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My wife and I had never undertaken a major project like the one for our NH Lake House. After doing research and checking references we selected Wood & Clay for our rebuild. Kevin Beland led the project from start to finish. He was more than responsive at every stage. Charlie and the rest of the team he put on site were all craftsmen of the highest order. Their attention to detail was fantastic and they were as interested in the quality of what was behind the walls as what was visible. I can't imaging them being any more meticulous if they were building their own home. From our initial trepidations we came to actually enjoy the experience of this build project. However, the most impressive part of working with W&C is the after service. Any matter we bring to Kevin's attention, no matter how small, is immediately addressed. Not sure how they do it, but we love it.
–Rick & Catrina Gaynor
Wood & Clay was amazing to work with throughout the building process. They are expert craftsman and perfectionists, and really stand out from the crowd as the preeminent builders in the area. Wood & Clay was tasked with installing steel beams into the foundation of the house, and all the exposed wood beams throughout the house are the actual support beams, which meant they had to be extremely detail-oriented and precise in constructing the infrastructure of the house before moving on to the finish work. There was an enormous amount of detail that went into building the house from the extensive, detailed woodwork to the oil-rubbed walnut floors to the custom windows – in short, nothing in the house is ordinary or standard. The house itself is no doubt one of the best built (if not the best built) homes in the area.
We have truly enjoyed working with Wood & Clay on our project. From the day we received our first permit, it is has been smooth sailing. Even though we are a few hours away from the site, we have complete confidence that the work is being completed to the highest standards. The people on the site everyday work together and really care about their craft.
We feel fortunate that we found and selected them to lead our project. It is a big investment and getting it done right is really important to us. Wood & Clay get that and work with us to ensure that is happening at every turn. Wood & Clay is a top tier builder with first rate people and the highest standards of craftsmanship. We highly recommend them to others, without hesitation.
- Tim and Elaine Mann
I've built three homes and by any measure Wood & Clay is the best builder I've dealt with, both in terms of the rock-solid quality and the ease of doing business. They make the process, which is difficult, easy. We worked with them and John Battle, the architect, for two years prior to putting a shovel in the ground. Every detail was addressed so there were no surprises, no change orders and the project came in on budget—a feat considering the project required Wood & Clay to take down an old house on Labor Day and have a beautiful, 5,000 square foot home ready by the following Memorial Day. A dozen years later, they come by every spring to do an inspection and provide a report of anything that needs attention; and any fixes are generally done by the same craftsman who worked on the original build. Wood & Clay are a joy to work with—and my son, who is now having them build a home, is having the same experience.
- Dick Blackburn
Despite starting the project without finalized designs, Wood & Clay worked hand-in-hand with us and were able to build the guesthouse within a tight timeline. They completed the project in just 9 months—it would take most builders a year to a year and a half to build a custom home of this quality. Kevin Beland, the project manager, and Lee Cram, the site supervisor, both did a fantastic job and were instrumental in realizing our architectural vision. They also understood and met our client-side goals from scheduling to quality and budget. Of all the projects I've done, this was one of the most challenging and one of the most successful. The team at Wood & Clay are true professionals and it was a pleasure to work with them.
– Tom Murdough, AIA, Murdough Design
When we decided to build, Wood & Clay was the first firm we spoke to as they'd been recommended by others in our community. Having done 4-5 design/build projects in the past in which we've acted as the general contractor, we knew it was important to have the right builder. We ended up building a team around Wood & Clay. We started building in 2008 and finished in 2015. Throughout we've appreciated their professionalism, stick-to-it-iveness, high quality and follow-up. In particular, their finished carpentry is amazing. We had a blast doing the project and are continuing to work with Wood & Clay as our property managers.
– Charles and Carole Purse
Wood & Clay competitively won the construction of our home on Lake Winnipesaukee. Their bid was strong in project management, technical detail and significantly; lowest price. We worked very closely with the Wood & Clay project team to complete the first Energy Star certified home, including geo-thermal heating and cooling, in their nearly 100 home inventory. From the front office to subcontractors, Wood & Clay worked diligently with us to ensure the highest quality New England craftsmanship; while maintaining schedule and appropriate cost control. Wood & Clay continues to be responsive to our questions and needs even after delivering our occupancy certificate. We could not be more pleased with Wood & Clay as builders and now friends. We greatly value and appreciate the professionalism, transparency, honesty, as well as, cordiality that Wood & Clay demonstrates every day.
- Pat and Dan Smith
Wood & Clay are first-class builders. They really care. It was a "no hassle" experience.
– Len & Bebe Platt
Every day that we are in our house we are thrilled with the workmanship and memories of the pleasurable experience of building a house with Wood & Clay. It was so professional yet enjoyable that we "almost" did not want the process to end!
– Patty Mac and Mike Hewitt
The home that you have built for us is all that we had envisioned. Anyone who has ever had a house built for themselves knows the arduous and sometimes frustrating task that it is. What makes the difference is how each hurdle is handled and I'm still thrilled to respond to the ever present question "How was your builder?" with the answer "Incredible!"
The quality of construction, the care and genuine desire to please by your subcontractors, the overwhelming effort of your numerous full time carpenters to understand, fulfill and recheck for satisfaction, any work being performed was very appreciated. Your responsiveness to queries, issues, etc., (even long after a year beyond our C.O.) is by far one of your most commendable qualities. The willingness to explore and attempt ideas or choices that fall outside of the norm was important to us and the effort made was huge.
The integrity of your company, the quality and beauty of our home, and the commitment made by all will be a tough act to follow should we need to build in another area. The bar is now set very high. Thank you for all that it takes to bring a plan through to fruition so successfully. A number of local guests have entered our home and after viewing very little of it have remarked, "This is a Wood & Clay house, isn't it?" Your high standards speak for themselves.
– The Gordons
Wood & Clay brings building to a level of professionalism, expertise and creativity that no other builder can do. Wood & Clay focuses on all details that makes building a home fun!
– Ron Cohen
Working with Wood & Clay is like working with the craftsmen of a bygone era. The workmanship and commitment to building a lasting home is unmatched...
Wood & Clay built our Adirondack lodge in the spirit of the Great Camps of the early 1900's. The site preservation and craftsmanship give you the feel that our home has graced the shores of Winnipesaukee since this era...but the exquisite appointments in the home give us all of the comforts of the current day and more.
– Jeff and Tracey Bennett
John Robinson is the ultimate craftsman. He builds the finest homes, and he stands behind his work 100%. Most importantly, he is someone you can completely trust; I knew he always had my best interests in mind. And the people who work with him are terrific. You can do no better than Wood & Clay.
–A three-time satisfied client
John Robinson is truly a builder's builder. It was a great relief and good learning experience to have John and his team involved in building our new home. John was always accommodating and gave a solid effort to listen to our ideas and include them into the design and build program. My family feels they have a wonderful home and would like to express our thanks to John and all of the Wood & Clay team.
– The Basslers
We thoroughly enjoyed working with Wood & Clay. They made the project fun and stress free and the end result exceeded our expectations. They respected our standards and never let us down!
– The Laws
In 1988, my husband and I purchased a lot on the lake. We needed a special builder due to the unusual design we had in mind. After meeting with three builders, we knew John Robinson was the right choice. He had an open mind, and a strong desire to deliver a home that incorporated all the imagination could conjure-up! He did extensive research, and was instrumental in the execution of the design. The house was as close to perfect as can be.
We are currently building another unique home. Once again, the project is well organized, on schedule, and without the customary set-backs or delays. Wood and Clay uses the best sub-contractors available, and delivers superior craftsmanship. Close attention is paid to every detail, and many exceptional features will come to life due to John's experience and knowledge. Without the right builder, a construction project can be disastrous. Wood & Clay makes it a pleasurable journey!
– Marguerite Keefe


