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Here is a list of touristy things to do in Los Angeles and I threw in some local suggestions on good places to eat. Given that you will be coming to LA during the holidays, check the schedules because a lot of places are closed on Christmas and New Years. Most museums are closed on Mondays.
We have grouped things to do by location since LA is very spread out, its best to do one location/area at a time. We have also provided you with info for the Amusement Parks in LA and a few museums.
If you are a sports lover you can also see we stock all Clippers, Lakers and Kings Games.
Clippers Vs Utah Jazz Dec 30th
Lakers Vs Portland Trail Blazers Dec 28th
Beach Day: Santa Monica/Venice
Santa Monica Pier
– 3rd Street in Santa Monica is a great outdoor walking street with stores/restaurants
– Santa Monica Place is a newly opened mall in Santa Monica that has some nice restaurants on the rooftop
o La Sandia (Mexican Food) is great https://www.richardsandoval.com/lasandiasm/index.php
o Sonoma Wine Garden
– Great place to walk around
Venice Beach
– Great tourist location. Lots of street performers, venders to buy souveniers from LA
– Sidewalk Café is a great place have lunch and people watch
Venice Canals – something to see and walk
Venice Shopping (Abbot Kinney)
– shopping, art galleries, good restaurants – good to just walk around
– Starline Tours
o Tour through LA and shows you celebrity homes
o In the courtyard of the Chinese Theatre is the office of STARLINE TOURS, Hollywood's oldest coach tour company with tours to many areas of the city including tours of the stars homes.
o Tours range from approximately 2 hours to a full day
o Most tours depart at 9:00 am
– Hollywood & Highland center for shopping (can sometimes be overcrowded)
– Hollywood Walk of Fame
o Starts at Hollywood & Highland (reaching as far east as Vine Street behind you) – this is where you can see stars names in the sidewalk
– Graumann's Chinese Theater (handprints in cement)
– Hollywood sign hike (I know you said no to hiking but for a first time visitor to LA – this is an awesome way to see LA and see the Hollywood Sign)
– Griffith Park Observatory
o FREE ADMISSION
o Place to star gaze; beautiful views of Los Angeles & Hollywood sign
o Observatory offers a planetarium, exhibits, public telescopes, cafe, bookstore, and the best views of the Los Angeles basin.
o Closed December 25; Closed Mondays & Tuesdays
o If its raining; another good option is to see a show at the Observatory – show tickets cost $7.00
" https://www.griffithobservatory.org/psoplanet.html
Farmers Market/Beverly Hills/West Hollywood
– Original Farmers Market/The Grove
o Farmers market is an LA landmark and a great place to shop and eat
o Outdoor dining
o Check out the outdoor fountain that 'performs' periodically to the sounds of specially orchestrated music. Walk through the gift shops and food stalls of the Farmer's market, next door
– Drive/walk down Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood (aka "The Strip")
o The Strip is one of LA's nightlife areas with restaurants, clubs, bars, traffic and lots of people-watching. Stop here for lunch at one of the many eateries or continue past Doheny Drive into Beverly Hills
– Walk around Rodeo Drive/Beverly Hills
o Great place to have lunch is Il Tramezzino in Beverly Hills (order the chicken special) https://www.iltram.net/
o Check out Sprinkles Cupcakes – there is usually a wait and they just opened Sprinkles Ice Cream
Amusement Parks
Disneyland/Disney's California Adventure
– https://disneyland.disney.go.com/
– Disneyland is more of a theme park – with fun rides – but can be enjoyed my any age. You may want to do a park hopper as California Adventure has some more thrilling rides as well
– Great for kids
– If you choose to go to Disneyland or California Adventure, check out adjacent "Downtown Disney" for restaurants, bars and shopping
Universal Studios
– https://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/
– Universal is more of a studio tour with shows and only a couple rides (Universal Orlando has a lot of rides)
– If you choose to go to Universal Studios, definitely go to Universal City Walk in the evening for dinner
*I would suggest Universal Studios over the other amusement parks because it has a combination of rides & behind the scenes Hollywood fun. Most unique to LA (and florida)
Knotts Berry Farm
– Knotts Berry Farm is an older Western Theme Park with some thrill rides, western decorations and activities
– Least expensive of all the amusement parks but also much smaller
Six Flags Magic Mountain
– Roller coaster theme park, thrill rides
– If you are coming with children, make sure they are tall enough to ride.
LACMA – modern art museum (open Jan 1)
o Biggest (and best) Art museum in LA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art)
o located near Original Farmers Market area close to Wilshire & Fairfax
– Getty Center – beautiful gardens and art (closed on Jan 1)
o Beautiful architecture & outside gardens
o Art collection is mediocre but some interesting pieces. Check calendar for special exhibits
– Huntington Library – If you are staying in Pasadena, this is a must see place since it is close by.
o Entry tickets on weekends are $20 which is a bit pricey for a museum
o The grounds though are amazing
Dont forget there is always the Rose Parade.


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I hope everyone stays safe.
Thoughts of those in the path of big bad Sandy have been on my mind. :(
Prayers are being sent your way.
For those who are dressing up, or taking your kids out
have fun and again stay safe! ♥
This is a bad picture of me, it was taken at night.
I was tired.
But needed a "practice run" of the costume,
and had The Hubs take a quick pic.
So I could get a look, since I don't have a full length mirror!
If you're curious what my costume is (everyone always asks)
I'm "Heidi" or an "Octoberfest-Girl".
IDK, I just thought the outfit was cute!
And I LOVE the pink & green combo.
Plus I had these pink pair of tights, and it went perfect with them.
I handmade the bow to match.
