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To celebrate the inaugural Tour de Yorkshire, the Pocklington Post will be producing a special eight-page supplement, which will be part of next week's edition.
The Tour, which is run between the dates of 1-3 May, will be winding its way through Market Weighton, Stamford Bridge, Holme-on-Spalding Moor, Sancton, North Newbald and Foggathorpe on 2 May.
As the race approaches, the Post has also placed the full route, using an aerial perspective, on its website.
This can be seen at www.pocklingtonpost.co.uk
The Post is also asking readers to send in their comments to us by email, facebook and Twitter, using the #tourdeyorkshire hashtag.
The second stage (Selby to York) will see the top riders come through Bubwith at around 11.55am, Foggathorpe at around 12.01pm, Holme-on-Spalding Moor at 12.07pm, Market Weighton at 12.18pm, Sancton at 12.24pm, North Newbald at 12.28pm. A key point in stage two is the race reaching North Newbald King of the Mountain climb at approximately 12.30pm.
Stage two will also see cyclists travel through Stamford Bridge at about 2.15pm and Gate Helmsley at 2.19pm.
The times may vary depending on how fast the riders are going. If the riders drop below the expected speed the timings will be slightly later.
The complete Tour course will cover three stages – one stage each day:
STAGE 1 - Starts at Bridlington and ends at Scarborough, 108 miles
STAGE 2 - Starts at Selby and ends in York, 108 miles -
STAGE 3 - Starts at Wakefield and finishes in Leeds, 104 miles
The organisers of the race, by Amaury Sport Organisation and Welcome to Yorkshire, are expecting close to one million people to turn out to watch the race.
Many more will watch the race on television as it will be broadcast in the UK and throughout Europe.


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Zaurus SL-C1000 > Zaurus distributions >
The latest version I have access to is 1.8b
The project is abandoned, and while I'm able to host it I myself also don't use the device any more.
TODO - I've already tested and have made modifications to its install documentation.
- 2016-05-20 - I'm using this again.
I settled on this as my final and longest-used distribution.
- It was given to me for free. Thanks!
1.8b ∞
- I don't understand why I need a 2GB SD card, when only a small part of it ends up being used.
I wish it would partition the SD card in such a way that some of it would be readable on a Windows machine. So it would be:
- 256MB, used for the swap file.
- 1GB - 256MB formatted ext2.
- All remaining space formatted fat32.
The instructions needed some improvement.
- The German written-accent was showing through in some places. =)
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While it can see my WiFi card, I can't get it connected. It used to work, but my network hardware has changed, so I'd bet there's some thing or other like WEP that isn't supported. I recall having this sort of issue before.. perhaps on the Pandora.


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In the past couple weeks, I've written two posts detailing how Minnesota's economy has outperformed Wisconsin — from the Great Recession through today.
The last post, I titled: "Hey Wisconsin, what happened?"
Today, though, Wisconsin Rep. Erik Severon, R-Osceola, sent out an "open letter" to Minnesota businesses encouraging them to relocate to Wisconsin in response to Gov. Dayton's tax and budget proposals.
Severson writes:
In the last two years Wisconsin has turned around, becoming a haven for private sector job growth. It was done by controlling government spending and holding the line on taxes. I urge you to consider moving your business to a state that values job creators and won't impose arbitrary taxes that hinder economic expansion.
I'll leave the budget and tax debate to others. The data, however, show that through the recession and even in the past two years, Wisconsin falls short of Minnesota and the country when it comes to job growth and other key economic indicators.
Here's a chart showing nonfarm employment in the U.S., Minnesota and Wisconsin, plotted on a common index. It shows Wisconsin's job growth lagging the U.S. and Minnesota, including during the past two years.
My point: No matter what you think of the budget and tax policies of the two states, the bedrock economic data show Minnesota has outperformed Wisconsin since 2000 and has accelerated its recovery the past two years while Wisconsin's recovery has stumbled.
It'd be great to get into a larger discussion about the two economies. If anyone has data showing Wisconsin's economic superiority, send it to me and we'll put it out for the larger discussion.
Until then, let's put aside the notion that Wisconsin is eating Minnesota's economic lunch.
Yes, it's possible Gov. Dayton's tax and budget policies will send businesses running away. But the past two years of Wisconsin tax and budget policies haven't produced any economic Renaissance.
UPDATE: The data above include government and non-government jobs. So do the trends hold if we're only talking private sector? Yes.
The Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages breaks out private sector employment. Here are data for Wisconsin and Minnesota.
The numbers show Wisconsin down 55,421 private sector jobs from Dec '07 to June '12 (preliminary data), while Minnesota is down 7,056. From December 2010 (Just before political administrations changed) to June 2012, Wisconsin grew by 86,492 jobs while Minnesota rose by 117,802 jobs.
Again, the 2012 data is preliminary. But if you break out just private sector job growth, Minnesota is still stronger than Wisconsin. You find all the data here.


