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The iconic image of the five hoop rings linked together symbolizing the Olympic Games is an image all of us are familiar with. And, for athletes from around the world, achieving a goal like winning a medal for your endeavors is a dream that can be fulfilled before thrilled spectators across the globe.
However, participants also achieve many other accomplishments away from the rings, pools and fields, including raising awareness for movements in politics, racial inequity and the spirit of simply asking to be accepted for who you are. Decades of U.S. Olympians can claim that not only did they "medal" in their respective fields, but they also made in-roads in many social areas that were obscured by the glare of the glory of competition and sportsmanship.
Meanwhile, back home, things were less than idyllic for some when it came to being accepted or embraced. Americans set aside their opinions about an athlete's race, gender, sexual orientation or political views and embraced them as fellow countrymen, compatriots in a global effort to achieve excellence recognized by people worldwide.
Yet, in a country that espouses "freedom and justice for all" there was segregation, socially accepted racial prejudices and views that women were somehow beneath men in not only sports, but life achievements as well.
Here are just a handful of memorable Americans, some of whom shattered not only records, but antiquated viewpoints globally and nationally, opening the doors for change.
15 George Coleman Poage
DATELINE: August 1904, St. Louis MO. Hometown hero makes Olympic history today, as the first Black American to medal in the games, bringing home two Bronze in track and field.
This was what people would have read at the turn of the century, when George Coleman Poage broke the "color line" participating in the Olympic Games only 120 miles from his birthplace of Hannibal MO in 1880. From there, he moved north becoming a standout on his high school track team, setting records.
He was the first African American to graduate from La Crosse High School, and went on to college where he honed his skills. He did meet with some resistance from his own race, who wanted a boycott of the games. Both the protests and Coleman's showing lead to tearing down barriers less than 40 years removed from the Civil War.
14 Jim Thorpe
A Native American, borne in OK in 1887, was given the Potawatomi Indian name Wa-Tho-Huk, which translates to "Bright Path". Indeed, his path was bright, but rocky too, as a student he was rarely in class, but, did love the outdoors and was discovered by legendary football coach Pop Warner, while attending school in PN in 1907.
He joined the track team, which propelled him into the limelight, going on to find Olympic glory as a gold medalist in the 1912 Sweden games. But, controversy surfaced as Thorpe was found to have been paid to play baseball, which nullified his status as an "amateur" athlete, and led to his medals being stripped.
After a long and colorful career as professional football star, multi-sport athlete and even movie actor, Thorpe did have his medals reinstated nearly 30 years after his death in 1953.
13 Peggy Fleming
What started as a hobby became a catapult to Olympic gold, and marked America's fledgling return to figure skating prominence, following the tragic deaths of the entire U.S. team en route to an international competition in 1961.
Fleming, a California native born in 1948, wowed international crowds at the winter games in France in 1968 while winning America's only gold in ice skating after an amazing amateur career.
Thirty years later to the day, Fleming had a malignant breast cancer tumor removed, and has been a staunch advocate for the anti-cancer movement since, donating monies from her personal business ventures to the cause, including earnings she made from the California winery she owned until 2012.
12 Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali)
A uniquely American icon born in 1942, the Olympic gold medal boxer fought nearly as many bouts outside the ring as he did in it.
Known for his speed and strength, the Louisville, KY native captured gold for the U.S. boxing team in Rome during the 1960 games. But, upon his return to America, he began to fight a battle against the draft board as a conscientious objector in 1967, following his conversion to the Islamic faith three years earlier.
He finally won in a Supreme Court appeal, after being stripped of the Heavyweight title and being forbidden to fight. He returned to the ring after a three-year absence and reclaimed his glory as "The Greatest" for several years.
After boxing, Ali continued to fight for civil, political and religious rights. He passed away early in 2016, from complications of Parkinson's disease.
11 Jesse Owens
The Alabama Native born in 1913 will be forever remembered as the American athlete who ruined the 1936 Berlin games for then leader of Nazi Germany, Adolph Hitler and his "Master Race" ideology.
Though he won four gold medals and was a star at Ohio State in his college days, he still battled racism in the U.S. Breaking two Olympic records along the way, Owens, while standing up for America's "ideals" in the face of Hitler's superior race rhetoric, had to come back home to a country where he couldn't even use the same drinking fountain as a White American.
Ironically, Owens died from lung cancer in 1980, reported to be a pack a day cigarette smoker after retiring from sports.
10 George Foreman
Long before he was helping to knock out fat from your burgers at home, the two-time Heavyweight champ was a force in the boxing ring. He claimed Olympic glory for the U.S. in the 1968 games in Mexico City, bringing home a gold medal after defeating his Russian opponent, during the "Cold War" between the then-Soviet Union and America.
He and another Olympic hero, the great Muhammad Ali battled in the now famous "Rumble in the Jungle" held in Zaire in 1974, where Foreman lost his title, in part to Ali's "rope-a-dope" technique letting Foreman wear himself out throwing futile punches at "The Greatest".
Foreman came back 20 years later and at age 45, won the title a 2nd time knocking out a younger Michael Moorer. He is now a successful business man and spokesman.
9 Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Referred to by some as "The Greatest Female Athlete of the 20th Century," she still stands as the most decorated female track and field star in the history of the games. In all, Joyner-Kersee won 3 gold medals, 1 silver and 2 bronze during her amazing career.
She began her rocket ride in East St. Louis MO, born in 1962, and eventually went to college on a full scholarship to UCLA, where she set records and prepared for her Olympic dominance, which spanned a whopping 4 Olympic games, from 1984 until 1996. Her records in many events still stand to this day, a testament to her amazing skills.
These days, she's an avid supporter of youth sports, raising awareness of the need for kids to participate in sporting activities, not just for the exercise, but to learn the spirit of team work, goal setting and making your dreams happen.
8 1980 U.S. Hockey Team
Dubbed "The Miracle on Ice," the American men's hockey squad, clear underdogs, stepped up and defeated a much favored and more powerful Soviet team to move on in the Lake Placid games to a gold medal match against a dominant Finish group.
The American amateurs, mainly consisting of players Coach Herb Brooks guided while at the University of Minnesota, pulled together to pull off an amazing run.
After a handful of exhibition games, the Americans were ready for the big stage, and in an epic display of grit and determination, they came back in the semi-final round, eventually scoring the winning goal with around 10 minutes left in the game.
The victory not only shocked the world, it was a political "in your face" as well to the Soviets, at the time still our nemesis in a global game of nuclear "chicken."
7 Michael Jordan
After an inauspicious high school career, MJ went on to star at the University of North Carolina, hitting his first big trademark final shot to send home Georgetown in the 1982 NCAA Men's Championship.
Born in New York in 1963, but raised in North Carolina, the "Tarheel" went on to become one of the NBA's most decorated players, as well as striking Olympic gold not once, but twice; first, as a college athlete at the Los Angeles games in 1984 and then when Pro players were allowed, he headed up America's original "Dream Team" in the 1992 version in Spain.
An avid golfer in his off time now, he uses a tournament named for him to raise funds for his many charitable foundations, while running the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats.
6 Florence Joyner
Affectionately tagged "Flo Jo," she participated in two Olympic games where she set world records in women's track and field that still stand today.
Many think she is fellow speedster Jackie Joyner-Kersee's sister, but in fact, she was her sister-in-law, having married her coach Al Joyner, Jackie's brother.
During the games in 1984 and again in 1988, she showed off her flashiness and speed, taking home medals in the 200 and 400 meter events, smashing speed records along the way.
She spent her retirement from athletics working with youth and her foundations. She tragically died at the early age of 38, after an epileptic seizure in 1998. Joyner was inducted into the Track and Field Hall of Fame just three years earlier.
5 Carl Lewis
Among his numerous accolades, the American track star was labeled "Sportsman of the Century" by the International Olympic committee, having swept a number of medals throughout his career.
The New Jersey product was born in 1961, and following an amazing high school career, he attended University of Houston where he became even more proficient at his craft.
Lewis participated in four Olympic games all, in 1984, 1988, 1992 and finally in 1996. He won an astonishing nine gold medals during that run, and after retiring, he was so respected as an athlete, that he was drafted by BOTH the NFL's Dallas Cowboys and NBA's Chicago Bulls, though he never played for either club.
4 Bruce (Caitlyn) Jenner
Although she only came away from the 1976 Olympic games in Montreal with one gold medal, as Bruce Jenner, she was the first athlete to take a victory lap with the American flag, and was featured on the Wheaties cereal box.
Capitalizing on her fame, Jenner went on to star in TV shows doing cameo appearances, giving her an early taste for what would come later.
Jenner was born in New York in 1949, and after having to quit football following an injury, she changed her focus to track and field. Though not performing well at the 1972 Munich games, Jenner game back and set a record in the decathlon.
In more recent years, Jenner married into the now famous Kardashian clan, hurtling her into the limelight of reality TV stardom. In 2015 Jenner revealed she identifies as a woman, stopped calling herself Bruce, and took on the name Caitlyn, and now works as an advocate for the rights of the transgendered.
3 Mark Spitz
Along with Jenner, swimmer Spitz adorned a box of Wheaties cereal, after capturing what was then an unheard of seven gold medals during his time in the pool at the 1972 Munich. Though he did win two others four years earlier, they were both team events.
Spitz hails from Modesto CA, born in 1950 and did his collegiate swimming for Indiana University. Of Jewish decent, he wasted little time getting home to the U.S. and then retiring from the sport due to the backdrop of the murders of 11 Israeli athletes by Palestinian terrorists.
Spitz tried his hand at acting, but, eventually settled down in CA with a successful real estate business and does motivational speaking. His record number of medals was bested in 2008 by fellow countryman Michael Phelps.
2 Michael Phelps
Like the famous bunny, he keeps on going and going. Including the most recent Rio games, America's aquatic phenom has a lifetime total of 28 gold medals, the most decorated athlete in the country's history.
He came close to Spitz in the 2004 Athens games, garnering 6 golds, but he went beyond even the worldwide attention that drew, by topping it with eight gold medals in 2008 in Spain. He also is the only athlete to be on five Olympic teams, from 2000 until 2016. And, there's even talk that he may even go for a sixth time in Tokyo in 2020.
Phelps did have to fend off some controversy; when he was arrested for drunk driving in 2004, his public image took a mild hit. But his athleticism and contrition trumped the issue, and has led to him being one of America's most heralded and respected competitors. Phelps was born in 1985 in Maryland.
1 Simone Biles
One of America's new generation and youngest gymnastics stars, Biles has left audiences breathless with her feats in both individual and team events, making her the nation's darling with 5 gold medals.
The petite 19-year-old from Columbus, OH has been tumbling and springing all her young life. She had a tough go early, having been raised by her grandparents when her mother who suffered from addiction issues could not. But, it was her resilient spirit that brought her through that, and helped lead to the grit and determination she now shows as one of the world's best gymnasts, and leading up the U.S. Women's team, tagged "The Final Five" for these Rio games.
Her contagious smile and quick wit have endeared her to Americans across the continent, and is a shining example of the excellence the U.S.A. can display on the world stage in both grace and victory.