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Is Democracy in Peril?
Jesse Hirsh looks at the connection between digital media and the future of democracy.
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Is democracy in peril? Should we be concerned that our freedoms are being eroded and our rights are at risk?
This seems to be a pressing issue, as a resurgence in authoritarian governments around the world causes legitimate concern regarding the health of democracy. Yet there seems to be a paradox at play: in spite of the rise in strongmen and loudmouths, there is also a flourishing of expression and an abundance of knowledge.
Social media and the digital revolution lie at the heart of this paradox. Does social media foster increased political participation or does it offer the best means yet of manipulating the public and undermining democracy? Does the digital revolution represent the overthrow of tyranny or has it unleashed a surveillance society that marginalizes dissent and automates control in ways that analogue totalitarians could only dream of?
We are what we eat, we tend to believe what we watch, and we think based on what we read.
The issue of manipulation attacks the concept of an informed citizenry as the basis of a democratic society. Nobody likes to believe they can be manipulated; we all wish to be free. However, we need to step back and acknowledge that we depend upon our media to shape our perception of reality. We are what we eat, we tend to believe what we watch, and we think based on what we read.
In the recent publication "Online Manipulation: Hidden Influences in a Digital World," authors Daniel Susser, Beate Roessler, and Helen Nissenbaum put it plainly:
Information technology, for a number of reasons, makes engaging in manipulative practices significantly easier, and it makes the effects of such practices potentially more deeply debilitating. And we argue that by subverting another person's decision-making power, manipulation undermines his or her autonomy. Given that respect for individual autonomy is a bedrock principle of liberal democracy, the threat of online manipulation is a cause for grave concern.
The authors define manipulation as "hidden influence—the covert subversion of another person's decision-making power." In an era of algorithms and information overload, this largely manifests as marketing and advertising (think product placement and influencer campaigns) but has also enveloped politics and election campaigns.
Susser, Roessier, and Nissenbaum distinguish between manipulation by persuasion (an open and direct appeal towards your decision-making) and coercion (restricting your decision-making) by noting that manipulation (like a nudge) is designed to push you towards a decision, often without your full knowledge or consent.
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As an exercise, try keeping a media log—a record of all the media you engage with over the course of a day or week—and from that log, flag the content you suspect was intended to manipulate you, even if it was unsuccessful. Memes and viral content are fertile ground for this subtle form of messaging, but so are traditional media like TV, movies, and music. Increasingly, commercial and political messaging is the subtext to content that is otherwise focused on generic or common subjects. In particular, count how many times your personal information was used to customize or target you in a manipulative manner.
These pervasive attempts at manipulation are compounded by the broader erosion of the public commons. After all, democracy was born in the public square, the common space where common people could assemble and discuss what was important to them. As media evolved, societies grew, and what we used or shared as the commons changed. From pamphlets, to newspapers, to radio, and television, democracy changed to keep up with the places, spaces, and media we use to gather.
However, the commons as we know it may no longer be all that common. Personalized digital media serves each of us a unique and individualized experience that keeps us connected but also isolated. The mantra of Silicon Valley may be "move fast and break things," but it could just as well be "divide and conquer."
In the recent article, "The Road to Digital Unfreedom," University of Toronto professor Ron Deibert argues that the "fine-grained surveillance that companies perform for economic reasons is a valuable proxy for authoritarian control."
He adds that the "attention-grabbing algorithms underlying social media also propel authoritarian practices that aim to sow confusion, ignorance, prejudice, and chaos, thereby facilitating manipulation and undermining accountability." Like many others, Diebert argues that users are addicted, and, while willfully participating, they are nonetheless being taken advantage of and being led down a dark path.
What if it's not that simple? What if we're not being manipulated, but, rather, we're making these choices freely? What if the issue is not that democracy is in peril, but that citizens are demanding more from democracy? Their expectations of what they're entitled to as citizens have grown as the powers afforded by technology have taken hold.
No longer satisfied with representative democracy, citizens are desiring direct democracy. After all, that has been their experience as consumers, where their participation is increasingly easier and convenient and their feedback is often valued—sometimes they're even able to demand and get action when they complain (publicly).
There is also the perception of greater transparency. It feels as if we live in a world where secrets are hard to keep and information has a strong desire to be free. Data breaches and whistleblower leaks give citizens the belief that transparency is aiding democracy, in spite of governments and corporations being more secretive and more intrusive than ever.
What if we're not being manipulated, but, rather, we're making these choices freely? What if the issue is not that democracy is in peril, but that citizens are demanding more from democracy?
And that may be the key point. We believe we have more freedom, but do we really? Consider Evgeny Morozov's charge that the internet is a paradise for consumers but hell for citizens. We can buy whatever we want, but not all of us have the money to buy. What if our "democracy" has become one vote per dollar, giving billionaires the ultimate power to decide? What if the powers we have as consumers are mere illusions when we act as citizens? We have the freedom to buy what we want, but not the freedom to decide how we choose our rulers, let alone who our rulers will be.
Certainly the unprecedented concentration of power and wealth is an undeniable sign that democracy is in peril. Not only are the media owned and controlled by a handful of corporations, but the technology companies that are absorbing the media industries are even larger and wield even more influence than the behemoths they have vanquished. Historically, societies that have faced similar polarization and disparity between rich and poor have failed to remain stable, let alone survive.
Add to this the looming spectre of automation, which threatens to make almost any job obsolete, and may even turn us all into automated and obedient subjects. Surely you can understand why people would have existential angst about the future of democracy.
Perhaps one solution to the concentration of wealth is to extend the franchise to robots. If robots are expected to exponentially grow in number, would we not want them with us rather than against us? If you want to vote early and vote often, there's nothing better than automation to help you do so.
How about an autonomous agent as your elected representative, who can be programmed to protect your rights and express your views? Or at least an intelligent assistant that can monitor what politicians say to ensure they are held accountable by the voters who elected them?
Radical ideas perhaps, or examples of how democracy may not be in peril, just in the process of updating or upgrading and remaining relevant.

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As he explained to me, "This could have been any one of us" ... so pulling something together like this for Marty touched the hearts of a lot of people who were quick to lend their support.
Marty looks at it this way ...
Hi Everybody -
What does this concert mean to me?
For myself, it shows me personally, that there are a lot of people that care about me, by agreeing to make the effort to appear -- It's quite beautiful --
Beyond that, it's an opportunity for several things -- varying healings, not just my own -- reaching out in this manner means more water under the bridge where it belongs for many people -- letting go -- musically, spiritually, (which most all music is, except that which intends to be otherwise) -- joyfully, emotionally, passionately, excitedly, humorously, and many other possible "lys" --
I know there will be quite a powerful vibe in the room, and the spirit will come down --
God Bless ALL!
Thanks, Marty ... let's hope for universal healing at every level ... if we can't lean on each other, what else have we got? I am SO glad that I could help out in ANY small way to help make this happen. See you at the show! (kk)
Last night I was invited to attend the rehearsal for "The Buckinghams' Greatest Hits And More" set which will close The Benefit Concert For Marty Grebb tomorrow night at The Arcada Theatre and let me tell you ... it was nothing short of OUTSTANDING!!!
I don't care WHEN you've seen The Buckinghams ... WHERE you've seen The Buckinghams ... or in what CONFIGURATION you've seen The Buckinghams ... you have NEVER seen The Buckinghams look and sound like this!!!
There was electricity in the air ... and the buzz will continue throughout the night as a list of Chicago Rock Legends take the stage ... Ronnie Rice (formerly of The New Colony Six) ... Jimy Sohns and The Shadows Of Knight ... The Cryan' Shames (featuring Tom Doody and Jim Pilster) ... Jim Peterik and The Ides Of March ... The Chicago Experience (whose rehearsal we ALSO caught last night ... absolutely AMAZING!!!) ... and, capping it off, Nick Fortuna, Carl Giammarese, Marty Grebb, Danny Seraphine (original drummer and founding member of Chicago) and Dennis Tufano, performing The Greatest Hits Of The Buckinghams and More.
LOTS of one-of-a-kind auction items ... concessions stands filled with all kinds of cool, autographed memorabilia ... and an INCREDIBLE night of music.
It all happens tomorrow night ... FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY ... at The Arcada Theatre.
The Benefit Concert For Marty Grebb.
Ticket information here: www.oshows.com
(And let me tell you, Marty looks and sounds FANTASTIC in every way!!! Man, what a talented musician and vocalist he is. Let's hope the magical healing powers of music can lift the spirits in each and every one of us ... and help drive away ... or at least suppress ... that which ails us. Come on out tomorrow night and celebrate the music ... celebrate the cause ... and have a good time. You'll be glad you did!)


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Things to Do & See: March 10 - March 16, 2020
The Chesapeake Energy Arena will be rocking this week, with the Utah Jazz coming to town on Wednesday to take on the OKC Thunder and Cher bringing down the house on Thursday. Theres also magicians to see this week, plenty of St. Patricks Day events and the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center will finally open. See what else you can do this week in OKC.