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How to Improve Fitness with Better Sleep
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By Sarah Baker, CHN
It seems as if the number one issue many of us face when it comes to our productivity, motivation to work out and energy levels is sleep. Lack of adequate sleep is extremely common. Whether it's due to insomnia from daily stressors, being a new parent, or having a demanding schedule, not getting enough sleep can really wreak havoc on our day. Even habits that we aren't aware of can keep us up at night—like drinking coffee too late in the day or being on our electronics too late in the evening. Whatever the culprit behind your lack of sleep, it's essential to start making quality shut-eye a priority for a number of reasons.
How Sleep Affects Workouts
Getting quality sleep helps with productivity during the work week, mood regulation, weight management, and of course our overall health and wellness. When it comes to fitness goals, not getting enough sleep can have a negative impact on muscle recovery and growth. When our muscles don't fully recover, injuries are more likely to occur which can bring workouts to a halt. Plus, you need energy to consistently meet your fitness goals—lack of sleep means lack of motivation.
The average healthy adult needs between 7-9 hours of sleep a night, but for those that are active proper sleep is even more crucial. When you exercise regularly, lack of sleep can lead to getting fatigued more easily during workouts as well as hindered recovery overnight. When you are sleeping, protein synthesis occurs in your muscles as well as the creation of HGH (human growth hormone) which is essential for growing and recovering worn down muscles after an intense workout.
To ensure that you're getting enough rest to get the most out of your workouts and hitting your fitness goals, I've rounded up specific supplements and ingredients that can assist with obtaining quality sleep.
L-theanine is an amino acid that has been shown to help combat how caffeine affects sleep (a bonus if you're an avid coffee drinker). This naturally occurring amino acid can help improve the quality of sleep and stress levels and is best taken in supplement pill form. It is also found in tea leaves such as black and green tea. L-theanine can boost levels of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a neurotransmitter that helps you feel calm and relaxed. This amino acid also helps improve your alpha brain waves which are present during your REM sleep cycle and enhances not only relaxation but also a calm meditative focus and creativity.
Valerian Root
Valerian root hails from Europe and parts of Asia and is known as a powerful herb that can ease anxiety and improve mood, helping you to drift off to a peaceful slumber. It is another herbal remedy that can help your brain naturally produce GABA to help you with relaxation. If you experience insomnia, valerian can also help ease symptoms like having trouble falling asleep and feeling groggy upon waking.
Passion Flower
This popular herb can help combat insomnia and anxiety in adults and is commonly consumed in tea form, but pill supplements are also a popular way to utilize the calming effects of this herb. Most studies point towards the benefits of utilizing passion flower to ease anxiety by attaching to—you guessed it—GABA receptors, which are extremely important for regulating your mood when it comes to sleep and stress.
Glycine is another amino acid that is naturally found in the body and is also a neurotransmitter. Although glycine is found in many foods like meat, fish, dairy, and legumes, supplementation can be used to benefit both sleep and workout recovery. Studies have shown that glycine can calm the nervous system and brain (although in some cases, it can also stimulate it) and can even help boost memory. It supports healthy sleep habits by helping you fall asleep at a faster rate, improves the quality of your sleep, and can help combat insomnia.
In addition to including specific supplements and ingredients into your evening routine, there are other ways to help improve the quality of your sleep each night. Establishing a calming bedtime routine which can include activities like taking a warm bath, reading a book vs watching TV, or even meditating and practicing yoga can help your brain wind down from a long day. Avoiding stimulating blue light from cell phones and electronics a few hours before you sleep can also help you fall asleep faster—so can making your room slightly cooler so that you feel cozy under your sheets. No matter what route you take to better sleep, the more sleep you get, the more likely you'll reach your fitness goals.


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By: Charlie Nadler
Job Tips: The Right Way to Request a Personal Day
Asking for a personal day can be a good way to get out of work 'but if your boss isn't convinced that you really need one, it could backfire. Follow the steps below to make sure there's no question your personal day is warranted.
Step 1: Kick open the door, crab-walk into the office and immediately begin yelling at everybody to 'SHUT THE FRONT DOOR!"
Step 2: Hurl your sunglasses at the water cooler and command it to 'Search the joint for DNA."
Step 3: Remain on the floor in crab-walk position while whistling 'Here Comes the Bride" for around 10 minutes or so.
Step 4: Jump to your feet and demand to know who you 'have to fist to get some Dunkaroos around here?" Laugh hysterically at your own joke, then casually slip the water cooler a twenty and politely ask for one box of Dunkaroos.
Step 5: When the water cooler fails to fulfill your request, slowly walk to the nearest window, lean your face against the glass and repeat the words 'I'm not afraid anymore, I'm not afraid anymore," at full volume.
Step 6: If anyone attempts to approach or interact with you, simply respond by screaming 'Talk to the hands, Hitler!" while holding up two Ziploc bags stuffed with dead chameleons.
Step 7: Angrily make your way from coworker to coworker, slamming your fists onto their desks, asking 'Obama or McCain?" and shouting 'BULLSHIT!" at whatever response they give.
Step 8: Find a central, highly visible position in the office, sit down, and loudly begin crying as you open several cans of chunk tuna and make a heaping tuna pile with the contents. Every two minutes or so, giggle uncontrollably and say 'Daddy like-y" in your best Sean Connery accent.
Step 9: Carry the pile of tuna over to the water cooler and say, 'You can look, but you can't touch. Just kidding!" Enthusiastically begin covering the water cooler with tuna.
Step 10: Pretend that you're getting a call and hold the phone to your ear. Make gasping noises and sporadically shout things like 'NOOOO!!!" and 'Oh Jesus this can't be happening!!"
Step 11: Drop the phone to the floor and commence projectile vomiting. 30 or 40 seconds of this ought to do the trick.
Step 12: Find your boss, crumple to your knees and cling to his or her ankles.
