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The late-morning sun's beginning to cook the black tarmac outside the Vans headquarters in Cypress, where we've spent the last hour or so practicing flip tricks, trying stalls on un-waxed curbs. A shiny '84 Cadillac Coup de Ville, white and silver, pulls into the lot, a smiling toe-head sporting vintage, oval-shaped sunglasses behind the wheel. It's longboard style-maestro and Tommorows Tulips' frontman, Alex Knost: Always fashionable, usually late.
Along with Knost, we're joined by Aussie Wade Goodall, Kauai native Leila Hurst, San Clemente's Tanner Gudauskas, and Venice Beach's Chad "Nightsnake" Marshall. We'll be heading north, surfing and skating our way through California, Oregon, and Washington, eventually making our way to Tofino, British Columbia, for the Duct Tape Invitational. It's an eclectic lot, to be sure. Well-traveled, too. But even amongst Gudauskas, Knost, and Marshall – all California natives – no one in the group has ventured north of Marin County.
Knost parks his whip good and crooked in the last remaining parking spot, grabs a skateboard, and starts pushing around the lot, hucking flip tricks. Members of our caravan had already made casual introductions and small talk, agreed upon the afternoon's itinerary, and strapped surfboards to the roofs of the two Ford E-350 passenger vans we'd call home for the next week.
Knost stomps the heel of his skateboard and snatches its nose, casually moving toward the vans. "You guys ready to go?" he says, smiling. "What are we waiting for?"
Crowded, wave-rich, and surf crazy, Santa Cruz is essentially a Southern California surf town on the central coast. As we arrive into the town's west end, it's clear – from our first view of the right hooking off the rocks in front of a State Park That Shall Not Be Named – that a decent swell has followed us up the coast. Swell lines roll past Steamer Lane's iconic headland, the famous lighthouse looking over it all. As we pass, four surfers hustle each other for a head-high gem.
It's pretty classic conditions for The Lane, but predictably packed. Some opt for Cowells, the Lane's inside peeler, which has been working like a dream at low tide, we've been told. Goodall and Gudauskas can't bring themselves to rebuff one of California's classic points to grovel amongst longboarders and throngs of soft-tops. They head out to The Lane proper, while Knost, Marshall, and Hurst – who's unsurprisingly light-footed on a log – paddle into the chaos.
Knost and Marshall turn and stroke into a long, mellow right-hander, bobbing and weaving through the crowd with Marshall hanging heels behind Knost. It's unclear whether either of the Southern California log specialists' feet ever actually touch the chilly Central California water. After trading and sharing waves for two hours, we decide it's time to get back on the road.
Back at the vans, as we begin the process of repacking our cargo, a white Sprinter stops to take stock of our group. It's artist/filmmaker/record producer Thomas Campbell. We ask him if he wants to jump in. After a long look at our mess of boardbags, wetsuits, and suitcases strewn about, he declines our invitation.
Gudauskas introduces our caravan to a game that helps pass the time during long stretches of driving which unintentionally and simultaneously revives the careers of a whole host of oft-forgotten Next-Big-Things. The game is unimaginatively called "Surfer." It goes something like this:
One player names a famous surfer – say, Wiggolly Dantas. The next player in the rotation could say Damien Hobgood, or Dion Agius, or Dave Rastovich, or even Duke Kahanamoku, as long as (A) the surfer's first name starts with the first letter of the previous surfer's last name; and (B) if no one else participating in the game recognizes the surfer, the player must offer some background information to confirm that they are or were once indeed pro surfers.
Entertaining and educational! It's also colossally challenging when playing with the likes of Gudauskas and Goodall, who have both an encyclopedic knowledge of surf history, as well as decades of combined competitive experience against generations of regionally famous rippers from California to Australia and beyond. Ever heard of Rhys Bombaci? Remember Adam Wickwire? I hadn't, and I don't. But Goodall and Gudauskas never miss a beat.
However, as we crawled across the Golden Gate Bridge during rush hour, many of us distracted by the beautiful hills of San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood, Goodall offered up Santa Barbara's Killian Garland. The car was stumped momentarily, having exhausted the list of surfers whose first names begin with the letter "G" back near Año Nuevo.
Gudauskas, pausing briefly to take a picture through the passenger-side window, says: "Gerry Lopez."
Nor Cal is gray – both sharky and foggy. The region's locals have a reputation among their fellow Californians for being "egg-y," a word which seems to have been made up by Southern California surfers specifically to describe Northern California surfers. As we decided to paddle out at a sunny, empty, head-high right pointbreak in Northern California, we do so with some hesitation.
It's a little soft, but there are a few little power pockets right after the takeoff, which Goodall and Gudauskas take full advantage of, throwing spray toward the point's rocky headlands.
We had the wave to ourselves for nearly an hour before the wind made it almost impossible, especially for the logs. But Gudauskas and Goodall pushed ahead for another hour as the winds increased, turning the formerly warm, groomed lineup into a chilly, disorganized mess.
When the two finally came in, Gudauskas' hands were so swollen from the cold, they looked like a flesh-colored version of Hulk Hands. Without feeling in his fingers for the next fifteen minutes, Gudauskas struggled mightily to get out of his wetsuit.
We'd just had a fairly mythical Nor Cal point to ourselves. No egg-y-ness, no complaints. It was the first in a string of sessions in unusually inviting conditions.
As the wheels of our Ford E-350 cross over another set of double yellow lines and come to a stop just a few feet from another guard rail above a craggy cliff, it's clear that our decision of where to surf has become slightly more complicated. After three days of winding and weaving our way along the perpetually bending California coastline, we've worked our way into a routine: Pull over at the first sign of breaking waves, surf, then find a skate park, skate, repeat.
But as we reach the California-Oregon border, we watch as an elongated set of ashen cotton swabs moves in from the southwest, turning our California gold – several days of sunny skies and offshore wind – into a windswept mess.
Gudauskas, a noted optimist, assesses the situation before declaring, "Welcome to Oregon!" and begins recruiting members of our party to surf with him.
"We're finally here!" he says with a beaming smile.
We all avoid eye contact. It's cold. The waves look like crap. But Marshall, who possesses the most comparable amount of positivity, is an easy target.
