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Solo show from 30th of August to 18th ofOctober 2014.
Opening on saturday 30th of August from 4pm to 10pm during the 'Galleries Night': event organized by Marseille Expos with the presence of the artist.
Brunch & guided visits for children and adultes on Sunday the 31st of August from 1pm to 4pm.
Kapwani Kiwanga. Flowers for Africa
Celebrations, dedications, commemorations, condolences, tributes... all these actions, sentiments, duties are encapsulated in this artwork that is devoted to paying hommage to an entire continent. Flowers for Africa is Kapwani Kiwanga's ongoing project which will eventually reinterpret bouquets or floral and foliage arrangements displayed during the transitions to independence (or a related historical event in Ethiopia) in the 54 countries.
As is her wont, Kiwanga launched into researching archival documentation of the official ceremonies, meetings, parades or negotiating tables that bear witness to the various orchestrations of the handovers of power in 20th century. The available visual evidence suggests the formats varied according to the departing colonial power, ranging from high diplomacy or regalia in the case of ties with the United Kingdom, to more rigid, low-key pomp and ceremony or even understatement in other situations. Hosting any event has its codes of spectacle and decorum, and the greeting ritual generally involves a display or an offering of flowers. The planning behind such gifts might appear insignificant in comparison with the gravitas of what is being marked on the occasion. Yet what is interesting to ponder upon is how interconnected the horticultural industry is with shifting global trade routes and agreements. Where were the various selected flowers coming from? Were they indigenous or flown in for the occasion, and, in that case, from where, what climate and at what expense? Answers to some of these questions are indicative of the then-current status quo, and of future commercial developments. Kiwanga collects photographs dating back 50 or 60 years that include these flower arrangements and, with the help of florists and other experts, she identifies the likely species. The decisions for her real adaptations then necessarily imply also learning about the specifics of the industry today.
The first manifestation of Kiwanga's Flowers for Africa project took place during her residency in Dakar, Senegal, to prepare the exhibition "Cyclicalities" curated by the collective On The Roof at the Galerie Le Manège in 2013. (1) The installation comprised of a vase, 70 carnations, 20 anemones, bougainvillea, three plinths and plaques which were based on archival images found at the national archives, the archives of the ministry of communication and the image library of I.F.A.N. (Institut Fondamental d'Afrique Noire) or African Institute of Basic Research. Initially perfectly fresh and blooming, the flowers are not specially preserved but left to run the course of their transient cycle. Rather like in the process of storytelling, the past is momentarily brought back to life for consideration, until the next occurrence. A form of ephemeral memorializing, as fallible, yet rich, as oral history or photography.
For this exhibition in the gallery Karima Célestin, "Fallible Witnesses", Kiwanga's written description of a bouquet in a photograph recording the actuality of the Federation of Mali (which then separated to become Senegal and Mali) evokes this previous incarnation of the project and develops the conceptual, yet more permanent, component. Four bouquets are reconstituted referencing planters in the background of a ducal speech in Tanganyika (now Tanzania) in 1961, bouquets dangling in a stadium in Uganda in 1962, gladioli brandished in triumph by Benyoucef Benkhedda in Algeria in 1962, a bowl of cut flowers on a table destined for an all-important negotiation between Frelimo (The Front for the Liberation of Mozambique) and Portugal in 1975.
Focussing in on seemingly minor details within the independence proceedings – the flowers – relates to the tradition of still life painting within history of art and the meaningful complexity of their symbolism. Indeed, one of the Senegalese bouquets was a tricolor (red, white and blue) assembled to be given to the French president Charles de Gaulle.
Another work presented in this show is Kiwanga's video Vumbi (2012) which was filmed on a roadside in rural Tanzania. Here she systematically cleans a vertical line on a bush covered in red dust. Flowers often equally play a key part in home-making and domestic well-being, with comforting implications despite their fragility and impermanence. Creative healing is in action.
"Culture reflects a community in motion. Culture is to the community what the flower is to a plant. A flower is very beautiful to behold. But it is the result of the roots, the trunk, the branches and the leaves. But the flower is special because it contains the seeds which are the tomorrow of that plant. A product of a dynamic past, it is pregnant with a tomorrow." Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o (2)
Caroline Hancock
August 2014
1. "Cyclicités", Galerie Le Manège, Dakar, Senegal, February-March 2013. Curated by On The Roof (Elise Atangana, Yves Chatap, Caroline Hancock). With work by Steeve Bauras, Victor Omar Diop, Kapwani Kiwanga.
2. Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, "Speaking My Language", Address at the 2012 Sunday Times Literary Awards, 2012. Available on 17/08/14 at : http://bookslive.co.za/blog/2012/06/25/speaking-my-language-ngugi-wa-thiongos-address-at-the-2012-sunday-times-literary-awards/


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Anne Elliot and Frederick Wentworth were happily engaged until Anne's friend, Lady Russell, persuaded her that Frederick was "unworthy." Now, eight years later, Frederick returns, a wealthy captain in the navy, while Anne's family is on the edge of bankruptcy. They still love each other, but their past mistakes threaten to keep them apart.
February 8
In this epic, beautifully written masterwork, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Isabel Wilkerson chronicles one of the great untold stories of American history: the decades-long migration of black citizens who fled the South for northern and western cities, in search of a better life. From 1915 to 1970, this exodus of almost six million people changed the face of America.
March 8
Follows the childhood of the civil rights leader to his imprisonment at age twenty, where he found the faith that would lead him to his path towards activism and justice.
April 12
In 1986, twenty-year-old Christopher Knight left his home in Massachusetts, drove to Maine, and disappeared into the woods. He would not have a conversation with another human being until nearly three decades later when he was arrested for stealing food. Living in a tent even in winter, he broke into nearby cottages for provisions, taking only what he needed, but terrifying a community never able to solve the mysterious burglaries.
May 10
A circus known as Le Cirque des Rêves features two illusionists, Celia and Marco, who are unknowingly competing in a game to which they have been irrevocably bound by their mercurial masters, and as the two fall deeply and passionately in love with each other, their masters intervene with dangerous consequences.
June 14
Spanning eight decades - and one unusually awkward adolescence- Jeffrey Eugenides's long-awaited second novel is a grand, utterly original fable of crossed bloodlines, the intricacies of gender, and the deep, untidy promptings of desire.
July 12
A man returns to the site of his childhood home where, years before, he knew a girl named Lettie Hempstock who showed him the most marvelous, dangerous, and outrageous things, but when he gets there he learns that nothing is as he remembered.
August 9
From a former marine and Yale Law School graduate, a powerful account of growing up in a poor Rust Belt town that offers a broader, probing look at the struggles of America's white working class.
September 13
A woman and her husband admitted to a hospital to have a baby requests that their nurse be reassigned - they are white supremacists and don't want Ruth, who is black, to touch their baby. The hospital complies, but the baby later goes into cardiac distress when Ruth is on duty. She hesitates before rushing in to perform CPR. When her indecision ends in tragedy, Ruth finds herself on trial.
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Cora is a slave on a cotton plantation in Georgia. When Caesar, a recent arrival from Virginia, tells her about the Underground Railroad, they decide to take a terrifying risk and escape.
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Dickens's A Christmas Carol has gripped the public imagination since it was first published in 1843, and it is now as much a part of Christmas as mistletoe or plum pudding. It is a ghost story set at Christmastime in which a bad-tempered skinflint learns the error of his ways.


