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A Sneak Peak Into Anirudh's 'Julie'
It's a known fact that Anirudh Ravichander will be releasing a single for every valentines day. The previous singles were. Following the tradition, the young music composer announced a few days … [Read more...]
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It's a known fact that Anirudh Ravichander will be releasing a single for every valentines day. The previous singles were. Following the tradition, the young music composer announced a few days … [Read more...]
The project of Surya 36 is getting much sensational every day with back to back announcements that are completely putting the entire town in a state of awe. Recently it was announced that Sai … [Read more...]
It's been 20 years since the release of Surya's first film Nerukku Ner, directed by Vasanth. Surya's fans celebrated this milestone on social media yesterday night, by trending #20yearsofSURIYAism. … [Read more...]
There are lots of excitements for the film buffs as they will be having lots of movies to catch up for the weekend during the Pooja holidays. One among them is Vijay Sethupathi-Nayantara starrer … [Read more...]
Direction: Vignesh Shivan Production: Wunderbar Films Starring: Vijay Sethupathi, Nayantara Music: Anirudh Ravichander Cinematography : George C. Williams Editing: A. Sreekar Prasad How often … [Read more...]
International hiphop artist Akon who was in the town recently to record a Love anthem with STR, completes his recording with style. STR was over the moon as the duo have gone a little more south … [Read more...]
Poda Podi is a romantic musical film written and directed by debutant Vignesh Shivan, featuring Simbu and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar in the lead roles. The score and soundtrack of the film are composed … [Read more...]
The trailer of Simbu starrer Poda Podi will be released along with the Surya-starrer Maatraan on October 12th! Maatraan is scheduled for release on October 12th and Poda Podi's trailer will be … [Read more...]
Simbu's long pending 'Poda Podi' that went on floors in 2009 is nearing its completion. The team will be leaving to Macau for a ten-day schedule that includes a song shoot and with it the shooting of … [Read more...]
Poda podi … It's a film which travels through 3 phases of a boy and a girl's life … So , the amount of time taken to finish the film will not be equal to the time taken for the completion of any other … [Read more...]


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Mr. E. Mann is a minor character in Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars. He is never seen in the game, only sending an email to Huang.
He warns that Huang's computer is infected with the "Cow-Worm Virus", to "lift off the PC's outer casing and thrust a cattle-prod into the wiring", and that he should "buy a Fruit computer, immune to all virus, malware and software that isn't arty".
- Seeing as Huang has already got a Fruit Computer, the e-mail is useless.
- It is possible that he is the chairman of Fruit Computers, in which case he would be a parody of Steve Jobs, just like Fruit is a parody of Apple.
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Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emissions in Normal-Hearing Children with Homozygous Sickle Cell Disease
(East Carolina University, 2003)
The purpose of this study was to investigate distortion product otoacoustic emissions (DPOAEs) in young normal-hearing children with sickle cell disease (SCD). It was hypothesized that the prevalence of DPOAEs and response ...
Functional Aging of the Inner Ear Sensory Systems in Mouse Models of Age-Related Hearing Loss
(East Carolina University, 2009)
Age related structural and functional change in the cochlea have been well described and predisposing factors including genetic background, gender, and environmental factors have been identified. To date, nine genetic loci ...


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It's almost time to ring in the new year and the new 2020 Minnie Ears have arrived at Walt Disney World!
The ears feature a satin and velvet-lined royal blue headband with a sequined bow, plus confetti-coated ears with tons of tiny glitter particles shining bright!
The side has "2020" embroidered in green, white, red, and yellow.
These new ears retail for $29.99 and can be found at a few stores already. People have spotted the years at the African Outpost at EPCOT and Island Mercantile at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
The ears will most likely be making their way to Disneyland too!


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July 27, 2016
By Dan Colleran
NOTRE DAME, Ind. – Notre Dame men's golf rising senior Blake Barens qualified for the 2016 U.S. Amateur Championship by firing a two round, seven-under par 135 at sectional qualifying on July 19 at the La Cumbre Country Club in Santa Barbara, California.
The 2016 U.S. Amateur Championship will be held on Aug. 15-21 at the Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Township, Michigan. It will mark the 116th edition of the storied championship, which is the oldest USGA championship and dates back to 1895.
"It's great to see Blake is headed to historic Oakland Hills for this year's U.S. Amateur," Fighting Irish Head Coach Jim Kubinski said. "Blake has improved each year at Notre Dame, making great strides with his game management and emotional maturity. I thought his confidence received a big boost after his runner-up finish at our home tournament last September. It should be fun to watch him at the Amateur Championship and then throughout the upcoming season."
The U.S. Amateur Championship will include 312 golfers, who will open play with 36 holes of stroke play. The best 64 finishers then advance to match play.
In addition to Barens, rising junior Thomas Steve and rising sophomore Ben Albin won playoffs for first alternate spots for the 2016 U.S. Amateur Championship and could be added to the field at a later date.
Blake Barens of @NDMensGolf medals at #USAmateur qual at La Cumbre, where 3 advance in total https://t.co/nEFJE9fOds pic.twitter.com/QtwCOdYeJN
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"It'll be interesting to see how Oakland Hills is set up," Kubinski added. "I'm expecting a significant test. The USGA goes about their setups different than players typically face. If it grows the rough to what we saw at The Country Club in 2013, given Oakland Hills' green complexes and expected speed, being in the first cut versus the longer rough by a foot could mean a shot or even a two shot difference on a hole. Players might post 72 instead of 77 because of a combined three feet of accuracy on the round. Driving it well, in order to hit approaches into better areas, and being able to scramble some will be critical."
Over the years, Notre Dame has sent many players to the national championship of amateur golf. Since Kubinski's first full year at the helm (2005), 10 different Notre Dame golfers have played in the Amateur Championship while 2005, 2006, 2009 and 2013 featured multiple Notre Dame golfers in the field.
Previous highlights at the event include 2010 graduate Carl Santos Ocampo (in 2008 at Pinehurst) and 2012 graduate Max Scodro (in 2011 at Erin Hills) making it to the match play portion of the event (the final 64 out of 312 golfers).
Current Irish assistant coach Scott Gump was the medalist in the 1987 U.S. Amateur at Jupiter Hills (Florida) and he advanced to the semifinals of match play portion. For his efforts, Gump received a Masters invitation, as 1987 was the final year U.S. Amateur semifinalists earned Masters invitations (now it is just the two finalists).
"What an accomplishment though by Coach Gump to defeat 311 of the top amateurs, from the U.S. and around the world, over the 36 holes of stroke play, for that #1 seed heading to match play," Kubinski concluded.
Dan Colleran, associate athletics communications director at the University of Notre Dame, has been a part of Fighting Irish Media since August 2015 and coordinates all media and publicity efforts surrounding the Notre Dame hockey and men's golf programs. A native of Walpole, Massachusetts, Colleran spent the previous three years working with the men's hockey and soccer programs at Providence College. Colleran also spent two years as an Assistant Executive Director of Communications & Championships at the Ivy League and is a graduate of Providence College ('06 & '08G).


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We are doing HR automation all in the UAE. We manage all the employee documents. We extract data from scans, which improves data accuracy and eliminates the need for typing. We do lead management, and we are about to come out on the next launch with additional services: for example, if you are an employee, you can notify if you are sick through our app and scan doctor letters.
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Frédéric Moser &
Philippe Schwingerwere born in 1966/61 at Saint-Imier (Switzerland). From 1988-91 they are co-directors of "l'atelier ici et maintenant", an independent theatre company based in Lausanne. From 1993-98 they study at the High School for Visual Arts in Geneva. They win the "Swiss Art Award" 3 times in a row (in 98-99-2000) and the Providentia "YoungArt 2000" prize. In 2001 they are invited for 6 month at the Akademy Schloss Solitude in Stuttgart. In 2002 they receive the One Year Scolarship & Studio in Berlin of the Swiss Federal Office of Culture. In 2003 they are invited to the first residence program at the Centre for Contemporary Art Ujazdowski Castle in Warsaw. In 2004 they represent the Swiss Contribution at the 26th International Biennal of Contemporary Art of São Paulo.
They presently live and work in Berlin.
|Capitulation Project, 2003 Set and video projection Film 16 mm black and white transferred to video ; 21'34'' ; English speaking


