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Which one of you would miss out on a free invitation for two weeks to a five-star resort in the Maldives for your family and favourite friends, where all the great people that you wished to meet would be, and all your needs would be taken care of? Which one of us would reject such a great opportunity?
Most of us would not reject it. We would make time and come up with creative excuses to fit it into our busy schedule. Probably nine out of ten of us would take it up gladly.
This parable exemplifies God calling all of us into His glorious kingdom. We are given the greatest opportunity of all, the highest offer. We are all invited to the banquet of God, to rejoice with Him in the Kingdom of Heaven, and yet we make excuses? A rich man invites and the poor hasten to come?
Our Lord, in this parable, condemns the dullness and insensitivity of those privileged guests who made excuses, they symbolise the baptised people. They showed to be unworthy of the heavenly banquet and thus in their blindness deny themselves the true life.
This 'certain man' in the Lord's parable represents God the Father. When God wishes to express mercy in the Bible, He is called by the name 'man'. Therefore, the Creator of the universe and the Father of glory made a great supper, a festival for the whole world, in honour of Christ. In the last times of the world and at our world's setting, the Son rose for us. At this time, he suffered death for our sakes and gave us to eat his flesh, the bread from heaven that gives life to the world.
Christ, the Son of God, in His transfiguration has shined upon us, and enduring death for our sakes, has given us His own body to eat as spiritual nutrients, when He instituted the Holy Eucharist in the Last Supper meal. It is not only the physical elements of the Holy Eucharist that we eat, but we are also called to feast on the Word, through His spiritual teaching.
Rightly then was the banquet which was prepared in Christ called a supper (and every Divine Liturgy that we celebrate, is this supper), having prepared for us the full enjoyment of eternal spiritual sweetness with Him, from now.
The 'servant', who was sent in the parable, is Christ Himself, who being by nature fully God and the true Son of God by nature fully human, in one person as Jesus Christ (Theanthropos), took the form of a servant. He was sent at suppertime because it was not in the beginning of time that God the Word took upon Himself our nature and revealed Himself to us, but in the end times when everything had been prepared by God (we are historically in the end times). Hence the passage states, 'Come, for all things are now ready'. The 'supper now being ready', means that Christ has been sacrificed and has resurrected our human nature from the bonds of death, to an eternal life of transformation. This is our salvation. He has become our Passover meal and the cause for our Passover celebration as experienced in the Divine Liturgy.
God the Father has prepared once and for all, the good things bestowed upon the world through Christ (the head of the Church). These are: the removal of sins; the participation of the Holy Spirit; and the glory of being adopted as sons; 'where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcised nor uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave nor free, but Christ is all and in all' (Col 3:11). To this Christ calls us by the spiritual teaching of the Gospel and Holy Tradition.
Our Lord wished to give us what we should hope for and what the deepest essence of our being hopes for. Yet as we have been told in this parable, all of those people invited began at once to make 'worldly excuses'.
Now these were the three worldly excuses as mentioned in the parable:
The first person said: 'I have bought a piece of ground, and I must go and see it' (Lk 14:18). The piece of ground here denotes our worldly possessions, the pride of life and the competitive jealousy that comes with governing these assets (our houses, our investments, our holiday houses, new car etc). This person wished to feel like a ruler over these material things and not to have a master, these possessions were a hindrance to their humility, which is required to approach the magnitude of the invitation by God.
The second person said: 'I have bought five yoke of oxen and I'm going to test them' (Lk 14:19). The five yoke of oxen represent our five senses (sight, hearing, taste, smell, touch) – these senses are the eye of the physical body where we engage with creation, they are stimulated only with what is external to our body. Through these senses of the flesh, earthly things are pursued. Therefore they represent the lusts of the eye: evil desires, uncleanness, passion – this person said: 'I'm going to test them', meaning, the curiosity of our senses (e.g. overindulging and feeding the senses with all the entertainment in the world – concerts, casino, pokies, TV, Video games, theatre, movies, shopping, dinners, holidays, parties, dates, social flirtation). Thus, this person represents those who merely follow the things of the senses, and neglect the spiritual senses, the things of God in one's heart.
The third person said: 'I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come' (Lk 14:20). This person represents those who take pleasure in the delights of the flesh, the lusts of the flesh (fornication), which hinders many.
Which one of these worldly excuses have we used in the past, or may be tricked to use in the future?
According to St Isaac the Syrian, if a person does not know first what the 'world' is, one will never come to know with how many of one's members (the body and soul) one is distant from the world, and with how many one is bound to it.[1]
The term 'world' is a collective noun ('worldly' is the adjective derivative) which is applied by the fathers of the Church to the so-called passions. When the fathers wish to give a collective name to the passions, they call them 'world'. When they designate them specifically according to their names, they call them 'passions'.
The passions are portions of the course of the world's onward flow; and where the passions cease, there the world's onward flow stands still. The onward flow is a movement away from the inner flow and doxology of the heart, that is, not living life from a prayerful heart. These are the passions: love of wealth; gathering objects of any kind; bodily pleasure, from which comes the passion of carnal intercourse; love of esteem, from which springs envy; the wielding of power; pride in the trappings of authority; stateliness and pomposity; human glory, which is the cause of resentment; and fear for the body (c.f Col 3:5-9).
According to St Isaac the Syrian, wherever these have halted in their course, there, in part, to the extent that the passions are inactive, the 'world' fails from its constitution and remains inactive. Thus it was with each of the saints, that while they lived, they were dead to the 'world'. For living in the body, they lived not according to the 'mind of flesh', but rather they lived according to the 'mind of the heart'. In the spiritual life of a Christian, we are expected to examine in which of these passions we are alive, and then we will know in how many parts we are alive to the world, and in how many we are dead. When we learn what the world is, by distinguishing these matters we will also come to know our entanglement in the world as well as our freedom from it.
Hence, a person's elevation above the world can be recognised from these two things: from the good transformation of one's way of life and from a discernment of one's thoughts. As we read in this parable, Christ did not condemn the privileged guests for having to attend to their ongoing busy duties of life. He simply disapproves their poor choice and lack of discernment in their life due to their uncontrolled passions and ignorance of their spiritual state. Their passionate attachment to their duties was a cause for them to lose their participation into the Kingdom of God, which Christ does not want to happen to people. Orthodox Christians should know better since they have been baptised in Christ and they should attend to the call of Christ Who is in their heart (c.f Col 3:12-17).
The privileged guest's problem was that they refused to put the love of God first and foremost in their lives.They had insisted on keeping their worldly endeavours first on their list of priorities. Thus, the privileged guests represent those who neglect or avoid the spiritual life in Christ, because they have become servants to the physical and transient things of the 'world'.
The guests also represent those who don't dedicate any time for God or their soul. Clearly, these three guests were making cheap excuses from not participating in the divine life of the gospel teaching.
So, in all three examples we see that the elevated desires of the human body, when it is not mastered (i.e. put to death), but allowed to be darkened and controlled by the worldly pleasures, is too weak in attending to the things of God (God's invitation into the knowledge and participation of the Spiritual life, the higher realities and truths of our existence).
None of these three invited guests had any desire for fellowship. They failed to realise that the invitation is from God the Father to His children, and such 'worldly' excuses are the sins that keep us away from God.
The privileged guests also represent 'the worldly folk' who are smugly secure, resting in their comfortable inertia, complacent, self reliant, self-sufficient, self-satisfied and enjoying the delights of their lavish and abundant lifestyle. We see that 'worldly possessions' proved to be a great obstacle to them responding positively to Jesus and hence to their spiritual growth in their call to faith and transformation. These people could not 'let go', could not see the shallowness, the transient hollowness of the possessions which they enjoyed and were attached to. They succumbed to the subtle call of 'material things'. There seems to be an inherent tendency in people to be drawn by the seductive lure of the power, pleasure, and security that are the by-products of being wealthy.
So, since the worldly rich folk are too busy to attend God's invitation into His Kingdom, He invites the poor, the blind and the weak. 'The master of the house…said to his servant, 'Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in here the poor and the maimed and the lame and the blind' (Lk 14:21). God invites these people to show that weakness of the body or the death of our members shuts no-one out from the Kingdom of Heaven. It also indicates the paradoxical effect of being humbled by a sickness, or voluntarily humbling oneself out of love for God, since in weakness we are strong as we lack the incentive to sin against the will of God; so therefore we must become 'poor and dead' to the 'world', in the spiritual sense, mentioned earlier.
