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God Willing directed by Edoardo Falcone (Italy) 2015 begins in a contemporary bourgeois Roman home where things are not going well. However, after a surprise declaration of one family member, matters become even worse. In a desperate effort to regain order, the arrogant surgeon father attempts to expose a charismatic priest he blames for the unacceptable life path of his son.
The film was one of the highlights of the recent New Italian Cinema festival sponsored by the San Francisco Film Society. Next week French Cinema Now will take place at the Vogue Theatre. Information and tickets at San Francisco Film Society.
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Divi Aruba, Tamarijn Aruba Resorts Offer Family Packages
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The Divi Aruba and Tamarijn Aruba resorts are offering a Family Package promotion featuring patio or balcony accommodations for up to two adults and two children, children's camp from Monday through Friday for children ages 5 to 12 with numerous activities, and non-motorized water sports including snorkeling, sail boating, kayaking and a "Learn to Windsurf" beach clinic.
The Divi Aruba and Tamarijn Aruba resorts are set on Druif Beach and feature a shopping arcade and the nearby Alhambra casino. Guests at either of the adjacent resorts have access to all facilities and services at both properties. Stays include all meals and snacks, a choice of nine dining options, unlimited beverages at seven bars, and three freshwater pools.
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Guppy (The Musical)
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Based on a true story, Jeff Eben has his world shattered by a water-skiing accident that leaves him permanently paralyzed. The heroic tale of how Jeff's family, friends & community rallied to his aide, how he fought to survive & eventually regain his hope for a fulfilling future is one of the most moving & inspirational stories one may ever encounter. Guppy is a different kind of love story. It's about the unbeatable power of loving life.
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Jun 17, 2019
Matt is preparing for a big Power Point presentation tonight at the firehouse and he's trying to strike a balance between informational & entertaining. Brendan played pool against a guy who was clearly on Molly. Plus: Ernest P. Worrell's cultural impact. Did you know Ernest did commercials for Mello Yello? You do now. One product he never got a chance to be a spokesman for: Hero Wipes, The Wipe for Heroes. M&B consider the path to becoming a Bud Man and quote 2 Costner movies.


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Carol Monaghan MP: Armed Forces Covenant 'statement of intent – not action'
The SNP's Armed Forces and Veterans spokesperson has said an agreement between the Armed Forces and the UK Government does not guarantee the support serving personnel and veterans require.
Speaking on BBC Radio 4's Westminster Hour last night, Carol Monaghan MP called the Armed Forces Covenant 'a statement of intent, not a statement of action' and urged the UK Government to go further by putting an Armed Forces representative body on a statutory footing.
The Armed Forces Covenant sets out the UK Government's obligation to ensure that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fairly. However, writing last week for Politics Home, Monaghan said that 'the reality is often quite different and far too often the UK government has let down our service personnel and veterans'.
Carol Monaghan MP said:
"The Armed Forces Covenant is a step in the right direction but it doesn't necessarily guarantee the support that serving personnel and veterans require. To me, it's more of a statement of intent rather than a statement of action.
"The Armed Forces are not a unionised workforce, so if they are not getting leave entitlement, are being housed in substandard accommodation or being sent to areas of conflict without proper protective equipment, then they have no way to voice these concerns.
"Putting an Armed Forces representative body on a statutory footing would be a bold commitment to ensure proper representation and progress on the issues our serving personnel and veterans face on a daily basis."
You can listen to Carol's comments on the BBC iPlayer here, around 33 minutes in: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0929


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- Ambered Sandalwood. Rich and warm with soft notes of patchouli and musk.
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Alan Worley, founder of 3D Digital, which is a GrowFL 2017 Florida Companies to Watch honoree, launched the company after getting tired of sending his clients away when they asked him for services he did not provide.
"I started MoneyPages, which is a print publication that we grew from Jacksonville into four different states," Worley said. "Our MoneyPages clients were asking us a number of years ago for websites or social media assistance, and back then our answer was no. That's why we formed a digital agency. When we started 3D Digital, we started by outsourcing work and got frustrated with the quality and quantity of work that people could turn in a succinct amount of time. That was the impetus to build our infrastructure and the fulfillment team. We've grown 500% for the last multiple years."
3D Digital is a boutique digital agency that specializes in creating custom solutions for marketing and digital needs. Its services include website development, video production, social media management, digital marketing and targeted display campaigns.
"Our most significant differentiator is the fact that all of our fulfillment is done in house," Worley explained. "Many agencies don't have a team of designers, developers, writers and producers that all work in house. We do so we can deliver efficient and cost-effective results. We also have a production studio to shoot corporate video in house."
Worley is grateful individually and for his team that 3D Digital was named a GrowFL Company To Watch.
"It's humbling to be recognized because we've worked so hard for the last few years from ground zero to where we have grown to now," he said. "It's nice to see we're being recognized for the hard work and attention we've paid to growing this company. It's exciting and very motivational for the staff and it gives them a pat on the back to see their hard work being rewarded. Lastly, it certainly provides a lot of credibility for our clients."
Worley's advice for aspiring entrepreneurs is don't be afraid to fail.
"I encourage people to try to make mistakes as quickly as possible," he said. "You'll learn the lessons that aren't taught in school and that will get you to the successful path quicker."


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Image via Wikipedia A CONVERSATION IN C SHARP. INT. PUB – NIGHT D MAN Choir Lady was my inspiration. She encouraged me to sing. SHRILL MOMMA(Eating a crab cake and drinking wine) I sing in the shower. D MAN Choir Lady and I sang in church. That's where I learned to play the organ. SHRILL… Continue reading
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Adventures in Blog Land.