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New GridMarkets Featured Houdini Artist: Hernan Llano, FX TD Framestore
PatriciaCornet posted a topic in Lounge/General chatHello everyone! Our new Featured Houdini Artist is Hernan Llano, FX TD at Framestore London. Aside from being a really nice guy and a pleasure to work with, I found his career path fascinating - read our interview with him to find out why. Hernan has also graciously agreed to sharing a detailed video tutorial about using applied vectors in Houdini - I hope you enjoy his helpful tips. Patricia and the GridMarkets team


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Meet Our Patients
Dr. Marinic has treated thousands of patients over the years, helping them with a wide array of dental situations. We'd like to introduce you to some of them.
Read Reviews of Dr. Marinic by patients here.
A basketball player, Shon suffered an injury in high school when his two front teeth were hit. The original damage was repaired in the emergency room, but over time the trauma spread.
When Shon came to Dr. Marinic, the doctor spotted the continuing trauma on his x-rays. After discussing all of his options, Shon elected to have Dr. Marinic replace the damaged teeth with veneers.
More than 10 years later, Shon is still very happy with the manner in which Dr. Marinic repaired his injury. He says, "Dr. Marinic explained everything so that I knew exactly what to expect. And that's one thing I like about Dr. Marinic. When he tells you what to expect, you know it's going to happen."
When Bette retired from teaching a few years ago, she knew that it was time for her to pursue her dream of an acting career. She started taking acting classes and performing in local theatre productions, but she felt that what she really needed to boost her confidence was a smile makeover.
Dr. Marinic was very happy to help Bette achieve her goals with high-quality porcelain veneers. He designed them carefully to make sure that they would look beautiful and natural.
Bette loves her new smile! She's been in several television commercials now, and is living her dream of being a professional actress.
Craig has been a patient of Dr. Marinic's for over 15 years, and has come in for dental maintenance and care. He's had several crowns and inlays, and is always interested in finding out about the newest technology that Dr. Marinic has added to his office.
Most recently, Craig came in to ask Dr. Marinic to look at a tooth that was bothering him. Dr. Marinic discovered that he needed a new crown.
We used the CEREC computer and milling machine to design and mill that crown for Craig, and Craig left in about an hour with his new permanent crown firmly in place.
Craig says, "There's certain things I don't like to skimp on - good scotch and my teeth are two of them. That's why I come to Dr. Marinic."
Robin came in to us 2 years ago, suffering with a lot of pain and bone loss in her mouth. She had nearly given up on fixing her smile.
Dr. Marinic met with her and did a thorough exam, including a Galileos 3D CT scan, which showed him exactly what was going on with her teeth and jaw. Together, they set up a treatment plan that would result in Robin smiling again.
Robin says that the thing that she appreciates most about her treatment -- other than her new, beautiful smile -- is the friendliness with which Dr. Marinic and his team treated her. She says, "Dr. Marinic really does treat you like a friend. It's very friendly, and I actually feel close to him and his staff."
Dr. Marinic has done three dental implants for Tony, and several CEREC crowns and fillings. He's very happy with all of them.
But the real story that Tony likes to tell has to do with something that seemed very simple, but disturbing: he had a bad taste in his mouth. And no matter what he did, nothing made it go away.
Over the course of a year, Tony visited specialist after specialist, but no one could find anything wrong.
Finally, Tony consulted Dr. Marinic, who decided to do a bone density scan. He found what everyone else had missed: when Tony's wisdom teeth were extracted (by another practitioner), the bone had never healed properly. When Dr. Marinic went in to investigate, he found a small piece of terra-cortil gauze that had been left inside Tony's bone, and removed it.
The bone healed, and the taste went away completely. Tony says that Dr. Marinic "saved his life" by making it livable again.
Lina has been a patient of Dr. Marinic's for more than 26 years, and says that she likes coming to see us because Dr. Marinic is always up to date and current on the latest techniques in his field. She also appreciates the individual attention that Dr. Marinic gives to his patients.
Lina has gotten both veneers and implants from Dr. Marinic, and is quite happy with her smile.
When Bob first came to see Dr. Marinic, he had not been to the dentist for a while, and his teeth and gums were showing the signs of that neglect. Dr. Marinic worked with Bob to put together a treatment plan that would restore his teeth and gums to a healthy, functional condition.
First, Dr. Marinic used laser gum therapy to restore Bob's gums to healthy function. Bob told us that he was surprised when the treatment didn't hurt.
Bob also underwent treatment to have his old amalgam (mercury) fillings safely replaced with tooth-colored, biocompatible fillings. His large inlays and onlays were replaced rapidly, using the CEREC milling machine right here in our office.
When Bob's two front teeth could not be saved, Dr. Marinic restored his smile with a perfectly crafted bridge.
Bob's been very pleased with his dental care, and also with the way in which Dr. Marinic has helped him to understand the entire process. Says Bob, "I have learned from Dr. Marinic and his staff to take better care of my teeth, so that they should last another 30 years."
Evelyn has a beautiful smile, and Dr. Marinic has been very happy to help her keep it healthy and beautiful over the last twenty–six years.
When she first came to see Dr. Marinic, she had crowns on her top front teeth that she was not happy with, and crooked bottom teeth. Dr. Marinic replaced her top crowns with crowns that were the correctly-matched size and color, and used more crowns to help her straighten her bottom teeth.
When Evelyn cracked an incisor near the gumline, a crown was not an option. Dr. Marinic considered an implant to replace the tooth, but first checked Evelyn's medications.When her medications indicated that she was not a qualified candidate for implant surgery, Dr. Marinic instead gave Evelyn a permanent bridge. She was very happy with this restoration, saying, "Dr. Marinic is very conscious about both aesthetics and function. He is a perfectionist."
Ian had a crown on one of his front teeth, which had been there for many years and needed to be replaced. We discovered, however that the root of that tooth was no longer healthy, and could not support a new crown.
We replaced the tooth with an implant instead. Seven years later, Ian says he doesn't even notice the implant. It feels and looks perfectly natural, and he doesn't worry about eating whatever he wants.
More recently, Ian had some inlays and crowns placed in the back of his mouth. Using CEREC one-visit technology, we were able to do that work on three teeth in a single visit. Ian was surprised and pleased.
Mark was unhappy with a large silver-colored filling that was 10 years old. The amalgam material that had been used for the filling was more than just unsightly: it was about 50% mercury, one of the most toxic substances known. For health and aesthetic reasons, Mark wanted Dr. Marinic to remove the filling and replace it with something biocompatible.
We carefully used a standard, accredited protocol that isolated the tooth and prevented any of the toxic material or gas from the filling to escape back into Mark's mouth. The procedure was very fast, and Mark said that he didn't feel anything.
After the thorough removal, Dr. Marinic designed a new inlay for the tooth on his computer, and Mark watched as he made the inlay on our CEREC milling machine. Dr. Marinic placed the inlay, adjusted the bite. Now instead of a large silver-colored tooth, Mark's tooth looks just like the rest of his teeth.
Call us at 847.475.8700 to make an appointment or request a dental appointment online.
Ian had a crown on one of his front teeth, which had been there for many years and needed to be replaced. We discovered, however that the root of that tooth was no longer healthy, and could not support a new crown.
We replaced the tooth with an implant instead. Seven years later, Ian says he doesn't even notice the implant. It feels and looks perfectly natural, and he doesn't worry about eating whatever he wants.
More recently, Ian had some inlays and crowns placed in the back of his mouth. Using CEREC one-visit technology, we were able to do that work on three teeth in a single visit. Ian was surprised and pleased.


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A division of DaVita Inc. known as HealthCare Partners announced a merger with its long-term affiliate, southern California-based Coastal Physicians Medical Group, according to a press release from DaVita.
"Coastal Physicians Medical Group is a Latino-owned medical group serving our multi-cultural, multi-lingual community for over 30 years," Luis Magdaleno, MD, president and CEO of Coastal Physicians Medical Group, said in the release. "For as long as we've been an affiliate of HealthCare Partners, both our groups have shared the common value of placing the patient's interest first in a family oriented practice setting."
Coastal Physicians Medical Group has six health care providers who have been working with patients in the South Bay area since the 1970s, according to the release. In 2017, the group was recognized for its leading clinical outcomes in controlling high blood pressure, osteoporosis management and breast cancer screening.
"We're proud to welcome Coastal Physicians Medical Group, a very important partner of ours for the past 20 years, to HealthCare Partners," Amar Desai, MD, president of HealthCare Partners in California, said in the release. "The addition of these highly successful providers will further strengthen our ability to provide high-quality care to patients in the South Bay area."


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C.F.R.Talk - Bushisms and a Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King
Summary: This show, your host Free D People talks about the Presidential Campaign and the BS coming out of it. Free plays Bushism's and points out the most outrageous comments made by the President over the years. A tribute to DR. Martin Luther King is made with excerpts from his most famous speeches. Free gets in the face of Government, Religon and the FCC. As usual there is good music and a fun time is had by all.