A lack of attachment to material possessions, being 'poor', facilitates a wholehearted response to God's gift of mercy and love. The very lack of the need of resources become a blessing, since they leave people free and disposed to accept the enriching good news of salvation. It is also a spiritual exercise of our dependence on God and therefore a test of our faith.
Because of the proud being so entangled by, so preoccupied with their acquisitions (property and wife), they are deaf to the call and refuse to come and the poor are chosen. The poor, experiencing the Father's love and providential care, possess the Kingdom now. The proud sinners are rejected and the humble sinners are chosen. God chooses those whom the world despises because the very act of being ridiculed and humbled by the world, recalls us to ourselves, makes us real, makes us humble and 'down to earth'. In weakness we are strong because we truly recognise more vividly our dependence only on God, and so the weak and humble person, in God's eyes, is so much more receptive and quicker to hear the voice of God calling us into His kingdom since we have nothing in this world to take pleasure in and distract us from the will of God, the true way of life.
This passage also teaches us what humility means, putting away any form of idolatry: not to depend on material things, anyone else, nor on ourselves, but to constantly look to and remember Him who created everything including ourselves. So, humility means obeying the will of God through: the teaching of the Gospel, and as taught by Holy Tradition, through the living witness and teaching of the saints. You can have all the riches that this country offers, and here in this country we are, thank God, rich according to our worldly and earthy needs. We must however learn to be detached from these pleasures of life. Renunciation of material goods becomes a fundamental dimension of the Christian life. It does not have meaning in itself, but only in relation to the Kingdom.
This does not mean not to enjoy material things with a thankful heart, but to know how to use them in a way that pleases God. It means to put God first before anything else.
A scribe once asked Jesus: "Which is the first commandment of all?"
Jesus answered him: "The first of all commandments is; 'Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your mind, and with all your strength. And the second, like it, is this: "You shall love your neighbour as yourself. There are not other commandments greater than these" (Mk 12:28).
Therefore, let us not make any excuses, especially from an undue concern and attachment to our transient "things", and foolishly oppose these commandments, because through these commandments God invites us to the banquet in the Kingdom of Heaven, with our neighbour.
Dear friends we see in this parable that the great banquet represents the Holy Communion, the master of the banquet is God Himself, the servant is the priest and the privileged invited guests are those baptised in the name of the Holy Trinity, but do not cultivate this spiritually rich gift. The poor and lame represent the rest of the world and are called to come close to God, close to Holy Communion and their salvation in the One Church.
In the gift of our baptism we put on Christ – His resurrected Body, but we must nurture our spiritual body with God's food (spiritual food) to develop it, so that we may become fully human and experience from now the unique way God intended us to be. Therefore, the Kingdom of Heaven is Christ, with His Church His Body, participating in His divine life, eating and living with Him and growing from glory to glory. This is our true life. St Paul said: 'For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory' (Col 3:3-4). Our purpose for being created was to know our Creator in a personal way, to eat and speak with Him, to live closely with Him, to admire what he does and to pursue His perfect example, since He is our Archetype and we are created in His image.
This heavenly banquet is realised in the Mystery of Holy Communion. It is the heart of the Church's life, served and offered to the faithful by the grace of God every time we celebrate together the Divine Liturgy. It is at the same time a personal and communal doxology and entry into the kingdom of God, which is eternal life in Christ.
This banquet is a rich meal that our Lord God provides for us within the framework of His mystical body, the Church. No one can attend such a great banquet unless one follows their calling wholeheartedly and comes to it with complete and consistent faith.
How distressing is it when one rejects an invitation from above, because of our poor self guidance and lack of discernment. What a catastrophe it can be when self centeredness leaves us no time for God and self examination?
And so I say again, we are all invited to the banquet of God, to rejoice with Him in the Kingdom of Heaven, and yet we make excuses? A rich man invites and the poor hasten to come?
A Christ-loving layperson sent a question to Abba John about some matter, and was given an answer: "Pass over with your thoughts from this vain world to another age. Leave the worldly, and long for the heavenly. Abandon the corruptible, and you shall find the incorruptible. In your mind, flee from the temporary, and you shall arrive at the eternal. Die completely, that you may live completely in Christ Jesus, to whom be glory to the ages".[2]
[1] St Isaac the Syrian, On Thankfulness of God, In Which There Are Also Essential Elementary Lessons: Homily Two, p 10-15.
[2] Barsanuphius and John, Leave the world and long for the heavenly: Letters from the Desert, Translated by John Chyssavgis (NY: SVSP, 2003), 69.


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Think of the Internet as a Genealogy VaultThe technology of the internet moves civilization forward and is a blessing because it is where we discover forgotten members of the family and more about our past. And, it is a place to post important genealogy data. As time moves forward and more people share their family histories, the internet will contain the most valuable documents on earth. All that we need to do is to continue to share and add our information (no matter how trivail) to lasting websites. Initially at the first onset of the user experience, there was a rush of family group sheets added from computer programs. However, most of those have been taken down. Therefore, it is important that we post our information on more than one website. All over the Nation there are public libraries with a surprising amount of file folders containing family genealogy. I have found that people are still donating some pretty interesting to libraries and archives. Hopefully, the data will be digitized on library websites. Actually, local libraries are beginning to write their own websites and (for now) contains only a small amount downloadable data (usually out-of-date books). How much genealogy will bes digitized and preserved on the internet is a question of budget. We should continue to be supportive with our genealogy donations and attend local libraries. I have personally gathered and preserved a great deal of genealogical data over the years and those books which I published are contained as databases on my genealogy websites, viz: Georgia PioneersKentucky Pioneeers North Carolina Pioneers South Carolina Pioneers Southeastern Genealogy and Virginia Pioneers
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For the second time in a week, a study reported a big gap between what marketers think about customer experience (CX) and what they're doing about it.
Last week, IDC analyst Mary Wardley noted the challenges faced by marketers who want to optimize customer experience within their organizations. This week, CX technology provider SDL is reporting "an important disconnect" in perceptions among retail marketers that may give an advantage to competitors.
Retailers are overwhelmed by the complexity of data, technology and understanding of the customer journey, SDL CMO Paige O'Neill noted in a statement that accompanied the study. Echoing Wardley's take, O'Neill said the "mastery of customer experience is a challenge with many facets."
According to SDL, which conducted the survey during the fourth quarter in collaboration with Econsultacy, respondents included more than 250 senior marketers at North American retailers with average sales of almost $500 million.
Important, But Not Operational
About 97 percent of the marketers responding rated CX technology as "important" or "essential" to their growth. But only 40 percent described their systems as integrated and cross functional.
And while the vast majority of large retailers own CX tools, only 37 percent have they testing tools needed to optimize their use, the study said.
"It's not that easy," Howard Beader, vice president for product marketing at SDL, told CMSWire. "There's tons of data, there's multiple new systems, there's integration that needs to be done. They recognize those integrations are necessary, but they're not there yet."
Beader said he believes C-level executives are now in sync with marketers on the need for enhancing CX. "I don't think by any means that it's just the marketers," he said.
Emulating Apple
Some companies, like Apple, are ahead of the curve in their customer-centric stores, Beader said, and others know they need to get there.
The report said many of retailers understand customer experience is a tool to enhance conversion and retention, "but don't necessarily see the connection to acquisition. This is an important disconnect, and one that creates a competitive advantage for those who are emphasizing content and social marketing. A customer can't be captured with a single metric or data point. That they're using a mobile device at a store or viewing a particular landing page may be important, but it's far from the whole picture. At the same time, retailers can't optimize if they're inundated with information."
Untapped Mobile
Mobile CX remains an untapped resource, the report indicated. Mobile has been a priority for retailers for the past two years and the investment is starting to pay off. Half the retailers reported they have a strong understanding of the mobile user experience, but only 35 percent of the marketers think they can differentiate their efforts using mobile.
Spending on CX technologies is rising. Four in five retailers plan to increase their spend for customer experience management in 2015, and none expect to cut it.
"The opportunity in that investment is to grow revenue on the back of deeper, value-based customer relationships," the study found. "The challenge for many will be building their expertise in customer experience management, not simply investing in more tools and more data."


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The Optimal Setup for Listening to Talks at 2x Playback Speed
The Optimal Setup for Listening to Talks at 2x Playback Speed
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If you're an avid podcast listener and online courseware consumer like I am, odds are you've gotten frustrated with how long it takes to listen to a single lecture. An hour-long podcast on Bulletproof Executive? 20 minutes listening to a TEDTalk from a HackDesign lesson? No offense to these awesome content creators, but ain't nobody got time for that.