Image via Wikipedia Recently, there's been talk around the bloggerhood about what is real, prompted by a post by Mrs BlogAlot called Blog TV. Okay, maybe the question is only circulating around my hood, uh, er, head. With that said, my response to MrsBlogAlot's post was, "I know I'm real because I pinched my arm… Continue reading
Degrees of Insanity.
Image via Wikipedia In eighty-degree heat, my son graduates with an associate's degree. He moves on to a four-year school.We move on to find our chairs.We sit. Nearby, a baby cries.Make that ten babies. At the podium, the speaker is a board chair.I'm bored in a chair. Same thing, sort of. In the audience, a… Continue reading
Lost in the Shuffle.
Image via Wikipedia Counter-clockwise, with a 4/4 beat. Life does the two-step.
Office Noir: Grim and Grimmer, Part Deux.
A FASHION STATEMENT. Image via Wikipedia GRIM Sneezes. GRIMMER God bless you. GRIM So, now you're working for him? GRIMMER Who? GRIM God. You just told him to bless me. GRIMMER It's an expression. GRIM It's an admission of narcissistic arrogance. GRIMMER I am the furthest thing from arrogant. I'm the rug that everyone walks… Continue reading
Asperger is not a Cheese.
Image via Wikipedia The name Asperger always reminded me of Limburger, the smelly cheese. Yes, Asperger's Syndrome also stinks but in other . . . let me count the ways. Socially, developmentally, organizationally, motivationally. Sick of the Ly's yet? That's okay, because I'm done with the intro and moving into the heart of the cheese,… Continue reading
We're a Nation of Mutts.
Please stick with me on this because I'm going to be pulling a lot of this blurbage out of my ass. I know. Not a pretty image, but I have to get this out, because frankly, it's constipating. Woody Guthrie said it best with the song, This land is your land, this land is my… Continue reading
Next Exit Past Asylum Street.
Image by Robert Dalgleish Copithorne via Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/robertcopithorne/ / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 On the road, Mom, Dad, and son head to college admissions. We're watching all the signs. Just passed Asylum Street. A warning. On the shoulder, a discarded sneaker left standing.Farther down the road, another sneaker on its side. Where are the feet? I… Continue reading
Polish Spam.
I received an email this morning, which I am categorizing as "spam scam scum." Emails from evildoers, who have somehow escaped the access of evil, sneaked into Rwanda, or in this case Poland, and send emails to the most vulnerable — the broke or unemployed. Hopefully, most people are savvy enough to realize the devastating… Continue reading
Migrating Lawn Gnomes, Grass Goblins or Lawn Pets?
I first learned about the problem of migrating lawn gnomes from Reforming Geek, who mentioned it in her recent post Of Winds and Wings and Bluebonnets! Thank you, RF, for your tireless, selfless efforts to warn gardening junkies like me of the hazards that lurk in our gardens. THE LAWN GNOME: THREAT. You've seen them crouching… Continue reading


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Eating the right food is very important during pregnancy. Opinions about what foods are safe vary from individual to individual. Your friends might tell you that shrimps are unsafe during pregnancy but research clearly suggests otherwise. While certain foods and eating routines can affect the baby's development adversely. It is more important to know the important nutrients for pregnancy that will keep you and your baby healthy. Below, is a list of four important nutrients that should are an important part of a healthy prenatal diet.
Vitamin B9 or Folate
Before conception and during the first six weeks of pregnancy, no nutrient is more vital than folate. In the absence of this B vitamin, the risk of neural-tube defects, such as spina bifida is very high. Experts recommend that you take at least 600 mcg of folic acid a day once you are pregnant. If you are carrying twins your doctor may suggest up to 1000 mcg a day. Good natural sources of Folate include lentils, dried beans, peas, avocado, dark green vegetables and citrus fruits. However, Folate from foods is not absorbed as well as folic acid, the synthetic form of Folate. So doctors recommend a prenatal vitamin or folic acid supplement to complement the diet.
When your baby's bones & tooth development are at its peak, it is advisable to take 1,200 milligrams of calcium as your daily dose. You should have low-fat dairy products, dark green vegetables, fresh orange juice and soy products to fulfill your daily requirement of calcium during your second and third trimesters. If you do not take sufficient calcium, your baby may draw it from your bones and this will hamper your health.
During pregnancy the volume of blood in your body increases by up to 50 percent. You require extra iron to make the necessary haemoglobin required to support this increase. You also need extra iron for your growing baby and placenta. Your average requirement of iron during pregnancy is about 27 mg per day. Iron deficiency can cause preterm labour, low birth weight and infant mortality. It is difficult for the body to absorb iron from food. To boost iron absorption you should combine iron-rich foods with vitamin C sources. It is also advisable to consume iron supplement or prenatal vitamin with iron.
Your body's requirement for zinc increases by 50% to 15 milligrams per day during pregnancy. Zinc deficiencies may result in birth defects, constrained foetal growth and premature delivery. Meat, seafood and fortified cereals are good sources of Zinc. You can also get it from whole grains, poultry, beans, nuts and dairy products.


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About Us
Who We Are
What We Do
We provide an exceptional laundry service for individuals, families and businesses. By providing a variety of laundry services to address a range of customer needs, Suds takes laundry off your weekly to do list.
Read Our Story
We (Bob and Jean-Paul) have been friends since University.
We've always talked about owning a business together, but struggled to find a business where we could have a real impact on the client experience. A few years ago, Jean-Paul found an article in a business magazine about a woman who bought a failing laundry in the U.S. and turned it around. We liked the idea, so we spent several months doing research on the coin laundry industry to start our journey.
Our research found that the vast majority of coin laundries were just plain awful. They were dirty, typically in disrepair, and used dated machines with no technology. On top of that, they were not very nice places to be at anytime of the day.
So we asked the question, "why?"
