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Add Attorney General Eric Holder to the list of those who don't get it. It's scary to think that he is the top law enforcement official in the government. He testified before a Senate committee yesterday. Check out part of his exchange with Senator Lindsey Graham.
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Not Getting It, Part 2November 19, 2009
The President Still Doesn't Get ItNovember 16, 2009
After catching grief about his bow to the king of Saudi Arabia in April, I hoped that President Obama would have learned that presidents of the United States don't bow to foreign heads of state. Nope, this weekend he gave the emperor of Japan a deep bow. The president's spokespeople said that he was only following protocol. But whose protocol? Protocol for the President of the United States means no bowing. I'm afraid that President Obama just doesn't get it.
He doesn't understand that the United States of America is a special nation. It's not just another country.
He doesn't understand the difference between a criminal and enemy combatant. The Obama Administration announced last week that 4 of the terrorists being held at Guantanamo Bay will be transferred to New York City to stand trial in a civilian federal court for their participation in the attacks on our country on September 11, 2001. By transferring these murderers to American soil and trying them in a civilian court, we are giving them rights and protections that they do not deserve nor are they entitled to. The proper way to handle this would be in military tribunals. But President Obama doesn't get it.
President Obama insist that the federal government needs to take over the best medical care system in the world. His goals: cheaper and more universal health care. But by socializing medical care in the United States, not only will his goals not be met, the opposite will occur and it will cost astronomical amounts. Both the quality and the availability of health care will be reduced and the costs involved will make it anything but cheaper. But President Obama doesn't get it.
Another point of the medical care fiasco–while campaigning for the presidency, Barack Obama promised not to raise taxes for the bulk of taxpayers. Only "high-income" taxpayers would see an increase. With the mandated requirement to have medical insurance or face expensive penalties or perhaps jail, everyone will now have an increase in their taxes. And the majority of Americans don't even want the current system to be changed to a government system. But President Obama doesn't get it.
The next big push I expect to see is Cap and Trade legislation–another short-sighted program that will have extremely high costs and little return. All in the name of saving us from global warming or climate change or whatever this foolishness will be called next. But President Obama doesn't get it.
The last time the federal government got massively involved with trying to fix the economy during a time of crisis only lengthened a depression that would have lasted a few years into one that lasted more than a decade. Only World War II, not the government's interventions, got us out of the Depression. But, unfortunately, President Obama doesn't get it.
Hopefully, some of our politicians will get it and will act as leaders and as statesmen. They will understand before it is too late the proper role of government isn't in involving itself in every nook and cranny of our lives. Hopefully, someone will understand that the marketplace can make better decisions than bureaucrats. Hopefully, someone will understand the true nature of the murderers that want to destroy our country and everything it stands for. Hopefully, someone will get it–and will get it in time to stop the naive foolishness exhibited by President Obama.
When Can We Stop Saying "Alleged"November 9, 2009
Does anyone doubt that Malik Nidal Hasan murdered 13 people and wounded more than 30 others? Why then his he still being called the "alleged shooter" or the "suspected gunman"?
I think the history behind "alleged" goes back to Lee Harvey Oswald. He was called the assassin of President Kennedy before it was proven. But when a killer is caught in the act, why still use terms that question the facts?
Perhaps the best use of "alleged" in this circumstance would be "alleged chain of command." More and more facts are coming out about Hasan's background and it appears that he had absolutely no business being in the military. There is a report this morning that the CIA thinks he even attempted to contact Al-Qaeda. From the other facts that have been gathered, it is clear that Hasan was a radical Muslim. Why didn't the Army chain of command know about this and do something about it?
As I wrote last week, let's insist on honesty in this investigation. Don't allow the facts to be viewed through the prism of foolish political correctness.
Please Be HonestNovember 6, 2009
Yesterday, Ft. Hood was the site of a terrible mass killing. So far, there are 12 dead and more than 30 wounded. The gunman was Major Malik Nidal Hasan, an Army psychiatrist that was about to be deployed to Iraq.
Almost immediately, an FBI spokesman announced that the shootings were not terrorist-related. My question, "How did he know that it wasn't terrorist-related."
The FBI, to maintain any credibility, needs to remember what the "I" in FBI stands for–Investigation. How about a full investigation before making any claims about the motivations behind the shootings.
It would be foolish not to at least be a little suspicious about Hasan's motives. Just because he has a Muslim name doesn't mean that he is a terrorist, but that also isn't a reason to discount it either.
The facts will come out during an investigation. Some of the details that have already come out are leading in the direction that Hasan may have been a jihadist. We don't know the facts yet. However, let's make sure everyone is honest. Too often, public officials have been to fast to declare that there isn't any terrorism connection to violent attacks. I'm afraid that in a rush to appear politically correct, we are ignoring important facts.
Please be honest.
Health Care Reform–Like It or NotNovember 5, 2009
Speaker of the House Nancy Peloski has announced that the health care reform bill will be up for a vote on Saturday. I have found this entire issue very interesting.
Most people are mainly happy with their current health care plans. However, the Democratic leadership–both the president and congressional leaders, is insisting that a massive change be made and be made quickly.
The coverage of uninsured Americans is a major stated goal of the reform. However, under the proposed changes, many people will remain uncovered. Lower medical costs is another stated goal. But the reforms will cost massive amounts of money that we don't have. Tort reform would have the biggest impact to cost reduction, but there isn't any tort reform in the bill. The added costs will be shifted to the taxpayers. The true results will be getting a lot less for a lot more.
Medical care makes up about one-sixth of the American economy. The reform bill will put that massive portion of the economy under government control. The government, which almost by definition is inefficient and often ineffective, certainly will not be able to manage this complex system better than the market can. We only have to look to our neighbor to the north to see what will happen once the American medical system is under government control. Drops in quality and in quantity. Rationed care. Long waits for surgery.
What is the rush? Why not make focused, incremental changes to fix the things that actually need to be fixed? Unfortunately, I think the answers are pure politics. To get such a major bill passed, it needs to be viewed as a dire emergency. Immediate action. The bill has less to do with medical care reform than the need of the democrats to get their liberal agenda passed while the have the opportunity.
In the election one year ago, the people voted for hope and change. Unfortunately, not enough thought went into what those changes would be. Hopefully enough of our elected representatives in Congress will understand that these proposed changes are too radical to become law just because of political pressure.
Attending a FuneralNovember 5, 2009
Some people just hate attending funerals; other consider it an obligation and never miss one. In Brazil, Ademir Jorge Goncalves was happy to attend this funeral–it was his, but he was very much alive.
His family misidentified a body as Goncalves' and proceeded with the funeral the following day. Goncalves spent the night at a truck stop with friends and didn't hear about his funeral until it was already in progress. He rushed to the funeral to let his family know that he wasn't dead.
The Marriage Vote in MaineNovember 4, 2009
Maine voters rejected the legislature's attempt to legalize same-sex marriage in the state. In very single state where the question has been put to the voters directly, the people have rejected same-sex marriage. The 5 states that allow same-sex marriage have done so by judicial mandate or legislative action. 30 states have passed constitution bans on same-sex marriage.
In my home state of California, Propositions 22 and 8 both stated "Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California." Proposition 22 passed in 2000 and Proposition 8 passed in 2008. Proposition 8 was particularly divisive. The No on 8 side has even identified Yes on 8 donors by name and address. And the divisiveness will return. The constitutionality of Prop 8 is being decided by the state supreme court. The question will also once again be placed on the California ballot.
One of the most troubling issues in the same-sex marriage debate is the name-calling and lack of civility, mostly directed from the pro-same-sex marriage side toward those who oppose same-sex marriage. For example, Proposition was widely called Prop H8. Unfortunately, most all the hate that I witnessed during Proposition 8 was only was from the No on 8 side.
Traditional marriage has been the foundation of society for thousands of years. It should be maintained and supported. There is no room for hate on either side of this issue. It is possible to differ without personal attacks.


