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Tiny Calculator is of European Homage
By Neal McChristy
A mechanical calculator that could be one of two branches of the same European homage is currently owned by a central New York state man.
A mechanical calculator that could be one of two branches of the same European homage is currently owned by a central New York state man.
This small calculator is believed to be either a Brungsviga or an Odhner. Both machines have common roots in a St. Petersburg inventor.
"I've been in the business 52 years," said Ed Lawrence, "and it was before my time."
He owns Lawrence Office Machines in New Hartford, a suburb of Utica, N.Y., and operates it along with his wife, Coralyn, and son, John. Lawrence found the machine after purchasing the contents of a business, he said, "and this showed up in the contents. . .I've never seen another one like it."
The all-metal machine is mounted on a solid hardwood base that is 14 by 7.5 inches wide. The calculator and stand is 4.5 inches tall. The calculator pulls numbers in similar to a checkwriter, Lawrence says. The carriage is moved from right to left by two space levers in the front. The operator pulls a hand crank on the right side to pull numbers into the other registers. The registers are cleared by wing-nuts on the side of the machine by turning the dials back to zero.
The metal portion of the calculator without the base is small - about 10 inches wide, according to the photo. On the rear in the right-hand corner, Lawrence says there is a large letter "N" in a fancy font with a lower-case "c" next to it, along with a four-digit number.
The carrying case is metal and covered with synthetic leather. The cover, lined with velvet, fits over the top of the base and is fastened with leather straps and a snap.
The machine appears to be a Brunsviga, according to John Lewis Sr., Albuquerque, N.M., an antique office machine historian who was asked about the origination of the machine by Repair, Service and Remarketing News. Other possibilities include the Odhner calculator.
The calculator owned by Ed Lawrence, New Hartford, N.Y. has a carrying case of metal covered with synthetic leather.
The Brunsviga had its roots in the design of Willgodt T. Odhner, St. Petersburg, Russia. Odhner invented his calculator in 1874 and died in 1905.
"There are several that resemble it, but none are identical to it," said Lawrence. "The closest I can come to it is that it was an Odhner."
Patent rights for the Odhner machine were ceded by Willgodt to Koenigsberger and Co., St. Petersburg, which did not produce the machine but sold patent rights in Germany to Grimme, Natalis and Co. of Braunschweig, Germany. This German patent became the Brunsviga machine.
The 1917 Russian Revolution caused manufacture of the Odhner machine to go to Sweden, initiated by Willgodt's sons, Alexander and George, and his nephew, Valentine Odhner.
Lawrence has worked on the Odhner electronic adding machines and says the company is still making calculators.
His company was founded September 1969 as a service and typewriter sales business.
"We're still in typewriters," Lawrence said. "However, they're not as popular, of course, as they used to be, so we're actually doing more copier and fax machines."
They work with the Adler and Copystar line, he says, and service and sell copiers, faxes and an occasional typewriter.
The first interest in repairing business machines from Lawrence, age 76, was when he was in the U.S. Navy in World War II, stationed in Barber's Point in Hawaii in 1942 when the barbed wire was still strung around the beaches and Pearl Harbor was a recent memory.
He was working on hydraulic pumps, fuel pumps and vacuum pumps in a shop for naval aircraft, having been trained at Newport, R.I., at an aviation school in Chicago and serviced the Stierman and SNJ "Texan" at the Livermore Training Base in California.
An advertisement came through for someone to repair typewriters at Barber's Point, and Lawrence applied but didn't get the job.
It gave him an idea.
Once discharged, he went to work for Remington in Utica servicing typewriters, adding machines and calculators.
After a stint selling insurance in the early '50s, he spent two years in Fort Knox, Ky., as a tank mechanic for the New York State National Guard working on small arms and large gunnery. He then had a job working on the electronic components for the missile prototypes being built by General Electric.
He then returned to the typewriter and calculator area by going to work for Johnson Business Machines, Utica, N.Y., whose line was Olivetti typewriters and Olivetti's Divisumma calculators.
"Olivetti was one of the first to have the times-equal calculators," Lawrence said. "Others had the dials."
After 11 years with Johnson, he established his own shop. Lawrence says he helps out by servicing and selling typewriters, but his son, John, does most of the work.
From working on a Remington to missile components, one of the curiosities of this antique-collector's varied experience comes from his service in Hawaii, where residents were still skittish about a Japanese attack.
"They were building a big gun emplacement," Lawrence said. "It was like the movies - 'The Guns of Navarone.'"
Editor's Note: Anyone who wishes to contact Ed at Lawrence Office Machines about the calculator may contact him at 219 Winchester Drive, New Hartford, N.Y. 13413, telephone (315) 732-6075.
Ed Lawrence is assisted at Lawrence Office Machines, New Hartford, N.Y., by his wife, Coralyn, and son, John. Ed says John does most of the service work.


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Osceola in Polk County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Cascade Falls
Descend the 156 steps into Wilkie Glen, and follow the trail along the Osceola Creek to the St. Croix River.
Rivers, Rails & Trails
This is one of many interpretive signs in the River, Rails & Trails Heritage Area, a project funded in part by a Heritage Tourism grant from the Wisconsin Department of Tourism.
Erected by Wisconsin Heritage Tourism.
Topics. This historical marker is Exploration • Natural Features • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 45° 19.185′ N, 92° 42.365′ W. Marker is in Osceola, Wisconsin, in Polk County. Marker is on North Cascade Street (State Highway 35) north of Osceola Road (State Highway 243), on the left when traveling north. Marker is near 1st Avenue at Wilke Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Osceola WI 54020, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Osceola (here, next to this marker); The Mills (within shouting distance of this marker); Geiger Brewery (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Osceola Bluff (approx. 0.2 miles away); Osceola "Soo" Depot (approx. 0.2 miles away); Geology of the Taylors Falls Region (approx. 5.9 miles away in Minnesota); State Park Movement in Wisconsin (approx. 6.1 miles away); Interstate Park Centennial (approx. 6.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Osceola.
Also see . . . About Osceola. (Submitted on April 2, 2009.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2009, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,461 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 2, 2009, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.


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In one of the portraits from our bizarre gallery of insect faces, you can see what happens when a fly sticks out its tongue. It's a disturbingly human expression on an otherwise alien visage.
Science photographer Steve Gschmeissner used a scanning electron microscope to take these headshots of familiar insects. What's revealed are all the armored, alien details of faces that we normally don't see. Meeting the eyes of a wasp and seeing the soft fluff of fur around a honeybee's face are at first disorienting, then fascinating. The images have been colorized to call attention to the different features of the bugs' faces.
See more images via the Telegraph.
Yellow dung fly
Human flea
Jumping spider
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The most frequent and dependable matter is to watch the towering gas, water or electricity bill. Their sudden growth is that the first possible indication of an undetected leak in the arrangement. Settling of this base can quickly damage pipes under the surface. In reality, ill craftsmanship in the time of building may also be accountable for leaks. Additionally, slab leaks may also happen from rusting of their pipes as a result of elevated pH levels in water. The majority of the time, older, stuffy and stuffy galvanized pipe provides up after a long time of support. After just pinpointing the flow, the very next thing is to learn if it's practically feasible to execute a slab leak repair. Pipes contractors use the best tools and practices to execute the undertaking.
But this kind of plumbing fix is sometimes not the best suitable alternative because one failure could be an indication of more to come in future. What's more, slab leaks are easily mended in a wide variety of means. It has to be found beneath the slab with unique and innovative equipment also called a flow detector. Replacing just the 1 line might be troublesome if you can find indications of numerous water pipe failures or even openings in the house.
It's exceedingly dependable and durable in nature and also can manage aggressive water requirements.


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It's been a while since I cooked something out of Ina's cookbooks. For lunch today, I made guacamole and baked some whole wheat tortilla chips to go with.
This is from the Barefoot Contessa Cookbook and the recipe is found here.
For the tortilla chips, I bought a pack of 10 whole wheat tortillas, brushed them with vegetables oil, cut them into wedges and baked at 400 for 10 minutes.


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Many businesses are housed in a multi-tenant office building, in an office park, or even a technology campus. Having a large number of people in one place at one time can present problems for business when it comes to parking. Who belongs in your parking lot or in your assigned parking? What if the office building or office park you are working in has a parking garage? How do you ensure that your employees or guests won't be towed? These are issues that arise not only for building management or property management companies, but for businesses as well. One way to address these concerns is through the use of parking permits.
By instituting a parking permit program, business can do more than simply monitor parking privileges. As companies invest time and money into improving their corporate infrastructure, as well as safe-guarding their staff, the use of parking permits serves as a vital piece of an overall security initiative. Additionally, parking permits are also public facing – your company's name and brand is part of the permit, and will be visible to passers by wherever your employees travel. This means that having professional quality parking permits is a serious consideration. The permits not only reflect the importance of your organization's security, but also reflect the company's image.
There are a variety of materials and configurations available for parking permits. The use of the parking permits will help you to determine which parking permit solution is the best fit for your program. With the assortment of colors, materials, finishes, and configurations available, it's easy to perfect your parking permit program.


