloody battle of Gettysburg that he dedicated his life to Christ. In his own words he said, "I love Jesus.
We honor Lincoln today by putting his picture on our currency and naming cities after him. But for me the greatest honor was given to him the last day of his life, the day he went to Ford's theatre. According to his wife this was the happiest day of his life. After Lee had surrendered, Lincoln knew the war was over and he spoke of the things he would like to do most. Lincoln wanted to visit Jerusalem and walk where Jesus walked. That night, a shot rang out, but the 16th President of the United States walked with Jesus in Paradise with believers who gave him the parade he missed on earth. (Revelation 21:1-2)
God's Word
Mark 12: 28-30 One of the scribes came and heard them arguing, and recognizing that He had answered them well, asked Him, "What commandment is the foremost of all?" 29 Jesus answered, "The foremost is, 'Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is one Lord; 30 and you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.'
Revelation 21:1-2 1 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth passed away, and there is no longer any sea. 2 And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, made ready as a bride adorned for her husband.


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We Build Character!
Pack 4044 has served Clifton Park, Round Lake, Ballston Lake, Mechanicville and Halfmoon for nearly 31 years.
We thank our wonderful host and charter organization, Corpus Christi Church, which continues to be very supportive of scouting! Corpus Christi was voted as charter organization of the year, 2016 in Saratoga District!Pack 4044 has earned GOLD Journey to Excellence (JTE2018) yet again this year.
Pack 44 welcomes BOYS and GIRLS from Kindergarten through 5th grade from many schools (predominately Chango, Karigon, and Mechanicville). Families may join the pack at any time throughout the year. Please contact the Unit Leadership (see link on the right) for more information.
We promote the core values of cub scouting such as Citizenship, Cooperation, Perseverance, Respect, and Responsibility. Scouts get to make new friends and gain a sense of accomplishment by completing badge requirements and receiving awards. Our robust program showcases fun family-based monthly themes and guest speakers, camping trips, community service, and the popular pinewood derby race! Other fun outings in the past have included geocaching, bowling, rocket launching, bike rodeo, snow tubing, movie night, summer camp and overnight museum trips! Family is always welcome to attend all meetings and events.
Check out our calendar of events below to see the upcoming fun, family-based activities and camping.
-> New members and inquiries, please contact: Us Here at CSPACK4044
-> We have a collection of upcoming events suitable for interested families.
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Obama: McCain Wants To Cut Medicare
"It's entirely consistent with Sen. McCain's record during his 26 years in Congress where, time and again, he's opposed Medicare," Obama said. "In fact, Sen. McCain has voted against protecting Medicare 40 times."
Campaign officials said the $882 billion estimate was drawn in part from a study by the Center for American Progress, a public policy organization stocked with prominent Democrats.
In response, McCain's campaign issued a statement saying Obama was "simply lying." The statement said the Republican planned to trim spending, but said his plans "do not cut a single benefit."
Ahead in the national polls, Obama made his charge as he campaigned in a traditionally Republican state where he has invested heavily in hopes of collecting 13 electoral votes. He is spending far more on television advertising in Virginia than McCain and has 50 offices statewide. The trip was his seventh here since wrapping up the Democratic nomination in June.
Still, in a state that once boasted the capital of the Confederacy, Obama's campaign indicated it understands the challenge involved in trying to elect the nation's first black president.
Democratic Sen. Jim Webb never mentioned race as he introduced Obama to the predominantly white crowd at the Roanoke Civic Center in the southwestern part of the state. But, he said, "Barack Obama's father was born in Kenya. Barack Obama's mother was born in Kansas by way of Kentucky," he said, adding that Obama would be the "14th president of the United States whose ancestry and whose family line goes back" in the region.
"You can trust him. I trust him," Webb added.
Obama's remarks on Medicare amounted to a new front in the campaign's health care wars, and were aimed at persuading older voters to abandon McCain.
McCain wants to provide tax credits to encourage Americans to purchase private health insurance. To pay for it, he has proposed requiring workers to pay income taxes on the health benefits they now receive tax-free from their employers.
McCain's campaign says additional funding will be required to cover the full cost of the program.
"It turns out, Sen. McCain would pay for part of his plan by making drastic cuts in Medicare $882 billion worth, $882 billion in Medicare cuts to pay for an ill-conceived health care plan, even as Medicare already faces a looming shortfall," Obama said.
"It would mean a cut of more than 20 percent in Medicare benefits next year. If you count on Medicare, it would mean fewer places to get care, and less freedom to chose your own doctors," he added.
Obama said his own proposals for Medicare include "eliminating wasteful subsidies to big HMOs in Medicare, and making sure seniors can access home-based care, and letting Medicare negotiate with drug companies for better prices."
The reference to subsidies referred to the money the government pays to support private alternatives to traditional government-run Medicare, but attempts by some Democrats to eliminate them ran into bipartisan opposition in Congress over the past two years.
Recent studies show the government pays an estimated $112 for Medicare patients in private coverage for every $100 it spends on the traditional program, and that eliminating the difference could save more than $150 billion over a decade.
Critics say the private alternative is wasteful. Supporters argue it often provides benefits such as vision care that are unavailable in government-run Medicare.
Like Obama, numerous other Democrats favor allowing the agency that runs Medicare negotiate directly with pharmaceutical companies, saying that would lead to cheaper prices for prescription medicines.
But the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office said last year the change was unlikely to result in lower prices unless the government decided to limit the drug choices available to seniors like the Veterans Administration does.


