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Third week of April. The final batch of new spring anime shows have aired, and so here is the final batch of first looks.
SKET Dance (streaming at Crunchyroll) is a pretty entertaining show about a group of high school students who are… well, basically they're handymen. They take on jobs that no one else wants to do. I guess you could call it sort of a detective-themed show, with a case or two per week. This was actually from the first week, but got buried. It airs in prime time for kids (6 PM JST on Thursdays), so no naughty stuff and not much violence.
Hidan no Aria (English title, Aria the Scarlet Ammo) is a fast-paced action love comedy based on a light novel by Akamatsu Chuugaku. In fact, the pacing and comedy remind me a bit of last season's Infinite Stratos. (It's not exactly a coincidence that Akamatsu and IS author Yumizuru Izuru know each other, and were recently interviewed together on the official IS and Aria web pages.) The difference? The main male lead is not a doofus… at least, not all the time. I had a lot of fun with the first episode, and I'll be keeping an eye on this.
Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae wo Bokutachi ha Mada Shiranai (a title so long that everyone calls it "Anohana") is an original anime project by director Nagai Tatsuyuki (Toradora, Railgun), scriptwriter Okada Mari (Rosenmaiden), and character designer Tanaka Masayoshi (Toradora, Highschool of the Dead). It starts off a bit slowly, but then as more of the backstory gets revealed we start to understand why things are the way they are. There's potential here, if you have the patience to follow it through.
Denpa Onna to Seishun Otoko is based on a light novel by Iruma Hitoma. The main character, Makoto, just wants to have the regular kind of youth ("seishun") that you see in manga and anime – hanging out with friends, going out with girls, stuff like that. He even keeps track of it with his "seishun points". He thinks things will get better when his parents are going overseas and he moves in with his aunt in a big city (which looks suspiciously like Nagoya, where I lived for 3 years). However, things never quite go as planned, and his cousin Erio is the main reason why: she's weird. Very weird. One of the Japanese terms for this is "denpa" (literally, radio waves), which refers to the thought that some people are receiving signals that no one else can hear. It's an interesting concept, but the first episode is a bit on the slow side with a lot of exposition and not much else. I do want to see where it's going and how the other characters fit in, so I'll keep watching it for the time being.
Ao no Exorcist (streaming at Crunchyroll as "Blue Exorcist") starts off as the story of Okamura Rin, a hard-luck 15-year old boy who lives at a church. He hates school, he can't seem to hold a job, and his younger twin brother seems to be better at everything. The priest who took him in as a child knows something that he doesn't though. Based on a shounen manga by Katou Kazue, it's a supernatural violent action thriller-type show (it airs at 5PM on Sundays, though, so violent but not gory).
Deadman Wonderland (streaming at Crunchyroll) is set in a dystopian near-future. Ganta, the main character, is framed for a brutal mass murder and sent to jail with a death sentence. Not just any jail – Deadman Wonderland, which doubles as an amusement park. There he meets the mysterious Shiro, who seems to know him. Based on a shounen manga by Kataoka Jinsei and Kondou Kazuma (who also collaborated on the Eureka Seven manga), it's shaping up to be a violent adventure with a lot of secrets to be unraveled.
Finally, [C] The Money of Soul and Possibility Control (streaming at Funimation as "[C] CONTROL") is an original anime project from rookie director Nakamura Kenji and scriptwriter Takagi Noboru (Baccano). The theme is money in the future, but there is a bit of a "Summer Wars" vibe going on. The virtual world is called "Kinyuugai" ("Financial District") instead of Oz, but the visuals are similarly surreal and fantastic. The main character, Kimimaro, is in need of some money (who doesn't?) to get him through college, and through a series of events gets invited into the Financial District world. The first episode just gives a brief taste of what's going on, and leaves you with a whole host of questions.
So, that's the new spring 2011 lineup. There's pretty much something for everyone there, I think. Have you decided what you're going to watch and what you're going to skip?