"Chad Marsh," Gudauskas says, directing his attention to the First Point Malibu fixture, who is shivering, looking out to the ocean as he zips up the light-blue Members Only jacket that he purchased for $2 at a thrift store the day before. "You're out there, right?"
Resistance is futile when dealing with such enthusiasm. The board bags are off the roofs and our boards are in the water.
Even when the waves were good, our group took to skateboarding with a religious fervor. We searched for skate parks in every town. Every stop – for gas, food, beer, or a bathroom break – prompted flat-ground flip tricks.
Unsurprisingly, there were some talented skateboarders among the group. Marshall and Knost each have a skate style that resembles what they do in the water, mixed with a little skate punk aggression. Goodall was limited by recent leg injuries, but still impressed us with some technical maneuvers. Timid after a long hiatus from skateboarding, Gudauskas caught the fever early on. Meanwhile, photographers Grant Hatfield and Devin Briggs became de facto skate instructors, taking trick requests from the group.
The new and gorgeous Washington Jefferson skate park in Eugene is where many in the group reached the peak of their amateur skateboard careers. Marshall impressed many, sticking a smooth backside nosegrind down a long, bending, concrete curb. Knost laced a lengthy layback powerslide, gliding across the concrete, his orange thrift store cardigan flying behind him like a cape. But it was Gudauskas' monster heel flip, which seemed to gain an extra inch of elevation with each passing day of practice, that would take the afternoon.
It's hard to imagine Chad Marshall being star-struck. Among the surf world legends and Hollywood royalty that frequent First Point, his prowess on a longboard often makes him the center of attention. Jackson Browne, Blake Mills, and members of The Dawes have jammed at his Venice Beach surf shop. Square-jawed and well-dressed, Marshall looks like Scott Caan's handsome, more-shredding older brother.
All of the above made seeing Marshall turn all fan-boy at the thought of meeting Modest Mouse's Isaac Brock all the more surprising.
We were passing through Portland for a Tomorrows Tulips show. Photographer Nolan Hall – who formerly played guitar in the Costa Mesa Indie rock quartet, Japanese Motors– sent a text to Brock, whom he'd befriended while the Motors toured with Modest Mouse years ago. Brock responded by cordially inviting us to visit him at his studio/loft space downtown. Visibly nervous, Marshall recounted the first Modest Mouse show he attended as a teen. His unapologetic fandom prompted all kinds of good-natured ribbing from Leila Hurst.
Hours later, with a box full of Modest Mouse's full catalog on vinyl (as well as some limited releases from Brock's Glacial Pace label), we left our gracious host in order to catch the Tulips show. But not before Marshall asked Brock to pose with him for a picture.
If you anticipated an uncharted score, or if you sought to escape the crowds of Southern California, road trips, for a time, were a justifiable escape. But such expeditions have fallen out of favor. Cold water, shark stories, and incomplete or unremarkable intel are serious barriers to Northern expeditions. The consensus seems to be: "Don't waste your time."
As the motors of the Blackball Ferry Line's flagship vessel turn over, their rumble interrupting our quiet morning, we're now looking across the Strait of Juan de Fuca toward the snowcapped Olympic mountains of Washington. It's been nine days since we left Southern California. After a long night in Portland, we'd cannonball-run through The Evergreen State, the trees growing taller with every passing mile. Once we cross this body of water, we're in Canada, with another five-hour drive to Tofino.
After a thousand miles of coastline, naysaying road trips seems pretty narrow-minded. We didn't score perfect waves, but with some flexibility and an adaptive quiver of boards, our group proved that a fruitful harvest could still be reaped from these wind-swept, northwestern fields.
With the shores of Vancouver Island in sight, we pose for awkward photos from the bow of the boat, the sunny, cloudless skies having reappeared after a short hiatus. As the horn sounds, signaling our impending arrival, we all eagerly pile back into the van. It's unclear whether we're more excited to reach our destination, or for the 200-mile drive ahead of us.


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AXA Motor For Her - First Insurance for Women Drivers11:12 AM
This photo summed up one fateful evening I had in 2012 while I was on the way home from work. In broad day light, two men tried to break my passenger window while my car was stationary at the traffic light near Publika. I was lucky to have security tinting that foiled their attempt but there are plenty others who were not so lucky and probably have gotten injured from incidents such as this one. Even snatch theft cases was highlighted in the news so much that most women in Kuala Lumpur felt like they could be victims at any time.
AXA Affin General Insurance Berhad recently launched 'AXA Motor For Her', a complete car insurance plan specially for female drivers! This is the first insurance plan designed for the convenience and safety needs of women drivers and caters these services:
Free Ride To Their Next Destination
At the scene of accident or breakdown, the policy holders will be offered a free ride to ensure they arrive safely and with minimal delay to the next destination.
Cars Delivered to Doorstep
Once the policy holder's car is repaired, they can have it delivered to their house or anywhere to give a hassle-free experience and minimise inconveniences of getting public transportation to the workshop.
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Policy holders gets this coverage as an exclusive benefit when they take up Driver Passenger Personal Accident (DPPA) insurance with their car insurance plan. It covers losses up to RM500 suffered as a result from window snatch theft.
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Provided by AXA's panel workshops in the event of accident or breakdown and AXA's panel workshop staff may assist and guide the insured to make a police report in the event on an accident.
In conjunction with the launch of AXA's Motor For Her, AXA Affin GI hosted a personal growth and safety event in which they invited me to. It was a seminar catered for women and focuses on entrepreneurship and safety in public. Prominent speakers included Ms Low Ngai Yuen, President of WOMENgirls and kakiseni who spoke on female entrepreneurship, personal growth and development. I learned that women should not be defined by what society expect of us, but rather we set our own definition of success and happiness.
There was also a Personal Safety for Women demo by Mr Eddie Lim, Malaysian Taekwando Gold medalist in Vietnam 2003 SEA Games who showed us training demonstrations in events of emergencies or threat using daily items (car keys, umbrellas) as well as safety tips on avoiding danger.
As a woman, and also a window snatch theft victim I find that this insurance policy is a great addition to my current vehicle insurance policy. We should always be vigilant and aware of our surroundings to ensure safety and comfort.
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On Wednesday night, she was given a grilling by MPs – from both the ANC and the DA – at a session of the public enterprises portfolio committee of the national assembly .