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Prevention Partnerships for Children Inc.
What is PPC?
Children's Services Council's nonprofit "arm," Prevention Partnerships for Children Inc. ("PPC"), was created in 2004 to allow certain entities to conduct business with a nonprofit agency (such as foundations or government funders). The purposes for which PPC is organized are exclusively charitable, cultural, scientific and educational, within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, principally to support system coordination in Palm Beach County by building capacity of individuals and organizations, and creating opportunities for system integration. PPC is treated as a "special revenue fund" of CSC for accounting purposes and is included in CSC's annual audit.
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CSC's Council members are members of the board of directors of PPC, for the same period of time that they are Council members. The slate of Officers of PPC follows the same slate as the Council's Officers, with the addition of a Treasurer. The slate of Officers is typically elected in February of each year at the Annual Meeting.


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Every girl likes to spend time with cute boys...especially ones as cute as these guys!
We had some family visiting this weekend...my favorite aunt, her three beautiful daughters & their baby boys...what fun we had!
I LOVED having these sweet boys together...they had a BLAST!
(and look at who else got the "dimple" gene in the family)
The little guys WORE THE POOL OUT yesterday...I know they slept hard last night!
(Sneaky E in his undies...looking like a Speedo...cracking us UP)
sweet, SWEET little AJ...seriously, he's got me wrapped right around his chunky little finger!!
Super Z was SUPER fun...he & Sneaky E are just a few months apart...oh, the fun they will have in the years to come!!
and the Grandmas...my mommy & her little baby sister...two of the coolest gals I know! ;)
We ate & visited & just had a great time...I wish we lived closer, we don't see nearly as much of them as I would like. They are cousins, but we have grown up so close that I feel like we are all sisters...I feel very lucky to have them in my life...love you gals!
I'm heading up to the playroom to let Jillian Michaels rip me up...it's a GREAT workout video...I hate...I mean, I really HATE to exercise...but, after TWO sessions of just level one I could ALREADY feel a difference in my thighs & SEE a difference in my shoulders as far as toning up...seriously, that's enough to keep me FIRED up & motivated!
This video is available on Netflix if you do videos thru them...try it out & see if you like it that way...but don't be surprised if you find yourself OWNING a copy! I'm already looking forward to a new season of The Biggest Loser now!
Hope everyone has a wonderful day!
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Very Cute Boys!
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It looks like the boys had a blast! Cute swimming pictures!ReplyDelete
i have got to get that video!ReplyDelete
glad you had fun hangin with family.
*sigh* I'm almost curious enough to buy that DVD although Jillian scares me a little. Isn't there a different DVD where Bob can just kindly and gently whip my butt into shape?ReplyDelete


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Available for Pre-Order May 11, 2018
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Book Delivery May 31st 2018
A combat modified space fleet admiral; a failed knight turned cavalry officer; theirs is no fairy tale romance and in a universe at war, she's going to have to wade through blood to win their happily ever after.
Two weeks ago, Lt. Megarheri Saverna was an unassuming officer and master horse trainer in an antiquated, mostly ceremonial, dirt-side military service.
Then she was assigned as batwoman to Space Fleet's most notorious half-Recessive Admiral.
All she had to do was keep him alive and well.
It seemed like a simple enough mission. After all, how much trouble can a combat modified admiral get into on his own flagship surrounded by an armed to the gills space fleet flotilla?
Then she met the Admiral.
Plans, as they say, seldom survive first contact with the enemy.
Particularly not with an enemy who loves trouble as much as Sen Kosuri does.
Definitely not with an enemy who makes love in showers as well as Sen Kosuri does.
Now she's the brig of an Imperial Class, Space Fleet Hunter Ship. (In her pajamas.)
Her former battle school mate, now Commander-in-Chief of the Imperial Forces, thinks she's a spy at best and an absolute lunatic at worst.
She's on Space Fleet's 'Shit List'. (Beheading that pirate assassin on the bridge of Kosuri's flagship was apparently against a space fleet regulation or two.)
Kosuri, the man she was assigned to keep alive and well, is now her mate and in sickbay recovering from a botched assassination attempt that she failed to prevent; his career in tatters.
On top of it all, mating with a half-Recessive man, apparently involves a lot more than an exchange of vows and cohabitation, and Kosuri is now in rut; a period of time in which he is both dependent upon his mate's body to biochemically regulate his own body and at the mercy of a severely intensified sex drive. (Seriously bad timing.)
Oh yeah, and there's a sector full of pirates and squabbling planetary governments to wrangle.
So, happily ever after?
If Megarheri Saverna wants any of that, she's going to have to make it happen on the end of a sword.
-hot, steamy love scenes
-spine-tingling romance
-rollicking, page-turning action
-a sexy, severely disabled hero who gives as good as he gets
-a strong, heroine who takes no shit from anyone
Are you a fan of science fiction, paranormal or fantasy romance? Do you like complex characters and steamy romantic plots served with plenty of swashbuckling action?
Then The Iron Lieutenant is for you!
—> Grab your copy of The Iron Lieutenant and escape into a universe of fantastic adventures, romance and sex.
Note: The Iron Lieutenant is the second book in The Glass Admiral Series and features the continuing adventures and love story of Lt. Megarheri Saverna and Admiral Sen Kosuri.
It can be read as a stand-alone but is best accompanied by The Glass Admiral, Book 1 of the Glass Admiral Series.
As requested by readers, The Iron Lieutenant contains much more world building than The Glass Admiral and no abrupt cliff-hanger endings.


