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Art Basel is undisputedly the world's largest and most important show for modern and contemporary art and constitutes the highlight of the art summer of 2002 together with the Documenta 11, which opens on the preceding weekend.
The high acclaim of Art Basel is based on the high quality and unique variety of the works exhibited as well as its international audience. Once again, over 50,000 visitors (2001: 55,000 visitors) and more than 1,000 media representatives (2001: 1,500 journalists) are expected from all continents.
They come to see the most cosmopolitan and most select offerings of the international art market and to meet the insiders and stars of the ! art scene.
A total of 262 leading galleries from Europe, America, Asia and Australia will exhibit at Art Basel. They have been selected according to strict quality criteria from a record number of approximately 900 applications from every continent.
Of the galleries, 39 come from Switzerland, 61 from Germany, 25 from France, 20 from Great Britain, 15 from Italy, 9 from Spain, 7 from Belgium, 6 from Austria, 4 from the Netherlands, 2 each from Sweden and Luxembourg, 1 each from Portugal, Denmark, Greece and Ireland, 51 from the USA, 3 from Canada, 7 from Latin America, 8 from Asia and 2 from Australia.
The galleries were admitted by the Art Committee, a jury of experienced gallery owners, which studies comprehensive preliminary information and holds consultative meetings lasting several days before reaching decisions on admissions. An independent appeals commission reviewed the admission decisions when requested to do so by rejected applicants.
Once again, the crème de la crème of the international gallery scene is exhibiting, and 99% of last year's exhibitors reapplied. Some renowned galleries and various young hopefuls supplement the selection of galleries that is unparalleled worldwide. The newly admitted galleries include 303 (New York), SCAI The Bathhouse, Shiraishi Contemporary Art (Tokyo), Campaña (Cologne) and Contemporary Fine Arts (Berlin). In the modern art department, the new additions are Joan T. Washburn (New York), The Mayor Gallery (London), Zabriskie (New York) and Berinson (Berlin). Eigen + Art (Berlin), Flay (Paris), ArsFutura (Zurich) and Kicken (Berlin) are exhibiting again after a short interruption. Counter Editions (London) and Galerie Patrick Cramer (Geneva) are enriching the «Art Edition» sector.
«We wanted to take the quality another step further, and we succeeded. Art-lovers can look forward to Art 33 Basel, which promises to be an unparalleled art event», stressed Samuel Keller, the director of Art Basel.
Last year's extension of the infrastructure (new exhibition walls) and the range of services offered (gourmet restaurant Stucki, kindergarten «Art Kids» and wellness studio) was well received by exhibitors and visitors alike and will be available to guests again this year. This year will also see the introduction of new elements in the lamps to improve the quality of the lighting. Moreover, Art Basel is the first art show to introduce an ombudsman for questions regarding quality. This new service to visitors is supported by a respected art expert and museum manager, and will enable questions regarding the authenticity and condition of a work of art to be clarified. The Art Loss Register, the largest database for lost and stolen works of art, is being presented for the third time now.
By offering these facilities, Art Basel underlines its commitment to top quality and service.
The main focus of Art Basel is always on art. All artistic means of expression are represented at Art 33 Basel. The repertoire ranges from paintings, drawings and editions to sculptures and installations as well as photography, performance, internet and video art. Museum-quality masterpieces are being presented as well as new works by more than 1,000 renowned and up-and-coming artists.
The Art Unlimited exhibition hall offers a platform for works of art that could hitherto only rarely be exhibited at shows because of limitations in time, space, concept or budget. In Art Unlimited, visitors will, in particular, be able to see and buy innovative and outsize works of art in all kinds of media. These are being displayed together in the form of an exhibition rather than in individual gallery booths. A separate catalogue for Art Unlimited is being published in a limited edition to coincide with the opening of Art 33 Basel. Art Unlimited and Art 33 Basel are generously supported by UBS Financial Services Group, which has been a committed sponsoring partner of Art Basel since 1994.
Basel is the art world's most important annual market and offers visitors the largest «temporary museum» in the world. Here art experts and enthusiasts can discover much sought-after works of art and new talent, compare prices and spot new trends. For the artists themselves, it is a recognized platform of worldwide appeal. The intimate atmosphere in the beautiful city of Basel is a wonderful setting while special exhibitions and events in the museums provide further attractions and opportunities for meeting friends. The place to be at night is the Art Club with its bar, lounge and disco in the Kunsthalle.
The Carharrt fashion label is flying in DJ talents from all over Europe. On the night of June 15, 2002 a free cultural celebration, the ArtZappening, is being organized for visitors from near and far.
Art 33 Basel has the backing of an attractive catalogue. Every year, this publication offers the largest overview of what is on offer on the international art market and provides comprehensive information on the most important annual event in the art world. The catalogue will be lavishly illustrated and contain pictures of about 500 works of art from the classical moderns to the latest in contemporary art.
Current information on Art 33 Basel can be called up on the internet at http://www.ArtBasel.com
Art Basel Miami Beach, the new sister event of Art Basel in the USA, takes place for the first time from December 5 to 8, 2002.
Media information on Art Basel is available from: Art Basel, Communications, Peter Vetsch, Virginia Bally or Sonja Dörig, P.O. Box, CH-4021 Basel, Tel. +41 58 206 20 20, Fax +41 58 206 31 30, firstname.lastname@example.com, http://www.ArtBasel.com
For the USA: FITZ & CO, Sara Fitzmaurice, 526 West 26 Street #916, New York, NY 10001, Tel. 212 627 1531, Fax 212 627 06 54, firstname.lastname@example.com
Media information in the Internet: Media information, photos and logo can be downloaded directly from http://www.ArtBasel.com. Media representatives can also use this site to add their names to the media mailing list in order to receive Art Basel information and invitations automatically in future.


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Hundreds of BMX racers are getting set to take over Abbotsford later this month.
The first-ever Sumas Mountain Nationals event runs from June 29 to July 1 at the Abbotsford BMX Club, with close to 600 riders from all across the country competing.
Races begin on the evening of the 29th, with the action really picking up the next day as competitors hit the track at 10 a.m. and run till approximately 10:30 p.m. Canada Day action sees bikers hit the track from around 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The event features both amateur and professional racers, and will have riders of all ages compete. The pros will practice and race off the eight metre tall Supercross start hill, which is being nicknamed "Sumas Mountain." Abbotsford BMX is home to one of only two Supercross hills in Canada.
Athletes from all across B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Oregon and California are expected to compete. The general public can check out action on any of the days for free.
"To date I do not believe we will have held an event this large here in Abbotsford and if this one event goes well then Abbotsford BMX stands to be the host of many more large BMX races," stated the club's vice-president Terry Sheldrake. "This event is going to be very big in the BMX world and is going to introduce a lot of new riders to not only the City of Abbotsford but also the Abbotsford BMX track."
Sheldrake said about 60 riders from Abbotsford will compete at the event. He added that the club offers learn-to-ride events every Wednesday, and a club coaching program run by local coach Jason Adams. The club coaching program runs every Monday from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
For more information on the club, visit abbotsfordbmx.ca.

