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Could it be that playing exceptional golf is only a thing of the mind?
Well, maybe not only a mind-thing but what can be labelled a winning mind-set could really make the difference between good golfing and breathtakingly brilliant play! This is how it works:
It is common knowledge that dedication and a considerable amount of practice are essential prerequisites when it comes to superior golfing. There is a real technical side to the things that make for a good round of golf – the grip, the stance, the swing-through, you name it.
Given a reasonable level of health and fitness, logically speaking a high level of dedication and sufficient training and practice should ensure superior levels of play. That could very well have been the case had the human being been the type of animal that functioned logically and systematically. But, alas, this is not the case! Us humans are endowed with a cognitive ability as well as an emotional side that keeps on interfering with our efforts to function as rational intelligent and effective beings! And in the battle between intellect and emotion our attempts at superior performance often takes a crash dive!
Do some of these self-statements in any way sound familiar: "This is an easy shot – I should just concentrate and not botch it!" or "Wow, it's going well today…. I should just keep this up!" or "I botched the last one, I'd better get back in shape!" or "Today is just not my day – I may as well go home!" or "I should just concentrate and think positively!" or "I can't miss this one!" or "How on earth could I have done that?" or "What's the matter with me, I just can't get anything right today?" or "My previous shot was a beaut! I should just repeat it!" And there are also more "advanced" self-talk: "What's happened is past – I should just take it one shot at a time!" or "I should not worry about the outcome of this shot – justplay it!" There are many more examples similar to these.
It is just part of any game – including golf - to attempt to "psyche" oneself up. That's how we try and push and motivate ourselves to improve our levels of performance. Unfortunately that's also how we often entrap ourselves and often we find that the harder we try to play better the less we succeed, to the point of actually getting depressed and feeling really desperate. Just what is this so-called "entrapment"?
If we look at the examples of self-talk given above one theme easily stands out: In order to mobilise ourselves to greater heights we often, almost forcefully, attempt to "prescribe" to ourselves: "I should this, I should that or I should not," etc. What are the consequences of this?
Consider the following simple experiment: Please put the article you are reading right now down, close your eyes and for just about two minutes DO NOT THINK OF THE ARTICLE AT ALL! Now, please go ahead and try it!
What was your experience? Chances are that thoughts about the article kept hovering at the back of your mind, that thinking about the article in one way or another kept intruding every now and then, if not persistently, or that you really just could not steer your mind away from it at all! This is what is called a "paradoxical" effect: The harder you try to keep thoughts about the article out of your mind, the more you were thinking about it! Sounds familiar? The harder we try to play better, the worse we often play! And that becomes the entrapment!
Paradoxically it thus would seem that, in order to really perform almost perfectly, we need to have an attitude of absolute abandonment and not caring in the least what the outcome of our efforts will be! How on earth can that be possible: Being highly motivated to achieve and yet not worry about our performance at all?
One possible way out of this very typical entrapment could be to modify the nature of one's "self-talk". Instead of so heavily emphasising what should or should not be, one can attempt to replace the talk with a "kinder" variation: "Ok, I'll try and give this one the best I can," or "Perhaps I can do this one, let's see," or "Maybe I'll surprize myself!" And on a more advanced level: "Let's see if I can become the ball," or "Let's see if I can switch over to 'automatic'."
Acquiring a winning mind-set does not come overnight and necessitates a dedicated effort. Often a clinical or sports psychologist can assist in the process of turning a good performance into superior play through the acquiring of a winning mind-set.


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Ferrari's SEC filing did not specify the share price range or the number of shares to be offered, but FCA said it was "not expected to exceed 10% of all ordinary shares."
Italian Fast Car Maker, Ferrari reportedly filed documents with the US regulators to potentially raise funds through the Stock Exhange.
The news of the planned Initial Public Offering (IPO) on Wall Street was revealed by Ferrari's parent Company Fiat Chrysler Automobiles - itself an earlier merger between Italian and American car makers - Fiat and Chrysler.
The report featured on Industry Week said made good its earlier announcement through FCA, in October last year, to spin off its famed sports cars and seek an IPO.
Italy's iconic brand is the maker of world famous sports car Ferrari and a regular competitor on Formula 1. FCA said Ferrari intends "to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange."
But the filing did not say at what price range the shares are to be traded, nor the number available on offer only that it was "not expected to exceed 10% of all ordinary shares," Industry Week reported.
Ferrari is currently said to be worth $11 billion (£7.1 billion) and requires the funds to finance its five-year growth plans.
Ferrari plans to selling 7 million cars annually - an ambitious plan that requires a huge capital outlay, for which the IPO is being undertaken. It hopes to raise Euros 48 billion (£34.3 billion) for the programme.
The merged Fiat Chrysler, which itself entered the stock market in October 2014, had previously said that it wanted to list Ferrari both on the US stock market and an unspecified European market, Industry Week reported.
Currently the world's 7th largest car manufacturer, FCA already has primary listing on the New York Stock Exchange and a secondary listing in Italy' Borsa Italiana. It holds more than 90% of Ferrari's capital.
The Groups First Quarter Results showed it posted net revenues of Euros 26.396 against Euros 22.125 for the same period last year.

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For 25 years the SR has given bass players a modern alternative. Embraced by bassists over the decades, the iconic series continues to excite with its smooth, fast neck, lightweight body and perfectly matched electronics.
The SR305EB is a handsome 5-string bass designed for the experienced player. The bass starts with an immaculately finished Mahogany body. Other features include a sturdy 5-piece Maple/Rosewood SR4 neck, a Rosewood fretboard, and an Accu-cast B125 bridge for superior string vibration transfer and precise intonation. Black hardware adds a hint of stealth.
At the heart of the SR305EB's electronics are two PowerSpan Dual Coil pickups. Their stainless pole pieces offer higher output, clarity, and fullness than any in the SR305's class. Accessed by the 3-way "Power Tap" switch, these proprietary pickups offer a choice of three tonal personalities: A rich humbucker sound, a pure single-coil sound, or an enhanced single coil sound-fattened by lows from the humbucker pickups. Add the ability to dial in precise tone preferences via the Ibanez Custom 3-band EQ, and the SR305EB is a musical chameleon.
Ibanez SR305E Electric Bass, 5-String Features
- SR5 5pc Maple/Rosewood neck
- Mahogany body
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- Pickups: PowerSpan Dual Coil
- Electronics: Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band eq w/3 way Power Tap switch
- Hardware: Black
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Fall Baking Ingredients: Have You Discovered Boiled Cider?
One of the quintessential flavors in the fall baking repertoire is apple. Apple pie, apple scones, apple cake, apple bread, the list goes on and on and on. Here in Southwestern Pennsylvania we have access to a variety of locally grown apples and as we get deeper into fall the selection grows. So it goes without saying that I bake a lot with apples during the fall season. And one of my favorite ingredients for fall baking is apple based: Boiled Cider.
I discovered boiled cider about 4 years ago. While perusing recipes on King Arthur Flour's web site I came across a recipe for apple cider caramels. Apple cider caramels? MMMMMMM. Sounded really good to me so I clicked on the link and reviewed the recipe to see if I had all of the ingredients on hand. That's when I saw it - boiled cider. I was intrigued - did that mean I had to boil down cider? There was a link for that ingredient so I clicked and was redirected to KAF's shopping page for this delectable fall delight.
Dark brown and syrupy, intensely apple, boiled cider is made in, where else, Vermont by Woods Cider Mill. The Woods family has been making boiled cider since 1882. WOW! If a product has been in production for over 100 years it must be good. And it is. You can pour boiled cider as is on pancakes or waffles. Or mix it with 10x sugar for a quick apple glaze. Or add it to your favorite apple pie filling. Or add it to your favorite apple quick bread, scone or bar cookie recipe. Simply stated, boiled cider is my not-so-secret ingredient for fall baking which bumps recipes from good to GREAT! Find boiled cider on KAF's web site or Amazon or order directly from Woods Cider Mill of Springfield, Vermont.
You will be so glad you did! Happy Fall Baking!


