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If one accepts the premise that we are unlikely to revert to a pre-social network society, then the only way to free ourselves from unwanted invasion of our privacy is to transition to a social network that allows its users to control the flow of information, restricting access of this information to other users within the social network rather than allowing the information to aggregate among a centralized server that has the ability to distribute this information in ways that infringe upon the privacy of the network's users. However, we are living in a world where Facebook is so deeply embedded in our lives that the process of transitioning to a new social network that is not straightforward. The idea has enormous appeal, but the process of achieving a transition of this scale presents significant challenges. I examine two separate issues in order to gain a better understanding of whether we can transition to a Utopian version of Facebook and what challenges we would face in doing this.
Moving off of Facebook and onto a decentralized social network involves just that: moving. Transitioning comes with a cost, and if the cost of transitioning is higher than a consumer's perceived benefit from moving, he or she is likely to stay put. This raises two important questions: (1) What is the cost that consumers perceive of moving off of Facebook and into a new type of virtual realm, and (2) What are the consumers' perceived benefits? I worry that it may be difficult to persuade users of Facebook, who have been embedded in the culture of Facebook for quite some time now, that the benefits of moving outweigh the costs. Facebook has the advantage of having been integrated into our society for several years now, whereas any competing social network, whether decentralized or not, will force users to abandon the virtual time capsule that Facebook has created for them over the years in order to become part of a new one. The advent of the timeline seems to me a reinforcement of the challenge of unplugging from Facebook in order to plug in somewhere new. Consumers may perceive a loss of their Facebook "lives" as something tragic and not very different from losing photo albums and mementos in a fire. For those who are relying on Facebook to house memories and track life events that would otherwise be lost to them, the labor involved in moving and storing this time capsule somewhere else seems very costly to me. While the benefits of moving are significant, I worry that because the costs of moving are so obvious to consumers and the benefits are less apparent to the typical Facebook user, the process of persuading the Facebook community to move would be extremely difficult.
Vulnerability to Unwanted Invasion of Privacy
What if we did make the switch? Perhaps I'm wrong about consumer behavior with respect to Facebook, or maybe there's a way to prove to Facebook's users that the benefits of moving outweigh the costs. Would a decentralized system be "safe"? What if creating a decentralized social network may even inspired hackers to try to break into the system more so than the current use of Facebook? Hackers believe that all information should be free and no one should have the privilege of opting out. It would therefore be an important symbol and if it would be as "impossible" to crack as its creators say it would be, might they double their efforts to try to break it down?
Even with a direct connection from one person to another, there is still the chance that someone can use a "man in the middle attack" to spoof a connection, so all of the data can flow into his machine before it flows out to the intended recipient. And hackers love a challenge; try to put a wall up in front of them, and watch them try their hardest to tear it down. Even with the best kind of encryption, there's always going to be someone out there with enough time and brainpower on their hands to write an algorithm to break through. Will it take more effort and time than other ways of communicating? Yes. But it can still be done. The problem could be that people will feel "too safe" using this new type of device and that will create its own blind spot.
A social network that doesn't spy on its users is ideal, but difficult to achieve. The challenge of getting consumers motivated enough to abandon Facebook is difficult, because the process of unplugging entails a loss of a virtual existence that is bonding itself to its users through sentimentality. It is also incredibly difficult to help Facebook users understand the meaning and importance of privacy; many users are only aware of peer-to-peer privacy and have not considered the flow of information from the users to those who control Facebook. These users may not fully appreciate the value of a new kind of social network, and may fall temptation to the convenience of staying with the mainstream, established way of conducting social networking.
Even if we overcome this challenge, the question of security and privacy should still be considered in the event that we can't create a system that is impenetrable to unwanted intrusion. If the system we create and adopt feels secure but is not in fact secure, we could be vulnerable to having our privacy invaded by third parties whether we permit it or not.
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NCUA Has Change of Heart on Volunteer Reporting Requirement
The NCUA told Credit Union Times on Thursday that it has scrapped a proposal that would require credit unions to report the original appointment or election date of directors, a move that could have created bad publicity for those with long-tenured board members. READ MORE >NCUA Has Change of Heart on Volunteer Reporting Requirement: CU Times
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
5 Lessons From Hurricane Sandy's Aftermath
5 Lessons From Hurricane Sandy's Aftermath:
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
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Save the Date!
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Thursday, November 15, 2012
NCUA budget hike costs CUs;Becker: NCUA budget hike costly |
The two-member board voted unanimously in approving a 6.1 percent increase in next year's operating budget to a total of $251.4 million. Of the $14.5 million increase, $12.8 million is for a 7.5 percent increase in pay – provided the president approves an increase in the general schedule pay scale. Other factors in this increase is full funding of the agency's 1,261.5 full-time equivalents, a staffing figure that will not change in 2013. READ MORE > Becker: NCUA budget hike costs CUs;Becker: NCUA budget hike costly | NAFCU
Fed Minutes Show Interest in Extending Bond-Buying
Fed Minutes Show Interest in Extending Bond-Buying:
Ending Tax Exemption Mistakenly Added to House Bill, Sponsor Says?
Ending Tax Exemption Mistakenly Added to House Bill, Sponsor Says:
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Does this sound familiar?
"The credit union Chairman said the credit union faces challenges typical of its asset size: retaining management and compliance.
"We can't produce enough income to hire decent help," he said. "Every time we get a good manager trained, they move on to bigger and better things."
Compliance also killed the 292-member credit union, he said.
"These days, it takes more manpower because there are so many new regulations. Just trying to stay compliant is monumental for a little credit union like ours," he said."
Does this sound familiar?
NCOFCU's goal is to each out to our fellow firefighters credit unions who may find themselves in this same situation. To encourage them to participate in a peer to peer organization of firefighters and CEO's managing their credit unions.
If you know of anyone or find yourself in this situation please contact Grant Sheehan CEO NCOFCU, 305-951-3306, email@example.com or visit our website at www.ncofcu.org and sign up so that a wealth of information and assistance will be available to you.
Sunday, November 11, 2012
England | West Midlands Fire Service rapid response vehicles trial enters second phase | Big Medicine
In the second phase of the trial, the Toyotas – complete with a powerful water pump, 300 litres of water, a ladder, vehicle cutting equipment and water rescue kit – are available as a resource to consider sending to all incidents.
"We'll continue to send the best possible response we can, using the most appropriate vehicles and equipment. A fully-crewed fire engine will still respond to our highest risk incidents, but we are now exploring ways to use other vehicles to respond to lower risk incidents and to ensure we have the right number of firefighters at higher risk ones."
Vij Randeniya, Chief Fire Officer for the West Midlands, added: "We are facing unprecedented financial challenges, and are prepared for further cuts when the Government announces the next funding figures in December. BRVs, and the professional, risk-assessed approach we will take to deploying them, are just one of the necessary but innovative ways we're responding to the new financial world in which we must now operate."