Why are coin laundries all like this? Why does it have to be this way? The answer, we discovered, was that most owners did not care about the service or environment that they provided for their customers. Their approach to service was non-existent.
We decided to change that fundamentally flawed approach to running a business, and set out to address the problem for our customers. We found our current location, and immediately created a plan to upgrade the store to achieve our goal:
"To provide an environment for our customers that is clean, safe, with upgraded machines and premium services that most of all, is welcoming."
Our mission statement so to speak.
We spent the first year upgrading all aspects of the location and in early 2018 purchased brand new washers to complement our recent dryers. We have cleaned up and automated our services in order to create a better environment for our customers and to upgrade their experience.
We learned on the first day, that it's all about how you treat people.
Customers at most coin laundries are treated poorly, and we have made it a priority to treat every customer with dignity and respect. We think of our store as an extended part of your home and will continue to make sure that you are always welcome and happy to hang out here.
Thank you for choosing Suds Launderette as a place to spend some time week in and out. We appreciate your continued support.
Bob & Jean-Paul
Our Team
From the very beginning, people would always assume when we were together that we were brothers. Eventually after several minutes of denying it, we would pull out our drivers license to prove them otherwise. They would still end up shaking their heads in disbelief.
We thought of calling the store "Brothers Laundry" but didn't think that would really be feasible, so we created Suds Launderette as a fun name to start the business. Regardless of being related or not, we consider our customers to be family, but without all the fighting about politics and nonsense!
So we are two guys, doing our best to clean up the west end of Toronto, one dirty bag of laundry at a time. JP's German mother and Bob's Yugoslavian mother still can't believe we own our first Coin Laundromat. Who would have thought that two fraternity brothers from University of Western Ontario would end up trying to make the world a cleaner place.
Our first store is in the books, now onto other locations…
Robert Naumovski
Bob grew up in Mississauga and went to Lorne Park High School, then went to the University of Western Ontario. He worked for nearly 25 years in the family business that sold CNC/CAD machinery to the Canadian Manufacturing sector.
Robert Naumovski
JP Musicco
JP grew up in the west end of Toronto and attended the University of Western Ontario. He graduated and went immediately into finance and worked there for 25 years in running global trading desks. In early 2010 co-founded a trading software firm which was recently sold after 8 successful years of growth. He currently lives in the US but comes to Toronto regularly to see family, friends and to support the Toronto Maple Leafs!
JP Musicco
JP grew up in the west end of Toronto and attended the University of Western Ontario. He graduated and went immediately into finance and worked there for 25 years in running global trading desks. In early 2010 co-founded a trading software firm which was recently sold after 8 successful years of growth. He currently lives in the US but comes to Toronto regularly to see family, friends and to support the Toronto Maple Leafs!


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My mom and stepdad host a huge Thanksgiving every year including all our family and my stepdad's family. This year, my mother-in-law and sister-in law came over too – along with an exchange student from Japan – which was a real treat having two of my families in one room during the holidays. It's fun to all be together, even though I'm more of a small gathering gal myself. My mom feeds on the activity and loves being busy in the kitchen all day.
Our family holidays are funny. For years, we used to eat the same dishes at the three major holidays: turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, sweet potato casserole (aka pie), rolls and cranberries. What's funny is that my mom hates to cook, even though she loves to entertain. So for Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas we always had the same things like clockwork. That is until a few years ago when I raised my hand and offered to help play a larger role in the Thanksgiving process to do my best to switch things up.
I made a new green bean dish instead of the standard canned ones my mom prepared. I made a different sweet potato dish – and that was quickly overruled as not as good as Grandma's Sweet Potato Pie. I also made a jalapeno-cranberry sauce that wound up being a big hit for some, a not-so-big hit for others. We're a family of slow change. My mom relishes in tradition – even if that means things come from cans and boxes. I think she secretly just wants to take care of everything and not have to ask for help. Despite all that, I'm still working on making strides at our holiday gatherings.
One thing that hasn't changed since that major overhaul Thanksgiving a few years ago is that I have been delegated to bring the cranberry sauce. Every year, I try to make something a little different – just to keep mom on her toes. Last year, she pulled out two cans of cranberry sauce and said "well just in case someone doesn't like the one you brought." I got the boot before even serving the dish. This year, I promised to bring the traditional cranberry sauce that everyone would love.
My big secret this year? I didn't use one ounce of refined sugar in the recipe. The best part is that no one knew the difference either. It went off without a hitch and I was pretty proud that my sugar-loving family couldn't taste any difference in the flavor.
I have been doing my best to cut down on the refined sugar in my diet as a whole. So when I cook or bake anything at home that calls for refined sugar, I always do my best to search for a healthier alternative. The cranberry sauce I made this year certainly had sugar in it, but it wasn't refined white sugar. Instead I used a mixture of no-sugar applesauce and agave nectar. The applesauce is completely optional, but I liked the extra texture it added to the sauce.
The great thing about applesauce and agave nectar is that these sweeteners take longer to absorb into the bloodstream, allowing your blood sugar to stay more stable than when you eat refined sugar. Refined sugar spikes your blood sugar levels rapidly, then they drop quickly – leaving you feeling lethargic and with little energy. I was happy to serve this still-sweet refined sugar-free cranberry sauce and even more relieved that everyone loved it!
Refined Sugar-Free Cranberry Sauce
Serves 4 to 8
- 12 oz package fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup no-sugar applesauce
- 1/3 cup agave nectar
- 1/3 cup water
- Rinse the cranberries and discard the soft and discolored ones.
- Combine applesauce, agave and water in a large pot. Bring to a boil and reduce to medium-low for 5 minutes.
- Add the cranberries and cook for 15 minutes. Stir frequently. The cranberries will begin to burst and the sauce will naturally thicken.
