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This game is seriously no longer a complete disaster, it's actually a fairly decent Space Exploration game. For the £15 I paid for it when it was on sale it's actually turned out to be a good buy. It's no Subnautica but still worth a punt.
Sent from the darkest recesses of a fractured mind, using the power of blood magic.
I recently managed to fix a bunch of mission bugs that were preventing me from progressing in the game, mainly the exocraft mission. So they have actually made the core base missions run smoothly now, just you might have to do a bit of JSON editing to add a missing blueprint or 2 that should have come to you from the in game characters earlier.
I think the update looks very interesting, probably about time to follow the Atlas story fully.
Cheers, Bert
Just wanted to bump this thread with the news of the next massive update to NMS, I know there are plenty of us that enjoyed it, and it seems like it will no longer be restricted to the janky 4 player co-op.
Have a look at what is coming with the BEYOND update here:
It's also bringing full VR support, not just simple control porting which can be read about here:
I think it's great to see the never ending effort these dev's are putting into the game considering its history!
Thanks to everyone that donated to our recent effort boxing! It was an awesome experience!
Yep, anyone who wants it, its £14.99 on cdkeys currently
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This week the SA Labor Premier, Jay Weatherill, took the lead in the national energy debate, suggesting the creation of an inter-state emissions trading scheme. A belly laugh from the Prime Minister followed. SA was in no position to call any shots: it has the most expensive and least reliable energy in the country.
How did that come about?
The Australian Labor Party has been the dominant party in South Australia since 1965. It has been in government 1965-68, 1970-80, 1983-1993, and 2002-16 – for thirty seven of the last fifty one years – and has dominated the recent development of the state. It can truly blame the Liberals for nothing.
This political dominance was initially the product of the high level of urbanization and industrialization of SA. This ascendancy has been reinforced by an efficient and widespread organisation, which has produced at least a branch of the ALP in every state electorate that is active to some degree between election campaigns and provides enthusiastic free labour during them. To this should be added a very substantial trade union membership, true, some of which is unenthusiastic.
The membership is, of course, varied in its level of commitment and not at sufficient level to be described as 'mass'. Nonetheless, it is sufficient to maintain a permanent and functioning presence without, usually anyway, providing much embarrassment by disagreeing with the parliamentary leadership and factional bosses.
Before 1965, Labor was pretty well in permanent opposition. Partly as a result, it was a union dominated party and heavily Left in orientation, by the standards of the day. This contrasted it with, say, the right wing New South Wales branch, which was famously an election-winning machine with an extensive patronage system.
The dominant figures in the Labor party of the pre-1965 era were the Australian Workers Union, with their original base in rural labour including shearing and the railways, and the personalities of Clyde Cameron, later Whitlam's Labour Minister, and his brother. There were many political disputes within Labor, of course, but while it was in what appeared to be permanent opposition, they didn't matter too much.
Other mass unions developed in the metropolitan work force including the metal workers (AMWU), carmakers (VBU) and construction workers (various). Alongside these, white collar unions became more important as the service sector developed including clerks, nurses and shop assistants. The public servants and teachers unions grew in numbers but did not join (affiliate with) the ALP though they remained, particularly their officials, important politically.
When Labor started to form governments regularly at both state and Commonwealth level in the early 1970s, differences over policies started to seriously count for something. By the mid-1970s a Left opposition to the dominance of the Cameron and Dunstan leadership started to form. It comprised some Left unions – notably the AMWU – some dissident politicians, and a few political activists from the education/welfare/law sector. This was only a mild irritant to the SA Labor government.
The dominant issues for the Left at that time were economic. The centrepiece was an Alternative Economic Strategy involving more state planning and economic stimulation of a national and SA economy then suffering 'stagflation' in the late 1970s.
In 1982 Bob Hawke won government in Canberra and in 1983 John Bannon in Adelaide. One internal result of these victories was the creation of formal factions in the ALP both nationally and within SA.
At the national level the Right faction of Hawke, Keating, Richardson and Robert Ray was dominant. But, in the interests of stable government, the Left faction was also proportionately allocated spoils: ministries, policies – not including economic and military strategy – and resources. Nationally, the two major factions were of more or less equal numbers. In SA, in contrast, the Centre Left became dominant.
The Centre Left was formed in 1983-4, by supporters of Bill Hayden after his replacement by Bob Hawke as Leader and subsequently Prime Minister. Its strongest state was SA where its leadership included Mick Young, Chris Schacht and, in reality, John Bannon. It became effectively the governing faction of the governing party in SA for a decade.
The SA Left retained its minority status but had political parliamentary leadership in Peter Duncan and Nick Bolkus, both federal ministers. But the real growth sector emerged as the Right faction that came to dominate the SA ALP, and through it the SA government, in the twenty first century.
In the 1950s' great Labor split, a number of Catholic-led unions had left the ALP or been expelled for DLP-ism. In the early 1980s, seeking permanent ALP right wing rule, Hawke got them re-admitted. The most important were the clerks, the ironworkers, electricians and the shop assistants. They all joined the right faction of the ALP nationally and proceeded to establish a Right faction in SA.
The shop assistants union, SDA, is one of the largest in the state and very quickly affiliated a large number of members, effectively providing a strong financial and power base in the ALP. With the support of its national leadership, cunning use of the female quota policy, with very astute negotiations and number manipulation within the SA Party, it was, by the time of the 2002 election, clearly the dominant faction in the SA ALP. By then, the Centre Left faction, which had never been strong in the unions, had effectively dissolved, defeated.
When the Rann Labor government was formed in 2002, the ALP was run by the 'Machine', an alliance of Right and Left unions with the SDA clearly the dominant partner. Since retailing was by then one of the few major growth sectors in the SA economy, and the SDA had done very effective deals with employers concerning 'coverage', SDA dominance only grew. Voting on policy and candidate selection at party conferences, and on the executive between them, was conducted largely on the basis of numbers of affiliated members.
But under the leadership of the dominant personality in both the Right and SDA, now (again) Senator Don Farrell, it was at first interested in only a narrow band of policies. And these mostly concerned industrial issues – shopping hours included – and Catholic related social matters, like opposing gay marriage (for a while). It was right wing in only that old fashioned sense. In any case, the Left's Alternative Economic Strategy had been abandoned with the Soviet Union at the end of the Cold War. Globalisation, introduced by Hawke and Keating, had taken hold, and that was fine with SDA.
By then, globalisation was also accepted by the Left. This left plenty of opportunity, nonetheless, for the development of Green Left policy initiatives in other areas often newly of concern to the Left, now jointly powerful in the machine, like global warming. The dominant personalities there had become, with the retirement of Bolkus and Duncan, Mark Butler, now MHR, who convened the Left faction from a union base, Senator Penny Wong, soon to be Minister for Climate Change, and Jay Weatherill state minister in the post 2002 Rann government.
These three were at Adelaide University together in the late 1980s where they, and their generation of supporters, absorbed the newly emerging post-Cold War, Green Left issues of the day. These issues included: global warming, feminism and identity politics, multiculturalism, post-modernism, a human rights agenda, and what we now know as political correctness in its various forms. They took this position to the ALP platform. And there it took hold as policy.
Therein lies part of the origin of SA's present energy calamity.
Bob Catley, who was a professor and federal Labor MP, now sails quite a lot.