READ MORE > England | West Midlands Fire Service rapid response vehicles trial enters second phase | Big Medicine
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Firefighters Community Credit Union in Cleveland.
"Our goal is to make this merger experience as smooth and positive as possible for everyone," said Ben Laurendeau, president/CEO of FFCCU. "The transition should be fairly seamless for our new UFCW members."
The $10.3 million United Food and Commercial Workers Local 880 Credit Union in Cleveland has merged into the $184 million Firefighters Community Credit Union in Cleveland.
Taking effect Monday, the merger made the 3,600 UFCW members new members of FFCCU, increasing the surviving credit union membership base to 27,500. As part of the merger agreement, the UFCW Local 880 CU closed its doors Nov. 2, and all UFCW member data was transferred and integrated into FFCCU's IT system
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Facebook Rules Social Media: CUNA Councils Survey
BY MARC RAPPORT CU TimesNearly all the credit unions surveyed by a pair of CUNA Mutual Councils were using Facebook to interact with members, the company said Monday.
And the longer they had been doing it, the better they have gotten at it, according to the findings presented by CUNA Mutual Group sales planner Patrick McElhenie at the 2012 CUNA Lending Council Conference in Miami. READ MORE >Facebook Rules Social Media: CUNA Councils Survey:
By Firefighters for Firefighters! Boston 2013
NCOFCU 2013 Annual Conference/Meeting
"By Firefighters for Firefighters"
NCOFCU's board of directors goal is to provide you with a conference as good as if not better than in the past. The board feels that the coalition, acting as a not for profit, can eventually produce a conference that is more cost affordable and informative to the majority of our credit unions.
Performing as a not for profit encourages contributors to invest in NCOFCU and be part of the educational opportunities available to the coalitions members, therefore assisting in reducing the eventual cost to the participating credit unions.
It is with the above goals in mind that we move forward to Boston. We wish that you will support NCOFCU's efforts in accomplishing these goals, for the benefit of all firefighter credit unions.
Please take this opportunity and confirm your rooms with the Westin and register with NCOFCU at:
Reserve Your Rooms
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Performing as a not for profit encourages contributors to invest in NCOFCU and be part of the educational opportunities available to the coalitions members, therefore assisting in reducing the eventual cost to the participating credit unions.
It is with the above goals in mind that we move forward to Boston. We wish that you will support NCOFCU's efforts in accomplishing these goals, for the benefit of all firefighter credit unions.
Please take this opportunity and confirm your rooms with the Westin and register with NCOFCU at:
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Monday, November 5, 2012
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Hello from New Jersey,
I want to thank everyone for their concern and phone calls.
We here at the Credit Union are now back to 100% of operations and as of this morning with full internet service.
I'm still without power at home, but I got lucky on Saturday and scored a generator and now have limited power. Thanks to our Governor we now have odd/even (license plate number) gas rationing which has shortened the gas lines!
Thanks to everyone again for your concern and calls, during a disaster it helps to know you have friends who care and prayers on your side!!!
Be safe,
Gene Benick CEO
Credit Unions Reaping Benefits from Housing Market Gains - Yahoo! News
San Diego, CA (PRWEB) November 04, 2012 Tobias Nergarden issued his statement following reports in the Credit Union Times that credit unions are benefiting from the healing market for mortgages; he believes that this news is great for home buyers, as it increases their options for home financing and will lead to more competitive lending among banks.
READ MORE > Credit Unions Reaping Benefits from Housing Market Gains - Yahoo! News
Traditionally, most credit unions have relied on checking accounts, auto loans and higher-interest savings accounts to drive their membership. However, record-low interest rates and a buyer's market make home buying more attractive than it's been in years, and more Americans are turning to buying over vacation rental by owners. Some credit unions are noticing that mortgages are driving a growth in new member rolls for credit unions.
READ MORE > Credit Unions Reaping Benefits from Housing Market Gains - Yahoo! News
F&A Federal Credit Union Auto Loan Rate: 1.99% APR
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Saturday, November 3, 2012
Chicago Firefighter Killed Battling House Fire
A 33-year veteran of the Chicago Fire Department died and another was injured battling a house fire on the city's southwest side. READ MORE > Chicago <b>Firefighter</b> Killed Battling House Fire:
Hurricane Sandy: NCUA Reports 118 CUs Affected by Storm
November 2, 2012
According to a list of credit unions affected by Hurricane Sandy, which the NCUA posted Friday on its website, 118 credit unions in six states are not operational, closed or have a pending status.
The list was developed with the assistance of examiners from NCUA Regions I and II, who attempted to contact the credit unions they supervise to measure the impact of the natural disaster. READ MORE > Hurricane Sandy: NCUA Reports 118 CUs Affected by Storm:
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Hurricane Sandy: NYC's Municipal Credit Union Responds
No matter how well your are prepared for a disaster you will never be able to do enough!
Municipal Credit Union says online banking is restored, reaches out to members with post-storm services...
Municipal Credit Union says online banking is restored, reaches out to members with post-storm services...
Wong said in his letter that MCU is here to help in any way it can "one member at a time."
"If you or someone you know was affected by the severe storms and floods, our Membership Assistance Program can help," he wrote. "You may qualify to:
- Receive emergency credit line increases on your existing MCU Visa card.
- Modify or extend payment on loans, credit cards or lines of credit.
- Receive special assistant with lost, missing or late loan and credit card payment.
- Receive a refund on any returned items and or non-sufficient funds."
Wong also encouraged members to check MCU's website, nymcu.org, or call 1-888-220-0320 for information updates.
CU Times Read More > Hurricane Sandy: NYC's Municipal Credit Union Responds:
Keeping Your Members Happy
Management guru Peter Drucker once said, "The purpose of business is to create and keep a customer." It is a "law" of any business: It is more cost effective to keep your current customers satisfied than it is to look for new customers to replace them. A recent Ernst and Young global consumer survey found that 25% of customers changed banks in 2011 due to poor levels of personalized service and branch location proximity. While it would be nice to think that most of them switched from banks to credit unions as part of Bank Transfer Day, odds are that plenty went the other direction too.
Successful credit unions will look at all aspects of their operations for opportunities to retain current members by constantly striving to improve their member experience.
The phrase 'member experience' is broad and encompasses practically every aspect of a credit union. There are many ways credit unions can improve the member experience. Loyalty programs, financial education, and community involvement are a few things your credit union may want to look at adjusting. There is another area of member experience, however, that is often overlooked even though it comprises a large part of your members' interaction with your credit union: ATMs.
As this recent whitepaper from NCR (our Preferred Partner for ATM Products and Services, Teller Cash Recyclers) states, "The ATM remains the most recognized banking channel as it satisfies many consumers' daily banking needs. Yet, while the new multi‑function, self‑service ATMs offer the convenience of completing more complex self‑service transactions, they fail to recreate the level of engagement found in-branch." ATMs are often the most frequent interaction a member has with your credit union, yet they are also the most impersonal.