- Remove from heat, then allow to set for 5 minutes before taste-testing or transferring.
- Transfer to a serving dish or other container. Refrigerate until serving. Can be made up to a week in advance.
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Major-General Smith's division reached Barhamsville (18 miles), and Major-General Magruder's, commanded by Brigadier General D. R. Jones, the Diascund Bridge, on the Chickahominy road, on that day. Those of Major-Generals Longstreet and Hill marched from Williamsburg (12 miles) on the 6th. On that evening Major-General Smith reported that the enemy's troops were landing in force on the south side of York River, near West Point.
On the following morning the army was concentrated near Barhamsville. In the mean time it had been ascertained that the enemy occupied a thick and extensive woods between Barhamsville and their landing place. Brigadier-General Whiting was directed by General G. W. Smith to dislodge him, which was handsomely done. The brigade of General Hood and part of that of Colonel Hampton performed the service. You are respectfully referred for details to the accompanying reports.
Want of means of subsistence compelled the army to move toward Richmond, the divisions of Smith and Magruder taking the road by New Kent Court-House and those of Longstreet and Hill that along the Chickahominy.
On the evening of the 9th the army halted its left near the cross roads on the New Kent Court-House road and its right near the long bridges. In this position the York River Railroad supplied us from Richmond.
On the 15th the attack upon the battery at Drewry's Bluff by the enemy's gunboats suggested to me the necessity of so placing the army as to be prepared for the enemy's advance up the river or on the south side, as well as from the direction of West Point. We therefore crossed the Chickahominy to take a position 6 or 7 miles from Richmond.
That ground being unfavorable, the present position was taken upon the 17th.
Had the enemy beaten us on the 5th, as he claims to have done, the army would have lost most of its baggage and artillery. We should have been pursued from Williamsburg and intercepted from West Point. Our troops engaged, leaving Williamsburg on the following morning, marched but 12 miles that day, and the army in its march to the cross-roads averaged less than 10 miles a day. Had not the action of the 5th been at the least discouraging to the enemy, we would have been pursued on the road and turned by way of West Point.
About 400 of our wounded were left in Williamsburg because they were not in condition to be moved. Nothing else was left which we had horses to draw away. Five field pieces, found by the chief quartermaster at the Williamsburg wharf, were abandoned for want of horses and harness.
In the three actions above mentioned our troops displayed high courage, and on the march endured privation and hardship with admirable cheerfulness.
Most respectfully, your obedient servant,
General COOPER,
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ACM-W NUST Chapter celebrates the reception of its first international award. This inspires us to a greater commitment and zeal in our mission of advocating for women in computing.
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The Lithuanian economy seems to be back on track, but without implementing major structural reforms, the country's progress might not be sufficient, European Commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis has said.
Dombrovskis, the commission's vice-president for the euro and social dialogue, shared his views at a conference to encourage investment, sustainable growth and social welfare in Lithuania, EU Bulletin reported.
"Structural reform is not a one-size-fits-all formula; it demands a tailored approach to each EU member state and requires continuous attention," he said. "This is never easy, but it is worth an effort," he added.
Dombrovskis noted that Lithuania's gross domestic product growth had been around 2% for the past two years and was expected to increase to 2.9% in 2017 and 2.8% in 2018.
According to Dombrovskis, private consumption had been strong, but a decline in investments, due to a temporary slowdown of European Union funds absorption, had weighed on overall growth. High productivity growth in Lithuania had not been sustained, he added.
Income in Lithuania was one of the highest in the EU and needed special attention, Dombrovskis noted.
Lithuanian Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis promised to take into account the European Commission's insights concerning the structural reforms and ensure consolidation of political will in order to implement the changes. "Our goal is to become the most competitive country in the region," said Skvernelis.
He said his cabinet was ready for consultations with the business world and social partners, as well as to take into account recommendations by international organizations in order to accelerate Lithuania's progress.


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Two spectacular days. I saw my principal in the cafeteria, while working lunch duty, and he asked me how my day was. He seemed a bit taken aback by my enthusiasm. Usually at this point in the year, two days in, teachers are tight-lipped, with cautious optimism. The secret to my happiness this year?
My PLN Zen.
After two consecutive days, I have met all of my assigned students in all five class sections. My greatest challenge will be to remember which discussions took place in which class, so that I am not redundant when leading Socratic discussions. This is an interesting time of year, as I get to see class members come together and gel as a group.
Period 2, led by White Book Lover, Taylor, BEGGED for the issuance of the magical books before I had planned to distribute them. Can you see the Zen on Taylor's face? It does a teacher's heart good to see such love for metacognition.
Bare Books (aka the White Books) give exactly what we all hope for: infinite possibilities for the school year. Given that this is my second year using these amazing tools for learning, it was especially fuzzy-wuzzy to have the book lovers in my room introducing the newbie members to the class to the white books, without me having to convince anyone of their value or importance.
My PLN (Professional Learning Network) ,that has expanded exponentially in the last year, has led me to challenge my reservations and structure -- and all for the good. Green chairs, "standing" tables, a stash of lap blankets in the closet, and the magical white books, all create a less than traditional classroom that welcomes learners and encourages learning, with an emphasis on the individual learners reflecting each and every day on their metacognitive process.
I'm in my happy place, in Room C108. It's not to say that there aren't bumps in the road, or times of frustration, or times when, well, there just isn't enough time. For some people, buns in the chair and feet in the sand is the perfect happy place.
Who would have imagined that mine is a neon green camp chair in a circle of high schoolers, talking about thinking, after a summer of thinking about thinking?


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Opened a can of black beans with the intention of making some protein balls for a healthy snack only to be very disappointed to find out these were seasoned so I made this instead!!
1 can of black beans – rinsed and drained
1 can of rotel
1 Avocado diced
About 1/2c of frozen corn
Great on the side or by its self!!