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Because We Want It.
DNA indicates humans in N. America 14,300 years ago. That's a thousand years before Clovis Culture; for years the presumptive "earliest North Americans".
Feminist take on the Miss Navajo beauty pageant.
Palin's pipeline to nowhere.
"... Approximately half of the proposed pipeline would run through Canada; native tribes who live along its route complain they haven't been consulted about it and are threatening to sue unless they are compensated. Representatives of the canadian tribes, known as First Nations, say Palin and other pipeline proponents are treating them with disrespect. The tribes' lawyers warn that the courts are on their side and say the Indians have the power to delay the pipeline for years—or even kill it entirely by filing endless lawsuits..."
Juries exclude Natives
"During pre-inquest motions Sept. 8 and 9 in Toronto for the inquiry into the 2006 deaths of two Kashechewan men, it came to light that jury roll in the district of Kenora "systemically excluded First Nation people," according to a press release from Nishnawbe Aski Nation.
NAN and Aboriginal Legal Services of Toronto have called on Ontario Attorney General Chris Bentley to launch a "formal inquiry into the legality of the jury selection system that has been employed in the territorial district of Kenora since 2000 and more generally, across the province of Ontario..."
First Nation awarded $25,000 in legal fees for band leaders
"The Ontario Court of Appeal has awarded court costs of $25,000 to Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (KI) First Nation for legal fees incurred in the appeal of a jail sentence for six KI leaders..."
Ottawa won't be bound by Nunavut's Inuit language law: Harper
"A new law that requires Nunavut's public and private sectors to provide day-to-day services in the Inuit languages will not apply to federal government services, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said."
What can I say?
Danish disco-wunderkind, Tommy Seebach.
A papier-mache tutorial, from scifi author Mary Robinette Kowal.
A book review of ONE NATIVE LIFE, by Richard Wagamese.
New Tim Giago article.
A remembrance of Ojibway artist, Benjamin Chee Chee, 1944-1977.
Native theater, with elders' help, laughs at itself.
"... They said they wanted to give people an insider's look into the Native world and show that even Native elders have a lively sense of humor.
As part of the writing process, Dalton and Bourgeois ran the script by a council of elders who not only encouraged them on but also contributed jokes and stories of their own..."
Big directory of film festivals, at InsideFilm.com.
Current exhibitions at the Heard Museum.
Speaking Their Language
"The skit, which focuses on driving issues such as child restraints, distraction from loud music or cellphones, and even things like riding an ATV without a helmet...
"One of the teachers really nailed it for me - he said this is the first time at their school in an educational situation where it's been aboriginal kids talking to predominantly aboriginal kids," said Alan Long, the director. "So instead of someone from outside coming in, telling you what to do ... the message gets through better if it's people you can relate to."
Another Native BlogOjibway Migisi Bineshii.
Native American Performing Arts, how does YOUR Community measure?
New Tim Giago article.
New NFB film, Indigenous Plant Diva
ABORIGINAL VOICES – Contemporary Canadian Perspectives, September 27, 2008, Ottawa, Ontario.
"Ranging from drama to documentary, the screening program showcases groundbreaking works of established and emerging artists who, by developing an experimental approach to form and narration, have developed their personal voice. Notion of identity (collective and individual) is approached with a mix of energy and rage and often uses humour as a weapon..."
Native American artists say counterfeits, knock-offs hurt them
"... When such an incident happens, Richards said that the restaurant has a three strike policy. For the first incident, a vendor cannot sell there for 30 days. A second violation prohibits a vendor from selling for 60 days. With a third violation, the vendor is out for good.
Counterfeits and cheap knock-offs of Indian arts and crafts jewelry affect the marketplace, where vendors have to sell their items at lower costs or resort to using cheaper material to sell at the lower cost..."
Upcoming lecture and exhibition in Second Life, Mola Art among the Kuna People of Panama. September 27, at 3:00 pm SLT, in the Museum of Music in Second Life.
Norval Morriseau painting, Androgyny, installed in the residence of Canada's Governor-Genral, Rideau Hall.
Another Native Blog, Forgotten Angel.
Aboriginal contemporary storyteller and visual artist, Anthony Deiter will be showing at Hildegard's in Valdosta, Georgia. A New Native Perspective - Hildegard's hosts Native American artist for Art After Dark.
Native American Music Awards, October 4, 2008, 8pm, Seneca Niagra Events Centre.
"Alaska art, New York address", New gallery seeks to promote Native art, raise social issues.
"Alaska House, an art gallery and cultural center dedicated to Alaska Natives, opened Monday night in New York City's trendy SoHo neighborhood...
The art was the focus at the opening, but Alaska House's broader mission is to make sure the Lower 48 is paying attention to the problems facing Alaska Natives. The reception's theme, "Life Without Ice," is meant to draw notice to the changes a warmer Arctic would force on the region's people..."
'Salvage' Native play premieres at the Autry, October 31 through November 23. Diane Glancy, Minnesota Cherokee-author.
Toronto win 'just sinking in' for Nunavut women's film group
"A women's film collective from Igloolik, Nunavut, is celebrating a big win from its debut feature film after it scored a major prize at the 33rd Toronto International Film Festival.
Before Tomorrow, an Inuktitut-language movie co-directed by Marie-Hélène Cousineau and Madeline Piujuq Ivalu of Igloolik's Arnait Video Productions Collective, won best Canadian first feature at the prestigious film festival's awards luncheon Saturday..."
Ran across an interesting blog post, by artist-blogger who encountered the incredible art installation, "Buffalo Bill and the Indians on the Beach", by artist, Thom Ross.
New Mexico AG targets fake Native American jewelry .
"At least 50 percent of the Indian jewelry on the New Mexico market is misrepresented in some way, an official in the state attorney general's office told Legal Newsline..."
Rezolution Pictures International
"... is an award-winning Aboriginal-owned film and television production company that plays a vital role in bringing cultural diversity to Canada's mainstream broadcasting landscape..."
Blackfeet member utilizes old technology, "calendar stick".
"... An inch shy of 4-feet long, the calendar stick is a tool used to mark the days, months and years. Using shadows, it indicates the time and season, while a feather waves with the wind.
A stripe of red tops the stick, illustrating the Blackfeet Tribe's creation story. From there, 30 black stripes alternate with 29 yellow ones, which are used to mark the days.
Latrice Tatsey learned that the traditional Blackfeet calendar is based on days between full moons, so the months are shorter and the year lasts 360 days.
The calendar stick also has four small lines to record quarter days once a year, a slightly different way of working out leap year..."
AIROS podcasts feed.
Call of the wild
"... In the past few months, Pam Miller, an archaeologist who has made documentation and preservation of the walls her life's work, has noticed further damage: someone has been cleaning some of the panels, wiping away signs of the dust deposits. This could be doing more harm than good; it is work for art restorers, not anonymous amateurs...
The next morning, back at the site with Zavadil, I raise Miller's suspicion that those in favour of development have taken it on themselves to clean up. He scoffs, climbs out of his Suburban 4x4, cuts through the desert brush and approaches a panel. Rubbing his open hand over its surface, he explains that rain or even wind could have removed the silt. Also with us is Brad Higdon, a soft-spoken planning and environmental co-ordinator from the Bureau of Land Management, which is responsible for federal (public) land. Visibly uncomfortable, Higdon tells Zavadil he is not supposed to touch the art – oils from the skin can cause damage. Zavadil quickly withdraws his hand. "You've seen me touch my last piece of rock," he says..."


