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A Review of the Album Perpetual Burn the Finest Musical Work by Guitarist Jason Becker
Perpetual Burn: front album cover featuring the talented Jason Becker
Track Listing for the album Perpetual Burn
- Altitudes
- Perpetual Burn
- Mabel's Fatal Fable
- Air
- Temple of the Absurd
- Eleven Blue Egyptians
- Dweller in the Cellar
- Opus Pocus
Perpetual Burn Is An Album That Shows a Few of Jason's Biggest Musical Influences
Perpetual Burn is the 1988 solo album and finest work by guitarist Jason Becker and for that reason alone, it deserves a review! The title track for me is one of the most memorable songs in Jason's entire career for its brilliant melodies, tapping work, and distortion. If you don't enjoy any other kind of American metal and rock because it might be too heavy and intense for you to handle, Perpetual Burn will be the exact opposite. Perpetual Burn is sure to keep your interest level high. Mabel's Fatal Fable starts with some interesting, dirty lead guitar style riffing and then speeds up. This song will have Yngwie J. Malmsteen interested for sure. For Becker, Yngwie J. Malmsteen is one of his influences and you can hear through the guitar playing that Becker was influenced by him. Malmsteen started his career in 1976 and that time Jason was just a young boy. Well, by 1988 and 1989, Jason could have felt that he was on top of the guitar playing world. Next we have the song Air, one of the most beautiful classically influenced written works ever. Whether this is coincidence or not, the great classical musician Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) also had acoustic guitar works.
A Photo of Guitarist Jason Becker
Perpetual Burn Turns 30 Years Old in 2018 and That's An Important Milestone
In 2018, it is 30 years since the release of Perpetual Burn and it is one of the best instrumental albums not just in the history of rock and metal, but for the United States heavy metal scene as well. Jason Becker in the 1980's was one of the four best American born guitarists along with Marty Friedman, Joe Satriani, and Vinnie Moore. I mention the names of these four men because they were influential in how they made instrumental music popular.
"Perpetual Burn"
Altitudes: a Classic Song & Here Is Why
We have forgotten to address one of the most important parts of this album and that is the very first song Altitudes! I fell in love with this song years ago and I still love it! The song builds up and you could hear Jason play with a passion that may be unsurpassed. The neoclassical influence and nature of this song can also be heard in the long tapping section. That will be always another memorable part of this classic song.
The Contributions of Guitarist Marty Friedman
Marty Friedman does some guest guitar work the three songs that come after Air. Marty Friedman and Jason Becker are known to heavy metal fans for being part of the US neoclassical speed metal band Cacophony. That band only lasted for a few years because the members went to focus on their own works. But the beauty of the album Perpetual Burn should be appreciated for its melodies and just the passion that Jason shows in his guitar playing. This is especially the case for the album's opening song Altitudes! Eleven Blue Egyptians has an Egyptian influence in the guitar playing. At least that's the way that I hear it.
The Beautiful Song "Air"
The Importance of the album Perpetual Burn and Jason Becker
Perpetual Burn is an important work in the history of instrumental rock and metal albums first of all because prior to this album being released, you really didn't have too many albums of its kind. It is fair to surmise that Becker and Friedman revolutionized the genre of heavy metal by introducing their brand of classically influenced shred and speed metal. Friedman though would slow down and get softer for his solo albums Scenes and Introduction. Perpetual Burn is an outstanding release and should still continue to inspire guitar players from all over the world for its overall excellent songwriting, melodies, and riffing. This is American neoclassical speed metal at its best! However, this would be the last time that we really hear Jason play this brilliantly as he would be diagnosed with ALS in 1989. He would work on another album called Perspective which would not be released until 1996. But on Perpetual Burn, Jason Becker showed that he was one of the best guitarists in the world. He could play slow and make it sound good. He could play soft and make it sound good and he could delight you with his melodies and speed.
The last song in this brilliant album is the one called Opus Pocus which has a slow, classical influence to it and I can sense that Jason is letting out his creativity in this song. The best songs in this album are pretty much all of them!
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Welcome to another edition of Smackdown Live with it taking place in Philadelphia as they opened with highlights from Backlash, which was a really good PPV? With less than four weeks to go to the No Mercy PPV, let's see how things turned out on Smackdown Live. Good Opening Segment: We started off with the new WWE champion, A.J. Styles coming to the ring to cut a damn good promo about running the place now. After a couple of minutes, the music of John Cena hit and he made his way to the ring. John Cena cut a promo about taking back what's ... [read more]
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Monday Night Raw Review 10/12/2015
Welcome to another edition of Monday Night Raw with it taking place in Chicago, which is one of the best wrestling cities in the country. Monday Night Raw last week was pretty good and step in the right direction as we head to the Hell in A Cell PPV in a couple of weeks. Let's see how things went on this Monday Night Raw!! Good Opening Segment: This week's Monday Night Raw started out with Dean Ambrose and he basically said he's looking for a fight, which brought out Randy Orton. Orton talked about not trusting anyone or himself and that ... [read more]
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Welcome to the Night of Champions PPV with it taking place in Houston, TX. This is the PPV where every championship will be defended with Seth Rollins pulling a double-duty as he defends his U.S title against John Cena and the WWE title against Sting. Let's Get Started!!! This is a match-up for the Intercontinental Championship to opening the Night of Champions PPV with Ryback defending against Kevin Owens. This was a very physical match between these two and the Houston crowd was firmly behind Owens. In the end, Owens picked ... [read more]
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Welcome to another edition of Monday Night Raw as they hail from Baltimore with less than two weeks away from the Night of Champions PPV. Last week wasn't really a good edition of Monday Night Raw, so hopefully this week will be much better. Let's get started!!! Good Opening Segment: Seth Rollins came out to cut a promo about him being the man and that he's going to take out two future first ballot Hall of Famers at the Night of Champions PPV. After a while he was interrupted by Sting, who had his statue and told Rollins if he wanted it ... [read more]

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One of my favourite sights in Canada's Banff National Park is Castle Mountain. The giant, imposing tower of rock looms over the landscape like the fortress of a villain in a fantasy story.
I had hoped to get more help from the sun and clouds for this image, but would have to be satisfied by a sultry glow on the horizon while the blue of dusk descended.
This view was actually overshadowed by the trip back to Lake Louise. While driving along the Trans Canada Highway, we approached one of the wildlife crossings that arch over the road and allow animals access to either side. As we got closer, we saw right at the edge nearest us, a grizzly bear slowly loping across the bridge and we drive directly underneath him!
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Spiritual Revivals and Awakenings: When God Works in Great Power
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Jonathan Edwards, a major figure in the First Great Awakening, described "Awakenings" as "seasons of mercy" when God, the Holy Spirit, pours out His power in "special dispensations of God's providence". Edwards observed that when God works in great power, more is done in a day than in our strivings over a long period of time. J. I Packer, the great contemporary theologian, has described spiritual Revivals and Awakenings as a quickened sense of "God's presence." Packer has observed that when Christians experience God's presence in a heightened manner, they are often empowered to live godly lives in an enhanced fashion. In this talk we are going to study a number of the Great Spiritual Awakenings. Our goal is quite practical. We would like to learn more about the nature of spiritual power to fortify us and our churches as we live in an increasingly secular age.


