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1 cucumber, about 8 oz
3/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon Korean chili powder or regular chili powder
1 teaspoon chili oil
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
sesame seeds for garnishing
Rinse the cucumber thoroughly and slice it into pieces. Add the salt to the cucumber, stir gently to combine well. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
Combine the garlic, vinegar, sugar, chili powder, chili oil, and sesame oil together, stir to mix well. Make sure that the sugar is completely dissolved.
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I am very concerned that the new Berkeley Heights Municipal Building will not meet the needs of the town. After being denied a vote on a $31,000,000 bonding for this project, the town again seems to be closing the door to the public by denying them access to the planning documents. Somehow this does not appear "neighborly".
While I continue to disagree with the price tag, I am now concerned that the Town Council is also doing the planning for this building away from the oversight of the residents. They have already admitted publicly that they had no idea if the people in the town wanted to double the town's debt. I am now concerned that they may ignore what the residents of the town feel are their priorities for this Building.
Most in town were against its exorbitant price tag, however, some I spoke to seemed OK with it, saying "we need something". However, do we really want just "something", that is, anything the council chooses? I am very concerned that the town's priorities are not in sync with the residents'. Why shut out the residents?
Other than the architecture diagrams that have been released, the residents have been totally shut out of the entire planning process. Along with many, one of the things that I did feel there was a need for was to update the Police Office and move the detectives out of the trailers. I feel that assuring that Berkeley Heights residents are safe is important. That has always been a priority for me and was what I felt was the primary need for the building. However, what else?
For others in town their main concern has been the library. And the claims have been that we are building a "state of the art learning facility". I have seen very few details on what is the difference between a regular library and a "state of the art learning facility". Are all of those changes making it into the planning stages? Or are we just building a regular library and using the money on office space instead?
Are we getting a rec center and senior center or just multipurpose rooms? What percentage of the building are offices vs space that provides an actual benefit for Berkeley Heights residents? Would the residents prefer to pay for a corner office for our part time Mayor or more study space for its children if given the choice?
I am concerned, that without involving the residents to play an involved role, that the handful of people making the decision on what to do with up to $38,000,000 available, will miss the mark with community expectations. If left up to the administrator and town "experts", will more emphasis on office space be a the major priority rather than on the priorities defined by the residents.
Do you share my concern? Regardless if you were for or against the price-tag, do you also feel that you should be left out of the planning process as well because this is exactly what is now happening. The town is denying residents access to documents during the planning stages. You personally may not be interested in these docs, however by blocking public access, the Town Council is ensuring that you will only get the information that they choose to give you and at a timing of their choice.
There are people such as myself that like to go through these documents and summarize and inform the public as to what is going on. The Council may present something in the future at a time where it will probably be too late for resident involvement. Do you agree with me that the minimum the town can do is to allow us access to the documents during the planning stages? It is our money after all that is paying for it. Is it "neighborly" to shut us out?
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An Open Letter To My Daughters by Vashti Summervill
Dear Amazing Daughters, It is a mystery to as to how we ended up sharing this life's journey but I am grateful . You have been my teacher from day one and I continue to learn from you. You challenge and delight me. You make me cry and laugh. I wouldn't change any […]
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This article explores adolescence from a transpersonal place that may defy both logic and intelligence. I have been fascinated by the journeys that have been chosen consciously, or unconsciously, by adolescents and then to see the person they become later in life. Often the individuals who took the risks and were burnt by fire, who [...]Read More


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Monday, October 29, 2007
George Bush's military ventriloquism trick
Which gets to the point of MoveOn's ad questioning whether Petraeus should be called General Betray Us, namely, that the US military has become unacceptably politicized. All of the right wing's complaining that journalists shouldn't take off after US military personnel misses the point that these generals and colonels are no longer apolitical; that George W. Bush has off-loaded his political dirty work to the military. It was a neat trick by Bush to use military personnel as proxies to try and fend off criticism. It worked for a while. Will it still work? Stay tuned.
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With general incompetents like Boylan in the league
Can it be any wonder that there is so much intrigue?
The military of today excessive partisan
Is like the kind of force you would expect in Pakistan--
Defending not the rule of law and civil policy
As set by Congress, now it chooses with whom to agree:
It was impartial long ago but now those days are gone,
Wherefore upon democracy one finds the setting sun.
With general incompetents like Boylan in the league
No wonder that the apparatus suffers from fatigue.
Hot-headedly so he will falsify (or so it seems)
In his abusive emails, truthful content by the reams,
Defending of Petraeus stooping no matter how low--
You see now how pervasively infection seems to go:
It is a virus, culture nurtured by the Neocons
To boast self-worth superior while shitting for the nonce.
With general incompetents like Boylan in the league
Can it be any wonder that there is so much intrigue?