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If you want to take LSAT test, don't hesitate to practice it first. Because taking a test without doing any previous practice is useless and you will fail for sure. LSAT is a standardized test which is administered four times a year all over the world. It is an essential test for law school admission. Practice Test Free has released a desktop application named Free LSAT Practice Test and as name says its job is to prepare you for LSAT test. It is very simple and easy to use and you can install it on any PC. The overall number of questions are 42 questions grouped into 2 main subjects of Analytical and Logical reasoning. You will be given 42 minutes to answer to all questions. Each question can be answered by choosing one of 5 shown answers and it also can be skipped if no answer is selected. The unanswered questions will be shown as "Not Attempted". After finishing the exam a window will be shown containing a summary of your correct and wrong answers. It also shows you the correct answer for each question so that you can compare your result and see if you are ready for a real test. The main features of Free LSAT Practice Test are: - LSAT test practice at your desk without any stress; - 42 questions grouped into 2 subjects.
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Filip Blazheski and Nathaniel Karp
Systemic inefficiencies explain the high level of healthcare spending in the United States where the share of overhead costs is significantly higher than in other developed countries. Despite the U.S. spending significantly more compared to other countries in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, the health status of the population remains below the average. These trends highlight a mammoth opportunity cost for the economy.
The drop in oil prices and a weakened manufacturing sector suggest a high probability (90%) for Texas recession.
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Reporting: UE v.4
There are numerous companies out there that have created entirely new online businesses offering internet mass email mailing services, Constant Contact, Topica, etc.
I have been able to utilize UE v.4 for the past 5 months successfully sending over 12,000 messages in 5hrs for (5) separate monthly newsletters (60,000+ messages in 5 months!).
The step that I'm missing is reporting. UE v.4 records (success/fail) data in the email_log table. This data is handy, but I'm looking for data on Clicks, Opens, etc... Which is stored on the server log files.
I wish there was a WA solution that would simplify the laborious task of collecting this data and producing a sexy graphical report. Google Analytics imports would be really cool too.


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To celebrate National Poetry Month, we're featuring some of our favorite American practitioners. Tracy K. Smith shares some of her surprising sources of poetic inspiration: David Bowie and the Hubble Space Telescope. And she chooses the winners to our listener poetry competition. Walt Whitman's "Leaves of Grass" gets the American Icons treatment. And Kurt Andersen talks to award-winning poet and "Sexiest Man Alive" Terrance Hayes about his 2015 book, "How to Be Drawn."


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Your Happy Pet: Pets teach children responsibility
Original Publication Date: July 21, 2014
By C. Sue Furman, Ph.D.
"Please, Mom and Dad, can I have a puppy? I promise to take good care of him."
This is certainly not an uncommon request. The American Pet Product Association's National Pet Owners Survey found that 58 percent of pet owners said caring for a pet helped teach their child responsibility.
A family dog also offers unconditional love and companionship. Adding a new family member is a big step that parents and children should consider carefully.
You and your child should reach a definite agreement about what responsibilities he is willing to accept. It will be necessary to feed, exercise, groom and clean up after the pup. A young child might start by being in charge of feeding the dog. That would require the child to measure the correct amount of food for each meal, keep the dog bowl clean and the water bowl full.
Of course, he should lend a hand as you exercise, groom and clean up after the dog. The child's responsibilities should increase as he ages and learns more about each task. Make each activity a privilege, not a chore. Follow each job with a fun playtime for your kid and pup.
The size and personality of a new puppy should be appropriate for the size and personality of the child. Although most large breed dogs are very mild mannered and good with children, to assist in the care of a gentle giant may be a bit overwhelming for a small child. Small breeds do not necessarily fill the bill either.
A Jack Russell Terrier or similar breed can be a bundle of energy that may be too much for a child to handle. Carefully research the characteristics and needs of any pure breed that you consider. A shelter dog is a wonderful choice. The shelter director knows the dogs in her care and can recommend a dog of appropriate size and temperament for your child.
The puppy will need to be taught several skills, and you and your child should do the training together. Adoption facilities and pet stores offer free or low cost training classes that you, your child and pup can take. Both people and pup will face a bit of a learning curve as together you master house breaking, socialization, walking on a leash and basic commands like come, sit and stay.
A kid who cares for a dog learns a special kind of responsibility, because another living being is dependent upon him. It teaches commitment and consistency. Offer your encouragement and keep it fun. The face-licking, tail-wagging gratitude of the pup will build self-esteem and create a friendship, memories and work ethic that will last a lifetime.
Sue Furman, Ph.D, has published two books and a DVD on canine massage and teaches classes in pet massage, acupressure, first aid and CPR. See her schedule and submit questions at HolisticTouchTherapy.com


