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The secrets to creating money and wealth can be found encoded into the Tarot…and in one card in particular!
The Four of Pentacles holds many secrets. But all it needs is a little understanding to unlock and reveal what lies within.
The Energy of Money
Being rich and materially secure is a birthright given to every one of us. It may not seem this way if you lead a life of hardship and restriction, but natural law reinforces the principle that govern money flow.
What is money?
Money is the expression of energies that play through you and your life. You can consciously choose the energies you want to express.
Spiritual people tend to concentrate on more altruistic endeavors, which is great except that this tends to filter you out of more earthly rewards, such as financial security. This means that many spiritual people are materially impoverished. Equally, many materially-rich people are spiritually starved.
Despite this tendency, becoming rich is possible if you want it. You just need to understand the nature of money power and how you use it to manifest your material dreams.
The Godfather of Tarot
When Waite created his Tarot deck, he drew on his occult knowledge. However, the deeper arcane aspects of his magickal philosophy are not evident in the imagery of the 78 cards.
The colors in the Rider-Waite Tarot deck are bold and much of the imagery appears to be somewhat simplistic. Do not be fooled by this! Despite the popularistic nature of the deck, there are secrets encoded into it which, when understood properly, can help you unlock a deeper understanding of the mysteries of life.
The Four of Pentacles is an excellent example. In this case, the secrets relate to money and manifesting material security.
A E Waite and the Kabbalah
Before we look at what this process is and how it's encoded into this card, you first need to understand A E Waite's life and his connection with the Kabbalah.
Arthur Edward Waite (October 2, 1857 – May 19, 1942) was an expert of the Jewish Kabbalah (or Cabala). He wrote one of the seminal treatises on the subject in 1929: The Holy Kabbalah.
The foundation of the Kabbalah is the Tree of Life: a sacred glyph that unifies the Western Mystical Tradition of which Waite was an exponent and formed a central tenet to his Tarot philosophy.
The Tree of Life is centered around 10 spheres of energy and twenty-two paths that connect them. Both these numbers play a pivotal role in the structure of the Tarot. There are 22 cards in the Major Arcana and10 in each suit of the Minor Arcana.
The Tree of Life demonstrates the descent of energy from the highest spiritual plane down, through a succession of increasingly dense spheres, until it manifests on the physical plane.
This returns us to the subject of money.
Money is little more than the solidification of one particular type of Universal energy. This particular dynamic relates to the Power of the Earth. In the Tarot's Minor Arcana, it is represented by the suit of Pentacles.
The Stages of Manifestation
In Kabbalistic philosophy, energy that emerges from the Godhead, or Universal Source, does not begin to manifest until it reaches the fourth stage in its descent.
In the Tree of Life, this stage is known as the Sphere of Chesed and is associated with… the Four of Pentacles.
Whenever it appears in a Tarot reading, you can identify issues or challenges that surround a question about wealth.
Great! That's fine as far as it goes, but Waite has taken this revelation a stage further.
Encoded into the Four of Pentacles imagery is the process of manifesting money. Once you understand the key, unlocking this process is easy.
A E Waite was one of those initiated into the arcane secrets of personal wealth using Natural Law. Later, when he came to develop his own Tarot cards, he took the opportunity to encode some of these mysteries of money and wealth in one card in particular. The Four of Pentacles.
Lord of Earthly Power
The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn (Wikipedia) was a late-19th century, occult society. A E Waite was initiated into in January 1891.
The main structure of the society focused on graded initiations that led the student up a ladder of personal magickal attainment.
It was, and probably still is, the most important occult society of the past 150 years.
Tarot formed an important part of the Golden Dawn system as it was believed to be the most important divination system of its time.
As you know, Waite went on to become the most important figure in this movement, making the Tarot popular to a wider, non-occult audience. The title that the Golden Dawn gave to the Four of Pentacles was Lord of Earthly Power. This, succinctly, sums up its elemental attributes. In the image Waite used for this card, it shows a man, who is clearly of some financial standing in the community, seated, surrounded by four disks. In the background, there is a dense, urban landscape, which, the viewer is led to believe, forms the power-base of the man's material wealth. Many Tarot writers have interpreted this card purely on its face value. However, as I have alluded to throughout this article, it works at a much deeper level.
The Esoteric Process of Wealth Creation
The concept that the universe is an all-pervading power is becoming increasingly popular. This universal power is believed to be benevolent and a source of great power that human consciousness has the ability to tap into. The Golden Dawn understood this. As did the Kabbalists. They both understood the process of drawing down universal power into increasingly dense spheres of energy. In the Kabbalistic system, the universal power enters through the first sphere, also known as the 'Crown'. Let's go back to where we started and take a look at our 'man of means' in Waite's Four of Pentacles card.
The First Step of Manifestation
You see that he is wearing a headpiece with the form and structure of a regal crown? This is odd. He is clearly not a member of a royal household. It must, therefore, mean that this symbol represents the Kabbalistic Sepiroth, not a symbol of inherited Kingship. In this context, the 'Crown' also indicates that the entry point for the universal power. It is also a location that resides within everyone's aura. Psychics place it inches above the top of your head—which is exactly where it appears in Waite's Tarot card. So far then, what have we discovered? That Waite understood that the creation of material wealth is directly associated with establishing a personal psychic connection to a Universal Power. In turn, this power is drawn down through your psycho-spiritual centers (or chakras).
The Second Center of Manifestation
The Crown chakra may be the point where energy enters your life, but it is not the end of the process. In order to turn the potentiality of wealth into a physical reality, two more processes need to occur. In the Four of Pentacles, the figure also has a circle of power below his crown. The entrepreneur supports it central to his upper chest. In the same way that the Crown pentacle relates to a chakra, this second one does too. The center that it relates to is commonly called the 'Solar Plexus'.
The Solar Plexus relates to your heart center. It corresponds to your ability to love, create and nurture. It is attributed to the Sun and has a close correspondence with the greatest symbol of material wealth known to man. Gold. What part does the heart center play in creating wealth? Well, the power that enters your system via your Crown center is little more than energy. It has no characteristics. This means you need to personalize it. You do this through your heart center by imposing upon the energy your dearest hopes, dreams, desires and expectations. In other words, the heart center 'colors' the energy that enters your system, forcing it to begin to solidify into the form that you choose. It's a little like a potter. They take a piece of lifeless, formless clay and, through his or her imagination, turn it into a useful or beautiful 'something
Final Stage of Manifestation
Once Universal Energy is drawn into you and molded into shape according to the patterns you choose to apply to it, the flow solidifies into a state that can manifest on the physical plane. The final stage in this process is the most important. Without it, little you apply yourself to can result in much tangible gain. You have to connect to the physical plane. Sadly, spiritually-inclined people often find this a problem. Too many of us focus our consciousnesses upon the higher at the expense of the practical. The final stage of the process of manifestation, according to the philosophy encoded in the Four of Pentacles, is to draw the power down into the 'real world'. This brings us to the final two pentacles on this card. They are positioned at a most strategic point: under the feet with a close connection to the ground.
Despite the vast number of books on the market about the chakra system, many of them do not even identify the major chakras in the feet. I do not understand this for, having done a great deal of chakra work, I have found them extremely important. In the context of the process of manifestation, it is important that you remain connected to the earth through either, or preferably both, of these centers. They form the final stage in the process of grounding Universal Power into your life. Without this final step, nothing you want, nor matter how hard you try, will manifest.
Final Thoughts
Arthur Edward Waite did a wonderful job at encoding these wealth creation secrets into the Four of Pentacles. Through his understanding of the human aura and the knowledge that the human body can act as a conduit to modify and focus power, he revealed a most remarkable process which he wanted to share with the world—but only to those who would choose not to abuse this knowledge. On a purely practical level, it is easy to integrate this four-chakra process of manifestation into any spiritual work. Use it in guided meditations. Visualize the energy being drawn into your Crown chakra, down into your heart before, finally, it drops into your feet and the earth.
The process is enhanced if you focus upon sending out strong feelings of material well-being via the channel of perusing the things you love in life. I do hope this guide has been beneficial to you. Please do contact me if you have any comments or questions. Alternatively, you could always tithe yourself and send me 10% of all the fabulous wealth that is destined to come your way using this system! I accept checks or cash!
References and Resources
- The Holy Kabbalah—Arthur Edward Waite, Rider, 1929
- The Rider-Waite Tarot deck