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One of Joe Banana's English speaking drivers will be waiting for you at the gangway of your cruise ship holding a sign with your group's name on it and will then escort you to your vehicle to start this unforgettable shared shore excursion.
You will be chauffeured about 1 hour and then arrive in Florence.
Your driver will take you along the Viale dei Colli and then you will arrive at the marvellous terrace called Piazzale Michelangelo (named after the artist who sculpted the original David statue).
Here you will have one of most beautiful views of the city. Nearby you can also see the white and green marble façade of the S. Miniato al Monte church - an example of the Florentine Romanesque style. After leaving the church, you will follow an uphill road, bordered by the ancient city walls, until you will reach Forte Belvedere, built around 1590 by the Grand-duke Ferdinand to protect the Medici villas.
From the Fort Belvedere you will drive through the old gate of the city - Porta Romana. You will come to the imposing Pitti Palace, which hosts many galleries and museums (Gallery of Modern Art, Costume Gallery, Palatine Gallery, Royal Apartments, Coach Museum , Silver and Porcelain museums, etc) and a magnificent park called the Boboli Gardens.
Then you will drive to the city center, to Piazza della Repubblica , surrounded by the historical literary cafés, where long ago, important intellectuals gathered together. Following the Via De'Calzaiuoli, which connects Piazza del Duomo (S. Maria del Fiore, the Baptistery, Giotto's Bell tower) to Piazza Signoria (Palazzo Vecchio, Uffizi , loggia dei Lanzi) you will be able to admire the best masterpieces of Renaissance art, breathing in the magical atmosphere that only Florence can offer.
Our driver, completely at your disposal, will be more than happy to take you to Piazza Santa Croce to visit the Santa Croce church, where many famous Italians are buried, and then take a must-deserved rest. For those who would like to shop or the hungry soul, there are also many shops and "local trattoria" to dive into, so everyone in the group can satisfy their desires whether it be a leather jacket or a scrumptious plate of pasta! Shopping can be a unique experience in Florence .
Walking through its ancient medieval streets, exploring the city's renowned tradition of crafts and family-run businesses. Few cities of comparable size can boast of such a profusion and variety of high quality goods with Italian design.
The most important street for shopping is Via De' Tornabuoni with designer boutiques like, Gucci, Prada, Ferragamo, Armani, Vuitton, Valentino, Cartier, Trussardi, Eleuteri, Buccellati, Coveri, Versace, Tiffany, YSL, Zegna, Desmo, Chopard, Tod's, Cavalli etc. You can also see what the local craftsmen have to offer in the small local workshops in the Santa Croce or Santo Spirito neighbourhoods, or practice your bargaining skills at the San Lorenzo outdoor market.
At this point, you could choose to visit the Academy Museum to take in the original David statue by Michelangelo (the David statues found at Piazzale Michelangelo and in Piazza Signoria are both copies and pale in comparison!), or ride up to visit the ancient Etruscan town of Fiesole above Florence to admire another view or explore the old Roman Amphitheatre.
After this wonderful day you will drive back to the ship.
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One would assume that when you're fitting Qualcomm's latest and greatest chipset in a smartphone, you'd want to be making good use of all of its advantages over the competition. One would be wrong, apparently.
Samsung's top-end offerings this year, the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, only support QuickCharge 2.0, and not the third iteration of Qualcom's fast charging tech, optional on the Snapdragon 820. The LG G5, on the other hand, is QuickCharge 3.0-capable. 3.0 should be up to 45% more efficient than 2.0, Qualcomm's product info states, and while it can work with USB Type-C ports, implementation with the older microUSB connectors is still possible.
Why doesn't the S7 support it then, we're asking ourselves, and one potential reason is that the coexistence of Snapdragon and Exynos powered S7's calls for a unification of charging standards and the Exynos 8890 is not fully compliant with Qualcomm's specifications.
On the other hand, the lack of a QuickCharge 3.0 badge on Samsung's phones doesn't necessarily mean that the S7 and S7 edge won't charge equally fast - after all, the Koreans have had a similar (and compatible) solution to Qualcomm's for past generations of Exynos-powered devices, and chargers have been interchangeable between the differently specced versions.
Still, this makes for a nice argument for the LG side in the G5 vs. S7 battery debate, alongside the fact that the G5's power pack is removable, while the Galaxies have their cells sealed in. Samsung camp can counter with higher capacities and wireless charging (fast wireless too) and we can picture the ongoing forum quarrels lasting for a while. A word from Samsung on the matter would also help in understanding what exactly is the case.
Thanks for the tip!
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Quit Calling Objectives "Goals" – Just Quit ItJanuary 22nd, 2018 Posted by Jon Umstead Behavior, Blog Post, Business is ART, Goal, Objective 0 thoughts on "Quit Calling Objectives "Goals" – Just Quit It"
This might be a little nit-picky, but, there is a difference between goals and objectives. Goals, by nature, are not particularly SMART…you know:
- Specific
- Measurable
- Achievable
- Realistic
- Time-bound
These are actually the characteristics of well-defined objectives. You measure your progress toward achievement of goals through objectives. Objectives support goals.
We said that goals are not particularly SMART. That is more than just a cute play on words and acronyms. Goals are more of a destination – more like an "Are we there yet?"
SMART objectives invite you to be realistic and in a hurry. Goals invite you to dream big and be more concerned with the getting there than the speed with which you do.
That's why we take a little bit of umbrage with this article at Entrepreneur entitled Set Goals for Your Employees. Don't get us wrong, we completely agree with setting goals for employees.
And at the risk of sounding a little Sheldon Cooper-ish, we actually do agree with the content of the article – as long as you substitute the word "objective" in 95% of the instances the article actually uses the word "goal."
With that in mind, here are a few comments on the main points/recommendations of the article:
- "Set goals with employees" – Yes! We love it. This is part of including your employees in developing the strategy. It adds buy-in and promotes an environment in which employees are engaged.
- "Reevaluate goals frequently" – No! Not unless you frequently change your mind about where you want to go (a goal is a destination). But do frequently evaluate objectives.
- "Make goals specific and measurable" – No! Goals are decidedly grandiose and not measurable in themselves. Make supporting objectives SMART which includes their being specific and measurable.
- "Goals don't have to be tied to sales" – Correct! Nor profits. We like value-based goals as opposed to profit and sales driven goals. Focus on the types of goals that will really get employees engaged in the business on an emotional level.
- "Make sure employees goals are attainable" – No! Goals are big and lofty. Never measure an employee's performance based on big, lofty goals. Rather, do it on objectives, which, yes, should be attainable.
- "Be consistent" – Absolutely. And you can start by consistently not misusing the word "goal" in place of the word "objective."
- "Watch your timing" – Wrong! Not for goals. They are long term. Objectives are time-bound.
- "Avoid rivalry" – Ehhhh….this one feels a little like "everyone gets a participation trophy." A little FRIENDLY rivalry in-house can be healthy. Just don't allow it to create clicks and jerks.
- "Set goals that tie employees into the success of your company" – Correct! Set objectives that tie employees into the success of your company.
This might all sound a little nit-picky, but it is important to remember the distinction between goals and objectives. Know the difference and plan accordingly.


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Rihanna arrives in Madrid to launch her new Fenty brand, disrupting the world of beauty
September 24, 2017
This weekend I'm in Madrid celebrating my 50th birthday, but somehow Rihanna gatecrashed the party.
My route to my favourite Plaza Mayor restaurant was barred by enormous crowds and security staff. Was it a surprise birthday party laid on by my colleagues at IE Business School? Were U2 playing another impromptu street concert to prelaunch their new album? Or was Christian Ronaldo just out going out to his local tapas bar? No it was Rihanna on the latest stop of her global tour.
This was like a branding case study in real time:
- Fenty Beauty is much more than another celebrity endorsement. The motivation behind the new brand, and every detail of the product range have become a passion of the singer.
- Sephora's link up with the new brand ensures exclusive promotion and distribution rights in every city as part of the tour, helping the retailer in its quest for a more edgy, exciting brand image.
- Fenty's design in every sense, from launch communications to identity graphics, product designs and merchandising have all been distinctive and bold, in a beauty world of sameness.
- Rihanna's whirlwind global launch tour, a different capital city each evening means that she maximises the few moments in each location, and builds rapid global amplification.
- The authenticity of a personal appearance, whipping up local crowds and media into a frenzy, keeping the details secret to the last moment, is far more real than any TV ads or posters
Every day, yet more new brands and products are launched into the $445 billion beauty marketplace, with the vast majority of their products are designed for young, white women. The beauty mainstream. While the whole concept of mainstream in beauty just feels contradictory – isn't the idea of enhancing your beauty, not to be "average"? – gradually more diverse options are emerging, in styles, in business models, and for the vast majority of non-average consumers.
Rihanna is more than a celebrity – she cares about people too. The superstar is using her star power to send the message that the fashion and beauty industries need to pay closer attention to women of every colour – black, Asian, white and everything in between.
This year, she launched Fenty Beauty, a makeup line designed to make women everywhere feel included. The brand formulates foundations to suit a wide range of skin tones and contouring makeup sticks that can be customised to specific complexions. It also develops products, such as the Stunna Lip Paint, that are designed to work on all faces. At $24 for a lipstick and $34 for foundation, the collection is not outrageously priced. And with instant brand appeal, it looks like being a winner.
Fenty Beauty is a "gamechanger" for the beauty world.


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Those were the words of my coach literally the second day of my training cycle for the Milwaukee Marathon.
As some of you know, I'm in the hunt for the sub 3 hour marathon, and along with that a BQ time. I've always felt that I was close to hitting at least the BQ, especially with a strong marathon at Twin Cities last October.
I'm not going to lie, though, I'm looking forward to seeing how challenging this training cycle will be. I know it will include lots of workouts and other things I haven't previously included in my training plans. Ultimately, I already feel like this will be the most in shape I'll be going into a Marathon.
The only hurdle, if you will, that I'm a little concerned about is that I'm running a bucket-list race smack dab in the middle of my training cycle. I've run long trail races as training runs before, but Pikes Peak will be a totally different animal. But I'll have more of that on another post.
For now, I'll just look forward to what Skelly has planned for me in this training cycle. It's exciting and daunting all at the same time, and I can't wait.