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Dad and founder of Seventh Generation recalls his childhood.
What is your favorite childhood memory?
Watching television cartoons all Sunday morning with my classmates at my dad's office during first and second grades. I got to invite my friends to the agency to watch cartoons all morning. This helped the agency decide where to advertise. It made me a popular guy.
Did it make you interested in marketing?
It fostered a great cynicism about advertising and media in the short term. Yet, if you were to ask me about my single talent, it would be marketing.
Can the skill to market be developed or is one born with it?
I certainly don't think I was born with it. My dad was in the business side of the advertising, my mom was a dancer and actress and the creative person of our family. My life-long Republican father and progressive Democrat Mother also represented a tremendous social and political dichotomy and I think there's some benefit in being exposed to two sort of extreme perspectives.
What is the most important investment your parents made in you?
Leaving me alone is my first response. This was in the 50's and 60's when parents were far less involved, and it gave me a wide latitude. I was able to have a lot of experiences that many people don't have until much later in life and I think they contributed to who I grew up to be.
How did your ability to imagine where things are heading shape your success as an entrepreneur?
My first business when I was nineteen or twenty was called the "Skills Exchange of Toronto" just simply by being inspired by the chapter in Ivan Illyic's book, "Deschooling Society". I am far more driven intuitively than I am analytically. When we started 7th Generation in 1988 there was no one looking for sustainable environmental products. The only market that existed was for water and energy conservation. We were a decade ahead of our time. I did it because I was passionate about doing it and I failed to give up and walk away…... that I ultimately became successful.
Who were some of your mentors?
I've had a life full of mentors and in many cases they've lasted a lifetime. As I get older my own children, who see the world from a dramatically different perspective than I do, become my mentors. I'm fortunate to work with my oldest daughter but all three of them are my teachers at this point in my life. I can't leave my wife out though - she approaches the world very differently than me, and is far more intuitive.
How does one connect with a Mentor?
It starts with a belief about how much you don't know. You have to approach the world believing that there is a huge wealth of knowledge that you don't possess. One of the challenges is that as people we're often seduced by what we know rather than what we don't. If you are too focused on what you know, you're just not looking for great teachers. You have to be actively involved in facilitating a conversation with somebody and you can't be afraid to do that. The last thing I would say is that it probably depends upon your attitude.
When you were a child did you believe in miracles and do you still believe in miracles?
I believe that anything is possible. Miracles happen when we are engaged and committed to the possibility of something happening that everyone else would tell you is impossible. I believe that solutions to the world's biggest challenges are held back not due to the lack of technology or capability but rather by the lack of will; sometimes we need to will things into existence.
Did your parents teach you any traditions that you'd like to share with the next generation?
My father gave me good business advice. My mother was influential more in her being rather than in what she said and was a wonderful example of someone who did what she wanted to do and followed her passion. She didn't spend a lot of time worrying if they were right or wrong or possible or impossible.
What is your advice for the next generation of entrepreneurs?
Recognizing my relative privilege as a child of affluent parents, my advise is somewhat indirect:
1) You gotta show up, you gotta be present and you gotta participate, no matter how awkward it feels.
2) You gotta not give up - you might meet five, ten or fifty people who are not receptive before you meet the one that is.
3) There's no excuse that you don't know someone, or you didn't have connections. I know and believe that if you keep putting yourself out there, you will start making connections.
What would you like them to take away from experiences you just described?
One of the biggest challenges we face is confusion about what's in it for me vs. what's in it for us. We too often place priority on what's in it for me or my family or my friends rather than understanding that we are all in this together. We will never be successful at dealing with the issues, if we don't look at the larger system and how these issues are interconnected. We need to cooperate with people who despite not sharing our issues or concerns, share our values. We need to bring together the world based on a common set of values rather than a set of issues that are important to us as individuals.
Do you think that sustainability and market forces can play nice?
Systems tend to do what they are designed to do and through an incredibly complex set of incentives, regulations, legal and tax structures, we've designed the market to be very short term in focus and thus that's how people behave. From my perspective, we won't see huge positive change in sustainability until we begin to place value in long-term sustainability. That will happen because the negative impacts of not being sustainable get close enough at hand that we start to try to avert them or their negative consequences begin to destroy the system.
What is success mean to you? How do you define success?
Success is not about what I accomplish financially, but asking oneself "am I being the person that I aspire to be." Success is about having clear intentions and then being focused, conscious and disciplined enough to fulfill those intentions. It doesn't mean that being successful financially is a bad or unimportant thing but I don't believe that
a) that would lead to a particularly satisfying or fulfilling life.
b) wanting to make money is the best way to make money.
Do what you are passionate about and really believe in. There is a chance that that will also bring you some financial reward, but that may not really matter either, if you are doing what you are really passionate about it. Carol Sanford always asked me this question, "What does the world most need that you are uniquely able to provide?" Success has a lot to do with clarity in answering that question. Success is not a state of being, it is a state of becoming. You can have moments of success on your journey but one moment of success does not guarantee another.
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I'll do a quick overview and then try to fill in more in follow up posts.
1. Voting Rights Act Consultant Lisa Handley gave a two part presentation.
- general overview of the Voting Rights Act's Sections 2 and 5 that is applicable nationwide.
- her analysis of Alaska's voting record and VRA
[Links to her Power Point presentation on the Redistricting Board Website]
|Board Member McConnochie (l) talking to Dr. Handley at break
2. Presentation of Modified plans by
- The Rights Coalition (The Democratic and others plan)
- AFFER (Alaskans for Fair and Equitable Redistricting - the Republican Party and others - such as Calista - plan)
- Calista Plan
- AFFR (Alaskans for Fair Redistricting - Unions and Native Corporations)
I frankly had a hard time tracking the actual plan presented by AFFER. The most interesting - because it offered a perspective not heard by the board in public before - came from attorney Marcia Davis who presented the Calista plan. She argued that the board need not focus so closely on pleasing the Department of Justice because in some cases the DOJ has told people (she specifically talked about Georgia) to make changes in their plans and then the Supreme Court shot down the DOJ supported plan.
The meeting will readjourn at 3pm. The Native Caucus presentation is yet to be made. You can listen online here. Even if a lot of it doesn't make sense, Alaskans should at least try five minutes to get a sense of the issues they are wrestling.


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Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts offers diploma granting Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry Arts and WSET certifications alongside our Blue Hat Bistro and Bakery 101.
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Blue Hat Bistro's three-course prix fixe menu prepared by tomorrow's next great chefs is award winning.
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Bakery 101 serves daily fresh Artisan breads, pastries and specialty desserts plus savoury selections perfect for lunch or dinner.
Bakery 101 bakeshop hours are: Monday to Sunday from 8:00AM - 6:00PM.
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Special Features: Ocean Wise Program member, Granville Island Harbour View, Wheelchair Access and Free Parking.
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"A whole different type of VW bug"
According to Phyllis Bruce, this is a giant spider made of a Volkswagen body near Avoca, Iowa, "is just sitting on this lot for no apparent reason!" Not apparent to YOU, my dear Phyllis, but just wait until sundown… actually, get the heck outta there!
Definitely worth a stop if you're traveling on I-80 in western Iowa!
According to the book Iowa Curiosities, the spider was constructed by Travis and Angela Campbell across the street from their father Darwin's home, where it still sits today. Read more: http://bit.ly/1rLkBbd
This is a fantastic stop for photos, fun and, if you are so inclined, geocaching ! We are fortunate that the owner and creator, "Doc" stopped by while we were visiting the spider. Cool, creative, and captivating!
My friends and I saw this odd piece on the app on our way to CO. We pulled off to check it off. We had to google search for it, since the app did not have the accurate street location. When we found it ee bursted out laughing! The photo is misleading and it was way smaller in person. We had a good laugh and took a few photos.
I have lived around this area and never noticed it until today. it isnt so noticable from the highway.
Little bit hard to find but fun when we did. Note that this is a residential area and the picture is a bit deceiving. Be mindful of the person's neighbors.
Yep, pretty cool!! :)
Use this address: 457 S Chestnut St
Avoca, IA 51521-5140
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We also got lost using the Navigate directions. The review above helped us. The address is 457 S Chestnut which is the intersection of W Washington and S Chestnut. Only a minute off of the interstate so if you want to see it for yourself, go for it. There is nothing there beyond the car with spider legs. It's pretty much in someone's yard. I've added a picture of it next to a tree so you can get a good idea of how big it is. A car with stilts...
Just went!!! Great photo op if you enjoy VW's or just interesting things throughout our country. Glad we made the detour. Well worth the little bit of time in this VWers opinion. =D
Follow Chestnut and just keep going and you will see it across from a newer red car garage. Good photo op.
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Sometimes building bridges is harder than one might perceive. Despite the benefits of connecting two complementary destinations, resistance, mistrust and fear often create barriers enough to slow and even disrupt the building process. Resistance to change, mistrust of motivation and fear of loss of control can be very destructive to any relationship.
It takes time to decrease resistance, build trust and comfort fear. Time is something we all have, but often if too much time is lost, many opportunities have been missed. If we never trust or take chances, will we ever learn anything beyond what is within our narrow perception of how things are?
Accepting bridges creates change, and resistance will be strong. When offered without cost, there is mistrust of something that is for nothing. Rest assured, it is not for nothing. You must be willing to cross the bridge, to interact on the other side, and to share your experiences on your return. Fear of loss of control is natural. In all stages of growth, there are moments of unpredictability. That does not mean that we should forgo opportunities to learn and grow.
Mixing cultures, growing our communities, opening them to new ideas and even criticism can be very scary. We all benefit in the long run, sometimes we just have to build that bridge and take a walk across.
As a builder of bridges, I am often confronted with these emotions from both sides. Wisdom is powerful, and shared wisdom is far greater. My vision is to create a social enterprise that harnesses shared wisdom to empower women globally to achieve their greatest potential and satisfaction.