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I'm worried there won't be enough comment on the 'No' vote, so I've decided to make a blogtervention (and if I've just coined that word, I hereby copyright it). With a relatively small swing, the British establishment would have been in meltdown today. The panic and intimidation of the past two weeks revealed just how threatening a 'yes' vote was and how hopelessly unprepared they were for it – yet another reflection of their arrogance, complacency and detachment, but also their latent weakness, insecurity and fear. As it stands, to quote a very disappointed 'yes' voter from Glasgow this morning, 'it's same as'.
The sounds of magnanimity and reconciliation won't last long. Perfidious Albion will stitch the Scots up again. You can already hear back-tracking on the tripartite 'pledge' and the right-wing (including UKIP) using it as leverage to pursue their reactionary agenda. It would be great if the radical, vibrant forces of the 'yes' campaign can hold the government to their word, but I worry there will be an equal retreat into disillusionment.
It's nauseating to hear the institutions of state, from the BBC to the Queen, breathing a collective sigh of relief, but nothing is more disgusting than the role of the Labour Party in all this. I don't pretend to know the workings of Scottish Labour and I know it has a dynamic of its own, but at a national level, are there any depths 'New' (yes, it's back – it never really went away) Labour has not plumbed? If Salmond has played Cameron like a violin, Miliband has been a Stradivarius in the hands of the Tories. As so often before, Labour has ridden to the establishment's rescue. If it had been a 'yes' vote, Labour would have got the blame. Do they seriously think they're now going to get the credit for 'saving the Union'? Of course not. The Tories are going to play this for all it's worth and – with a superficially recovering economy – will try to ride the wave through to the election. If it had been a 'yes' vote, Cameron would have been down the road by now. As it is, Miliband, Darling and Brown have handed him a political reprieve, in return for a brief moment of glory. This Faustian pact could come back to haunt them, particularly in Scotland. With no sign of any policies (including on housing) that might win back working class voters throughout the UK, the slow, miserable death of the Labour Party continues.
I feel disappointed because, above all, what's been lost is a moment when the vitality of optimism triumphed over the pessimism of the status quo, but it's not over yet!

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This video shows the design process of Tara McMullens downtown Toronto condo designed by Tiffany Pratt and herself. I watched it sometime last winter and haven't been able to get the space out of my head. I love how simple and creative it is, especially the pops of yellow and the plants that are hanging from an old wooden ladder attached to the ceiling - such a good idea! I love that Pratt found that beautiful dining table on the curb and painted it white. I love how all the builder basic touches that came with the place were ripped out and washed white. I want it all!
Since I couldn't get the place out of my head, a year later, I've done some detective work. Who are these girls? McMullen is an incredible photographer...her wedding photos are hauntingly beautiful. And Pratt is a stylist/designer who approaches design, in my opinion, the way an artist would. Her spaces are unexpected, not overly designed or thought out (ex. the collage wall in Tara's space) and whimsical. Here are some pictures of her apartment featured in Rue Magazine (more pictures are on her website) and it's shot by guess who, Miss Tara McMullen. Talk about good collaborating.
Okay, so the case has been solved and now I'm excited to see what they do next!


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I believe this is a topic that never gets old. Money is said to be the root of all evil but appears to be the solution to all problems. Money brings about happiness, right? Of course we know that's wrong, but having money can aid in that happiness. Wealth can get you in high places and even help you live more comfortably. What wealth are we speaking about and how do we attain it? I'm speaking on the wealth of knowledge. The more you know the more you make. I don't just mean with a degree because it's been proven that you don't have to have a college education to make it in the world but you do need knowledge.
A good work ethic and experience can get you far but to a certain extent. This has been debated a lot so let me explain. With constant advancements and innovative techniques, it's not enough to simply be skilled in one area. That area of expertise you have in years to come will soon be outdated and replaced with something new and lucrative. You want to know why? It brings in more money and it makes the job more functional. May it attracts more consumer interest. Whatever the case may be, it's simply not enough to know the basics. Of course you're experience will get you far but that additional knowledge, that constant drive for growth and development is what will take you to the next level. Most times this is scene in those with degrees, because they appear to be taking the initiative and eager to learn more.
I can attest that a lot of what I learned in school I did not retain. For that reason, I sought out to gain more knowledge and training. Even though I didn't have years of experience, I showed a drive to learn more. I displayed the same innovation within Im myself, that people wanted to bring within the company. This goes for working for an employer or being self-employed. Acquiring wealth comes from acquiring knowledge. This can be through research, advice, training, furthering your education, life lessons. There are so many ways to learn. There is so much information out on the internet for free! A lot of entrepreneurs offer classes, sessions on how to build a business and gain wealth, but if you don't have the funding do your research. There was a time you had to pay for this kind of knowledge, but it's out there and available for you. There are ebooks, regular books in the library, you just have to have the drive.
Wealth always has and always will be attainable. If you never look you will never find it. Do your research and planning! If you're unhappy because financially you aren't where you want to be, take time to re-evaluate your life. What things can you change? What areas of your life can be improved? What will this wealth bring you? Take time to sit down and write out a plan. Think of other ways to bring in more income. Sometimes keeping ideas in your head get lost with the many other things on your mind. Free up some space and write it down. Find a mentor who has reached a level of wealth that you want to be and seek advice. Spend time researching online. Find happiness in yourself and in the process. Create steps to take and make a timeline for accomplishing each step. Set goals for your wealth and commend yourself for the effort and for the achievement.
You can never be the same as someone else so don't wish for that. If you're not willing to put in the work, don't reach for that goal either. With more wealth comes more work and more challenges. Sometimes your lack of wealth comes from laziness. You can't complain about something you're not willing to change. You may think you don't know what steps to take and you don't know what to do next. Well no one knew how to do anything until they tried. Just think of how much easier you have it now. You can type in a search and get answers, solutions within seconds! Those before you spent years finding out and creating ways to get the knowledge you could have in seconds. Don't make excuses, make changes. Apply the "little" that you know, to gain more. Take time each day to move a step further and reward yourself along the way.