Former Eskom chairperson Zola Tsotsi made the claim that Brown had attended a meeting at which a representative of the notorious Gupta boys were present. He said so before the parliamentary committee on Wednesday.
She denied being captured by the Guptas and acknowledged late on Wednesday night that Tsotsi's claims mean that "one of us is lying… and I don't think I am lying".
She preceded this remark by saying: "The fact that I did not, and he says I did … means that one of us is lying."
Former Eskom chairperson Zola Tsotsi claimed Brown was at a meeting at which a representative of the Gupta boys were present.
EWN reported that Brown had denied she knew Gupta associate Salim Essa. She suggested that she had never consulted with Tony Gupta – one of the Gupta boys – or Essa on any of her ministerial functions.
The portfolio committee is holding investigations into state capture of Eskom – an enterprise which falls under the political watch of Brown's ministry. Brown maintained that Eskom's leadership deliberately lied to her about the state-owned enterprise's dealings with Trillian, a Gupta linked company.
Tsotsi earlier told MPs said that Brown was clearly associated with the Guptas. He painted a picture of an enterprise where board appointments and decisions were directed by President Jacob Zuma and the Guptas – with the assistance of Brown.
Democratic Alliance MP and the party's public enterprises spokeswoman Natasha Mazonne pressed the Minister on why Tsotsi would lie about the matter: "Why would he lie? What purpose does he have to lie."
EWN reported that Brown's response was: "Did you ask him?" Mazzone said, indeed, the committee had asked him this very question.
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Drone video is an increasingly popular tool to help businesses in a variety of ways. Everyone's talking about it wants to use it – so what's all the fuss about? Why would you think about using drone?
Here are our top 3 ways drone can benefit your business.
1. To showcase your facilities to their maximum potential
Some businesses have incredibly impressive factories, warehouses and construction sites. Drone is the most effective way to capture the size and scale of your outfit and showcase your facilities. It's a fantastic marketing and promotion tool and can be used on its own, or as part of a broader promotional video. It can also provide high resolution imagery for areas where there is none available.
2. Site Surveying
Drone can be used to survey large scale agricultural areas, individual property's, potential construction sites or hard to locate areas. It's a cost effective and very efficient way to gather lots of comprehensive data across a large area which can be used in all sorts of ways. It also provides a big cost saving to companies who have to do maintenance work on difficult to reach areas, such as electricity pylons or awkward to reach pipework. In the past, the only option would have been to use a helicopter, which is very costly. A drone can do the same job at a fraction of the cost and can pinpoint any issues quickly.
3. Safety
Drones can support the health and safety on large sites which is generally a huge priority for businesses. By using something which is remotely operated, providing the pilot is operating within the safe limitations of what the drone is capable of, they can enhance safety for things like inspection. Instead of sending out personnel into a situation which may require specialist safety training or equipment, which can be costly and time consuming, a drone can perform the same inspection with significantly less risk.


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So, 2 years at IIMA are now over, and 2 months hence, it is still taking me some time to let it all sink in. The place felt so much at home, that now when I sit at the window in my house, sipping my coffee and trying to reflect on the time gone by, … Continue reading
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I posted about my typical day during PGP1 some time back (although "there is no typical day at IIMA" is what the cliche suggests). It's been a while after that and I'm almost nearing the end of my time here at this institute. Thought a post describing a day in PGP2 would be appropriate here … Continue reading
APAD #NJ: The City of Blinding Lights
..Atlantic City! I was never a fan of all these flashy Neon Signs, but I need to give it to AC – that place is pretty awesome, even during an off-season! And the casino – the casino is a living example of behavioural economics in action! In (what statistics would recommend is) a rare event, … Continue reading
APAD #CBS: Adios, first years!
I had most of my classes and events with second year students at the Business School, I hardly got time to figure out how awesome the first years were! Well, that's what parties are for 🙂
APAD #NYC: Let's go Nets!
First NBA game. The Amazing Barclays Center. Awesome company. A close finish. Could this get any better?* *to answer my own rhetorical question, The Brooklyn Nets could have won..that would have been awesome
APAD #NYC: Anybody can cook…
..especially 'ratatouille' It's farewell time already (Mark left, Am's leaving soon, so are most of the other people at the business school)..and what better way to spend the last few days than cook a nice little meal together! Of course, the fact that it was snowing outside made hanging indoors a more attractive proposition! (not … Continue reading
APAD #NYC: On ice-breakers
One more item checked off the bucket list: Ice-skating! This was my first time in the rink, and let's just say, I'm not a natural.
APAD #CBS: collect, crush, throw!
Snow Fight at the University Campus! I'm Bruised, Scarred and probably risk Frost-bite …. but totally worth it 🙂
APAD #CBS: Time-sink
So I have just one final paper left for Entrepreneurial Selling – a day's work. I could finish it in less than a day and chill for the remainder of my time here… So obviously, I procrastinated 😛 Procrastination tool #1: CBS Follies! I could literally spend a whole day watching ALL follies videos that … Continue reading
APAD #CBS: Molten & Precipitate
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Every business, big or small, needs help with their financial planning and tax preparation. And who better to do that than a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Utah?
What are CPAs and what do they do?
The title CPA is a professional designation an individual receives upon completion of the minimum educational requirements and passing the licensure exam. CPAs are the leading experts when it comes to financial matters; they provide auditing services, prepare tax, and aid in financial planning. Many individuals and organizations seek their advice regarding the development of accounting systems. Many CPAs work for big corporations, but some work in firms or are self-employed.
What are the differences between a CPA and a non-CPA?
CPAs hold one of the most recognized, trusted, and respected designations in the world of businessmen. Their tasks go above and beyond other accountants who do not have the designation. They are financial strategists who help businesses or individuals plan their financial future. They audit and review financial statements and report them to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). They can also represent their clients in case the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) audits them. Without certification, an accountant cannot perform these tasks.
What are the benefits of hiring a CPA?
A CPA becomes qualified to perform their job through compliance with both educational and licensure requirements. Through the process of accomplishing the requirements, they become highly familiar with tax laws, as well as the financial language. They can also analyze financial matters that bookkeepers and accountants are not qualified to go through. Furthermore, going through an audit by the IRS may be daunting, but a CPA can help you through the process.