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The thing I love about having a wedding blog, is the connections made. Tonight I had a "this is why I have a wedding blog" moment.
A few months back, in June to be specific, I shared a rustic engagement shoot of Lisa & Manu, by Photography by Verdi. If you missed this, check out the shoot here.
Lisa & Manu married July 1, 2011. After posting their engagement shoot, and before the wedding, I wished Lisa much luck to her wedding, and offered to share her wedding photos, if she was up for it, after the blessed event. I wasn't sure if I'd here back, and I was so overjoyed to receive an email from Lisa, sharing her wedding photos & video! I was truly touched.
Originally I had reached out to Lisa, after Rich, from Photography by Verdi, suggested I get in touch with her for any info about their upcoming wedding-a connection was made. I think it has more to do with the fact that Lisa & Manu live in AZ, as do I. I loved sharing an e-shoot of an AZ couple, which showcased an amazing Arizona photographer. Their smitten looks at each other, and the passion in their eyes really stood out, which enhanced the beauty of their shoot.
Lisa & Manu wished to have such a unique engagement session with a Wild West look, because they were planning a beach wedding-loved this concept! I love the fact they really thought out the difference their rustic western engagement shoot would pair with their sweet beach wedding.
With no further ado, I present to you the wedding of Lisa & Manu, photographed and videographed by Sutography.
And, behold the wedding video! Love the opening with the groom's speech to his bride! The song that follows is perfect for this lovely pair, "I Do" by Colbie Caillat.
Also, our wedding planner that we had hire unfortunately did not come through so day of Rosanna stepped in and took care of everything (which is above and beyond what she needed to do).
Ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception all took place at resort. They have complimentary golf carts for guests and provided discounted rooms for all guests staying at the resort.
2. Photography/Videography: Sutography Holly and Mat Sutor. Sutography website is: www.sutography.com and they can be contacted through their website.
Highlight Video from them of our wedding: http://vimeo.com/27354310 (I think this is really cool)
3. Flowers: Flowers By Erin Erin Kluzak. Flowers By Erin website is: www.flowersbyerin.com and email is: firstname.lastname@example.com
4. Cake: Flour Power They have two locations in Califronia and Flour Power's website is: www.flourpower.com and they can be contacted through their website. They were highly recommended by everyone and all the guests absolutely loved the cake (if you book though Paradise Point the cake is included by this company in the hotel's wedding package).
5. DJ: Elite British DJ Mick Scrivener. Elite British DJ website: www.elitebritishdj.com and email is: firstname.lastname@example.com. The day after our wedding, I recieved an email from him with a highlight video from the wedding it was such a treat and something he does as a sweet guesture after each wedding (http://vimeo.com/25906018).
6. Pastor: Jack Hawkins Jack Hawkin email is: email@example.com. he was highly recommended at all the wedding websites we googled.


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Mark Miller recently posted a link to a whitepaper comparing the BI offerings from Business Objects and Microsoft. This is something I had been looking for for quite a while and I think it does a good job of presenting a comparative history of both platforms. The content remain fairly high level, though. What I'd like to do here is to discuss some of the conceptual differences between a Business Objects (BO) universe and a Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) cube.
As you read through this brief comparison, please keep in mind the following:
- The product versions I have in mind as of this writing as Business Objects XI Release 2 and Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services 2005.
- Although the cube terminology is part of the Business Objects model, I use that term as a proxy for the SSAS implementation unless specified otherwise.
- These opinions are based on my own experience only. I'm not voluntarily biased towards any one of these platforms but I certainly know less about BO than about SSAS.
- A lot could be said about MDX versus SQL, but this is beyond the scope of this paper.
This site currently lacks a comment posting facility but I will take into account feedback received via the contact form.
