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Give a gift that gives forever, a gift that is literally from your heart…The BraceLETit. Because "What Matters is your heart….LET it"
About BraceLetIt
The BraceLETit is not just a bracelet, it's a bracelet infused by the giver with love, compassion, luck, inspiration, well-wishes and positive energy.
The concept is simple but the impact is as complex as a beating heart itself. Here's how it works:
- The gift giver chooses a bracelet for their loved one and wears it on their own wrist or carries it in their pocket for no less than 3 days in a row.
- During those 3 days, as often as possible throughout the day, the giver thinks of the recipient as they touch the BraceLETIt and literally transfer their thoughts of love, friendship and happy memories of the recipient into the BraceLETiit.
- When the BraceLETit giver feels ready, they put it back into it's box with the card explaining the concept , sign the included note card and present the gift to its recipient.
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The Story Behind the BraceLETit
(As told by the creator, Beth Medved Waller)
I've been a "bracelet person" since at least age four when my favorite possession was my baby brother's infant identity bracelet. I'd carry it around at the babysitter's like a security blanket.
Then there were charm bracelets and those colorful plastic bracelets up to my elbows that I traded with friends. And I can't forget the bracelet entry bands–you know, those tacky vinyl bands that festivals and amusement parks ticket takers put on just a little too tight (that most people take off before bed)? Not me, I'd wear mine for weeks to remember the fun they represented.
At some point, I traded my bracelets for watches and donned an wristful of Swatches which eventually trickled down to one worn at a time. I had quite the collection of watches; my favorite was the one I wore as a flight attendant with two faces so that I always knew what time it was at home.
Then, in 2015, I attended a religious retreat where we were required to relinquish our watches and our concept of time for four days. Afterwards, I vowed to never wear a watch again to commemorate that transformational weekend. It was then that my naked arm remembered its bracelet fetish and welcomed the return of the bracelet phase.
This quirky traveler (who formerly collected only a theme song for each trip/event life) added a bracelet to the list of requirements to memorialize every trip or experience not to be forgotten. By 2017, I was running late to appointments because of the extra 10 minutes it took to slip them all on. And the bedtime de-bracelet routine was so time consuming I almost stopped flossing completely!
Finally, I had to make a rational decision. The day I knew would eventually come finally came when one of my dear friends gave me a delightfully simple silver bracelet bearing two words, "Be Present."
I decided that it would be the lone bracelet on my wrist that would represent the others relegated to a lonely existence on my bathroom counter. And it became a symbolic reminder that though life is filled with memories that bracelets represent, it's most important to live in the present (and it's not necessary to enshrine the past with jingling bangles that make typing and hand washing difficult at times).
I should probably take a moment to clarify that the above professions of wrist liberation are referencing my right arm only. My left hand is currently base camp for seven cloth and plastic bracelets that aren't removed even for black tie fundraisers.
Dare I confess that one of them has been on my wrist 24/7 since October 2015? Please don't be grossed out, I wash it thoroughly more often than I shave my legs. And I promise I have a good explanation. Or at least one that any reasonable eccentric person like the one wearing them would understand completely.
In case you were speed reading above in a ramble-induced daze, I previously mentioned that the young Beth had an"event bracelet" quirk. Not surprisingly it has had a middle-aged revival.
Five of the bracelets fastened to my left limb are from a global transformational event I have attended every six months for the past few years. I pledged after my first experience that I would not remove the band until I provided a scholArship for someone else to attend "A-Fest" (yes, the A stands for Awesomeness and the capital A in ScholArship is a clever reference).
The other special bracelet is one that i haven't had off since it was slipped on by my favorite new philanthropist "stranger friend" (that's what I call my NEWEST collection–when I turned 40, I decided to collect friends from all over the world instead of things).
Visiting his foundation for children in Uganda is what inspired me to free the "BraceLETit" idea from my head. It was originally inspired when I started wearing my late grandmother's favorite bracelet and felt so close to her every time I fastened it upon my wrist.
I'll try to fast forward to the point now! I've never been a "crafty" person.
My handwriting is barely legible, and I lack the patience or steady hands for any art that doesn't involve typed words (though I have developed an odd obsession for taking phone camera photography of abandoned shoes in nature).
I've always longed to be able to give someone I care about a handmade gift, something made just by me, just for them. I'm fairly certain that framed pictures of decomposing shoes wouldn't even make it to the "re-gifting" pile, unless I put them in really cool frames that could be reused. Finally, I've discovered a gift I can give created from the love in my heart.
And it's a gift ANYONE can share, from the less artistic souls like me to the craftiest of artists.
Made in Africa
A special aspect of the BraceLETit is that it was made in Africa and 50% of the proceeds of each sale are sent to Light up Life Foundations, an NGO that provides support to children in the slums of Uganda (see their website at www.lightuplightfoundations.com) .
The other 50% of each sale goes directly to WHAT MATTERS, a soon to be 501c3 nonprofit organization that is home to my philanthropic work.
My WHAT MATTERS Initiatives range from providing free community meeting space in downtown Front Royal, VA to matching fundraising campaigns for causes all over the world.


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Top real estate agents in Holiday, FL have 506.21 more transactions than average agents in the city and they tend move homes off the market in 47 days. The average Holiday real estate agent only moves 85 homes, and each of those stay on the market an average of 89 days. See how top Holiday agents compare on other metrics.
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Woman Allegedly Records Sex Act With Nursing Home Patient's Husband As Part Of Scam
25-year-old Shatarra Rodgers allegedly took hundreds of dollars from the 78-year-old victim.
A former employee at a Wisconsin assisted living facility is accused of secretly recording a sex act between her and an elderly man she scammed out of money.
Shatarra Rodgers of Brown Deer allegedly stole hundreds of dollars from a 78-year-old man's bank accounts after his wife died late last year, the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports. She befriended the man before his wife died, and he would come to Heritage at Deer Creek, an assisted living facility located in New Berlin, to visit her.
At first, the alleged victim reportedly thought the 25-year-old was his friend, admitting to investigators he gave her money from time to time for errands. But then, large amounts of money began getting drawn through checks written from his accounts, according to a complaint obtained by the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
The man reportedly confronted Rodgers who allegedly told him, "I needed it." Then, she allegedly sent him a cellphone video she secretly made of him performing oral sex on her.
Instead of feeling blackmailed, the victim contacted the police.