Thankfully, you can listen to Youtube videos and mp3's at 2x speed pretty easily. While processing speech at twice the speed may seem intimidating, with a little preparation and a simple biohack, you can absorb information from 2x playback speed as well as you do at 1x.
Technical Details
So how do you actually take all these talks and listen to them at 2x playback speed? Currently, I rely on either finding the talk on Youtube or getting a downloadable mp3 version. Most podcasts I've seen link to downloadable mp3 versions, and most TED talks are pretty easy to find on Youtube, so I haven't found this limitation to be significant.
To listen to Youtube videos at 2x, opt-in to using Youtube's html5 player here. Obviously, you need an html5-enabled browser, but if you're using a recent version of Chrome, Firefox, or Opera like a civilized human being, you should be fine. Once you've opted in, you should see the below cog icon on Youtube videos. As a first experiment, try watching Andrew Stanton's excellent TEDTalk about storytelling at 2x.
Listening to mp3's at 2x is also extremely simple. My preferred approach uses VLC media player, but, if you're willing to take the questionable risk of allowing Apple products on your computer, Quicktime player works just as well. In VLC's top menu bar, Playback -> Speed -> Faster increases the current playback speed by 50%. Make sure you do this twice to get to our desired 2x playback speed.
Get Focused
One of the obvious difficulties inherent to listening to 2x playback speed audio is you miss more when you lose focus. You can get away with distractions when listening to talks with a lot of fluff, like the storytelling TEDTalk above, but if you lose focus for 30 seconds when listening to a Bulletproof Exec podcast because of a gchat notification, you're going to be lost. When listening to 2x audio, you should channel the guy from My New Haircut and don't let anything or anyone interrupt you while you're in the zone. Here's a couple tips to cut down on your distractions:
1) Exit out of all email tabs, IM clients, Facebook, and any other notification-generating apps. This includes putting your phone on silent.
2) Don't actually watch the corresponding video. Unless somebody's drawing a diagram, the visuals of the talk don't contribute much to the actual content, and can be a source of distraction. Instead, point your browser to a very static and very boring page, like my personal favorite, this-page-intentionally-left-blank.org.
3) Binaural beats are a simple and powerful biohack that really help get your mind in the proper state for absorbing information. At a high level, binaural beats consist of two tones played at slightly different frequencies through your headphones. For example, one ear hears a 310 Hz tone, the other a 300 Hz tone, which helps entrain 10 Hz brain waves, i.e. alpha and mu waves. The theory is simple enough, so I recommend you head over to this Youtube channel and try it!
Personally, I usually start a 12 Hz binaural beat shortly before listening to a talk or podcast at 2x and keep it playing throughout. Not only do binaural beats help optimize your mental state, but they also provide a consistent baseline of sound to block out extraneous noise from your home, office, or crowded commuter train. Conventional wisdom around binaural beats usually says that a 8-10 Hz beat is optimal for learning new information, but 12 Hz works better in my own highly unquantified N=1 experiment.
I hope this information helps you get started in optimizing your information consumption. As a developer, I'm all about efficiency. And after starting this routine, I've been able to regularly digest my favorite online audio content in half the time, which has been a huge win.
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Mobile photography turned "selfies" into a global phenomenon, spurred the creation of countless apps and social networks, and made it easier for everyone to capture and share the memories that matter. But, until recently, the gap between smartphone cameras and high-end dedicated DSLRs was wide. Smartphone cameras were "good enough" and their portability gave them an edge – but with smartphone photography being a main driver of how and why people use and choose a smartphone, impressive new technology is leading to more capable mobile cameras that rival expensive, cumbersome professional gear.
Welcome to Dual Lens Era
At its core, photography is the art of light, and the amount of light admitted determines quality. The larger the lenses and sensors, the more light can be used to capture the perfect image.
Looking for solutions to increase camera performance that did not lead to larger, bulkier lenses – and in turn, larger, bulkier phones – some phone manufacturers have begun adding a second lenses to increase the sensor area to admit more light – resulting in images that surpass what many thought could be possible with a smartphone.
Increasingly more and more smartphones, from top- and mid-range to some low-end devices, are getting dual-rear cameras, with some OEMs implementing dual rear and front cameras for a better mobile photography experience. A dual-camera set up increases an image quality by having two lenses first divide the work, before working together to produce higher-quality images.
To further increase the light admitted, OEMs also are opting for an RGB and monochrome dual camera design modeled after the imaging principles of the human eye. The monochrome lens is equivalent to rod cells, used for distinguishing shading and definition, while the RGB lens is equivalent to cone cells, used for capturing colour information. This distinguishing capability is especially outstanding in low light.
Like the imaging of human eyes, when the color information from the RGB lens is combined with the shading and definition information from the monochrome lens, the result is an image with both rich details and realistic color. The monochrome lens cancels out the RGB lens' color filter array, making every pixel admit light three times that of the color sensor. Based on this, the dual camera can obtain a higher amount of light admitted in low light environments, without extended exposure time. Most premium dual-camera smartphones this year will give desired effects like depth of field photography that were once limited to expensive DSLRs.
Benefits of Dual Lens Cameras
The ability to create the bokeh effect, which is the out-of-focus blur in a photograph, has long been associated with high end photography setups. Highlighting the subject your photos by purposefully blurring the background lends a dramatic, impactful effect to photos, no matter the skill level of the photographer behind the lens.
With a second lens, even mid-range smartphones can simulate photographic techniques once reserved for high-end DSLRs. Additional content that's captured by the second lens allows the sharpness of the image to be improved.
Another benefit of dual-lenses camera is the amount of perspective captured in a picture. Thanks to the second lens, distances are analyzed better and a near-3D image can be produced.
Some devices also are optimized to offer an excellent hybrid zoom feature that is superior to the digital zoom that you'll find on most smartphones. Hybrid zoom gives users more versatility by allowing you to zoom in while still retaining super-high sharpness. While most smartphone cameras only use digital zoom, due to the large amount of information collected with the dual sensor, hybrid zoom is equivalent to optical zoom cameras.
How MediaTek is Delivering on Dual Camera Features
Want to enhance your mobile photography experience even future? Look for smartphones that feature MediaTek's Imagiq 2.0 technology suite which encompasses everything-dual-camera for photo and video capture. Imagiq 2.0 incorporates a range of specific hardware that works in harmony with one another and all the other compute resources with the Helio System-on-a-Chip. Together, it delivers the best experience that not only shoots the best quality pictures and video, but also creates a sustainable and reliable experience that's power efficient.
When you go from a dark to light, or light to dark, the camera sensor needs to adjust the exposure settings so the image doesn't appear too bright or too dark – just like the iris in your eye reacts to the environment around you. Using MediaTek Instant Auto Exposure (AE), the speed is virtually instantaneous, thanks to another dedicated piece of hardware: the Camera Control Unit (CCU). It delivers considerably faster, automatic exposure adjustment when environmental lighting conditions change suddenly giving an AE convergence speed that's up to twice as fast as competitive AE performance.
MediaTek also has a built-in Vision Processing Unit (VPU) that is paired to the Image Signal Processors (ISP). This VPU provides a dedicated processing platform for image capture and post-processing functions. Its proximity to the source of image capture makes it an ideal partner, while its dedicated design not only frees up the CPU and GPU, it also saves considerable power, extending battery life.


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Building activity figures released by the ABS today show that more dwellings were commenced in the September quarter than in any quarter since records began in the mid-1980s.
The ABS figures show that detached dwelling commencements increased by 0.8 per cent in the September 2014 quarter, while 'other dwelling' (predominantly multi-unit dwellings) rebounded by 30.2 per cent. In aggregate, the total number of dwellings commenced increased by 12.5 per cent in the quarter to reach 52,380, a new record.
"With New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia, the four largest states, all recording their strongest quarters on record for multi-unit dwelling commencements at the same time, there is little surprise that activity reached a new record. Furthermore, another incremental increase in detached dwelling starts sees this part of the market record the strongest quarterly result since 2010," said HIA Senior Economist Shane Garrett.
"This result confirms that residential building activity was tracking along at a very strong level during 2014. However, part of the particularly strong September quarter result can be attributed to a 'catchup' after the rather disappointing result in the June quarter when the number of starts fell well short of expectations."
"Following the surge in residential buildings approved in late 2013 and early 2014, there was a substantial accumulation of multi-unit residential building projects that had obtained approval but did not commence construction in the first half of the year. The figures released today confirm that much of the activity in the pipeline entered the construction phase in the September quarter."