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Having a secure lock screen is the easiest way to limit access to the data on your phone. Whether you just left your phone on your desk while you had to walk away for a moment or two or if you've lost your phone or had it stolen, a lock screen that isn't simple to bypass is the best way to limit that access. Any method that locks your phone is better than none, but generally, a random six-digit PIN is enough to require someone to have special knowledge and tools to bypass it without triggering any self-destruct settings. Longer, randomized alpha-numeric passwords mean they will need the right tools and a lot of time. Well, it's not sexy, but the good old password remains the safest way and sMessenger only allows the use of a strong password to lock your Phone.
Do not use the same password for your phone and applications on your Phone (such as sMessenger). Use your imagination and find passwords that are easy to remember for you but hard to crack.
Encrypt all of your local data: recent versions of Android come encrypted by default, don't do anything to try and lessen it. A phone that needs to be unlocked to decrypt the data is one that only someone dedicated is going to try to crack.
Know what you're tapping on: never open a link or message from someone you don't know and never click a random web link from someone you don't trust. The reason isn't paranoia. Malformed videos were able to cause an Android phone to freeze up and had the potential to allow elevated permissions to your file system where a script could silently install malware. A JPG or PDF file was shown to do the same on the iPhone. Both instances were quickly patched, but it's certain that another similar exploit will be found, especially when we see stories of flaws like Meltdown and Spectre affecting all our digital things.
Only install trusted applications: for most, that means Google Play. If an app or link directs you to install it from somewhere else, decline until you know more. This means you won't need to enable the "unknown sources" setting required to install apps that didn't originate from a Google server in the Play Store. Only installing apps from the Play Store means Google is monitoring their behavior, not you. They are better at it than we are. This is something Google is always working on because they put their name on the back of every phone and look bad when stories about malware on Android happen.
Turn off connections when you don't need them: if you're not using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, turn them off. Besides saving some battery life, network connections can be used to attack you. The BlueBorne Bluetooth hackers are still alive, well, and ready to wreck your day. Don't give it a chance.True, Android was patched to stop this attack in its September 2017 release. Google's device family got the patch and Samsung deployed it.
If you don't use an app, uninstall it: every application comes with its own security problems. Most Android software vendors do a good job of updating their programs. Most of them. If you're not using an application, get rid of it. The fewer program doors you have into your smartphone, the fewer chances an attacker has to invade it.
Bottom line: when using your phone and installing an app, exercise common sense. Combined with good decision-making, you can reduce the threats you may encounter on your device. Lots of guides are available on the internet about how to secure your Android Phone; spend some time reading them.
And if all the above fails: sMessenger is designed with the assumption in mind that all the above fails and still is capable of protecting your messages, contacts and notes.


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Plan ahead and be in control
By creating a legal framework that meets all your needs, you can breathe easier, guarantee your dignity, and remove the uncertainty from the coming years.
Time is a precious commodity and most of us are determined to live in the here and now. But having a rich and full life also involves planning ahead for the future.
While no-one particularly likes filling out paperwork, as the saying goes: 'fail to prepare, prepare to fail.'
By planning ahead now, you can establish a legal framework that will serve you for the years to come.
When planning your ageing journey, the four legal items you should give serious thought to are your:
1) Power of attorney
2) Enduring guardianship
3) Advanced care directive
4) Will
Note that laws and legal requirements can vary from state to state, so always seek independent legal advice.
Power of Attorney
A power of attorney is a document that gives another person the legal authority to act on your behalf. When we're young and healthy, it's generally easy to do our own banking, manage our finances and keep an eye on legal obligations. But the physical impact of ageing, or cognitive effect of conditions such as dementia can make it far more difficult to undertake these transactions.
There are several types of power of attorney.
A general power of attorney provides another person with control over your financial affairs for a specific task such as selling your house ahead of moving into an aged care facility.
An enduring power of attorney, meanwhile, is used in situations where you want a designated person to make decisions on your behalf, on an ongoing basis. This is particularly common where an older person anticipates a loss of cognitive ability.
You can provide your power of attorney to a member of your family or another individual over the age of 18 who you feel has your best interests at heart.
Enduring Guardianship
While a power of attorney gives a trusted individual the power to act on our behalf for financial affairs, it does not cover health and medical decisions. This is where an enduring guardianship can be useful. It is a legal document in which you nominate a designated individual to make decisions about your lifestyle and healthcare.
The guardianship only comes into effect should you lose the capacity to make these decisions on your own behalf.
Unlike your power of attorney, your guardian cannot make decisions about your financial affairs. As with a power of attorney, you can choose a member of your family as your guardian or another individual over the age of 18 who you feel has your best interests at heart.
You do need to appoint the same person to be both your guardian and power of attorney.
Advanced Care Directive
While the person you appoint as your enduring guardian should have a firm understanding of your wishes in terms of healthcare, you can make your position even clearer through a document known as an advanced care directive. Sometimes also known as a living will, it spells out your wishes and directions as you approach your end of life.
If you are unable to provide input yourself for any reason, it provides decision makers with an understanding of your values and feelings around healthcare. For example, why some people may want to remain alive no matter what it takes, others may see quality of life as more important. Other people may have religious views or ethical feelings around certain treatments.
An advanced care directive is your opportunity to articulate this.
A will is a legal document that sets out how your assets should be distributed following your death. Figures from financial regulator the Australian Securities and Investments Commission suggest almost half of all Australians die without a will.
When a person passes away without having left instructions for the distribution of their estate, a court-appointed administrator distributes their assets. This can be an unpleasant experience for the deceased's family, who may not all agree with the way things are divided up.
If the person has no living relatives, their assets are handed over to the local state government.
Either way, it makes sense to get your will in order. Your will is your opportunity to share sentimental items with a friend or family member who will appreciate them. A will also allows you to divide your assets as you see fit. This may be particularly important if you want children from previous relationships to share in your assets.
DIY will-kits can be bought for as little as five dollars or you can ask your solicitor for help in drawing one up so that your intentions are respected and fulfilled after your passing.
Take the time today for a better tomorrow and get your paperwork in order. It will give you peace of mind and ensure that your wishes are respected long into the future.
For more detail, we have another article that covers more legal questions in planning ahead as I age.
BaptistCare aged Home Care services can assist you with common questions and tasks such as visiting a solicitor. To find out more, contact the BaptistCare Customer Engagement Centre on 1300 275 227.


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Room 104
By Leona Thomas
I woke up this morning knowing I needed to sleep in a good room with plenty of natural daylight, air conditioning and a balcony. Only room 104 would do.
I had asked yesterday about the room so I knew the occupant was checking out today. I also knew the hotel doesn't allow people to pre-book the room. They are allocated when you pay at reception.
Room 104 is the best single room here yet they are all the same price. I knew I must book early to get it but the cash was not yet in my bank.
What could I do?
To be truthful, anxiety was present although I knew it was not helping me to get the room.
So I prayed for help and I packed my stuff up. Something told me not to take my shower yet. Sure enough, 5 minutes later the cash had arrived in my bank account.
Downstairs at the check in desk things did not go quite according to plan.
The man at the desk told me that room 104 was already booked! Immediately in my head I said, "Angels help me please!" It was only 10.30am and check out is 12 noon, check in is 3pm.
I reminded him that the person was checking out today. Again in my head I asked the angels to help me.
"I promised the room to somebody else," he said.
"Have they paid already?"
"But you told me you cannot reserve a room for somebody before they pay. It is against the rules of this hotel."
"You want 104?"
"Yes. Do you want me to pay on my card?"
Finally he made the booking for me and took the payment from my debit card. I prefer to get cash from the ATM (bank machine) but I didn't trust him to keep my room for the 10 minutes it would take me to go get the cash!
So now it is 2pm and I am in room 104. It is one hour before official check in and I am in this room because I listened to my guidance and then I held focus on what I wanted. And I made sure to ask the Angels to help me too.
Today is definitely a Magic Monday!
I feel blessed.
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Being a Terrible Assistant Director
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Steady growth for Industrial in 2020 appears to be the consensus. Despite concerns about the long-term impact of tariffs and the potential for an economic downturn, the outlook remains positive. Experts cite low vacancy rates and rising rental rates among the factors contributing to industrial's position as one of the top commercial real estate investment classes. There's more to the story, and you'll hear it at Connect Industrial Midwest.
Join us Wednesday afternoon, March 4, 2020 to hear from the players who are leading the way in industrial real estate now and in the future.