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The package is available on PyPi. Install it using:
pip install nd2reader
If you don't already have the packages
six and
xmltodict, they will be installed automatically if you use the
setup.py script.
nd2reader is an order of magnitude faster in Python 3. I recommend using it unless you have no other choice. Python 2.7 and Python >= 3.4 are supported.
nd2reader from the
conda-forge channel can be achieved by adding
conda-forge to your channels with:
conda config --add channels conda-forge
Once the
conda-forge channel has been enabled,
nd2reader can be installed with:
conda install nd2reader
It is possible to list all of the versions of
nd2reader available on your platform with:
conda search nd2reader --channel conda-forge
nd2reader follows the pims framework. To open a file and show the first frame:
from nd2reader import ND2Reader
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
with ND2Reader('my_directory/example.nd2') as images:
After opening the file, all
pims features are supported. Please refer to the pims documentation.
The ND2 file contains various metadata, such as acquisition information, regions of interest and custom user comments. Most of this metadata is parsed and available in dictionary form. For example:
from nd2reader import ND2Reader
with ND2Reader('my_directory/example.nd2') as images:
# width and height of the image
print('%d x %d px' % (images.metadata['width'], images.metadata['height']))
All metadata properties are:
width: the width of the image in pixels
height: the height of the image in pixels
date: the date the image was taken
fields_of_view: the fields of view in the image
frames: a list of all frame numbers
z_levels: the z levels in the image
total_images_per_channel: the number of images per color channel
channels: the color channels
pixel_microns: the amount of microns per pixel
rois: the regions of interest (ROIs) defined by the user
experiment: information about the nature and timings of the ND experiment
NDExperiments in the Nikon software, it is possible to acquire images on different
(x, y) positions.
This is referred to as different fields of view. Using this reader, the fields of view are on the
v axis.
For example:
from nd2reader import ND2Reader
with ND2Reader('my_directory/example.nd2') as images:
# width and height of the image
will output
{'channels': ['BF100xoil-1x-R', 'BF+RITC'],
'date': datetime.datetime(2017, 10, 30, 14, 35, 18),
'experiment': {'description': 'ND Acquisition',
'loops': [{'duration': 0,
'sampling_interval': 0.0,
'start': 0,
'stimulation': False}]},
'fields_of_view': [0, 1],
'frames': [0],
'height': 1895,
'num_frames': 1,
'pixel_microns': 0.09214285714285715,
'total_images_per_channel': 6,
'width': 2368,
'z_levels': [0, 1, 2]}
for our example file. As you can see from the metadata, it has two fields of view. We can also look at the sizes of the axes:
{'c': 2, 't': 1, 'v': 2, 'x': 2368, 'y': 1895, 'z': 3}
As you can see, the fields of view are listed on the
v axis. It is therefore possible to loop over them like this:
images.iter_axes = 'v'
for fov in images:
print(fov) # Frame containing one field of view
For more information on axis bundling and iteration, refer to the pims documentation.


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11.19.18 – Visual Studies and Architectural Studies graduate Rachel McKenna-Marshall on getting the most of your U of T experience
Thirty students from the Daniels Faculty graduated this month during the University of Toronto's Fall convocation ceremonies. U of T News profiled "five impressive graduating students who got the most of their U of T experience," and U of T News reporter Angela Gu included the Daniels Faculty's Rachel McKenna-Marshall in the mix:
When Rachel McKenna-Marshall ran the Toronto Waterfront 10K, she got to see a display of the fruits of her labour from the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design.Marshall, who came to U of T to study architecture two years ago, will be graduating this fall with a double major in architectural studies and visual studies.This summer, McKenna-Marshall took an intensive course where the class designed and built a meditation pavilion for athletic apparel firm Lululemon, with groups working on different aspects of the final product.She and a few classmates "were the most excited about it, so we got a lot done" – including building meditation chairs by hand.The pavilion was displayed at the Toronto Waterfront 10k. "It was really incredible," she says, of seeing the pavilion in use, post-race.McKenna-Marshall also did an independent study this summer involving her artwork. She took underwater photos of friends in a pool, which served as the source images for her paintings.Her project was conducted under the supervision of Associate Professor Sue Lloyd, who praises McKenna-Marshall's productive and self-led efforts and says the course allows students to do work at the master's level.Looking back, McKenna-Marshall is grateful for the opportunities she's had, especially working closely with faculty members. "They care about the individual students."I think that it's really good to have a lot of creative people in the same space," she says. "I think it helps your work, I think it helps what you produce."


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Born in 1974, singer, songwriter, guitarist and percussionist Blick Bassy grew up with 20 siblings in Cameroon's capital Yaunde, a city where people from all parts of the country come together, and the first languages are French and English. Bassy says: "People in Yaunde lose their traditions and culture rapidly because they don't speak in their mother tongues with each other or their children. My family is part of the Bassa ethnic group, a nomad tribe that originally comes from Egypt and has descendants down in South Africa. But nowadays people stay in one place because they need visas to cross borders. The word 'bassa' means 'people from the earth'."
Aged 10, Bassy was sent to live with his grandparents for two years in Mintaba, a small village situated in the center of Cameroon. His grandparents initiated Bassy into traditional customs and culture, training him in a variety of tasks, such as hunting, fishing and agriculture. He was also educated in their musical traditions.
In Mintaba, daily life is accompanied by music and it was there that Blick discovered the Bolobo (chant for fishing), the Dingoma (chant and percussion for the inauguration of Mbombock chiefs), the Bekele (chant and percussion for weddings), the Hongo (chant for funerals) and the Assiko (guitar percussion, chant and dance). "In Mintaba, people don't talk much but they sing a lot during their daily tasks. It's in the singing that they express their emotions and show their souls. My mother used to sing from morning till night. She's the one who fired my musical aspirations and taught me how to sing. Back at my parents' home, I started listening to Marvin Gaye, Gilberto Gil and Nat King Cole. I realized I wanted to blend the beauty of my Bassa culture and its musical traditions with other music that inspired me and create my own soulful sound."
Blick Bassy started his first band, Jazz Crew, when he was 17. Playing a fusion of African melodies, jazz and bossa nova, Jazz Crew quickly became the most sought-after group in the city. In 1996, he formed a new band called Macase. During almost 10 fruitful years Macase released two acclaimed albums, Etam (1999) and Doulou (2003), as well as picking up various regional and international awards, including the RFI Prize for World Music (2001), Best Group by MASA (2001), Best New African Group by the KORA Awards (2003) and the CICIBA Prize (2003).
Then in 2005, Bassy decided to leave Macase and he moved to Paris where he started working with Manu Dibango, Cheikh Tidiane Seck, Lokua Kanza and Etienne Mbappé. A few years later he signed to the World Connection label and he finally got to do work on his solo album, Léman.
About the album he says: "I've been creating and carrying some of these songs around in my head for the past five years. Every detail is a part of me. It feels great to have been able to record them now and share them on stage. The song 'Bolo', for instance, is about having to leave your country and missing it. Lots of Africans have to move away from their hometowns to make a living. I'm the perfect example. But I also enjoy my travels to other places because I'm always looking for musical encounters. One of my trips took me to Mali and other West African countries. The Malian griot music is very present in the instrumentation (kora, ngoni), harmonies and melodies of this album."
Léman was recorded in Salif Keita's studio in Bamako, Mali, and in Bassy's current hometown of Paris, and co-produced by Jean Lamoot (known for his work with Souad Massi, Salif Keita, Nneka and Kasse Mady Diabaté) and Jean-Louis Solans.
Blick continues, "Musically it's interesting to use Bassa. Its specific intonation determines the melody. When I sing in Bassa, I make use of the proverbs in which the Bassa express themselves. They often have a literal sense but also a deeper meaning which you will only understand when you are initiated. For example, in the song 'Masse' I talk about 'the owl that scratched my forehead' which means as much as you've been struck by misfortune. But it won't get me down because I feel I'm well protected by my forefathers!"