A cube and a universe each serves as an abstraction layer that sits on top of a relational data source. Both allow you to model dimensions along which you want to perform analysis, attributes that populate these dimensions and measures that you aggregate along those dimensions. Both also allow you to arrange a dimension's attributes in a hierarchy, although each platform's implemention of the latter differs (more on that below). One of the major similarities between a cube and a universe is that both require the involvement of business users at the modeling stage to ensure that the resulting model is scoped right, structured as it should be and user-friendly.
A cube is not always what it seems
Business Objects uses the term "cube" common to most On Line Analytical Processing (OLAP) solutions, but slightly tweaks its definition. To Business Objects, a cube is a data structure assembled by the application server each time you refresh a report, which in turn runs a query against the relational database. In that sense, a BO cube doesn't necessarily contain every dimension, attribute and measure defined in the underlying universe. When you need an additional item in your analysis that you hadn't originally selected, you need to go back to your report definition and query the database server again – which refreshes your cube. On the other hand, an SSAS cube being your core abstraction structure, you necessarily have everything available in it at any point in time.
Being no more than a logical layer that sits on top of your relational data source, a BO universe doesn't pre-compute any aggregations. Aggregations are implicitely computed each time you refresh a report, and only apply to the subset of information that you've selected. An SSAS cube can also be used without pre-computing aggregations. It offers alternatives, though, such as pre-computing a specified percentage of all potential aggregations in your cube to speed up retrieval.
Note to the reader: It would be interesting to run a comparison of the performance implications of both architectures.
Two special kinds of aggregation (count & distinct count) are available in cubes but not in universes.
An SSAS cube can be setup to allow writeback. Writeback is the ability to modify a grid cell from the front-end of your choice and see the change reflected in the cube (and stored in a relational table for further processing). The propagation of the front-end change to actual cube cells can use complex allocation algorithms when the input doesn't happen at the lowest possible level. A BO universe doesn't allow writeback.
Semi-additive measures
Some measures are simply not meant to be aggregated across specific dimensions, particularly time. Consider for instance inventory figures, staffing information or account balances. These produce perfectly coherent results when summed along a department or country dimension but couldn't possibly be added up along a time dimension. A Business Objects universe provides very little functionality for handling semi-additive measures, being limited to basic aggregation functions such as sum, average, minimum and maximum. Even using an average instead of a sum doesn't help much in an inventory or accounting scenario since the function would apply to all dimensions. An SSAS cube on the other hand offers several aggregation functions that were designed precisely to deal with semi-additive measures, such as FirstChild, LastChild, FirstNonEmpty and LastNonEmpty. These functions leverage the very powerful hierarchy modeling functionalities offered by a cube.
One of the most striking differences between a cube and a universe is what hides behind the way hierarchies are implemented in each case.
Business Objects implements hierarchies as a simple navigation mechanism that determines the sequence a user is automatically walked through when proceeding with a series of drill-down queries. No particular meaning is attached to the definition of a hierarchy, which therefore cannot be used as an active element in any kind of selection or analysis. SSAS hierarchies pack quite a lot more punch than that.
An SSAS hierarchy is interpreted by the server, which comes to understand basic relationships between its members. the cube knows the parent of a particular member of a hierarchy, its children, or its siblings. It knows that January 2005 is a year – or twelve months – before January 2006. This opens the door to a whole lot of possibilities.
From a navigation standpoint, front-ends can allow you to specify things like "all months of the year 2006″, or "descendants of the southwest region at the city level". To achieve the same result, a front-end to a universe requires you to proceed in two steps – first selecting the members to display (cities) and then applying a filter on regions.
From a computation standpoint, it's extremely easy to specify for example a Year on Year (YoY) growth, rolling average or Year to Date (YtD) measure.
Another byproduct of this powerful implementation of hierarchies manifests itself when dealing with facts of different granularities. A classical scenario would involve a budget at the product line level (coarse) and actual sales figures at the product level (fine). While a universe would artificially multiply the number of occurences of the coarsest figure to match the number of rows of the finest figures, a cube could be setup to allocate the coarsest figure down to the level of the finest figure, using the latter as a key.