During the September 2014 quarter, new home starts increased in all states with the exception of South Australia where activity fell by 5.7 per cent. Activity in New South Wales increased by 30.7 per cent, in Victoria by 0.9 per cent, in Queensland by 18.1 per cent, in Western Australia by 5.1 per cent, in Tasmania by 2.9 per cent, in the Northern Territory by 9.6 per cent and by 22.8 per cent in the ACT.
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Based on the 1950's TV series which starred James Garner.. Maverick, is a gambler who has had a string of bad luck, while trying to raise money to get into a big poker tournament. Annabelle Bransford, a con woman and gambler, is also trying to get enough money to get into the big game. Marshal Zane Cooper is also part of the story and is not the lawman that he represents himself as. After many cons, switch backs, and outright stealing they all make it to the tournament. Once the poker tournament starts the excitement builds to see who wins the tournament, and who ends up with the money. There are cameos by country singers and other big stars, that keep you guessing who you will see next, and what surprises you will experience.
Mel Gibson
Bret Maverick
Jodie Foster
Annabelle Bransford
James Garner
Marshal Zane Cooper
James Coburn
Commodore Duvall
Geoffrey Lewis
Matthew Wicker/Eugene, Banker
Production budget - $75,000,000
Domestic Gross - $101,631,272 (12th)
Worldwide Gross - $183,031,272 (15th)
Domestic Adjusted for 2013 - $198,399,804
Worldwide Adjusted for 2013 - $357,305,067
Other production companies:
Donner / Shuler-Donner Productions
Icon Entertainment International
1. The greatest gambler in the West has finally met his match.
2. In their hands, a deck of cards was the only thing more dangerous than a gun.
Filming locations include:
Beacon Rock, Columbia River Gorge, Washington
Columbia River Gorge, Oregon
El Mirage Dry Lake, California
Glen Canyon, Utah
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
Lake Powell, Arizona
Burbank, California
Leidig Meadow, Yosemite National Park, California
Lone Pine, California
Page, Arizona
Washburn Point, Yosemite National Park, California
Ride Gambler Ride
Written and Performed by Randy Newman
Renegades, Rebels, and Rogues
Written by Paul Nelson, Larry Boone and Earl Clark
Performed by Tracy Lawrence
You Don't Mess Around With Me
Written and Performed by Waylon Jennings
Amazing Grace
Performed by John Anderson, Randy Archer, Clint Black, Suzy Bogguss, Gary Chapman,
Billy Dean, Radney Foster, James Garner, Mel Gibson, Amy Grant, Noel Haggard, Faith Hill, Waylon Jennings, Hal Ketchum, Tracy Lawrence, Kathy Mattea, Reba McEntire, Jon Michael Montgomery, Michael Omartian, Johnny Park, Eddie Rabbit, Restless Heart, Ricky Van Shelton, Danny Shirley, Larry Stewart, Joy White and Tammy Wynette
Academy Award Nominations:
1. Costume Design
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Since a man opened fire inside a Parkland, Florida high school, David Hogg and his classmates have become the most visible faces of the subsequent protests against gun violence. But now, he and other organizers of the Road To Change tour are personally encountering counter-protesters across the country— and engaging with them.
One gun rights advocacy group called Open Carry Texas attended every one of the March For Our Lives: Road to Change events in Texas while armed. But instead of being greeted angrily or pushed away, at at least one event, the group was approached by Hogg himself.
According to tweets posted by Matt Deitsch, one of the organizers of Road to Change, individuals from the group initially heckled organizers and spouted off conspiracy theories about Hogg upon their arrival in Dallas. One man in a red hat, though, approached Deitsch peacefully — giving Deitsch and Hogg a chance to engage him in an unexpectedly productive conversation.
"The protester asked about David, reiterating NRA talking points and conservative slander of him," Deitsch recalled on Twitter. "But only a few sentences into how he felt about David. @davidhogg111 walks up and joins the conversation... The protester is smiling so big and shakes David's hand.. convo continues..."
In that conversation, according to Deitsch, Hogg had a chance to explain that he wasn't anti-gun, that his family was full of law enforcement agents, gun owners, and registered Republicans, and added that he didn't actually want to take away the man's guns.
Several of the counter-protesters who were there began filming and asking questions, Deitsch said, some more aggressively than others. Hogg posted a video of an almost identical interaction in a Periscope titled "registering counter-protesters to vote," though it's unclear if that video is from the same interaction that Deitsch described on Twitter. Two men in red hats and a man in a red T-shirt appear in the video, which was posted a day before Deitsch's Twitter thread.
Throughout the interaction, Deitsch said that he, Hogg and the "most pro-2A group in Texas" managed to agree on a number of ideas: that Red Flag laws, expanding universal background checks, limiting inner-state gun trafficking, digitizing the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives records and safe storage all saved lives.
Hogg re-tweeted Deitsch and said, "Y'all know that this happens basically everywhere we go the media just doesn't like to cover it because it's Americans working together which, isn't great for ratings."
In the video Hogg posted, it was clear the counter-protesters had read a lot online about Hogg and the shooting at his high school, Marjory Stoneman Douglas, and despite coming into the conversation with apparently opposing views. the two groups managed to talk to each other, not past each other.
By the end, Deitsch said, the man in the red hat who had started it all "ended the unofficial town hall with an incredibly powerful moment. Through his sunglasses we could see tears building up... He gave us hugs and said something I'll never forget."
"This is the most American thing I've ever done," the man told Deitsch and Hogg. "Thank you so much for helping us understand."
Cover image via Emilee McGovern/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images.


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4 Tips for Being a Happy Teacher
Teachers get busy, and sometimes stressed out. Take some time for yourself, your kids will thank you for it!
Teaching isn't the easiest job out there. While it is extremely rewarding, there are some stressful moments. It is important that teachers are happy to do their jobs effectively. When a teacher shows signs of stress in their classrooms, students pick up on that. This stresses the students out and makes it difficult for them to take their classes seriously for that day. So how do you maintain that stress and stay happy?
Here at Have Fun Teaching, we love when our teachers are happy, happy, happy, and want to provide some tips for making that possible.
#1 Utilize Have Fun Teaching as a Resource to Keep you Happy!
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While this one may sound funny, it's one you should cling to! Sometimes, you just need ten to fifteen minutes to clear your mind. If you have that time during the day, maybe while your students are at lunch or in Specials, take a few minutes to relax and think about something that you enjoy. Just put on some white noise, close your eyes, and relax. Clearing your mind can help you get things done faster and can relieve tension. You can even do this one with your students! Gather them all on the rug and have a little time of quiet time!
#3 Find a Calming Activity that Keeps You Happy
It's important to find something you love to do and make time for it. Whether it be at home before bed or sometime during the school day, finding something you enjoy to do can calm your nerves in the classroom. Take some time out of your day to color a few pages in a coloring book. If you like to craft, make time for it and make some things for your home. Read a book, scriptire, exersize or even a 30 second dance party to keep yourself relaxed and happy. While your job is important, it shouldn't consume every second of your day. Make sure to make some time for you.
#4 Take Advantage of Vacations and Holidays
We all know a teacher's job is never done. You go home for Christmas break and still have to lug your lesson plans and notebooks around. While everyone thinks you get a whole summer off, you spend the majority of the break planning your schedule for the year and preparing for a new set of children. While you go on a beach vacation to relax, you still find it difficult to do so because you're thinking about how you're going to help little Johnny catch up to his peers in Reading. When you go on these vacations, make time to relax and have your focus on you and your family. Your students are important and you do a phenomenal job, but it's impossible to do a job well without a well rested soul.
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More bad news for American motorists faced with high gas prices. BP has had to shut down a major pipline in Alaska, eliminating some 400,000 barrels of crude oil a day from the nation's supply. And considering that Americans now consume about 15 million barrels a day, that 400,000 amounts to, um, er, a "measurable" percentage.
As a result of tightening supplies, the price of gasoline has now hit an average of $3.07 a gallon. That's just a penny short of the record prices set last year in the days after Hurricane Katrina.
Hell, at this rate, we'll soon be paying almost half as much for gasoline as the rest of the world!
Monday, August 07, 2006
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Man oh man! Whoever thought we'd be talking about assassins, those who handed out leaflets with assassins, and the sons who grew up to want to become U.S. presidents?
But then, honestly, whoever thought that a card-carrying self-described Socialist like Bernie Sanders could even scorch Hillary Clinton's candidacy?
Whoever thought that thrice-married Donald Trump would stop making millions long enough to spend millions on what seemed to be his own dark-horse candidacy?