Etam, with Macase (1999)
Doulou, with Macase (2003)
Léman (World Connection, 2009)
Ako (2015)
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has been writing about world music music for many years. He founded the websites worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. Angel produced several TV specials for Metropolis (TVE) and co-produced "Musica NA", a music show for Televisión Española (TVE) in Spain that featured an eclectic mix of world music, fusion, electronica, new age and contemporary classical music. Angel also produced and remastered world music albums, compilations and boxed sets for Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Music of the World.


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- 4 cups water
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup Chorizo, chopped
- 4 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 cup scallions. thinly sliced
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- salt and pepper
Bring water to a boil. Add salt and pepper. Add grits and cook until water is absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter and cheese.
Cook the Chorizo in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Scoop the sausage out of the oil and set aside.
Rinse shrimp, pat dry and add to the skillet. Cook until shrimp turn pink.
Add lemon juice, cooked Chorizo, parsley, scallions and garlic. Sauté for 3 minutes.
Spoon grits into a serving bowl. Add shrimp mixture to the top.
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A Sparse Solver for VAST
- Authors
- Corporate Authors
- Defence R&D Canada - Atlantic, Dartmouth NS (CAN)
- Abstract
- A sparse direct symmetric equation solver has been developed and implemented in DRDC's VAST finite element program for linear and nonlinear static analysis, eigenvalue analysis and time-history dynamic analysis. A review of sparse direct solution procedures is provided, including a discussion of fill reducing node ordering procedures. Details are given describing the sparse factorization and solution procedures implemented for very large systems of equations. The extension of the equation solver to eigenvalue and dynamic response analysis is also described. The performance of the sparse solver is compared to VAST's profile solver using several ship structure finite element models ranging in size from 7,000 to 60,000 nodes. In static response analysis the execution times for the sparse solver are typically an order of magnitude smaller than those obtained with the profile solver. In eigenvalue and dynamic response analysis the time savings are even greater. The minimum degree algorithm is found to be more effective at reducing fill-in than is the generalized nested dissection method.
- Keywords
- Matrix factorisation;Sparse solvers;Sparse factorization;Minimum degree algorithm;Nested dissection;Out-of-core solution
- Report Number
- DRDC-ATLANTIC-TM-2002-140 — Technical Memorandum
- Date of publication
- 01 Sep 2002
- Number of Pages
- 58
- DSTKIM No
- CANDIS No
- 518440
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Emerging Scholar Spotlight: Elisa Trucco
October 2015
Elisa Trucco is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology and the Center for Children and Families at Florida International University. She has a unique background that combines clinical psychology, developmental psychopathology, substance use disorders, and strong quantitative methods. Her program of research is interdisciplinary and centers on understanding the etiology of substance use in adolescence from a social ecological perspective.
Elisa's path to a faculty position in Psychology started with a conversation with her college academic advisor. Elisa was interested in applying to Ph.D. programs in Clinical Psychology so that she could treat adolescents with mental health problems. In order to be a more competitive applicant, it was recommended that she gain additional research experience. Elisa found a job opening for a position at McLean Hospital's Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Program. Under the mentorship of Shelly Greenfield she worked on the design and evaluation of a manual-based group therapy tailored for women with substance use disorders. Little did she know that this is where she would find her passion.
After this experience, Elisa pursued Clinical Psychology programs that emphasized research and would combine her interests in adolescence and addiction. She found a great fit working with Craig Colder at the University at Buffalo. There, Elisa worked on two large R01 projects funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) examining developmental precursors of adolescent substance use. Her graduate work demonstrated that alcohol and cigarette use may meet different social needs across adolescents and identifying these motivations may be useful in creating specialized interventions. Youth with social status motivations are more susceptible to peers that smoke since they may find cigarette use as an effective way to project an image of dominance. Interventions addressing alternative ways to achieve a positive reputation may be most effective for these youth. In contrast, youth with belongingness motivations are more susceptible to peers that drink alcohol since they may find alcohol use as an effective way to project an image of someone who is social. These youth may be best supported by interventions focused on how to form lasting social connections.
After her doctoral work, Elisa was interested in gaining additional training in molecular genetics. She was selected for a T32 interdisciplinary fellowship through the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) and a T32 interdisciplinary fellowship through NIDA under the mentorship of Robert Zucker and Margit Burmeister through the University of Michigan. During her fellowship, Elisa explored the role of genetic variants outside of a risk framework. She found that the same genetic variant that was responsible for enhanced susceptibility to adverse contexts and increased substance use also increased sensitivity to positive contexts, such as prosocial peers and involved parents. These studies significantly contribute to the literature as they demonstrate that traditional conceptualizations of genetic variants as purely risk factors may be inaccurate.
Elisa received a number of accolades for her innovative research, including the Research Society of Alcoholism's Enoch Gordis Research Recognition Award and the Young Investigator Award. Elisa recently received a Career Development award from NIAAA. With this grant Elisa will be the first to apply latent variable modeling to gene by environment research, an approach capable of addressing current pitfalls in traditional methodology. Her long-term goal is to translate this interdisciplinary research into practical applications for the improvement of existing prevention programs for youth.
Elisa thinks that the key to success is perseverance. It's important to find something that you are passionate about and to surround yourself with people who inspire and support you. This will make all the difference.
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With the average cost of a wedding soaring to $31,213 in 2015, couples need to get creative to save … without compromising too much on their vision.
But just how do you cut corners and still throw a fun and fabulous affair?
Well, the couples in this story pulled it off, and then some, from finding gorgeous invites that cost less than the postage it took to mail them to creating a dessert table that was flat-out free—and the talk of the party.
See how they did it—and which tips you might want to steal when it's your turn to walk down the aisle.
My ultimate wedding venue hack
"We chose a city-owned historical site—the Newland Barn in Huntington Beach, Calif.—as our wedding venue.
Since these types of locations are considered nonprofits, they're not able to hike up rental prices due to popularity and demand. We saved at least $10,000 by getting married there." —Danielle Estrada, 27, La Verne, Calif.
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My ultimate wedding flowers hack
"We bought our flowers wholesale from a site called FiftyFlowers, spending around $150 to $200. That bought us 2,000 stems, including carnations, daisies and baby's breath. We had over 250 guests—and still had flowers left over.
I recruited eight of my bridesmaids, and using floral tape, pins and ribbon, we made all of the bouquets and centerpieces ourselves. It was so much fun, and I had multiple people tell me how much they loved the flowers." —Michelle Schroeder-Gardner, 26, St. Louis
My ultimate wedding gown hack
"For my reception in Taiwan, I wanted a ball gown, but they're expensive—so I went on Tradesy. It's kind of like eBay for clothes, only there's no bidding. I found the perfect gown, and it was a great deal—$100!" —Amy Chu, 32, New York
My ultimate wedding invitations hack
"My husband and I had a traditional wedding for under $20,000, which is unheard of in New York City. One big way we saved was by Groupon-ing our invitations and save-the-dates.
Groupon often has ads for Vistaprint—even if the deals aren't public, you can search for a coupon code. Our invites and save-the-dates were completely personalized and great quality—and we ended up spending a whopping $35 on both. The postage to send them cost more!" —Kimberly Miller, 31, Long Island, New York
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My ultimate wedding planner hack
"I priced out having a day-of coordinator, which would have cost me between $1,000 and $3,000. To save money, I asked my friend Jackie, who works in event planning, to do it instead—and she gave it to us as our wedding gift.
Not only did she save me money, but she was a total pro! She even set up a mimosa bar for all of my bridesmaids while we were getting ready." —Katie Schafer, 35, Birmingham, Mich.