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Proactive system for the management and control of OCS machines with two-way communication system (manager/user)
Benefits for the manager
• control of OCS machinery inventory
• call management: product request, machine breakdowns, commercial requests
• direct dialog with customers (sending promotional information via the APP)
• credit transfer between Manager/Customer and other users, even remotely
• credit balance verification for each Customer/User
• back-end management on the manager's customized account (use of incoming/outgoing data)
• increase in profitability and greater customer loyalty with high retention
• analysis of correct customer needs
• optimization of customer assistance
• analysis of the quality of service and habits
• analysis/optimization/programming of credits (with minimum thresholds that can be customized by customer)
• system that can be integrated with company management programs
Benefits for customers
• sending product order requests, machine faults and commercial requests, all this through a simple App functionality
• real-time dialog/communication with the manager automatically via the APP
• a better service (less disservice)
• verification of residual credit
• credit top-up, even remotely
• credit exchange between customers, but also among colleague, friends and relatives
• credit always available
• no need to use keys, cards or cash but only the smartphone (cashless feature)
The system for the manager comprises:
an electronic board to be mounted in the machine equipped with Bluetooth technology (hardware), communication features and control/management of pay-outs (performed and residual)
a smartphone App – two-way communication – (software)
a management system (web panel) for PC or Tablet (software)
Data transmission and information exchange with OCS machines takes place through a request sent automatically via the APP; control of back-end activities through an account/manager (web panel).
The system for the customer comprises:
a smartphone App to download for free
For customers/users, dialog with the OCS machines (data transmission and information exchange) takes place through the smartphone's Bluetooth connection.
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My first collab as All The Jazz....AHHHH! Hey, everyone! I hope you're excited (I certainly am) because today is the day I finally followed through and took part in a collab with another blogger! I've had this goal since January I think...I finally pulled through. So I teamed up with Caitie from Madrigals and Sound, … Continue reading US Schools VS UK Schools? | Collab With Madrigals and Sound!!
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Life Begins At 16?
I mean, it's kinda true right? Hey everyone! This post is gonna be a rather chatty one. Well, most of my posts are quite chatty aren't they? This post was inspired by something I tweeted, (my twitter will be linked at the bottom of this post...#NotAPromo #KindaAPromo #SorryNotSorry) that went along the lines of: I … Continue reading Life Begins At 16?
Life Update | Where Have I Been, What Have I Been Doing?
I'm here, still alive! Call off those search parties! Then again it hasn't been that long, I haven't posted in just over a week but it feels so much longer than that! Hello everyone! Happy April! How's everyone been doing? It feels like it's been so long since I've posted, mainly because the last two … Continue reading Life Update | Where Have I Been, What Have I Been Doing?
Types of Teachers at My School
Guess who's back, back, back. Back again, again, again. Hey everyone! First of all I'm soooo sorry I've been away for this long! I've just had a really rough few weeks, I might write about it, but I'm still deciding. But I'm back now, that's all that matters! I completely had no idea what to … Continue reading Types of Teachers at My School
A Mix Of Thoughts and Updates
It's Saturday, I'm bored, and I own a blog. Add all this stuff together and you get a random blog post! Hey peoples, this is gonna be quite random, so if you enjoy random update-like posts from bloggers, you've come to the right place! So, where do I start... Photography? That's right, photography. Photography and … Continue reading A Mix Of Thoughts and Updates
The Time I Was In A Musical
Being bored out of my mind is the perfect time to write a blog post right? Hey guys, I'm back today with a random account of the months I spent in 2015 taking part in my school's musical. I felt like talking to you all about a past experience in my life and the good … Continue reading The Time I Was In A Musical
16/02/17 – Parents Evening and GCSE Madness
I've never heard the words 'GCSE' and 'Options' so much in my life until that day! Hey everyone, and welcome to my first proper post on All The Jazz. I decided to it kick off with this one, an account of my evening on 16th February. Enjoy! Parents evening started out how it always does, … Continue reading 16/02/17 – Parents Evening and GCSE Madness


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Chasing cows.... gosh there is so much I miss about living in Canada. My other cousins own another 5000 acres or so (that connects with my other uncles 5000 acres where my sister lives). We went out for a day and chased cows. Felt so good to be riding again, and the boys like riding the horse with me, and my little niece Tacey too. So fun to hang out with my cousin Brian and Aunt Renetta and just put in a few hours of riding, hard work and getting dirty. It actually went pretty smoothly and we didnt have any crazy bulls charge or cows run away. The weather was incredibly perfect.
Too bad the horse isn't looking in this first picture, but I love these pictures. I got to ride Champion- such an awesome horse. The Kochels have the best horses.
Brian and Thomas taking the horses down to the pasture. My cousins also have a few cabins out on their property.


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Still a Flop: Flip-Flop Alternatives
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June 8, 2015 at 7:52 am
Does Gisele still sells those ugly flip flops? oh my god, I bet she never wears them
June 6, 2015 at 1:34 pm
Haha!Yes, i´ve been saying the same thing lately!Couldn´t agree more!
June 4, 2015 at 12:30 pm
I love those sandals :)


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CNC Software - myCNC
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Information about cutting and running time, length of tool path while cutting and complete toolpath length acailable for each DNC program that was executed on myCNC. Also is available pierces number for each DNC program (for plasma cutting applications).
Counter for pierces number and Cut Tool Path length is available to look after plasma torch consumables lifetime, Counter reset available too. Reset may be used after consumables were replaced.


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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FlavorYourWorld #CollectiveBias
Sharing an easy and delicious TABASCO® Guacamole recipe! This recipe uses TABASCO® Sauce to enhance one of my favorite dips. You have to try this!
Whenever we are hosting a get together, or even just want a snack for an afternoon at home, we almost always make guacamole. Looking to improve on my original recipe, I've recently begun adding TABASCO® Sauce to my guacamole instead of jalapenos, and the difference is amazing!
TABASCO® Sauce is the one condiment item that can be found virtually anywhere in the world, adding flavor to almost any type of cuisine. While in Walmart the other day doing my weekly shop, I picked up a few bottles of our family's favorites…
My family (especially my husband and son) are big fans of TABASCO® Sauce. They add it to everything from macaroni and cheese, to pizza, to soups. It really is the best and most versatile ingredient to have in your kitchen.
So in honor of TABASCO® Brand's 150th anniversary, which is this year, I'm sharing my delicious and easy TABASCO® Guacamole recipe! Scroll down for the full recipe and high value coupon!
Simply gather your ingredients…
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I chose to use TABASCO® Green Jalapeño Sauce for this recipe, as it has a nice, mild flavor and has the lowest Scoville Heat Units of all TABASCO® Sauces.
I've also made it with the original TABASCO® Brand Pepper Sauce (made with only three ingredients-aged red peppers, salt and distilled vinegar), which adds a bit more spice.
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An easy and delicious guacamole recipe using TABASCO® Sauce!
TABASCO® Guacamole {An Easy and Delicious Guacamole Recipe}
An easy and delicious guacamole recipe using TABASCO® Sauce!
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While I often make this recipe with TABASCO® Green Jalapeño Sauce, I plan to try it next time with TABASCO® Chipotle Pepper Sauce, made with smoke-dried jalapeno peppers, I think it would add an unexpected smoky kick!
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I am very much an advocate for appreciating the single life; however, Valentine's Day is the ONE day us single people feel extra single. As soon as New Years is over we cannot even walk into the grocery store without being bombarded with red and pink everything, that one dreaded isle in the store seems as if it's dedicated to reminding you that you're alone.
All of your friends in relationships are busy that night.
While all of your friends are out celebrating their relationship on a random day of the year dedicated to red and pink hearts and stupid hallmark cards you're sitting at home most likely binge watching Netflix. Although this is usually not a bad thing, Valentine's day reminds you that you're binge watching alone.
Chances are, your mom and dad are your only Valentine's.
This isn't such a bad thing, right? Your parents already know what kind of chocolate you like, chances are they'd do a much better job than some guy anyways. The only struggle about this is leaving your Valentine's day card out in the open and having to explain to your friends it's from your parents and you're still single, as always.
You can't get on social media without gagging.
These are the only posts that can get more annoying than "Man Crush Monday's" and "Woman Crush Wednesday's". You can't get on social media without seeing Snapchat stories of flowers and chocolate. And it's nearly impossible to avoid seeing long posts about how "in love" couples are and how "thankful" they are for their boyfriend getting them the same presents every single other girl in the world got from their boyfriends on the same day. Original. BUT, don't be bitter, double tap anyways, your time will come.
Your Facebook memories will get you right in the feels.
Avoid checking your Facebook memories today cause you'll easily be reminded that you were one of those annoying people appreciating all of the things your boyfriend did for you. Keep in mind that Valentine's day is only 24 hours and you'll be out of your feels and loving the single life when you wake up in the morning. Don't text your ex. Keep eating the chocolate your parents got for you and move on to the next Netflix episode instead.
It's not as fun when you're older.
When you're little Valentine's day is the best day ever. You get valentines and candy from everyone in your class. Everyone loves everyone. When you're older reality hits that you're single as it gets.
Although there are struggles of being single on Valentine's Day, keep in mind that there are many perks as well. You're saving money, you get to see Fifty Shades Darker, and you get to eat all the chocolate you want, alone, and you don't have to share with anyone. No one's judging the amount of chocolate you consume. It's great. If you made it through the holiday season alone, you can make it through this dreaded Hallmark holiday, I promise. Being single is fun.