Whoever imagined that a sexy, babalishous hot mess from, uh, not really sure where, but somewhere Eastern European, might one day be America's First Lady?
Or First Hotness?
Just when you thought that the U.S. Presidential Primary Elections could not get any weirder, here comes The National Enquirer, showing old 1963 photos of a man who looks a lot like Republican Senator Ted Cruz's father, Cuban-born-and-raised Rafael Bienvenido Cruz, handing out pro-Fidel Castro "Free Cuba" pamphlets with Lee Harvey Oswald. They are standing in front of the now-closed International Trade Mart in New Orleans, where Rafael Cruz was living after he obtained a degree in chemical engineering and mathematics from the University of Texas in Austin.
Man oh man. Talk about a small world!
Rafael Cruz used to live in New Orleans after he left Cuba and before he moved to Canada, where Rafael his son, presidential candidate Ted, was born in Calgary, Alberta. Rafael, who worked for years in Canada's oil industry, didn't disclaim his Canadian citizenship until 2005. His son, Ted– the U.S. Senator from Texas who's running for president– didn't officially disclaim his natural-born Canadian citizenship until 2014.
Man oh man! That's a long time to wait!
The pamphlets that Kennedy's assassin Lee Harvey Oswald and the man who looks just like Rafael Bienvenido Cruz were handing out in that 1961 photo were the work of the "Fair Play For Cuba Committee"– a pro-Castro Communist group.
This is the kind of group that the late U.S. President Ronald Reagan made his career out of "outing."
Why, one wonders, did Rafael move to Canada in the first place, when he had already landed, high and dry, in the land of the free and the brave? Why did Ted Cruz's father leave the United States– a place so good and gracious that it permitted people who supported Cuban freedom fighter-turned terrorist-turned president-turned dictator Fidel Castro to hand out political pamphlets criticizing U.S. foreign policy in a time of crisis?
Why did Rafael Cruz leave the wonderful United States to head even further north, to become a citizen of Canada's chilly climes? Was it just about the almighty buck?
What did Rafael Cruz not like about the United States?
Or did he have to get out of Dodge for some reason? Had the sheriff given him until sundown to depart? Was Ronald Reagan sniffing him out?
Is the National Enquirer's 1963 photo of Lee Harvey Oswald and the man who looks like Rafael Bienvenido Cruz the key?
You remember Lee Harvey Oswald. He was the alleged assassin of U.S. President John F. Kennedy in Dallas, Texas. After savagely shooting "JFK" and, more mysteriously, Dallas Police Officer J.D. Tippit, Lee was arrested and held in prison where the local gendarmes made sure to walk him all about, back and forth, in the parking garage before scores of press, reporters and bemused bystanders for no good reason and without any protection, so that eventually Jack Ruby (aka Jacob Leonard Rubenstein), a Dallas strip-club owner, could casually stroll by and savagely shoot Oswald in the abdomen and kill him.
Because dead men tell no tales.
Live men like Oswald tend to yell out things like, "I'm just a patsy!"
And who knows what else Oswald might have said, had he lived to talk.
Do you think that Oswald might have said something like, "My good friend, Rafael Bienvenido Cruz, will vouch for my innocence?"
But Oswald didn't live to talk.
And Jack Ruby made sure of that. Instead, Lee Harvey Oswald was forever silenced by Ruby– Kah-blam!, And the mystery of how and why the president known as "JFK" was assassinated would never be solved.
Man oh man!
Of course, Jack Ruby could have helped shed some light on things even though Oswald died. Ruby was immediately wrestled down after shooting Oswald and was arrested. But Ruby died without ever coming completely clean and telling all. Instead, Ruby told just enough to get– incredibly– himself a new trial on his murder conviction– a trial he never lived to see because his body was found to be riddled with cancer, everywhere. He then died immediately.
It seemed to come on quite suddenly.
Man oh man!
Just like America's favorite Cuban-born American, Ricky Ricardo, used to say about his real-life and television wife, Lucy, it sounds like U.S. presidential candidate Ted Cruz and his mysterious father, Rafael Cruz, got some "s'plaining to do!"
Trump, Cruz, Indiana and Lee Harvey Oswald behind the grassy knoll


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In this hands-on, clothing fix-it workshop, you will learn easy methods to repair your garments. Repairing your clothes will help you save money, extend the life of your favourite garments and you'll be keeping textiles out of the landfill! Depending on the time available, expect to learn: how to sew on buttons, repair frayed cuffs, hemming methods, adding patches, re-stitching and re-enforcing open seams, darning (hand and machine), replacing broken zippers, repairing pocket holes and decorative applique or embroidery to conceal holes and tears.
Date: Sunday, February 24, 10:30 am – 1:00 pm (one session 2.5 hrs)
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Since head coach Marvin Lewis was hired in 2003, I've taken a vested interest in cataloging and narrating the Cincinnati Bengals, a teams I've cheered since moving to Ohio in the late 80s, when Lewis' arrival allowed the Bengals to emerge from one of the most embarrassing periods in professional sports history.
I started out at BengalsZone in 2003, adding a blog to a website that was primarily a discussion board originally. Recruited by SB Nation in 2006, I helped build a new fan-drive blog called Cincy Jungle, which as emerged as one of the premiere destinations for Bengals news, commentary, and analysis.
Due to various personal reasons, my contributions and role at Cincy Jungle has significantly dropped into a contributor role. At this point, most of my Bengals-related content will appear here until I find a new home.
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Betty Steinman, of Clarkfield, died Friday, August 24, 2018 at the Granite Falls Hospital at the age of 99.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Augustana Lutheran Church in Clarkfield. Rev. Steven Quist will officiate and interment will be at the Clarkfield Cemetery.
Visitation will be held for one hour before the service.
Mary Elizabeth (Tricker) Steinman was born September 24, 1918 in Monterey, MN the daughter of William and Mary "Madge" (Quirk) Tricker. She moved with her family to the Clarkfield area in 1920. Betty graduated from Clarkfield High School in 1936 and then attended Humbolt Business School. On September 2, 1941, Betty married Earl "Bill" Steinman in Maryville, Missouri. They were the parents of three children: William, Richard, and Margaret. They farmed southwest of Clarkfield for many years and moved into town in 1974. Betty worked in the Superintendent's office in Clarkfield and later at the ASCS office. She was an active member of Augustana Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday School. She was also a member of the Legion Auxiliary.
She is survived by one son, William Steinman of Clarkfield; four grandchildren: Luke Connolly, Mark Connolly, Derek Steinman, and Christopher Steinman; three great-grandchildren: Mikayla, Autumn, and Scott; a great-great-grandson, Jude; son-in-law, James Connolly of Anoka, MN; daughter-in-law, Candie Steinman of Ft. Meyers, FL; one sister, Ruth Thompson of Montevideo; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Bill on June 29, 2010; son, Richard in 2016; daughter, Margaret in 2015; and three sisters: Dorothy, Anita, and Lillian.
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The Personality of Sister Lucia, the last visionary of Fatima, by Dr Branca Paúl
Sister Lúcia was joyful, youthful, humble, obedient, true, frank, transparent and spontenous, radiating joy of those who live in God and for God. She was well aware of the limitations and fragility that the human existence imposed on people. She kept in her heart that certainty, that was entrusted to her by Our Lady of Fatima "…in the end my Immaculate Heart will triumph."♥♥
Sister Lucia's major concern was the spreading of the Message of Fátima, constantly seeking to successful and exclusive fulfillment of God's Will. She was the instrument of spreading the Divine Message, by impelling Fátima with the five continents and changing this land of Mary to the Altar of the World.
Together with Carmelite Nuns in Coimbra, Doctor Branca Paul has been participating in the creation of the film-documentary "The Call to Fatima", which reflects two books written by Sister Lucia, to see more information about this film-documentary, please visit http://www.thecalltofatima.com, to purchase a copy, please go to http://www.thecalltofatima.com/paypal.html If you wish to receive a special DVD with an interview with Dr Branca Paúl on the Message of Fatima, please send your email to firstname.lastname@example.com


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I know other people have complained but i havnt seen any responses to the issues. Since the patch came out webhave been dealing with alot of lag towards the round swap during a match. Lags so much it eventually disconnects the room. We have tried switching host but that's not the problem. I know ps4 isnt your platform but you guys have got to do better almost every update that comes out breaks something else in the game
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What do you think? I'd love to know what would be on your wish-list for fit gear. Let me know in the comments!
