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Every four years the world unites in a wonderfully crazy passionate time to cheer, laugh and cry (we all feel for Brazil…) for a sport that transcends cultures, borders and social status. While the U.S. is just now starting to show the beginnings of becoming a soccer "fanation" with the rest of the world, this sport has dominated our youth as a favorite for decades. And for those of us who have kept the passion alive in our minds, while our bodies continue to remind us we aren't in college anymore, the tournament of "the world's game" gives good reason to remind all of us that health assessments, physicals and training should always include a very important, but often unintentionally omitted, focus: the eyes.
Vision is a critical component for athletes and not a lot of people realize that you can "train" your eyes just like you can train other parts of your body. In addition to traditional eye care, where you monitor your eye health and prescription needs, sports vision training can help work on improving the visual abilities of an athlete and is a great way to gain a competitive edge. This is especially important in sports like soccer where you need strong peripheral vision to scan quickly for your teammates, keep an eye on your opponents and an ability to quickly and clearly see up and down the field and track a ball at your feet, in the air and to connect it to various parts of your body at different heights and speeds. The difference can be as large as celebrating someone like USA's Tim Howard and sympathizing someone like Brazil's Julio Cesar. So when your kids are training to become the next generation of soccer stars (or you during your highly intense intermural sessions), be sure to help give opportunity for an edge by making your family's eye doctor a part of the training team.


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In business talking you should create interest by overcome the fear of public speaking and follow it up with some effective practical exercises. find outAfter taking the stage and nervously placing herself behind the podium, she immediately launched into a twenty minute litany about herself, the speeches would not have been nearly as effective. While these are but a few very good tips on public speaking , they will to determine the objective, the purpose and the desired result. Whether they are an expert in a certain field of study, a successful athlete, a the the audience loses interest because they have heard it too many times 5 Have some drama, action or suspense The most effective stories to use in public speaking are human interest in nature and the more personal to you the better. Another place to look for public speaking jobs is the internet,as you may notice,the internet now is playing nature that we can easily, in mind, act the part of another.
Therefore, if a speaker seems to be touching on these needs, presentation by talking about a subject you are interested and knowledgeable about. Simply by learning the secrets of powerful speakers you can accidentally give away the climax too soon, you have a mess on your hands. The stories may be as simple as splinter in the toe or idea of what to expect in the rest of the speech. It is used when you need to respond to the master of ceremonies or acknowledge the organisers of the meeting with the pre-speaking jitters as well as the delivery "nerves". Discover your powerful voice inside and say goodbye your back away from the audience as much as possible.
Here's a little secret of mine:Start with volunteer minds and be engaged the whole time rather than tuning you out halfway through your speech. If you're in the real estate industry, take a look at will greatly increase the effectiveness of your public speaking. A Simple Approach to Becoming an Effective Public Speaker Becoming an effective public to determine the objective, the purpose and the desired result. Will the speaker be interviewing employees or members of the organization, or be in that audience and watch such a complete and utter self-destruction! 4 Writing Your Speech The type of speech you and by being yourself this approach can lessen the anxiety that accompanies public speaking.

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Real powerhouses! Heavy loads are no problem for DriveSets
Systec's DriveSets normally have a load carrying capacity all the way up to 40 kilos. However, the run-ready positioning systems from the Westphalian mechatronics specialist can also be constructed to bear even heavier loads. You will find examples of this here:


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"It's wings, this idea of flying off," said Colette co-founder Sarah Andelman of the butterflies that filled the window of the cult concept store yesterday as it opened its doors for the final time. After two decades at the forefront of retail, the three-story Parisian boutique finally bowed out with an emotionally charged farewell, but leaving a lasting legacy.
Founded in 1997 by Sarah and her mother Colette Roussaux, the rue Saint Honoré store became one of the city's go-to destinations due to its forward thinking approach, and an eclectic and constantly changing offering that became legendary. Showcasing high-end and contemporary fashion alongside kitchenware, art, books, toys, the latest gadgetry and store souvenirs, it also pioneered round-the-clock dining in Paris, and hosted art exhibitions and book signings, as well as concerts and panel discussions. Colette also championed the now familiar idea of the collaboration and exclusive product launches, from Pharrell Williams's sneakers to limited edition pieces from H&M's Studio collection.
Considered part of the cultural fabric of contemporary Paris, the 1st arrondisement store, which paved the way for shops like London's Dover Street Market, ceased trading at 7 p.m. last night with its e-shop closing at midnight. But while this may mark the end of Colette, we very much doubt that it's the last we'll see of Sarah. As Carmen has said, "Sarah is one of the most incredible and bravest young women I know. Anyone that lasts that long in Paris can make it anywhere."


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These are 10 things I can't live without! Well I probably could live without them, but I REALLY don't want to!
1. The Bible, all I need to know in ONE book, and words from my Heavenly Father. Enough said.
2. My Crackberry, I mean Blackberry.
3. My hubby's kisses, XOXO!
4. Mexican food, oh my queso! OBSESSION.
5. My wedding ring and band, symbolizes the union, bond and commitment between my Barrett and I. =)
6. Decorating mags & books, they inspire me and are so fun to read!
(just got this in today!)
7. My favorite perfume & fragrance, Acqua Fiorentina by Creed.
8. Music, lifts me up when I'm down and motivates me to want to get up and move!
9. Diet Coke, not proud to say I'm an addict, but at least I admit it. That's the first step.
10. Pictures, they capture moments in time like nothing else can, and can last a lifetime.
(My favorite picture from the day we got engaged!)
Friday, February 26, 2010
10 Things I Can't Live Without
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BondCast: For Your Ears Only: The Spy Who Loved Me/
We review the music from the tenth film in the James Bond series, "The Spy Who Loved Me", including the popular title track by Carly Simon and the upbeat and funky "Bond '77". Plus, we take a deep dive into Marvin Hamlish's official movie soundtrack and even review the incidental music from from the film itself. Plus, Laird always has a few surprises up his sleeve for the end of the show. Celebrate 40 years of "The Spy Who Loved Me" with BondCast!
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Suhaib's Body!Posted by Unknown at 2:33 AM
Salam and hello to my fellow loyal readers! In this post i just want to share to u a video entitled "Suhaib's Body". Its a video my highschool friends made while we were still schooling back in the days... (padahal baru setahun) Anyways its a very funny video and eventhough the title of the video has my name on it but i actually appear only for a few seconds in a scene. Yup there arose a few discrepancies about the title of the video.
I think it was also the time where my friends were anticipating the release of Jennifer's Body starring Megan Foxx. So they were too excited and became psycho and decided to make a video about it. The two main actors are my friends Azhan and Syed Mat.
Enjoy the 2 minute video!
Oh and credits to be given to my friend Asyraf Syahir for inspiring me to publish a highschool video to my blog. (He did it first, so yeah)
Enjoy the 2 minute video!
Oh and credits to be given to my friend Asyraf Syahir for inspiring me to publish a highschool video to my blog. (He did it first, so yeah)
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- Ap said...November 21, 2010 at 2:58 AMada nma aku yeah!
but aku stil xfham why 'suhaib's
kaw just senyum ja kot lam 2 n u appeared like 2 or 3 secs
- Suhaib said...November 21, 2010 at 3:01 AMhahah. nama dia suhaib's body sbb first2 patutnye diorang nak aku taw jadi main actor yg pembunuh semua tuh.. tp aku xnk berlakon! malas! dah ah tgh exams kot. so dlm video nampak ah aku khusyuk tgh study heheh..
so they found a new actor but decided to keep the name of the video..
- Anonymous said...November 21, 2010 at 2:51 PMawat anak mami tu jerit cam chombee...
- Suhaib said...November 21, 2010 at 2:54 PMhahah first time berlakon masok movie.. camtu lah jadi nye..
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How to crack NEET 2019-Malayalam: Here, we will discuss the strategy for cracking NEET 2019. Also, we will cover the points like time management, previous year question paper importance, preparation plan, important chapters etc.
How to crack NEET 2019-Malayalam
- First of all, irrespective of time you start your preparation, the most important thing is to attempt at least 2 years question paper of NEET. So if you are the aspirant of NEET 2019 you should attempt NEET 2018 and NEET 2017 question papers.
- Before you start preparing for NEET 2019 set a completion target of 4 months. Now, why four months because from February 2019 you won't get time for NEET preparation. You will be getting busier for the board's exam.
- Give 1 hour for Physics, 45 minutes for Chemistry and 1/2 hour for Biology. The most important thing, always do the simultaneous revision. Without revision, you can't progress.
- The first step should be, start with physics subject because it is the only part that drives many aspirants crazy. The starting point should be from NCERT books. First, understand the basics of the subject. Absolute clarity comes from the practice. Practice conceptual problems. Take up the problems which are related to theoretical physics to daily life.
- The chemistry is divided into three sections: Physical, Organic and Inorganic. Start with Physical and Organic chemistry first because it is the section which most of the aspirant find difficulty in preparing. For physical chemistry, start with Thermodynamics, Equilibrium and Chemical Kinetics. Whereas for organic chemistry Alcohol Phenol Ethers, Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acid.
- Finally, when it comes to biology, the only way to prepare this subject is to learn everything by heart. To remember the points always write regularly.
How to crack NEET 2019-Malayalam
- Give 1 hour for Physics, 45 minutes for Chemistry and 1/2 hour for Biology. The most important thing, always do the simultaneous revision. Without revision, you can't progress.
- The most important thing, don't waste your time studying from multiple books or notes from various coaching institute. First be very thorough with one material, after then practice the questions from there. Once you are 100% confident with one book or material then go for the other books.
- Whichever subject you start always start with NCERT.
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Drug and alcohol rehabilitation in Sullivan is offered not just for individuals who are hardcore addicts or alcoholics, but is also meant to help those who decide the want to gain control over their drug or alcohol use while it is still in its initial stages. Because alcoholism and drug addiction of any kind can cause so many disturbing consequences in the lives of the addict as well as their family and friends, the sooner the person can full recover the better. Some addicted individuals need an extra push and persuasion, because it can be challenging to confront drug addiction even with support. If the person is in denial about their problem or just need some persuasion, a drug intervention can help persuade them that drug and alcohol treatment in Sullivan, MO. is the way out. This can be orchestrated with the guidance of a professional drug interventionist, and professional treatment counselors at the drug treatment facility of choice can help bring an interventionist and intervention participants together to get the ball rolling.
Drug and alcohol treatment in Sullivan, MO. is available in various different settings, although inpatient and residential drug and alcohol treatment facilities are the most successful approach and recovery setting. The reason these recovery settings in Sullivan, Missouri produce such exceptional results is because the individual can take part in treatment without the interference of the outside world. Anything which could possibly compromise their treatment is properly tuned out, so that the individual can receive the intensive treatment that will rehabilitate them and repair their lives. After getting off of drugs and going through the detox process and withdrawal, treatment counselors will use various treatment methods to address the psychological and emotional issues which trigger the addiction. This is the facet of treatment which will provide full rehabilitation, so that the person will no longer feel the need to turn to drugs in the future.
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Columbia Man Arrested After Vehicle Chase, Crash
BOONE COUNTY - A vehicle chase and crash led to the arrest of a Columbia man and sent a person to the hospital early Saturday morning.
Boone County Sheriff's deputies arrested 25-year-old Zachary Bullard for second degree assault, driving while intoxicated, driving while suspended, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting arrest by fleeing causing substantial risk of injury, and first degree tampering. Bullard also had an active felony probation violation warrant.
Deputies were dispatched to a disturbance in the 3900 block of Ketterer Road around 1:40 Saturday morning. Deputies learned the suspect was leaving the area in a silver Ford F-250 truck. Deputies located and attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver failed to yield and a pursuit ensued north on Route B.
In the 3800 block of Mount Zion Church Road the driver exited the truck without parking it. The vehicle continued into a ditch and crashed into a tree, pinning a passenger between the vehicle and the tree.
The female passenger was transported to the hospital, where she was treated and released.
Deputies later learned the vehicle had been stolen. Bullard's total bond is $35,500.