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With the year nearly over, it is important to be prepared for what forms you need to gather, file, and send to your employees and contractors for the coming tax season. While most have to do with taxes, some are meant to assess whether you'll need to pay penalties to the IRS. In all cases, failure to timely file these forms can lead to late filing penalties.
There are some key dates that you need to remember to ensure that all of your end-of-year forms are filed correctly, on time, and without any fines. Here, find a list of common federal tax filings and dates for employers.
For the full list, download our ebook for the 2019 edition of The Justworks Guide to End of Year.
End of Year Tax Filing
By January 31
Form W-2
Employers must file a Form W-2 for each employee who (i) they have paid $600 or more in wages, (ii) they have withheld income, social security, or Medicare tax from, or (iii) they would have withheld income tax from if the employee had claimed no more than one withholding allowance or had not claimed exemption from withholding on Form W-4. Employers must also furnish a copy of Form W-2 to employees by this date.
Failure to file and furnish W-2s on time will cost you; the IRS can assess a penalty of $50 per W-2 (if you file the correct form within 30 days of the due date). Depending on how late you file and furnish W-2s, the penalty can be as much as $270 per form.
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Form 1099-MISC
Employers must file a Form 1099-MISC for each person to whom an employer has paid during the year at least $600 in prizes and awards, medical and health care payments, services performed by someone who is not your employee, or certain other nonemployee compensation. Employers must also furnish a copy to contractors by January 31.
Form 1096
If your company filed 1099s, you'll need to file Form 1096, which is the transmittal form used to summarize information on Forms 1099-MISC.
Forms 940 and 941
IRS Form 940 is used to report annual Federal Unemployment Tax, or FUTA. FUTA provides funding to state unemployment agencies, which provide unemployment compensation to workers who have lost their jobs.
Employers use Form 941 as a quarterly tax return to report income taxes, social security tax, or Medicare tax withheld from employees' paychecks. It's also used to pay the employer's portion of social security or Medicare tax. As such, the fourth quarter's Form 941 is due on January 31 as well.
Form 1095-C
If your business is an Applicable Large Employer (ALE) under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), you need to distribute Form 1095-C to each of your full-time employees by January 31. ALEs are employers with at least 50 full-time equivalent employees.
By February 28 (by mail)
Note: If you're filing the following forms electronically rather than by mail, the deadline is March 31.
Form 1095-C
If your business is an ALE, you should also file a Form 1095-C with the IRS.
Form 1094-C
Form 1094-C is a "cover sheet" for the 1095-C forms. It provides information on things like the employer, number of employees, and contact person.
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Seoul-based financial technology unicorn Viva Republica, known for its flagship money transfer app Toss, has interfered with the business of web portal operator Naver by misusing the practice of keyword marketing, a South Korean lawmaker argued Oct. 4.
Naver's "most searched keywords" section -- which helps Naver users keep up with the latest trends -- recently began featuring an unusual number of terms related to Toss promotional events, where users could benefit from small rewards and giveaways from Toss in exchange for typing in terms such as "BBQ vampire chicken."
Courtesy of lawmaker Rep. Park Sun-sook
Once a keyword makes the "most searched" list, it becomes visible on Naver's front page. Since the company controls nearly 70 percent of the domestic web portal market, rewarding users for typing in "BBQ vampire chicken" brings massive attention and user traffic to brand owner Genesis BBQ -- a Toss marketing client.
According to Rep. Park Sun-sook of the minor opposition Bareunmirae Party, gaming the system for marketing purposes harms Naver users.
"Toss has interfered with Naver's normal business because inappropriate and wrongful keywords hampered the normal operation of Naver," Park said.
The "most searched" list featured 287 keywords related to Toss marketing campaigns from Aug. 28 to Oct. 2, Park estimated. Other companies that engaged in similar marketing tactics included LG Uplus, E-mart, Genesis BBQ, Lotte GRS and Samsung Electronics.
Park demanded that the state-run Korea Communication Commissions launch an investigation, saying the behavior constitutes interference with business, which under the Criminal Act can result in prison terms of up to five years or fines of as much as 15 million won ($12,500).
The remarks were part of a parliamentary audit that began Sept. 30 and runs through Oct. 18.
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Unless you've been living under a rock for the last year you've most definitely seen Instagram's most colourful food trend, the Buddha Bowl. Deep filled bowls overflowing with with rainbow coloured foods that are both healthy and delicious.
Encouraging us to eat a balanced diet, with a myriad of texture, flavour, colour and nutrients, they're made up of healthy grains, raw or cooked veggies, healthy fats, greens and a portion of protein. The name itself stems from Buddha's round belly and because of course, it's in a bowl.
In our opinion the newly veganised Larder down on Gardner Street serve up the tastiest buddha bowls in town. Bursting with delicious, healthy produce and salads, these are the perfect way to fill your belly and satisfy your hunger. Regularly changing toppings including quinoa stuffed pepper with mixed leaves, sun-blushed tomatoes & crispy chickpeas, butternut squash jambalaya with cajun kidney beans, raw veggies, chunky hummus and seeds. Pro tip - grab a seat outside in the sun, and a freshly made smoothie to wash down your rounded belly goodness.
Wriggle Deal: Bountiful Buddha Bowl & Soft Drink @ Larder, £4.95


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Cross Purposes by Henry Cecil [used-very good]
Classic fiction from the master of Courtroom Drama
Dust jacket - not clipped - minor wear and age discolouration, small (2mm) tear at front bottom edge; damage to back at bottom edge. Book - Black cloth boards with silver lettering to spine; minor bumping to spine top and bottom; minor foxing and dusting to page edges; No inscriptions or marks; binding - tight. A good clean copy
Publisher: Michael Joseph
Date published: 1976 First Edition
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We hope everyone had a fun and safe new year's celebration. A lot of new stuff went up for pre-order at Entertainment Earth at midnight. One of those is the first wave of the Guardians of the Galaxy Marvel Legends.
Join the Guardians of the Galaxy! Get ready for a fantastic adventure with the Guardians of the Galaxy Marvel Legends Action Figures. Spanning the history of the comics and the movies, these 6-inch scale action figures include pieces to build an amazing larger figure, Titus.


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Introduction: Dr. Horrible Costume
With his freeze ray he can stop the world...
You can buy a Dr. Horrible costume online for $89 or make one yourself for less than a quarter of that. Even less if you already have some of the pieces in your closet or garage. I'll tell you what you need, which pieces you'll have to make and the extras I would do for an adult costume. (Maybe I'll be Dr. Horrible next year.)
Step 1:
You'll need:
- a long sleeve plain white shirt, preferably a long sleeve t-shirt type
- white scrubs (just the top) or a lab coat. I got the scrubs top at Walmart for about $12.
- grey rubber gloves. These are an adult size from Home Depot. They'd obviously fit an adult much better.
- a big water blaster. This can be spray painted silver and even filled with colored water, if you want.
- tan or grey pants. Dockers are great, but even riding pants would be good since they get tucked into the boots
- rubber rain boots spray painted grey or white. Or you can add painted cardboard cylinders over your shoes to make faux boots.
- cheap, plastic safety goggles
You'll wear the long sleeve shirt under the scrubs or lab coat. If you want, you can use fabric pens to make the pocket insignia. I used a button instead. Wear the gloves over the long sleeves. Slacks tuck into the boots.
Step 2: The Goggles
I think the goggles are the most important part of the costume. I used cheap plastic safety glasses from the hardware store. Use a strong glue to attach random objects that will become knobs and dials. I used coins, washers and mason jar rings. They look pretty odd at this point, but you'll paint over everything. Cover the lenses and paint the rest of the surface black with enamel or acrylic paint. Inside and out. Then add details with other metallic colors, if you want. This is optional. For an adult, cut off or sew down the extra elastic.
Step 3: Optional, But Fun
Get an old brief case or make one out of a cardboard box and spray paint it silver. Write WONDERFLONIUM on the side, if you want.
Have fun!
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Nice job.!!.check out mine what u think? made out of card boards and tape lol Vote if you like show some love in return :-)
i had that super soaker when i was younger for some strange reason the compressor stopped working. whats weirder was when i took it apart the mechanism worked fine but when put together it wouldn't pressurize
sounds like either a bad gasket or a hole in your pressure tank...both can be fixed.
i have what appears to be the exact same super soaker, and it is the best i have ever used or seen :)
this water gin remonds me of my childhood :P
this water gin remonds me of my childhood :P
Super Soaker!!! :P
Haha great costume!
Thanks!! (Oddly, no one wanted to be Captain Hammer : )
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Souto-Manning, MarianaTeachers College, Columbia University
MARIANA SOUTO-MANNING, Ph.D., is Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education at Teachers College, Columbia University. From a critical perspective, she examines the sociocultural and historical foundations of schooling, language development, literacy practices, cultures, and discourses. She studies how children, families, and teachers from diverse backgrounds shape and are shaped by discursive practices, employing a methodology that combines discourse analysis with ethnographic investigation. Her work can be found in journals such as Early Child Development and Care, Early Childhood Education Journal, Journal of Early Childhood Research, Journal of Early Childhood Literacy, Journal of Research in Childhood Education, and Teachers College Record.
Melisa Cahnmann-Taylor, Mariana Souto-Manning, Jennifer Wooten & Jaime L. Dice - 2009
The Art and Science of Educational Inquiry: Analysis of Performance-Based Focus Groups With Novice Bilingual Teachers
This article focuses on explicit arts-based approaches that the authors employed in a 3-year teacher education study of professional conflicts experienced by novice bilingual teachers. The authors describe how they used the literary and performing arts and to what end, addressing questions regarding processes, expertise, and validity in arts-based research.
This is a commentary on the best seller, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, by Amy Chua. The authors make the contents of the book more complex than the media have by emphasizing the author's actual message, the pressure on parents to have model children, and the agency and capacity for resistance of children who have their own ideas about how their lives should be lived.