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Politikal Kolonkos
By Fayia Sellu, California, USA
They don't have to change brothels
But some, they do, often.
Send to: Adressee, homeless
Whom will that not, soften?
Sheep in a ship, Captainless
The cost is higher
When there are no condoms
'Should always be capital to use condoms
Some don't
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BT Agrees £250 Lump Sum Payment for 2012
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Following tough and protracted negotiations, the CWU has agreed a £250 non consolidated lump sum payment for Team Members as an additional and final element of the 2012 pay award.
November 2011 - RPI Trigger
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accidental copies or plagiarism?
A couple of years ago I found in a gallery a vertical carved wooden piece about 8' high with shapes very like the stacked vase-like forms of a Brancusi. Perhaps it was no surprise that it was titled Endless Column. It was not a competent imitation but I was bothered that someone should have appropriated the image and the title. Yes, we all at some time follow another's work closely, but is it right to take the whole and pass it off as our work?
Yesterday I found in another gallery, one that was much more a serious art gallery than the first. two pieces that looked as though they had been made by David Smith. The titles?---Cubi. So here again is an instance of an appropriated sculpture plus title.
Any more examples out there? Any thoughts about plagiarism here?
Re: accidental copies or plagiarism?
For the cases you quoted, Gofigure, it depends on what names do the gallery mention as the artists. It would be plagarism if the plagarising artists' names are mentioned, not the original artists creating the full-scale sculpture.
But what would these be if no artists names are mentioned? Shops sell small scale sculptures of say Venus of Milo.
Re: accidental copies or plagiarism?
Merlion---In both cases, the pieces were listed under the names of the secondary artists. That is what gets my goat.
Re: accidental copies or plagiarism?
I met an artist during my time in Naples, FL who was selling his poorly executed ripoffs of a very prominent painter's work. They were pretty much verbatim in their colors, composition, etc... He was able to get away with it due to general ignorance and geographical distance it seems. As far as I know mine was the first recognition of the fact. I emailed the original artist of the plagiarism, but I'm unsure what ended up happening.
In undergrad I knew a student in the commercial art program I was in who saw nothing wrong in using established artists work as components in his own projects. From what I gathered after graduation he continued this practice in his professional life as well.
Even in my time here in and around the NYC area I have run across examples of new artists pulling directly from older more established ones...quite unashamedly.
The above sort of thing often becomes more about a plagiarism of ideas with slightly differing executions. Though these are still obvious plagiarisms, they get passed off as being an homage. When the secondary artist's whole catalogue is built on these "homages" though, it seems to me that it must be a lack of creativity circumvented by using another person's originality. Imitation being a historically respectable process of learning one's craft, at some point it should give way to assimilation and individual thought/creativity.
As much as it might rile some to say so, in my opinion this sort of behavior is only fueled by the permissive nature of "anything goes" in art today. When so many within the art community are willing to give a pass to those artists whose work shows an obvious lack of either skill, creative talent, or both, the cracks through which these sorts of plagiarisms can fall become quite large.
Having no particular boundaries, it seems to be an equally large problem in both representational and non-representational art. The number of sculptors whose work owes too great a debt to pioneering abstractionists like Anthony Caro, David Smith, or Robert Rauschenberg alone would seem to make this an unavoidable fact for the non-representational field.
Unlikely to go away in the present environment, it may just be up to those who have pride in real artistic accomplishment to ensure that their own works reflect a commitment to honestly derived originality....and let the posers steal what they can't authentically create themselves.
Ancora Imparo
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Re: accidental copies or plagiarism?
I generally frown on plagiarism but have to decide on a case-by-case basis. Many years ago I attended a wood turning symposium and placed several pieces in the instant gallery. One of the instructors, a well know turner, found me and asked why I was copying his work and wanted me to remove it from the gallery. I said that I did not know him nor had ever seen much less copied his work and would not remove the piece. When he started having a hissy fit, I told him to take a flying leap. He contacted the organizers of the event who looked at the bowl and laughed at him. It was an uninspired 10 inch diameter S shape bowl (I was new to woodturning). The type every civilization for thousands of years have made. Yet this guy was trying to say the design was his.
Sometimes, the line between original and plagiarism can be very blurred.
While were on the subject, I have a question. Ive been commissioned by a museum to copy a piece which they will give to someone as the volunteer of the year award. The museum is dedicated to and owned by the family of this artist. I planned not sign my name, but put after and the artists name. They want me to sign only my name, like it's an original (it's in a different medium). How confusing.
Re: accidental copies or plagiarism?
Jason, Postmodernism - now I don't give a damn what the wikepedia says it is (he is not God)...but it is the act of reconsidering modern themes - especially art -, representing it, morphing its priorities all in the name of intellectual re-assessment. Not my bag but I have seen plenty of it that was clever, well executed and perhaps better than the work it referenced. One needs a well rounded and up to date understanding to grasp it, but its certainly as worthwhile any any other so-called "movement" or "ism". Smith changed the world, Rauschenberg and Caro did not. So all the steel guys that came after Smith are not unlike the figure guys that came after Michealangelo. Some good some not..same proportions.
A creative journey based soley on the attainment of absolute origionality is a waste of time; will end in floundering and frustration. We are all inspired and preceded and it is our job to make anything we do our own by virtue of our individual persistence and prolificity. Changes always occur during the work and you end up in your own place.
Actual copying a work is just fabrication, might take some skill but it ain't art - maybe a good exercise for a student. If you try to claim these as your own you are not an artist.
Dan, making a piece in the "spirit" of an artist you admire can be a fine thing to do, styles, mediums and processes are not the property of anyone. Sign it as you wish. I cannot imagine ayone commissioning a copy unless they cannot afford an origional. Like the old days.