Step 13: Explain to your boss that you're going through a 'difficult time" and ask if it wouldn't be too much trouble for you to take a personal day today.
Step 14: When your boss says yes, pick yourself up, wipe the vomit from your chin, and slowly walk out of the office while giving everyone the double thumbs up.
Step 15: Enjoy your day off!


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Oracle is conducting a cloud computing road show that will hit roughly 80 cities around the world, according to its website.
Attendees will hear from experts who "will share real-world best practices, reference architectures, detailed customer case studies, and more," according to a statement. "You'll learn how to transform IT into a superior service provider with a strategy and roadmap for building, deploying, and managing an enterprise cloud."
Oracle conducted a similar tour in 2010, but this year's plans seem significantly more ambitious in scope.
The first event occurred Thursday in Taipei, and others are set to be held beginning Jan. 25 in Toronto and Bratislava, Slovakia. They will occur across all regions through early April, although not all dates are currently set.
The events will no doubt heavily feature Oracle's Exalogic application server appliance, which was announced at the recent OpenWorld conference. Oracle has dubbed the high-powered machine a "cloud-in-a-box," since it delivers an elastic pool of computing resources for running applications.
As indicated by the event description, Oracle has mostly positioned its hardware and software technologies as a unified stack for building private clouds, as opposed to public platforms like Amazon Web Services. Still, the company has recently moved to support some of its software running in production form on AWS, so the cloud tour could focus on those scenarios as well.
Event-goers may also get some information on the company's upcoming Fusion Applications, which are expected to be released this quarter. Fusion Applications will be available in both private and public cloud form, as well as "hybrid public/private clouds" and on-premises, according to an Oracle document.
Chris Kanaracus covers enterprise software and general technology breaking news for The IDG News Service. Chris's e-mail address is email@example.com


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This Minicase is a simple and practical lenscase-kit. The small box contains a lens case and one soft rubber tweezer that makes it easier to put in and remove your lenses from your eyes, both practical and hygienic. Remember to also wash the tweezer with lenssolution and store both the case and the tweezer protected in the minicase-kit.The series is made of robust ABS plastic.


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Raising Global Children is Here!
Highlighting the indisputable fact that globalization has created an interconnected world that demands today's children become globally competent adults to succeed, Raising Global Children provides rationale and concrete steps for parents and teachers to help children develop a global mindset. Written by international careers expert Stacie Nevadomski Berdan and veteran travel writer Marshall S. Berdan, this combination parenting-advocacy book is published by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. Enthusiastically praised by parents and professionals alike, Raising Global Children is filled with practical advice that will change the way you think about raising and educating children. The paperback is $15.95 and the eBook is $5.99 and available through ACTFL and through all the major retailers.
- Encouraging curiosity, empathy, adaptability and independence
- Supporting learning a second language as early as possible
- Exploring culture through books, food, music and friends
- Expanding a child's world through travel at home and abroad
- Helping teens to spread their own global wings
- Advocating for teaching global education in schools
Read Excerpts from the Book
"Globalization, technology, and the ubiquity of communications have brought the world into our neighborhood, and with the world in their backyard, our children must understand how to both live and thrive in it. Raising children to be global citizens isn't a choice; it's a necessity." – Steve Miranda, Managing Director at the Cornell Center for Advanced HR Studies
"As a business executive and former expat, I see huge differences between children and young adults with a global perspective and those without it—differences in conceptual capacity, world view, broad thinking, and openness to diverse experiences and people. Having a global mindset is a major competitive advantage for young adults entering the workforce." – Diane Gulyas, President of DuPont Performance Polymers
"When we expose our children to a world filled with many different types of people, places, and things, we teach them about dealing with situations and solving problems without being in familiar territory. This is an important life skill for anyone to have no matter where they live or what kind of job they do." – Brent Riddle, transportation planner
"The lack of language education for American students before high school inhibits their ability to master a language and to appreciate other cultures through language learning. We wouldn't consider sending students to college with only 2 years of math or history. Language should be treated the same—as a core subject beginning in elementary school." – Dr. Jeffrey W. Overby, Director for the Center of International Business, Belmont University
"Young Americans will depend on and most likely work in a world far beyond our borders. Early exposure to different languages and cultures prepares young people for the constant transformation that will be required in their future careers. Acquiring the kind of intercultural communication skills that today's employers value will offer them an economic, as well as intellectual advantage." – Dr. Allan E. Goodman, President & CEO, Institute of International Education


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Marc de Groide, who uses the pseudonym Michetz, is fascinated by martial arts. Apart from practicing them, he devotes his entire comics oeuvre to them. He began his career at the studios of Jean Graton. In 1979, he created his first two comic stories featuring samurais: 'Mutsuro' in Tintin and 'Hito le Banni' in Spatial. He went on to create the medieval samurai series 'Kogaratsu' with scripts by Bosse in Spirou in 1983. In addition, Michetz published a portfolio about Japan at the publishing house Ansaldi, and he even appeared as a character himself in 'Le Gang Mazda', by his friends Christian Darasse and Bernard Hislaire. In 1990, he teamed up with Yann to start the series 'Tako' at Glénat.
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Friday, November 9, 2012
Commence Squee-ing.