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Local Car Wash and Detailing in Newcomb, VIC 3219
Jim's Car Detailing Newcomb is a mobile car wash and detailing franchise business servicing Newcomb and its surrounding suburbs. We come to you and detail your vehicle at your home or workplace, so don't waste your valuable time waiting at a car wash. All work is done by a professional detailer at a location that best suits you.
Services We Offer
Jim's Car Detailing Newcomb offers a wide range of services including inside and out cleaning, car seat steam cleaning, car carpet steam cleaning, full interior steam cleaning and detailing, cut and polishing, full and pre-sale detailing, headlight restoration, paint correction, paint protection, leather cleaning and conditioning, overspray removal and signage/sticker removal. We also specialise in truck detailing, bus detailing, boat detailing, caravan detailing, motorhome detailing and many other vehicle types.
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Newcomb is a residential suburb of Geelong, Victoria, Australia. At the 2016 census, Newcomb had a population of 4,500


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FORT MILL, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--While heavy equipment is often deemed critical to a large renovation or improvement project, there are many situations where the convenience is also needed for smaller projects. Thanks to the newest products from Compact Power Equipment Rental, customers can use the new machinery to conquer any type of job:
- The Genie GR-20 Runabout is a smaller-platform aerial lift that still delivers on the quality equipment features customers have come to expect. Through its compact size, it can easily navigate throughout homes or worksites to accommodate a variety of projects including construction, installation, maintenance and stock-picking. The lift can extend to a working height of 25 feet, and with a zero-turning radius, it allows users to reach places not accessible through larger lifts.
- The Gehl 3640E is the newest addition to the skid steer category. This wheeled model is ideal for large-scale outdoor improvement projects including leveling land and clearing ground.
- The Toro TX 1000 is the newest iteration of the mini skid steer with structural and usability similarities to its relative, the Toro TX427 Dingo. With an increased lift capacity of 1,000 pounds, enhanced traction control system, and the dependability of the Toro brand behind it, the TX1000 is a great solution for small outdoor projects.
- The AUSA TH2513 Telehandler is built to hold up to 2,500 pounds and reach heights up to 13 feet, enabling users to lift, transport and implement materials with ease. The compressed size of this equipment allows customers to leverage its strength in smaller spaces and tackle those hard to reach projects.
"As our customers' projects continue to evolve, so must our equipment," said Compact Power chief operating officer Richard Porter. "With the additions from Genie, Gehl, Toro and AUSA we've expanded our existing equipment partnerships – as well as creating new ones – to ensure Compact Power Equipment Rental remains customers' source for heavy equipment during their renovation and improvement projects."
To learn more about these products, available in select markets, and other Compact Power heavy equipment, call 1-888-COMPACT or explore inventory at http://compactpowerrents.com/.
About Compact Power Equipment Rental
Compact Power Equipment Rental is available at more than 1,000 Home Depot locations throughout the United States and Canada. Equipment includes skid steers, aerial equipment, tractor loader backhoes, mini excavators, trenchers, aerators, chipper shredders and stump grinders.


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Some people spend hours shopping
For that perfect gift they must find.
It is for that very special someone,
So it must be the best of its kind.
God sent His holy, perfect gift
When He sent His Son to earth.
He came from His home in Glory,
Though He had a lowly birth.
The angels announced His birth
On that night so very long ago,
When Jesus came to this earth
To dwell among men here below.
Jesus was the perfect Son of God,
Who came from His throne above.
God sent His only Son to die for us
Because of His mercy and His love.
God gave to us his perfect gift.
He sent Jesus to be our Savior.
If we accept Him into our hearts,
We can live within His favor.


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EM Testing
(Credit by Examination)
- Registration: Heath Learning Center, Galvin Hall 310.
- EM Test fee: $60 (payable to Ohio State during the registration process).
- EM Test fee for Veterans are waived.
- If registering for an EM test you must first meet with an advisor and be referred to the Health Testing Center.
- If a requisite is listed for an EM Test, you may have to provide written evidence of meeting that requirement.
- If your EM Test requires a departmental referral please make sure it is obtained before scheduling a test. No refunds provided.
- If you are beginning your first semester at Ohio State, you may not complete EM Tests until the first day of class.
- EM Tests are offered for currently enrolled undergraduate students. Graduate students are ineligible to receive credit for an EM Test, but EM Test may be used for placement into higher-level courses. Please consult your academic advisors if you are unsure about eligibility.
- EM Test are not repeatable.
- Receiving a mark (U,W, any grade, etc.) for a course makes students ineligible to take the EM Test for that course.
- You may take EM Tests for courses that you are currently enrolled up through the first Friday of the semester of enrollment in the course. If you wish to take EM Tests for courses in which you are enrolled after the first Friday of the semester, you must first drop the course. This enrollment restrictions does not apply during academic breaks.
Bring to your appointment:
- Valid form of ID: Government-issued photo ID (driver's license, passport state or federal ID, military ID) or BuckID
- Referral or written proof of eligibility to complete the test, if required.
- Permitted testing aides: Calculator, ruler, etc.


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Telus "Leg-Up" booths available at Spruce Meadows for High River Businesses
TELUS, a founding sponsor of Spruce Meadows is offering the TELUS "Leg Up" Program at the Spruce Meadows "Masters" Equi-Fair trade fair show September 4-8. This opportunity is to provide retail booths at no charge to High River businesses that have been effected by the flood.
This opportunity is available to High River area businesses that have been displaced by the floods. There is no limit or restriction on type of business.
The booth would usually cost $980.00 for a 10'x10'. We currently have 10 booths available for TELUS "Leg-Up" applicants. If demand is greater than the ten booths, TELUS will look to expanding the program they are offering.
The Spruce Meadows "Masters" attracts on average 250,000 visitors through the gates over the course of the 5 days. There are 3 exhibit halls and all are well visited as they incorporate art, equine product, jewellery, artisans, a kids zone and International food and wine areas over-looking demonstration areas.
Please find the 2013 EQF Application and Equi_Fair 2013 Brochure at these links.
Please contact Spruce Meadows Equi-Fair directly to take part.
As quoted in the Western Wheel
"The announcement comes on the heels of the Province's proposal to provide assistance to businesses with up to 20 employees as well as the Hand-up program which provides low interest loans and rebates for flood affected areas.
It was welcomed news to Lynette McCracken, High River and District Chamber of Commerce general manager.
"What the Alberta chambers of commerce were definitely hoping for is to expand the program to 50 employees — which they did," McCracken said. "In High River, we do have, on my membership left, nine to 10 businesses that fit into that criteria and we wanted to make sure they fit into that criteria. We wanted to ensure they weren't being left out of the program."
She estimates there are approximately 10 businesses, which are members of the High River chamber which would fall in the 20-plus category.
"Small business are the lifeblood of our community and play a tremendous role in our economy," Horner said. "There is no denying it will be a long time before it will be business as usual… This calls for swift action. That is why from the very beginning, we have acted quickly to help those affected." "
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Rodeo Refunds & Temporary Location
Rodeo Refunds:
Cash refunds for ticket holders for the cancelled Guy Weadick Days 2013 can be obtained at the High River Rodeo Grounds between 11 AM and 4 PM weekdays. We are located on the second floor of the main building in the conference room.
Please have your tickets with you.
If you no longer have your tickets we are still able to provide a refund. We ask that you email us at email@example.com with the subject line: Ticket Refund with the approx date of purchase, amount, number of tickets purchased and we will go from there.
Temporary Location:
The temporary location for the Chamber of Commerce is at McBride Career Group, 2nd Floor #6, 28 – 12th Ave SE. You can reach Lynette at 403 601 2660.
The regular phone # of 403 652 3336 is still active but is only in use for messages. Our emails remain the same as well.
More Support For Flood – Affected Small Businesses
News Release
July 30, 2013
More support for flood-affected small businesses
Small businesses impacted by the recent floods in southern Alberta and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo are now eligible for additional support for their recovery efforts.
The Small Business Rebuilding Program will provide support to small businesses with 21 to 50 full time employees and is fully funded by the Government of Alberta. This new program complements the existing Disaster Recovery Program (DRP), which provides assistance to organizations with up to 20 employees, as well as the recently announced Hand-Up plan, which provides low-interest loans and interest rebates.
"Small businesses play a big role in every community and the Alberta economy, and we want to give them the best possible chance to return to normal operations," said Doug Horner, President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance. "Businesses can apply now for this additional boost. This program, along with the Disaster Recovery Program and the Hand-Up Plan, is another important part of the Redford government's strategy to rebuild Alberta."
The eligibility criteria for the Small Business Rebuilding Program mirror program eligibility requirements for small businesses under the Disaster Recovery Program (DRP). This program also uses the same application form as DRP. It can be downloaded and mailed to the address provided on the form.
"A lot of businesses that were affected by the flooding are at risk of not being able to reopen their doors and can use all the assistance they can get. The Small Business Rebuilding Program will help businesses in the Calgary region get back on their feet and get back to business as quickly as possible," said Adam Legge, President and CEO of the Calgary Chamber.
Our government was elected to keep building Alberta, to live within its means and to fight to open new markets for Alberta's resources. We will continue to deliver the responsible change Albertans voted for.
Media inquiries may be directed to:
Sherene Khaw
Treasury Board and Finance
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Chairperson: Rev. Fr. Joaquin Bernas, SJ, Dean, Ateneo School of Law
- Sec. Florencio Abad
Secretary, Department of Budget and Management
Former Member, House of Representatives
Dr. Fernando Aldaba
Fellow, Ateneo Center for Social Policy and Public Affairs (ACSPPA)
Atty. Alberto Agra
Former Secretary, Department of Justice
Former Executive Director, SALIGAN
Atty. Ferdinand Casis
Former Director, Legal Affairs, Department of Agrarian Reform
Atty. Arlene "Kaka" J. Bag-ao
Member, House of Representatives
Former Executive Director, Balay Alternative Legal Advocates for Development in Mindanaw (BALAOD-Mindanaw)
Sectoral Council Members
- Women Concerns: Salome Ujano, Resource Mobilization Coordinator, Women's Crisis Center (WCC)
- Labor Concerns: Daniel Edralin, Secretary-General, National Union of Workers in the Hotel, Restaurant and Allied Industries (NUWHRAIN)
- Peasant Concerns: Oscar Santos, Member, Board of Trustees Philippine Ecumenical Action for Community Empowerment Foundation (PEACE)
- Urban Poor Concerns: Hon. Percival Chavez, Chairperson Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP)
- Local Governance Concerns: Jesus Vicente Garganera, Program Manager, Local Governance Philippine
- Partnership for the Development of Human Resources in Rural Areas (PhilDHRRA)
- Bicol Region Concerns: Jocelyn Vicente Angeles, National Training Coordinator, Community Organizing of the Philippines Enterprise Foundation (COPE)
- Representatives from NGOs
- Mary Lou Caharian, Sectoral Representative, Women Sector National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC)
- Ma. Lourdes M. Tison, Member, Board of Trustees Paghiliusa sa Paghida-et Negros
Former SALIGAN Staff
Atty. Ma. Cleoffe Gettie Sandoval, Leaders for Health Project
SALIGAN's Council of Advisers shall be composed of 15 members. The founding members of SALIGAN's Board of Trustees shall be automatic members of the Council of Advisers. In addition to the founding trustees, the Council shall have the following members:
One representative for Women's Concerns
One representative for Labor Concerns
One representative for Peasant Concerns
One representative for Urban Poor Concerns
One representative for Local Governance Concerns
One representative for Bicol Concerns
One representative for Mindanaw Concerns
Two representatives from Non-Governmental Organizations
One former SALIGAN Staff Member
The additional council members (ie., the non-founding trustees) shall be selected by the General Assembly composed of SALIGAN's staff members after consultations with SALIGAN's partner organizations. While the members of the Council are selected primarily because of their involvement in their respective organizations and/or fields, their membership in the Council is personal and not tied to the position that they handle in their organization.
The founding Chairperson of the Board of Trustees shall be the Chairperson of the Council. The SALIGAN Executive Director, however, shall convene the Council, and, in the absence of the Chairperson, shall preside over meetings of the Council.
Term of Office
The founding trustees shall be Council members emeritus and shall not have any fixed term as members of the Council. The other Council members shall have a fixed term of three years. There is no prohibition on reelection.