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As soon as he shot the President, and jumped down to the stage at Ford's Theater, he didn't run off. He claimed center stage, faced the audience .. and cried out, "Sic semper tyrannis." The moment he jumped to that stage he was telling fifteen hundred people, look at me! I'm John Wilkes Booth! I've just shot the President! But now I also want to escape.
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The Help@Hand story began 10 years ago when we placed Dad within aged care. I could never have envisaged how this journey would pan out. It proved to be confusing, time consuming and emotional accompanied with stress and guilt. The path to placing a loved one into permanent aged care is a puzzle in itself trying to get all pieces to fit when navigating the aged care maze. There is so much to consider:
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If you have ever wanted to see the real frozen north, you may wish to take a trip to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge! The Arctic Wildlife Refuge consists of almost 20 million acres in Alaska, and this enormous piece of land is dedicated towards the preservation of nature that might otherwise be exploited and destroyed. This is one of the most unspoiled pieces of land on the planet; there is no driving that is permitted within this refuge, and most of it is only accessible through air travel.
Within that vast expanse of land, it only makes sense that there would be such variety when it comes to the terrain that you would find there. There are six different ecozones represented in this refuge, and whether you want to see rolling hills, mountains, rivers, canyons, coasts or tundra, you can see it here. In the north end of the refuge, you will find a number of coastal islands as well as salt marshes and river deltas. You can also find a coastal plain of small lakes, many rivers and tundra, while just south of this, you will run into the very northernmost tip of the Rocky Mountains. After the forested areas, you may find the tundra, a treeless plain, to be a surprise!
One of the most impressive things about the Arctic Wildlife Refuge is the fact that it is home to many endangered species. Simply because it is so large, you would expect many animals to cal it home, but even for an area this enormous, the wildlife is amazing diverse. Some of the most popular park residents include gray wolves, polar bears, caribou, musk oxen, brown bears, black bears, moose and wolverines. You will also see plenty of birds, including golden eagles, snow geese, tundra swans and many species of falcon.
You will also find that the refuge is inhabited by people, as well. The Kaktovik Inupiat Corporation is the Village Corporation of the Inupiat Eskimos in the area, and all of corporations 92,000 acres of land fall within the refuge. Similarly, Venetie Tribal Lands can be found in the Arctic Wildlife Refuge
When looking at the climate of the refuge, you will see that there is usually snow on the ground between September and May, but that you may encounter freezing temperatures at any point of the year. Near the coast, you can expect even cooler temperatures, along with clouds and fog, and there is more rainfall south of the mountains.


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This week was just a week from hell in my personal life. (Hell being our car being stolen and turning our life upside down). I think the only reason I got my workouts in still was because it was the only normal thing I could still control this week. Running might have been the one thing to keep me sane last week. Although we might want to use sane lightly considering I ran my 18 mile long run on the treadmill! That's a new treadmill distance PR for me.
Monday: 5 Mile run and 1 hour spin
Tuesday: Speed work on the treadmill 7-800s (6.4 total miles with Warm up and Cool down) and 900 meter swim.
Wednesday: 5 miles in the am.
Thursday: 3 mile run in the am, 2 mile run in the pm.
Friday: 18 treadmill miles and for the first time this training season I didn't get sick to my stomach after my long run.
Saturday: 5 mile run with speedy Francesca and 900 meter swim
Sunday: 1 hour spin
Total mileage: 44.4
Strength training completely fell off the grid last week but I have plans to do that tonight after my 5 mile run. I hope my body enjoyed the week off from that.
But now let's get to the fun stuff because I have a GIVEAWAY!!!!!! I have been participating in the Cleveland Marathon since 2008 (well before I had a blog) and it always has a soft spot in my heart.
I'm happy to announce that I have 1 entry to giveaway to the Cleveland Marathon this year. So if you didn't register before that last price increase, you have a chance to win an entry!
I have 3 ways for you to win:
- Leave a comment telling me which song pumps you up to workout.
- Leave a comment telling me which distance you want to run at the Cleveland Marathon.
- Tweet about the giveaway: I want to run with @mojamala2 and @clevemarathon http://tinyurl.com/pmue9l3 #CLEmarathon (Leave me a comment below letting me know you tweeted.)
You can tweet once a day from now until Friday, March 7th at 11:59am! I will pick a winner on Friday at noon so you can start training this weekend 😉 But be sure to leave a separate comment for each day you tweet.
The winner has 48 hours to email me to claim their entry. After that I will have to choose a new winner.I'm an official blogger for the 2014 Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon. I received a free entry to run in exchange for blogging about my experience. Although I would blog about my experience no matter what.


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August 18, 2014To: Mary Jo White ChairwomanU.S. Securities and Exchange Commission100 F Street, NEWashington, DC 20549
From: John W. White2804 Fenwick LanePlano, TX firstname.lastname@example.com cell972-758-7302 office
I am a Whistleblower!
This is my sixth letter to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission expressing this complaint.I contend that the fiscal policy of the Government of the United States of America is corrupt and fraudulent! By using Cash Accounting to assess and report our financial condition the Federal Government has been able to conceal from most people in the U.S. and the rest of the world just how much in debt we truly are. We must begin using an accounting system that reflects our true financial health.
I have created a website (www.usaponzi.com) that explains "The Biggest Ponzi Scheme on the Planet" which the U.S. Government has been operating since FY1969 due to the use of Cash Accounting rather than the appropriate accrual methodology of GAAP Accounting. The U.S. Government has now made "empty promises" to the public holders of $12.7 Trillion of U.S. Government debt and $84.3 Trillion of social benefits commitments to the U.S. Citizenry because of this corrupt and fraudulent accounting. By using improper accounting, the U.S. Government has been able to covertly undertax the U.S. Citizenry and U.S. Businesses by a total of $97 Trillion over the last 46 years while only admitting to the $17.7 Trillion that the U.S. Government has already been spent.
The U.S. Government is reporting deficit spending of $514 Billion in FY2014 when in fact our deficit spending (according to GAAP Accounting) is $6.4 Trillion in FY2014. This deficit spending is artificially stimulating the U.S. economy by nominally 1.8X (see U.S. "Real" GDP) and thereby is causing our tax revenues to also be artificially higher by about $1.36 Trillion. As a result our "Real" cash deficit would be $1.36 Trillion more than currently reported without this deficit spending stimulus.
By undertaxing the U.S. Citizens and Businesses by $97 Trillion over the last 46 years, this has created enormous, but phantom, private wealth (estimated by www.usdebtclock.org to be $112.3 Trillion as of Aug 18, 2014) for a relatively small percentage of the U.S. Citizens and Businesses, now called the "1%ers", (see U.S. Total Assets Bubble) but has also left the social benefit promises for the "99%ers" totally unfunded. The future taxpayers are left with this massive and exponentially increasing financial liability of $97 Trillion and they of course have no way of paying for it since the U.S. Government is already spending more each year than the taxpayers are paying in to the Government. In addition, the current U.S. Government Income is overstated by about $1.36 Trillion because of this GAAP basis deficit spending. In addition to that, more and more U.S. citizens are retiring or dropping out of the work force because the "false promises" of social benefits payments by the U.S. Government appear to be more attractive than continuing to work which will even further reduce the Government's income.
Until this accounting system is corrected and the U.S. Government GAAP basis budget is balanced, the rich citizens and businesses will continue to appear to get massively, exponentially, and phantomly richer, due to this undertaxing, and the future taxpayers will have an ever increasing but unpayable financial liability. This U.S. Government fiscal policy is systematically transferring phantom money from future taxpayers to current U.S. Citizens and Businesses at the rate of $17.6 Billion each and every day due to this GAAP basis deficit spending of $6.4 Trillion in FY2014.
That is why the stock market continues to go up almost every day. That is why real estate prices continue to escalate. That is why we have so many millionaires and billionaires. That is why the price of art is continuing to escalate. That is why a 1962 Ferrari sold last week for $34 million. That is why rich people can buy $20 million airplanes, $50 million houses, $100 million yachts, and $500 million islands. That is why rich folks can buy a $75,000 Tesla car like it is a bag of popcorn. The $97 Trillion of phantom money that has been created out of thin air by USAPonzi will buy a lot of stuff and at the same time make a lot of people appear to be very very rich. (see Asset Prices to Infinity)
I realize that it is difficult for the Securities and Exchange Commission to tell the U.S. Government that they are using corrupt and fraudulent accounting but by failing to expose this corrupt and fraudulent fiscal policy, the Securities and Exchange Commission has become an active co-conspirator in this massive fraud.
The www.usaponzi.com website also includes an open letter (USA Corrupt and Fraudulent Accounting Letter) to the U.S. Government officials that are the current perpetrators of and co-conspirators in USAPonzi; and a commentary (The Anatomy of USAPonzi) that explains how this Ponzi scheme works and my prediction of what will happen when it implodes.
John W. WhiteRetired Information Technology Executive214-762-1678 cell972-758-7302 firstname.lastname@example.com Fenwick LanePlano, TX 75093