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After our fights with cancer are over, we all want so badly to believe that everything is behind us and that life is going to get back to normal. Those first weeks and months after our cancer fights are such a precious time. It's our first taste of freedom after having been wrongfully held hostage by cancer for so long. I had my life back, but as time and the months went on I realized that it wasn't my old life that I had back, but rather an entirely new one. Cancer survivorship brings with it an entirely new set of life circumstances and a whole lot of firsts, many of which I was completely unprepared to handle or to deal with at all.
For the first time in my life after my cancer fight, I was genuinely afraid. Gone was that false sense of security that we all tend to have about our lives and our health, especially as young and invincible adults, replaced with incredible feelings of insecurity. My cancer fight had stripped me bare of all of this false security, and I felt naked, afraid, and vulnerable. It's not something you dwell on during the actual cancer fight because you're so focused just trying to survive and get through each day. It tends to hit you later after your cancer fight, it never really goes away, and it's terrifying that you never really feel safe like you always had before.
For the first time in my life, I also had to deal with some pretty serious secondary health issues. As a result of chemotherapy and a complication from a surgery, one of my kidneys nearly failed. On one hand I was happy just to be alive and took it in stride as the price of the cure, but on the other hand I was frustrated and disheartened, and in a lot of pain for quite a long time. The one and only body I'll ever have had just taken the beating of its life at only 33, and I began to worry about what life might be like as I aged, and what my quality of life would be like if I faced another health crisis. I worried that my body wouldn't be able to handle it, and this just added to the existing feelings of vulnerability and insecurity.
For the first time in my life, I learned what an emotional roller coaster was in the form of cancer surveillance checkups. Suddenly we go from living a normal life and dreaming and working towards wherever we want to be in 5, 10, or 20 years, to just trying to get through our next set of scans a month or two down the road. The thorn in the side of every cancer survivor is that we never really know if we're "cured" or not. The passage of time without any new evidence of disease is the only way we know, and it's a terrible thing to have hanging over your head for so long, and it's a huge shift in our mentalities especially as young adults.
For the first time in my life, I developed hormonal issues in the form of low testosterone. This resulted in spells of fatigue, depression, mood swings, and low or even zero libido among other things, which could last for as little as a few days or as much as a few weeks. We're already dealing with insecurities and anxieties about this whole new world that we've been thrust into, only to have hormonal issues playing head games with us too! It just piles on, and it's so cruel and unfair. It was totally not me and a truly awful feeling to be a moody, depressive, lethargic, and asexual lump. It was disconcerting to my wife as well, who had been used to always getting a certain amount of attention from her husband. When that attention suddenly trailed off, she felt self-conscious and wondered if I still loved her, or if I didn't find her attractive anymore? It was nothing but the hormones talking, or rather not talking!
For the first time in my life, I had a body that would no longer do whatever I asked it to do, whenever I asked. I didn't get my old body back, but rather a new post-cancer body that needed a whole lot more rest than it ever did, and that no longer had anywhere close to the stamina that it did before. My body had developed permanent symptoms of peripheral neuropathy as a result of my chemotherapy. To this day I cannot really feel my left foot, have limited feeling in my other foot and both hands, and have had to learn to deal with almost constant feelings of muscle fatigue and weakness to varying degrees. Imagine waking up each day and never feeling like you've got anything more than a half tank for the whole day, no matter how well rested you are. It was an entirely new body that I had, with an entirely new set of limitations that I head to learn to respect and stay within, or else suffer the consequences in the form of terrible and nearly disabling fatigue spells.
For the first time in my life, I truly felt loss. I had gained numerous cancer warrior brothers during my fight against testicular cancer, but not all of us were fortunate enough to win our battles. I mourned the loss of each of these friends as if they really were family and brothers. And when one friend passed who left behind his wife and four children, I learned what survivor's guilt was all about. Why him and not me when I only have two children and he has four? I was so sad, devastated, and felt so guilty that I cried everyday for two weeks.
For the first time in my life, I began to very deeply resent the fact that my wife and I are basically only children, and became extremely jealous of the many people I knew who enjoyed close relationships with their siblings. It was the herding instinct coming to the surface, and the feeling of safety in numbers. I wanted to believe that if for whatever reason I wasn't going to make it, that our brothers and sisters would be there for my wife and my children, and provide that peer level support and continuance to my family. Instead I felt nothing but a vacuum, which added yet more layers of insecurity on top of numerous other layers of insecurity.
For the first time in my life, I learned that a cancer recurrence scare can be even more terrifying than your initial cancer diagnosis, because all of your naivety and innocence about the brutality of fighting cancer is gone. When you experience a recurrence scare, you're fully aware of the pure hell and world of terror that you could be in for all over again. You know that you've already exhausted the best treatment options and will be on to second and third best options, each with decreasing effectiveness and chances of a cure. When I've had recurrence scares, I've been so afraid that I've cried myself to sleep, only to have terrible nightmares and anxiety that just woke me up again. I was so convinced that my cancer had come back at one point that my death instincts kicked in again. It's the feeling that this is it, and of needing to tie up loose ends and to say goodbye to people that you love and care about. It was enough to feel these terrible instincts once after my initial diagnosis, but deeply traumatizing to feel them for a second time after a recurrence scare over a year after my cancer fight had ended.
For the first time in my life, I experienced acute extreme anxiety so bad that I'd commonly find myself huddled up in a corner and in tears. I fell into a very deep depression and experienced post-traumatic stress. My terror from the past and worries about the future all combined into one terrifying present, to the point that my mind lost the ability to distinguish real from imagined. Everything and everyone around me felt like a threat that I needed to protect myself from, and my world became very small for a while. I was so spooked and afraid, so tired of my reality of living in constant fear of cancer, and was terrified of living in my own body from which I knew there was no escape. I had had it. I was so done with all of this and just wanted out, but knew that I had to press on. I had beaten the cancer that had taken me hostage, only to have my own mind and its out of control fears and emotions take me hostage during survivorship. I had to learn how to regain control of my mind, and how to master and control all of my fears and emotions, rather than allowing them to control me as they had been. I was ill and hurting so badly inside, but my family needed me. My wife needed her husband, and my children needed their daddy back.
And for the first time in my life, I finally realized just how different life really was after cancer, and how different my needs were as a person. It wasn't just a new life or a new normal after all, but rather a whole new world that I was living in. The terrible anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress that I experienced for months over a year into my cancer survivorship was both the very worst thing that happened to me, but also one of the best. It was only then that I realized the need for a complete reset and reboot of my life, and only then that I allowed myself full license to do whatever I needed to do to help myself feel whole, writing people and things out of my life that had been hurting me or just weren't what I needed, and bringing those that were closer.
We do go back to our established adult and young adult worlds after cancer, but we're also born into this entirely new and terrifying world of cancer survivorship where we're only just children, and that we've only just begun to live in. The way we suddenly lose so much support from all of our doctors and nurses and other medical professionals after we're declared cancer free, simply because we don't have anymore appointments to go to, is not unlike abandoning a child in a way! We return to all of the pressures and challenges of our existing lives, but now with all of these new challenges of cancer survivorship, and without the experience and wisdom that age provides to always know how to overcome. We end up having so much growing up to do all over again, but without the benefit of a real childhood in which to learn and explore more freely.
I was declared all clear in July of 2011, but it took me until December of 2013, two and a half years later, to finally feel matured, confident, and secure in both of my worlds. For everything that I've faced during my cancer survivorship, there's always been a way to improve, reduce, minimize, or overcome. There's always been another approach to try, or a new philosophy or way to look at things, and today I enjoy excellent quality of life physically, mentally, and perhaps most importantly spiritually. I know my new body both inside and out, have full control of my mind and all of its emotions and fears, and have finally felt at peace with everything for the past year. This is never something that I or anyone could do alone. It requires a strong village of support for both cancer survivors and caregivers. There are plenty of times throughout all of this, long after my cancer fight had been over, where I've needed a lot of hand-holding, nurturing, and especially the guidance of other cancer survivors or caregivers who had already been there and done that, and could help me find my way. Be those people for us. Be the ones that reach out both to both survivors and caregivers. Be that blessing to us and and check in on us and keep asking how we're doing. We're only just children again in these first few years as cancer survivors, trying to find our way in a whole new world, and still need every bit of your love and support.