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As we saw in the previous post Get-WMIObject returns a collection of objects. To continue with our script development to take that into account.
PowerShell handles objects on the pipeline so we don't need to use the collection explicitly
Listing 2.8 would become
## listing 2.8
$convert = 1MB
$computer = "pcrs2"
Get-WmiObject -ComputerName $computer -Class Win32_LogicalDisk | Format-Table DeviceID, @{Label="FreeSpace(MB)";Expression={[int]($_.Freespace/$convert)}} -AutoSize
If you need to iterate through the results you would use foreach
Get-WmiObject -ComputerName $computer -Class Win32_LogicalDisk | ForEach-Object {
Write-Host "There are $([int]($_.Freespace/$convert)) megabytes of free disk space on $($_.DeviceID)"
Alternatively you could generate the collection and then iterate
## iterate through results collection
$disks = Get-WmiObject -ComputerName $computer -Class Win32_LogicalDisk
foreach ($disk in $disks) {
Write-Host "There are $([int]($disk.Freespace/$convert)) megabytes of free disk space on $($disk.DeviceID)"
This is closer to the VBScript approach and for very large collections may well be faster. The drawback to this approach is is that you generate the objects and then work with them. Foreach-Object works on the pipeline as the objects appear.
If a collection is empty the Foreach-Object approach will just return nothing – not sure if it worked or not. To test if the results are empty use this
## test for empty collection
$tapes = Get-WmiObject -Class Win32_TapeDrive
if ($tapes -eq $null){Write-Host "No tape drives installed"}
else { foreach ($tape in $tapes) {$tape.Name}}
We can't test for a collection with zero members as we do with VBScript so we have to test for the collection being null.
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This advice is perfect for aspiring entrepreneurs who hope to start a music evaluations business. Read this before you begin your venture.
Thinking about opening a music evaluations business? We tell you what you need to know to get started.
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Writing Tips for a Music Evaluations Company Business Plan
Your new music evaluations business needs a business plan. But if you've never drafted a business plan before, the process can be intimidating.
But here's the good news: With a few tips, any entrepreneur can create a successful plan for their business. If you can get past the mystique, you'll see that a business plan just describes where your music evaluations business is headed and how you intend to get there.
Although there are many uses for a business plan, it's most important function is to guide your decision making and strategic planning.
If you still aren't sure where to begin, consider taking a look at several sample business plans to get the creative juices flowing.
Check Out the Competition
Before you open a music evaluations business in your town, it's worthwhile to see how you will fit in the competitive landscape. Use the link below to find competitors in your city. After following the link, enter your city, state and zip code to get a list of music evaluations businesses in your area.
Prior to opening your doors for business, be sure you fully understand the competitive landscape and where your new business will fit in.
Turning Competitors Into Collaborators
After you've evaluated your local competitors, it's a smart move to learn as much as you can from somebody who is already in the business. Local competitors are not going to give you the time of day, mind you. The last thing they want to do is help you to be a better competitor.
However, a fellow entrepreneur who has started a music evaluations business in a location that is not competitive to you can be a great learning resource for you, given that you don't compete with them in their area. Many business owners are happy to give advice to new entrepreneurs It can take a while to find an entrepreneur who is willing to talk, but it's well worth the effort.
How does one quickly and easily locate a music evaluations business owner who is willing to advise you because you live in different cities?
Here's how we would do it. Try the useful link below and key in a random city/state or zipcode.
How to Buy a Music Evaluations Business
Many experts advise against starting a music evaluations business if you can buy an established operation. But how do you go about locating and purchasing a viable music evaluations business?
As you would expect, there are a number of steps in buying a business. To stay on track, you'll need to enlist the services of a business broker.
A good business broker serves a number of useful purposes. From locating available companies to helping seal the deal, your broker will have the experience and skills to help you successfully navigate the purchase process.
Don't Forget About Franchising As an Option
Your odds of being a successful business owner greatly improve if you go the franchising route and benefit from the prior work of others and their lessons learned.
Prior to making the decision to open a music evaluations business, you may want to assess whether purchasing a franchise might make your life much easier.
The link below gives you access to our franchise directory so you can see if there's a franchise opportunity for you. You might even find something that points you in a completely different direction.
Related Articles on Starting a Company
These additional resources regarding getting started as an entrepreneur may be of interest to you.
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Any comments, questions or suggestions to share regarding launching a music evaluations business? We'd love to hear your comments.
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North Brighton beach.
A relaxed lunch looking out over white sand and an impossibly green sea.
The girls took their boards out after lunch.
While some of us made up for the last few shakey nights.
The day rounded out with gorgeous homemade presents including Kirst and Stew's eagerly anticipated Sampler Tin.
And a final mad splash in my sister's pool.
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8th August 2017
The ECOSTAR initiative, to encourage and support entrepreneurs who are developing nature-based businesses, was launched in Manchester in June. ECOSTAR have just provided the following update on their activities:
"An economy that truly reflects the value of nature is the goal of people concerned with the quality of our environment. Despite the progress in terms of communicating this value, we are all aware of the many challenges faced in achieving tangible change. If we are to take an optimistic stance, with each challenge comes opportunity, and the path towards a green economy is littered with both. In a sector not commonly associated with innovative business, entrepreneurs are needed to develop nature based services to support Government, business and consumers in achieving environmental goals. With this need in mind, a group of businesses and universities from across Europe have recently launched ECOSTAR which aims to encourage and support entrepreneurs developing nature-based business.
With funding from the European Commission, ECOSTAR is promoting entrepreneurship and innovation in nature based business. Manchester University and Ricardo Energy & Environment are leading the initiative in the UK. They are part of a network of university-business partnerships across Europe.
ECOSTAR operates across three pillars:
JOIN – ECOSTAR has established a network of investors, entrepreneurs, academics and professionals with an interest in nature based business from around the world. The network provides, amongst other things, opportunities for collaboration and access to international expertise and investment.
LEARN - ECOSTAR is launching an EU-wide e-learning course accredited by 4 universities to be launched in October 2017. It will be the first international course to support nature based start-ups providing entrepreneurship and innovation skills to students and professionals.
GROW - ECOSTAR has developed a Nature-Accelerator programme which will provide hosting and acceleration services for 3 months at the University of Padova (May – July 2018). Successful applicants will receive investment, training and mentorship. The course is powered by Fledge, the Seattle based 'conscious company accelerator'. The application process is now open.
ECOSTAR was launched on 15th June with events in Manchester, Brasov, Rome and Madrid. The UK launch attracted attendees from start-ups, local government, national government, consultancies, and academia. Dr Kieran Conlan from Ricardo Energy & Environment hosted the event and opened proceedings with an in depth look at the ECOSTAR initiative. With his own nature-based consulting company recently acquired by Ricardo Energy & Environment, Kieran was able to provide a personal perspective on the opportunity that ECOSTAR represents.
A range of speakers provided applied insights into the opportunity for nature based business. Firstly, Krista Patrick from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority presented the natural capital initiatives being undertaken in Manchester including the Urban Pioneer and Natural Course projects, demonstrating why it was the perfect city for the ECOSTAR launch. David Winnard then introduced his nature based start-up Discover the Wild and introduced the hidden wildlife of Manchester. Gillian Sinnott provided an overview of the Smithills Estate Enterprise Hub initiative, which will host and support nature based business on the iconic Smithills Estate. Finally, Dr Martin Henery from the Manchester Enterprise Centre at the University of Manchester provided valuable insights into the thinking and planning required to ensure a start-up is a success. All presentations are available on the ECOSTAR website.
The event provided a great launch pad for ECOSTAR. We hope it will prove a valuable hub for nature based business in the UK and across Europe. If you have an interest in nature based business please visit the ECOSTAR website, join the network and get involved.
If you have any questions please contact Guy Whiteley, Senior Economist, Ricardo Energy & Environment: firstname.lastname@example.com "