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Polish State Certificate Exams - Registration
17th - 18th October 2020
State Certificate Examinations in Polish as a Foreign Language
Polword, is the only accredeted school in the UK, to organise official examinations in Polish.
The State Certificate Examinations in Polish as a Foreign Language targets foreigners and Polish citizens who live abroad and may be willing to document their knowledge of the Polish language to apply for a citizenship or to access higher education.
Such certification may also become useful when applying for jobs in business, health or the civil sector.
For more information, please contact us HERE
Examination Fees
Useful Info
Examination dates:
17th & 18th October 2020
Components of the exam:
17th October (Saturday):
- listening comprehansion
- accuracy/grammar in use
- reading comprehension
- writing
18th October (Sunday)
- speaking
Available levels:
A2, B1, B2, C1 for adults
To register your interest in taking a Polish State Certificate Exam you need to:
- pay the correct examination fee - via Paypal, bank transfer, card, cheque
Structure of the Exam
You may choose the level of examination which corresponds to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The framework covers all levels from A2 to C2 (native) and Polword teachers will be happy to help you choose the right level. It is important to match your current abilities with the right level to ensure that you feel comfortable when sitting your exam. The examinations consist of five parts and in each part you need to score at least 50% to pass each element (in B2, C1 and C2 you need at least 60% in the written and spoken parts). To give you an idea of the exam itself, see the descriptions below (regards level B1 - C2)to find out the kinds of questions you may be asked.
· Reading Comprehension-The student is required to carefully read several texts and highlight or answer a set of questions about their meaning to measure the level of understanding
· Listening Comprehension-The student is required to listen to a recording during which they are asked to select the correct response, fill the gaps or answer some open questions
· Accuracy/Grammar in Use-The student needs to recognise and select the right format of an answer or develop and write down a response. In this part the focus is on grammar and the practical use of the right form to respond
· Writing-The student selects a set of questions and writes texts according to the instructions. Themes are formulated in such way that they do not require specialised knowledge but test the writing ability
· Speaking-The student is asked to develop oral responses, basing on variety of graphical and textual materials. There is three clusters to choose from, each comprising of two or three questions answered in front of the commission
Duration of exams varies depending on the level and increases accordingly as presented in the table below:
Examination duration
No more than 160 minutes
No more than 190 minutes
No more than 250 minutes
No more than 250 minutes
No more than 290 minutes
Sample exercises and exams
The exams comprise of several sections and you can see the examples of test papers or listen to the official exam recordings at different levels. Please visit: http://certyfikatpolski.pl/dla-zdajacych/przykladowe-testy-zbiory-zadan/ for examples of previous tests to get acquainted with the various question formats.
If you wish, you can practice your skills and match your responses with the answers provided at the back pages of the paper. To access these sample exercises and test your skills, please visit: http://certyfikatpolski.pl/dla-zdajacych/zbiory-zadan/
Practical tips for candidate
In order to be allowed to sit the exam, you must arrive on time according to the official schedule. This gives you time to settle and thus increases your chances for success.
You will come into the room at your designated time according to the order on the official register
Prior to entering the exam room, it is important that you have a proof of your ID with a photo (passport, national identity card or a driving license)##
During the exam you must be silent and you cannot communicate with your peers, use of correction pens and pencils is prohibited. You cannot leave the room nor your seat until allowed to do so
Students must only fill in the answers in the space provided
Useful information (in Polish):
- About the exam
- Structure of the exam
- Sample tests
- More excercises
- Tips for candidates
- Courses preparing for the certificate exam
- Candidates with sepcial needs
Who can take the exam: foreigners or Polish citizens residing permanently abroad who are 18 ore more on the examination day
Examination fee: Pursuant to Article 11g item 8 of the Act Amending the Act on the Polish Language, the examination fee is calculated on the basis of the EUR conversion rate of 30st June 2019.
Dates for examinations in 2020:
15-16th June 2020 (B1, B2, C1 adults)
On 18 - 19.11.2017, Polword Ltd. held a first edition of State Certificate Examinations in Polish as a Foreign Language at the B1 level of competence.


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text: In this video BigCommerce co-founder Mitchell Harper discusses Google's biggest fear and explains how you can profit from it. Long story short, as more and more vertical search websites and mobile applications are released (such as Quora for Q&A, Kayak for hotels and flights and UrbanSpoon for restaurants), fewer and fewer people start their Internet session at Google.com. These new websites and mobile applications, over the next few years, will result in a drop in traffic to Google as it becomes less relevant, but will provide an opportunity for creative entrepreneurs who understand how to get their products and businesses on these new websites in a way that will make them a part of the conversation and relevant to the searches for content being performed.


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Everyone knows Superman and Wonder Woman, but what about the unsung heroes of the world's many superteams? What about the guy who keeps the lights on and the tights clean? Where's his iOS game? Thankfully, Double Fine has just announced Middle Manager of Justice, which is about exactly that.
The game puts you in the role of an office manager at the newest branch of Justice Corp, which is apparently some kind of superhero corporation, and tasks you with keeping your staff of costumed crime fighters in shape and on task. To do this, it looks like you'll have to tap into your own powers of time management and poking stuff, since the gameplay appears to function in a similar fashion as something like FarmVille or Game Dev Story, but with supervillain battling thrown in.
Obviously, as evidenced by that description, the game features a grim and brooding tone similar to Christopher Nolan's Batman movies. Oh wait, Double Fine developed this game, and it's the master of the wacky and cartoonish (and the makers of Psychonauts and Costume Quest), so it's probably going to end up being wacky and cartoonish…which is a much better idea anyway.
The game will be free-to-play, with two forms of in-game currency: coins and Superium. Users will earn both simply by playing, but they will be able to pay real money for Superium if they want to experience things and strengthen their heroes quicker. Fortunately for cheapskate gamers, Double Fine is being very quick to assure everyone that it is possible to experience everything in the game without having to pay for anything. Real money is simply used to make things go faster.
Middle Manager of Justice will be available soon for iOS in Canada and, according to project lead Kee Chi, everywhere else "soonishly soon" after that.


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In addition to continuing the Star Wars saga with a new trilogy of episodic installments, Disney and Lucasfilm are fleshing out the lore with standalone anthology films. The first of these, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, debuted in December 2016 becoming the seventh highest-grossing film of all time in the U.S. and next month it comes to home video.
Disney and Lucasfilm officially announced that Rogue One: A Star Wars Story will be available early on Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere on March 24, and on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD and On-Demand on April 4. This confirms reports that the Rogue One Blu-ray would hit shelves just in time for Star Wars Celebration 2017 in mid-April.
The home video release includes never-before-seen Rogue One bonus material that aims to take fans behind the scenes with the cast and filmmakers and includes an intimate collection of stories reveals how the film came to life, as well as hidden Easter Eggs and film facts that audiences may have missed in the theater.
- A Rogue Idea – Hear how ILM's John Knoll came up with the movie's concept – and why it's the right film to launch the Star Wars stand-alone films.
- Jyn: The Rebel – Get to know Rogue One's defiant, resourceful survivor, and hear what it was like for Felicity Jones to bring her to life onscreen.
- Cassian: The Spy – Diego Luna shares insights into his complex, driven character, who becomes a hero through selflessness, perseverance and passion.
- K-2SO: The Droid – Explore the development of this reprogrammed Imperial droid, from initial pitch and character design through Alan Tudyk's performance.
- Baze & Chirrut: Guardians of the Whills – Go deeper into the relationship between these two very different characters, with Chinese superstars Jiang Wen and Donnie Yen.
- Bodhi & Saw: The Pilot & The Revolutionary – Forest Whitaker and Riz Ahmed reflect on Saw Gerrera, the broken Rebel leader, and Bodhi Rook, the Imperial pilot who defects.
- The Empire – Meet a dangerous new Imperial adversary…and cross paths once more with the most iconic villain of all time.
- Visions of Hope: The Look of "Rogue One" – The filmmakers describe the challenges and thrills of developing a bold new look for the movie that can fit within the world of the original trilogy.
- The Princess & The Governor – See what it took to bring the vibrant young princess of "Star Wars: A New Hope" – as well as one of her most memorable foes – back to the screen.
- Epilogue: The Story Continues – Filmmakers and cast celebrate Rogue One's premiere and look forward into the future, to the Star Wars stories yet to be told.
- Rogue Connections – Uncover Easter eggs and film facts hidden throughout the movie that connect "Rogue One" to the Star Wars universe.
* Digital bonus offerings may vary by retailer.
Rogue One Home Trailer Gif Gallery
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* All animated gifs made by me with Adobe Photoshop CS6. No copyright infringement intended.