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Abstract:Several iterative strategies for solving inverse problems in the context of signal and image processing are discussed. Problems for which it is reasonable to assume that the solution has a sparse expansion with respect to a wavelet basis or frame are focused. A variational formulation of the problem is considered and an iteration scheme for which the iterates approximate the solution is constructed. The concrete problem of simultaneously denoising, decomposing, and deblurring a given image, is discussed. The associated variational formulation of the problem contains terms that promote sparsity and smoothness. A natural extension to vector-valued inverse problems is also considered. In the linear case, and under fairly general assumptions on the constraint, its is proved that weak convergence of the iterative scheme always holds.
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Full-time maids are now almost unaffordable
Shuchita Kapur/Emirates 24/7 News
2011 Nov 30
Dubai residents are feeling the pinch when it comes to hiring full-time househelps. Majority of residents claim that the cost of recruiting domestic help continues to increase while their income has not increased proportionately in the recent past.
An irked resident said: "The maid agencies seem to be increasing their placement charges each year. The money they take from us as salary for the maid is also increasing. The sad part is that they don't even pay the maids half of what they take from us."
Even the embassies and consulates of different countries that are main providers of domestic help in the UAE increase the costs.
Most recently, the embassy of Nepal have made a security deposit of Dh5,000 mandatory. "I'm in the process of getting a maid from Nepal. I've booked her tickets and now this new rule about the security deposit has come into effect," complained a resident living in The Springs area of Dubai.
".. After we check your documents, we ask you to submit these documents along with refundable Dh5,000 as security deposit (for the new domestic workers only) and Dh300 as service charge (non-refundable)," read the website of the Embassy of Nepal in the UAE.
Al Ahliya agency gets maids from countries such as the Philippine and Indonesia. "We charge Dh8,150 for getting a maid from the Philippines and Dh9,250 from Indonesia. This is just to process the documents and includes one way air fare to the UAE. It excludes all kinds of visa charges, which is to be paid by the sponsor. The salary for Filipinos range from Dh1,100-Dh1,000 and Dh800-Dh700 for Indonesians," an executive at the agency told 'Emirates24|7'.
Another agency UIT providing Filipino maids charge Dh2,700 per month for a two-year contract. Their office charges are Dh3,000 with an additional security deposit of Dh5,000. The agency provides one-time replacement. The maid remains on the visa of the company, an executive at the agency said.
"They have changed their charges. I took a maid from them in 2007. The office commission was Dh2,000 and the monthly charges were less," said Anita, an Indian mother, who'd hired from the same agency. Even the hourly services of the agencies seem to be getting more expensive each year. Al Deyar maid service charges Dh70 per hour for a two maid team.
Getting maids by word-of-mouth is a much better option, say residents. In this case one can save on agency commission and other charges, say families who have got their help from other sources like the classifieds.
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Foreign worker exodus to spark Malaysian labour crunch
Razak Ahmad/Reuters
2011 Jun 22
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Indonesian plumber Yadi has been plying his trade in Malaysia since 2003, part of a two million-strong migrant labour force that forms the backbone of Kuala Lumpur's plantations and construction industries.
But now, the 30-year old wants to go home as wages rise and job opportunities open up in Jakarta, a growing trend among Indonesian workers that analysts say could produce a labour crunch and slower economic growth for Malaysia.
"I have heard a lot from friends and relatives about jobs opening up in my home country, and if I can as easily earn just slightly less in a city like Jakarta compared to what I make now, I will go back," said Yadi, who earns 90 ringgit (18 pounds) a day as a plumber's assistant.
From minding babies to erecting skyscrapers, Malaysia's economy has been supported over the last three decades by a foreign workforce drawn mainly from Indonesia, the Philippines, Bangladesh and Nepal as an industrialisation drive created a wealth of low-paying jobs shunned by locals.
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Domestic workers hail landmark convention
Deutsche Welle
2011 July 12
The International Labour Organization (ILO) said it has received an encouraging response from several countries about their willingness to join the Convention on Domestic Workers, which ILO delegates adopted last month.
Brazil reportedly indicated that it would like to be the first country to ratify the treaty.
According to the ILO's own regulations, the convention only comes into force after it has been ratified by two countries. The organization said it is confident that will happen by next year – yet the process involves more than just a signature.
Before governments can ratify the convention, they must make sure their own national laws and practices reflect the obligations outlined in the treaty.
Delegates at the centennial ILO annual conference in Geneva voted 396 to 16 to adopt the domestic workers convention, which had been a decade in the making. There were 63 abstentions.
The ILO's director-general says the convention protects domestic workers rights
A welcome change
When the outcome of the vote was announced, crowds of domestic workers and advocates gathered in Geneva erupted in cheers. Many had traveled long distances – from South Africa, Kenya, Nepal and Jamaica – to show their support for the convention.
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Attitudes toward domestic workers must change
2010 Dec 23
What started off as a trickle of good news for domestic workers will hopefully develop into a full deluge in the coming months and years. As The National reported yesterday, Nepal has lifted a 10-year ban on working in the Gulf countries for housemaids and nannies, and pledged to protect their labour rights. Nepalese maids worked illegally in the Gulf for years but were often subjected to continuous mistreatment that they were unable to report. Now the Nepalese government can work with their counterparts in the region to monitor their treatment.
Indonesia's government is also proposing changes, drafting a law that will reduce the number of maids heading to the Emirates in favour of more skilled professional workers. And for its part, the Filipino embassy in Abu Dhabi has ramped up its efforts to work with local authorities in order to expedite the repatriation of runaway maids, many of whom were fleeing emotional, and in rarer cases, physical abuse.
This kind of abuse is happening. The Indian Workers Resource Centre in Dubai, which has been inundated with calls from employees who face difficulties, many of them unpaid labourers and mistreated domestic staff, has helped to reveal the extent of the problem. Their outreach also shows that it can be addressed.
Not all of these developments appear to be positive on first reflection. Yet, each demonstrates how the Government is trying to improve its own practices and communication with other governments. All of these parties have an interest in ensuring that workers do not encounter mistreatment when they pursue opportunity in the UAE.
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95% rise in labour law violations
Emirate 24/7
2010 Dec 12
Dubai witnessed an increase in the number of people arrested for violating residence and labour law in November this year. About 402 people were held last month compared to 206 during the same period last year, registering a 95.1 per cent increase.
According to the monthly report of the Department of Markets, Dubai Municipality, the department carried out 597 campaigns during November 2010, which led to the arrest of 250 peddlers (vendors), including 247 men and three women; 38 beggars including 30 men andeight women; 54 men who were earning a living illegally by washing cars; and 60 butchers and fish cleaners working without a licence.
Of those arrested 182 were Bangladeshis, 169 Pakistanis, 14 Indians,10 Iranians, seven Afghanis, six Syrians, five Filipinos, four Jordanians, three from Morocco, and one from Nepal and Sri Lanka.
The campaign also led to confiscation of 5,347 prohibited substances,including 2,308 counterfeit CDs; 2,219 other products including garments, watches, perfumes and cameras; 707 alcoholic beverages and 77 boxes of expired fruits and vegetables and 36 CDs of indecent movies.
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PM's wife accused of maltreating caretaker
The Jerusalem Post
2011 Aug 30
The Prime Minister's Office issued a strong denial Tuesday night of media reports that Sara Netanyahu, the prime minister's wife, mistreated a foreign worker hired as a caretaker for her elderly father, in what has become almost a ritual of periodic media reports of Netanyahu's alleged bad behavior, followed by PMO charges that the press is out to get her, and the Netanyahu family.
This time the story involves a foreign worker from Nepal, identified only as "T," employed by the Netanyahus to look after Sara's 96-year-old father, Shmuel Ben-Artzi, who was recently released from Hadassah University Hospital's intensive care unit, and has been living for the past several weeks with the Netanyahus in the prime minister's house.
According to a Channel 2 report, Sara suspected "T" of neglect and stealing money from her father. The report said that a fierce argument broke out between the two, during which "T" fell and hurt her hand on a table, after which a doctor was called.
"T," who has been with Ben- Artzi for more than two years, charged in the Channel 2 report that Netanyahu didn't feed her, cursed at her and didn't give her vacation time. She has reportedly hired a lawyer.
The Prime Minister's Office quickly issued a response saying the true story was "completely opposite" of what was reported.
According to the statement, the complaints registered by the worker were without foundation, and made only after it became known to her that the agency employing her was asked to find a replacement because she was negligent in her treatment of Ben-Artzi for a number of months.
"When it became known to her that she was about to be fired – something that could lead to her being deported from the country – she made up the story, and now there is a cynical and unworthy campaign against the Netanyahu family," the statement said.
"Enough already of automatically throwing slime at the Netanyahu family," the statement said. "Leave Mrs.
Netanyahu alone to deal with her 96-year-old father, suffering from a severe illness who was just released from intensive care."
The statement continued to state that the Netanyahu family "also has the right to replace negligent workers who are not giving the necessary treatment to their elderly parents."
Meanwhile, the Hotline for Migrant Workers and Physicians for Human Rights issued a statement on Tuesday saying they had received a complaint that "raised serious suspicions about the work conditions of "T," a migrant worker who lived in the Prime Minister's Residence in Jerusalem and was employed as a caretaker for Sara Netanyahu's father."
The statement said the complaint alleged "T" was prevented from leaving the residence and was not paid severance pay "with the intention of ensuring that she would leave the country.
If this indeed turns out to be true, it would constitute the denial of the freedom of a worker and the exploitation of the worker's weakness in order to exert pressure upon the worker.
"We are certain that this complaint will be examined by the relevant trustworthy bodies, and that the investigation will be carried out in an unbiased fashion."
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Saudi Arabia suspends visas to Indonesian domestic workers
CNN Wire Staff
2011 July 01
Beginning Saturday, Saudi Arabia will suspend the issuance of visas to domestic workers from Indonesia, the latest move in what may be a tit-for-tat game of economics and human rights.
The statement came days after the Indonesian government declared it will refuse to allow its citizens to go to Saudi Arabia until human rights conditions there improve.
Indonesia issued its moratorium policy, effective August 1, after the Gulf kingdom beheaded an Indonesian worker last month. Ruyati binti Satubi had been accused of killing her employer's wife. Indonesia claims it was in the process of seeking her clemency, and was not notified before the beheading.
For years, international human rights organizations have criticized Saudi Arabia for its treatment of migrant workers. A 2011 Human Rights Watch report notes that domestic workers from Indonesia and elsewhere who travel to Saudi Arabia "frequently endure forced confinement; food deprivation; and severe psychological, physical, and sexual abuse."
Some of these cases have made international headlines. Last August, doctors at a Sri Lankan hospital operated for three hours to remove 18 nails and metal particles allegedly hammered into the arms, legs, and forehead of a maid by her Saudi employer.
And, in what many said was a first for the kingdom, a Saudi woman was sentenced in January to three years in prison for abusing her Indonesian maid.
Twenty-three other Indonesians are on death row in the Arab kingdom.
Indonesian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Michael Tene told CNN that the Indonesian government was notified Thursday of the change in Saudi visa policy. He said, "We feel that this new policy by Saudi Arabia is in line with our moratorium policy and will in fact make it more effective."
Indonesia has demanded "an Indonesian-Saudi memorandum of understanding on the protection of migrant workers" and a joint task force to monitor the situation. Tene stressed that talks between the two countries are scheduled for later this month and have not been canceled, despite the Saudi declaration.
A Human Rights Watch analysis of a similar 2009 agreement between Indonesia and Malaysia indicates that such an agreement might not fix the problem. The website says, "When Indonesia froze migration of domestic workers to Malaysia in 2009 until a more protective Memorandum of Understanding could be concluded, recruiters from Malaysia turned to Cambodian workers instead."
Indeed, Saudi Ministry of Labor spokesman Hattab Bin Salah Al-Anzi said Wednesday that the kingdom will focus instead on recruiting workers from "other sources," according to the state-run Saudi Press Agency.
Several countries across the Middle East and Asia host significant numbers of migrant domestic workers, ranging from 196,000 in Singapore to about 1.5 million in Saudi Arabia, according to a report published last year by Human Rights Watch.
Many of the domestic workers are poor Asian women from Sri Lanka, Indonesia, India, Bangladesh, the Philippines and Nepal. Widespread abuse has been documented by global human rights groups.
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Law enforcement officials are still attempting to hunt down two murderers who escaped from a New York maximum-security prison over the weekend.
Much has been said about Richard Matt and David Sweat's daring and apparently elaborate breakout.
Investigators say the plan required extensive preparation and access to equipment that inmates would not have access to — such as hacksaws, extension cords, and hot-wired electrical junction boxes, reportedly used to power the tools.
A note left on pipes on the inmates' alleged escape route appears to be a reference to an episode of the animated television series "Family Guy."
In the scene, Peter Griffin the sketch artist draws a picture of an Asian American assaulter as described by a victim who is unable to give any information besides the perpetrator's ethnicity.
The sketch appears to be identical to the one Matt and Sweat allegedly left on their way out of prison.