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Certainly, Peach jam's global market is one of the markets where there is a lot of wholesale sales in the market every day. Peach jam price in the wholesales of this market is almost the same. The price difference is also low for jams that have different qualities.
What Is Peach Jam
Usually, jams are made to allow us to use the benefits of different fruits in different seasons of the year. Peach jam is also one of the jams that is being prepared for this purpose. Peach is only available in certain seasons, but peach jam is always available. Peach jam, like other jams, is made of fruit and sugar, and in some cases lemon juice and pectin.
What Is the Difference Between Peach Preserves and Peach Jam
Jams and preserves are both made using fresh fruits. But the two products are different. The main difference in jam and preserves is in the method of chopping fruit. In the making of the jam, the fruits are divided into smaller pieces. But in preservers, peach patches are larger and more recognizable. The taste of jams and preserves is not much different.
Peach Jam Supplier
The best supplier of peach jam is the company that uses the best and freshest peaches to produce this jam. Considering that the most important thing in producing jam is the quality of this product, it should be considered that the use of high quality fruit makes the quality of jam rise. If the quality of jam is high, suppliers can be more hopeful about having much more buyers.
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Singapore Fundraiser
Kathy O'Brien and friends of COPI will again host an annual family event to benefit Children of Peace International in Singapore on December 4. The event will be held at the Ton Kin Vietnamese Restaurant. Click here for information and tickets.
COPI Financial Statements for 2014 and 2015 now available online.
COPI is proud of our ability to efficiently provide services to our clients with a minimum of operating expenses. Annual financial statements for Children of Peace International for the years 2014 and 2015 are now available online, along with the 2013 statement which was previously available. Here are the links: 2013, 2014, 2015.
15th Annual Benefit Dinner - Salt Lake City
It is time for our annual fundraiser. This year Todd and Gabby McAfee will host our event at their beautiful Cafe' Madrid on September 25, 2016. Please come and and support us. Your love and support have helped us care for over 8,000 children in Vietnam. The children in our care are able to secure a good education and become productive members in their own society. We can not do it without you. Please come. Everything is ready. You can get your tickets online here:
Children of Peace International (COPI) – Salt Lake City Fundraiser
On Saturday, November 21, 2015, COPI held its 14th Annual Fundraiser in Salt Lake City, Utah, and it was the most successful ever! More than 110 people were in attendance. There was a silent auction and Vietnamese items for sale. The musical group "Group Therapy" entertained throughout the evening and a delicious buffet dinner was served.
COPI founder binh Rybacki gave a report on ongoing projects and success stories that COPI has been involved in. However, the highlight of the evening was the project auction. Eight current projects in Vietnam, such as school scholarships for all ages, support for Vietnamese medical mission team members, and support for the schools and orphanages throughout Vietnam who care for the 7300 children that COPI currently supports. The excitement was palpable as we allowed those in attendance to sponsor these projects in a live, auction type atmosphere.
This year, COPI raised more than $52,000 during the fundraiser, and these funds will be used directly for the sponsored projects and other necessary areas that COPI supports. A huge thank you to all of those who attended, and to all who helped to make this night such a huge success.
Friends of COPI 2015 mid-year event in Singapore
Friends of COPI in Singapore is holding their mid-year event, "Wind down, Down town". This lovely event will be on June 16, 2015 in Singapore at the beautiful Indian-inspired restaurant D'Bell. You certainly have time to book your tickets and be there in person and experience the most trendy and loving gathering. Kathy O'Brien and her two young sons, Gus and Jonah with an army of friends who are not only generous but also thoughtful as they put forth their hearts for our children and friends in Vietnam. Many beautiful artwork pieces have been donated for this event.
In our case, it takes several continents to care for a child. Thank you Friends of COPI.
You can get more pictures and information on their facebook page for this event.
ickets are available at Peatix.
Spring 2015 Travels
In February and March binh, Mike Kirchner and COPI workers travelled Vietnam, checking on projects and visiting our schools and orphanages. After the reviews, Binh and the full medical team spent two weeks setting up and running the Spring 2015 medical clinics.
Mike's report on the review travels is here.
Binh's report on the medical mission is here.
Ribbon Cutting and Dedication at Hieu Nghia Preschool and Kindergarten
It was COPI's honor to have Friends of COPI from Singapore to come and dedicate Hieu Nghia Preschool and Kindergarten in Vung Liem, Vinh Long on November 22, 2014. For more pictures and detail see our Facebook page here.
Summer 2014 Medical Mission Report
Our summer medical mission started on July 16 and ended on August 3, 2014. We had 14 American and 16 Vietnamese team members. We served at 8 clinics and 1390 patients from four provinces and Saigon. We traveled from Doan Hung to Tam Ngoc, Dien Ban, Cam Ranh, Nha Trang, Vung Liem and Saigon.
The highlight for us on this trip was to serve the children at Dai An orphanage and the landfill people in Nha Trang. They came in their best clothes and were so eager to make new friends. We are grateful to have the opportunity to serve their medical needs. Their needs are many and we hope to be able to find funding to give them help.
The children at Dai An are little and precious, they are being cared for by the Fr. Thien and Fr. Tuan at St. Joseph's order. It is wonderful to see a couple of young priests running around the children caring and loving them. The priests compared themselves to the "lonely roosters" caring for their chicks. We are grateful to have a wonderful staff assisting these two single dads and their two houseful of children.
We were particularly happy to return to Vung Liem's Hieu Nghia Pre-school and Kindergarten school. The New England Key Club, Friends of COPI in Singapore and Kim Son Restaurant in Houston were the major donors to build this beautiful school for the children in Vung Liem. Our first clinic was for the 188 children and the second clinic designated for the adults in the area.
Singapore Friends of COPI Benefit
On Saturday November 29, 2014 Friends of COPI hosted a very successful and fun 5th annual fundraiser in Singapore. Our friend and gracious host Kathy O'Brien invited her friends, clients and acquaintances to join one another at the Common Man Coffee Roaster to raise funding for us to serve the children of Vietnam.
For more pictures and detail see our Facebook page here.
Summer 2013 Medical Mission Report
Our Summer 2013 Medical Mission ended on August 11, 2013. The team was made up of 19 Americans and 19 Vietnamese members. The mission started in Phu Tho province and moved to Quang Nam, Khanh Hoa and finally we ended in Saigon area.
We served 1,375 patients at seven clinic sites. We enjoy visiting new sites and schools but were truly happy to see old friends in Cam Ranh and Khanh Hoa again. We appreciate the hospitality and cooperation from each community.
The highlight for us on this trip was to have college scholarship recipients and our older children from an orphanage joining the team. Our children are growing up and are ready to serve along side with us. For us, this is a blessing.
We also welcome our adoptive families returning to Vietnam with their children. These parents have instilled in their children the spirit of sharing while we have the privilege to introduce their Vietnamese roots to them one step at a time. Welcome families.
Spring 2013 Medical Mission
The annual spring medical mission was successfully completed. This year the team consisted of 13 Vietnamese and 13 non-Vietnamese members. Seven clinics were held .
We would like to thank the Soroptimists of the Rocky Mountain Region for their generosity as they sent thousands of gloves and scarves for the children in the North region in Vietnam.
20th Anniversary Celebration and Benefit
Children of Peace held our 20th Anniversary Celebration and Benefit on Saturday, November 9, 20013 at the the Red Lion Downtown Salt Lake City Utah. We celebrated 20 years of service with Hors D'oeuvres, a cash bar, silent auction and entertainment.
Please Help Us Support the Cu Chi Compassionate Home
Children of Peace International is proud to support the Cu Chi Compassionate Home, a free daycare that gives stability, sustenance, and education to street children in Cu Chi, Vietnam.
The nuns at the Cu Chi Compassionate Home provide free daycare for the street children of Cu Chi. Many of these children are left alone all day while their parents work. Needless to say, children left to themselves on the streets in Vietnam face many dangers.
Each morning, Co Tu and her fellow nuns round up the street children from Cu Chi and provide them with a safe home, meals for the day, and reading and writing lessons. The nuns play the role of mother, father, teacher, and counselor to these children. What's more is the nuns often go without food themselves to feed the children.
Visit our Indiegogo Campaign, and help us to support the facility for a year!
Campaign Home: http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/cu-chi-compassionate-home
The 11th Annual Children of Peace International Benefit Dinner Fall 2012
A warm and welcoming Benefit Dinner for COPI was held at the Student Center at Salt Lake Community College. Our hats are off to Raina Zeeh and her supporting team for a very successful evening. We are also grateful to the many auction gifts donated by so many friends and benefactors. Thank you also to the "Circle of Friends" Ensemble for their performance, what lovely gesture!
Thank you for all who came and break bread with us for the first time. Please help us to stay in touch and let you know more about our children in Vietnam. It was wonderful to see past mission team members, we appreciate your friendship tremendously.
Congratulation to Raina and her team, they have raised over $41,000 USD both on Friday Dinner and Sunday. Please follow us at www.facebook.com/childrenofpeaceinternational
Singapore Fundraiser – Friends of COPI Evening 5th November 2012
Our heartfelt thanks to the O'Brien: Kathy, Gus and Jonah for their love and constant support to our children. We also are grateful to SioLian, Stephanie and Guy Wachs and the many friends who came to Wild Honey to cheer us on and to give so generously. You were the most loving, amusing, competitive audience. Helped along of course by the inimitable Michael Rose.
Friends of COPI in Singapore raised $22,300 Singapore Dollars. This is a record high!
You are truly friends of COPI; we are blessed to have you sharing the load. Please Like our friends at www.facebook.com/friendsofcopi
Summer 2012 Medical Mission Report
The COPI medical mission team for July / August 2012 was made up of 22 Americans and 12 Vietnamese. We began our journey in Trung Vuong village in Phu Tho province, northwest of Hanoi, and ended up in Ho Chi Minh City at Tam Binh orphanage. We set up eight clinics and took care of 1,478 patients. Of the total number of patients, 700 of them needed dental care and most of the work was restorations, rather than extractions. A new experience on this mission was the opportunity to work at two Buddhist Temples in Khanh Hoa province.