Petraeus, as ambitious, like begins to forward sprint,
While calling from the sidelines there has been no minor hint
That he should run for president: I see it coming soon,
For people grow enamored of that military tune,
And so his flunkies (Boylan´s name immediately comes to mind)
Shore up the man for all his lapses to which playing blind.
With general incompetents like Boylan in the league
Where is the wonder that the structure suffers from fatigue?
Democracy depended on an exercise of reason,
Till those who exercised it suffered calumnies of treason,
From which day, so it seems, instead of subtle analyzing,
Hot-headedness, pomposity and gain are the comprising
Factors as motivate--severely in partisanship--
All sorts of "civil servants" trying hard to get a grip.
Then is it any wonder? No the wonder is perhaps
Skullduggery no sooner caused the structure to collapse.
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Will Corporate Spending Keep Economy Afloat In 2014?
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January 7, 2014
I have been reading quite a few articles, as of late, regarding the resurgence of corporate fixed investment in 2014 that will provide a much needed boost to the economy. My friend David Rosenberg recently penned in his daily missive:
"The hallmark of this cycle is that it goes down as the weakest ever in term of growth in the real private sector capital stock. Volume capital spending growth has barely averaged a 1% annual rate in the past half-decade, as the business sector moved forcefully to reward their shareholders in the form of dividend hikes and initiations and stock buybacks while refraining from investing organically in their own businesses.
I sense that this is coming to an end, and I say that because years of neglect and decay have now resulted in productivity growth slowing to zero percent on a year-over-year basis which is a development that tends to happen late in the cycle, not in the middle of one. Given the time worn link between productivity ratios and profit margins companies are going to be incentivized to divert their casl1f lows and cash on the balance sheet towards productivity-enhancing investment strategies in the coming year. And now that Patty Murray and Paul Ryan managed to cobble together at least a two-year budget plan, with bipartisan support in both the House and the Senate, also removes an obstacle which was a complete lack of fiscal clarity for the better part of the past half-decade.
But the real impetus is going to come from merely preventing more obsolescence to occur in the nation's productive capital stock. The average age of the private sector capital stock is fast approacl1ing 22 years! That is total plant and equipment. The last time the corporate sector allowed its capital stock to get this old and obsolete was back in 1958. The very next year the annual growth rate in volume capital spending swung from -6% to +13.5%."
David is not the only one hoping for a rebound in corporate spending in the next year. It has been a central focus in many of the outlooks and forecasts that I have read for the coming year. However, is that really the case? Economically speaking, it would be much better for David to be correct on all points. However, from an investment risk standpoint we should also consider the other side of the argument.
In regards to the rewarding of shareholders, that is a trend that is unlikely to change anytime soon. This was clearly seen in 2013 as share buybacks surged in order to boost earnings per share in a stagnating revenue environment. I discussed this in some detail in my recent analysis of Q3-2013's earnings stating:
"One of the primary tools used by businesses to increase profitability has been the accelerated use of stock buybacks. The chart below shows the total number of outstanding shares as compared to the difference between operating earnings on a per/share basis before and after buy backs."
Corporate decision making is always based around profitability. This is particularly the case with publically traded companies whose executives are compensated through stock options and grants. The problem going forward is the topline revenue is likely to weaken for two primary reasons:
1) The majority of the benefits received from cost reductions has already been seen.
2) With wage growth stagnant personal consumption expenditures have been on the decline as cost of living has risen faster. The onset of higher healthcare costs from the ACA in 2014 and 2015 will likely impede that growth further.
The importance of the second point should not be dismissed. Corporate profits are ultimately driven by consumer demand. If consumer demand weakens, so too will profitability which will keep businesses on the defensive. The chart below shows the link between two measures of fixed investment and personal consumption expenditures.
The decline in PCE is troubling for a couple of reasons. First, PCE comprises almost 70% of the economy and that consumption is what drives corporate demand. Secondly, all previous annualized declines in PCE have led to declines in fixed investment. Given the current annualized decline in PCE, this would be the first time in history that fixed investment surged against such a backdrop.
David also makes an interesting assumption that we are currently in the middle of an economic growth cycle rather than a late-stage cycle. As I recently discussed in "30% Up Years" we are currently very long in the current economic recovery cycle:
"Ultimately, all economic recoveries will eventually contract. The chart below shows every post recession economic recovery from 1879 to present."
"The statistics are quite interesting:
- Number of economic recoveries = 29
- Average number of months per recovery = 39
- Current economic recovery = 53 months
- Number of economic recoveries that lasted longer than current = 6
- Percentage of economic recoveries lasting 53 months or longer = 24.14%
Think about this for a moment. We are currently experiencing the 7th longest economic recovery in history with most analysts and economists giving no consideration for a recession in the near future."