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Uinta Hillside Slasher
Backcountry skier switches from uphill travel to downhill travel.
Lookout Peak
Double Fronts
Winter storm front softens the landing for a front flip.
Stuck it
Mike Mckinney sticks the landing.
Mt Superior
One of the top 10 ski mountaineering challenges in North America.
Full album:
Superior Summit Shot.
Taking Flight
Skier Austin Prince takes flight Cardiff fork Wasatch Mountains Utah.
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Instructions: This calculator conducts a t-test for two population means (\(\mu_1\) and \(\mu_2\)), with unknown population standard deviations. This test apply when you have two-independent samples, and the population standard deviations \(\sigma_1\) and \(\sigma_2\) and not known. Please select the null and alternative hypotheses, type the significance level, the sample means, the sample standard deviations, the sample sizes, and the results of the t-test for two independent samples will be displayed for you:
The T-test for Two Independent Samples
More about the t-test for two means so you can better interpret the output presented above: A t-test for two means with unknown population variances and two independent samples is a hypothesis test that attempts to make a claim about the population means (\(\mu_1\) and \(\mu_2\)). More specifically, a t-test uses sample information to assess how plausible it is for the population means \(\mu_1\) and \(\mu_2\) to be equal. The test has two non-overlapping hypotheses, the null and the alternative hypothesis. The null hypothesis is a statement about the population means, specifically the assumption of no effect, and the alternative hypothesis is the complementary hypothesis to the null hypothesis. The main properties of a two sample t-test for two population means are:
- Depending on our knowledge about the "no effect" situation, the t-test can be two-tailed, left-tailed or right-tailed
- The main principle of hypothesis testing is that the null hypothesis is rejected if the test statistic obtained is sufficiently unlikely under the assumption that the null hypothesis is true
- The p-value is the probability of obtaining sample results as extreme or more extreme than the sample results obtained, under the assumption that the null hypothesis is true
- In a hypothesis tests there are two types of errors. Type I error occurs when we reject a true null hypothesis, and the Type II error occurs when we fail to reject a false null hypothesis
The formula for a t-statistic for two population means (with two independent samples), with unknown population variances shows us how to calculate t-test with mean and standard deviation and it depends on whether the population variances are assumed to be equal or not. If the population variances are assumed to be unequal, then the formula is:\[t = \frac{\bar X_1 - \bar X_2}{\sqrt{ \frac{s_1^2}{n_1} + \frac{s_2^2}{n_2} }}\]
On the other hand, if the population variances are assumed to be equal, then the formula is:\[t = \frac{\bar X_1 - \bar X_2}{\sqrt{ \frac{(n_1-1)s_1^2 + (n_2-1)s_2^2}{n_1+n_2-2}(\frac{1}{n_1}+\frac{1}{n_2}) } }\]
Normally, the way of knowing whether the population variances must be assumed to be equal or unequal is by using an F-test for equality of variances.
With the above t-statistic, we can compute the corresponding p-value, which allows us to assess whether or not there is a statistically significant difference between two means.
The main purpose of this calculator is for comparing two population mean when sigma is unknown for both populations. In case that the population standard deviations are known, then you should use instead this z-test for two means.
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The RAFLOST 2013 festival program has been finalized. Please, click here for the full details.
Month: May 2013
Raflost 2013 poster
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Raflost 2013 starting next week
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Intermediate League:
We faced an away trip to Donaghmoyne last night, Wednesday. Result next week. We are scheduled to play away to Doohamlet next Wednesday, but this may be postponed due to our senior hurling team's involvement in the championship final.
Senior Hurlers:
The senior hurlers have qualified for the final of the Senior Hurling Championship to be played on July 31st/August 1st against Castleblayney after an impressive 6-13 to 0-06 win over Carrickmacross. The club would encourage all our members to come and support the team as they look to win the club's first ever Senior Hurling Championship.
Reserve Hurlers:
The reserve hurlers take on Monaghan Harps tonight, Thursday, in the semi final of the Reserve Hurling League at 8.00pm in Pairc Grattan.
Fund Raising Draw:
Tickets are now on sale for the Inniskeen Grattans Development Draw. The 1st Prize is €5000, 2nd €1500 and there are 10 prizes of €100 to be won. Tickets are €20 each or 3 for €50 and are available from any committee member.
Raft Race:
The annual Raft Race which has become a huge local attraction in Inniskeen will be run by Inniskeen Grattans GFC this year. It is hoped to run the event in the autumn time, but this will depend on the water level in the Fane. This year will also see the inclusion of a kayak race. More details to follow in the coming weeks.
Weekly Draw Results:
The results of the weekly envelope draw for Sunday 18th of July:
1st Prize €250: Kevin Boylan, Inniskeen (Brendan Meegan)
2nd Prize €100: Eugene and Caroline Freeman (Paddy Dowdall)
3rd Prize €50: Paddy Crehan, Dromin (John Boyle)
4th Prize €30: Brendan Quigley, Inniskeen (Paddy Dowdall)
5th Prize €20: Una Clerkin, Dundalk (John Boyle)
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Coach Lori
I've come to understand that big problems in life that cause breakdowns mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually, aren't something that happens overnight. It's an accumulation of life's stressors. It's like the story of the frog in kettle of boiling water…
The frog is in the kettle of water that is room temperature. The frog feels fine, thinking everything is safe and peachy. Yet as the heat gets turned up gradually, due to the slow process the frog never realizes it's getting dangerously hot. Eventually it boils to death.
It is in the malformed messages in our mind that life becomes unbearable; who we think we should be, what we should do, and why we can't. Struggles happen in life. Either we learn how to cope effectively or they will destroy us on many levels.
You see on the outside people thought my life was great. I've earned trophies, ribbons, awards, and I have numerous educational training certificates. I've been a beauty pageant winner. I've been board presidents, owned three businesses, one in direct sales where in nine months I promoted to a manager and in three years led a top performing team of over 200 consultants, and earned trips every year. And last but far from least, I've developed a Coaching program and audio series from scratch that are bettering thousands of people's lives today.
I have achieved every big goal I've ever attempted.
However, for years I was a silent sufferer.
As a child I was full of anxiety and bit my nails so bad that they bled.
I graduated from high school without ever fully reading a book.
I struggled with a seven year battle with eating disorders; anorexia and bulimia, beginning at the age of 17.
I never graduated from college due to struggling with taking tests.
I worked hard for 14 years in corporate America, going to night school, moving up the ladder, planning on retiring at 50, and in one day the company closed its doors.
At the age of 41, I was diagnosed with ADHD, and put on medications that made my life a nightmare. I lost me. I was not enthusiastic, creative, and intuitive as I once was. My zeal for life became buried.
Sadness and isolation resulted.
Then at the age of 46, I became very sick. I was losing my vision, my equilibrium, my energy, motivation, and personality. Medical doctors could find no cause.
That year I ended an abusive marriage, became a divorced single parent, and started my life and career all over. I was in financial hardship, shaving the balls of my sweaters and sewing the holes in my socks and underwear.
Was I experiencing fear, worry, stress, and burnout? You bet.
I've always been a high achiever. I am a woman of powerful prayer. Yet I just couldn't seem to get out of my rut.
The turning point was when I had a dream, and I dreamt that I was dying of cancer. Then 2 weeks later I found a lump in my breast. I said DANG IT, what the heck is happening to me?
That question, moved me on a quest of seeking answers. God responds to our seeking, this I am confident of.
Then one day I took my daughter to the library. As she did her own thing, I felt compelled to walk down a row or books and videos. A thought popped into my head and said, grab a movie to watch tonight. So I randomly pulled a video off the shelf, and realized it was an interview Bill Moyer had with the Doctors of Mayo Clinic. I then walked further down to the end of the row and felt prompted to pull a book off the shelf; it was "The Anatomy of the Spirit" by Dr. Carolyn Myss. Now I brought them both home. The video explained how the mind is not limited to the brain, but is in every cell. Our cells, it revealed, communicated to each other. And thoughts triggered the cells to move to different areas of the body. The book, in the VERY FIRST CHAPTER, referred to the video, on the Power of the Mind.
I took that as a sign, I needed to learn more. My struggles, my journey, my story became my career. What I learned compelled me to start a business helping others in ways I found amazing positive resolve.
Truly, change is inevitable for us all at one time or another. And when you remain hopeful, and keep on moving forward. You find yourself in unexpected places where miracles happen. Believe!