One of my favorite paintings of all time is the "Raft of the Medusa" - I have only seen a very well-done copy (the Met) made shortly after the origional. It was great but a diminished thrill.
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Enrico Bellini – Public Policy Senior Analyst, Google
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When you are contacting other health workers in a professional capacity, firstname.lastname@example.com is not going to cut it any more.
Get a professional e-mail address.
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The Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF) is a regional nonprofit arts service organization
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The public library has always been a boon to the impecunious reader. The utility that permits me to download e-books from my library is a particular blessing (not least in these days when Pestilence stalks the land). My library's system is a little cumbersome, but less cumbersome than driving to the physical building, so I've got no gripe coming.
My main problem with my library's e-book collection is selection. Mostly I read mysteries for light reading, and when I pull up "mystery" on the library site I always get the very same list of books. I don't know if they're arranged by popularity or date of acquisition, or some other criterion. But I have to page through screens and screens of listings before I find one that a) interests me, and b) isn't being read by somebody else.
Last week I tried a new approach. Instead of looking for mysteries, I thought, why don't I try one of those "important" books I've always heard I should read, but have never gotten around to? I'll bet nobody's waiting in line for those.
So, on a whim, I searched for Russell Kirk. Several books were available, and I selected The Conservative Mind.
Brilliant. Masterfully written. Illuminating.
And long. Dear, sweet jasmine tea, it's a long book. I started it last week, and I'm not half way through yet. I complained a while back about the length of Walter Scott's The Pirate, but that was an Amazon review compared to this.
The nice part is that my book-buying expenses have plummeted for the duration.
So… of what shall I blog until I finish this thing?
I think I shall discuss the reading as I go.
The first thing that struck me as potential blogging material was Mr. Kirk's assessment of Sir Walter Scott, mentioned above.
In the Waverly novels, Scott makes the conservatism of Burke a living and a tender thing—in Edie Ochiltree, showing how the benefits and dignity of hierarchical society extend even to the beggar; in Balfour of Burley, illustrating the destructive spirit of reforming fanaticism; in Montrose among the clans, "the unbought grace of life"; in Monkbarns or the Baron of Bradwardine, the hamely goodness of the old-fashioned laird…. Delighting in variety like all the Romantics, repelled by the coarsening pleasure-and-pain principle of conduct, Scott clearly saw in Utilitarianism a system which would efface nationality, individuality, and all the beauty of the past. Utilitarianism was the surly apology for a hideous and rapacious industrialism.
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Apprentice Jordan completes his training and becomes an engineer in record time
Apprentice engineer Jordan Gorner is about to embark on going it alone as a fully qualified engineer having completed his apprenticeship 6 months early. He joined the company in July 2011, shadowing our engineers and learning on the job, and he's now gained enough experience and knowledge to start running his own jobs. It usually takes a minimum of 3 years to get to this stage so it's a real achievement that he's done it in less than 2 and a half years.
Jordan spoke about his time at Calder Security so far:
"I've really enjoyed learning the trade and all the engineers have been really supportive. I'm now looking forward to this new phase and putting all that knowledge into practice."
Jordan will initially take on light duties and will continue to be reviewed and supported as he makes the transition to being fully qualified. His progression in the company has created a vacancy for a new apprentice and we're now inviting applications for it.
Simon Cook, MD of Calder Security said:
"We're really pleased with the progress that Jordan has made. We dedicate a lot of resources to making sure we get the apprentice process right and the fact that he has completed this over 6 months early is testament to this and to Jordan's determination and ability. We're now looking forward to getting a new apprentice in place and growing the team further."
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In Matthew 24:3 Jesus sat on the Mount of Olives, and his disciples came to Him privately.
The disciples: Tell us …what will be the sign of Your coming and of the end of the age?"
Jesus told them several things, then He said:
Learn from the parable of the fig tree.
(paraphrase of Matthew 24:32-33 and Luke 21:29-31)
When the branch of the fig tree and all the trees is tender and puts out leaves, you see and know summer is near.
Likewise, when you see all these things of which I have spoken, you will know the kingdom of God is near, even at the doors.
• Wars and rumors of war, nation rising against nation, and kingdom against kingdom (Matt 24:6-7)
• Famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in diverse places. (Matt 24:7)
• Many will betray one another and hate one another. (Matt 24:10)
• You will see the abomination of desolate, spoken of by Daniel, (the Anti-Christ) standing in the holy place (the temple). (Matt 24:15)
• False christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect. (Matt 24:24)
• The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. (Matt 24:29)
When you shall see all these things, you will know the kingdom of God is near, even at the doors.
(Also found in Mark 13:28-29)


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AdapTable runs in the Broswer or Electron with all functionality available for users (depending on their Entitlements).
However if you are running AdapTable inside the popular OpenFin container then you get some extra features which we have added that take advantage of the many benefits that OpenFin brings.
One of these is Live Updates. When running in OpenFin if you export data to Excel, then any changes made to your data in AdapTable (either user edits or ticking data changes) are immediately reflected in Excel also.
Try it for yourself: Run OpenFin to see AdapTable running inside OpenFin and then export data to Excel.
(The link will download the OpenFin installer - click the exe to run this demo page inside OpenFin. It will also create a shorcut in your windows menu under 'Adaptable Tools').
Alternatively watch the video below to see how OpenFin and AdapTable work together.


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Book Review: Twisted Magic by Marissa Farrar
On the Edge of my Seat
Twisted Magic by Marissa Farrar
Book Two of the Dhampyre Chronicles
Twisted Magic reunites several of cast from Twisted Dreams in a new supernatural adventure. While each book is a separate story, it continues the saga of Elizabeth's new life away from home. You should read Twisted Dreams before this novel.