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Love the motivational socks!! I had some light weight dumbells and a weighted skipping rope on my list - finally got them the other day and very excited to use them! :) Tania Michele xxReplyDelete
Aren't they cute?! Oh dumbbells are so fun :D You'll have to let me know how you like them :)
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Ohh you're killing me!!!
Salted Caramel is my favourite flavour too! I definitely want to try that myself and don't even get me started on the protein Snickers bar. One of my favourite chocolates mmmm, I wonder if they do them in the UK?!
At the moment, I just have some ankle weights on my wishlist right now.
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So glad you are a fan too! Salted caramel is just the best. I have a British friend who has found the bars in the UK! Hopefully you can find some :)
Steph x.
The snickers protein bars sound SO good!
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Right?! Snickers is the best. I can see myself chopping one of the bars up to put on ice cream :P
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I have to have that socks and trainers as well! You have a very good taste :)
Thanks so much! They're awesome, right? I feel like the socks would be such a great gift to anyone that works out :D
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Barney's Beanery.
By Tim Arnold
Barneys is a West Hollywood sports bar institution.
Barney's Beanery
8447 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood
Established in the 1927, this sports bar is apparently where a heavily intoxicated Jim Morrison once pissed on the bar top. He was thrown out, as were gay people at the time. As West Hollywood developed, so did its gay scene, but the sports bar remained. Jim obviously didn't. And thankfully, neither did the bigotry.Barneys is a totally American affair. The menu is enormous, as are the portions. It's open breakfast through dinner, seven days a week. The best thing that I saw on the menu was the "Barneys Champagne Breakfast". A giant chilli cheese dog with a choice of side and a bottle of Dom Pérignon. All class.


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When Gail Miller and her late husband, Larry, were spinning in the busy blender of parenthood and managing their businesses, they could have easily afforded a weekly trip to a dry cleaner.
Or to buy one.
Instead, Utah Jazz owner, billionaire, and philanthropist Gail Miller woke up each day and ironed a fresh shirt for Larry. She shared the memory and lesson during one of our many interviews for her book, Courage to Be You.
"It was an important part of my routine. I'd get up every morning and iron his shirt. It seemed I could never get ahead of the laundry, so I just developed the habit of doing one for him every day."
When Gail was done with the quick chore, she would lay out the shirt and use the time while he was getting ready to chat and catch up.
"Then I'd walk him to the door and kiss him good," Gail added with a graceful laugh. "I wanted him to know I was going to be right there when he came home. And that our home was a good place to be."
Gail said that Larry, who died in 2009, appreciated the gesture and her desire to be attentive to such a simple need. "It was my way of making sure Larry had that touch point with me each morning."
I asked Gail if she recognized how unusual it might be for a couple of their massive wealth and hectic schedules to not take the easier path of simply sending the laundry out. "You know, you could have had his shirts professionally laundered and still met him at the front door for the kiss."
Her response was kind, but resolute. She explained that both saving and service were cornerstones of their marriage and how they raised their five hardworking children.
Even when they purchased the NBA's Utah Jazz, or successfully launched their chain of Megaplex movie theatres, or went from one dealership to more than sixty, the Millers did not spend money foolishly. Whether it was ironing a shirt, fixing a broken window, or giving Larry his haircuts at home rather than sending him to a barber or salon, they relished their roles as problem solvers.
Gail constantly told her children, "Yes, we have money." But when they'd ask for something excessive or unnecessary, she would answer with a familiar line, "But we don't have money for that."
Still, it wasn't just about the family budget. "I did this to create a sense of community within the family," Gail said. "The kids watched me and learned that we all have to share the load at home."
Gail believes the simple act of service also strengthened her marriage. "It was one way to show I cared for him. He looked forward to it."
Nearly a decade after Larry's death, the life lesson lives on. Gail has since married renowned attorney Kim Wilson and she continues to look for small ways to save, to serve, and to find touch points every day with the people she loves.
"Family isn't just important, it's everything. And your marriage is your greatest investment."
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Baby Cele on married life and moving to Durban without hubby
Veteran actress Baby Cele waited three days before telling her husband Thabo Maloka that she was moving to Durban to join the cast of Uzalo' she had only been married three months and she was scared he might convince her otherwise.
Cele was recently in Johannesburg with the Uzalo cast to meet friends and media' and told TshisaLIVE she waited a long time before joining the soapie late last year.
"They had approached me about four years ago but I was busy with another project and so I forgot about it. Last year' I was approached again and I thought I would really be missing out. I am glad it worked out like that because I might not have been married to my husband now if I had moved to Durban then."
She revealed that the couple had been in an on-and-off relationship for five years but did not live together before they decided to get hitched. So he was worried about the kids and being away from his wife.
"Unfortunately I had to leave three months after (the wedding). I didn't know if I should tell him (her husband). I thought if I discuss it with him' chances are he will change my mind. So' I signed the contract and only told him three days later. I didn't have the guts."
Cele said her husband was upset at first but she calmed him by telling him that Durban isn't that far.
"He did not take it well but after a few hours he got over it. I told him Durban is down the road and he can come anytime. He can wake up without me and be with me by the afternoon."
Cele has been all smiles since tying the knot to her long-time partner last year and said' despite the distance between them' the pair were madly in love.
"Married life is so beautiful. It is the best thing. We work very well as a team and I am glad that it has worked out like this. We waited a while but it was worth the wait."
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ASTM C 926-98 in Section 7 Application defines the procedure for applying a scratch coat of Portland Cement Plaster. 7.2.1 The first (scratch) coat shall be applied with sufficient material and pressure to form full keys through, and to embed the metal base, and with sufficient thickness of material over the metal to allow for scoring the surface.
The scratch coat is the primary structural lamina of the system. A good scratch coat creates a good environment for a good leveling (brown) coat, just as a good lath job allows for an even scratch coat. Bedding the wire is the process of shoving the plaster under and over the wire. Troweling or darbying the scratch beds the wire when the trowel stroke is vertical. Horizontal stroking flattens the plaster. Pressure applied during the stroke forces the plaster under the wire. Less pressure on the horizontal stroke smooths the plaster over the wire and allows for the scarifying or scoring the plaster. Ie. Preparing the scratch for the brown coat. If the lath is too tightly attached to a solid substrate no amount of pressure will force the wire out and allow for embedment.
Jobsite conditions notwithstanding, an occasional bit of lath not bedded normally means that the plaster was too wet but is not cause for concern. The lath will be bedded during the brown coat. The best jobs show no wire and have an even horizontal scoring. This is done for two reasons. The scoring allows a solid mechanical bond between the scratch and the brown coat, and also keeps moisture in the scratch during the moist curing process.


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Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Evolution October - Rosemary Mushrooms, Prawn and Apple Quiche, Limy lentils and Seared Tuna and Thai Green Curry
The latest in the evolution experiment is from Laughing Magpie on Chattering Chough, what a splendid selection of recipes! They include something for everyone, and one of my all time favourites Prawn and Apple Quiche, pictured above!
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Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Glass fusing in Bristol
Just a few examples of the glass I made at the Creative Glass Guild last weekend on their slumping and fusing weekend course - absolutely brilliant, and great fun with Vicki, and joining the boys for dinner in the evenings!
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
Evolution September - Prawn and lentil curry
This month I have been inspired by Wampe's ingredients and a recipe we've been enjoying from the Siansbury's magazine, a light coconut milk based curry with prawns. I would have liked bigger ones, but couldn't lay me hands on any!
200g big prwans, raw
a little oil
a thumb of ginger, grated
1 red chilli,chopped, medium strength as the coconut milk will counteract quite a lot of the chilli
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 teaspoon shrimp paste
200ml coconut milk, the lighter version works well too
1 400g tin cooked green lentils, drained and rinsed
In a wok heat the oil and then add the ginger, garlic, chilli and shrimp paste and fry for a couple of minutes without browning, add the prawns, lentils and coconut milk and simmer for about 5 min or until the prawns are cooked and everything is bubbling and hot. Then serve and enjoy! Very simple!!
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Friday, October 02, 2009
Village Cafe
It was Charlie's birthday yesterday so we all met up in town for a wee trip to the Electric Cinema to see Away we go, splashing out and sitting on the sofas with a nice cup of tea or a bottle of beer! But first we went to the Village Cafe on Ladywell Walk opposite the Arcadian centre in Birmingham where they served me the best Mee Goreng I have had in years, the rest of the food was delicious too and such an authentic feeling place! Highly recommended!
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Born into Malaysia's most influential music family - The Solianos and granddaughter of legendary Alfonso Soliano, Rachel has emerged as one of the most exciting and innovative jazz musicians in her own right; honing her art and cementing her reputation by playing to discerning live audiences over the past two decades.