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Should I Buy British Airways Travel Insurance? - Company Review
British Airways Travel Insurance
- Terrible 'Airline' Travel Insurance Cover is Not Offered
- Customers free to choose best travel insurance option from market
- No advice is offered to purchase travel insurance cover
- Customers could be under-covered
- particularly those traveling internationally
British Airways travel insurance is not offered when you purchase your flight through the US website. Let's find some options for a customer.
Whenever we fly within the USA we are always offered flight insurance during the check-out process. We have gotten used to ignoring the overpriced cover that is offered, then shopping around for better alternatives.
But when we buy our flight through BA to fly to the UK, something strange happens. British Airways travel insurance is not offered. We were so surprised that we ran the quote a second time. Sure enough, no British Airways travel insurance is offered. Everything else is. Car rental, airport transfers. Sightseeing, theater, and attractions.
But travel insurance? No.
Thank goodness, we say!
British Airways Travel Insurance – Shop Around
Why would the lack of British Airways travel insurance make us joyful? Well, ordinarily airlines push trip insurance very hard on check-out. It tends to be overpriced with very little useful cover.
Normal airline trip insurance will never offer protection that includes Cancel for Any Reason. It will always have weak Work Cancellation benefits.
We really don't like the travel insurance that airlines offer. We haven't yet seen one that offers levels of cover and cost that one of our specialist travel insurers cannot beat.
So, the fact that British Airways travel insurance does not exist when buying from the US website is something of a blessing.
It encourages customers to shop around and seek great options.
British Airways Travel Insurance – Example
Here's a flight that we were looking at in May from San Francisco to London, returning a week later.
The price for our seat in Premium Economy is $1,830.
A traveler that wanted limited protection from British Airways travel insurance could select the Travelex Basic plan for $72.
More comprehensive coverage could be obtained by selecting the Travel Insured International Worldwide Trip Protector plan for $93.
Finally, a maximum protection plan could be selected from iTI using its Travel LX plan for $135.
Three different plans from different insurance carriers. Different cover, and different pricing. But, all best-in-class.
This is why it makes sense to shop around when looking for British Airways travel insurance. There are great options there to choose from.
British Airways Travel Insurance – One Site – Many Carriers
We love Amazon and are fans of Expedia. Comparison-shopping is simple. Sites like AardvarkCompare do exactly the same for travel insurance. Would you like to visit each travel insurance carrier directly? Of course not. Take the Amazon-like travel insurance experience at Aardvark.
British Airways Travel Insurance – Why Bother to Compare?
At Aardvark we typically like to compare around 30 different insurance plans for our customers. Most of these plans can be divided into Silver, Gold or Platinum types of cover as we did above. Silver is basic, Gold is normal, Platinum has more coverage. Platinum would tend to incorporate Cancel for Work and Cancel for Any Reason benefits.
So when buying trip insurance, which should you choose? That's the beauty of insurance comparison – you get to see all the best prices in the market.
British Airways Travel Insurance – Does Aardvark charge More?
You won't find the same trip insurance plans available at a better price – price certainty is guaranteed as a result of anti-discriminatory insurance law in the US. This is really powerful consumer protection.
A travel insurance marketplace like AardvarkCompare will offer a multitude of different plans from some of the most respected travel insurance carriers in the country. You will only need a few minutes to check value for money, cover, and insurance carrier ratings.
Enjoy your next trip to the UK with British Airways. Remember to pack your travel insurance. And remember, the Brits drive on the 'wrong' side of the road.
Safe travels.
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The Resurrection Makes All the Difference (1 Cor 15:1-34)Monday, April 21st, 2014
Believe it or reject it: Jesus rose from the dead or He did not. If He did not, then party hardy, because there is nothing after this life. However, if He DID rise again (and there's no evidence to the contrary), then that changes EVERYTHING: Everyone will be judged. Your only hope is Jesus death and resurrection. If you are a believer, you need to make up your mind and be ALL IN or ALL OUT. You can't live in a world where you define Jesus as you want. He is the Savior or He is not.


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Precious crazy boys of mine, I have not stopped praying for you since I first learned I carried you inside my womb. My deepest prayer for each of you is that God would give you a complete knowledge of his will and that he would give you spiritual wisdom and understanding.
Let the way you live always honor and please the Lord, and then your lives will produce every kind of good fruit. All the while you will continue to grow as you learn to know God better and better.
This prayer is based on Colossians 1:9-10
I am so proud of each of you. I see your strengths and gifts and I thank the Lord for them. I know he placed them in you before you were ever born so that you could serve him completely. Don't ever forget whose you are!


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FITMOM Durham in the News. ?Jennifer was super excited to be interviewed by Metroland Media Report Jillian Follert for Durham Parent. ĀRead the article here!
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Lamaze Childbirth Education Series
The purpose of most childbirth classesĀ isn't to teach women how to birth, it's to increase the confidence of both the women and their support person that birth is a normal, natural process. Furthermore, it informs expectant parents about current research on various topics so they can make their own decisions.
Topics include:
- Late pregnancy health and wellness
- Physical and emotional aspects of labour and birth
- Coping strategies and comfort measures
- Relaxation skills for use during labour and after pregnancy to relieve stress
- Understanding the importance and role of support and the impact on the childbirth experience
- Awareness and informed decision-making
- Communication skills for the pregnant woman with her partner and the members of her health care team
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Intelligent scale-out storage for mission critical production pipelines
When the storms come, you need an ark. Media assets are precious and require protection against the technical misfortunes that can plague media creatives and production teams, putting hard work at risk.
The XStream EFS family of storage products provide producers with a blazingly fast, unified and tailored media storage environment that incorporates nearline, online and archive. EFS solutions are 'media optimised' for superior performance in every area. Designed to work effortlessly, offering smooth collaboration with all leading creative editing/compositing and grading solutions.
Scalable to meet your needs. It's ready when you are
EFS is an extremely robust, high performance, distributed architecture that has no single point of failure and that will never degrade in performance. The XStream EFS range meets the needs of media facilities of all sizes. While the 450 model delivers 'enterprise-class' performance for top-tier facilities, the newly introduced and multi award-winning 200 and 300 standalone solutions offer a cost-effective means to add EFS scale-out efficiencies to your infrastructure, enabling you to expand capabilities as demands dictate. Engineered specifically for media workflows, EFS enables a facility to grow above and beyond 5 petabytes in a single namespace all whilst maintaining colossal bandwidth for multi-stream 4K files.
- Single namespace eliminating management of multiple storage volumes
- Distributed file system and hardware redundancy ensure the highest level of data protection
- EFS Native Client direct connectivity delivers superior performance
- Intelligent SwiftRead system protocol manages data access contention
- Combine HDD-based EFS servers with the EFS SSD server for versatile storage clusters with easily configured media spaces
- Choice of file protection mechanisms to suit content value and cost
- Tremendous scalability with data automatically redistributed with no downtime
- Powerful ACL controls for optimised sharing


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Stone 400
For Stone and Marble Works
Suitable for School and Labs
STONE 400 along with NC Machineries allows to realize your artworks in very short times, mantaining the exact same finishing and an unmatched resolution for details, guaranteeing a further optimization of the production cost/selling point ratio.
STONE 400 helps in acquiring digital models of parts to be restored or copied, keeping the exact same shapes and the same finishing.
STONE 400 is delivered in a kit that includes everything is needed to complete your 3D scans.
Dedicated software tools optimize the 3D model making it suitable to be imported in Cam Environments.
STONE 400 is designed to work in a lab as well as on site.
The 3d scanner is portable and can be calibrated by the user in a few simple steps.
The Software: Optical RevEng
Every Open Technologies 3D scanner includes our software Optical RevEng, it allows the user to create the 3D model with a straight forward workflow.
Thanks to our years of experience in manufacturing 3D scanners, Open Technologies has keeping updating our own scanning software, making the process more rapid and precise and increasing the user productivity.
In few seconds you'll see your 3D model appearing on your monitor.
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text: Nothing says happy birthday like a 3 level custom iced and candied desert cake covered in your favorite fruits, candies, candles and more! Style this delicious treat anyway you want and have a happy birthday any day.Use your mouse to click on the floating cake and color icons and ice up a deliciously colorful over the top birthday cake extravaganza! Add icing, toppings, candles, cherries and more!The traditional layered chocolate and vanilla birthday cake is so boring! Get a little crazy and create a delicious strawberry birthday cake that looks and tastes exactly like that sweet fruit! This simple recipe will be totally unexpected!Much fun!Join now and have fun!


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Induktion von veränderten Metabolitenprofilen in Streptomyceten durch Umweltfaktoren : Kokultivierung von Streptomyces avermitilis und Pseudomonas fluorescens und von Streptomyces coelicolor unter Schwermetallionenstress
The cultivation with non kind microorganisms induces the production of antibacterial secondary metabolites in microbes. In S. avermitilis such reaction could be monitored by analyzing the frequently observed guttation droplets, which might serve as reservoir for secondary metabolites in streptomycetes and fungi. Analyses showed that S. avermitilis formed guttation droplets mainly contained sucrose. S. avermitilis produced the sucrose from the nutrients of the medium. As reaction coculture with P. fluorescens the reduction of available sucrose amount was detected. This suggests that the sucrose could serve as energy storage, which is mobilized under the competitive pressure in the mixed culture. As well as non kind microorganisms have certain metal ions a stimulating effect on the secondary metabolism of streptomycetes. Therefore, the effects of cobalt ion stress Streptomyces coelicolor were characterized systematically. Relatively high concentration of cobalt ion in the medium induced the differentiation of a red and a blue colored phenotype of S. coelicolor. GC-MS analysis indicates that the two pigmented phenotypes produce a volatile profile different from the wild type. The volatile emission of S. coelicolor was characterized by the reduction of terpene release under cobalt ion stress. Specifically the red phenotype produced 2-tridecanone and undecylpyrrole, whereas the blue phenotype intensified its isozizaene emission. The formation of undecylprodigiosin as well as butylcycloheptylprodigiosin in the red colonies, and γ-actinorhodin, in the blue colonies was detected. These polyketides considerably contributed to pigmentation of the colored colonies. The gene expression of the colored phenotypes under cobalt ion stress was differentially regulated compared to the wild type. It can be concluded, that the development of an altered metabolite profile in S. coelicolor under cobalt ion stress is based on characteristic patterns in gene expression.