Being a fan of the Serenity series, I leapt at the opportunity to read the Dhampyre Chronicles. I must confess that I have not been disappointed. Something that escaped in the previous book is out to exact revenge. It did have me on the edge of my seat in parts.
I found myself reading far too late into the night. It is a difficult series to put down. The ending was rather unexpected and shocking, but with a gritty sense of realism.
Add this series to your reading list because you won't regret. I'm off to go nag Marissa Farrar to write the third book in the series.
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Williams Co, Beryl J
Venice & Pasadena CA.
During 1911-1914, several single and two place open cockpit biplanes were built apparently following the Curtiss design as exhibition ships. Later models with fabric-covered fuselage and rounded wingtips made them quite modern for their day.
The 1911 original had a 60hp Hall-Scott motor and later versions 80hp Curtiss power.
Williams soloed his own creation at Hyde Park Aviation Field (Pasadena CA) on 26 August 1911 at age 19 as the world's youngest licensed pilot, according to Aero Club of America officials.


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Charming Provencal style 4-bedroom villa situated in the beautiful Val du Tignet surrounded by serenity and approximate glamour of Cote d'Azur.
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The secluded and private villa is located in a lovely hillside position surrounded by approximately 1.5 acres of land. It benefits from tranquil surroundings and offers breathtaking views towards the Esterel mountains.
The grounds include a heated swimming pool, 6 person Jacuzzi, a fully equipped summer kitchen with barbecue, wood fired pizza oven, dishwasher, 2 fridges, a wine fridge and outside dining table, which seats 12.
There is ample, convenient parking in front of the villa.
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- 3 double bedrooms, one with a super king-size bed, one with a double bed, and one with two singles beds
- 1 kids bedrooms with bunk bed
- 1 Bathroom/shower room and 3 shower rooms.
All bedrooms have wardrobes and ample storage for clothes and personal belongings. The villa also has a secluded terrace from one of the upstairs bedrooms.
LIVING AREA and KITCHEN
The sitting room has ample seating for 7/8 adults, TV (with UK TV), DVD, VCR, Hi-Fi CD player, telephone.
The dining area, just off of the lounge, has seating for 6 but the table can be extended to accommodate up 10 people.
The snug room is located off the main lounge and has a flat screen TV at one end and a desk at the other, with a printer.
The kitchen is fully equipped with all mod cons, American style fridge freezer, cooker hob, oven, dishwasher, and microwave oven.
Washing machine and dryer are located in the garage under the house.
Large garden.
Heated outside swimming pool.
Fully equipped Gym, with a Power Plate, cross trainer, weight machine and bike. The gym also has a TV/DVD player in it.
TV (with UK channels). DVD player.
Barbecue and wood pizza oven.
No smoking. Pets allowed with owner's consent.
End of stay cleaning is included in the price.
Additional cleaning is available upon request.
A wonderful local Chef is available upon request.
Bi-weekly gardener/pool boy.
We have no online reviews for this property at present. Please get in touch and we will send you comments from past guests.
Nearest international airport: Nice, around 35 minutes drive from the villa - 40Km
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|1 April to 30 May
|1 June to 30 June
|1 July to 5 September
|6 September to 30 September
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Refundable security deposit: £2000 to cover any telephone bill, the return of keys and any breakages.
Additional services can be booked with the housekeeper, these include additional housekeeping, cleaning requirements and an 'eat in' service where she will shop, cook, serve and clean up after. These services must be arranged and paid for with the housekeeper directly.
For all periods of rental - linen/towels (exc. of beach towels), final cleaning are included in the price. However, the telephone will be charged on a usage basis.
To secure a booking for this villa a 50% non-refundable security deposit is required. balance is required 8 weeks prior to check-in.
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A couple of knuckleheads attempt to enter the Darwin Award Contest.
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Do Not Try This at Home
12 comments:
Did I miss why he didn't also hold on with his right hand to the bar?
- November 28, 2018 at 1:28 PM
- Kingfish said...
Tried to find the video of McLoud hanging from the chopper as it flew around NYC but couldn't find it.
- November 28, 2018 at 1:30 PM
I don't know if I would have been able to hang on as long as he did. But when your life is in danger I guess you find the strength to.
It could have ended in tragedy.
- November 28, 2018 at 2:10 PM
my fat ass would have been swinging a leg up over that bar or bear hugging that dude. we'd be all over the damn sky. likely would have killed us both, but his ass would have been more motivated to bring that thing down sooner than he did.
- November 28, 2018 at 3:01 PM
How not to hitch (pun) a ride.
- November 28, 2018 at 3:23 PM
this guy had plenty of chances to land sooner than he did. he's just being a wise-guy. this is why i hate europe.
- November 28, 2018 at 4:21 PM
I know nothing about this kind of aeronautics but wondered why that asshat did not bring it down sooner than he did. Grab that turd by his dick and he'll land it!
- November 28, 2018 at 6:44 PM
I always wondered what happened to Hans and Franz.
- November 28, 2018 at 7:16 PM
Season 3 Episode 3 The Park Avenue Rustlers.
Part of the helicopter footage can be seen in this promo clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgn1IGAsTzo
Couldn't find the episode.
- November 29, 2018 at 12:05 AM
Because the pilot was unable to get his own feet in the "bag", he was unable to pivot the sail down. He had to rely on the natural glide path to land, so that is why he didn't come down faster. The way it played out was basically the only way to land.
- November 29, 2018 at 7:59 AM
Thanks for the knowledgeable explanation, 7:59. I read in the original story that went with this video that the pilot COULD NOT land earlier (despite what come of the earlier commentors seem to think), but had no idea why. From what very little I know of aeronautics, however, that makes sense.