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Premier rock 'n' roll legend Joe Brown has gone from strength to strength as his contemporary achievements continued to gather momentum.
His 'Very Best Of' album achieved Gold Record Status and was on the UK charts for eight weeks staying four weeks in the Top 20 and in the same year his 50th anniversary was celebrated with a wonderful sell-out show at the Royal Albert Hall and his new Ukulele Album caused a similar stir although branching out internationally and broke new territory for Joe in the download market where he is now a Spotify Legend.
He has continued to break box office records and recently received MOJO magazine's coveted Outstanding Contribution To Music Award as well as a much deserved MBE.
Joe won over a whole new generation of fans performing on Later With Jools Holland and playing his part closing the show at the Concert For George Harrison. You may have witnessed his critically acclaimed set at Glastonbury Festival or caught him on tour. If you have you'll already know just what a terrific live talent he is.
In 2017 Joe broke with tradition and toured without a band just taking US Legend Henry Gross along. The two tours and Just Joe Double CD release both broke new ground and were rapturously received by audiences who came in record numbers to confirm that as a raconteur Joe is second to none and as a performer he is just as comfortable solo as with a band.
Joe has a new band for this tour however, more eclectic and with a different line up to before including among others Fiddle virtuoso Tom Leary, Ace Bass player Andy Crowdy and Joe's 27 year stalwart band member, drummer, percussionist and singer Phil Capaldi.
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Broken Life Line
A broken life line is when a section of the line is missing before the line continues. It might also look like two parallel lines. Sometimes the line appears to be short. The life line is the line which wraps around the ball of the thumb on the palm.
An overlapping break shows a planned change. A clean break may be showing that change is necessary; whether due to relocation, illness, accident or other experience, it serves as a cautionary to take more care during that time.
The reason why a break in a line depicts change is that the proper flow of the energy is interrupted, leaving a space which may necessitate a decision for transformation or a breather in life.
If the line continues actively after the break, it shows the usual flow of things are resumed. If not, look for a bridge line (often very faint) that connects to the fate line. In many cases, the fate line acts as a life line to support a change in a new direction.
Also, see if there are sister lines on one or both sides of the broken life line; these lines give support to an otherwise uncertain period. A line on the inside of the life line would show family support and on the outside from a non-related source. If the break happens to overlap another part of the line, it often indicates a planned change.
Importance of the line of life
The first line a person typically looks at on the palm is the line of life. It is also frequently the most prominent line on the palm as it arcs around the mount of Venus, reaching somewhere near the wrist. The line of life is not an indicator of longevity. What it does reveal, however, is the quality of your life.
To judge how a person manages their world; we observe the condition of the line. Ideally, it is well-defined without deviations or markings. In the present day, however, that is not likely to occur due to busy and demanding lives. The line of life also indicates the subjects' physical strength and health during various periods of life.
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Sacramento starts dramatic cool down after record-setting heat
A late-summer scorcher produced a record-setting 102-degree afternoon Monday, just as fall and its cooler temperatures are right around the corner.
According to the National Weather Service, Monday's high temperature peaked at 3:30 p.m. in downtown Sacramento, besting a record high of 101 degrees recorded in 2000. The high at Executive Airport on Monday was 98 degrees, just shy of the record of 101 degrees in 2000.
The temperature also reached 100 degrees Sunday, the first triple-digit day in more than a month. Before these back-to-back scorchers, Sacramento had avoided a 100-degree day since Aug. 14, when the temperature hit 103.
High pressure and the lack of a Delta breeze produced a very hot late-summer afternoon on Sunday, according to the NWS.
As one might expect, Monday's heat had many Sacramento residents trying to take advantage of the last days of summer. Fall officially begins Thursday.
"We were pretty busy today," said Zak Finney, a manager at American River Raft Rentals. "The last couple Mondays have been dead."
Things were also busy at Sacramento State's Aquatic Center at Lake Natoma. Deborah Adair said she and her husband were headed to the center to participate in an open-water swim training. Scores of boaters were also on the water.
Enjoy it now, because the heat won't last.
"We are going to get a cold blast midweek … we get a taste of fall real quick," said Mike Kochasic, a NWS meteorologist.
The NWS is predicting that a cold low-pressure system centered over the northern portion of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, will move deeper into the Pacific Northwest on Tuesday. The weather system will then continue south into Northern California on Wednesday.
The result, according to government weather forecasters, will be a 20-degree drop from Monday's high temperatures. Look for a high of 80 degrees on Wednesday and a positively delightful 74 degrees on Thursday in Sacramento, 15 degrees lower than normal.
The change in the weather can't come soon enough for California ski resorts, some of which were teased with an early season snow last week. At Squaw Valley Ski Resort, operators hope an early change in the weather will help them get a jump on snow-making operations. Liesl Kenney, a spokeswoman for the resort, said with plans to open between Nov. 11 and Nov. 18, they'll gladly take the cooler weather, but snow would be even better.
The detailed, 7-day forecast from the NWS for the Sacramento region:
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. South wind 6 to 9 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Wednesday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. South wind 7 to 11 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 76. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 91.
Saturday night: Clear, with a low around 60.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 93.
Sunday night: Clear, with a low around 59.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 91.
Bee staff writer Bill Lindelof contributed.
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Saturday March 5, 2011
Johor on track for Asia's first Legoland
By MARTIN ABBUGAO
Malaysia is set for Asia's first Legoland next year.
Asia's first Legoland theme park is on track to open next year in southern Malaysia, its builder said, as the region goes all out to lure tourists with a series of big ticket attractions.
Earthmovers have flattened a vast expanse of oil palm-covered hills to make way for the 31ha Legoland Malaysia, one of the main attractions of the Iskandar economic zone
The park, which will offer 40 rides, shows and displays of the famous Lego toy bricks of Denmark, is just across the causeway from Singapore, which opened South-East Asia's first Universal Studios entertainment complex last year.
Zainal Ashikin Muhammad, chief executive of IDR Resorts, the builder of Legoland Malaysia, said the new park will complement Universal Studios Singapore rather than compete with it.
"Is there a saturation of theme parks? In this region, no. There's still a lot of growth for theme park development," he said during a recent media tour organised by Iskandar Malaysia.
European visitor attractions operator Merlin Entertainments, whose stable includes Madame Tussauds, the London Eye and SEA LIFE, has been roped in to operate Legoland Malaysia.
When completed, Legoland Malaysia will be the sixth of its kind in the world after those in Denmark, Britain, California, Florida and Germany.
Zainal said the Malaysian version will be one of three internationally branded theme parks that will operate by 2025 in the Iskandar region, in an ambitious project covering an area three times the size of Singapore.
With these theme parks, a 50km radius spanning Singapore and Iskandar will become like Orlando, Florida, which hosts Disneyland, Universal Studios and SeaWorld, Zainal said.
"That is what we aspire to," Zainal told reporters.
"We have the natural resources, we have the land. This is a catalytic project."
He said the regional market was big enough for more theme parks, despite the presence of Universal Studios in Singapore, Disneyland in Hong Kong and smaller attractions by local players.
Singapore welcomed a record 11.6 million foreign visitors last year, up 20% from 2009, thanks largely to the lure of its two new casino resorts, one of which has Universal Studios in its complex.
Wearing a hard hat under a hot sun, Zainal said the project had been progressing well since they broke ground in December 2009, building over an area of bushes and plant life.
Primary infrastructure, including roads, power substations and drainage systems, is about 50% to 60% complete.
Construction of the main theme park would start in March, he said, adding that of the RM720mil cost, RM200mil in contracts had already been awarded.
The fabrication of the rides has begun overseas while the construction of the 15,000 Legoland model structures to be displayed at the park has started in Malaysia and abroad.
About 30 million Lego bricks will be used to build the model structures.
"Everything is in place," Zainal said. "Some rides are already here but the majority will be shipped in July or August."
Siegfried Borst from Legoland Germany, who was recruited to help run the Malaysian version, told reporters it would offer the same rides and attractions available in Europe, but with an Asian touch.
The "miniland" displays will consist of Lego replicas of iconic buildings and structures in Asia, including Malaysia's Petronas Twin Towers, formerly the tallest building in the world, he said.
Because of the tropical weather, queuing areas in Legoland Malaysia will be covered, and the developer has ordered thousands of trees to be planted within the park grounds.
Borst said they are targeting at least a million visitors in the first year of operation.
"I'm pretty confident that we can live up to the standards that we have in the other Legoland parks," said Borst, who has 20 years of experience in the theme park business.


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Many clients aren't sure what to expect when it comes to the cost of a project, how long it will take to complete a project, or what local codes require. Any commercial renovation needs to be especially attuned to the handicapped-accessible requirements of their location. We can conduct a space study to determine what a project would entail and provide estimated cost figures. A space study allows for accurate budgeting of time and money. It can even help conclude if the project is a viable option at all.
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Pride, effort, achievement
The Middlemount Youth Centre is a drop in centre where young people can simply hang out with their friends in a safe, clean and fun environment. The building is owned and maintained by the Isaac Regional Council and funded by the sponsorship of Anglo American, local businesses and generous community donations.
The Middlemount Youth Centre has a range of activities and equipment for the children of our town including:
Table tennis
A huge projector (perfect for Friday Night Football and Movies)
Three pool tables
A full scale air hockey table
A widescreen television connected to an XBOX 360 Kinect
A widescreen television connected an XBOX 360
A widescreen television connected to a Nintendo Wii
Every Friday night the Youth Centre is open from 7.00pm-10.00pm. Students are provided with a meal for the evening, usually one of pizzas, steak burgers or pies and hot dogs. All students in grades eight to twelve are encouraged to attend. Membership fees are $80 per year and help to cover the cost of food and other expenses.
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Practical Engineering featured on Engineering Commons Podcast
My interview on the Engineering Commons Podcast was released today. Huge thanks to Jeff, Adam, Brian, and Carmen for having me on the show. It was a lot of fun! Click here to listen to the podcast.
The Engineering Commons is a podcast by and for engineers. They cover a good mix of interesting and relevant topics in engineering. Check them out wherever you get your podcasts.