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Today's DIY posting will highlight a few inexpensive ideas you can do to decorate a birthday party, baby shower, bridal shower, or any other kind of event!
#1 - Chairs
If you are having an event and you need to rent chairs for it, alot of people totally rule out metal folding chairs. Why? Because generally they look sooo regular. But there is an inexpensive way to jazz up your regular folding chairs...and the magic word is TULLE! Tulle runs about $0.97 to $1.30 a yd depending on where you go and its a very inexpensive way to add some pop to them. I bought pink & white tulle from Walmart and used around 1.5 to 2 yards or so on each chair. Cut out your tulle for each chair and lay on floor, then start tying it in double knots around each one. If you want, you could also do a bow! (but that may require a bit more tulle around each chair!
#2 Welcome Sign
For certain celebrations, you may want to do a welcome sign or a sign announcing the occasion. This is a very simple thing to do and it really adds a nice touch to an event. First, you will need a black styrofoam board which can be purchased at Michaels for about $4.99, fabric of your choice, spray glue, ribbon (if desired), and a computer to print out your signage. I used two types of fabric and black ribbon for mine so I will explain how I did my version.
Cut out the fabric you want to use for middle piece. Use spray glue to stick it on foamboard.
Cut out equal amounts of the second fabric you want to use and glue that to each side. It doesnt have to be a perfect cut, the ribbon will cover that up.
Next take your ribbon (I used 4 inch wide ribbon) and glue it on each side covering up the line made by your outer fabric.
Print up your wording in Powerpoint or any other program you have, cut it out, and glue it on as you desire. You can add pics as well. The choice is up to you..and wallah you have your sign ready for posting! You can hang it up or place it on an easal as I did.
#3 Personalized Water Bottles
This is another super easy project and its become very popular at bridal showers, birthday parties, and baby showers. To create your own personalized water bottles...you just need a computer and the biggest key is you need WATERPROOF adhesive paper. I ordered mine from www.papilio.com (a 10 pk for $11 or so)
The reason you need the waterproof adhesive paper is because if you use regular sticker paper, the ink will run and completely ruin your label once you put it refrigerator or in ice bucket. If you are not chilling the water bottles, then regular sticker paper is fine.
Basically all ya have to do is determine what size you want your labels to be. I created my labels using powerpoint and did 6 to a sheet. The design is up to you. Just play around with size and print out some test sheets. There are some free templates online that you can use also. I will try to find one and attach link.
#4 Hanging tissue paper flowers from ceiling
Making tissue paper flowers is a very inexpensive and easy thing to do to decorate a party! Depending on how many you want to do, it can be very time consuming...but the final outcome makes its all worth it. This was my first time trying to hang them from ceiling and I loved the way it came out. It really makes a room pop! After you finish making them, all you need to hang them are thumbtacks and some clear fishing line which I purchased at Wal-Mart for $3.00. Tie the string around the center of your tissue paper flower and tack up in ceiling. For some variation, make your strings different lengths so they wont all be hanging at same level.
Check out a before and after pic of my bridal shower.
So now you see, with a few small touches, you can make a room look lovely inexpensively!
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
DIY Project #5 - Inexpensive Party Decorations
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What is Pilates and How Does It Related To Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy is the treatment of health problem by doing physical work such as exercises. It is very common in these days. Different methods and techniques are coming which are very effective for the human body in multiple ways. The person which provides the services of Physiotherapy is called "Physiotherapist". The physiotherapist consults with patients to understand their problems such as disability, problems and injuries etc. There are many different exercises which are many common such as Pilates in Neutral Bay New South Wales, Australia. The best part of Physiotherapy is that everyone can perform such exercises regardless from their age. So everyone can do such exercises whether he is a child, young or old person.


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Stunning collar-style choker is hand-woven in an intricate diamond pattern in emerald & cream, with Japanese seed beads and emerald fire-polished Czech crystals. This piece takes about 9 hours to complete.
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Approximately 2 1/2″ at widest point in front; app. 1 1/4″ wide for the rest. Gold plated hook & eye clasp; choker length: approx. 16″ adjustable to approx. 17 1/2″.


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Outlaw Expeditions: Family Overland Adventures
It was a long arduous process building what will eventually be our home on wheels but worth every upgrade and modification to suit our little family as we travel through South America. We chose the Lexus GX470 for our platform because of the interior layout, the 4.7 Toyota V8 and the pedigree of the Land Cruiser 120 platform as we will be towing a trailer to accommodate our family of four. Big thanks to everyone who helped with this build and the companies who helped to make this build a reality. We'll be doing a follow up video detailing exactly what we did and why we chose the modifications we did. Hope you guys enjoy and we can't wait to share our journey with you.