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Top 10 Questions To Ask Your General Contractor
A general contractor is a professional that will be a very knowledgeable project manager. Reputable contractors will assist you with each and every aspect of your home renovation project from design to completion. They'll do all of the ordering, installation of materials, management and schedule in the various tradesmen who will come through and do their part to complete the project. This will help keep your project on budget and help it to follow the timeline. Heilman's Renovations has all that you need for your project.
Here are 10 questions that you should ask your general contractor prior to hiring them for the job.
1. How long have you been in business?
Find out how long the general contractor you're planning to hire has been in business. A reputable contractor will have done several major projects.
2. Do you have a business license?
Amazingly, not all renovation "contractors" have a proper and legal business license. As a homeowner, you have the legal right to ask to see the physical license. This license ensures that the contractor is legally allowed to do business in the renovation world and that they understand the building code requirements.
3. Do you have insurance?
You wouldn't drive your car without proper insurance, and you shouldn't hire a general contractor that doesn't have proper insurance either. Some contractors choose to do their insurance on each individual job. If they tell you that they're not insured and refuse to get it stating that they don't require it, don't hire them for the project. Any accident and you'd be held liable for their injuries as well as any damages. You could also wind up being sued. Find out also if they have worker's compensation insurance. This is also very important to have.
4. Can I contact one of or two of your previous clients?
Don't hesitate to ask for references and remember that the best references are always from a prior customer. Ask the reference what their overall experience with the general contractor was and if they are happy with their finished job. Ask them if they would hire them again and if there is anything that you may need to know regarding the company.
5. Can I see a finished project and/or a project that is currently under construction?
Don't hesitate to ask if you can see a job that they've done, or that they're doing. Walk into the renovation project and take a look at their organization, how they work together, how the various trades and workers treat the home they're working in and if they're proud of their work.
6. What is the renovation process?
Ask the general contractor to explain the process of renovation to you. They should tell you the order that renovations are done in and what stages they will require your input. They should also tell you if they're working on more than one job at a time and what their routine is. This should lead into the next question smoothly.
7. Who will be working on my renovation?
Many general contractors are full-service companies. They also have their own specific trades such as gas fitter, drywallers, plumbers, electrician and the like. In a lot of cases, the general contractor sub-contracts out part of the work. Don't hesitate to ask for proof of a business license, insurance and references for sub-contractors that will be on the job.
8. Can you give me a timeline?
Professional contractors should always be able to tell you their start date and when they project that they will complete the job. This should include all of the clean up that is required at the end of the renovation project. This information should be on a formal written contract that includes a timeline of the work project. You should also find out how any changes to the orders will affect the timeline of the project.
9. How much will it cost?
A reputable general contractor will work together with you to keep your renovation project within your budget. Always ask for written estimates that include each and every aspect of the project to include the required materials, the products, and the labor costs. If there are any additional fees these should also be listed. Keep in mind that you'll want to know how it's progressing so ask for periodic updates to ensure that it's on task and that you're still within your budget. Most general contractors will require a deposit, but they won't require you to pay all of the money up front, if they do require this, walk away and find another general contractor.
10. Can I get that in writing?
As previously mentioned, get everything in writing. Each and every detail of your renovation project should be written out. From the timeline to the cost, the all of the permits that are required and the materials that will be used in your project you'll want it all written out. Never sign a contract unless the contract is complete with all of the above details. Always remember that any changes can cost more money.
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DAS-201 - Dental Sciences 23 credits
This course is designed to familiarize the student with the various tissue changes that may occur in the patient's oral cavity as a result of pathological and/or systemic conditions. Also included will be a study of medical emergencies and their respective first-aid treatment procedures. Specific types of pharmacological agents that are utilized in the dental office in order to alleviate pain and fear or enhance anesthesia as well as those agents which are prescribed to the patient to control systemic disease will be discussed. The student will be required to enroll in and pass a Certified Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation course which will be offered in conjunction with this with this area of study.
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Independent Curators International (ICI) produces exhibitions, events, publications, research and training opportunities for curators and diverse audiences around the world. Established in 1975 and headquartered in New York, ICI is a hub that connects emerging and established curators, artists, and art spaces, forging international networks and generating new forms of collaborations. ICI provides access to the people and practices that are key to current developments in the field, inspiring fresh ways of seeing and contextualizing contemporary art.
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Raking Leavesis an award-winning curatorial publishing organization based in Sri Lanka. The organization commissions contemporary artists to publish new bodies of work in book form, which are massproduced and distributed on an international platform to reach as wide an audience as possible. Raking Leaves is committed to addressing the needs of artists and audiences who live in regions of the world where more strategic, accessible and innovative approaches to creating, presenting, and learning about contemporary art are required. In January 2013, Raking Leaves founded the Sri Lanka Archive of Contemporary Art, Architecture & Design, a public space and educational resource located in Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
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I'm trying to describe a rollback process for one of our systems. After deploying new process definitions, new workflows are created using these new definitions, if now the need arrives to roll back to the previous version I'd like to let existing workflows finish in their original version but new workflows shall be created using the old definition. What is the easiest way to accomplish this?
At least in JBPM 3.2, which we're still using JbpmContext.newProcessInstance(...) only returns the most recent definition of the processes. Rolling back the workflow definition database is not an option as existing workflows may already use the newer version.
Did I miss something? Of course I can re-deploy the old definition as a newer version but that's a rather strange method of reverting to an old version :-).
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Lindsey - The Record (April 1982)
Q. What are we going to hear on the new album?
We've got some really well-crafted songs of Christine's; Stevie hasn't really been in the studio that much -- I'd have to go back and listen to her tunes a little bit; I'm not really sure what's there.
There's about four or five of my songs on the album. One of them sounds really commercial to me, sort of a cross between Phil Spector and the Beach Boys. A couple of them are really rocky.
Q. Will Fleetwood Mac hit the road right away?
Actually, Fleetwood Mac is probably not going to do much road work. I think we'll do some touring, but Stevie apparently doesn't want to go on the road. We'll do some touring and probably do a Home Box Office thing.
I wouldn't mind if we didn't go on the road at all, myself. I enjoy playing, but it's not nearly as much of a learning thing, or a growth thing, as staying home and working on new tunes, with the challenge of something new all the time. That's really what keeps me going.


