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CTC Cooltek Eins Basic
The Cooltek Eins.
Cooltek's new range of units, number Eins, Zwei and Drei, bring to market fine, affordable cases with a stylish look.
The crystal pattern in full-mesh design offers excellent effects for luxury and cooling.
Three 120mm fans can be mounted on the front and the internal temperature can be kept normal. The already pre-installed 120mm fan on the back serves as support. Optionally, you can install two 120mm or two 140mm fans on the top of the case to further support temperature regulation. In the sense of "Open the Wind Way" fresh air is sucked through the front and the floor by the fans and then discharged on the back and lid as exhaust air again. Also for the installation of water cooling has been taken care of in this case. In the front you can install radiators with a size of 120mm or 240mm, in the cover a 120mm, 140mm or 240mm radiator and at the back a 120mm radiator.
The magnetic dust filter on the lid and the bottom pull-out filter are easy to remove and clean. With the I / O panel at the top, you have easy access even when the case is under your desk. The I / O panel has two USB2.0 ports, one USB3.0 ports, and HD audio and microphone access.
Both ATX, M-ATX and ITX motherboards can be installed in this case. In the movable hard drive cage of the Cooltek One you can install two HDD or two SSD hard drives. In addition, it is also possible to mount two SSD hard drives on the back of the motherboard bracket.
With a mounting depth of 205mm and a length of 358mm, coolers with a max. Height of 168mm and VGA cards with a length of 350mm can be installed. In the lower part of the case, next to the HDD cage, it is possible to attach ATX power supplies with a length up to 205mm.
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No, I'm not talking about a ball field in a cornfield (unless that's your dream). I'm referring to a patient attraction system that works constantly to help you get more and better patients into your practice.
I sometimes wonder why more dentists don't choose an attraction system over hit or miss advertising. I've come to a few realizations about that.
- They don't know any better. That may be because "advertising" is all they've been exposed to, either by a marketing company, a colleague, or even a relative. They've heard that they have to advertise to attract patients, so they do. Some dentists (not many, in my experience) are savvy enough to come up with a campaign of sorts with release dates. But this type of dental practice marketing tends to be intermittent, hit or miss, and produces hit or miss results – some months are great, others aren't.
- They're unwilling to commit to a systematic, long-term effort to attract more patients. Being the son of a dentist, I know the stress that goes with a decreasing patient load. But knee-jerk, "Let's advertise" reactions don't get to the root cause of bad months. Consistently attracting more and better patients requires a constant process to keep your practice in front of the pool of potential patients, to convince them that you're the right dentist, and to get them to pick up the phone.
- They're treading water. All too many dentists are working as hard as they can and realizing less income due to declining reimbursement rates, price-shopping patients, and competition from corporate dentistry. There's an old saying: "When you're up to your tuchis in alligators, it's hard to remember that your original intention was to drain the swamp." And when you're pedaling as hard as you can to keep the doors open, it can be really tough to think about taking a risk by doing something else. Of course, NOT doing something else just keeps you pedaling.
- They have a very narrow idea of success. Now, I'm the first to admit that the definition of success is different for everyone. For some dentists, it's dollar signs and/or expansion. For others, it's the time and freedom to handle the interesting cases that they love to do. And still others find success with a balance between the two. But if your idea of success ONLY runs to keeping the doors open and your staff paid, that's all you'll ever get.
If you want to stop pedaling (or get out of the swamp) with your practice, here's a way to learn how.
That will schedule a time to talk to me for a phone call that can change the future of your dental practice.
This is what I call a Patient Attraction System Blueprint™ Session. I offer this opportunity only to serious dentists who would like to see what an online patient attraction system that can generate "double your practice" kind of growth actually looks like.
This session doesn't cost money, but it definitely isn't "free." You pay in the form of preparation. Once your session is scheduled and confirmed, you'll be notified about what information to prepare before we speak. That's information I need to know about your practice and where you'd like to take it in the next several years.
Your "Field of Dreams" isn't a ball field, but the principle still applies: If you build it – a patient attraction system – they will come.

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A Note Regarding x2yMorph V2.2.6
V2.2.6 of x2yMorph includes a change to its video saving software to make it compatible with iOS 13.
Also, the privacy policy of x2yMorph is now defined at x2yMorph Privacy Policy.
What is x2yMorph?
x2yMorph is a morphing application that is now optimized for the iPad as well as the iPhone and iPod Touch. To use it, you first select a start image and an end image from your photo albums, zooming in to desired areas of interest, such as a face. You then select corresponding points ("control points") on the two images (for example, the center of the left eye on each image). After you have placed a few points, x2yMorph calculates and displays an intermediate image (for example, halfway between the start image and the end image, if the slider is set to the halfway point).
You can view your morph as a "movie loop" that shows your start image gradually morphing into your end image.
You can also save the movie as a video file that you can share with others.
Typically, your start image and end image will be pictures of two people's faces. But you can also obtain interesting morphs by using other kinds of images (for example, animal images). You can also make interesting, artistic morphs by starting with images of colorful geometrical patterns and placing the control points in any creative way that you like.
x2yMorph is available on the Apple App Store.
The information that is included in the Apple App Store includes screenshots illustrating how x2yMorph is used, both on the iPhone and the iPad. There are also App Preview Videos that can be found on YouTube at x2yMorph Preview on the iPhone and x2yMorph Preview on the iPad.
Here are some examples of video clips produced and saved using x2yMorph on a recent iOS device, then shared to YouTube using the device's Photos app:
For details on how to use x2yMorph, see the x2yMorph Tutorial for the iPhone and iPod Touch or the x2yMorph Tutorial for the iPad.
A video demonstration of Version 2.2 of x2yMorph can be found in the following YouTube video tutorial for x2yMorph V2.2.
x2yMorph has several distinctive features:
A multiformat image display mode lets you see your start image, end image, and morphed image all at once. This triple image format makes it easier for you to select corresponding points on the start image and end image. It also lets you immediately see the results of your latest point placement on the morphed image.
On an iPhone or iPod Touch, to compensate for the reduced image size of the multiformat display mode, x2yMorph uses a magnifying glass technique. This lets you place points ("control points") while viewing the underlying images at their full native resolution. (On an iPad, with its larger screen, this magnification technique is not needed.)
To facilitate point placements and correlations, color coded markers are used on the start and end images. You can easily tell which point on the end image corresponds with a given point on the start image.
There are many display modes. In addition to doing interactive (slider-controlled) viewing of your morph, you can also view your morph as a "movie loop" in either the multiformat display mode or a zoomed display mode.
When you save a morph, several output formats are generated. These include: (1) an internal x2yMorph representation of the morph, (2) a sequence of morphed images that get stored in the saved photos of your device, and (3) a special (640x640) multiformat image. The third of these formats resembles the three-image format described above, but with the addition of a small but visible "bit stream" that incorporates the points definitions of the morph. This image is also stored in the saved photos of your device. From there it can be shared, for example by email, with another x2yMorph user. And finally, saving a morph also creates and saves the morph as a video that you can view later (in the Photos app) and share with others (for example, by email or social networking).
While using x2yMorph, help is always just a tap away. Tapping the "?" button brings up a tutorial, and tapping it again brings you back to where you were in your work.
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Now in stores — Elderberry wine! This deliciously dark berry wine is made from 100% elderberry juice. It is so dark, almost black, that you cannot see to the bottom of the glass! Although the wine itself is dark, the taste is tart and refreshing — perfect to sip outside during summertime. Taste Our Elderberry wine has a nice bold elderberry taste but with a little sweetness. It is a familiar homemade wine for those living in Western, PA since it is so common to find wild elderberries growing wild all over the area. In fact, many people have had
Wine Spotlight: Introducing Black Berry Bling, A Marriage of 2 Great Wines
This uniquely delicious wine is a delightful combination of two Deer Creek favorites — Backwoods Blackberry and Fryburg White! This wine is perfect as the weather is getting warmer, which is why it is in the spotlight at Deer Creek right now! Why We Love Black Berry Bling: Our Backwoods Blackberry and Fryburg White wines are so delicious, we tried a blend of them and we were wow-ed from the very first taste! We let our team try our new creation (one of the many perks of working at our Shippenville Main location) and they loved it too! We wanted
Wine Spotlight: Deer Creek Raspberry
For our first spotlight wine — we wanted to highlight the first wine we ever sold. Afterall, we opened our doors in September, 2009, offering only this one wine! We had a couple acres of raspberries on our land and then decided to start a winery using those raspberries grown right here! It was quite laborious to get all of them picked at just the right time, but it was ever so rewarding when people came and loved our Deer Creek Raspberry wine! It has been on our wine list ever since and will continue to be! It is 100%