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October 16 community forum to gather public feedback
For Immediate Release: Friday, October 5, 2018
NORWOOD – Do you live in Norwood? Are you interested in helping to shape the future of open space and recreation in your community?
Join the Town of Norwood and the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) for an Open Space and Recreation Plan Fall Public Forum on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 7 p.m. in the Willett Room inside the Norwood Civic Center, 165 Nahatan St.
Participants will be able to share their ideas and priorities about parks, recreational facilities, playgrounds, natural areas, and more as Norwood updates its open space and recreation plan. All ages are welcome to attend.
For more information about the project, please contact Department of Community Planning and Economic Development at 781-762-1240 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Amanda Linehan
Communications Manager
Metropolitan Area Planning Council


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Please choose a link above to find out more about our swim program
Events in a swimming competition
In freestyle events, the competitor may swim any stroke, but the fastest is what is often called the crawl, which is characterized by the alternate stroking of the arms over the water surface and an alternating (up-and-down) flutter kick. On turns and finishes, some part of the swimmer must touch the wall. Most swimmers do a flip turn.
Backstroke consists of an alternating motion of the arms with a flutter kick while on the back. On turns, swimmers may turn onto the stomach and do a flip turn (they cannot glide into the wall and then turn). Some part of the swimmer must touch the wall at the turn. The swimmer must finish on the back.
The breaststroke requires simultaneous movements of the arms on the same horizontal plane. The hands are pushed forward from the breast. In the return of the arms, the hand cannot go part the waist. The kick is a simultaneous somewhat circular motion similar to the action of a frog. On turns and at the finish, the swimmer must touch the wall with both hands simultaneously. One of the hardest parts of the breaststroke is the start. After the dive, while still underwater, the swimmer can (but doesn't have to) do one arm pull where the hands can go past the waist, one dolphin kick, and then another arm pull-with a breaststroke kick – to bring them to the surface.
Some consider the butterfly to be the most beautiful of the strokes. It features a simultaneous movement of the arms over the water combined with an undulating dolphin kick. In the kick, the swimmer must keep both legs together and may not flutter, scissor or breaststroke kick. Both hands must touch the wall simultaneously on the turns and the finish.
The individual medley, commonly referred to as the I.M., features all four strokes. In the IM, the swimmer begins with the butterfly, then changes after one fourth of the race to backstroke, then breaststroke and finally freestyle. The rules of each stroke apply to that leg of the IM.
In the medley relay, all four strokes are swum. The first swimmer swims backstroke, the second breaststroke, the third butterfly, and the final swimmer anchors the relay with freestyle.
The freestyle relay events consist of four swimmers, each swimming one quarter of the total distance of the


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this.activateMode is not a function error.
In this article we'll look at why this error occurs, and how you can fix it.
What is the error cause?
On the screenshot above, you can see that the stack trace includes references to
/wp-includes/js/media-views.min.js. Searching for the
this.activeMode string inside of WordPress' media code, we find this occurrence:
_createModes: function() {
// Store active "modes" that the frame is in. Unrelated to region modes.
this.activeModes = new Backbone.Collection();
this.activeModes.on( 'add remove reset', _.bind( this.triggerModeEvents, this ) );
_.each( this.options.mode, function( mode ) {
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}, this );
_ in this snippet is the entry point of Underscore.js, a helper library that ships with WordPress.
However looking further into the error message above, it contains two functions names:
forEach and
Searching through the codebase, we find that these functions are part of Lodash, a helper library used by Gutenberg.
function forEach(collection, iteratee) {
var func = isArray(collection) ? arrayEach : baseEach;
return func(collection, getIteratee(iteratee, 3));
function arrayEach(array, iteratee) {
var index = -1,
length = array == null ? 0 : array.length;
while (++index < length) {
if (iteratee(array[index], index, array) === false) {
return array;
Both Underscores and Lodash use
_ to expose their API. When Gutenberg is loaded, Lodash overwrites the
_ global variable used by Underscore.
The two libraries include a
_.each() function. But the signature is different, as Lodash's implementation does not support the
content argument:
- Underscore:
_.each(obj, iteratee, context)
- Lodash: _
.each(collection, iteratee)
This means that in this snippet from WordPress media code, the
this variable is not passed along, which leads to a fatal error:
_.each( this.options.mode, function( mode ) {
this.activateMode( mode );
}, this );
How to fix the error?
When you are using Webpack and Babel to build the JavaScript in your Gutenberg blocks you need to add
babel-plugin-lodash as an NPM dependency. Then add an entry to your project's
.babelrc as described in the plugin's documentation.
This will modify the way that Lodash dependencies are included.
_.each() would be transformed to
_each(), therefore avoiding overwriting any of WordPress' JavaScript globals.
wp_enqueue_script( 'lodash', '...' );
wp_add_inline_script( 'lodash', 'window.lodash = _.noConflict();', 'after' );
Alternatively, you can also use the version packaged with Gutenberg itself, as it is enqueued in no conflict mode.
This guide should have helped you resolve the issue of Gutenberg breaking.
If you're looking to learn Gutenberg development, check out my posts on learning Gutenberg development in 6 days, or the in-depth Gutenberg development learning guide.


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Lowe's is a US company offering appliance goods and home improvement products in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. In 1921, Lowe's was founded by Lucius Lowe and had its first store in North Wilkesboro, NC.
Frequent shoppers at Lowe's can get their very own Lowe's Advantage Credit Card which can be used at all participating Lowe's hardware and home improvement store across the U.S. Visit www.Lowes.com/credit to apply for or manage your Lowe's credit card online.
Steps to Apply & Manage Your Lowe's Credit Card Online
Step 1. Visit www.Lowes.com/credit.
Step 2. Click on the blue "Learn More" button at the Lowe's Advantage Card section, then click on the "Apply Now" button at the right part of the page to continue.
Step 3. At the next page, you will be required to put in personal information such as First and Last Name, Home Address, Zip Code, Email Address, SSN and Annual Net Income. Click on the Continue button to start the online application process.
Step 4. If approved, you will get a Lowe's credit card courtesy of Synchrony Bank within 10 to 14 business days. Once received, you can then create an account online to manage it.
Step 5. Register for an online account at Lowes.com/Credit and click on the "Sign In" button. Enter your Email Address and Password and click on "Sign In" to get to your Lowe's credit account.
Step 6. You can manage your Lowe's card online and change personal details or pay your card via checking account or any major credit card. Moreover, you can view your monthly statements online or print them as a paper copy.
Lowe's Credit Card Online Information
You can call Lowe's customer service at 1-800-445-6937 to check the status of your card application or for any questions about your Lowes credit card. New accounts start at 26.99% APR with a minimum interest charge of $2.


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Obama's Human Rights Record Pt.2 – TRNN Transcript
Ratner: Obama declared end to torture and secret prisons, but rights in US still threatened. PAUL JAY, SENIOR EDITOR, TRNN: Welcome back to The Real News Network. I'm Paul Jay in New York City. I'm joined again by Michael Ratner….
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Watch a new trailer for 'Blade Runner 2049'
Cannot wait for this movie! A third trailer for Blade Runner 2049 (starring Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford and Robin Wright) has been released! Watch it below.
The movie is in theatres October 6th.
The new trailer shows Gosling being smashed through a wall and later meeting up with Ford, only for the building they're in to be attacked. Jared Leto also features and can be heard saying the words: "You do not know what pain is. You will learn."
Earlier this year, Harrison Ford did a IMAX Q&A on Facebook and talked about his return to Blade Runner, "The character [Rick Deckard] is woven into the story in a way that intrigued me. There's a very strong emotional context. The relationship between the character Deckard – that I play – and other characters is fascinating. I think it's interesting to develop a character after a period of time – to revisit a character."