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Google has recently released findings on an internal study spanning two years that compared high performing teams with those teams that were not performing as effectively. The key factor that contributed to team effectiveness and productivity? Psychological safety.
Great Expectations
I've been wondering if life might be a little easier if we had no expectations of each other. It seems that almost all disagreements and divides come down to a sense that expectations are not met. But what is the cost of having no expectations? And how do can we gain benefit from shared expectations?
Managing Conflict (When You Are Both Right!)
As workplace psychologists, we are often called upon to assist with conflicts in the workplace. Many times, we see disagreements that arise on the basis of a difference in interpretation and opinion. In this article, Miriam Yates (Psychologist at Within Consulting) provides some practical advice on managing this situation – in all areas of our lives! (Image Source: www.shannonspaulding.com)
Emotional Agility
"Emotional agility" was named by Harvard Business Review as the "Idea of the year" for 2016. The book by psychologist Susan David PhD, "Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life" provides tips on how to best interact with our thoughts and feelings in a way that helps us to reach our personal and professional goals.
Productivity… by doing MORE of LESS
I genuinely love my job. But my lists comprise multiple yet discrete areas of interest and my week days are long. It dawned on me that perhaps I have too many interests... Image source: https://shop.hollycasto.com
Is Facebook making you miserable?
"My worth is not determined by others. Whether people read my stuff – or not… is unrelated to whether my stuff is important. Facebook is not my measure."
International Women's Day and Celebrating Success
Scholars have argued that for women the pathway to leadership is akin to a 'labyrinth' wherein it's not so much a 'glass ceiling' that prohibits women from getting to the top, but rather a sum of obstacles that present along the way. The good news is, there unequivocally are ways to address gender diversity in the workplace (and they don't involve annihilating men everywhere)! (Image source: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news – A woman in Trafalgar Square during the Women's March on London in central London, Britain January 21, 2017, Kevin Coombs/Reuters)
Eating with Abandon: The French Way
I often work with individuals who struggle with OVER activities, and it's usually part of the reason why they are seeking executive coaching. OVER-working, OVER-stressing, OVER-checking, and OVER-preparing to name just a few. Often these OVER activities follow a cyclical pattern of OVER-working (in some form) followed by OVER-indulgence. It's frequently a hamster wheel pattern, not at all dissimilar to 'yo-yo dieting'. (Image source: www.anecdotesandapples.com – a refreshing food blog and also a delicious recipe for making your own croissants)
Gaudi, Sagrada Familia and Lessons for Project Management
Sagrada Familia is a breathtaking cathedral in Barcelona, and this week I had the privilege of visiting it for the second time in my life. After more than 100 years, this building remains unfinished. And that's part of it's magnetic appeal.
Abundance in the Workplace: What Managers Need to Know?
Very early in my career I participated in a two day retreat with my work unit. Our manager had organised the retreat with the intention of increasing our team connection and our performance. We came back even more disillusioned, disengaged and dysfunctional after one very telling team activity. (Image Source: www.olympic.org/photos)


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Weekly Rewind: February 8 2019
This week's round-up of web stories includes a man suing his parents for giving him life, a way to Marie Kondo your Twitter feed and how to avoid hangovers.
4. Antinatal angst leads to legal action
More than one enraged teenager has screamed the words: 'I didn't ask to be born!' at their parents during a heated row - and now, one man is taking that argument to the next (legal) level. As reported in the Guardian this week, Raphael Samuel, a 27-year-old antinatalist from Mumbai, has launched legal proceedings against his mum and dad for the heinous act of bringing him into existence. "I love my parents and we have a great relationship, but they had me for their joy and their pleasure," reckons Samuel, adding: "Isn't forcing a child into this world and then forcing it to have a career kidnapping and slavery?" Not sure we'd back this case to get as far as court, though it does make for the sort of philosophical discussion that, quite frankly, makes our heads hurt.
3. Google wants to be your online bodyguard
Fed up of receiving constant emails from websites informing you of breached accounts? Look no further as Google has got your back (online). Arstechnica informs us that as part of its security efforts during Safer Internet Day, Google has released a new add-on for the Chrome browser that automatically and securely checks website credentials against known password breaches.
2. Avoiding hangovers? We'll drink to that!
We all know and try the old tricks for avoiding a hangover - eat a banana before bed, drink plenty of water (note: Gin isn't water), but, as a new study finally proves, it looks like the old adage of 'beer before wine makes you feel fine' is, sadly, not as accurate as you may hope. As detailed on the BBC, the experiment carried out by Jöran Köchling, from Witten/Herdecke University in Germany saw 90 (willing?) volunteers imbibe the tasty beverages in varying orders. The results: the order in which the drinks were taken had no impact on the subsequent strength of hangover. Indeed, as Köchling notes, "The only reliable way of predicting how miserable you'll feel the next day is by how drunk you feel and whether you are sick. We should all pay attention to these red flags when drinking". If a subsequent study on whether the pinkness of rosé has an impact on hangovers is conducted in Cannes, Team shots is open for consultation.
1. Marie Kondo your Twitter feed
Marie Kondo has broken into the public consciousness by extolling the virtues of tidying up (something parents of young children - hell, any aged children - have been doing since the dawn of humankind, to be honest), but now you can get help tidying your virtual space as well as a physical one. If you've made a habit of politely following anyone who's followed you and you're now drowning in tweets and your Twitter feed is no longer 'sparking joy', then, as reported by Tech Crunch, a new Twitter tool called Tokimeki Unfollow might be of use. The tool works by using cookies and your browser's local storage to save its progress. If you opt in, it can save your 'keep' and 'unfollow' progress secured on the Glitch servers. The tool also uses your Twitter authentication to pull in your follows, their tweets and to unfollow accounts and help you manage your lists.


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Curriculum, Classroom, Coaching, Community, and Culture
Dr. Kiran C. Patel High School will transform teaching and learning, demonstrating methods and techniques that will be replicated in high quality public high schools across the state and the nation.
Patel High School will educate, inspire, and empower students by integrating 21st century knowledge and skills with personalized, innovative instruction, school/community partnerships, and a focus on social responsibility and leadership.
Patel High School will embed skills essential to 21st century learning – critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity – into the context of core subjects and interdisciplinary themes that challenge students to excel..
Inquiry and problem-based approaches to instruction will immerse Patel High School students in real-world problems and solutions, cultivating a profound understanding of their civic and leadership responsibilities, both locally and globally. Patel High School will lay the groundwork for students to become college and career ready lifelong learners.
Successful learning occurs in physical spaces specifically designed with an eye toward flexibility and the promotion of creativity and collaboration. The Dr. Kiran C. Patel High School will incorporate:
- Wow Space – common room for formal and informal gatherings.
- Studios – Space for gatherings, working groups, and presentations.
- Neighborhoods – Communities for integrated curriculum delivery.
Movable Walls – Creating flexible space between classrooms.
- Venues – Providing opportunity to display and exhibit student work.
The entire campus of Dr. Kiran C. Patel High School will be a learning tool and community asset. Architecture, school grounds, and landscaping all contribute to a rich learning environment.
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In no particular order:
- Finished both exams and two of the three final papers, including the one for extra credit I couldn't bring myself to blow off. It still needs editing but what the hell, it's extra credit.
- Did quite well on botany exam, not as well on lab exam but I'm still pretty happy. I really learned a lot in those classes and my interest in herbal medicine has been re-piqued (is that a word?)
- Teas! One of the mothers from Lucy's school gave me some chrysanthemum tea and it is heavenly. I forgot how good tea is when it's good quality. I of course went crazy and ordered a handful of other types–lychee, rose, jasmine oolong and jasmine green tea. I tried the rose tea last night and it is absolutely divine. What a nice treat for myself! I am so over grocery store teas 😛
- I cannot wait for the semester to be over. Seriously, this week has been exhausting and I'm not even that stressed out.
Ok, that's enough slacking. Send good paper-writing vibes.