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Pass fair Elections early in 2019
Grassroots groups and Suffolk County legislators gathered last week at the Suffolk County Legislature calling on state elected officials to follow Suffolk County's lead and pass fair elections legislation that includes a small donor program, the closing of the LLC loophole, and comprehensive voting rights reforms in New York State. As the legislative session in Albany is about to start, all three top-elected leaders — Gov. Andrew Cuomo, incoming Senate majority leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, and Assembly speaker Carl Heastie — have authored fair elections proposals to reduce the influence of big money in politics and give everyday New Yorkers a bigger voice in Albany.
The recommended reforms are similar to proposals that Cuomo, Stewart-Cousins and Heastie have supported over the years — consistently blocked by Republicans in the Senate — and reflect the recommendations of the 2013 Moreland Commission on Public Corruption.
"I am very proud to be the sponsor of Suffolk County's campaign finance reform legislation," stated deputy presiding officer Rob Calarco. "Public financing of campaigns has proven to increase voter participation, makes elections more competitive, expands access for more candidates, and reduces the influence of big money donors. Our law puts the focus of campaigns back on the voters, the people that elected officials are here to serve. I call upon my colleagues in New York State to pass campaign finance reform in the New Year."
The diverse and growing Fair Elections for New York campaign includes over 140 community, labor, tenant, immigrant, racial justice, environment, faith, good government, and grassroots resistance organizations.
The proposed fair elections reform package includes:
• Small donor public financing. A small donor matching system for candidates in state elections, including district attorneys, like the successful program in New York City. Includes a $6-to-$1 public matching on small dollar donations, enforcement, and robust candidate support services to help anyone running for office comply with the law.
• Limiting the influence of big money. Close the "LLC loophole," which allows anyone to funnel unlimited money into our elections and conceal the donor's identity. Also, reduce New York's unusually high contribution limits to restrict how much money wealthy donors can give to candidates and committees, among other improvements.
• Making it easier, not harder, to vote. Including but not limited to automatic voter registration, early voting, same-day registration, online voter registration, no excuse absentee voting, new party enrollment deadlines, preregistration for 16- and 17-year-olds, full voting access for people with disabilities, and codify into law New York's new policy to extend voting rights to all New Yorkers with past criminal convictions.
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Yesterday, Wizkid teased fans on Social Media with his plans to drop FOUR (4) mixtapes in 2017! The "Daddy Yo" singer plans to release the much anticipated "Sounds From The Other Side" mixtape first, amid talk of a possible joint tape with Wande Coal.
With the RCA machine behind Wiz, we can only expect flames, flames, and more flames! Don't hold your breath on release dates though. We all know how that goes.
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- michaelbenAsked on October 03, 2011 at 09:36 AM
I've just created a test form via the "create a sample dropbox form page" at www.jotform.com/dropbox and I am getting an "Upload Error" when submitting a file.
The file "uploads" ok, but when I click "Send Now!" I get the above error.
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- michaelbenAnswered on October 03, 2011 at 07:25 PM
hmm nevermind I think it started working today
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Grasping MPs leave us cold
YOU can probably turn down the heating just for today because you'll be boiling with rage at the revelation that 340 MPs are getting their energy bills paid by the taxpayer.
Pigs, snouts and trough sums it up.
They squeal they're not doing anything illegal but shouldn't morality come into it somewhere along the line when constituents are having to go cold?
One rich Tory has claimed almost £6,000 to heat his estate
One rich Tory has claimed almost £6,000 to heat his estate. Why not just throw a few peasants on the fire and have done with it?
When it come to their expenses it's never been more true: MPs just don't get it.


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Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society
Volume 2011, Article ID 217672, 11 pages
Almost Surely Asymptotic Stability of Numerical Solutions for Neutral Stochastic Delay Differential Equations
1Department of Mathematics, Harbin Institute of Technology at Weihai, Weihai 264209, China
2Department of Mathematics, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
Received 7 March 2011; Accepted 11 April 2011
Academic Editor: Her-Terng Yau
Copyright © 2011 Zhanhua Yu and Mingzhu Liu. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
We investigate the almost surely asymptotic stability of Euler-type methods for neutral stochastic delay differential equations (NSDDEs) using the discrete semimartingale convergence theorem. It is shown that the Euler method and the backward Euler method can reproduce the almost surely asymptotic stability of exact solutions to NSDDEs under additional conditions. Numerical examples are demonstrated to illustrate the effectiveness of our theoretical results.


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A course in painting
Wil van der Linden started as a teacher in all kinds of artwork.
"That means you can knit, crochet, sew …" "lace-making, macrame … yes, all of the above and more" adds Wil. "I was a teacher, but after a few years I started to take up the painting and trained myself professionally."
Drawing, painting, graphic work and art appreciation – paid and voluntary (that is the passion that speaks!).
We are talking 50 years of experience!
Louise Bramer is also a professional artist and teacher, specialized in painting of portraits, both on assignment and as a short-drawing at events.
Louise and Wil have been colleagues for over 30 years, are well informed about each other's way of working and complement each other very well.
Wil went for the first time last summer in the Termas-da-Azenha, with her daughter and grandsons. Her son lives not far from here, in Coimbra. That was one of the reasons, but the mosaics were a good second. They had a great time, and talking we came up with this idea.
A painting holiday in Termas-da-Azenha is a special experience It is an ideal combination of nature and culture – amidst the fields and forests, not far from the beach, and not far from the old university city of Coimbra.
We are inspired by the beautiful surroundings: green fields, characteristic trees, everywhere flowers, birds singing, crickets chirping, the lovely portuguese language, starry skies at night, sunbeams during the day.
The creative environment is fully involved: the large mosaics everywhere in the Termas-da-Azenha are generally very inspiring!
When? The data
From Monday 13 to Monday 20 May. When there are a lot of people interested, we organize another week, from 21 to 28 May.
The most beautiful time of the year in these parts of Portugal: spring, everything beautiful green, and not very hot. Many birds, lots of flowers, wonderful smells, beautiful views, ditto landscapes, not far from the beach and also not from Coimbra. You can take the train there.
The registration runs until 13 April 2019.
What's in it? And what is not?
The Mondays are the travel days. Below you will find some information with which airlines you can best fly, and from where. When you have booked, we will send you an exact itinerary of the moment you get off the plane until you get off the train in Bifurçação de Lares (the train station near the Termas-da-Azenha).
Your travel costs are not included, as is the material and your extras such as cookies or glasses of wine.
Your stay, meals, supervision and basic material is there.
An impression:
You book with Vueling and come by train to the Termas-da-Azenha. I'll pick you up at the train station.
You arrive, you install yourself in your room / your house / your tent, and you have a nice welcome drink.
You get to know the whole group, and you enjoy your first dinner.
The next day after breakfast you get to work, you take your drawing board with you, and you buy your first sheet of paper. * You notice that you have a wrong pencil, so you buy one from Wil or Louise. At lunchtime you discuss the work, you get tips from each other, while Wil and Louise always keep a discreet and professional eye on your progress.
Dinner is probably served outside, there is also a glass of wine.
And after that it is "free play".
For who is it?
It becomes a mixed group: both beginners and advanced. Every participant can count on individual coaching.
The students of Wil and Louise belong to the last group, and already know how to beat the whip.
If you are a beginner, you can learn a lot. How to assess, tension, use your paper; how to mix your paints; how to watch; how you set up your work.
You learn sketches, perspective and how to make any shade with the 3 primary colors you want.
Those 3 colors are: cobalt blue, magenta and primary yellow. Wil wants to take ultramarine for the security, roasted umber, sap green (the green of the fields in front of you), and of course white.
No black?
"No, black is a hole in your painting, you make black yourself by mixing certain colors."
Now it is not the intention that in this week you make one painting that you have framed at home to hang over your mantelpiece. You will do much more work; learning to paint is doing, learning to watch, and above all: having a lot of fun doing it. Each work is a voyage of discovery for the maker, where obstacles are taken, thought about how now further and choices are made.
The group
Everyone can participate, from 18 to 88. A mixed group of max. 12 people.
At 6 it goes through, if there are no 6 registrations before 13 April, you get your money back.
(At the time of publishing there are already 5 participants).
You will receive a confirmation of payment by mail.
Termas-da-Azenha – what is it? Where is that?
Termas-da-azenha is an old spa, right between Lisbon and Porto, not far from the coast. We
have come to live here about 20 years ago, and in that time the village has been refurbished and we
especially made many large mosaics.
You can have your own room (with private bathroom), or a room in a house. The latter means that you share the house and bathroom with another participant. You obviously all have your own bedroom. You can also opt for the camping option. We have 2 tents, which we offer furnished, but if you want to bring your own tent: you only need to bring your sleeping needs, because it is full board. And if you want a drink / cup of coffee or tea, that is of course no problem.
What are the costs then?
The prices below are per person and include vegetarian meals. There are max. 12 participants. Students through Wil and Louise receive a 15% discount (on option A and B)!
A course week starts on the day of arrival after 14:00 and ends on the day of departure after breakfast.
A / stay in a single room: € 590, –
B / stay in a double room: € 490, –
C / camping in an Azenha tent: € 390, –
D / camping in your own tent: € 325, –
Another surprise!
We offer 5% early booking discount if you book before 28 February 2019. That is not only beneficial your course fee, but also for the price of your flight ticket! After all: the earlier you book, how cheaper you come out. (can not be combined with other discount)
Portugal is known as the safest, most pleasant country in Europe!
Fly to Lisbon or Porto, it doesn't matter that much. Termas-da-Azenha is almost exactly in the middle. We tell you exactly what to do from the moment you get off the plane until the moment you step out of the train. Portuguese are a very friendly people, and are happy to help you if you do not know.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What do I have to bring along? Is there a list of materials?
Yes, Wil and Louise provide a list of materials, listing the things that you really need to have, and the things that you might have. Of course, the teachers take care of the paper (a nice thick quality that you can use for both watercolor and acrylic) and pencils.
I have a lactose intolerance. Is that a problem?
If you have this, or an allergy (think of peanuts!) or you really dislike some food very much, then it is a good idea to mention that at your registration.
I do not have any experience, but I would like to learn how to paint. Is this a good idea?
Then this is the best idea! As you have already read above, Wil and Louise are specialized in learning to draw, sketch, look and paint.
And what if I booked and in the end I can't? How is your refund policy?
In case of a cancellation until 13 March you will get everything back, minus 10, – administration costs.
With a cancellation from 13 March to 13 April, this is 75%.
Furthermore, it depends on the situation. If you suddenly break your leg the day before departure, that is a very good reason. If you have a cold, that's different. If you don't you feel like it after all, sorry, then not. But if you're suddenly in the middle of a divorce, well … then we can imagine that you're not really in the mood to look at beautiful landscapes. (although it could be a nice diversion …)