Hiring a CPA or CPA firm may be more expensive than hiring bookkeepers and accountants, but the additional cost is only due to their qualifications that allow them to offer more services. Remember, a CPA can do the work of an accountant, but an accountant cannot do all the things a CPA is qualified to do.


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Trixie Mattel - Now With Moving Parts Tour. An Evening of music, comedy and drag. All ages welcome. Doors at 7pm, show at 8pm. There will be a 20-minute intermission. Presented by Murray & Peter. Get tour info at DragFans.com
American drag-queen, singer/songwriter/musician, performer and artist, revealed by RuPaul's Drag Race, season 7. Plays guitar and autoharp. Winner of AllStars 3, on March, 15th, 2018.


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Friday, December 15, 2006
Anniversary Book #7
Well, I'm back at it. I've got 4 days to finish this baby up. I think I've kinda over did the cover, but I like it. I added ribbon scraps at the top spine and stamped darker flowers on the chipboard heart. I add a silver heart with a prima flower attached with a brad. On the lower portion, I stamped "our story" and added a heart embellishment.
Next step...continue digging out old pictures and letters to start filling the pages. I've thought back and listed important days in this time period of ours, I will probably journal a lot (via the computer).
I showed this to Scooter (17),our younger son, he said "Dad's gonna cry". Too sweet!!!
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OMG, that is Bea-U-teeful! Love it, Shari! I agree with Scooter! It's gonna make Tom cry. :) Are you gonna post the pages you make too?
- December 16, 2006 1:34 AM
- Godelieve said...
Shari, this is completely gorgeous!! I like this "over done" cover, the bits of ribbon, buttons, hearts,... Wonderful colors too. It's going to be a treasured gift!
- December 16, 2006 5:57 AM
- J@cqueline's craft nest said...
Shari - when I glanced at this my first reaction was - OMGosh, this is beautiful!! I love it!
- December 17, 2006 12:38 PM
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Growing up, I never ate asparagus. I don't know if it was because my Mom had a feeling that my brother and I wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole, or if maybe she didn't like it. Either way, I didn't have my first experience with it until a few years ago.
Now, I am addicted.
There is nothing better in this world than walking along a ditch at the beginning of Summer and picking fresh asparagus. Then you bring it home and what do most people to?
They steam it.
Yuck and YUCK!
Just a few months ago I was over at Grandma and Grandpa's for dinner and Grandma made some asparagus to go with our fried chicken and potatoes. She steamed it.
Oh Grandma…how I love you. I, on the other hand, do not like your asparagus.
It is slimy and without any texture at all when you steam it. I can understand why most people avoid asparagus like the plague after having it prepared in such a way.
So for those of you that are ready to take your culinary advances into new territory – try my pan seared asparagus. It is absolutely divine! And trust me, I say that with complete confidence that even the most avid vegetable haters will adorn their plates with a pile of this every time you make it.
It is that good. Get ready to turn some heads people!
One bunch asparagus
Four tbsp. butter
Sea Salt
1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Gorgeous. Absolutely gorgeous.
Wash your asparagus spears in cool water.
Now cut the bottom 1/4 – 1/3 off of the spears. (You are more than welcome to keep them on, but you won't be happy about the end result)
I cut them at an angle. I think they look prettier!
Mmmm…sea salt! Why is mine orangish-red? My mom brought me some of this beautiful sea salt the last time she went to Hawaii! I use it any chance I get. It is fabulous.
Take your butter and add it to the pan. Turn it to high heat. (Max)
You want your butter to completely coat the pan, but not to be completely melted.
While your butter is simmering to perfection and with the temperature still set to high, add your asparagus to the pan.
Let them simmer there until you are afraid they are getting burned. Approx. four minutes. See in the photo above how the spears are beginning to crisp? THAT is what you want to see.
Now, make sure to turn and evenly distribute the asparagus around the pan so that all the spears have the chance to sear in the butter. The key to this process is using a pair of tongs. Don't try a large fork or a spoon of any kind. It. Does. Not. Work.
See! They're getting even prettier!
When you serve your asparagus, you do not, I repeat DO NOT, want it to be floppy. You want it to be cooked through but not without form. At this point in time, your asparagus has been cooking for anywhere between 8-12 minutes. Now, grab a pinch of sea salt and distribute over the asparagus spears.
Move the spears around so that the sea salt has a chance to disintegrate over the spears and into the butter. When you don't see any grains of salt anymore (about 2 minutes) remove them from the heat and serve onto the plate of a hungry family member!
Something the hubby loves is for me to put shredded cheddar on the asparagus when its finished cooking and allow it to melt over all the spears. I don't care for the cheese on my asparagus, but what I do LOVE is the cheese that falls of the spears and fries to a crisp in the buttery pan.


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max goes on a walkabout (the backyard)
Mar 25, 2010
max walkabout.mov
1 comment:
- r of randf said...
voice from papai future (2015):
posted from a very different person than who posted this wonderful movie. it feels like a time traveler looking back on a person who never was.
we now have lived in Las Vegas for almost a year. we (I) were chased out of the 94th FS and our wonderful Dandy home by continuous long TDYs during the years of 2013 (5 months to Okinawa) and 2014 (2 months to Okinawa, several stateside TDYs, then the killer...3 months to Al Dhafra with only three days notice).
After settling down into the rhythm of ADAB, and getting more "where are you now papai" videos and voice notes from Max, i plunged headlong into searching for a new job. Unfortunately the best job with regard to deployments, pay, job skills, etc landed us in LV and me at LV area base.
the move was hard and loud arguing ensued. but the loud arguing had already become normal for us. it wasn't until max began acting as referee that i decided that "sucking it up" for the next 15 years so max could live in a unified home with a mommy and a daddy was a farce and likely to be even more detrimental that splitting up.
so this is the end of the first week of separation.
- December 4, 2015 at 1:38 PM


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Creative Director. Brand & Experience Design.
Available for projects, talks & workshops.
Brooklyn, New York & Seattle, Washington
In 2010, the Nike Chalkbot hit the streets for the second year in a row. This time with a few extra tricks. We designed a bilingual (English and French) iPad app and web-based map (embedded across 17 different sites including Facebook, Nike.com and Livestrong.org) for fans to easily submit messages of hope and explore submissions from around the world. Each message submitted was visualized by a pin and every message that was printed on the road was viewable through a gallery of photos.