Given the data above, it is far more likely that we are closer to the next recession versus the middle of an economic cycle. The fact that productivity growth is approaching zero is likely due to the reality that businesses have already extracted the majority of the benefits from their ongoing cost cutting and productivity measures.
One of the most interesting points, however, was the assumption that the Ryan-Murray budget deal removed uncertainty from businesses and will now unleash a spending revival. This is not likely to be the case for a couple of reasons.
1) There is NO obligation that the next Congress, due to be elected in November of this year, will honor the Ryan-Murray budget deal. If Republicans hold the House of Representatives, and gain control of the Senate, then there is a risk of more disruption in the future particularly if they move towards austerity.
2) The Ryan-Murray deal does not remove "uncertainty" from business owners. While "government shutdowns" are certainly disruptive in the short term, the real cause of "uncertainty" for business owners has been government regulations, taxes and poor sales. The ACA is the current cause of uncertainty to business owners as the increasing cost of healthcare, and compliance with the law, combined with waning consumer demand is clouding the profitability picture. The National Federation of Independent Business regularly reports on the biggest concerns by small businesses and government regulations tops the list by a wide margin. The chart below shows the average of the top three concerns by small business owners. See the problem here?
Lastly, David is correct that the last time capital stock was this old (1958) there was a sharp rebound in the following year. There is also a massive difference between now and then. In 1958-59, the United States was in the midst of the post-WWII industrial expansion as the U.S. was the manufacturing center of the "known universe" as the rebuilding of Europe and Japan were underway. During this period of time savings rates were high, personal incomes and spending were rising, and economic growth rates were accelerating. That is not the case today as shown in the 6-panel chart below.
I want to be clear that I certainly hope that David is right. A resurgence of capital investment would certainly help stabilize the economy and potentially lift it to a level that would stimulate stronger employment and consumer demand. However, when it comes to managing investment risk, "hope" is not an investment strategy that works long term.
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Bhubaneswar: The city got a unique mobile water ATM with advanced purification technology on Tuesday. With around more than 97 million people lacking access to safe drinking water in the country and with the World Bank survey estimating 21 percent of communicable diseases in India caused due to unsafe water, Grundfos in partnership with e-Kutir, have launched the water ATM to provide safe drinking water.Mo
The mobile water purification unit comprising of a pre-treatment unit called AQ Pure (UF & UV based water treatment system) will travel to certain identified rural pockets near the city to treat the surface water, bore well water and further converting it to safe drinking water. The purified water would then be dispensed employing the Grundfos Water ATM (AQ taps) at an affordable price to the rural communities.
Founder and Director of e-Kutir KC Mishra said that their mission is to provide sustainable drinking water solutions to all the communities of the society.
The first of its kind system was inaugurated by the state minister of Law and Panchayati Raj Arun Kumar Sahoo.


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LBJ – After powerful Senate Majority Leader Lyndon Johnson (Woody Harrelson) loses the 1960Democratic presidential nomination to Senator John F. Kennedy (Jeffrey Donovan), he agrees to be his young rival's running mate. But once they win the election, despite his extensive legislative experience and shrewd political instincts, Johnson finds himself sidelined in the role of vice president. That all changes on Nov. 22, 1963, when Kennedy is assassinated and Johnson, with his devoted wife Lady Bird (Jennifer Jason Leigh) by his side, is suddenly thrust into the presidency. As the nation mourns, Johnson must contend with longtime adversary Attorney General Bobby Kennedy (Michael Stahl-David) and one-time mentor Georgia Senator Richard Russell (Richard Jenkins) as he seeks to honor JFK's legacy by championing the historic Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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T̶H̶I̶S̶ ̶W̶O̶R̶K̶S̶ ̶D̶I̶F̶F̶E̶R̶E̶N̶T̶L̶Y̶ stared under the name This Might Not Work in 2015, when Hami Bahadori and Matt Bell were students at the University of Washington, School of Art, Seattle Washington.


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Once more we see the model's hair with a trendy haircut and so beautiful, now we will see the hair with colors that will be the trend in the 2015. Hair style in 2015, the right colored with shades, beautiful, not too flashy and certainly very classy. Which certainly has different shades of blonde hair color, but still have a class in the first place, the dominance of natural brown and red glamor.
This 2015-blond hair back a lot in the favorite in women, with extreme hairstyles. Another alternative is to use a natural color but has a kind of unique natural color. But blonde color is still much in the favorite
There is also a hair style with black shades that highlight the eyes clearly and make your skin color live. The display becomes visible natural and graceful course.
The hair color is very unique. The red color has the privilege of improving the appearance and facial features. One of the most attractive color from red to apricot 2015 is followed by a more intense red copper.