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June 26
Planes, Trains and .... Campervans.
I'm traveling to Ireland, for the first time, in a few weeks to spend a week with my daughter at the end of her summer study program. It's late in the game, but I'm considering renting a campervan and hitting the (left side of the) road! Advice appreciated. [more inside]
May 16, 2018
A week in Dublin!
My sister and I will be spending a week in Dublin at the end of May. What should we do? I'm really into plants and animals. I'm also vegetarian. She doesn't like museums. We are considering taking a day trip out to see the Cliffs of Moher. Any recommendations? [more inside]
June 29, 2017
Eire for Beginners
My girlfriend and I are going to Eire in August for a week, and I'd love some suggestions. I thought we would spend 3-4 days in Dublin and then take the train to Galway for a couple more days. But the only thing set in stone is that we arrive in Dublin on one Saturday, and depart from Dublin the following Saturday. We have not yet booked places to stay. What's the best use of our time? [more inside]
June 12, 2017
US DublinlLayover and checked bag question
Can I still check through a bag from US to Dublin Airport to Rome Airport if I leave the Dublin International Terminal 2 for a seven-hour layover at a Dublin airport hotel? [more inside]
June 11, 2017
Can you recommend a nice, affordable hotel in Dublin?
I'll be in Dublin for just one day next month on my way to southern Ireland. I'd like to stay someplace good enough, but not super spiffy, since my stay is so short. I got the name of one place but it's $210 per night. I'd love to find something just a bit cheaper. Since I'm only there a day, central location is key, as I expect I'll just wander around. Any firsthand recommendations are greatly appreciated.
September 20, 2016
Two weeks in Ireland without a car?
I'll be in Ireland in October, but won't be able to rent a car (no license). Is it enough of a disadvantage that I'd be better off visiting just Dublin, leaving other areas to be properly explored with a car on my next trip? [more inside]
July 23, 2016
Ireland: Self-Catering Driving Tour
We are looking to take advantage of the current extraordinary airfare rates to Ireland. We would like to plan a trip similar to our week in the Cotswolds a few years ago, but we don't know enough about Ireland to be secure in our choices. [more inside]
July 3, 2016
Ireland Vacation Strategies
We are planning a trip to Ireland in late August and had a high-level question for the world-travelers here. Our flights are both in and out of Dublin and have accommodations for both ends of the trip in Dublin. My question is regarding the rest of the trip and how important it is to book rooms for every night of our stay. [more inside]
June 4, 2016
Cork, Cobh, Ring of Kerry in 7 hours?
We are docking in Cobh in mid-June and have about 7-9 hours in the area. We would love to see the famous Irish greenery and landscape but aren't interested in the really touristy things like Blarney. Cork and Cobh both sound worth seeing, but will we get a flavor of the countryside in that area, or should we travel to the Ring of Kerry and try to see some highlights there? Thanks, hive mind!
June 2, 2016
Two weeks in Ireland
To celebrate finally getting my Irish Citizenship, I'm planning a trip to Ireland. Two weeks in Ireland: What shall I do, where shall I go? [more inside]
May 22, 2016
One day/night at/near Shannon Airport
What to do/where to stay for 24 hours near Shannon Airport in September. We're two adults flying from the U.S. into Shannon early Sunday morning and need to be back at the airport on Monday to meet with a group of people. Basically, trying to figure out where we should go for the day, spend the night, and (hopefully) something interesting to do on Sunday while we get used to the time change. Transport info would be nice, too.
March 31, 2016
PAYG sims for both Ireland and UK
Which pay as you go SIMs should we buy in Ireland that will allow us to access data in the UK as well? We are spending time in both Ireland and the UK (flying into Shannon), so we would like one service that will work in both countries. [more inside]
February 29, 2016
VacationFilter: Help Plan a Three-Generation Adventure in Ireland.
We're planning an 8 to 12 day vacation in Ireland this summer (late June / early July) for 11 people (mostly Canadian) ages 1 through 70. Looking for suggestions for family-friendly places to stay, things to see, ways to get about. [more inside]
November 2, 2015
Ireland travel tips! With a 9 month old!
I know nothing of Ireland. I've been reading past questions and asking the Internet. Will be landing in Dublin with SO and 9month old kid. Have car hired. Have 2.5 weeks. Need to be in Limerick for a work thing at some point but otherwise we can go anywhere driveable. [more inside]
September 8, 2015
How do I Spend My Time in Ireland (Literary/Music/Foodie Edition)
My (almost) 70 year old father and I will be travelling to Dublin for ten days next week on the (unexpectedly!) second anniversary of a father/daughter trip in which he golfs and I occupy myself with books and booze. Help me not miss the best parts [more inside]
July 22, 2015
Last Day of Ireland Vacation
My family (two American Gen Xers and a 17yo) has one day left in our trip, and we would appreciate suggestions of how to spend it. [more inside]
May 13, 2015
What's up with a car rental at Dublin airport?
I will be renting a car at Dublin airport in mid-july, and driving to near Galway. The prices online are insanely low. I frankly do not believe them. [more inside]
January 19, 2015
Travelfilter: Where to WWOOF?
I have two or three weeks to go wherever I want in May! Help me with my preliminary plans... [more inside]
December 11, 2014
On evening in Dublin next Monday. What to do?
Thanks to the UK border agency inconveniently scheduling my visa start date, I have to leave the UK and re-enter after 15 Dec. Since flights were very cheap to Dublin, I decided to book a flight to Dublin, stay an evening, then fly back. I'll be by myself. I've never been to Dublin. What should I do? [more inside]
September 19, 2014
Hidden gems in Dublin?
You know when you get a recommendation on travel and you go in a place in a random city and there are locals there and they say something like "yeah, we love this place, but how did YOU know about it?" Well, do you have any current suggestions like that - food, drink, or other - for Dublin, Ireland, tonight through this weekend? Even the touristy places are great here but I'd love any insider info. Cheers and thank you in advance for any advice.


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Smooooooothie Time!
I like to start my day by waking up at 10am and drinking a smoothie (and coffee, duh). I know that a smoothie filled with healthy greens is better for me. But lately, I've been all about that strawberry banana life.
I haven't posted a recipe before, and I don't know if or how often I'll do this. But I needed to share it with you guys. Because it's that delicious
**I've adapted this recipe a little to my liking.
1 cup of vanilla yogurt
1 cup of frozen strawberries
1 banana
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 tablespoon of honey
1-2 tablespoons of chia seeds
Put ingredients into blender and blend away!
Put into a glass and ENJOY!
What smoothie should I try next?!


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The heat of MS Inspire was over a week ago but we can still feel it, even from Switzerland.
This year was a bit special because of the joint event with Microsoft Ready. Thanks to that, over 21.000 Microsoft employees were also in Las Vegas, able to visit the MS Inspire show floor and attend the various celebrations. This had several positive and negative effects on the show.
On the positive side, it increased the number of Microsoft people going through the booth area and we were able to show our product and speak about our co-sell partnership with a lot of them. Being able to co-sell is definitely a big advantage when it comes to talking with Microsoft sales. We noticed that from the very beginning.
On the potential negative side, we saw less US large partners during the show. A lot of them had meetings for Microsoft Ready, so they had less time available for partners like us or just for walking the show floor to discover new solutions like ours.
Another thing that we noticed was that the impressive number of people from APAC. We don't remember seeing so many the years before. And of course, it was very good for us to develop our business there.
Overall, from the opening party on Sunday at 5pm to the very end on Thursday, it was a good show. The keynote from Satya was really inspiring.
We've been able to explain to a large number of MSP's how they can use GSX Solutions to develop new business around Office 365 end-user experience monitoring and reporting.
The ability to have full visibility on the service really delivered to their clients, everywhere they are, is something that enable them to reduce support costs and improve customer relationship.
To expand on this topic, provide real life examples and ROI figures, GSX is organizing an MSP dedicated webinar on September 4th.
Come see how to provide real service delivery dashboard to your customers, anticipating performance complaints while reducing your support costs!