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"Instead of creating a traditional registry, we asked to receive money as a gift through a site called Honeyfund. With the money we received, we were able to pay off the wedding expenses and our honeymoon!" —Kai Yaniz, 31, Tampa Bay, Fla.
My ultimate wedding dessert hack
"We got married at a campground outside of San Francisco, and did a lot of things ourselves. We asked friends and family to bake their favorite cookies, and set that up as a dessert table, instead of spending a ton of money on a traditional cake.
It really brought our guests together, and people were asking for the recipes. I had one friend ask, 'Who is James because I just ate all of his peanut butter cookies?!'" —Jenna Megalizzi, 37, San Francisco
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Navrathri Kolu at Sri Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Salem
October, 2018
Navarathri means nine nights in Sanskrit, and is the name of the festival dedicated to the worship of goddess Durga Devi. It refers to the nine nights of darkness and of battle against evil and the tenth day of victory and of light.
This year, at the Ramakrishna Mutt temple in Salem, there were five sections in the Navarathri Kolu.
The first section had the most beautiful rangoli of Durga devi, Lakshmi and Saraswati.
During this nine day festival nine different manifestations of the goddess Durga are worshipped. The nine goddesses are Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skanda Mata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Maha Gowri, and Siddhidatri.
The message of Navarathri is the innate strength of woman. We only need to remind ourselves of this tremendous strength within us. Goddess Durga shows us that we are capable of standing up to evil, to conceit, to atrocity, that we too can stand up and battle the demons in our life. That we can say no firmly to weakness, to fear, to wickedness, to tears, to feeling helpless. Just tell yourself, 'I am strong', 'I can face any hardship that comes my way and triumph'.
The second and fourth sections were the Bommai Kolu – the traditional display of painted clay dolls on specially put up golden steps.
Each step had groups of dolls of different kinds, like,the Chettiar and his wife selling provisions, dolls depicting Dasavatharam, the ten avatars of Lord Vishnu, dolls of Lord Shiva and goddess Parvati and of Ardhaneshwara, Ganesha and Muruga.
The central section had an idol of Goddess Durga as Mahisha Mardhini, the slayer of the buffalo faced demon, Mahishasura. To her right and left are goddesses Lakshmi and Saraswati. Ganesha and Subramanya are seen below on either side of the vanquished demon Mahishasura.
The last section was dedicated to the 125th anniversary of Swami Vivekanadha's famous Chicago addresses. It showed Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and a miniature of the Art Institute in Chicago,USA, the venue of the World's Parliament of Religions in 1893.
The Parliament of Religions was held here from September 11 to September 27, 1893.
It was within its halls,that 125 years ago, on September 11th 1893, Swami Vivekananda delivered his famous, trail blazing Chicago address.It was here that his words swayed a gathering of 4000 and went on to sway the heart of a nation, where people had no true idea of India and of the Hindu religion.
He addressed the audience first on September 11. More lectures were to follow in further sessions and he went on to become one of the most popular speakers at the Parliament. His address at the final session was delivered on September 27.
Parts of his speech and lectures were exhibited at the Kolu, both in Tamil and in English.
The impact of reading his memorable words is as strong today, as it was for those who heard them delivered more than a century ago. For those who were fortunate to hear his words on that day, half way across the globe, the impact was huge and decisive. It permanently changed the way the world looked at India and its understanding of the Hindu religion.


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How to Create UserVoice-style Feedback Tab in WordPress
A Gator Forms user asked us an interesting question. They wanted to know if it was possible to create a UserVoice-style feedback tab on their site.
UserVoice is a very popular way of collecting feedback from customers. They are famous for their orange "Feedback" tab that appears on many sites.
You can see an example in the image below:
Let me show you how this can be done in WordPress with Gator Forms.
Step #1. Setting up your Gator Form
- Install Gator Forms Pro. You will need the Pro version of Gator Forms for this task.
- Go to the "Gator Forms" link inside your WordPress site.
- Create a new Gator Form.
- Choose "Toggler Tab" as your form layout:
- Enter the word "Feedback" for the text on the tab or button.
- Choose "Right" as your Togger Tab position.
- Choose "Slidebox – Slide-in from page edge" as your option for what the form does after opening.
- Make sure that you choose "On all pages" for where you want the feedback form to show:
Step #2. Choosing fields for your Gator Form
- Click the "Fields" tab.
- Choose the "Feedback" option for predefined forms. This will automatically load useful fields for a feedback form.
- Click "OK" when you are asked to confirm that current fields will be removed:
Step #3. Designing your Gator Form
- Click the "Themes" tab.
- Opem the "Theme customizer".
- Many of the next options are personal preferences, but I'll show you how to match the UserVoice design. First, you can change the color of the Toggler tab, and make sure the text is a large size.
- Also, I rotated the form counter-clockwise so that it is showing vertically:
- Click "Save Form" after you've made your changes.
Step #4. Test and improve your Gator Form
- Visit the front of your site.
- You'll see the tab on the right of your site:
- Click the tab and you'll see your feedback form, just like UserVoice:
You probably won't be 100% happy with the form initially, but there are a ton of customization options inside Gator Forms. Go back to the Gator Forms options and make more changes. You'll soon have a beautiful-looking feedback form that is always visitors and easy-to-use for your visitors.


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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Immigration and Customs Enforcement is ramping up the pressure on undocumented people, trying to get them to leave the United States, including those living in sanctuary, by fining them thousands of dollars.
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That includes Guatemalan Maria Chavalan Sut, who took refuge in Charlottesville to avoid being deported. She has been living at the Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church for almost a year.
The church says she received a mailed notice from ICE that she owes a six-figure fine for remaining in the U.S.
One local immigration lawyer, Sofia Gregg with the Legal Aid Justice Center, who is not affiliated with Sut's case, says it just another way to try and intimidate the migrants.
"This does seem like another way to terrorize this community. Immigrants are individually becoming more and more afraid that here is another way in which to get them out of that sanctuary network whether that's through legal action, making them feel maybe it's time to self-deport," she said.
According to published reports, ICE can fine those living in the U.S. illegally up to $799 a day.
However, immigration officers cannot enter a church, hospital or school serving as a sanctuary site.


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Well, I don't normally post on a Wednesday, but since we've got some extra Sale-a-bration goodies on offer it seemed the right thing to do!
Yes you heard me correctly, as stocks on current Sale-a-bration items are getting low, Stampin' Up! have added some current product items as Sale-a-bration options! Sale-A-Bration has flown by! Times flies when you're having fun, right? Only a few days are remaining during Sale-A-Bration— the year's biggest promotion. To place the cherry on top of the final days of Sale-A-Bration, we have added eight new products! Don't forget you have until March 31 to earn free products for every £45 you spend!
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MUSIC stars from South Korea have performed two rare performances in Pyongyang, the capital of neighbouring North Korea with whom it is technically still at war.
Hundreds of audience members including the North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his wife Ri Sol Ju this week watched the 160-member troupe of South Korean K-Pop singers, the first event of its kind for more than a decade.
As tensions thaw between the two rivals, it was the first time a North Korean leader had attended a South Korean performance in the North's capital. Kim was seen clapping in time to the music and later took photographs with the performers.
SEE ALSO: South Korea's Psy may perform in North
"Our dear leader comrade said his heart swelled and he was moved by the sight of his people deepen their understanding of South Korean popular culture and cheer with sincerity," the North's KCNA state media said.
Culture Minister Do Jong-whan told reporters afterwards that Kim "showed much interest during the show and asked questions about the songs and lyrics."
Kim reportedly particularly liked the K-Pop band Red Velvet, one of the South's biggest girl groups who recently stirred controversy after netizens claimed it had been chosen to perform in the North because they endorse communism, according to The Korea Times.