Fortunately, given the prevalence of ATM use, there is a solution – use live video technology to add that human dimension to significantly increase the level of engagement and efficiency.
Video technology allows for a rich audio and visual experience to occur via ATM, offering complete teller availability to members 24/7. This type of technology so closely replicates the in-branch experience that in August, NCUA stated that Video Teller Machines qualify as federal credit union service facilities for select group additions and underserved areas. It's a win-win situation: Both members and the credit union get the benefit of human interaction, with extended hours and from convenient locations.
But video ATMs also enhance the member experience by increasing efficiency. Based on real-world observations, NCR found that only 10% of teller time is actually spent interacting with members. Deploying video ATMs resulted in 50% less time to completion for members for their banking tasks – and the migration of a substantial 44% of transaction volume (50% of members!) away from in-branch tellers.
Helping members accomplish their banking tasks as efficiently as possible is certainly key to a positive member experience, as anyone who has waited in line for service anywhere can attest. Consider using your ATMs to help that process.
More information can be found on NAFCU Services' NCR Preferred Partner Page (www.nafcu.org/NCR).
Post written by Chelsea Sisson, Associate Marketing Manager, NAFCU Services Corp.
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The culmination of 11 years of cinematic comic book bliss, alas, it is the opening day of the highly anticipated Avengers End Game. This is a tribute to almost all of the characters taking part in the most monumental achievement of interconnected storylines in the Marvel Cinematic Universe spanning 22 films. The list of pixellated heroes:
A: Antman
B: Black Panther
C: Captain America
D: Doctor Strange
F: Falcon
G: Gamora
H: Hulk
I: Iron Man
M: Captain Marvel
N: Nick Fury
P: Spiderman (Peter Parker)
Q: StarLord (Peter Quill)
R: Rocket Racoon
S: Scarlet Witch
T: Thor
V: Vision
W: War Machine
b: Black Widow
d: Drax the Destroyer
g: Groot
h: Hawkeye
m: Mantis
n: Nebula
w: Winter Soldier
!: Hulk Smash again!
...maybe more to come...?
Testing the new square connector bricks with a simple outline font.
I ran into an anomaly where one of the new bricks glitches out after saving. Easy to fix using other bricks, but I'm leaving it here to show some interesting effects the glitch is producing.
1. It looks like there is a boolean operation going on with it. Something we've been asking for for a while.
2. When grabbing the brick, it highlights an area of about 9 grid spaces, as if it were a group of bricks connected together. Another feature that has been requested for a while.
Anyways, the brick in question is the last one listed on the Bricks:Connect panel
This started out as a joke, but it just kept getting more interesting to me as it was developed.
Completed countertops can contain at least two pieces: an uppercase and lowercase letter. The left side of the counter starts with a capital letter, which has a corresponding right side piece in the same lower case letter. Numbers and Shifted Numbers contain center pieces that can be typed in multiples.
The <>, [], and {} make special faux perspective counter pairs. Use sparingly.
G1 Recoil. It's like a vibrating pixel font. It's got like one strand most of the time.
G1 Counterfade. Its got faded halftoned counters. Who would've thought.This is a clone
Well break out the chimichangas and crisp high fives, it's opening day of Deadpool 2! Maximum Effort! This one's got a lot of holes in it. So many holes. It's holy crap! hence, the perfectly ironic name.
050418. One week later after watching Avengers Infinity War. OMG. That just happened.This is a clone of Avengero
042718. Thor Ragnarok is the funniest of all the Marvel films. I can watch it over and over. There is so much respect for Jack Kirby's art style all over land of Sakaar. Growing up I never really appreciated Kirby's artwork, as I leaned toward more graphically detailed artists. It wasn't until much later that I recognized his great contributions to the entire language of visual expression in sequential art. I'm sorry I didn't create this for the opening, but here it is for Avengers Infinity War.
042718. The Black Panther is the most dramatic Marvel film to come out yet. My jaw dropped when I experienced Oakland being represented in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. And when Too Short was playing in the background I almost lost it. Wakanda Forever! I'm sorry I didn't create this for the opening, but here it is for Avengers Infinity War.
042718. Opening Day of The Avengers Infinity War. It's been a while since I've released a Superhero movie font, but this one brings to life my entire childhood exposure to the Marvel Universe. Over ten years now, each movie is getting deeper and deeper into the reality of each character. Looking back, I've got fontstructions for most of the Avengers: Hulk, Iron Man, Captain America, and now Thor, and Black Panther. All of them in tribute to these heroic symbols translated into glyphic abstract symbols. Thank you comic books, for drawing me into these creative spaces.
G1 Radia. A scaled down version of an originally larger fontstruction. Lots of details with smooth micro bullnose serifs, high contrast stroke lines, and decorative ball terminals.This is a clone
G1 Valora. Extreme serif titling caps. Maxing out 48 brick height for Serifcomp. Not enough room for lowercase. Not enough time for more characters.This is a clone
Just taking the new bricks out for a stroll...
Themysciran. Home of Amazonian Princess Diana, aka Wonder Woman. Of course it's the opening day of the movie about her origin story. Gal Gadot makes the worthiest successor to the TV version with Lynda Carter since 1979. This font is based off of the Wonder Woman logo from DC Comics.
Opening Day of Captain America: Civil War!
A way to create thin lines in a small grid. Needs further development ;-) For architaraz
Fun with Fractal Patterns 5 from Frodo.


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Capital acts as a buffer against losses and affords protection for members when a credit union is struggling financially. Therefore, when it comes to measuring an a credit union's financial fortitude, capital is important. When it comes to safety and soundness, the higher the capital, the better.
SANTA ANA came in below the national average of 15.65 on our test to measure capital adequacy, receiving a score of 8 out of a possible 30 points.
SANTA ANA had a capitalization ratio of 8.00 percent in our test, below the average for all credit unions, a sign that it could be less resilient in a crisis than its peers.
This test's purpose is to try to understand how the credit union's reserves set aside to cover loan losses, as well as overall capitalization could be affected by troubled assets, such as past-due loans.
Having extensive holdings of these kinds of assets may eventually require a credit union to use capital to absorb losses, diminishing its equity cushion. Many of those assets are also likely to be in non-accrual status and thus aren't earning interest for the credit union, reducing earnings and elevating the chances of a failure in the future.
On Bankrate's test of asset quality, SANTA ANA scored 40 out of a possible 40 points, beating the national average of 38.09 points.
SANTA ANA's ratio of troubled assets was 0.00 percent in our test, below the national average and potentially indicative of superior financial strength compared to other credit unions.
A credit union's profitability affects its safety and soundness. A credit union can retain its earnings, boosting its capital cushion, or put them to work addressing problematic loans, likely making the credit union better able to withstand economic shocks. Conversely, losses reduce a credit union's ability to do those things.