Those who want to brave the more intense tones and above, can opt for a striking purple that offer fun formed of color without going overboard.
For summer catwalks have shown streaks of color like neon colors to solve the regularity of natural color, suitable for special events or can be used to the style that will follow the trend. For the foreseeable future with blonde shades of brown. Coupled with a haircut that is extraordinary make you look attractive and be a concern for people.


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Wed 25 April at 9pm
Part of Common People: the working class theatre festival. Browse the full programme here. Take advantage of our double bill ticket offer, and book two different shows on the same night for just £16! Simply add the tickets into your basket and we'll do the rest. Common People runs from Tue 17 – Sat 28 April.
Presented by Holly Beasley-Garrigan
While the next generation of Goldsmiths Graduates,
listen to resurgence 00's Pop Garage,
wearing Reebok Classics and Ellesse Jackets,
in regenerated London…
There's another end where some girls have been wearing that shit unironically since the year you were born.
OPAL FRUITS is an unreliable solo show about the fetishisation of the feral female – about working-class women and the trouble with 90's nostalgia. A tongue-in-cheek questioning of the broader implications of faux-working-class cultural trends – spliced with real stories from interviews with four generations of women who came of age on the same council estate in South London.
In 1998 a much loved British sweet changed its name to – we don't say that name here. It was all downhill.
About the company
Holly Beasley-Garrigan is a choreographer and performance maker best known for her award-winning work with Fine Chisel and The Flanagan Collective. Concerned with re-evaluating the spaces we inhabit – as a gay, working class, female artist – she makes irreverently anarchic work that is challenging and accessible; specialising in devised, immersive and interdisciplinary performance.


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Part One: We reveal the 12 projects costing between £0 and £125k shortlisted in this year's AJ Small Projects Award
More from: Footprint's pick of AJ Small Projects 2015
The AJ presents the first 12 of the 24 shortlisted schemes for the annual award – those with a value between £0-125K – and we've arranged them in terms of cost: cheapest first, most expensive last.
As ever, or perhaps more than ever, the finalists this year are a diverse mix.
There's a stage, a studio and a bar; a beach tower, a climbing frame and a room made of glass; a bike shelter, a market hall and a children's gallery in the Science Museum; there's a stargazing chamber and a community shed; there's even a pavilion called 'Smith'.
All the shortlisted architects will go on to present their schemes in front of a judging panel before a winner is revealed on the 18 March.
The finalists designs will all go on display in an exhibition at the Building Centre on Store Street from 18 March to 11 April.
Last year the award was picked up by Chris Dyson Architects' 13 Wapping Pierhead, while the Sustainability Prize went toGillespie Yunnie's staircase at the Royal William Yard in Plymouth.
The shortlist: part one
£9,000 Bicycle Shelter James Wyman Architects
£15,000 Stonehaugh Stargazing Pavilion School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape, Newcastle University
£26,000 Zuzemberk Market Hall William Burgess and Jack Richards
£27,000 Artist's Studio Josep Camps & Olga Felip Arquitecturia
£40,000 The Wind Tower MSA-GRUFF
£50,000 MacKenzie Place Sutherland Hussey Architects
£67,000 Garden Gallery Mustard Architects
£80,000 Quadruple 4-Cube Glass Room Andrew Pilkington Architects & Designers
£85,000 Constellations Bar Howard Miller Design
£100,000 Acoustic Shells Flanagan Lawrence
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Small Projects 2015 shortlist revealed: £125k - £250k
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Small Projects 2015 shortlist revealed: £0 - £125k
Small Projects 2015 shortlist revealed: £125k - £250k
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Plenty Tuff and Union Made by The Waco Brothers
1234 Ever by Jon Langford & Skull Orchard
Three Cool Chicks by the 220.127.116.11s
I'm Not Like Everyone Else by The Chocolate Watch Band
Lizard Hunt by Gas Huffer
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Real Crazy Apartment by Winston's Fumbs
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Last night I was having dinner at my favourite Japanese restaurant when a dodgy looking couple walked in. As I have the back corner table I had the best of views. I knew they were trouble and watched the trap unfold. The woman pretended to be extremely thirsty and asked if she could buy a bottle of water, whilst the guy stood in the doorway. It is a restaurant so it was an unusual request. Anywho, as the guy paid for the water the woman placed her bag on the counter (over the tip jar) and grabbed the notes out from under it. They then both hurried off out the door, not even bothering to take the water. As soon as they left I went up and told the staff what had happened. While I was talking to the manager and laughing my head off, I could see the now furious couple yelling at each other in the carpark. The reason? The tip jar is always full of useless old notes from Asia. And the bonus, the waitress charged them $4.50 for the water. Classic fail.