"Many people had wondered whether I would come to the Sunday performance and watch Red Velvet," Kim was quoted as saying.
Tension over North Korea's tests of nuclear weapons and ballistic missile surged last year and raised fears of US military action in response to North Korea's threat to develop a nuclear weapon capable of hitting the United States.
But tension has eased significantly since North Korea decided to send athletes to the Winter Olympics in South Korea in February.
The performance coincided with the beginning of annual joint South Korean-US military drills, which have previously been met with denunciations and missile launches by the North. The exercises were delayed and shortened this year in order not to spoil the Olympic detente.
The two Koreas have set a date for their first summit in more than a decade on April 27, and Kim and US President Donald Trump could meet in May.
SEE ALSO: After secret visit, China says Kim Jong Un plans to give up nukes
The concert, billed as "Spring is Coming", was put on at the East Pyongyang Grand Theatre by an lineup of top South Korean performers including veteran vocalists Cho Yong-pil, Lee Sun-hee, rock star Yoon Do-hyun and singer Baek Ji-young.
"Just like the concert's title, I believe we can communicate emotionally through music," said Cho during a rehearsal on Tuesday for a joint concert with North Korean musicians titled We Are One, as quoted by the South's news agency Yonhap.
"Despite differences in genre and differences between North and South musical styles, we have the same language and share a sense of common identity."
Echoing the concert theme, Kim said the performance had brought a "spring of peace" to the two Koreas, and expressed wishes for a "prosperous autumn", according to the North's news agency.
The North Korean leader appeared in a group photograph with the performers, distributed by North Korean media.
The South Korean delegation travelled to Pyongyang on Saturday in a reciprocal cultural visit after North Korea sent performers to the South in February, the South's Culture Ministry said. A taekwondo performance was staged earlier on Sunday.
The images of Kim posing and laughing with South Korean pop stars and applauding in the stands contrasts with reports from North Korean defectors who say he has overseen a crackdown on anyone caught listening to foreign media.
"North Korean refugees overwhelmingly and consistently report that it has become more dangerous to consume foreign media under Kim Jong Un's crackdowns," Sokeel Park, the South Korea country director for refugee aid organisation Liberty in North Korea, said on Twitter.
A 2015 survey of North Korean refugees by the US government's Broadcasting Board of Governors found that 77 percent of respondents said it had become more dangerous to listen to foreign radio under Kim.
SEE ALSO: Trump says pressure on North Korea must remain 'at all cost'
South Korean movies were often reported to be especially taboo compared with Chinese films, according to a report by the InterMedia consultancy group, with North Koreans facing prison time if caught.
Seohyun, an actress and vocalist with South Korean girl group Girls' Generation, sang a North Korean pop song called "Blue Willow Tree". She had performed with the North's Samjiyon Orchestra in Seoul in February.
Cho Yong-pil, 68, sang a string of hits including "The Cafe in the Winter", "Short Hair" and "Let's Go on a Trip". Cho staged a solo concert in Pyongyang in 2005 – the last concert by a South Korean artist in the North before Sunday's performance.
Additional reporting from Reuters.


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Wednesday, September 26, 2012
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I finally received the LEC Millerain Waxed Canvas Parka (after it had been on back-order for what seemed like ages)…I really think it's beautiful. The green is a vibrant hue and the striped lining is really nice. I love all the little details: snap-adjustable waist band, lots of pockets, storm placket. I needed another coat to wear as a back-up to my JC Rainy Day Utility (which I also love). The LEC coat is great for a light drizzle. $180 was a little steep to stomach, but I purchased the coat with a 40% off code, so I think it was worth it at that price. I took my regular LEC size and there was room arm movement with a sweater and tee. Looks so nice with denim...ReplyDelete
I was also impressed with the Lands End Expedition Jacket (the one in the boys sale section). I purchased a Large for my DD (who will eventually pass it on to DS), but I was surprised that it fit me! I'm typically an M in perfect shirts at JC. The coat is a little boxy but frankly, for $50 (I waited for the sale price to kick in), for a down coat with all the features that this coat has (waterproof, hood with removable fur trim, pockets galore, cuffs with thumb holes), it's really a steal for anyone looking for a winter coat…and the green is a beautiful forest green too :)
Just posted some Boden reviews of the Retro Top, Placket Cord Dress and Zig Zag Dress here. LOVE!ReplyDelete
Did any BR 40% off one item codes go out today? It would figure that when I want to order something, my inbox is empty!ReplyDeleteReplies
Bloomingdales friends and family is on, 20% off FP and sale purchases. Also, free shipping thru oct 1ReplyDelete
I have a 30% off lands end coupon with a pin that ends Sept. 30th.ReplyDelete
If interested, email me at bichonluvrscloset at gmail dot com
Dreadful experience with Bluefly customer service this week. I had requested to be notified when an item I was eyeing came back in stock in my size, and upon receiving such notification, I promptly clicked through the email to the Bluefly item page and proceeded to check out. Only after submitting my order did the dreaded words "final sale" appear. I am very familiar with Bluefly's website and normally when an item is final sale, it says so plain as day on the item page. This was not the case with the item I ordered, so I promptly contacted Bluefly customer service and forwarded screen shots as evidence that the item was not marked final sale until after checkout. Thusfar they are refusing to take it back, although I called last night and supposedly someone is looking into the matter for me further. Apparently they are very, very rigid about their final sale policy - I fully acknowledge that JC, by contrast, has shown me a lot of leniency with theirs, so I really have no tolerance for getting stuck with an item I didn't even know was final sale until I finished placing my order! Mind you when the dress did finally arrive after being lost in transit, adding to my frustration, it is the most horribly fitting dress I have ever tried on and I truly mean that. No wonder they wanted to stick some poor woman with that thing and not let her return it! However I am not a pushover so they will not have that kind of luck with me.ReplyDelete
I have review of some Brooks Brothers items HERE. Overall quality is great but you do pay for it.ReplyDelete
Some J.Crew-like items in this post.ReplyDelete
A couple of waxed jackets fro BR and the Gap here.ReplyDelete
Ann Taylor reviews hereReplyDelete
Whole bunch of Boden reviews, info on the Limited Edition launch, and info on the mid-season sale here at this blog post.ReplyDelete
Arden B - I'm a mall rat who will go into any store and that's how I found these pretty bracelets.ReplyDelete
Old Navy - I also won't give up the shift dress. Uh uhn, no way. So here's a review, plus ON's heart print scarf.
Still looking for a Madewell code... If you have one that you are not going to use, could you please let me know at firstname.lastname@example.com? It would be much appreciated, thank you!ReplyDelete
Ralph Lauren Rugby is 25% Off, RUGBYHOME25ReplyDelete
I found the Houndstooth jacket I really wanted, I like the colors better
They also have a beautiful purple wool jacket that I am really tempted by and I'm not a purple person. It's just so pretty.
I also got a couple of their oxford shirts that have the adorable Repp tie lining under the collars.
- AnonymousSeptember 27, 2012 at 2:09 PM
This is a bit off topic but I'm looking for a very high quality longer blazer in a brown/camel color. I am interested in this one by Ralph Lauren (which is also 25% off, along with Ralph Lauren Rugby).ReplyDelete
Can anyone comment on the quality of Ralph Lauren Blue Label clothes or offer an opinion on this blazer? Any other suggestions for something similar?
