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Located on the shores of Canberra's Lake Burley Griffin, C Dine Bar provides an elegant yet casual atmosphere with views across the lake – making it easy to forget your day and just relax. Enjoy a five-course degustation menu showcasing some of Australia's freshest seafood. Opt to add delicious wines matched to each course.
WHERE: 17/19 Eastlake Parade, Kingston
WHEN: Mar 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31; 06:00pm - 10:30pm
COST: $85; includes a 5-course degustation $110; includes a 5-course degustation with matching wines


text: The Dalai Lama Quotes on Life, Love, Anger, Peace & Happiness "If we are demoralized, sad and only complain, we'll not solve our problems. If we only pray for a solution, we'll not solve our problems. We need to face them, to deal with them without violence, but with confidence – and never give up. If you adopt a non-violent approach, but are also hesitant within, you'll not succeed. You have to have confidence and keep up your efforts – in other words, never give up." 20 October, 17

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text: Share: Comments Print January 10, 2014 at 6:27 PM Former Mountie gets 8 years in drug-smuggling ring Posted by John de Leon The Associated Press A former investigator with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Seattle to eight years in prison for helping to lead a marijuana- and cocaine-smuggling ring linked to the Hells Angels. Federal prosecutors said 46-year-old Rapinder Singh Sidhu recruited a border guard on the Canadian side across from Lynden, Wash., to allow motor homes and minivans packed with cocaine enter that country. He also choreographed the movement of lower-level drug mules who brought marijuana south and cocaine north for several years before authorities broke up the conspiracy in 2008. Sidhu, who left the RCMP in 2003, was one of 56 people indicted. The investigation netted 1,700 pounds of cocaine and $3.5 million. Ringleader Robert Shannon is serving a 20-year prison term. Sidhu was extradited to the U.S. last March and pleaded guilty in October. Before his sentencing in U.S. District Court on Friday, the U.S. Attorney's Office in Seattle said used his police knowledge to become an "underworld law enforcement adviser." Comments | More in The Blotter | Topics: drugs, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, U.S. Attorney's Office


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The Hand & Eye x Mer Bags Tote
The concept for the Hand & Eye shop was born back when I profiled Rob Nelson of Mer Bags. We hit it off pretty well and we started on working on plans for a collaboration after hanging out for just a few minutes.
Nelson really embodies what inspires me about the the new maker movement or micro-manufacturing or whatever you want to call it. He's makes all the Mer Bags by hand in his Brooklyn shop and is totally committed to using American-made materials. He's self sufficient and is building his own business, and that's what inspires me.
Nelson is probably most known for his bomb-proof messenger bags (search #carryshitolympics on Instagram!) but we settled on a tote. We decided to go with green waxed canvas because it's timeless and always gets better with age.
After field testing the bag for a few months, we finalized design details, and came up with the Hand & Eye x Mer Bags Tote. Thanks to the design elements like the truck tarp vinyl bottom and liner, mid-weight waxed canvas exterior and nylon webbing straps, it's bombproof and, at just over 1 lb, surprisingly light. And of course, it's made in Brooklyn.
The Hand & Eye x Mer Bags Tote is available in our shop.
For more info, follow Mer Bags on Instagram and visit Merbags.com.


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Fraser Institute hack: Way off the Marx
By Stephen Gowans
The January 30th edition of the state-owned Zimbabwean newspaper, The Herald, featured an article by Herbert Grubel, a professor emeritus of economics at Simon Fraser University at Vancouver and senior fellow at the ultra-right Fraser Institute, reprinted from The African Executive. In his article, titled "Global economic crisis: Can Marxism help?" Grubel argues that Marx was wrong in saying the way out of a capitalist economic crisis is to pay workers more. Instead, he contends, governments should offer workers no income support and allow troubled industries to collapse as the best way to end the global economic crisis quickly.
Grubel's argument suffers from one fatal mistake and one absurdity.
The mistake is in incorrectly attributing an underconsumption theory of economic slowdown (the idea that workers don't buy enough to keep the economy afloat because they're paid less than the value of the goods and services they produce) to Karl Marx. Marx did not favor underconsumption as the explanation of capitalist crises, though many Marxists have and still do. At the same time, many non-Marxists have espoused and continue to promote underconsumptionist views. The idea that capitalism regularly falters because workers aren't paid enough is neither Marx's view nor peculiar to Marxists.
Marx favored the view that capitalist economies regularly lapse into crisis because the rate of profit falls to such a low level that capitalists are no longer prepared to make new investments. One of the leading contemporary proponents of this view, Anwar Shaikh, echoes Grubel's argument that measures to protect wages and bail out distressed industries are more likely to prolong a period of economic stagnation than jump start an economy. In other words, Grubel is not as far from Marx as he thinks.
But where Grubel parts company with Marx is in proposing that unemployment, shrinking wages and shuttered industries amount to a solution. It does if the problem is saving capitalism, so that it can continue in its accustomed course of lurching from one crisis to another. But if our concern is with the welfare of the greatest number, regularly throwing people out of work, cutting their wages, and subjecting them to cruel hardships, is hardly a solution.
Marx wasn't interested in prescribing measures to keep capitalism afloat, precisely because he believed capitalism's crisis-prone nature was inherent in the system itself. Instead, he predicted that the majority would create an alternative system based on public ownership that harnessed the economy to serve their own needs, rather than continuing in the current vein of having to sacrifice themselves, their interests and their welfare to make capitalism work (and capitalists – the patrons of Gruber's Fraser Institute – rich).
Anyone told they have to work longer hours for less, or endure a prolonged period of unemployment, in order to once again pull the capitalist economy out of yet another slump, might reasonably ask themselves whether the economic system they're expected to endure such significant sacrifices for, is really worth saving.
Grubel – an ideologue for the capitalist interests that fund the Fraser Institute — absurdly seems to think it is (go figure). Marx didn't, no more than he thought low pay causes capitalist crises.
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The government in Australia has decided to throw 42 billion dollars at the crisis.A large part of the population will be given one off payments of $950.This will only be of temporary relief to some parts of the profit system and unless the government gives this payment every week to constitute a liveable wage it can only be temporary.The collapse of markets on an international scale and huge debts owed by the populace throught the world,huge sums spent on wars of colonialism and redivision are symptomatic of imperialism,the highest stage of capitalism.The fact of the matter is,there is no more profit to be made.The level of economic activity will have to shrink to the size of wich the capitalist class will invest its finance capital.Anything that dosnt make profit will become a liability and discarded and the pressure will be on for privatisation of sections of the public sector that can make profit,water,electricity and hospitals to name some.All facilitated by a compliant state.The struggle for higher wages will intensify as the crisis bites,the class struggles will continue and no capitalist will hand over a wage rise unless forced,crisis or no crisis.It is the private accumulation of social wealth that is the problem,[wich wage struggles are linked].Wage rises will not save capitalist accumulation from its terminal conditions.


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What to bring to hospital
There is very little space to store items on the ward so it is easier to bring the minimum and have things taken home and brought in as required.
For information on our maternity wards please click here
- Any medication you require (please make sure you give this to the midwife when she admits you)
- Toiletries
- Maternity Notes
- Bath towel (we will provide a towel for after labour)
- Large T-shirt or old nightie for labour
- Cotton wool for cleaning babys bottom
- Dressing gown
- Nursing bra
- Slippers/flip flops
- Breast pads if intending to breast feed
- Nightwear
- Day wear
- Maternity sanitary pads (not provided)
- Formula in disposable ready made cartons if intending to bottle feed. We will provide sterile bottles and teats.
- Underwear
- Babygros, vests, hat, cardigan, scratch mitts
- £1 coins for phone/TV card
- Disposable nappies (not provided)
- Camera /film
- CDs
- Reading material
- Pen
- Phone charger
- Snacks for labour for you and your partner


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Real Wedding : Mike and Danielle in CA
Today I'd like to welcome Erin and Randy of He & She Photography {a talented husband and wife photography team}. They recently emailed and I've fallen in love with their photos and photography style - the compositions are beautiful. Throughout the day, I will be sharing with you 2 of their recent weddings along with an engagement shoot. So, let's get started first with the Real Wedding of Mike and Danielle on March 6, 2009 in Northern Orange County. This first wedding is all about the dramatic lighting.
Next up from Erin and Randy of He & She Photography, an engagement session and then a gorgeous wedding with a purple, black and white color combo. You are going to LOVE the flowers!


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It looks like a really tight race this year between defending champs XC Ski Headquarters, Hanson Hills/XC Ski Shop & Traverse City Junior Team.
The Juniors have already left for Junior Olympics so Juniors do not count for the Boyne Highlands races this weekend.
The relays are the following weekend and JO's will still be going on, so those Juniors out in California will not be available for Relay points. Those who did not go to JO's are still available.
Just a reminder about age groups:
Your relay entry fee this year does include a Michigan Cup t-shirt.