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Given the long and often drawn out process in 2008 and 2012 of the primary horse race, the Republican National Committee is hoping to condense their primary calendar to give the eventual nominee more time campaigning and less time fighting other Republican contenders.
Report from Politico:
The Republican National Committee is taking steps at its winter meeting this week to try condensing the 2016 presidential nominating calendar, with the goal of starting later and ending earlier than in 2012.
Chairman Reince Priebus wants the party's 2016 convention to happen between June 27 and July 18 – compared to the week of August 27 in 2012. The official date will be announced this spring, and the location will be selected at a summer meeting.
The party's rules committee approved a handful of significant changes Thursday, which are likely to be adopted by the full 168-member governing body on Friday.
Among them: Stiffer penalties for states that schedule primaries before March 1; a requirement that states award delegates proportionally, rather than on a winner-take-all basis, before March 15; and a rule that delegates be selected 45 days before the national convention, as opposed to the current 35 days, to encourage states to wrap up as earlier.
Only four "early states" are allowed to hold elections before March 1: Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina and Nevada. At the convention in Tampa, the committee voted to award just 12 delegates to any states that ignore this rule. The committee voted Thursday to make the penalty even stricter for smaller states, to dissuade them from attempting to move up.
Republican leaders in the four earliest-voting states express confidence they will now be able to hold off on voting until February of 2016, compared to January in 2012.
During the 2012 cycle, every state that voted in March awarded delegates proportionally based on the share of the vote each candidate received. That extended the nominating fight into late April and frustrated Mitt Romney's campaign. So, at the convention, rules were changed to allow a "winner-take-all" system, in which any state could award every one of its delegates to whoever won the primary.
There are a few theories as to who this helps the most. The first theory says that an "electable" nominee, perhaps like a Mitt Romney, would be able to avoid staking out very conservative positions to win this lengthy primary process. On the other hand, perhaps without and extended vetting, the more moderate candidates won't be able to convince voters they truly will carry the conservative mantle.
The major advantage this calendar change would provide the eventual nominee is the ability to begin campaigning and spending general election funds much earlier than they could in 2012. During the last cycle, with President Obama as the incumbent, his campaign was not held back by campaign finance laws regarding the primary process.
On the other hand, does this jibe with the centralization of power to the RNC which began in 2012 at the convention which sought to limit grassroots influence over the candidates and platform?


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The Marketing of George W. Bush: News Analysis By BOB BURNETT Special to the Planet
This past January, New Yorker essayist Malcolm Gladwell observed that sports-utility vehicles are bestsellers because Americans have bought into the marketing myth that SUVs are safer than conventional cars. Actually, they are more dangerous because they are less maneuverable and more prone to tip over.
On Nov. 2 Americans bought into another marketing myth—that George Bush would keep them safe. The truth is that the Bush administration has imperiled our security: Bush domestic policies have made the economic future less secure and his international policies have fueled the flames of terrorism. (In retrospect, the motto of the Kerry campaign should have been, "George Bush—unsafe at any speed.")
Many Democrats believe that those who voted for George W. did so because they are unintelligent, but there is a more plausible explanation for his victory on Nov. 2: Americans preferred Bush because they are vulnerable to mass-marketing myth makers.
Americans bought into a fabricated Bush persona on many levels: Those who voted for George W. believed that he was more pious, patriotic, and athletic than John Kerry. The gulf between the perception of Bush and the reality was the result of a carefully orchestrated marketing campaign.
After it was clear that John Kerry would be the Democratic nominee, a friend remarked that on election day the American electorate would have the choice between spam (Bush) and prosciutto (Kerry); in other words, voters could pick either a manufactured product, a nutritional illusion, or one that was real but unfamiliar to Middle America.
Once Kerry secured the nomination, polls showed him with a slight advantage over the incumbent. The Bush marketers responded with the first stage of their image campaign: George W. is just like you, and John Kerry is not—he's an effete intellectual. At this point, Laura Bush began to play a bigger role in the campaign because she has broad popular appeal. (Laura's prominence reminded me of a comment that my mother once made about Dick Nixon, "He must be okay; he's married to that sweet woman, Pat.") Throughout the campaign, Laura was used to reinforce the "folks like us" theme. Theresa Heinz Kerry was too exotic for much of Middle America; her presence supported the Republican claim that John Kerry was out of touch with average people.
At the Democratic convention Kerry was packaged as a decorated veteran, "reporting for duty" to protect America. This presented a serious challenge to the Bush image-makers. They responded with two thrusts:
The first was to say, in effect, Kerry served honorably in Vietnam but since then has had a career primarily characterized by vacillation—he's a flip-flopper. The Bush marketing campaign claimed that George, in contrast, was resolute, "He says what he means and means what he says."
The second thrust was the infamous "Swift-Boat" advertisements, and the accompanying book, "Unfit for Command." These attacks served two purposes: they marginalized Kerry's credibility as a decorated war hero. And, they diverted attention from Bush's greatest vulnerability, the failure of his Administration to respond to the Al Qaeda threat prior to 9/11.
After Kerry's campaign was reenergized by his victories in the debates, the Bush image-makers responded with the third stage of their campaign: moral values. Bush was portrayed as the defender of traditional values; he would protect the American family from the "threat" of gay marriage and, more generally, immoral lifestyles promoted by the liberal elite. Kerry was lambasted as a liberal, someone out of touch with core American values.
The Republican theme, Bush will protect America, was extended to the war on terrorism; George W. was portrayed as a Christian warrior who would defend the American family from threats within and without the United States.
Democrats didn't take this marketing campaign seriously enough. They laughed when, for example, Dick Cheney told an audience that if John Kerry were to be elected president there was no doubt that Al Qaeda would "hit us again." Rather than talk about values, and Kerry's own positives, the Democratic campaign managers retreated into policy wonkdom.
When the Bin Laden video ran a few days before Nov. 2, the Democrats had no effective response. But, the video reminded the average American of 9/11 and, therefore, reinforced the artfully constructed image of Bush as protector of the nation. At the last minute, crucial voter groups shifted from Kerry to Bush because of a concern about security and values.
When push came to shove, the American voting public bought the Bush marketing campaign. They chose spam. Not because it tasted better, or was healthier, but because it was comfort food in perilous times. They disapproved of most of what Bush had done in his first term, but they liked him better, felt more comfortable with him.
In 1992, Bill Clinton won because Democrats did a better job of marketing him than Republicans did with George H. W. Bush. In 2000 and 2004, Gore and Kerry lost because the Republicans were better mythmakers. There's a vital lesson to be learned from this experience—in 2008, Democrats must do a far better job marketing their presidential candidate.


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When a Direct Selling company executive walks their talk, I get excited. Today, 21Ten announced they have donated to the Generation Why Movie project showcasing the homeless youth epidemic we face in the United States.
Chris Brooke of OxyFresh and the DreamWeaver Foundation is putting all of her resources behind the great project as the Executive Producer, and had this to say…
"We really want to work together to identify the foot problem and the solutions that are needed. We've already got a great team in place, and more and more people are calling to ask us how they can contribute and participate."
The 21TEN marketing team is stoked about being part of something so big, and making this project a true life changer for these kids living on the streets of the USA.
Karli Fairbanks, a 21TEN designer stated it this way – "Raising awareness about the realities of homelessness is important. It's always refreshing to see people making an effort to acknowledge the people who are often unacknowledged. I respect 21TEN all the more for investing in this project and allowing us to be a part of it."
To become a part of this great project visit GenWhyMovie.com
Official Press Release from 21TEN!
Direct Selling Company 21TEN Donates Time and Resources to Build Website Fighting Youth Homelessness


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Per the label, Roland Cookie Butter is "a sweet, spreadable treat made from crushed spiced Belgian cookies". Some suggested serving ideas for "Cookie Butter" are on toast, pancakes, in cookie sandwiches, or as a filling for a homemade desserts. It's also good for dipping fruits and vegetables. However, the very best way to enjoy this sweet, dessert-like item might be the simplest - straight from the jar with a spoon.
What we liked:
Comments from our taste panel included "Wow, this is a big surprise. Cookie Butter could be one of my new regular "go-to" sweet snacks.", "I love the pleasantly sweet taste and the creamy texture of this item.", "This is amazing. It looks like peanut butter but it tastes like ground up Belgian cookies." , "I like that this item is delicious all by itself.", "This would be great spread on cookies or crackers but I really like it best straight from the jar." and "I'd love to keep cookie butter at home but it could be addicting!"
Founded almost 80 years ago, Roland Foods has been dedicated to providing its customers with the best gourmet foods. Passion for providing consistency and quality has made Roland Foods one of the leading food distributors. With the company's diverse background in industry knowledge and one of the most comprehensive product selections, Roland Foods products can be found in numerous industry channels including home, kitchen, restaurant, and market.
Ingredients (from package):
57% speculoos cookies (wheat flour, brown sugar, vegetable oil and fats [palm, canola, and coconut oil], raw cane sugar, soy flour, invert sugar, baking powder [sodium hydrogen carbonate], cinnamon, nutmeg), vegetable oils (canola and palm oil), sugar, rapeseed lecithin (emulsifier)
Note: As always, see package ingredient lists and/or contact manufacturer directly with specific ingredient questions and/or dietary concerns.
Allergen info:
May contain traces of tree nuts, eggs, and milk.
We got our jar of Cookie Butter courtesy of our good friends at Barons Market, located in San Diego and Southwest Riverside Counties in California. To find your local Barons Market www.baronsmarket.com.
Roland Cookie Butter is also available at amazon.com www.amazon.com and select retailers elsewhere.
Contact American Roland Food Corp. at www.rolandfood.com and go to "How to contact" to complete form. Telephone 800.221.4030


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With a new alliance with Minda's commercial enterprises we not only have many new job vacancies, but have also become South Australia's largest provider of career choice for people with disability.
Employment opportunities exist in such areas as: Graphic Design, Timber Manufacture, Hospitality, Catering, Cleaning, Packaging Solutions, Electronics Recycling, Commercial Laundry, Steel Manufacturing, Grounds Maintenance, Plant Nursery, Computer Refurbishing and IT Sales.
If you have a disability or know someone with a disability please register your interest on Minda's commercial enterprises employment page or call us directly on 08 84226200 for more information.