Default members
By default, querying a Business Objects universe returns anything that hasn't been explicitely filtered out by the user. In other words, each user should be absolutely consistent in specifying constraints prior to extracting information for analysis. This applies particularly to the time dimension where, combined with the lack of functionality for handling semi-additive measures, results can look incoherent indeed…
An SSAS cube allows default members to be specified for any attribute of any dimension. This means that without further action on his part, the user of an inventory cube could by default see yesterday's end of day inventory positions when he first drags that measure into his front-end.
Named sets
Dynamically-defined sets of dimensions members can be setup in an SSAS cube and shared by all users. These could specify things like "top 10 customers based on last month's sales", "top 5 support reps based on last week's count of issues resolved", etc. Such sets can then simply be dragged as row or column headings in a grid-like report, provided this is supported by your particular front-end. Business Objects universes don't offer a similar functionality.
SSAS Cube security can be enforced at the data level, with permissions assigned by database, cube, dimension, member or even dynamically by cell. The Business Objects platform can control access to particular universes, but otherwise the model is report-based, with security enforced at the report level.
Attribute sorting
BO universe attributes are sorted independantly of each other, resulting for instance in April showing up before January. What SSAS cubes allow you to do is to specify for each attribute whether it should be sorted according to its key, its value or yet another arbitrary attribute.
Within the narrow scope of the current comparison, and without questioning the overall value of the Business Objects platform as a whole, I would consider SSAS cubes a superior modeling alternative to BO universes. There is no reason, by the way, why you couldn't build SSAS cubes and make them available both directly for certain purposes and via a BO universe for other purposes – although you'd lose some of their benefits in the latter case.
If nothing else, the superior handling of hierarchies, semi-additive measures and default members would seem like sufficient reasons to favor SSAS cubes. Performance has got to be a decisive factor in certain high volume scenarios, but I don't have figures available to back this up so this is more of an open issue.
Feedback is most welcome – let me know what you think!


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Broadway veteran Ciarán Sheehan (Les Misérables, Phantom) will star as Billy Bigelow opposite Boston's own Jennifer Ellis (My Fair Lady, The Most Happy Fella) as Julie Jordan in Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston's production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel, June 9-19, 2016. Rachel Bertone will direct and choreograph.
Kicking off the 48th consecutive summer season, Carousel, the powerful love story between an innocent millworker and a swaggering carnival barker will run for eight performances at the Robinson Theatre (617 Lexington St. Waltham, MA, 02452). Performance Schedule: Thurs, June 9th at 3:00 PM; Fri, June 10th at 7:30 PM [PRESS NIGHT]; Sun, June 12th at 2:00 PM; Thurs, June 16th at 3:00 PM; Fri, June 17th at 7:30; Sat, June 18th at 2:00 pm and 7:30; Sun, June 19th at 2:00 PM.
Single adult tickets for each production in Reagle's 48th Summer Season are $35-$63; discounts apply for seniors, students, and groups of 10 or more. Season subscribers can save 20% on each show! Student rush seats at 50% off are available one hour before curtain with a valid college ID. Subscriptions available for purchase thru June 19th, 2016. To purchase, visit www.reaglemusictheatre.com, call 781-891-5600, or visit the theater box office at 617 Lexington St, Waltham, MA, 02452. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturdays 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., with extended hours from 9:00 am to curtain on performance days.
Carousel was named the best musical of the 20th century by Time Magazine. Spanning heaven and earth to explore themes of human frailty and resilience, Carousel tells of roguish carnival barker Billy Bigelow, and mill worker Julie Jordan who meet and fall in love. The tale that follows is a story of love, violence, hope and redemption. Carousel will be directed and choreographed by Rachel Bertone, with Music Direction by Dan Rodriguez, Artistic Direction/Production by Robert Eagle. This iconic American classic features some of the most powerful music ever written for the stage, including "If I Loved You", "Mister Snow", "June is Bustin' Out All Over" and the iconic "You'll Never Walk Alone."