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Surrey Bonfire & Fireworks Displays
When is Bonfire Night?
Although officially, Bonfire Night is on Tuesday 5th November 2019 the main firework action takes places on Saturday 2 November in 2019 however, events will be taking place from late October until mid November.
What is Bonfire Night?
Bonfire Night traditionally marks the anniversary and celebration of a British tradition dating back to the Gunpower Plot of 1605, when Guy Fawkes tried to blow up the Houses of Parliment. Bonfire night see torch-lit processions, bonfires, fireworks displays, funfairs and much more across the county. Each town and village commemorating with their own unique celebration.
Where to head for the best bonfire night celebrations in Surrey
Surrey is home to some truly spectacular fireworks action and torch lit processions. Keep scrolling below the green search box for our guide to some of the best firework displays around county. To find a display near you - click on "View Map".
Please remember to check with the contact telephone numbers or websites before planning your evening fun at one of the Fireworks Displays in Surrey as sometimes events can be cancelled for various reasons and timings can be changed.
This page will be updated regularly as more details are finalized, so please check back again soon.
Wrap up snug and head to one of the Surrey's many firework displays where you will enjoy a show of spectacular colours over beautiful county.
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Caught on camera: Child dangling off Whistler chairlift lands safely
A young boy who found himself dangling from a chairlift at Whistler this week is safe and sound, thanks to quick-thinking staff and bystanders.
Witnesses said the child somehow fell out of his seat Monday on the Peak Express, leaving him hanging on several metres in the air.
"It was scary because he was slipping through his clothes," said Christopher Sakai, who filmed the tense rescue and uploaded it to YouTube.
Fortunately, the lift was still close to the station. The chairlift operator saw what happened, shut down the lift, grabbed a tarp and called on a half-dozen skiers to help stretch it tight beneath the child.
After a count of 1-2-3, the child let go and landed safely in the centre of the tarp, prompting cheers from onlookers.
Sakai, who was visiting Whistler with family from California, said the boy was back on his feet moments later and seemed perfectly fine.
"He just ran back and looked happy," Sakai said. "It all happened so fast, and it was just great that he came out OK."


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'So, we'll go no more a roving'
So, we'll go no more a roving
So late into the night,
Though the heart be still as loving,
And the moon be still as bright.
For the sword outwears its sheath,
And the soul wears out the breast,
And the heart must pause to breathe,
And love itself have rest.
Though the night was made for loving,
And the day returns too soon,
Yet we'll go no more a roving
By the light of the moon.
Let's start at the beginning. The beginning of each line, that is. If you ignore the rest for now, this is what you're left with:
It's a pretty restless sequence, especially the sequence of 'and...and...and' which rattles through the second stanza. And the poem is now empty of content. All the words are conjunctions, linking words. There are no nouns at the starts of lines, no adjectives, no verbs.
Let's compare this to the placid opening of Keat's 'To Autumn':
Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness
Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun,
Conspiring with him how to load and bless
With fruit the vines that round the thatch-eves run.
(OK, I cheated a bit with the last line, but the emphasis falls heavily on 'fruit'). See how you could almost tell a story from the first words alone? There's a subject ('season'), qualified by an adjective ('close') performing a verb ('conspiring') involving something else ('with fruit'). The sense is confused, but the poem is clearly describing things that are out there doing stuff.
In contrast, the emphasis at the start of each of Byron's lines isn't on things, or appearances, or on actions, but on thinking. Not controlled logical thinking. It doesn't move from 'if' to 'then' to 'therefore'. It's a string of 'and' and 'though' and 'yet' – a disordered tumble of ideas punctuated by changes of mind.
This poem is not like a classical sonnet which has one idea, then an opposed idea, and then a resolution. The paradox which drives this poem is one which it doesn't attempt to solve. It's between the stated conclusion at the beginning that 'we'll go no more a roving' and the feeling that roving is actually a jolly fine thing to do. We're listening to someone trying to convince themselves of something they don't believe. The poem works just because its conclusion is so unconvincing (the last line doesn't even scan properly).
Pleasure here comes not from seeing a paradox unfolded and then cleverly resolved, but from the poem's to-ing and fro-ing. This is what gives it power. The excitement comes from a sense of sturm und drang (storm and struggle), a little like in Mozart's late symphonies which are full of frequent changes of mood and direction. We enjoy the intimation of suppressed energy, of a wild will to go a roving that no argument can override.
The simple verse form helps us to savour this tension. Without enjambment, sense and line endings overlap. This helps us to keep track of changes of direction and mood. Almost like bars in music, they provide a rigid framework which is imposed on this restless thinking. That sense of strained control provides another source of tension.
How does the poem make roving seem fun? Partly in the cluster of nouns, adjectives and verbs at the ends of lines. Two of these (half)-rhyme words are repeated in the course of the poem: 'roving' and 'loving'. We also find 'night' and 'bright', 'sheath' and 'breathe', 'breast' and 'rest', 'soon', and 'moon'. These are words you'd use in a story of adventure and romance, not a promise to stay at home and be good. No wonder the third stanza begins with the thought that 'the night was made for loving, / And the day returns too soon' .
Because of its psychological complexity this poem is like a miniature dramatic monologue. Its quibbles and qualifications are also reminiscent of the to-and-fro Shakespeare uses in Hamlet's soliloquys. But who is speaking? We're left with no clues about context or character. Because of this it's tempting to identify the speaker with Byron himself. This is part of how Byron was able to create his own myth. Not that he ever stopped roving, of course. But who with a heart 'still loving' would?


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Monday, August 4th, 2008
NoGray Visual Time Picker
The NoGray Time Picker is a component that lets you add a time picker that is visual. The clock shows up, and you move the hands to wherever you need to be. All via a simple:
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if (this.time.hour < 12) var ampm = this.options.lang.am; else var ampm = this.options.lang.pm; var hour = this.time.hour%12; if (hour < 10) hour = "0"+hour; var minute = this.time.minute; if (minute < 10) minute = "0"+minute; $('time3_value').setHTML(hour+":"+minute+" "+ampm); } }); [/javascript] After all that though, is it easier than asking to put in the time?
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Ok, staycation really. I am taking this week off work. I have banned the alarm clock and am getting some things done around the house and spending time with my family. Posting may be light for the week. Or not, just whatever I get around to doing.
Oh yeah, I've got a birthday tomorrow. To celebrate, I want you to go do something fun, buy yourself something nice (If you use my Amazon link that's like getting me a present too), or do something weird because it's Weird Al's birthday too. (I wish him a happy one every year. He's yet to acknowledge mine. If any of you can fix that, I'd be thrilled.)


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Read this tip to make your life smarter, better, faster and wiser. LifeTips is the place to go when you need to know about Biblical/Religious and other Costume topics.
Answer this question: A gragger is:
a) An accessory to Purim costumes
b) A book of the Torah
c) A Hebrew curse
d) A Purim noisemaker
e) a and d
Graggers go with Purim costumes like crooks and angel wings go with adult Biblical costumes and kids Biblical costumes. A gragger is a loud noisemaker you shake during Purim plays and feasts. You usually shake it while booing whenever everyone mentions Haman.
Load a juice can with jingle bells, cover both ends with paper, and poke a hole in one of the paper circles. Place both ends of a pipe cleaner in the hole and twist them together. Cover the whole can with adhesive tape and decorate it with glitter or stickers (preferably Star of David stickers). Take hold of the pipe cleaner loop and shake hard!
Just be sure that the din of the gragger doesn't drown out the boos for the villain Haman and the cheers for Queen Esther and her devoted uncle Mordechai!
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Regardless of what type of roof you install on your home, it will require maintenance over the years in order to perform as it should. Roofs take a lot of abuse from Mother Nature, and yet the hold up rather well under some of the harshest environmental conditions. For this reason, you should take care of your roof since it takes care of your household. Below are five tips for taking care of your roof.
Clean Your Roof Annually
The most basic form of maintenance for any roof is washing it regularly. Contractors and cleaning companies recommend that you give your roof a professional, thorough scrubbing at least once a year. Washing your roof will remove mold, stain, and other corrosive substance from the roof. Your roofing system will look amazing year after year, and you'll keep it from deteriorating at an accelerated rate.
Replace Roofing Materials as Needed
As your roof gets older, the components will begin to show signs of wear and tear. What this means is that wind and rainwater can easily invade your roof around the most vulnerable areas. Rather than allowing a small fix to turn into a major repair, replace components as you go. This will ensure that your roof will stay in 'like new' condition over the years.
Have Your Roof Inspected Annually
Few things will cause damage to your home like water. Whether it's in liquid form or in the form of humidity, moisture and water can flow throughout your attic and in between the walls of your home. This can cause structural components like drywall and framework to deteriorate more quickly.
For this reason, you should have your roofing system inspected annually. The primary objective should be to identify leaks and critical areas where water could potentially penetrate the surface. Your roof should also be checked for structural integrity and proper ventilation.
Review Your Roof Warranty and Insurance
Many homeowners fail to review their insurance coverage and warranty of their roof. When their roof becomes damaged and needs repair, they are often surprised that neither will cover the repairs. Warranties have a shelf life, and insurance coverage can change without warning to the homeowner. For this reason, you should review your insurance every year to make sure that both the condition of your roof falls under the conditions of your policy and the term of your warranty.
If you are looking for a professional roof installation, repair, or replacement contractor in Roberts, Wisconsin or the surrounding area, then contact C & T Siding. You can reach us at 651-483-6146. You can also message us on our contact page. Get a free estimate today!