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Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Series Hits 12 Million Copies
Highly-anticipated TV anime second season is set to premiere on July 12
The official Twitter for Fujino Omori's fantasy light novel series Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?,
DanMachi for short, announced on June 7 that the series had printed an impressive 12 million copies in total
since its launch in January 2013.
The series crossed the 10 million mark back in October 2018, which means it has added another two million
only in eight months. During the period, the DanMachi anime franchise released its first feature film Arrow of
the Orion in February 2019, and it was one of the reasons for the rapid sales increase. As reported, the anime
franchise also announced yesterday that its highly-anticipated TV anime second season was set to premiere
in Japan on July 12, 2019. It is surely expected to push the sales of the whole DanMachi series more.
【シリーズ累計1,200万部突破】— GA文庫『ダンまち』シリーズ公式 (@danmachi_GA) 2019年6月7日
そして、大森藤ノ先生が7月にロサンゼルスで開催されるAnime Expo 2019に参加決定!サイン会の他、パネルに登壇。
(GAミヤザキ)#danmachi #GA文庫 pic.twitter.com/E8ICfvPWJ8
The original novel series has been published from SB Creative's GA Bunko imprint since January 2013, and its
latest 15th volume is scheduled to be available in Japan on June 14, 2019.
Novel 1st and 15th volume covers
Source: GA Bunko's "Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?" novel series official Twitter
©Fujino Omori/SB Creative Corp. illustration:YASUDA SUZUHITO


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The President
Elected to the presidency of Wesleyan University-Philippines (WU-P), Judge Benjamin D. Turgano (Ret.) brings with him his faithful witness, as a United Methodist lay person, to Jesus Christ and His church.
From a Christian Family
Born in Sta. Cruz, Ilocos Sur on October 21, 1954 to a local preacher, Samuel M. Turgano and Hildegarda Dumlao Turgano, Judge Turgano seeks to uphold and promote the values of the Wesleyan legacy of education.
Scholastics and Professional Background
His academic performance is noteworthy. He studied in the University of the Philippines, Baguio, and Baguio Colleges Foundation, and earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 1976. He acquired his Bachelor of Laws degree in the University of the Philippines in 1980. As a student, he received scholarships like Christian Social Action Scholarship, Ecumenical Scholarship Grant from Evangeliche Kirche in Deutschland and the General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church.
He was a student assistant from 1977-1979 to a legal luminary, outstanding senator and candidate to the Philippine presidency, the late Honorable Senator Jovito R. Salonga. On May 4, 1981 he was admitted to the Philippine Bar.
Judge Turgano served in various capacities in both government and private sectors. He was the University Legal Counsel of the University of the Philippines during the term of President Eduardo J. Angara in 1981 and 1982. He worked with the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) as a Resident Representative and Fiscal Agent for the provinces of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Abra, and La Union during the Chairmanship of Senator Jovito R. Salonga. He was the Head Executive Assistant for Legal Affairs in the office of Senator Heherson T. Alvarez.
He went into private practice for twelve (12) years, and had extensive experience in litigation, involving civil, criminal, labor, and admiralty cases. In 1996 he was appointed as Regional Trial Courd Judge with general jurisdiction.
When the task of the Securities and Exchange Commission to try and decide intra-corporate controversies was transfer to Regional Trial Courts, and Commercial Courts were established, he was designated to preside over the Commercial Court of Laoag City and Ilocos Norte. It was in this field that he received intensive training from the Philippine Judicial Academy, in cooperation with other agencies, such as USAID, the American Bar Association-Rule of Law Initiative and the European Union.
From 2004-2006 he was designated by the Supreme Court of the Republic of the Philippines to serve in concurrent capacity as Acting Presiding Judge of the Special Commercial Court of Manila, RTC Branch 46, and Acting Presiding Judge of the Special Commercial Court of the Cities of Angeles and San Fernando, and the province of Pampanga. Another designation of the Supreme Court upon him was to be the Executive Judge of the Regional Trial Court for Ilocos Norte and Laoag City from 2011 to 2014. And then, form 2015 until the time of his retirement on January 31, 2018, he served as the Acting Presiding Judge of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 28 in San Fernando City, La Union.
Judge Turgano also has intensive immersion in institutional planning and governace in faith-based organizations. He served as a member of the Board of Trustees of Bethany Hospital in San Fernando City, La Union from the time he was a student in the University of the Philippines up to the present. For more than ten years, he served of the Board of Trustees of Union Christian College in San Fernando City, La Union. He was the Vice Chairman (1998-2002) and later the Chairman of the Board of Trustees (2002-2008) of Mary Johnston Hospital in Manila. He has been a Trustee and Secretary of Northern Christian College from 2002 up to the present. He also provided assistance in the organization and incorporation of the board of Pension of the Philippine Central Conference of the United Methodist Church. He authored the Clergy Retirement Pension Program, as well as its implementing rules and regulation. He chairs the National Bible Quiz, a biennial program jointly sponsored by the Philippine Central Conference Board of Christian Education and Discipleship (BCED) and the Philippine Bible Society. He also heads the Ilokano Hymnal Committee of the BCED. Aside from these, he is a member of numerous civic and fraternal groups.
Life in the Church of our Lord Jesus Christ
Judge Turgano is a faithful disciple of Jesus Christ and a committed and active member of the United Methodist Church. His spirituality permeates like leaven in all secular activities.
As a young Christian Leader, Judge Turgano was chairperson of the Division (later Commission) on Youth and Student Ministry of the National Council of Churches in the Philippines in 1977-1981.
He became a member of McGill Memorial United Methodist Church in Sevilla, Sta Cruz, Ilocos Sur where he was the Lay Leader in 1991-1996. He became its delegate to the Northwest Annual Philippine Conference (NWPAC) of the United Methodist Church in 1994-1997. He was elected Chancellor of this Conference in 1996-2000. He was consecrated a Diaconal Minister of this Conference on June 4, 1997. He served in other capacities at NWPAC: such as being a member of its Board of Trustees in 1996-2000; and member, Board of Ordained Ministry in 1998-2000.
He joined Fairview Park UMC as an affiliate member in 1996 and served in various capacities till now.
He became a delegate to the 20th Session of The Philippine Central Conference of the United Methodist Church (PCC-UMC) in Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya in 2012, when he was elected as the first Lay Leader of the Philippine Central Conference for the Quadrennium 2013-2016 as well as its Chairperson of the Committee of Episcopacy.
The procedures for the making of the PCC-UMC Quadrennial Pension Plan as a regular item in the PCC agenda was one of many actions instituted in 2012 when he was the Chair of the Committee on Plan of Organization and Rules of Order (CPORO) and led its implementation.
The Challenge of WU-P Presidency
With his new role as the President of Wesleyan University-Philippines, Judge Turgano vows to upgrade the academic performance of the University to address the fast-changing phases of the digital age and to prepare the students to meet of the future Philippine society, like the automation of systems, the care of the environment and the challenges of climate change. He will institute measures for a more efficient and transparent governance. On top of these, he will endeavor to unite piety and learning in the University, and heal the tension plaguing the University community.
Judge Turgano is married to the former Rose Mary Lou J. Javillonar, a registered nurse, their union was blessed with three children: Maria Estrella J. Turgano, a lawyer; Samuel Rufino J. Turgano, a lawyer, and Lois Kathleen Mary J. Turgano, a registered nurse. He was a father-in-law to Princess C. Pasana-Turgano (Mrs. Samuel Rufino J. Turgano) who is also a practicing lawyer. He is a caring grandfather to Samuelle Rose Regina P. Turgano.
The commitment to live a Christ-like life that emphasizes servant leadership, humility, honesty and integrity which sustained him in everything he has done is the inspiring, sustaining, and enabling spirit that constrains him as he embarks on his new role as the President of Wesleyan University-Philippines. With his election by the Board of Trustees on January 24, 2019, Judge Benjamin Dumlao Turgano became the twelfth president of the University.