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We may be smack in the middle of winter so it may not feel like it, but the longest night is behind us and days are becoming longer. To help you through it and because so many of you loved our last piece, we've brought you a new selection of picturesque places to get you through these months and inspire your next trip over.
Here are nine other scenic Instagram spots from which you can draw inspiration for next time you are on the island and want to capture more of the island's enchanting spots. Ibiza has plenty of them.
With a mix of fantastic views and mystical wonders of nature, these will give your followers a genuine visual treat.
View from Mirador Ibiza
How this hot spot has not been taken over by cafes or bars with a view remains a mystery. Walk up the 220 steps this stairway to reach one of the most breathtaking views of the island, stretching from Jesus to Las Salinas, including Ibiza Town, Playa d'en Bossa and Formentera. Wow.
Na Coloms - the Cave of Light
No picture can do full justice to this captivating cave. Get there at the right time and the sun shines inside it, giving it its nickname as the Cave Of Light. In the north part of the island, this breathtaking spot cannot be found on your own. It requires a significant trek with a qualified guide, physical fitness and adequate equipment as it involves a 45-minute hike down and then back up a steep and often slippery slope, but it is well worth the trip. The group Walking Ibiza leads organised walks there.
Es Vedrá tower
A pirate tower overlooking Es Vedrá with a sunset view sometimes stretching out to the mainland - need we say more? That's as breathtaking as it gets. This walk is quite easy and does not require a guide. Just wear comfortable shoes and take what you need as you will want to stay to enjoy the stunning view of Ibiza's mystical rock.
Fatima's Door
Close to "Ibiza-henge," which was featured in our last piece, find Fatima's door. Stand on the other side of the mosaic floor for the ultimate snap of Es Vedrá perfectly aligned within the door's frame. Some say this door has magical properties if you touch it, so go on and make a wish before you upload your next Instagram picture.
Punta Galera
Admire it from a distance or be cautious as you walk down a small but slippery slope. Punta Galera is located immediately north of San Antonio right before Cala Salada. This magnificent spot resembles a giant yacht and a cathedral, with its natural decks and high structure, carved out by nature's erosive forces. An altar to nature, it sometimes has hippies dancing around. Late spring, early autumn and sunsets are particularly stunning.
Streets of Dalt Vila
Beautiful from afar, the ancient part of Dalt Vila is just as spectacular from within. This UNESCO World Heritage site has a long history and several museums. Lose yourself in the tiny cobblestone streets of the top part of the old town to find some of the most picture-perfect spots.
Las Puertas del Cielo
For many, this spot is more mystical even than Es Vedrá. Rivalling its more famous counterpart, Las Puertas del Cielo ("Heaven's Gate") is found a little way past Santa Inés. Appropriately named, it boasts a view that seems to extend into infinity with its own rock formation Ses Margalides, a natural gate-like arch which is also beautiful when seen from a boat.
Las Salinas
The salt flats on the way to Salinas beach, Las Salinas are impressive any time of day and even night. Between the two, though, they acquire an even more enchanting beauty, reflecting the shades and hues of the sky. You can drive through them on the way to Experimental Beach Club or Es Cavallet, but a stroll is always preferable to admire the view and find your perfect snap.
cap Bernat (aka 'the finger of God') at Cala BenirrÁs
One of the most bewitching beaches on the island, Cala Benirrás has it all. Besides being a lovely beach, it has a sunset view with a drumming ritual on Sundays, an iconic beach club and, of course, Cap Bernat. Known locally as "the finger of God" due to its interesting shape, this ultimate Instagram hot spot is easily reachable by bus and Aquabus, too.
That's it but only for now as Ibiza has plenty more to offer. Share your images with us to get featured or make suggestions for what else should be included.
PHOTOGRAPHY | Peter Young, Michael Tomlinson and Walking Ibiza


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factory farming: fish
Fish Farms
The underwater version of factory farming is called aquaculture, and it refers to farms on which fish are confined to pens and harvested. Wild fish populations have become decimated as a result of new technology that allows us to catch increasingly unsustainable amounts of fish. Aquaculture sprang up as a means to produce large amounts of fish in a sustainable manner. Some farms rear their fish in controlled tanks constructed on land, and other farms keep their fish in enclosures set within coastal estuaries.
There are multiple factors that make aquaculture an inhumane and stressful environment for fish. Water quality is a huge problem when large amounts of fish are kept in a small space; the water is often so dirty that it's difficult for the fish to breath and they can suffocate. Fish can also become so stressed from overcrowding that they actually cannibalize one another. Their diets are usually deficient and sometimes unnatural, with some fish bred to tolerate corn in their diets. This contributes to weakened immune systems, so fish must be given vaccines and antibiotics to help ward off diseases. Farmed salmon, in addition, are given salmon-colored dye in their feed – without it their flesh would be gray. Because the environment is so unnatural on fish farms, the farmers have to use an abundance of chemicals to keep the fish alive. Some are used to kill bacteria, while others are herbicides for the vegetation. Sea lice are prevalent in dirty farm water and are a major source of suffering. They create open lesions on fish and will eat down to their bones.
For those farms set in the coastal estuaries all of these chemicals, lice, fish excrement and diseases seep into the estuaries, polluting the natural habitats, causing algae blooms and unbalancing the local ecosystems. Millions of fish inevitably escape every year, and when those fish aren't native to the area they're in, they can wipe out or displace native species and spread disease.
The average death rate for farmed fish is 10-30%. Those that survive are eventually starved for about a week to minimize waste during transport to slaughter. They are then loaded onto oxygenated trucks, transported to kill plants where the water is drained and they suffocate to death. While many people view fish as mindless and unfeeling, hundreds of new studies have shown they are capable of much more than we knew. Studies prove fish have impressive long-term memories and problem solving skills, including the ability to remember a specific escape route from a net 11 months after learning it. They are capable of using tools, forming monogamous relationships, and of passing information along to one another. They can also recognize one another as individuals, including who is to be trusted or not! Surely the number and extent of these studies open up the possibility that the suffering of fish might be equal to that experienced by land animals.
Note - This video contains footage of salmon fish farms in British Columbia. It does not contain graphic images.


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So earlier this week I get an email from my lovely editor, Mari, over at Latina. I read it and literally laugh out loud, like a good hearty people walking by are going to think I'm crazy laugh out loud. Mari had just informed me that her art director wants uniform pictures for all the bloggers and she wants to know if I (pregnant mom of 1 toddler) can make it down to NYC in the next week or two.
Can other mamis out there see why I might find this so funny? Could it be that I'm a little bit OCD about planning trips and (less than) one week's notice just ain't cutting it? Could it be that I am useless past 7pm and I can't fathom mustering up the energy to make a one day round trip to NYC? Could it be that I think it's hilarious she called it a photo shoot – a term reserved for only the very, very cool?
You know what it's really about? Me in front of a camera and having someone else picking the best pic of me. Which also means I need to get more make-up and find like two hours to do my hair. Since having Dessa I dont' exactly feel like I look like myself. I'm not going to lie. I don't' feel exactly pretty; I might feel attractive maybe, MAYBE once a week if that. I can't pinpoint what it is. Maybe the lack of time to take care of me (yeah it's been a very, very long time since I did a serious blow dry on my hair). Maybe it's the lack of time to update my wardrobe. Maybe it's about me still trying to pinpoint how my body has changed since I gave birth. Don't get me wrong, I'm not down in the dumps about but then again I don't normally have a photoshoot to think about.
The profile pic that is up now is one of those single days of the week I felt pretty kick ass – probably because it was my friend's wedding and I was wearing a saree I loooooove and I had oodles of time to beautify…oh and some cocktails helped too! The only thing comforting me at this point is the assumption that whoever takes the pictures is going to have some killer editing program to erase any imperfections.
So what's the plan?
-Get through the laundry so I can find something cute to wear.
-Make it to Sephora or Ulta and buy concealer and mascara.
-Blow dry and curl.
-Get Dessa a cute new outfit or just do her laundry.
Let's get to it!