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Project management and communication planning across a variety of strategic business environments, including hospitals, IT departments and nonprofit organizations. Healthcare experience spans both inpatient operations and revenue cycle management. Other specialties include process improvement and redesign, and change management initiatives including employee development.
Community Involvement
- Volunteer, Red Cross Bay Area
- Blood donor
- MBA, University of Michigan
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There are all the usual ways, of course, but here's how Meg Remington did it.
My teenage daughter, Lindsey, had the nerve to place a personal ad on my behalf – Wanted: Perfect Partner. Worse, Steve Conlan, who answered the ad, was perfect, according to her.
Did a teenage matchmaker get it right? You decide!
"Debbie Macomber writes characters who are as warm and funny and real as your best friends." - New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggsorldwide.
Publishing did not come easy to self-described creative speller Debbie Macomber. When Macomber decided to follow her dreams of becoming a bestselling novelist, she had a lot of obstacles in her path. For starters, Macomber is dyslexic. On top of this, she had only a high school degree, four young children at home, and absolutely no connections in the publishing world. If theres one thing you can say about Debbie Macomber, however, it is that she does not give up. She rented a typewriter and started writing, determined to break into the world of romance fiction. The years went on and the rejection letters piled up. Her family was living on a shoestring budget, and Debbie was beginning to think that her dreams of being a novelist might never be fulfilled. She began writing for magazines to earn some extra money, and she eventually saved up enough to attend a romance writers conference with three hundred other aspiring novelists. The organizers of the conference picked ten manuscripts to review in a group critique session. Debbie was thrilled to learn that her manuscript would be one of the novels discussed. Her excitement quickly faded when an editor from Harlequin tore her manuscript to pieces in front of the crowded room, evoking peals of laughter from the assembled writers. Afterwards, Macomber approached the editor and asked her what she could do to improve her novel. Throw it away, the editor suggested. Many writers would have given up right then and there, but not Macomber. The deeply religious Macomber took a lesson from Job and gathered strength from adversity. She returned home and mailed one last manuscript to Silhouette, a publisher of romance novels. It cost $10 to mail it off, Macomber told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel in 2000. My husband was out of work at this time, in Alaska, trying to find a job. The children and I were living on his $250-a-week unemployment, and I cant tell you what $10 was to us at that time. It turned out to be the best $10 Macomber ever spent. In 1984, Silhouette published her novel, Heartsong. (Incidentally, although Heartsong was Macombers first sale, she actually published another book, Starlight, before Heartsong went to print.) Heartsong went on to become the first romance novel to ever be reviewed in Publishers Weekly, and Macomber was finally on her way. Today, Macomber is one of the most widely read authors in America. A regular on the New York Times bestseller charts, she is best known for her Cedar Cove novels, a heartwarming story sequence set in a small town in Washington state, and for her Knitting Books series, featuring a group of women who patronize a Seattle yarn store. In addition, her backlist of early romances, including several contemporary Westerns, has been reissued with great success. Macomber has made a successful transition from conventional romance to the somewhat more flexible genre known as womens fiction. I was at a point in my life where I found it difficult to identify with a 25-year-old heroine, Macomber said in an interview with ContemporaryRomanceWriters.com. I found that I wanted to write more about the friendships women share with each other. To judge from her avid, ever-increasing fan base, Debbies readers heartily approve.
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Some outtakes from our interview with Macomber: Im dyslexic, although they didnt have a word for it when I was in grade school. The teachers said I had word blindness. Ive always been a creative speller and never achieved good grades in school. I graduated from high school but didnt have the opportunity to attend college, so I did what young women my age did at the time — I married. I was a teenager, and Wayne and I (now married nearly 37 years) had four children in five years. Im a yarnaholic. That means I have more yarn stashed away than any one person could possibly use in three or four lifetimes. Theres something inspiring about yarn that makes me feel I could never have enough. Often Ill go into my yarn room (yes, room!) and just hold skeins of yarn and dream about projects. Its a comforting thing to do. My office walls are covered with autographs of famous writers — its what my children call my 'dead author wall. I have signatures from Mark Twain, Earnest Hemingway, Jack London, Harriett Beecher Stowe, Pearl Buck, Charles Dickens, Rudyard Kipling, Alfred, Lord Tennyson, to name a few. Im morning person, and rip into the day with a half-mile swim (FYI: a half mile is a whole lot farther in the water than it is on land) at the local pool before I head into the office, arriving before eight. It takes me until nine or ten to read through all of the guest book entries from my web site and the mail before I go upstairs to the turret where I do my writing. Yes, I write in a turret — is that romantic, or what? I started blogging last September and really enjoy sharing bits and pieces of my life with my readers. Once Im home for the day, I cook dinner, trying out new recipes. Along with cooking, I also enjoy eating, especially when the meal is accompanied by a glass of good wine. Wayne and I take particular pleasure in sampling eastern Washington State wines (since we were both born and raised in that part of the state).


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I was pretty excited when I heard that Colbert would be on O'Reilly, and O'Reilly would in turn be appearing on Colbert's show. Click the link below, you can see both interviews. They're actually a bit dissappointing. O'Reilly makes a bigger fool of himself on his own show than he does on The Colbert Report where he actually keeps a fair sense of humor, but in the end O'Reilly is too cautious to fall into Colbert's trap and it wasn't the fireworks I'd hoped for. That said Colbert did get off a few good jabs.
Here's the link, enjoy.


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Recalls. Returns. Removal. Environmentally responsible procedures to reduce product deviation.
Products that are removed from the market enter the WDSrx Pharmaceutical Reverse Logistics department.
Reverse Logistics involves receiving drug products that cannot be used and returning them to the manufacturer or selecting them for Regulatory Compliant Product Disposition.
Extreme accuracy and precise record-keeping are of vital importance as pharmaceutical drug products are received, sorted, packaged and returned to their point of origin. Where possible, additional steps are required to assure credit is provided and properly applied to client accounts.
Regulatory Compliant Product Disposition is a specialized, highly regulated service ensuring that prescription medications are destroyed according to strict guidelines.
WDSrx is licensed by the State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) for this purpose. These procedures are designed to minimize environmental impact and to make sure that potentially dangerous drugs cannot re-enter the marketplace.
Returns of medications for credit or destruction generally originate from three sources. Final Dispensers managed independently or as part of Managed Service Organizations (MSO) utilize the WDSrx online Returns Center to streamline the returns process in two easy steps: first create an online inventory and then ship the package with the courier label that prints from any printer. The Reverse Logistics department acts as an agent for Manufacturers that rely on WDSrx to oversee the entire returns process, creating and administering a comprehensive program for returns from all sources according to client policies. Bulk Returns are large volume orders from distributors or manufacturer warehouses due to outdated product, recalls, withdrawals, damages or other circumstances affecting product integrity.
Benefits to the client of an ongoing Pharmaceutical Reverse Logistics program include maintaining compliance with FDA and DEA regulations, contributing to reducing diversion of pharmaceutical drug products and demonstrating a corporate commitment to environmentally sustainable and responsible solutions for pharmaceutical waste.
Reverse Logistics programs at WDSrx also provide peace-of-mind for clients who appreciate that the entire process is administered by WDSrx professionals. Comprehensive pharmaceutical reverse logistics services include initial product receipt and waste classification through Return Authorization and Validation, lot and serial number traceability and issue of credit or Certificate of Destruction.
WDSrx contracts with pharmacies, healthcare providers, hospitals and purchasing organizations for Reverse Logistics services and for Regulatory Compliant Product Disposition.
Review the WDSrx Reverse Logistics Presentation of Capabilities for detailed service options
News: Six Steps For Efficient Bulk Pharmaceutical Returns
Blog: Pharmaceutical Reverse Logistics Keeps Environment and Streets Clean
No Room For Error: Avoid These Six Reasons For Bulk Pharmaceutical Returns
Manufacturers, Take These Four Steps Now With Your 3PL For DSCSA Compliance
WDSrx And The Case Of The Problem-Plagued Pharmacist
Please allow us to contact you to discuss your pharmaceutical reverse logistics requirements.
Are any Controlled Substances (CII) included in your return? If so, please press "Yes" and complete the DEA 222 Request Form. You can also contact Jason Solomon at firstname.lastname@example.com or (561) 998-3885 x316.