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Welcome to our first Lighthouse Blog.
We love the creative arts, at the Lighthouse, and seem to be surrounded by so many talented writers, musicians, artists and generally creative types. We are really passionate about seeing God's kingdom come 'on earth as in heaven' in all areas of our society and culture – including the creative arts, and would love to be part of a movement of God's people bringing heaven to earth through our work.
But we realise that we have a lot to learn, and we're just getting started! So this blog is here for a few reasons:
- To have fun trying our hand at doing this
- To encourage and inspire those who read it
- To learn and grow by doing
- To take a step closer to our goal of heaven on earth through creativity
We hope you enjoy what we bring, we would love to hear your comments!


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Scarpe Di Bianco
A Tale of a Bespoke Shoe
Through my long time association with Sutor Mantelassi shoes, I became friends with the very elegant Bill White. When Bill started a new venture with a very fine Italian cobbler, I took notice. When he told me that he could now make a Bespoke shoe, I took action. For all those gentleman who demand the fit, the quality, and the personalized style of custom clothing, until now the only option for their feet was to choose from a rather pitiable selection of footwear that was either somnambulant in style, or so fashion forward as to look dated next month.
Now with Scarpe di Bianco, men of taste can choose the perfect last, an exacting fit, and a choice of colors, styles, and leathers both smooth and pebbled, as well as exotics and suedes. Stains can be applied to truly accent the contours of the shoe, and a perfect and harmonious polish can complete the total look. Constructions run from the soft and flexible Blake to the sturdiest Goodyear or Norwegian welt construction. Styles range from the most supple unlined loafer to hale and hearty brogues to countrified Demi boots. Soles may be leather, rubber or a combination of the two.
Nowhere else in Raleigh, or indeed the Carolinas, do you have the choice of a custom shoe by Scarpe di Bianco. Any gentleman who demands a custom made wardrobe for his Bespoke lifestyle must surely indulge in a pair or three of these incredible handmade Italian shoes.
- Liles Bespoke Custom Clothing
- On Being Dapper…


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What's On at Northside
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Global Leadership Summit 2017
October 20, 2017 @ 7:00 pm - October 21, 2017 @ 5:00 pm
It's on again!! Northside will be hosting the Global Leadership Summit on 20th – 21st of October this year. Click here to register.
Friday 7.00pm (Doors open 6.30pm)
Saturday 9.00am – 5.00pm
On-street parking around Northside is generally metered (2P or less) with strictly enforced regulations. The Hume Street Car Park is located directly across from the Northside Church. There are three additional parking stations run by North Sydney Council, all in close proximity to Northside which are: Holtermann Street, Nicholson Street and Alexander Street.


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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177479069889847827.post3515387406453065154..comments2020-05-18T21:15:30.200-05:00Comments on A Grave Interest: In Honor of Our Veterans on Veterans DayJoy Neighborshttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177479069889847827.post-38357798707820675012012-03-17T11:30:21.485-05:002012-03-17T11:30:21.485-05:00Kristy, I have a friend who is a Viet Nam vet. H...Kristy,
I have a friend who is a Viet Nam vet. He goes out every year and sets up a small table with paper poppies in front of a large retail store here. He said he loves doing it - not only to remember and honor those veterans, but to meet and reminisce with other veterans, and to help educate the youth.Joy Neighborshttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177479069889847827.post-84761498975752170002011-11-11T16:08:37.052-06:002011-11-11T16:08:37.052-06:00I remember my parents (both vets) bringing home so...I remember my parents (both vets) bringing home some of those poppies from time to time in my early childhood, but I myself have never seen anyone trying to sell them. Are they still being sold on street corners?

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At the gates of the Sanctuary of Lourdes…
Hôtel Padoue **** – Lourdes
In the proximity of the sanctuary (70 m), Hôtel Padoue will fulfill you with its warm reception, confort, decoration and modern design.
Thanks to its quality and modern equipment, Hôtel Padoue has been the first hotel in Lourdes to receive the 4 Labels of "Tourism & Handicap" awarded by the Ministry of Tourism. All the areas and rooms are adapted to allow persons in handicap situation to enjoy a pleasant stay in Lourdes.
All our team will be glad to welcome you during you stay in Lourdes to make it an unforgettable experience.
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I have started both March and April in the UK. I'm back home in Ireland now, but spent the first few days of the month in Cheltenham, with a brief stop-over in Birmingham on the way home. All in all, I am happy to be home. Spring seems to finally be springing, and at very least I hope to start reducing my heating bills! Washing is now drying in a day, as I can actually leave the windows open without the cold freezing my fingers.
I am still feeling a bit disconnected from all my recent adventures, but slowly settling back into my routine. I'm doing a bit of knitting this week, and, once I have caught up on my commissions, I'll get back to my patchwork projects. In general, I have decided to slow down my knitting productions in favour of sewing for the moment. I really want to free up more time to teach myself new quilting skills. I also really want to sew myself some more dresses. I just purchased a few beautiful Anna Maria Horner fabrics from Pink Castle Fabrics fabulous sale for just that purpose.
The sun is shining right now, so I'm off for a walk. I'll try to catch up with my flickr photos soon.


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Professional volunteers are selected based upon their professional capabilities to deliver expertise in areas that assist ETI in reaching its stated goals. Volunteer opportunities begin with real-life requests from our global partners and require a specific set of skills that resides within a professionally trained expert. In no cases are these opportunities meant to be short-term volunteer experiences for the sake of travel.
If you think you have a skill that the project needs, please contact us so that we can cross compare the needs of our global partners with the skills and abilities of people willing to help.
Get involved in our mission by donating money today. With the average income in the area we support at less than $100 per year, your money goes a very long way.
With cash donations and donated in-kind services, ETI has built a professional website, funded a campus site plan, purchased construction documents, conducted site visits, co-created the agriculture curriculum, built twelve structures, funded the design and construction of the water harvesting system, and along with our global partners, are building Opportunity Centers so that graduates from KARUCO along with local farmers will have a place for their businesses to thrive and for them to learn more about sustainable improvements in agriculture.
Because we are a volunteer organization, most of ETI's donated funds go directly to benefit programs in Tanzania.
Although money can provide any number of resources, sometimes people are in a unique position to donate resources that we need rather than money.
Through the years, by far, the favorite donated resource is frequent flyer miles. With your donated frequent flyer miles, our cost to travel to Africa and continue our integrated efforts is significantly reduced.
Do you have other ideas for resources you could donate to this Agricultural Education project? Maybe you own a publishing company and would be willing to print the curriculum for free. Or maybe you run a popular blog and would like to highlight our mission. If you think the resource you have access to has value for us, send us a proposal. We'd love to hear from you.


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IOIP – Fund Raiser
I'm On It Fund Raiser To End Homelessness In Portland!
Please note: You do not need to donate to this 'I'm On It Portland' cause to be part of 'The Portland Song – 'I'm On It Portland' and visa-versa.
A great Portland song & video by Portlanders is tremendously cool but to really be Portland it should serve a good cause!
This, 'The Portland Song – I'm On It Portland' incorporates, within it & throughout it, a "support a good Portland cause(s)" 'I'm On It Portland', call to action component to it.
It is the Portland Puppets hope that the attention garnered from this unique, fun, unifying, collaborative Portland, community event will also serve to contribute to ending Portland's homeless problem. Therefore, we will also be using this event opportunity to promote awareness of, and direct donations to Portland's Central City Concern.
Central City Concern is a non-profit agency that has a proven track record for achieving solutions to Portland's homeless problem and is an organization that is presently working with the City of Portland on the 'Everyone Deserves A Home' project.
The Portland Puppets are so pleased with the good work being done by Central City Concern that they have decided not use a gofundme account but instead are asking 'I'm On It Portland' Portlanders to donate directly to Central City Concern to aid in ending Portland's homeless problem.
To donate to ending Portland's homeless problem.
Please go to Central City Concern to learn about the great things they are doing to solve Portland's homeless problem and there you'll be "On It" and you can donate directly to Central City Concern's result producing work.
Please note: Since the elimination of the gofundme option you do not need to donate to Central City Concern to purchase 'I'm On It Portland' buttons or t-shirts but for the love of Portland we hope you will.
The Portland Puppets would love to see every Portlander wearing a 'I'm On It Portland' button or t-shirt or both, and they would love to solve Portland's homelessness problem.
Purchase 'I'm On It Portland' buttons and t-shirts.
By the way, all 'I'm On It Portland' buttons and t-shirts will be made by local independent artist and businesses. The Portland Puppets are pro-Portland community and they only do business with Portland's independent agents, artists, businesses and entertainers.
We plan to have Portland musicians/bands, who are interested, play the 'I'm On It Portland Song' live for a "Let's End Homelessness In Portland Now" event! So let your favorite musicians/bands know about this great gig. They'd be perfect for this!
Charity should be temporary… it's time to get beyond charity. And "I'm On It Portland" and I hope you are too. Thank you.
"Let's help those who can help themselves to help themselves and care fully for those who can't!" – Portland Puppets