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Before the pre-New-Year holidays we took a look at what I'd been able to find out about the two models, Loree Thomas and Gen Melia, who posed as Alice Santa Fe and Whitey Barker for Milton Caniff's "Pipa Island/Red Cross" Steve Canyon storyline, which we just reprinted in Volume 7 of that LOAC series. If you missed it, you can catch up by clicking here.
Milton and models went together like baseball and hot dogs (or spaghetti and meatballs, for those of you with more refined palates), so I went back a bit further to look at a trio of other "Caniffite" models and what we could learn about them following their assignments in support of the Canyon strip …
You may recall these two young ladies from our 6th Steve Canyon volume:
Terri Keane, in uniform, and Lynn Thompson, in checkered shirt, posed as Scooter McGruder and Poteet Canyon for a photo session in support of a 1957 plotline that revolved around the Civil Air Patrol. Many photos from this assignment were used in publicity materials that appeared in various periodicals; here's a shot of Caniff and Lynn, from a syndicated newspaper feature that I found in the Des Moines Register:
It may surprise you to learn Lynn and Terri were both teenagers when they did their Canyon work. This newspaper article, running nationwide in May, 1958, provides a lot of background on both girls, including personal details that would be frowned upon in the 21st Century, though it was a different society, with different mores, sixty years ago:
Terri also landed a gig on series television in the late '50s. Here's an article describing her work:
If you'd like a brief flash of Terri helping to intro the Pat Boone Chevy Showroom, you can see her at this link.
Arguably the most famous of the Canyon models Caniff used was Bek Steiner, who as Miss Mizzou made quite a splash when she appeared at halftime in the University of Missouri football stadium and doffed her character's trademark trenchcoat (see our Steve Canyon Volume 3 for the detailed story). Here's a a brief bit from the November 18, 1952 Macon, Missouri Chronicle-Herald with other information about Bek's time at the school:
Newspaper gossip columnists kept track of Bek even after her time as Mizzou ended. In early April, 1953 Dorothy Kilgallen told readers that Bek and musician Marty Mills were "closer than the baseball season," but just before Memorial Day of that year another gossip feature said, "Don't know about the chance of Johnny Ray reconciling with Marilyn Morrison. Anything is possible. But he has been paying lots of attention to Bek Steiner, a stunner at the Copacabana in New York." By the wintertime of '53, with cold temperatures and snow on the ground in the East and North, Bek had migrated westward, but city editors knew a photo of a beautiful woman in a bikini would warm readers' hearts and featured a beaming Bek — left leg bent, head tilted to the right, back slightly arched and arms upraised and extended to either side — in a dark bikini. The copies of the story I've found are too blurred and dark for reproducing here, but her image was presented all in the name of culture! The caption informs readers, "All that's changed in 2000 years is the means of capturing feminine beauty for posterity. Bek Steiner, 22-year-old dancer at Las Vegas, N. M., models a Bikini bathing suit, almost exactly like those which appear in mosaics recently excavated in Piazza Amerina, Sicily. Today, the camera captures beauty once preserved in bits of ceramic."
The next two years were big ones in Bek's personal life. She wed singer Chuck Nelson in 1954, and in his column It Happened Last Night, gossip monger Earl Wilson covered the nuptials with this tongue-in-cheek snippet:
By the autumn of 1955 a child was on the way, as Dorothy Kilgallen reported at the bottom of the left column of this column (with a vivacious picture of Bek dominating the right-hand column):
This is also a fine place to mention J.B. Winter's fine, fun 2014 look at the character who was perhaps Milton Caniff's biggest blonde bombshell, Miss Mizzou: A Life Beyond Comics. You can see it at Amazon and the page on that site is well worth visiting, since one of Bek's friends and her daughter remark on the book in the "Comments" section. They indicate that, as of 2014, Bek Steiner was alive and brightening the lives of family and friends. That is good news indeed for fans like us, because Bek's fictional counterpart, Miss Mizzou, will be re-teaming with Caniff's rock-jawed colonel in Steve Canyon Volume 8!