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15 Revolutionary Techniques for Driving Screws
We've been there. You're driving a screw and it breaks, or you strip the head, or you're trying to get the dumb thing started and it pops off the driver bit and tumbles to the floor. Ugh! We feel your pain. Driving screws can be a real exercise in frustration, but it needn't be. Here are 15 tips to help make your next fastening chore a little less screwy.
Wooden Plugs Hide Screw Heads
Using plugs is an easy way to hide screw heads. Simply drive a countersink bit deep enough to create a recess called a counterbore. Then just drive your screws, add a little glue, and gently tap the plugs in. Once the glue dries, you can sand the plugs flush. To make the plugs even less noticeable, align the grain of the plug with the grain of the workpiece. You can make your own plugs or buy packs of them at home centers and woodworking supply stores.
Give Paint-Clogged Screw Heads a Tap
Lubricate Screws
Bit Extenders Go the Distance
Sometimes the place where you need to drive a screw can be hard to reach without a bit extender. This accessory chucks right into your drill and comes in a bunch of different lengths. Most have quick-release jaws that accept hex-shank drill and driver bits. Buy more than one and you can click them together for even longer reach. Flexible bit extenders are also available.
Impact Drivers Require Spare Bits
If you've ever used impact drivers, you know they pack quite a wallop. And sooner or later, all of that torque will snap the ends off your driver bits. Be sure to buy hardened bits made specifically for impact drivers, but be forewarned?they still break, so keep plenty of extras on hand.
Perfect Junk Drawer Driver
Ratcheting screwdrivers make driving and removing screws by hand a breeze, and many come with an assortment of bits that store inside the handle for just about any type of screw head. Keep it in your kitchen junk drawer and you'll always know where it is.
Screws Too Long? Drive it at an Angle!
Double-Duty Bit Holders
Special bit holders allow one drill/driver to do the work of two. With one type, you just snap a driver bit onto the countersink bit. Another has a countersink bit on one end and a driver bit on the other. You just drill, flip and drive.
Screws for Hanging Cabinets
When you're installing cabinets on walls, use 'washer head' screws. Their large heads are far less likely to pull through, which is especially helpful if you're working with crumbly materials like particleboard. The self-drilling tips can eliminate the need for pilot holes. And depending on the brand, you can get them with either star-drive or square-drive heads, so they're less likely to fall off your bit or strip out. The screw shown is made by FastCap.
Self-Drilling Screws Save Time
The specially designed tip and threads on many modern construction screws can eliminate the need for pilot holes. Just before this writing, we drove a dozen screws of this type through doubled-up 3/4-in. red oak boards with no pre-drilling. They all drove easily with no stripping or breakage and sat perfectly flush without the need for a countersink bit. We also observed no splitting when driving them near the ends of the boards. Impressive! SPAX and GRK are two brands available.
Slower Speed = More Torque
Toothpicks Fix Stripped Holes
A Right-Angle Adapter for Close Quarters
A right-angle adapter is a handy gadget for driving screws in places where the body of your drill won't fit.
Two Jobs, One Bit
You can drill a pilot hole with a standard drill bit, then create a recess for the screw head with a countersink cutter. Or, you can do both at once with a countersink bit. Pick one up at a home center or woodworking supply store.
Drywall Screws are for Drywall
We've used drywall screws for all sorts of carpentry projects, with mixed results. They're strong, which is great. But they're brittle, which is not. With so many different types of wood screws available, you're better off using drywall screws only for hanging drywall.


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The parts of Maleficent we actually enjoyed were when Angelina Jolie went full villain. The rest, not to much. Specifically, we weren't fans of the odd, slapstick pixies whose backstory has been fleshed out in these recently released Maleficent deleted scenes.
These deleted scenes are from the soon-to-be released Maleficent DVD (Nov. 4th). What they reveal is more Angelina Jolie in full mischievous fairy mode and the tiny pixies being big creeps. Apparently they sent in random guys from the castle to kiss Sleeping Beauty while she was asleep. Weird.