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Behold the #Outlander Season 2 Teaser - the first of many #OutlanderOfferings coming this month. 'Tis the season! https://t.co/Ly2LksDW8c
— Outlander (@Outlander_Starz) December 1, 2015
Based on Diana Gabaldon's novel of the same name, Starz's Outlander has been part of the push by the network to compete with other premium cable outlets like HBO. Shortly following the premiere of the first episode, which received favorable reviews, the network renewed Outlander for a second season. The first season followed Gabaldon's story of a WWII combat nurse living in 1945 who is sent back to 1743 Scotland.
The first season ended with the stars, Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan) and Claire Fraser (Caitriona Balfe), escaping English forces in Scotland and heading to France. Now, the first teaser for Outlander season 2 reveals what the couple's life will be like in 18th century France, as well as a glimpse of the politics they will become embroiled in while in the country.
Released on Twitter, the 45-second trailer (above) teases the conflict of the second season surrounding the throne of England in the mid-1700s. Specifically, the Frasers are attempting to thwart the Jacobite Rebellion, which Claire knows to have been unsuccessful because of her knowledge of the future and study of history. Like season 1, the season 2 teaser trailer features a mix of action and dramatic moments, as well as romantic scenes between the two leads.
Outlander creator and executive producer Ronald D. Moore returned for season 2, which will be based on the second novel in Gabaldon's series, "Dragonfly in Amber". The book takes place both in the 1740s and the 1960s, with the part set in the 18th century also split between France and Scotland. However, it seems that season 2 of Outlander will focus on the Frasers' time in Paris attempting to prevent Charles Stuart from leading the Scottish clansmen into the Jacobite Rebellion - and their own slaughter. According to Moore's previous comments, it will have a "whole different tone" than season 1 due to the new setting.
Despite the interesting historical associations, though, Outlander season 1 received so much critical and fan praise because of its dramatic merits - and by capturing much of the spirit of Gabaldon's original novel, which has a large and devoted fan following. Of course, fans weren't pleased by all the changes made in season 1 from the Outlander novel and it's unclear how much season 2 will divert from its source material. For instance, it hasn't been revealed how much, if any, of the 1960s section of the book will appear in season 2.
That being said, Outlander has already established itself as a TV show that can be compelling to casual viewers with no knowledge of the book series. Although fans will certainly enjoy seeing moments and characters from the novels come to life, Moore has made it clear that the Starz series must work on its own first and foremost. If the teaser for season 2 is any indication, Outlander will again be successful in adapting Gabaldon's work while also crafting a compelling time travel/historical drama surrounding the characters of Jamie and Claire.
What do you think of the season 2 teaser trailer? Let us know in the comments!
Outlander returns for season 2 in the spring of 2016 on Starz.
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Maluma Releases Highly Anticipated New Album F.A.M.E./
Maluma baby!
International Colombian sensation Maluma has finally released his highly anticipated third studio album F.A.M.E. The diverse collection includes worldwide hits "Corazón" ft. Nego do Borel and "El Préstamo," his most recent single "Marinero," and also features two bonus tracks: "Felices Los 4" and "Felices Los 4" salsa remix ft. Marc Anthony.
F.A.M.E. is the wonderful, well-earned end result of a year-long process and truly marks a new chapter in the young singer's career. Holding a little something for everyone--trap, R&B, urban pop, and some bilingual lyrics--the album brings a more mature image and a sound that screams to the world he's here to stay. It proves who he is, what he's made of, and what he's capable of. And it showcases his evolution into one of the top players not only in Latin music but in the international music market.
"I am thrilled to finally be releasing F.A.M.E.," Maluma says. "I hope that those who follow my music finally get to know what I have been up to, who I am today, but mostly to enjoy it, sing and feel the music."
In addition to working with his longtime producers the Rude Boyz, the 24-year-old teamed up with Grammy winner Egar Barrera, Timbaland, and Canadian hip hop producer Scott Storch to bring the album to fruition. "Working with these production machines is an honor," he says. "I kept my roots because I don't want to move away from my natural sound which is why the Rude Boyz have always been with me, but also Edgar contributed a lot by searching for new sounds and challenging me with different mixes. Timbaland, Sid and Scott...wow! They brought along something else, an American world that I did not know, a different way of working, new sounds, something I had always dreamed of and the learning experience was thrilling."
Fe (Faith), Alma (Soul), Música (Music), Esencia (Essence). This is F.A.M.E. This is Maluma.
Maluma is currently wrapping up the 22-date U.S. leg of his F.A.M.E. tour, which ends this weekend with two shows in Florida.


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Help Indigenous Mexican women rebuild their lives after a devastating earthquake
$1,450 will pay for:
30 traditional cooking pots that will enable 30 women to support their families by preparing corn-based tortillas for consumption and sale
Lorena's Story
San Dionisio del Mar, Oaxaca, Mexico
The ground often shakes in Mexico. Last September, a powerful 8.2-magnitude earthquake hit southern Mexico, one of the poorest regions of the country, killing nearly one hundred people and destroying buildings, homes and key infrastructure.
Lorena is a young woman from San Dionisio del Mar, one of the indigenous communities most strongly affected by the earthquake, where many women lost their kitchens, as well as their livelihoods, as they could no longer produce food to sell.
Women play an important social role in these communities where even though they often lack access to regular jobs and have fewer political opportunities, they participate in local assemblies and make their voices heard. This capacity to stand up and respond to challenges was tangible in the earthquake's aftermath.
Some women got together and helped each other to rebuild their traditional kitchens, whose "heart" is a large cooking pot made of clay, locally known as a comixcal. It is used to cook a wide range of corn-based tortillas, different in shape, size, taste and thickness. The women named Lorena as their spokesperson and now she is looking for funds so more compañeras can get back to work.
Women like Lorena do not lack strength or capacity; what they lack is money. Now that their kitchens are destroyed or severely damaged they cannot prepare and sell food. A comixcal costs around 600 Mexican pesos.