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SS-21 Scarab: Russia's Forgotten (But Deadly) Ballistic Missile
While the world worries over other weapons platforms created by Moscow, this one is inflicting some serious battlefield losses.
Several other countries also maintain Tochkas. North Korea is believed to have an indigenously designed Tochka variant called the KN-2 Toksa. Both Armenia and Azerbaijan own small numbers, presumably ready for use against each other in their decades-long conflict over the Karabakh region. Belarus still maintains 36 launchers, Bulgaria 18, and Kazakhstan an unknown number.
The combat record of Tochka shows that even a Cold War-era tactical ballistic missile with a relatively short range is capable of wreaking considerable havoc—even against a force benefitting from air superiority and advanced air defenses.
Sébastien Roblin holds a Master's Degree in Conflict Resolution from Georgetown University and served as a university instructor for the Peace Corps in China. He has also worked in education, editing, and refugee resettlement in France and the United States. He currently writes on security and military history for War Is Boring.
Image: An OTR-21 Tochka on parade in Yerevan, Armenia, May 7, 2015. Wikimedia Commons/Public domain


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Axis Wood Ville is one of the popular residential developments in JP Nagar, neighborhood of Bangalore. It is among the completed projects of its Builder. It has lavish yet thoughtfully designed residences.
Axis Concept Construction Pvt. Ltd is Innovative, fast & affordable real estate. At Axis Concept Construction Pvt. Ltd, we aim, strive, and perform to create concepts for living. We blend 'innovative thinking' with 'cutting-edge technology' to create masterpieces that endure the test of times in both style and quality. With a string of successful project deliveries over twenty years, Axis Concept Construction Pvt. Ltd has emerged as a cognizable brand in the arena of real estate development.
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NEW YORK — The distraught family of an unarmed New York City man who was killed by a rookie police officer in the darkened stairwell of a public housing building was scheduled to appear with the Rev. Al Sharpton on Nov. 22 to seek answers in what's been described as an apparently accidental shooting.
Akai Gurley's sister, Akisha Pringle, and Kimberly Michelle Ballinger, his domestic partner and the mother of his daughter, were to join the veteran civil rights leader for a rally at the National Action Network's Harlem headquarters, where Sharpton will ask prosecutors in Brooklyn to investigate the Nov. 20 shooting, a spokeswoman for the group announced.
"Things are a little tense right now as you can imagine," Kirsten Foy, an official with Sharpton's group, told reporters. He said Ballinger was consulting a psychologist to help explain Gurley's death to his 2-year-old daughter, which was "a very difficult thing to have to explain to a child when you've always taught them that the police were there to be our friends and to protect us."
Mayor Bill de Blasio, calling Gurley's death a "tragedy," met with some of his relatives. Police Commissioner William Bratton similarly described the shooting as a tragedy and said the 28-year-old man was "totally innocent" and wasn't engaged in criminal activity when the officer fired his weapon.
Why exactly Officer Peter Liang had his gun drawn and fired while patrolling the Louis Pink Houses in Brooklyn's gritty East New York neighborhood with his partner wasn't immediately clear, but authorities have indicated it appeared to be an accidental shooting.
Liang, 26, was placed on modified duty. He must first be interviewed by the district attorney's office, which will decide whether to file criminal charges, before internal affairs officers can question him, a standard policy.
Police say the officers had descended onto an eighth-floor landing when, 14 steps away, Gurley and a girlfriend had opened a door into the seventh-floor landing after giving up their wait for the elevator so he could head to the lobby.
The lights were burned out in the stairwell, leaving it "pitch black" and prompting both officers to use flashlights, Bratton said.
Liang was about 10 feet from Gurley when, without a word and apparently by accident, he fired a shot, police said. In general, officers have discretion on whether to draw their weapons based on what they are encountering or believe they may encounter, Bratton said.
Gurley and the girlfriend, Melissa Butler, made it down two flights of stairs after he was shot, but he collapsed on the fifth-floor landing and lost consciousness, she told the Daily News.
Gurley was taken to a nearby hospital, where he died. Gurley's stepfather, Kenneth Palmer, said officials called his relatives in Jacksonville, Florida, to notify them of the death. "He was a peacemaker," he said.
By Tom Hays and Colleen Long. AP writers Karen Matthews and Jonathan Lemire and researcher Rhonda Shafner contributed to this report
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Build Dates: March 9-10, 2018
Family Information:
Father- Javier
- Age: 27
- Profession: Field Worker
- Weekly Salary: $58 approx.
Mother- Anastasia
- Age: 23
- Profession: Homemaker
- Weekly Salary: N/A
- Angel Javier, 1yr 9 months
- Ana Maria, 9 months
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Colonia- Primavera
Time with property- 1yr+
Electricity- Unknown
Running Water- No
Structure- Wood and Plastic
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Javier and Anastasia are originally from Oaxaca who, like many other families, who move North in search of a better life and better opportunities- for work, education and healthcare specifically. This young couple have two small children, Angel Javier and Ana Maria. Javier works in the fields planting different types of vegetables, working 5 or 6 days of the week from 6am until 2pm. His salary is around $58 a week, insufficient to cover all their expenses. The zone where they live doesn't have running water and that is an added expense. Javier's salary has to cover their food, water, clothing, land payments, and any emergency. They have lived in Ensenada for more than 3 years. The first year they rented until they were able to buy land on credit and start building a small structure to move into. Their current living conditions are very difficult because they have to eat and sleep in a small plastic room, making sure their kids do not get sick. Their desire is to have a home that is safe and where they can live without any fear of being cold, or dealing with getting wet during the rainy season. They have been praying to God for a house and and their dream is that one day they will.