On Bankrate's test of earnings, SANTA ANA scored 18 out of a possible 30, beating out the national average of 10.11.
SANTA ANA had an earnings ratio of 0.00 percent in our test, higher than the average for all credit unions, a sign that it's doing better than its peers in this area.
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Securitas announces Allcooper Group acquisition
Securitas has announced the acquisition of Allcoopers and its subsidiaries.
Allcooper Group specialises in the installation, maintenance and monitoring of security and fire systems. It operates from bases in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands and London with around 100 employees.
According to the Press Statement, Allcooper's expertise in electronic security and its portfolio of long-term customers will provide support in Securitas' pursuit of its strategic objectives.
As part of the Securitas Group, Allcooper will continue to deliver security services to clients in the UK and will operate under the Securitas brand by the end of 2019.
"The Allcooper Group has been a valued trading partner of Securitas UK for several years and this acquisition further strengthens our portfolio, as we continue to build our electronic security services as part of our Vision 2020 strategy." explains Brian Riis Nielsen, Country President, Securitas UK.
Roman Cooper, Service Director, also commented: "This is a fantastic opportunity for Allcooper Group clients and employees. Both organisations are at the forefront of the latest industry trends and technology, and there are huge opportunities for development and growth."


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Innovative Clinical Solutions from Prevention to Therapy
Esaote offers Innovative Clinical Solutions from Prevention to Therapy, increasing Productivity Efficiency and Value. For all solutions, which cover the major focus areas (i.e. ultrasound, dedicated magnetic resonance, and healthcare IT), patient care and user experience are key factors.
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Early management of disease leads to better patient care and reduces socio-economic impacts. This is why Esaote has been investing in preventive healthcare for many years.
Esaote aims to deliver precise and reliable diagnosis to meet any clinical need. Integrated solutions for data and image management ensure safe and streamlined workflow.
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Interventional settings require dedicated features and solutions that allow the accurate treatment of any type of patient. Esaote is committed to providing the shortest and most effective path to patient care.
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Esaote has started some years ago a review of its approach to the topics of Ergonomics, Workflow and Design in Diagnostic Ultrasound. This new approach, started in Europe, has been recently consolidated in the US with the presence of Esaote systems in some important Clinical Institutions...
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A 2016 study found less than 4 percent of downtown workers also lived in the area, and one expert said it's not likely things have changed much since then. But downtown boosters think there's reason to be optimistic.
This story is a part of The People's Reporter, a feature where the public can submit questions, readers vote on which questions they want answered and VOSD investigates.
The question from VOSD reader Donna Regalado: "How many people who live in downtown San Diego also work downtown? And how many people who live in downtown San Diego leave downtown to work elsewhere?"
To submit your question or vote on our next topic, click here.
Urbanists consider an abundance of businesses just a short walk or transit ride away from many workers' homes a hallmark of a successful downtown.
That dynamic is the exception rather than the rule in downtown San Diego.
A 2016 study commissioned by the Downtown San Diego Partnership, a business group, found less than 4 percent of downtown workers also lived in the area, and that 96 percent commuted there for work.
Here's a visual look at a major finding of the study by UC San Diego Extension's Center for Research on the Regional Economy.
The research, which relied on 2013 Census numbers, estimated 80 percent of working downtown-dwellers ventured outside the area for work – meaning less than a quarter of downtown residents actually worked downtown.
The study found most downtown residents were commuting to neighborhoods like Sorrento Valley, Kearny Mesa or Mission Valley.
Residential development has boomed downtown in recent years. and there's been a more concerted effort to lure businesses, so I asked UCSD's Mary Walshok, who led the research effort, whether she believes these trends may have changed.
Short answer: not so much.
But Walshok said she's optimistic about downtown's prospects. She noted that downtown is becoming more attractive to new tech companies. For example, nonprofit Connect, which aims to promote and create technology-tied companies, tallied 105 new tech start-ups in the neighborhood from 2014 to 2017.
Downtown boosters have also cheered a Los Angeles real estate investor's plan to transform Horton Plaza in the Gaslamp Quarter into a mixed-use office and retail space with an eye toward tech companies. They're also excited about a UCSD satellite campus set to open in East Village by early 2021.
"The only way out of the morass is to create jobs and grow jobs downtown," Walshok said.
Walshok, along with other regional leaders and planners, does envision a dramatic boost in downtown employment over the long haul.
In its 2013 regional growth forecast, the San Diego Association of Governments predicted downtown could gain 30,000 jobs by 2050.
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Jeff Ostrowski has written a detailed review of the new English Propers choir books that Aquinas and More is publishing. Here's a bit:
Anyone interested in restoring the Propers to a vernacular Mass ought to pick up a copy of this two-volume set. The settings are very simple: even a single cantor can tackle them. The editor has included a few Latin verses for the more famous Introits, but less than 1% of the entire book is in Latin. He has also included nice artwork with reflections.


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NEW IN RISE: Process Block
New feature alert! We just shipped the latest new goodie in Rise, the process block.
Now you can add process interactions to the custom lessons you create with blocks. They're a great way to help learners explore and understand a step-by-step process. And of course they're beautiful and responsive to any device.
Take a peek at the process block in action:
We can't wait to see what you create with this new block!
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I like this new feature a lot, and the new look. However, in past courses I've often used the Process interaction as a convenient and colorful way to show a series of related things that aren't necessarily ordered. I see we can change the Step label in the settings, but the label retains the number at the end. Would it be possible to add a feature that allows us to remove the Step label altogether so that the Process interaction can be used for unordered collections of things?
- David Tait
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- Erika Shaffer
+1 for this request.
Same here. It would be really ideal to remove the label completely.
Also, after the latest Process Block update, the text portion of the labels returned to my current projects. I had removed the text part of the label just leaving the numbers, but with the update it added the text part back. It seems I can change the text but I can't remove it. If I leave the step label blank it automatically reverts the label to Step 1, Step 2, etc. Is this correct, or am I missing something?
I'm having the same problem as well, but instead of the grey I need to change the background colour to a different custom colour to match the rest of my course.
I'm using the Process interaction for the first time. Is there a way for me to embed a Continue in the last page of the interaction? The course is largely a "scroll down" navigation format. When we get to this interaction, we are asking the learner to change navigation direction from scroll down to tab left and right which is slightly disorienting. Then, when they tab through the interaction, using the arrows to navigate, they are jumped back into the "scroll down" navigation. That, or they overlook the new buttons on the left and right, and simply scroll down to click the next continue, thereby missing the content. Just trying to figure out a more streamlined navigation experience for my users.
In echoing others comments I would really like the option to remove the label (at least the number) in the process interactive. Is this in the works?
Hi, what is the maximum numbers of steps a process block can have ?