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Oh mah gah! Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ......ReplyDelete
Oh mah gah! Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ......ReplyDelete
Oh no haiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii! Hi monkey! (insert breathy high pitched tone here)ReplyDelete
Operation Squee is activated....squeeeee!ReplyDelete
- chanponNovember 9, 2012 at 5:02 PM
Do I detect belly spots?ReplyDeleteReplies
Me thinks you do...I love me some belly spots!Delete
- Steph HNovember 11, 2012 at 6:30 AM
Belly spots confirmed. Oh, and that perfectly swoon-worthy white eyeliner.Delete
Well, that little man-cat just made me make a series of unintelligible noises. Good job.ReplyDelete
What a darling little one!ReplyDelete
Too precious! And smart - he's relaxed enough I'd guess he figured out already that he's in excellent hands (and soon, Bean's paws).ReplyDelete
- CarolineNovember 9, 2012 at 5:09 PM
Ooh, a grey and white kitty! Never had one.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 9, 2012 at 5:16 PM
Aw. Reminds me of a great cat I had....ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 9, 2012 at 5:19 PM
Who's a boo? Who's the softest little boo?ReplyDelete
He looks JUST LIKE my old cat, Smokey! He's gonna be a little heart breaker :)ReplyDelete
No kidding, I actually did squee...ReplyDelete
Om nom nom his lil toes...ReplyDelete
- Annie RNovember 9, 2012 at 6:13 PM
I actually gasped when I spied this little cutie! Can't wait to see the rest :)ReplyDelete
- Anne BoleynNovember 9, 2012 at 7:10 PM
Squee! Thud.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 9, 2012 at 7:19 PM
ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh i wanna zurbert his bellly sooooo cuteReplyDelete
He looks like sweet little Jerry Lee Pickett!ReplyDelete
Huge squeee...look at that face, his little grayness and white streakiness. Soft and lovable.ReplyDelete
Soft kitten, warm kitten...little ball of greyfurReplyDelete
I love him and his white eye 'shadow' and liner...
- AnonymousNovember 9, 2012 at 11:30 PM
Squeee! I want to scritch his ears, nom his paws, and rub his belly.ReplyDelete
{tries to recover dignity}
- AnonymousNovember 10, 2012 at 4:30 AM
Yaaaaaaaaaay white guyliner!!!! Too awesome!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 10, 2012 at 7:58 AM
HOMG adorable! Can't wait to see more ^_^ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 10, 2012 at 9:21 AM
Rolee-polee tinee tabeee!ReplyDelete
He is totally precious! Completely adorable! And clearly so traumatized by his new home. :)ReplyDelete
I love him already ;3; And he does look a lot like Jerry Lee Picket. It would be only fair for him to be reborn as an IttyBittyKitty, and get to graduate from Bean's Finishing School.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 11, 2012 at 8:45 AM
You're right ... he does look like Jerry Lee Pickett. Wow.ReplyDelete
Hello, spotted belly!ReplyDelete
Oh Gawd! SQUEEEEEE!! I am a sucker for spotted bellies!ReplyDelete
O.M.Freaking.G!!! It's Jerry Lee incarnate. What a precious little pumpkin.ReplyDelete


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The sun is burning and your Wet Banana was broken by the neighbor's dog…how about heading to one of the biggest water parks in the world to cool off and have a little summer fun?! Check out our list of the top water parks in the world, right here on Kidzworld!
Chimelong Water Park: China
It's only the largest water park in the whole wide world. If that doesn't get you excited, nothing will. We heard big things about something called the Behemoth Bowl.
Wet n' Wild: Orlando, Florida
When Mickey and Minnie have been working hard at Disney World, there are rumors that they sneak off to Wet N Wild to get an energy rush with some of the extreme rides. They say Goofy is addicted to this thing called the Black Hole.
World Water Park: Edmonton, Canada
OK, so you've been to these big water parks and the line-ups are not worth it. Maybe all you want is one or two crazy waterslides that you can hit 100 times in a day. Well there's a little place up North in Canada called Edmonton that won't have all the over-the-top tourist crowds.
Schlitterbahn: Texas
Speaking of "over-the-top"… let's go to Texas. If you have that BIGGER-BETTER personality, then this is the place for you.
Noah's Ark WaterPark: Wisconsin
All we can say about this water park is "yikes!"
Las Cascada de Aquadilla Water Park: Puerto Rico
Sometimes different is more fun. If you're sick of the same old gimmicks like electric 3-D graphics waterlslides, cheesy themes like Pirates and Dragons, or adrenaline-saturated upside down speed water bombing… how about going to Puerto Rico for some different water games like this one?
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Ouachitas Getaway -- Option 1
Spas and shopping are good and all but for some girl's, a getaway means a chance to unleash pent up energy that has accumulated during the work week. Hot Springs provides a quick and easy outlet to grab the girl's and shift into active mode, be it via hiking, kayaking, or off-roading.
Day 1
Adrenaline Overdrive: Hot Springs National Park is one of the nation's greatest spots for hiking. If you need to unleash some energy right away, challenging mountain trails that thread through the National Park and Ouachita National Forest provide great terrain for an emotionally recharging trek. For an extra kick, horseback riding and mountain biking are also options. Whatever the scenario might be there is a trail in town to fit your mood.
Refuel at one of the many restaurants found downtown. Afterwards, stroll the Grand Promenade and Bathhouse Row to unwind before delving into more action.
Depending on the season, head either to:
The Water: You and the girl's can rent a boat at one of the marina's and explore one of the areas lakes including the largest lake in the state- Ouachita. Kick back, have some fun in the sun and relax on your rig. Or get closer to the water with a water ski, scuba dive, or kayak adventure. No worries if you don't own your own equipment as there are many stores in the area that provide rental equipment.
Shift into overdrive at Superlift Off Road Vehicle Park. This park is perfect for a rough and muddy afternoon navigating your ATV or SUV 4wd through the wilderness. Superlift offers courses to challenge whatever vehicle (or emotional baggage) you bring along. The park is located on Mill Creek Road, which can be accessed by taking Exit 4 (off 70B) to Kelton Road.
After an afternoon at the park, head back downtown to grab dinner and take in the variety of live music that comes through town. Rehash the day's adventures over drinks and enjoy the smiles and grins on everyone's face after an action fueled day.