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Spain- Day 242
I realized I haven't blogged about Spain half as much as I should've. After all, I did spend about a month of my exchange there. The first thing you notice about Alicante, is that there's no hurry. Everyone seems to be so at ease and focusing on the now. It's among the only places where … Continue reading Spain- Day 242


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What do we know about North Korea's new missile?
North Korea has said that the rocket it fired early on Sunday, was a new ballistic missile called the Hwasong-12. Defence expert Melissa Hanham explains what it tells us about Pyongyang's military strides.
Sunday's missile launch was a successful one and it demonstrated North Korea's longest-range nuclear-capable weapon yet.
Accompanying photographs showed it to be the same missile on parade last month at a massive military parade to mark the birth anniversary of North Korea's founding father Kim Il-sung.
Current leader Kim Jong-un was on-site according to photos released from North Korean state media KCNA and Rodong Sinmun.
In the hours afterwards, the statistics of the launch perplexed some observers, even to the point of questioning the data.
With tensions high, US Pacific Command was careful to categorise the flight as "not consistent with an intercontinental ballistic missile", which is - in short - one which could reach the US mainland.
One step further
This "mystery" missile is now revealed to be a powerful intermediate range missile, which North Korea claims can deliver a large and heavy nuclear warhead.
This vague statement leaves the door open to a range of possibilities, including that North Korea has not been able to make a compact warhead, or even that a new warhead will be revealed in the future.
North Korean state media said the missile had been launched over the country and into the sea east of the Korean Peninsula 787km (489 miles) away from its launch site near Kusong. It reached an altitude of 2,111.1km according to KCNA.
These figures fit approximately with statements made by both American and Japanese officials monitoring the situation.
While unusual, this sharp trajectory with an extremely high altitude allowed North Korean scientists to test the range of the missile without directly flying over any neighbouring countries.
The altitude would also allow the North to test the atmospheric re-entry vehicle under the extreme heat, pressure and vibration. The KCNA noted both facts in its public statement on Monday.
This "lofted" trajectory would be equivalent to over 4,500km if launched at a standard trajectory, putting US bases in Guam well in range.
It is indeed the longest-range missile North Korea has ever tested (aside from its space launch vehicles).
Deeply disturbing
Photographs indicate the Hwasong-12 to be a single stage, liquid-fuelled rocket, which would be unusually inefficient at this range due to the weight of the frame, fuel and oxidisers.
One possibility is that the body of the rocket is intended to be one part of a larger multi-staged intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of reaching well into the US mainland.
In this way, North Korea can make iterative progress towards an ICBM without immediately crossing Trump's red line.
The missile launch, occurring just days after the new South Korean President Moon Jae-in took office, is deeply disturbing to many observers.
Missile testing under Kim Jong-un increased dramatically compared with his father and grandfather's programmes.
This test marks the 10th test of 2017, and this particular missile shows a greater range than any other tested in its military programme.
South Korea's new president has espoused dialogue with North Korea, and is now forced to take a tougher line just days into his administration.
So once again North Korea, with its rapidly advancing missile technology and the decline in relations with its neighbours, including China, has left diplomats scratching their heads.
Melissa Hanham is a Senior Research Associate in the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies in Monterey, California, USA.