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Salesforce B2B Commerce Cloud solution empowers Starlight Children's Foundation to expand and streamline services to Hospitals helping ill children worldwide
Starlight programs deliver happiness to seriously ill children through entertainment, education and technology. These programs are provided directly to children through Starlight's network of more than 800 childrens hospitals and other community health partners throughout North America. Starlight's US operations are based in Los Angeles, California. Since 1982, the non-profit has provided support to more than 60 million children in the US, Canada, Australia and the UK, where it has additional office locations and programs.
Starlight was working with a legacy Magento solution that it had outgrown. Requests for improvements and corrections were not being addressed by the implementation partners handling the Magento site. Since Starlight was already running Salesforce CRM, it was a logical consideration to use Salesforce B2BCommerce Cloud as a solution.
The Starlight team wanted to work with a partner who would prioritize their need to get to market quickly, as its legacy ecommerce platform agreement was coming to an end. After a selection and review process, the Starlight team decided on Salesforce B2BCommerce Cloud and XCentium as its systems integrator. XCentium developed a multi-phase roadmap, which delivered the most essential elements of the solution in time to re-platform to Salesforce B2BCommerce Cloud.
Commerce relationships are complex, interconnected and entwined with multiple systems. Salesforce B2B Commerce Cloud, through its use on the force.com platform can operate easily in this environment. Salesforce B2B Commerce Cloud has an API-first, microservices oriented architecture that supports front-office and back-office needs. This flexibility empowered the XCentium team to create a feature rich, clean transition from Magento to Salesforce.
By implementing Salesforce B2BCommerce Cloud, XCentium was able to help Starlight engage their customers with the same easy, consumer-like shopping experiences they enjoy in their personal life — anytime, anywhere, on any device. Some of the Starlight Children's Foundation solution highlights include:
Customization and Improvements
Starlight is a non-profit organization, working with a tight budget based on donations from the public and various corporate donors. XCentium was able to provide a number of customizations to the B2BCommerce Cloud making the system fit better within Starlight's processes, while maintaining strict budget controls. Non-profits have needs like any other organization, but often have to be more creative in solving them. The choice of B2BCommerce Cloud is one such creative solution because Starlight programs are not for sale and don't have prices, in the traditional sense. While they have a cost associated with them, hospitals receiving Starlight Children's Foundation programs do not pay for them.
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It was important to Starlight that the hospitals they serve have an engaging website where staff would enjoy the user experience as they placed their orders. The XCentium team worked with Starlight to improve user flows and brand experience throughout the site, with key highlights including:
- Designed with a clean modern interface that retains the visual elements, branding and styling of starlight.org
- Drastically improved the look and feel of the store compared to Magento driven predecessor site
- Responsive design, mobile, desktop, tablet
Catalog and Order Management
In order to engage hospital staff and streamline Starlight's internal workflow, XCentium created a catalog and order management system that was designed to improve the customer experience, while meeting their complex business requirements. Some features of the catalog and order management solution includes:
- Ability to select size and design for Starlight's Gowns - the non-profit's line of fun, comfy and colorful children's hospital gowns via attribute driven product selection screens
- Easy setup of products using categorization to drive extensively different behaviors
- Custom wishlist, aka "waitlist" for products that cannot be checked out directly
- Integration of the waitlist with a Service Cloud based allocation form that picks FIFO products
- Capability to quickly reorder items
Customer Management
Starlight's legacy Magento system allowed each customer only one login, regardless of the number of buyers or users working for that customer. Effectively all departments at each hospital had to share the same login. Starlight had a vision of a complex, multi-faceted registration and login process which gave its admin personnel final approval authority. In order to facilitate Starlight's goal XCentium created a customized self-registration flow for new users that includes domain-based approval processes. This process gave Starlight tight control over the registration of users that did not work for hospitals while keeping the process flexible for users registering from healthcare organizations.
Starlight is looking forward to the benefits derived from having all B2B and CRM data reside on the same Salesforce platform. Integrated custom reporting was impossible with the Magento legacy system, while it comes out-of-the-box with Salesforce. Starlight will have ongoing reports on topics like:
- Registrations and requests by facility (organization, department and individual level)
- Complex order history
- By program hierarchy and individual program
- By customer (organization, department and individual level)
Security and Compliance Requirements
With any organization in the Healthcare Industry, the security and compliance requirements are complex and demanding. Between Salesforce built in security features and XCentium's experience providing security and compliance for large corporations, Starlight was in great hands. Security and Compliance considerations included:
- Application security
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Starlight was able to transition from Magento to Salesforce B2BCommerce Cloud as planned. The integrated nature of all data residing on the same platform has already shown itself as a key differentiator.
"Starlight Children's Foundation is pleased to offer our network of more than 800 children's hospitals and other health care facilities across the US exceptional access to our full range of Starlight programs and donated products thanks to our new B2B Commerce solution. The Salesforce B2B Commerce Cloud delivers the capabilities we need, while ensuring strict adherence to all compliance regulations. XCentium has provided us with the functionality we need to deliver happiness to seriously ill children on a large, national scale. We look forward to continuing our partnership with the company as we look ahead to future initiatives."
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"It has been an honor for our XCentium to help the Starlight Children's Foundation further their mission of helping hospitals serve ill children by building a solution on Salesforce B2B Commerce Cloud that enabled them to expand and streamline their services, while increasing their digital customer service capabilities. We are excited to see what the future holds for the Starlight Children's Foundation now that they have the right solution in place to help them grow."
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Waywaywaywaywaiiit. Stop. Seriously. I know what you're doing. I can see you. I can't. But I know what you're doing. You're turning your nose. The thought of tofu for dinner, you're thinking, is unacceptable.
I was there once, too. But in the past few months, I have been experimenting with tofu, trying to truly grow to like it. So when I read Ruth Reichl's description of this warm tofu with spicy dipping sauce — "a beautiful dish, which takes ten minutes, costs very little, and is so utterly delicious" — in this month's Gourmet, I had to try it.
This is by far the easiest easiest easiest (my friends who hate to cook are you listening?) method of preparing tofu I have encountered. The recipe calls for simmering the tofu in water, making a sauce and pouring the sauce over the tofu. And it is delicious. Truly. I think you will be pleased.
PS: Though this rectangular plate is quite pretty, I think bowls are a more appropriate serving dish.
Making the sauce:
On the side? Way back in the day, I worked at a catering company in Philadelphia. At nearly every party I worked, 'peking duck rolls' served straight from a bamboo steamer were passed with a soy dipping sauce … everyone raved. Of course, I went to Chinatown immediately following the first party I worked to purchase one of these three-tiered bamboo steamers. I must admit, I have hardly used it since, but it is a great gadget to have on hand even so. It steamed my edamame tonight in under five minutes. If you have one, place it right into a wok filled with just enough water to reach below the first tier. Bring the water to a boil and then place edamame pods into one of the tiers. Cover and steam until done. Sprinkle with a nice sea salt according to taste.
What to drink? What to drink? My day started with soju and has ended with soju. Soju's "neutral flavor," according to Gourmet, makes it a great mixer and "a favored alcoholic beverage in Korea." I can't really tell you how it tastes, only that it tasted very nice in the bloody Mary I had this morning at The Ramos House Cafe and continues to please in the beverage I am drinking now — a grapefruit soju cocktail. If you can't find soju, any vodka will make a fine substitute.
Tofu, Edamame & Soju
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2
Adapted from Gourmet Sauce can be made 1 day ahead and chilled. Bring to room temperature before using. Consider doubling it. Tofu can be kept warm up to 4 hours.
- 1 (14- to 18-oz) package firm tofu
- 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
- ¼ cup chopped scallion
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted and crushed with side of a heavy knife (I mince the seeds with some garlic and scallions, which helped keep the seeds from flying off the cutting board.)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon coarse Korean hot red-pepper flakes (crushed red pepper flakes)
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- Rinse tofu, then cover with cold water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then keep warm, covered, over very low heat.
- Meanwhile, mince and mash garlic to a paste with a pinch of salt. Stir together with remaining ingredients.
- Just before serving, carefully lift tofu from saucepan with a large spatula and drain on paper towels. Gently pat dry, then transfer to a small plate. Spoon some sauce over tofu and serve warm. Serve remaining sauce on the side.
Grapefruit Soju Cocktails
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 10 drinks (according to Gourmet), 5 drinks (according to Ali)
Adapted from Gourmet
- 1 tablespoon superfine sugar
- 1 quart (4 cups) fresh-squeezed (or not) grapefruit juice
- 1 cup soju (sometimes called sochu), sake or vodka, chilled
- Club soda or seltzer water chilled
- Stir the sugar and 1/8 teaspoon salt into the juice and stir to dissolve. Stir in soju and add sugar to taste.
- Pour into ice-filled glasses and top with a splash of club soda.
Gourmet's note: Grapefruit mixture without soju can be made four hours ahead and chilled. Add soju to mixture just before serving.


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Right, then – let's round up those missing livery launches, starting with the car driven by my New Favourite Namesake Driver, Seb Vettel, the Red Bull : Everything as you'd expect, here – a tweaking of the usual blue livery with the red/blue/silver corporate lines. Note the [Read More]