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Welcome to the FFXIV Community Spotlight column! This column runs parallel with the Echoes of Eorzea series of articles and aims to highlight and show appreciation to members of our community who go that extra mile to create content for us to enjoy, usually in their own time and for free.
This week we will be talking to the beautiful and talented singer and songwriter, Sharm, who has been creating content on YouTube since 2007 and to date has over 71K subscribers.
Sharm found her passion for music at the age of 13 and began her singing career in her bedroom, creating her own radio stations and singing along to the songs. Throughout her entire adolescence, she developed her talent by being part of the school choir and participated in musicals and plays. Her passion for music was so great that she even petitioned the head of her school to allow pupils to take their music qualifications in their free time, as the school did not offer the subject. She later obtained a Grade 1 in her Piano studies and started learning both the drums and guitar. All of her music is created start to finish, by her own hand, using a mix of instruments, vocals, and technology.
On average, Sharm spends about 3 hours a day to keep up with emails, messages and social media. Alongside this, she records ideas and writes down new lyrics. In her spare time, she not only plays a multitude of games but enjoys being in the countryside and spending time with her beloved and beautiful dog, Maggie.
Question Time
How long have you played FFXIV and why did you begin?
I played FFXIV way back for a few months and I was utterly addicted. However, for financial reasons, I decided to stop playing but I always had the itch to play! I picked it back up again last year and absolutely adored every second of being able to play it. I'm a huge MMORPG fan and I really love trying out all the different games out there. I've played nearly every MMORPG going, but only FFXIV, WoW & GW2 have held a really big spot in my heart.
What made you choose this race/job?
The Highlander Hyur's are BADASS! I think they look so cool, plus being in my 30's, I feel more comfortable rolling with a class that kinda looks like my age. Now, I know I'm not alone here when I say I LOVE HEALING!!! It's my go-to specialty in every game. I'm just not happy when I'm playing DPS…and my tanking is a raid/party breaker. All of the healing classes are varied and super pretty to play, using animations that I fondly remember from the old Final Fantasies.
What aspect of the game do you enjoy the most?
Probably leveling. I mean, I just love it. I love the grind and the feeling of growing more powerful and oh, let's not forget when you finally get a sweet change of clothing to rock around in. The outfits in FFXIV are pretty stunning – skimpy – but stunning.
What aspect of the game do you enjoy the least?
Being such a massive completionist that I forced myself to level a lot of jobs that I detested. Like tanks. I'm apologizing now to anyone who may have partied with me whilst I was tanking. I'm so, so sorry. I hope there's no permanent damage.
What was your inspiration for creating your first FFXIV related content?
Oh, video games are my wellspring for inspiration, my lifestream, my flame! I think my first FFXIV piece was a guide on how to get your own little Chocobo mount in the form of song, haha! I tell you, when you're running around in these huge cities and vast lands, there are so many little gems of inspiration just waiting to be found!
Is FFXIV your main source of creativity, or do you do content creation for other games (or other things entirely) as well?
World Of Warcraft has always been my "main" and so, pretty much my entire YouTube channel is smothered in WoW related things – mostly parodies and gameplay. But it's always fun to change it up and when I enjoy what I'm playing, more often than not, a song will soon emerge from it.
How long have you been producing content (including more specifically FFXIV)?
I guess when it comes specifically to FFXIV, I've only been doing it for perhaps 2 years or so? But as a generic blanket to cover all of my content, it has been almost 10 years!
Which creation of yours are you most proud of?
Well, this is tough! I will pluck something from my Final Fantasy playlist here. Let's see, I feel that my covers of "Dragonsong" and "Answers" I am most proud of. However, recently I collaborated with a wonderful lady called Alison and we produced a lovely cover of "Eyes On Me" in which Alison absolutely nailed the violin solo!
When you have difficult days, what drives you to keep producing content?
I always remind myself that time fixes most things. Sadness, difficult decision making, lack of inspiration or motivation. I never let the feeling of pressure get to me when I'm really not feeling something because I know that tomorrow, I might just feel it! My love for singing and creating content never lessens, just some days my voice wants to work with me and other days it's a little *mumbles into hand*.
When it comes to preparing your work, what processes do you go through?
So, from the start of creating a parody, I'll work on the lyrics – nice and relaxing, ah! Next, I'll do the recording. So important to be in the right frame of mind at this point and have high energy so if I'm not feeling it, I'll wait until the next day. Next, I'll listen to it several times and make sure the mix is juuuuust right.
Then, I go on to make the video, usually using plenty of video game footage. I really enjoy this part, making sure that the video blooms in time with the vocals. And then? Then I agonize over the spelling of every single word in the lyrics as I add them to the video. I check, double check, triple check until sometimes even the word "it" looks wrong. But I am a bit of an elitist when it comes to correct spelling and grammar so I do like to make sure everything is just so.