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18th century online encyclopedia launched
Modern Languages Professor Guy Toubiana, in concert with Kevin Dodson at Lamar University, have launched an online encyclopedia of 18th century men and women contributed to the Enlightenment and the American or French revolutions.
The 18th Century Online Encyclopedia is an ongoing project that includes free information on philosophers, politicians, artists, theologians, writers and statesmen. It contains noteworthy people from Eastern and Western Europe and North America. Every entry has been written by university professors who are expert in their respective fields.
The encyclopedia is designed to be a tool for students, scholars, and interested members of the public alike, Toubiana said. Contributors come from the United States, England, Canada, France and Italy.
To view the online encyclopedia, click here.
For more information, contact Toubiana at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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You love your home, but there are always small projects that need attention. Maybe the front-porch steps are a bit shaky or the steps off the back deck feel like someone took more than a few tumbles, or maybe it's just that the steps inside of your home totally clash with your style and décor. No matter which problem you have with your banisters and stairs, it's nothing a DIYer like yourself can't fix. Here are a few tips to easily take on banister repair:
Your staircase has three parts: the banister, the newel posts, and the rails. The banister is the top of the stair railing you grab as you walk up or down the stairs. The newel posts are the main supports for the railing, and the balusters are decorative spindles in between the newel posts.
If it's a case of loose railings, you need to figure out which rungs are causing the issue. You should be able to determine which part is the problem by grabbing the railing and pulling just a bit and judging how much it moves. The areas that move more than normal are the ones in need of repairs.
If the problem is a loose or missing baluster, take a look at it and determine what options you have. A loose baluster requires either tightening or additional support. A missing baluster
may require you to find something to replace it so that it doesn't look out of place.
While you're at it, it may be a good idea to go ahead and inspect your entire banister for additional rungs that are loose that you are unaware of so you can fix them all at the same time.
You should have already determined which balusters are loose and needs repairs. Now you just need to apply some wood glue to the opening where the spindle attaches to the railing to help secure the spindle in place.
Finish by drilling small holes to add small finishing nails through the baluster at an angle and into the railing. You want to use a drill bit and nails that are small enough not to split the wood, so keep that in mind while you gather materials.
If your handrails are loose, you should take a look at the brackets and screws that connect the rail to the wall. While you're looking at the brackets, determine if the bracket is attached to a stud. If it isn't, you should find a stud and move the brackets to that stud. Tighten any loose screws where possible, and remove any screws you can't tighten.
Reinforce the hole with a drywall anchor, and use longer screws in the anchor to give the bracket the best chance of holding in the future.
The newel posts are at the top and bottom of the stairs, and are responsible for holding most of the weight of the staircase. These posts are secured in place with bolts, so you may be able to just use a wrench and tighten the bolts.
If tightening the bolts isn't enough, remove the bolts and purchase lag bolts a size bigger than the bolts you removed. Install those bolts and add additional nails in place along the bottom of the post if necessary.
You may have banisters and stairs that are tight and in great condition, but still you have a problem. They don't match the style of your home or they are just completely unappealing to you. This is something you can easily remedy with paint or stain.
Look for some creative ideas to update and change the look of your staircase and choose your favorite one. A stain is a great way to transform an indoor or outdoor banister.
First, you want to make sure the wood is in the best condition possible. Take time to clean it and fill in any imperfections with some wood putty. Once the putty is dry, sand it down to create a level surface. Now use a damp rag and wipe down the railing once more to remove any particles left from sanding.
Use a foam brush and apply stain to your railing using an outward motion. Try to keep the movements and the amount of stain consistent throughout so you have an even, neat coat.
Next, you may want to finish the stain by wiping it with a rag before it dries. This is a good way to remove any excess and add a natural-looking finish to the stain if you've applied it with a brush. If the stain isn't as dark as you want it, let it dry and apply another coat or more, drying in between each, until you get the look you desire.
These tips will make banister repair easy and help you keep your staircases functioning safely and looking great all year long. Remember that in most cases, you can tackle these jobs yourself with the right information, materials and tools.


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Ommen Camp, Holland | 2nd Public Talk 27th July, 1936
Question: Is not the theosophical conception of the Masters of Wisdom and evolution of the soul as sound as the scientific conception of biological growth of life in organic matter?
Krishnamurti: That which is capable of growth is not eternal. The theosophic or the religious conception is one of individual growth - the process of the "I" becoming greater and greater by acquiring more and more virtue and comprehension. That is, the "I" is capable of indefinite growth, reaching greater and greater heights of perfection, and to help it onwards Masters, disciplines and religious organizations are necessary.
So long as one does not understand what the "I" is, then Masters of some kind or other become an illusory necessity. It may not be a Master in the theosophical sense, it may be a saint of a church or a spiritual authority of an organization. What we have to understand is not whether the Masters exist or not, whether they are necessary or not, but whether the "I" in its growth, in its expansion, can become eternal or lead to the comprehension of truth. The problem is not whether Masterhood is a perfectly natural process, but whether discernment of truth can come to a mind which is held in the "I" process. If you consider the "I" to be eternal, then it cannot grow, it must be timeless, spaceless.
So the idea that the "I" becomes a Master through growth, experience, is an illusion. Or, the "I" process is transient. To bring this process to an end, no outside agency however great can ever be of help, for the "I" process is self-active, sustaining itself through its volitional activities. You have to consider whether the "I" is eternal or transient. But it is not a question of choice, for all choice is based on ignorance, prejudice, want.
Some of you may not be concerned with the belief in the Masters of the Theosophists, yet when sorrow comes to you, you may seek some other spiritual authority or guidance, and it is this dependence on another that perpetuates the "I" process, with its subtle exploitation and sorrow.
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For the empowered monsters, see Elites.Elite Items are items in Diablo II that have the appearance and (in the interface) the same icon representing the Normal and the Exceptional items, but they have far better stats, and higher level / attribute requirements. They only appear in Lord of Destruction expansion. Monsters in Act IV Nightmare start to drop low quality elite items, but as soon as you progress to Act V Nightmare or Act I Hell, you will find better Elite items. Nightmare Diablo and Nightmare Baal might drop better elite items than the ordinary mobs over the Act IV area.
Note that drop rate of Elite items is much less than that of Normal / Exceptional items, even on higher levels. Elite items are often farmed for by players who seek to complete powerful Rune Words.
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What's New
Submitted by CADLanceCheung on 2019-03-13
Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital Introduced "Transcatheter Cardiovascular Interventions Subsidy Scheme" with donations from L i Ka Shing Foundation
(11 March 2019 - Hong Kong) The Cardiology Centre of Hong K ong Sanatorium & Hospital has introduced a three - year " Transcatheter Cardiovascular Interventions Subsidy Scheme " with the generous donation of HK$10 million from the Li Ka Shing Foundation (LKSF) to provide financial assistance to patients in need of four major sophisticated procedures related to heart diseases.
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A Wild Experience, An Eye-And-Ear Blowing Trip Into Weirdsville USA
This documentary on rock 'n' roll groupies, including the infamous Plaster Casters, features performances (musical) by such bands as Ten Years After, Terry Reid, Spooky Tooth, and Cat Mother.
Sorry, part 4 is missin' from YouTube.
File under Cult Movies, Culture, Fashion, Fetish, Massive Consumption of Drugs, Music, SeMeN SPeRmS Approved, SeMeN SPeRmS BLArRrG, SeMeN SPeRmS ViDeO CLuB, Sex
Conjured by o~ SeMeN SPeRmS ~o on January 18, 2012


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A dazzling Trollbead, for stargazing on a clear night. One by one the shining stars appear in the night sky. Find them.
Made from Sterling Silver.
Weight - 2.18g
All jewellery comes with official Trollbeads packaging.
Free UK Delivery on All Orders. Free UK Next Day Delivery on orders over £95.*
You can return an item to us for either exchange or refund within 21 days of receiving it.
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Advanced Composite Cargo Aircraft (ACCA)
The United States Air Force Research Laboratory selected the Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® to build an X-Plane with new materials and structural concepts that could forever change the way we envision and fly aircraft.
Under the Advanced Composite Cargo Aircraft (ACCA) program, we designed, developed and manufactured a technology demonstration aircraft that featured advanced structural concepts and manufacturing techniques integrated with an advanced aerodynamic design. The purpose was to demonstrate the application of structural design and manufacturing technologies to significantly reduce the structural weight and cost of future military transport type aircraft. Phase I, II and III were completed and with 15 successful flights of ACCA in 2009-2010.
The use of composites in aircraft manufacturing will mean lighter, less expensive and more durable aircraft that also are easier to maintain. For example, the manufacturing process will require far fewer parts and will dramatically reduce corrosion and metal fatigue issues.
ACCA was the first of several steps intended to advance the readiness of multiple technologies needed for the next generation of theater airlift aircraft.