An investigation revealed Rodgers allegedly stole over $1,000 from the victim's account to pay for Amazon purchases, her rent, and even a spa visit, WITI in Milwaukee, Wisconsin reports.
Rodgers has been charged with identity theft for financial gain and theft of movable property, according to online court records. She is also charged with capturing an intimate representation without consent and a crime against an elderly or disabled person. She also faces a felony charge of bail jumping from a previous charge.
If she's convicted she could face 30 years behind bars. It's not clear if she has a lawyer who can speak on her behalf at this time.
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For the past ten years, the Methow Valley Ranger District of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has collaborated with scientists at the Forest Service's Pacific Northwest Research Station to undertake an ambitious study of the elusive wolverine on the North Cascades ecosystem.
The North Cascades Wolverine Study, which became part of the NFF's Treasured Landscapes: Majestic Methow restoration campaign, was the first of its kind in this part of the world. John Rohrer, the Methow Valley Ranger District's Supervisory Wildlife Biologist, recently summarized his experience this way: "Being the Wolverine Study's field director for ten years was challenging, but also extremely rewarding. It was the unique combination of partners, people and personalities that made this study so successful."
Scientists learned and confirmed a wealth of important information about wolverines during this study. But it's arguably most interesting project only just took place: a trip into the remote reaches of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest with Pips, a scat-detection dog trained to find wolverine droppings, in an attempt to locate a natal den.
Wolverine natal dens, it turns out, are even harder to find than wolverines themselves. In fact, despite having collared fourteen different wolverines, biologists had only been able to locate two natal dens over the course of the study's previous nine years. Dens are particularly difficult to find not only because they tend to be in high, remote mountain ranges, but also because wolverines build them under boulders or downed logs buried beneath twelve to fifteen feet of snow.
Biologists typically are able to find a natal den only when a denning female was outfitted with a telemetry collar, allowing her exact movements to be tracked from afar. In the absence of such luck, biologists may fly over vast high mountain slopes during the winter, hoping to find recent tracks in the snow.
If they do, biologists are faced with a tricky choice: either set up a remote camera and risk disturbing the female and her kit, which often results in the prompt relocation of the den – and the exposure of the kit to cold winter temperatures; or wait until the snow melts and try to find the den and any DNA left behind – usually as scats – long after the wolverines have left. Wildlife biologists, however, are not particularly good at sniffing out wolverine scat. And that's where Pips enters the picture.
Pips is a member of Conservation Canines' elite group of scat-sniffing dogs. Back in 2009, Pips' future looked anything but rosy. Pips, an Australian cattle dog, was two years old and already had a tumultuous history: his original owner had placed him in a shelter in Arizona where he was adopted – and returned – three separate times. Scheduled to be euthanized, a rescue organization took him in and Pips was adopted – and returned – three more times. In a last-ditch effort to save Pips' life, the organization contacted Conservation Canines, a non-profit organization associated with the University of Washington's Center for Conservation Biology that trains detection dogs and their handlers for wildlife research. Pips was an immediate fit.
And that is how, four years later, Pips found himself trekking into a remote corner of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest with his handler, Heath Smith, and four wildlife biologists: John Rohrer, Cathy Raley and Keith Aubry from the Pacific Northwest Research Station, and Scott Fitkin from the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife ("WDFW").
Pips had been meticulously prepared for this field trip with wolverine scat from both captive and wild animals. The goal was to teach him to identify wolverine scat generally, including from individuals previously unknown to him. The deck, however, was stacked against him: this was his first wolverine-mission in the field, and no other dog has been reported to have ever been successful.
Pips, however, once again beat the odds. After trekking into the backcountry over arduous terrain, he honed in on what the biologists now believe is indeed a recent natal den, and located over a dozen scat samples. These samples, happily bagged by the scientists, have already been sent in for a detailed DNA analysis. And so, while the NFF's Treasured Landscapes: Majestic Methow Wolverine Project draws to a close, it seems that Pips' career as a wolverine-scat-detection dog has only just begun.
For more information about Conservation Canines, click on www.conservationbiology.uw.edu or visit them at www.facebook.com/ConservationCanines.
For information about the North Cascades Wolverine Study, go to www.wolverinefoundation.org.
For information about the NFF's Treasured Landscapes: Majestic Methow campaign, please contact Natalie Kuehler at (509) 996-4057 or Dayle Wallien at (206) 832-8280, or visit www.nationalforests.org/who-we-are/our-impact/methow.


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2. Add the olive oil until hot but not smoking.
3. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté until the garlic starts to turn a golden brown (take care not to burn garlic).
4. Add white wine and cook for 2 minutes.
5. Add crushed tomatoes, sugar, kosher salt, black pepper, and chicken stock.
6. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat to low boil and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes.
7. Add the torn bread mix and let sit about 5 minutes to help it absorb some of the liquid.
8. Heat through and serve in individual bowls.
9. Garnish with fresh basil, 1 teaspoon of olive oil and extra red pepper flakes on each serving!


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No Bollywood film has hit the theaters in Israel since the 2002 film Devdas, but that's about to change with the Eros International film 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' on Friday.
For those wondering, yes, the film will be subtitled in Hebrew for the audiences in Israel. Kumar Ahuja, the president of Eros International said "there was no solid distributor until now and getting prints of the movie is an expensive process". So it wasn't a piece of cake breaking into the international market.
Israeli distributors, Shai Motion Pictures has invested in a portable projector which gives them the mobility to showcase movies at different locations at a lesser cost, says Ahuja.
"There is a huge demand for these movies since Israelis and the local Indian population over there are fond of Indian content," he said in a statement.
The foreign distributors are excited about the film which stars Deepika Padukone, Kalki Koechlin and Aditya Roy Kapur in a romantic thriller.
Shai Solomon of Shai Motion Pictures said "We are looking forward to it. It is after a long gap, after Devdas, that any Indian movie will release here. This itself calls for celebration and we are anticipating good numbers."
Yeh Jaawani Hai Deewani also opens in India on May 31st.


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The global drugs of abuse testing devices market estimated to grow higher by the completion of the prediction period. It is estimated to develop at a substantial CAGR for the duration of the prediction. The drugs for abuse testing device proposes the means of analysis to identify the existence of drugs in the humanoid body by way of examining sweat, urine, saliva and blood. The market of drug for abuse testing devices consist of devices and tools, this assist in gauging the consumption of drug. The exams can be conducted on home along with in research laboratory.