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A few years ago, I was plagued with over $30,000 of student loan debt and had no idea how to pay it off. The last thing I wanted was to spend the next two or three decades in debt — I knew I wanted to pay my loans off fast.
Here are six valuable lessons I learned while tackling my debt and starting a business abroad.
1. The real currency you're dealing with is trust.
With no ties to China, I knew that my dream of starting a business in Beijing would be full of challenges and surprises, but I still stepped up to the plate. I realized I would need to establish trust first. That was the real key to turning strangers into clients. I still remember my very first client back in 2014. At the time, I didn't have an office, so we met at a coffee shop. An hour later, I received over a thousand dollars on the spot from this complete stranger. At the time, I thought it was all pure luck. In hindsight, however, I realize it wasn't. It was trust.
Without trust, there wouldn't have been a sale. Trust is the predecessor of any transaction, big or small. I can't think of a single place in the world where this fundamental rule does not apply. Without being consciously aware of it, I was building trust with strangers and quickly showing them I was highly credible and reliable.
Two years later, I still continue to serve a 100% Chinese-speaking clientele. And, as ironic as it may sound, my biggest paycheck to date came not from the United States, but from the People's Republic of China. But my entrepreneurial journey near the Great Wall was no crystal stair. I hustled to earn the trust of my clients, and the same is true for any entrepreneur who wants to create a lasting impact.
2. Be cognizant of how you spend your time.
Today is the youngest you will ever be, so it's important to be mindful of how you spend each day. Think of your days in terms of minutes. There are 1,440 minutes in a day — one-third of which you spend sleeping. After that, you're left with about 960 minutes. If you commute to work for an hour each way, then you lose another 120 minutes. Take away the time spent on an 8-hour work shift, and you're left with only about 360 minutes. Oh, and don't forget mealtimes. Now you're left with only 180 minutes of free time per day. That translates to just 3 hours. So, how are you spending your precious time?
Your mindset will shift once you realize the instrumental value of your own time. I no longer watch endless hours of television, as doing so was a real drain on my time. Simple changes like leveraging technology to automate tasks and using a productivity planner have completely transformed the way I handle my daily obligations. Before I go to bed, I always plan out the next day in writing. I can even tell you my plans for the next few months. If you don't leverage your time, growing and scaling a business will be an impossible feat. If you don't give it all away, you'll find that you actually do have enough time in the day.
3. Focus on activities that generate revenue.
As soon as you start your business, you'll quickly start to identify which activities generate revenue. I found that live events and in-person activities focused on sales really impacted my bottom line. So, instead of focusing on the minutiae of creating a fancy website, I spent most of my days talking directly with prospective clients. Before long, thanks to my focus on revenue, I'd paid off all my debt and taken charge of my finances.
4. You are the average of whoever you associate yourself with.
Motivational speaker Jim Rohn once said, "You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with." Those words definitely ring true. If you want to be successful, try to spend more time with people who you feel are successful. Join a community of people who have already achieved what you dream to accomplish.
The lesson here is to find a community where you can learn and grow professionally. Your vision should be propelled — not hindered — by the people around you. Don't let others' comments get in the way of what you want to accomplish. Instead of spending your time with people and things that hold you back, fire them and don't look back. Uplevel your network by seeking out mentors, coaches, and peers who support your vision and goals.
5. Learners are earners.
For nearly two decades, we sat in a classroom, but the reality is that the streets of the real world don't operate like a classroom. There are so many problems in life that can't be solved on a blackboard. This is why the key to getting ahead and staying ahead is lifelong learning. Find a community where you can learn freely and think independently without fear of exploring new ideas. Create your own classroom.
Between 2014 and 2015, I read nearly 50 books because I was hungry for answers. I doubt I'll need to go to that extreme very often, but I definitely needed to "un-learn" what wasn't important and figure out what really mattered. I read everything from biographies of successful entrepreneurs, to history, business, and finance books. Warren Buffet, arguably one of the greatest investors of all time, once said, "The more you learn, the more you earn." It's true. I don't think it's a coincidence that my income peaked when I became a voracious reader.
6. Begin with the end in mind.
Think about your legacy. Envision the impact you want to leave upon the world when you're no longer here. What is the real impact you hope your business will have?
Write that burning reason down, and put it on your wall so you can look at it every day. It can be a daunting task to plan out years into the future, and that's why most people don't. When the going gets tough, look back at what you wrote down and remind yourself why you're going after your dream.
If you aren't clear on the reasons why you want to start a business, chances are you might lose hope and give up too soon. With a powerful "why" coming from a place of good intention, you'll be fired up for your business for decades to come.
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Switch Your Instagram Account to a Business One
Looking to make the most of your Instagram? The social media platform has slowly started to roll out business account for users. If you are able to access it, now is the time to make the switch.
Business accounts will allow brands to become more strategic with content, advertising and followers. They also make it easier to connect. Users can add their phone, physical location or a contact button so users can email the brand.
Here are some of the benefits:
- Contact button that links directly to email
- Option to add a phone number or address
- Easily promote a post
- See insights such as impressions, reach, website clicks and followers
- Understand what posts performed better than others
- Get user demographic information
How to Switch
- In your settings tab (the gear), scroll down to account and click switch to business profile
- From here, you'll have to long on to your Facebook account
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The creativity and generosity of the Portland design community never ceases to amaze me. Our friend Dave Selden, creative director at Pop Art as well as an avid homebrewer and artist, has donated some of his chocolate tasting journals for our Woodblock Chocolate workshop this Thursday.
Even if you couldn't snag a ticket to the event, you can still get your own tasting journal from Dave's site, 33books.com. He offers these pocket-sized journals to easily document your tasting adventures with options for beer, wine, cheese, coffee, whiskey, etc.
My favorite design feature of his books is the flavor wheel. It allows you to easily track and remember distinct flavor profiles on the go. You can also rate and review each tasting. These journals are definitely going to come in handy for our workshop attendees!
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Johnson Family // SNEAK PEEK
This family was just what the doctor ordered last night. First off they are seriously an adorable little family that love each other. And their little girl is so cute! I mean look at her below and her outfit is to die for! I had so much fun last night. I enjoyed the great company but also being able to capture the beauty of this family.
Rebecca, and I are friends through photography. She is seriously a great photographer who really excels. She took some pictures of us last winter in our new home. We love those pictures. She did a great job and we love that we know have pictures of us in our lovely dream home. It's awesome.
I hope that you stick around because there are more to come with this oh so cute family! It was such a joy and perfect timing to take their portraits!


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UPDATE: Tamar Braxton and Fox have confirmed that the singer and reality star is leaving her hosting spot on The Real amid rumors that she was fired due to lagging popularity with the audience.
On Sunday, Tamar and the network released a joint statement about the news:
"THE REAL and Tamar Braxton have mutually decided that Tamar will not be continuing with the show for its upcoming third season. She will be leaving in order to concentrate on her solo career. Everyone associated with THE REAL appreciates Tamar's efforts and the contributions she has made to the show's success, and we wish her all the best for the future."
But things appear to be not quite as simple as the statement would have you believe.
ORIGINAL STORY: On Saturday night, Tamar Braxton's name began trending on Twitter. Fans only needed to jump to Instagram to see why, as the singer and The Real co-host put up a post acknowledging her disappointment with an alleged betrayal from someone she trusted.
"I love u all, but I have been stabbed in the back by someone I stupidly trusted (not my man or my sisters)," she wrote in the post. "I am not about to be tried and tested to snitch and it's not in good taste to tell you who… but as #tamartians you are very smart and can figure things out on your own. But know that every one who smiles in your face is NOT your friend and is NOT cheering for you and will LIE and try and tear u down, to TRY and dim your light."
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I love u all but I have been stabbed in the back by someone I stupidly trusted ( not my man or my sisters) I am not about to be tried and tested to snitch (👀) and it's not in good taste to tell you who…… but as #tamartians you are very smart and can figure things out on your own. But know that every one who smiles in your face is NOT your friend and is NOT cheering for you and will LIE and try and tear u down to TRY and dim your light. Thank GOD HE HOLDS MY FUTURE AND MY HAND! (Remember who u are)….I am Tamar Braxton. And if you thought for 1 sec u played me…..In the late great prince and the amazing Beyoncé voice you PLAYED yourself😂 to God be the Glory and I will be taking a short break from ALL social media…until then❤ yourself and WATCH YOUR BACK ( I put this picture up cause this is the embrace I got from my sister and best friend that she ALWAYS gives when she knows I've been had)
Adding, "Thank GOD HE HOLDS MY FUTURE AND MY HAND! (Remember who u are)… I am Tamar Braxton. And if you thought for one second you played me… In the late great Prince and the amazing Beyoncé voice, you PLAYED yourself."
As expected, fans immediately tried to figure out who she was referring to in the post. Initially, it was suspected to be April Daniels, her former friend and wife of producer, LaShawn Daniels. But he jumped on Instagram right before the second night of the Bad Boy Family Reunion show at Barclays in Brooklyn —where he was working with vocal talent— to deny the speculation.
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PLEASE ALL NEGATIVITY SKIP OVER OUR COMMENT SECTIONS, GOD BLESS EVERYBODY! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT ADDRESS MYSELF OR MY WIFE WITH ANY FOOLISHNESS OR NEGATIVITY GOD IS TOOOOOO GOOD FOR ANY DRAMA!! WE SIMPLY DO NOT DO DRAMA OR NEGATIVITY!! POSITIVE VIBES ONLY!! THIS IS THEE ONLY TIME I WILL ADDRESS ANY OF THIS, GOD BLESS EVERYONE!!! MY WIFE COMES BEFORE EVERYTHING PLEASE DO NOT MAKE MY HOOD IGNORANCE MAKE AN APPEARANCE AND TAKE OVER TO PROVE IT! #CauseItWill #AndThatsADifferentGuy THANK YOU!!!! I LOVE ALL MY POSITIVE PEOPLE!! #BACKTOTHESHOW
"I hope y'all can hear me. And I don't do no foolishness, but, just so y'all know. Everybody hitting me up about something that Tamar Braxton said. Just so we're clear, my wife and I have nothing but love for the Herberts. The social media thing is really getting out of control. She's not referring to myself or my wife. We have nothing to do with that."
With Daniels clearing his wife's name, the speculation increased. And now we're reading that it may have something to do with her position on The Real. As reported by Love B Scott, a source says that she was allegedly fired from the show.
"She wasn't reading too well with the audience and sales people didn't find her to be a good fit with advertisers," they note. "She was also too difficult dealing with production."
They also report that she's no longer following Adrienne Bailon, Jeannie Mai, Loni Love, or The Real on Twitter. The only host she's currently following is Tamara Mowry-Housley.
Whether she was fired or the decision was mutual, this isn't the first time there have been rumors about behind-the-scenes tension at the Emmy-winning daytime show concerning Braxton. Last December, Page Six reported that producers seemed "happier" when she was out sick because it was "easier for them to book guests because celebrities don't want to book the show if they have to be interviewed by her."
Following that incident, Loni Love shot down the rumors with an Instagram post showing all the girls with their kids, in Braxton's bed.
"Just like REAL sisters to go into defensive mode," the caption read. "@comiclonilove @tameramowrytwo @adrienne_bailon @thejeanniemai and our exec Racheal and even Vince (that I'm looking at crazy!!) It's a lot more people involved at The Real but THIS bunch is the glue. Who cares about a rumor, let's talk about FACTS! We are family! We laugh, talk, argue, agree, break up, make up, respect each other, talk about each other, tell on each other,there for one another & etc… I wouldn't trade them for the world."
But as for today's drama, there has been no word from the other co-hosts. We've reached out for comment, but our request was not returned by the time this story went to press.
We hope that whatever happened is resolved in the most respectful way, because we all know how ruthless Hollywood can be.
You Go Girl: Tamar Braxton Snags 2 Emmy Nominations With The Hosts Of 'The Real'
Loni Love's Impressions Of Her Co-Hosts On 'The Real' Will Leave You In Tears [EXCLUSIVE]