Ralph Lauren Blue Label is their second highest in quality next to Black Label. I bought a jacket similar to that from Ralph Lauren Rugby about four years ago, it had the same built in band in the back, it's timeless and every time I wear it I get compliments. Jackets like that are great with jeans, cords or wool and you can wear any type of shirt under it almost like a dressy outerwear, love it.ReplyDelete
Boden winter rollout is up on the site, and there are so many pretty things! Definitely check it out.ReplyDelete
Hi! Can anyone with a similar frame (J. Crew 0 tops, 0/26 bottoms)speak to how things at Ann Taylor run? I rarely do J. Crew petites but I want to make sure I wouldn't be a petite at AT (like how I am in BR). Also, if I'm a size 0 in the minnies, would I be a 0 at Ann Taylor for these? Any info would be super helpful. Thanks in advance! trestippy(at)gmail.comReplyDeleteReplies
oops forgot to link the pants I was inquiring about: http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/product/AT-Weddings-Events/AT-Honeymoon/Animal-Print-Ankle-Pants/289674?colorExplode=false&skuId=12108565&catid=cata000014&productPageType=fullPriceProducts&defaultColor=6434Delete
- AnonymousSeptember 30, 2012 at 6:31 AM
Tippy - I'm a size bigger than you but I generally find that Ann Taylor bottoms run about the same as J. Crew.Delete
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Just posted pic on my twitter feed (shopwithm) of some really cute plaid loafers at kohls. Rock n republic. They were on sale for $25 before my 30% off coupon. Run TTS.ReplyDelete
I found a look alike bracelet almost identical to j.crew's pave link bracelet. I posted some pics and how to get it on my blog, http://pigtailsnpearls.blogspot.com/ReplyDelete
Does anyone have a suggestion for a more durable version of J.Crew's Tippi sweater? I'd love something pretty much in the same cut, just not so prone to holes and pilling.ReplyDelete
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SEO works very well for different kinds of online business. Your website still requires to be visible to your online audience no regardless of its good look. It is considered more good to outsource the services of the SEO rather than doing the job yourself.This is because you may be fixed by a lot of things that you need to do or even your staff and you could be inexperienced. When you contract out the SEO services to a reputable local SEO company, you are going to increase the traffic and another important thing is that you are going to save a lot of money on advertisement. Discussed below are some of the benefits that you are going to experience by hiring SEO agency.
SEO will improve your website
It is truly important to have SEO in your business. Not every business in sometimes back could see the necessity of having the search engine optimization because not all industries experienced similar competition. It is now clear how there is rivalry in every sector and every business is trying to make ways to have SEO for them to attract possible clients. It is no secret, without the search engine optimization, you are going to lack the needed exposure online meaning that you will be on the losing side. When you hire the SEO company, they are going to make sure that they have applied the important strategies that are crucial for enhancing your visibility in exploration. You are also going to get the advantage of reaching the possible clients while reducing on the costs of advertising.
SEO agencies have skills
The little information that you get from reading various blogs and articles about SEO is more of doing harms to your website than building it. The SEO professionals have the necessary knowledge and experience to make an adequate decision for your web that will result to the increase in your rank and accessible but not lowering that you would instead incur if you tried to do your mere experiments.
SEO agencies get the best result
There is no need of harming your website or just giving an opportunity away to your competitors.You possibly know that you will not achieve the same level of success online as with the SEO expert. A SEO firm has professionals who have a lot of years in the industry and will be able to evaluate your website, your goals, as well as your rivals and create a comprehensive strategy to improve your visibility in search.
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Cynical lying bastard asks "Why would Republicans build their entire program around denying healthcare to 31 Million Americans?"
Claims the waivers for Congress he signed – as Executive Orders – are just 'technicalities'. Fails to acknowledge that 57% of Americans want it GONE!
Mealy-mouth GOP RiNOs will be hard-pressed for talking points that low-information voters will understand.
Note: suddenly under fire for his bombastic boast about 'al Qaeda decimated' last year at the DNC, and about 'capturing the Benghazi murderers' on Sept 12th – he suddenly is using the American Flag behind him.


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"As I was laying it down, all of a sudden I heard it go 'thunk!' as it came loose," he said. "I thought, well, that's not a real problem. You know it's still going to go off. And it did."
He couldn't pull it back up, but figured, "Maybe, three-four months it'll run out of battery. That was in September of 2004. It is still going off every day. And during daylight savings time it goes off at ten minutes 'til eight. And during standard time it goes off at ten minutes to seven at night." More at Neatorama.
Not sure I could have held out for more than a decade.
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Our transparent and result oriented digital marketing services speak for itself. We are a USA based and certified digital marketing agency. We provide customized and reliable digital marketing services to all our clients, big, medium or small worldwide. Digital marketing techniques which we use are innovative and we always keep in mind the motive of our customers and search engine rules.
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Escalating the organics results for your keywords can take many weeks. If keywords are highly competitive then it will take more than 6 months to see your keywords in some raking in the search engine results. Although a significant part of the digital approach, sometimes there is a demand for more immediate results.
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CIR has been providing market analysis to the optical networking business since 1985. They were looking for modern Mobile friendly easy to use website, where they can highlight their reports and news. They were also looking for easy to use CMS so that they can manage their content own. We developed a bespoke WordPress website with the seamless user experience.
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DFC Intelligence is a firm which provides market research and analysis report, accurate forecasting and consulting services for the digital entertainment industry. The DFC Intelligence wanted a better platform so that this valuable work could become better known and to achieve their goals. To accomplish all this, the DFC Intelligence of USA put their belief in Rudra Innovative Software.
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2018 FAA Conference Speaker Kira Sutherland
BHSc, Grad. Dip. Sports Nutrition, Adv Dip Nut Medicine, Adv Dip Naturopathy, Adv Dip Herb Med.
Kira is an Australian Naturopath, Nutritionist, Herbalist and Astrologer. She divides her time between clients, writing and lecturing on health, well-being and medical astrology. Known for her vibrant, straight forward teaching style, Kira has lectured in Medical Astrology both within Australia and internationally. She is currently hibernating in the mountains of Canada with her family while writing and playing in nature as much as possible. In private practice for over 20 years, Kira combines her knowledge in Naturopathy with her passion for Medical Astrology into a wonderful mix of mind/body medicine.
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Turning Malefic Maladies into Warriors of Wellbeing
Traditional medical astrology teaches that Mars and Saturn are harbingers of ill health and disease – instigators of acute or long-standing ailments, frustrations and poor health. But what if we take their principles to empower us to bring strength, vigour, discipline and order into our lives? Join Kira to see how you can work with these 'malefic' planets in order to activate positive life changes and develop energy, strength and empowerment.
The Cycles of Reproduction and the Times of Fertility
Astrology has been used to predict events, explain personality traits and in medical astrology to show its influence over our health. Medical astrology can also be used to look at fertility and all that surrounds the journey to having children. So what does astrology have to teach us about fertility, conception and birth? This lecture will look at the natal chart and the transits that help to influence pregnancy, fertility and conception, as well as choosing optimum days astrologically to enhance these processes. Join Kira for an affirmative side to medical astrology where we look at the possible creation of families, rather than the inherited ailments our families have bestowed on us.


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Age 46
Star Sign Cancer
Home Town London
Biography Cheryl Fergison is best known for playing Heather Trott in EastEnders.
She initially thought Heather was quite child-like and was pleased that the show had the courage to employ a bigger woman. Most of Heather's storylines have involved comedy. Her earliest and most memorable moment was when she entered her friends Hazel and Minty into a wedding competition.
When Hazel left Minty, Heather pretended to be Hazel so that they could stay in the competition and win the prize money. In more recent times, her plots have included darker stories, such as single motherhood and being scalded by failed relationships.