This market is projected to observe an abundant development owing to the growing misuse of tobacco, prohibited medications and alcohol. The growth in screening of place of work, all over the world, to make sure safe operational surroundings without illegal actions of the staffs is motivating the market of drug for abuse testing devices. Likewise, the increasing number of inventiveness taken by administrations followed by charitable groups to decrease the heights of drug misuse is estimated to take an optimistic influence on the global market.
The drugs of abuse testing devices market on the source of Type of End User. The market can be divided in to: Departments of Private and Government, Forensic Laboratories, Hospitals, Drug Rehabilitation Centers, Diagnostics Laboratories. The market is segmented based on Type of Testing. The market can be divided in to Blood, Breath, Urine and Others. The Drugs of Abuse Testing Devices market is segmented by Type. The market can be divided in to Breath Analyzers, Immunoassay Analyzers, and Chromatography Instruments. The statement shows the Manufacture, Profits, Price, Market stake and Development percentage of respective category.
The division of the market of drugs of abuse testing devices on the source of Area. The statement divides market into a number of important Areas. The division is done with respect to Trades in terms of intake, Profits, Market stake and Development percentage in these areas, for the duration of the prediction. The area wise division of the market done like this: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East & Africa.
By the source of geography, the North America is the most important area in the market of drugs of abuse testing devices. Due to the strict rules by the government to regulate the growing number of drugs and alcohol consumers and to control the occurrence of long-lasting sicknesses, the demand for the drugs of abuse testing devices is greater in the area of in North America, making the area a market's leading participant. The speedy progressions of the technology, numerous uses, and better transportability are the reasons, estimated to increase the market of drugs for abuse testing devices in the area of Asia Pacific.
The statement revises Trades in terms of intake of drugs of abuse testing devices in the market. Particularly in the areas of North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East & Africa. It concentrates on the topmost companies operating in these areas and the nations. With reference to Trades, Price, Profits and Market stake for respective competitor in these areas. Some of the important companies, operating in the field on global level are, Siemens Healthiness Inc., Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Alere, Inc., Danaher Corporation [Beckman Coulter, Inc.]. Additional notable companies, operating in the field, on global level are, Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings, F. Hoffmann La-Roche Ltd., Shimadzu Corporation, Express Diagnostics Global, Inc., and Abbott Laboratories.
Market Segment:
Geographically, this report is segmented into several key Regions, with production, consumption, revenue (M USD), market share and growth rate of Drugs of Abuse Testing Devices in these regions, from 2012 to 2023 (forecast), covering
• North America (United States, Canada and Mexico)
• Europe (Germany, France, UK, Russia and Italy)
• Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India and Southeast Asia)
• South America (Brazil, Argentina, Columbia)
• Middle East and Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria and South Africa)
Global Drugs of Abuse Testing Devices market competition by top manufacturers, with production, price, revenue (value) and market share for each manufacturer; the top players including
• F. Hoffmann La-Roche
• Siemens Healthineers
• Thermo Fisher Scientific
• Alere
• Shimadzu
• Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings
• Dragerwerk
• Express Diagnostics International
On the basis of product, this report displays the production, revenue, price, market share and growth rate of each type, primarily split into
• Saliva Testing
• Breath Testing
• Urine Testing
• Blood Testing
• Hair & Sweat Testing
• Other
On the basis on the end users/applications, this report focuses on the status and outlook for major applications/end users, consumption (sales), market share and growth rate of Drugs of Abuse Testing Devices for each application, including
• Hospitals
• Diagnostics Laboratories
• On-the-spot Testing
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People Magazine | 06/03/2006
Adam fortifies his TV presence by appearing in the June 19, 2006 edition of People Magazine.
Trader Monthly | February/March 2005
Adam models upscale business attire in the then highly-popular financial trader publication, "Trader Monthly."
Fortune Magazine | 12/22/2003
Well known already to this largely trusted financial magazine, Adam is once again featured — to highlight his trading achievements.
Fortune Magazine | 02/19/2001
In a four-page spread titled, "Can't Keep a Good Day Trader Down," Fortune Magazine acknowledges Adam's incredible trading success.
Fortune Magazine | 02/21/2000
In "Meet the New Market Makers," Fortune covers Adam and the cream of the youth crop's market dominance.


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Google's ReCAPTCHA is often the first tool that many webmasters reach for when confronted with the need to stop spam and automated malicious traffic from harming their services. In this post I explain several reasons why ReCAPTCHA is usually not the best solution to use for this purpose, as it is often unnecessary, inconveniences users, and subjects users to intensive tracking and fingerprinting that they are not able to opt-out of. Several alternative solutions to ReCAPTCHA for various threat models are presented as well as best practices for implementing captchas in general.


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People have told me that I have an eclectic taste in music. I have music on my computer that ranges from classical, to country, to punk. That being said, I listen to some pretty god awful music from time to time. I have music that I listen to in secret. Late at night, when no one is around to see, I put on my headphones and rock out to some of the trashiest and potentially gayest music known. Some of the songs are so embarrassing, that while I am listening to them, I actually turn off my audio scrobbler so as to keep in the dark how terribly addicted I am to this filth. Here are just some of the atrocities that I subject my ears to on a semi regular basis.
Aqua and The Venga Boys
I group these two bands together because, lets be honest, they are essentially the same. These bands take me back to my jr high school days. Our bus for some reason had speakers and the bus driver had no shame. He forced B96 (a pop station in Chicago), on our young impressionable ears, AND WE LIKED IT. This was the time of "Barbie Girl". You could not go anywhere without hearing that damned song. When it came on, all the kids in the bus would sing it. We were like queens at a dance club. The sad thing is, when I got older I decided to look into Aqua's hit album Aquarium and I found several other songs on it that I liked… I KNOW WHAT YOU'RE THINKING! You are right, its disgusting, but I basically know all the words to "My Oh My", "Barbie Girl", and "Doctor Jones". I fucking LOVE those songs. Yea, I said it so?! While living in Japan, I had many a drunken night that ended in a karaoke booth. Aqua was sung. Am I proud of it? No. Would I do it again? Most definitely. Chicks dig shameless dudes and I am willing to fill that role.
Don't think I forgot about the Venga Boys. The Venga Boys in my opinion, aren't as catchy as Aqua. They do however, have one song that will inevitably get stuck in my head if I hear even a second of it. BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM I WANT YOU IN MY ROOM! LETS SPEND THE NIGHT TOGETHER IN MY ROOM! Guys, play this song to the ladies and it will most definitely get you laid. Try it, I guarantee you it will work.