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Latest News
Bid-rig case subpoenas up to judge
Defense lawyers in a widely watched transportation bid tampering case must get approval from a judge before issuing subpoenas, U.S. Magistrate Judge James B. Todd ruled Monday.
Todd will decide whether any subpoena is overly broad, and he'll also review any documents requested by the subpoena before they go to defense lawyers, he said Monday.
Todd's ruling, after a one-hour hearing in federal court in Lexington on Monday, was in response to disputes between federal prosecutors and lawyers for indicted road contractor Leonard Lawson, former state Transportation Secretary Bill Nighbert and a Lawson employee, Brian Billings.
All three were indicted in September in connection with charges relating to alleged tampering of road building bids to benefit Lawson-related companies during Gov. Ernie Fletcher's administration. All three have pleaded not guilty.
Prosecutors and defense lawyers have bickered over what defense lawyers are entitled to. The case has yielded thousands of documents, several tape recordings and one frozen fish.
Marc Murphy, an attorney for star witness Jim Rummage, said after Monday's hearing that the only thing he knew about the frozen fish was that it was given to Rummage by Lawson at Lawson's house — allegedly at a meeting where Rummage gave Lawson information about road contracts in exchange for cash. He did not know what kind of fish it was.
Defense lawyers for Lawson declined to comment on the fish Monday.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Ken Taylor also declined to comment, adding, "I'm not going to take the bait, no pun intended."
Frozen fish aside, Monday's hearing was focused on a subpoena of Rummage by Lawson's defense lawyers that asks for information on 35 items, including any artwork Jim Rummage's wife had sold, Rummage's pension paperwork, and any political contributions Rummage has made.
Prosecutors had asked that the subpoena be quashed, calling it a fishing expedition intended to intimidate Rummage.
Rummage has said that Lawson gave him $20,000 in cash in exchange for internal cabinet estimates on road projects that Lawson's companies were going to bid on.
Defense lawyers also wanted a recording made by Rummage on his personal cell phone that included a conversation between Rummage and FBI Special Agent Clay Mason. Jason Barclay, a lawyer for Lawson, argued in court Monday that defense lawyers should be entitled to at least hear the conversation, because their client is being charged based on comments they made to Rummage.
Rummage, who was working for federal prosecutors, taped conversations between himself and the defendants. The 22-page indictment includes excerpts from those recordings.
Taylor disagreed, saying the only reason defense lawyers wanted the tape was to play it for a jury and cast doubt on the prosecution and the investigation. Using deception in an undercover operation is a common and accepted practice, Taylor said.
"This is a red herring designed to create issues of prosecutorial misconduct that are clearly not there," Taylor said.
Todd did not rule on the issue of the recording in court Monday, saying he would take it under advisement.


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5 Tips on Writing Great Scenes
Biff Barnes
Every author wants her book to be a page turner. How can you make sure yours is?
The short answer is write great scenes.
Think about why readers read. They are looking for a powerful emotional experience. A romance reader gets the vicarious opportunity to fall in love. The mystery reader shares the detective's sense of urgency; if he doesn't succeed, someone will die. The sci-fi reader is literally out of this world. And it's not only fiction readers who are drawn in by the emotional pull of the world you create for them. Readers look to biographies, memoirs, narrative and family histories to provide the same kind of drama a novel delivers.
Here are five things to do to create scenes that will make sure you deliver on your promise to the reader that she will have an emotional experience:
Tie every scene to your book's story arc. Your narrative is based on your protagonist seeking a goal he is strongly motivated to reach. If your scene doesn't involve your protagonist striving to achieve that overriding goal, it doesn't belong in the book. Each scene shows your protagonist taking a step toward his goal, but facing some sort of obstacle which must be overcome to get there. That means action. Something has to happen. It's only through action that your protagonist advances toward his overall goal. That action revolves around the protagonist seeking to achieve some smaller goal or resolve some obstacle impeding his progress. The protagonist may achieve his immediate goal (although if this happens too often, the story won't be very dramatic), partially achieve it, or be totally frustrated in his attempt. Whatever the result of the conflict, by the scene's conclusion the protagonist should be presented with a new problem that he must solve in an upcoming scene.
Use your point of view character as a lens through which the reader experiences the action. What is the character experiencing as the action unfolds? The action is external and objective. The reader can see what's happening. But what is your character feeling? What interior monologue is going on within the character's head? Is the gorgeous hunk your romantic heroine is lusting after really going to choose that vacuous bimbo? And more important, let the reader see her reviewing her options to prevent that from happening. What she's thinking and feeling may not be reflected in the actions she's taking in this scene, but they will be important later in the book.
Heighten the tension by tightening the relationship between your character's actions and feelings. Literary agent Donald Maas, in his book Writing the Breakout Novel advises, "… the most common flaw I see in manuscripts …is failure to invest every page of the novel with tension. Low tension equals low interest. High tension equals high interest."
Both what happens, the action, and what the character feels about those events and what may occur down the road are sources of tension. A good scene intertwines both. Confronted with a problem, the character acts anticipating a certain outcome. The action provokes a response from her antagonist. It's not the one the protagonist hoped for. She reacts emotionally, and considers what to do next, then acts again. An effective scene is a feedback loop reflecting the tension between action and the emotional reaction it provokes moving the conflict which projects the story forward into the next scene.
Pay attention to world building. Wait a minute, you're saying, I don't write sci-fi or fantasy. The world you build for your characters is still essential to telling your story even if your setting is familiar in the present day. Your reader can't experience the emotional impact of a scene unless she can truly feel like she's there. Whether you book is set a gritty neighborhood in Oakland, features the glamour of Hollywood, is driven by the cut-throat pursuit of profits on Wall Street, or unfolds amid the languid beauty of a Caribbean resort, your setting creates an atmosphere which makes the action and your character's feelings about it feel appropriate to your reader. Verisimilitude matters, and you have to provide it in a way that doesn't interrupt the forward flow of the action and emotional tension of the story. If the action you've written could happen in either Paris or Peoria you have a problem with thescene.
Nothing beats good dialogue. "Readers tend to skip along through novels," said Elmore Leonard, "but, they won't skip dialogue." One of the best ways to create strong scenes is to make them dialogue-driven. For one thing, a dialogue-driven scene will never fall into the trap of narrative summary. If your characters are talking your reader gets to eavesdrop. That's about as immediate an experience of what's happening on the page as you can provide. Just make sure your characters aren't giving speeches. Unless they are politicians or lecturing in a college classroom few real people do. Find the crisp rhythm of the speech you would be likely to hear in the world you've created. Nothing builds dramatic tension in a scene like sharp dialogue.
Scenes which contain these five ingredients will create powerful emotional experiences for your reader, keep her turning pages, recommending your book to friends and buying your next one.


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There's another high-profile exit coming over at THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL following on the heels of Jacqueline MacInnes Wood (Steffy) taking a little break. Hunter Tylo (Taylor) announced on her Web site that she is also off-contract.
"I am getting bombarded with questions to quell rumors, and here in my forum, I will clarify that Jackie and I are (coincidentally) off our contracts," the actress posted at HunterTylo.com. "I have been very successful outside of B&B and I have no doubt she will be too. And more so, because she is free and single to travel all over the world.
"For me, contract talks ended four weeks ago," she continued. "I am moving forward and opening back up to the thousands of acting roles available, writing and pursuing my skin care line. My friends and B&B fans will be sorely missed. But don't worry! I'll keep you posted of my every new adventure."
Tylo also revealed that Taylor's final appearance would be on her own birhtday, Wednesday, July 3. However, Taylor has come and gone from B&B in the past, so there's no telling just how permanent this exit might be.