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Who is at risk?
Anyone who uses the internet is a potential target for fraudsters. At U.S. Bank, our first priority is protecting your personal information.
How we protect you:
- Our dedicated security teams are always on guard to anticipate, address and help prevent security threats.
- 24/7 surveillance and security systems strictly control access to all of our facilities.
- For added protection, U.S. Bank's systems will automatically log you out of U.S. Bank Online Banking after 15 minutes of inactivity. This timed log off reduces the risk of unauthorized access to your account from an unattended computer.
- U.S. Bank's mobile applications (for smartphones, iPads and other mobile devices) will automatically log you out after 5 minutes of inactivity. This shortened log-off period helps reduce risk from unauthorized access to your account if your mobile device is lost or stolen.
- We encrypt your confidential banking data to protect it on route to and from our servers.
- We monitor payment channels for suspicious transactions to detect fraud.
How you can protect yourself:
U.S. Bank needs you to be our partner in the fight against fraud. We can't do it without you. To learn more, read 10 Steps to Minimize Your Risk of Fraud and Theft (PDF) and Fraud prevention tips (PDF).
What to do if your wallet is lost or stolen.
Read "Lost Your Wallet?" (PDF) to learn what to do if you have a lost or stolen passport, U.S. Bank cards, other credit or debit cards, driver's license, checks, Green Card, Social Security Card, membership cards or insurance cards.
Make a list of everything in your wallet before you lose it.
- Credit or debit cards numbers
- Checks
- Insurance cards (medical, car, etc.)
- Membership cards (gym, library, etc.)
- ID cards (driver's license, school ID)
- Passport
- Green Card
Include contact numbers in your wallet list so you have the information you need to cancel or reissue your cards. Store this information in a secure location that you can access if you lose your wallet. Note: Never carry your Social Security card in your wallet.
The more paper with personal information you have laying around, in your garbage cans, or sitting in your mailbox, the greater the risk of your personal information getting into the wrong hands.
Watch Your U.S. Postal Mail
Missing bills or statements may indicate someone is tampering with your mail or your identity. To cut down on mail fraud:
- Sign up for "Hold Mail Service" with the U.S. Postal Service if you plan to be away from home for 3 to 30 consecutive days. Call the U.S. Postal Service at 1-800-275-8777 or submit a "Mail Hold" request online. Download "Beyond the Bank" (PDF) to learn more about preventing mail fraud.
Switch from Paper to Online statements
- Getting U.S. Bank statements online eliminates your risk of identity theft or fraud as a result of stolen mail.
- Online statements provide all the same information as paper statements.
- The service is FREE.
- You can view and print statements, and manage your account online.
- And as a bonus, you're helping U.S. Bank protect and conserve natural resources while improving your security at the same time.
Learn More about Online Statements
Eliminate Paper Bills with Internet Banking and eBills
- eBills are electronic versions of paper bills (for example, utility bills).
- By going paperless with eBills, you eliminate the risk of having bills lost or stolen from the mail.
- Thousands of companies are already signed up with the U.S. Bank eBill service.
With the U.S. Bank free eBill Service you can:
- Set up eBills to be paid automatically - or choose each payment date and amount.
- Make one-time payments, or set up recurring payments.
- Get alerts when an eBill is delivered or a payment is processed.
- See up to 18 months of payment history online.
What Is Identity Theft?
The United States Federal Trade Commission defines identity theft as follows:
"Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personally identifying information, like your name, Social Security number, or credit card number, without your permission, to commit fraud or other crimes."
Identity theft can happen to anyone, but there are steps you can take to minimize your risk of becoming a victim.
Don't be a victim! Download "Fraud Prevention" (PDF)to learn how to arm yourself against identity thieves.
Install anti-virus, anti-malware, and anti-spam software
- Computer viruses can install malicious software ("malware") programs on your computer without you knowing it.
- Anti-virus and anti-malware software helps detect and remove viruses and other types of malware from your computer.
- Anti-spam software helps prevent spam and junk email from entering your inbox.
- Use reputable software.
- Don't install software offered through pop-up windows warning you that your computer is infected. These may actually install malware!
- To securely close a pop-up window, do not click the "X" in the upper-right corner of the window. Instead, right-click on the task bar button (at the bottom of your computer screen), and click Close, or use the Task Manager. If you cannot close the window using these methods, exit and restart your Internet browser.
Install a firewall and keep it turned on
- Your computer should have a firewall.
- Firewalls help protect your computer against criminals who want to crash your computer or delete or steal confidential information.
- Firewalls come prepackaged on some operating systems or can be purchased for individual computers.
- For more information about what you can do to protect your network, check out the National Security Agency's Best Practices for Keeping Your Home Network Secure:
Need help with Anti-virus or Firewall software?
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Use strong passwords and change them frequently
- A strong password should combine no fewer than 8 letters, numbers, and symbols.
- Never share your password with anyone.
- Create a unique user ID and password for online banking that you never use anywhere else (for example, webmail, social networking or any other online accounts).
- Don't carry passwords around in your wallet—especially if they are listed along with usernames and websites.
- Never use a password you've seen used as an example or in a list of good or bad passwords – the bad guys like to start with these!
- Make your password easy to remember and hard to guess. For example, you can turn your dogs' names – Spot and Rover -- into the password "Sp0t&R0v3r." Or you may want to convert the sentence "I love my dogs, Spot and Rover" to a password of "I<3mdS&R." It's still meaningful and memorable but harder for someone else to guess. (And remember, don't use either of these examples!)
Erase (or physically destroy) your hard drive before discarding your old computer
Private information stored on your computer's hard drive should be erased or destroyed before you get rid of your computer. First, make a backup copy of any important data you want to save. Then, to erase information permanently, you must either wipe (or "scrub") your hard drive with special software or physically destroy it (for example, by drilling holes in it). These steps are necessary because your files may be easily recoverable even after you have deleted them or put them in the "recycle bin" on your computer and emptied the bin. Learn more about how to safely dispose of old computers and hard drives.
Keep your system current
- Keep your computer operating system, Internet browser, and other software up-to-date for additional protection against fraud and theft.
- Most current operating systems have the ability to automatically update critical system files. Take advantage of this to better protect your computer.
- Regularly update Adobe Flash
- and Acrobat Reader for Windows or Macintosh
Change default passwords and network names
- When you buy a wireless router or cable modem, it comes with a default password set up by the manufacturer. Be sure to change the default password to your own unique password.
- Routers also come from the manufacturer with a default name (or "SSID"). This is the name that shows up when you search for a wireless network to get on the Internet. Don't keep the default SSID. Instead, rename the network. (Refer to the manufacturer's instructions)
- Following the manufacturer's instructions, make sure the encryption (for example, WPA2 or WEP) on your wireless router is turned on.
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- Employer
- USAJobs
- Location
- Washington D.C.
- Posted
- May 23, 2019
- Closes
- May 23, 2019
- Function
- Administrative
- Industry
- Government and Public Services, Federal
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
- Hours
- Full Time
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed No
Degree: economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus.
Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Specialized Experience: one year of specialized experience as described in the IOR which is at the GS-12 grade level and in the normal line of progression. Specialized experience is work performed in the public or private sectors in developing regulatory impact analyses to include the compilation of regulatory accounting statements; gathering project formulation data to include an analysis of economic research/findings; conducting economic research utilizing various methodologies; monitoring compliance with various laws; interpreting proposed legislation to include providing a cost analyses and long range planning on the impact of such legislation.
Note: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience you document, to include volunteer experience.
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Only education or a degree recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from an accredited college, university, school, or institution may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must include a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript(s) in order to receive credit for that education.
Work Schedule: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Alternate work schedules are available.
Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary. Typically the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking, standing, bending or carrying of light items such as papers and books. No special physical demands are required to perform the work. The Department of Veterans Affairs provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. A well-qualified candidate is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualifications requirements for this position. Specifically, a well-qualified candidate will score 90 or above within the assessment portion of this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility can be found here
Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.
Notice to Applicants: Itis the policy of the Government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. Information about an individual's employment experience will be used only to determine the person's qualifications and to assess his or her relative level of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Although an individual's personal conduct may be relevant in any employment decision, including conduct during periods of unemployment or evidence of dishonesty in handling financial matters, financial difficulty that has arisen through no fault of the individual will generally not itself be the basis of an unfavorable suitability or fitness determination.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Applicants who do not fully address in their resumes the specialized experience needed for the position (as described in the job announcement), or who do not possess the education to substitute for it, will not be referred for further consideration.
You will be rated on the following competencies based on your application for this position:
- Compliance
- Critical Thinking
- Economics and Accounting
- Planning and Evaluating
- Research
- Technical Competence
If you are referred for consideration you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined in the announcement; and/or completion of a work sample; and/or an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or your further consideration for employment.
After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. During our review, if your résumé and application package does not support your questionnaire answers, we will adjust your rating accordingly.
Your application will be evaluated using the category rating method based on your responses to the assessment questions and the documents you submit. If you meet the basic requirements for the position, your application will be evaluated and placed into one of three categories:
- Best Qualified Category - Candidates who meet the minimum qualification requirements and demonstrate a high level of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position.
- Well Qualified Category - Candidates who meet the minimum qualification requirements and demonstrate a satisfactory level of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position.
- Qualified Category - Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications requirements.