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When at the beach, who needs words?
A visit to Wild Life in Sydney offers a close up look at many Australian wild life, but I was enchanted by the koalas!
When planning my visit to Sydney, I knew that the highlight of my visit would be not only to visit the iconic Sydney Opera House, but to actually enjoy an opera performance at the Opera House. On February 7th, 2019, I did just that when I attended the performance of Turandot, by Giacomo Puccini. What an exceptional evening in Sydney!
Koala stickers to mark on a world map from which locations audience comes
Inside the building
Photo of stage at performance intermission
Lights celebrating Chinese New Year – Year of the Pig- around the Opera House
When traveling inland from the Southwestern Coast of Sicily, the Mediterranean Coast, up North to Palermo, the main Highway to travel is Highway 624. This highway can be reached from several Southern towns on the Southernwestern Coast, towns as Sciacca or Porto Palo di Menfi.
When traveling on Highway 624 one can make a stop on the way, driving slightly Eastward it is a short drive to the town of Sambuca di Sicilia. This is a pleasant drive through the countryside and when you make this trip in the Fall, you can enjoy the scenery of vineyards adorned by their Fall colors.
Vineyards on the way to Sambuca di Sicilia
Hillside views from Sambuca
Following are just a few images captured around the city. At the entrance of Sambuca is a statue in the shape of a harp; some say it refers to the Greek musical instrument from which the town draws its name, Sambuca di Sicilia.
Typical desert of Sambuca di Sicilia, "Minni di Virgini." A view of a section of this dessert.
Whole "Minni di Virgini" – the pastries are filled with cream, chocolate chips, candied fruit and a secret ingredient that no one will share!
There is a food festival held each year, called la Sagra di' "Minni di Virgini", taking its name from these pastries. The Sagra is held on the third Sunday in May in conjunction with the celebration of the Patron of the City, Maria Santissima dell'Udienza. The Maria Santissima dell'Udienza Church is pictured below.
Main entrance
Interior of the Church
In closing, a sculpture found in Sambuca, the artwork of a Sicilian Artist from Palermo. It is the sculpture of a snail and it stands to represent the slow lifestyle of the population in Sambuca. The name of the sculpture is, Babbaluciaro, dialectal form of snail, a term often used to describe the people of Sambuca.
Located across from the Saline Ettore ed Inversa, Ettore and Inversa Saltworks, lies the tiny island of Mozia. Just a short boat ride from the saltworks, upon stepping on to the island you are embraced by the stillness and peaceful sounds of nature. On the day I visited, as I walked along the path leading to the Museum, there was an enchanting fluttering of butterflies taking place all around me.
In Mozia you can visit the Archeological Museum displaying artifacts recovered from the archeological sites of the island dating back to the time when the Phoenicians settled the island. After the Museum, a walk around the island offers a view of the archeological sites.
For centuries the island was in ruins and abandoned. However, in the early XX Century, the island was purchased by Giuseppe Whitaker. To paraphrase a plaque on display in one of the courtyards you walk through upon entering the island, it was thanks to Whitaker's studies and perseverance that light was brought back to shine upon history, a history that had been silenced for centuries.
View of Mozia upon arrival by boat
Inside the museum stands the statue of the Youth of Mozia
Phoenician ceramic
On display many examples of the techniques adopted by the Phoenicians in extracting color from mollusk.
A walk around the Sacred Area of the Kothon
Walking around this tiny island it was the stillness that allowed me reflect and think of the volume of the history contained in these ruins.
There is just something magical about Mozia and it is certainly worth a visit when visiting the Western Coast of Sicily.
A visit to the Western Coast of Sicily takes the traveler to the coastline which lies between the towns of Marsala and Trapani. This area has been known for its tradition of extracting salt from the sea.
Just a thirty-minute drive north of Marsala, driving along the coast, one can visit the Ettore and Infersa salt work, which lies adjacent to the Riserva Naturale Orientata delle Isole dello Stagnone, Stagnone Islands Natural Reserve. In this specific location, the practice of salt extraction is still carried out manually, in the traditional manner. This traditional practice differs from the mechanized process found up the coast close to the town of Trapani. I recently visited the Ettore and Infersa salt works and enjoyed learning about the rich tradition of salt making and walking along the various ponds , "vasche", which hold the seawater at different stages of the process of salt making.
Salt making season usually runs from the end of March to July, but climate change has had an impact on some of the practices of salt making and I learned that this year the final harvesting of salt may be delayed due to rain at unexpected times.
Each salt work facility has a curator who diligently plans the various steps to allow the seawater to enter specific ponds on the soil created by building a low levee between each pond, le "vasche". At Ettore ed Infresca salt work the current curator is carrying on a long family tradition.
From the very first pond the seawater enters to the final one, the seawater undergoes a natural chemical process which is monitored constantly by the curator. It was interesting to learn that the traditional practice of extracting the salt manually allows the salt to maintain its iodine content thus producing whole salt. When the mechanical process is utilized in extracting the salt, the salt is depleted of its iodine and it is necessary to add iodine to the final product, which is iodized salt.
The following photos taken at the Ettore ed Infresca Salt Works near Marsala
Salt mounds seen from a canal that runs between the ponds
A mound of salt from the previous season's harvest covered with terracotta tiles for protection
More salt works ponds seen from the canal
The 16th century windmill adjacent to the salt works ponds seen from the ponds
A stroll along the borders between the ponds
Inside the 16th century windmill
Salt works viewed from high above at the windmill building- terracotta tiles on ground next to salt mounds waiting to be placed on top of the salt mounds
I always enjoy visiting Castello Ursino in Catania. Castello Ursino is a medieval castle built in the 13th century by the King of Sicily at that time, Frederick II from the Hohenstaufen dynasty. This castle is certainly worth visiting when traveling to Catania. Nowadays, the Castle is a museum holding permanent exhibits as well as periodic ones. One of the exhibits currently on display, running from October 2017 to May 2018 is entitled da Giotto a De Chirico – I tesori nascosti – from Giotto to De Chirico – The Hidden Treasures, curated by Antonio Sgarbi. There are audio guides available that I strongly recommend listening to while visiting the exhibit.
Listening to the audio guides of this exhibit one learns that the works of art on display come from a variety of sources and do not follow one specific theme or one specific school of thought. These works come from private collections, foundations and have not been on public display before this time.
Upon entering the exhibit, one finds the two sculptures of heads seen below which date back to the thirteenth century. They have come from the Imperial Palace in Foligno. The sculptures were carried out by a sculptor from the Frederick II era and they present a comparison between ancient art and Roman art. They have been called the first Italian faces.
There are many exceptional works of art to enjoy in the exhibit, although I shall mention only a few in this post.
Below is a portrait of the Madonna by Giotto; Giotto created this painting at the beginning of his career.
I giganti assaltano l'Olimpo – The Giants assail Olympus. Work by Giuseppe Cesari who was the teacher of the world famous painter, Caravaggio.
Maddalena addolorata- Heartbroken Magdalen by Michelangelo Merisi known as Caravaggio; through his style, Caravaggio presented the human side of his subjects.
The painting below is Platone, Plato; the painter is Jusepe De Ribera. The painting was originally owned by a Jewish family, but as no family member claimed the work of art after WWII, fifty years later the painting was sold at an auction in Austria.
Ritratti dei Principini Marescotti di Parrano (Allegoria dei cinque sensi) – Portraits of the Marescotti di Parrano by Sebastiano Ceccarini, XVIII century. Each of the subjects in the painting represent one of the five senses by what they are doing but their characterization stands to represent the power of a lavish lifestyle.
Below, Allegoria dell'Inverno by Gusto Le Court – Allegory of Winter. While viewing this sculpture and listening to the description of each element of the work that represents its theme, Winter, one can feel mesmerized by the superb work. I was!
Antonio Ligabue – Autoritratto – Self Portrait
Giorgio De Chirico – I Bagni Misteriosi – The Mysterious Baths
De Chirico told that the idea for this painting came to him while he was observing a man walking in front of him on marble floors that had been waxed and were very shiny. The reflection on the floors made the author think of a pool in which he could just get lost. The painting presents symbols of childhood, classical times, ancient ruins, and skyscrapers in NY.
I would recommend allowing several hours to visit the Castello Ursino and its exhibits. I did and enjoyed every moment!