Come on Eileen and the rest of the 80s
Lets jump to my high school years. Even though I basically started my high school days at the beginning of the new millennium, this was when I discovered the music of the 80s. And what a horrendous era it was. Sure the 80s gave us some great stuff, but it also produced mutants like Dexy Midnight Runners. Look at these turds, they have overalls on! Who does that?! I, fucking, LOVED "Come on Eileen". I listened to it over and over. It was so lame, but not lame enough to stop me from blasting it over my car radio while driving through my high school parking lot. I guess it goes without saying but, I was a ladies man. I was a 5'3", 100 pound adonis that would woo women to my 1984 Buick Lesabre chariot by serenading them with the hits of the 80s.
Oh but my shame didn't stop there. No, no it did not stop there at all. The 80s provided me with other gems like, "Electric Avenue" by Eddy Grant, "We Built This City" by Jefferson Starship, and "Take it on the Run" by REO Speedwagon. This is just scraping the surface of the shit-cake, that is 80s music, AND I GOBBLE THAT CAKE UP HAPPILY ON A REGULAR BASIS! DON'T YOU REMEMBER? WE BUILT THIS CITY ON ROCK AND ROLL!
Pop Divas such as Katy Perry and Beyonce
Yes I said pop divas, and yes I am sorry that I said it. Really, I am not a fan of pop divas. I actually hate them and their overly processed, boring pop music. But every once and a while… When the air is right and the moon is full, I get suckered into a liking a pop song by one of these harlots. I think the first talentless tramp that hypnotized me with her inescapable auto-tuned voice was Brittany Spears. The song being, "Toxic". In my college days, my friends and I had some pretty epic LAN parties that would span whole weekends. Sometimes we would listen to songs on a continuous loop. This song was the first. We all listened to it like it was a joke, but we all knew in our slowly blackening souls…. We fucking loved that song. Brittany Spear's voice couldn't sound more processed and we didn't care. THE TUNES HAD SEDUCED US!
This was only the beginning of my slow downfall into listening to other pop divas. The most recent being, Lady Gaga, Beyonce, and Katy Perry. Let's start with Lady Gaga. I think she is an attention seeking poser who stand in the shadows of such greats as David Bowie. She will never achieve their success because she doesn't have an original bone in her body. I can't ignore her catchy claptrap though. Together, I have listened to "Telephone" and "Bad Romance" close to one hundred times. I might be exaggerating but I am sure that number is close to accurate. I was(and am) so embarrassed to like these songs, that it took me a long time before I willingly downloaded them. I still listen to "Bad Romance" on youtube only. I feel like maybe if I don't download the songs that I won't listen to them as much. That doesn't seem to be true though…
I wasn't as strong with Beyonce's "Halo". I downloaded that and unabashedly listened to that over and over. Even with my audio scrobbler on, I listened to it. It has recorded that I have listened to that song 21 times. That was over the course of 2 days. It also doesn't take into account all the times I listened to it that week on youtube and believe me, it was comparable.
Katy Perry does not have as strong a hold on me as the others do. I don't know what it is about her music but it does not catch me as much as the others. Except for "E.T", which is her new single. That song has got me by the gonads. I have been listening to it basically all night. That's actually what inspired this post. Everyone should go and listen to it cuz itz got sum gud beatz.
Kesha…(not going to use the $)
I am not embarrassed that I listen to Kesha. I HATE myself for listening to Kesha. Kesha is basically everything that is wrong with America, rolled into a hepatitis infected, retch inducing, ugly package. Listening to her lyrics is like hearing the dreams of thousands of girls being dashed to bits as they are drunkenly screwed at a frat party by Todd and Cody (Eiffel tower her bro!). But hey! She is having fun right?! Being drunk all the time, having no cares, rinsing puke out of your hair right before you make the walk of shame, that's what living is all about right?! I might let this all go except for the fact that she seems to try to market herself TO LITTLE GIRLS! Hey girls everywhere, grow up and be like me! Its not like I'll be a total burn out in the next few years! Parents that allow their children to let someone like Kesha be their role model, shouldn't be allowed to have kids. Child services should be called on them immediately.
Anyways, I really find her terrible music terribly catchy! When I first heard it, I immediately puked, then I put it on my ipod and listened to it on my bike rides to and from work. Kesha is the only catchy music I actually limit myself with. I go out of my way to not listen to her music anymore. If it gets stuck in my head, I try and kick it out. Every once and a while though I have moments of weakness, and I listen to this stupid bitch sing her stupid words.
Anywho, this is just a small sampling of the terrible music that I will occasionally listen to. Usually I listen to regular music. You can actually follow what I listen to here, and yes I am aware of what I have listened to recently. I NEEDED INSPIRATION FOR THIS POST OK?!


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There is strong evidence to suggest that being an exporter of products or services pays dividends not only in terms of new business won.
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Well since the last one was a big toss up between quiet times and when there is a flurry of activity. Today, I will talk and show the flurry of activity.
My number six inspiration for being a farmer is to pass down what has been taught to me. To be able to work with kids to show them that farming is hard work but, with the right temperment it is extremely rewarding. Farming also teaches us all valuable lessons in where our food comes from and what goes into that food.
Our daughter and son-in-law are even doing what they can to pass the farm legacy on.
Each and everyone of us that farms knows that it takes lessons to learn and grow to love what farming can do for an individual. In my prespective, every kid we show increases the chances of the future of agriculture on the family farm sized scale. We listen to our president all the time talk about how important an education is to the youth of today. Why not work with a kid, teach them valuable lessons so they can provide for themselves and spark their imagination and dreams in ways we may never be able to understand.
If you are in my area and would like to bring your children for a hands on visit to the farm, please contact me to set up an appointment. We NEVER charge and if you ask nicely, you might even get a farm fresh breakfast with most of the items provided directly from our farm!


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09 October, 2018
All year round German theatres, galleries, libraries or concert halls are hosting Georgian works. In order
"Georgian made by characters"
About the Georgian Alphabet
Apart from the distinguished qualities that Georgian alphabet possesses such as being among the 14 existing scripts in the world and the widely recognized beauty of the characters, it is one of the major marks of identity for Georgians. The concept is titled as "Georgia made by Characters". Each character of the Georgian alphabet carries valuable information about eminent figures or important events of different periods of the Georgian history.