Day 2
After your adrenaline intensive adventures, it's time to recover and relax. Get a much deserved massage at the new digs at Quapaw Baths and Spa. Crews have converted the historic Spanish Colonial bathhouse, built in 1922, into a modern spa that offers tons of massage options including a new package called The Goddess. This package includes aromatherapy, a Swedish massage complete with reflexology and hot stone alignment, and a facial. Or, if you're still in the mood for some action, head to Oaklawn Park and unwind by enjoying mimosas and watching live thoroughbred racing (the live racing season is Jan- April) or playing the games of chance, available year-round.


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Discussion in 'Technical' started by uli, May 6, 2005.
What is the /lost+found directory good for? It seems to be empty.
It's used by e2fsck (similar to scandisk in MS Windows) for orphaned data blocks (if the filesystem is corrupt).
If e2fsck finds corrupt files that cannot be repaired it puts the parts that can be saved into the /lost+found directory (with a generic name).
Separate names with a comma.


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Temporary High-Skilled Migration
In today's global economy, the mobility of high-skilled workers is a vital issue. Around 1.1 million people, many of them considered high-skilled, came to work in the United States in Fiscal Year 2000 — even more than the roughly 850,000 immigrants admitted for legal permanent residence. These workers arrived as part of the nearly 33.7 million temporary visitors (including tourists and students) admitted in FY2000.
This Spotlight provides an overview of the myriad visa categories under which high-skilled temporary workers qualify to enter the United States and includes recent data on these workers. For the purposes of this Spotlight, high-skilled temporary workers refers to any individual admitted on the basis of professional education, skills, equivalent experience, and/or specialized knowledge in a given field.
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- The U.S. has been admitting skill-based temporary workers since 1952.
- High-skilled temporary workers were defined and divided into distinct temporary work visa categories as part of the Immigration Act of 1990 (IMMACT).
- High-skilled temporary workers originate from 186 countries, though workers from particular countries dominate certain categories.
- The largest high-skilled temporary worker visa category is the H-1B.
- Certain individuals and organizations are exempt from the H-1B cap.
- High-skilled temporary workers must meet various eligibility requirements.
- High-skilled temporary workers receive certain benefits and protections.
- Employers wishing to hire high-skilled temporary workers must follow procedures designed to protect the interests of the domestic labor force.
- Hiring a high-skilled temporary worker is neither quick nor cheap.
- Of the three major immigrant-receiving countries (Australia, Canada, and the U.S.) the U.S. is unique in requiring most high-skilled workers to be sponsored by an employer.
- The TN visa has more requirements for Mexican professionals than for their Canadian counterparts.
- Temporary work visas range in initial duration of stay from less than one year to no more than five years. Some visas are not renewable, others last for a fixed amount of time, and still others are renewable indefinitely.
- Many high-skilled temporary workers ultimately remain in the United States.
The U.S. has been admitting skill-based temporary workers since 1952.
Up until 1885, the U.S. admitted temporary workers as contract laborers - many of whom were unskilled and sought work in railroad construction, shipping companies, fish canneries, or the California gold mines. When Congress passed the first national contract labor law of 1885, temporary workers were prohibited (in most cases) from entering the country. Only with the passage of the McCarren-Walter Act of 1952 did legislation reverse the prohibition against contract laborers entering the U.S.. This Act authorized the admission of temporary workers during labor shortages and began to differentiate between skilled and unskilled temporary workers by creating the H-1 specialty program. At that time, there was no formal definition for skilled workers, resulting in an extremely diverse category of professionals. Throughout the latter part of the 20th century, high-skilled individuals entered through a single broad category, the H-1 specialty occupation program, which included health occupations, entertainers, athletes, professors, and other professions requiring advanced knowledge in a particular field.
High-skilled temporary workers were defined and divided into distinct temporary work visa categories as part of the Immigration Act of 1990 (IMMACT).
This step was taken in response to concerns that H-1 non-immigrant workers (see above) lacked the skills originally envisioned for the visa-holders. Table 1 shows certain non-immigrant visa categories (high-skilled, skilled, and unskilled) that confer eligibility for temporary work.
Table 1: Selected Non-immigrant Visa Categories Eligible for Temporary Work
High-skilled temporary workers originate from 186 countries, though workers from particular countries dominate certain categories.
In FY2000, the top 10 countries of origin for H-1B recipients were: India, China, Canada, the United Kingdom, Philippines, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Pakistan, and Russia. Almost half of the H-1B petitions approved were granted to individuals born in India, eclipsing the eight percent from China, the second leading country of birth. Canadian TN workers composed the vast majority of the TN visa admissions, while United Kingdom nationals received the most L visa admissions. Approximately one third of all student visas originated from three countries: Japan, China, and Korea.
The largest high-skilled temporary worker visa category is the H-1B.
The H-1B visa encompasses people in specialty occupations such as scientific research, information technology, physical, and the social, and life sciences (Graph 1 shows the leading occupations of H-1B workers for FY 2001). The number of visa admissions has risen steadily over the past 11 years, from the initial annual cap of 65,000 H-1Bs imposed by the 1990 Immigration Act to the present 195,000 visa admissions. Changes in legislation have increased the number of H-1Bs permitted each year, particularly the American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act of 1998 that increased admissions to 115,000 visas, and the American Competitiveness in the Twenty-First Century Act of 2000, which further raised the annual cap to 195,000 visas. Barring additional changes in legislation, the cap will return to 65,000 visa admissions in 2004. The number of H-1B temporary worker visas issued in FY2000 totaled 133,290.
Graph 1
Certain individuals and organizations are exempt from the H-1B cap.