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Celebrating Psychosis – Thoughts on Mania, Wonder and Magic
This is an experiment and I'm curious about something. I'm curious about how much I can shape my future. If I were to vision cast on here, how close might I be to predicting what might happen. So-called psychosis crept up on me twice last year in 2015 and once so far in 2016.
I refuse to be afraid. If it wants to assert itself, it will. Sometimes it feels like there is this anger that I can't be myself. I can't be who I want to be or who I'm meant to be. I want to get back to that playful full grown child that I experienced myself as 5 years ago when I first stepped into mania. I didn't know it was mania and I'm still not sure that is an interpretation I subscribe to. I'm not regretting that I have been and still am medicalized. It's a convenient way for others to save me when I venture too far along the not so beaten path. "Oh she had a psychotic episode". This may be a good way for me to explain it away to myself as well. But I'm not sure about this. I'm not sure about my insanity when I'm sane, and I question my sanity when I'm insane.
It seems there is always questioning. There is nothing firm to grasp onto. Which of the many selves on the spectrum of selves is me? None of them, or a mixture, depending on the day and interaction. What do I want to experience of myself? What am I here to experience and to create? How can I best celebrate each day of my life? What prevents me from living the best of me out? To me it seems that somewhere between apparent sanity and overt psychosis is a state of celebration which resolves the apparent duality and opposites. What do I want to celebrate and who wants to celebrate with me? I want to celebrate the best of me, my joy, which resonates to bring out the joy in others. I would like to do this instead of being a problem solver. Perhaps in this time, place, and context, I am mentally ill, to others, and sometimes to myself. But what am I moving towards? Can I be the best of me?
What would I be? What would I do? Would I re-language mental illness and call myself "consistently inconsistent" and "relentlessly rediculous"? Why do we value consistency? Because it feels safe and predictable?
I continue to re-write things everyday, especially in the past year. I'm unsure that this is making me happier. I sit here amongst a pile of papers that I look at and re-write only to continue this process. I don't have a good memory for what I've integrated and what I have not.
My values include freedom, humour, effortlessness, laughter, wonder, joy, beauty, nature, flow, insight, generosity, possibilities, perception, trust, relaxing, light, silliness, health etc.
I would love to have a van to travel around in and sleep in so I could spend more time in nature.
I've learned about "Trickster Medicine" and it seems to resonate with my experience of altered states that went to far and were reined in by the mental health system. I'm not against this system as it is here to save me when I explore to far into the realm of ridiculous playfulness to the point that no one else understands the game. I'm left to play with symbols and archetypes that can be dangerous to my body in physical body in reality.
I don't know what I'm doing and I don't know what I'm trying to prove. A proof would be a solution to a problem. Play is just for the sake of the game. Alan Watts would say the point of the game is to keep the game going. Can the game change a little? If I change my game, will this change the trajectory of reality? What is informing this? Intuition, insight?
I want to live in deep creation. I want to dance even though I don't know how, yet. I want to carry a magic kit of happiness.
Life is life. Life is magic and it doesn't need any proof. The fact that I am here and you are here is magic. We are the magic and magician. We are playing tricks on ourself to disguise how wonderful we are. Somehow this feels safer. Perhaps it is. If that explosion of wonderfulness comes through you, you may be seen as insane. How you dare you declare that you are wonderful.
I have thought that perhaps I could be a motivational speaker, shouting at people that they are wonderful. At least this way, I might not be carted off.
I have proof to myself that life is magical. That the flies weren't afraid of me in the silly "fly whisperer" clip on youtube. To me, this video I made spontaneously with the universe defies the laws of nature. It shows there is a kinship with all of life at a certain level of consciousness. It's easier to commune with the flies than an ego. The ego will create a wall faster than a fly will fly away.
To many ideas arise. So far, I've seen this as a problem. Can I celebrate these ideas as they arise. Perhaps they don't have to be a problem. The insights come from clear seeing, perception. Can I celebrate these insights? How can they be celebrated instead of gathered? They are not mine.
I've been researching mental illness for the past year. I can see that it's not about mental illness versus sanity. It's about the root of it. That we do not live a life of celebration. I cannot focus on trying to be sane or ways to fix my problem with mental illness, but with celebrating each day. This is what spreads. At least I would like to this to be so. Otherwise life is a drudgery. I get to a certain height and my ego is put back in it's place of shameful misinterpretation.
This whole thing needs a new language. I spoke this language in my first manic state. I've read that two people can get caught in the same delusion. Maybe it's that two people can speak that other language. It seems there is a language of play. Perhaps it's like gibberish. Maybe when we reach this language as adults, we are ready to reenter the womb. This is interpreted as one needing to kill oneself sometimes. Perhaps we are quantumnly seeing wombs with this consciousness, but this feels like death. I felt I reentered the womb. I felt I came out as numerous babies born in the hospital. Maybe they were seeded with that consciousness. Maybe that is true fertilization. That sounds out there.
So many things I record as they would not be proven by science any time soon, nor would anyone see them as worth proving. We are all collectively causing this in subtle or not so subtle ways. Then we look for solutions to problems we have created. We do not see we are all creators.
These are more like hypotheses of perception, of insight. Insight are seeds of memes of potentiating hypothesis. Perhaps others will pick up on them resonentially and study them one day. But the truth of it was already seen. Science is for the ones that can't see the truth of it immediately and thus need to seek to prove it. We rely on this delayed information because our brains are so dull. Perhaps this is necessary right now, as if we saw immediately the effect of our delayed perception, I won't say here what might happen. We rely on the authority to tell us decades later in a scientific article, what we can already read in the inwardness of ourselves, if we have the eyes to see and the affection to look.
So it's not about inventing a language as much as it is speaking from the language of perception. I am living a dual life. One that is desperate to be heard. One that wants to scream that we are killing each other with our thoughts. And another knows nothing can be done, as it's already done. So why not celebrate life and existence? Why not sing to the trees and watch the birds. At one time, I was a bird, yet at the same time, a small bit of consciousness still resided in this body. There was a non dual awareness of being both. Of being the dancer and the dance. Perhaps that is the problem. I'm making the dance into a problem. Can these words be part of the dance? I do love words. They do not love me back.


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The biggest perk of my job has always been getting a glimpse at the intimate parts of people's relationship. It is when people trust me enough to open up and show me how they love that my adrenaline starts pumping and I know I will create something authentic. I encourage a lot of touching and connecting during photo sessions. Posed pictures are pretty, but the ones that sing to me are the ones that capture the emotion.
I spent a beautiful morning with Rebecca and Steven at one of my favorite parks recently. I left with a full and happy heart.
Thank you for sharing your love with me you two. Here are a few of my favorites from the day.


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Bathing Suit Shopping
With Mexico less than a month away, 3 weeks to be exact, I've been in overdrive mode about my eating habits and trying to make it to the gym a good 5 days a week (trying is the key word.) This wedding comes at a perfect time because it's like a jump start into the summer!
Bathing suit shopping pre-kids was always kind of difficult for me. I had a tiny butt and big boobs so I could never just buy one size and have it fit perfectly. Back in the day to buy suits separately you had to go to stores like Everything But Water, Macys or Nordstrum, for a high school or college kid those price tags were a big no no in my book!
As the years have gone by everyone is selling tops and bottoms separately so it's easier to mix and match. However, enter post kids body. My boobs just DON'T fit into suits like they use to and those low rise cheeky bottoms just do NOT flatter me any longer! I also have found that I can't and SHOULDN'T just buy cheap bathing suits, those are the ones that don't fit my body well. So just like a good pair of jeans, I need to spend a little bit more money to find suits that fit me.
Last summer I posted this photo online because I LOVED the way I looked and felt in my new one piece. This year I'm on the hunt for another cute one to add to my summer wardrobe but also some bikini's that show off the hard work I've been putting in with my food and gym habits.
With working and having kids, getting to the store and actually trying suits on is a real pain in the ass. My love online shopping, point blank. I LOVE seeing packages on my doorstep when I get home from a long day at work and trying on in the comfort of my home, not worrying if I'm taking too long in the dressing room. I've rounded up some of my favorites I've been eyeing, now I just need to pull the trigger on a few.
Let me know what ones you like the best, or if you have any suggestions, leave them in the comments below! XX


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My Vision + Printable Worksheets
Problem #1: Being naturally disorganized
We creatives are known for being slightly messy, scattered thinkers. We are able to produce brilliant work but it takes the right kind of motivation and timing. I personally have to be in "the zone" to work or it's just not going to happen. I could definitely use some help getting all of the details down and right in front of me.
Problem #2: Pressure to be known
I mentioned in this post that feeling of wanting to grow bigger, for everyone to know your name or your work. There is a constant pressure to have a high number of views, followers, connections and of course, sales. But never a clear path to get there or even a standard to know when you've actually "arrived."
Problem #3: Balance
Managing a home and a business or blog is a LOT. There are so many roles and jobs to fill to keep everything in working order and everybody happy. If you're filling all of those roles yourself, it's even tougher. I have a ton of support from my husband, family and friends but I still sometimes get super stressed if I have a deadline. I'm doing what I love but it's always a struggle to stay balanced.
I know from experience that I'm not the only creative that struggles with these things. So my vision is to create some awesome products, content and tools to help us through.
More than just a blog and shop, I want Laurie Cosgrove Design to be a resource.
Here are some of the things you can look forward to in the coming days, weeks, and months...
*31 Days to a Better Work + Life Balance - starts tomorrow! This series will help build a foundation for a healthy business and home
*Freebies - As part of the 31 Days above, I'll be offering up some free printables to help you take what you're learning and apply it to your own organization
*Printable Worksheets & Video E-courses - Getting started sometime this fall! Sometimes bigger areas need a little extra focus. I want to create resources you can download or print for topics on time management, business, blogging, social media, finances, record-keeping etc.
Here's how you can add to the process...
Tell me what kind of things feel disorganized in your life. Besides daily to-dos, what kind of thoughts often feel jumbled in your head? (Ways to reach new clients and followers, organize your house, meals for the week, managing kids, using your strengths, etc.)
I'm so excited for us to team up and feel a little less crazy in this stage of life!