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Gimme Some Neck: Ron Wood
This Short Story Eight-Pack runs 1 hour and 52 minutes and consists of the following short stories: ´´Gimme a Beer:´´ Two beer drinking litterbugs get their comeuppance in a great way. ´´Pane in the Neck:´´ You think you'll get away with murdering your wife but the cops are smarter. ´´Simple Plan:´´ Cross country on the bus with only 30 cents to your name. Can you do it? ´´Sing a Song of Six Shots:´´ How to convince you friend that guns DO kill people after all. ´´The Perfect Crime:´´ Everyone thinks they've found it, but they haven't thought of this method. ´´This Business of Vending:´´ Chicago in the 1960´s and the underworld connection to the vending business. ´´To Be a Cop:´´ Several TRUE stories as told to me by a retired police captain from Wisconsin. ´´Up in Smoke: You get 5 of 6 lottery numbers when the power goes out. Did you get the 6th number? 1. Language: English. Narrator: J. C. Rede. Audio sample: http://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/010472/bk_acx0_010472_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.


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Abstract Expressionism at the Royal Academy of Arts gives you the chance to experience the scale, colour and energy of America's greatest art movement. Featuring iconic masterpieces by Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, Willem de Kooning and more, this long-awaited exhibition reveals the full breadth of a phenomenon that redefined painting.
Exploring an unparalleled period in American art, Abstract Expressionism explores a movement that will forever be associated with the boundless creative energy of 1950s New York.
Abstract Expressionism runs at the Royal Academy of Arts until 2 January 2017.
We are giving you the chance to win a pair of tickets to see this unmissable exhibition.
The prize also includes the exhibition catalogue and a 3 course meal for 2 with a bottle of wine at The Keeper's House restaurant on the Royal Academy's grounds.
One lucky winner will be selected at random from the entries submitted. This competition closes on Friday 9 December at noon. We will notify winners around that time.
To enter this giveaway, simply fill in the form below with your Curzon membership details. Good luck!
TERMS & CONDITIONS: Prize is two tickets to Abstract Expressionism at The Royal Academy of Arts in London, the exhibition catalogue, and a 3 course meal for 2 with a bottle of wine at The Keeper's House restaurant . Exhibition tickets are valid until 2 January 2017, the RA's usual terms and conditions apply. RA opening hours are: Saturday to Thursday 10am – 6pm, Fridays 10am – 10 pm, Christmas opening times: 23 December 10am – 6pm, 24 December 10am – 4pm, 25–26 December closed, 27–29 December 10am – 8pm, usual opening hours thereafter. Last admission to the galleries is half an hour before closing time. The winner must let the RA know their preferred dates for the meal at least 3 working days in advance and confirm any dietary requirements at the time of booking. The meal includes three courses of the winner's choosing (subject to availability and manager's discretion) plus a bottle of wine selected by the manager. Prizes cannot be exchanged for their monetary value or other Curzon Cinemas or Royal Academy products or events. Winners will be selected at random from all entries received. The competition is not open to Royal Academy or Curzon employees. The competition closes on Friday 9 December at noon. The winners will be contacted after the competition closes by Curzon Cinemas or by their appointed representatives. If the winner does not claim their prize within 10 days of being notified, then their prize will be forfeited and another winner will be selected. Curzon's decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. Curzon reserve the right to alter and/or cancel the competition without any prior warning. All personal data submitted with consent will be kept by Curzon for the purpose of sending out the prize. The competition is open to UK entrants aged 16 and over. Tickets are subject to availability. Tickets must be collected from the box office and will not be sent. No transport costs are covered.


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As the 2016 Union Activities Fair kicked off on Thursday, September 1, over 2,100 RPI students flocked to the Armory to explore over 218 clubs and organizations that well presented themselves.
Wearing colorful club shirts, different club members had been setting up their stands since 4:30 pm that afternoon, bringing numerous project boards and even various items to give away in order to attract more students' attention. By 6 pm, most clubs were already ready for this largest-annual club showcase. Student associations expressed the spirits of their cultures with food and accessories. Athletic clubs showcased their skills with members interacting with other students, throwing balls and displaying equipment, the physical actions delivering the essence of those distinctive sports. Arts clubs presented their core themes and aesthetics through exhibitions of their art work and live performances. Other clubs, such as UPAC lights, that chose a live light show to draw people's focus, all developed plans that fit them the best.
Additionally, the science and engineering organizations have always been one of the most popular club categories among Rensselaer students. RPISEC; Design, Build, and Fly; Embedded Hardware Club; and more had lines of students trying to sign up in front of their stands. However, the most popular clubs were the gaming clubs. A gaming screen at the side of the arena turned out to be the most crowded space. Swarms of students gathered around the screen to either wait to play the game or simply enjoy watching others play.
In the Rensselaer Union Executive Board's early planning period, concerns were expressed about the Armory's capacity, and the ability to handle RPI's largest freshman class yet of over 1,700 students. To address the issue, only three representatives were allowed for each club, which was followed by clubs, though the restriction was later relaxed. Help from both student and Union staff made the Fair, as President of the Union Chip Kirchner '17 put it, an "overwhelming success."
Despite that some students mentioned at the end of the Activity Fair that, due to their schedules, they were not able to come until the very end, many first-year students and upperclassmen all expressed the helpfulness of the Activity Fair. Adam Sequera '20 described it as a "very useful outlet for finding new opportunities, and sifting through the many things Rensselaer has to offer." Despite the Activity Fair coming to a close, the Union hopes that students keep exploring different opportunities and experiences on campus.


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Mast Mobile
Mast reinvents communications for the modern sales team and business. Mast provides a communications platform that integrates with the way people work today: Mobile. Mast embeds powerful enterprise features into a device you love and use everyday: your mobile phone. I collaborated closely with Mast to create a new experience that was familiar to the user and easy to use. My responsibilities included anything from Flushing Feature lists and defining user journeys to producing Wireframes and Prototypes for instant feedback from the team. Creating polished comps and providing developers with support and assets was also part of my regular day to day.
Scope of Project
• Collaborating to flush out Feature List
• Wireframing
•Prototyping in invision
•Creating custom Ui/Ux based on client business requirements
• ios app for iphone
• Android app for android phone
• Providing asset support for the development team via Zeplin
Role: Product Designer, Ui, UX
Client: Mast Mobile
Typography & Colors
The Mobile App
Sales Person
Mast integrates with popular CRMs including Salesforce and Dynamics. Create notes, link opportunities, and create contacts or leads without ever having to log into your CRM.
Small Busienss
Mast helps small businesses by providing a professional solution to their communications needs. Keep your work and personal life separate with dedicated text messages that keep work and personal seperate.