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Hi all,
I have a small problem which might escalate if I don't take care of it. My bonsai is not doing so well. A lot of the leaves have turned black and some even have brown spots. It may be over or under watering but due to all the bugs that are around my balcony I have a feeling it's more than just watering.
There are always spider mites and I've tried to get rid of them but apparently whatever I'm using is not agreeing with my bonsai. So for the past couple of weeks I just water it and spray it with water but it hasn't gotten any better. I water it every other day...most of the times just depending on how the top soil feels. I've attached a picture, it may not be the best quality but you can see the leaves.
Any advice would help, thanks!


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|1 December 2012
|4th Team
|Cannock 7
|Cannock Hockey Club
|Start time
|Time played
|Match Report
For our last league game of this half of the season we went back to Cannock to play their 7th team, currently in second place in the league behind their 6th team! The 7ths are primarily a team of circa 16 year olds with a couple of good adults to give direction and a "spine" to their team. However, it soon became very apparent that what the majority of players lacked in height or bulk they more than made up for in skill and determination!
From the start Old Wulfs were under a lot of pressure and were soon a goal down from a short corner courtesy of a cheeky little chip/flick from one of their older players. The rest of the first half continued in much the same vein, but Old Wulfs settled to the task and despite Ray objecting to the Cannock manager telling his team to "watch the old guy in the middle - he is good" (we assume the objection was to the reference to his alleged age rather than his ability!) we began to move the ball around more briskly and were very solid in defence. The result was that we went into half time only 1-0 down.
In the first half Cannock were more disciplined, quicker to the ball and despite their youth were not prepared to be muscled off the ball – all points our illustrious skipper made to us in his usual inimitable style during the half -time team talk.
The result was a much better start to the second half and a break down our right resulted in a shot in which the keeper could only parry into the path of an oncoming Gary O'Sullivan who rifled it into the open goal. The following ten minutes were very even play, Cannock having most of the attacks, but always a little wary of what we might do on the break. However, they then benefitted from a little bit of luck with a mishit shot at the edge of the "D" going off at a completely unintended angle, catching friend and foe alike wrong footed and the ball bounced slowly, but inexorably into the goal.
We were not downcast though and continued to defend resolutely and press the Cannock midfield and defence but with only a couple minutes to go we got caught on the break pushing up for the equaliser and whilst my not inconsiderable bulk did manage to get something on the shot from the ensuing "one on one" it was not enough to divert it wide of the goal.
Overall an enjoyable game to play in against team that were probably the most skilful we have played so far and will definitely be a real force to reckon with in a couple of years' time. As for the 4ths, despite ending this half of the season with two defeats it has been a story of steady improvement and we look forward to continuing this progress in the second half of the season.
Steve Rowlands
|Squad number


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My name is Sherri and basically I just wanted an email with my name in the domain. However, to do that, you must purchase a domain.
And what's a domain without a site?
So that's why I'm here.
I plan to blog my life. To write about thought provoking experiences, dreams that I may remember, photos I wish to share, etc. However, I don't plan to advertise this secret domain. It's really just a place for me to get things out of my head so that I can move on with my daily life.
If you are reading this, I hope you gain some enjoyment reading my blogs.
So sit back, get a drink, and stay a while. The ride is just beginning.


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To say Breath of the Wild is popular, well received, and one of the all-time best-selling games would be an understatement. The game's popularity is plainly apparent, to the point that there was a time just after launch when Switch versions of the game were selling faster than Nintendo Switch hardware. As a result, it should come as no surprise to hear that Breath of the Wild's acclaim isn't an isolated event.
While the game is garnering hundreds of awards, and smashing sales records in the West, it is also selling extremely well in Nintendo's native Japan. Check out the graph below to see a comparison of the first week to lifetime sales for games from the series beginning with Ocarina of Time.
With over 957,572 physical copies sold for Nintendo Switch in Japan, Breath of the Wild is now runner-up only to Ocarina of Time's impressive 1.25 million lifetime copies sold. Perhaps more impressive is that the sales data reflected here doesn't include digital versions of the game for Nintendo Switch, and isn't factoring the latest sales data of either version for the Wii U. In just under 11 months, Breath of the Wild has managed to soar ahead of sales for every single Japanese Zelda release over nearly the last two decades.
The series has traditionally held global popularity, however, the games have always had a broader fan base in regions like the United States, Europe, and Australia. Breath of the Wild's incredible sales has certainly been nothing short of miraculous, reaffirming its status as one of the greatest releases of the past decade, and perhaps even securing it a spot on the ever-growing list of all-time greatest games.
What are your thoughts on the game's success? Would you rank Breath of the Wild near the top of the Zelda series? Leave a comment below and let us know how you think the game has held up since launch.


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Common Switch Characteristics (5/24/2016) - Sometimes these "common" switch characteristics aren't necessarily so common. Here's a quick overview of some of those characteristics with Cisco guru, Desiree Lindfield. Enjoy! Looking for training? Take a look at some of our Live, HD course demos!
What Files Make Up A Virtual Machine? (5/23/2016) - Here's a short clip from our live VMware course with Elite Instructor Vince Rightley about what files make up a virtual machine.
How to Use ACL's to Manage Traffic (5/17/2016) - A brief clip from a StormWind Studios ICND1 Class touching on how to use ACL's to manage traffic.
Why A Fishbone Diagram Can Help Solve Risk And Quality Problems (5/12/2016) - The power of brainstorming and visually representing risks or quality issues can help determine root causes. Once the causes are identified you can then implement the best solutions to fix the issues. Using a fishbone diagram is one way to really "see" the issues and work toward a solution.
The Differences Between The PM Plan and Project Documents (5/10/2016) - What is the difference between the Integrated Project Management Plan and all of the other documents created in planning? This short blog will go through those difference to help you identify which is which to answer exam questions on your PMP® or Project + Exams.
What is failover cluster validation reporting? (5/6/2016) - Here's a quick look into Failover Cluster Reporting with Elite instructor Will Panek. We're always trying to provide quick resources here and on our YouTube channel. Follow us for the latest tips and tricks that aren't in your books! Ps. If you haven't seen our Epic Live classes yet here's your chance!