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By Chris Wright
Here's Liverpool's new togs for next season's home games, with Warrior easing up on the madness and instead producing a couple (cycle through the photos to view the new goalie shirt) of smart, retro-styled strips.
We're specfically getting a faint 1990s vibe off the new red shirt, with the high 'V' neck and the white and gold trimmings – lovely stuff…
It definitely gets a big thumbs up from Pies, but what do the people reckon? Yay or nay?
If you've a hankering to get your grubby paws on Liverpool's handsome new strip then it's available for pre-order over on Kitbag as we speak.
While we're on the subject, the rumours going round are that this is set to be the new Liverpool away kit for next term…
That's more like the wacky Warrior we know and love!


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Gasoline Consumption
Gasoline consumption continued to increase for the first six months of the year, as it has for the last years, reports the Federal Highway Administration. What's different this year is that it was by the largest amount, ever.
U.S. Department Of Transportation
With record amounts of gasoline burned by America's passenger vehicle fleet which is increasing composed of light trucks rather than cars, and with Americans driving record distances, The Washington Post argues it's time for a carbon tax.
The Washington Post - Editorial
Gas prices are on the rise, though they will remain well below 2014 levels through this year. U.S. oil production dropped by 600,000 barrels from last year, while gas consumption is on track to break the 2007 record thanks to cheap gas and more SUVs.
The New York Times
Gas prices are 80 cents a gallon less than a year ago and $1.50 less than April 2014. With this amount of savings, the economy should be improving from all the extra cash in consumers' hands. You'll be surprised where much of the savings is going.
Business Insider
For the first time since 2006, gasoline consumption in California increased from the prior fiscal year. From July 2013 through June 2014, consumption increased 1 percent.
The Sacramento Bee
Michael Sivak of the Univ. of Michigan has published another key report documenting our waning love affair with the automobile. Sivak documents peak overall gasoline consumption occurring in 2004. Per capita fuel consumption may have peaked in 2003.
Scientific American
Mexico, the world's 9th largest oil producer and first to nationalize its oil production, has seen steep production declines as the state-owned oil company lacks capital resources and expertise. Constitutional reforms would entice private investment.
The New York Times - Global Business
Petroleum products are defined as refinery products, such as fuel. The U.S. passed a threshold in November. The EIA recorded 689.4 million barrels of oil refinery products imported and 753.4 million barrels exported in the first 9 months of 2011.
The Wall Street Journal - Business
There's a glut of ethanol on the market, and the solutions to consume it are not easy. The maximum blend in gasoline is 10% before it affects the catalytic converter, and E85 can't compete with the more efficient, though more expensive, gasoline.
The New York Times - Energy & Environment


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Christmas brings out the best and worst in the creative industries as we produce ads, videos and other projects that can be inspired or ill-advised, mawkish or actually touching, hilarious or cringeworthy.
Here at Digital Arts, we've sat through a lot of Christmas videos and read a lot of press releases to bring together this list of the ones you want to watch. As you'd expect, most that we were sent were deeply average – and overall the quality wasn't as high as previous years – but there were some real gems.
We'll kick off with the in-house promo projects (which are often more inspiring and funnier than the official ads).
Best Christmas agency videos 2015
The most anarchic and belly laugh-inducing in-house film is this animated short by Blue Zoo, best known for creating kids TV show Q Pootle 5.
The studio has also released a making of film for More Stuff.
Superstar VFX house Framestore has made some of the best in-house Christmas videos, including last year's rather wonderful Project X that even roped in its Gravity's Oscar-winning VFX supervisor Tim Webber and CEO Sir Willian Sargent. This year's animated film above love and penguins isn't in the same league, but will still give you a giggle.
The CEO of Publicis Groupe makes a holiday message video for employees of the advertising network every year, but this time he's forced his way into some spoof commercials so that people pay attention to what he has to say. We can't embed it, but you can watch it here.
Seed Animation's Christmas message is well constructed though we get the feeling we're not quite getting it.
Best Christmas ads 2015
For the past few years, John Lewis has created the Christmas ads that everyone talks about – but this year they've been trumped by this rather dark ad for German supermarket Edeka, in which... well, just watch it and find out.
JL's own ad is everywhere – just like their retargeted ads that chase you round the web if you ever visit their website. Though made it collaboration with Age UK (with VFX by The Mill), it's touching story was a little negated by something even Edeka's ad understands – that Christmas is about family being together not buying stuff. Also, Aldi did a very funny parody.
Touching in a different way is this online ad for Pornhub.
Sainsbury's Christmas ad is also obviously inspired by the emotional pull of last year's penguin-starring John Lewis ad – and the way the associated merchandise can pull customers into stores. But it's a bit hard to get annoyed with a story based around Judith Kerr's beloved Mog.
CGMeetup has posted an official – ie marketing-heavy – making-of clip that includes interviews with VFX house Framestore (them again) about creating its VFX.
For a more authentic feel, check out this ad for Albert Heijn, a supermarket in the Netherlands.
We've all been there, caught between childhood and adulthood – though the nostalgic feel is perhaps telling, as older kids this year would probably just go online to play Minecraft with their friends.
Zulu Alpha Kilo created this rather sweet animated short for Cineplex, to be shown before movies over Christmas by the US-based cinema chain.
Back in the UK, this isn't an official Christmas ad – it's probably not even a viral, as we doubt Coca-Cola would sign off on the rather excited swearing at the end – but this demo of the lovely plastic-wrap-craft built into diabetes-sized bottles of Coke is genuinely delightful.
Beakus' Nativity-themed ident for CBeebies is rather sweet.
Finally, this spot for Scrabble is clever enough to push past the over-sentimentality.


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An exercise in collaborative editing: Anthony Bagot's letters and Nathaniel Bacon's pirate depositions
As part of their paleography training, my paleography students always spend a bit of each afternoon working in pairs on transcriptions. It gives them a break from being in the "spotlight" as we go around the room reading manuscripts line by line, and allows us to shift from reading out loud to the detail-work of semi-diplomatic transcription. Two or three sets of eyes are much better than a single set in terms of efficiency and accuracy, and students learn from each other in a way that they can't learn from me.… Continue Reading


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A yard management system (YMS) is a software system designed to oversee the movement of trucks and trailers in the yard of a manufacturing facility, warehouse, or distribution center. YMS provides real-time information on the location of trailers in the yard and allows yard employees to move trailers from staging to docks to fill orders in an efficient manner.
YMS is often used in conjunction with warehouse management systems (WMS) and transportation management systems (TMS). It may also have radio frequency identification (RFID) technology built in for faster and more accurate tracking.
WHITE PAPER: How A Flexible RFID YMS Can Optimize Operations & Cut Costs.
Why Yard Management
Everyone using RACO's Yard Management Solution has access to what is on the yard through their web browser. No need for phone calls, faxes and e-mails. Users have the information when they want it.
Eliminate "lost" trailers
Track trailers through alerts and reports by Time In Inventory or Time In a Loaded status. Get product in and out of the warehouse.
Seven Ways Yard Management Will Improve Your Business
Minimize detention and demurrage expense
RACO's Yard Management Solution automatically calculates time in and accrues detention and demurrage charges. GUI and e-mail alerts remind you the clock is ticking.
Reduce inter-department queries
Stop relying on the guy who keeps the Yard spreadsheet up to date for information. Users spend 90% less time making inquiries, sending faxes and sending e-mails. Yard Director can also be used to provide online information to their customers.
Eliminate yard spreadsheets
Improved accuracy, improved information sharing. Quick historical look ups, stop miss-moves and save hours compared to paper-based searches.
How have customers using real-time yard management received an ROI in as little as 6 months?
Real-Time Visibility & Control
RACO's Yard Management Solution combines RFID and GPS technologies with the most advanced business rules and processes to automate workflow and events across yard operations. This merging of technologies, coupled with our cloud-based software, offers real-time locating and management of yard assets and operations at a cost that can achieve an ROI in 12 months or less.
- Real-time visibility and locating capability that monitors all yard assets and their status
- Automatic identification of equipment entering and exiting the gate, and throughout the yard
- Communication between the yard server, yard jockey, guard shack and all other yard components and users
- Complete implementation services for all elements of the yard management solution
Quick, Easy, Accurate, Organized
How have customers using real-time yard management received an ROI in as little as 6 months?
- Faster gate processing, which gets trailers to the dock quicker and moves goods more efficiently
- Exact trailer locations, which eliminates timely yard searches for specific trailers or trailer types
- Automatic yard inventories performed by yard jockeys during their regular yard movements
- Reduced time & labor whether inputing trailer data, looking for trailer information, monitoring carrier schedules or other arduous tasks
- Eliminate human error when processing trailers, moving trailers, etc.
Nothing compliments a state-of-the-art solution better than state-of-the-art hardware. RACO partners with best-of-breed hardware manufacturers for dependable auto-ID readers and tags that are known throughout the industry for their rugged construction for field environments like those that exist in many yards. They offer power and performance in a compact, durable construction with a reliable, proven solution, but also at a cost-effective price.