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In the news: NIU Museum Examines War Through The Eyes Of Art by Guy Stephens, WNIJ. September 12, 2019.
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In the news: NIU Museum, Institute Deliver Environmental Message Wrapped In Art by Guy Stephens, WNIJ. September 24, 2015.
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In the news: Art Exhibit Examines Our Troubled Relationship With Guns by Guy Stephens, WNIJ. October 8, 2015.
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- IAM 2018 Award of Merit in the Exhibition category for Across Time and Space: Cultural Perseverance of Indian Heritage
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- IAM 2016 Award of Excellence in the Exhibit category for Embarrassment of Riches.
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Cognitive SurplusPosted: June 26, 2011 Filed under: Innovation, Life, Technology | Tags: Innovation, Life, Technology Leave a comment
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With the publication of Cognitive Surplus by Clay Shirky available to buy here I thought that gave me the right to post the text of a speech he gave which I re-read often.
It's called Gin, Television and Social Surplus from the Web 2.0 conference in 2008. It's what "here comes everybody" is all about at it's heart and it obviously led to Cognitive Surplus.
I re-read it because it reminds me:
Wikipedia = 100million hours of thought and by that reckoning we spend 2.000 Wikipedia projects a year watching television.
World of Warcraft Guilds – Grown men sitting in their basement pretending to be elves – at least they're doing something.
The things we can do and make doesn't mean that we'll never sit around mindlessly watching Scrubs on the couch. It just means we'll do it less.
"We're going to look at every place that a reader or a listener or a viewer or a user has been locked out, has been served up passive or a fixed or a canned experience, and ask ourselves, "If we carve out a little bit of the cognitive surplus and deploy it here, could we make a good thing happen?" And I'm betting the answer is yes."
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I spent quite a lot of time working on what the "Entrepreneurial organisation" is like. One of the key lessons from studying entrepreneurs is how they think, and the word for that is Effectual rather than Causal. What follows is extracts from my notes, particularly on a 2001 University of Washington Paper by Dr. Saras Saravasthy about what makes entrepreneurs entrepreneurial.
Effectuation as a process involves using available resources in creative ways to reach a goal, iterating on strategy (and sometimes the goal itself) as the landscape and competition changes and doing all this with minimal risk (think car sharing via Zipcar instead of buying a new BMW). In contrast, causal thinkers make plans and struggle to stick to them for better or worse, which means they may be missing out on unforeseen opportunities.
Dr. Saravasthy provides an in-depth look at the entrepreneurial mindset. Effectuation, or effectual thinking, is the inverse of causal thinking. His theory is that effectual thinkers will tend to outperform causal thinkers in the early stages of entrepreneurship.
"Causal rationality begins with a pre-determined goal and a given set of means, and seeks to identify the optimal – fastest, cheapest, most efficient, etc. – alternative to achieve the given goal,". In other words, it means making a plan, putting the plan into action to achieve a specific end.
This does not mean inflexibility; the person may select a number of creative ways to do what he wants. The goal, however, remains the same.
Effectual thinking is completely different."It begins with a given set of means and allows goals to emerge contingently over time from the varied imagination and diverse aspirations of the founders and the people they interact with." In contrast to causal thinking, the goal is not specific at the start of the process.
The goals depend on what the person has, which is to say: 1) who they are—their traits, tastes and abilities; 2) what they know—their education, training, expertise, and experience; and, 3) whom they know–their social and professional networks.
I like this diagram to explain it:
The difference between the causal and effectual thinker is much like two different writing styles of authors.
Causal writers plot out their stories rigidly from Point A in order to reach the eventual, projected end of Point B.
Effectual writers, however, are more like chess players: they take stock of their characters, understand the situation and the complication involved, and from there select from any number of possibilities available. What drives the story therefore is not by plot but character and circumstance. The outcome is entirely dependent on what is, not on what should be. More often than not, the result is something completely unexpected, which can be exciting for audience and author alike.
There is another difference between causal and effectual schools of thought. While causal thinkers prepare elaborate planning followed by action, effectual thinkers are for the most part all about action. "Plans are made and unmade and revised and recast through action and interaction with others on a daily basis,"
This is not to say that entrepreneurs do not use causal thinking at all. The best in business know how to use both kinds of reasoning.
However, at the start of a new venture, where resources are few and finite, talented entrepreneurs prefer to use effectual reasoning "arguably, most entrepreneurs do not transition well into latter stages requiring more causal reasoning."
Entrepreneurs who have innate talents at effectual thinking or who cultivate their effectuation talents over time will benefit in two distinct ways:
• First, effectual thinking is utterly creative. Whereas casual thinkers may find themselves banging their heads against the proverbial wall trying to reach their intended goal, effectual thinkers may find many ways to go over, under, around and through it, perhaps even ignore the path altogether. Because effectual thinkers are not shackled to a single goal, they may find success in an unexpected time and direction.
• Second, effectual thinking embodies the attributes that make entrepreneurs successful: creativity, resilience, good use of limited resources, and pure and simple guts. Effectual entrepreneurs do not try to predict the future; through sheer human will, they attempt to create it.
Field Marshall Helmuth von Moltke once wrote that "Plans never survive the first engagement with the enemy."
Successful entrepreneurs recognize and accept this truism. Through effectuation, they adapt on the fly to achieve ever-changing goals.


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Well the lovely clever folks at The A.V. Club have rounded up probably… the best list made ever this year. A year in crazy-ass band names! Clik-pik:
My favs:
The Roast Beef Curtains, only because I'm never heard of, huh, lady part thusly and so accurately described. And whaddaya know, they iz on Yootoob, giving us some interestingly electro-fied reggae: (granted the only comment so far is "That thong shot at the end gave me a rock hard boner." You know you need to get to the end of the vid – oh, I see.)
You Bred Raptors? Yeah, me too. Love the cheerful conversational tone of that name. There's a ton of 'tube vids of the trio playing in New York subways, which I think is awesome. It's extremely enjoyable metal that includes a cello.
Say "No!" to Architecture, amazing innit? Who could ever? (Say "no" to architecture, I mean.) In case you're too lazy to click on the link, their bio says, "They had a house of crystal pillars by the edge of an empty sea, and every morning, you could see Mrs K eating the golden fruits that grew from the walls or cleaning the house with handfuls of magnetic dust which, taking all dirt with it, blew away." I suppose too many crystal pillars and magnetic dust piles would make anyone say no to architecture. I dig the trance, though:
Com Truise. Ahahahahaha. I'm still giggling. I actually think this is fucking clever. They call themselves "master of the transporting synth odyssey". (Actually I think it's just the one guy, New York producer Seth Haley.) Here's the proof:
Trippple Nippples. Me and you both, sister. It's a Tokyo band, very performance art in their approach. Their music sounds like a younger and even crazier Cibo Matto, if that's at all possible. This video, containing a snippet of their show, is simply sumptuous. And, Pharrell is in it. I won't spoil the surprise:
The Hong Kong Blood Opera. I really dig this name. It's so awesomely dramatic! They are, of course, from Mexico, and they play a particularly mindblowing breed of Electro Punk/ Hardcore. They seem really likeable, too. And when you actually make it onto Guardian, well…
Seriously, they are my fav find of the lot. I can't believe anyone can turn me onto punk or anything remotely punk-like, but these guys are The Shizzle.
and with that, I will fall asleep to the blood-curdling shrieks of "Wake up! Waaaaake upppppppppppppp!!!!!"
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This book is probably my favorite among all historical romances that I've read. It has pretty much everything I'm looking for in a historical romance. It made me feel so much emotion, I wonder how I could have contained it.
Book Review: Beyond Scandal and Desire by Lorraine Heath
Beyond Scandal and Desire by Lorraine Heath Series: Sins for All Seasons #1 Published by Avon on January 30, 2018 Genres: Historical Romance Format: eBook Buy on Amazon, Buy on Book Depository Add to Goodreads At birth, Mick Trewlove, the illegitimate son of a duke, was handed over to a commoner. Despite his lowly upbringing, Mick…
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A woman unlike any other, she will conquer the unconquerable and be loved by a man who is worshipped as a god. History tells his story. This is hers.
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Book Review: I Was Here by Gayle Forman
When her best friend Meg drinks a bottle of industrial-strength cleaner alone in a motel room, Cody is understandably shocked and devastated. She and Meg shared everything—so how was there no warning? But when Cody travels to Meg's college town to pack up the belongings left behind, she discovers that there's a lot that Meg never told her. About her old roommates, the sort of people Cody never would have met in her dead-end small town in Washington. About Ben McAllister, the boy with a guitar and a sneer, who broke Meg's heart. And about an encrypted computer file that Cody can't open—until she does, and suddenly everything Cody thought she knew about her best friend's death gets thrown into question.
ARC Review: We Told Six Lies by Victoria Scott
Remember how many lies we told, Molly? It's enough to make my head spin. You were wild when I met you, and I was mad for you. But then something happened. And now you're gone.
But don't worry. I'll find you. I just need to sift through the story of us to get to where you might be. I've got places to look, and a list of names.
The police have a list of names, too. See now? There's another lie. There is only one person they're really looking at, Molly.
And that's yours truly.
ARC Review: Little Darlings by Melanie Golding
Lauren's hopes and dreams of being a new mom are shattered when she encounters a mother's worst nightmare—someone is threatening to take her children if she leaves them alone. Everyone, from her doctor to her husband, thinks she's imagining things. From the stark loneliness of returning home after giving birth to the confines of a psychiatric unit, Lauren's desperation increases as no one will listen to her. Is she mad, or does she know something we don't?
Loosely inspired by the ghostly folktale "The Brewery of Eggshells," and giving us a modern take on the idea of changelings, Little Darlings is a taut, gripping read. It reminds us that folk tales do not spring from whimsy; they warn us and teach us, and speak to the fear in us all . . .
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Book Review: After Effects by L.J. Greene
This book was so much better than I expected. Aside from Colleen Hoover's works, adult contemporary romance isn't really my thing. Usually in these kinds of books, I can't find anything that sets the book apart from other books. Forgettable is a word I can describe most of what I've read on this genre. But this book has surpassed my expectations in a lot of ways.
Book Review: Fromage a Trois by Victoria Brownlee
First of all, I would like to say that I am not really fond of chick lits. I have only read a few books from this genre so I didn't really know what I should expect when I started reading this book.
This book is about Ella who was on a long term relationship, She really believed that her boyfriend, Paul, would propose at dinner. But that didn't happen. Instead, Paul told Ella that he's leaving to find himself or something. Naturally, this devastates the main character which made her decide to fly to Paris and live there for a year.
Book Review: Hello Stranger (The Ravenels #4) by Lisa Kleypas
This book is another miss for me from The Ravenels series. I disliked most of the books except Marrying Winterborne and it's making me sad. I expected this book to be about conspiracy and more action-packed but instead this book is just about a guy telling a girl that "We can't see each other again because it's too dangerous". But they still see each other again and again and again. It was tiring for me.