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The Five Biggest Myths About Crisis Text Line
April 24 – by Baylee Greenberg, Chief Operating Officer of Crisis Text Line
Crisis Text Line provides free support at people's fingertips, 24/7. Anyone in crisis can text us and we'll support them, from their hot moment to a cool calm.
We are lucky to have good friends: the kind of friends you know always have your back. The kind you feel comfy getting together with, even on a bad hair day. We're smitten with our friends at AFSP who have welcomed us to this space with open arms. The team at AFSP has been particularly helpful in busting myths for us. So today, I'd like to bust some myths people have about using Crisis Text Line:
- You have to be suicidal to use a crisis line. Not so! If it's a crisis to you, it's a crisis to us. We all have unique triggers, thresholds, and experience. Less than one percent of the people who text us are actively suicidal, help-rejecting, and in need of an active rescue. We're proud to offer support to every single person who texts 741741. Questioning reaching out? Do it. We've got your back.
- Rapport can't be created with a stranger over text message. This couldn't be further from the truth. 66 percent of the people who text us share something with their Crisis Counselor that they've never told anyone else. Text is actually extremely effective in crisis counseling because rapport is created quickly. Texting is comfortable for many people. There's no "like," or, "um," or hyperventilation. Usually, by the third message exchanged, we know the issue at hand.
- Crisis lines are busiest during holidays. Holidays may seem stressful, but our data shows we receive 20 percent fewer texts during holidays.
- You have to wait a long time to speak to a Crisis Counselor. This might be true for other services, but not at Crisis Text Line. We don't take you in the order you text in. Rather, we take you by risk, kind of like in an emergency room. If you have a sprained pinky finger, you'll wait while the person with the gunshot wound goes into the operating room. When you text us, an algorithm assesses your risk based on our present collection of messages and places you into a queue. So, if you're actively suicidal, our Crisis Counselors will be in touch with you before they take the person who simply feels down and needs a listening ear. In fact, we connect with all incoming suicidal texters in 13 seconds on average.
- You will be passed off to other resources. The last thing we want you to feel is dismissed. Most of the time, our texters simply need an empathetic ear. Sometimes, people need more information on a specific issue to take their next steps, in which case we point them in the right direction. One of our favorite resources for people who are texting us because they're concerned about suicidal loved ones (that's right – you can text us if you're worried about someone else) is AFSP's list of risk factors and warning signs.
Boom! Myths busted. I hope the next time you or a friend is in crisis, you'll text TALK to 741741.
Like what you're reading? Go to our Sharing Your Story page, where you'll find resources for sharing your own story, including story ideas, blog submission guidelines, tips for sharing your story safely and creative exercises to help you get started, and assignments for upcoming topics.
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- Stephen J. Brown
Bar & Court Admissions
- Illinois
- Michigan
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- University of Wisconsin Law School, 1998, J.D., cum laude
- University of Wisconsin Business School, 1998, M.B.A. (Finance)
- Diego Portales University, Santiago, Chile
- University of Minnesota, 1991, B.A.
- University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Stephen "Joseph" Brown is a member of Pedersen & Houpt's Creditors' Rights, Restructuring and Bankruptcy Practice Group and is also a member of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice Group and Corporate and Business Counseling Practice Group. Joe focuses his practice on bankruptcy, loan restructurings, loan workouts, secured lending, and commercial litigation often involving insolvency and UCC issues. He also has extensive experience with the factoring industry.
Clients regularly seek Joe's counsel on bankruptcy and insolvency issues. Lenders seek his advice as to the most effective approach to enforce their positions, while borrowers seek help in restructuring their debts in a manner that repairs relationships with creditors, or at least prevents foreclosure. He has served as primary debtor's counsel in two chapter 11 cases, and has been primary counsel in various trials and evidentiary proceedings in state and federal court. He advises his clients in major factoring organizations in connection with bankruptcies and workouts, and has litigated dozens of commercial banking cases.
Joe graduated cum laude from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1998 and also holds an M.B.A. in finance from the University of Wisconsin. He is fluent in written and spoken Spanish.
Representative Experience
- Represented a strategic buyer in the liquidation of a $10,000,000 portfolio of mortgage-backed loans involving 20 properties in the Chicagoland area.
- Served as de facto general counsel to a construction contractor to resolve its financial problems with various secured creditors holding $7,000,000 of secured debt.
- Reorganized chain of bed-n-breakfast locations as primary debtor's counsel in chapter 11 proceedings.
- Successfully sued major loan servicer for systematic breaches of confirmed chapter 11 plan.
News & Alerts
- Law 360.com, March 2017
- October 2016
Professional Affililations
Professional Affiliations
- American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI)
- Turnaround Management Association (TMA)
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Definitions for "Precise"
Keywords: strictly, sharply, nice, exact, punctilious
Having determinate limitations; exactly or sharply defined or stated; definite; exact; nice; not vague or equivocal; as, precise rules of morality.
Strictly adhering or conforming to rule; very nice or exact; punctilious in conduct or ceremony; formal; ceremonious.
sharply exact or accurate or delimited; "a precise mind"; "specified a precise amount"; "arrived at the precise moment"
Keywords: dichroic, halogen, reflectorized, compact, beam
The GE trade name for the compact MR-16 and MR-11 low-voltage halogen dichroic "cool beam" reflectorized spot and flood lamps.
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Here is my list of the more popular Siesta Key Activities throughout the year....There's much to do and there is always something going on whether in the village or at the beaches...you can always find your fun in the sun!
February 14, 2020: It may not be quite the Tennessee Bird Walk but the Siesta Key Village Valentine Stroll offers live music throughout the village and free
candy kisses from the merchants. Participating merchants will have
festive balloons outside their businesses. Free admission. 5 p.m. - 8
p.m. Siesta Key Village and South End. Siesta Key Activities on Escape-to-Sarasota.com
February 14, 2020: Celebrate Valentines Day at the Beach with love and romance: Renew your wedding vows and say "I Do" all over again on Siesta Key Beach in a non-denominational service. Couples of all ages and length of marriage gather for the annual group renewal of vows at the Siesta Beach Pavilion, presided over by a 12th Judicial Circuit Court Judge. Event begins at 5 p.m. but couples are encouraged to arrive as early as 4:30 p.m. to check in. It's a tradition that dates to 1989 and it's open to all, but you must pre-register by Feb. 7, 2020. Call 941-861-5000. There's a $15 per couple fee ($25 on site, day of event) and includes a certificate, commemorative gift, flower, music on the beach and light refreshments. Event begins at 5 p.m., the renewal service starts at 6 p.m. Siesta Beach Park, Siesta Beach, 948 Beach Road, Siesta Key, FL. Siesta Key Activities on Escape-to-Sarasota
February 22 - 23, 2020: Take some time to enjoy the 26th Annual Siesta Key Craft Festival.
Everything from folk art, handmade jewelry, pottery, paintings and
more! From the more than 100 crafters surely you can find a unique item
for your home in one of the outdoor galleries. The Fair is a tradition
and draws a huge crowd. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. both
days. Free Admission. Ocean
Blvd in Siesta Key Village. 5124 Ocean Blvd. in Sarasota, FL
April 6, 2019: It's the 33rd Annual Run/walk for the Turtles sponsored by Mote Marine on Siesta Key Public Beach. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. at the Siesta Key Gazebo south of the pavilion. The one-mile fun run or walk begins at 7:30 a.m. The 5-K Run begins at 8 a.m. The entry fee benefits the Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Program at Mote Marine Laboratory. 388-4441 xt 357. Click here for more info and to sign up.
April 20, 2019: Bring the little ones to the Siesta Key Children's Egg Hunt for ages 1 - 6 at Turtle Beach. Come celebrate this Easter with the Siesta Key Children's Easter Party and Easter Egg Hunt! This family-friendly event is open to children ages 1-6 ($10 per child). Activities include an Easter egg hunt, games, free photos with the Easter bunny, the Sheriff's mounted patrol, and more! Kona Ice will be offering items available for purchase. Children ages 1 to 6 are invited to register and participate. All Easter eggs will contain prizes donated by Siesta Key Chamber Member businesses. Each child who registers will also receive a goodie bag. Children should bring something to carry their collected eggs in. Pre-registration begins March 20th, and is required for the Easter Egg Hunt and limited to 175 children. There is a $10 fee per child. The free Siesta Breeze Trolley service will begin at 8:30 on that morning and will be making rounds approximately every thirty minutes from SK Village to Turtle Beach. Event time: 9 a.m. - noon at Turtle Beach, 8699 Turtle Beach Road, Siesta Key, FL. More info and registration here.
April 21, 2019: Easter Sunrise Service - Pine Shores Presbyterian Church hosts its 61st Easter Sunday sunrise service at 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. at Siesta Key Beach near the pavilion. Bring a beach chair or blanket. April Siesta Key Activities
April 27 - 28, 2019: The 41st Annual Siesta Fiesta – Siesta Key Village - Ocean Boulevard. Click here for more on Siesta Fiesta.
May 4, 2019: The Annual Siesta Key Sand Sculpture Contest - 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Siesta Key Public Beach - Beach Road - For more on the Sand Sculpting Contest click this link. Siesta Key Activities on Escape-to-Sarasota
May 4 - 5, 2019: It's the East End Volleyball Big Shot Volleyball Series featuring Divisions: Men's Open; Men's AA; Men's A; Men's BB; Men's B; Women's Open; Women's AA; Women's A; Women's BB; Women's B; Coed 2's AA; Coed 2's A; Coed 2's BB; Coed 2's B; Boys 18 & Under; Boys 16 & Under; Boys 14 & Under; Boys 12 & Under; Girls 18 & Under; Girls 16 & Under; Girls 14 & Under; Girls 12 & Under. Saturday: Open divisions check-in 8 a.m., all other divisions 8:30 a.m. Sunday: All divisions check-in 9 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. Siesta Key Beach volley ball area. 948 Beach Rd., Siesta Key, FL. Click here for registration, prizes and more details.
May 18 - 19, 2019: Can you dig it? It's the Dig The Beach - Siesta Key Volley Ball Classic bouncing in for the weekend. It's fun in the sun and sand with check in at 7:00 a.m. and competition starting at 8:00 a.m. You're sure to see some great volleyball action. Free spectator admission. Siesta Key public beach volleyball courts. 948 Beach Rd, Siesta Key, FL Siesta Key Activities on Escape-to-Sarasota
June 4 - July 30, 2019: The Kids Summer Beach Runs
are 1-mile beach runs held every Tuesday (through July 30) at Siesta
Beach on Siesta Key near the pavilion. For ages 1 - 17, participation
ribbons are awarded along
with a free ice pop each week. Registration at each location begins at
5:30 p.m. and the beach run starts promptly at 6:30 p.m. Free. The runs are a popular summer event
combining exercise and fun. Complete four runs and earn a free custom
T-shirt along with other prizes. More at 941-861-5000.