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Puella Magi Madoka Magica [Limited Edition with CD] (BD+DVD 2)
Title: Puella Magi Madoka Magica [Limited Edition with CD]
Volume: BD+DVD 2
Running time: 100
Distributor: Aniplex of America
Release date: 2012-04-10
Suggested retail price: $94.98
Age rating: 13+
"Has a loving family and best friends, laughs and cries from time to time..." Madoka Kaname, an eighth grader at Mitakihara middle school, lives such a life. One day, she has a very magical encounter. She doesn't know if it's by chance or by fate yet, but this meeting will change her destiny. This is the beginning of a new story of magical girls...
This limited edition combo box set includes the second soundtrack CD, an exclusive collector's box, a double-sided poster, a sticker, collectible postcards, and a deluxe 24-page booklet with character designs, a special short manga by Aoki Ume and more!
Contains episodes 5-8.
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The strong start by the Indianapolis Colts has everyone talking about the possibility of making the playoffs.
Interim coach Bruce Arians is more concerned with protecting No. 1 overall draft pick Andrew Luck.
One day after beating Jacksonville 27-10 to improve to 6-3, Arians talked about everything from two personal foul calls on the Jaguars for hitting Luck in the head or near the head to the tackle Luck tried to make after throwing an interception.
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Enchanting Love Birds At Sunset Wedding
Happy Saturday Fashion Femme Fatales and Gents! As promised on yesterday, I'm sharing with you some amazing photos from the wedding I planned with the help of Lawrence Magali, Celebrations and Events Manager, at the Gaylord Hotel (National Harbor, Maryland) last Saturday, August 23rd. The evening lived up to the wedding's theme of "Love Birds at Sunset" (I was thrilled when the couple gave the "yes" for that concept!). In fact, the wedding started right about now – near 7pm. I could not have been happier for Jinne and Khan – the beauty of their love was apparent in every aspect of the evening. Being that the super cute Jinne is a graphic artist and the dapper Khan has great style, they were an easy duo to work with in terms of creativity. Jinne actually designed the wedding menu and escort cards, which were quite the hit with guests. The staff at the Gaylord Hotel did a phenomenal job of making sure the evening went smoothly and offered me assistance with anything I may have needed. I started my day getting extra flowers (organic) from a local florist inside of Union Market, DC. It's always a good idea to have extra flowers from top florist in Pasadena to dress up anything from a buffet to a gift to an escort card table. From there I met with Lawrence, his peeps and a variety of vendors working diligently to make sure it was a smooth night. I felt that every piece came together for the theme, which had a color scheme of lilac with cream. The photographer, Stephanie of Reese Studios, was on point, and so were the chair vendors (Party Plus) and the florist (Enchanted Florist of Alexandria, Va). Speaking of the latter, Ashley did her thang with the floral arrangments transforming the room into an elegant wonderland. Lotus Productions beautified the space with lovely draping and lilac uplighting. My assistant Karima helped me with the placecards, table numbers, making sure guests had discounted parking and the like. Friends like Yvonne and Marcy helped set up. OH… Marcy is an outstanding bluegrass fiddler, but let me tell you, honey played John Legend's "All of Me" as the couple entered the room like nobody's business! The gourmet dinner was something to write home about along with DJ Mark and international singing sensation Tolumide. At 9:20pm there were fireworks outside, which was the huge exclamation point of the evening! Although exhausted, I was so proud to be part of this epic reception! I'm launching a new style show on YouTube which debuts next Monday, September 8th during New York Fashion Week. The first episode will give inspiration on how to style wedding photos with the second focusing in on wedding beauty tips and the third on how to pose for photos. This wedding will be in a future episode, so I will be sure to let you know when it drops (the video of the room is quite gorgeous). I hope you all enjoy the rest of your weekend. I'm looking forward to having Labor Day off! I'm in need of a spa visit. Love ya'll!
Check out the wedding gallery right here:
Cake: By Charm City Cakes, Baltimore, MD (from the famed tv show, "Ace of Cakes")
Favors: Patchi
Uplighting and Draping: Lotus Productions
Flowers: Enchanted Florist
Hair/Makeup: Abigail de Casanova
Stationary Printing: Paper Source
Gown: White Swan Bridal Boutique
Shout out to Ralph Cooper, Mary Estacion, and Karima Porter for capturing these images. Watch out for the new YouTube show launching next Monday, September 8th!
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I'm a media strategist, fashion fan and whimsical event planner. For years, I've been "reporting" from fashion shows and fabulous events to my loved one out of pure joy. Unbeknowest to me in February 2012 my sister started kristysamone.com with photos and letters I'd sent her from New York Fashion Week. She said, "I think you need a blog!" LOL! I've been trying keep us with this and life ever since:) Thanks so much for reading!View all KristySamone posts.


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February sweeps ratings are in for the early-morning and late-night network TV shows, and each of the networks had something to boast about. ABC could trumpet the news that its Good Morning America won a clear victory over NBC's Today show among total adults and adults in the 25-54 age group. For the month it averaged 5.67 million viewers versus 4.82 million for Today. CBS This Morning wound up with 3.01 million (a 15-percent rise from a year ago, the greatest improvement of any of the morning shows). NBC's The Tonight Show with Jay Leno remained the most-watched late-night show, averaging 3.5 million viewers. But CBS's Late Show with David Letterman was hot on its heels with 3.3 million viewers. ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live posted an average of 2.5 million viewers. Among the 18-49 demo, the late-night race was tight, with Leno drawing 1.02 million viewers, Letterman 941,000 and Kimmel 913,000. The race was equally as tight in the late-late-night period, with NBC's Late Night with 1.7 million viewers edging out CBS's Late, Late Show and ABC's Nightline with 1.6 million each.
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Equatorial Guinea's Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Salomón Nfa Ndong, called on the African Union (AU) member countries' support for its candidacy as a non-permanent member of the United Nations (UN) Security Council at the Africa Day celebration, held at the Manhattan Center in New York.
During his opening remarks, delegate minister said that more than 70% of the subjects addressed in the Security Council relate to Africa; however, Africa is the only region that has no representation in the Security Council as a Permanent Member.
The Republic of Equatorial Guinea has been a member of the UN since the 12 of November of 1968, but this is the first time that the country is postulated as a candidate to the post of a non-permanent member of the Security Council. The candidacy of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea as a non-permanent member of the Security Council was backed by the AU during the Summit of Heads of State and Government held in June 2015 in Johannesburg, South-Africa.
At the ceremony, Nfa Ndong highlighted Equatorial Guinea's contributions to international affairs, South-South cooperation, prevention and peaceful resolution of conflicts, fight against terrorism, and development of youth. "It is a collective and shared responsibility of all Africans to ensure adequate investment in the development of the most precious asset of our continent, youth. A peaceful and secure Africa requires an empowered generation of young people."
He continued to say that, "with approximately more than 60 percent of the population below 24 years of age, it is not surprising that being at the dawn of the implementation of the African Union 2063 Sustainable Development Agenda and the United Nations 2030, that the African Heads of State and Governments have devoted the year 2017 on the theme: Harnessing the demographic dividend through investments in youth."
The Africa Day ceremony marked the 54th anniversary of the founding of the Organization.
UN Security Council elections for the 2018-2019 period will be held at the UN on June 2.


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Life After Yes, my rookie novel, has been out in the world now for almost two months and I want to give you guys a bit of an update. And, as is becoming par for the course chez ILI, I also want to ask you about something. Something philosophical and something very practical. Here goes.
A few book highlights. Before I left for vacation, I was pushing Baby in her stroller by my local Barnes & Noble. Without realizing it, I slowed to a stop outside the bookstore and stood there with no real agenda looking at the window display. I told myself that I should go inside and see how LAY is doing. Baby was thrilled as she knew this meant a new Dora book (Mommy is a sucker) and I was oddly a bit nervous. We made our way to the New Paperbacks section where LAY had been displayed and it was not there. My heart sank. I was tempted to pout and leave, but no! I moseyed on over to the Information Desk, asked about my literary baby, and what do you know? It was on the Paperback Favorites table! The nice man (I believe his name was Alex) asked if I would sign some books and so I did. And I met the mother of a fellow lawyer who wants to jump ship and write. She bought my book for her girl!
While in Chicago, we visited a local TARGET. I was thrilled to see that the book section was right there by the entrance! When I inched closer, I saw a little label on an empty shelf in the Bestsellers Display that said Life After Yes. So, my book was on the bestsellers shelf and was sold out. Score! You know who else scored? Toddler and Baby. They are now each proud owners of utterly-flammable and not-at-all-hideous polyester Thomas the Train pajamas that they must wear every single night. They also got their very first (metallic pink) soccer ball which is a big deal since they will both one day be collegiate soccer stars like Daddy. (No pressure, kiddos.)
Do you guys know Leah Stewart? Well, she is a wonderful author (her latest is HUSBAND AND WIFE) and she organized almost fifty writers (mostly women, including moi!) to do an epic book giveaway. The contest was a follow up to Allison Winn Scotch's earlier brilliant giveaway and the winning book clubs received books for a year! Anyway, I plan to write an entire post on this fabulous community into which I've luckily stumbled because I am beyond honored to be included in this amazing and diverse group of authors.
Speaking of book clubs, my good friend from law school who now lives in the Chicago suburbs encouraged her local ladies to read Life After Yes and she arranged the discussion so it would fall on a night when I could attend. (Thanks, D!) Truth be told, I have never been part of a book club, so I didn't know what to expect, but I was excited! And for good reason. There was something completely fascinating about immersing myself in a discussion of my own story, of the characters I created. My fear, my biggest fear, was that the women there would censor things because of my presence, that they wouldn't be as critical as they might have been if the author weren't there.
Well. The women loved the book. Or most of them did at least. Or most of them said they did at least. But. Yes, there is a but. A big one. There was plenty of criticism. Not of my writing or my storytelling ability, thank goodness. But of the main character. Quinn. Now, I know many of you might not have found the time in the last two months to read my book, so let me give you a little color on this leading lady. Quinn is a confused modern soul. She is a bit lost. She makes mistakes. She has not been plucked from a Disney movie. Are you with me? She is flawed and struggling and, ahem, real.
These book club women had a hard time sympathizing with Quinn. They felt like she was indulgent, that she drank too much, that she was a shred promiscuous and untrustworthy. One woman in particular, a lovely mom of two who was our host for the evening, summed it up well. She said something like:
"I just didn't like Quinn because she was not nice at all."
Wow. Interestingly, this was kind of hard for me to hear. And, frankly, I got a little defensive and protective of my protagonist. I said something like, No, she is not nice and perfect. She is struggling and having a bit of an identity crisis. And she might not be a nice person, but I think, ultimately, she is a good person. Honestly, I rambled a lot more than this, but I will spare you. The point is that though LAY is fiction, and is not a story about me, I felt personally invested in this discussion and even a bit hurt. Why?
I am not nice. Not a quintessentially nice person. Now, I'm not mean either. I am nice a lot of the time. I am polite and civilized (most of the time). But I'm not sure the first word anyone would use to describe me is "nice." I would like to think of myself as thoughtful, empathetic, trustworthy, honest, loving, etc, but nice? I'm not so sure. I'm a city girl with an edge or two. There is some cynicism and skepticism pumping through my veins and sentences. Do I cheat on my husband and swear like a sailor? No. I don't. But I'm still not sure that I'm "nice."
Okay, Aidan. What ever is the point? Well, I'm not sure, but there is one and I think it's kind of interesting. What is niceness? Is it something we should all strive for in our lives? Should we expect it of people and of protagonists? Or, maybe, is life more real and interesting when the barometer is core goodness and intention? Maybe no one can be nice all the time? Maybe we should be a pinch suspicious when we encounter someone who is nice all the time? I don't know. I do know that I am rambling, that I love rambling, and that I feel very privileged to have made a cameo at such an interesting (and eye-opening) discussion of my own work that has left me questioning not only Quinn's character but my own.
Now, the practical bit. I will keep this quick, but it's important. I need your advice and expertise. It appears that LAY is faring quite well in the world. People seem to be buying the book and liking it. That said, it is very important (for the health of my first book and my sanity and my writing career) that the book continues to sell and that I continue to spread the word about it. But how? How do I continue to promote my book without it being overkill, simply too much? I am just not willing to throw up my arms and say "whatever happens, happens." Not yet at least. There has to be a way to continue to let people know about my book and to encourage them to pick up a copy. You guys are smart. So, bring on the ideas!
Whew. That was longer than I expected. Recap: (1) I am not nice; (2) I am seeking a nice way to continue to promote LAY.
- Are you a nice person?
- Are you interested in reading stories about nice people?
- Are you suspicious of people who are always nice in every situation?
- Do you agree that it is possible to be a good person without being a permanently nice person?
- Do you agree that there is an important difference between being "nice" and "not mean"?
- Do you have any genius ideas about how to boost book sales two months into the game?