A fluid pianist with a rich and sultry voice to match, a charming personality with a great sense of humor, Rachel is a naturally gifted entertainer in a class of her own.
Rachel's unique ability to breathe new arrangements to popular jazz standards, R&B and chart topping tunes is her winning trademark. She has worked with some of the best musicians in the region, including Jeremy Monteiro, Michael Veerapen, Pascoal Mirelles, Steve Thornton, Valtinho Anastascio and Lewis Pragasam.
Having produced the album "Alfonso25", a resume that includes a sold out performance at Dewan Filharmonik Petronas (DFP); 2 solo albums that have garnered local and international buzz, Rachel continues to strengthen her portfolio and remain relevant to the regional jazz circuit.
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Mother of missing W.Va. girl out of federal prison
Lena Lunsford released from Maryland facility
The mother of a 3-year-old West Virginia girl who vanished in September 2011 is out of prison.
U.S. Bureau of Prison records showed Wednesday that Lena Lunsford was released from a Maryland facility after serving eight months for welfare fraud
It's unclear whether she's returning to West Virginia. Lawyers who have previously worked with Lunsford won't return phone calls or emails.
Lunsford was living with her mother before she went to prison. Her mother has since died, and Lunsford filed for divorce from husband Ralph.
No one has been charged in the disappearance of Aliayah Lunsford.
Lunsford's other six children are in state care. Earlier this month, the state Supreme Court unanimously upheld a Lewis County judge's order terminating her parental rights.


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A candid chat between Shradha Kapoor and U4UVoice reporter Lubna Reshi
We would like you to define Shraddha Kapoor for our readers?
This is an ongoing discovery, so there is nothing in particular that I can say that defines myself. But I would say I am adventurous and I am very curious. I like to know about things like how things happened. Actually I find it very difficult to define myself (laughs) for that is for other people to define like those who interact with me. But I would say the way I look my appetite is 10 times bigger than this. I feel hungry so often (laughs) just a random fact for you.
Can we have a little idea about your background?
Basically I have had my education from Mumbai only and then I went to Boston for further studies which I later dropped for acting. I always wanted to be actor so when I was in college I got this feeling that this is the right time to go and act. So I said to myself enough of studies go and do it.
What were you studying in Boston?
I was studying Liberal Arts but I left that midway but if you will ask me what would have I got a degree in I would say psychology.
Is that you are interested in psychology?
Yes, I like to know about people, what they are thinking, ideas about their minds etc seems very fascinating to me
How did you come to be an actress? Are you a natural actor or trained for this profession?
I don't know does it come naturally but I would say since very young age I wanted to an actress. I had that interest always because I belong to a film family. I have seen dad going for acting. I used to accompany him to sets so I would say that curiosity began from childhood only.
So is it largely because of your parents that you are here?
Yes, definitely I would see how dad would come back home in different get ups. I would wonder about his different styles. While being an actor you get to play so many characters in a single lifetime so it was very fascinating.
Have you received any formal training?
No, not any formal training but yes before doing Aashiqui 2 we did a workshop with Mukesh Chabbra to get more into our characters, so that we would understand the things well. We also did readings with directors.
Coming to Haider, tell us how did it happen to you?
Actually Vishal ji came to me – who was a dream director for me — he thought I am fit for this character because of which he approached me. He had also seen my last film may be that was also a reason.
What is your role and what is this movie about?
I can't tell you much about role and film but I am playing role of Ophelia.
How do you feel working with Director Vishal bharadwaj and of course your co actor Shahid Kapoor?
Vishal Ji is so brilliant director and everyone knows that but once you work with him you get to know why people say so. When you interact with him that he makes you feel so good that you feel good about yourself. He works very pleasantly. The way he makes you understand is very nice. He is very easy going director and lets you do what you want.
And for Shahid – I am paired opposite him in this film — so I get to learn a lot from him. I get inspired by the way he works. I keep on taking pointers from him.
You said Vishal Bhardwaj was a dream director can we know who all fall in this list?
Yea, it is Anurag kashyp, Karan Johar, Sanjay Leela Bhasali, Aditya Chopra etc.
Any particular actor you wanna work with?
Farhan Akhtar, because I think he is very talented.
What kinds of roles do you like to play and what kind of movies. Would you prefer glamorous roles or some strong woman centric roles as well?
I want to fit in every kind of roles. I want to do different kinds of roles so there are no blocks. Role should be interesting and should create an excitement to take up the journey.
So talking about the journey who was it till now?
I would say my journey has just started. After Aashiqui 2 everything changed suddenly. So many people watched our movie and are now recognising us. When I walk by, people call me as Aarohi (name of my character in Aashiqui 2). I feel so much appreciated by people that sometimes I feel like I can't take it but it also increases pressure to ensure that I would keep them smiling.
What are the other projects in your kitty right now?
Right now I am working on two films, one being Haider and another one is Villain — which is again directed by Mohit Suri. In Villain I am paired opposite Siddharth Malhotra and I am working simultaneously on it as well.
Coming to Kashmir how would you describe the place and the people?
I am so happy that I got a chance to visit Kashmir in my life time. So I feel like I am on vacations. You know we are shooting in such wonderful locations that our film is gonna look very beautiful because of Kashmir. It's so peaceful and calm over here. It is so chilling but still you love it.
As far as talking to people is concerned I didn't get much to do so. But I think there is a sense of calmness in them, they are very loving. The way they interact is very lovely, their voice is melodious. I am trying to impersonate that way in the film.
What is that special memory you gonna take back with you?
I am gonna take every single memory with me. The way people talked to me, the love they showered upon me everything. I am making a reel in my mind and would take that back with me.
Any wish which Kashmir has generated?
Yea, I wish I could buy a house over here. I even talked to my mom about it. So let us hope.
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Is it summer yet where you live? We've had just a precious few warm and sunny days here in Chicago, so I have summer on the brain. Naturally, I'm thinking of summer weddings and all of the fun ways you can incorporate the colors, tastes, sounds and scents of the season into your warm-weather nuptials. If you're planning a summer wedding, you'll definitely want to steal some of these ideas for your big day.
Craft Your Own Refreshing Signature Summer Cocktail
A hot summer wedding practically begs from a cool and refreshing signature cocktail. Serve something that incorporates summer flavors like mojitos made with fresh mint and seasonal fruit or a beach-inspired rumrunner. If you're getting married under the hot sun, don't make your guests wait until cocktail hour for a cold drink. Have waiters serve your signature cocktail as guests arrive so they can sip on it during the ceremony. We like these ideas from Bit By a Fox.
Embrace the Flavors of the Season
Summer is prime time for fresh produce, so make sure your caterer designs a menu around what's in season. Think asparagus gazpacho, salad made with ripe cherries prosciutto-wrapped watermelon appetizers, roasted artichoke flatbread or strawberry rhubarb pie. The possibilities are endless this time of year. Find out what's in season where you live and take it from there.
Good News for Bridesmaids
The most modern way to dress your bridesmaids is in mismatched ensembles. That is good news for bridesmaids everywhere because they will now actually have a shot in hell of wearing that dress again. The trick to mismatching is to do it artfully. Each girl's dress can be totally unique, as long as they all have one common element – a similar color palette or contrasting patterns in the same cut. Here is a selection of mismatched dresses from BHLDN that I think would be darling for bridesmaids in a summer wedding. They've got some colors in common and all have a vintage vibe for a look that is cohesive, but not matchy-matchy.
Lighten Up
Heavy fabrics and dark colors can be out of place at a sunny summer wedding. Dress butches and bois in lightweight linen or classic seersucker. Here are two laid-back looks from our friends at J. Crew.
Hire a Beachy Band
If you're not getting married on the beach, you can transport your guests there with music. Instead of a more formal string quartet or jazz trio, hire a steel drum, calypso or reggae band to liven up your party.
Go For A Cool Dessert Option
A lot of couples are getting in on the food truck craze by commissioning trucks to serve late-night snacks like tacos or mini-burgers to guests. For a fun summer variation on that trend, skip the wedding cake and get an ice cream truck to serve dessert. Guests will be delighted the novelty (who can resist the allure of an ice cream truck?) and they'll appreciate a cold treat on a steamy night.
Light Up the Summer Sky
Instead of tossing rice or blowing bubbles, have your nearest and dearest send you and your wife off in true summer style – with sparklers! Bonus points to the wedding guest who can do this with her sparkler:
What are your summer-inspired ideas?