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According to the Carpenters' song standard, "Rainy Days and Mondays Always Get Me Down."
But, the Bartlesville High School basketball teams are hoping to redefine the Monday blahs when they bounce on over to Muskogee for a hardcourt showdown.
Following the afternoon junior varsity games, the girls' varsity tilt is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., followed by the guys at 8 p.m.
For the Bartlesville Lady Bruins, tonight's test is another step toward a potential unbeaten season.
The Lady Bruins (19-0) are the overwhelming favorites to win tonight against a Muskogee team that is 1-12 overall and 0-9 in Frontier Valley Conference play.
In their meeting in December, Bartlesville routed the Lady Roughers, 60-23.
On the guys' side, Bartlesville (8-11) will be battling for its third-straight win. The Bruins are coming off gutsy, crunchtime heroic single-digit wins against Sapulpa, 58-50, and Bishop Kelley, 50-44.
The Muskogee Roughers are 7-12 overall and trapped in a three-game losing streak.
Back in December, they edged Bartlesville, 63-59, in Bartlesville.
Following tonight's action, Bartlesville teams will have three regular season games remaining — all at home.
Jenks is scheduled for a Friday visit this week to the Bruin Fieldhouse; next week, Broken Arrow and Tulsa Union will make the journey to Bartlesville, which will close out the regular schedule.
The regionals are set for Feb. 22-24.
It's pretty much certain the Bartlesville girls will play host to a girls' regional playoff tourney.
The Bruins are running out of time to earn homecourt advantage in the opening round of the postseason.
Krista Binam is in her third year as head coach of the Lady Bruins.
Last year, she guided the team to within one win of making its first state tournament appearance since 1992.
The Lady Bruins' primary six-girl rotation includes three seniors (Erin Shoemaker, Destiny Harris and Vivian Culver) and three juniors (Jena' Williams, Trinity Parker and Avery Allen).
Shoemaker, Williams, Parker and Allen are each third-year varsity starters.
Harris has seen significant minutes on varsity since her freshman campaign and is the starting forward for this season's guard-oriented lineup.
Clent Stewart is nearing the end of his fourth campaign as the Bruins' head coach.
Bartlesville graduated its top two scorers and rebounders from last season, but has enjoyed improved offensive production from junior Tayo Dina, junior Jaylin Oliver, senior Andrew Gronigan and other veterans.
The primary starting lineup includes Dina, Oliver, Gronigan, sophomore point guard Shane Simpson and senior off-guard Jake Bilger.
Some of the players first off the bench for Stewart are junior guard DeAndre Young, junior center Holden Bryant and sophomore guard Tom Beard.
The Bruins struggled to a 4-9 record through the third first 13 games. They are 4-2 since then.


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The Power of Music
The Power of Music
Music can be a powerful source of joy, comfort and inspiration in our lives. People living with dementia and their family members attest to the important role music has in their lives. Research, some of it proudly sponsored by the Alzheimer Society, confirms this. The Alzheimer Society created the video, "When words fail, music speaks" to show the positive affect of music and released this video at the Alzheimer's Disease International Conference in March 2011, in Toronto. Please enjoy and share with others.
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The album marks his major label debut and is the follow up to his independent release, "Gotta Be Me," in 2016.
The lead single off the album "On My Way to You" is on the charts. Johnson once again tapped producer Trent Willmon. The songs on the album were not released.
On Oct. 10, the music video for "On My Way To You" will simultaneously premiere on CMT and People.com.