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Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center observes National Nurses Week, May 6-12, with a special message about its dedicated, Magnet-designated nursing staff. The Medical Center employs nearly 2,300 nurses.
National Nurses Week is designated by the American Nurses Association (ANA), and always ends on May 12, Florence Nightingale's birthday.
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Moutere Inn
Stay in New Zealand's oldest pub, located in the heart of Nelson's wine and hop growing area. The accommodation is basic, but clean and comfortable - and very affordable.
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- $55 - $65
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Since 1850 The Moutere Inn has offered comfortable, reasonably priced accommodation to visitors to the Moutere Valley. These same rooms are still available today.
Set on the top floor of the building they have some of the best views of the beautiful landscape. Given the location of the pub in the centre of the village they are perfect for those visiting for either business or pleasure.
The rooms are simple but comfortable. There is two twin rooms and one double, all sharing a toilet but the double comes with its own shower.
Simple tea/coffee facilities are offered but breakfast is not available. Try the Mapua Wharf for that, which is about 10 minutes away.
Combine your stay with an event such as a band or Folk Night.
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Moutere Inn, 1406 Moutere Highway, RD2, Upper Moutere, Nelson, New Zealand.
Horario de apertura
- Horario comercial:
- From midday every day
- Meses de funcionamiento:
- Todos los meses del año
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- Proximidad con el aeropuerto:
- 25 minutes
- Proximidad con el pueblo:
- 30 minutes from Nelson, 20 minutes from Richmond
- Cantidad de habitaciones:
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2 References
3 Definitions
4 Symbols and abbreviations
5 Conventions
6 System description
6.1 Information streams
6.2 Terminal characteristics
6.3 Gateway characteristics
6.4 Gatekeeper characteristics
6.5 Multipoint controller characteristics
6.6 Multipoint processor characteristics
6.7 Multipoint control unit characteristics
6.8 Multipoint capability
6.9 Models for supplementary services
7 Call signalling
7.1 Addresses
7.2 Registration, Admission and Status (RAS) channel
7.3 Call signalling channel
7.4 Call reference value
7.5 Call ID
7.6 Conference ID and conference goal
7.7 Endpoint call capacity
7.8 Caller identification services
7.9 Generic extensible framework
8 Call signalling procedures
8.1 Phase A – Call setup
8.2 Phase B – Initial communication and capability exchange
8.3 Phase C – Establishment of audiovisual communication
8.4 Phase D – Call services
8.5 Phase E – Call termination
8.6 Protocol failure handling
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9.1 Speech-only terminals
9.2 Visual telephone terminals over the ISDN (Rec. ITU-T H.320)
9.3 Visual telephone terminals over GSTN (Rec. ITU-T H.324)
9.4 Visual telephone terminals over mobile radio (Annex C/H.324, a.k.a. "H.324/M")
9.5 Visual telephone terminals over ATM (H.321 and H.310 RAST)
9.6 Visual telephone terminals over guaranteed quality of service LANs (Rec. ITU‑T H.322)
9.7 Simultaneous voice and data terminals over GSTN (Rec. ITU-T V.70)
9.8 T.120 terminals on the packet-based network
9.9 Gateway for H.323 media transport over ATM
10 Optional enhancements
10.1 Encryption
10.2 Multipoint operation
10.3 Call Linkage in H.323
10.4 Tunnelling of non-H.323 signalling messages
10.5 Use of RTP payload for DTMF digits, telephony tones and telephony signals
11 Maintenance
11.1 Loopbacks for maintenance purposes
11.2 Monitoring methods
Annex A – H.245 messages used by H.323 endpoints
Annex B – Procedures for layered video codecs
B.1 Scope
B.2 Introduction
B.3 Scalability methods
B.4 Call establishment
B.5 Use of RTP sessions and codec layers
B.6 Possible layering models
B.7 Impact on multipoint conferences
B.8 Use of network QoS for layered video streams
Annex C – H.323 on ATM
C.1 Introduction
C.2 Scope
C.3 Architecture
C.4 Protocol section
Annex D – Real-time facsimile over H.323 systems
D.1 Introduction
D.2 Scope
D.3 Procedures for opening channels to send T.38 packets
D.4 Non-fast connect procedures
D.5 Replacing an existing audio stream with a T.38 fax stream
D.6 Usage of the maxBitRate/bandWidth in messages
D.7 Interactions with gateways and T.38/Annex B devices
Annex E – Framework and wire‑protocol for multiplexed call signalling transport
E.1 Scope
E.2 H.225.0 call signalling over UDP
Annex F – Simple endpoint types
F.1 Introduction
F.2 Specification conventions
F.3 Scope
F.4 Normative references
F.5 Abbreviations
F.6 Simple (Audio) Endpoint Type – System functionality overview
F.7 Procedures for Simple Endpoint Types
F.8 Security extensions
F.9 Interoperability considerations
F.10 Implementation notes (Informative)
Annex G – Text conversation and Text SET
G.1 Introduction
G.2 Scope
G.3 References
G.4 Definitions
G.5 Capability Advertisement for Text in H.323
G.6 Procedures for opening channels for T.140 text conversation
G.7 Framing and buffering of T.140 data
G.8 Interaction with text conversation facilities in other devices
G.9 Multipoint considerations
G.10 Text SET: Text Conversation Simple Endpoint Type
Annex J – Security for Annex F
J.1 Introduction
J.2 Specification conventions
J.3 Scope
J.4 Abbreviations
J.5 Normative references
J.6 Secure Audio Simple Endpoint Type (SASET)
Annex K – HTTP‑based service control transport channel
K.1 Introduction
K.2 Service control in H.323
K.3 Usage of HTTP
K.4 Example scenarios
K.5 References
Annex L – Stimulus control protocol
L.1 Scope
L.2 Introduction
L.3 Stimulus framework
L.4 References
Annex M1 – Tunnelling of signalling protocols (QSIG) in H.323
M1.1 Scope
M1.2 Normative references
M1.3 Endpoint procedures
M1.4 Tunnelling of QSIG connection-oriented call-independent signalling
M1.5 Gatekeeper procedures
Annex M2 – Tunnelling of signalling protocols (ISUP) in H.323
M2.1 Scope
M2.2 Normative references
M2.3 Endpoint procedures
M2.4 Gatekeeper procedures
Annex M3 – Tunnelling of DSS1 through H.323
M3.1 Scope
M3.2 Normative references
M3.3 Endpoint procedures
M3.4 Tunnelling of bearer-independent DSS1 signalling
M3.5 Gatekeeper procedures
Annex M4 – Tunnelling of narrow‑band signalling syntax (NSS) for H.323
M4.1 Scope
M4.2 References
M4.3 H.225.0 Endpoint procedures
M4.4 Gatekeeper procedures
M4.5 RAS procedures for direct-routed calls
Annex M5 – Tunnelling of common alerting protocol (CAP) messages in H.323
M5.1 Scope
M5.2 Normative references
M5.3 Identifying CAP messages
M5.4 Signalling support for CAP
M5.5 Transporting CAP within H.225.0 messages
M5.6 Transmitting and processing CAP messages
M5.7 Requesting CAP support when initiating calls
M5.8 Gatekeeper procedures
Annex O – Usage of URLs and DNS
O.1 Scope
O.2 Normative references
O.3 Informative references
O.5 Encoding of H.323 URL in H.323 messages
O.6 Non-H.323 URLs and URIs within the context of H.323
O.7 H.323 URL parameters
O.8 Usage of the H.323 URL
O.9 Resolving an H.323 URL to IP Address using DNS
O.10 Using DNS SRV Resource Records
Annex P – Transfer of modem signals over H.323
P.1 Scope
P.2 References
P.3 Definitions
P.4 Abbreviations
P.5 Introduction
P.6 Capability advertisement
P.7 Call establishment
P.8 Logical channel signalling
Annex Q – Far-end camera control and H.281/H.224
Q.1 Scope
Q.2 References
Q.3 Introduction
Q.4 Far-end camera control protocol
Q.5 RTP header information
Annex R – Robustness methods for H.323 entities
R.1 Introduction and scope
R.2 Normative references
R.3 Definitions
R.4 Abbreviations
R.5 Overview of the two methods
R.6 Common mechanisms
R.7 Method A: State recovery from neighbours
R.8 Method B: State recovery from a shared repository
R.9 Interworking between robustness methods
R.10 Procedures for recovery
R.11 GenericData usage
Appendix I – Sample MC to terminal communication mode command
I.1 Sample conference Scenario A
I.2 CommunicationModeTable sent to all endpoints
I.3 Sample conference Scenario B
I.4 CommunicationModeTable sent to all endpoints
Appendix II – Transport level resource reservation procedures
II.1 Introduction
II.2 QoS support for H.323
II.3 RSVP background
II.4 The H.245 capability exchange phase
II.5 Open logical channel and setting up reservations
II.6 Close logical channel and tearing down reservations
II.7 Resource reservation for multicast H.323 logical channels
II.8 Synchronized RSVP
Appendix III – Gatekeeper‑based user location
III.1 Introduction
III.2 Signalling
Appendix IV – Signalling prioritized alternative logical channels in ITU-T H.245
IV.1 Introduction
IV.2 Signalling
Appendix V – Use of ITU-T E.164 and ISO/IEC 11571 numbering plans
V.1 E.164 numbering plan
V.2 Private network number
V.3 H.323 versions 1, 2 and 3 usage
Appendix VI – Description of a typical ITU-T H.323 system over IP
Appendix VII – Informative notes on robustness methods for ITU-T H.323 entities
VII.1 Informative Note 1: Background on robustness methods
VII.2 Informative Note 2: Call state sharing between an entity and its backup peer