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SEOUL, Aug. 12 (UPI) -- South Korea announced Monday that it would be removing Japan from its top tier of preferred trading partners, a retaliatory move in an ongoing trade and diplomatic dispute that has soured relations between the neighboring countries.
South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy said that it would be amending its list of trade partner categories from two tiers to three and adding Japan to the new category.
Japan had been in a group of 29 preferred export partners, a list whose members are parties to the four major multilateral export control regimes: the Wassenaar Arrangement, the Nuclear Suppliers Group, the Australia Group and the Missile Technology Control Regime.
The newly created bracket is for countries that are parties to the export control regimes but have "improper operating practices," Trade Minister Sung Yun-mo said at a press briefing at the ministry headquarters in Sejong.
"Close international cooperation is required to operate the export control system," he added.
Sung said that the change will be implemented in September after a 20-day period for comment gathering and regulatory and legislative review. Japan would be able to ask for a consultation during the review period, the minister said.
Under the revamped regulations, Korean suppliers shipping strategic materials to Japan will have to submit five documents for approval, up from the current three. The approval process will now take longer as well, lasting up to 15 days from the current five.
The move comes on the heels of Japan's decision on Aug. 2 to remove South Korea from its own white list of preferred trading partners, an action that is slated to go into effect later this month. That move could require an approval process of up to 90 days for a list of over 1,000 items deemed sensitive.
Japan had already slapped export restrictions on three key materials used in South Korea's high-tech manufacturing industry the previous month, setting relations between the neighboring countries on edge.
Tokyo has said the tightened controls were implemented for security reasons, but Seoul claims they are retaliation for a Supreme Court decision last year that stated Japanese companies must provide compensation to their victims of wartime forced labor.
Japan has long argued that all such reparations claims were resolved with the 1965 agreement that normalized bilateral relations.
In South Korea, the trade flap has triggered a large-scale consumer boycott of Japanese products, which has targeted everything from Asahi beer to Uniqlo clothing to travel to Japan.
South Korean President Moon Jae-in has spoken out forcefully against Japan's moves, calling the export restrictions "a selfish, destructive act that will cripple the global supply chain and wreak havoc on the global economy."
On Monday, however, he struck a more measured tone, saying that responses to Japan "should not be emotional" and calling for maintaining the "friendly relations between the two peoples."
In a meeting with senior aides, Moon said that responses to Japan's economic moves should be "cool-headed and in a long-term manner."
"If the people of both countries communicate with the values of democracy and human rights and build friendship with humanity and peace, the future of Korea-Japan relations will be brighter," he said.


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A fortnightly newsletter from Acting National Director Martin J. Cowling
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Uniting a new community service agency in Victoria and Tasmania
Anti-Poverty Week
Target UnitingCare Christmas Appeal
Housing and homelessness
Aged care
Productivity Commission inquiry
Indeas Gen - sharing ideas for a fairer future
NDIS in Townsville
UnitingCare Australia's response on family assitance legislation
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UnitingCare Australia said the independence of Australia's not for profit sector will strengthen as the Federal Government moved to ban gag clauses in Commonwealth contracts with the sector.
UnitingCare Australia's National Director Lin Hatfield Dodds said some of Australia's lowest paid workers can now look forward to equitable wages for the essential work they do.
UnitingCare Australia is celebrating today as the Federal Government strengthens its commitment to a genuine partnership with the not for profit sector through legislation to be introduced when Parliament sits again in March.
UnitingCare Australia said the independence of Australia's not-for-profit community sector has been strengthened with the passage of historic legislation last night that removes gag clauses from Commonwealth contracts with the sector.
Speaking shortly after the Not-For-Profit Sector Freedom to Advocate Bill 2013 passed through the Federal Parliament last night, National Director, Lin Hatfield Dodds congratulated the Parliament for supporting the historic legislation.
UnitingCare Australia has called on the Parliament to pass the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Bill.
Speaking today, UnitingCare Australia National Director, Lin Hatfield Dodds said the Not-for-profit sector's capacity to work effectively with Government is constrained by the current Financial Management and Accountability Act.
UnitingCare Australia is deeply disappointed that the Government and Opposition have joined to wind back much-needed gambling reforms, National Director Lin Hatfield Dodds said.
"The poker machine industry takes money out of the pockets of those who can least afford it and from those who are least able to control it," Ms Hatfield Dodds said.
UnitingCare Australia today expressed concern about the abolition of the Dementia and Severe Behaviour Supplement.
"The Dementia and Severe Behaviour Supplement was introduced to meet the additional costs of caring for people with severe needs. While that cost has proved to be much larger than expected, that is reflective of the significant level of need we are facing. It is vital that we find ways to meet the needs of some of our frailest Australians," said UnitingCare National Director Lin Hatfield Dodds.
UnitingCare Australia has hailed today's successful passage of the Living Longer Living Better package of aged care reform bills through Parliament as an historic moment for older Australians.
Speaking immediately after the bills were passed, UnitingCare Australia National Director, Lin Hatfield Dodds, gave credit to all parliamentarians who recognised that Australia's aged care system was broken and resolved to reform it.
UnitingCare Australia says the highly anticipated Families Package is bitter-sweet for Australian families.
"While greater investment in childcare is very welcome, elements of this particular package are badly targeted, and also risk limiting families' choices in the long-term," said Lin Hatfield Dodds, National Director of UnitingCare Australia.