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Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes off coast of Oregon
A preliminary magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck early Wednesday morning off the coast of south-central Oregon, the United States Geological Survey reported.
The earthquake hit at 12:31 a.m. at a depth of about 6 miles, more than 170 miles off the coast of Coos Bay.
About two hours after the initial quake, an aftershock with a preliminary magnitude of 3.5 struck.
Robert Sanders of the USGS says there is no tsunami threat associated with the quake. He says people as far away as Portland reported feeling the temblor.
READ ALSO: A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake shook Venezuela's east coast
Only 72 people reported having felt the quake via the USGS online "felt report." The majority of respondents were clustered around Portland.
The earthquake was centered in the Blanco Fracture Zone, a fault line that has caused a number of movements near Coos Bay this year.
The recent quake hit after an active week of seismic activity in the "Ring of Fire." The fault line, located off the coast of the Pacific Northwest, saw 70 earthquakes in 48 hours. A cluster of 16 quakes above magnitude 4.5 hit Monday, followed by 53 on Sunday. The earthquakes shook Bolivia, Fiji, Japan and Indonesia.
READ ALSO: Death toll rises to at least 14 in Indonesia earthquake
On Tuesday, a 7.3 earthquake in Venezuela caused some damage and was felt as far as the Port-of-Spain in Trinidad and Tabago.
See the latest USGS quake alerts, report feeling earthquake activity and tour interactive fault maps in the SFGATE earthquake section.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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The CSDC, in collaboration with the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada (MISC), is happy to present:
Perspectives on the 2019 Federal Elections
Host: McGill Institute for the Study of Canada (MISC)
Where and when: October 15, 2019 from 5pm to 6:30pm. McGill Faculty Club Ballroom (3450 McTavish St.).
Livestream / video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dVsmG7Yk5w&feature=youtu.be
About: MISC is partnering with The Centre for the Study of Democratic Citizenship to present a panel of experts to discuss the Canadian Federal Elections prior to the vote on October 21, 2019. The panel will feature Marc-André Bodet, Claire Durand, Allison Harell, MISC's Eakin Fellow Melanee Thomas and will be moderated by the Dean of Arts, Antonia Maioni. The speakers will discuss the parties' respective campaigns, as well their predictions for the election.
The panel will most likely reconvene later in the semester for a post-election panel, to revisit their predictions, and discuss what the results mean for Canada's prospective future.
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When I'm looking for something different for a snack or appetizer, I love making pea crostini. Don't get me wrong; I love hummus and guacamole, but sometimes I just want to change things up. My favorite is to serve this pea purée on toasted baguette bread (crostini). The pea purée also makes a great dip for cut up crudité vegetables.
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Banh Mi Sandwich from "The Great Pepper Cookbook" by Melissa's Produce
Lately I have been on the hunt for the Los Angeles food truck with the best banh mi sandwich, a Vietnamese sandwich that features French bread, sweet pickled vegetables, cilantro, and a protein such as chicken or tofu. So far I haven't found my dream sandwich on a truck, so I'm happy I found this sensational recipe for banh mi in The Great Pepper Cookbook by Melissa's Produce.
I'm In a Cookbook!
Today my mac and cheese recipe is published in the e-cookbook Mo' Macaroni and Cheese: 30 Mouthwatering Recipes for America's Favorite Comfort Food.
Korean BBQ Beef Recipe & My Korean Market Adventure
Once I saw the Korean market meat section and the thinly sliced boneless beef short ribs, I knew I found the perfect meal for my family. My kids especially like the Asian BBQ restaurants that are popular around town. To make this dish, I needed a marinade to go with the meat. I was hoping to grab a bottled marinade off the market shelf, but they all had artificial ingredients in them. I decided to make my own and got a sense of what the ingredients should be from the bottles, minus the 20-letter chemical ingredients of course.
Vegan Almond Ricotta (Dairy-free) and My Cooking Adventure With Nancy Rose
Today I am sharing the recipe for Vegan Almond Ricotta because I love the creamy texture, and this recipe is full of flavor. Nancy got the recipe from Miyoko Schinner, who wrote the cookbook Artisan Vegan Cheese,which is the bible for vegan cheese-making. I can't believe how quick and simple this recipe is to make. The ricotta is everything you want a soft spread to be: fresh, creamy, and flavorful. This recipe is a dream come true for anyone like me who can't digest dairy but loves soft cheese.
Maple Syrup and Blueberry Pancake Muffins (dairy-free, whole wheat)
Next we decided to tackle this wonderful maple pancake muffin recipe. The genius part of the recipe is the maple syrup glaze on top of the muffin. Really, you could do almost anything to the base, and the pure maple syrup on top would still make the whole muffin taste like a pancake. So I just boldly went for multiple substitutions in order to make a healthier muffin.
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Looping is certainly not new to Java 8, but you can tighten up your code quite a bit with the forEach expression.
And cleaner code is better, right?
In this article, we'll go over how to use forEach in your code as a substitute for one of the old for expressions. As is usually the case, you can view the complete source code on GitHub.
Use Case
The use case here is that you're running an e-commerce site that sells saltwater fishing tackle. One of the requirements is that you need to print out the list of customers.
Each customer is represented by a Customer class. Here's what that class looks like:
public class Customer { private Long id; private String firstName; private String lastName; private Integer age; public Customer(Long id, String firstName, String lastName, Integer age) { this.id = id; this.firstName = firstName; this.lastName = lastName; this.age = age; } public Long getId() { return id; } public void setId(Long id) { this.id = id; } public String getFirstName() { return firstName; } public void setFirstName(String firstName) { this.firstName = firstName; } public String getLastName() { return lastName; } public void setLastName(String lastName) { this.lastName = lastName; } public Integer getAge() { return age; } public void setAge(Integer age) { this.age = age; } @Override public String toString() { StringBuilder builder = new StringBuilder(); builder.append(lastName); builder.append(", "); builder.append(firstName); builder.append(" Age: "); builder.append(age); builder.append(" [ID="); builder.append(id); builder.append("]"); return builder.toString(); } }
As you can see, it's nothing too complicated. It's a Java bean that follows the standard conventions.
Pay particular attention to the toString() method at the end. That's the code that will display relevant info about the object in a user-friendly format.
The Old Way
In the old, pre-Java 8 days, you'd probably iterate through a List of objects with something like this:
for (Customer customer : customers) { System.out.println(customer); }
Okay, that works. But wouldn't you like something a little shorter and cleaner?
Why, yes. Yes you would.
Of course, you could also us an Iterator. That won't save you any lines, though.
Finally, you could use an old-fashioned for…next loop based on the size of the List object. Once again, though, that doesn't save you any space.
Let's look at a better way.
ForEach With a Lambda Expression
A lambda expression gives you a way to represent a method interface in a single expression. There are many ways that you can use it, but here you're going to use it with a forEach loop.
Let's refactor the code above with a forEach loop that uses a lambda expression.
Boom. That's quite a bit shorter, isn't it?
Of course, that's simplistic. Lambda expressions can handle more complicated logic as well.
For example: what if you wanted to only print out customers who are older than 25 years of age? Here's how you would do that:
customers.forEach(customer -> { if (customer.getAge() > 25) { System.out.println(customer); } });
There you go. If you need even more complicated logic, you can put it between the outer braces.
ForEach With a Method Reference
Believe it or not, you can tighten up the code above even more. For that, you need a method reference.
A method reference is a kissing cousin to a lambda expression. It's often the case that the two are used together.
That's what you'll do here. Here's the code from two blocks above refactored with a method reference.
Yep. That's it.
The code infers that you want to print out each Customer object in the list based on that notation. You don't have to reference a single object. You don't even have to name a variable.
Java 8 figures it all out for you.
Here's the whole code that demonstrates the different methods we've seen:
public class PrintCustomers { public static final void main(String[] args) { //get the list of customers List<Customer> customers = getCustomers(); //let's print out all customers System.out.println("Printing all customers"); customers.forEach(customer->System.out.println(customer)); //let's print customers over the age of 25 System.out.println("\nPrinting all customers over the age of 25"); customers.forEach(customer -> { if (customer.getAge() > 25) { System.out.println(customer); } }); System.out.println("\nPrinting all customers with a method reference"); customers.forEach(System.out::println); } private static List<Customer> getCustomers() { List<Customer> customers = new ArrayList<Customer>(); customers.add(new Customer(1000l,"John","Smith",25)); customers.add(new Customer(1001l,"Jane","Doe",36)); customers.add(new Customer(1002l,"Jerry","Tyne",20)); customers.add(new Customer(1003l,"Glenn","First",29)); customers.add(new Customer(1004l,"Beth","Abbey",35)); return customers; } }
The output of that code will look like this:
Smith, John Age: 25 [ID=1000]
Doe, Jane Age: 36 [ID=1001]
Tyne, Jerry Age: 20 [ID=1002]
First, Glenn Age: 29 [ID=1003]
Abbey, Beth Age: 35 [ID=1004]
Printing all customers over the age of 25
Doe, Jane Age: 36 [ID=1001]
First, Glenn Age: 29 [ID=1003]
Abbey, Beth Age: 35 [ID=1004]
Printing all customers with a method reference
Smith, John Age: 25 [ID=1000]
Doe, Jane Age: 36 [ID=1001]
Tyne, Jerry Age: 20 [ID=1002]
First, Glenn Age: 29 [ID=1003]
Abbey, Beth Age: 35 [ID=1004]
Wrapping It Up
Here's a challenge: try to use forEach with a Map. Take the code to the next level by making it as tight as possible.
If you want to see the code here in action, feel free to check it out on GitHub. You can clone the URI in your own Eclipse workspace and run the Java application yourself.
Have fun!


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Rule #502: It is not acceptable to comment on the size of mommies "booboos" in public. It is even worse to tell other women that your mommy has bigger booboos than they do.
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The worst could be over for bitcoin, according to one of the best-known cryptocurrency hedge fund managers.
Dan Morehead, CEO of Pantera Capital, said the digital currency has been growing at 165 percent per year in the five years the firm has been in business.
"Something that's growing that fast hardly ever gets below its 200-day moving average," Morehead told CNBC's "Fast Money" Wednesday. "When it does, it's a very good time to buy."
Morehead, whose firm returned 25,000 percent the year bitcoin hit its all-time high, said $6,500 was the bottom for this bear market. The cryptocurrency neared that level in April, falling as low as $6,620, according to CoinDesk. Bitcoin recovered to a near $8,212 Wednesday, and has lost more than 40 percent of its value this year.
"It's 65 percent below its high, you don't get that opportunity very often," Morehead said.
Bitcoin had a record year in 2017 with the cryptocurrency gaining more than 1,300 percent to almost $20,000 in December. That helped Pantera, which was founded in 2013, return roughly 25,000 percent life to date as of last December. Its Bitcoin Fund is down by more than 50 percent this year but has still returned more than 10,000 percent life to date, according to Pantera's most recent letter to investors.
The firm saw the value of its cryptocurrency fund cut nearly in half in March, according to an investor letter published earlier in April.
The hedge fund highlighted that since Dec. 1, its Digital Asset Fund was only down 3.1 percent net of fees, compared with bitcoin, which was down 37.4 percent in the same time frame. For March alone, though, Pantera's Digital Asset Fund was down 45.7 percent.
In last month's letter, Morehead, who founded the firm after a career at Goldman Sachs, said his investors would still make money even if bitcoin flops the way Pets.com did in the dot-com era.
"If you had a portfolio of IPOs — one was Pets.com and one was Amazon.com — it doesn't matter what the rest were. You made a great return," Morehead said.
Pantera, which has roughly $800 million in assets under management, also announced the launch of its third blockchain-focused venture fund last month. The fund will focus on peer-to-peer transactions, fintech, artificial intelligence and machine learning.


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Area Rep Says G.O.B. and Residents Culpable
But there is widespread criticism that these measures to improve the fire response on the island are only just now being put in place when Saturday's devastating inferno was the third in four years on the island. Back in 2014, sixteen families were displaced during a fire, and then in 2016 eighty-eight persons were left homeless after a fire on Pescador Drive. Fast track to 2018, and there are another eighty-seven persons in a similar situation, following an early morning blaze in the heart of the town. This does not take into account the many other structures that have been gutted over that same period and the multiple fatalities in the June 2018 fire in the Escalante subdivision of the island. While accepting some responsibility, Minister Heredia also put the blame on residents.
Manuel Heredia Jr., Area Rep., Belize Rural South
"I will agree that probably more should have been done from before, but it is not late. But I must admit that there might be negligence on several sectors of the community that affects this problem. But nonetheless, I believe like I said, you always learn from mistakes and this is one time that I believe that you will see quick action from local authorities from government and from the community itself. San Pedro is a fast growing community; we all know that it is one of the most fast developing in the whole country of Belize. We have about twenty-seven thousand residents now; it is growing at a pace that probably no other part of Belize is growing and there are challenges. But again many times not because you might regard it as the poorer areas or so, but there is negligence sometimes on the part of the residents themselves. They might leave their children playing over there with matches or other things like that. And that also, I believe we need to educate parents that they have to be more careful with their homes and with their kids and with everything that is around that can cause these fires to happen."