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Rental Price25 Euro per object per day
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Description of objectTwo-story property beautiful apartment in a modern, child-friendly and assisted living facility with stunning panoramic views. Large roof terrace with sun loungers. The lower level features two bedrooms and a small balcony. The upper floor is the living area with large living room with open kitchen, which is fully equipped with fridge-freezer, oven, gas stove, kettle (tea), coffee maker and toaster sandwich machine, bathroom and two balconies. The front balcony has great ocean and pool views. From the approximately 90 sqm apartment you have a romantic view over the Bay of Didim-Akbuk. (See photos) The home and residential investment are suitable in order to recover and relax.
The surroundings are idyllic and ideal for walking and / or family outings.
Deck chairs are available poolside.
The house is reliable 24 hour care including cleaning, gardening and pool maintenance, park rangers and Hausmaister.
Free shuttle bus several times a day to the bus stop and the next Grocery store.
The residential complex includes a restaurant, cafe, bar, sauna and reception.
10% Discount: From 14 DAYS VALID BOOKING
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10% discount for reservations up to 2 people
LONG-TERM RENT: November until April per monath when Reservation: min.3 month of max 2 Pers.330, - €
A deposit of € 150 is local to the caretaker
will be paid correctly and by handing over the apartment, you get it back of course.
Water, electricity - air conditioning consumption. pay locally (approximately 17-35, € per. weeks)
tail end :40,-€
Airport pick-up Service:
Arrival: 15:00 clock
Departure: 10:00 clock
more info: sommersonne.web99.de
Location of objectThe assisted living facility is located on a hill with a great panoramic view.
Within walking distance of the sea in about 10 minutes.
The sea is clean and shallow.
Moreover, lies off the coast of an island that is accessible on foot, strolling around.
There are in the area for shopping and restaurants with local and foreign cuisine.
A sumptuous breakfast in the morning or an evening drink on the terrace alone are sufficient grounds for the holidays in this apartment.
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- LCD TV, satellite channels including international programs.
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Town: Turkey, izmir, Dibim-AkbükAkbuk is located on the south-west coast of the Aegean Region.ca.20km from the lively resort of Altinkum and Didin-70km from Bodrum Airport.
The wonderful combination of Akbuk's breathtaking views, fine beaches and the hospitality of the local edging.
Surrounded by mountains and a picturesque coastline of 15 km of white sandy beaches, Akbuk is one of the most beautiful holiday resorts in the region of Didim. Akbuk is ideal for vacationers who want to make the water and seek peace and quiet amidst a beautiful landscape. In the summer there are daily markets in Akbuk, where you can buy fruit and vegetables, clothes and souvenirs. At the heart of Akbuk are several small seafood restaurants, where the here in the Bay of Akbuk caught fish, especially sea bass can taste.
It's been a pleasure to eat under the shade of trees or something to take a cool drink.
Rest and relaxation is top priority in Akbuk.
Akbuk is preferred by people who have health problems, such as e.g.Astma have. its high oxygen content and humidity can be very helpful for people.
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 5 (UPI) -- Jessica Alba, Katie Cassidy, Sacha Baron Cohen and Taylor Swift are confirmed to attend the People's Choice Awards show in Los Angeles, CBS said.
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The prize presentation, which recognizes the fan favorites in music, film and television for 2009, is to be broadcast live from the Nokia Theater L.A. live on CBS.
The show is also to feature a performance by Cobra Starship with special guest Nicole Scherzinger.
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Air Quality Impacts of Extreme Weather Events: Historical Analysis and Future ProjectionEPA Grant Number: R835204
Title: Air Quality Impacts of Extreme Weather Events: Historical Analysis and Future Projection
Investigators: Wang, Yuhang , Zhang, Henian , Deng, Yi
Current Investigators: Wang, Yuhang , Zhang, Henian , Loadholt, Jay , Park, Taewon , Zeng, Tao , Deng, Yi , Song, Yongjia , Zou, Yufei , Zhang, Yuzhong
Institution: Georgia Institute of Technology
Current Institution: Georgia Institute of Technology , Georgia Environmental Protection Division
EPA Project Officer: Chung, Serena
Project Period: June 1, 2012 through May 31, 2015 (Extended to May 31, 2016)
Project Amount: $749,859
RFA: Extreme Event Impacts on Air Quality and Water Quality with a Changing Global Climate (2011) RFA Text | Recipients Lists
Research Category: Air Quality and Air Toxics , Water Quality , Climate Change , Air , Water
Atmospheric systems are strongly affected by extreme weather events (EWEs). Previous studies have demonstrated large sensitivities of air quality to EWEs. The overarching goal of this project is to develop EWE-based air quality projections with explicit uncertainty estimates. The specific objectives are to: (l) quantify the occurrence of EWEs and characterize the duration, frequency, magnitude, and spatial-temporal scales of EWEs based on historical meteorological data; (2) quantify the effects of EWEs on air quality using observations in the past decades; (3) investigate the mechanisms through which air quality is affected by EWEs and quantify how future emission changes will affect the sensitivity of air quality to EWEs; ( 4) project the impact of climate change on air quality due to changes in EWEs using an ensemble of climate simulation results; (5) provide EWE-based ensemble seasonal air quality forecasts for Georgia and collaborate with the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) to explore effective air quality management practices using mid- to long-term air quality forecasts. The key hypotheses to be tested include: (l) the impacts of EWEs vary significantly by region, season, and type; (2) EWE episodes provide testing cases that will target different aspects of CMAQ model formulations and can be used to improve the CMAQ model; (3) CMAQ model simulations will in turn facilitate the mechanistic understanding of the impacts of EWEs on air quality derived from the multivariate canonical correlation analysis; (4) the EWE-based air quality forecasts can be effectively used with ensemble climate or seasonal forecasts to provide mid- to long-term air quality projections and to explicitly estimate uncertainties due to the EWE prediction uncertainties.
We develop a comprehensive approach to understand how EWEs affect air quality in the United States, including historical analysis of over 30 years of high resolution meteorological reanalysis data and surface ozone observations and over 10 years of PM2.5 mass and speciation measurements, and using a combination of multivariate canonical correlation analysis and an ensemble CMAQ simulations of EWE episodes. The CMAQ simulations will be applied to examine the sensitivity of EWE air quality impacts to emission changes. We will provide climate projections of air quality based the IPCC AR5/CMIP5 multi-model high-resolution ensemble and seasonal forecast for air quality in Georgia based on the NCEP CFSv2 40-member ensemble.
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This research will improve the fundamental understanding of EWEs and their impacts on air quality. The ensemble climate projections for air quality will link air quality projections directly to climate model outputs used by the IPCC assessment report. Furthermore, we will provide explicit uncertainty estimates for the projections such that stakeholders can carry out risk-benefit analysis. We will also provide seasonal air quality forecast products and know-how to Georgia EPD such that regional state groups can have the capability of producing and utilizing mid- to longer-term air quality forecasts in their planning and management activities.


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The successful candidate will possess strong analytical and computational skills, as well as an MS degree in a related field. A TOEFEL score of 90 plus is required for admission into the SEAS PhD Program at the University of Virginia in the case of international student applicants. It is anticipated that the successful applicant will start his/her PhD studies at some point in the spring of 2011.
I had known Liviu since his early days in the Engineering Science and Mechanics Department at Virginia Tech when I was just beginning my own academic career. I had received my PhD from this department in 1981 in an area (composite materials) that at the time was at the cutting edge of high technology. In 1985 I had come back to VA Tech from the industry to continue working in this exciting area in which the ESM Department excelled world-wide. Liviu had arrived shortly thereafter with an already established reputation as a top-notch scientist.
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#define TACH1_INT INT4 #define TACH1_VECT INT4_vect
and in my code I use them as:
board_init() { . . . EIMSK |= (1<<TACH1_INT); . . . } ISR(TACH1_VECT) { . . . }
Is there a way to define TACH1_VECT based upon the define of TACH1_INT (e.g. using concatenation) so that just modifying TACH1_INT to INT6 would update the TACH1_VECT without having to actually edit the TACH1_VECT definition?


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Description : Asian Harp loop for Trapstyle beats
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Description : Made with DSK Asian Dreamz? I think. Its one of their stringy plugins. Still, I used one of those Japanese instruments. Verb, delay, dimension expander. Ugh, this is getting tedious to type and I still have like 1289321837908 more of these to upload. Part of the "Tidal" Loop Pack I made with pieces extracted from my next dubstep single titled "Tidal". Make sure to credit me if you use this and to share what you make below! I might give feedback if I feel like it.
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