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It's true that the Grizzly is a jack-of-all-trades and truly a master of some of those trades. For 2020, the Grizzly trudges along with minor updates in the form of the new XT-R edition. Find out of first thoughts of this machine, here!
I am a big ATV fan. I am a side-by-side fan also, but ATVs have a special place in my heart because it was aboard an ATV that my passion for off-road and off-road adventure bloomed into a full-blown obsession! There is just something about swinging a leg over an ATV, heading off on the trail into the unknown, and being able to interact with the environment that comes with riding an ATV. Does any of this ring a bell with any of you? I bet it
Climb aboard with us as we review the new 2019 Can-Am Outlander 850 in this video review.
I have been a fan of the ACE from the moment it was released. 2017 finds the ACE platform with many changes that seem to have brought this machine to a stable place in the Polaris lineup. The most notable of the changes for the 570 ACE is the addition of the SP model which has a dual a-arm front suspension and sway bars in the front and rear, making the ride so much more responsive and comfortable compared to the strut setup on the ACE and
At a glance, it is easy to notice the Xtreme Sport Sportsman models have had a facelift, coupled with a power upgrade on the 1000 model to the tune of 90 horsepower, making it the "King Of The Hill" in the utility ATV market. I am a fan of the new aggressive look with hard lines on the Sportsman 1000 and 850 ATVs. The new "look" offers better sight-lines, steel reinforced racks, dual zone sculpted seat, LED tail lights, and integrated storage in both the front and rear. There is even a built-in cup/mobile phone holder,
There are so many things beyond just the power of an ATV which make an ATV special, but power seems to be what is on most riders minds when looking at an ATV today. The idea that you can own the biggest and best seems to drive us to buy the highest powered machines available. Monstrous power by itself can do more harm than good, similar to strapping a jet engine on a bicycle. Nobody wins in that scenario! Power must be merged with an ATV that has the ride, suspension, and other refinements to make that ATV a pleasure to own and ride. Power must be pounded into the ATV in such a way that it is able
It has been merely a year and half since Polaris rocked the ATV/side-by-side market by coming out with a completely new kind of vehicle in the Polaris ACE. Some applauded, some jeered, and some, including me, spent some quality time analyzing what the ACE was and what it wasn't. After riding it, I became a believer that it was a hit. I still remember thinking it was one of the most fun rides I had ever had, after the first time I stepped into the cab and turned the key
Owning property of any size means that you will eventually find yourself needing a tool that is mobile, versatile and easily functional. The fact that you will need to haul and tow or even drag material at some point around the property means you need a stable platform to do so and with plenty of power. This is where the newest and potentially the longest machine in the Can-Am Outlander line comes into play. The new 2016 Can-Am Outlander 6X6 is now ready for the shed space you have been reserving for just such a tool! We had a chance
Ride along with us as we take the brand new 2016 Yamaha Grizzly out for a ride to see what we think about the number one selling big bore ATV.
Honda has come out swinging for 2015 with a plethora of updated and refined machines, and , just like that, Honda jumps into the pack of recreational trail riding ATVs. One of these BIG updates comes in the form of the 2015 Honda Foreman Rubicon, and the word "update" doesn't do the Foreman Rubicon any kind of justice. It is completely and utterly new,
Do you smell that, that new ATV smell? That new smell in the air is the brand new Arctic Cat XR ATV family, which is the latest and greatest addition to the Arctic Cat lineup. 2015 is proving to be a banner year for Arctic Cat as it delivers updates to current product families as well as breaking ground on new ones, and it is popping out the "new" the way ……. Arctic Cat shot me an email to come join them for a day of seat time aboard this new XR ATV in Moab, Utah,
"What is it?" was the question asked by all of us as we pulled up to the Hidden Falls riding area in Marble Falls, TX, followed by a few "ooh's and aah's" as we caught our first glances at the brand new Polaris Sportsman ACE. Looking at an ATV with a steering wheel and bucket seat resulted in the word "interesting" coming from my mouth, as I exited the bus and walked up to the Polaris ACE. My mind raced as I tried to come to grips with what I was looking at. Was it an ATV, UTV, or something completely different? All of us media folks stared at the ACE wondering what to make of it. The ACE is nothing like I had ever seen, and
We at ATVESCAPE have the privilege of riding and demoing many different ATVs and UTVs, and that is one of the best parts of what we do here. We have now ridden Polaris, Can-Am, Kawasaki, and some others, but we have never had the opportunity to ride any Yamahas, until last month. None of us at ATVESCAPE have had any real "seat time" on a Yamaha, but know Yamaha machines are great machines, which have a loyal following. So this year
People use their ATVs for several different things. Many of us simply use our ATVs for the purpose of FUN, which is the greatest reason. ATVs can take us on adventures like no other vehicle on the planet, and allow us the ability to see and experience things we cannot experience any other way. Whether we hit the trail for adventure or hit the mud hole for adventure, fun is the end result.
What do you get when you have desert trails, mountainous terrain, ninety-degree weather, and two Kawasaki Brute Force ATVs? What you get is a whole lot of fun along with the ability to experience what Kawasaki brings to the table in the ATV market. Kawasaki proves it doesn't rest on its laurels when it comes to improving its Brute Force lineup year after year, and in the year 2012 more power and power steering lead the list of innovations that standout on the Brute Force 750i 4x4 EPS.
With all the continued hype about the completely new Polaris Sportsman XP series as being the best ATV yet, we at ATVESCAPE wanted to have the chance to put some miles on another one. Based upon our test of the 2009 Sportsman XP 850 {include_title_only_href 423}, we concluded the hype and great reviews of the Polaris XP series was earned and deserved! The two words we used to describe the new Sportsman XP series after 600 miles on one in 10 days were "refined" and "smooth". We expected no less of the newest test model from Polaris.
The completely redesigned Polaris Sportsman 850 XP EPS is a power producing ATV with a refined ride, a solid power steering unit, and a fun factor of eleven on a one to ten scale. With its release in 2009 the Polaris Sportsman marks the first complete redesign since its original release. Polaris says the only item on the Sportsman that is the same as the previous model is the gearshift. Going over the new Sportsman from top to bottom proves this statement to be true, and oh what changes have been made to this machine. Highlights include a new 850cc longitudinally mounted engine, more wheel travel, power steering, and more aggressive styling. Being absolute ATV nuts here at ATVESCAPE, we had read many articles about this new ATV and desperately wanted to get behind the handlebars of this beast.