Hi there! Did anyone answer your question about changing the background color? I would love to be able to change the background as well. Thanks!
Hi Ashley,
It's been 5 months since you noted this bug yet I am still experiencing it in my courses. This is unacceptable. We have built 22 courses for a client that are due tomorrow and in our testing have now picked up this bug with IE. The chat rooms are full of bugs reported with both Rise and Storyline and months and years go by without the issues ever being resolved. That is terrible customer service. It means nothing to report the issue if it is never resolved.
You cannot claim to support IE if not all the functionality works on it.
Can you give us an indication of when (and if) this issue will be fixed?
- Nicole Legault
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- Stephanie Bandli
Hi Mandla!
Thanks for leaving us your feedback and sorry that I can't provide you with a further update on this at the moment. We do have this logged and will provide updates here if/when they become available. I'm sorry that I can't provide you with further information than that!
- Nicole Legault
- Author
- Carol Hickey
Hi Carol! Currently there is no way to change the background color of a Process block, but it is a feature request we've heard from other customers and have noted. That being said, do feel free to chime in and add your voice by submitting your own feature request here. Thanks! Hope that answers your question.
- Nicole Legault
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- Sharon Fernandes
Hi Sharon, in terms of maximum number of steps - I've gone all the way to 100 steps and haven't reached any limits or had any problems!
- Nicole Legault
- Author
- Simone Ganter
Hi Simone,
We've got a request logged for removing the label. Stay posted to this discussion for further updates. We'll post them her if/when they come up!
When these new features are being designed, it would make so much sense to allow the user to change the formatting options (i.e. colours, fonts etc). Why are they so limited in this respect?
Question, I like the process addition to RISE but are there any plans to give the authors the ability to disable the numbering? I could use the block for process flow but having it numbered implies a direct step when in the Petrochemical industry there can be multiple events happening at the same time.
- Allison LaMotte
- Staff
- Gavin Elliott
Hi Gavin,
I'm sorry you're not satisfied with the customization options we offer for the process block.
If you have time to log a feature request and tell us more about your specific needs, that would be super helpful!
Let me know if there's anything else I can help you with.
- Allison LaMotte
- Staff
- Juan Delgado
Hi Juan,
I totally get the issue you're running into here! Unfortunately right now there's no way to deactivate the numbering. It sounds like this would improve your experience authoring in Rise 360. Would you be up for logging a feature request to tell us more?
And of course if there's anything else I can help you with, please let me know. :)
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Hi there, I trying to use the Process Block on RISE, which is great. However, I am really struggling as I cannot seem to find out how to add additional steps in the process (as it stands the most I can have is 2, as I dont know how to add any more in). FYI I am using a MacBook, not sure if that will impact??
Hi Angelina
When you click Edit the panel will open on the left of screen
At the very bottom of the panel is a Add Step button
Hope that helps
Hi Mr C,
Thats great, thank you for your help - I managed to find it the same day, but thank you for you help! much appreciated.
I'm glad you ended up figuring it out, Angelina. And thanks for jumping in there, Mr C. :)
Any update on showing completion of the lesson with process blocks based on completion of all steps? I'd really like to use it but am concerned users will find it confusing as others have noted, to use downward navigation and suddenly have to go left to right and then down again. Thanks.
didn't realize it was new. I already used it and it seemed to work well.
- Allison LaMotte
- Staff
- Katie L
Hi Katie,
I'm not sure what you mean here. Could you be more specific about what you'd like to see change with lesson completion in relation to the process block?
Let me know and we'll go from there. :)


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Inside A Paper Conservator's Toolkit
Paper conservation treatment can range from cleaning soot off an old map to mending tears in a letter to putting a print in a water bath conditioned with various chemicals. This leads conservators to pull from all sorts of fields to find just the right tool for the job.
Conservators employ a lot of modern science in our work, but we look to the past, too. Paper conservators particularly draw from traditional scroll-mounting techniques developed in Japan. Scroll-mounting dates back centuries, and paper conservation has adopted several of its traditional tools that have been designed and refined over the centuries. Scroll-mounting brushes are carefully constructed with specific materials depending on their role. For example, the noribake brush, made with goat hair, is soft and dense, perfect to smooth out the clumps that can form in paste, which is used frequently in paper conservation. Paper conservators will also often attach a work to a fresh secondary sheet of paper that serves to stabilize the work. To attach the papers, we use the uchibake brush, which is comprised of thick hemp fibers making it rigid and therefore useful for careful tapping of the secondary support to make sure the two papers are well adhered to each other.
While Japanese brushes are specially designed and hand-crafted, we also turn to commonly found materials. Make-up sponges are of course originally designed to help people look their best, but they can help paper works look their best, too. With their smooth surfaces and ergonomic shapes, make-up sponges are often used to clean paper. These sponges have small pores that allow them to pick up and hold dirt from the surface of paper. We use particular brands that have been tested and are safe for conservation work.
On a less alluring note, the blemishes we sometimes see on paper are something you might not expect: insect poop. These unsightly specks where insects spent a little time are surprisingly satisfying to remove. Luckily, while the animal kingdom has left us this mess, it has also given us a great way to clean it up: porcupine quills! With its sharp and pointy tip and hollow interior, it is ideal to pick at the minuscule black specks without much pressure. This leaves behind a cleaner sheet of paper, free of distracting dark flecks.


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A search of George Zimmerman's girlfriend's home turned up multiple weapons and more than 100 rounds of ammunition, according to court documents filed Monday, CNN reports.
Zimmerman was arrested last week at the home after a domestic dispute in which it was alleged that he pointed a shotgun at his girlfriend, Samantha Scheibe. He was released on bail and has entered a plea of not guilty. According to a warrant obtained by CNN, a search of the home uncovered three handguns, an AR-15 assault rifle and 106 rounds of ammunition that included two AR-15 magazines.
According to CNN, the Florida judge who set his bail put numerous conditions on it:
- Zimmerman cannot go to two Florida addresses.
- He cannot have contact with the accuser, Samantha Scheibe.
- He cannot possess weapons.
- He must wear a monitoring device.
- He cannot travel outside Florida.
Zimmerman fatally shot unarmed teen Trayvon Martin in the Sanford, Fla., neighborhood where Zimmerman and Trayvon's father lived in February 2012. He was acquitted in July of second-degree murder and manslaughter charges.
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Marble Falls 0-2 in district with 50-30 homecoming loss to Medina Valley
MARBLE FALLS — The Marble Falls High School football team dropped its second District 26-5A contest, this one a 50-30 loss on homecoming Sept. 29 to Castroville Medina Valley.
The loss drops the Mustangs to 0-2 in district play and 2-3 on the season, while the Panthers remain unbeaten in district play at 2-0, 4-1 on the year.
After Marble Falls took a 16-14 halftime lead, Mustangs senior defensive back Jesse Garrison picked up a fumble and ran 85 yards for a touchdown for a 23-14 advantage to start the third quarter.