How To Fix Network Quality Issues (4/29/2016) - Ever have a some network quality issues? Watch this quick video brought to you by one our Elite Cisco instructors: Ralph Smith. We're always trying to provide quick resources here and on our YouTube channel. Follow us for the latest tips and tricks that aren't in your books!
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[WEBINAR] The Advantages of Project Management (4/22/2016) - In this Spiceworks sponsored webinar you'll hear from thought leader and industry authority, Ashley Hunt on why Project Management is one of the most important certifications today. Ashley has over 35 years of experience teaching and speaking on project management and offers a wealth of knowledge about career path and certification advantages, along with debunking myths about this profession. Enjoy! See what a live StormWind Studios class looks like and receive exclusive an exclusive webinar discount on training.
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5 Stupid Security Habits You Need To Change Now (4/4/2016) - 1. One Universal Password Every year the reports are out listing the worst passwords recorded for the year and with zero surprise, "123456" and "password" are the front- runners. Having one single password for every account possible can be an open invitation to those hackers who are looking to crash a party. Solution: Password managers will generate random and secure passwords. The best part is that you only need one password to remember to retrieve all of them! That simple. 2. Trusting and Clicking Links and Attachments Attacker's these days are craftier and more cunning than ever before. Their messages Read More
Those Old-School Computer Viruses You Thought You'd Never See Again (2/18/2016) - If you've seen any of these this week, it's time to upgrade your firewall. 1. Q Walker Sends This Guy Walking Across Your Screen 2. The Delyrium Virus That Makes You Take Cover!! 3. The LSD Virus… You can imagine what that does. 4. Flame Virus: No your computer doesn't actually catch on fire! 5. Kuku 6. Hymn Maybe you remember these "threats", maybe you don't. Hopefully the memories that were brought up can make you laugh at this point, and trust that your network is out of harm's way. Are you a cyber savant? Take this fun cybersecurity quiz Read More
25 Most Hacked Passwords From 2015 (1/28/2016) - Based on a report of 2 million leaked passwords in 2015, a company found a unique trend a little quicker than most online users would like to know. If you're like most, you keep adding numbers and letters until the password meter no longer insults you with "very weak" or "weak". Very strong is what you should be looking for, however, that doesn't just mean length. Randomization is one of the most important tactics to a strong password. So, take a moment and skim through this list of 25 passwords and make sure yours isn't on it! The top five Read More
Why Project Managers Are In High Demand in 2016 (1/11/2016) - Video Runtime: 7 minutes 22 seconds Video Summary: The Project Management Profession is growing and has been for the past six years with no signs of stopping any time soon. This blog reviews why the industry needs certified Project Managers and how to pursue or maintain your certification in 2016. What is your New Year's resolution?
6 Ways Your Wi-Fi Can Become Your Biggest Threat (12/1/2015) - 1. Using Free Hotspots Hotspots are everywhere and will double over the next two years. Unfortunately, the heavy majority aren't necessarily ones you'd give your hide-a-key to. Many of these are created to obtain your email and login information and then eventually your sensitive accounts. The best defense against these hackers known as "sniffers" is to use a VPN (virtual private network). Basically, a VPN keeps your private information safe in the encrypted vault you created. Lock it up! 2. Online Banking Warning: This might shock you... More than 100 banks worldwide have lost $900 million from cyberhacking. You can Read More
5 Reasons CIOs Are Changing Their Minds About Cybersecurity (11/23/2015) - 1. Enterprise-Wide Risk Cyberattacks, data breaches, and other significant events don't just effect the unit, team, or department. They affect the entire enterprise. It is imperative that the decision makers at the top on down to influencers below engage in such matters. Is it time to mitigate these threats before it's too late? 2. Lawsuits and Compliance Sure, both of these vary among geographic regions, state to state, and business to business, but when there is an absence of communication and knowledge, what slips through the cracks can be fatal. When there is disconnect between your security teams and your Read More
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5 Simply Magical Cisco IOS Tricks (11/12/2015) - When it comes to Cisco Routing in Cisco IOS there are multiple ways to get things done quickly. Here are just five of them that could make your life easier. Then again, you've probably already figured this out on your own. So we'll keep it to just five. If you have more don't be shy. Share the wealth! 1. 'do' in config mode This is one of the most time saving ones that few people seem to know about. Start using it right now! Basically, it lets you run exec commands in a global configuration mode. 2. Include, exclude and Read More
The IT Jobs That Should Expect A Raise In 2016 (11/4/2015) - We were really excited to receive Robert Half Technology's 2016 Salary Guide, as the industry is still in an upswing. Find out what positions should expect a raise in the upcoming year. Can't find your job below? Training for the next level is the quickest way to achieve your career goals! Position 2015 Salary Range 2016 Salary Range Percent Increase Wireless Network Engineer $99,000-$137,500 $108,750-$150,750 9.70% Big Data Engineer $119,250-$168,250 $129,500-$183,500 8.90% Data Scientist $103,000-$138,250 $109,000-$153,750 8.90% Mobile Application Developer $107,500-$161,500 $115,250-$175,750 8.20% Data Security Analyst $106,250-$149,000 $113,500-$160,000 7.10% Chief Security Officer $134,250-$204,750 $140,250-$222,500 7.00% Developer/Programmer Analyst $74,250-$129,000 $80,000-$137,000 6.80% Read More
The 8 Windows 10 Shortcuts You Didn't Know You Needed (10/26/2015) - 1. Create or Close Virtual Desktops Keyboard Shortcut: Windows + Ctrl + D (to create virtual desktop), Windows + Ctrl + F4 (to close them) Alas. Windows 10 finally brings the virtual desktop into the picture. Way back when the Mac OS X Leopard was used they allowed for multiple desktops to let you expand your environment beyond the single frame within your machine. This allows you to segregate your tasks or group of tasks to their own desktops and the option to switch easily back and forth. You didn't realize you had a backyard, a storage room, and an Read More
7 Best IT Certifications for 2016 (10/13/2015) - 1. Certified Ethical Hacking Let's be honest. Either you know you've been hacked right away, or you find out from the ransom note the hacker left you. Security breaches are seen in the news almost daily now, and with the help of the Version 9 Certified Ethical Hacker you'll think like a hacker and start building a defense against those costly attacks. Get started with Certified Ethical Hacker here. 2. CISSP and CASP Your information is sensitive. Those assets are only protected on the strengths of the professional in charge, so how can you be certain? Training for the CISSP Read More