The total of 133,290 H-1B temporary worker visas issued in FY2000 excludes non-working visa "waivers," which permit individuals from qualified countries to enter the U.S. on a temporary basis without a non-immigrant visa. It also leaves out non-immigrant visas obtained in the United States through a non-immigrant visa "change of status," which occurs when an individual is granted a new and different non-immigrant visa within U.S. borders. In addition, applications from certain types of organizations are exempt from the annual H-1B visa cap and therefore are not included in the total number of visas issued. Organizations that qualify for exemptions include institutions of higher education and related or affiliated non-profit organizations; non-profit or governmental research organizations; any employer who is filing for a second extension of stay for an H-1B non-immigrant; primary or secondary education institutions; or any non-profit entity engaged in "established curriculum-related clinical training of students." Of over 257,000 H-1B applications filed and approved in FY2000, nearly 25,000 (approximately 9.5 percent) were exemption cases.
High-skilled temporary workers must meet various eligibility requirements.
Each skilled-based category has unique prerequisites that must be met in order to apply for a temporary work visa. For instance, in order to perform services in a H-1B specialty occupation, a foreign professional must: 1) hold a baccalaureate or higher degree as required by the specialty occupation from an accredited U.S. college or university; 2) possess a foreign degree determined to be equivalent to a baccalaureate or higher degree as required by the specialty occupation from an accredited U.S. college or university; 3) have any required license or other official credential to practice the occupation (for example, architect, surveyor, physical therapist) in the state in which employment is sought; or 4) have, as determined by the INS, the equivalent of the degree required by the specialty occupation acquired through a combination of education, training, and/or experience. The eligibility requirements for intracompany transferees (L-1) require proof that the individual performs services in a managerial or executive capacity, for the same corporation or firm, or for the branch, subsidiary, or affiliate of the employer which employed him or her abroad for one continuous year within the three-year period immediately preceding the filing of the petition, in an executive, managerial, or specialized knowledge capacity.
High-skilled temporary workers receive certain benefits and protections.
All categories of high-skilled workers are entitled to bring their spouses and unmarried minor/dependent children with them. However, dependents may not be employed under their "dependent" visa classification. If dependents wish to work, they must apply separately for a temporary work visa. The 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) protects individuals authorized to accept employment in the U.S. from discrimination in hiring or discharge on the basis of national origin and citizenship status. For all H-1B and H-2B temporary workers, the employer is responsible for return transportation costs for an employee terminated prior to the end of the approved period of employment. Under the American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act of 1998 (ACWIA), employers are required to grant H-1B workers the same fringe benefits as U.S. workers. Finally, H-1B workers are not required to demonstrate that they intend to return home. This legislation is seen as a benefit to many H-1Bs because workers who wish to stay permanently in the U.S. may seek permanent resident status while under this temporary worker status, and in fact, many do apply for permanent employment-based visas. All other categories of temporary workers, and all other temporary visitors in general, must demonstrate that they maintain residence abroad that they have no intention of abandoning in order to obtain a visa.
Employers wishing to hire high-skilled temporary workers must follow procedures designed to protect the interests of the domestic labor force.
As a general rule, employers may hire foreign workers when there are insufficient U.S. workers who are able, willing, qualified, and available to perform the job (this is not the situation for H-1, L and other limited cases). In addition, the employer must ensure that the employment of the foreign worker will not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of U.S. workers similarly employed. For H-1B workers, employers also must agree to pay these high-skilled individuals prevailing wages. Additionally, some companies are prohibited from hiring H-1B workers if they have laid off American workers doing similar work and they must certify that there is no strike or lockout. The American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act of 1998 (ACWIA) included new worker protections for H-1B dependent firms (those with more than 15 percent of their workforce comprised of H-1B workers).
Hiring a high-skilled temporary worker is neither quick nor cheap.
On average, the process for obtaining a temporary visa generally involves three government agencies and can take anywhere from four to eight months. First, the employer files a labor condition application with the Department of Labor specifying the job, salary, and the length and site of employment. The role of the Immigration and Naturalization Service is to adjudicate the visa once this information has been processed. The INS determines whether the individual has the requisite education and work experience for the posted positions. If the INS approves the visa, the National Visa Center of the Department of State informs the beneficiary and carries out the remainder of the visa issuance process. It is the State Department that provides the individual with the visa necessary to travel to the United States, which will be checked by the INS at the port-of-entry. A visa does not guarantee entry into the United States; the INS has authority to deny admission at the port-of-entry to any applicant, even a visa-holder, who is inadmissible under the 1952 Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). In addition, the INS, not the State Department consular officer, determines the period for which the bearer of a temporary work visa is authorized to remain in the United States.
There is a required base fee of $130 for an employer to petition the INS for a temporary worker visa. An additional $1,000 Non-immigrant Petitioner fee is charged for certain H-1B petitions. Employers exempt from the annual cap for H-1B visa admissions also are exempt from the H-1B Non-immigrant Petitioner fee. There exists an optional $1,000 guaranteed 15-day processing fee for employers who wish to expedite the INS portion of the process. Finally, each applicant for a temporary worker visa must pay a non-refundable $45 application fee along with their form, and submit a valid passport, photograph, and the INS notice of approval to the National Visa Center. The processing fees for obtaining a visa can be anywhere between $175 and $2,175, depending on the type of visa issued and the time frame of issuance (the temporary worker is responsible only for the $45 visa application fee at the National Visa Center).
Of the three major immigrant-receiving countries (Australia, Canada, and the U.S.) the U.S. is unique in requiring most high-skilled workers to be sponsored by an employer.
In the U.S., an employer must sponsor a temporary worker, even high-skilled temporary workers (with two limited exceptions). In Canada and Australia, however, an individual can "self-sponsor," qualifying for a skilled work visa based on a predetermined point system. This method allows temporary workers to enter the country and then find a job. The point system integrates qualifications, job skills, employment experience, language skills, and other categories such as family members in the country and age at time of petition.