The Panthers, however, went 97 yards on a drive that ended when senior tailback Caytan Chang ran to paydirt from 32 yards to trim the deficit to 23-21. The drive consisted of nine plays with all but one on the ground.
"Medina Valley came back after the fumble and kept their heads up and grinded the ball," Mustangs interim head coach Mike Birdwell said. "They got back to basics."
After a Marble Falls punt, Medina Valley senior fullback Devin Johnson ran 60 yards for a touchdown and a 29-23 lead with two minutes left in the third stanza.
The Mustangs bobbled a punt on their own 15-yard line that led to the Panthers' next score. Junior quarterback Alek Child hit junior receiver Bryan Tanglao for a 15-yard touchdown pass. The two-point run failed, but Medina Valley extended its lead to 35-23 late in the third quarter.
Marble Falls answered when senior receiver Bryce Murphy recovered a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown to trim the deficit to 35-30 midway through the fourth quarter.
Chang responded with a 60-yard scamper to the end zone. Gipson added a two-point run for a 43-30 advantage.
The Mustangs reached the Panthers' 22-yard line but turned the ball over on downs when a pass was dropped on fourth-and 4 that would have extended the drive. It was the third dropped pass of the drive.
"We had opportunities, but we need someone to step up and make a big play," Birdwell said. "We have to have all 11 do the best they can do."
Medina Valley senior tailback Matthew Teague added a 9-yard touchdown run for the game's final score.
The Mustangs couldn't have started the contest better. They scored on their opening drive of the game when junior quarterback Andrew Stripling found senior receiver Keegan Deering for a 30-yard touchdown. Senior kicker Fortino Tinajera added the extra point for a 7-0 lead. The drive covered 83 yards in six plays.
Medina Valley answered on the next drive thanks to a 46-yard run by Chang to tie the game at 7-7.
The Panthers caught an interception to give the ball back to their offense. Sophomore fullback James Gipson ended the 85-yard drive by scoring a touchdown from 2 yards out for a 14-7 lead. The drive covered 11 plays.
Tinajera trimmed the Mustangs deficit to 14-10 when he nailed a 27-yard field goal midway through the second quarter.
The Mustangs defense recovered a fumble and the offense took the lead when Stripling hit Deering on a 2-yard touchdown pass. The two-point run was no good, but Marble Falls led 16-14 at the half. The drive covered 64 yards in 11 plays.
Birdwell noted coaches have had to move some players, who've never played on the offensive line, to those positions because of injuries. Those athletes helped the Mustangs gain 196 yards on the ground, all unofficial. Stripling had 74 yards rushing, all unofficial, most coming on third and fourth downs.
"We're proud of the offensive line for battling through the injury bug," the coach said. "Andrew had a lot of composure. He made plays on third and fourth down with his legs."
The Panthers finished the game with 477 yards of total offense, 275 on the ground, all unofficial. Six run plays went for 20 yards or longer.
"They had a tough offense," Birdwell said. "They're very explosive. They had running plays of over 20 yards."
The Mustangs will have a bye Oct. 6 then travel to play Boerne Champion at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, at Boerne ISD Stadium, 1 Greyhound Lane in Boerne. Catch the contest beginning with the pregame show at 7 p.m. on KBEY 103.9 FM Radio Picayune or at KBEYFM.com.


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UNIQUE MENS DAMASCUS WEDDING RING in WEAVE PATTERN
Jim loves experimenting with patterning. He recently developed this pattern, which we call weave. This is a truly unique pattern for the truly unique man. This looks better on a ring wider than 5mm. Damascus steel wedding rings are extremely durable…perfect for the man who has an active lifestyle and needs a ring to stand up to lots of activity. Though durable it is stylish and modern.
Explore our other Damascus rings.
- ST: Stainless steel mokume
- C: Domed comfort fit
- E: Lightly etched
- 000: no rails and no liner
- 9: Shown in width of 9mm
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Most marketers will agree that there is a lot of value in taking time to learn more about your customers. After all, you have designed a product or service to sell to earn revenue. Just as anyone else, you need the dollars to pay your bills and make a profit.
Some people reading this post will disagree on spending a lot of time to try and understand their customer. Keep in mind, they are essential products and services people need on a daily basis. Some products or services are purchased out of habit and some are "I just got to have a pair of those…"
In the present economy, people have become more thoughtful when making a purchase. In some instances, more lead time is necessitated before a product or service is purchased. Apple is a good example of a company who understands their customers. It also doesn't hurt that they use an innovation strategy to attract a very loyal clientele.
If you are or work in a small business, it takes a lot of luck and work to succeed with an innovative strategy. It certainly would not be my first choice. However, you can take the mindset of one such strategy and be known in the industry as a "solution provider."
For example in marketing 101, people don't buy a product, they buy a solution. Let's say the weather forecast calls for the first snow storm of the year of dropping 8" to 12" of snow.
If you're a sixty-five year old male with a history of heart trouble, your best solution is a snow plow service. If you are a forty-two year old in decent health, maybe it's time for your first snow thrower. Finally, if you are a twenty-two year old living at home, a brand new aluminum snow shovel is your solution.
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Announcement | January 25, 2018
Jay Sarkar, President and CEO is pleased to announce the signing of the two major contracts and many others in excess of $3.0 M. These two major contracts were received from Bruce Power and KHNP. With great pride I am pleased to announce our back log of confirmed orders stands at $8.5 M and growing.
In light of our continuous growth, Sartrex has recently invested very heavily into its production infrastructure. The investments mainly include implementation of a new company wide Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, cyber security firewalls, crash plan procedures (including off site backups in real time), a rebranding of Sartrex's website and an overall staff increase by 10%.
In order to meet the growing needs of our clients, it was necessary for our team to ensure that the quality first culture we fostered would not be compromised as a result of this growth. It was thus essential for me and my team to ensure we have the necessary tools and skilled people within our organization to help with evolution.
All design and manufacturing activities occur in Canada at our local GTA facility. Sartrex operates within a 45000 sq. ft. fully integrated facility in Concord, Ontario and registered for ISO 9001, ASME NQA-1 and Z299.1 (Upgraded to Z299.1 in Jan 2018)
Our goal is to remain a global leader in custom design instrumentation and safety related technologies that are meant to safeguard the public's health and safety. Sartrex is determined to operate in a way that advances this objective, since we do not take this responsibility lightly.
For details please contact our highly experienced sales team at (905) 669-2278 ext. 227, 394 and 249 or log on to our website www.sartrex.ca.
Kindest regards,
Jay Sarkar, P.Eng.
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Picture: Adam Ant London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2011 - Dolce & Gabbana and Naomi Campbell party on Bond Street. London, England - 21.09.10
Eighties rocker Adam Ant returned to the stage in a bid to save a landmark London venue on Wednesday night (26Jan11).