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Small Claims Limit will not be raised
Thompsons, the UK's leading trade union and personal injury law firm, has welcomed the Lord Chancellor's indication that he will not be raising the small claims limit.
His comments come a week after he described trade union legal services as the "foundation stone to a progressive and fair society" and said that he did not want to adversely affect their work.
Raising the small claims limit in personal injury cases to £5,000, as proposed by the Better Regulation Task Force, would deny thousands of injured people the right to legal representation. It would affect the majority of union-backed cases.
Research by UNISON, the largest public sector union revealed that 64% of respondents received awards of between £2,000 and £5,000 and that 63% of respondents would either not have proceeded with their case, or would not have felt confident going before a judge without legal representation.
Tom Jones of Thompsons said: "The Lord Chancellor acknowledges that unions are not part of the compensation culture. While we understand that he is committed to carrying out the research on small claims, his public recognition of the importance of trade union legal services and his assurances that he will not do anything to damage them is very welcome."
Need compensation to get you back on track after an injury? Trust Thompsons with your personal injury claim.
If you've been injured and would like advice on whether you have a case for personal injury compensation, contact our solicitors today.
Our commitment to acting only for the injured is written into our partnership deed. We are among the UK's only claimant-only law firms, which means that we will represent the injured or mistreated person and refuse to act for employers or insurance companies. We know whose side we are on, and we are committed to securing a better deal for you.
Contact our friendly team of experts today for a free, no obligation assessment of whether you have a case. If you do, we'll work with you to build a solid case for compensation that takes into account all of the ways you've been affected by your injury.
If you'd like more detailed information about how to start a claim before you call, visit our How to Make a Compensation Claim page.


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In this talk from the 2018 AMPlify Conference, Karin Aviles, Sr. Manager of Demand Generation & Field Marketing with Centrica Business Solutions, discusses how Centrica, a global B2B energy company, developed an effective employee advocacy program, all while launching a new brand in North America.Read More
In this talk from the 2018 AMPlify Conference, Kelly Shelton, VP of Marketing with Boostability, shares his findings, mistakes, and successes on how to engage, motivate and reward genuine employee advocacy. He walks you through the ins and outs of gamification, around employee advocacy.Read More
People are gravitating towards subject matter experts as a trusted source of knowledge rather than the company. In this talk from the 2018 AMPlify Conference, Steven Dickens, Global Offering Manager with IBM gives a first-hand account of how to engage your experts to spread the word for you.Read More
During her session at AMPlify 2018, Sameena Kluck of Thomson Reuters shared how personal branding on social media through employee advocacy has helped her career, given her opportunities and can help others in the legal industry.Read More
Donald Jones of Booz Allen shares how his company developed a comprehensive approach as part of their overall employee engagement strategy to get employees smart on social media, and educate them on how to safely and effectively talk about work online.Read More
A successful company rebrand depends on company-wide participation and flawless execution. At the 2018 AMPlify Conference, Henry Bruce, Contently's SVP of marketing, shared how Contently designed, developed and successfully executed a rebrand and launch process in less than six months.Read More
At the AMPlify 2018 Conference, Brent Korte, Chief Marketing Officer with Ameritas, described how innovation often requires an organization to undergo a digital transformation. But what gets overlooked is the associates and the embedded culture within the company that might struggle with change.Read More
Content marketing can be very powerful, but it's also very demanding. For small or one-person content teams to excel in their content strategy, utilizing your employees in your content is a great way to help your content and yourself. Michelle LeBlanc of Fuseideas tells us how in her AMPlify 2018 session.Read More
Casey Hall of Thomson Reuters walks us through some best practices for developing a content strategy for employee advocacy programs. He also discusses why you should use multiple content streams tailored to various employee types and their audiences.Read More
We take you to the AMPlify 2018 Conference stage where Chelsea Frischknecht, social media and influencer relations specialist with Tricentis, shares how her company developed a cross-cultural employee advocacy program that re-shaped Tricentis' corporate social media strategy as a whole.Read More


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Home Away 1
The Law of Polarity states that opposites are "identical in nature, but different in degree" ~ there is no hard line between them. What is the magic number that defines something as high or low? Light or dark? What is the specific temperature at which hot becomes cold? The two extremes essentially define each other.
As I finished this first image of the Home Away series, I was struck by the contrast of the ghost's enclosed space and the cormorant's open, endless ocean. It presented a series of opposites: inside and outside; entrapment and freedom; ignorance (or perhaps, numbness) and awareness; and of course, death and life.
But at what point does something really live or die? The roots of a dead tree give nourishment, becoming new life. Perhaps it would be more accurate to say that death doesn't exist at all, that there is only life with its infinite transformations, its endings and beginnings, and all the microscopic grey areas in between...


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Save the Oaxacan Community Shed/
Dear Friends of Farmworkers,
Five years ago we established a distribution shed in Watsonville behind a crowded apartment building. We stock the shed with some of the basic necessities of life that farmworkers simply cannot afford. Specifically, we provide diapers in all sizes, baby wipes, paper towels, toilet paper, shampoo, bath soap, laundry detergent and dish washing detergent. We also stock the shed with good quality used adult and children's second-hand clothing.
Over the years, the shed and parking area in front have become a central meeting location for the Oaxacan farmworker community. The farmworker woman that manages the shed posts flyers of upcoming events that impact the community. There is a constant exchange of information about the best farms to work for, where to go for health care, and events that will take place at the shed involving community members. Currently, more than 40 families with variable numbers of children visit the Watsonville shed monthly. The families consider the donation of necessary items so important that those who frequent the shed travel from as far away as Castroville, Salinas, Los Baños, and Las Lomas. The only requirement for receipt of donations is that the recipient is a farmworker. The shed and environs have truly become a site for socializing and information exchange that unifies the community in what to farmworkers is a foreign land, the United States.
A variety of recurring activities and programs have become established at the shed including the following:
- English classes for Farmworkers
- UCSC Alternative Spring Break- A UCSC Alternative Spring Break (ASB) class in which more than 25 students learn about the lives of farmworkers and the changes necessary for farmworkers to live a decent, socially just life.
- A "Shopping Trip" to a Boutique -A group of girl scouts from San Jose, California puts on a monthly boutique for teenage farmworker girls who are in school. They reason that if the girls feel good about the way they are dressed at school, they will work harder and have a greater chance of academic success. Their assumption is correct. Recent report cards for many of the girls indicate maximum participation in their school's activities and classes with resulting high grades. The girls are fitted with fashionable donated clothing; much of it brand new. A portable dressing room and mirrors are provided. As the girls go from one rack of clothes to another and select the clothes that they want to wear, the clothes are folded and added to a "shopping bag." Each girl leaves with her "shopping bag" full of new clothes for her new wardrobe, as if she went on a shopping trip. However, all clothing is provided free of charge.
- Free Flea Markets (Tianguis Gratis) -Several times per year we collect so many donations from generous community members that we sponsor a free flea market in front of the shed. Everyone in the farmworker community is invited to come to the free flea market and choose the items that they need. Items range from furniture to clothing to kitchen utensils to toys for children.
- Meditation Classes- Beginning in late spring, a bilingual meditation teacher from a Palo Alto meditation center will teach meditation classes for interested farmworkers. She will offer the classes once a week at no charge.
- Tutoring-Children who are doing poorly in school can arrange to meet a UCSC student tutor at the shed who will tutor them on a variety of subjects with the goal of promoting academic interest and educational success.
The Center for Farmworker Families is entirely dependent upon individual donations from concerned community members who want their donations to be used to improve the lives of farmworkers. Recently, we have encountered a shortfall of funds with which to restock the shed. We want to do everything possible to maintain the steady flow of farmworker families to the shed so we can help improve their lives. We also want to maintain our programs at the shed; described above.
We stock the shed at the beginning of every month. If we can no longer afford to stock the shed in the future, the community unity established at the site to date may become fractured and fragmented. Since so many of the poorest Oaxacan farmworkers are beneficiaries of our donations and programs, we want to continue to stock the shed with needed items. With your assistance, we can make it happen!
Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to Center for Farmworker Families so that we can continue to serve the farmworker community.
Thank-you ahead of time for your kindness and generosity,
Dr. Ann López, DirectorCenter for Farmworker Families