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Biggest AIN fears for placement15 Jun 2015 10:50 AM
As another DPT course finishes and the students head off to placement, it's time to look at the top five AIN student fears and how to overcome them. Learn more.
As another DPT course finishes and the students head off to placement it's time to look at the top five AIN student fears and how to overcome them.
1. Smells This topic always comes up in the first week of the course and sometimes lingers (pun intended) right to the end of the course. It's a big fear for some but for students who've been parents its generally not an issue - parents have been there done that. For others a handy tip is to put a lavender scented tissue in your pocket and have a regular sniff or put Dencorub under your nose to stop any smells. See this DPT students response after 3 weeks of placement re. smells. View here>> https://youtu.be/Phb7NqfimB4
2. Hurting a resident The elderly may look fragile and frail but many are tough as nails and have been through a lot of hard times. Dealing with a new AIN student nurse will be a delight for them as you will be a fresh face. Let them guide you as to their 'handling' of any injuries, mobility etc. Also pay attention every handover as you will be updated on a persons condition. Many do have fragile skin and painful swellings and joints but if you are gentle and communicate well then you will have no problems. Always ask your buddy for advice if unsure.
3. Being bullied This happens in every workplace in every industry. In nursing it's a bit more up front which is good as you can stop a bully from your first shift by telling them - "sorry that is not a nice way to speak to me I'm new and would like to learn from you" or something similar. Like smells- do not let any bullying linger- nip it in the bud.
4. Being a casual worker It's the reality of nursing that no matter where you work you will start in a casual pool. This means being a fill-in for other nurses who are off sick or on holidays. You generally will get some notice but sometimes you won't. Just do a good job every shift and you will get a chance to ask for more shifts or shifts that suit your life. After you've done 200 paid hours you can apply to an agency and pick up more work there. Agencies may want a referee which is tricky but get along with everybody and you can ask for a referee and do agency work on the side. It's quite accepted to do this but best to keep quiet.
5. Handling the physical side Students will get an idea through the practical sessions in class how physical the job will be but these sessions are limited in number. Working, on your feet, for 7 hours performing manual handling tasks on residents with different impairments and medical conditions is a challenge. Students need to be in good shape and fitness to handle the pressures. So if you have any past injuries get them fixed before placement starts so you are the tip top form.
All the best from your trainers and DPT. See also Survival tips for placement blog http://tinyurl.com/placementsurvival


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On October 8, 2015, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York announced that Kevin Stiroh has been named executive vice president in the New York Federal Reserve's Integrated Policy Analysis Group as well as head of its Financial Institution Supervision Group, effective October 26, 2015. In his new roles, Mr. Stiroh will lead the teams responsible for supervising financial institutions in the Federal Reserve's Second District. Mr. Stiroh has over 15 years of experience at the New York Federal Reserve and holds a Ph.D. in economics from Harvard University.
The New York Federal Reserve press release is available at: http://www.newyorkfed.org/newsevents/news/aboutthefed/2015/oa151008.html.