5 Reasons IT Certifications Are Absolutely Worth It (10/6/2015) - It pains most people to start looking at furthering their education. Demanding jobs, families, and life in general all stand as a huge barrier of entry. Training has changed. The industry changes faster. Here's a list of reasons why you can't afford not to get that learning and certification train moving. 1. IT Theory vs. IT Practice I'm sure you've heard this tossed around a number of times. "That guy is just book smart" You get the picture. It's one thing to know the content required to ace your test, but if you can't apply knowledge on the job it's Read More
The Most Expensive PCs in Computer History (9/21/2015) - If you've found yourself complaining, or slightly perturbed when it comes to your next computer purchase and or update, stop right now. Have a kool-aid and think about when the cost of your device was on par with your college tuition. Here's a glimpse into the emptied wallet of a baby-boomer who wanted to journey into personal computing. The Programa 101 (1965) At first glance it is nothing more than a typewriter and to some degree yes it was. This Programa could add, subtract, multiply and divide and if that wasn't enough for its time, it could load and record Read More
5 Ways IT Pros Can Relate To Football (9/13/2015) - 1. Occasionally there is no explanation to why something worked. We've all been there. Whether it was a crazy play call that resulted in a last second score for the win, or perhaps you accidentally stumbled across the solution to your network enigma. It usually results in the same astonished expression Doc had when his DeLorean was a success. 2. The taste of sweet sweet victory. Like clockwork, every other day at 1:15PM someone manages to crash their computer without properly backing up their files. Because you're awesome at what you do, you find the files and reboot their device Read More
Behind The Screens: The History Of 10 Common Computer Messages (9/1/2015) - As of late, Microsoft's former CEO Steve Ballmer allowed the public to take a deeper look behind the scenes to learn about one of his most notorious blue screen messages. It is one of the many messages that has been accustomed to haunting us in the digital age through various symbols and sounds. Here are 10 interesting stories on the computer messages we've grown to love (and hate). 1. The CTL+ALT+DEL Blue Screen Those of you who used Windows 3.1 Enhanced mode (on 386s) once upon-a-time could run multiple DOS applications at the same time. If there seemed to be Read More
8 Famous Software Bugs In Space (8/25/2015) - When hundreds of millions of dollars are at stake, not to mention human lives on the line, every single line of code needs to be perfect to the last byte. Despite having (seemingly) the best programmers in the world and endless billable hours of QA, here are 8 famous software bugs that ruined enormous missions to space. 1. Mariner 1 - 1962 The Mariner 1 was launched from Cape Canaveral with high hopes on July 22, 1962. The actual launch went as expected, but little did the engineers know that a fatal bug was lurking in the software. An overbar, Read More
The 8 Most In-Demand Security Certifications Right Now (7/25/2015) - 1. Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP/CISSP) The cert, built with help from the U.S. National Security Agency, has increased in market value of about 36.4 percent over Q4 2014. Get started with yours here. 2. EC-Council Licensed Penetration Tester The EC-Council certification teaches information security professionals to conduct real life penetration tests by utilizing EC-Council's published penetration testing methodology. Expect Intrusion Detection, Policy Creation, Social Engineering, DDoS Attacks, Buffer Overflows and Virus Creation lab environments. Explore an EC-Council certification here. 3. GIAC Certified Penetration Tester With a 28.6 percent market value percent change, GPEN certification puts you in the Read More
The Current State Of The IT Industry (7/7/2015) - How do tech workers feel about their careers? Computerworld's 29th annual IT Salary survey found the answer to this question and many more. We've brought you the highlights so you can compare your vision with that of 4,800 IT professionals. More people are getting raises and compensation spiked heavily this year. It's been a few years in the making, but this year salaries made a nice jump. Plus, depending on your metropolitan area, respondents were seeing bonuses upwards of 15%. 2012 2013 2014 2015 Received a raise in the past year 47% 57% 60% 46% Average increase in total compensation Read More
The Top 5 Announcements From Apple WWDC (6/12/2015) - If you're like us, you didn't get a chance to fly to SF and take part in WWDC this year. Well...here's a quick roundup of what we all missed. 1. Apple Music The highly anticipated Apple Music has all the necessary features, such as streaming your favorite artists, watching music videos and exclusive clips in HD, and listening to curated playlists. The feature "Connect" allows unsigned artists to upload and promote their music as well. 2. OS X El Capitan OS X 10.11, otherwise known as El Capitan, tweaks the OS X experience and improves performance via "Metal". Also, Spotlight allows for Read More
The Most Popular IT Certifications and Their Salaries (6/2/2015) - It's a simple fact that when IT techs, system admins, and even managers are looking for a pay boost, certifications are the way to play. The 2015 Salary Guide showcases the most popular certification paths as well as their salary jumps. Get your June started right with a vision of your true potential. Certification Mean Salary Median Salary CompTIA $73,963 $72,000 Microsoft $83,440 $80,027 Security $94,004 $90,000 Cisco $82,243 $79,017 ITIL and ITSM $95,150 $90,006 Project Management $97,987 $93,170 VMware $91,162 $85,000 Citrix $90,591 $85,000 Networking (Other) $82,488 $80,000 Internet/Web Development $74,884 $73,332 IBM $92,835 $90,000 Novell $90,875 $88,208 Governance Read More
The Best IT Salaries By Function (5/19/2015) - If you're in IT, odds are you work in one of these five functional areas: IT security, help desk, system operations, systems engineering or network engineering. We've spilled the beans on the average salaries of these positions so you can size up your checks against the norm. Within each area we also are showing what the management hierarchy is making on average. Check these numbers out! Function Average IT Architecture $108,201 Business Technology $101,964 Cloud Computing $101,957 IT Security $101,539 Project/Program Management $99,489 Business Application Development $99,130 Enterprise Infrastructure Management $98,075 Data Warehousing / Business Intelligence $96,499 Management/Development $91,735 Systems Read More
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Friday, June 18, 2010 | Tired of getting the lowest bang for their buck on property taxes — now hovering at seven cents on the dollar — Orange County supervisors are asking whether that kind of unevenness stretches the state's constitution.