Palitra L Publishing at the Frankfurt Book Fair
The cultural heritage of Georgia will be presented through the works of 40 Georgian publishing houses. One of the houses is going to be Palitra L. Palitra L Publishing will introduce three Georgian authors to more than 400 000 guests of the fair. One of the authors is Luka Bakanidze. He will present his book "The Third Bank" which was translated in German last year. It is available in Turkish and in the near future Arabic translation will come out.
The second book is "Coming in Wheelchair" by Shorena Khukhua. One of the Austrian publishing houses decided to translate the book in German and it will be represented at the fair on the 11th of October. Another author is Toresa Mossy. He is going to bring his 2013 novel "Wisdom of Fancy" to the fair guests.
Georgian authors to be presented at the fair
There are further projects Palitra L is planning for the fair. One of the most interesting projects is the book "33 Emotions-Georgian Alphabet" (the Georgian alphabet is made up of 33 characters). Georgian authors alphabetically share their emotions in the book. The book is designed by the famous Georgian painter Rusudan Petviashvili.
"Georgian Classical Cuisine" by Palitra L will be aimed at those people interested in Georgian traditional meals. "Photo-story from Tiflis to Tbilisi "(Tiflis is the old name of the capital of Georgia Tbilisi) is the album of the architecture of Tbilisi captured by the German photographer Aurélien Villette. The album was compiled by Palitra L and it will also be showcased for the fair guests.
Moreover, the publishing house has prepared educational projects and Children's literature such as table games through Georgian literary characters. Meanwhile, the meetings with international partners and publishing houses are also scheduled. The informal gathering will take place where publishers will have a chance to share their experiences and ideas with each other.
The fair is going to commence on the 9th of October.
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My how life changes. I used to blog about being a single mom by choice through adoption....then I got married, have another child, navigate being mom to both adopted and bio children, and on top of that, got myself into a home business....confused yet? read up on this fun journey called Life!
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
The awesomeness of minor procedures...or not!
Well, due to the fact that there is some history of skin cancer in my family and I had a distant cousin that battled breast cancer years ago, when I had my physical earlier this year, my Dr. and I came to the consensus that I should really think about getting a mole removed due to the size and the fact that it was getting dark. I said ok, not that bad...I've had one removed already during my college years so didn't think it would be that big of a deal. The one problem was that this mole happened to be located in the most unfortunate place...the bottom side of my right breast. However, since sometimes bra's would irritate it as well, it was just time. The problem was, when to get it done since I'd probably have to be free and loose and well, going to work like that probably wouldn't be wise.
So we made the appointment to coincide with my spring break. That way it would give me a week to heal and I could go back to work the following week. So going into the appointment, I meet the Surgeon and he's a real piece of work. Joking and just spouting off random bits of information. I couldn't help but laugh, he was such a clown. After receiving my instructions, I get ready in that wonderful "Nordstrom's" gown a.k.a. that horrible cloth gown that opens in the front. I kid you not, the table looked like I was going in for major surgery...it had the surgery lights on top and I was going to be laying down..um ok, I'm getting nervous. Oh did I already mention my surgeon was a jokester? So he decided to relax my nerves by saying how it's just like pruning a tree. (um what? I'm now a tree?) so getting on the table, he tapes me up...I guess to make the surface more even, dang breasts, never an even surface...lathers me up with Iodine and whatnot and then proceeds to put those papers/cloth squares on around with bunches of gauze there (now I'm like uh what? isn't this what you see in the o.r. room? a patient knocked out and only the exposed area with paper/cloth around? only thing is, I'm not being knocked out...sheesh)
So I'm mentally getting ready and then Dr. Jokester turns on the radio to "oldies" and starts singing....he pauses and says, "oh by the way, we like to have fun in here", while the nurse is laughing away...I'm thinking great, it's a party! Yippee! Then I see his little um table of surgical tools with a big and I mean HUGE syringe. Ok people remember that Tigger and I are an adoptive family, I have never given birth, I've heard that the needle for the epidural is huge, but never seen one so this needle/syringe? Monstrous! Then Dr. Happy here dances his way into filling up the syringe and informs me "we will not be friends for 30 seconds". OUCH TO THE OUCH....that was the worst part of the whole thing, man that needle burned, hurt, tingled, felt not so great for a while....then I was good.
Then Dr. Happy began his jokes and spouting of useless facts. I was rolling with laughter, I couldn't help it, so was the nurse and I'm thinking this has got to be the weirdest experience ever. He comes to the butt of his joke waving his arm scapel in hand...I'm thinking "please don't drop that on my face" but then he proceeds to cut....I can't feel anything (which is great in my book) but then I start noticing that it's not done right away, I kind of eyeball what's going on, and Dr. Happy is cutting deep...I'm thinking....good Lord, I hope the local anesthetic covers the whole area if not I'm screwed....then he cuts some more and instead of a minor chunk, he waves it up and all I could think of is good God, that looks like whale blubber (sorry Daphne, I guess I was traumatized by what I saw)...Dr. Happy on the other hand tells me to "say hello to your little friend, looks like a fish eye doesn't it?" um no dude it's not round, and it looks like whale fat to me. So of course they put it in that jar to take down for biopsy and such goodness.
Then comes the sewing....good Lord the sewing. I thought it would be a few stitches...um no people that chunk was huge and long so Dr. Happy resumed with his "1000 facts that will serve me no purpose in life" while he starts sewing me up....by this time I see gauzes that are blood filled and he starts throwing them away, I also see his scissors that have my blood on them and go...oh well I guess this is why they called the "minor procedure" a "minor surgery"....there was blood involved....anyways I guess I got a lot of nice stitches on the inside that will supposedly dissolve, some glue gooey thing, then some steri strips? or something like that. Those outside strips should fall off by themselves in 10 days so we'll see. I still have the waterproof dressing on and it needs to stay on until tomorrow, but then I can take it off and see.
The bummer part is that I really can't lift Tigger for some days here, and of course it feels very sore. Not lifting or being able to carry Tigger has made her really sensitive and teary so that's been the hardest part. So even though I'm alive and can still make it to the computer and stuff...I'm at the folks house for help and as Last Mom stated....Minor surgery still sucks.
5 comments:
- Jenny said...
Ouch! I feel your pain!
I had breast reduction surgery several years ago and I can attest to how painful it is to have anything cut in that region.
Heal quickly!
- April 6, 2011 at 3:33 PM
- Ticia said...