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The New Amity Workshop is a design studio grounded in the land which is at once precisely organized as an agricultural field and infinitely complex as a forest floor. The studio's work reflects a clarity of design guided by form and utility. Designs are expressed through the use of elemental materiality like wood, stone, and metal. Above all, the studio is influenced by the seasonal rhythms that energize all things cultivated and wild.
Landscape Design
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Jon Jones testet positivt igjen – var dopet under UFC 214/
Jon "Bones" Jones har havnet i trøbbel igjen. Denne gangen har Jones testet positivt for sterioden «turinabol» ved testingen i forbindelse med tittelkampen i lett tungvekt mot Daniel Cormier ved UFC 214, 29. juli i California.
Jones som vant rematchen mot Cormier på TKO i tredje runde, risikerer fire års utestengelse samt miste beltet, igjen. UFC president Dana White har forøvrig uttalt at ingen avgjørelse har blitt tatt enda.
Jon Jones' manager, og hans camp uttalte:
"We are all at a complete loss for words right now. Jon, his trainers, his nutritionists and his entire camp have worked tirelessly and meticulously the past 12 months to avoid this exact situation. We are having the samples tested again to determine the validity or source of contamination. Jon is crushed by this news and we are doing whatever we can as a team, to support him."
Etter å ha hørt nyhetene uttalte også Daniel Cormier seg til MMAfighting.com:
"It's hard to find words to describe how I'm feeling right now," Cormier said. "I'm disappointed to hear the news. It's very emotional.
"We as athletes are entitled to due process, and I will refrain from saying much more until I know exactly what happened.
"In my mind, on July 29, I competed and I lost. I thought Jon Jones was the better man that day. I don't know what to think anymore. I can't believe we are going through all of this again. We will see what happens next."
"Thank you to all my fans who have supported me during this dark time. I love you all very much."
Jones (30) risikerer suspensjon opp til fire år, siden det er andre gang han har testet positivt under USADA. UFC sin lett-tungvektsmester testet tidligere positivt for de to ulovlige substansene «clomiphene» og «letrozol» - før UFC 200 tilbake i Juli 2016.


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Fred Plotkin has written many books about opera, classical music, food, wine and the art of Italy. He is an expert on Italy and is, in my opinion, living la dolce vita (the sweet life). He divides his time between homes in New york and Italy. Two of his books I am now reading are Italy for the Gourmet Traveler, and Recipes from Paradise: Life and Food on the Italian Riviera.
I've had the pleasure of interviewing Fred about Italy and this is the first post from that interview about the Ligurian Coast, also known to tourists as the Italian Riviera. It's always so enjoyable for me to have conversations about Italy, and especially with someone who also loves it. First of all, as he says in his books, Liguria is his favorite region in all of Italy. The Ligurian Coast is known for its herbal cuisine. You can smell the herbs in the air and Ligurians place fruit and vegetables at the center of their eating priorities, which is one explanation why they are such a helathy people. Of course, the other reason is that by necessity, they walk up hills and steps all of their lives since the towns are built on hillsides overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. So, ladies, let's get in shape so we're ready to walk and enjoy the fragrances of the Mediterranean.
The first question I asked was,
Why would Italy be a good place to have a workshop?He said that In Italy, the senses click on--the sounds, smells and visuals are heightened. This place commands you to pay attention. Your awareness and thought processes rachet up. Music, flavor, fragrances, beautiful scenery, art, food, and people are all sources of pleasure, known in Italy as piacere.
I told Fred that the Retreat in Italy was a chance for each woman to focus on what they wanted to create in their lives, and just dissolve any beliefs that stood in the way of doing that. He encouraged each one of us to be open to the sensory experiences, incredible natural beauty, and to allow ouselves to feel everything.
Everything there has a meaning and occcupies a place that is part of a larger whole. Making connections with the culture, lifestyle, philosophy, a people and their fascinating history is all expanding. He went on to say that the Italian Riviera has always attracted and inspired writers, musicians and poets to stay and create. To name just a few: DH Lawrence, Byron, Monet, Wagner, Hans Christian Anderson, Edith Wharton, and Elizabeth von Arnim.
One of the beautiful towns Fred recommends to visit is Portovenere (Port of Venus) south of the Cinque Terre (the five lands) that has always attracted women to its shores.
More from the interview in the next post.


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Achieving High Production Value Internet Video - The principles Hollywood films use to achieve a high production value can be applied to even the most modest web video. For over 100 years, the film industry has refined a methodology for producing engaging stories that have reflected and influenced society. Film industry techniques are within the grasp of brands that wish to produce high-quality cinematic content for the web.
"Anyone can shoot a video, but you need a true understanding of the medium to craft emotion and meaning." - Tonya Mantooth, Executive & Artistic Director, San Diego International Film Festival
1. Story First
A compelling story is the most critical component of any genre of video or film. It won't matter how beautiful a video looks if it lacks an engaging narrative. Your story will also serve as the production's central reference point, informing every technical and artistic decision that will need to be made during production.
TIP: Use a traditional story framework like the three-act structure and the hero's journey as starting points. Using a well-established structure will to give your script a solid foundation on which to craft your unique tale.
"It all starts with the script: it's not worth being away from my family if I'm not really passionate about it." - Steven Spielberg
2. Location, Location, Location
Selecting an appropriate location will a have major impact on the quality of your video. A carefully chosen set can support your story's message by providing critical context for action and dialogue. Conversely, a poor choice can result in a production being compromised by the location's physical attributes.
TIP: Pick a location that is large enough to create depth, free of excessive environmental noise and with light sources that can be modified.
"Choosing location is integral to the film: in essence, another character." - Ridley Scott
3. Talent Matters
Casting experienced actors is an investment that will set your production apart from amateur videos. Acting is a nuanced discipline that takes years of experience and training to master. Skilled talent will heighten production value by contributing their understanding of how the medium is to be leveraged for maximum emotional effect.
TIP: Cast your project like you would hire for any position. Auditions are interviews that require respect for the Actors, process, and the craft. If budget permits, use a talent agency or a reputable casting director to aid in your search.
"90% of directing is casting" - John Huston
4. Sound Is Half Of It
Audio is often a neglected consideration in amateur videos. Good sound can increase the perceived quality of the entire video. Audiences might forgive unexposed footage but will refuse to watch a video with bad sound.
TIP: Great sound starts with the location and is only as good as the weakest link in the audio chain. You can greatly improve your audio quality by, mitigating environmental sound, placing microphones close to actors, and getting a consistent recording level.
"Films are 50 percent visual and 50 percent sound. Sometimes sound even overplays the visual" – David Lynch
5. Light Tells The Story
Creating a cinematic look begins with lighting a scene in order to direct the audience's attention to the desired part of the image while creating the illusion of depth within the composition. Applying this strategy without calling attention to the technique is key to elegantly supporting the narrative.
TIP: Use a Three Point Lighting scheme to achieve cinematic results when filming a your talent. This technique is a film industry standard that utilizes a key light, fill light and hair light as starting point for creating crafting a image with cinematic depth.
"The best way to know when there's good lighting is when you don't notice it." - Vilmos Zsigmond
6. Lenses Control The Image
A high quality lens can contribute to the capture of cinematic imagery by providing character, control, and precision. A camera can only record the images a lens projects, so good glass is invaluable in achieving the desired look.
TIP: Use a "fast" lens with a wide maximum aperture to achieve a shallow depth of field. This will draw attention to the elements in focus by blurring elements in the composition. Films have long employed this technique to direct attention to specific parts of the frame.
"Cameras don't matter to me, I think that it's the lenses" - Matthew Libatique
7. The Right Camera Is Key
A camera is an essential piece of gear that must be capable of capturing as much information as is required to construct the intended story. Cameras come in a dizzying array of categories and capabilities that are often designed for specific shooting scenarios.
TIP: Identify the production's practical parameters and visual aesthetic before picking a camera. Consult rental houses to select the appropriate camera system for your project's scope.
"You can make [Digital Cameras] look so beautiful that sometimes they can even blow film out of the water." - Reed Morano
8. Invest for Success
Hollywood's billion dollar box office revenues are evidence of a demand for high production value content. While the average marketer lacks the budget to produce a feature film, a modest investment in a professional crew can greatly improve the production value of even the most humble web video.
Tip: Select a Director with a reel that demonstrates the ability to achieve your desired tone and look. A good Director will translate your marketing strategy into a video that supports your business goals and inspires your audience to take action.
"Marketing is simply an exercise in controlling the price point. Therefore, we need to think hard about production value - even if it's a web video." - Ryan Berman founder/cco, i.d.e.a