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22-Oct-2013 @ 14:0
Late last night, the European Parliament's Economic andMonetary Affairs Committee decided to add additional, unnecessary requirementsto investor-protection measures set out in the Key Information DocumentRegulation.
This proposal, intended to help consumers make decisionsabout investing their money in packaged retail investment products, wasoriginally drafted as a simple two-page document with clear instructions on howto write them.
Although there were serious concerns that the regulationwould unnecessarily be extended to cover all investment products, a last minutedeal averted the worst outcome. Unfortunately, MEPs then decided to write thecontent requirements themselves, as well as introduced many requirements whichare already being dealt with in a separate piece of legislation called MIFID 2.
Syed Kamall, Conservative spokesman on economic andmonetary affairs, said: "From the beginning of the negotiation processearlier this year, it became clear that many colleagues on this committee weredead set on rewriting what had been a relatively simple, cohesive document.
"I'm pleased that the Socialists backed down at thelast minute on the issue of the scope of the regulation, to reach a deal withthe centre-right block. However I still could not support the eventual proposalbecause it still sought to regulate the issue of corporate bonds and pensionpackages.
The London MEP added: "The rest of the proposal hasbeen embellished with additions that are at best pointless and at worst hugelyburdensome. I'm not convinced many consumers will find this useful atall."
All members of the European Parliament will now have thechance to vote on the committee text as the report will be taken next toplenary sitting of the full parliament.
Dr Kamall said: "It will be interesting to seehow much support the text can muster. I certainly will seek to remove more ofthe unnecessary additions to the text at this stage ahead of negotiations withthe EU Council and Commission."


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Sean McGee practises in the areas of Labour Law, Employment Law, and Litigation at Nelligan O'Brien Payne LLP. He is also the leader of the firm's Labour Law Practice Group. He represents unions across Canada, with a focus on Ottawa, Eastern Ontario, and Toronto.
Sean's areas of practice include education, health sector, municipal, retail and service, transportation, and public service labour relations. Sean has acted as union counsel in arbitrations and labour board hearings, as well as human rights and other administrative tribunals. He has also argued cases before provincial and federal appeal courts, and the Supreme Court of Canada.
Sean negotiates local and national collective agreements, and has advised unions in numerous other collective bargaining problems. He also represents employees from both the private and public sectors in employment law matters.
Getting to know Sean. Watch the video
He is fluently bilingual and represents his clients in both official languages, including French language hearings.
Sean is a past-president of l'Association des juristes d'expression française de l'Ontario. He is also active in teaching union seminars, lawyer continuing education, and has taught the Canada Labour College Annual Labour Law course for many years. Sean was also selected to be included in the 2006 to 2019 editions of The Best Lawyers in Canada in the practice areas of labour and employment law. He was also selected as a leading practitioner in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory in the 2011-2015 editions.
Sean is passionate about getting to know his clients on a personal level, and developing a relationship with them. He strives to work with people not only to solve an existing problem, but also to come up with strategies to avoid future issues and build towards their goals. Sean hopes this way to be involved with clients in an on-going capacity. He also loves the creative side of his work and finding unusual approaches to solving problems, particularly when it seems there is no straight line.
Outside of the office, Sean's major interest is music. He plays regular gigs with two different bands, and even does recording in his home studio. He also plays in the Nelligan's band.
Sean is on the Board of Directors of Orkidstra, a not-for-profit organization that empowers kids from under-served communities by teaching life skills through the universal language of music.
- >Call to Ontario Bar (1985)
- >LL.B., University of Ottawa (1983)
- >B.A., Carleton University (1980)
Professional Activities and Organizations
- >Canadian Association of Labour Lawyers (CALL)
- >Association des juristes d'expression française de l'Ontario (AJEFO - President, Vice President, Ottawa Regional Representative)
- >Canadian Bar Association
- >County of Carleton Law Association
- >Union member of the American Federation of Musicians, Local 180


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Street Style Collab
This shoot reaffirmed what I have always known about fashion - it's fun! Yes there are days when you wake up and want to throw on a floor length fur and red lipstick to slay away all the basics, but the days when you dress down and have fun with your fashion also hold as much importance. When I put together this look comfort was at the forefront of my decision making. Ripped Knee Boyfriend Jeans by New Look paired with a retro feels t-shirt from Asos Curve round up my usual weekend attire! Paired with a tan coat - my fav Value Village find to date - and Doc Martens (thank you Union Jack Boots!) this look will get your from running errands to brunch on Stephen Ave.
Of course I can't stray too far from fur, even my days off, hence the sly addition of this fur purse from Winners.
This post is one of few words because the images say far more than I can about having fun with fashion, I hope you enjoy xo