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World's Greatest Hydration Pack—ION Television
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Along with Volvo, Marriott, and Komatsu, GEIGERRIG Hydration Packs was selected for a feature in an episode of World's Greatest on ION Television.
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Geigerrig is excited about being selected for feature as the best hydration pack in the world by World's Greatest as further testament to Geigerrig's receipt of 3M's In-new-vation Award at the 2011 Winter Outdoor Retailer Show as the best new hard goods product. Geigerrig's selection for feature on World's Greatest further reinforces, among a large host of other consumer and industry reviews, the Gear of the Year recognition by Camping Life Magazine, Editor's Choice by Adventure World Magazine and the pronouncement by Dan Larson, Writer and Reviewer for Backpacker.com, that "bottom line" Geigerrig Hydration Packs is "the best hydration system I've found."
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Isle of Wight Architecture, Ryde Buildings, English Property, Architect, Project, Design, Proposal
Isle of Wight Buildings : Architecture
Buildings in southern England, UK Built Environment
20 Oct 2016
Isle of Wight Building News
Sea Glass House on the Isle of Wight
Architect: The Manser Practice
photo from architects
Sea Glass House on the Isle of Wight – 14 Oct 2014
Big Invisible House
Design: Lincon Miles Architecture
photo from architects
Big Invisible House on the Isle of Wight – 15 Oct 2015
Yachtsman's House
Architect: The Manser Practice
photo from architects
Yachtsman's House on the Isle of Wight – 16 Oct 2014
Thompson House
Design: The Manser Practice
photo : Morley Von Sternberg
Thompson House – 20 Jan 2013
The Welch House
Design: The Manser Practice
photo : Jonathan Manser
Isle of Wight House – added 17 Jan 2013
The client, for whom the architects had previously designed a house in Nevada, wanted a modern four-bedroom family house with large open plan living area, using the dramatic seaside site.
Isle of Wight Architecture
Major Building Project:
Proposed Transport Interchange, Ryde
Marks Barfield Architects
approx. £6m
Ryde School : new entrance building and site masterplan, Ryde
Design: Walters and Cohen
picture from architect
Ryde School competition win
More Isle of Wight buildings welcome
English Architecture
English Architecture Design – chronological list
Isle of Wight Transport Interchange : Marks Barfield Architects
County Architecture adjacent to Isle of Wight
Hampshire Buildings
Wiltshire Buildings
Selected Buildings in Southern England
No.1 Gunwharf Quays – The 'Funnel', Portsmouth
Scott Brownrigg
photo © Nick Weall
1 Gunwharf Quays
Mary Rose Museum, Portsmouth
Wilkinson Eyre; Pringle Brandon (interior architect)
picture from architect
Mary Rose Museum
Comments or building suggestions / photos for the Isle of Wight Architecture page welcome
Isle of Wight Architecture – page
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Welcome folks to my last review of 2013. It's been a busy year in ways I hadn't intended, and sadly I wasn't able to get through all the Friends sets in the fourth wave.
Following the tradition from last year, I pick a set to review in the last week of the year from those I hadn't gotten a chance to review during the year. While I left it to a vote last time, I've been struggling to receive any kind of feedback for a long time – so I chose the daggone set myself.
As it turns out, I have three sets to review before the year is out – because thanks to my random picking tool at datwheel.com, the chosen set was… the Friends Animals Collectible Series 4 (or whatever the theme is officially called).
The Packaging
I hadn't visited a LEGO brand retail store in months (not since the second crowdfunding project ran), so I was very surprised to see next year's Friends sets already on the shelves. There's still plenty of opportunity to catch up on the fourth wave, if you haven't done so.
I resisted buying all the fifth wave sets somehow, instead opting to take a look at these bad boys. They're in the same tear-proof packaging as the previous series, and Series 4 is represented by a green badge.
The corner of the packaging on the front shows our main Friends characters – in hand drawn style – playing with the newest batch of animals. Notice how Mia is the only character playing with the tiger, being a vegetarian.
The back of the packaging displays a more accurate representation of the included animal, as well as the alternate build that can be found on the LEGO Friends web site.
The Contents
Packet. Instructions. No nonsense.
Presented before you is all of the parts – minus our star animal – included in the set. It doesn't look like much, but let's remember this is a GBP 2.99 set, and it's LEGO. That means we pay for quality, yo!
You'll recognise the familiar Lavender bows, Dark Pink flower plates and a bunch of other parts from other sets. You may also have noticed a couple of brand new parts for 2014: these are experimented with and explained in more detail over on The New Elementary.
My favourite of these new parts is this "decorative" part in Pearl Gold. This is a brand new part "introduced" by the Friends theme and the upcoming Disney Princess theme, which will use minidolls similar to Friends. As soon as I had these parts in my hand, I'd imagined how they'd be used to represent food items, as shown above (shout out to Teresa for reminding me of Iced Gems). Unfortunately the tart case, also introduced by the Friends theme, doesn't provide enough of a connection to hold anything – but the decorative swirly piece makes for a great alternative for ice cream.
This part would also lend itself very well to architecture, and don't be surprised if you find these Pearl Gold ones making an appearance in steampunk MOCs. Who knows what other colours they'll show up in? (Thankfully they're not as rare as 2013's ice cream cones.)
Tiger, tiger
From here on in I have to say good things about the tiger, otherwise Sagat will kill me.
According to The New Elementary (link above), the mould for the tiger is classed as a lion – which would suggest a Lion King LEGO set is on the cards for next year, in addition to the princesses.
In any case, now we have a very well executed and convincing looking tiger, which is a thousand times better than that darned kitten from Olivia's Tree House… although it really does look like a Disney character. Even the front paws are printed, and there are just enough stripes on the back of the head and back.
Going to the front of the instructions: if this isn't a female tiger, I don't know what to tell you. If it isn't, I'd highly suspect the tiger has a lisp. 🙂
If we want to cement the tiger's sex/gender, we can place the Lavender bow on its head (the only place we can put it).
A bit of a relief comes in the provision of a turkey leg, served on a Bright Green 2×2 jumper tile, as food for the tiger. Someone at LEGO had the sense not to pretend tigers eat salad in the jungle.
The Build
The base of the tiger's temple is formed using the Medium Azure and Green plates, held together precariously with other elements. You'll see the 1×1 round plates, in those colours we have so much of now, being used for decoration and embellishment, while the Lavender palisade bricks form the walls.
One of the most interesting "regular" pieces, the 1x2x5 brick in Trans Light Blue, sits at the back of the temple and represents a water feature.
Another part now found in Lavender – you may remember it from the Prince of Persia theme a couple of years ago – sits on top of the structure to form a stylised arch. Now the water looks like it's coming from another dimension!
Last of all, the rest of the new parts – the decorative swirls and the interesting stalks of grass in Bright Green – complete the embellishment of the temple.
The Complete Set
If this doesn't look like a shrine, where people from all around come to visit the sacred tiger, I don't know what to tell you. It looks very majestic, peaceful, and dare I say full of eastern promise.
Yay! We have a spare swirly decorative piece to play with, whether we use it as a food item or architectural detail. As usual there's an extra Lavender bow if you have any other animals to tag.
Alternate build
After building the main build, in the instructions you'll come across this alternate build provided by the designers. To find the instructions just visit the web site shown (lego.com/friends/animals). Note that, unlike the first and third series, there isn't any mention of a "super build" using all three sets in the series.
Fortunately this is the simplest of the three alternate builds in this series to accomplish without looking for instructions. I prefer the main build as this looks too simple in comparison.
Back of the instructions
Your aching wallet cringes at the sight of yet more minidolls to add to your collection, from the fifth wave of Friends. Among the many surprises in store is a brand new scooter, à la BrickForge, ridden by Mia.
Taking a closer look: someone with immaculate nails is still having issues assembling Olivia's House after all these years. Also, Andrea looks like she's being dominated by Psycho Dog.
On the left of this spread, we have a checklist of the seven sets we can expect to find in the fifth wave. Naturally I will be getting them all, because I want the minidolls. Over on the right, LEGO announces a Friends computer game for the Nintendo 3DS and DS (I didn't think the DS was still supported!).
Just when you thought you had your budget planned for the new few months, the upcoming Disney Princess theme is also shown right at the back of the instructions. I don't like Disney, but even I've noticed the theme's inclusion of both male and female minidolls with some interesting outfits.
Somehow even the upcoming Disney Princess theme gets Gewinne!th's seal of approval.
The Verdict
This is probably going to be the most popular of the Series 4 animal sets, if not for the tiger then for the parts. I for one like the new swirly decorative parts, and it's one I'm going to collect in whichever colours are introduced as they're released, but I also liked the inclusion of the 1x2x5 brick in Trans Light Blue. I don't have a use for the Bright Green plant stalks, as they're very Disney-styled, but time will tell.
As a non-liker of Disney (if that is a word), my one gripe about this set is that it looks more like a Disney set than a LEGO Friends set. Perhaps it's because I grew up on The Jungle Book, or the main build (along with the tiger) coincides with the upcoming Disney Princess theme, but I can't see the set existing in the Friends universe.
Let's bear in mind, though, that this collectible series is targeted towards girls. Most girls like the whole Disney thing: they like princesses, they like animals, and they've (for the most part) taken to the Friends sets. Perhaps they won't notice the difference between Friends and Disney.
So based on the above rating, the tiger and its temple gets 7.6/10. Even though it reeks of Disney, I'm willing to approve.
Naturally the other sets will be reviewed before the year is out, so stay tuned.


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A friend's New Year's resolutions read the following: Bowfish more. More bowfishing. Bowfish a lot. Always bowfish. Make time for more bowfishing.
That is dedication to a passion. For myself, I want more diversity at this time, although I have had singular-focused agendas in the past. However, just as my friend did, it is good to put down on paper what you want to do, and then constantly double-check the list each day throughout the year.
In my previous life, working as an area manager for an automotive service company, my four walls of my office donned my objectives. Ten items were what I wanted my managers to focus on, and if those 10 things were done, then everything else would fall in line. Nowhere did I have an objective of making more money, increasing customer count, or expanding profit, even though those three things were the objectives of the company.
Because if those other 10 things were done, the three that the company wished for would happen naturally. So, for resolutions (and no, it isn't too late to make them or adjust them), it is best to keep them simple and let everything else fall in place.
There is always a question behind the question, and as you find that question and answer it, that is how you can hit the little things in order to make the big things come to fruition.
For this column, I want to continue to build diversity in outdoors stories. As for a resolution, that will not work, though. Therefore, I have to break it down.
For 2019, I want to do more stories on hiking. Again, how to do that? We will talk about the Appalachian Trail, the Mountain-to-Sea Trail, and proper gear for such.
As for the gear, there are three basics for living — food, water and shelter. Yes, this column is going to cover all three separately, and it should be interesting.
I want to cover the striper run on the Roanoke River more this year. Perhaps updates as the migration heads up river touching communities such as Plymouth, Jamestown and Williamston before reaching the climatic and exciting end in Weldon.
I want to talk turkey a bit as the season comes in and the weather starts changing. Turkey restoration in North Carolina has been a huge success story, but are there changes that need to be made to further the growth in certain counties?
I love dogs. My Ari remains my companion, and I want to emphasize how she travels with me on
extended trips.
Speaking of trips, I have a few planned, and over the last six months, have been converting a Sprinter van for my travels. With a few tricks up my sleeves, not only is it suitable for the camper life, but it makes a tremendous outdoors-based vehicle good for everything from visiting national parks to kayaking, four wheeling, hunting and fishing.
I did very little archery in 2018. I will do more in 2019. We will start with the basics, increase skills and prepare for archery season.
Of course, this column covers the dove season opening weekend each year, but I have something different planned for 2019.
Then things come to hunting season, with deer, bear and waterfowl closing the year. However, there is more, such as trapping that has been covered very little in this column, as well as running dogs, again, covered very little. I will do more.
And there is my resolutions which will result in a diversified outdoors column that everyone can at least enjoy, reminisce, and participate in at least a portion of the year. May you all have a very blessed and nature-filled 2019.
Bill Howard is an avid bowhunter and outdoorsman. He teaches hunter education (IHEA) and bowhunter education (IBEP) in North Carolina. He is a member of North Carolina Bowhunters Association and Pope & Young, and is an official measurer for both.