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Once again I am late posting as I was out enjoying the sunshine this weekend with a few fantastic people. I had help finding this little fellow. After taking his picture he showed me which end was up and this wasn't it!
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Northern Ireland Screen is hosting ConceptNI, a seminar that will shine a light on the creative and business aspects of game proposals, how developers and publishers evaluate early stage game concepts and how to make use of available platforms and services. The seminar will take place on Friday, 26th February, from 2pm to 6pm in The Factory at The Mac, Belfast.
We have a great list of speakers lined up who will be covering a wide range of topics.
Sessions will include:
1:30pm - 2:00pm - Registration, networking & refreshments
2:00pm - 3:00pm - Barry Meade - Fireproof games
3:00pm - 3:30pm - Colin Macdonald - All 4 Games
3:30pm - 3:45pm - Break
3:45pm - 4:15pm - Jamie O' Flanagan - Gamesparks
4:15pm - 5:30pm - Working with Unity and Windows (speaker tbc)
Details subject to change.
Who should attend?
Game producers, studio heads and developers looking to take their content to market to find partners and promote their projects.
Students studying game development or animation may also find these sessions useful.
Secure your place now via Eventbrite (see below). Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis, please RSVP early to avoid disappointment. Register now to secure your place.
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Marine Activities of the GCR
The main maritime activities of the GCR were centred upon the Humber Estuary. The company operated the Humber Ferry between New Holland on the south bank and Kingston upon Hull on the north. There were three paddle steamers employed on this service. The Humber is notorious for shifting sand banks and the shallow draught of paddle steamers was advantageous but, even so, ferries became stuck from time-to-time. The railway owned docks in Grimsby, the two main docks were the Alexandra and the Royal Dock; there were also two fish docks. Grimsby was arguably the largest fishing port in the UK in the early part of the 20th century, a claim disputed by its near neighbour, Hull. The main cargo trade was the export of coal and the import of timber. Congestion at Grimsby lead to the opening of the very large dock at Immingham in 1912 and once opened this dock took over most of the coal trade. Immingham dock was 45 acres in area and was equipped with cranes, coal hoists, a graving dock and bunkering facilities. A power station was built to supply both the electrical and hydraulic power for the dock infrastructure, including the tramway to Grimsby.
The GCR operated its own fleet of sea going vessels which operated services to the Continent, notably to Antwerp, Hamburg and Rotterdam with other destinations from time-to-time. In 1910, the GCR had a fleet of eleven vessels on the Continental services. This had dropped to eight by the time of Grouping (1923) due to one accident and two wartime losses to mines.
In addition to the main fleet, the company owned other vessels on the Humber, such as tugs, dredgers and lighters.
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Strange noises and smells that reach into the car's cab are not always caused by external conditions. These can be some of the terrifying signs that a driver can recognize. While we are in a traffic cap or waiting in front of the semaphore, we sometimes tend to turn off the radio and listen to the sound of the engine or perhaps the strange noises that come up into the cab. Being able to recognize the weird things within the car can be of the utmost importance for your personal health and safety.
Here are some of the most important signs that you should change your car and consider purchasing a new one.
The warning lights
If your vehicle works well, then the lights on your control panel will turn on as soon as you start the engine, and they will usually turn off after a few seconds. If a particular light does not turn off, then you got a problem. The difficulty of the situation depends on which one of them has not turned off. Each one of those lights is directly connected with sensors that are monitoring the health condition of your machine. When this problem occurs, you should immediately visit the mechanic.
Mysterious engine issues
When you put your car on idle, the engine should work quietly and smoothly. Also, it should demonstrate the same behavior during the drive. Bouncing and choking are the sure signs of serious problems. In this case, you should not go on a long trip or continue driving like nothing is happening. You can often avoid similar situations by having a regular maintenance, but sometimes you just need to get rid of that car because you will not be able to fix it completely no matter what you do.
Loud and strange sounds
If your vehicle produces some weird sounds that you never heard before, then it is most likely a serious damage. Clanging and rattling, for example, can mean that there are some nasty problems with the engine cylinders. Such errors may lead to potentially dangerous situations, particularly if you ignore the problem and keep driving. If you hear the scraping sounds while starting the engine, then the ignition system is most likely destroyed and should be either repaired or replaced. It is often expensive and difficult job.
The awkward smells
In case you experience some nasty smells within your car, you may check out the oil tank as well as the exhaust system. If one of them has an error, then you will keep receiving the unpleasant smells in your car's lab. Our recommendation is not to go to distant destinations and make sure that the windows are always opened. If you think this is too cautious, then check out some of the top-notch car brands and purchase yourself a new car. The smell of the burning tire can mean that the belts within the engine are slowly getting destroyed and that is not good.
The smoke signals
The smoke can appear from both the front side and back side of the car. In both cases, it is indeed a bad sign. The smoke color may reveal more details about the issue, but however, the problem itself has a strong background and shows that your machine will soon become unable to serve you. The blue smoke usually says that a car needs additional oil to avoid a complete oil burning and prevent a huge damage. Regardless of the smoke color, the cleverest move is to seek for a new car.
The reliable car is necessary for a fun and carefree driving. We have mentioned a few parameters that clearly illustrate the potentially dangerous and unreliable cars. If you can recognize them in your machine, then your best bet would be finding a new one for yourself and avoid any additional problems that can come up. We suggest you check out each one of these signs thoroughly and determine whether or not you need a new car.