Minor surgery of any sort is never any fun.
Jeff said it was the weirdest thing to walk in when they were doing my C-section, see a big hole cut in me, and ask how I was doing and my response, "I'm okay, it feels a little weird though....."
- April 6, 2011 at 8:28 PM
- Sunday Koffron Taylor said...
I hope it feels much better real soon.
- April 6, 2011 at 11:43 PM
- grace said...
oh no this just made me sigh and laugh and shake my head at the same time. if i had a doctor singing away to oldies i'd be so mad.
glad its over though, get well soon
- April 7, 2011 at 2:35 AM
- Kelleydiona said...
We need to get you a reality show!! Very funny moments.....then not so funny. :) Get well soon!
- April 7, 2011 at 7:24 AM


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I was VERY SUPER EXCITED about this particular set – so much so I considered holding off and posting it during "peak" hours. Then I realized…I don't know when those are. So all I can do is post it now, and hope people look at it and enjoy it as much as I did.
It is my pride and joy. I almost don't want to share it!
There she is. My baby! Inspired by my darling husband, who enjoys working as a contractor – I know, it's more mining-ish (fitting, because my hunter is a miner….both of them). But still! There is absolutely nothing I dislike about this set. I kind of want to cherish it forever.
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Splitting Up Multiple Nitrogen Applications from Central Valley Ag on Vimeo.
This fall, some growers from my area received notice from their local NRD that they will be subject to more stringent regulations on the timing and amount of Nitrogen that they can apply to their corn fields going forward. This is by no means the first instance of regulations coming to growers about their application of crop nutrients, and I seriously doubt that it will be the last. However, as I have spoken to both Ag producers and the general public in the past couple of weeks, I think that there is some serious misunderstanding about the how and why we find ourselves dealing with regulations such as this.
Before I get into the heart of this discussion, I want to make one thing clear for all of you that may be reading this that aren't a part of agriculture production. It is not now, nor has it ever been in the best interest of a farmer to over apply Nitrogen or any other fertilizer. Not only does it not pencil out and make budgets tighter than they need to be, but we often forget that farmers are stewards of the land. They live, work and eat within a few feet of their "offices" every day. Most farms today are part of a family operation and encompass multiple generations.
I think that there are many people outside of Agriculture that don't understand that all plant and animal material contains nitrogen. Nitrogen was a part of this ecosystem long before we started tilling the land. Nitrogen is a part of chlorophyll, amino acids, proteins, enzymes and nucleic acids (RNA and DNA). While there is a great amount of nitrogen in the earth's atmosphere, virtually no plants are able to use it directly. Instead, they primarily absorb nitrates (NO3-) from the soil throughout their roots.
I could go on a scientific explanation of Nitrogen cycles and when products are in what form for all the different sources of Nitrogen. But the fact of the matter is that we are subject to loose Nitrogen up into the atmosphere from volatilization or down into the ground as Nitrates. And that is where the regulations today are starting with, the Nitrates that have worked their way down to the aquifer and into our drinking water.
The reason that government bodies like the NRD are starting with regulations about when we apply Nitrogen to our crops, and how much we can apply at a time is a result of some linear thinking. Corn takes up roughly 75% of its Nitrogen needs after the V9 stage, or in most year's mid-June. That means if we have a 250 bu yield goal, we will take up about 170 lbs of Nitrogen after June 10th. If you look at some regulations that are out there right now that say no Nitrogen applications before March 15th, to me that can make some sense for certain soils.
Now, why do I say certain soils? There is an old rule in Agronomy that says you should put on no more than 10 pounds at a time for every 1 part Cation Exchange Capacity you have. So a CEC of 7 should not get more than 70 lbs applied at one time. This rule was built around a soils ability to safely hold onto Nitrate for a period of time.
After almost 20 years in Northern Nebraska, I decree myself as a sand farmer. I understand the challenges that come with growing a crop on a CEC of less than 12. And one of those is that split applications are a must. You just can't put 100 lbs of N on at a time and expect all 100 lbs of it to be there for your crop. You must feed the crop throughout the year to get the yields you desire. In essence, that is what these regulations are asking us to do throughout these Nitrogen Management areas. Feed the crop when it is going to use it to eliminate the risks of losing it. And research data from multiple sources will tell us that in season applications of Nitrogen will usually lead to a yield increase.
So over the coming weeks, I am going to focus on exposing you to some tools you may not be familiar with. Tools that help us determine the right rate of Nitrogen to apply like VR Nitrogen prescriptions and Adapt-N will make up part of the discussion. New tools for application of N on our planter will be another part. And of course, we will talk about the in-season application from toolbars, sprayers, and fertigation. By necessity, this will hit a bit closer to home for some than others, but it will also be a good walkthrough for all of us on ways we may be able to improve our Nitrogen use efficiency, get more bang for our buck out of our budgets, and help the environment.
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Firehouse Subs just recently opened it first location in Plano. The sub-shop is now ready to make the city's favorite sandwiches in the the firehouse themed building. The shop has hand painted murals shipped from Florida by the Firehouse Sub's artist and team to tribute the local community. The theme was originally created around the owner's line of firefighters and police officers in their family.
Richardson Lodge
The Richardson Masonic Lodge is having an open house for the public this month. Masonry has a history of members that are also founders of the United States and Texas. The purpose of the open house is to educate members of the public and to answer questions on Masonry, it's origins and it being the oldest fraternity in the world.
Historic Plano District
Plans to make the Historic Plano District into the new and evolving Downtown Plano Cultural District may impose challenges for local businesses along 15th street. The expansion of the district will bring long-term projects near the retail stores, causing concern for owners. Overall, the plans are designed to bring more tourists, and hold more cars with new parking lots.
Plano Fair
The State Fair of Texas is opening to the public until October 23 and will have an abundance of live music, car shows, entertainment and lots of food. Look forwards to finding interesting creations at this years fair, like fried jell-o, cookie fries, or Dr. Pepper chocolate chip ice cream. The fair is expected to have new attractions for Texas residents.


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Hike on the GR8 through the Pyrenees-Atlantiques from Urt to Sare via Le Port, Chatorteguy, Landaboure, Lahonce, Irauldenia, Basladia, Mouguerre, Mendilaskor, Arantchet, Jatxou, Berreberria, Halsou, Bas-Cambo and Cambo-les-Bains. Guest House, Bed and Breakfast, Hotel, Camping, Inn.