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WWE Superstar Hornswoggle
The meaning of "Hornswoggle" is to swindle, cheat, hoodwink or hoax.
Hornswoggle's real name is Dylan Mark Postl, born May 29, 1986 in Wisconsin. He stands just 4 foot 10 and weighs in at 127 lbs. In 2005, he made several appearances with NWA Wisconsin where he won its X Division Championship. He also appeared several times in 2005 for AWA Wisconsin's wrestling league. He eventually went on to sign a WWE contract in 2006. His favorite food appears the popular breakfast cereal of Lucky Charms, and he's no stranger to Looney Tunes type antics around the ring and backstage.
After signing with WWE, he made his debut as Hornswoggle on May 26, 2006 during a Finlay match against Paul Burchill. Hornswoggle appeared from under the ring and attacked Burchill, then scurried back under the ring. He continued doing this for many weeks after, many times with Finlay trying to stop him from attacking opponents. Eventually he was named "Little Bastard" at first by commentator, Michael Cole. Finlay eventually corrected him, informing Cole his name was Hornswoggle.
WWE Superstar Hornswoggle became involved in Wrestlemania 23, when he climbed the ladder in the Money in the Bank Match. Mr. Kennedy climbed up the ladder and slammed the Leprechaun off, eventually capturing the Money in the Bank briefcase. This set up a brief feud between Kennedy and Finlay, until Kennedy apologized for hurting Hornswoggle.
On July 22, 2007 at The Great American Bash Hornswoggle won the WWE Cruiserweight Championship after he competed in the Cruiserweight Open; the other participants and the referee were unaware that he was even wrestling in the match. Hornswaggle entered by scurrying across the ring before the match even began. He is listed within the acceptable weight range to compete for the title. Winning this title made him the first person with dwarfism to win a Championship in WWE history.
Notes: Hornswoggle was forced to give up his Cruiserweight title sadly on a 2007 episode of Smackdown. Acting GM Vickie Guerrero informed him it was too dangerous for him to continue as champ. This came not long after it was announced he was the bastard child of Chairman Vince McMahon.
Hornswoggle has since been involved in the famous "Bastard Child of Vince McMahon" story. Hornswoggle has caused all sorts of mayhem and was involved in "Tough Love" matches. Vince McMahon even put him in a mini Royal rumble battle royal type match on Raw, featuring mini versions of wwe kane, batista and mankind. It was later revealed Hornswoggle was the son of WWE Superstar Finlay.
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The next Xbox -- still code-named Durango -- has never been formally confirmed by Microsoft as even being in production. But that certainly hasn't stopped the rumors from flowing.
The most recent crop suggests that the moniker for the so-called Xbox 720 will actually be the Xbox Infinity, with a logo (including the tagline Infinite Entertainment, Infinite Possibilities) showing up for a time on Reddit, according to a report in Forbes.
The other new rumor surrounds the controller, which is said to have a touch panel similar to that of the PlayStation 4. Not only will it allow gestures, it's also apparently clickable, thus working like the d-pad does on the current generation of controllers.
None of this sounds outside the realm of possibility, but the Forbes story does note that a second "official leak" has revealed a totally different logo, with no mention of Infinity at all.
In the end, what Microsoft calls the next generation of Xbox isn't nearly as interesting as the hardware configuration, and whether the rumors of the much-maligned "always on" requirement are accurate.
We'll have more details when Microsoft makes its announcement on May 21. Until then, we think the following official statement from Microsoft is a good indicator that, as expected, gaming will be just a small part of what the Redmond-based company hopes to sell with its next-generation console: "We're excited to share more about the new generation of games, TV and entertainment on 21 May, but have nothing further to share at this time."
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Rooting is always a good option if you want to go deep on your Android device. But if you are a newbie in this field then you maybe look for the best apps for your rooted device. Xposed installer is one of those apps. But to use all features of the Xposed installer, you should have modules for the apps supported via Xposed installer. Here, I have a filtered list of best Xposed modules.
But before starting this topic, I want to give you an in-depth review of the Xposed installer.
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What to do after installing Xposed Installer?
Xposed installer is available on Xposed Repository depending on your Android ROM.
In the Xposed installer, you will get six options. The first option is of "Framework". The first step after downloading Xposed installer is to click on Framework>Install/Update. If any update available for your Xposed installer then it will be performed after this step.
The second option is of modules for which you are here. It will be empty if you have not installed any module yet.
Let's move to the third option which is "Download". From this section, you can download all the module of Xposed installer including best Xposed modules also. Some modules will be not available here, but you can download it by searching it on Google and then enable it through the modules option of Xposed installer.
The thing you should note that every device has different Xposed module means it depends on your Android ROM either it is Jelly Bean or KitKat or Marshmallow. I will cover those best Xposed modules which are available for all ROMs. If any one of these modules will not support your device then sorry in advance.
So now let's move to our topic of Best Xposed modules.
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10 Best Xposed modules (4 additional)
1.) Gravity box
This is an all in one and one of the best Xposed modules which come with many tweaks. Not only a single thing, you can customize multiple things in the gravity box. You have to download Gravity Box based on your Android ROM. Some tweaks which you get on gravity box are lock screen, status bar, display tweaks and much more.
A small extract on gravity box will not tell you all about gravity box. You should view this video to know much more about gravity box.
Download Gravity Box for JellyBean.
Download Gravity Box for KitKat.
Download Gravity Box for Lollipop.
Download Gravity Box for Marshmallow.
2.) XPrivacy
Xprivacy is the must have and best Xposed module. In this article, I have covered what are the disadvantages of rooting an Android device . Xprivacy is the Xposed module which prevents you from some of the disadvantages of rooting.
When you installed app on an unrooted or rooted device then some of the permissions get accessed by the apps which are not needed. From this module, you can see what permissions, a particular app is asking and you can disable it if it is not needed for that app. For example, if you have a voice recorder app then why this app should have access to Internet permission? The answer is unwanted ads. If you disable Internet permission using XPrivacy, then no ads would come.
You can change IMEI address, physical address of your device using this app by tapping Randomize option.
Download XPrivacy from Repository.
3.) BootManager
When you start your Android device, many apps get automatically started which slows up device at starting. This unwanted startup apps are problems in Windows PC also. If you want to know how to fasten your PC then you should read this article .
In the boot manager, you can disable those apps which you don't want to start at boot. You can easily customize that which app should be started at boot. This app is available on Google Play also.
Download from Xposed Repository.
This is really one of the best Xposed modules for those who want to go in depth on their Android device quickly. You can customize your power button using this module.
You can add many functionalities to your power button. For example, you can add recovery, bootloader option in the reboot menu directly. Go through this module, and you will learn many tweaks.
Download From Xposed Repository.
5.) WhatsApp Extensions
WhatsApp is the most used Messenger app on Android device. But sometimes, we are not satisfied with the inbuilt Whatsapp features. WhatsApp extensions is one of the best Xposed modules because it will enhance the features of Original Whatsapp by providing some tweaks. The top features you will get through this module are:
- You can choose between WhatsApp call or direct call from the Call button of chat.
- You can lock individual chat for your privacy.
- And some other features for customization.
Download from Xposed Repository
6.) Power Nap
It is one of the best Xposed modules for battery Optimisation. You might think that there are also unrooted apps available on the PlayStore which helps in battery Optimisation. Actually yes, but every unrooted app does not have as much access as this module have. This module precisely stops all the apps which you have not check marked in the whitelist of the module when the screen is off. The low battery mode of the power nap is too good feature which helps you to save battery life when there is a low battery on your device. If you have a Sony device, then you will have a plus point because it is based on Sony's stamina mode.
If you have an unrooted device, then I would prefer you to read this article to know How to charge your phone quickly?
Download from Xposed Repository.
7.) XInsta
This will be the favorite module of the list of best Xposed modules for those who used Instagram very much. This module has almost all the features which you want in the official Instagram app. Let me tell you about the features line by line.
- You can copy the comments. This feature was available in the old versions of Instagram.
- You can direct download Instagram photos and videos. But for your unrooted device, you can use Instadownload for downloading photos and videos.
- Much more features like changing default location etc.
Download From Xposed Repository.
8.) StayAwake
This is not really the best Xposed modules list app. But I can say it a good app. This app is used to keep the screen on for your check marked apps without any disturbance on the screen. However, there are many Android apps to keep the screen on but that Apps does not have the right approach.
To enable this module, you just have to press volume up and volume down at the same time. Same process for disabling also.
Download from Xposed Repository.
9.) YouTube in background
This is one of the best Xposed modules for me and for those who are YouTube enthusiast. Playing YouTube in the background is always a problem. But this issue can be solved via this module. Now you can play YouTube in background easily. If you have an unrooted device then also you can play YouTube in the background, just check this article.
Download from Xposed Repository.
10.) YouTube AdAway
YouTube ads are the most frustrating thing, I have ever experienced in my Internet life after Game of Thrones(just kidding). But YouTube AdAway is one of the best Xposed modules for a YouTube geek.
After enabling this module, you can play any YouTube video without any ads. I have told you two top Xposed module related to YouTube. Now you can enjoy your YouTubing without any interruption.
Download from Xposed Repository.
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11.) Xposed one tap video download
This one tap video download app is on the list of best Xposed modules because it helps you to download videos on 3rd party websites except for Facebook and YouTube. Facebook and YouTube are the most used website but this module does not support it. Modules which can download Facebook and YouTube videos are easily available but there are very few modules which can help you to download videos from 3rd party websites except Facebook and YouTube.
When you play video on any website, then you will get a popup to download the video in the notification bar.
12.) Zoom for Instagram
One feature you will miss from the XInsta module is of zooming the Instagram photos. If this feature matters you then you can use zoom for Instagram module. There are many modules which help you to zoom Instagram photos but you have to go through those apps. By this module, you will directly zoom photos from the official Instagram app.
Download from Xposed Repository.
13.) Knock Code
Knock Code is a cool feature of LG devices. But this module has much more features than original LG knock code. This will be one of the best Xposed modules for those who are tired of old lock screen method.
You can't only unlock your screen through the knock patterns. But you can unlock specific apps by specific knock code.
Download from Xposed Repository.
14.) Awesome Pop Up video
This is really a needed and best Xposed module. You can do multitasking though this module, But multitasking over a video only. Many Android devices come with the inbuilt Popup Video features but I don't know your device support this or not. My device does not support it that's why I am putting it here.
Play any video from the gallery and choose awesome pop up video option to do multitasking. You can popup YouTube videos also with this app but unfortunately, this feature is not supported on my ROM.
Download from Xposed Repository.
Wrap Up
So that's all on the topic of best Xposed modules. These are the must have Xposed module to become a Pro Android user. These all modules are enough for a new Rooted Android device user.