What programs or tools are used to create your work?
Programs wise, I use Mixcraft and Vegas Movie Studio. Tools is a little more in-depth. My microphone is a SHURE SM27, I use a UX2 Line 6 audio interface which my microphone plugs in to along with my UMX610 midi keyboard for when I want to dabble in composing (which isn't often! I'm terrible at it).
What advice and tips would you give to someone hoping to produce content in your field?
Oh please, please do it because it brings you happiness first. If it's making you happy, your happiness will spill into it and filter into all of us who get to enjoy it with you. If you do it to become popular and number watch then you won't grow an audience who will be passionate about your work – just like you.
Sharm's entry for the Heavensward EU Music Contest, for which she received an honorable mention.
What aspirations do you have for your FFXIV work?
My aspirations are pretty much the same for all of my work. I just want to do as best a job I can and hope that it brings moments of enjoyment for my listeners.
How well do you feel your work has been received by the community?
Oh by the FFXIV community? Wonderfully! Everyone has been very encouraging in their comments and I think once, someone even linked one of my covers to Susan Calloway!
I know I'm not a hugely active member of the FFXIV community right now, but I do absolutely adore the game, and when I'm in a position to maintain more game subscriptions I cannot wait to come back!
Final Thoughts
On a personal note, I'd like to thank Sharm for taking part in the Community Spotlight column! She's not only hugely musically gifted but she is the most down to earth, friendly and kind-hearted person who cares deeply about her work, and always makes time for her fans and friends. Not only does she produce a wide variety of gaming related music but she also composes original songs, publishes a weekly vlog and Q&A sessions. If you've enjoyed her music here, then be sure to pay her YouTube channel a visit! Her genuine passion and enthusiasm shine through in all her work. You can also follow her on Twitter and Instagram.
Sharm is a true inspiration and role model for anyone wishing to explore this particular area of the content creation industry.
As always, thank you very much for reading this article! If you have any questions, advice or comments please don't hesitate to get in contact either through here, my gallery site or Twitter.
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Contend, O Lord, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight against me!
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In the Christian church and throughout its traditions we have generally looked at Psalm 35 as a statement of faith and trust in the way that God would defeat our enemies through the use of might, force, and even by empowering our own military skill and campaigns. However, as I reconsider these words that David gave us, I am wondering if there isn't something else, something much greater on view here. Although David seems to have had a prophet's view into a future when the Messiah would come, he did not possess the post-cross perspective that we do. His words dealt with the reality of his life, and they shared a glimpse into a potential future, but they could not interpret our world in light of Christ.
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None of this suggests that we are seeking their destruction. I am wondering if the Psalmist's words about shame, dishonor, entrapment and defeat are not to be interpreted with Christ on the cross in view so that we are seeing a picture of the way that God works in the hearts of all of us to show us the futility and the lostness of our natural way. In that case, death for our enemies is not the desired outcome. Neither is defeat unto subjugation; for, Christ calls upon His people to have no fear of the forces of this world. Rather, we are to pursue the hearts and the minds of our enemies as the shepherd does the lost sheep. This requires us to have faith in Christ and in His protection for us. It also demands that we set aside anger and hurt so that we can love others with the passion and the sincerity of one who desires to greet them with the holy kiss of fellowship.


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Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has unexpectedly praised his players after the Hoops' goalless draw against Dundee on Wednesday night.
As quoted by the Bhoys' official Twitter page, the Hoops boss thought that the Scottish Premiership league leaders were 'very good' at times against the Dens Park side, even though his side failed to create many chances in the game as they fell to a dour draw.
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See this Link for more details of the problem with e-books.
At the current time, I have not planned an E-book release as of yet. There are a few reasons. One of the problems has been that the book is full of code listings, and they do not seem to show up well on one of the E-readers I have experimented with. I have not yet been able to resolve that issue to my satisfaction. Once we make some progress on this technical front, we will explore it. Your inputs are solicited. (see the above link).
I found a bug in your code/mistake in the book.
A variety of software was used to create this book. All code snippets are actual cross-references to the actual files. In a work of this magnitude, with over seven thousand source files and spanning four years, there are bound to be errors since it is a human effort. If you spot any errors, please send an email to the address listed on the copyright pages or get in touch through this website. Your support is gratefully acknowledged.
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(I was asked this question as the book was going through its final stages pre-production by a few people and want to address it here).
If you are buying in bulk for your company or for a classroom setting, please contact me to discuss discounts.