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That's what I thought. Very odd. I have other hives about 3 miles from them and there all fine.
I was looking at the dead out in the brood chamber and noticed a lot of eggs and dead larva.
I don't have a freezer to store the comb in. Any suggestions
Alcohol wash. And I don't use chemicals for mites. Done a lot of washes and there weren't a lot. What would you do with the comb with pollen in it? Does it spoil?
Ok about 3 month ago i took a colony of strong bee's to my uncles farm to pollinate his pumpkin fields. Checked on them about once a month and everything seemed fine. Low mite counts plenty of food...
Temperatures around here are low 60's. Is that to cold to do a newspaper combine? Not much bee activity around the hives.
I have been selling 24 oz bears for $15. And 16oz. For $10
. Well the name on the honey is from a known local commercial bee keeper. Not the name of the apple orchard.
Man this seems cheap to me. Was at a apple orchard we picked apples at. Was going to ask them if they were interested in buying my honey but not for those prices. How does the bee keeper make money...
Yea thought that. But this is a hive that i split like a month ago because they wanted to swarm even though the queen had plenty of room to lay. I actually put a post up about it you responded on....
I have a hive that has gone queen less. What would you do this late in the year?
Ok thanks just looked a little crazy.
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thanks all great ideas
Ok I spilt a bunch of honey. Was going from extractor to pale through a filter. Stupid me didn't realize the gate was open on the bucket. Anyway. I got most of it up in a aluminum pan. How would you...
My last batch of honey i put it in a small room with a dehumidifier for a couple day's. Stirring it occasionally got it down to 16%
So are there not as many bees in the honey super as I think there are? Seems like to me they would run out of room if you took all that space away.
Ok question when you have a hive with say single brood chamber and 5 supers. If you take 2 or 3 supers off how do you keep them from swarming? Wont this make them run out of room?
Thanks, found her moved her and a bunch of nurse bee's and put the feed on them. Any concern that some of the cells i found were supersedure cells?
Went into one of my biggest hives today and found a bunch a capped and uncapped Queen cells in the brood chamber. Not sure how I got to this point? Checked all my other hives and they all have the...
Did the bucket have a lid on it? How do you dehumidify it If it's already extracted in a bucket?
I have similar climate. Mine survived last year on 1 deep and 1 med super full
That's what i thought. Just wasn't sure


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Our Mission
Stay Blooming is an environmental resource and shop that also provides green services.
Our aim is to:
- Spread awareness on environmental issues.
- Teach how anthropogenic behavior perpetuates environmental issues.
- Make information about the environment easily accessible.
These goals are accomplished by:
- Selling eco-friendly goods in our Shop to offer reusable alternatives.
- Offering Cleanups for willing community members to volunteer.
- Creating original content such as, but not limited to, articles, interviews, photography, videos, recommendations, and reviews on our Blog.
The ultimate goal is for every visitor and reader to learn something that will encourage their growth and state of ecoconsciousness.
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Thinking Outside the Box – Instagram Update
Posted by Shanna / Free Tools, Instagram, Updates, Visual Media / 0
Instagram made an exciting announcement today – Instagram photos and videos are more than just a square. There is no longer a requirement that photos uploaded to the app be cropped into squares. This is great news for private clubs!
27 Aug 2015
My Favorite FREE Photo Tool
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There are a lot of nifty apps and websites which help the non-graphic designers of the world produce spiffy-looking photos. Currently, my favorite tool is Pic Monkey.
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Ms. Lisa's Montessori
Ms. Lisa's Montessori is a corporation registered in the state of California.
It is a domestic corporation, meaning it was formed, as well as registered, in California. Its articles of incorporation were filed on January 22, 2007.
Ms. Lisa's Montessori's business registration is active, and the corporation is authorized to do business in California, as long as they meet any other legal requirements that may be subject to.
Ms. Lisa's Montessori is a for-profit entity.
Lisa E Hayes
8021 Peach Spruce Dr
El Dorado Hills CA 95762
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Did you know LEGOLAND Florida resort has an awesome mobile app that makes planning your day child's play? Whether you're looking to earn your first driver's license, ride the only VR roller coaster built for kids or blast animated fireballs with your favorite NINJAGO® heroes, you'll be able to build more into your day with our FREE app! Here are the top features you will want to explore once you download:
1. Plan Your Day
Download the app before your visit to find important information like directions to the Park, ride height requirements, accessibility information, Park hours and more!
2. Buy Tickets, Upgrades and More
Save time and shop right from your phone! Click on the shop icon to view all the choices available from tickets to premium play bands and more. Insider tip: strollers, shaded ECVs, wheelchairs and Water Park cabana rentals are not available in the app same day. If you are already at the Park, you can reserve onsite.
3. View Ride Wait Times
Check out the ride wait times for our 8 most popular rides when you're in the Park: Coastersaurus, Lost Kingdom Adventure, The Dragon, LEGO® NINJAGO® The Ride, Boating School, Ford Driving School, Flying School and The Great LEGO Race.
4. Find Your Way Around
Whether you are visiting for the first time or hundredth, never get lost again! Explore our interactive Park map and click on the walking icon for directions. Follow the blue path to your selected destination and stay updated with the estimated walking time. The flashlight icon will show you the direction you are headed in, based on where your phone is pointing.
5. Set Show Time Reminders
Make sure you see our awesome shows and meet our brick-tastic characters! On the day of your visit, click on the shows and character meet-and-greets you want to see. Tap the time that works best for your schedule and you are all set! You will receive a notification 15 minutes before the listed time, making sure you're on your way!
6. Explore Your Dining Options
Picky eaters and indecisive people rejoice! Instead of wandering around the Park aimlessly trying to decide where to eat, click on the dining icon and view all your options in one place. Click on each location for a full description of what they serve and view the allergy info to access the dietary guide.
Awesome awaits! Download the official LEGOLAND Florida Resort mobile app today – available in the App Store and Google Play!


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VRT launches 'Fans of Flanders'
For some time now the VRT has been aware of the need to do more for international people in Belgium. The website and the TV programme will try to help international people to discover and enjoy all the best things Flanders has to offer.
In addition Fans of Flanders will attempt to 'explain' Flanders. Each day the website will offer new videos. The website and the TV programme will also give expats an opportunity to have their say. There is a daily blog online written by an expat. The website is highly 'interactive'. Readers can also comment and have their say, share and respond to opinion polls. The only conclusion: your involvement is urgently needed and, of course, there will always be an 'Expat of the Week'.
Before launching the project VRT made a strenuous effort to find out what kind of content international people in Flanders and Brussels would like to see. VRT's Els Van de Sijpe led this operation:
" We thought it was very important to talk to people and find out what expectations expats had of the VRT. We spoke with people who know the international community well. Lengthy conversations were also held with a group of some 50 international people of very diverse heritages to see what they were interested in. We also tested several formats. It was clear people responded well to any attempt to give them a head start in learning Dutch. Chris Dusauchoit will present a weekly video explaining one or other Flemish expression or word. It was also very clear that people were attracted to an internet format. All the content will be available on the internet first, but can also be seen on the TV programme."
For its news content Fans of Flanders will rely on the VRT's existing English news website flandersnews.be. VRT Online Editor-in-chief Emmanuel Rottey:
"flandersnews was set up nearly eight years ago. Our small team of journalists is able to draw on the resources and expertise of the big VRT News Room. Over the past years flandersnews readers have come to appreciate our fast, unbiased and reliable reporting. Now that VRT is expanding its English language output online and on television, we're very proud to be part of it and will provide the website with news content that meets the highest journalistic standards of the VRT News Room. On TV Fans of Flanders will also include a news round-up made by our journalists."
To produce Fans of Flanders the VRT is working together with Borgerhoff & Lamberigts TV and Boondoggle, the online communications agency.
Videos will predominate on the website. There will be two new videos on the website each and every day of the week. Our content will cover all the fields that international people may be interested in: daily life in Flanders, but also the quirks of the Flemish. Fans of Flanders will be full of suggestions on how you can spend your leisure time, shed light on our history and attempt to explain how Flemish society works and bridge the gap with people who may come from very different backgrounds. You will notice the team has adopted a light-hearted approach.
Conversations with expats also showed that the run up to October's local elections was a good time to launch as many international people want to know more about how the whole process works. Expat candidates will be featured too.
The President of the VRT, Luc Van den Brande, is one of the people who have made this project possible. He told us: "Planning for the future I discovered a gap. We already do a lot of European and international news, but if we want to say who we are and what we stand for, then we also had to increase our output for the many foreigners in Flanders, this splendid community that lives here among us."
Fans of Flanders is intended for the widest possible audience.
"First we thought we would concentrate on expats, but then we decided to widen the scope. It's an enormous group, people who are sent here by their companies, European civil servants and even students. Let them form part of our society and they will become the best ambassadors."
Mr Van den Brande believes the content online and on TV can work in two directions too:
"We want to provide insight about Flanders and explain who the Flemings are, but it's also important that the Flemish know who these international people are. I hope it will open the eyes of the Flemish too."
Mr Van den Brande, a former Flemish Prime Minister, also hopes that the project will send out a clear signal that Flanders is an open society that doesn't erect any barriers: "Flemings may seem a bit stiff to start off with, but people should also know that openness towards others is part of our history. We sent people out to the four corners of the world. It's in our genes. Four centuries ago there were over 50 nationalities in Antwerp. We've been occupied many times too. We are the result of this international community."
Fans of Flanders is a first in many ways: for the first time in its history the VRT is now making a TV programme in English. 'Fans of Flanders' will be broadcast on VRT's new third channel 'OP12' at 8PM on Wednesdays and is repeated every Friday at 7:30PM on the VRT's second channel, Canvas and of course you are urgently advised to take the time to discover the website. You should enjoy it.