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My guess is the crippling anxiety results from some previously unrevealed trauma. They could be trying to be relevant by piling on the #MeToo movement. If so, they chose EXACTLY THE WRONG CHARACTER, since she has already been raped/impregnated/gave birth/was raped again by her son-lover. The last thing she needs is more baggage.
Seriously, what a mess.
And a lean, silent figure slowly fades into the gathering darkness, aware at last that in this world, with great power there must also come -- great responsibility!
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Woodrising Neighbourhood Centre
Newsletter - Term 4, 2015
Parenting Workshops
"Keeping Children Safe" Wednesdays from 14 October for 6 weeks; 9.45 to 12.00 noon. Ph: Julie 4954-5277 Bookings essential
Gold OPAL card community presentation for Seniors and Pensioners - Free Tuesday 13th October
at 10.00 am. Ph: 4959 4624 to book in
Annual General Meeting - Wednesday 28th October 2015 at 11.30 am
Grandparents Day from 1.00 pm Wed 28th October "Communicating & Connecting" bring your smart phone or tablet; Local high school students will help you become more savvy with social media - free refreshments Ph:4959 4624
Free Legal Advice Service Wednesdays fortnightly
Visiting qualified solicitors provide one-off advice and information - Appointments Ph 4959 4624
Hunter Region No Interest Loans (HRNILS)
'No Interest Loans' available to low income families. Amounts up to $1200.00. Info packs available or call us on 4950 5108
Justice of the Peace
A JP is available Monday to Thursday from 9.00 am to 3.00 pm. Phone 02 4959 4624
Lifeboat Free Food Packages
Thursdays at 2.00 pm Lifeboat volunteers provide food packages for those in need. Ph: Masina 0402 134 886
Free Playgroup
Thursdays during school term, for you and your children under 5 years. 9.30 am to 11.30 am. Enquiries to
Jenny on 4959 6140
Just bring a piece of fruit to share for morning tea.
This group is supported by Wesley Family Centre in Nur-un-Bah
Schools as Community Centre
Tai Chi/Qigong classes
Chi classes are held Tuesdays during school term 8.00am to 9.00 am
- Only $5.00 per class – qualified AATC instructor. Beginners welcome.
Computer & Internet Training for the Over 50's! Bookings essential
Beginners and Advanced: weekly during school term. Use our computers or bring your own. Please call 4959 4624
*Adolescent & Family Counsellor Service Free
Confidential & professional counselling service for adolescents and families. Our Adolescent & Family Counsellor works with young people aged 12 to 18 years, and their families, to achieve positive change. Ph: 02 4950 5018 Email: email@example.com
*Financial Counselling Service Free
FREE service to assist people experiencing financial problems. Trained financial counsellors provide private and confidential assistance, support & information. Phone: 02 4950 5108 Email: email@example.com
*Gambling Help Service Free
FREE service; private & confidential. Specially trained staff help you find your way out of gambling related difficulties. We provide support, advice & encouragement. Phone: 02 4950 5108 Email: email@example.com
Hire a large room or office at the centre.
Our activity rooms are suitable for- workshops, meetings and activities for up to 40 people (seated) or up to 60 people for a function. We have Office space suitable for one-on-one counselling sessions or private meetings.
Our Computer Training Room is suitable for- up to 12 people (meeting or training) or up to 10 people (computer training using laptops) Rates available on application. Phone 02 4959 4624
Photocopying, laminating, faxing and printing are all available for a minimal fee. Resume development (basic) and assistance completing forms also available by appointment. Ph 4959 4624
Public Transport to the Centre - Bus route 269 (Toronto, Charlestown)or bus route 270 (Toronto, Glendale, Wallsend & University).
The Neighbourhood Centre is managed by a community-based management committee & receives funding from the NSW Dept. of Family & Community Services, the Office of Fair Trading and the Dept of Gaming & Racing.
Management committee meetings are held on the last Wednesday of each month.
WOODRISING NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE INC. 80 Hayden Brook Road
(opp. IGA Shopping Centre) PO Box 4006, Woodrising NSW 2284
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We must promise to stay ethically sound and crime-free!
Our first principle is designed to remind us that we must abide by the law, but it is sometimes as important to remember that as police officers and community members, we have "policies" that must be adhered to in order to prevent misconduct. Although violating these policies are not always a violation of a law, these type of unethical policy violations interrupt partnerships that we are dedicated to helping police and the community strengthen.
Our Character is what we do when nobody is looking. That is what really matters.
Our second principle is designed to remind us thatmost of the poor decisions we may if life are often made when no one is looking. By wearing our "Reminder Band" 24/7, we are reminded "someone is always'' looking. Before we engage in drug use, or alcohol abuse… Before we engage in a criminal act or participate in an act of violence between police and the community… We will be reminded that someone is always looking.
The Truth is that we are human and we should be able to get along.
Our third principle is designed to remind us that we are all human and we should not act on our biases. We should realize that whether police officer or community member, homosexual or heterosexual, Christian or Jewish, White or Black, we are all HUMAN and this will always be the TRUTH. The day that we all wear a "Common Uniform" is the day that we will be safer in this world. How cool would it be if a police officer who was wearing a WYSM band contacted a valued member of a community who was wearing a "WYSM band" and based off the fact that they engage in peace and NOT violence because they share a "common uniform" and they have made a promise that they would engage in peace and not violence.


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Cuban Pals – I Love Lucy episode 28, originally aired 4/21/1952
In Cuban Pals, some of Ricky Ricardo's old friends — professional entertainers — have come to America from Cuba, and visit with Ricky and Lucy. Lucy, of course, speaks no Spanish, and the Cuban couple speak no English, which makes for some interesting comedy when Ricky leaves the room for a moment. However, that's nothing compared to the very funny scene when Ricky begins translating from English to Spanish and back – a very funny episode, including when they ask if Lucy's hair is naturally red, and Ricky takes some liberties with the translation.
The visiting couple suggests that 'little Renita' dance with Ricky at the club. Lucy agrees, until she sees the lovely woman that Renita has grown into. She conspires with Fred and Ethel to have Renita not show up in time at the club, with Lucy filling in – for a dance number that she never expected.
Cuban Pals is available on the season 1 I Love Lucy DVD collection.
I Love Lucy Quotes
Lucy Ricardo (Lucille Ball) [speaking to Cuban friends of Ricky]: Ricky told me about your dancing group and what a success it was in Cuba. Where do you think you'll go from here?
[Carlos and Maria give a puzzled look]
Lucy Ricardo (Lucille Ball): Do you know where you'll go from here?
Carlos [consults translation book]: Wee doh knot.
Lucy Ricardo (Lucille Ball): Wee doh knot? Sounds like someplace in Arkansas.
Carlos [wife points in book]: Oh! Wee doh knot speak English!
Renita: I haven't seen Ricky since I was a little girl!
Lucy Ricardo (Lucille Ball): Yeah, that's what he told me.
Renita: And I can't get over how he's developed!
Lucy Ricardo (Lucille Ball): [looking over the beautiful Renita] Yeah, you've done pretty well yourself.
I Love Lucy Trivia
- Ricky performs, and Renita dances to, "The Lady in Red" – one of Desi Arnaz's hit recordings before the I Love Lucy series.


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Established in 1986, the hospital has exceeded all growth expectations and now occupies all 12 floors of its own superbly located complex as well as many of the surrounding buildings. The executive management is assisted by more than 900 members of staff all committed to providing the customer with complete healthcare.
Over the past few years Arwyp Medical Centre has been busy with extensive alterations. Lots has already happened, lots is happening at the moment and lots is still to come. Have a look at our timeline to see how far we've come and where we are headed.