July 2 - 30, 2019: The Kids Summer Beach Runs are 1-mile beach runs held every Tuesday (through July 30) at Siesta Beach on Siesta Key near the pavilion. For ages 1 - 17, participation ribbons are awarded along with a free ice pop each week. Registration at each location begins at 5:30 p.m. and the beach run starts promptly at 6:30 p.m. Free. The runs are a popular summer event combining exercise and fun. Complete four runs and earn a free custom T-shirt along with other prizes. More at 941-861-5000. Siesta Key Activities on Escape-to-Sarasota.com
July 4, 2019: Watch from land, sea or the Intracoastal Waterway. The 27th Annual 4th of July Fireworks Display over Siesta Key are blasted off just north of the volleyball courts, so viewing is good from anywhere south and along Crescent Beach (south of Siesta Public Beach), out on the Gulf, or from the Intracoastal waterway. Good weather brings estimates of 20,000 to 30,000 to the fireworks on Siesta Key. More info: (941) 349-3800. Siesta Key Activities on Escape-to-Sarasota
July 13 - 14, 2019:Can you dig it? The Dig The Beach - Siesta Key Volley Ball Classic bounces back in for another weekend of fun. Sign up starts at 7:30 a.m. with competition starting at 8:00 a.m. You're sure to see some great volleyball action featuring pro and amateur players. Siesta Key public beach volleyball courts. Free spectator admission.
October 31, 2019: It's the 35th Annual, Siesta Key "Safe Treats!" Bring your little ones to trick or treat and look for participating members displaying festive balloons. In addition to Siesta Key Village, the event has expanded to include merchants on South Siesta Key. Hop on the free Siesta Breeze Trolley which makes a continuous loop between the Village and Turtle Beach, with multiple stops along the way. 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Siesta Key, Sarasota, FL.
November 15 - 18, 2019: The 10th Annual Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting Competition. Master Sand Sculptors from across the U.S. will compete in paired teams for Thousands in prize money. Other events connected to the competition will take place, as well. Those activities, including live music and food and retail vendors in a "vendor village" setting are also a part of the festival. Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sunday: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Monday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Various on line discount available with various ticket packages including reserved private parking. More at Siesta Key Master Sand Sculpting Competition.
November 30, 2019: It's the 35th annual Light Up Siesta Key and Village Holiday Parade. Enjoy the Christmas Tree at the Village Gazebo, Santa's arrival, live music, and other entertainment. The Village Holiday Parade will begin at Avenida del Mare and Beach Road at 5:30 p.m. traveling north on Beach Road onto Ocean Blvd. into the Village. Many businesses and local groups will be participating in the parade and the welcoming of Santa to Siesta Village. Free public transportation is provided courtesy of the Siesta Breeze Trolley from Turtle Beach to the Village (with multiple stops along the route, including Siesta Beach). Shops and restaurants will offer refreshments and special holiday bargains from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. There will also be live music at various venues, plus carolers. 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Siesta Key Village, Siesta Key, Sarasota, FL. Siesta Key Activities on Escape-to-Sarasota
December 26, 2019: It's the 9th annual Siesta Key Santa Stumble pub crawl in Siesta Key Village among several of the bars. There's a "Santa Sack Race." It is important that racers dress in a Santa costume. 21 or older. Free. 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. Siesta Key Oyster Bar, 5238 Ocean Blvd., Sarasota. More info: 941-346-5443.
For more on these and other events around the Sun coast area check out my complete Sarasota Events Calendar.
And by clicking on this link you can find out about the many Recurring Events in Sarasota.
Siesta's Farmers Market - Every Sunday from 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. 5124 Ocean Blvd. Davidson's Plaza.
The Siesta Key Beach Drum Circle
The drums beat and people dance every Sunday evening on Siesta Key Beach. It takes place about an hour before sunset, just south of the main pavilion on Siesta Public Beach. Listen for the drums and follow the crowd. Bring your chair or beach blanket and refreshments. Even bring your own drum and play along!
Siesta Key Activities to Siesta Key Vacation Guide Main Page.
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Moderator: Leonardo la Pietra
Date: April 16th 2011
Location: Operating Room at IEO
Illustrator: Goñi Montes (USA)
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Starting sentence by the moderator Leonardo la Pietra
At the workplace of the future will organization play a role or will we work alone? And how to organize oneself? Leonardo la Pietra – Organization Talk moderator asks himself and us. In his opinion "we should find a balance of different impulses: organization must add values that is not only merely economical but also personal and emotional. As the Chief Medical Officer of European Institute of Oncology he thinks of hospital "as a highly-organized structure that looks like a theater where the actors should coordinate and play together in order to make a good performance – be it an economic deal or a surgical operation". And a balance is not always easy to find; a lot of factors play their role and sometimes "the rules of the society go versus the creativity of the team; we should reflect upon this too in order to better organize our future".
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"The devastating crisis we are going through nowadays is an opportunity to make our personal values as well as company's ones grow and develop. The dynamics are changing, though – on the good and on the bad side. The big enemy of this stage is fear. We must try to think and act positively. The focus on the person is one of the characteristic of the work in the future". The man who works has to confront with targets". This was the most peculiar and suggestive location among the 5 sessions; Leonardo led participants through an extraordinary way of coming together, living the experience of a surgical team work. In this way, it was easier for participants to empathize with the concept of the talk (also because they are going to wear the surgical gown used by the real medical staff). The feelings of the talk were emphasized by the use of video images at the beginning and at the end of the session, besides specific keywords that communicate the emotions associated with the surgical room.
Report, by Luca Brunoni
Mystery talk. The least you could say about today's talk is that it's a bit of a mystery. It'll take place in an hi-tech operation room, and word is the participants will have to be dressed from head to toe in surgeon scrubs. Well, at least I'll know what I'd look like had I pursued the noble art of medicine instead of legal/literary studies. An utopia, by the way: the image of a scalpel cutting through skin is enough to send me TKO. These are my thoughts as I leave the tangenziale ovest circling outside Milan and drive through Via Giuseppe Ripamonti. My navigator confirms: destination reached. And I'm not late! It's a sunny day, the sky blue and clear, a slight breeze blowing through my window. The IEO (Milan's European Institute of Oncology) appears on the right; it looks exactly as in the pictures: two red brick buildings with huge windows, roof tiles, well-kept lawns and lots of green. Half an hour later I am sitting in building nr. 2 fiddling greedily with my welcome package: a t-shirt, the mandatory chocolates, April's issue of TWSM and, most important, the keywords of the talk, printed on a bundle of thin wood strips: quality, motivation, performance, culture, proactivity… The participants sit on the rows of colored chairs, getting to know each other, checking out their gifts, talking quietly as if to respect the customary silence of hospitals. Sitting there reading, looking out the floor-to-ceiling windows, I get déjà-vu from airport waiting rooms. I almost expect a double beep and a warm voice calling my flight. Instead, a team of four surgeons pops out of the main corridor and walks towards us: gowns, plastic shoes, procedure masks, the works. "Welcome" one of them announces, "to Workstyle Talking."
Briefing. Mirko and Leonardo introduce us to Victor and Laura, who also work at IEO and who will accompany us during today's adventure. Mirko, wearing a red surgeon bandana with white hippos, gives us an overview of the previous days' talks. He also answers the one question that has been bouncing around our heads since receiving TWSM's invitation for today. Why on earth an operation room? "Today's discussion will be about organization in the workplace" says Mirko, "and the operation room is the one place where you're not allowed to make mistakes – meaning that everything, from an organizational point of view, must function perfectly." He then adds: "The present period of crisis must be seen as a great opening to re-evaluate the internal values of organizations. In a time of radical changes, we must fight back fear and instead recognize and seize the opportunities that arise." We are then led down a long corridor, and I find myself plunged back into hospital atmosphere: the silence, the shiny floor, the smell of disinfectant. "In order to enter the operation room" Leonardo explains, "you will have to follow the rules of staff. For starters, you will have to change into surgical scrubs and wear caps and masks. This is the first step professionals take to ensure an antiseptic environment when they operate."
Scrubs. Leonardo opens a large, anonymous door and leads us into a sort of antechamber; through a glass wall, we can catch glimpses of the operation room. But Leonardo points in another direction. "Here are the changing rooms" he says. "Boys on the right, girls on the left." The room is tiny and claustrophobic, with narrow lockers bearing the names of the official staff. We squeeze in with difficulty. Victor looks at us and smiles. "Not much space, I know. That's typical in these places." Then he points at the scrubs, neatly folded and arranged in a built-in closet. He shows us the black cord of his pants. "Red stitching is XL, black is L, brown is M. I suggest you go for a size up." Somebody asks: "Can we wear our t-shirts under the scrubs?" "No" says Victor, still smiling. "We wear those a pelle." Eventually we are all turned into green clones marching towards the operation room. The scrubs are light and comfortable and, most important, they represent a new experience. Some of us take the time to pull out their IPhone and get their picture taken. As Leonardo explained during the briefing, none of the participants comes from the medical field. "We have architects, consultants, HR managers, academics, marketing experts. I am sure these different backgrounds will combine nicely and generate lots of insights during our talk."
The room. The operation room looks like the cockpit of a spaceship. Octagonal, about thirty-five square meters, plasma screens everywhere. "In this room" Victor whispers in my ear, "we operate with a robot. Thanks to the screens team members can always see what's happening." The room is packed now, and all twenty plus participants sit in a circle around Leonardo like schoolchildren. Yalcin, the talk's photographer, snaps a series of pictures as big white boards covered with sheets of paper are being passed around. "On these boards" Leonardo explains, "you can write, draw, and sketch everything that passes through your head during the talk." The temperature is set at a nice 18-20 degrees, and the constant hum of the ventilation system gives me the impression we're actually suspended in the air (or is it all just part of my airplane/spaceship trip?). To kick-start the talk, Leonardo offers us some in-flight entertainment. The lights go out, and the plasma screens come alive simultaneously.