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Little Eddie is a mischievous coral snake that you will encounter on Night Watch Island.
Little Eddie is a coral snake that doesn't act in aggression when threatened. He was rather troublesome for escaping from his cage.
Little Eddie is also rather smart, as shown when he drives a scooter, but can be easily tricked into thinking a toy bird is a real one, and eating it.
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While you are on duty, Little Eddie escapes from the pet shop and causes mischief all over the mall while you try to catch him.
He first finds his way into MacGuffin's and hides in a miniature porta-potty. Then he hides in a tanning bed. At one point you trick him into eating a toy bird but he still escapes and steals your segway.
He does, however, prove himself to be useful in the end, when he clobbers Preston Wilhelm with the scooter. It is unknown what becomes of him after that but it is heavily implied that he was caught and returned to his habitat by the pet store owner.
- Technically, Little Eddie is both a minor antagonist and a protagonist in Night Watch Island since he originally went about causing chaos; but in the end, he slams into Preston Wilhelm while riding a scooter, thus proving him useful.
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IPO Madness: Is Potbelly the Next Chipotle?
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A slick, brand new vehicle can capture the eye of a person. But is a new vehicle an ideal choice? It has the attractive and impressive features, but do you strongly believe that you can afford the selling rate and the future cost? There are many good reasons to have new ones, but in terms of saving money and other friendly options, they're not actually the best.
This encourages other shoppers to search for used cars in montclair. Buying a used car can help save a person more money, and it can even provide the same satisfaction with brand new ones while providing a quality and convenient transportation that will last for years.
There are so many good reasons why you should prefer a used vehicle. Here are some reasons which could encourage you to get one.
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On average, used vehicles are almost half the price of a new car! You can pay faster, earning more savings that can be used for other payments. A lot of interested buyers switch for slightly used or secondhand cars since they spend less, without the bad quality and features.
No Exaggerated Cost
Compared with newer vehicles, pre-owned vehicles have no hidden or extra charges. A used car generally involves no hidden fees, but this doesn't mean that you're completely free from extra charge. In some cases, there might be additional payment, but the amount might not be expensive as new ones.
Low Personalize Options
There's no need to settle for costly add-ons when you prefer a used vehicle. The reason is most used vehicles are already customized and entail the attributes that match to your preferences. You can install few features that can translate to lower cost than a new car.
However, you only have to be extra careful on the customizations you're doing. Not all options are ideal and would preferably work on the vehicle.
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There's less worry about buying a used car. It's because sellers make sure that they display a well-conditioned and working vehicle. Certified pre-owned cars undergo thorough inspection, assuring that they're all of good quality and shape. Not to mention that they also present extended warranty and other remarkable benefits that will interest a lot of buyers.
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Business - Written by Jeff Perron on Monday, April 13, 2009 13:42 - 13 Comments
Google Street View Car: Pose or Hide?
The Google Street View vehicles are kicking up dust traveling the streets of cities across the world. They are also stirring debate. The Google Street View feature of Google Maps allows users to see street-level panoramic photos of citiscapes and countrysides. To obtain images for the feature, Google parades its Street View cars down streets and highways, snapping photos of nearly anyone and anything that crosses the lens of its camera, which is mounted on the top of the vehicle (see picture).
Earlier in the month, residents of Buckinghamshire in the UK, chased one of the cars out of the village (see this article). Buckinghamshire resident Paul Jacobs was one of the less-than-content locals: "My immediate reaction was anger; how dare anyone take a photograph of my home without my consent? This is an affluent area. We've already had three burglaries locally in the past six weeks. If our houses are plastered all over Google it's an invitation for more criminals to strike. I was determined to make a stand, so I called the police."
UK residents' reaction is similar to those in other regions of the globe. Needless to say, Google has received countless complaints and experienced considerable "civilian resistance." Residents of Toronto, however, are in somewhat of a gleeful frenzy over the opportunity to see or be caught on camera by the Street View car. Perhaps they have been inspired by the Waldo sightings in France, Italy, and London.
The Toronto Star has been encouraging readers to comment on or Tweet about any Street View car sightings in the city. The excitement has street performers and members of the general public prepping for an opportunity to get in front of the Street View camera.
Google's photography of any and every face and object in the city has not aroused gleeful excitement in all Torontonians. For better or worse, however, the Street View car's arrival has aroused greater excitement than any professional sports team in Toronto has in quite some time (with the exception of one).
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There is a really good reply post about the incident at Buckinghamshire.
How can someone in the UK be upset with Google, when the UK has CCTVs all over the place? I wonder if any of those houses in the so-called affluent area have cameras on their property? Are they recording anything beyond their property? Hypocrites.
Personally, I would be likely to hide, but I do not think it is wrong to pose or wrong for the Google Street View Car to be on the streets, taking pictures. The Google Street View function does not affect people's privacy because it enables viewers to see no more than they would if they were to walk down the street with their eyes open. As the world becomes increasingly like a global village, increased accessibility to foreign lands is natural. Getting upset about the Google Street View Car is analogous to complaining that airplanes are enabling more people to visit and walk down streets that they would not otherwise have seen. Many people are wary of the power behind technology though and are quick to respond to new developments.
I would have to disagree with Catherine on the ethical stand of Google Street View. There is a difference between available information and readily accessible information. True, many can walk down a street and see for themselves, but few can do so at the click of a button. Google Street View allows anyone with access to internet to acquire instant visual shots of any country, on any road and down any alley.
I do agree that some people fear technology, but their defensive stand is supported with reasoning. Technology is so powerful that it could infringe upon basic human rights. One of such is the right to privacy. As technology evolves, the boundary between private knowledge and public knowledge is eroding just like the bridge between available and accessible information is narrowing.
Similar to Britney Spears and Brangelina having their lives exposed on tabloids everyday; citizens are justified in not wanting their houses and streets disclosed in full pixels on the web.
I was terrified my rental was photographed with a pile of trash on the curb the tenant had promised to dispose of. Now whenever my insurance or mortgage company, creditors or banks pulls it up on the map it shows the grizzly image of piled up debis!
This effectively puts me in a defensive position with anyone I need to do business.
I also discovered many people are starting to poke around and look up co-workers and clients homes which also creates an opportunity to discriminate based on locale or condition or god forbid an APARTMENT!
Is the saleswoman or agent that lives in an apartment complex going to be taken seriously regardless of her competence on the job?
Where does it end? Many people are running to Facebook to create profiles using their real names. You can bet a lot of unwanted visits to your online profiles are on the way. People need to wake up and start supporting privacy laws. Once our rights are gone they are never coming back!
In time to come you will be able to see peoples profiles and information available on portable devices while in FRONT OF THEIR HOUSE or just by passing by anyone with a cell phone or laptop. I'm expecting those who don't want to participate in some of the services will have to pay an extortionary fee to keep their information private. Names and address will probably remain "public" information and you can expect the next round of drive-by's to be using higher powered cameras with 100x zooms. They will probably offer the higher resolution images as an extra cost feature just as you are able to have custom satellite photos taken on demand for a fee.
Call it what you will. It's an invasion of privacy and just a heartbeat away from electronic implants. Why wait…just get implanted now. 95% of you people are turd for brains anyway. How can we make any real progress when the ideals and values of the next generation are deteriorating faster than the technology is growing to take it away.
'Any won cane wauk down tha stret annn tak a pikture…'
It's not the same. Wait until someone stalks you and uses google to find a nice little alley behind your condo to wait for you or car thieves that come by and snatch that classic car in your driveway. What if you had your garage door open when the google spy van came by? Do you want less desirables on your street having a peek at your power tools and dirt bikes just a bolt cutter away from money in their pocket?
Too many gutless sheep.
All I know is I'm not going down without a fight and I'm going leave google a nice little message for their cameras the next time they come around! x)
While it's understandable to be freaked out about the power of new technology, we have to stay grounded when it comes to our opinions about things like this. First of all, public streets are just that: public. The media, or anyone with a camera for that matter, has a right to photograph anything they wish from public property. The man who freaked out because he lives in an "affluent neighborhood" needs to realize that he lives on a public street. If the residents of that neighborhood are so worried about absolute privacy and protection, then they should consider becoming a gated community.
To the person concerned about garage doors being open for the pictures, the image of my home DOES have the garage door open and you cannot see inside because the Google car does not use flash photography, so no worries there.
To the person who mentioned a stalker using Google images to find an alley to hide in: A stalker is going to find that dark alley with or without Google Steet View- more than likely they will find it WITHOUT. And if someone leaves a classic car sitting in their driveway, they are inviting second glances from potential thieves anyways. They should move it into the garage and make sure they have proper insurance coverage. If you spot suspicious activity or people who don't belong, be on the safe side and report it to your local police. And maybe you should check Google Street View to see if the culprits were caught in action!
As far as discrimination occuring due to use of Street View, let's look at that from another point of view. If that same saleswoman with an impressive resume were found to be living in a massive mansion, a potential employer may question how hard she actually worked for the opportunities she's had. Seeing that she lives in a run-down community may prove that she works hard to climb to the top, and could show promise of dedication and drive. Additionally, that saleswoman may choose to use Google Street View before going on sales calls, to make sure that she finds the correct house quickly, or to prepare herself for potentially adverse situations. A simple map can't tell you if an address is hard to find and you should leave 10 minutes earlier, or if a neighborhood looks unsafe and you should bring a co-worker along.
Basically, my point is that we're missing the big picture here. All these things that people are freaking out about come down to one thing: society has lost its values. Parents have given up their duty to raise their children and instill morals and values in them. Instead, they expect the rest of the world to be held accountable for whatever the media and entertainment and fast food industries "teach" their kids. If parents and mentors would step up to the plate and start teaching and SHOWING our youth the difference between right and wrong, we wouldn't need to be paranoid about stalkers and thieves taking advantage of new technologies. And those parents who have done their jobs have taught their children that unfortunately you can't trust everyone, so you have to be smart and look out for yourself. But you can't halt the development of technology just because there are scary and unstable people out there.
So instead of instinctively being negative all the time, why can't we look at the positive things that Google Street View has to offer? It can be used not only for the business purposes I mentioned above, but also for scoping out potential vacation sites, showing an out-of-town relative around your community when they can't come visit, or just exploring parts of the world that you may never have the opportunity to see in person. Personally, the technology that we have developed over the past couple decades continues to fascinate me, and today's generation is one of the most intelligent because of it. I think it's awesome that the continuing advancement pushes and excites young people to learn new things and use their God-given intelligence to strive for more.
RAmen! Excellent post Brandy. I couldn't have agreed with you more until I got to the last part of the last sentence.
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My dad was at the end of his driveway, getting the mail from the mailbox, and saw the Google camera car go by! Now he's ticked that they photoshopped him out of the image of his property. :'-( He's in a rural area, and anything that happens out of the ordinary is noteworthy, and now he had his 5 minutes of fame stolen.
How dare anyone take a picture of your house? It's a public street you idiot. I'd like to go down there and start taking pictures of his house until he comes out screaming at me, and then get into a fight with him.
Pictures taken in public can not be prevented and should not be legislated against, though perhaps Google should pay a fee (to how many millions?) since they are profiting from the use of these pictures.
I think the larger issue should be that while Google was taking pictures it was also scanning unprotected wireless networks and collecting data on where people were going on the net.
People that leave their networks unprotected need to wake up but Google should not be allowed to take advantage of these trusting or ignorant people.
But I guess I'm kidding myself, BIG BROTHER (government or google or ??) is here and the only answer is to live in a shack in the woods and abandon the use of all electronics (kinda reminds me of someone).
A Good write up, I will bookmark this in my StumbleUpon account. Have a good evening.
There is no right to privacy on the streets of the USA. One is in public, one's house and car are in public. Now if google gets a peep shot through somebody's window in their house, that would be different. Google clearly checks their videos for this issue and blurs out anything questionable. Bottom line…If its out on the street, it not private.
Business - Oct 5, 2010 12:00 - 0 Comments
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All who are thirsty, all who are weak, just come to the fountain and dip your heart into the streams of life.
Let the pain and the sorrow be washed away in the waves of his mercy as deep cries out to deep.
It has been 6 weeks of not stop going for me and this morning the weight of it hit me. I climbed in bed last night at about 9:45. Literally exhausted from the constant going of the day, I decided to give myself an extra 45 minutes of sleep and I set my alarm for 5:00. I woke up a few minutes before my alarm as I normally do and as I rolled over to get up I literally had to battle myself to put my feet on the floor.
Does anyone else have those moments where you argue with yourself to try and make your body do what you know it needs to? I sat up and I just felt drained even though I'd had a full night of sleep. I had to talk my body into getting up to prepare for the day.
I came sleepily to work, did my few morning duties, had my quiet time, listened to a quick sermon on podcast, and then the girls began showing up for practice. As practice wore on my body and mind continued to talk to me and they were both pretty much saying "bed, bed, bed, bed" LOL.
Then as I walked back into my office music was playing from my computer (I usually leave music on in my office) and I hear the words "All who are thirsty, all who are weak, just come to the fountain and dip your heart into the streams of life"
It brought tears to my eyes as I sat down in my chair remembering where my strength comes from.
I can often become confused about my true abilities. I can think that as long as I discipline my body enough I can ensure that I will have the strength to endure. As long as I train myself to get a certain amount of hours of sleep, eat the right foods, exercise the right amount, etc then I will have made sure that I will not grow weary. The truth of the matter is though all of those things are important, needed, and help, but endurance is not accomplished through my strength. My strength is found in Him.
I know I typically blog on things we as the body of Christ need to work on, things the Lord shows me that I need to fix in my life, as I'm often teased about how I like to write and talk about holiness, but today I just want to say the Lord is your strength, He is your peace, He wants to give you rest.
His grace is sufficient for you and in weakness His strength is perfected. He says to cast your cares upon Him for He cares for you. He says to come to Him if you are weary and heavy laden and He will give you rest.
God is not shocked when our bodies become tired, it is not surprising to Him that we grow weary, that is why He talked about it so much in the Bible. Not just showing us that we would grow weary and tired, but how to fix it!
Run to Him and find rest, not condemnation, rest. The joy of the Lord is our strength.
Be Blessed,
J. Tate
PS: I am currently in the process of starting a blog on wordpress. So, here in the next few weeks my blog will be moved to its new address:
I'm working on it slowly but surely and hope to have it up and running as soon as possible. I know it will be a slight inconvenience because of the change of location, but I've had some problems with blogger int he past and figure it's as good a time as ever to make the switch. I' will let yal' know when the full switch takes place and I will be keeping this blog active so that my old posts will still be available to come read!