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Pothole and railroad bridge repairs will close lanes on the inner loop of New Circle Road and on North Broadway in Lexington, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet said Monday.
One lane of the inner loop of New Circle Road will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily between Richmond and Versailles roads. One lane of traffic will remain open at all times during the scheduled hours of work, according to the cabinet's Department of Highways.
Bad weather could delay or postpone repairs.
In addition to New Circle Road, repairs to a railroad bridge near West Loudon Avenue will cause lane closures on North Broadway at night. R.J. Corman Railroad Co. is performing the work.
The repairs will close one of the inbound lanes from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. through Thursday and May 23 to 26. One lane will be open during the work.
An outbound lane will be closed to accommodate the bridge fixes from May 30 to June 2 and June 6 to 9.


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The KS Secretary of State's office runs Crosscheck, a simple database comparison of voter records from multiple states (28 in 2017) to check for duplicate registrations. Kansas has been running the program for over a decade at no cost to member states.
If the private voter data send by member states to Kansas were to be mishandled or hacked either in transit to or from Kansas or while in the database, Kansas would be legally liable.


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Cheers to World Gin Day.
Hello my lovelies!
As today is World Gin Day I thought I would do a round-up of all the recipes on here that feature gin. It turns out though that I'll sling a splash of gin into pretty much anything, so rather than present you with a novel-length post, I've selected a few of my favourite recipes for desserts and cocktails using my tipple of choice to share with you.
Perhaps you'll be tempted by a lipsmacking lavender greyhound.
Or maybe Elderflower gin & tonic jellies are more your thing…
I just love this fragrant and floral English country garden cocktail.
For something deliciously decadent you could bake this beautiful Gin and lemon tart.
Has anything ever looked more refreshing than this Elderflower Tom Collins?
Love lemon drizzle? Then why not try this wonderfully moist boozy bergamot and gin soak cake?
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Shaykh Muhammad Jebril (full name Mohamed Mohamed Jibril Essayid Hasanine) is a great Quran reciter of Egyptian nationality. He was born in the village center Tahourya Shebine Al Qanatir in the region of Egypt Qalyoubiya.
At the age of 9 years, Shaykh Muhammad Jebril memorized the entire Qur'an, and won several competitions for his Qur'anic recitation.
He continued his studies and received a license in Shari3a and Islamic law at the University of Al Azhar.
He was the imam in several mosques in Egypt, and was the presenter in several religious programs on television.
He was also a professor at the University of the Qur'an in Jordan and was appointed as a supervisor of the Islamic Centre of International Sciences of Koran in Cairo (Ubayy Bin Ka'b called Dar). Jebril Shaykh Muhammad is married and has three children.
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Sagittarius General Horoscope:
The day requires you to cultivate patience as this is most essential. You also need to avoid taking major decisions. Stay calm and composed to handle the challenges lying before you.
Sagittarius Career and Business Horoscope:
Your plans of completing your tasks will materialize. You will also be able to perform better than your colleagues.
Sagittarius Love and Relationships Horoscope:
Difficulties could arise to convince your partner over a family issue. You have to set aside all your differences and resolve the issues in an amicable manner.
Sagittarius Money and Finances Horoscope:
Chances of incurring additional expenditure are foreseen for the day. You will also not be in a position to save money.
Sagittarius Health Horoscope:
You need to pay attention to your health. There are chances for leg pain to occur.
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The Tao is the wonder of wonders in the world. For those who are skillful in the art of living life, the Tao is their treasure. For those who are not so skillful, the Tao protects them and provides them with a way to keep going.
We can use the Tao and inspire people with positive words, or help them with good deeds. For the negative ones out there who are beyond help or inspiration, the Tao compels us to be compassionate, and not give up on them.
Consider the greatest spectacle, like the crowning of the Emperor — think of the three ministers, the ceremonial offering of jade, and the magnificent steeds. As amazing as all of that is, it still cannot compare to the simple pleasures of being immersed in the Tao.
Why is that? Why did the ancients value the Tao above all? They knew it was the way. Those who follow it will gain everything; those who fail to follow it will only make things more difficult for themselves. How about you? Will you follow the Tao? You have the power to choose — and that is why the Tao is the greatest wonder of all.
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This chapter is about the value of the Tao. It surpasses all manifestations of the material world, including the greatest wealth and the highest authority. The jade and steeds symbolize the wealth, while the emperor and his ministers represent the authority surpassed by the Tao.
One writer on the Tao Te Ching twists the above into "when a new leader is chosen, offer to teach him about the Tao." This is not what the original says or even suggests, nor is it a practical notion that is likely to work for anyone.
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This is a very bright young person. You are very welcome around here!Olgabelle wrote:In other words, the combo-class XP rules work fine, I say leave them as written.
Many or even most individuals feel like they immediately need to modify core elements into what has been offered in some of the newer game editions. So seeing someone, especially of your youthfulness share something so insightful is refreshing.
For myself, I am a very big proponent of "more stuff" for the game, but not necessarily in the area of more (or more complex) rules... just more stuff. More spells, more races, more monsters, (even more classes or class options done right, though not everyone else here likes that part)... more More MORE.
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We play our 2nd championship match against Stradbally next Saturday 13th August at 7:15 PM in Fraher Field. Our match will be preceded by the match between Ballinacourty & Ardmore. It is 3 months since our last match against The Nire, which is a huge gap by any standards. This is a tough assignment for our boys but if they play to their strengths & show some of the form that they are capable of, they have the ability to pull off a shock win. We would urge all our supporters to come along next Saturday to cheer the lads on.
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Robots at War: Scholars Debate the Ethical Issues
The dawn of the 21st century has been called the decade of the drone. Unmanned aerial vehicles, remotely operated by pilots in the United States, rain Hellfire missiles on suspected insurgents in South Asia and the Middle East.
Now a small group of scholars is grappling with what some believe could be the next generation of weaponry: lethal autonomous robots. At the center of the debate is Ronald C. Arkin, a Georgia Tech professor who has hypothesized lethal weapons systems that are ethically superior to human soldiers on the battlefield. A professor of robotics and ethics, he has devised algorithms for an "ethical governor" that he says could one day guide an aerial drone or ground robot to either shoot or hold its fire in accordance with internationally agreed-upon rules of war.
But some scholars have dismissed Mr. Arkin's ethical governor as "vaporware," arguing that current technology is nowhere near the level of complexity that would be needed for a military robotic system to make life-and-death ethical judgments. Clouding the debate is that any mention of lethal robots floods the minds of ordinary observers with Terminator-like imagery, creating expectations that are unreasonable and counterproductive.
If there is any point of agreement between Mr. Arkin and his critics, it is this: Lethal autonomous systems are already inching their way into the battle space, and the time to discuss them is now. The difference is that while Mr. Arkin wants such conversations to result in a plan for research and governance of these weapons, his most ardent opponents want them banned outright, before they contribute to what one calls "the juggernaut of developing more and more advanced weaponry."