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Koch revitalized the city with his personal style, optimism, and common sense. He rode the subways. He talked to New Yorkers in the streets. He extolled the virtues of the city. Koch also put the city back on firm financial footing. His optimism and enthusiasm were contagious. Koch was also outspoken and often abrasive. but, as the city's economy and financial situation improved, Koch's popularity soared. However, he alienated black leaders. He cut off federal funds to their projects because he felt that they were wasting the money, and he closed an old hospital in Harlem. As the 1981 election approached, black and Hispanic leaders worked to form a coalition against him (Arian, et al. 28-32, Newfield and Barrett 178-182, McNickle 271-279).
V. The 1980's and Koch
The coalition against Koch failed miserably. Koch ran in and won both the Democratic and Republican primaries. He took 75% of the vote in the general election. He even carried the black vote. Koch continued to concentrate on the city's economy. Business boomed with a Wall Street bull market. Racial tensions remained high because of several violent incidents. In addition, Jesse Jackson's 1984 presidential run increased black voter registration enormously, something that would hurt Koch later (Arian, et al. 41-87).
In the 1985 election, the black and Hispanic coalition tried once more to unseat Koch. They were unsuccessful, and Koch won the election with an even larger landslide than in 1981. But trouble for Koch was on the horizon. A group of Koch's associates, who were part of the remnants of the Democratic machine, were charged with bribery, extortion, thievery, and various other crimes. U.S. Attorney Rudolph Giuliani investigated the cases. Although the mayor was never accused of any crime, his image suffered because of his association with the machine. Other scandals followed. In 1987, the stock market crashed and the city's economy declined. Racial tensions continued to fester, and the mayor did little to ease them (Newfield and Barrett 389-450).
The 1989 Democratic primary campaign pitted Koch against David Dinkins, the black Manhattan Borough President. Many people were dissatisfied with the economy, the mayor's abrasive style, and continuing race tensions. Dinkins had the black and Hispanic votes and ran a campaign aimed at restoring harmony to the city. He also promised to be tough on crime. Koch appealed to Jewish voters, but had alienated Irish Catholics with his Northern Ireland stance. Dinkins won a majority of the vote, taking almost all of the black and Hispanic vote as well as 30% of the Catholics and 25% of the Jews. In the general election, Dinkins, with Koch's endorsement, faced Giuliani, the Republican nominee. It was a tough campaign, and a close election. Giuliani took 60% of the Jewish vote, 75% of the Catholic vote, and 30% of the Hispanic vote. Dinkins took the rest and it was enough, just barely, to elect him as the city's first black mayor. The election reflected the changing makeup of the city. Whites had dropped to 46% of the population, blacks rose to 24% of the population, and Hispanics increased to 23% of the population. Minorities now outnumbered whites in the city (Arian, et al. 69-134, McNickle 293-313).
VI. The 1990's to 2001 and Giuliani
Dinkins brought many outsiders into the government, including blacks, Hispanics, activists, and gays. He kept the city budget balanced, reduced crime, and hired more police. Dinkins was a compassionate Lindsey style liberal who expanded social programs. However, some accused Dinkins of being star struck as a long list of celebrities visited the mayor's office, distracting him from city business. By the 1993 elections, crime was rising again. Black leaders like Al Sharpton were disappointed because they felt that that the mayor hadn't done enough to improve schools. When the election came, Giuliani was Dinkin's opponent again. Giuliani campaigned on the crime issue and promised to improve the quality of life in the city. Dinkins emphasized the improvement in race relations during his tenure. However, whites felt that Dinkins favored minorities too much. The race was close, just as the previous one was. The ethnic dividing lines were the same. High white voter turnout on Staten Island and support from the Liberal Party won the election for Giuliani (Kirtzman 42-62).
Giuliani made immediate changes to city government. He unleashed the police on petty crime. He slashed the city budget and reduced taxes. He combined the three city police forces. Giuliani ran roughshod over opposition and ruled with an autocratic, dictatorial style. He refused to deal with black leader Al Sharpton. Numerous racial incidents between the police and minorities increased ethnic tensions. Giuliani unfailingly backed the police (Kirtzman 62-96).
In the 1997 election, Guiliani, with Republican and Liberal support, was opposed by Ruth Messinger, the black Manhattan Borough President. Sharpton campaigned tirelessly for her after his own campaign failed. Most people were satisfied that Giuliani had improved the quality of life in the city and they liked Giuliani's "get things done" style. The primary issues were race relations and education. Giuliani won handily, even taking 20% of the black vote in addition to most of the white vote (Kirtzman 178-220).
Guiliani's second term was marred by further race related incidents such as the Amadou Diallo shooting. People began to see the mayor as unnecessarily confrontational. Further complicating matters, Giuliani battled prostrate cancer and was involved in a high profile affair. Giuliani's second term wasn't as successful as the first. However, he won praise for his handling of the September 11th attack and left office with high approval ratings (Reaves, Kirtzman 221-253, 268-269).
The 2001 election pitted billionaire Mike Bloomberg against Democrat Mark Green. Green won a divisive primary against Bronx Borough President Fernando Ferrer, a Puerto Rican. With Sharpton's support, Green was ahead in the polls. However, Bloomberg received Giuliani's endorsement, which was enough to allow him to squeak into office. The candidates split the Hispanic vote. Green won 70% of the black vote, but it wasn't enough. Bloomberg is mayor, but Giuliani and Sharpton remain political powers in the city (Reaves, Schepp).
VII. Conclusion
Politics in New York is about building and maintaining coalitions. After the war, Irish dominance began to fade. Jews became the single most important group in the city, but the Irish, Italians, blacks, and Hispanics have access to power, too. In the post-machine era politicians have had to find ways to appeal to at least several of these groups to be successful. Based on the past fifty years of politics in the city, this will probably remain true for the foreseeable future.
Works Cited
Arian, Asher, et al. Changing New York City Politics. New York: Routledge, 1991.
Cannato, Vincent, J. The Ungovernable City. New York: Basic Books, 2001.
Carter, Barbara. The Road to City Hall: How John Lindsay Became Mayor. Englewood Cliffs: Prentice-Hall, 1967.
Connable, Alfred and Edward Silberfarb. Tigers of Tammany: Nine Men Who Ran New
York. New York: Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, 1967.
Kirtzman, Andrew. Rudy Giuliani: Emperor of the City. New York: William Morrow,
McNickle, Chris. To Be Mayor of New York: Ethnic Politics in the City. New York:
Columbia University Press, 1993.
Morris, Charles R. The Cost of Good Intentions. New York: W.W. Norton and Company,
Moscow, Warren. What Have You Done for Me Lately?: The in's and Outs of New York
City Politics. Englewood Cliffs: Prentice Hall, 1967.
Newfield, Jack and Wayne Barrett. City for Sale: Ed Koch and the Betrayal of New
York. New York: Harper and Row, 1988.
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New health deal signed with Chinese group
A partnership between health and care leaders in Northumberland and a leading group in China has taken a major step forward.
The contract for the first stage of a long-term collaboration between The Rongqiao Group in China and UK partners Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Northumberland County Council, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and architects BDP has now been signed.
The deal will see millions of pounds generated and re-invested in patient care in the UK and will lead to the introduction of joined-up health and care in state-of-the-art facilities in China.
The initial stage will see the UK partners supporting The Rongqiao Group with all elements of building a world-class, multi-specialty hospital with a cancer centre of excellence in Fuzhou, the capital of the Fujian Province.
Alan Richardson, chairman of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, said: "We are delighted that the contract for the first stage of our partnership has been signed and we can move forward with our plans to support our colleagues in China.
"We look forward to working with them to progress a true NHS partnership approach to international development."
The Rongqiao Group has also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Northumbria for its next project – the development of a 500-bed, world-class, cancer hospital and community and elderly care services in Chongqing, south west China's commercial capital.


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Samsung was looking for a new experience in their 837 space in the meatpacking district. We worked with a photographer named Carlos Serrao to put together a tunnel where photography lighting and a Samsung Galaxy S7 phone work together to create interesting pictures of people. After walking through you can use a different S7 to see your picture, email it to yourself and share it up on the video wall outside the tunnel. Here's my picture when we opened it. Here's the case study video.


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Save Your Planet
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What We Think About Climate Change
By Richard Maxwell, Ph.D. and Toby Miller, Ph.D.
Studies of attitudes to climate change show they correspond to political views
The New Ambivalence for Warm Weather
By Andy Tix Ph.D.
Mixed feelings about unseasonably warm weather may be new to human experience.