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Announcing companies accepted into The Harbor Accelerator Program: Cohort 6
CHARLESTON, SC – The Harbor Entrepreneur Center has selected seven startup businesses to participate in Cohort 6 of The Harbor Accelerator Program. The accelerator is a 14-week high intensity "bootcamp" for founders of innovative and scalable startups. Throughout the duration of the program, the participants are provided tremendous resources and support to grow their businesses quickly, test the market, and become viable. The Cohort 6 startups officially began the program on Monday, August 15th and will culminate on November 15th, 2016.
The Harbor has accepted the following startups to participate in Cohort 6: Vaetas, a software company offering video-based mobile and web tools for business development; Mama Lights, a website that provides families LED safety lights and toys that illuminate their active lifestyle; Torpsy, a business toolkit provider which supplies organizations of any size the tools needed to propel their businesses forward; Badfish, a modern media network for the outdoors industry that creates a variety of stimulating content and experiences where outdoorsmen and women can be entertained on all platforms and devices; The Southern Trapper, a company providing consumers with a reliable and safe way to travel with a handgun via heirloom quality impenetrable leather goods with accident prevention technology; Radtab, a mobile app that allows bar goers to both open and close their tabs, bringing convenience and peace of mind to their bar hopping experiences; Barista Vending, a locally roasted cold brew coffee on tap for offices, resale, catering, events, and more.
The Harbor Accelerator will match each participating startup with free workspace, weekly curriculum sessions, pitch practice, connection to investors and local talent, and a team of entrepreneur mentors who have each founded and scaled at least one multi-million dollar enterprise. More information about the participating companies, along with contact information, website and social media tags can be found at http://www.harborec.com/cohort6.
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Mobile Martini Bar
If you live in the UK you might be able to visit this very special vehicle, a classic Citroen houses a very unique experience for martini lovers. The brainchild of London based branding agency Ragged Edge, the Boulangerie François camionnette is a very intimate bar for just two guests per visit and is part of […]
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Pal + Smith
From the entry to the backyard this home is a perfect example of how to achieve "flow" or an overall cohesive design plan . Design firm Pal + Smith used the color palette of aqua, green, and brown and then accented with pops of yellow. Note how you will see different combinations of the scheme […]
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Modern Bungalow
Dwell Studio and Robert Allen continue their collaboration, this being the fourth, with a new line of vibrant indoor/outdoor Sunbrella fabrics with catchy names like "Jungalow" and "Finmark". The best thing about most of Sunbrella fabrics is that they can be cleaned with soap and water and many can be cleaned with bleach, so say […]
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Retro Collective
Tim and Neryl, owners of this home in Melbourne, met on the dance floor of a night club and are still rockin' it today. The two artists share the home with their baby Ivy, Marvin the cat, and a huge collection of vintage signs, accessories, toys, and furniture. Although it's hard to choose, my personal […]
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Travels and Treasures
Jesse and Hanni purchased a dilapidated old building in Monterey, CA which housed two apartments over a former dive bar and turned it into this welcoming and personality filled home with their boutique Lilify taking over the ground floor. The renovation took 2 years and the only survivors of the original building are those fabulous oak […]
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Robert Townsend
I was blown away when I saw these incredible paintings by Robert Townsend. Yes, all are paintings using either watercolor or oil. They depict nostalgic situations and minutiae of mid-century life of American, with a nod to California in particular since Townsend is a native of the state. See and learn more here. pb […]
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Happiness in Hastings
These delightfully quirky and colorful spaces are home to Haydn and Terri Cornner along with their two daughters and chocolate Lab, Doris. Haydn is a painter, illustrator, and graphic artist whose work leans toward the surreal, having been influenced by Hieronymus Bosch and Fergus Hall just to mention a few. The house vibrates with color and […]
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I remember when I used to be worried because a little water leaked onto my bathroom tile after a shower. I remember it just like it was yesterday because it was yesterday. "Gotta caulk that up," Dad would say.
Today I am homeless. My basement and back yard are still under water. I'm all out of caulk, Dad.
|Anyone wanna go for a swim? Water's a lil' brown....
What's really important?
I bought a house in the Dongan Hills area of Staten Island in October of 2009. I was married and looking to expand, a Brooklyn native and Manhattan commuter looking to start a new, quieter life with my new wife and crazy Westie dog. In March of 2011, I asked my wife to leave. It was the same day I had to take my father to his soon-to-be-surprise 60th birthday party at Gargiulo's in Coney Island. I asked for a divorce and celebrated my Dad's six decades on the planet all on the same day.
I've never really talked about my divorce outside of my inner circle, but that was back when I lived in a house. Things change on a dime.
Anyone will tell you that a divorce is not an easy thing. I was 35. My marriage lasted 2+ years. It was a rocky time. After the 'we're getting married' high wears off, no high can truly mask the problems that exist - and will always exist - between two people. I loved her, I tried. It was un-fixable. So I asked her to leave. I kept the house and the dog, she took my savings. As one friend aptly put it, "You're buying your life back."
I bought my life back, but at more than I bargained for. Three months later, my central air unit fried out for 11 days during the middle of a heat wave. "Gotta get that fixed," Dad would say. Karma or coincidence? Last August, Hurricane Irene did battle with my sump pump and I bailed dirty sewer water from one side of my house to the other through the entire night to prevent my basement from flooding. My power never went out, and I beat that bitch. I saw this as a sign of my resurgence. That was last year.
I wanted the house and I would keep it, warts and all. Fees were paid, changes were made. I got back on my feet slowly.
What's really important?
I kept Bald Freak Music, my barely-functioning indie record label, open for business, as this was another reason I bought a house - to make music in my own space, to run a business and sell merch from my basement. Y'know, the one that's under water now.
I continued to try to convince myself that I could make a living out of music making. I rewired my entire studio. I started archiving audio, learning the software. I was making more time for it, finally, long hours and late nights in front of the mixing board. I was going to make one last album, on my own, in my house. Y'know, the one that's under water now.
I dated. Poorly. Predictably poorly. I divorced a few friends and band mates. When in Rome...
I met someone late last year who seemed very special. We had both taken our lumps, so we took it slow. It was a nice change of pace. There was something there, something that made me believe again. I had certainly lost faith, not only in women, but in the choices I've made in women. But you have to believe, you have to want it, and this one felt different. It wasn't just the great sex or her gorgeous eyes or how she looked in a dress. It was hope. If you don't have hope, you have nothing. But you can fall harder. And hope and I have often had our differences.
My Westie and I evacuated last night to my almost-invalid uncle's house two miles north of my home. All my radio co-workers were bonding in TriBeCa hotel rooms, my friends were with their wives and kids, my parents were in Pennsylvania, my sister and brother-in-law in Long Island, and I'm hearing all kinds of horror stories about my neighborhood via text and online while my dog slept on my chest, my uncle dozed off, and the surge hit. People were together and everyone would have their stories to tell.
Laying there in the dark, all I could think of was her. But she was with someone else. And I was alone.
What's really important?
Dozens of people wished me well today thru social networks, a good amount sent a text. Of course, few of these people would have known about the destruction of my home if not for social networking in the first place. My parents called often, my sister, a friend or two. That was it. All most of us cared about before this storm hit were power, Internet, and a charged iPhone. Myself included. What would we be without them? It felt insane to me to feel compelled to report to the world that my house was destroyed while others were posting about politics, their kids, football scores, and rock concerts. What a fucked up world of communication we have ushered in for our children and beyond.
What's really important?
"Nothing else matters as long as you're safe."
Heard that a lot today. Does it? It feels like everything else matters. I was taken in by a woman I haven't seen in 10 years and a man I've never met. That matters. My insurance company kicked into high gear to start what will be a long and ridiculously hard recovery. That matters. My traumatized dog has been by my side through all this. He's finally asleep and soon I will be too. That matters.
I fought to keep this house, I put my life savings into buying and upgrading it, then gave up what was left of that savings to keep it for myself and maintain it. I could have left, I could have sold it. Today, I lost computers, synths, flat screens, microphones, Blu Ray players, a massive vinyl record collection, toys, comic books, video games, baseball cards, important documents, furniture, food, photos, artwork, recording equipment. I still haven't buried any of it. I can't even get to it yet. Bald Freak Music's entire physical existence has been obliterated. None of that matters.
Love matters.
Companionship matters.
Communication matters.
Hope matters.
If you've found love, keep it close. Nurture it, value it. Anyone who gets lazy on love should be drowned in my basement. Be true to your family and your friends. Don't just offer to help them. HELP them. Talk to people. With your mouth. Have hope. For me and for you.
Since my divorce, I have felt disconnected from the world. But I've used that time to better myself, to learn to love again, and to take inventory of what matters. Do you truly feel compassion for me? Invite me into your lives. Write a song with me. Play a show with me. Come visit my new place, wherever that will be. Find me a girlfriend, I'm ready again. Laugh with me, cry with me, have a beer with me, smoke a joint with me. This is my one and only personal request to any of you who know me in real life. Be there for me. I need you now more than ever.
That's what's important. Take inventory of your life, it is still your most precious asset.
Before today, I was a lost soul only in spirit. Now I am truly without an address. And maybe - just maybe - that's the way it was meant to be.