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Neverland Tote
If you have only one bag this summer, make it this one: this slouchy, roomy, double-handle bag-inspired by the vibrant summer colors of Italy's Lake Como-combines traditional granny patterns and stylish edges. A large tassel on the front secures the opening.
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FINISHED SIZE 18″ wide and 14″ high, excluding handles.
YARN Lily Sugar 'n Cream Solids (distributed by Spinrite) (100% cotton; 120 yd [109 m]/2 1/2 oz [71 g]): #10200101223 mod green (MC), 3 skeins; #10200100015 wine (A), #10200101530 country red (B), #10200101699 tangerine (C), #10200100042 tea rose (D), #10200100073 sunshine (E), #10200100026 light blue (F), #10200101725 blueberry (G); 1 skein each.
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CBP Experience & Education Requirements
Education & Experience
In light of the many rewards associated with serving in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, it should come as no surprise that there is considerable competition for CBP Officer and Border Agent positions. U.S. Customs and Border Protection uses a number of screening methods to identify the most qualified candidates. One of the most important is evaluating the academic and professional qualifications of applicants. Officers may enter the agency at GL-5, GL-7 or GL-9 pay levels.
To become an officer at the GL-5 pay level, applicants should possess at least one of the following:
- A degree from a four year college; or
- Substantial experience in a leadership or management position with strong decision making and communication responsibilities; or
- A combination of post-secondary education and management experience
To serve at the GL-7 level, candidates should have one or more of the following
- One year of law enforcement experience that includes use of firearms, informant management and other police actions; or
- One year of post-graduate study in a law enforcement related field; or
- Superior Academic Achievement which is defined as
- Bachelor's degree with a 3.0 or higher; or
- GPA of 3.5 or higher in the last two years of undergraduate study; or
- Membership in an Honors Society; or
- Ranking in the upper third of the graduating class
Applicants who wish to join the U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the GL-9 level should have the following:
- At least one year of law enforcement experience with responsibilities involving:
- Conducting interviews and interrogations
- Making arrests
- Preparing cases and appearances in court
- Use of firearms
- Conducting community outreach
- Analysis and dissemination of intelligence
- Developing and maintaining informant networks
- Use of law enforcement databases
- Report writing
Regardless of the entering level, candidates are strongly encouraged to obtain the highest possible levels of academic achievement and law enforcement experience to aid in selection and career advancement.
Because U.S. Customs and Border Protection is so selective, they will immediately disqualify candidates who possess any of the following features in their personal history:
- Is not a U.S. Citizen
- Does not possess a valid Driver's license
- Failure to pass the CBP Border Patrol Entrance Exam
- Past arrests
- Severe financial problems
- Excessive use of alcohol
- Domestic violence convictions
- Dismissals from employment
- Failure to pass a urinalysis drug test
- Is older 37 years of age (veterans may be exempt in some cases)
- Failure to pass a medical and psychological evaluation
- Does not possess 20/20 vision with or without correction
- Does not possess color vision
- Does not possess near normal hearing
- Failure to pass a background investigation
- Unwillingness to relocate or work long, irregular hours
- Inability to learn the Spanish language
- Failure to pass the physical fitness test
- Failure to complete the 12 week training program
U.S. Customs and Border Protection reserves the right to disqualify any candidates who possess medical or psychological issues which would make them unfit for duty.
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Obi the Frenchie Pup.
I have always been a dog lover. It took me four years to convince my mom to get our first dog! When I moved out of my parents house, one of the things I missed the most was seeing my dogs every day. I started to think about getting my own dog, but knew it probably wasn't a great idea while I was still in school. I would research all the time, deciding what breed would be best for me. Three years ago, I decided that was going to be a French Bulldog. My friends and family told me I was obsessed! I always reading about them and looking at pictures (I follow over 30 frenchies on instagram.. obsessive? maybe). But, I knew I had to wait until I was out of college to get one so I could give my pup the awesome life he deserved and not leave him home every day while I was in class. I patiently waited and researched and waited some more.
It was proving to be much more difficult to find a good breeder than I expected. I got in touch with our vet months ago to ask him to keep a lookout for a breeder. I would make calls almost weekly to possible breeders, none of them working out for a multitude of reasons. Eight weeks ago, our vet delivered a litter of four gorgeous frenchie pups. He immediately put me in touch with the breeder. An older lady who lived only about 45 minutes away from my hometown. It took me a few days to get in touch with her, but when I did, she was thrilled. She was so kind and interested in my life. She realized pretty quickly that I could not wait to have my own pup and was really ready for the commitment. After a while on the phone, she said she would be happy to sell me one of her frenchies. I was so excited I started crying (yes, I'm a bit of a sap). She sent me a photo of the four pups the day they were born from that photo I picked out my beautiful boy, mostly white with black eyes, ears and spot on his cute little butt.
Here we are, Obi and I, eight weeks later, loving every minute together. So far, he's been a wonder. I'm one lucky girl to be the mom of this little pudge baby.


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Juan Cole
By Juan Cole, Informed Comment
Obama's relatively lackadaisical approach to climate change was challenged a few days ago by his own office's report on the problem. It is said that Obama was disturbed by the White House report and feels a new urgency to move on the green energy front.
By Juan Cole, Informed Comment
The threat of economic sanctions would be more realistic if Europe did not depend so heavily on Russia for its natural gas. 40% of Germany's natural gas and one third of Europe's natural gas in general is imported from that country.
By Juan Cole, TomDispatch
It's a policy fierce enough to cause great suffering among Iranians -- and possibly in the long run among Americans, too. It might, in the end, even deeply harm the global economy and yet, history tells us, it will fail on its own. Economic war led by Washington (and encouraged by Israel) will not take down the Iranian government or bring it to the bargaining table on its knees ready to surrender its nuclear program. It might, however, lead to actual armed conflict with incalculable consequences.