The Stand & Deliver hitmaker kicked off a two-night stand at the struggling 100 Club, which is threatened with closure over spiralling rent costs.
The concerts mark Adam Ant's official return to the live stage after a 15-year hiatus.
Ant, real name Stuart Goddard, has hit the headlines in recent years for his bizarre behaviour - the rocker has battled mental illness and has twice been sectioned under Britain's Mental Health Act.
But he insists he's healthy and ready to rock: "You can throw a missile at me but you ain't gonna stop it."
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The death of an 85-year-old man trying to regain his title as the oldest person to climb Mount Everest has reignited anxieties over whether an age limit should be enacted.
Min Bahadur Sherchan died of a heart attack at base camp on Saturday afternoon, according to the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA).
"He was in good health. He used to walk 15 kilometers every day. But I think his age was quite a factor," Ang Tshering Sherpa, president of the NMA, told CNN. "He was too old to climb Mount Everest but he had a very strong will."
There are only two routes to climb the world's tallest peak: one from the Everest North side in Tibet or another from the Everest South side in Nepal. Chinese authorities enacted an age limit of 18-60 in Tibet, while in Nepal climbers must be a minimum of 16 years old but has no upper age limit.
"We've been planning this for a long time, but some people are not happy about it. But now it is necessary to limit it," said Sherpa. "It should be 75, but this is my opinion, not the government's or the NMA's."
Dinesh Bhattarai, director general of the Nepal Tourism Board said a government-imposed age limit is just rumor at this point.
"Setting an age limit is not in our agenda right now," said Bhattarai. "For something to become a law it has to go from internal discourse level to implementation… We are not even at (the) internally discussing phase at the moment."
Despite calls for an upper age limit, numbers by crowdsourced data website Adventurestats show there is no connection between age and an increased fatality rate in climbers over the age of 50.
(there are reasons that I wish I had never smoked, and Mt Everest is one of them)
Out of 11,000 summit attempts between 1922 and 2006, just under 2% of people aged 29 and under died, according to Adventurestats. The rate for climbers ages 30-39 and 40-49 was 1.7% and 1.5%, respectively, while for ages 50-100, the death rate was 1.6%. A total of 282 people died on Everest from 1921 to 2016.
Age is an issue that famed climber Alan Arnette, 60, has commented on.
"The older climbers are proving aging does not mean stopping and the youth are showing that under the right conditions, you can do amazing things at any age," writes Arnette on his blog. By analyzing data from Nepal's Ministry of Tourism, and the Culture and Civil Aviation he also found that the average climber is in his 30s.
"I admire these 'extreme' climbers. They are pushing the envelope of conventional boundaries and I wish them the (best) of luck. But more importantly to be safe and return home with or without a summit."
Before he left for his ascent, Sherchan, a former British Gurkha soldier, told reporters at Kathmandu Airport that the aim of his trek was "to protect the Mother Earth, the well-being of the world's humanity and world peace."
Sherchan was born in the Nepalese district of Myagdi on June 20, 1931. In 2008, at the age of 76, he became the oldest person to scale Everest. He lost his title in 2012 to 80-year-old Yuichiro Miura from Japan.
Sherchan "was planning to climb in 2014 but was forced to cancel because of the avalanche where 16 sherpas were killed," said Sherpa of the NMA. "Then he tried again in 2015 but because of the earthquake, all of the expeditions were postponed. And last year, he was not well prepared so he tried again this year."
Mount Everest is the ultimate challenge for mountaineers looking to test their limits. And in recent decades, more and more adventurers have taken on the grueling task.
But with it's icy temperatures never registering above a negative degree of Fahrenheit and an altitude with limited oxygen, it is far from a hospitable environment.
"Everest is a mountain of extremes," Jon Kedrowski, a geographer and climber who tackled Mount Everest in 2012, told CNN last year. "At altitude, the body deteriorates on a certain level."
High-altitude cough and acute mountain sickness are the most common ailments among climbers.
Temperatures are also extreme, on both ends of the spectrum. While climbers are prepared for the cold, there's also the heat to deal with, as daytime temperatures in some parts can hit 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius) during climbing season.
Climbers further face the risk of high-altitude pulmonary edema and high-altitude cerebral edema, which is the build-up of fluid in the lungs and brain, respectively. This is more likely higher up the mountain, where the body reacts to the falling levels of oxygen by creating pressure and excess fluid.
A lack of oxygen to the brain, called hypoxia, can also result in climbers making rash and sometimes fatal decisions.
From 1953 to 2016, 7,646 summits were made by 4,469 different climbers.
Given the dangerous conditions, hundreds still sign up to climb the mountain whose pinnacle is known as "the Death Zone."
Climbing season begins between April and May and as of May 6 2017, 365 patients have been treated, according to Everest ER, a project run by the Nepali and American arms of the Himalayan Rescue Association.
Of those in their care, many have been treated for high altitude cough and upper respiratory complaints, and 21 diagnosed with lower respiratory tract infections or pneumonia. Some have also been treated for frostbite and pulmonary edema,
This year is set to see a record number of climbers with 371 permits already issued for foreigners.
"If you count the sherpas, the number is 800, and with the Base Camp staff, another 200. So this year, we will have 1,000 people above Base Camp," said Sherpa.
Given the dangerous conditions, why climb a mountain whose pinnacle is known as "the Death Zone"? Because it is there!
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I like, I want, I need. Simple progression that can have disasterous results. You can apply these 3 words (like, want & need) to lots of things: food, shopping, sex, reading, a relationship, drinking, snowboarding, . . . pick your own fav. I had this progression well refined with people, so I became proficient in co-dependant relationships. Great sadness, pain & destruction was the result.
So how can we have a healthy addiction, given our human tendency to extremism? Point the like, want, need paradigm in the right direction – the direction with truth. Point this progression to Jesus because the reality of being human is that we're designed to like Jesus, we're designed to want Him & the core reality of being human is that we need Jesus. Turn to Jesus, bend to Jesus and crave Him. The older I get, the more I sense my need for Him. I wonder what this will be like when I'm 55, 62, 70. . . .? Truthfully, I'm a very needy person and accepting this state has been very liberating. What I really need is Jesus.


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Wow, there is a new record …
UNBELIEVABLE! I report from time to time the development of the value of hotel luggage labels. So far US$ 1000 was a unsurmountable barrier – as an asking price! I was never aware that any collector bought at this price. But today (March 9, 2019) a very trustworthy dealer in Berlin, offering the best labels … Weiterlesen
HOTELS The Nice Advice …
Where the country (almost) ends, there lies a paradise. Around 1900 it was the farmhouse of the German brothers, now it is the "Canyon Lodge" not far from one of the wonders of the world, Namibia's Fish River Canyon, Africa's answer to the Grand Canyon. Nearby and clustered around a rock formation lie some 25 … Weiterlesen
ANIMALS Good-by, Beautiful Monkey!