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Like so many bloggers, I often wonder why I blog. There was a time when I was really busy visiting other people, commenting lots and networking. It was a big thing for me. Then, I went back to work and this poor blog has been totally ignored. Thanks to infrequent posts, lack of my visiting others and frankly, my mundane life that I don't imagine is that interesting to anyone, I don't get many visitors which leads me to think about why I do it. I've decided, at least for this summer, my blog will be for me. I want to savour the moments and try to recapture who I am.
I'm fairly sure that I'm not the only mom who has children and somehow gets lost in the frenzy. Between shuffling kids to lessons, cooking, dealing the dogs and the endless mess that is my house, there really isn't much time left. I forget who I am beyond the next five minutes. One thing I do love about blogging is that my browsing the blogs of the women I love to read often helps me to reconnect with who I am. Today, I was over at Lucy's Attic24 which led me to run out to my garden to photograph my roses, something that really does make me happy!
Here's a what's on post - things that are on my mind, on my to do list, on my pins and on my bedside table and what's making me happy.
What's On - In my Garden:
This is my "heritage" D.A. rose. The smell is heavenly and I love the full-petal look.
This is a tea rose I planted a couple of years ago. It didn't do much last summer but it's doing me proud already this year.
On my needles -
I haven't been doing nearly enough knitting of late. I have recently picked up a couple of unfinished projects and am enjoying dreaming of wearing this on a fall day - it's the Guernsey Wrap and I love it! I've made two for other people and now, it's time for one for me. I'm using Cascade Eco in a lovely shade of heathery brown. It will be perfect for fall (which, in case you haven't noticed, is my very favourite season!) I've also been working on some dishcloths since they are perfect "in the car" projects and we seem to be doing a lot of driving of late. The flying blocks is my current favourite.
On our table -
There's nothing I love better than trying new recipes and circumstances have definitely forces me in that direction. Our CSA has been filled with yummy sugar snap peas over the last few weeks, which has led to some delicious experiments - stir-fried pork with sugar snap peas, crunchy parmesan sugar snap peas, and sugar snap peas with mint and lemon. We also got some garlic scapes, which were new to me and led to this delicious pasta recipe. I also cleaned out the freezer, which led me to discover just how many bananas I had been stockpiling. I bake each week for Dh's Tuesday night meeting, so we tried and loved these chocolate banana squares.
On my booklist -
First of all, I have to say that I have really discovered Goodreads and I think I am in love. I've been a member forever but I haven't done anything about creating booklists until the last couple of months. I love it! It's got me thinking much more about what I think about what I am reading and I especially love being able to browse other peoples' reviews.
Recently finished:
A Conspiracy of Friends - Alexander McCall Smith - you will either love him or hate him. He's subtle, observational and devilishly funny, if you "get" his understated Scottish sense of humour. I love the fact that he points out the perversity of human nature without being nasty about people. I can never get enough of his writing but I have friends who find him incredibly boring.
Happier at Home - Gretchen Rubin - this was a fun read. I liked "The Happiness Project" much better, this seemed a bit formulaic after the first one but it still gave me some interesting things to think about. I'd like to try to set up some her the little shrines.
Eats, Shoots and Leaves - Lynne Truss - again, I loved this book but I know that not everyone feels that way. I stumbled across a wonderful summer reading list at Modern Mrs. Darcy and my sending it to a few friends has turned into a summer book club. This was one of our selections and I loved it! I think, after years of teaching, it's nice to see that I have been teaching the students correctly. Also, given how much I love language and writing, it's nice to see that it is possible to convey these nuances in language.
On my currently reading list:
The Moon by Night - Madeline L'Engle (I love, love, love Madeleine L'Engle and am slowing rereading all of the stuff I read as a teenager), Loving God when You Don't Love the Church by Chris Jackson (not loving this one so far, the message is essentially "suck it up" and my definition of church isn't the same - that's another post), The Professor and the Madman by Simon Winchester (another Mrs. Darcy selection that I am enjoying so far), Bread and Wine by Shauna Niequist (I am ADORING this book) and finally, Bury Your Dead by Louise Penny (who might just be my favourite mystery writer of all these days).
On my "to be read" pile -
I Thought it was just Me (But it Isn't) by Brene Brown, You Live by Learning by Eleanor Roosevelt, What Happens when Women Say Yes to God by Lysa Terkeurst (the next study over at Proverbs 31) and The Winnowing Season by Cindy Woodsmall (one of my Amish books - my dirty reading secret)
On my pinterest boards -
Most of my pinterest time is spent right now planning for teaching with Pk. I wasn't happy with what was (and wasn't) going on her in class last year (a hazard of being a teacher) and this summer, we are doing Grade 1 summer school, to get her ready for the fall. We started in our math with a mix of number sense and data management. Here are a few links I liked:
Guess My Rule for sorting - we sorted her My Little Ponies and her stuffies and she decided herself to sort the shells we found on the beach
Grab and Graph Pattern Blocks - she LOVED this activity but teaching tally marks has to come first (and I'd like to modify this activity and do grab and graph Canadian coins for money review)
Tally Marks - I loved this and Pk loved this as a game - I called out a number and she made it with popsicle sticks
On My podcasts list -
My Bad Church Experience - North Point - I love their podcasts and this is something that speaks to many Christians, I think. I have especially liked number 3 - in and out - amazing stuff!
What's on for you these days?


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This is a picture of some children from the potteries area of Weston taken about 1946 on a visit to Bristol Zoo. Are you one of them ??
A link to this blog about William Henry MASON & Amy Emily PORTER and their family certificates was posted to our Facebook Group. It is such an amazing story about a find of old certificates relating to this Weston and Uphill family that I believe you may be interested in it.
Found in our loft in South Road WsM were two WW2 metal name tags. 1587512 Gnr EDDINGTON J and 1594405 Gnr O'NEILL P. I have found basic records and both were in the Royal Artillery, attestation 1940. It states that John EDDINGTON died in 1953 but I have not found a record.
I wonder if either of these men came from a local family. It would be good to be able to return the tags.
In compiling a list of marriages which took place at Wadham Street Baptist Church - I have been adding the GRO index for each one. I know that a system for identifying Churches from the GRO Indexes has been worked on by the Guild of One Name Studies - Marriage Locator. I have a marriage which I know was at Wadham Street Baptist on the 19th Jan 1882 registered in the March qrt of 1882 Axbridge 5c 812 and another which took place on the 19th March 1882 registered in the same qrt of 1882 Axbridge 5c 816.
Does this mean that marriages on Page Nos 813, 814, & 815 were also at Wadham Street? Or as a registrar was present could these marriages be a mixture of non-conformist locations? Any suggestions as to who might know the answer?
Does anyone know the date in 1935 the new school opened in Broadoak Road? Also when did the existing pupils of the school in Nithsdale Road move to the new school if not the same date?
I am trawling through the newspapers online to find announcements of marriages which took place at Wadham Street Baptist Church. The records were lost during the blitz and the Registrar's copies have not been transcribed. I've found about 50 so far and there are many more to find - I haven't finished those available online yet. If you have a marriage in this Chapel in your research would you be kind enough to let me have the details so that I can add it to the list. Interestingly, although the newspaper details omit things like age and witnesses (and in most cases occupations) they often include the position of the bride and groom among their siblings.
I'm attaching the work in progress - it needs tidying up as well as additions but with your help I hope it will be a useful resource.
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Games are bane of my ADD/ASD existence. I love them and hate them at the same time because my brain uses them to run away and sometimes forces me to fall into an addiction-like states. Fortunately there are also good games which force you to practice CSS.
On Sunday Amber Weinberg tweeted:
Love this fun game: Learn Grid with CSS Grid Garden: https://t.co/4YSd3Qk8u1
— Woman Code Warrior (@amberweinberg) 13 August 2017
And it sent me down the usual spiral but this time it didn't feel as a waste of time. It felt good because it allowed me to explore CSS grids into more depth than I am used to because when working I have like probably all developers a set of go to lines. Not dissimilar to Saito Hajime's Gatotsu1.
In the Rurouni Kenshin a semi-fictional character Saito Hajime has a signature move, Gatotsu, with which he is able to beat almost all opponents he has ever faced. That is similar when it comes to for example centering elements on the page. <center> is considered a bad practice and the most often used solution is
width: xxx;
margin: 0 auto;
But as time passes and CSS gets more complex and problems become harder there is a need to evolve one's techniques.
Swordsmen in the past used mock battles and fight sequences, in Japanese martial arts called katas. During them Saito developed three more forms which look basically the same but function in different ways and some are more versatile.
The same situation happens when developer starts abandoning width and margin to center things and uses grids instead. It looks similar but you need to flex different parts of your brain. And to do that you can and probably should play these games because I can bet that you don't code three or four pages from scratch every day and you don't have energy to meddle with pens and bins after work.
So far I found:
- CSSGridGarden
- FlexboxFroggy
- Flukeout(?)(selectors)
- FlexboxDefense
- I am a huge Rurouni Kenshin otaku ↩


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South Australia has some of the oldest winegrape vines in the world and we are proud to be free of phylloxera, an insect that can damage the root system of vines and ruin vineyards.
You can help keep this pest out of our $2.35 billion wine industry by being aware of this biosecurity risk, and staying out from amongst our SA vines. Shoes, clothing and vehicle tyres can pick up and spread harmful diseases and pests like phylloxera, so please help our wine growers by not walking amongst their vines.
For more information about vineyard biosecurity you can visit the Vinehealth website.