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Philip Meyer Awards
The Philip Meyer Awards
The National Institute for Computer-Assisted Reporting, a joint program of IRE and the Missouri School of Journalism; the Knight Chair at Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication and IRE are proud to present the Philip Meyer Journalism Award, a contest that recognizes the best journalism done using social research methods.
The awards are in honor of Philip Meyer, professor emeritus and former Knight Chair of Journalism at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Meyer is the author of Precision Journalism, the seminal 1972 book (and subsequent editions) that focused growing numbers of journalists on the idea of using social science methods to do better journalism. He pioneered in using survey research as a reporter for Knight Ridder newspapers to explore the causes of race riots in the 1960s.
Three awards are given annually — a first, second and third place — to recognize the best work using techniques that are part of precision journalism, computer-assisted reporting and social science research. The awards are: $500 for first, $300 for second, and $200 for third.
The contest also helps identify the techniques and resources used to complete each story. Entries are placed in the IRE Resource Center, allowing members to learn from each other.
Past winners
Lauren Grandestaff
About the 2019 contest
Please visit our contest Q&A for more information
- The contest deadline is November 17, 2019, midnight Central.
- We'll begin accepting entries in October.
- The contest questionnaire has been updated!
- Awards will be presented at the 2020 CAR Conference in New Orleans.
What can I enter?
For ideas on what you can enter, watch Jennifer LaFleur, then of Reveal for The Center for Investigative Reporting, David Donald (deceased), then of the Investigative Reporting Workshop, and Tom Hargrove, then of the Scripps Howard News Service discuss best practices for great data reporting.


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Robert Shirock
People today are trying to define themselves by what they can get out of life
What they wear, how they look, how much stuff they have, what kind of car they drive.
I've done a lot of funerals and never yet have they eulogized a person for any of that kind of stuff.
They never talk about what a nice house they had or what a nice car they drove.
It's always about relationships...
Were they kind, were they generous, did they help others?
That's always what they talk about, because that's all that really counts in the end.
The people you touch are your real legacy.
You're not defined by what you take from this world...
Because the fact is you won't take anything with you.
You're defined by what you leave behind, by what you give to this world, by how you impact other people.
It's been said there's only two ways to live:
You can either love things and use people, or you can love people and use things.
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Insights from the BoK - Can Culture be Changed?
As you know, we're working our way through the key questions raised in the Safety Culture Debate in the OHS Body of Knowledge (BoK). In this edition, we're taking a look at the question 'Can culture be changed?'. In answering the question we need to be clear on what cultural level/identity of change we are considering?
Schein (2010) argues that there are four cultural identities or distinct levels:
- Macro-culture - Nations, industry, ethnic, religious groups and global occupations
- Organisational culture - Private, public, non-profit organisations
- Sub-culture - Occupational group or functional division
- Micro-culture - Work team and/or groups
So in the context of the discussion we need to determine first are we talking about organisational wide or work group culture change?
The other consideration is how you see cultural change being occurring about at the organisation wide level? There are two schools of thought and no surprises they sit at opposite ends of the spectrum.
The Functionalist Approach argues 'culture is something an organisation has, while the Interpretive Approach views 'culture as something the organisation is'. So in order to answer the question can culture change you need to work out where you fit?
So try this Quick Quiz - for each statement below choose an answer that best fits and tally your score as you go.
1. Strongly Disagree
2. Disagree
3. Agree
4. Strongly Agree
Q1. Culture is made up of concrete things you can observe.
Q2. Culture is not subjective, it can be identified, studied and measured using a scientific approach.
Q3. Social change can be achieved through top down leadership, its something that can be engineered.
Q4. Culture is not an emergent property that is created through individuals and their complex interactions
Q5. Culture resides in the attitudes and cognitions of individuals.
If you score between 14 to 20 you tend towards a Functionalist Approach.
If you scored between 4 to 8 you tend towards an Interpretive Approach.
If you are somewhere between 9 to 13 the jury is still out for you.
The BoK attempts to answer this seemingly contentious question by suggesting that focusing solely on changing values is likely to be ineffective. Rather, efforts are better placed in changing collective organisational practices through the process of cognitive dissonance, and this is more likely to result in cultural change. Culture is seen to change as a result of the tension felt by people when their behaviour within the organisation is out of alignment with their values.
The BoK offers Antonsen's cultural approach to changing organisational culture, where change processes should:
1) Focus on changing practices
2) Have moderate goals that relate to everyday realities
3) Accept that there are no quick fixes
4) Combine aspects of 'push' and 'pull'
5) Are sensitive to organisational symbolism
6) Are sensitive to what makes sense locally
7) Aim for creation of a common language rather than organisation-wide consensus
8) Consider the need for change and set realistic goals.
In line with recent discussions, the BOK considered it easier to change climate than culture. In part, this was seen as climate residing at the outer layer of the 'cultural onion', making it more accessible and malleable.
So where you and your organisations sits in this debate is important, as it will influence the decisions you and others make in trying to improve your organisation's safety performance and that of your work teams.


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text: 5 Must-Try Foods in Montreal With over 6,000 restaurants and the highest concentration of eateries on the continent, it shouldn't surprise you that Montreal is known as a foodie city. As a cosmopolitan city, you can find all types of cuisine in Montreal, its cultural roots are French. The main dining districts are in Old Montreal, The Plateau Mont-Royal, and Downtown, each with its own personality, so no matter where you stay, you are likely to find fabulous restaurants nearby. In addition to all these restaurants, Montreal is home to a large number of food trucks — many serving up gourmet fare. We were fortunate to visit over Labor Day/Labour Day Weekend in early September, during the YUL EAT festival — featuring food trucks and live music in the Old Port. It was a perfect way to sample some of Montreal's variety, as well as some of its "must-try foods." Food trucks at the YUL EAT festival in Montreal 5 Montreal Must Try Foods If you are planning a visit, here is a round-up of Montreal's must-try foods. Smoked Meat — Everyone says that you "must" go to Schwartz's Montreal Hebrew Delicatessen for smoked meat. Well, we have been to Montreal twice now and still haven't waited in line at Schwartz's but no worries, you can find smoked meat all over. We sampled some at the Atwater Food Market. Just visiting a market should be on your must-do in Montreal list for foodies and Atwater has a "food court" area in the back where you can get everything from smoked meats to sautéed mushrooms. Fruit from Atwater Market in Montreal Montreal Steak — If you are a fan of Montreal Steak seasonings, then Montreal steak should be on your list. One of the most famous steakhouses is Gibbys. Located in a 200 year-old building in Old Montreal, Gibbys combines Old City charm with classic steakhouse cuisine. The steak here was pricey, but tasty, plus their salad dressing is worth buying a bottle to take home. Montreal Bagels — Montreal bagels are smaller and denser than New York bagels, and cooked in a wood-fire oven. We are definitely NY bagel snobs, but I'll admit that Montreal bagels are definitely good. I'm not sure where the ones we tried were from, but the two popular bagel places are St-Viateur Bagel and Fairmount Bagel. Das Truck has the best poutine in all of Quebec (and maybe the world!) Poutine — French fries are my favorite food and growing up in New Jersey, we always got diner fries with cheese and gravy. Poutine takes my teenage favorite to a whole new level. Poutine is french fries with cheese curds and gravy, but can also be topped with just about anything from foie gras to duck confit. When we were in Montreal, it was our mission to hunt down the Das Truck food truck, as they won an award for the best poutine in all of Quebec. We found it at the YUL EAT festival and sampled their bratwurst poutine. Oh…my…God! I could eat it every day for the rest of my life and be happy. The fries were perfect and somehow still crispy underneath the richest, tastiest gravy I've ever had, topped with cheese curds and sliced bratwurst — which was enough to be a meal in and of itself. The three of us couldn't even finish our order. Passionfruit tart from Maison Christian Faure Pastry — As expected in a city with such a French influence, you can find some excellent pastries and chocolate. Our contact at Tourism Montreal recommended Maison Christian Faure for the best croissants in the city. The verdict is still out on the croissants, but their pastries are outstanding. We sampled some one day and went back the next to get more to bring to a friend's house. PIN THIS FOR LATER Do you have a favorite Montreal must try food? Note: Our visit was hosted by Tourisme Montreal, but we paid for our own meals. All opinions are my own. Find this useful? Share it!PinShareTweetFlipboardEmail Written by We3Travel and was last updated on October 1, 2018. Read more about Montreal, Destinations, Canada, Food & Wine, Travel Types Related Posts The Best Norwegian Bliss Dining Options: Where to Spend your Specialty Dining Dollars Cake & Coffee: A Guide to the Best Coffee Houses in Vienna, Austria Lunch in Charlottesville VA: A Michie Tavern Review Comments are closed. 6 Comments on "5 Must-Try Foods in Montreal" Nice article… There is no 350 food trucks in Mtl. It is more like 50… Interesting, I'll double check where I got that fact from and update, thank you. I found this on the Tourisme Montreal site…"In addition, the street food scene, with some 350 food trucks and takeout meal stands, offers a diverse range of fresh, affordable, and high-quality products." … but maybe it is out of date. I think I was totally spoiled from living in Montreal for the summer! Our apartment was a 5 minute walk from St Viateur in NDG. I'll never be able to eat a bagel anywhere else in the world. 😉 I did manage to get a sandwich from Schwartz's. It was pretty darn good! There was no line when I went though. It was 10pm at night. Definitely the time to visit if you don't want to queue! Great to know! Did you find any good poutine?