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Santiago has more than 7 years of professional experience and has worked in Mexico and the United States.
He has experience in product and process management at Actinver Financial Group in Mexico City. Additionally, consulting experience for startups in the U.S. and experience as an entrepreneur in Helados Hope, a company he started in Mexico City.
Santiago is an Industrial Engineer from the Universidad Iberoamericana (2007) and holds an MBA from Kelley (2015).


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Mr. Smith's Schedule
Hour 1 - Intervention
Hour 2 - Plan
Hour 3 - Plan
Hour 4 - 7th Grade Math
Hour 5 - 7th Grade Math
Hour 6 - 8th Grade Math
Hour 7 - 8th Grade Math
Hour 8 - Tutorial
Hour 9 - Social Studies
"Did you do your homework?"
"Did you do all of your homework?"
I would say these are not the best questions to ask. If I spend 20 seconds on homework that takes me 30 minutes, then yes I did my homework. If I spend all 30 minutes just writing random things down without thinking, then yes I did all my homework. In both cases here a child does not really get to practice anything they have learned.
"Can you show me what you practiced in school today?"
"Can you show me how to do this?"
Asking for someone to show you their knowledge is a much better way to see if they're getting their work done. These questions also help students to practice even more.
You can always help by asking questions that help people find their own solutions.


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THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MAGAZINE are perfect in every appointment and con venience (page 710). In some respects they are the Australian equivalent of old English manors. Beyond each central residence is clus tered a full complement of barracks and houses for the station hands and families; also stables, blacksmith and machine shops, laundry, butchery, and bakery. And out lying those are the long corrugated-iron woolsheds and stock pens. Life is unhurried in these nerve centers of the country's chief industry. The man ager seldom assigns more than one task a day to his men. Some days they do little, but they are always ready to work long fatiguing hours when the occasion demands. By the sweat of their own brows most owners have built and managed their own estates. While there are some absentee owners, by far the majority know the mean ing of work. Sons, too, grow up in the business. On many stations one finds these young "jackaroos" working to fit them selves to become station managers. A SHEEP-COUNTRY GENTLEMAN'S LIFE With perhaps forty men under his direc tion, a manager's life is a busy one. There are always inspection trips to see the condi tion of water and grass on the runs, repairs to be maintained, and a multitude of other tasks to keep the station going. Every evening while I was at Boonoke, my host was at his telephone promptly at eight o'clock to carry on his share of the many-sided conversation among the several stations operated by his brothers and other relatives. With station business over, it was usual to prolong the conversation by friendly gossip and the usual "Stop me if you've heard this one!" Here in the saddle most of Australia's polo players gain their training. The men also find recreation in hunting or tennis. Some even have their own golf courses and racecourses where horses are trained for the popular country or "picnic" race meeting. The wives of the managers are cultured and many have traveled widely. In the outback it is rather surprising to find people so conversant with the latest books, music, and, of course, the races. Before telephones and radios came, sta tion life was more isolated. Motorcars and even airplanes in many places have brought distant towns next door. Gone now to many are the long journeys by horseback and carriage. One of the most remarkable things to me, as I traveled through the sheep dis tricts, was the comparative absence of sheep on the landscape. When I once commented on it up in Queensland, one station man said that he had traveled a thousand miles through one region where there were a mil lion sheep being pastured, yet on the whole trip he had not seen a single sheep! SHEEP TO ACRE IS RAINFALL INDEX At Boonoke, where there are about a hundred thousand animals, the plains seemed empty. The flocks are broken up into smaller groups and have their own separate runs, but even on the fertile grass lands of that station there is less than one sheep to the acre. In more arid regions the acreage is considerably greater. As we sped across the rolling plains of one station in an American truck, we saw dozens of kangaroos rise up like posts above the grass and then take to their heels as we approached. Detouring from an inspection of subartesian wells, we gave them chase. Propelling themselves with only their powerful hind legs, with their tiny undevel oped front legs held high, their running seems uncanny (page 708). But as our speedometer touched 45 miles an hour, one old kangaroo kept pace beside the car. Dozens of others raced away and bounded with ease over the high fences that sur rounded the paddock. A few emus, re minding one of bustled ladies trying to hurry, trotted off across the pasture lands. SHEARING DONE WITH FACTORY RHYTHM Shearing time is the station's busiest pe riod. Then all of the sheep have to be mus tered and brought to the sheds. The clock like precision with which the whole routine is carried out is amazing; it moves with the rhythm of a great factory. A steady flow of sheep must be brought to the shear ers, who clip a hundred to two hundred each daily; some have recorded the amaz ing tally of 245! If the animals arrive faster than they can be handled, food in local corrals is soon ex hausted or trampled underfoot. For that reason the flocks are handled in relays. Imagine the planning required to bring them to the paddock at the right time when some of the mustering camps are 50 to 100 miles from the shearing sheds! 712
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SKS Microfinance: giant squid, 'devta' or just a business?3 min read . Updated: 28 Jul 2010, 12:14 PM IST
SKS Microfinance: giant squid, 'devta' or just a business?
SKS Microfinance: giant squid, 'devta' or just a business?
I've written in this space before asking why my BlackBerry stayed on the grid in a remote mountain village where basic banking was missing. A few years earlier I had argued for a model that would make financial services as ubiquitous as paan masala, glucose biscuits and shampoo sachets in remote rural India. So now when this comes to pass in the form of an initial public offering (IPO) from a microfinance firm that has made capital available to hundreds of thousands of poor Indians, what's the discomfort? The SKS Microfinance Ltd public issue opens on Wednesday for subscription. The lender is offering 16.7 million Rs10 face value equity shares in a price band of Rs850 to Rs985 apiece. And the debate has just begun in the marketplace: Is it justifiable for a firm focused on social goals to make supernormal profits?
Also Read Monika Halan's earlier columns
Intellectual honesty demands that I weigh in with SKS. After all the Coca-Cola analogy (SKS promoter Vikram Akula, it seems, jumps onto the stage with a Coke can in hand to demonstrate that SKS will do what the fast-moving consumer goods, or FMCG, industry has managed to do—attain mass outreach in a replicable model) is what I have been writing about as well—getting rural financial products FMCGized.
So what's the issue. Why this discomfort? If capital markets are an efficient way to move money to their best use, why baulk at the SKS issue? Does that mean that hospitals must not list, or educational institutes or media? This logic can take us all back to hundis in a minute.
Still, filter out the noise and the one argument that emerges from those against the SKS IPO is this: Is it ethically justifiable that costs are borne by the poor that these firms say they are trying to help? If you are in the business of providing capital to the poor, how can you justify supernormal profits? The rate of returns that you earn point to the fact that your interest rates must be lower than they are today.
The arguments in favour of the IPO talk about the inability of the present government-sponsored banking and subsidy system to crack the problems of the rural poor and of capital markets-funded money being the one way to scale up what has been achieved till now. In 2009, about 80 million people were covered by microfinance and self-help group lending. Given that the reach of formal branch banking is yet at just 200 million, could this model not challenge the status quo? If we oppose SKS, are we telling the poor rural Indian to go back to the money lender who not only charges rates of over 100% but has all sorts of other social leverage over the poor family? Should they be left to the nexus of political doles and the rural bank branch system rotting under the weight of corruption and dysfunction?
That, though, isn't my main grouse. What some of us, who believe in markets, are worried about is this: Will the need for the huge doses of capital to push a large swathe of Indians out of generations of poverty and despair also open them up for the Wall Street to dig its suckers in? My own worry is that the eye of the Wall Street is on the profits at the bottom of the pyramid—two Wall Street majors have already launched microfinance units in emerging markets. When journalist Matt Taibbi described Goldman Sachs in particular, and the Wall Street in general, as a "great vampire squid wrapped around the face of humanity, relentlessly jamming its blood funnel into anything that smells like money", not many disagreed.
Possibly SKS is neither a giant squid nor a devta, but just a business. Possibly that's where the intellectual problem is: Social goals cannot be just a business. It must be more. But then, isn't that true of all businesses—isn't that what corporate governance, corporate social responsibility is all about? For once I don't know where I stand on the debate—the learning is still on. The minimum that the SKS IPO will achieve is to allow each of us, busy with this part of work in the transformation of India, to examine where we stand.
Monika Halan works in the area of financial literacy and financial intermediation policy and is a certified financial planner. She is editor, Mint Money.