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Everyone's experience of breast cancer and their type of operations will be different. However here are my tips which may be helpful to others;
For the initial few weeks after my left mastectomy I slept on the sofa with a pillow next to my chest. I draped my left arm over the pillow and this made it more comfortable for me to sleep. It is over 20 years since the operation and I still favour sleeping on my right side. The left side becomes uncomfortable and stiff after a while.
Hot flushes
My particular cancer treatment forced me to have a chemically induced menopause from the age of 26 which lasted two and a half years. I'm now experiencing my natural menopause and I wish I knew about gel cool pillows back then. I lay the gel cool pillow on top of my standard pillow or I place it inside my pillow case. On particularly warm nights I place it in the fridge for a little while before bedtime because it makes it cooler. When I put mine in the fridge I also put it inside a bag so that it doesn't end up smelling of the food in the fridge.
I mainly use my gel cool pillow during the summer months. I find mine is fantastic for my night sweats and I truly don't know what I would do without it.
Here is a link to show you the type of pillow I mean;
Taking time for yourself to relax
I found that I could relax a lot more during this difficult time by lying on the sofa with my eyes closed listening to gentle music. My choice back then was of rain forests and whale music. I would light an incense stick and my candles to create a relaxing ambience. In the last couple of years I have taken this a step further by doing regular meditation and yoga.
For more information take a look at my aromatherapy post;
Using a wash puff is a gentle way of cleansing the area after the operation. Personally my mastectomy scar and surrounding area still remains tender over twenty years later. Therefore I continue with washing this way to this day.
Mastectomy bras
Some body areas will be more sensitive to wearing a bra after the operation. I find that I am often sore where the bra band goes under my missing breast, even leaving blisters at times. To help with this I found that a spray on plaster may help to relieve the irritation. Although what worked remarkably well for myself was dabbing on a anti foot blister solution. I used Avon's Foot Works foot solution. Unfortunately Avon no longer produces this but you may be able to find a suitable alternative. If you do please let me know in the comments section below.
Where my bra straps go over my shoulders is also a problem. The breast forms can seem heavy and make the bra straps cut into the top of my shoulders. Another disadvantage of these heavy breast forms are that they quickly stretch the elastic of my bra straps and I end up buying new ones often. With the expensive cost of mastectomy bras this is a major downside.
There are specially made plastic inserts available for bra straps. They can be placed where your bra strap and shoulders meet which can relieve the strain on your shoulders.
My favourite mastectomy bra at the moment is Nicola Jane's padded bra. Being padded the bra hides many sins and when I'm dressed I can't see any differences in the shape of the real or false breast. I also love that you can change the straps for clear ones or cross them over at the back. This is the one I wear;
Prosthesis options
I find it fantastic to wear a "swim form" prosthesis option for everyday wear. The swim forms are also made of silicone and shaped to your natural breast shape, but they are hollowed out at the back making them much lighter. There are also foam options available but personally I find these too light and they constantly ride up. Even with these lighter options available I often can't wait to take off my bra and prosthesis. I put on my favourite item of clothing which is a soft squishy dressing gown and hides the fact I only have one breast.
Personally I also love the padded mastectomy bras. I find these give you a much more even shape, they hide many sins. I have two favourite online mastectomy outlets that I like to use these are Nicola Jane and Amoena.
Nicola Jane's website is;
Amoena's website is;
I have over 20 years experience of living with a mastectomy. If I can help you with any questions you may have please do not hesitate to send me a message..
If you found this post interesting take a look at my breast cancer and radiotherapy story;
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Which types of home sell most often in Oakwood?
Posted on February 1st, 2018.
We think your ideal home says a lot about you. If the world were your oyster, would you go for something Victorian, Georgian, a duplex apartment, new build house, or maybe a farm? Given that we live in Oakwood, obviously our choices are somewhat limited by reality, but what are the hottest types of property and what does this mean for sellers?
The time it takes to sell your home depends on three principal things; price, condition and location. Price is the most important factor and where you set it will directly affect how long your home takes to sell. It is worth being aware of reasonably significant differences in average time-to-sell across the country so you can manage your expectations. For example, data released by Post Office Money showed that the average time on the market in Bristol is currently 61 days compared with 77 days in Leeds, 84 days in Brighton and 111 days in London.
In Oakwood, the most common type of property is a 4+ bed house. In fact, 37.5 per cent of all families in the area live in such a home. We see a lot of this kind of property come onto the market, but more compact homes are also in high demand, particularly in more central areas. One of the best things about our area is the broad variety of homebuyers all looking for their own perfect next home.
We know the most common type of property in Oakwood, but which kind of home changes hands most often? Unfortunately, the Land Registry does not tell us the bedroom count of homes that have sold, so we only know whether they were flats, terraces, semis or detached homes. As such, we can see that it is flats which transact most frequently.
Buy-to-let landlords will want to pay extra attention to local demographics and the most sought-after property types. The most popular property types will rent faster than other ones because of demand, which means they will also command a higher rental premium. It is also worth understanding the factors which affect your market seasonally like graduates starting their first job.
So we know that flats are sold most often in Oakwood but most families live in a 4+ bed house. In reality, we have a vast cross-section of homebuyers always looking for the perfect next home. If you are looking for someone who understands the market to help ensure you get the optimum price when you come to sell, please get in touch with us by giving us a ring.
The split of house and flat sales
We've included this chart to show the relative number of flats and houses selling in the last 11 months in our area. Due to the profile of the housing stock in the area, there's nothing too surprising here, but it's interesting to see how the different types of properties contribute to total sales levels.
Annual house price index (house vs flat)
We know we live in a great area, and because most people agree, demand has driven up house prices. But how do prices in our area stack up in terms of property types? This chart looks at the comparison over the last eight years.
Source: ResiAnalytics, Office for National Statistics and Land Registry © Crown copyright 2016. Note: Dotted lines or hatched areas on charts indicate
estimates based on historical patterns.
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If you are looking for an agent with experience that can help you find the right purchaser or tenant for your property, then contact me to find out how we can get the best out of your home or investment property. You can email me [email protected] or give me a call on 020 7435 0420. Pop in for a chat – we are based at Ashmore Residential, 5 Netherby Gardens, Oakwood, Enfield, EN2 7PA . There is plenty of parking and the kettle is always on.
Don't forget to visit the links below to view back dated deals and Oakwood Property News.
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Local and federal cops are hunting for three inmates they say used tools to cut through steel and ropes fashioned from linen to escape from the Orange County Central Men's Jail in Santa Ana, California, this weekend. The inmates—described by authorities as "very dangerous"—have been identified as 43-year-old Bac Duong, 37-year-old Hossein Nayeri, and 20-year-old Jonathan Tieu, as the New York Times reports.
The men escaped sometime after the 5 AM headcount on Friday, but weren't discovered missing until a count originally scheduled for 8 PM that night. That count got delayed when a fight between inmates broke out, and guards finally realized the men were absent around nine. The Orange County Sheriff's Office is operating under the assumption that the fight may have been staged as a diversion, and the men may be armed, as the Associated Press reports.
Each inmate is accused of horrific crimes, including one involving the genitals of a pot shop owner that almost sounds too heinous to be real.
Tieu has been charged with murder and attempted murder, and has been held since 2013 on $1 million bond. Nayeri is charged with taking part in the kidnapping and torture of a marijuana dispensary owner in 2012, which allegedly included burning him with a blowtorch and cutting off the man's penis. He then jetted to his home country of Iran, got nabbed in central Europe, and was extradited. Like Duong—who among other things is charged with attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon—Nayeri was being held without bail.
The men were housed in a dormitory-style cell they shared with 65 other inmates. Sometime after the early-morning headcount on Friday, they apparently cut through half-inch steel bars hidden behind a bed in their unit, forced their way into a plumbing tunnel, and made their way to an unsecured part of the jailhouse roof. "This was clearly a well-thought-out and planned escape," Orange County Sheriff's Spokesman Lieutenant Jeff Hallock said at a Sunday press conference.
Using a makeshift "rope" cops believe was fashioned out of bed sheets and jail clothes, the inmates got around barbed wire and rappelled down a roof to the ground four stories below. It is not yet known what tools they used to cut through steel, or—as was the case in a certain high profile escape in upstate New York last year—if they had any help from within the facility. Hallock said that while catching the men was the priority, police were conducting a separate probe to determine how they got out and whether any other inmates or jail employees were involved.
It's also not known whether or not the inmates fled in their jumpsuits or were able to change clothes in the escape, which was the first in more than 20 years from the jail.
"I've been in law enforcement for 37 years, always working for sheriff's departments that manage jails," Sheriff Sandra Hutchens said at the press conference. "Escapes do occur from time to time. We try and limit that. We learn from the mistakes. I can tell you that this is a very sophisticated-looking operation. People in jail have a lot of time to sit around and think about ways to defeat our systems."
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- Push-out Score suggests push-out forces
- After less than three and a half years in the position
- Praise and thanks for Tachibana
- Chris Coldren taking over in the interim
- Search for a successor
(exechange) — Milpitas, California, June 7, 2018 — Aaron Tachibana, finance chief of Lumentum, leaves the position. It is an abrupt change. As announced by Lumentum Holdings Inc. in a news release on Thursday, June 7, 2018, Aaron L. Tachibana leaves his post as Chief Financial Officer at the telecommunications equipment company after less than three and a half years in the role, effective immediately.
Among the 3,000 largest publicly held companies incorporated in the U.S. based on market capitalization, the average tenure of the CFOs who departed over the past 12 months was 6.7 years, according to data compiled by exechange.
Tachibana leaves the company effective August 31, 2018.
Lumentum will undertake a search for a successor.
Tachibana's duties will be taken over in the interim by Chris Coldren, most recently Senior Vice President Strategy and Corporate Development of Lumentum Holdings Inc.
"To pursue other interests"
Tachibana's sudden departure from the CFO post is explained as follows. Lumentum said: "Aaron Tachibana, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has resigned from the company to pursue other interests and will remain with the Company through a transition period which will end on August 31, 2018."
The phrase "to pursue other interests" opens the door to speculation.
Precise information about Tachibana's future plans was not immediately available.
"Not related to any issues"
"Mr. Tachibana's departure is not related to any financial performance, policy, or control issues or any disagreements on accounting or financial reporting matters," Lumentum said.
It is a phrase that may be intended to prevent false rumors. It may also fuel further speculation and raise more questions than it answers. Such a phrase should be read very carefully. The exact wording may be insightful.
Share price rise since October 2015
The change follows a rise in the share price of Lumentum Holdings Inc. since October 2015.
Chaired by Martin A. Kaplan
Lumentum Holdings Inc. is chaired by Martin A. Kaplan.
CEO: Alan S. Lowe
Alan S. Lowe serves as CEO of Lumentum Holdings Inc. Lowe has served as Lumentum's president and chief executive officer since July 2015.
In the position of CFO since 2015
Aaron L. Tachibana has been the Chief Financial Officer of Lumentum Holdings Inc. since February 2015 and serves as its Executive Vice President.
Prior to joining Lumentum, Tachibana was employed by Viavi.
Tachibana joined Viavi in November 2013 as vice president of finance and corporate controller.
Prior to joining Viavi, Tachibana served as chief financial officer at Pericom Semiconductor Corp., a supplier of performance connectivity and timing solutions, from March 2010 to October 2013 where he led finance and human resources.
From 1992 to 2010, he held executive and senior management positions with Asyst Technologies, Inc., Allied Telesis, Inc., TapCast Inc. and TeraStor Corporation.
Tachibana holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Finance from San Jose State University.
Generally speaking, when a top leader announces to step down with no permanent successor available, it's a sign that the move was unplanned and too early.
Push-out Score suggests push-out forces
It is not completely certain what forces eventually triggered Aaron Tachibana's sudden move.
The Push-out Score™ determined by exechange suggests that push-out forces may have contributed to the change.
Read the full story in the exechange report 24.2018 ($).