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Celebrating the life of Debbie Ponce
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Deborah Elaine Ponce, 51 of Lee's Summit, Missouri passed away Saturday, November 3, 2018 at Lee's Summit Medical Center. Cremation, with a Celebration of Life Service scheduled Sunday, November 11, 2018 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Harris Park Community Center, 110 SW Blue Parkway, Lee's Summit, Missouri 64063. Services under the direction of Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (660-679-0009). Messages of Condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com
Debbie Elaine Moore Ponce was born February 3, 1967 in Kansas City, Missouri to Jerry L. Moore and Nancy Beverlin. She enjoyed life and loved her family deeply. Debbie liked to watch movies with family and friends, playing card games, and just laughing. Everyone would have the greatest time with Debbie.
Debbie had a big heart, and she left evidence of that on almost everything she touched, by drawing her signature hearts everywhere. Often times they would be purple, her favorite color. Debbie was loved by so many, and touched the lives of many more. She will be greatly missed.
Debbie is survived by her father Jerry Moore, mother Nancy Sykes (Mike), sister Julie Ford (Ryan), sons, Patrick Schweiger, Jacob Moore, and Kody Moore, grandson Drake Schweiger, niece Kaitlyn, nephews, Zach and Blake, and a close friend Zane. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends.
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Fiji Airways Fijian 7s went down to South Africa in an epic final at Singapore 7s which could have claimed them another back to back win.
The boys started the first half on a high note dominating possession and putting all the pressure on the Blitzbok.
They executed well and winger Aminiasi Tuimaba was on fire crossing over the try line for their first try of the final before Napolioni Ratu and playmaker Vilimoni Botitu added to the scoreboard.
Fiji was Leading South Africa 19-0 before the biltzboks responded with a try from youngster Kurt Lee Arendse and player of the final Angelo Davids. Just before another try coming from Ryan Oosthuizen narrowing the gap to 2 points 19-17.
It was a tight game and one of the most amazing comeback finals of the series when Playmaker Selvyn Davids kicked the winning penalty which claimed them the Singapore 7s title.
At the end of the Singapore leg Fiji now on 142 points has narrow down the gap (3 points) on the series leader USA 145 while New Zealand remain in third place (130) and South Africa with 121 points sitting at fourth place.
All teams now have 5 weeks to prepare for the last two HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series which is London 7s on 25-26 May before the series reaches its conclusion in Paris, the weekend after.


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Interview Carol Roth, Entrepreneur/ Play Herself on TV/Author/ Investor, Chicago
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Interview Florian Leibert, CEO & Founder Mesosphere Inc., San Francisco
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Transylvanian Author Turns Four Decades of Research Into "Dracula Chronicles"
For 40 years Foia scoured libraries, museums, churches, monasteries, mosques and mausoleums spanning 2 continents. In the end, he utilized this vast knowledge of the subject to recreate Dracula's World in an epic multi-volume historical novel.
Dracula is certainly among the best-known men in the world, yet arguably the least understood. While many stories have been told about both the real and the fictional Dracula, Foia's account benefits from his extensive research and the unique perspective of a Transylvanian native.
Foia visited the castles, fortresses, dungeons, and underground chambers that witnessed the life of his protagonist Dracula. He interviewed historians in Romania and Turkey to capture new insights into the makeup of his elusive compatriot. Under Foia's pen, the "Dracula Chronicles" series finally pierces the veil of mystery that has shrouded the Wallachian king for over 500 years.
"Dracula was immoderate in everything except moderation,"
Book One of the series, "Son of the Dragon", begins Dracula's epic journey that will see the young prince become, in future volumes, the famed strongman, warrior, and object of women's interest who captured the imagination of millions.
"Dracula was a consummate lover and a born heartbreaker,"
Fighter, reader of history, and lover of languages, young Dracula used his skill at arms, knowledge, and wits to overcome impossible odds confronting him. Then, with a single impulsive step he launched himself into a hostile world capable of devouring even the strongest men.
About Victor T. Foia: Born in Transylvania, Foia studied theoretical physics at the Babes-Bolyai University in Cluj. At the height of the Cold War, Foia, only 22 at the time, escaped from behind the Iron Curtain and defected to Italy. There he spent time in U.N. refugee camps and subsequently emigrated to the United States. After he graduated from the University of Illinois and University Dallas, Foia pursued a career in international executive management before dedicating himself full time to writing historical fiction. When not traveling in Dracula's footsteps throughout Europe and the Middle East, Foia divides his time between Seattle and Door County, WI, with his wife Diane.
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All packaged queries and most typed queries return object metadata if it exists for an object in the result set. You can add metadata-specific filter criteria to a query.
To query an object's metadata, add a metadata field specifier to the query. This specifier follows the fields parameter and consists of the string metadata: followed by the name of a metadata key.
Add a fields parameter that specifies metadata.
The syntax for specifying a metadata field is:
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Add a filter expression to the query.
All of the standard filter expressions are supported for metadata queries. In addition, a set of numeric comparisons are available for values of type NUMBER or DATETIME.
Assume that the vApps in your organization have metadata like that shown in Example: Update a Metadata Element. To retrieve a list of all the vApps that have a key named PenTested whose value is false, use a query and filter like this one.
GET https://vcloud.example.com/api/query?type=vApp&format=records &fields=metadata:PenTested&filter="metadata:PenTested==false"
When a filter expression includes metadata, you must encode both the key and the value as described in RFC3986. See Encoding Filter Expressions.