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by Sean Murphy Every now and then a new paper is published that offers a step-change in the status quo, forever altering the community. As Google is one of the original big data companies, it is not surprising that many of these papers in the big data space have come from Google.
Below is a list of citations, including abstracts, of the Google papers that you should read to understand the last decade of big data. You can see Google lay the most basic foundation for big data in terms of a distributed file system (GFS) capable of handling truly big (but unstructured) data. They then provide a paradigm for processing that data at scale (MapReduce), easing
the burden of developers and increasing productivity. Next comes a way to handle structured data at scale (BigTable) and then a system (Percolator) for incrementally updating their existing big data sets. Google then addresses some of the shortfalls of MapReduce by telling the world about Pregel, designed for large scale graph processing, and Dremel, designed to handle near instantaneous interrogation of web-scale data, further increasing end-user productivity. Finally, the big "G" publicizes Spanner, a database distributed not just across cores and machines in a data center, but across machines distributed across the globe.
Enjoy the abstracts (and for the more technically minded, click on over to the PDFs) and get a better sense not only of big data but, more importantly, the evolutionary trajectory that one of the giants in this rapidly growing field has taken.
The Google File System - October 2003
Authors: Sanjay Ghemawat, Howard Gobioff, and Shun-Tak Leung
We have designed and implemented the Google File System, a scalable distributed file system for large distributed data-intensive applications. It provides fault tolerance while running on inexpensive commodity hardware, and it delivers high aggregate performance to a large number of clients.
While sharing many of the same goals as previous distributed file systems, our design has been driven by observations of our application workloads and technological environment, both current and anticipated, that reflect a marked departure from some earlier file system assumptions. This has led us to reexamine traditional choices and explore radically different design points.
The file system has successfully met our storage needs. It is widely deployed within Google as the storage platform for the generation and processing of data used by our service as well as research and development efforts that require large data sets. The largest cluster to date provides hundreds of terabytes of storage across thousands of disks on over a thousand machines, and it is concurrently accessed by hundreds of clients.
In this paper, we present file system interface extensions designed to support distributed applications, discuss many aspects of our design, and report measurements from both micro-benchmarks and real world use.
MapReduce: Simplified Data Processing on Large Clusters - December 2004
Authors: Jeffrey Dean and Sanjay Ghemawat
MapReduce is a programming model and an associated implementation for processing and generating large data sets. Users specify a map function that processes a key/value pair to generate a set of intermediate key/value pairs, and a reduce function that merges all intermediate values associated with the same intermediate key. Many real world tasks are expressible in this model, as shown in the paper.
Programs written in this functional style are automatically parallelized and executed on a large cluster of commodity machines. The run-time system takes care of the details of partitioning the input data, scheduling the program's execution across a set of machines, handling machine failures, and managing the required inter-machine communication. This allows programmers without any experience with parallel and distributed systems to easily utilize the resources of a large distributed system.
Our implementation of MapReduce runs on a large cluster of commodity machines and is highly scalable: a typical MapReduce computation processes many terabytes of data on thousands of machines. Programmers find the system easy to use: hundreds of MapReduce programs have been implemented and upwards of one thousand MapReduce jobs are executed on Google's clusters every day.
Bigtable: A Distributed Storage System for Structured Data - November 2006
Authors: Fay Chang, Jeffrey Dean, Sanjay Ghemawat, Wilson C. Hsieh, Deborah A. Wallach, Mike Burrows, Tushar Chandra, Andrew Fikes, and Robert E. Gruber
Bigtable is a distributed storage system for managing structured data that is designed to scale to a very large size: petabytes of data across thousands of commodity servers. Many projects at Google store data in Bigtable, including web indexing, Google Earth, and Google Finance. These applications place very different demands on Bigtable, both in terms of data size (from URLs to web pages to satellite imagery) and latency requirements (from backend bulk processing to real-time data serving). Despite these varied demands, Bigtable has successfully provided a flexible, high-performance solution for all of these Google products. In this paper we describe the simple data model provided by Bigtable, which gives clients dynamic control over data layout and format, and we describe the design and implementation of Bigtable.
Large-scale Incremental Processing Using Distributed Transactions and Notifications - 2010
Authors: Daniel Peng, Frank Dabek
Updating an index of the web as documents are crawled requires continuously transforming a large repository of existing documents as new documents arrive. This task is one example of a class of data processing tasks that transform a large repository of data via small, independent mutations. These tasks lie in a gap between the capabilities of existing infrastructure. Databases do not meet the storage or throughput requirements of these tasks: Google's indexing system stores tens of petabytes of data and processes billions of updates per day on thousands of machines. MapReduce and other batch-processing systems cannot process small updates individually as they rely on creating large batches for efficiency.
We have built Percolator, a system for incrementally processing updates to a large data set, and deployed it to create the Google web search index. By replacing a batch-based indexing system with an indexing system based on incremental processing using Percolator, we process the same number of documents per day, while reducing the average age of documents in Google search results by 50%.
Pregel: a system for large-scale graph processing - June 2010
Authors: Grzegorz Malewicz, Matthew H. Austern, Aart J. C. Bik, James C. Dehnert, Ilan Horn, Naty Leiser, and Grzegorz Czajkowski
Many practical computing problems concern large graphs. Standard examples include the Web graph and various social networks. The scale of these graphs - in some cases billions of vertices, trillions of edges - poses challenges to their efficient processing. In this paper we present a computational model suitable for this task. Programs are expressed as a sequence of iterations, in each of which a vertex can receive messages sent in the previous iteration, send messages to other vertices, and modify its own state and that of its outgoing edges or mutate graph topology. This vertex-centric approach is flexible enough to express a broad set of algorithms. The model has been designed for efficient, scalable and fault-tolerant implementation on clusters of thousands of commodity computers, and its implied synchronicity makes reasoning about programs easier. Distribution-related details are hidden behind an abstract API. The result is a framework for processing large graphs that is expressive and easy to program.
Dremel: Interactive Analysis of Web-Scale Datasets - 2010
Authors: Sergey Melnik, Andrey Gubarev, Jing Jing Long, Geoffrey Romer, Shiva Shivakumar, Matt Tolton, Theo Vassilakis
Dremel is a scalable, interactive ad-hoc query system for analysis of read-only nested data. By combining multi-level execution trees and columnar data layout, it is capable of running aggregation queries over trillion-row tables in seconds. The system scales to thousands of CPUs and petabytes of data, and has thousands of users at Google. In this paper, we describe the architecture and implementation of Dremel, and explain how it complements MapReduce-based computing. We present a novel columnar storage representation for nested records and discuss experiments on few-thousand node instances of the system.
Spanner: Google's Globally-Distributed Database - October 2012
Authors: James C. Corbett, Jeffrey Dean, Michael Epstein, Andrew Fikes, Christopher Frost, JJ Furman, Sanjay Ghemawat, Andrey Gubarev, Christopher Heiser, Peter Hochschild, Wilson Hsieh, Sebastian Kanthak, Eugene Kogan, Hongyi Li, Alexander Lloyd, Sergey Melnik, David Mwaura, David Nagle, Sean Quinlan, Rajesh Rao, Lindsay Rolig, Yasushi Saito, Michal Szymaniak, Christopher Taylor, Ruth Wang, and Dale Woodford
Spanner is Google's scalable, multi-version, globally-distributed, and synchronously-replicated database. It is the first system to distribute data at global scale and support externally-consistent distributed transactions. This paper describes how Spanner is structured, its feature set, the rationale underlying various design decisions, and a novel time API that exposes clock uncertainty. This API and its implementation are critical to supporting external consistency and a variety of powerful features: non-blocking reads in the past, lock-free read-only transactions, and atomic schema changes, across all of Spanner.


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Post selection weekend update - 27/10/17
The 24th World Scout Jamboree is being held at the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve in West Virginia, USA from 22nd July to Saturday, 2nd August 2019 (see World Scout Jamboree 2019 website for more details)
Jamboree Update
We held a selection weekend on 14th and 15th October 2017 where all 107 applicants were invited to attend. We were really impressed by the high calibre of applicants who over the course of the weekend demonstrated exemplary teamwork, leadership and enthusiasm. All the leaders really enjoyed meeting everyone and we hope everyone who took part enjoyed themselves too. Sadly, it was a selection process and we had to select 54 applicants to attend the World Scout Jamboree in 2019. The high quality of the applications and the performances on the day made our job really hard but after many hours of careful consideration, the unit leaders agreed on who should be invited to join the Units. We are pleased to say that everyone who was offered a place has now accepted their place. All unsuccessful applicants have also been informed.
Thank you
A big thank you to all the applicants for being enthusiastic, attending our road shows and applying for the Jamboree. We know that some of you will be disappointed but please remember the competition was incredibly tough and there will be other opportunities to get involved in International Scouting events.
Also a big thank you to parents and leaders who supported applications through encouragement or providing references.
Thanks to all groups who allowed us to use their headquarters or invited us to promote the World Scout Jamboree. Without your help, we couldn't have spread the word as far as we did and encouraged so many applicants.
We must thank all the leaders who gave up their time to ensure our selection weekend was so successful. We had two leaders manning eight activities each day making sure that we were able to offer a variety of activities to allow the applicants to demonstrate a variety of skills. Your support and insight was invaluable to the selection process and allowed the Unit leaders the time to get around and meet all of the applicants.
What next?
We are waiting for the North Yorkshire selection weekend to take place so that we can split our Unit into the 36 Durham members and the 18 who will be part of the joint Unit with North Yorkshire. After that we will update this page to tell you how our preparations for 2019 progress...