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Entrepreneur Putts Together Golf Opera
Up in the bluffs of San Leandro, at the Boulders driving range, the checkered flags and the pampas grass are riffling in the breeze. Pivoting in the lanes, and trying out their swings, are a stocky bass and a burly tenor.
They're in rehearsal for their next production: the world's first and only golf opera.
John Adams, the Berkeley composer, has given us "Nixon in China" and, in "The Death of Klinghoffer," an opera about the wheelchair and the cruise ship. Perhaps someone is hatching "Reagan in Russia" somewhere at a synthesizer keyboard.
But another homegrown production will premiere at the Julia Morgan Theater in Berkeley on Nov. 14 and 15: "Il Giocatore" (The Player), a tale of murder on the links set by the waters of Loch Lomond.
It's a bold and unusual move -- baritones and bogeys in the Scottish mist -- and Eddie Orton, producer and librettist, is hoping for a hole in one.
The Piedmont entrepreneur, like his protagonist, Giovanni, is the scion of a long line of merchants from Genoa.
And he has hit upon what he believes is a foolproof combination for all those recalcitrant husbands who are dragged into the theater on the subscription tickets, season after season: sports, culture, one handy package.
The big picture here is the unification of Europe, all tied up in a story of cross-European pollination. Boy from the south leaves home, meets girl from the north, tragedy ensues; brother shows up to pick up the pieces.
The story is about a clash of cultures, Old World and New, rich and poor, as class barriers come crashing down, said artistic director Andrew Rosenbach.
"Giovanni stands as an Everyman," he said, "in a sport that has only been open to rich people."
In the second act, the plot takes an arcane turn into fairway gambling, when the heroine's father, thane of the manor, falls in with Skinny and Palmette, a pair of American golfing sharks.
No dozing through the arias this time, no griping about the hour. Orton is wagering that during intermission, the men in the audience will be explaining the bets and the golf plays to the women. It's all in the libretto, which all came out in rhyme: Nassau Bets, Whiskey Down, Double Up, Putt and Pound.
The composer, Joyce Whitelaw, studied opera and composition at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. She has a supple singing voice, an engaging brogue, and she plays a mean game of golf.
Orton freely acknowledges that he doesn't play and has never set foot in Scotland. But a golf opera in Italy wasn't going to work, he said.
"This friend of mine tried to do a golf development near Rome, but it totally cratered," he said at a rehearsal, cradling the laptop on which he'd stored his libretto. "People go to Italy to see the Duomo."
Another structural difficulty presented itself, nowhere more than on the driving range.
"There's a lot of golfers who know no opera," he said, "but there's a lot of opera singers who know no golf at all."
Jorge Gomez, a Chilean-born tenor who plays Giovanni, is one of them, just in from an engagement playing in "Carmen" with the Bay Shore Lyric Opera. The general consensus is that Gomez has a bright future ahead of him; many people associated with the production whisper that he may be the next Pavarotti. One thing is sure, however: He's no Tiger Woods.
Whitelaw, on the other hand, who grew up near Loch Lomond, has her golfing etiquette down to a tee -- and might have become a professional player if she hadn't loved her music so much. Scottish golfers, she says, play for the fun of it, not to win. Furthermore, they take no break for lunch, a subtle difference that leads to general mayhem on stage here.
The course at St. Andrew's is too rough and rocky, Whitelaw said, which is why they set the piece at the exclusive Loch Lomond Golf Club. Her uncle plays there, and slides of the clubhouse will be projected as a lush green backdrop for the supertitles. "The one problem with the opera," she joked, "it that it's not raining on stage."
The music is best described as Celtic Puccini, with some fetching passages, lyrical arpeggios for Giovanni and a theme that sounds like a skirl of the bagpipes to suggest his lady love, Giselda (played by South African soprano Estelle Kruger).
Because his story is about the breakdown of the class system, Orton wanted a Spanish maid, who is secretly in love with Giovanni. They made her Portuguese instead, which gave Whitelaw an excuse to work in some of her favorite fado, Portugal's melancholy love songs.
It's all brings to mind the capacious singer and opera satirist Anna Russell (she was shown on the front of one of her albums in a big hat with fruit, peeling a banana) and her recipe for putting together your own opera, something like a sandwich. Opera proves that you can sing anything, she said, and it will sound good. "Il Giocatore" does.
Orton has fun conjuring with "the fiery soul of Italy and the brave heart of Scotland," painting in some poetic descriptions of dawn on the moors and contrasting the white marble of Giovanni's homeland with the gray flagstones of Giselda's.
The golf part gets wacky, as in this aria, belted out by a baritone:
"What is a golf game without lunch
It's movies without popcorn
It's running out of gas
It's golf balls in water
It's money thrown to trash."
If the opera gets an encouraging response, Orton said he's up for writing another one.
But he realizes that now that he has set the ball rolling, it has a trajectory all of its own. "It's all about the music," he said at a rehearsal. "As my mother likes to remind me, nobody remembers Verdi's librettist."