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Unique carrier codes needed
OTTAWA, Ont. – The days of generic 2ITN carrier codes are numbered.
As of Jan. 8, 2001, Canada Customs will no longer accept these codes on Pre-Arrival Review System (PARS) loads, or on manifests used for Release on Minimum Documentation (RMD).
In the end, loads without unique carrier codes could be delayed at border crossings, while the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency is also entertaining the idea of fines for those who don't have the magic numbers.
Customs, which recently eliminated the generic codes from bar-code stickers used for PARS, is now beginning to cut similar 2ITN designations that are used as part of cargo control numbers on Form A8A, Customs Cargo Control Document (a.k.a. your manifest).
The manifest is part of the RMD package that brokers present to Canada Customs at the border, after a shipment arrives at a clearance office.
It's been a slow process for the customs agency, which has spent the last two years developing a new carrier identification program. And it had hoped to phase out the generic numbers from PARS shipments by Sept. 11.
However, many carriers have already obtained a new carrier code. (Those who want one can apply through any customs officer, customs broker, or by calling 613-954-7151.)
Carriers who use PARS need to use individual carrier codes as the first four digits on bar-coded PARS stickers, which are applied to invoices or bills of lading before they are faxed to Canadian customs brokers.
For its part, Canada Customs is doing everything it can to kill the generic 2ITN numbers. It stopped issuing the generic bar code stickers earlier in the year, and is warning that all existing supplies need to be destroyed since they'll be rejected.
Carriers using the RMD process must include their new four-digit carrier code in the manifest's cargo control number that is presented to Customs. The A8A-1s (manifests with a pre-printed 2ITN cargo control number) will no longer be available.
– Manifests may be ordered from the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency by calling 800-959-2221, or through the Internet at www.ccra-adrc.gc.ca/forms.
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Preventing prospect analysis paralysis
I had coffee with a psychology colleague who is a brain specialist. I told him about my recent post discussing how salespeople can inadvertently paralyze prospects through information overload.
He got thoughtful and asked if I wanted to know what actually happens in the brain when someone is presented with too much information—like when a buyer has to shop in a "superstore" versus a "bodega". I eagerly said yes and this is what I learned.
First of all, he explained, we humans are motivated to solve problems. Problems create uncomfortable feelings and we are programmed to make those uncomfortable feelings go away. In fact, the feelings (FB) part of the brain (science speak: limbic system) has many lines of communication that are directly connected to the problem solving (PSB) part of the brain (science speak: prefrontal lobe). So when we experience discomfort about something not working right, that feeling gets sent directly to the PSB, pleading:
"Do something about this problem!"
Feeling some pain or discomfort is actually a good thing because it energizes us to gather information in order to find a solution. For example, a prospect may search websites, read blogs, or perhaps ask a trusted colleague for some solutions to his or her problem. The shopping process begins…BUT when a prospect is presented with massive amounts of information, the PSB, craving order, has to work "overtime" to categorize information in order to be able to make a decision.
The FB picks up the strain in the PSB and sends frantic messages to it:
"I'm overwhelmed! I don't have enough time to figure out the best solution. What if I make a mistake?"
With all these distress signals going to the PSB, guess what happens? The PSB gets exhausted and gives up trying to solve the problem and instead shifts into survival mode. Your overwhelmed prospect is no longer shopping for a solution. He or she is using all of her energy to feel better.
"How can I get out of here? My problem is not so bad. I don't really need to change anything. Good bye!"
So what can a salesperson do to avoid this from happening to a prospect?
- First and foremost, keep your sales communications clear, concise and well organized.
- Use categories (sales speak-qualifiers) the thinking brain "craves" by spelling out the obvious so the prospect does not have to work so hard.
- Gain a simple understanding of your prospect's most important problems, identify the key ways you can help him or her and align those two tightly. (If you cannot describe how your solution solves the problem in a few sentences, then you've missed the mark!)
Helping buyers categorize information leaves them with more energy to make an informed purchase decision more quickly. Think about going into a superstore to buy a television. When you arrive in the TV area, you're faced with a dizzying array of choices. Left on your own, you may get overwhelmed and bolt. An experienced salesperson, though, can prevent you from fleeing and promote thoughtful decision making by asking you a few "category promoting" questions such as:"What are you going to watch? How big is your room? Does it have a lot of sunlight? Will you be gaming on it?" This line of questioning enables you to narrow your selection and hone in on a few options to choose between.
Understanding how the brain reacts to information overload is critical to helping your prospect stay focused to make a decision. Stay tuned for Part 2 of this blog for more tips to help your prospect thrive in our "superstore" culture.
How do you simplify decision making for your prospect?
Peggy Kriss, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist in Newton, Massachusetts and a consultant to VisibleGains. Stay tuned for more psychology informed blogs by Dr. Kriss.
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Jambox II: The Social Music Creation Project
Click above for a selection of work from a single student highlighting the process we went through.
Click above to go to the project page on my class website. This was were students went when they needed certain resources for the project.
Problem Statement
To design an intuitive MIDI device that people of all musical abilities can use.
Essential Questions
Project Overview
Plato once wrote, "Music is the movement of sound to reach the soul for the education of its virtue." Through music we express who we are. It is an almost universal experience that connects us all. To explore how music can bring us together, students designed and constructed a MIDI controlled Jambox. A Jambox is a social music creation device with which people of all musical abilities can come together, manipulate sound, and create music naturally. Students used the engineering design process and new technological tools to thoughtfully design and build a Jambox that had a super intuitive user interface. Students then encouraged others to express themselves together by interacting with our Jambox at exhibition.
Concepts and Skills
Concepts: What students could explain
Electricity and circuitry
Criteria based design
Digital music
Skills: What students could do
Create (CAD) models and drawings in Solidworks CAD
Project management
Pugh chart analysis
What Students Created
The Jambox comprised of three separate panels/controllers (Whole class collaboration)
- Step Sequencer
- Drum Machine
- Master Controller
Solidworks model and manufacturing drawing (Individual)
Pugh chart
Design Report
A laser cutter was used to manufacture the control panels. Students' CAD models were exported to Adobe Illustrator and then cut from acrylic using the laser cutter. The video to the right is of one piece being etched and cut. These panels housed the knobs, sliders, buttons, switches, and LEDs, which controlled the Jambox.
This project was a mixture of individual and group work. The Jambox comprised of 3 separate controllers that combined to make the final product.
- Individual - Each student designed one controller virtually and rough prototyped it.
- Large Group – Students were placed into groups of 8 based on choice of controller type. During the research phase, group members helped each other understand their instrument type. Once the final designs had been selected, these groups were responsible for building the actual controller.


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Freelance Salon: Manchester
WhenWednesday 18 May 2016
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Freelance Salon is an NUJ event that goes beyond the traditional orthodoxies of pitching to editors. Salon is a forum to discuss ways to make journalism pay in new ways via speakers who've done something a bit different and made it work.
Speakers for the evening are:
- David Prior, journalist, editor and publisher of Altrincham Today
- Garry Cook, journalist and documentary photographer
- Hina Pandya, journalist, author and founder of the Freelance Salon
The evening will also include networking with fellow freelances over refreshments and snacks.
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Ready to get raw? Punk vibes and high art as NOISE London 2018 thrills
Having started life as a tiny guerrilla hair gathering, NOISE – a former Most Wanted Award for Innovation winner – has become one of the most exciting nights on the calendar. You only discover the venue on the day of the event (this year it was Bush Hall in West London), so it's a scramble to make sure you can get a place. But it's worth it, as the selection on stage is mouth-watering.
Poland's Jaga Hupalo went Technicolor with spiked collars of hair; Ukraine's Andrey Krupchinskiy got all Donnie Darko with gothic bunny ears while Trevor Sorbie's Tom Connell tantalised with texture. Richard Ashforth, the brains behind NOISE, hit the stage with his Saco crew to slice in disconnected bobs against a background of shredded capes.
The Brooks & Brooks team (with It List double winner, Grace Dalgleish) then delivered fishnet fabulous-ness and silver will-o'-the-wisps. Played out to a thumping Grace Jones track, Tim Hartley's presentation was straight out of the darkest corners of London's club scene. His trio of rock 'n' roll animals preened and posed in fetish-style outfits, while Tim cut and styled their hair into dramatically angular shapes. Make some NOISE!
Andrey Krupchinsky
Brooks and Brooks
Jaga Hupalo
Tim Hartley
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