The TN visa has more requirements for Mexican professionals than for their Canadian counterparts.
Canadian professionals need documentation of proper credentials and an offer letter from a U.S. employer in order to obtain a TN visa. The application can be processed directly at any port-of-entry along the U.S.-Canadian border. However, Mexican professionals must have a visa from the U.S. consulate, documentation of credentials, and an offer letter from a U.S. employer. In addition, the prospective employer must file a labor condition application. In FY2000, the INS recorded 89,220 entries of Canadian TNs and 2,059 entries of Mexican TNs. Until January 2004, there will be a numerical ceiling of 5,500 admissions for Mexican professionals. A TN visa allows individuals to work in the country for one year at a time (with an unlimited number of extensions), while H-1B visas allow for three years of work (renewable once). For Mexican professionals, either visa requires similar paperwork, yet for Canadians it is much more time-consuming and costly to apply for an H-1B visa than a TN visa.
Temporary work visas range in initial duration of stay from less than one year to no more than five years. Some visas are not renewable, others last for a fixed amount of time, and still others are renewable indefinitely.
Non-agricultural workers (H-2B) have the shortest initial visa duration of up to one year. Individual athletes (P-1) have the longest initial stay duration of up to five years. Treaty traders and treaty investors (E-1/2) are allowed to extend their visas in two-year increments, and Canadian and Mexican Professionals (TN) can renew their visas in one-year increments, both for an unlimited number of renewals. The initial H-1B visa may be granted for a period of up to three years, with a one-time, three-year extension for a maximum of six years. After reaching the maximum allowed stay, the individual must live outside of the U.S. for one year before being allowed to obtain another H or L visa. However, the employee can prepare for a green card (permanent residence visa) while still in H-1B status. In addition, if the green card issuance is pending, the H-1B temporary worker may remain in the country in one-year increments until a final decision is reached regarding permanent residence. The H-1B visa is one of very few temporary worker categories where an adjustment to permanent status is permitted. Table 2 includes a detailed description of the visa duration for certain high-skilled temporary visa categories.
Table 2: Maximum Visa Duration for Selected High-Skilled Temporary Employment Visas
Many high-skilled temporary workers ultimately remain in the United States.
While data are lacking regarding the number of temporary workers who remain in the U.S. after their temporary visa has expired, research indicates that they often remain by adjusting to permanent status, marrying a citizen or immigrant, or illegally overstaying their visas. Approximately 80 percent of all immigrants admitted through employment-based preferences in FY2000 adjusted from a temporary visa category (this figure includes the principal visa-holders as well as dependents). People adjusting from a temporary visa category include tourists, students, spouses, refugees, parolees, and temporary workers. However, the latest studies indicate that the majority of all employment-based immigrant adjustments come from visa categories eligible for temporary work or their dependent spouses and children. The largest percentage of all immigrants who adjust to permanent resident status from a temporary worker status come from Asia, specifically China, India, and the Philippines. H-1B workers in particular often adjust to permanent legal status through employment-based visas. By one estimate, more than 50 percent of all H-1B workers will adjust to permanent employment-based status by 2010. H-1B workers are not required to demonstrate that they intend to return home, and therefore the law implicitly encourages a transition to permanent residency. Many immigration experts maintain that if the permanent employment-based visa system were able to process requests in a timely manner that met "real-time" business needs, employers would not choose to use the H-1B temporary worker visa system to initially bring in their high-skilled workers. This, they argue, would reduce the pressure on the H-1B cap and unnecessary paperwork, fees, and backlogs.


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About Fire Emblem Heroes by Nintendo Co., Ltd.
Nintendo's hit strategy-RPG Fire Emblem series, which has been going strong for more than 25 years, continues its journey on smart devices.
Fight battles customized for touch screens and on-the-go play. Summon characters from across the Fire Emblem universe. Develop your Heroes' skills, and take them to new heights. This is your adventure—a Fire Emblem that's like nothing you've seen before!
This application is free to download and offers some optional in-app purchases.
■ An epic quest
The game features an ongoing, original story where new characters and dozens upon dozens of battle-tested Heroes from across the Fire Emblem universe meet.
There are over 800 story stages available as of July 2019! (This total includes all difficulty modes.) Clear these story stages and you'll earn Orbs, which are used for summoning Heroes.
New story chapters are added frequently, so don't miss out!
■ Intense battles
Take part in strategic turn-based battles streamlined for on-the-go play with maps that fit in the palm of your hand! You'll need to think hard about the advantages and disadvantages of each Hero's weapon...and even evaluate the map itself as you battle. Lead your army with easy touch-and-drag controls, including the ability to attack by simply swiping an ally over an enemy.
New to strategic turn-based battles? Don't worry! Use the Auto-Battle option to have your characters fight on their own.
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Latest > Motocaddy launches new fully responsive website
Feb 1st, 2018
Motocaddy launches new fully responsive website
Re-designed site provides maximum support for golfers worldwide
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Motocaddy has launched a brand new website designed to help retailers and golfers find out more about the growing Motocaddy product range.
The new fully-responsive site – viewable at www.motocaddy.com - has been designed with the user-experience firmly in mind. With improved navigation and functionality, customers can easily access detailed product information, images and cutting-edge video content across the full-range of digital devices. It also offers the opportunity to share pages across all major social media platforms.
"We've made a significant investment in the new site to keep up with increased demand from around the world," said Oliver Churcher, Marketing Manager.
"It's represents a complete re-build of the site we introduced five years ago. The fresh, modern look epitomises our brand and the products we now have available on the market and it will prove to be the perfect resource for anyone wanting in-depth information on Motocaddy products," he added.