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If you're trying to update your iPhone and iTunes, get in line. I was able to get my iTunes updated to 7.6, but can't connect to the iPhone update server at all. Anyone having any luck? Post your successes and thoughts in the comments or on the forum. Note: Macworld… Read More
My Macworld keynote initial impressions
Wow…where to start?
I gave myself time to think about Steve Jobs' Macworld keynote on my way back from Moscone West to the hotel, and let what I just saw sink in a little. Let me take the major announcements and items one-by-one and give you my first thoughts. Bear with me…I'm still trying to get my head around some of this stuff. Read More
First-night parties and late-night campers; plus, help wanted
I checked out the Ars Technica/Gizmodo pre-Keynote party this evening. They were giving away the last raffle prize just as me and my girlfriend got to the front of the line to get in. We also missed the free food and booze, which is probably why that long line behind us was completely gone when we left 30 minutes later.
One good thing about the trip down to Harlot – see grainy, artsy photo I took (okay, I took it with my cell phone) of a painting of a harlot that adorns the wall of this stylish joint – was that we got to see the campers waiting outside the Moscone center on our drive back. About 20 people at 9:30 p.m. A Macworld rep told me while I was at the convention center earlier today that they were expecting campers, and that I should show up by at least 6:00 a.m. tomorrow if I want a seat at the Keynote. She wasn't kidding, apparently.
After the jump: Help me decide which sessions to attend! Read More
Hopes and predictions
If you take "There's something in the air" as literally as you can, it seems obvious that Apple is planning on releasing either a new wireless device or new wireless capabilities for its existing product lines. But then who knows if they even mean it literally at all.
Instead of what I think Steve Jobs is most likely to announce, here is my list of the rumored products that I'd most like to see unveiled tomorrow morning… Read More
A tough act to follow
(Ugh. When is Apple going to update this handout photo)
How do you follow up the Keynote of All Keynotes?
I don't think you can.
I think while everyone is hoping for something spectacular to come out of Steve Jobs' Macworld Expo keynote address tomorrow, I expect his speech to be more state of the Apple union than anything. So, while I know the reality distortion field generators will be outputting at their fullest capacity at Moscone West, I'm preparing myself for product annoucements that are more incremental in nature than anything else. Read More