NO CHANCE! The gen pool is too weak with not even 30 animals, this glorious monkey, one of the most beautiful, can't survive. The Chinese try to save this rare rainforest dweller on their island of Hainan, but on the other hand Hainan is rapidly and recklessly developed into the Chinese riviera, an ideal hotspot … Weiterlesen
HIDEAWAYS There Is One in Arizona …
THE "HACIENDA DEL SOL" was once – secretly – very popular with Hollywood stars. Katherine Hepburn & Spencer Tracy (both married otherwise) spent amorous week(end)s there and after a certain downslide, this historical hotel was restored and renovated recently and seems now much better than before. The "Hacienda" was founded in 1929, got 10 rooms/suites … Weiterlesen
COUNTRIES Bulgaria Is Getting Hot!
ONCE IT WAS THE POORHOUSE OF EUROPE (and in a way, it still is!) – nobody wanted to go there, scores of Bulgarians tried the escape to the West. But in my opinion, no other country of the European Union has developed so fast and so exciting into a hotspot. It always had, even under … Weiterlesen
RELIGION Follow The Arrows …
THE PEACEFUL AND SUCCESSFUL ADVANCE OF THE ISLAM in Christian countries is, in my opinion, strongly manifested in ARROWS! In those small, sometimes discreet signs in international hotels all over Europe, America, Asia, Africa and Ocenania, all pointing in one direction – to Mecca! I found them on the ceilings of rooms (in the "Swiss … Weiterlesen
ART Stay Where Ai WeiWei works …
THE CHINESE ARE SO GOOD, they are to fear!!! My god, how clever have they transformed a rusty industrial complex, a dinosaur of chimneys and pipes, production halls and gas tanks, melting ovens and scrap yards into a pulsating art and entertainment scene, called the 798. You can walk for miles (if you desire so) … Weiterlesen
HOTELS You Want To Sleep Around The Clock?
Do you know Signore Sandro Fratini? Probably not. He is Italian and the owner of the jeans label "Rifle" and the hotel group "Whythebest". On the other hand Fratini is well known in the "Clock & Watch Circles" – the rich society which collects unique time machines, precious like Vintage Cars or Old Master Paintings. … Weiterlesen
ANECDOTES Oh, What A Shame … (No. 13)
Sometimes it's good that the times have changed! The medieval was often a bit ruthless, even the glorious renaissance would have scared you to death. Take for instance what the famous painter Albrecht Dürer from Nürnberg had to tell about his travels in Europe in 1520. We all know that in crowded huts in the … Weiterlesen


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The Great Outdoors!Submitted by PAUL C on September 18 2012 10:09 AM
Now that spring has well and truly sprung, let's hope it's the end of the tummy bugs, flu and colds that have plagued many families over the winter months.
It's just great to get back outdoors again. For something so simple it's easy to forget just how important it is for kids to be playing outside every day. It's great for their bodies, minds, learning and social development as well.
Do you know that only one third of kids these days spend time playing outside each day? Compare that to when we were kids, when all you did was play outside. Our parents had to virtually drag us in once it got dark.
Are we just too busy these days or unaware of how important outdoor play is for kids? Are we too scared of our kids getting dirty or maybe it's the concern of stranger danger that is keeping them inside?
I am making a conscious effort to get my boys outside every day. Luckily for me that's where they would much rather be. The only downside is the pile of washing – making mud pies is dirty work!
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- Why Did my order not go through or my credit card declined?
99% of credit card declines are due to NSF (non sufficient funds) or security mismatch. Security mismatch is when your billing address does not match that of what your bank has on file. Usually after 3 attempts your bank will lock your card and not allow any more purchases. Your bank statement maybe showing the charges on the "pending charges", however, your payment did not go through. This means that your bank has set aside the money in case our security features would allow the transaction to process, however, we will never override this for customer safety. These charges usually fall off of your bank account the next business day, so relax!
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Our custom products range from 4-7 weeks depending on work load. Usually in the fall lead times are higher than normal. The 4-7 week estimate is what we try to work within, however, sometimes orders may take longer than that for various reasons. Please remember all custom products are hand made and we do not rush our work, so that the end result is perfection.
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Selçuk festival takes place every year at the beginning of September. Dates are variable and it's often very difficult to find out precisely when the festival is going to take place until pretty close to the last moment. This year we thought we would miss most of it as we were off on a roadtrip (of which more later) right at the beginning of the months, but we were in luck and the festival didn't actually start till after we got back.
There are stalls selling crafts (traditional and modern) and various other goods all over town and concerts at various locations. There was a film show running more or less constantly under the aqueduct. We took our longest wander round on the Friday night and the town centre was packed with people strolling around and enjoying themselves. There were camels! I think they were young camels. They were not wearing their finery.
There are cookery demonstrations and competitions and some very interesting demonstrations of local craftsmen and women. There was a tinner and people making the decorations you see on the camels in wrestling season.
There was a music programme and we heard some of the concerts were very good though we didn't actually catch any of them. There was also a lot of music on the streets and some of that was very good indeed.
We did do some shopping. We bought a couple of beautifully made stools – turned wood with woven string seats. They are comfortable and look very smart on the back terrace.
We didn't get any good photos of the festival, despite having returned on a second occasion specifically to take them. The living statues, however, were standing very still….


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Several sources indicate that the ruins of an old breastworks fort were located near the White Oak Churches in Larimer Township, Somerset County, PA. Originally, this web page was created to collect information on the fort from readers. Now, this web page has been revised to briefly present the following hypothesis.
The hypothesis
James Burd was ordered to cut roads to the Yough and to the camp at Wills Creek (Fort Cumberland) in support of Braddock's campaign against Fort Duquesne. The orders for the road to Wills Creek were cancelled, and the road to the Yough was abandoned when Burd's forces heard of Braddock's defeat. A 1755 map shows Burd's incomplete road to the Yough with good accuracy. Instead of showing this road as stopping at the point of abandonment, the 1755 map shows it turning south-southeast in the vicinity of Berlin, on a course leading to the camp at Wills Creek. This 1755 road would have passed through Larimer Township. This suggests that Burd completed the road to the camp at Wills Creek before the cancellation order was received. A deed for property on Laurel Creek, not far from the White Oak Churches, mentions that the property is located on Burd's old road. An old path that crossed this property also ran past the location of the White Oak Churches, as proven by the oldest surveys in the area. From these facts, I have formed the hypotheses that the fort near the White Oak Churches may have been a redoubt constructed by Burd's forces in 1755.
For detailed information supporting this hypothesis, see chapter 37 of my 2014 book "In Search of the Turkey Foot Road", fourth edition. For another summary of the hypotheses, see the article "Evaluating Indian and Packer's Path Traditions about the Turkey Foot Road" in the "Journal of the Alleghenies", Volume LI, 2015.
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