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Sir Elton John has been forced to cancel his gig at the Birmingham Jefferson Complex Arena in Alabama for "medical reasons".
The 65-year-old singer was due to play a gig at the Birmingham Jefferson Complex Arena in Alabama on Friday (15.03.13) but has been forced to cancel on medical advice, according to E! News.
A statement posted on Ticketmaster.com, just hours before the concert was due to begin, said: "This event has been canceled.
"Refunds at Point of Purchase only. Internet & Phone orders will automatically be canceled & refunded (sic)."
It was recently revealed Elton requested an extra hotel room just for his glasses during a recent visit to Brazil.
The 'Candle In The Wind' singer requested the additional quarters to house his spectacles at the Ouro Minas five-star hotel in Belo Horizonte ahead of a gig earlier this month, and he asked promoters of the show to ensure the temperature of the extra room was maintained at 16 degrees Celsius (60.8 Fahrenheit).
He also made a number of beverage requests including four bottles of cranberry juice, a pint of fresh skimmed milk and two bottles of good quality Pinot Grigio wine, as well as eight small bottles of French Evian water, and five large bottles or 12 small bottles of San Pellegrino sparkling water.


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Anambra elections: PDP accuses APC of Blackmail to discredit polls
Nigeria's ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed concern over what it has described as the "antics" of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on the conduct of Anambra gubernatorial elections.
During an emergency meeting of the National Working Committee, the PDP through it National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metu, described the actions of the APC as tantamount to blackmail and propaganda.
"We want to alert the entire nation of the antics of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and their campaign and use of the instrumentality of blackmail, propaganda, to attempt to taint and discredit the Anambra election as a way of creating doubt in the minds of Nigerians on the electoral system."
The National Publicity Secretary also took the time to commend the Presidency for creating what he called "an enabling environment" for free and fair elections in the state.
"We are commending the President and we are commending the security forces for creating an enabling environment for a transparent, free and fair election. We have never made any statement on the issue of the elections itself. What we said yesterday is that the President with the use of the Security officials created an enabling environment for a credible election."
What, however, seems to be the source of confusion is that the PDP governorship candidate in the Anambra state elections, Tony Nwoye has expressed the opposite reaction and has in fact called for the cancellation of the elections.


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Industrial Highlights:
Located in the Beard Industrial District, Between Garner and McClure Rd. The Beard Industrial District is located close to State Highways 99, 108, and 132 with access to Interstate 5 at a reasonable distance.
Close to Valley Transload - with the ability to utilize the MET Railroad, which connects directly to the BNSF and the UP.