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Illinois professor co-authors groundbreaking, hands-on approach for teaching programming of massively parallel processors
University of Illinois professor Wen-mei Hwu has co-authored an important new textbook that breaks down the complexities of parallel programming and the GPU architecture to enable programmers to address the critical challenges of massive parallelism.
The break-through text, Programming Massively Parallel Processors: A Hands-on Approach, was co-authored by Hwu, principal investigator of Illinois' CUDA Center of Excellence, and David Kirk, an NVIDIA Fellow and former Chief Scientist.
According to Hwu, the book was written to provide programmers at all levels and across all scientific disciplines with the ability to "think parallel" and optimize the GPU architecture with step-by-step instruction on how to:
• Effectively program massively parallel processors using real-world case studies and actual software development tools (CUDA, NVIDIA's software development tool for masssively parallel environments, and OpenCL, and open-source computing language).
• Develop computational thinking techniques that enable users to address problems that are amenable to high-performance parallel computing.
• Achieve both high performance and high reliability using both CUDA and OpenCL.
The text was developed from one of the nation's first university courses to offer a comprehensive approach to massively parallel programming. Originally co-taught by the authors at Illinois in 2007, the course materials have since been tested and refined for presentation in venues and media around the world. Various online modules have been adopted into the curricula at over 100 universities around the world.
The book is one of the first major publications by the CUDA Centers of Excellence worldwide, which are dedicated to providing global access to education in massively parallel processing. While Illinois hosts the original CUDA Center, others are hosted at the universities of Utah, Harvard, and Tennessee in the USA; the University of Cambridge in the UK; National Taiwan University; and in China, Tsinghua University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Programming Massively Parallel Processors: A Hands-on Approach was published by Morgan Kaufmann, an imprint of Elsevier. For sample chapters, ancillary teaching materials, related titles, author information, or to buy a copy or request a review copy, please visit here. The book is also available through Amazon.com, and additional information is available from NVIDIA.
About the Authors
The authors, the former chief scientist of NVIDIA, and an eminent University of Illinois professor of electrical and computer engineering, represent both technology development and teaching – the perfect team to make parallel programming understandable, usable, and effective for both new and advanced programmers.
• Wen-mei Hwu is the Walter J. ("Jerry") Sanders III-Advanced Micro Devices Endowed Chair in Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois Coordinated Science Laboratory. His IMPACT Research Group is well known for development of the IMPACT Compiler and other novel computing technologies now widely used in industry and academic research. He is a leader of many parallel computing research and teaching initiatives at the University of Illinois, which are aligned through Parallel@Illinois. (www.Parallel.Illinois.edu). He is director of the world's first NVIDIA CUDA Center of Excellence, co-director of the Intel-Microsoft-funded Universal Parallel Computing Research Center (UPCRC), and Co-PI for hardware of the NSF Petascale Computer Project, "Blue Waters" in collaboration with IBM. He is a Fellow of the IEEE and ACM and author of 200+ peer-reviewed articles.
• David Kirk is a Fellow and former Chief Scientist of NVIDIA. He led the development of graphics technology for many popular consumer entertainment platforms and holds 50+ patents and patent applications relating to graphics design. David has published 50+ articles on graphics technology and was elected to the National Academy of Engineering in 2006. In 2002, he was awarded the SIGGRAPH Computer Graphics Achievement Award for his role in bringing high-performance computer graphics systems to the mass market.
Praise for Programming Massively Parallel Processors
"For those interested in the GPU path to parallel enlightenment, this new book from David Kirk and Wen-mei Hwu is a godsend. . . . a valuable addition to the recently reinvigorated parallel computing literature." -- David Patterson, Pardee Professor of Computer Science, University of California-Berkeley
". . . the most comprehensive and authoritative introduction to GPU computing yet. David Kirk and Wen-mei Hwu are the pioneers in this increasingly important field, and their insights are invaluable and fascinating. . . . the standard reference for years to come." -- Hanspeter Pfister, Gordon McKay Professor of the Practice of Computer Science, Harvard University
"Written by two teaching pioneers, this book is the definitive practical reference on programming massively parallel processors—a true technological gold mine. . . .cutting-edge, yet very readable. . . . most rewarding for students, engineers and scientists interested in supercharging computational resources to solve today's and tomorrow's hardest problems." -- Nicolas Pinto, McGovern Institute for Brain Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology


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A fluttery electro-propulsive new wave single is what I needed to hear today apparently. Small Black has released "Free At Dawn," the band's latest offering and the first single from their upcoming new album, Limits Of Desire, which won't be out until May 14th.
All info, links and audio are courtesy of the great people at Jagjaguwar.
Small Black have announced that they will release their new album, Limits of Desire on May 14, 2013 via Jagjaguwar. They have shared the first single with The FADER today, along with the album art and tracklisting.
Stream the first single "Free At Dawn" on SoundCloud
Stream the first single "Free At Dawn" on YouTube
The cover of the album, shot by Dutch artist Scarlett Hooft Graafland, serves as as sort of visual source code for its themes. How are our desires limited and how, in turn, are we limited by them? Featuring a man and a woman embracing on either side of a ladder, the two are completely naked, divided by its triangular span - close but unable to get any closer. It is a moving depiction of modern connectivity and interaction.
Built off the back of 2010's New Chain and 2009's self-titled EP, Limits of Desire is a crystallization of Small Black's gorgeous synth-pop sound. Together the four piece, Josh Hayden Kolenik (keys, vocals), Ryan Heyner (guitar, keys, vocals), Juan Pieczanski (bass, guitar) and Jeff Curtin (drums, percussion) have moved past the hazy, bedroom-recorded feel of their previous releases with a refined sound that pares back embellishments, trading dense layers for space and clarity of vision.
Watch the trailer for Limits of Desire
This was achieved, in part, with the addition of live drums, electric guitar and trumpet to the band's sonic palette. Speaking with SPIN recently, Kolenik pointed out these changes saying, "New Chain was hyper-layered collage-y by design and as an artist you always want to fight against what you did last...as you get a little older and more learned in your craft, you want to show everything and not hide behind multiple vocal takes or any sort of haze."
The tracks are, accordingly, sophisticated and precisely rendered. "Free At Dawn" starts at a low rumble and builds to a climax with Kolenik chanting the title over soaring guitars and synths. "Breathless" takes Lynchian lyrics ("Saw both my life and death / in two lines / felt the kick of fate / there I was invisible / out of phase") and sets them to a bumping electro-pop theme, which is then immediately ratcheted up to epic on "Proper Spirit" where Kolenik croons flirtatiously over razor sharp synths. "No Stranger" is the kind of private origin story couples tell each other for reassurance ("Tell me where you thought you saw me / Tell me why you asked my name"), dressed up for the club like one of Robyn's best heartbreakers. This the sound of four skilled musicians crafting stories about intimacy on the highest level. Ultimately, Limits of Desire is the sound of a band arriving.
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I have been following closely and have recently purchased LOMS.
I now have an interview in a week's time with one of the big four firms. It's a miracle that I even got the invite (considering I have applied a hundred times before to big 4 firms and have never got an invite) - I used your tips for writing a cover letter.
I am nothing like most of the poeple your work is directed at, no target schools or any such admirable qualities but I am a qualified accountant with 6 years post qualification experience in public sector - local government precisely. I applied via the experienced hires route and the role is "financial management - advisor - public sector."
I have asked the HR advisor if she can give me some more information about my interview but all she has advised is that it is a first round interview that is competency based and should last for about an hour. I have the details of the interviewer, time, place, etc.
I have asked if this will involve cases but she has either chosen not to respond or forgotten to do so.
Should I just go ahead and assume it will be a case interview? I'm already listening to/practising with the LOMS and hope to have done so a few times by the time of the interview, or should I persist in asking the HR person - will it count against me that I didn't persist in asking or are they assuming that I should know because I'm an experienced hire?
Also, considering I'm being recruited to join their public sector advisory team, will the same kind of cases in the LOMS apply (as they are all profit making companies) and public sector companies are usually non-profit?
Please advise.
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I would also recommend reading Chapter 9 in my Case Interview Secrets book on "The Issue Tree." That is where I cover that topic in the most specific and current detail. If you get government or non-profit cases, you most likely won't be using the frameworks in LOMS (though the overall approach in LOMS is VERY useful for you to learn). You want to get accustomed to creating your own issue tree or custom framework.
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Robot Jox (1989)
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as Achilles
as Athena
as Alexander
as Commissioner Jameson
as Dr. Matsumoto
as Prof. Laplace
as Tex Conway
as 1st Prole
as Phillip
as Tommy
as Kate
as Sportcaster
as Hercules
as Confederation Commissioner
as 2nd Technician
as Head Referee
as Tubie #2
as Ajax
as Trainer
as Reporter #1
as Tribunal Guard
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Critic Reviews for Robot Jox
All Critics (4) | Fresh (2) | Rotten (2)
Gordon's saving grace is that the stop-motion animation and model work on Robot Jox looks really cool, even now.
...this is - by and large - irredeemably ridiculous.
Audience Reviews for Robot Jox
Some epic robot/mecha fighting going on here with some epic stop motion effects hehe well sort of, its certainly very dated and looks more like an episode of 'Red Dwarf' than a film but its so gloriously tacky and fun. A Band production (he does churn them out) which does seem to bare a small similarity to the recent 'Reel Steel' but admittedly is more of a mech film. Basically trained fighters combat in massive mechs for control of certain parts of the world which hold value but the fighters are part of a 'Formula 1' type team. Its chock full of silly sci-fi and wonderfully cheesy effects and bluescreen, some of which looks OK some of which looks nasty, but one things for sure the cast do their best to make it seem serious *chuckle*. Its very easy going stuff and perfect for those sci-fi hounds out there that love a good B-movie and I'm sure we all know of Mr Band's work. Goodies wear white and are team America where as the baddies wear black and are naughty evil team Russia (boo! hiss!) 'crash n burn'.
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