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My first weekend out of London went to Margate to take part in RailsCamp UK; a 4 day unconference, with about 50 guys, geeking with Ruby and Rails, no internet connection, barcamp-style sessions and copious amounts of Guitar Hero and other types of video games.
First of all it was great to get out of the big city and to the sea. I grew up close to the sea and that is one thing that is nowhere close when you live in Prague. The RailsCamp took place in an old hostel close to the beach so we went for a couple of walks to get blown out with fresh sea air after sitting couped up in a smelly room for too long. Margate where it took place is somewhat of a has-been resort town. In the past centuries it was the place to go for Londoners when they wanted a beach. But these days where a flight to Spain is cheaper than the bus to Margate the place is in somewhat of a decline. This made it an interesting place to go and take pictures of the shut down amusement park Dreamland.
After four days of geeking I returned to London and joined Ann and a group of her Maltese friends for a visit to the Les Miserables musical. One of Ann's friend's cousin was in the play so we got some of the best seats in the house 🙂 The musical has been running in London for 24 years now and I can surely see why. It's a great production with a lot of nice scenes and songs.
Photo by Julie Broadfoot
We met the cousin after the show for a while and it was interesting to hear him talk about it. He also has a cool blog where he writes about his experience like when blind people come to get a Touch-Tour of the set.
The "low" point in culture this past week was actually really amazing. On Ian Visits, another London blog, I had read about the chance to see the Kingsway Tramway Subway tunnel which was decommissioned in 1952 and generally not open to the public. Now an artist had been allowed to use it for a huge art installation called Chord and we went to see it. The installation is two big machines with a number of roles of string turning and moving away from each other to create a bigger rope. The tunnel itself was not as interesting to me as I thought but I really liked admiring the huge machines slowly turning.
Photo by Ian Visits. Also see the rest of his set.
Saturday we went to the British National Gallery where Ann attended a class in Styles in Painting and I did the guided tour. The guide only showed us 5 pieces in an hour but really gave us a good introduction to the museum and their collection and I would definitely have to come back and see more some other time, they have a very impressive collection.
Today we went to the new multi-venue King's Place where The Guardian was hosting a literary festival. We went to a talk by Dan Cruickshank about the seedy economy of 18th century, Gregorian London which he had written a book about. An interesting topic but the author was a bit all over the place.
Phew, that was it for now. I'm still amazed at how much London have to offer and even for low-budgeters like us there is more than plenty to do 🙂


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A few new images with the Sony NEX 5 with 18-55 kit e-mount lens. A few minutes after sunrise on an field. Weather was freezing and I was expecting a better sunrise but there was haze. I had brought with me the Mamiya 645 (actually I did three images but I still have another 12 frames, so these images will have to wait, digital always wins in terms of publishing first !!) and the Gaoersi 617 panoramic camera but I didn't thought it was worth "wasting" film since the conditions were not optimal.
The HDR feature of the NEX proved to be very helpful in recording the full dynamic range of the scene. I added some contrast to make it more natural since I don't really like the look of the HDR. Also, my favorite "Pop Color" preset was very helpful, since it created a vivid color look that further enhanced the sunrise light.
The house image below was also shot with the Leica M8 and the Mamiya 645 (with Kodak 160VC film), so when I will have develop the film I will post those images for comparison.
The SONY NEX has clearly become my all camera, I always carry it with me since it's a very versatile camera. It can change lenses (legacy lenses included), has great ISO , is a very fast camera when you get used to its controls, and shoots great video. The lack of an external viewfinder is limiting but all it's other aspects almost compensate for this.
Enough with words, here are the rest of the images.
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Good News
Bringing ESL (English as a Second Language) to life
The Centre for Employment & Learning's Anytime ESL staff worked in partnership with Adam Sipione from the AMDSB communications department, newcomers from our English as a Second Language classes, Perth Auto Dismantlers, Perth County EMS, Perth East Fire Department and the OPP to film some video for an online ESL course "Interacting with Police". A road was closed in Perth East to allow for safely filming some common scenarios involving an accident and what to expect if a driver is pulled over. CEL thanks everyone who helped with this event. It will add an element of reality to our online courses that few other programs have.
Jump Rope for Heart
This spring, seventeen schools across the district raised more than $80,000 for Jump Rope for Heart. In this article in the Stratford Beacon Herald, a few schools, in particular, are mentioned for their record-breaking contributions.
Kudos to the AMDSB Payroll Department
The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan has issued its annual employee stewardship report. The purpose of the report is to provide transparency to school boards on the quality and timeliness of the data that is shared from the board on behalf of our employees or retired employees to the pension board. This year, among the 16 school boards in the province that are similar in size, between 1,000 and 2,000 employees, AMDSB ranked first in providing the information. And among all 72 boards in the province, AMDSB ranked second. Superintendent Paul Langis offered congratulations to the payroll department.
Police praise for GDCI principal and secretary
Secretary Elaine Fielder and Principal Kendra Brohman will be receiving an OPP Commissioner's Citation for the help they provided in locating a possible missing student. The incident occurred last February in Goderich. Brohman and Fielder sprang into action using their communication skills, the school's technology and assisting another school and the OPP to assist with the search. They will be recognized at a special public ceremony at a later date. (date not yet available)
Director's Reports
Approval of Tenders
Boiler Replacement at Bluewater Coast Elementary School and Huron Centennial Public School Read the report
Accessible Washroom and Electrical Upgrades at Bedford Public School Read the report
Tenders Over the Summer
If needed, it has been customary for the board to authorize the Director or designate to proceed in the most efficient way possible with tendered projects during the summer period. This year, it is anticipated that tenders may be required for Facilities projects for an Early Years Addition at Exeter Elementary School.
It was recommended and approved that the Avon Maitland District School Board proceed with all summer projects as expeditiously as possible; and that, the Avon Maitland District School Board grant approval to the successful tender in any project commenced during the summer break period on the understanding that:
- each tender is recommended by the appropriate professional;
- each tender is recommended by the Director of Education or designate; and
- all necessary information is communicated to the Board at its next regular meeting.
Summer Learning
School may be out for most people but the Avon Maitland District School Board offers a popular summer learning program for both staff and students. For staff, 31 different summer classes are being offered on a variety of topics. The offerings are based on what staff indicated they were interested in learning.
For students, 200 grades 1/2 students have registered for programs, 60 7/8 students have registered and close to 300 credits are being offered for secondary students with many of those co-op credits.
Future Board Meetings
(at Education Centre unless otherwise noted)
- September 11, 2018 – 5:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole, Closed Session, 6:00 p.m.
Committee of the Whole, Open Session, 7:30 p.m. Regular Session
- September 25, 2018 – 6:30 p.m. Committee of the Whole, Closed Session, 7:00 p.m.
Student Advisory Committee, 7:30 Regular Session
Future Meetings/Events with Trustee Representation (at Education Centre unless otherwise noted)
- SEAC: Wednesday, September 5, 2018, at 4:00 p.m.
- Audit Committee: Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.