Unfortunately, the cost of the book is not something I have very much control over. I did a lot of research on publishers and tried to find the best compromise of price for my readers and return on my own investments (publishing software/hardware/payments to other entities, etc., not even counting my own countless late after work hours as it's all self-funded) over the four years I've been working on this book. The feedback I've gotten from industry experts is that the value is definitely there for the content, so I hope you will agree. Certainly, if you buy the book and don't feel it was worth it, feel free to contact me so I can help make things right.
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If there is any update, I hope to make it available on this website.
You mention that you had a paucity of space in the book in a couple of spots.
The Publisher Createspace had a limit of 440 pages in an 8×10 format. I wasn't able to use the 8.5 x 11 due to some issues during book creation.


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About Bladder Disorders
The bladder is an organ in the lower abdomen that is used to store urine. There are several conditions that can affect the bladder and cause problems with its functionality. Not only can a bladder disorder be uncomfortable, but it can also cause embarrassing symptoms such as urine leakage. At the Caring Center for Women, Dr. Teresa Irwin, a board-certified female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgeon, provides comprehensive care in diagnosing and treating bladder disorders for women in Central Texas.
types of Bladder Disorders
Overactive Bladder
An overactive bladder is a disorder that causes the bladder to release urine at the wrong time. It can cause an uncontrollable urge to urinate and sufferers may have to go to the toilet eight or more times within a 24-hour period. This can also cause the urge to urinate during the night time, which can disrupt sleep.
Painful Bladder Syndrome
Painful bladder syndrome, also known as interstitial cystitis, causes pain in the bladder and surrounding pelvic area. It can also cause several other symptoms including an urgent or frequent need to urinate. In women, these symptoms can become escalated during menstruation.
Bladder Infections
A bladder infection occurs when bacteria finds its way into the urethra. The infection can cause several unpleasant symptoms, such as frequent urination, cloudy or bloody urine, foul-smelling urine, fever, and pelvic pain. Women tend to be at a higher risk of getting a bladder infection than men.
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Bhubaneswar: The audio of the upcoming short Hindi musical film 'Jeena Zaroori Hai' was released here on Monday.
Odia producer, Ramesh Barik will produce the musical film under the banner of RR Events. The video will feature celebrated television actor-model Siddharth Shukla and Odia actress Deepika Tripathy.
"It is a tragic love story. The five-minute long video will be shot in Cuttack, Bhubaneswar and some other locations of Odisha. We wanted to showcase our state through this video. It will also have some dialogues. We will complete the shoot in three days," said the director Biddu, whose last music video 'Kurbaan' received rave views.
Deepika is excited to get an opportunity to share screen with Siddharth Shukla.
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Popular Indian television actor Siddharth Shukla shared his happiness on being a part of the music video. "It is my second visit to Odisha. Earlier, I visited the Lord Jagannath temple at Puri. I liked the concept of the video and hope it gets audience love and support," said Siddharth. His supporting role in the Bollywood blockbuster 'Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhaniya' received accolades. Producer Ramesh Barik said, "This is my first Bollywood venture and with support and good wishes we will do more such projects in the near future." The music has been scored by RSr while Shabab Sabri and Palak Muchhal will render the songs.
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Applying gamification techniques to enhance effectiveness of video-lessons
Mauro Coccoli, Saverio Iacono, Gianni Vercelli, University of Genoa
Journal of e-Learning and Knowledge Society Volume 11, Number 3, ISSN 1826-6223 e-ISSN 1826-6223 Publisher: Italian e-Learning Association
Gamification techniques are commonly used in e-learning to enhance the effectiveness of educational activities and the learners' partaking. In fact, owing to the engagement effect, they can improve learning processes in diverse disciplines, empowering the traditional methods of acquisition of competences and skills. This approach is giving results in informal education activities both in traditional Learning Management Systems and in Massive Open Online Course platforms, mostly based on the consumption of video- lessons. In this context, we describe the gamification-oriented design choices made for the realization of a video-course for the training on the use of office automation software programs. Specifically, we planned the revamping of a course produced in 2012, whose lessons are made by short fictional videos, animated tutorials, and screen captures that show how to perform common operations. The design of the gamification process is following the hype for the launch of the new Star WarsTM, Episode 7, and, as a consequence, will be delivered as "Star Words". In the paper we present the gamification methodologies adopted to create the first prototype of Star Words, also analyzing the criticisms that emerged.
Coccoli, M., Iacono, S. & Vercelli, G. (2015). Applying gamification techniques to enhance effectiveness of video-lessons. Journal of e-Learning and Knowledge Society, 11(3),. Italian e-Learning Association. Retrieved April 10, 2020 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/151918/.
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A Storybook Beginning
If you've just read Curious George Visits the Library and desperately want to get your hands on Curious George Goes to the Beach, being a second grader in rural Kenya means you're likely in for a long wait. "But what if you could just push a button and have instant access to all the Curious George titles at little or no cost?" posits David Risher (MBA '91).