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Welcome to the Co-Ed Volleyball page!
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We are a competitive, yet fun, club who seek to enjoy and improve within the game of Volleyball. We have members of all skill levels and welcome all levels of skill openly. We seek to help you improve and have a good time partaking in our practices and scrimmages and look forward to taking it to a competitive level between other universities in and out of state!
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If you meet multiple times per week, please indicate times for each day.
6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
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If your organization has selective membership, please describe the selection process.
Attend one of our practices and we will add you to the GroupMe as well as OrgSync. We will give you the proper paperwork to fill out so you can join our club! If you have any questions you can email Wesley Powell, email@example.com, or Jahneek Fant, email@example.com.


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Gunwharf Quays achieves Park Mark award for its parking facilities for 15th consecutive year/
Gunwharf Quays, the south coast's leading premium outlet shopping centre, has been recognised for its safer parking facilities with the Park Mark award for the 15th consecutive year.
A Park Mark is awarded to parking facilities that pass a rigorous risk assessment conducted by the police and the British Parking Association including; management and maintenance, levels of surveillance, lighting, signage, and cleanliness. These criteria are known to reduce the opportunity for crime and create a safer environment for the motorist and their vehicle.
David Metcalf, British Parking Association Area Manager, said: "I am delighted that Gunwharf Quays continues to be in the Safer Parking Scheme. They have a very prestigious site, which was recognised by the European Parking Award a few years ago and it has achieved Park Mark now for 15 consecutive years. The site is very well managed by Chris Beech and his team and it is always a pleasure to visit such a progressive site. They are also among the first in the UK to achieve the Disabled Parking Accreditation, which compliments their desire to assist everyone in the motoring community".
Colin Wilding, General Manager at Gunwharf Quays, said: "We work hard to ensure our guests and staff feel safe and secure within the centre at all times and this award is testament to the hard work of the car park management team."
Car parks with the Park Mark award can use signage featuring the distinctive Park Mark tick, so that drivers know exactly where to go for safer parking. Early adopters of the scheme saw a dramatic drop in vehicle-related crime of over 80% showing that the initiative really does make a difference.
Personal safety and location have been cited as joint priorities by motorists when choosing where to park. There are currently 5000 car parks with the Park Mark award throughout the UK, which can be found on parkmark.co.uk.


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For the third year in a row, Boca Raton Fire-Rescue paramedics have won a significant industry skills competition.
The International Rescue and Emergency Care Association sponsored the contest earlier this year in Nashville, Tenn.
Boca Raton's three-member team - Lt. Shaun Fix, firefighter-driver-paramedic Frank Montillo and firefighter-paramedic Tom Carroll - competed with 42 other teams from the United States and Canada.
Lt. Bruce Angier, Fire-Rescue's director of communications, said the contest benefits the paramedics in two ways.
"What's most satisfying about winning this competition is that we're recognized nationally among our peers as being leaders in the emergency medical field," Angier said. In addition, "The knowledge that we gain from this contest is applied to the citizens of Boca."
During the contest, the paramedics respond to mock emergencies, while judges test their knowledge of road-rescue techniques, hazardous-materials training and emergency medical treatment; then grade them on management, teamwork, speed and efficiency.
Many scenarios of emergencies were more elaborate and complex than real ones the paramedics could ever encounter. "The situations are designed to tax all three of us," said Fix, the paramedic team leader. "It's a lot of hard work. It's nice when it's over, and it's even nice to come back a winner."
It's better than nice, Caroll said. "It's a tremendous feeling to win a competition the size of this one," he said. What it shows is: "We're on the cutting edge throughout the country, and we're recognized by people in a place you never heard of before as being the best."
The paramedics attribute their success to their background, experience, teamwork and camara-derie.
For example, Carroll is a former lab technologist at Good Samaritan Medical Center in West Palm Beach, where he "used to hang out in the ER room," he said. There, he watched firefighters and paramedics at work, and decided that was what he'd rather do.
Meanwhile, Montillo has been a firefighter since 1983, including seven years of experience in emergency rooms at hospitals in and around Boca Raton.
He knows the importance of establishing and maintaing rapport with colleagues.
"If we didn't click as a team, we wouldn't win," he said. "It's all teamwork."
Their teamwork shows in competition, Montillo said.
"You have to be an adrenaline junkie to make the competiton because they put you through the most stressful situations you can imagine," he said. "All of our strengths come into play for each scenario."
Since its third win, the association has invited the team to retire and get involved in coordinating and judging the competition.
The team members are considering the invitation. It's tempting to withdraw after an unprecedented streak. They're just not sure they're ready to retire from competition.
Among the other teams that did well during the recent competition:
-- Second place: Columbus, Ohio, Fire Department
-- Third place: Miramar Fire-Rescue
-- Fourth place: Harbor City Volunteer Ambulance Squad in Melbourne.
-- Fifth place: Newark, N.J., Fire Department


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"He has survived more than most babies and he is thriving." - Jaxson's Story
This is Jaxson Robert LCDH survivor. Before Jaxson was born, there was zero doubt in our minds that Dr. Kays was the right doctor for our son. After being given little to no chance of survival by other doctors, our first meeting with Dr. Kays was a sigh of relief. He demonstrated knowledge, care, and passion right away. And boy were we right. Our son was a challenging case and yet here he is! He is home, he has survived more than most babies and he is thriving. Jaxson is an ECMO LCDH survivor. He had his repair surgery day 1, was put on ECMO day 2 and stayed on ECMO for 12 days. He also endured many complications during his 92 day NICU stay. At 7 days old he had an intestinal perforation, at 3 weeks old suffered a pulmonary hemorrhage, and at 2 months old had a horrible infection. We know that it is because of God and the skills he has given Dr. Kays that we are able to enjoy our son and watch him grow despite all the challenges he faced early on. To this day, we have not met a doctor or surgeon like him and we would travel to all ends of the earth for his care. Jaxson is smart, he's energetic, joyful, and curious. He loves learning and exploring and is an amazing big brother to his little sister, Ava. We are coming up on his third birthday, and we can't help but be eternally thankful for Dr. David Kays and all he does for his cherubs! - Jaxson's Mom, Dad & Sister


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ROI as a Justification to Your Board for Consulting Expenses/
Some school board and district leaders hesitate to spend money on grants or marketing and outreach, seeing such expenses as speculative. Yet - as many innovative districts know - taking the long view toward building a productive relationship with a grants and marketing consultant will reap financial and programmatic benefits over time.
"I position the expense to my board as a Return On Investment," says Dr. Martinrex Kedziora, Chief Academic Officer for Moreno Valley Unified School District in Moreno Valley, California.
Many prestigious government and foundation grant opportunities are indeed highly competitive, but by establishing an ongoing relationship with a professional grant writer - and making a true commitment to positive change in your district - you can build a powerhouse partnership that will win grants and generate significant ROI. By turning to a consultant rather than hiring a staff member, you can also save serious dollars by avoiding current and future pension and benefits expenses.
For example, the 2015-16 partnership year between Moreno Valley USD and me resulted in the following ROI: $2,278,655 returned - $54,900 invested = $2,223,755 Annualized Return. This is a 4,051% Return On Investment.
Notably, this positive percentage does not even address the additional qualitative benefits that resulted from marketing, outreach, and public relations efforts such as a successful Golden Bell Award application and published ACSA magazine article.
Contact me today to see how a long-term partnership could fund your vision for your students and schools.