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Porto could be willing to sell Moussa Marega this summer, if they receive an offer of around €35 million (£31 million), according to Portuguese outlet CM Jornal.
West Ham United and Everton are thought to be in the running for the forward, whose release clause is actually set at €40 million (£35.5 million).
The player himself is thought to be open to a move and has admitted that this summer could be the right time to depart and test himself outside of the Liga NOS.
Marega's impressive record in 2017-18 saw him bag a total of 22 league goals from just 29 appearances, despite rarely playing as an out-and-out centre forward.
Able to play across the final third, the 27-year-old is a sharp finisher whose pace and propensity to run at defenders could make him a valuable addition to any Premier League side.
West Ham will hope to persuade the Mali international to make the switch to the London Stadium, in the process perhaps solving a striker problem that has haunted the club for over a decade.
A reliable goalscorer has proven elusive and is a major factor as to why the Hammers have not been able to find the consistency to become a potent force in the top half of the table.
Marko Arnautovic topped the club's charts last term with 11 league strikes, although speculation remains that he could depart before the beginning of the new campaign.
Whether the West Ham hierarchy will be prepared to pay the money to land Marega may prove decisive in getting any deal over the line.
If he does come on the market, there are likely to be a number of potential suitors in the frame from across Europe given his form over the past couple of seasons.


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Met twin turbo upgrade naar 2500PK
Twins are in tha house…2500HP dragtruck in the build.
1st step of the upgrades this winter is converting from the single 101mm turbo behind the cab to twins turbo in the front.
There are more upgrades planned but this will be explained in the future updates.
After some research and lots of opinions i decided to go twin 80mm…
Because of a little 301cui high rpm-engine , the spooling with an automatic trans was very hard,,,,we tried it with nitrous but i didn't like that,
With a new set-up where the turbo's are placed in the front near the engine we can use the heat way better,
Today i received 2 80mm Batmowheel turbochargers made by Bullseyepower / Bill Devine
With a small A/R they will spool fast and give still enough HP to reach our goal: mid 6 sec Et runs.
With capable of 1250 Hp each ,it will be a badd ass plus dragtruck.
Without going into too much detail,,,,we are going to chase some records in Europe and the World 😉 but later on more about this plans.


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Meet the Curator 2013
Thursday, 19 September 2013 from 10:00 to 16:00 (BST)
Event Details
Creative Derbyshire presents
Meet the Curator 2013
Thursday 19 September, 10.00am – 4.00pm
QUAD, Market Place, Cathedral Quarter, Derby, DE1 3AS
Meet the Curator is a unique event bringing together curators, programmers and buyers with artists and makers from across Derbyshire. It is an opportunity for new and emerging artists to meet gallery curators face-to-face for advice and guidance on how to get work selected for exhibitions, commissions and retail.
Background to the event
The first Meet the Curator event in 2012 was developed as a result of our research into where artists and creative businesses said they most needed help and support. An overwhelming number of artists said "more access to opportunities to showcase and sell work" was a priority. As a response to this, we organised the first Meet the Curator in May last year in order to support new creative talent. Over 100 artists attended on the day with representation from 20 galleries, venues, festivals and commercial retailers. The event was an overwhelming success, providing a platform for many artists to get greater exposure and helping them to develop their practice and grow their businesses.
Format of the event
Meet the Curator is an opportunity for artists to drop in and visit a range of exhibitions stands from galleries, arts organisations, venues etc. Artists will get to speak to galleries/buyers face-to-face about what they are looking for and how to get selected for exhibition or sales opportunities.
The day is split into two identical sessions – one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Artists are asked to book onto one of these sessions via Eventbrite. You may drop in at any time during the session you have booked for.
The galleries, venues and festivals exhibiting at the event include:
- Banks Mills Studios, Derby
- The Beetroot Tree, Draycott
- The Brewhouse Gallery, Burton-on-Trent
- Buxton Museum & Art Gallery
- The Cherry Orchard, Belper
- Déda, Derby
- Derbyshire Open Arts
- Ferrers Gallery, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire
- Gallerytop, Rowsley
- The Green Man Gallery, Buxton
- The Making House, Burton-on-Trent
- Melbourne Festival
- The Old Lock Up Studio, Cromford
- QUAD, Derby
- Rufford Craft Centre, Nottinghamshire
- Studio 61, Holloway, Nr Matlock
- Wirksworth Festival
Who should attend?
The event is aimed at visual artists, craft makers and anyone who would normally exhibit their work in contemporary galleries, at shows and festivals and other commercial spaces.
Preparing for the event
For an artist, making the first approach to a gallery or an arts organisation can be a daunting prospect, which is why Creative Derbyshire is bringing together artists with the people that have the power to promote artists' work. We are also putting together a specialist training workshop prior to Meet the Curator which will assist artists in preparing their approach and 'pitch' for the day as well as giving them useful tips and ideas on how to be considered for exhibitions, sales and commissioning opportunities. We are offering 2 dates for the training workshop - 'Prepare your approach to Galleries': Friday 6 September (Ripley) and Monday 9 September (Matlock). For further details and registration, please visit http://creativederbyshire.eventbrite.com/. The workshop will be led by Rachael Chambers of Ferrers Gallery/Contemporary Craft Editor ofCraft&Design magazine.
Venue details
The event will take place in The Box at QUAD, Derby. For location and parking details please visit http://www.derbyquad.co.uk/contact-us. Free tea and coffee will be available for attendees. Lunch will not be provided but you can visit QUAD's Café Bar and choose from a range of delicious home made dishes.
Car parking
The nearest car park is the multi-storey Assembly Rooms, otherwise Chapel Street car park or Parksafe on Bold Lane: http://en.parkopedia.co.uk/parking/carpark/assembly_rooms/de1/derby/
Booking info
The event is FREE for all taking part. The day is split into two identical sessions – one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Please book onto only one of these sessions. You may drop in at any time during the session you have booked for.
Once booked on to the event, you will receive further information and a full list of all participating galleries and organisations in advance of the event to help you prepare for the day.
Please note: this booking process is for artists who wish to attend the event. If you are a gallery, venue, festival or event and are interested in having an exhibition stand, please contact Jane Brown email@example.com.
We look forward to welcoming you to the event!
For further info: www.creativederbyshire.com or email firstname.lastname@example.com
When & Where
Market Place
Cathedral Quarter
Thursday, 19 September 2013 from 10:00 to 16:00 (BST)
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PortofolioM4 new theme
It's great that they are making new themes... but I wish they'd finish v4 as a higher priority.
Can someone please share what new blocks or features are in PortfolioM4 that are not in mobirise4 or Mobirise Agency 4?
Very confusing.
slide gallery has a new feature, when hover on thumbnail, the caption appear
a nice header with a rotating text (up tp three words or sentences)
a menu style is hamburger, in the upper right corner is the icon for it, when opened it appeared in the right side, on vertical
a nice block of feature with numbered icons in circles (numbers are in the right upper part, icons, background colors, hover color very easy to be changed
social icons with hover background color option
I will take a deeper look these days.....
Till now I would say, pretty nice, main advantage, with some good ideas, combining Agency, Lawyer and Portfolio (and of course, Mobirise4 theme), some very nice sites can be done! (and with some HTML, CSS and code editor, some features can be extended and improved)
have a nice week!
I like this and will be tempted to use this when I'm ready to make the jump over to 4. I'm still using 3.12.1 for my photography website. However, I will most definitely make the jump if the developers make a way to upload more than one picture at a time in the gallery block. AND create an instagram feed. These will be ideal for a portfolio theme. Just sayin'.