- November 29, 2018 at 9:00 AM
Fun fact I learned while prepping for a very short (30 yards? maybe?) "give it a try" hang-gliding experience in the Outer Banks: failure to attach yourself to the wing is the #1 cause of death in hang gliding.
- November 30, 2018 at 10:16 AM
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Meet KIM Waaaaaade at the Entergy Tent. For five pesos, Kim will sell you a chance to win a deed to a crack house on Ridgeway Street stuffed in the Howard Industries pinata. Don't worry if the pinata is beaten to shreds, as Mr. Wade has Jose, Emmanuel, and Carlos, all illegal immigrants, available as replacements for the it. Upon leaving the Entergy tent, fig leaves will be available in case Entergy literally takes everything you have as part of its Trollfest ticket price adjustment charge.
Donna Ladd of The Jackson Free Press will give several classes on learning how to write. Smearing, writing without factchecking, and reporting only one side of a story will be covered. A donation to pay their taxes will be accepted and she will be signing copies of their former federal tax liens. Ms. Ladd will give a dramatic reading of her two award-winning essays (They received The Jackson Free Press "Best Of" awards.) "Why everything is always about me" and "Why I cover murders better than anyone else in Jackson".
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There will be a hugging booth where in exchange for your young son, Frank Melton will give you a loooong hug. Trollfest will have a dunking booth where Muhammed the terrorist will curse you to Allah as you try to hit a target that will drop him into a vat of pig grease. However, in the true spirit of Separate But Equal, Don Imus and someone from NE Jackson will also sit in the dunking booth for an equal amount of time. Tom Head will give a reading for two hours on why he can't figure out who the hell he is. Cliff Cargill will give lessons with his .80 caliber desert eagle, using Frank Melton photos as targets. Tackleberry will be on hand for an autograph session. KIM Waaaaaade will be passing out free titles and deeds to crackhouses formerly owned by The Wood Street Players.
If you get tired come relax at the Fox News Tent. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both will entitle you to free drinks.Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required, just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '07 is for EVERYONE!!!
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Here we are, somewhere, staggering along in days where words are used to mislead, obfuscate, gaslight.
Dr. George Bleasby, my distinguished in every good way novels professor — he would return a paper if he sniffed that we had used even one secondary source. "If you go to the library, look only at original sources. I want your paper to be about you and the novel. The novel is a sacred text."
Dr. Bleasby would enter the class with only the current novel in his hands. He was so calm, so respectful of each of us. My papers were awful. "Your C doesn't reflect your mind, but I know that you are afraid. You'll find your mind. You will."
Near the end of the spring semester, we were to have read Charles Dickens's Hard Times. Dr. Bleasby always began class with a topic for us to talk about. He offered one. No takers. He offered another. Again, no takers. After none of us responded to the third topic, he stood, slowly, and ever so gently said, "I shall return when you have learned to respect Mr. Dickens," and he walked out.
This is for, not "George," but for a man I would still to this day address as Dr. Bleasby. He was with me during every class I taught…
The Night before the MLA, Casey Stengel Appears to the Post-Modernist Theorists
"You ever take a pitch when the count's 3-1?
Slide home on a single to right? One time
the wind in Chicago threw my boys off.
Whitey was furious when I pulled him
with two out in the sixth, but you have to know
when to bring in your heat." The theorists open
their titanium brief cases, grab their Pilot pens
and spiral notebooks. This is the deconstruction
they've been waiting for. Casey waits, then
starts back up. "One Wednesday, a week after
my stomach quit achin', I told the boys, 'We
gotta shine our spikes and button our shirts.'
Mick and Moose said, 'Sure.' But Billy
over-slid second. The bleachers were empty.
Tells ya somethin'." The theorists are dazed.
They ask him to explicate. "Sure, I'll explicate.
It's all about the home field advantage. Unless
Conlin was behind the plate. Then you might as well
go to a movie. If it's a night game, well now, that's
not the same, it's different. There's a difference.
Right, Yogi? Next year. Next year. Not last. Gotta
go, boys." The theorists say, "Thank you, Casey,"
shake his hand, have him sign their books, high-five
one another, and retreat to their hotel. They order
room service, change their panel to "Signs Don't
Have to Signify: Words, Ontology, and the Void
between Pitches." The Q & A lasts two hours.
–Jack Ridl
First published in Waymark, Voices of the Valley magazine.
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Simply Luscious Smoothie
2 cups 1% lowfat milk
1 cup fresh or frozen berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries)
1 ripe banana, sliced
2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
3 teaspoons sugar or artificial sweetener
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Living in France for last 15 years, I'm one of first Local Friends in Paris. In love with this city since my first day here, always discovering new hidden spots. Walking in Paris with new friends is a real pleasure for me.
I'm Brazilian and French by nationality. Interested by arts, history, music, politics, learning new languages. I work as a language teacher, meeting people from different countries and I love it ! I'm an open minded person and I love human diversity.


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The University of Alberta has appointed Matthias Ruth as vice-president (research) for a five-year term effective May 1,2018.
Ruth comes to the U of A by way of Northeastern University in Boston, where he served as a professor and director of the School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs and professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering.
He will lead the Office of the Vice-President (Research), which supports and advances the university's large and complex research and innovation enterprise. Through Ruth's leadership, the university will continue to foster a deeper culture of engagement that integrates research and education more fully, and that effectively brings together people from different disciplines around basic and applied sciences for the public good.
Ruth holds a master's degree in economics from the University of Heidelberg, Germany, and a PhD in geography from the University of Illinois, where he also received training in engineering and biology.
Ruth's research focuses on dynamic modelling of natural resources and infrastructure systems analysis, and environmental economics and policy. Applications of his work cover the full spectrum from local to regional, to national and global environmental challenges, as well as the investment and policy opportunities these challenges present.