The box. The film is bizarre and experimental: a group of scary puppets are living on an unstable platform suspended in the void, and kept in balance thanks to a focused group effort. But when they fish a mysterious music box out of the emptiness, the dynamics change; instead of picking a new strategy in order to share the box and at the same time maintain the platform's balance, a fight ensues for its possession – and one of the puppets eliminates its peers by kicking them off one by one. When the lights come on again everybody looks puzzled. Maybe they, as I, expected a film full of surgeons and operation tables and futuristic procedures. But the connections between the film and the keywords we received slowly surface, and the first smiles appear. Some participants begin to draw and write. Goni, the illustrator of the talk, is also at work, drawing on a large vertical board. Leonardo stands in the middle of the room and claps his hands. His own bandana is blue with Nemo-like fishes. "As you may have noticed" he says, "in the film we shift from a situation of balance to one of imbalance, both literally and metaphorically. Let's try to identify the factors that caused the shift, thinking in terms of organization and teamwork.""The introduction of a change upset the balance" Silvio says. "In the workplace" Fabrizio adds, "you should always be able to deal with changes efficiently, even when those are sudden and unexpected." Interesting concepts emerge. In an organization where a shared motivation exists, a change can have both positive and negative effects – such as the awaking of personal aims clashing with the common goal. This in turn can harm the sense of team and community. Moreover, since changes often implicate new objectives, it's important that these do not obscure the priorities of the team: in the film balance, which was the number one priority because it meant survival, was partly forgotten once the music box came into play."The film" Manuela suggests, "also shows that a complete lack of hierarchy and rules can be harmful.""But in real life some kind of hierarchy always emerges" Goni says, "especially in situations of crisis.""In my opinion" Fabrizio says, "communication is central when changes are introduced. That's where most problems start: lack of communication."We then discuss hierarchy and leaders, distinguishing between positive and negative figures, and the difference between following orders and moving together in one direction. But this part of the Talk was just a warm-up – something to jump-start our brains, still dealing with being stuffed in an operation room dressed as Dr. House's assistants.
Game Theory. Leonardo plays another short clip to introduce game theory concepts and their possible application to organization in the workplace. In particular we discuss dominant strategies, Nash equilibrium and the principles of collaboration vs. competition in the context of team dynamics. For those of you who fell asleep during A Beautiful Mind, the Russell Crowe flick based on the life of Nobel prize winner and famed mathematician John Forbes Nash, here is a brief survey of Nash equilibrium (which, by the way, tells you much more than the movie does). Nash equilibrium takes into account a situation where two or more persons (players) must choose an individual strategy, and where the outcome of their decisions affects each of them. Picture this: you and I have a box of candies in front of us, and we must decide whether to A) give the other person two candies or B) take one candy for ourselves. If I go for A and give you two candies, the risk is that you've picked B: I end up with zero and you with three. So It's not smart for either of us to pick A: if I choose B at least I'm sure to end up with one candy (and at best I get three). B is therefore the dominant strategy of the two. A "B" choice by both of us represents an equilibrium because even if I were informed of your strategy (B) I would not change mine. Were we allowed to cooperate, we might decide to both pick A and get two candies each instead of one. But then, you would have to trust me! I could betray you, choose B, pocket my three candies and leave you empty handed: so we're back to the equilibrium as the smartest choice. These concepts are helpful because they illustrate human behavior in situations of interaction where individual interests come into play. As we discuss the implications Leonardo insists on the importance, within an organization, of cooperation, transparency, rules of conduct, and, of course, an effective system of communication. While this goes on Daniel moves stealthily around the room, capturing everything with his video camera. He is a tall man, long black hair and matching beard, and the camera – a new model looking like a professional photo camera – looks tiny and light in his hands. Leonardo then wraps up this part of the talk, and the keywords – the same wooden strips included in the welcome package – are passed around. And since it's already one o'clock, bowls of chocolates appear so we can fight back sugar lows. There are also candies, but luckily, no games are being played.
Keywords. "Each of you" Leonardo says, "will chose a keyword and introduce it to us according to your thoughts and experience. Also, try to apply it to organization in an hypothetical 'workplace of the future'". The first keyword that pops up is Purpose. "There is no organization without purpose" Manuela says. "The common assumption is that purpose is all about the triad what, why, and how – but in the future, we should shift our attention more on the why." We agree that this, moreover, may contribute to the evolution towards the mythical state of sustainability everybody is talking about these days." "And once again" Cristina suggests, "the key for establishing purpose is Communication. People today are so overwhelmed by the constant flow of information that they often switch off, even unconsciously. This leads to problems in the workplace. One viable solution could be a reeducation aimed at learning to communicate more efficiently as a team." By now everybody has chosen their keyword and is eager to contribute, and Leonardo is cast in the role of a busy talk-show host. "You choose Change" he says to Fabrizio. "That is connected with what we saw in the movie, right?" "Right. An organization evolves mainly through its people, meaning that people must be open to accept changes as a challenge. In the future we will see the number and frequency of these changes increase, and a new mindset must be adopted in order to keep up." Michele has picked Culture. It's an important keyword because it relates to many facets of an organization: the culture behind work ethic and objectives, that of the place where the organization is based, and that of the single members of the team – because in our age of mobility, the workplace often becomes a fascinating melting pot. Understanding the role and implications of all cultural aspects can become a major asset in building a focused, tight structure. When we discuss Motivation (the keyword chosen by Simone) and the modern techniques employed in order to stimulate co-workers, a debate arises about incentives – which seem to involve more and more Big Brother tactics aimed at controlling Productivity. "Before determining the incentives" Goni says, "one should get to know the people and differentiate between real motivation and the chasing of a few more euro." We reach the conclusion that, ideally, in the future incentives should be more tailor made and be discussed thoroughly with the employees. "And moreover" Antonino says, "we should think about empowering people a bit more. This will lead to more responsibility, but also to an heightened sense of importance, to more self-fulfillment, and to more purpose; this way, motivation will build up in an organic way.""One way to do that within a team is to introduce a mobile concept of Leadership, where leaders are designated in connection to single objectives and projects."When the keyword Lean is introduced, Leonardo's face lights up. It's obviously one of his favorites. "In a lean organization" he says, "simplify is the operative word: that means no Muda."He takes a second to look at our baffled faces, then explains: "Muda is a Japanese world, and indicates all efforts or activities that lead nowhere, and are therefore unnecessary. This includes wastes of time, resources, and energy. In a modern organization, we will have to think of ways of reducing Muda to the minimum.""But at the same time" I reply, "we live in a society and economy that thrives on producing, selling, buying, and consuming Muda. So maybe the philosophy should be extended, so that we won't end up reducing waste in organization only to generate more as a goal."Nevertheless, we all agree that in the workplace of the future we will have to limit the production of Muda – both physical and abstract. Leonardo now looks at his watch. In the meantime, Goni has filled his board with many suggestive drawings. Leonardo, as an apt conclusion to the talk, asks him to explain his ideas to us.And then, in the blink of an eye, we're back to the real word, where a refreshment awaits us.
Change. The most important keyword of today's talk was change, and the unfamiliar territory of the operation room was the perfect environment to prompt the participants and help them focus on the issue. The process of re-thinking organization is already in motion, and theories and ideas diverge enormously. Whereas most new trends seems to be dominated by the usual corporate prerogatives of maximized productivity and profits, it is clear that other innovators are working towards re-incorporating the human element in their teams and workforce. As Mirko mentioned in the briefing, windows of opportunity are opening to implement breakthrough ideas and strategies. It is important, however, that we evaluate the long-term impact of the changes we introduce and are honest about their real objectives, and that we keep in mind the scope of our responsibility and be not afraid of swimming against the current.
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Collection of the impressions of Goni Montes (illustrator) and Yalcin Sertkaya (photographer).
"Maximize the probability of a job well done;" in Goni Montes' words this is the purpose and the motif that underlies the concept of hierarchy. He was immediately struck by the location that allowed each of the people who took part in the meeting to understand what is at stake in such a workplace, thus empathizing with the topic: "Once I walked in and caught a healthy glance of this operation room I no longer thought it was clever – this was the best for this discussion. In no other room will hang a human life on a thread composed of an order that both the room and the people inside of it can grasp." The keyword was definitely order. Photographer Yalcin Sertkaya recalls the difficult of moving in such a small place: "It was a uneasy and tense environment for everybody, for me, staff, participants to make our job. It became possible with a successful management of the moderator." The objects too played a fundamental role and actively interacted with the space: "The room was noit filled, but packed with objects of the highest technology. Their meticulous yet necessary arrangement dictated that everything is and must remain in its right place" Goni underlines. Since organization is the best way for us "to harness our own capabilities and that of our resources" – he goes on – I wanted my artwork to reflect all this. Every element in the illustration is a contemplation of both the location and the discussion that took place. With this in mind I portrayed a convoluted balance that can be held only through order."
On the other hand, Yalcin's focus was more on human landscapes, since his expert area mostly deals with panorama and views; the challenge was to put his techniques and skills to a complete different setting: "I did not focus on individuals, I preferred to take into viewfinder as much as people and equipments as I do in landscapes. For the photographs with people it is more interesting for me to shoot the interaction between people instead of personal portraits."
On a more personal level both the artists expressed their enthusiasm for the Talk; it was a rare opportunity to work in an unexpected and challenging way: "Forming part of a group of such professionals was very enriching. On top of that to be given the opportunity of participated in a talk in which I can draw is as exciting as it is comforting. My expectations were high and not only were they met, but surpassed. Yalcin too agrees on this opinion, looking forward to taking part in next events: "It was an innovative way of extracting new ideas with its every aspects, selection place, selection of subject, working style with the keywords. I hope new ones will we organized in the future."


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