Launching across 11 different countries in six languages (UK, Australia, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, Sweden, USA, plus an International version) the site also includes a 'Smart Search' making it easier and quicker for users to find the products they're looking for, plus prominent access to video content; the latest Motocaddy news; and enhanced stockist and service agent locators.
"We're an international business that is out-stripping everyone in the market and it's the best multi-platform website in our sector which matches our number one status, "said Chairman, David Wells. "We have some very exciting products coming this year, that will continue to break boundaries in the industry and the new site is the perfect place to showcase them to golfers," he added.
To visit the new website and to find out more information on all Motocaddy trolleys, bags, batteries and accessories, please visit www.motocaddy.com.
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Companies looking to move database operations to public and private clouds will soon have another option in the form of Postgres Plus Cloud Server, EnterpriseDB announced Thursday.
EnterpriseDB's Postgres Plus Standard Server and Postgres Plus Advanced Server products are based on the open-source PostgreSQL database, with advanced features layered on the core code.
The upcoming Cloud Server product features a Web-based interface for managing clusters of database nodes. It includes automatic load balancing and failover, provides various monitoring functions and allows for online backups and "point-in-time" database recovery.
It will be available in standard and advanced editions, the latter of which includes EnterpriseDB's compatibility layer for Oracle's database, which allows Oracle workloads to be migrated over to EnterpriseDB, albeit not necessarily in exact form.
Cloud Server will initially be available on Amazon EC2, with support for other clouds, such as GoGrid, coming later, said Karen Tegan Padir, vice president of products and marketing.
Private cloud support is limited to the GPL version of Eucalyptus' private cloud software, Padir said.
Cloud Server can also be deployed in traditional data centers that don't use a cloud architecture.
It will enter beta in September, with general availability of version 1.0 planned for November, Padir said.
A few customers have signed up for the beta, but EnterpriseDB is hoping to get some more involved. The company is confident the market will respond, according to Padir.
"We're building this because there's absolute demand for it," she said.
EnterpriseDB already offers Amazon Machine Images (AMIs), virtual appliances with which developers can quickly install the database on EC2. Cloud Server's management and provisioning capabilities build on that effort, Padir said.
Pricing hasn't been determined yet for any of the Cloud Server versions.
EnterpriseDB may face challenges getting customers to bite, particularly Oracle shops, said analyst Curt Monash of Monash Research.
"Migrating from Oracle to EnterpriseDB at the same time as you migrate to the cloud would seem pretty risky," he said. "I'm not sure there are many realistic use cases for that."
Moreover, multiple versions of Oracle's database are already available on Amazon, giving those customers a ready option should they wish to experiment with cloud deployments, he noted.
Padir called Cloud Server a "very low-risk" option for Oracle shops considering a move to EnterpriseDB.
Deploying in a cloud means that customers wouldn't have to dedicate specific machines to a test and migration environment, she said.


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We Need Lazy Politicians
"Do Something." "Do Something!" "We have to DO SOMETHING!"
Whenever a problem arises, be it an incomprehensible tragedy like Newtown or an imperfection in our economy, those in government and their media enablers are the first to cry, "do something."
But when Washington decides on a something to do, it usually makes the situation worse. "Do something about poverty!" The War on Poverty locked the poor into intergenerational dependency. "Do something about education!" The Department of Education has vastly increased spending without improving performance. "Do something about health care!" Even before Obamacare fully takes effect, insurance rates are skyrocketing and doctors are fleeing the industry.
The something-doers never learn that doing nothing often has the best result. Just imagine the economic growth if our politicians had spent the last five years lying in hammocks rather than doing, doing, doing.
Helmuth von Moltke understood this. "Helmuth von Who-ke?" See, I told you the Department of Education was worthless. Okay, a remedial history lesson…
Helmuth von Moltke the Younger was in charge of personnel for the German army more than a century ago. Like his uncle (the aptly named Helmuth von Moltke the Elder) he was famous for his austere brand of self-discipline and hard work. You can imagine how uptight the 19th century German officer corps was; these squares thought of Moltke as Captain Buzzkill.
Moltke's superiors expected him to turn the rest of the German army into Type A workaholics. Instead, Moltke took a much different approach. He started by dividing the officer corps into four categories:
- Mentally dull and physically lazy.
- Mentally bright and physically energetic.
- Mentally dull and physically energetic.
- Bright and lazy.
The first group (lazy dullards) were given simple, repetitive, unchallenging tasks.
You would assume that the second group (bright and energetic) would be the cream of the crop. However Moltke viewed these officers as obsessive micromanagers, which led them to be lousy leaders. He never promoted this type to a commanding officer level.
Group three (busy dullards) was considered the most dangerous. Moltke viewed them as nothing more than mistake generators needing constant supervision. These officers caused so many problems many were simply dismissed.
The last group (bright and lazy) held those officers Molke promoted to the highest levels of the military. Why did he want lazy people in charge? Moltke determined that this group was smart enough to see what needed to be done but lazy enough to find the easiest, most direct way to succeed. And of course such an person won't get mired in the details, but will delegate those chores to his staff. Better yet, he would rather take a long lunch than micromanage his subordinates.
Unfortunately, most of our political class is in groups two and three. The brainy micromanagers concoct ornate bureaucracies that ultimately fail. The dim-witted busy-bodies slap together ill-considered laws that damage our economy and our lives. If we had more bright and lazy leaders, Washington might take a moment to think before they did something foolish.
Moltke's wisdom recalls President Calvin Coolidge's advice: "When you see ten problems rolling down the road, if you don't do anything, nine of them will roll into a ditch before they get to you."
Instead of frantically chasing every perceived issue, our politicians should identify those rare issues that they actually can improve. And before rushing out to do something, they should think long and hard about the solution and its repercussions first. Preferably after a long nap in their hammock.
Follow me on Twitter at @exjon.


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