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After learning about Ericsson AT commands yesterday I wrote up some Python to program my phone's contact list. It probably would have been faster to set up Outlook, but where's the sport in that? You can download the unsupported, disabled Python T616 code to check out.
The real challenge here proved to be doing serial I/O. The excellent PySerial helped. But I'd forgotten how hard it is to write code to read data from a device that's slow, particularly when you don't know how much you're reading. I should have tried out Twisted, like Matt Biddulph did, but asynchronous programming seems like overkill for a small project.
The Sony Ericsson T616 has a Bluetooth adapter that acts like a serial port. If you put the phone in serial mode, it understands a wide range of AT commands. Some useful references: R320s_WP_R1A.pdf, 888_r1d.pdf, AT Test commands, Google search for [CPBR ericsson].
I hope to use this to modify my contact list
at+cpbr=1I bet floAt's Mobile Agent uses this protocol. Other folks have hacked their phones to be remote controls (Python, Perl). Phonefront is a commercial control app.
+CPBR: 1,"14159990000",129,"Nelson/H"


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The major UK online and land gambling group Ladbrokes plc has announced that its 52-year-old CEO, Chris Bell is departing after almost 20 years with the company. Bell, who joined Ladbrokes in 1991, will leave in the summer by mutual agreement, the company statement revealed, adding that Bell's successor, who will come from within the group, will be named Tuesday.
Industry observers speculated that the two internal candidates are likely to be John O'Reilly, managing director of the online gaming division, and Brian Wallace, finance director.
Bell became chief executive when Ladbrokes was split from the Hilton International hotels group in February 2006. Before that he was chief executive of Ladbrokes Worldwide. He joined the company in 1991 and became managing director in 1995. He previously worked for drinks company Allied Domecq.
The Times reported that Bell told journalists last October that the recession had had a worse impact on the business than he had expected. Looking ahead to 2010 at the time, Bell said: "Unemployment, in my view, is going to have to peak before things start to get better."
Recent times have been hard for the gambling group. In October 2009, it launched a £275 million rights issue to help cut its £962 million debt. Earlier in the year, Ladbrokes had responded to the tough trading environment by cutting its dividend and putting its loss-making Italian betting shops up for sale for an estimated £50 million.
Last August, the group reported a 26% fall in first-half operating profits to £98.6 million, from net revenues down 6.6% at £504.4 million. The company, along with arch rival William Hill plc, also announced that it was moving its internet sports betting operations to Gibraltar, a move expected to save up to £7 million net in tax and other costs and allow it to better compete with offshore Internet competitors.
This year the group, along with the industry will face the challenges of new moves by the British government to better regulate and tax online gambling firms operating from 'white listed' licensing jurisdictions outside the UK.
Bell is also vice-chairman of the Association of British Bookmakers, chairman of the Bookmakers' Committee, a member of the Horserace Betting Levy Board and a non-executive director of Game Group, the computer games retailer. He earned £2.04 million last year, including £617,000 basic pay and a £957,000 bonus.
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Braised Pork Belly with Quail Eggs and Stewed Tomatoes/
Ever since I discovered the locally owned bluesky supermarket I've been inspired to cook more! The place is full of ingredients that were previously hard to come by in my town but aren't now! Sometimes I will just walk through the isles to see what they have to get the creative juices flowing. This is precisely how todays blog came about. I've been wanting to try quail eggs and pork belly for some time now and have had a difficult time tracking them down. The first time I visited the store I came across both ingredients and knew that I wanted to make a dish that really celebrated them. I wanted to keep them in their purest form in order to taste them in their natural state. Naturally, I thought of bacon and eggs and played around with the concept. Here is what I came up with.
Last weekend I cooked this for some of my good friends, so all the quantities reflect that.
Braised Pork Belly with Quail Eggs and Stewed Tomatoes
Pork Belly Ingredients:
1 package pork belly (8 pieces)
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 medium onion small diced
2 garlic gloves minced
1 1/2 Cups white wine
18 quail eggs
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon pepper
1 tablespoon paprika
Pork Belly Instructions:
Preheat oven to 300F. Season pork belly with salt, pepper, and paprika. Preheat frying pan on high heat, once hot place pork belly in pan and sear on all sides. Add in onions and turn down heat to medium and cook until they are translucent. Add in garlic and deglaze the pan with white wine. Stir in brown sugar and and place pan in preheated oven. Cook for 1 hour, or until the wine has reduced to become a nice sauce.
When the pork belly is finished cooking preheat a small frying pan to medium heat. Add a small amount of butter and cook three quail eggs together so the whites are attached. Be careful not to over cook as quail eggs are small and cook fast.
Stewed Tomato Ingredients:
5 tomatoes medium dice
2 cloves of garlic minced
1 small onion small dice
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup red wine
1 tablespoon butter
Salt and Pepper to taste
Sugar (optional)
Stewed Tomato Directions.
Preheat a small pot to medium high heat. Add butter and onions and cook until they are translucent. Add garlic and cook for about 1 min and then add in tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a simmer and turn down heat to medium low and simmer. Reduce liquid in pot to 3/4 and add in vinegar and wine and reduced again until most of the liquid as evaporated. Season with salt and pepper and taste. If the mixture is too sour add in a bit of sugar to help balance it out. Taste and add more sugar until desired flavour is achieved
Once all your components are cooked it is ready to plate. Have fun with it and experiment. Here is what I did! I hope you like it and enjoy!


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GRP 44- In Reflecting on the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks it led me to think about what level of progress has been made in this Global War on Terror. Are we safer than we were 15 years ago? Are we any closer to defeating this ideology shared by many that are doctrinally hell bent on setting the world on fire?
Back on the podcast is retired Special Forces Major and Author of the best-selling book "Lions of Kandahar" Rusty Bradley. The Major served for 21 years and was medically retired for wounds received in combat. Major Bradley is one of only 40 service members in US history to receive the Medal of Valor from the Canadian Prime Minister. Below is an excerpt from the episode.
John Hendricks: I recently read a book called Hammer Head Six, about a Special Forces ODA who went into Afghanistan early in the war. They set up what is known as a Special Forces A-Camp. Can you give the audience some background on what an A-Camp is?
Major Rusty Bradley: The term A-Camp comes from the US Special Forces teams in Vietnam. The A-camp is essentially a self-supported, self-supplied base with which Special Forces have the ability to conduct operations by with and through the indigenous people. Doctrinally they're supposed to have all of their own assigned capabilities. Indirect fire, helicopter support lift assets. Indigenous units. If you imagine what is now understood by a lot of people as a Forward Operating Base by conventional forces. If you take that platform you place it in an extremely remote location that is exactly what a Special Forces A-Camp is.
Dozens of these A-Camps were set up all over Afghanistan in order to allow us to be able to coordinate, and link up with tribes in order to project US combat power into the insurgent-held territory.
John Hendricks: One of the reasons the A-Camps are successful is because it removes the ability for the insurgents to live amongst the people and to operate and that what the insurgent needs to survive. This method should have been what spearheaded the efforts in countering an insurgency but it didn't. Can you explain why that is?
Major Rusty Bradley: The Green Berets are the only US Special Forces by doctrine. The US Special Forces, are the only force on the entire planet that can either build a nation or destroy one. Commanders expected conventional infantry forces to conduct the same kinds of missions as Green Berets without proper training, or support. A lot of the issue comes from a control mechanism by senior members of the Pentagon and the US Army. All SOF falls under the control of regular Army commanders.
These conflicts are not being led by experts who trained their whole lives to fight those types of fights. Policy changes need to be made that allows Special Forces commanders to control conflicts that are determined to be light or medium intensity conflicts. You've got a battle space owner that's a regular commander that knows how to fight with a regular army unit that they're in command of. We're mitigated to a very small space because doctrinally you have a full bird colonel who doesn't want to have to answer to a Special Forces Captain
Lions of Kandahar:https://www.amazon.com/Lions-Kandahar-Story-Fight-Against/dp/0553386166/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1473815328&sr=1-1&keywords=lions+of+kandahar
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Georgie Paparo, '22
Staff writer
"Lunchtime!" Most students favorite time of the day. The time they get to see their friends, chatter, listen to music and most importantly, eat! Lunch time is the glorious 30 minutes of freedom students are provided each day. However the back bone of lunch time are the lunch ladies. Each day they work hard to make lunches for the students to devour and enjoy.
From food to fashion, the lunch ladies notice each thing, "The crazier things I've seen since I've worked here is some of the styles of kids that have passed through the building...hair colors, and the short skirts, we've had the gothic look for awhile and now we have what we grew up with," said Rita Vedsted, head of lunch staff.
Not only do the lunch ladies see it all but they also may have some mind reading abilities, "I think the students favorite foods are definitely popcorn chicken and domino's pizza...if I ran chicken everyday and pizza everyday you guys would be happy," said Ms. Vedsted. However, while the ladies cant make pizza and chicken everyday they still work hard to make all other lunches served, just as tasty.
Students rushing into the lunch line only see the prepared food, what they don't see is the behind the scenes jobs. "We like to make the lunches fresh, sometimes we prep the nights before but usually not," said Vedsted. "...sometimes it takes us a whole morning," said Vedsted.
From 5:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., the lunch staff is cooking, cleaning, and contributing to the all around team effort of J-DHS. The lunch ladies don't rest until lunch is served.