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While the mechanisms of energy healing and meditation are still being studied by hospitals and neuroscientists, much more is now being researched about the benefits of holistic healing methods and the impact of meditation practice on the mind. To read more about recent studies, you can follow the links below to a host of resources for further reading.
Reiki Research Studies & Further Reading
Reiki is a gentle hands-on healing technique that has its roots in Japan about 100 years ago with founder Mikao Usui, and involves a trained practitioner placing their hands over various areas of a client's body to help support the body's healing systems and promote relaxation in those areas. Reiki is not a religion or associated with a particular form of religious practice but is considered a form of energy healing or spiritual healing because its mechanisms are still not thoroughly understood. Practitioners are initiated into various levels of training, every level of which allows them to provide more support and perform Reiki sessions more quickly and effectively. Common reported effects of a Reiki session include increased relaxation, decreased anxiety or chronic pain, boosted immune function, and more, but also can lead to an overwhelm called the Reiki detox, in which a client's system might struggle to process the effects of a Reiki session all at once and present cold-like symptoms, fatigue, or dizziness. Studies have not shown any serious side effects or contraindications for Reiki, so it is commonly used in hospital settings and veterinarian clinics as a complementary therapy to support traditional medicine. Reiki training begins with traditional Usui levels 1, 2, and 3, which is considered the Master or Shinpiden level, and other traditions of Reiki have branched off from there including Kundalini or Tibetan, Karuna or Karuna Ki, Holy Fire, animal Reiki, and others that combine Reiki with other traditional healing methods from Buddhist, Hawaiian, and other cultural energy healing traditions.
The Center for Reiki Research has standardized and supported a number of research studies on the effectiveness of Reiki in hospital settings.
The International Association of Reiki Professionals publishes current research and news articles on Reiki research studies from Women's Health and more.
[Excerpted from UCLA Health] Hospitals in the United States now offering Reiki as a complementary therapy to their patients include:
- Duke Integrative Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
- New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center Campus, New York, New York
- Yale–New Haven Hospital, New Haven, Connecticut
- Sharp Memorial Hospital Inpatient Cancer Support Services, San Diego, California
- Children's Hospital Boston, Boston, Massachusetts
- Citrus Valley Medical Center Cancer Resource Center, Covina, California
In addition, the American Medical Association (AMA) has added Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) treatments to their directory of billable procedures.
Here are links to other medical journal articles on the positive effects of Reiki:
- Herbert Irving Child and Adolescent Oncology Center – New York Presbyterian Hospital
- Healers in the Operating Room – Article from healthpoints E-newsletter, Columbia Surgery
- Reiki Medical Research studies, AETW.org
Psych Central, on the effects of Reiki on mental health
Psych Central on Complementary Therapies and Western Medicine
Guided Meditation & Shamanic Journeying
How does one get started with guided meditation? What does it involve? Here is a primer from Very Well Mind.
Healthline has a summary of some of the benefits of a meditation practice, which is growing in popularity because of the potential impacts of reducing stress and anxiety, and enhancing self-awareness and concentration.
Forbes also has a roundup of newer studies showing many health benefits of meditation practice.
Medical News Today reports on potential side effects of meditation, which can upset individuals just getting into practice, particularly if they practice without previous instruction. Some side effects of meditation can be avoided not only with proper instruction but with choosing the type of meditation that is appropriate to the end goal in mind. Shamanic journeying and guided meditation are a favorite at Great Lakes Healing Arts because unlike the more common and accessible mindfulness meditation that has shown marked benefits lauded in recent reports from Harvard to Psychology Today, guided forms of meditation allow people who are seeking answers or are not comfortable being present while in a state of anxiety or chronic pain to benefit from the relaxing and comforting effects of a meditation practice without having to be fully aware of their discomfort in the present moment as will happen with mindfulness or to feel the discomfort of sitting still when that is not their practiced habit.
Shamanic journeying is a form of self-guided meditation in which the individual learns a safe method for subconscious self-inquiry to seek intuitive guidance on their life path. A form of internal vision quest, it processes intuitive wisdom as story in the mind similar to a waking dream. There are a number of best practices that help this form of meditation assist people in entering a light trance or alpha brain wave state that is most conducive to open, intuitive flow state consciousness for inspired creativity, improved healing, and personal guidance, while maintaining safe grounding and a structured way of returning to ordinary states of consciousness. The process used in shamanic journeying or similar forms of guided or self-guided meditation is common across many global traditions. Below are some resources to learn more about this practice.
Organizations studying consciousness and meditation, including shamanic journeying, include the University of Michigan Center for Consciousness Science, which is a partnership between medical professionals and scientists seeking to understand where consciousness goes while the individual is under anesthesia.
Popular teachers of "core" or non-denominational shamanic journeying meditation that take the common ground of global shamanic traditions include Sandra Ingerman, whose meditation instructional materials are published through Sounds True, Michael Harner, Alberto Villoldo, and many more. The aim of core shamanism or reconstructed traditions such as Celtic or Druidic shamanism is not to appropriate cultural traditions but to highlight the common wisdom and functional process of many historical traditions of meditation, some of which have been maintained unbroken to the current day such as Peruvian shamanism, and others which have changed over time but retain a common process with similar traditions.
Relaxation Resources for Stress
If you're new to meditating or creating a self-care routine for yourself to manage stress, I've created a new series of blog posts linking to many relaxation meditations and Reiki videos. If you'd like to schedule more personalized coaching to build a self-care routine during stressful times or to learn more about how Reiki, life coaching, and the meditative healing arts can help you, please contact me for a free consultation or to learn about local and online class options.


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I don't know quite how to make the impact of this event clear to you. Many of these people have been here for two, three, or more years. Some arrived in the summer of 2003, when the war was still fresh in everybody's memory. These people have seen our presence ramp up, they lived through the insurgency, they survived mortar and rocket attacks, and all the while they built bridges and water treatment plants, schools and electrical substations, clinics and oil pipelines, and literally thousands of other projects. Their corporate memory is phenomenal. But now we're drawing down, with only a couple hundred projects still ongoing and very few left to start. Fewer projects means fewer people to monitor and manage them. So all these people with all this experience are going home.
Their work is going to fall mostly on those of us who are employed by the government, whether civilian or military. It's going to be very difficult for me, personally, I am certain of that. I've only been in-country a year, and working for the Corps for five months, so my corporate memory is pretty small. (My wife says that all my memory is pretty small ... and I won't argue that point!) So I'm going to be back on the steep side of the learning curve again, probably starting tomorrow. Damn, and I was just getting to the point where I thought I knew what I was doing!
A friend of mine from the Embassy visited us today. He and I had a good time catching up on the news ("hey, didja hear about ol' (fill in a name here)?") Later, I took him over to Flintstone Village. I visited it back in May and wrote about it here. I saw a few interesting changes. Most notably, a local Boy Scout troop came in and painted over the graffiti in some areas. Here's what one room looked like in May:
Quite a difference! The marks you see here are not graffiti. The Scouts have painted the walls with prints of their own hands, flowers, and birds. Here's another section of wall in the same room:


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Meyer Turku shipyard CEO Jan Meyer says there isn't much demand for new ferryboats on the market.
- What's the situation on the ship market? Client is king, as many have said?
The demand is good on the cruise ship market, but the ferryboat market is not too strong at the moment. Alas, shipbuilding is a sector cyclical by nature; to compensate for that, we are endeavouring to create and to keep good relations with our clients.
There are very few shipowners able to operate very large cruise vessels. This is a niche market, a very special market and a very special product. It takes special skills to be competitive. But we like it actually, it is a good market to be in.
- What makes building passenger ships special?
It is client-centred. Looking at container ship building, a container does not care how comfortable it gets from point A to point B. Passengers, however, come aboard, they either like it or not, they either act according to plan or unpredictably. Shipowners must adapt to that and tell us so we can also adapt and design a product maximally competitive.
On top of that, our clients are interested in several aspects: environment friendliness, energy economy, optimisation of operation etc.
Compared to container ships or tankers, passenger ships are very sophisticated, literally stuffed with technology.
- Why did Meyer Werft decide to buy the Turku dock two years ago?
Yes, the Turku dock does come with some geographical handicap, but at the same time they have always had a good reputation due to modern technology and quality. We always used to consider them our main competitor – the one to compare ourselves regarding the technical aspects and quality. In that sense, it was a very suitable buy. Now we work together and exchange lots and lots of knowhow.
If you look at the list of world's largest ship builders, European companies may be counted on one hand's fingers. But in Europe we have the advantage to be flexible, ingenious, design-oriented. In standardized design there's no competing with Asia.