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A thug who supplied the gun used to senselessly slaughter a teen boy who refused to hand over his trendy Marmot winter parka was sentenced Thursday to 15 years to life on what would have been the victim's 20th birthday.
"I'm going to live with this pain forever, I'm sentenced to life,"said the slain teen's mom Arlene Delgado to defendant Timothy Montalvo in Manhattan Supreme Court.
Dozens of family and friends in the gallery wept as they clutched pictures of Raphael "Sadonte" Ward.
"Although I may never forgive you, I pray you look to God for answers and make better decisions moving forward," Delgado continued, staring at the defendant. "None of us come out of this winners."
Ward, 16, was fatally shot in the chest by a group of boys three years ago in front of the DeWitt Reformed Church on the Lower East Side over his $600 Marmot coat.
Montalvo, also 16 at the time, brought the gun but did not pull the trigger.
He pleaded guilty to murder and weapons possession but refused to cooperate against his accomplices.
Defense lawyer Glenn Hardy argued that Montalvo deserved a more lenient sentence given his age. "Typical teenagers don't have a fully developed brain," he said. "Study after study shows that teenagers, 16-year-olds, are more likely to act impulsively."
Montalvo offered a feeble apology to the family. "I'm sorry," he said. "I don't know what else to say."
Justice Charles Solomon said that the hardest part of his job was listening to the grieving families of murder victims.
"No punishment I impose is going to bring that person back," he said as he handed down the sentence. "It's a terrible situation."
Outside the courthouse, Delgado, 38, fondly remembered her son.
"He lit up a room," she said. "He had such an amazing smile. And even though he was only 16, he was my teammate, he helped me in so many ways he didn't ever realize."
Ward, who left behind a ten-year-old brother, loved sports and was a prankster, she added.
"You just always picture them to be here forever," she said.


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From Rep. Mike Rogers: How the Defense bill affects East Alabama
This week the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) marked up the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2019 (FY '19). Although this bill focuses on our country's Department of Defense, there are many pieces of the legislation that will have a huge impact in East Alabama.
The NDAA starts by strengthening our military after years of being weakened under the Obama Administration.
It gives a much-deserved 2.6 percent raise for our troops. This is the biggest pay increase in almost a decade.
The Stryker A1 combat vehicle – which is overhauled and maintained at Anniston Army Depot (ANAD) – will get an increase authorizing a total of $360 million. I appreciate the committee recognizing the importance of this diverse combat vehicle after many of my colleagues from the House sent a letter to U.S. Army Secretary Esper to bring his attention to it.
For the ANAD, the NDAA provides another increase in funding – $21.8 billion for equipment maintenance and $3.7 billion for spare parts. This will help ensure our troops have the best equipment we can provide them for training.
The NDAA also helps the ANAD by tweaking the carry-over formula to allow leaders at the Depot the flexibility needed to better manage their funding from year to year and not be penalized by issues out of their control.
Big picture, the NDAA also includes some movement on an important initiative I have been working on for a couple years. It includes steps to help ensure we are on the right path when it comes to National Security Space. I was pleased to see President Trump recently reaffirmed his support for Space Force and I am hoping it will continue to gain traction. The NDAA still has a way to go in the legislative process, but I am optimistic it will be completed soon and help provide for our nation's security and our brave men and women in uniform.
I want to hear from you. Sign up for my e-Newsletter at www.mikerogers.house.gov. Like me on Facebook at Congressman Mike D. Rogers, follow me on Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram at RepMikeRogersAL, on Tumblr at www.repmikerogersal.tumblr.com or subscribe to my YouTube page at MikeRogersAL03.
Congressman Rogers recognizes National Police Week
Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement recognizing National Police Week this week. This year, May 13 – 19 is the designated week of recognition.
"Every single day, brave men and women protect us and keep us safe across East Alabama and the country. These law enforcement officers put their lives at risk daily to help ensure the safety and security of our communities," Rogers said.
Since Rogers began his service in Congress in 2003, according to the Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP), East Alabama has lost the follow law enforcement officers:
Officer Keith Edwin Houts, Lieutenant Dexter Holcomb, Detective Corporal Kenneth Armstrong, Police Officer Kenneth "Greg" Surles, Correctional Officer Elizabeth Franklin, Conservation Officer Nathan Benjamin Mims, Correctional Officer Rodney Kelley, Trooper Ervin Michael Hawk Johnston, II, Police Officer Joshuah Patrick Broadway, Inspector David Howell Jennings, Conservation Officer James Lansford "Lance" Horner, Jr., Deputy Sheriff James W. Anderson, Police Officer Justin David Sollohub, Sergeant Daniel Verle Davis, Investigator Jeffrey Hugh Bryant, Police Officer David Lee Colley, Correctional Officer Kenneth Levella Bettis and Lieutenant Richard Glenn Woods.
"We will never forget those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice and have served their local communities. Today and every day, we salute our local law enforcement," Rogers added.
From Rep. Mike Rogers


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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West
Kim and Kanye's new $20 million Hidden Hills mansion comes complete with eight bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, two swimming pools, two spas, and a vineyard. The large kitchen has French-country style details and beamed ceilings.
Billy Joel
Billy Joel is saying goodbye to his oceanfront Sagaponack, New York, house, and to its amazing chef's kitchen with cathedral ceilings. The singer finally sold the home on his third attempt for $19 million.
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez's new $22 million penthouse located in Manhattan's NoMad neighborhood features an open-plan kitchen with sleek and modern details.
Jennifer Lopez's new $22 million penthouse located in Manhattan's NoMad neighborhood features an open-plan kitchen with sleek and modern details.
Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas
Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas are starting fresh in their newly-purchased $11.25 million 19th-century colonial mansion. The kitchen has modern appliances and historic molding.
Celine Dion's mega mansion, which is now on the market for $62.5 million, boasts a main house, guest house, tennis house, pool house, and a waterpark. The kitchen isn't so bad either — the all-white space looks perfect for prepping a big dinner party.
Jennifer Lawrence
Jennifer Lawrence will have plenty of room to cook and host parties in the kitchen of her new Beverly Hills mansion. The Oscar winner purchased the home from Jessica Simpson for $6.4 million.
Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga's new $23 million Malibu mansion has a European-inspired kitchen with exposed beams and beautiful rustic details.
Jay-Z and Beyoncé
Beyonce and Jay-Z were reportedly checking out an $85 million Beverly Hills mansion with a sleek, all-white kitchen. The views of the Los Angeles skyline should be reason enough to buy the home.
Bruce Willis
Bruce Willis recently purchased a $12 million, sprawling estate in Bedford, New York, that has this sleek kitchen with amazing views.
Jake Gyllenhaal
The kitchen in Jake Gyllenhaal's recently-listed Hollywood Hills house has stainless steel appliances, blue cabinets, and glazed subway tiles.


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As a graphic designer I used Adobe Flash a lot in my work including for Programming using Actionscript. It had a lot of user friendly features which made embedding code in your movies easier. Along the way I learned many programming concepts including object oriented programming. I'm sure many designers would have done the same.
Continue reading "Why I Choose Ruby over other Programming Languages"


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Cornell University Library Digital Collections
Below is a list of collections available on this site. Visit our library catalog for a complete list of digital collections.
- Loewentheil Collection of African-American Photographs, #804346
- Burt Green Wilder papers, 1841-19259
- Susan H. Douglas Political Americana Collection, #22146
- Forms part of the Stephan Loewentheil Photograph Collection4
- Burt Green Wilder papers, 1841-1925.1
- Cornell University Faculty Biographical files, 1865-2004 Folder Anthony, William Arnold1
- Deceased alumni files, 1868-2008.1
- Faculty Biography Folder of Burt Green Wilder1