During this week's fiscal year 2010-11 budget deliberations, they asked county counsel Nick Crissos to hit the books and answer a question: Does Orange County have a constitutional right to be fairly taxed?
"We've got to get creative on this," County Supervisor Bill Campbell said this week after successfully convincing his colleagues to investigate legal options.
After decades of failed legislative attempts in Sacramento to the change the state's property tax system — set up by Proposition 13 — Campbell thinks Orange County has to look at the problem in a deeper way.
Citing successful constitutional challenges about the equity of school funding, Campbell wants to know whether "because of this funding formula … there are constitutional rights being violated for citizens of Orange County."
If county officials aren't able to bring suit, he's even contemplating working with a residents group or labor, he said, to file suit against the state.
Yet the move to sue Sacramento could also be seen as a vote of no-confidence in Orange County's state legislative delegation, which is largely dominated by Republicans.
Ironically, it's an all-Republican county Board of Supervisors that is telling the public they don't see any of their legislative leaders in Sacramento successfully addressing the No. 1 fiscal issue facing Orange County: property taxes.
To date, the biggest success in bringing back more property tax dollars came from Santa Ana's Sen. Lou Correa, a Democrat who was largely able to trade a budget vote for a slight change in the formula.
Law enforcement and hospitals already are fighting it out for a piece of the $50 million "Correa Dollars" in the 2010-11 budget process.
Yet even the Correa dollars put Orange County up to only 7.5 cents on the dollar in terms of return on property taxes.
Campbell, who served in the state Assembly from 1996 to 2002, said the county does indeed owe Correa applause for the accomplishment.
But party affiliation has nothing to do with success in Sacramento when it comes to changing the way property taxes are sliced up for counties across the state, Campbell said.
It's actually the ghost of Howard Jarvis and Proposition 13 that haunts Orange County.
Back in 1978, when the law capping property taxes was adopted, Orange County was largely a rural community with low property values. When the formulas were set for how property taxes would be returned to counties, Orange County was left behind, virtually at the bottom in the state.
And no one in Sacramento wants to change that.
"The battle is real simple," Campbell said. "Are other counties willing to give up revenue for those at the bottom of the curve to have more?"
Campbell notes that any changes to the formula face the steep challenge of cutting into revenue for other counties and school districts.
"We always seem to be outnumbered, and it never changes," he said.
The biggest question that Campbell wonders about today is this: "Should we have sued 30 years ago?"
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I recently received an Aerogarden 7 as a gift and I have to say it's pretty amazing. The only downside to this machine is that it's using expensive grow light bulbs with a specific connector that is hard to find at your local hardware store. I found out that it's easy to use regular CFL in your Aerogarden. You don't have to modify the Aerogarden in any way like I have seen some people doing. I simply used some cheap adapters. You can get a pair of those for about 2.50$ on ebay. I have used them for a few days and they work fine. These adapters can save you a lot of money!
Check the video for a complete review and to see the difference between the original growing lamps and the one I could get from the hardware store.
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Step 1: Get the Adapters and CFL Bulbs
I'm using Sylvania CFL as a replacement (100W equivalent, day light 6500K).
The adapters are compatible with any regular CFL bulbs and with Aerogardens using #100340 or 100629 lamps; AeroGarden 3, AeroGarden 3SL, AeroGarden 6, SpaceSaver 6, AeroGarden 7, AeroGarden ULTRA, and the Miracle-Gro AeroGarden EXTRA.
Step 2: Plug It and Enjoy!
Check the video to see the difference between the original growing lamps and those I could get from the hardware store.


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Now how good is this, over in Paris they are playing tetris with their mobile phone on an office block using the lights. Dont believe me, have a look at the Project Blinkenlights site. They arent just playing games, these chaps have written software to display messages as well.


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The "attack" on Miss California 2009 and Miss USA 2009 runner up, Carrie Prejean, by mostly gays who were offended by her answer during the final question and answer portion of the Miss USA pageant continues with TMZ, a popular site for celebrity gossips, discovering more of Prejean's racy pictures showing her boobs and nipples.
The site claimed that the semi-nude photos of Carrie Prejean was shot profesionally only last year when the controversial beauty queen was already 20 years old.
Well, expect that this scandal or controversy involving Miss California will go on now that the owner of Miss Universe, Donald Trump, let Carrie keep her title. She was not dethroned which disgusted many Carrie haters. Expect them to hunt for more racy pictures of her.
Here are some of the semi-nude pictures of Miss California from TMZ.


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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a concept that's taking the business world by storm, spreading through many verticals and niches. From predictive technology and fully-automated self-regulating processes to the ways companies manage data and market products, AI is definitely the current hot topic.
With the weaving of AI into almost every function, some executives are asking how companies can effectively utilize the full potential of tools available, while still maintaining a personal connection with their customer base and workforces. This question is particularly on the mind of HR professionals as they explore the impact that AI could have on the Human Resources industry.
There's no denying that HR professionals need to embrace big data so that they can be prepared to adapt to technological advancements in AI. But in understanding, employing and applying the disruptions brought about by technological advances, HR also needs to keep the "human" part of "human resources" in sight. For example, while employers can use technologies and soft wares that work as enablers to find the best applicant for positions faster, there still needs to be a traditional recruiter in place who provides the "human" element.
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I have found that if I don't want my feelings to completely run my life, I need some outlets for them. Sometimes five minutes is all I need to purge my worries, whether before bed, first thing in the morning, or in the middle of the day. Being able to them on paper let's me set them aside and focus on the moment.
Try this exercise:
PIck a time today when you are feeling a bit overwhelmed or confused. Find a quiet spot and write uninterrupted for 5 minutes about what's on your mind. When you are done, read what you wrote and underline words and phrases that stick out to you. Pay attention to any needs that arise, and take care of them as best you can.
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Far Cry 3 adds 4 player co-op
Not content with the open world single-player, fully functional map editor and competitive multiplayer modes previously offered, Ubisoft have only gone and added a dedicated 4 player cooperative campaign to this summers Far Cry 3.
The big reveal came at Sony's E3 conference today packaged with news that the PS3 will be getting its own exclusive DLC. Whether or not it'll be able to match the other coop options already on the market (Left 4 Dead anyone?) is yet to be seen. One things for certain, with their track record I certainly wouldn't bet against them.