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Guest Post: Fictional Friends and Non-existent Worlds
In this guest post, we have a combination of Doctor Who-related emotions and genuine advice. So, much like this blog then. To preserve the authentic Americanism of it, I even left the US spellings in there. Even if the missing 'U's traumatise me. I think Wren is my youngest guest poster so far, so… take it away!
How much is too much?
Recently I have been suffering from an advanced case of what I like to call Too Much Fandom. This condition results in spending more time in a fictional universe with fictional characters than in the real world with real people. (Side effects may include daydreaming, rocking back and forth moaning about feels, crying, maniacal laughter, absentmindedness, and the general appearance of being totally insane.)
My case of Too Much Fandom was brought on by my discovery of the amazingness that is Doctor Who at the beginning of June. I haven't begun school yet, my friends are always doing something else, I have no job or classes to go to, I'm not currently in any theater productions, and I have been procrastinating on my writing, so the only thing breaking the monotonous boredom of day after very ordinary day is watching a new episode or two with my family each night.
And now I can't stop thinking about it. I've started spending my time writing stories and song parodies about the show, letting it influence my sketches, fangirling over Murray Gold's brilliant score for each season, listening to far too much Chameleon Circuit, and generally spending more time aboard the TARDIS than in my own dull life. I have fallen into a gaping void of obsession and I don't know when—if ever—I'll be able to climb my way back out.
Which leads me to a question—when it comes to immersing oneself in fiction, how much is too much?
I think one of the greatest things about fiction is that it provides an escape from the troubles of our daily lives, a rare chance to be somewhere else. When I've had a bad day or am worried about something, I can just open a book and loose myself in a fantasy land. Or when I'm feeling alone I can pretend for a while that my favorite characters are real, and that they're my friends. I think most devoted readers consider their favorite characters to be their friends, and wish that they could somehow meet them. I know I do. Stories are a way of escape and a means of healing, a way to find friends and people who understand, and that is such a wonderful, wonderful thing. Because if the world seems sad and lonely and dreadfully boring, you can be sure a fictional one will be filled with excitement and adventure.
And then there's that point when I'm feeling dull and dreary and I open a book and think I wish I could just live in this world, or at least visit it sometime. It's a rather silly wish, because even if I could visit one of my favorite realms, like, say, Middle Earth, I wouldn't last a day. I have no self defense skills and would rather spend time drawing or writing than doing actual work or going on adventures. And my dream of traveling through time and space with the Doctor is absurd, because I'm terrified of virtually everything and being onboard the TARDIS is dangerous, and like nearly all the companions I'd end up with some tragic fate during the season finale.
Being in any fictional world would be much less enjoyable than I would imagine it to be, and yet I still want to visit one. That's the magic of stories. Even though I know that stepping inside a wardrobe will never lead me to Narnia, I try anyway. I think that's another one of the wonderful things about fiction, the way it can bring hope and spark imaginations, make us believe in worlds and people we've never seen.
If wanting to visit fictional worlds and meet favorite characters isn't a bad thing, what then classifies as "too much"? Try as I might, I can't answer this question. I would say that as long as a fictional universe doesn't consume your life, then you're good to go, but that's not entirely true. Letting fictional worlds become a very major part of my life has led to more than just procrastination: friendships, a very awesome drawing of River Song's hair, and me staying up late to re-watch the saddest parts of my favorite films and TV shows, because I truly do enjoy sobbing over my favorite stories and characters.
Overall, I think immersing oneself in fiction, unless it causes someone to do something dangerous (like jump from a 20-story building to test out a replica Iron Man suit), is one of the best things there is. It's led to quite a lot of putting things off on my part, but also to me finding people who can truly understand me and accept me for who I am. And I think the "too much" part is relative depending on who you are. For me, there is no too much, or maybe there is, but I'm too busy enjoying myself to care.
There are so many wonderful things about the world of fiction—the amazing stories and characters, the fans, meeting someone who loves a story just as much as you do, creating and writing and dreaming that universe, making shirts with fandom references written on them, crying and laughing, hugging a book because it is just so good—and I don't want to deny myself any of it. So, with a side effect of appearing totally insane, I am going to let my case of Too Much Fandom continue. Because I love it.
I am generally dreadful at coming up with profound, thoughtful last sentences, so I will end this as I sometimes do: live long and prosper, dear readers. I hope you have a lovely day.
Wise words to end on, I think!
Artgirl, a.k.a Wren, a.k.a. The Intergalactic Paintbrush (or so she wishes) is a fifteen-year-old writer, dreamer, and connoisseur of fiction. In her spare time she also enjoys sketching, procrastinating, acting, and blogging over at http://aliencows.wordpress.com . When she grows up she'd like to get her PhD so that people will call her the Doctor.


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New tools for web design and development: January 2013
The collection and validation of user input seems to be a theme pervading the early days of 2013. Front-line form checking, inline content editing, even the tricky business of establishing a user's humanity get some worthwhile attention.
Another facet of the web which has received plenty of attention recently could be called cosmetic, but that makes it sound cheap, which it's not. The web needs a lot of cosmetics to hide its various blemishes and abnormalities. So here we find a universal fix for the scroll bar's varying looks, a CSS-based icon set and a URL-shortening service which is nothing short of brilliant.
And if you're not content with that lot there's a couple of heavy lifters. First we have RubyJS – a library which allows Ruby-style coding in a pure JavaScript environment. And the cherry on the cake: BaconJS. An implementation of the functional programming paradigm which fundamentally challenges some of your regular approaches to interactive programming.
So, if you work your way through that lot, February is going to be busy and good-looking.
1. Parsley.js
Price: Free
Forms present the designer with a very particular set of problems which it's all too easy to get bogged down with. However, just the sight of a blank field is enough to put some users off, so it's crucial to ensure the process of data input is as painless and error-free as possible. Parsley.js wants to help with that.
Hooked into the data- attributes of your form's input fields, Parsley comes with a broad range of routines, from minimum length to URL validity. And at 800 lines, the library is tiny too, so extending the routines for more intensive validation shouldn't be too taxing.
2. Are You a Human?
Price: Free / $19 / $79 per month
Ever just given up on a Captcha form, convinced that the thing must be broken somehow? Well, you're not alone in that. Apparently something like a quarter of users are put off by the unwieldy captcha validation process. And to cap it all, the process is not immune to being hacked.
Are You a Human presents a much simpler and more friendly way to validate a user's humanity. A set of simple games involving human comprehension and decision-making skills prove to be a more enjoyable, rapid solution. And not only do they work better, they're extremely straightforward to implement.
3. X-editable
Price: Free
If you're using Twitter Bootstrap, jQuery UI or regular jQuery, X-Editable gives you the ability to create in-page editable content with almost no hassle at all. It works smoothly, is simple to integrate and ties in agnostically with your server-side code.
Once you've included the relevant CSS and JavaScript files – which can be quite a list – using X-Editable is as simple as applying .editable() to your chosen elements and specifying the POST mechanism which will update your backend.
These and the remaining options for customising the experience are well documented, making this an interesting addition to the UI/UX champion's armoury.
4. Dillinger
Price: Free
Markdown is an appealing idea – writing code using email-like syntax which is easily readable and rapidly translated into regular HTML. Even so, it's just another thing to learn, right? Well, Dillinger makes that process so transparent that you'll be up and running in no time. And if you're already on the Markdown wagon, it's a handy 'code anywhere' option.
Written using some of today's most popular technologies, Dillinger uses Node.js for parallel connectivity, Twitter Bootstrap for its looks, Ace Editor for input and Showdown to handle the markdown itself. Exported files can remain Markdown or jump to HTML.
5. Character-Code.com
Price: Free
Sometimes you just need to know character codes, that's the way it is. Could be you're searching for the HTML encoding of the Euro, or the integral sign, or you want to add a circumflex accent to your text. Nobody keeps this stuff in their head and it's a regular pain in the arse trying to find a reliable resource that covers all the bases. That was until you heard about character-code.com.
Handsome layout, sensible filters, Unicode/HTML/ASCI, 'at a glance' breakdown. What more could you ask for? Before long character-code.com will have you excitedly producing sentences which begin, "I know the unicode value for… "
6. Malihu jQuery Custom Scroller 2.3
Price: Free
If you want to give your site some consistently swish-looking, cross-browser custom scroll bars, Manos Malihu has got just the thing for you. It includes inertial scrolling, mouse wheel support and fully customisable styles and works just about everywhere. It does, however, rely on jQueryUI.
You would be forgiven for thinking that styling a scroll bar would be one of the things we might have cracked by 2013. You would, of course, be wrong. Webkit being the worthy exception doesn't really help because you still have to implement an alternative for non-webkit users. Malihu's updated plugin provides a reliable solution.
7. One Div
Price: Free
One div is a collection of single-div icons drawn using CSS3. This clever approach has the advantage of being animatable and, where supported, they can be smoothly scaled, just like SVG.
The problem comes when you look into the cross-platform support situation. Sadly, as things stand, there's only a subset of the full collection which can be relied on in every browser. Hopefully, that situation will continue to improve. And as it does, the library will continue to grow though community contributions.
8. Zigg.be Alpha
Price: Free
If you've ever had to tell someone a URL over the phone you'll be well aware that anything which happens past the .com may as well be in a foreign language. If you're talking to a relative, it's a foreign language they don't speak. Zigg.be just ends that pain.
Just enter your massively over-complex URL, decide how long you want it to persist, and away you go. The result is a short, readable URL, like zigge.be/wide or zigge.be/bread zigge.be/lamp. Just think, even your grandmother would be able to navigate her way to the right ebay auction in time for your birthday. An API would be nice once it's out of alpha.
9. RubyJS
Price: Free
RubyJS gives JavaScript the same kind of highly versatile standard library from which Ruby benefits. It can work either in ad-hoc or full on OO mode, but the main point is that the underlying output is still JavaScript. What you have is the option to work in a way which uses Ruby and your knowledge of it.
10. BaconJS
Price: Free
BaconJS turns the dynamic elements of your UI into observable properties and the activities of your users into event streams. These you can combine, filter and recombine before allowing your functions to cause 'side-effects'.
A JavaScript library for those curious about the somewhat esoteric functional programming paradigm, BaconJS comes with first rate documentation and excellent tutorials. The results are significantly streamlined code for the handling of dynamic user interfaces. The concepts can be a bit mind-bending though, if you come from a regular procedural/OO background.