Music by Richard Rodgers. Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Based on Ferenc Molnar's Play Lilion, as adapted by Benjamin F. Glazer. Original Dances by Agnes de Mille. Carousel is presented through special arrangement of R & H Theatricals: www.rnh.com.
Jennifer Ellis (Julie Jordan) returns to Reagle Music Theatre after starring as Eileen Sherwood in the company's 2015 production of Wonderful Town. She has since made her Off-Broadway debut in Shear Madness NYC. Ms. Ellis recently played Eliza Doolittle to critical acclaim in The Lyric Stage Company's production of My Fair Lady (named in the Wall Street Journal's "Best Theater of 2015") (IRNE nomination.). She has performed in numerous regional productions earning rave reviews and multiple IRNE nominations: Comedy of Errors, Richard III, The Skin of Our Teeth (Commonwealth Shakespeare); Nine, Far From Heaven (ArtsImpulse Award, IRNE nomination, SpeakEasy); Out of Sterno, (IRNE nomination) Jacques Brel, The Most Happy Fella (IRNE Award, Gloucester Stage); The Cherry Orchard, Snow White (Peterborough Players); Urinetown, City of Angels, 1776 (Lyric Stage); A Christmas Carol (Nat. Tour), Boston Lyric Opera. www.JenEllis.net
Dublin born Ciarán Sheehan (Billy Bigelow) is an acclaimed actor, singer and voice healer who made his Broadway debut in Les Miserables (Babet, Marius). Shortly thereafter was cast as Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera. After a year of playing Raoul on Broadway, Mr. Sheehan then starred in the coveted role of The Phantom. He sang the role of the Phantom in over 1,000 performances during the course of two and a half years both on Broadway and in Toronto. Other NY stage performances include numerous appearances with The Irish Repertory Theatre Company; Shaughnessy in The Hostage, Ciarán in The Irish…and how they got that way… by Frank McCourt, Sir Dinadan in Camelot (with Jeremy Irons), and Woody in Finian's Rainbow. Television appearances include "Law and Order," "One Life To Live," "Another World," "Late Night with David Letterman," and numerous appearances on PBS Stations nationally. As a producer, Mr. Sheehan created the sold out productions of The Molly Maguires directed by Tony nominated director Sheryl Kaller at the FM Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre, PA in which he also starred. He has three PBS specials to his credit – "The Irish…and how they got that way…", "From Galway to Broadway," and "Ciarán ~ An Evening with Friends." Recordings include The Irish…and how they got that way, Ha'penny Bridge, and Ciarán ~ An Evening with Friends Vol. I & 2. Ciarán's current projects include his three shows – "Ciarán ~ An Evening with Friends," "Awaken," and "Broadway and Beyond," as well as various special events and stage productions projects. He is also delighted to be collaborating on original music for his next CD project as well as in the early stages of an autobiography book project. He studies voice with David Jones and acting with Terry Schreiber and Larry Moss in New York City. www.ciaransheehan.com
Reagle's 48th Summer Season will also include Thoroughly Modern Millie (July 7-17), the rollicking 1920's musical about a small-town girl who moves to New York to lead a fresh new life and the fabulous Gershwin musical comedy Crazy For You (August 4-14), a high energy production set in the 1930s about a playboy who just wants to dance.
About Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston, Inc. Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston (RMT) has been bringing Broadway-quality musical theatre to the greater Boston area for 48 seasons. Under the creative direction of Robert J. Eagle the non-profit theater company's professional productions have earned IRNE and Moss Hart Memorial Awards as well as rave reviews from critics. Reagle's productions have attracted Broadway stars and legendary performers including Patti LuPone, Sally Struthers, Vicki Lawrence, Andrea McArdle and Shirley Jones. RMT is also committed to supporting arts education for area youth through Youth Education programs and by using theatre techniques to support the Waltham Public Schools' curriculum. For the latest information on Reagle Music Theatre's programs and performances see www.reaglemusictheatre.org, and follow RMT on Facebook and Twitter (@ReagleMusicThtr).