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The technology industry is upset over a bill that would muck up the whole Internet just to keep people from illegally downloading copyrighted stuff like movies. But the "Stop Online Piracy Act" (SOPA) is not the only dumb idea politicians have had about technology.
It's not even the only dumb tech bill they've introduced in 2011.
Our current Congress has written tech legislation that would let the government ignore all privacy laws, would force your local coffee shop to spy on you while you surfed the Web, and would crush one its own departments, the Federal Communications Commission, because some members of Congress didn't like its stance on a particular issue.
The bill: S. 968: Protect IP Act
The bill's stated goal: To prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purposes.
Why it's stupid: The Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2011 (PIPA) is the Senate's version of the SOPA bill, with all the same crappy implications to the Internet. Introduced by Senator Patrick Leahy, PIPA and SOPA want to mess with the Internet's Domain Name System in order to stop people from selling illegal goods or pirated materials.
DNS is the system that takes the words you type into your browser and translates them to the numbers that servers worldwide use to identify specific Web pages. (For instance when you type www.businessinsider.com, DNS servers translate that to 126.96.36.199 as if you typed 22.214.171.124 into your browser directly.)
There are so many reasons why tampering with DNS is stupid, we won't go into them all again, now. But let's just say that the people that invented the Internet think this bill is insane. It takes away a free and open Internet and makes the U.S. behave like China, Malaysia, and Iran. Not good.
Rep. Marsha Blackburn wants to let your Internet service provider slow down your favorite Web sites
The bill: H.R. 96: Internet Freedom Act
The bill's stated goal: To prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from further regulating the Internet.
Why this is stupid: Sounds great, right - keep the government's hands off the Internet? But that's not really what this bill is about. The bill, introduced by Rep. Marsha Blackburn, is an attempt to stop the FCC from executing on its " Net Neutrality" rules. It's true that those rules are uncomfortably vague in spots. But the FCC's goal is to stop Internet service providers from doing sneaky things like throttling or blocking access to the Internet as a way to hurt their competitors. The rules are trying to keep the Internet free and open.
This bill had a lot of steam in January, shortly after the FCC rules were passed, picking up 88 co-sponsors among Republicans in the house. It has been stuck in committee since February.
The American Association of Libraries opposes this bill.
Rep. Lamar Smith wants to force airports and hotels to keep detailed records of what you did on their Wifi
The bill: H.R. 1981: Protecting Children From Internet Pornographers Act of 2011
The bill's stated goal: To amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to child pornography and child exploitation offenses.
Why it's stupid: We all want to protect our children. But this bill is a scary infringement on privacy. The bill was introduced by Rep. Lamar Smith and has been criticized for its confusing language. As written, it could force any business offering paid Internet access (airports, hotels, coffee shops, your ISP) to keep detailed records of what every customer did online. All that snooping is to be done on the chance that the government might one day want to look at it, says the Center for Democracy and Technology.
This bill is out of committee and slated for discussion by the House.
The bill: H.R. 3523: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011
The bill's stated goal: To provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities, and for other purposes.
Why it's stupid: In the guise of protecting the Internet and corporate networks, this bill basically gives the government a free pass around all privacy laws. Even if the government unfairly targets someone, a citizen wouldn't be free to fight the investigation against them, according to the American Civil Liberties Union, which opposes the bill.
If that isn't enough to give you the shudders, the ACLU also warns, "Once an individual's information is shared with the government, there would be no restriction on the use of that information. It could be used for any purpose whatsoever and shared with any agency."
The bill was introduced by Rep. Mike Rogers on Nov. 30 and has been sent to committee.
Congress did introduce at least one popular bill that would be good for the Internet, too.
That's the S. 913/H.R. 654: Do-Not-Track Online Act of 2011.
It directs the Federal Trade Commission to come up with a plan that limits how a person's online activities can be tracked. It was widely endorsed when it was introduced in the House and Senate in February. But it has yet to make it out of committee.
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It was an ordinary Wednesday at the UnitingCare Ageing facility when Jennifer Saben suffered a debilitating injury. As some were lim bering up for activities, the popular resident recreational officer lay helpless, reaching for her mobile phone to call for help.
"Not only did I lose my independence, but also my dignity," said Jennifer.
She describes her accident as 'challenging' while she recalls suffering physical and psychological, continual and significant pain.
The single mother was found with two broken wrists and elbows after walking down an external corridor where she tripped and fell. The remarkable part of Jennifer's story is not the calibre of her injuries, but her strength and determination to recover.
A deserving recipient of the Return to work achievement award for workers at the 2015 SafeWork NSW Awards, Jennifer attributes the fast recovery to her supportive family, colleagues, supervisors and residents.
Jennifer went from being an active and independent spirit to requiring the help of at least two people to sit up if she slid down in her bed. Having small mountains like this to climb every day paints a picture of how far off returning to work may seem – but not for Jennifer.
For the first eight weeks Jennifer was unable to use her arms and needed help with every aspect of her life, from eating and drinking to washing her hair.
Day by day, Jennifer was determined to maintain a positive attitude and to focus on what she could do rather than what she couldn't. After all, her family and her residents needed her – so she pushed on one step at a time.
As is usually the case, her workplace was the most beneficial and productive place for her to be.
Those recovering from an injury can face challenges when returning to work, but the benefit of work outweighs the negatives. Jennifer speaks of the psychological effects of her incident and today still struggles to return to the corridor where it took place. Regardless, she describes the sense of accomplishment she found from recovering at work and regaining her capabilities.
"I surrounded myself with positivity and knew that being at work was the most important thing for my recovery. I was able to be with people again.
"Being in the company of friends and colleagues, as well as residents, gave me the motivation to keep going. I felt needed, missed and wanted," she said.
The title of Jennifer's SafeWork Awards entry was 'Failure was no option'. In many ways, returning to everyday life and picking up where you left off is an extraordinary achievement.
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We hope you are all having a wonderful summer! Natasha is back from her holidays today!
Further training has been completed by staff. This includes the Safety Award for Teachers as delivered by Natasha (who is now a fully qualified STA Aquatics Tutor).
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Capture the magic of winter landscapes
Winter is a fantastic time for landscape photography. It's all to easy, and somewhat understandable, why many people prefer to stay in the warmth and comfort of their homes between January and March rather than endure the bitter temperatures, sometimes biting winds and often unpopulated areas around the UK.
However, seasoned landscape photographers know only to well that winter has a number of unique benefits to other times of the year for making landscape photos with impact.
Winter is not just about the weather and we certainly don't need snow or severe weather to make it worth going out. The winter season also has 3 special qualities that reward those who are prepared to venture out.
The sun does not rise to high throughout the winter months, as we all know from driving the car and being blinded by it low position in the sky. The low sun means that the light is lower and less contrasty than other seasons. So despite a shorter day in terms of sunlight the best shooting hours are generally longer as you don't have that 3-4hr period in the middle of the day where the pictures you take can easily end up as just practise shots rather than keepers.
Winter is actually one of the best times to visit those popular beauty spots around the UK - the lack of people reduces the the times of frustration when a red anoraked person decides to share your view by standing in it for a prolonged period. In addition to reduced people traffic the landscape is also actually very different. The lush green growth of spring and summer and the vibrant colour of autumn has gone and reveals a the bare coal face of the landscape.
Rivers, seas, rocks, hedges, hills and trees all take on a more defined and skeletal feel to reveal hard shape and form. Shape and form are two of the basic visual building blocks to good composition and subject matter in any photo but especially in B&W photography. The subjects in your images do not just have to be constrained to B&W or big vista's and the classic landscape shots. Winter also provides plenty of opportunity for you to work close up with macro or abstract photography as the weather and elements also bring new textures and colour to the subjects.
Don't be put off by uncomfortable weather - as they say up in the Lake District - "there's so no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing" - I run photography workshops throughout the year in all weather and can say that some of my personal favourite shots have been made in the worst weather. Warm clothes and a good attitude will mean you can focus on the amazing array of photographic opportunities at this time of year so why not join me on one my weekend photography workshops in Feb & Mar.
All landscape workshops have an option for tuition only, this enables you to make your own way to the location and meet me at the start of the workshop there. You could think about booking an overnight before or after and extending your trip with an extra day's tuition or just making your own way around the area. Alternatively let me arrange everything for you, drive you there and around the locations and then enjoy the evening in my company at the hotel we stay at.
Take a look at my upcoming events and chose from a great range of photography workshops in Wales, Devon and the enchanting Lake District.


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Sun Peaks Resort near Kamloops was the site of the final Canada Cup races of the season last weekend with cross-country and downhill events. As well, the resort hosted the UCI Masters Mountain Bike World Championships, with categories for riders aged 30 and over.
Whistler riders struggled in the heat, but some did manage to find their way to the podium.
Tyler Allison and Brandon Semenuk finished first and third in the Under 15 mens race, with Tyler winning by 1:11 over Evan Guthrie of Westbank.
In the Master 40-Plus Expert Men, Tylers father Bob Allison finished third overall, less than five minutes back of first place.
Former Whistler rider Mike Charuk was fourth in the same category, while Rob McSkimming claimed sixth.
Kris Sneddon was the top elite racer, followed by Ricky Federau and Andrew Watson.
Wendy Simms took the womens race, followed by Catharine Pendrel and Mical Dyck.
None of the Whistler riders made the top-10 in the elite downhill category, although Jeff Beatty came closest in 25 th place. Adam Billinghurst was 35 th .
In the elite womens downhill race, Whistlers Danika Schroeter was first overall, followed by Micayla Gatto and Adrienne Miller.
James McSkimming limped through the line after a mechanical in the Junior Expert Mens race, finishing 15 th .
Tom Prochazka won the Master 40 Sport Mens group with close to seven seconds on his closest competitor, while his son Alex took the Under 15 category by a massive 35.61 second gap. His time would have put him in the top-25 in the elite mens race.
Tyler Allison was second to Alex in the downhill, while Ryan Sullivan and Nicolas Geddes were fourth and fifth respectively.
In the Masters race, Trevor Hopkins was 10 th in the 30 to 34 race, which included racers from France, the U.S., Mexico, Sweden, and Switzerland.
Mike Charuk and Joe Maika were seventh and eighth in the 40 to 44 race and Bob Allison was 10 th in the 45 to 49 group. Tony Routley, who won his category at the World Masters Games in Edmonton in July, was a DNF.