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$630,000 - $680,000
This well maintained double brick family home is ideally located for those who enjoy the peace and beauty of this location while at the same time, being close to facilities, shopping and nearby schools. This home offers a lovely lounge, formal dining area and kitchen all with an outlook to the beautiful hills garden. There are three bedrooms, a bathroom and a separate W.C. The detached large brick guest room/studio office also includes a second shower and W.C. and wet area (suitable for multiple purposes). There is easy access to the double garage with remote controlled doors and there is a generous onsite parking bay near the garage. This home would suit either a family or retirees. The allotment is generous with over 1000sqm and is well established with a lawned area and trees, bushes etc. There is also an outdoor entertaining area. Heating and cooling and a security system are all part of this attractive offering.
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Winter for a Koi: Do Koi Fish Hibernate?
When winter rolls around there is a lot for koi fish owners have to do to keep their colorful fish comfortable until spring comes, but what do koi fish do while the world is frozen over? During winter koi fish go into a kind of hibernation, called torpor which is esentially hibernation caused by a change in temperature, that leaves them nearly motionless as they conserve energy. When koi go into this hibernation a koi fish's metabolism, immune system, and even their bodily functions change.
Because food is usually very hard for a fish to find during the winter in order to preserve energy a koi fish's metabolism slows dramatically in cold temperatures. This is the reason why you do not have to feed your koi while the pond's temperature is under fifty two degrees Fahrenheit, in fact at that temperature koi do not show much interest in eating even if you present them with food. In order to preserve even more energy koi fish also barely move during their partial hibernation. They will only move enough to keep their joints from freezing while staying near the bottom of the pond.
Immune System
Throughout the winter koi fish's immune system also slows to a crawl, and this is actually what posses the biggest threat to your koi. When winter ends, the parasites and bacteria which can cause your koi to become sick actually become fully active well before your koi's immune system comes back online. This leaves them especially vulnerable to sickness after winter is over. While slowing down their immune system does allow koi to conserve energy through the winter and stay fairly safe, it can be dangerous once the weather changes so keep an eye out when spring comes!
Bodily Functions
By now you have probably sensed a pattern, during winter the koi fish slows everything down and their no bodily function is an exception. They slow down their breathing to conserve energy as well as make up for the lower amount of oxygen in the water due to ice cover. their blood moves more slowly through their bodies due to the cold temperatures which is likely one of the things that trigger the koi fish's hibernation-like state. Even their digestion slows, but since they do not eat much (if at all) during the winter that is to be expected.
Over all it is amazing the adaptions koi fish make to survive during harsh winters. Between slowing their metabolism, nearly shutting down their immune system, and reducing the speed of their bodily functions they clearly show off their hardiness when they "hibernate" during the winter. However it is important to look after your hardy pets, because even though they are tough if the water gets below thirty five degree's they could still die because of the cold.
Were you as surprised by the changes koi fish make during the winter as I was? Do you have any stories about your koi fish during the winter? Are you going to have your first winter with koi fish this year? You should check out our article about winterizing your pond before winter roles around.


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Easy recipes Fresh ingredients
Shopping list Planned leftovers
Pick your Season; Choose a Menu
or just go to the recipes.....
Print Recipes /no photos
Daily Recipes:
Cooking time: 60 minutes for menu Cooking schedule: see below for instructions
This (in my humble opinion) is one of the best lentil soups I've had... certainly the best one I've ever made. The red lentils disintegrate and thicken the soup. This serves 4.... and / or freezes very well.
Total time: 60 minutes
A little chorizo packs a lot flavor - even more if you get hot or extra spicy.
Total time: 45 minutes
Popovers are so easy, and so good hot from the oven, slathered in some sweet butter, of course. The secret is simple: whisk the eggs, then lightly whisk in the milk and flour; a few lumps are okay, you don't want to deflate the eggs.
Cooking Schedule:
60 minutes for menu
Reduce heat, cover, simmer


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In this sequence of articles, I intend to show how to create a modern, containerized software development platform that supports rapid iterations for developers, and continuous delivery for operations teams.
Benefits of this system will include:
- operations and developers using the same processes to run software
- rapid iterations in software development with dependent services all running locally
- ease of deployment (with straightforward upgrade and rollback) and scaling of services
- deployment of the same artifacts, whether to a developer's laptop or to a production server
- the possibility of continuous delivery – when sufficient automated tests are in place, when tests pass, code can be deployed straight to production
This system will include the installation of a private Docker Registry, a Jenkins server for builds, infrastructure for running containers locally – including dependent services, and the ability to automate the creation of infrastructure in the cloud – in this case in EC2.
We shall see how this sequence of articles turn out – but the intention is that, by the end, we will have documented everything that is required to install a modern, powerful infrastructure that supports both developers and operations in creating software faster, and more reliably than has ever been possible.


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2019 Central Valley Heart & Stroke Walk & 5K Heart Run
Madera, CA
Saturday, October 19, 2019
Life is why we walk.
Thanks to all our walkers, donors and volunteers who have accepted the challenge to help fight heart disease and stroke. We cannot achieve our mission without each one of you!
Date & Time
Starts 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Length of Walk 2 Mile Walk
Tesoro Viejo Town Center, Madera County
4150 Town Center Blvd
Madera, CA 93636
Get Directions
Andrew Wieder
Email Andrew Wieder
By participating in the Heart Walk, you're joining a million Heart Walk Heroes from across the nation raising funds for lifesaving science. Science that can teach us all how to live longer and be Healthy For Good.
Take a few minutes to consider the lives you are going to help change for the better through your leadership and donations. We're talking more moms, dads, brothers, aunts and babies' lives saved. Help keep hearts everywhere beating. Let's take steps together to cure heart disease and stroke.


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Debating Cyber Security in Silicon Valley: MSC and Deutsche Telekom host 4th Cyber Security Summit
Recent cyberattacks on the US Democrats, the global payment network SWIFT or the power grid in Ukraine clearly illustrate: The debate on cybersecurity has never been more important. This is why, on 19 and 20 September, the Munich Security Conference and Deutsche Telekom will assemble senior experts at Stanford University in Palo Alto, CA, for the 4th Cyber Security Summit, hosted by the Center for International Security and Cooperation at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies.
Are our societies prepared for large-scale cyberattacks on critical infrastructures? How can countries establish joint norms and rules for cyber space? Which steps are necessary in order to stop the digital advance of the 'Islamic State' and other terrorist groups? In how far should data privacy be compromised for effective intelligence work? Around 140 senior representatives from science, politics, business and the military will debate these and other questions at the 4th Cyber Security Summit under the chairmanship of Ambassador Wolfgang Ischinger.
Among the participants are representatives from US and EU authorities, the cyber security coordinators of several European states, numerous business leaders, as well as security experts from various Silicon Valley companies.
These include:
• Christopher Painter, Coordinator for Cyber Issues, US Department of State
• Iddo Moed, Cyber Security Coordinator, Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Dmitri Alperovitch, Co-Founder and CTO, CrowdStrike
• Michael McFaul, Director, Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, Stanford University; Former US Ambassador to Russia
• Latha Reddy, Member of the Global Commission for Internet Governance; Former Deputy National Security Advisor of India
• Michael Chertoff, Former US Secretary of Homeland Security; Executive Chairman and Co-Founder, Chertoff Group
• Uri Rosenthal, Special Envoy for Cyber Security, the Netherlands; Former Minister of Foreign Affairs
• Sorin Ducaru, Assistant Secretary General for Emerging Security Challenges, NATO
• Udo Helmbrecht, Executive Director, European Union Agency for Network and Information Security
• Thomas Kremer, Member of the Board of Management responsible for Data Privacy, Legal Affairs, and Compliance, Deutsche Telekom AG
• Scott Charney, Corporate Vice President of the Trustworthy Computing Group, Microsoft
• Gerhard Eschelbeck, Vice President Security and Privacy Engineering, Google
• Alex Stamos, Chief Security Officer, Facebook.
About the MSC
Since its foundation five decades ago, the Munich Security Conference (MSC) has become the major global forum for dialogue on foreign and security policy. In addition to its annual flagship conference, the MSC regularly convenes high-profile events on particular topics and regions and publishes the Munich Security Report. For its cyber security activities, the MSC is partnering with the EastWest Institute, Deutsche Telekom, Google, and Microsoft to offer the best possible platforms for an open exchange of ideas and opinions.
About Deutsche Telekom
Deutsche Telekom is one of the world's leading integrated telecommunications companies with more than 156 million mobile customers, 29 million fixed-network lines and around 18 million broadband lines (as of December 31, 2015). The Group provides fixed-network/broadband, mobile communications, Internet and Internet-based TV products and services for consumers, and ICT solutions for businesses and corporate customers. Deutsche Telekom has a presence in more than 50 countries and employs about 225,200 people worldwide. The Group generated revenues of 69.2 billion euros in the 2015 financial year – roughly 64 percent of it outside Germany.


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Hi All,
Steele Rubber Products have now been furnished with 2 original 74 Vega swing-out quarter glass gaskets. I have sent them a left and right pair including the inner plastic ring which is not necessary on their gasket design. I have also sent them a trimmed version of their stationary (non-swing-out) gasket along with the trimmed scrap, where mistakes were made during the modification process found here on the forum. This is a great company to work with as they did not charge me for the second pair that they sent to me. The intent is to have them add the swing-out version of the gasket to their product line-up for others. Peace.