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Postpartum belly band
With many different models available in the market, the postpartum belly wrap is, for many women, indispensable item in the closet for the first steps after the end of pregnancy. The use of the accessory is recommended to give comfort and safety of movement to the new moms, besides helping to refine the silhouette. But according to the experts consulted the play has no medical function.
When the woman lies down, turns to her side on the bed, she feels that the uterus tumbles to one side, to the other, gives a discomfort. When you wear the abdominal belt after delivery, it feels safer.
For 8 years, Simaslim has been committed to the development of the most recent and comfortable postpartum strap and brace for the stomach. Usually, the maternity belt after delivery, has a specially professional design, thus making abdominal belt after delivery suitable for a natural childbirth and a cesarean section.
Comfort is an important word and will determine the choice of the Simaslim postpartum belly band to be used. Depending on the model, the size and the degree of compression, it can, instead of relieving, bring a sharp nuisance, precisely, in the region of the cut of the cesarean section.
It is important that the simaslim belt is comfortable, without causing excessive compression in any region. In this respect, Velcro-closure straps allow you to vary the degree of compression, depending on the time of childbirth. When you choose the post pregnancy girdle is to avoid synthetic fabrics that can cause allergies.
You have to see what it's like to put and take. You're not always going to have someone on the side to help, so if you have too many clasps, too many square brackets, it's not the most suitable model. I recommend the straps that go from the groin to half of the abdomen.


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[A couple in Washington state are] speaking out with an important message for parents. The couple asked not to use their last names or show their faces. They say they're worried that whoever hacked into their baby video monitor could find out who they are.
[...] The couple were using the monitor in their three year-old son's room when he began complaining that he was afraid saying that someone was talking to him over the phone at night.
They weren't sure what he meant until they heard this coming from the monitor. On the monitor you could hear, "wake-up little boy, daddy's looking for you. [...] My wife walked in and I heard the exact words, "look someone's coming or someone's coming into view."
When they investigated further they noticed the monitor moving when they weren't controlling it and the night vision capable lens following their movements.
Sounds like chapter one of a Stephen King novel. Bet it turns out the baby monitor is haunted by the ghost of a rabid dog who had pig's blood poured over its head by a sewer-dwelling clown who was trying to spread a super-virus to wipe out Earth's population in preparation for the second coming of Kathy Bates. And, when Ding Dong Shambala directs the movie adaptation, the twist will be that the baby is in fact Kathy Bates.


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Hi Friends,
I'm new to this forum. I have joined this forum to get suggestions or advice on my back pain problem which keeps on increasing day by day. I am only 22 years old and have been experiencing severe lower back pain for at least two years now. It only hurts when I've been standing or walking for an hour or more, but it is so bad that it is affecting me at work. The only thing that makes it better is leaning forward or sitting down - but when I do one of these two, the pain practically goes away until I straighten up or stand again. I also experience pain in my feet around the same time my back starts hurting, but I'm not sure if the two are related. Is this something I should see a doctor about? As I said, I am only 22, and I weigh about 110 lbs so it shouldn't be an overweight issue.


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Current News
Webinar on on-line education
Approximately 70 institutional researchers from across the country participated in a CIRPA-sponsored webinar about online learning at the end of last month. The webinar highlighted the results of the second annual national online education survey conducted earlier in 2018. Éric Martel, in a one-hour session in French on November 28, and Dr. Tony Bates, in a similar-length webinar in English the next day, showed webinar participants how much the online landscape is changing across Canada.
"The majority of Canadian publicly-funded post-secondary institutions very strongly endorse and believe online learning is a critical part of their offerings," noted Bates during his presentation. In fact, 74% of institutions that participated in the national survey this summer expect more online course registrations next year. Bates and Martel both highlighted that 88% of universities, 80% of colleges outside of Québec and 59% of CEGEPs currently offer some form of distance education, with most using LMS or on-demand, streamed video to deliver their online offerings. They added that one in five students in Canada is currently taking at least one online course.
Both Bates and Martel expressed their appreciation in being able to discuss the survey results with a national audience and the challenges researchers face in financing and administering it. CIRPA is grateful that these two distinguished gentlemen took the time out of their busy schedules to speak with our members. The next national survey will be conducted in the spring of 2019.
For those who missed the webinars, the recordings (and CIRPA's previous four webinars) will be available soon on the Member365 site in the file library of the "CIRPA Webinars" section. Given the popularity of the webinar series, CIRPA plans to offer at least three presentations a year. The next webinar is planned for March 2019.
For more information about webinars or to suggest a future topic and/or presenter, please contact CIRPA Secretary David Paul at firstname.lastname@example.com.
CIRPA Calgary 2018
CIRPA Calgary was a huge success, featuring 35 presentations, 4 workshops, 2 excellent keynotes and over 200 delegates. Many thanks to the conference co-chairs Laurie Beatt of SAIT and Erin Lassiter of Mount Royal University, as well as their conference planning team, who worked tirelessly to put this year's event together.
The conference theme – "Tuning into Data" – was a note-able thread throughout the program. The social night at the National Music Centre (Studio Bell) featured a treasure of trove of history and memorabilia, and a chorus of laughter rang through the room as comedian Brian Stollery asked, "How many IR professional does it take to count a student?"
Keynotes Jennifer Buchanan and Jonathan Love each provided some inspirational (and musically inspired) thoughts on musical therapy and learning through failure. The data theme was also woven into the programming, with many excellent presentations on data visualization, dashboards and data governance.
We welcomed some returning friends from AIR – Dr. Gina Johnson (who is from Minnesota, which is almost like being Canadian) – to continue building our connection.
We have already begun planning for next years' conference in Montreal – October 20-22nd. Save the date!
CIRPA Elections – 2018
The CIRPA Board of Directors is pleased to share the following election results.
- David Paul (Portage College) – has been re-elected to serve a second term as Secretary by acclamation.
- Dr. Yuqin Gong (University of PEI) – has been elected to serve a first term as Member-at-Large by acclamation.
CAUBO Financial Information of Universities and Colleges (FIUC) Update
The Financial Information of Universities and Colleges (FIUC) is the only common source for the financial
data of Canadian universities and colleges. The data contained in the FIUC is based on an annual return
completed and submitted by each of CAUBO's member institutions, e.g. 106 universities and affiliated
colleges. The report is a joint undertaking between CAUBO and Statistics Canada and has been produced
annually since 1980.
In 2014 a Task Force, which included an Institutional Research (IR) representative, completed a review of
the FIUC. The purpose of the review was to determine if the report was still relevant and to whom. A summary of review can be found here.


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The Southwest Indian Ridge segment that extends between 10° and 16° E has the slowest spreading rate of any other oceanic ridge (about 8.4 mm/year). In 2013 during the expedition ANTXXIX/8 seismology, geology, microbiology, heat flow analyses were carried out. Here, no hydrothermal plumes or black smoker systems were found but the results of the survey allowed to identify areas with peculiar characteristics: Area 1 with higher heat flux bsf; Area 2 where in 2002 the presence of hydrothermal emissions was hypothesized (Bach et al., 2002); Area 3 with anomalies of methane, ammonium, sulphide and dissolved inorganic carbon in pore water sediment profiles, and recovery of fauna vents. All these aspects suggest the presence of a hydrothermal circulation. Using Illumina 16S gene tag, statistical tools and phylogenetic trees, I provided a biological proof of the presence of hydrothermal circulation in this ridge segment. At Area 3, alpha and beta diversity indexes showed similarities with those described for venting microbial communities and about 40-70% of the dominant microbial community was found phylogenetically related to clones isolated hydrothermal-driven environments. Although the majority of chemosynthetic environment related taxa were not classified like autotrophic prokaryotes, some of them are key taxa in support of the presence of hydrothermal circulation, since they are partners of consortia or mediate specific reaction typically described for hydrothermal and seep environments, or are specialized organisms in exploiting labile organic substrates. Concluding, these results are remarkable because support the importance of ultra slow spreading ridge systems in contributing to global geochemical cycles and larval dispersion of vent fauna.


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Of late I've been anxious because of Stuff and Reasons, so I cast on a sweater for some plain, simple, worry bead knitting. Delicious blue alpaca should solve some problems right?
Apparently I was more wound up than I thought because it's done already.
(I didn't notice that weird flashing at the waist till I was done. Oh, hand-dyed yarn. You are just so pretty I keep on forgiving you for these kind of shenanigans.)
I've been meaning to try out bottom up seamless set in sleeves for a while and they are just so clever. Like, they have all the cleverness of top down set in sleeves without the awkwardness of wrestling with the rest of the sweater while knitting the sleeves. Genius!
Specs: Arrow Pullover in Misti Alpaca Tonos Worsted. I changed the gauge because I can't follow directions and added a couple of extra ridges on the sleeves because I like my sleeve edgings on the deep side.