Heather is known for wearing headbands, usually with a matching handbag, and for liking George Michael. She was extremely pleased when she found out that George was a fan of her character.
Since appearing on EastEnders, Cheryl has made a variety of television appearances on shows such as GMTV, The Paul O'Grady Show, This Morning and Loose Women. Her stage credits include Measure For Measure for the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Cheryl is also known for playing Joanna Harding, the "Big Fat Lezza" in Little Britain, opposite David Walliams.
Big Brother is to be axed! According to the front page of tomorrow's Daily Star, the Channel 5 show will end after this year's summer series. "Big Brother is set to be consigned to the TV dustbin for good," says… Read more
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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has resources available for veterans who want to start their own businesses or for small businesses that may have been affected by employees who have been deployed. The SBA website has collected a list of programs that can offer help, especially in navigating the complexities of returning home for members of the Guard or Reserve after being deployed. It also has information on starting a business, financing, mentoring and training and selling to the government. According to the SBA, nearly one in 10 small businesses in the United States are veteran-owned.
For more veteran job news, listings and resources, visit the Military.com Veteran Jobs Center.


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How to Get an Auto Loan When You're Self Employed
December 10, 2018
Auto loans are easier to come by and more available than ever before. Most consumers simply arrive at their local bank and get pre-approved for an auto loan minutes later.
However, requirements for an auto loan can change depending on your income. If you are self-employed or are an independent contractor and need to get an auto loan, here is what you will need.
Getting an Auto Loan When You're Self-Employed
One of the most important requirements for an auto loan is your income. Most auto lenders want to see a pre-tax income of $1,500 per month or more. If you do not make $1,5000 per month or more, it will be difficult to find a lender that can work with you.
If you do make at least $1,500 per month, you will need to prove it to the lender. For independent contractors and those that are self-employed, you can give your lender your latest 1099 tax filing. This can be a 1099-K, 1099-MISC, etc.
A lender may also ask to see your complete tax filing for the 1099 form you submitted. In some cases, a lender may ask that you provide proof of income and tax filings for the last two years.
Another barrier that holds many self-employed consumers back from getting an auto loan is multiple sources of income. Auto lenders will only accept one 1099 filing, meaning you cannot combine two 1099 forms for the same year to make your income "appear" larger.
Even though you may have earned that money, lenders only review one single source of income.
Lenders also look at specific financial ratios to determine your eligibility as an independent contractor for an auto loan. For instance, your Payment to Income Ratio (PMI) should be no greater than .20.
This means that no more than 20% of your total pre-tax income should go towards your auto loan and the costs associated with owning a car.
Another important ratio is a self-employed person's Debt to Income Ratio (DTI). Most lenders go by the rule that a persons living expenses and bills should no more than 50% of their income.
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Manufacturer: Rogue Automotive
Nationality: American
First assembled: TBA 2215
Birthplace: Lemont, Illinois
Engine: 3.4 L Twin-Turbocharged I4
0-60: 3.6 seconds
Top speed: 220.30 MPH
The Rogue Assailant is produced mainly just to reel in some cash to keep Rogue running, but don't let that fool you. The Assailant has proven itself to be a great performer for it's class, and overall a great car. It can be both a performance car with it's turbocharged I4, but also a comfortable daily driver with it's space and adjustable ride. Speaking of space, the Assailant even has a wagon variant for those who need some extra room in the back but don't want something big like an SUV or a truck. The thing with Rogue however is that it's a performance company first and formost, and every car they've ever put out has some type of performance variant. One such was rumored for the Assailant as soon as it was unveiled. Many thought it would bear the FCGT designation, which is generally reserved for Rogue's top of the line sportscars. When the 2214 American West Coast Auto Show came around, those rumors were proven somewhat true. First off the unveiling of the Rogue Assailant WTC, A Touring Car variant of the Assailant and it's entry into motorsports. Second was the high Performance variant everyone was waiting for, but it wasn't black with red accents, the typical FCGT colors. Instead, it was a shining pearl white. This was the Rogue Assailant Wolf. The "Wolf" moniker comes from Rogue's company emblem, which is represented by a snarling wolf. According to Rogue, the Assailant Wolf would be the start of a new line, combining hardcore performance with luxury, unlike their FCGT series which is complete hardcore track-oriented performance. The Assailant Wolf is obviously highly modified from the original Assailant, with alterations in aesthetics, including a bigger, non-retractable spoiler. The Wolf isn't just a bodykit, though. Under the hood lies the same engine, the 3.4 Liter I4, only instead of one turbo, there's a second. This boosts the power to 460 BHP. This results in a 0-60 of 3.6 seconds, basically one second less than the standard Assailant. Top speed is also up to 220 MPH. Speed isn't all the Wolf has. The magnetic suspension, brakes, tires, shocks, and wheels were either modified by of provided by Fear Motorsports, Rogue's in-house racing division. Even with all this performance, Rogue keeps it's promise of providing luxury as well. Unlike FCGT cars where everything inside would be gutted, there's still comfortable seats to fit five, a large trunk, radio, GPS, cupholders, seat warmers, electric windows, a luxury setting for the ride, cruise control, every creature comfort needed for a smooth and luxurious drive. Even with all this, the Assailant s still arguably a breadgetter, because one can have this by 2215 for a price of around $65,000+.
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This morning I went to the school Easter assembly, lots of happy hymns and smiling children. It also meant I had to wait for 30 minutes between drop off and kick off, so I got to do some HUG in the car!
Having a second look at the mangled mess that was my HST experiment , I twigged that I had actually been sewing and pressing 1/8" seams instead of 1/4" doh! I am going to blame that for the complete fiddly-fiasco that I ended up with. I will try again another day and may well attempt some of the alternative methods you, my trusty confidants have suggested, thank you.
So the quick 5 minute scrap trial tonight was this 'little beauty'...
It worked first time! Even I could have mucked this up, so I am happy. A definite-maybe for the project.
Tuesday, 5 April 2011
A little more presentable...
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love that flower fabric. Hope you do try again. it can get so frustrating at times!ReplyDelete
AND you did get to hug in the car. xx
I'm doing the two fabric tessalated rail fence with the two groups I'm teaching, I love the way it looks so complicated but is easy (when you get your seams right!!). They are all doing theirs by hand, and we only meet once a month, so all a bit plodding! I love your fabricsReplyDelete
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The first sentence in M Scott Peck's book, "The Road Less Traveled" says "Life is difficult." He goes on to say, "Once we truly understand and accept it- then it is no longer difficult. Because once it is accepted, the fact that life is difficult no longer matters."
I've been a therapist for over 20 years, a Nationally Certified Counselor since 1994, a Licensed Mental Counselor since 1999, and a Qualified Supervisor since 2006. My therapeutic foundation has many influences: Existential psychology, Gestalt therapy, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Solution Focused Brief therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment therapy to name a few.
In addition to the state of Florida, I am also a licensed professional counselor in the state of New Jersey and Texas, and am Telemental Health certified to facilitate distance talk-therapy sessions via phone or video chat.


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The College has well established spacious library and is open to the students and staff of the college. The Library is provided with adequate number of books, national and international journals, various magazines and collection of CDs. The Library has reading room with seating facilities in a comfortable ambience. Silence must be maintained in and around the library. Readers shall be responsible for any damage caused to the books or other property belonging to the library, and shall be required to replace such books or other property damaged or to pay the value thereof. If one book of a set is damaged, the whole set shall be replaced.
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Slipknot announces they will tour again
The following statement is announced on the official Slipknot website: Slipknot are proud to announce that they will return in 2011 to headline the UK's Sonisphere Festival.
The weekend event at the world famous Knebworth site is set for Friday July 8th- Sunday July 10th.