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Frazer – New material coming soon
Over the last few weeks we have spent two weekends with LOFT recording demos for new material. We have also spent our weekends tirelessly writing new material in the practise room. It won't be long now until we can show you what we've been getting up to. Frazer x


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Movement of CSOs, grassroots communities calling for the immediate passage of BTC's BBL launched in Cotabato City
COTABATO City –A network of Civil Society Organizations and grassroots community leaders launched the #SIGNnewBBL Movement on Friday (Sept 29) at the Shariff Kabunsuan Cultural Complex, ORG compound, Cotabato City, to pitch their call for the immediate passage of BTC's crafted Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL)
The event was participated in by thousands of peace advocates from various organizations and communities in Mindanao. The Sustainable Initiative of Grassroots and Networks for BBL (SIGN for BBL) movement had urged the members of the Philippine Congress, both from the lower and upper houses, to fast track the passage of new BBL into law.
The Movement believes that the enactment into law of the BBL and eventual establishment of the envisioned Bangsamoro entity is the "only effective way in suppressing the rising violent extremism and narrow-down adventurism of the younger generation of the Bangsamoro. They further believe that genuine peace and development will reign in Mindanao and whole country as well once the Bangsamoro people will have their own government."
Congresswoman Ruby M. Sahali of Tawi-Tawi Lone District announced during the event that the BTC version are already filed officially in the earnest division of House of Representatives with House Bill No. 6475.
"Officially, the hierarchy of House of Representatives most especially Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez, (who were) the principal sponsor of this bill and Majority Leader Rudy Fariñas…Minority Leader Danilo Suarez, and Deputy Speaker Bai Sandra Sema," Sahali said.
Sahali, however told reporters that challenges await the Bangsamoro law. She said members of CSOs and communities must be mindful during the process in the Congress. Sahali said she will make an update every time on the status of BBL through her Facebook. Duma Mascud, chairman of the #SIGNnewBBL disclosed that they will continue their advocacy, and lobby mission until the BBL that is based on the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB) is passed


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I have all sources of project but main.cpp in one directory and main.cpp in another directory. This caused problem with Doxygen to document all files, and I moved all but main() from main.cpp to another file.
Next I commit and push to github.
But my doxygened source are in one branch, I want merge to doxygen branch from other branches and I must revert commit to merge.
My revert must not only make me previous source state, but also delete commit history to do correct merge.
Solved! Solved! Go to Solution.
There are a bunch of different ways to revert a commit, depending on what the desired end result is. It sounds like you want to:
Executing these commands will lose history (though Git does its best to make even that recoverable). Use these commands with caution.
In order to achieve items 1 and 2, you can execute:
git reset --hard HEAD^
In order to achive item 3, you can execute:
git push --force
Any time you use `git push --force` though, you may cause problems for other people working on the same branch because you're rewriting history. So use it with caution as well.
I hope that helps!


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The Lille fire surround suite is made from the finest quality Portuguese limestone in a contemporary design that features a chamfered recess frame designed to draw the eye into a large viewing area with its attractive display of tall lively flames. It comes with the stunning Celena gas fire. This non reflective glass fronted fire features a beautiful raised style log effect fuel bed and has an incredible 79.3% energy efficiency. It is operated by a fully automatic remote control system which allows you to select the times you want the fires to automatically turn on and turn off and includes a thermostatic setting to allow you to pre-set your desired room temperature.
It is suitable for installation into most standard chimneys and has a choice of glossy black enamel or cream vermiculite back panels.
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The Celena is also available as a wall inset model with a range of trim colour options.
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Huddle cofounder Andy McLoughlin has left the company to join a Silicon Valley venture capital firm just over a month after fellow cofounder Alastair Mitchell stepped down from his role as CEO to make way for technology veteran Morten Brøgger.
The departure follows a £32 million funding round that valued the British business software firm, which helps companies to securely share documents and collaborate on them, at close to £1 billion as it approaches its 10th birthday.
A source close to the company told Techworld that there were no rifts between the incumbent CEO and the cofounders but the move may raise one or two eyebrows among the company's investors.
McLoughlin left Huddle, which is run out of offices in London and San Francisco, in order to join a venture capital house called SoftTech, which backs early-stage technology companies like Fitbit from a small office in Palo Alto.
McLoughlin told the Financial Times that his departure was not linked to moves at the top of the company.
"I didn't think I could step back and the company would be in safe hands . . . [but] with Morten moving in, I felt comfortable that everything would be fine if I looked at something else," he said, adding that joining SoftTech would allow him the "chance to write bigger cheques and the chance to have a bigger impact . . . honestly, a no-brainer".
McLoughlin is already a prolific angel investor, having backed over 35 firms, including UK-based startups Secret Escapes, a luxury holiday site, and Thread, a fashion technology group.
Meanwhile, Mitchell, who led many of the company's fundraising efforts in the Silicon Valley bay area, stepped down from his role as CEO to become president and chief marketing officer.
Morten was brought in to help Huddle expand internationally and compete with larger rivals such as Dropbox, Box, Google Drive and Microsoft. Upon taking up his position, he told Techworld that he was putting Huddle IPO discussions on hold.
McLoughlin will remain on the Huddle board of directors.