text: TL;DR Very. Shit could go down. I'm serious. And dangerous. Middle name even. Yep. Details In many ways, Risking Damnation is a 12-step program where no one is actually trying to stay clean. That is a little strong since being addicted to crack is no fun (after the first couple awesome months) but the Risking Damnation community doesn't see the problem of this addiction as anything more than a physical irritation. It does not morally taint the person any more or less than any other moral failing. In addition to being largely misunderstood, Risking Damnation could be written off as a cult or a joke. There is some irony in both of those possible reactions. Likely, the more serious danger could be if believers view it as license to indulge. The problem with most of the vices of the world isn't the vices themselves as much as completely immersing oneself in them. Indeed, a vice is anything that becomes a problem. Chocolate becomes a vice in the hands of the wrong person as much as polyamory becomes a problem for someone else. Some people need to hear that their behavior is a problem. It isn't because the behavior is a problem for everyone and needs to be outlawed, but because some people have a problem with that behavior. Certainly when a person 'needs' a substance that is not strictly essentially to life, questions should be raised. Also, when others are being hurt either emotionally or physically, something has gone wrong. As Christians, we build hedges to keep ourselves safe just like the Pharisees did in the first century. Certainly we would like everyone to be safe, secure, protected, free from pain, free from poverty, and righteous. So do our mothers. Life involves maturing and part of maturing is evaluating risk, making mistakes, getting bruised, and getting back up again. We are not meant to only be children; we are designed by our creator to grow, mature, and learn. Why is it that as a church (and society) we continually try to prevent people from learning, developing and maturing? It could go horribly wrong if immature people see Risking Damnation as justification for acting foolishly. Some behaviors have irreversible effects on people. Though meth might be fun and excellent for weight loss, frying every dopamine receptor in one's head is foolish and it is certainly a challenge to think of any reason to incur that amount of damage for such a small amount of reward. We aren't trying to become 21st century martyrs by sacrificing ourselves to drugs, drink, and STDs in the name of spreading the faith. We are saying that being so afraid of any of these things that one lives trapped in a self-righteous monastic world casting dispersions on those that do partake all falsely in name of Christ is high heresy. Making a choice to refrain from drink because one makes poor decisions when drinking or because of a family history of alcoholism or because of a weakened liver is entirely justifiable and requires no further theological or biblical justification. In other words, don't blame the church for avoiding something or claiming that a gift of God intended for our pleasure is a temptation of the Devil. Rather, admit the personal and subjective rationale for behaving thusly. There is no shame or weakness is knowing oneself enough to choose wisely. Risking Damnation is not for the stupid or the immature; it is for adults that dare to think for themselves and seek out information, knowledge, ideas, and God's will. What about the Children? Traditional churches do a fine job of children's ministry. Traditional churches are safe places perfectly suited for raising children and talking to nice young couples looking for a good, clean, morally upright environment. I have no problem with this except that it bores a twenty-something with raging hormones, an enormous sex drive, an appetite for drugs and booze, and an education at our latest universities that teach critical thinking. The message we gave our children and even our teenagers needs to change when those kids learn that life is more complex, more sinister, and more complicated. The Risking Damnation community is specifically ignoring children and families with children. Sure, what about the young families with a parents involved in sex, drugs, and rock-n-roll? What about the single mother's? Another day. We can't do everything well.


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Convertize Reviews 2019
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I've worked with Philippe during the past 6 years, and thanks to him the company achieved really good results. As a CEO, Philippe have this essential feeling to launch and drive new projects, with a strong focus on details and performance which is essential for a long term strategy. Philippe is the kind of person who never gives up and he is always pushing people to give the best of themselves. It has been a pleasure learning and working with him.
Philippe is a very driven person. He knows where he wants to head and doesn't stop working until he gets there. This is great, because it means he can bring out the best in people by challenging them to achieve the goals too. Working with him was never dull, and I think I learnt a lot about my abilities in the 2 years that we worked together.
I worked with Philippe for almost 5 years, in an environment that pushed us all to deliver more than we ever expected and I don't think we could have reached those results and improved ourselves as much without him. I think what I learned from him the most is the need for self improvement, and I'll never be able to thank him enough for that.
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His Convertize review: "Great place to grow your skills"
Aleksander – Lead UX Designer – Contact him on LinkedIn
Pros: Possibility to learn new things management open to suggestions options to self-organise your time Jim Rohn said: You are the average of 5 people that you spent time most with. Considering your new job opportunity make sure you will choose wisely, because we are spending 30% of our daily time in the office. If you will be surrounded by successful people, it is more likely that you will eventually succeed.
I've been working at Convertize almost 3 years now. 3 years ago, when I started work at Convertize to be honest, I though it will be just another professional experience into my CV. I couldn't be more wrong on this. I am a person who is strongly focused on self-development. I am always aiming to get inside the room, full of people who know more then me – otherwise, I would get a signal, that I am in the wrong room. Convertize is definitely the room where I would like to stay.
Thanks to people here, I've finally understood the different between "just nice looking" UI and "effective & efficient" UX that helps people around the internet use digital solution more easily. I have to admit, that in the very beginning I've received a huge credit of trust from the management. Probably that's why in 3 years I've been promoted 4 times The best part of it, is that I keep learning literally every single day. If you looking for a place for your career opportunities, I would strongly recommend this company.
Cons: Multitasking is something that could be annoying in the longer run.
His Convertize review: "Great experience"
Sebastiano – IT Team lead – Contact him on LinkedIn
Pros: Convertize has given me a great opportunity to work on innovative applications every day. Here I had chance to practice my skills on websites with high traffic volumes. The Marketing and Optimisation sectors are constantly evolving and developers must constantly build and improve solutions in order to satisfy business requirements. The office is quiet and the team is young.
Cons: The type of business moves incredibly fast and sometime is really hard to adapt solutions following requirements.
Her Convertize review: "Opportunities and dynamism"
Catherine – Email Marketing Manager – Contact her on LinkedIn
Pros: At Convertize you can have a lot of professional opportunities. You can be rapidly autonomous in your work, become manager and decision maker. Everything is always moving forward. The management is open to new ideas and new partnerships. The responsibilities grow rapidly in this company and your work is appreciated. The team is young and dynamic.
Cons: The company could focus more on team building
His Convertize review: "Great atmosphere and very dynamic work environment"
Benjamin – CRO Project Manager – Contact him on LinkedIn
Pros: Convertize is a very good company to work for. First there's a start-up atmosphere, which means a lot of projects going on all the time. Second, team members are all in their late 20's early 30's, so it gives a very good dynamism to the company, and it's a pleasure to go to work everyday even if we are all very busy. Third, As it's a kind of small company, you have responsibilities, which makes your day job interesting, enriching and rewarding.
Cons: It could be better to share more about the work and projects going on in other departments, but as we are all very busy, it's not that easy


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