Expect the band to bring an incendiary show to Sonisphere, as the icons prepare to honour Paul Gray's memory and musical career with their Knebworth appearance. Slipknot say, "We're looking forward to spending our summer in Europe. This tour is about us and our fans. It's about celebrating the life of our brother, Paul and his legacy. The door is neither open nor closed. This tour is about burning down that door. See you this summer."
The band hope you will come join them in Europe next Summer to celebrate and remember their brother, Paul Gray.


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At least six shorts were produced, although only two of them have surfaced--Cucumber and Potato, the latter of which is incomplete. In addition to the full version, at least 4 other shorts remain at large: Baby Corn, Zucchini, Celery, and Broccoli. Although the six known shorts have been uploaded to Nick.com, a glitch in the video player prevents the shorts from playing. [1][2][3][4][5][6]
Update 1/17/14: The full version of Potato has been uploaded by Mr.Unique!
Update 5/23/15: Icons of the shorts (along with icons of Balinese Slapping Fish) have been found on Nick's website; however, the videos do not work. Zucchini's icon still has to be seen.
Update 11/26/15: Broccoli And Babycorn have been uploaded by Caramell95! (A.K.A CatscratchFan4004 on YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3t64rDuFq4E - Broccoli https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJxJNaNybh4 - Babycorn
Update 12/25/15: Celery has been uploaded by Caramell95! (A.K.A CatscratchFan4004 on Youtube) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCYOgm1kgsw
Update 12/28/15: A screenshot of Zucchini has been found!


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What a whirlwind! Over the last few weeks, I had the great opportunity to work with Georgia Organics as a Dietetic Intern. Going into this, my only thought was: "I'll get to work on a farm!" And while I did do just that (and we'll get into it later), I also got to experience so much more in an area I didn't think I would really step foot in: farm to early care and education (FTECE).
It started with an incredibly interesting workshop put on by Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's Strong 4 Life and Emory University called Early Feeding in Early Care Summit. I listened to experts in the field of infant and toddler feeding, discussed ways in which we can improve feeding and dietary patterns for children, and met those involved with child care from parents to health care and education providers – it really does take a village. Mothers in a parent panel even shared some of the great steps their childcare facilities had taken to improve nutrition for their children like having gardens in the school and even texting parents about what new food their children were learning to eat.
Then came the chaotic goodness that is working with kids; and I have to say, I enjoyed every moment of it (tiring though it may be).
My first stop was at Little Ones Learning Center with Abby, another dietetic intern from Emory University Hospital. Little Ones has a great FTECE program with a beautiful garden located in the heart of their school. If you're not familiar with the terms, FTECE and farm to school brings fresh produce from a local farm or school garden to kids to teach them where food comes from. It even involves kids learning how to garden and grow their own foods, cook healthy meals, and explore curriculum standards through hands on food-based activities.
Germaine, the school garden's caretaker and a professional chef herself, gave us a tour of the different fruits and vegetables they grow for the children and even put us to work. Some of the produce that's harvested is even sold at the farmer's market that the school hosts twice a month for the children's families – it's their way of making sure everyone has access to fresh, quality foods.
Abby and I each lead a small class of students on some fun food activities. While my own blind-fold taste test didn't go quite as I had planned, Abby's kale juice was a hit! It was so good, some of the children (and even the teacher) came back for seconds. Unfortunately, that meant we forgot to leave some for our gracious host, Ms. Wande. Oops!
Our next stop was at East Side Elementary School. We worked with Cobb County Food and Nutrition Services to introduce kale and all its glory in a one-hour presentation to 200 first graders! With a stage, some music, and a microphone, we were like veggie rock stars. Students got to watch one of their teachers peddle a bicycle-powered blender, cheer on their teachers during a trivia contest I hosted and learned how to make a delicious kale salad with Abby. Our visit here was a short one, though, because Abby and I had to make our way to Hungry Heart Farm in south Atlanta.
If you've never worked in farming, I'll tell you now: it's not easy. I only spent about five hours working to clear out a high tunnel of old tomato plants, hoeing fields of carrots and beets, planting seeds, and harvesting basil, but I now know that it's not for me. While I enjoyed the experience immensely, did my best to work hard and keep myself busy, it made me realize that I don't have what it takes to be a good farmer – just a patio gardener at best. But that's okay because we have people like Farmers Matthew Bagshaw and Christi Hansen who work hard to bring good, sustainable food to the world.
The last stop I made for Georgia Organics was at Kids R Kids Learning Academy where I lead two classes in a taste test with our Super Power (Kale) Pesto. And not to brag, but it was pretty darn successful. The four-year olds learned about the health benefits of kale, how to follow a recipe, tasted the pesto and even asked for seconds! By the end of it all, I lost my voice – but it was worth it.
I'm proud of the work I did as a Georgia Organics Dietetic Intern. This experience has taught me the importance of starting good dietary patterns early in life, that we should make sure all children have access to fresh, quality foods, and that, despite what many people think, kids will eat something new even if it's green and gooey.


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"A good decision is based on knowledge and not on numbers." PLATO
By Alex P. Vidal
Our former buddy in the Rotary Club, Frank Atas, called me several minutes after the ring announcer declared Nonito Donaire Jr. winner by 4th round technical decision over WBA featherweight "super" champion Simpiwe "V12″ Vetyeka (26-3, 15 KOs) on Saturday at the Cotai Arena, Venetian Resort, Macao, China.
"Lex, if Donaire won on a 4th round technical decision, why is it that the scores of all the three judges were 49-46? Why not 39-36?" Atas asked. "The reason why I called is because I wanted to know if they changed the rules of professional boxing."
Atas, a former boxer and ring official before he became a member of the Philippine Constabulary in the 70s, was partly right. In a 10-point must system, four times 10 equals 40. Since it was ruled as a "4th round technical decision" win for 31-year-old Donaire, the scores should have been 39-36 if the Fil-Am challenger lost only in one of the four rounds.
The four-point deficit on Vetyeka's scorecard meant he lost in two of the four rounds and was deducted one point each for every headbutt inflicted on Donaire's left eye.
Logically, 49-46 means Donaire and Vetyeka were swapping bombs in the fifth round when Puerto Rican referee Luis Pabon called it a night. But this wasn't the case.
After fourth round or before the start of fifth round, Donaire (33-2, 21 KOs) informed Pabon he could no longer continue due to the nasty cut on his left eye and the blood bothered him in the last nine minutes. Pabon then ordered the three judges to score the next round under the WBA rules thus they all gave each boxer 10 points. The wisdom of awarding 10 points to both ring titans hinges on the numerical fact that a 39-36 score means the fight was terminated below four rounds.
Under the universal rules, Vetyeka could retain the title if the stoppage happened in the first three rounds or before the fourth round by technical draw. Donaire was very much aware of this from the very first drop of blood on his cut. Tactically, to survive four rounds could be the last ace in his sleeves that very moment knowing he was way ahead on points courtesy of a flash knockdown in the fourth canto.
A post-fight controversy smeared Donaire's collection of his fourth world crown in different weight categories when sportswriters watching the fight at ringside claimed the headbutts were actually legitimate punches. The referee had supposedly erred to declare an "accidental headbutt" because Donaire was hit by a legal blow, according to several sports scribes.
If Donaire's wound was caused by a legitimate punch, Vetyeka should have been declared winner by technical knockout (TKO) before or after the fourth round.
A defending champion who loses his title under an ugly turn of event like this one usually would be the most loquacious and hot tempered. But not Vetyeka, who gamely accepted his fate.
In fairness to Team Vetyeka, the vanquished African champion deserves a rematch.