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Muir eyeing home success at European Indoors after Berlin crown
She has just beaten the best Europe has to offer over 1500m in Berlin but now Scotland's Laura Muir is aiming to do it all over again indoors in Glasgow.
Muir is desperate to add to her ever-increasing medal haul at the 2019 European Athletics Indoor Championships in Scotland next March – as she continues her quest to be the 'best' middle-distance runner on the planet.
The 25-year-old has already collected silver and bronze at this year's World Indoor Championships in Birmingham, double gold at the 2017 European Indoors in Belgrade and her maiden outdoor success on the track in Berlin.
Muir admits she is brimming with confidence after her Berlin success – and is convinced another gold medal in Glasgow next March will be the perfect stepping stone to challenging for silverware on the world stage.
The British middle-distance star will have a weight of expectation on her shoulders to deliver in Glasgow in front of a passionate home crowd – but insists she is not feeling the pressure.
"I want to be the best in the world and I know that means expectations and facing pressure," said Muir, speaking at the launch of the '200 days to go' European Athletics Indoor Championships event in Glasgow.
"A few years ago, I had a lot of pressure and I didn't deal with it very well. I now try and go into races feeling nice and relaxed and see it as a confidence boost when people come and support me.
"I've competed very well now for two years with a high level of expectation on my shoulders and I think that pressure has put me in good stead for future events.
"Having that home crowd is fantastic, having that atmosphere is just amazing and it makes it a very special event. When you're really struggling in the latter stages of races and you're tiring, the crowd cheering you on just gives you that extra lift when you need it the most.
"Having them roaring you on down the home straight can be very special indeed. One of my favourite memories was competing in the London Olympic Stadium when I broke the British record. I remember hearing the crowd as I came down the home straight, it was so loud.
"Having the Championships on my home track, where I live and train, is so special – and I can't wait to get started and to make my mark at the event.
"I'm probably one of the athletes that has ran around this track the most. I train on it week-in and week-out, I am comfortable running out and hopefully that will be an advantage.
"I know the whole facility so well, even down to coming here and parking up."
Some of the world's leading athletes will descend on Glasgow's Emirates Arena between 1-3 March as the Championships return to the iconic city for the first time since 1990.
There will be 650 athletes from more than 45 nations setting their sights on glory, after details of the competition schedule were also revealed today.
Six sessions will be competed in across three action-packed days of competition, with qualifiers and finals contested every day.
Muir has yet to decide what distance she will run in Glasgow; at the World Indoors in Birmingham and the European Indoors in Belgrade, the Scot ran both the 1500m and 3000m.
A hectic winter schedule of training is now firmly on the horizon for Muir – and the Scot insists it's far too early to start thinking about Glasgow just yet.
"It's only 200 days to go until Glasgow 2019 and I am already very excited," added Muir. "The outdoor season may have only just finished – but to have a home Games to look forward to during the winter months will be crucial.
"Training can be so hard and unforgiving during the winter but to have that motivation at the end of the tunnel is crucial. I'm desperate to come here and perform well.
"I will start to think about the event a couple of months out. We'll start to look at the event schedule during the winter, decide how my training is going and where we feel my strengths lie at the time and what event we will target at the event.
"I will decide based on those factors and then hope to transform my training form into a good performance on the track.
"I've just come back from Berlin, where I won gold and that was absolutely brilliant. It's something I have been aiming for some time and it's extra special because it's my first media on the outdoor stage.
"For it to be gold as well is so important – and it's so motivating as we now head into the winter months. Hopefully I can be double European champion, I've already won the indoor crown before and so if I can retain the crown that would be very special indeed."
The European Athletics Indoor Championship Glasgow 2019 is guaranteed to give the Scottish crowd unmissable entertainment. The full competition schedule is now live on www.glasgow2019athletics.com with tickets available across all events


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Delivery Options
Curriculum materials for students enrolled at the DECV come in a variety of media.
Students may choose to receive materials via CD-ROM, print-based booklets, or by accessing courses online.
Many subjects have additional media such as CDs and /DVDs that enhance and support individual learning. At some levels, recommended texts or other materials need to be purchased.
All students are assigned an individual teacher, and student work is submitted directly to the teacher via mail, email or the web.
Online delivery
Subjects can be accessed by students via the web in a secure environment using Janison Solutions Toolbox as a delivery platform.
When students are enrolled, they can log on and view/download course materials at their own pace. There is also provision for accessing enhancement materials, direct teacher emails, chats and forums across different subjects involving other students.
At some levels, interactive online content has been produced, and is being trialled for those students with access to relevant technologies.
Print plus
Many courses can be received via print-based booklets, often with additional media such as audio/visual material enhancing the core curriculum.
Most courses are structured in weekly lessons with suggested hours per week given for studying.
In most cases, students work through a week's material, and submit required tasks at the end of the week by mail, email or online.
CD-ROM delivery
Many courses can also be received via CD-ROM.
CD-ROMs are generally produced at different sub-school levels, and contain all the materials for studying 8-9 weeks of a course.
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Steven Moffat to take over 'Doctor Who' from Russell Davies
I know, I know, I know! I've been hearing this from all angles today: Steven Moffat is taking over the helm of Doctor Who from Russell Davies for Season 5, which will air in Spring 2010. Very cool news indeed, as the official BBC Doctor Who site notes:
Moffat has penned some of the series' most unforgettable and acclaimed episodes – including Blink with its terrifying Weeping Angels, for which he was awarded the Bafta Writer Award 2008 on Sunday 11th May. His previous work on Doctor Who includes The Girl in the Fireplace for Series Two, which earned him his second Hugo Award.
His first was for the Series One two-parter The Empty Child, which became famous for its terrifying refrain 'Are you my mummy?'
And I didn't know this about Moffat:
He has just delivered the screenplay for Tintin, the first instalment of the trilogy of films featuring the iconic Belgian comic-strip hero, to Steven Spielberg who will direct it for DreamWorks. Thomas Sangster and Andy Serkis will star.
And look: Moffat's brilliant even when he's writing his own dialogue:
"My entire career has been a Secret Plan to get this job," said Steven Moffat. "I applied before but I got knocked back cos the BBC wanted someone else. Also I was seven."
Steven, if you need a new writer… [raises hand]
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GUEST BLOG: Solve A Problem & Start A Business
Have you ever experienced something and thought, "There has got to be a better way to do this?"
Next time that happens hold onto that thought, because solving the problem could turn into a full time business. It's safe to say, if you solve a problem you are having, others could benefit from that solution too (and pay you money for your solution).
It doesn't even have to be a huge problem. You could find a small piece of a larger process that is slightly flawed and improve it with a business. Back in 2001, I started a music-reviewing website. For years, I had to hire someone to enter promotional CDs into our database. I would go to our post office box and after I would turn that key, I would always quickly move my hand in front of the box as I opened the door because packages would overflow out. After doing the same thing over and over again for 8 years, that question rang in my head, "There has got to be a better way to do this." What if there was a way that publicists could easily distribute promotional media to the press that was faster, more efficient, less expensive and icing on the cake, it would protect their music from leaking? It was from that initial epiphany that Haulix would eventually be born – a web-based system used for pushing music out to the press at the pre-release stage. That was somewhere in 2009. Fast forward to now and our system has been used to promote everyone from Clutch to the Backstreet Boys to Journey, and thousands of other artists.
You younger people grew up with technology – embrace it! There's a lot of people out in the workforce still doing things the "old way" —which is the only way they know. When it comes to the music industry and technology, they go hand in hand. To start a business, you don't need a fancy degree from Harvard. You don't have to wear a suit and you don't need millions of dollars in funding. Hard work and a lot of passion for what you are doing will go a long way. Don't dwell on the notion of having the perfect golden idea or who your competitors are either. Build a great service or product that helps other people get what they need to do done and say goodbye to that cubicle at the dead-end job forever!
Angela Mastrogiacomo
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- 'I Told You I Hated New York'; A Collection Of Stories & Poems Of Love, Belonging, Friendship, & Adventure In the Music Industry - December 20, 2019
- My First Time: Releasing an EP - December 7, 2019
- Mental Health Matters: Escaping Past Traumas - November 16, 2019