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CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS, December 20, 2015- On December 18th, 2015, Laspau and the American Councils for International Education shook hands and signed a five-year agreement of cooperation. For those familiar with Laspau and the American Councils for International Education, the agreement comes to no surprise.
For the past forty years, the American Councils, an international nonprofit located in Washington, DC, has been providing educational opportunities such as academic exchanges, overseas language immersion, and education development programs throughout over seventy countries. The nonprofit boasts of over 55,000 alumni worldwide, a group including government leaders, top international educators, business innovators, public officials, and K-12 students. All their work aims to broaden individual perspective, increase knowledge, and deepen understanding so that participants may leave programs feeling confident and ready to face the future, a goal almost identical to that of Laspau.
This agreement of cooperation between the two nonprofits will primarily focus on the creation of educational programs and administration for scholarships in higher education institutions in the United States. Through their partnership, Laspau and the American Councils will expand their institutional networks and merge their global expertise to create customized programs that meet the needs of the higher education systems in the Americas.
"We are proud and excited to partner with an organization like American Councils for International Education, which has had such an impact on international education over the past forty years," Laspau's Executive Director, Angelica Natera, shared when asked about the agreement. "We anticipate a long-lasting and fruitful partnership."


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Beyoncé Bares Her Bikini Bod for New Brazilian Tour Promo Video, And Shares New Tumblr Pics!
Looks like Beyoncé is bound for Brazil.
Jay Z's missus—who is set to embark on the Brazilian leg of her Mrs. Carter World Tour in September—released a new promo for her upcoming concert series in which she bares her enviable bod in a retro bikini.
The black and white video clip is set to the tune of Frank Sinatra's version of the hit "The Girl From Ipanema," and features Queen Bey strolling in the sand on a beautiful beach while the camera cuts to picturesque scenes around the city and countryside.
Bey explores the beauty of Brazil while tour dates flash across the screen, as she's shown sunbathing in a hammock, writing her name in the sand and swimming in the cool ocean water.
The 31-year-old performer will soon be heading down to South America, where she's set to play five cities in Brazil as well as four other shows across Latin America throughout September. In addition to her new promo, Beyoncé posted three new pics on her Tumblr page.
In one image, the "Bow Down" singer poses (with long hair!) next to a sign that says "Beyoncé Shots," placing one hand on her hip while delicately holding what appears to be a cup of cognac.
She flaunts her long legs in a pair of booty shorts and sports a shirt with her initial "BK" emblazoned on the front, smiling from ear to ear with berry-red lips.
In another shot, the singer shows off her love of the Brooklyn Nets (the team that Bey's hubby previously owned), sporting a baseball cap and making a kissy face while seemingly snapping a selfie.
And, of course, the proud mama also gave daughter Blue Ivy some love, posting a pic where you can only see the top of the one-year-old's head (can't miss that curly hair!) as Bey gently guides her little girl, while wearing a Texas jersey and bikini bottoms. Too cute! We just love getting a look in to the life of Queen Bey.
What do you think of Beyoncé's new promo? Are you a fan of her Tumblr pics?
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Sunday, June 20, 2010
This summer's Write-a-Thon(s)
I haven't tried this before, but since I am working on several writing projects this summer, I have declared solidarity with the Clarion West and Clarion UCSD students, and joined the Write-a-Thon fund-raisers for both workshops. Writers and readers, please help me spread the word, and consider joining and/or pledging. Here's my Clarion West Write-a-Thon page, and here's my Clarion UCSD page.
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Here we have a combination USB hub, rechargeable battery extender, and solar doodad in one. The 2.5- by 2.5-inch square features an internal lithium ion battery that can be charged via sunlight or AC power and then hooked up to your dying cell phone to provide some extra juice on the go.
It's also a 4-port USB hub, should you need to plug in a bunch of thumb drives as the above photo suggests. The real draw here is the solar recharging, though, and the hub comes with connector tips for Nokia, LG, Samsung, and Sony Ericsson phones, along with a Mini USB connector for Motorola and HTC phones (or anything that charges via Mini USB).
It only costs $20 but there's no mention of the battery's actual capacity or how long it takes the sun to charge it up fully.
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Op-Ed Contributor
A Plea for Caution From Russia
What Putin Has to Say to Americans About Syria
By VLADIMIR V. PUTIN
Published: September 11, 2013 4082 Comments
MOSCOW — RECENT events surrounding Syria have prompted me to speak directly to the American people and their political leaders. It is important to do so at a time of insufficient communication between our societies.
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Relations between us have passed through different stages. We stood against each other during the cold war. But we were also allies once, and defeated the Nazis together. The universal international organization — the United Nations — was then established to prevent such devastation from ever happening again.
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Students Studying Abroad (Infographic)
There's a reason that students who study abroad can't stop talking about it. Spending time abroad not only fulfills academic goals, but also lets you experience a new culture, language, and environment. While the overall numbers of U.S. college students who study abroad is still relatively small, it has steadily increased over the last few years.
According to the most recent data by the Institute of International Education (IIE)*, the 2013-14 academic year reached a record high with over 300 thousand U.S. students studying abroad. In fact, the amount of students that packed their bags that year more than doubled than the previous decade.
So, who exactly is studying abroad, and what are the most popular destinations? Based on a table prepared by the National Center for Education Statistics on the IIE's Open Doors: Report on International Educational Exchange, we've compiled the following infographics to help clarify.
Approximately two-thirds of students studying abroad are female. This number hardly changed in 2013-14 school year in comparison to the 2003-04 school year.
Nearly 84% of students studying abroad in 2003-04 were white. This number decreased by 9.4% in 2013-14. Moreover, the black and Hispanic students studying abroad increased by 2.2% and 3.3%, respectively. The smallest group of students who study abroad are American Indian or Alaskan Natives.
Academic Level
Junior year is by far the most popular time to travel abroad followed by Senior year. However, the biggest change occurs with Bachelor's level students, which saw a 7.2% decrease in the number of students studying abroad, dropping from third most popular in 2003-04 to fifth most popular in 2013-14.
Not surprisingly, Europe is the most popular destination with over half of the students studying abroad. Growth in study abroad in Asia had the largest increase now making up 12% of U.S. students overall.
A decade ago, it was most popular to study abroad for one semester or the summer term. Today, there has been a slight decrease in studying for one semester and it became increasingly popular to study abroad for 8 weeks or less during the academic year.


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I've always had a fascination with Native Americans, so when I saw Indian Givers, I was immediately interested. I don't remember where I first spotted the book — on Barnes & Noble's website, maybe? — but my library didn't have it available in ebook, so I requested it. A few days later, they added it to their catalog. I really love that about my library!
Anyway, it quickly became clear to me that although Indian Givers was chock-full of fascinating information, it was also a fairly scholarly work — the kind of book that you really need to focus on in order to get anything out of it. Because I can't read this kind of book for hours and hours without tiring, like I can less scholarly books, I decided to read more than one book at once. While I was reading Indian Givers, I started and finished both Willow and Fireflies in December, which gave me just enough "down time" with my reading that I was able to do a better job of absorbing all the information in Indian Givers.
The message of Indian Givers can be summed up in a short sentence: When America was discovered in 1492, the Indians were far superior to Europeans and Asians. Most of us don't realize how extensively Indian culture impacted European and Asian culture. Everything from their methods of government to their food was absorbed into our culture, almost without us even realizing what was going on. Other things, such as their more advanced medical knowledge, was flat-out ignored, leaving Europeans to "discover" or "invent" the same thing the Indians already knew, decades (or in some cases centuries) later.
For instance, the natives had cures for malaria and scurvy. The cure for malaria was absorbed into European culture, but the Indian cure for scurvy was ignored, leaving sailors to keep dying of it for years before some European discovered vitamin C. The book also reports that Indians in South America were doing complex surgeries with obsidian blades and drilling holes in patients' skulls to relieve the pressure from trauma to the head (successfully!) long before Europeans even understood the circulatory system.
The book was organized into chapters — the food of the New World, culinary techniques, medical knowledge and medicines, drugs (e.g., cocaine and chocolate), government, etc. Everything is well-supported with evidence, explanations, and citations. It's really a fascinating book, and I highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in history or Native American culture.