Distance: 69,5km, Elevation maximum: 294m, Elevation minimum: 1m, Elevation gain uphill: 1570m
IGN Maps: Hendaye Saint-Jean-De-Luz Cote d'Argent - 1245OT. Bayonne Anglet Biarritz Cote d'Argent - 1344OT. Cambo-les-Bains - 1345OT.
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GR8 From Saint-Brevin-les-Pins (Loire-Atlantique) to La Barre-de-Monts (Vendee)
GR8 From La Barre-de-Monts to L'Ile-d'Olonne (Vendee)
GR8 From L'Ile-d'Olonne to the River Sevre niortaise (Vendee)
GR8 From Contaud to Belisaire (Gironde)
GR8 From Urt to Sare (Pyrenees-Atlantiques)
It is advisable to follow the beacons all along your hike and to bring you the FFRandonnee topo-guide. You will also find information on MonGR.fr.
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Old romantic Hotel, L'Etoile Guest-House is a mountain retreat in the South of France. With a beautiful park along the Allier River, L'Etoile Guesthouse is located in La Bastide-Puylaurent between Lozere, Ardeche and Cevennes. Many hiking trails like GR7, GR70 Stevenson trail, GR72, GR700 Regordane way, Cevenol, GR470 Allier river trail, Margeride, Gevaudan, Ardechoise. Many hiking loops around L'Etoile Guesthouse. The right place to relax.
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A concept plan for a future Lakeview Hospital campus at the northeast corner of Minnesota 36 and Manning Avenue in Stillwater shows a 96-bed, three-story hospital overlooking a pond.
Lakeview officials unveiled the plan — which also includes an ambulatory (same-day) surgery center, senior housing and a medical-office building — earlier this month at a workshop with the Stillwater City Council.
The plan sites the hospital to the north of the 68-acre plot, with parking closer to Minnesota 36. In addition, an extension of Curve Crest Boulevard runs through the site and intersects with Manning.
Hospital officials signed a purchase agreement for the land in May and expect to close on it by the end of the year.
Ted Wegleitner, president and CEO of Lakeview, said Thursday that the hospital has no immediate plans for the property. Officials plan to undertake a feasibility study over the next few years "to make sure this is the right move for health care in our community," he said.
"We purchased this property as insurance that if we grow, we are going to need to consider a new campus for Lakeview Hospital, and we cannot grow where we are," he said. "We're in the middle of a neighborhood, and we're landlocked, and there's just no room. There's no place to grow."
The hospital has been at Churchill and Greeley streets, near Lily Lake, since 1961. Part of HealthPartners since 2011, Lakeview is a nonprofit clinic and hospital system that includes the hospital, Stillwater Medical Group and Lakeview Health Foundation.
Steady growth over the past three years, plus the construction of the new St. Croix River bridge, factored into the decision to buy the land, said Wegleitner, who has been CEO and president since 2014.
He said Lakeview is positioned as an eastern regional hub in the HealthPartners system, supporting Regions Hospital in St. Paul and HealthPartners clinics and hospitals in Wisconsin.
"We had to get serious about at least protecting our future because if we didn't secure the land, the land wasn't going to be there," Wegleitner said. "We feel really fortunate to get what appears to be the obvious place for us to go."
One of Lakeview's requirements was that any future hospital campus be within Stillwater city limits, Wegleitner said.
"We've been in Stillwater since 1878," he said. "Can you imagine us not being in Stillwater? That just didn't seem right to us, so we got out on the western edge (of the city), which makes us easy to access from the west for the people coming out from Maplewood and White Bear and other places on the East Side and then, of course, there's easy access for those coming from western Wisconsin."
"We feel pretty lucky that there was a piece of property available because there is not much along Highway 36 in Stillwater that's big enough for a campus that we need," he said. "We really, really feel fortunate."
No plans have been made for the current hospital property, which is about 14 acres.
"That's part of the whole planning process," Wegleitner said. "No decision has been made, but I can't really see how we could use that campus at all."
Lakeview bought two-thirds of the 36 and Manning parcel from Crescent Development LLC and one-third from Paul Bergmann, a farmer and longtime Stillwater resident whose family has owned land in the area since the 1950s. A sales price was not disclosed.
Bergmann will continue farming and operating his Greenhouses & Farm Market.
Hospital officials plan to meet in July with residents who live near the north side of the proposed campus, Wegleitner said, "just so that when things start getting out, people don't get anxious, and that they know that we're listening, and that we want to hear their input and feedback. We want to be good neighbors."
The concept plan was designed to give city council members an idea of what a future campus might look like.
"It's a little much calling it a 'plan,' but at least people can kind of visualize something," he said. "We can begin to have those conversations: 'Here's what we think it could look like, so it might be best if Curve Crest went this way and exits to 36 ….' We have a lot more work to do over the next four to five years."


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So that also helps to clarify you are probably not an ILI. ILIs are interested in knowledge because they want to apply it and make use of it. LII are more interested in knowledge for the sake of it, for the pure satisfaction of knowing, because the more knowledge they possess, the larger their logical framework becomes with which to explain all the aspects of reality.Formerly known as "Abraxas" on Personality Cafe, now retired.
You say that you don't need an emotionally positive environment, but let's not get so swept up in socionics that we forget common sense for a moment. There is no human being, except one that is malfunctioning somehow, who does not react poorly to exposure to negativity. I invite you to study abnormal psychology, and general psychology, not just personality psychology, so that we do not lose touch with the basic facts about the human mind in an attempt to make sense of this theoretical system. It would be absurd to assume that ILIs do not react poorly to being mistreated, for example, or that ILIs do not appreciate positive reinforcement. Although I have met many socionics fanatics who seem to think that they are above the predictions of classical and operant conditioning, as researched by Pavlov, and B.F. Skinner (especially ILIs love to believe this nonsense about themselves), I assure you, it is not true.
Be prepared to drop certain parts of socionics where they are too convoluted to be made sensible, even if it leaves large gaps in the whole model. It is better to simply reject the premises of a theory and challenge the assumptions of the entire system, especially when a simpler explanation will do just as well. It is by doing this that progress is made and the theory is improved. Never distort facts to prove a theory simply because you have invested yourself into understanding that theory. I realize you have invested yourself (already a year and a half you said), and that is dangerous to do because now it easily becomes a sunk-cost fallacy to tell yourself that you should continue to dig deeper instead of making adjustments or just abandoning the entire enterprise. Be very self-aware when it comes to this cognitive bias, as it is a deadly trap from which you will not escape if you ignore it, which will totally corrupt your understanding of the whole system - and in turn, that corruption will then spread to other systems as you begin to form connections with this one based on what you thought you knew for certain. One mistake at the foundation, and the entire mountain you build falls apart one day, and you will desperately fight to keep it from doing so because by then it becomes your life's work.