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How to: Use Tegrity on your ( ) iPhone, iTouch or iPad
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- Click my account, located in the upper right-hand corner of your screen.
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Tegrity's search tool is also available on the application. This feature allows you to type in any term that you remember from class, and Tegrity pulls up all slides that contain that word or phrase. You may then select the slides to view their content.
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Hello Lovely,
On December 30, 2017, my baby cousin Montana was wedded. The wedding took place in Freeport at the Grand Bahama Yacht Club. The dock provided the perfect backdrop for the ceremony. The nautical theme was consistent throughout the decor, down to the anchor that provided the perfect ampersand under the arch to symbolise the joining of two individuals.
It's weird to see Montana get married so young and the first time I met Jess was for the wedding but I couldn't have approved any more of him if I tried. The magnetising chemistry between the couple really showed throughout the ceremony. They seriously couldn't be any cuter together. It was a photographer's dream to work with such individuals who were so passionate about one another that it also inspired me with my own emotional journey.
I witnessed a grown woman who had blossomed and become so compassionate. Her laughter is contagious and Jess really brings out the best in her. He provides the perfect yang to her yin.
I was so peeved that I didn't get a good shot of the first kiss and with all of the excitement we ran out of time so I couldn't do half of the poses I had envisioned for them. Good thing I wasn't the official photographer. I'm still grateful for everything I was able to capture and I cannot wait to go back to Freeport to shoot more photos of them!
From The Wedding Stylist: "Your wedding day will be filled with moments you hope to be captured as if they were a painting. This inspirational piece was inspired by just that, the slowness and meaningful moments that take place throughout your wedding day and in particular the intimacy between yourself and your future family."


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Check this off your blacklist: The Blacklist is sure to thrill and hook you from the pilot
by Ethan Hart, Reporter
April 12, 2017
3 seasons, 67 episodes Approx. 1 hour each The Blacklist is a crime action thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat watching every episode. Raymond Reddington is a high-profile criminal on the FBI's Top 10 Most Wanted list that turns himself in with the intent on helping the FBI catch crimi...


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At our Italian language school in Trieste it is also possible to attend group courses in the evening.
The evening courses in groups are designed especially for foreigners of all ages, who live, work and/or study in Trieste who are busy during the day and who are looking for an economic alternative to private lessons.
- Start: January 22, 2018
- Offered levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Proficiency
- Participants: from 5 to 12 students per level
- Frequency: 2 evenings per week from 6:10 pm to 8.00 pm
- Duration: 40 hours (January '18 – March '18)
- Inscription deadline: January 18, 2018
- Cost including course material: € 350,00
Contact us for more information!
Our school is located in Trieste, not far from Piazza Unità d'Italia, in Via Diaz 16, on the 1st floor or
call us at 040 304020 or
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Calling all youth in 8th grade and older! What is Confirmation, and why is it important for our lives as Christians?
We will have an information meeting on Sunday, January 8, from 9:30-10:15 AM. Any parents and kids who are interested in finding out more, please come to the meeting. We will hold classes every Sunday, from 9:30-10:15, leading up to the Bishop's visit on May 7.
For more info, please contact Rachel in the office at 540-592-3343.


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Join Alliance Française the first Sunday of each month at AFA's French Materials Library. Members are invited to stop in for a visit, browse our materials, and to borrow a book or two. The Library offers AFA members the opportunity to check out materials appropriate for all levels of French proficiency. Members come find a book and see what the Library has to offer! Come by on July 7th for Library hours.
The AFA Library is reserved for current AFA members only. Click HERE to read about the benefits of AFA membership or click on the JOIN US tab. AFA Members discover what your French Library has to offer during Library Hours Sunday afternoon July 7th in Room 106 at the AFA School, 4101 Medical Parkway, Austin 78756.


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Getty Images just handed out its inaugural Getty Images Instagram Grants, awarding three photographers $10,000 each for their incredible work documenting stories from underrepresented communities around the world using Instagram.
The recipients are:
Ismail Ferdous - @afterranaplaza
A Bangladeshi documentary photographer using Instagram to cover social humanitarian issues, Ferdous receives a grant for his project titled After Rana Plaza, which centers around the surviving relatives of those killed in the 2013 collapse of the Rana Plaza garment factory.
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Content: See & Do
Category: Attraction
Williams Muscadine Vineyard and Farm
21 Gabriel PL
Nesmith, SC 29580Get Directions
Phone: (803) 397-1859
City: Nesmith
Region: Midlands
Williams Muscadine Vineyard and Farm
We take you back in history at Williams Muscadine Vineyard and Farm. An 80-year-old farm house still stands on the property where 20 family members lived at one time. Chickens, baby chicks, peacocks, ducks and other farm animals can be seen around the farm. Visitors can sift flour, churn butter and wash clothes using lye soap, a wash board, tub and black wash pot. The five acre vineyard is filled with some of the best muscadines you'll ever test. Muscadine season usually runs from mid-August to mid-September. Bring your family, group or organizations to see what farm life was like for African Americans. Tours include an animal farm tour, old farm tools and kitchen utensils demonstrations, story reading (pre-schoolers and elementary students) and a visit to the vineyard to eat all the muscadines that you can. You can carry some home, too. We will provide the bags. The South Carolina African American Commission honored the vineyard with the 2009 Preserving Our Place in History Award. Don't miss the annual Muscadine Festival on Labor Day weekend.
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Who: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee & Virginia (Ages 18+)
Don't see your state listed here? Find sweepstakes for your state here.
December 2, 1017 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA (ARV $2,600)
When: 9/11/17 -10/13/17 . This is a daily entry sweepstakes. You can earn up to 28 entries.


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Hi this is my first post here have been having trouble now for last 4 years but this last year been worse.change in bowel habits,a really sore constant feeling like a cactus up my bum,heavy bleeding with clots from both front and back ends,shoulder pain .had a colonoscopy ,endoscopy where the found diverticular disease and an ultrasound which they couldn't see much apart from an enlarged uterus which could be due to fibroids.
Anyway I kept going back to doc as it was making me so anxious the two week build up to my awful period along with chronic fatigue and not like I can phone in sick at work as I am a full time carer to my daughter who has autism and I desperately want to feel better again .
Any advice on how to tackle my gynae app and not be fobbed off as I fear I might be cause of my weight gain as my bmi is about 36 and im 43 years old .just wish they could just take everything out so I didn't have to deal with this two/three weeks of every month .thank you


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A Managed Data Warehouse Service enables any organization to afford a world-class solution that would be cost-prohibitive otherwise. A large team to staff a data warehouse is also not necessary to leave staffing budgets for employees to gain insights from the data rather than supporting and maintaining the data warehouse.


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At a glance
Job description
Guest Specialist
Captain D's hires employees with the potential for career advancement in mind. Whether you have years of experience as a cashier, server, cook, and prep cook, or no experience at all, we have an opportunity for you to develop a career in the restaurant industry.
As a Guest Specialist, you are the face of the company and are responsible for ensuring our guests enjoy their experience at Captain D's.
Sharpen your customer-service and teamwork skills, learn to make great food, and get ready to grow. We promote from within and are looking for the next generation of leaders to apply now.
Additional Info
- Minimum Age
- 16+ years old
Job Requirements
Here are the qualities we are looking for in our Guest Specialists:
* Guest focused
* Enthusiastic and friendly
* Desire to learn and grow
* Ability to work in a fast-paced team setting
Additional Information
Here's what we have to offer you:
* Schedule flexibility
* Competitive pay
* Fun place to work
* Meal benefits
* Benefit plans include medical, dental, vision, and 401K to all eligible employees.
* Employee Referral Program - it pays to have friends!
* Clear path for growth and career advancement
Apply now to become a Captain D's Guest Specialist. We are looking forward to adding you as the newest member of our family.
Additional Info
Minimum Age: 16+ years old
Pay Range: Minimum Wage - $11.00 per hour
Job Type: Part-time and Full-time hours
Captain D's is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values a diverse workforce.


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Microsoft unveils iPad competitor, enter 'Surface' tablets
Microsoft unveils a bunch of self-branded tablets, 'Surface', will hunt the iPad down and sink its t
After the teases we had last week regarding Microsoft's secret event, the curtain has been raised on their new self-branded tablets. The new Microsoft-branded tablets have been referred to as "Surface", and sports an ARM-based processor running Windows RT and wants some of that iPad marketshare.
Powered by a 10.6-inch display, and 9.3mm-thick magnesium chassis, the weight is kept down to a slender 1.5 pounds. Microsoft also plan to offer a Windows 8 Pro edition, but the Intel internals are making it thicker than 13mm. The 10.6-inch display gives users a wider aspect ratio when compared to Apple's iPad, while optical bonding between the display panel and outer layer of Gorilla Glass claims improvements to readability.
Microsoft have crammed a 1920x1080 Full HD resolution for the Intel-based model, instead of trying to compete with the Retina display-powered third-gen iPad. The ARM-based Microsoft-branded tablet has a resolution of 1280x720. I'm very excited about these new tablets, I must say!
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