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It was great to do. I entered into it in a slightly cynical way for sure as although I'm fascinated by aquaponics, I really wasn't sure that it would be possible in a domestic setting, or if I could be interested enough in the detail to really get properly involved. But once it was up and running and the fish were in, it became a bit of an obsession and was really fascinating and very, very productive.
Lots of people have asked what was grown in the grow box, so here's a list and how.
Firstly the box is filled with clay pellets, with a few red worms added which have multiplied over the year. The majority of the plants were grown from seed in modules and then planted into the grow box when they had 2/3 sets of true leaves. The only exception to this was watercress which we added as seed and which went completely crazy. It's fair to say we have been self sufficient in basil, watercress and parsley from the box alone all over the summer.
Now the fish were a slightly different matter. They came along and were popped into the tank and we quickly realised that they probably weren't the ideal fish for the tank. They were mirror carp, a deep river fish, so the tank was far too shallow for them, and we had several incidents of them jumping, flying out and across the wooden floor!! As someone who's slightly fish phobic, thus wasn't ideal to say the least. However, they tasted absolutely delicious. Carp is often described as muddy but as we had maintained the water well, keeping it clean and changing it a couple of times, they tasted clean and sweet. We did lose 3 of the fish during an algal bloom, which was awful and really upsetting, it made me realise that water quality is key so we began doing regular partial water changes.
The tank and grow box are definitely staying as part of our home growing story, but we have goldfish now, and we're overwintering the grow box with strawberry plants. In the spring we're going to add some aquatic plants to the tank to help maintain the water quality, but so far it's doing really well.
Several folk have asked me yo blog about how we grew the tomatoes so I'll do separate piece with pics!!
Would I do it again? Yes!!


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Pedro Miguel Schiaffino
Grilled paiche fish wrapped in bijao leaves
Av. la Paz 1079, Miraflores 15074, Lima
+51 1 2219393
Chief reason to visit: Ámaz is the first and only restaurant of its kind presenting Amazonian cuisine with urban vibes. Pedro Miguel Schiaffino has managed to bring much research and passion into a concept that brings enjoyment to every kind of customer.
A few words on the chef: Schiaffino trained in New York at the Culinary Institute of America, and at the Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners in Piedmont. He gained experience at renowned Italian restaurants such as Dal Pescatore, owned by the Santini family, and Pinocchio by Piero Bertinotti. He has received many awards for his contribution to Peruvian Cuisine and has opened a non-governmental organisation, Despensa Amazónica, to support indigenous communities.
Typical dishes: Amazonian cuisine in three different perspectives: fish broth with pehuelpa and macambo showcasing ancestral cuisine, chicken juane to give a feel for traditional Amazonian cuisine and churros pishpirones, an example of contemporary cuisine.
What else? The chef's natural habitat is the rainforest. He started his journey of research and dedication to the area in 2001. Today, if he is not in his restaurant, he is usually in the middle of the jungle, learning indigenous techniques, fishing or researching wild products.
Other ventures: Schiaffino is also the owner of Malabar, a regular on the Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants list.
Images: Jason Sullivan


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There are many data points that are critical to efficient HVAC-R operation. Siemens has the measurement devices necessary to run chillers, boilers, refrigeration and distribution systems, safely, reliably, and efficiently.
Siemens SITRANS F flow measurement devices provide a robust platform for all HVAC/R flow applications. Our portfolio of flow measurement devices includes Magnetic, Transit Time and Doppler Clamp-On Ultrasonic, Vortex, Coriolis, Differential Pressure flow meters as well as the worlds leading line of valve positioners.
Siemens SITRANS P series provides highly accurate and reliable static and differential pressure to keep Heating, Cooling, Ventilation and Refrigeration systems running at their best.
The temperature inside of your building is only the beginning. The heat energy being moved through an HVAC-R system needs to be measured as well to insure proper operation. Siemens SITRANS T series of temperature measurement devices provides highly accurate and reliable temperature measurement for even the most critical hospital and data center applications.
SITRANS L for Level
To operate industrial HVAC-R systems safely, reliably and efficiently, many applications that require accurate level measurement are required. From chiller water treatment tanks to boiler drum level and many others, Siemens SITRANS L provides the very best level measurement solutions for all HVAC-R applications.


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SHeeter Moulder
The National Manufacturing Sheeter Moulder is a two-step machine that prepares a dough sample for test baking similar to that of a production process.
The first step is a sheeter which uses two Teflon coated rollers which can be varied to produce different thicknesses. This process provides a dough sample of uniform thickness in which the internal gas cell structure has smaller cells with more uniform distribution.
The second step is the Moulder process which prepares the dough sample for panning. The Moulder uses three rollers which can be varied depending on sample size. Two rollers are fixed while the third can be adjusted to allow a different rate of compression. The Moulder rolls and seals the dough into its final loaf shape.
For additional information regarding pricing, availability and specifications please email email@example.com.


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Romantic and relaxed atmosphere created by the neutral colour scheme of beautiful interior incorporating contemporary ostrich leather furniture with unique yellow wood and stink wood heirloom.
Luxury Honeymoon Suites
Spacious, luxury garden cottage with king size bed, antique interior and romantic atmosphere. Modern bathroom with separate shower, spa bath, toilet and granite top double basins. Fully equipped kitchen for a self-catering option. Private braai-facilities on the patio overlooking lush gardens and mountain. Perfectly private for honeymooners! Regret no pets.
- Coffee/ tea facilities (filter coffee plunger)
- Home baked rusks
- Fridge with honesty bar and ice
- Hairdryer
- information file
- Complimentary filtered water
- DSTV (Hotel Package)
- 100% percale linen
- Electric blankets
- Feather and down pillows and duvets
- Hand-made quilts
- Rooibos amenities in bathroom
- Luxurious soft Towels
- Air conditioner
- Free WiFi
- Comfortable seating
- Cupboards with hangers
- Complimentary Champagne
- Stove and Oven
- Microwave
- Fridge and freezer
- Utensils
- Pots and Pans
- Croquery for 2 people
- Cutlery
- Braai grid
- Matches and Firelighters
- Latest magazines
- Informative books
- Swimming towels provided
- Free and safe parking
- 24-hour manager on duty
- Generator in case of power failure


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He/she is not having super natural powers to understand how much you love. Love is all about expressing and you can do it with the help of Quotes. What is the problem if you go and say that you can not live without him, you always think about her, you can not live happily at all if she/he is not with you! Come on, never let your ego overcome you. What is the benefit of keeping things locked inside in your heart. You must show whatever you feel otherwise you are going to repent all your life.
Some love quotes to inspire you to go ahead:
May be I am too late to be your first love, but I am going to give you lots of love and care that I will only be your last.
We are good together otherwise you and I alone are worst thing.
I am amazed with the way your touched me without using your hands!
Our love is going to be our power for whole life and it will help us to grow.
We will walk together, laugh together and live happily together.
Great things can happen if we passionate to achieve them, I have the same feelings for you.
Do you think about me when we are apart. I do it the the time.
Feelings never change but people do.