So many people have already fallen into that trap on this website and others, so just be careful. Take my advice and just say "this is good enough" and study other systems. Then maybe eventually you can come back to this one down the road when you are wiser and older and know more about the world in general.Formerly known as "Abraxas" on Personality Cafe, now retired.
I consider myself to be open-minded, at least more than the average ILI. On the other hand, I'm definitely not very agreeable, which causes some conflicts in my human interactions.
Yes, I can see your point and you may be right.''I'm not crazy about reality, but it's still the only place to get a decent meal" - Groucho Marx
What I agree is, when the OP says they just want to know for the sake of knowing, it sounds that the OP doesn't care much about the application, which would not be quite ILI. But, at the same time, OP also says that it would be a waste of time posting here if it was not for knowing their type so perhaps the OP is like me, they want to understand it know knowing that, if not right now, one day this knowledge will be put to some good use. All in all, self knowledge is a powerful tool and can be fairly useful.''I'm not crazy about reality, but it's still the only place to get a decent meal" - Groucho Marx
05-31-2017, 06:36 PM #27Formerly known as "Abraxas" on Personality Cafe, now retired.
Going back to quantics, for example, if I spend my time reading quantum material, then I formulate my own theories and after that I find myself looking at things and how it affects the whole function of the world and how I could benefit from the knowledge I gained.
lol that may even be seem a bit crazy because we are talking about quantum but that's how I work.''I'm not crazy about reality, but it's still the only place to get a decent meal" - Groucho Marx
What you describe yourself doing sounds much more constructive and productive than what I do. You study theories, perhaps emphasis is placed on theories that seem useful even if only in an abstract sense, and you apply them to build something - new theories, new systems, better than before. It is like you are the engineer, drafting up new things and designing new systems, whereas I'm a cranky professor grading people's papers all day.Formerly known as "Abraxas" on Personality Cafe, now retired.
The Ni vs Ti factor if quite fascinating. On the surface, we are just people who share a things in common but in reality we have completely different ways to approach life in general.
What I find relevant to state that I, just like you, love to spot inconsistencies and contradictions in everything, which makes me more skeptical and uninterested in people and more focused on my inner world of ideas and theories. I have that "I could save the world" mindset but the more I learn about it, the more I think it's worthless. I still try to understand everything but that's for my own sake, because I want to succeed in things I find important.''I'm not crazy about reality, but it's still the only place to get a decent meal" - Groucho Marx
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text: Romelu Lukaku scores again for Belgium. This time it is the third goal against Panama and the second of his personal account in the match. After the Tunisian defence had cleared the ball, De Bruyne recovered it from the right and left the ball to Meunier, who assisted Lukaku with an accurate pass between two defenders. Lukaku defines with great quality against goalkeeper Mustapha, who can do nothing to prevent the ball from ending up in the net.


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The Village of Niles, Ill., a municipality north of Chicago with a population of about 30,000, has selected Broadcast Pix Mica 2000 Video Production Center to manage broadcasting its Village Board meetings.
Niles' current village hall was built in the mid-1990s and it lacked a video production facility. However, the hall has been renovated and a production facility was added, according to Bill Shaw, the director of the village's Management Information Systems Department (MISD), which was tasked with retrofitting the board chambers and building a video production system.
A large closet that contained the audio rack for the Board was converted into a control room, and the Board chamber was equipped with four Panasonic high-definition robotic cameras that are controlled through the Mica. In addition, a projector in the chamber is another source that can be accessed through the switcher and Mica's built-in Fluent-View provides customized multi-view monitoring over two liquid crystal display touch-screens in the control room, while the integrated Inscriber graphics is used for titles and credits.
The operating system "had to be easy to operate and it had to be as consolidated as possible," Shaw says. "The Mica is what made it all possible," he added.
The project had a number of challenges, including a limited budget and no dedicated staff in place to operate the system, according to Shaw. The system selected needed to be powerful enough to create compelling coverage, yet simple enough to be operated by one person with minimal training.
In an effort to manage costs, every line item—from cables to cameras—was open for bids from more than three-dozen vendors, but 14 vendors were selected to provide equipment for the project. While Shaw admitted it was a "very complicated" process, it was also the only way the village could afford a system that would meet their objectives.
The integration of the Mica enabled staff to produce a consistent on-air product, regardless of who is behind the switcher and how much experience the operator has, said Steve Cusick, MISD systems engineer.
"We realized the only product out there that met our goals was Broadcast Pix. We designed the entire solution around the Mica," said Cusick. "It's easy to use, with built-in automation with macros and integrated camera control. It was really the right solution for us."
With Fluent Macros, production complexities have been programmed into user-friendly macros to automate meeting coverage as much as possible, according to Shaw, who, along with Cusick, has created macros to move and switch cameras, add graphics, trigger breaks, and turn off the cameras after a meeting. As a result, village staff with minimal training can produce a quality broadcast.
Village staff has been training on the system since September and the first meeting to be broadcast is scheduled for December. Meetings will be available in HD for live streaming and video-on-demand on the village's website, and will be broadcast live and rebroadcast in SD on the village's public, education and government (PEG) cable channel.


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Hidden between a towering wooden wall and the picturesque Mae Ping River in Thailand's beautiful northern city, Anantara Chiang Mai Resort & Spa is a luxurious sanctuary of striking contemporary style, accented by traditional Thai and colonial elements.
Relax on your balcony daybed, admiring courtyard gardens or the peaceful flow of Thai river life. Find more tranquil seclusion at our Chiang Mai hotel with lazy waterfront pool days, exotic spa rituals and revitalising yoga, or delve into local culture with Thai boxing, cooking and massage lessons.
Explore Chiang Mai's traditional arts and crafts, countless ornate temples, bustling markets and street food delights, as well as quirky cafés and galleries amidst a cosmopolitan vibe. Satisfy cravings for culture and nature with elephant treks and river rafting, visits to spectacular national parks and floral gardens, hill tribes and handicraft villages, or enjoy adrenalin pumping jungle adventures.
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