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text: Share: Comments Print September 25, 2009 at 4:41 PM The pick — Huskies Posted by Percy Allen So I actually thought I'd be a lot more of a lone wolf had I picked UW to win last week, which I didn't. Instead, despite that win over USC and some better-than-expected play in all three games this season, the Huskies seem to be almost a unanimous pick to get beat tomorrow. Consider how the Vegas odds have moved this week, almost all a point or two in Stanford's favor. I'm actually surprised by that. When I saw the first line at nine — and then later at seven at most books — I figured it would come down to six or so. Instead, it's at 8.5 to 9 at most places. I don't think this is a "lack of respect" or anything like that — I don't think people who have money on the line think that way. Instead, it's a skepticism over whether UW is really as good as it looked in beating USC — whether it can sustain that kind of play week in and week out and on the road — as well as a vote of confidence in a Stanford team that unquestionably has some valid reasons for optimism this season. But this has been a weird series of late, the visiting team winning the last three, usually pretty dominantly, and I just think UW will have an overall edge in speed and athleticism — as well as an edge at QB — that will make the difference. Some of you have expressed that you don't like the way I break down the positions, simply by grouping and not against their opposing group — such as UW's OL against Stanford's DL. I've done it the way I have mostly because that's how we do it in the paper and I feel in my explanations I can make the point that when I say UW's QB is better than the other teams, that means in his matchup against this team on this day he has a better chance of success. So when I broke down the positions, here's how I saw it: QB — UW. Jake Locker will have the edge over every team left on UW's schedule, including Notre Dame. TB – Split. This may be the most controversial pick on here given Toby Gerhart, but I think Chris Polk has shown he belongs in that conversation of best backs in the conference and he also has more potential to break a long one. WR — UW. I hedged a little bit on this one after Devin Aguilar's injury. And Stanford's WR corps is a lot better than it has been with Chris Owusu (more on him later) showing lots of big-play potential. But if you consider Kavario Middleton a receiver, I just think UW's group is a little bit better. OL — Stanford. This is another real close call as the Huskies have been much improved up front and the Cardinal have already suffered one injury to a starter who won't play today. But I think that in the matchup of UW"s OL against Stanford's DL and vice versa, the Cardinal have a slight edge. However, I think Locker and UW's speed at the skill spots will mitigate that. DL — Stanford. Cardinal has a good and veteran DL led by DE Erik Lorig and DT Ekom Udofia. The Huskies are likely to go back to the grouping with Alameda Ta'amu at DT as this will be a game more about power and strength than was USC. LB — UW. Donald Butler is playing like a first-team all-conference player and Mason Foster at least a second-teamer and I think UW has a speed edge here on Stanford. DB — UW. I think Stanford's secondary may be better than the numbers indicate and this is a close call, but just a hunch that the Huskies have a little more speed here, as well. Special teams — Stanford A really big key to the game is going to be Stanford's returners — Owusu on kickoffs and Richard Sherman on punts — and whether the Huskies can keep them in check. Owusu has two returns for TDs, Sherman one, enough to give them the pre-game edge here. This looks like a game where UW could really use a long return of its own at some point. Of course, another key is whether UW can avoid the dreaded "letdown." But the Huskies seemed to do a nice job of that once coming back from the LSU game to handle Idaho — which I think is better than advertised considering its won its two other games. The coaches seemed happy enough with the preparation in practice this week, which is as much of a key to avoiding a letdown as the attitude on gameday. One argument I heard from some of you I agree with is the strength of the opponents the two teams have played so far — Stanford has beaten up WSU and San Jose State, each probably comparable to Idaho — but lost to Wake Forest. None of those, obviously, is as good or talented as LSU and USC. The mitigating factor of that could be playing on the road even if this isn't the most raucous environment in the world. And those of you who have followed this space all year know I've been high on Stanford. But the loss to Wake dropped them a little bit, and UW has obviously taken some major steps since the start of the season. So add it up and I'll call it WASHINGTON 27, STANFORD 24. Comments


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|Jürgen Goertz sculpture at Berlin Hauptbahnhof
"Good to see you, man," he says. "You don't look bad for someone who's had all his internal organs removed."
"They left a couple," I say, reaching for my shirt buttons. "Heart, lungs, giant brain. Can I show you my war wounds?"
"Put them away," he says. "C'mon, I'll buy you a beer."
"How did you get on with the Germans then?" he says, when we're comfortably seated at the little table by the fire in the Burnbrae Hotel.
"I liked them," I say. "Only spoke to 50 or so, mind you, out of 80 million. So it's maybe a daft thing to say."
"You never been there before?" he says.
"Walked across the Rhine in Strasbourg once," I say. "But my only other experience of Germans en masse is groups of research physicists over the years - who are pretty much physicists, wherever they come from. So I went there speaking not a word of German and had to start every conversation with, 'Do you speak English?'"
"That's just rude in someone else's country," Al says, ordering the macaroni cheese from the white-smocked waiter, while I go for a light, do-it-yourself lunch of chips and green veg, and instantly regret it when the aroma of roasted cheese wafts towards me from the next table.
"Wouldn't have done it if I'd had more time to prepare," I say. "But virtually everyone I spoke to was smiley and helpful."
"And efficient?" he says.
"Not so much," I say. "Went for two trains when I was there. One never appeared and the other was 15 minutes late."
"So are you back to work now?" he says.
"Doing a bit but I get tired. So I'm pottering around the house, fixing things. Got a man coming to put blinds on my big front window. Those vertical, fabric jobs. Thought they might help keep the heat in, but the ones he showed me were kinda thin and flimsy."
His macaroni arrives, all brown and sizzling, and my mouth starts to water. "I'm sure you can get thermal blinds," he says. "Made of the same material they use for thermal underwear."
He shoves a large forkful into his mouth and goes "Mmmm" with obvious pleasure while I study my stringy beans with far less. "Or," he says, waggling his empty fork at me. "You could just staple several sets of long johns to the outside of your curtains. That would be cosy in the winter.
"I did tell you about my own wee problem in the groinal region?" he adds.
"The expanding testicles?"
"Testicle," he says. "Just the one. It would have been less frightening, the first time, if it was both. Well it's back."
"You don't seem bothered," I say.
"Fear comes from ignorance," he says. "I know what it is now. Fluid retention - hydrocele. It's harmless."
"You not getting any treatment then?" I say.
"I could but I'm in no hurry. They use a big needle and a syringe to suck the fluid out."
I wince. "Exactly," he says. "So I figure I'll leave it alone until it starts to get in the way."
"In the way of what?" I say.
"Traffic," he says.


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So I read about these rice krispie sushi, and I think it's absolutely brilliant. I'm thinking baby showers and children's birthday parties – how much fun would it be to make?
Check out the original blog post on this – gives some of the details, but I've copied the pictures from Coochicoos below.