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Finding the perfect facilities to use for their PCB fabrication processes is an essential consideration for many electronic companies. After all, while larger conglomerates might have a wealth of options on their hands, smaller companies will need to outsource both their assembly and production facility as well as their required component parts.
The added expenses can often put a strain on smaller companies especially if they are working on a limited budget. For this reason, it is recommended that smaller companies look for a PCB fabrication service that can answer to all of its supply and production needs under a single roof.
Listed below are a few other reasons why it is better to acquire the services of a manufacturer who can provide all of your PCB needs.
Seamless transition
Instead of coordinating between your designers, suppliers, and manufacturers, a single PCB fabrication provider can already supply you with the assistance you need at every step of the way. Visit here www.pcbnet.com, we can provide you with recommendations regarding schematic designs and layouts. They can also enable you to produce limited prototype production runs, small trial batches, as well as in bulk orders.
You will only need to send in a single order and wait for the company to process it. They can start from scratch with a single trial bare board and work their way up to assembly without wasting any time, money, or effort. The end product will already have undergone numerous modifications and testing before it finally reaches your hands.
Simplified auditing process
It goes without saying, that it will be much easier for a client to audit and monitor a single PCB fabrication provider over several individual manufacturers. You will not need to travel to different parts of the city just to inspect the facility, neither will they need to schedule several meetings just to resolve any untoward incidents or issues. You will only need to proceed to a single location and resolve all of the technical issues in one fell swoop.
Resolving the problems as soon as they happen also lessens the number of delays that can occur on the production line. Once the bare boards are manufactured, they can simply be moved onto the next stage of assembly and quickly prepared for distribution. Delivery will be similarly swift and the clients will get what they need within their set deadline.
Cost-effective production
Since there will be very minimal transportation between facilities, the client will be able to save a considerable amount of time and money. After all, all of the PCB fabrication processes will be performed in-house. The base bare boards will simply be transferred from one department to the next instead of being moved from one building to another.
Likewise, the instances of errors caused by miscommunication will be minimized. Workers will not need to work with middlemen who might not fully understand the project. Instead, the entire fabrication process will be conducted by staff members and departments who are well aware of the intricacies of printed circuit board assembly.
The disadvantages of overseas PCB providers
When it comes to printed circuit boards, quality parts and service far outweighs quantity. Since the circuit board plays such an integral role in the creation of any mechanical object, it is vital that it can function correctly and reliably for a long time.
Longer lead times
As previously mentioned, it is not only money that is an important consideration in PCB manufacturing but time as well. Unfortunately, sourcing from international providers will mean incurring longer lead times and higher carriage costs. Though you can minimize your transportation costs by shipping your cargo by sea, you will end up wasting precious days just waiting for the shipments to arrive.
Cultural and Economic Differences
It is a fact that different countries often celebrate different holidays and cultural traditions. Though this is not an issue in itself, this can become a particularly troublesome issue if you need to have your finished circuit boards by a certain date, but they unfortunately overlap with specific local holidays. The businesses will not be able to operate and you will again lose valuable lead time.
Compromised quality
Again, while you might be able to save yourself a considerable amount by using cheaper parts for your circuit boards, the perceived lower quality will negatively impact your future sales. Buyers are aware that counterfeit or inferior quality products that are manufactured overseas will not have as much staying power as products that are made on their own home soil.
Likewise, products that are made locally will need to pass a stricter set of guidelines to ensure that they adhere to the market standards. These products are less likely to undergo a recall or reassessment so future buyers will feel safer with a product that they can trust over a cheaper but possibly flimsier board. While it might be tempting to employ overseas companies in order to get your hands on possibly cheaper components or labor, you might actually end up spending more in the long run.


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What makes you happy? For some, it's the simple pleasure of organizing invoices and have full control over payment cycles. If you fall into that category, we want to speak with you! Our team at Fashiola is on the lookout for a Financial Administrator & Office Manager to take ownership over the financial administrative process and to contribute to a unique and engaging working environment at our office in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
As our Financial Administrator, you will ensure the correct, timely and complete processing and payment preparation of our invoices. This role, in combination with being our Happy Office Manager, means that you will become an integral part of the day-to-day operations at our most international office in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. We are looking for a self-motivated accurate individual to prioritize and execute duties, who is not afraid to take on initiatives and tackle projects, big and small!
Financial Administrative duties:
Responsible for the full cycle of accounts payable:
- Invoice processing: register purchase invoices, issue invoices (in Wefact) and book them (in Xero)
- Bank Reconciliations: book all transactions (in Xero) and reconcile them (with Wefact)
- Following up on calls, and emails in the finance inbox, on a daily basis
- Processing expense claims
- Processing journal entries
- Contribute to the improvement of our Accounting processes
- General administrative support
Office Manager duties:
- Contribute to a unique and engaging working environment
- Be our office ambassador: meet and greet guests and provide a positive in-office experience Keep the office and kitchen fully stocked and running smoothly
- Coordinate meeting room bookings
- Monitor office building maintenance and coordinate repairs
- Partner with our People Coordinator to assist with the on-boarding of new colleagues by creating and maintaining all emails, passwords, server folder access, and purchase IT hardware when required
- Supporting happiness and wellbeing initiatives for the team
- You have 1 - 3 years experience in a Accounts Payable / Financial Administrator role
- Solid understanding of accounts payable principles
- Experience with the tools we use: Wefact for invoicing, Xero for bookkeeping, ABN AMRO Online Banking system, Affiliate Networks (several) for accessing credit-invoices and related data, work with our proprietary software for CRM
- You enjoy paying attention to every little detail to assure that all the information is correct
- Ability to organize and control a demanding schedule of conflicting priorities and deadlines
- A natural do-er
- Love to make the lives of those you work with easier
- Flexible, energetic and incredibly well organised - we're a big team that's only getting bigger
- Exceptional interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- We are looking for someone who speaks English and Dutch
And bonus points if you
- Love the "End of the month period" and follow everyone around for their invoices and expenses ;)
- Are excited about Fashion and our Fashion Search Engine
Working at Fashiola is much more than a job. In addition to a competitive salary and benefits, you also become part of a young and multi-cultural team of professionals representing numerous countries (>15 nationalities), working in Amsterdam, Madrid, Barcelona, Bangkok and Tokyo. We have an informal and flexible work structure that emphasises well being as much as it does quality work. We think we know a thing or two about what makes our employees happy. This position offers you:
- A unique and challenging job within an informal, creative and ambitious work environment
- Plenty of space for personal development
- An inspiring working space in the heart of Amsterdam
- Free coffee, cookies and lunch every day
- Frequent company and team outgoings, including rock climbing, Bingo nights, drinks and snacks, and more events put together by our team!
- A 6-month contract for 40h/week with the intention to extend.
- A competitive salary based on your experience plus an 8% holiday allowance and a pension plan.
We are an informal company, which is part of a bigger group which is headquartered in Spain, where big online concepts (millions of visitors per month) are developed. The age of our employees lies between 20 and 35. No-nonsense, straightforwardness and a hint of humour are keywords in our organisation. You will get lots of freedom and responsibilities if you are proactive and hands-on. Just show us what you're made of!
Our mission is to help people everywhere to find fashion they love! We are a search engine for Fashion online in 25 countries around the world. We gather products from more than 2000 online shops in convenient categories with various search filters. Additionally, we create inspiring content about looks and fashion trends.
Do you think you've got it in you? Then submit your motivation letter and a resume in English to firstname.lastname@example.com and surprise us!
Our People Coordinator, Mihaela, is always happy to answer your questions by e-mail or by phone +31 (0) 20 308 4322.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. We are hiring per direct and interviews will be held as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close the vacancy sooner if we find the right person or have a high number of applicants.
Kleding.nl / Fashiola
Atlantisplein 1
1093 NE Amsterdam
+31 (0) 20 308 4322


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Courage and Vulnerability | Week 21 | Confidence Revolution
In Daring Greatly Dr. Brene Brown notes that the word vulnerable comes from the Latin "vulnerare," meaning to wound. Being vulnerable literally means that you are opening yourself up to be wounded. But why would we want to do that?
BECAUSE…that sense of openness is the crux of all things magnificent and deeply moving. Walking with vulnerability is the only way to get from where we are to where we most want to be.
Brown notes how we love seeing raw truth and openness in other people, but we're afraid to let them see it in us. Fearing that our truth isn't enough.
Yet how many times have you read a blog post or book nodding the entire time, heart welling up with a feeling of acceptance, and belonging, realizing that you are not alone. Or how relieved have you been when a friend shares her own shortcomings or seeming failures that mirror your own?
Dr. Brown goes on to say in Daring Greatly that our ultimate struggle is wanting to experience someone's vulnerability yet not wanting to be vulnerable ourselves.
If you are afraid to open yourself up to being vulnerable, you are denying yourself the fullness of the shared human existence and ultimately the feeling of belonging. Being vulnerable and sharing your entire self, --shortcomings and failures and all -- is not a sign of weakness, it's a sign of strength.
How many times in your life have you not really given something your best because you needed an excuse just in case you failed? Well, I really didn't try my hardest. So I really didn't fail. We are so intensely afraid to lose, only that the winning and losing paradigm is an illusion. The question should not be, "Did you win or lose?" The question should be, "What did you try?" Winning and losing creates a sort of stagnation, while an attitude of trying creates a life of growth and movement and heightened aliveness.
Say sayonara to the idea of winning and welcome a trying mentality. Instead of fearing vulnerability, practice daring greatly. If you want to feel deep love, exuberant joy, electricity running through your veins, life saving grace and a true connection with those around you, let yourself be fully seen.
love and grace, catia
Questions to ponder:
-What makes you feel vulnerable?
-How do you feel about the idea that trying is more important than winning or losing