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The financial rescue/bailout bill has now passed the House and the Senate. There was no choice – the alternative would've been much worse – but this whole mess did not need to happen. This web advertisement does a very good job of exposing who is most responsible for the years of horrible policies that put us in this position.
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After claiming her rhetoric has nothing to do with violence – one wonders why she took down her violent images and tweets, no? – Sarah Palin has gone and done something else stupid.
Sarah Palin today accused her opponents of manufacturing a "blood libel" by suggesting her rhetoric and campaign tactics had anything to do with the Arizona shootings.
Palin's bizarre use of language is sure to provoke further controversy. A blood libel refers to a notorious passage in St Matthew where Jews said of the crucifixion: "Let his blood be on our heads." Later it referred to a medieval myth that Jews killed Christian children as part of a religious ritual. Giffords is Arizona's first Jewish congresswoman.
I'm more than willing to admit a lack of familiarity with the term "blood libel" before now. But then, I'm not the one using it in a rhetorically correct, but politically horrendous fashion.
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Macello Meat House opened its doors in 2017 and soon became an established name in Liverpool, best known for offering quality prime-cut steaks and ambient atmosphere. Macello priorities the quality of food and therefore, only use the best sourced meats and ingredients.
The idea of Macello started years ago while Bayram Yuce had the opportunity to visit London a couple of times because of his culinary projects and whilst in the UK, he got inspired. He wanted to open a steakhouse in Liverpool to serve top quality and break the boundaries in the local area. With the help of Okan Bulut, it was time to turn his dreams into a reality. Step by step, after some time, Macello was created. Macello is all about simplicity and enjoying the experience.
Macello aims to provide a one of a kind dining experience by offering the best selection of meats, accompanied by fine wines. The experience begins the moment you enter the door, welcomed by a warm smile. After selecting from a wide range of prime cut meats, you would have a chance to be part of the cooking process through a chef's display of skills through an open concept kitchen and charcoal grill. It will then be sliced and seasoned in front of you, to get the best out of it.


text: Someone snapped a picture of this BMW driving around in California, many believe this is a rapper, but I do no believe this. But the interesting thing many don't point out is the fact the car has no license plate. Now could that mean they are not a 'slave' to the state, that those people have actual ownership of their car and property by the type of birth certificate you have? Now if you're not familiar with this 'legal personality' please visit this article here. Here are the pictures of the car, with Illuminati on the back & Freemason symbols that indicate a high ranking. Could have they bought the car like this or even it's just a joke? Comment below if you have any other info.


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Marie King is fifty-nine, recently divorced, and has lived a rather conventional life on Sydney's affluent north shore. Now her three children have moved out, the family home is to be sold, and with it will go her beloved garden. On a drunken whim, Marie gets a tattoo - an act that gives way to an unexpected friendship with her tattoo artist, Rhys. Before long, Rhys has introduced Marie to a side of the city that clashes with her staid north-shore milieu. Her children are mortified by their mother's transformation, but have their own challenges to deal with: workplace politics; love affairs old and new; and, of course, the real-estate market. Indelible Ink uses one family as a microcosm for the changes operating in society at large. In its piercing examination of the way we live now, it is truly a novel for our times.
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Jingle Bells ..
Santa Fell ..
Star Wars oh Delay ..
People are marrying ..
Their kids are crying ..
All I need is a getaway ..
Yup. It's that time of the year where you wish your Secret Santa gifts you a one way plane ticket to anywhere, so you can get away from all the holiday drama happening around. Well we have the perfect options for you to forget the past and live the moment. The aurora and the atmosphere in these areas, gives you the perfect mood to celebrate the holiday in style.
Here are the top 7 places to spend your Christmas Eve:
1. Leipzig – Germany
If there is anything that the German's are the best at, other than automobiles and beer – it definitely has to be the way they celebrate Christmas. With its tradition dating back all the way to 1458, this is one of the largest Christmas markets in the country, with a beautiful spread of around 250 shiny stalls near the picturesque Renaissance Town Hall.
Top Attractions: Old Town Hall from 1556, St. Thomas Church and Bach Museum. Leipzig also has a vibrant nightlife, making it popular with a younger crowd.
2. Strasbourg – France
Popularly known as "Christkindelsmärik" among the locals, this Christmas market attracts more than 2 million visitors from around the world every year around the holiday season. Dating back to 1570, the chalets in the markets bring out the Christmas Spirit by selling gingerbread, Christmas cake and mulled wine. However, the main highlight in front of the Cathedral is the gigantic 107ft. Christmas Tree.
Tip: Hotels are booked a year in advance. So this might be the best time to plan your visit to the quaint city next year.
3. Prague- Czech Republic
These markets in the Old Town & Republic Square are open from around 3 weeks before Christmas till the first week of Jan every year. The traditional and cultural programs with the bustling and glittering atmosphere, sets in the perfect holiday mood for the locals and tourists. The large Christmas tree in the Old Town square will be lit up for the first time during the last week of November to start attracting people to the stalls.
Interesting read: Where to go in December – across cities and Christmas markets in the world
Do Not Miss: The Christmas gastronomic specialities in Wenceslas Square (2nd largest market after Old Town Square). Hot wine (svařák), grog, and warm honey liquor (medovina) come in handy for the cold weather.
4. Budapest – Hungary
This Christmas fair happening at the Vörösmarty Square, changes the area to a festive market place. You can literally smell the Christmas aroma in this plaza, through the scent of traditional honey cookies, mulled wine, cinnamon and fir from afar.
Interesting read: 7 Christmas secrets from 7 countries!
While you are there: Check out the open air thermal Szechenyispa Baths while exploring Budapest and indulge in a relaxing massage.
5. Dresden – Germany
Traditionally called as "Striezelmarkt", this is Germany's oldest Christmas Market with its history dating back to 1434. Located in the historical city center at Altmarkt Square, the themed markets stretch out till the main railway station (more than 2kms). Enchante? Here are more such markets you could check out!
Highlight: World's tallest Christmas pyramid (14 meters high) and the World's biggest Nut Cracker. The culinary highlight of the market is the traditional Dresden Christstollen (German Christmas Cake), originally known as 'Striezel' -which accounts for the market's name.
6. Vienna – Austria
Be it Christmas or Not .. this beautiful city has its own charm. Once the holiday season kicks in, all the tiny halls surrounding the City Hall transform into magical lands of a shining fairy tale. While the Old Viennese Christmas Market in the city center is committed to tradition, the youth are mostly attracted to the romantic Christmas village in the Old Akh.
While you are there: After exploring the Christmas village at the Maria-Theresien-Platz, check out the Museum of Fine Arts and the Natural History Museum.
7. Rockefeller Center – USA
Ah now we have arrived to the Mecca for Christmas Celebration(s). The tree is a world-wide symbol of the holiday season in NYC. Each year tens of thousands crowd the sidewalks for the event and millions watch the live broadcast. The 90 ft. tall Center Christmas tree that is imported from Norway, is decorated with 30,000 lights.
Interesting read: Polar Express – across the best Christmas Markets of Germany
What Happens to the Tree after Christmas?: The tree is recycled and three tons of mulch are donated to the Boy Scouts of America. A portion of the tree is also donated to the United States Equestrian Team in New Jersey for obstacle jumping.
Holiday Bonus – Rovaniemi (Finland)
So amid all the holiday excitement around, some of us may wonder where does Santa come from before jumping in from our chimney chute. Click 'Play' below, to explore his lapland'ish village at Rovaniemi and some exciting activities and attractions that cannot be missed out.
Picked out your favourite? Plan it right here!
Also read: Top 10 wonderful Christmas markets in the world
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Community Organizer
Sarah Palin, self-described "pit bull in lipstick," took two swipes at community organizers last night. First, when she claimed that community organizers have no responsibilities:
I guess a small-town mayor if sort of like a community organizer, except that you have actual responsibilities.
And again when she suggested community organizers were only seeking personal discovery.
My fellow citizens, the American presidency is not supposed to be a journey of personal discovery. (Laughter, cheers, applause.) This world of threats and dangers, it's not just a community and it doesn't just need an organizer. (Laughter.)
I agree with billmon–this is a Republican dogwhistle at its very best.
Used the way the GOP speakers used the words tonight (i.e. with a sneer), community = ghetto and organizer = activist.
It essentially was a coded way of pointing out Obama's work in, with and for the black community (see? even I'm doing it) on the South Side of Chicago. Also the fact that his work involved helping low-income people stand up for their legal rights, as opposed to a GOP-sanctioned "real" job like business owner or career military officer (or moose hunter.) They were trying to put Obama back on the same level as Jesse Jackson — i.e., the black protest candidate — and mocking him for it.
To cut right to the nasty, they were using "community organizer" as a euphemism for "poverty pimp."
I gotta admit, I'm impressed in spite of myself. When it comes to playing the dog whistle, these guys are Mozarts.
Though I'll go billmon one better. I think they're setting up a very specific attack on Obama's push to register people to vote that will play right into their expected attempts to use voter ID laws to do vote caging on a massive scale.
You'll recall that in 2006, the GOP made a concerted effort to go after ACORN, which does a lot of community organizing as well as voter registration of lower-income people. In Missouri, after ACORN self-reported some problems with some of its (former) organizers, Brad Schlozman made a federal case out of it just in time for the elections. But there were hints all over the country of investigations targeting ACORN organizers. In fact, this obviously coordinated national attack on ACORN is, I suspect, at the root of Brad Schlozman's own legal problems.
So the Republicans have already laid the ground work for a nationalized attack of the work ACORN does to register and mobilize low-income voters.
Well, what is one of Obama's big pushes this year? Registering voters–particularly African Americans–and turning them out to vote in November.
Redstate's Erick Erickson was just insinuating a connection between Obama and ACORN last week. I suspect we'll see more, similar moves to equate Obama's voter registration efforts with ACORN's efforts to give people a voice.
I plan to return to this attack. But as for interpreting dog whistles, I think this laid the groundwork for attempts to deny those the Obama campaign registers in the next few weeks their right to vote in November.
Update: Marc Ambinder follows the RNC twitter feed so you don't have to:
- To Republicans, "community organizer" evokes Marxism and ACORN and corruption. 17 minutes ago


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