A former "Professor of the Year" at the University of Washington's Foster School of Business, a Microsoft veteran, and the marketing visionary who helped Amazon.com expand its horizons beyond books, Risher is now putting his imagination to work on finding better ways to bring books to children worldwide. As cofounder of the nonprofit Worldreader, the 46-year-old father of two has set "a crazy and overly ambitious goal of touching a million kids' lives by 2015" by providing them with e-readers.
Risher developed the idea for the venture during a world tour with his family that combined sightseeing with hands-on community improvement activities such as building a house in Vietnam and teaching English at a school in China. "I've always been interested in both reading and education, so when I saw a padlock on an unused library at an orphanage we visited in Ecuador," he recalls, "it made a huge impression."
Even with funding and good intentions, "the logistics of acquiring and maintaining libraries in off-the-grid locations are difficult," notes Risher. "For schools in these areas, e-readers, which are rapidly coming down in cost, are ideal." With a one-time donation of 30 Kindles from Amazon, Risher launched Worldreader last winter in a small trial at an international school in Barcelona, Spain, where the organization is based. After partnering with USAID and private funders to bring e-readers to six schools in Ghana, Worldreader now has extended its reach to Kenya, where a foundation is partnering with Risher's group to bring Kindles to students and teachers in government-run schools in the Rift Valley. At the same time, Worldreader is busy raising money and working with publishers to expand the list of titles that can be downloaded via Africa's cell phone network.
As the organization scales up, Risher says he is relying heavily on lessons learned at HBS. "There are two classes I think about constantly: POM and Service Management," he states. "Ordering 500 Kindles, shipping them halfway around the world, getting them, intact, through customs and to schools way off the beaten track — that could be a Roy Shapiro case. And from Service Management, I think about the value proposition to our 'customers' — kids who otherwise wouldn't get to read Robinson Crusoe or his own childhood favorite Half Magic." Creating Worldreader has also allowed for personal growth, says Risher, who was recently honored with a Microsoft Integral Fellow award from Bill and Melinda Gates and the Microsoft Alumni Foundation, and was the subject of a Microsoft video.
"All of us want to be committed to something bigger than ourselves," Risher concludes. "This is my way to help."
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Bruce Springsteen @ the Izod Center (night 2) – pics & setlist
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"Technology is one problem, [Little Steven Van Zandt of the E Street Band] observes. "I think in the old days, in order to even be decent, it took a lot of work," he says. "And today, relatively untalented and uncreative people can actually make rock 'n' roll music that sounds kind of decent. And I think that kind of fools people and causes people to be lazy."
But for [Steve Greenberg, founder of S-Curve Records], there's also a sense that the "square pegs" — the naturally rebellious types — are getting shoved in round holes. "A lot of opportunities inevitably these days go to people who fit the format, whether the format is Top 40 radio or 'American Idol' or [Radio] Disney or whatever it is," he says. "There's so much pressure to fit those slots. And it's the square pegs ultimately who are going to change the world."
The spirited Greenberg wants to channel that rebellious energy. He's high on a band he signed named Care Bears on Fire, a trio of 13-year-old Brooklyn girls [who have a free show coming up and] who sound like the Ramones with a touch of Shonen Knife.
"Their attitude is maybe one size doesn't fit all," he says. "I feel like the spirit of rock 'n' roll lives in those guys. … They're having fun playing rock 'n' roll."" [CNN]
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band (Little Steven included) played their second of two rock 'n' roll shows at the Izod Center in NJ on Saturday night (5/23). After the first (5/21), Bruce announced from the stage that they'd be back in September to play the final three Giants Stadium concerts. Both NJ setlists, and more pictures from Saturday's show, below…
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May 21, 2009
E. Rutherford, New Jersey
Izod Center
Adam Raised A Cain
Outlaw Pete
Radio Nowhere
She's The One
Working On A Dream
Johnny 99
The Ghost Of Tom Joad
Raise Your Hand
Growin' Up
I'm Going Down
Prove It All Night
Waiting On A Sunny Day
The Promised Land
The Wrestler
Kingdom Of Days
Lonesome Day
The Rising
Born To Run
Hard Times
Thunder Road
Land Of Hope And Dreams
American Land
May 23, 2009
E. Rutherford, New Jersey
Izod Center
Spirit In The Night
Outlaw Pete
Something In The Night
Out In The Street
Working On A Dream
Johnny 99
The Ghost of Tom Joad
Good Lovin'
Cover Me
The E Street Shuffle
Thunder Road
Waiting On A Sunny Day
The Promised Land
Incident on 57th Street
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Lonesome Day
The Rising
Born To Run
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Kitty's Back
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