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Technology Fail
Today was one of those days.
When I preach at our contemporary service, I typically use a Keynote presentation tied to my iPad through a wireless network as a remote. The way I preach through a sermon is to have the next slide in sight on the iPad, which allows me to talk kind of fluidly. It's a style that's worked for me for a while, but today crashed and burned in tremendous fashion.
The iPad REFUSED to connect to the computer, and so I was left to preach a sermon without the aid of any notes at all. I knew the three big points I meant to have with me, but beyond that I had to make up a lot of what I was saying on the spot. Not my favorite sermon to preach ever.
God is good, and a lot of people seemed to think afterwords that God had spoken through me in the message. That was literally the only choice, as I didn't have much to offer the conversation on my own anyway. Funny how sometimes a little humility shows up just when we need it.
In the aftermath, I'm thinking hard about adjusting my preaching style. I've been doing the Keynote thing for a long time, so it might be time to find a new schtick. In the meantime, you can bet that I'll be avoiding technology like the plague.
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In the spring of 2015 three friends and I went to Maldives to check out the diving. We were on the Aggressor fleet and had a wonderful experience although one of the divers got DCS and had to go to the recompression chamber. (He got caught in a updraft water column that shot him up 40 feet in about 10 seconds.) If you are a diver and you don't have DAN dive insurance you are making a HUGE mistake. DAN not only helped us via phone when we were on the boat but arranged everything with the chamber so that when we got to land (at 11PM) they were waiting for us.
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Noise pollution is a bigger threat...
Noise pollution is a bigger threat to your health than you may think...
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Nathaniel Lee, David Anderson, Jessica Orwig
Jan 27, 2018, 6:06 AM
Noise pollution is one of the types of pollution we don't often think about. The World Health Organisation, CDC, and researchers worldwide have been warning against the effect it has on human health for decades.
We spoke with Ted Rueter, founder of Noise Free America, and Kit Frank, an audiologist at NYU Langone Health, about what they think of noise pollution and the damage it can do to our hearing and overall health.
Noise Free America has been battling noise pollution in America for years. One of their latest approaches was to publish the book "Guide to Modified Exhaust Systems: A Reference for Law Enforcement Officers and Motor Vehicle Inspectors." Following is a transcript of the video.
This is not healthy. When you hear about pollution, you might picture; exhaust fumes, littering or oil spills. But there's another kind of pollution, you might not know: noise pollution. Like any other pollution, it's a nuisance to society. Plus, everyone hates it.
Ted Rueter: A few years ago, the US Census Bureau did a survey on what people liked and disliked about their neighbourhoods. What they found was that noise was Americans' number one complaints about their neighbourhoods. The number one reason why they wish to move.
But comfort isn't all that's at stake. Our hearing, overall health, and well-being of our children is in jeopardy.
In 2016, 54.5% of the world's population lived in cities. By 2030, it's estimated that that population will grow to be 60%. Noise pollution can be found anywhere, but it's especially bad in cities. Here's a map of the loudest places in the U.S. Not surprisingly, cities top the list. They have background levels between 55 – 67 decibels. That's about as loud as the hum from your air conditioner. You'll notice that's not including random spikes of noise you hear throughout the day.
The human ear can tolerate noise up to 85 decibels without damage. Anything louder poses a risk of permanent hearing loss. Yet, studies show that anything at or above 65 decibels can trigger an increase in blood pressure, heart rate, and stress hormones in the blood. Over time, we can get used to these sounds but that doesn't make them any less dangerous.
Kit Frank: So, I don't think we can build-up a tolerance to sound. Anatomically, there's nothing that changes that can protect you from sound in your ear just because you're around it a lot. It's probably more of a psychological effect, that you don't notice because you hear it all the time.
In 2007, researchers released results from their study on 200,000 hearing tests worldwide. They discovered that city residents had noticeable levels of hearing loss. Their hearing was what it should have been if they were 10 to 20 years older. Once the damage is done, it's irreversible. We have microscopic hairs in our ears that relay sounds to the brain. They're fine-tuned to detect vibrating frequencies from our eardrum. If those vibrations are too strong, it can bend, break, or even destroy these delicate hairs. But unlike the hairs on your head, these don't grow back. Since we cannot see or feel these hairs, the damage from noise pollution can go unnoticed for years, even decades. According to the World Health Organisation, noise is an underestimated threat that can cause a number of short and long-term health problems, such as sleep disturbance, cardiovascular effects, and poorer work and school performance.
One of the most famous studies on noise pollution was in 1974. It happened here at P.S. 98 in New York City. The east side of the building faces the subway. When trains passed, the noise pollution in the classroom went from an average of 59 decibels to 89. Teachers had to shout over the noise and this happened about every 4.5 minutes for 30 seconds at a time. The two researchers compared test scores and reading levels of students on the East versus the West side of the building. While students on the west side weren't affected, students on the east were on average; four months behind on reading level and they performed worse on achievement tests. More studies have gone on to show that children who live in noisy environments have elevated blood pressure and hormones.
There is one silver lining to all of this. A pair of inexpensive earplugs is an easy, temporary fix to this problem. For more short-term solutions, various cities have started implementing quiet hours or ticketing people for noise pollution, under the category of "quality of life" fines.
Ted Rueter: One great example is, Germany. There, they banned lawn mowing on Sundays. You know, Sundays are supposed to be a day of rest. So, who can rest when all of your neighbours are blasting away with their lawn mowers and leaf blowers? Also in Europe, the European Union generally, they have significant noise restrictions on commercial products like dishwashers, refrigerators, and other household items and lawnmowers and leaf blowers. I also understand that India has now banned the two-stroke gas engine. So, definitely, there are other countries that are taking this issue much more seriously than the U.S. is.
If there ever is a permanent fix to this problem, it hinges on one question: when will we start taking noise pollution seriously?