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Being a career 'newbie' in the 70's and 80's, it was the culture to set goals and declare them out loud to all you met. If not, people would shake their heads…"too bad" and worry you were "not ambitious". Every sales meeting, job interview and job performance review I was a part of, used the Goal as the standard to see if you were worthy of corporate's attention to move you up the ladder and/or deserve more money. P.S. Heaven forbid you reached your goal, it must not have been high enough.
Why goals don't work for me?
- Not flexible. "Oh…I'd rather do that." I missed opportunities that were going on that were better and a more interesting fit for my passion and talent.
- Life is not linear. People and new events are drawn to what you are experiencing and learning daily, not at the end of your goal. I missed out on synchronicity that involved other great people and ideas that I could have been a part of that I had not idea of.
- Your growth and wisdom might outgrow your static goal.
- Not fun! Frickin' worry too much about that goal.
- It made my stomach turn. A sure sign your intuitive best self is not on board.
Instead, I believe in the use of INTENTIONS, not goals. Intentions give you outcomes that usually are greater that you can imagine, because it involves your gift and the synchronicities of others. Once I learned what made me thrive, that was the Geiger counter used in all my work.
"May I use my gift today." This stirs up my excitement for the day in order to magnetize opportunities to use it. My gift is to see the unique gifts in others. I use it through my writing, workshops, or even meeting someone in the grocery store." I play with it everyday and every week something always comes of it. I encourage you to do the same. Take time to learn your gift so you can use it on purpose! When you offer your unique gift, you are hard to be replaced.
Intuition is the GPS for use of your unique gift. Intuition gives you the how-to for using your highest gift. Yo can also learn how in my new how-to fable, Goodbye Self Critical, Hello Self-Thrilled.
If you are in a culture that makes you have a goal, you can choose to play along, and put the power in your wisdom and unique gift, and watch the unexpected results roll in.


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Before you are at risk for heart disease or a heart attack, you should take the necessary steps to lead a healthy lifestyle. There are ways you can begin to reduce your risk of heart disease. Before you begin making any drastic changes in your life, you should consult your physician so they will be aware of your changes and help guide you. Before you try taking medications to alter your health, you should try the natural approach. You can control almost every factor of your health with the exception of your gender, family history and age. Other than those factors, you have complete control.
When you begin making these healthy changes you need to understand that these changes are going to make you feel better and need to be adopted for a lifetime. There are several factors such as your diet, physical activity; losing weight and quitting smoking that can help you achieve better health. These are lifestyle changes that can help you turn your life around.
Healthy Eating
One of the very first steps you can take is to eat healthy. This sounds very simple, but in many cases it is about being rational and training your brain and taste buds to accept healthy foods as your basis for nutrition. Typically this means introducing more whole grains, legumes, vegetables and fruits into your diet.
Keep saturated and Trans fat to a minimum. Meats, baked goods, fried foods, dairy products and processed food tend to carry high amounts of these types of fat. These foods tend to raise your bad cholesterol levels. Instead replace them with omega-3 fatty acids found in olive oil and fish. Omega-3 fatty acids can lower your risk of a heart attack and help the prevention of blood clots.
Fiber is very important and can be found in vegetables, fruits and whole grains. When you make your diet a mainstay of such vitamin rich foods you can reduce your LDL cholesterol level and protect your heart. It is also advisable to lower the amount of sugar and salt you consume. The less salt you consume, the better your blood pressure levels remain and reducing the amount of sugar you eat can help you lose weight and control diabetes.
Great Exercise Programs
Exercise is an important key to losing weight, as well as maintaining it. It is not necessary to become an athlete to live a healthy life. When you adopt a sixty minute exercise routine a week, you are helping yourself become physically fit and preventing bad health too. You can join gyms that offer moderate aerobic workout programs with professionals that can make sure you do the exercises properly and do not harm yourself. If you are severely overweight or already have a heart problem, then it is advised that you start very slow and keep your physician informed of your progress and listen to their advice.
In order to see major changes you should exercise for at least two and a half hours every week. The type of exercise that is best for you is a moderately intense aerobic workout. You can also reduce the amount your exercise to an hour and fifteen minutes a week if you increase your workout to an intense and vigorous aerobic activity. All of this information thus far is regarding adults without heart disease.
Quit Smoking
Smoking raises your risk for heart disease. If you are a current smoker, then talk to your physician about products that may help you stop smoking. There are even classes available that can help you curb your nicotine addiction. Second hand smoke should be avoided at all costs, as well. Smoking can be a very addictive habit. You will need the support of your friends and family in order to stop.
Shelly is a professional blogger. She has written many articles and blogs on Health and Nutrition to educate people about Designer Glasses. She believes that sharing the knowledge with others can help them in many ways.
Complete Guide on Exercise Programs and Health Habits in Reducing Heart Disease Risk