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David Williams banned for rest of season for betting on NRL matches
Manly winger David Williams has been banned for the rest of the season for betting on NRL matches.
The NRL made the announcement this afternoon following an investigation conducted by its integrity unit.
Williams was suspended for placing multiple bets on matches, including several in which he was involved.
The 27-year-old, who has played two State of Origin matches for New South Wales and as many Tests for Australia, has made just seven NRL appearances for the Sea Eagles this season.
Ethan Lowe (Cowboys), Cody Nelson (Titans), and Storm pair Hymel Hunt and Slade Griffin have also been suspended for two matches each for betting on fixtures in which they did not play.
NRL guidelines forbid players betting on any league fixtures.
Williams was dealt the most severe of the penalties for making multiple bets with amounts ranging from $5 to $60.
The NRL's new zero-tolerance betting policy
- All players must sign a form demonstrating they understand and will obey NRL betting rules
- All staff and officials must confirm they understand and comply with betting rules
- NRL will more frequently conduct audits into betting records
- Players, staff and officials face termination or bans for breaching rules - regardless of the size of the bet
"They were relatively small bets and we didn't see any potential for match fixing whatsoever," NRL chief operating officer Jim Doyle said.
Three casual match-day officials have been sacked and nine others suspended for the rest of the season for betting breaches.
First and final warnings have been issued to 12 registered NRL players, staff and officials who placed small, isolated bets on league matches.
Doyle outlined the NRL had informed all players and officials at length they are not allowed to bet on matches.
"It is very clear you can't bet on rugby league and they've made mistakes," he said.
"Some of them were very clear in not being able to bet on NRL."
Doyle says the NRL is determined its new zero tolerance policy is understood by all clubs.
"We're making sure there is ambiguity whatsoever," he said.
"We will get every player and every club to sign a document to be very, very clear on what you can and what you can't do."
Doyle says all those sanctioned will be able to appeal the decisions.
Titans say Nelson not involved in betting
While applauding the NRL for its tough stance on betting, the Titans defended Nelson, releasing a statement in an attempt to give his suspension some context.
While recovering from a season-ending knee injury last year, Nelson's friend offered to set up an account and placed a number of bets, including a $10 wager on a Titans game, "without Cody's involvement".
My mate placed the bets and I didn't even know the details of the bets until I was contacted by the integrity unit a few weeks ago.Cody Nelson
"I have never been a punter, would not even know how to set up an online account and have never had a bet since that day," Nelson said.
"The account that was set up that day was actually deactivated because it was never used again.
"My mate placed the bets and I didn't even know the details of the bets until I was contacted by the integrity unit a few weeks ago.
"I know I should have been more aware of the strict NRL rules about players' betting and checked whether any of the bets that day were on NRL matches, so I have learned a valuable lesson. But I want to make it clear that I did not knowingly have a bet on the game."
"I respect the NRL's concern for the game's integrity when it comes to gambling but I feel I have been harshly dealt with considering the circumstances," he added.
Nelson said he had to accept the penalties and was looking forward to returning to the field "wiser for the experience".
Sea Eagles, Storm, Cowboys cop player bans
The Sea Eagles acknowledged the NRL's decision to ban Williams for breaching the code of conduct.
They asked "that all respect the player's welfare regarding the matter" and refused to comment further.
The Cowboys said they support the penalty handed to Lowe.
"These were two small bets - $10 and $20 - which contravene his NRL contract," Cowboys chief executive Peter Jourdain said.
"While Ethan does not recall making the bets which were both made on one weekend when he was not playing for the Cowboys, the NRL has decided punishment is warranted because they were in an account bearing his name.
"No winnings were collected and the account concerned was closed after proper identification was not provided to confirm the identity of the account owner."
The Storm supports the action taken against Hunt and Griffin, outlining they have apologised to the NRL and accepted the sanctions imposed.
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EEOC Office of Legal Counsel staff members wrote the following informal discussion letter in response to an inquiry from a member of the public. This letter is intended to provide an informal discussion of the noted issue and does not constitute an official opinion of the Commission.
ADA: Reasonable Accommodation
September 27, 2001
Dear :
This is in response to your e-mail of August 27, 2001, in which you asked if an employer could require that an employee take leave as a reasonable accommodation rather than granting the employee's request to work at home for a fixed period of time.
Your e-mail states that the employee has a job with tasks that you believe can be performed at home, such as preparing invoices. Nevertheless, you wish to know if the employer could instead decide to offer a leave of absence to the employee and backfill the employee's job.
The Americans with Disabilities Act requires that employers provide reasonable accommodation "that enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of [a] position." 29 C.F.R. § 1630.2(o)(1)(ii). Where two or more forms of accommodation are possible, the EEOC has encouraged employers to provide the one preferred by the individual, but an employer can make the final decision as long as the accommodation that the employer chooses is effective in addressing the individual's limitations. (1)
Both leave and working at home are forms of reasonable accommodation. (2) However, they are not equally effective because only one - working at home -- allows the employee to perform his job. You state that the job can be performed from home and you do not suggest that this accommodation will cause undue hardship. In this situation, requiring an employee to take a leave of absence rather than granting the request to work at home, and then backfilling the employee's position, would be a violation of the ADA because the employer would be forcing
the employee to accept a less effective form of accommodation and depriving a qualified employee of his job.
I hope that this information is helpful. This letter does not represent an official opinion of the EEOC.
Sharon Rennert
Senior Attorney Advisor
1. See Enforcement Guidance on Reasonable Accommodation and Undue Hardship Under the Americans with Disabilities Act at 18, 8 FEP Manual (BNA) 405:7610 (1999).
2. See id. at 26-32, 46-47, 8 FEP Manual (BNA) 405:7614-18, 7626.
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Is It Ever Okay for Kids to Be Naked in Public?
I was a toddler in the early to mid 1980s, when little girls ran around in nothing but bloomers over their diapers on hot summer days in the front yard. We have pictures of me on the beach in very little more than my skivvies, or in a tiny bikini that was meant to be funny. I remember bath time with my brothers and little friends, and it was never once inappropriate. I spent many evenings running naked at the pool while my mother tried to wrangle me into a shower with Pert Plus.
Wrangling me with my older brothers egging me on was like trying to herd cats. Someone give my mother a medal.
But that was the '80s, and people think differently now about children and nudity.
Last week, a family visiting Spring Lake was warned by police to cover their 4-year-old and 2-year-old children, who stood naked while the parents shook remaining sand out of bathing suits. The family was told to cover up and that Spring Lake law dictated a $2,000 fine and 90 days in jail for public disrobing. The parents were horrified and irritate; the officials could not be reached for commentary. When I read the article, my first inclination was to say, "But they're babies! What is there to cover?" Then I started thinking about all the strangers on the beach, watching my child in nothing but his birthday suit.
Frankly, it made me uncomfortable.
Kind of like that weird discomfort I felt when I changed my son's diaper in the trunk of our car, with folks passing by in the parking lot. Or when we visited the zoo and it rained, so I had to change his shorts before we got back in the car to drive home. I couldn't pin-point why I felt so awkward -- after all, changing a diaper is a normal task that requires a bare baby bum -- but I knew it was from a protective stance as a mother. It's why I don't put up naked pictures of my son on the Internet...ever. Not even the ultrasound proving he was a boy. Not even his first moments out of the womb. They feel like a breach of his privacy.
I blame the shift in attitudes toward child nudity on digital cameras and the Internet.
In 1980, a picture of me in my underwear landed in the private pages of a scrapbook that was kept for our family's eyes only.
Today, a picture of toddler in her underwear could be splashed across the Internet in seconds, falling into the hands of…who? Not family.
As parents, we just have to be more careful these days.
Even if that means shaking off sand in the car.
What do you think? Is this too paranoid? Do you think there's anything "wrong" with toddler nudity?
If you do feel toddler nudity is okay, at what age do you draw the line?
Do you think this applies to potty training pictures as well?
-By Beth Anne Balance