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Cask 'n Clever Steakhouses once dotted the Southern California landscape, but most locations closed over the years. The only remaining original Cask 'n Clever Steakhouse is in Rancho Cucamonga.
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Location scouting for an engagement shoot: this, my friends, is what we call a first-world problem. But nonetheless, if you're like me, the possibilities Manhattan alone offer can seem overwhelming. Do you do the rowboat thing in Central Park? Take weird, arty shots on the Highline where you're not smiling in any picture? And let's not forget walking and holding hands on a cobblestone street in the Village (I'll admit we're guilty of that last one).
So how did we pick? It was a weeks' long process, but by design. As soon as we locked in our photographer and found out she included an engagement shoot in her package (the lovely Lilian Haidar, who you can read more about here and here), we started making note of our favorite townhouse stoops, restaurant windows, and yes, cobblestoned streets in the Village. Mike and I would text back locations and addresses and both of us kept a running list on our phones. A few days before our actual shoot, we sent all of these over to Lilian who then added them to her own extensive list.
We knew we wanted to take all of our pictures in the Village, as that's where we currently live, where Mike proposed and a lot more picturesque than Mike's former neighborhood of Murray Hill. Hahahaha, Murray Hill. For what it's worth, dear readers, I moved into the city below 14th street and, God-willing, I will DIE below 14th street.
Anyway, Lilian advised shooting during the late afternoon since the light would be the most golden. I may have mentioned this before, but I'm so happy we waited until fall to take the pictures, since I think the light and the temperature were much more agreeable than our original date of June.
We started in Washington Square Park, just about three blocks from our apartment.
|Washington Square Park
The infamous "pigeon shots" were also taken here. How do you find the pigeons? Easy, find the pigeon man. The pigeon man is that, um, crazy guy who covers himself in birdseed and covers all the birds with kisses. He also, for a small price, will orchestrate massive pigeon takeoffs to make your engagement photos pretty.
|Pigeon time!
We also stopped for a quick game of chess in the park. I won, obviously.
|I'm checking your mate.
We then ventured west, where the classic Waverly Restaurant sign struck our eye. In practice these didn't turn our quite how we expected, but I love that you can see the subway stop behind us.
Around the corner from there is the very beloved Joe The Art of Coffee. Our photos were taken at their West Village location.
Lilian loves to shoot here because they make such pretty designs in their coffee mugs:
|It's a heart because we love each other.
On that same block are very classic Village apartments. This facade is on the lovely and quiet Gay Street.
|We're working on helping Mike to stand less awkwardly.
At this point I had packed flip flops, which came in quite handy since our next set up was a few blocks away at Jackson Square Park.
|Gorgeous, late afternoon light.
We scampered over to Jane Street between Greenwich and Washington next. This street runs west, which came in handy as we could see the cars barreling towards us and dive out of the way just in time. Nothing like a little adrenaline to add that extra glow to your cheeks.
The last set up of the day was at Tea and Sympathy on Greenwich Street. We actually had a lot of trouble finding suitable windows in which to take pictures, but here the lovely English staff was nice enough to let us sip empty teacups for the sake of a photo. Thanks guys!
By the end of the shoot I couldn't feel my toes or fingers, but, guys, pain is beauty. And now when Gisele and I hang out, we'll have plenty to talk about.


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To Bake: Color-Coded Dessert for St. Patrick's Day
A creamy matcha custard pie that's about as verdant as you can get for St. Patrick's Day is the work of Melissa and Emily Elsen, the owners of Four & Twenty Blackbirds in Brooklyn. The matcha, or powdered green tea, is from Ippodo Tea in Murray Hill and is culinary grade so it's less bitter. To make the tart, heat the oven to 325 degrees. Whisk together ⅔ cup granulated sugar, 1½ tablespoons flour, ¼ teaspoon salt and 2 teaspoons matcha powder. Stir in ½ cup melted unsalted butter, then beat in 3 eggs and 1 egg yolk one at a time. Beat a couple of minutes more, stir in 2 cups heavy cream and ½ teaspoon vanilla, and strain into a par-baked 10-inch pie shell. Bake about 50 minutes, rotating it 180 degrees after 35 minutes, until the pie is set around the edges but still wobbly in the center. Let cool, then adorn with whipped cream: Matcha Custard Pie, $40 at Four & Twenty Blackbirds, 439 Third Avenue (Eighth Street), Brooklyn, 718-499-2917, birdsblack.com.
To View: This Star Critic Takes a Turn in the Spotlight
To be a restaurant critic in Los Angeles involves a great deal of driving. Jonathan Gold, below right, the Pulitzer-winning food writer for The Los Angeles Times, is at the wheel in scene after scene in the new feature film "City of Gold," which profiles its well-padded, suspender-wearing subject and his often out-of-the-way ethnic mom-and-pop restaurant discoveries. Even as the film makes you crave a fish taco, it also touches on restaurant criticism in general and shines a flattering spotlight on some of the less palm-fringed corners of Los Angeles: "City of Gold," directed by Laura Gabbert, opens Friday.
To Crave: A Lesson Will Leave You Hungry for More
Barbecue will be discussed and sampled at "Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About BBQ," a conversation with the food historian Francine Segan and Warren Norstein, a barbecue expert: "Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About BBQ," 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, $45, 92nd Street Y, 92nd Street and Lexington Avenue, 212-415-5500, 92Y.org.
To Indulge: Southeast Asia Sends a Doughnut This Way
Pandan, a palm leaf that's popular in Southeast Asian cooking, is entering the American culinary vocabulary. Simpson Wong, the chef and owner of the Singaporean restaurant Chomp Chomp in the West Village, has teamed up with the nearby Doughnut Project to slather one of its puffy yeast doughnuts with pandan glaze and toasted coconut. It's filled with green kaya, a coconut jam. Availability is limited: Kaya Doughnut, $4 at the Doughnut Project, 10 Morton Street (Bleecker Street), 212-691-5000, thedoughnutproject.com, and $6 with ice cream at Chomp Chomp, 7 Cornelia Street (West Fourth Street), 212-929-2888, chompchompnyc.com.
To Sip: The Fire Burns One Sip at a Time
Unlike the highly refined, almost neutral tequilas that have become the norm, this entry from Maestro Dobel harks back to the old days, when mesquite wood was used for cooking the piñas, or the cores of the agave plants, and cloaked the spirit in sultry smoke. Humito, a racy new silver tequila with a wood grill aroma, has a flavor that smolders as you sip: Maestro Dobel Humito, $39.99 at Wells Discount Liquors, wellswine.com, maestrodobel.com.
To Enjoy: Inspiration Emerges From a Burger
A new pot-sticker-style dumpling is stuffed with the earthy mix of black beans, quinoa and sweet potato. It was devised by Marian Cheng and Hannah Cheng, the partners in Mimi Cheng's, an East Village dumpling house, and is based on the "guac burger" from Samantha Wasser and Chloe Coscarelli at By Chloe, a Greenwich Village vegan spot with lines out the door. Chipotle aioli comes alongside. It will be sold at Mimi Cheng's through the end of the month: Guac Burger Dumplings, $9.50 for six, $11.50 for eight at Mimi Cheng's Dumplings, 179 Second Avenue (12th Street), mimichengs.com.


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Are your patients satisfied with the care they receive? Are you delivering care at an affordable price? Are you improving the overall health of the population in your service territory? Those three goals make up "the triple aim," the phrase coined in 2008 by Dr. Donald Berwick, who went on to run the CMS in the Obama administration.
Sutter Davis Hospital aims to make employees happier to help make patients happier.
We each got into healthcare to make a difference in the lives of others. As healthcare providers, the most fulfilling days are realized when patients are engaged with their own health and with their caregivers. The more we focus on helping others engage, the more we engage ourselves.
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The young and the healthy. This year's Best Places to Work in Healthcare program includes two new award categories to spotlight those attributes of the workforces at the winning organizations.
Modern Healthcare is now accepting entries for its Best Places to Work in Healthcare awards for 2017. The recognition program identifies and recognizes the top workplaces in healthcare, those that go above and beyond to support their staff, empowering them to provide patients and other customers with the best possible care, products and services.
Some of the people who work for Impact Advisors, a technology consultancy that serves hospitals nationwide, may never have seen many of their co-workers in person. They're spread out around the country, and many travel frequently to meet with clients.
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The second benefit is that there are no missed calls and then you calling them back. It saves a lot of time and of course faster response times. It means more business for you. You can then upgrade to better call management software which means that you can go automated thank you messages and automated email replies. The other benefit is that you save on space in the office.
Again to start with find some really good answering service companies. Take a trial from each of them to get the best one as your answering service company. Generally they will charge for each service that they provide but the 1-800 numbers are generally free. Another thing to check is that whether the company hires the locals to answer or does it outsource to India or any other country. You can have a choice their and you should exercise your discretion. Of course the cost will lower for the outsourced answering service.


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Dandelion Puffs in the Spring
Going through old photos made me realize how many I have to go through and edit, yikes haha. I have a habit of editing one or two and then forgetting to go through the rest.
Here's some from the Spring, in a field of tall grass and dandelion puffs.
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