Photos: Maggie Alexander and Ciarán Sheehan in Michael Weller's Fifty Words at The Gene Frankel Theatre
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Lia Chang is an actor, a multi-media content producer and co-founder of Bev's Girl Films, making films that foster inclusion and diversity on both sides of the camera. Bev's Girl Films' debut short film, Hide and Seek was a top ten film in the Asian American Film Lab's 2015 72 Hour Shootout Filmmaking Competition, and she received a Best Actress nomination. BGF collaborates with and produces multi-media content for artists, actors, designers, theatrical productions, composers, musicians and corporations. Lia is also an internationally published and exhibited photographer and a multi-platform journalist. Lia has appeared in the films Wolf, New Jack City, A Kiss Before Dying, King of New York, Big Trouble in Little China, The Last Dragon, Taxman and Hide and Seek. She is profiled in Examiner.com, Jade Magazine and Playbill.com.


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The Spine Center of New Jersey is the premier center of the New Jersey Medical School under the Department of Neurological Surgery. The Spine Center is part of the Neurological Institute of New Jersey. Led by nationally renowned spine surgeon, Dr. Robert F. Heary, MD, the Spine Center is staffed by comprehensive team including his colleague; Ira M. Goldstein, MD and two Advanced Practice Nurses; Sherine Varghese, APN, and Ana S. Cadena, APN. Both physicians operate at University Hospital, a Level I Trauma Facility and as part of neurosurgery team at Rutgers-NJMS are actively involved in the teaching and supervision of the only neurosurgery residency program in the New Jersey.
The clinical team of the Spine Center is dedicated to providing the best possible care to their patients; including both operative and non-operative treatment modalities. The Spine Neurosurgery team stresses a team approach to comprehensive spine care and utilizes all available recourses at Rutgers and its affiliates, such as Kessler Institute. Every patient who enters the Spine Center of New Jersey system is promptly evaluated by surgeons with formal training in both Neurological and Orthopedic Surgery. If necessary, spine surgery of any level of complexity can be performed in a timely fashion. Operative treatment includes: minimally invasive surgery, routine spine, complex spine, revision, deformity and tumor surgery.
All members of Spine Center of New Jersey are actively involved in advancement of field and improvement of patient outcomes, by participation in promising clinical trials, research, education and active membership in professional organizations.
Dr. Heary has been the recipient of many awards and honors, including Best Doctors in America, Best Spine Surgeons in America, Who's Who in Science and Engineering, the Mayfield Award for Clinical Science, and numerous visiting professorships across the country and the globe.
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Any patient enrolled in the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System receives rehabilitation at the Kessler Institute – West Orange facility. As a recognized leader in spinal cord rehabilitation, the partnership between the Spine Center and Kessler Institute give our patients access to a variety of experts in Spinal Cord Injury evaluation and treatment. This allows us to provide a level of service that far surpasses that of any other service in New Jersey.


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JFK Is Getting a Ridiculous Luxury Animal Terminal
JFK is going to the dogs... and horses, and penguins, and even sloths.
Specifically, the NYC airport will soon be home to the ARK at JFK, a 178,000sqft luxury terminal for jet-setting creatures -- billed as the world's first comprehensive animal terminal when it opens next year. Meanwhile, mere humans will continue to be herded through security lines as usual, and of course, through the wilderness of third-world LaGuardia.
Named after Noah's biblical animal rescue boat -- but not to be confused with Arusha Airport in Tanzania -- the $48 million terminal will include numerous facilities designed to accommodate and care for over 70,000 animals of all kinds every year, and will basically make our crowded human gate areas feel even more like the zoo. The ARK will feature climate-controlled stalls for horses and cows, special mating spaces for penguins, and even trees for cats to climb, according to a report by the AP. This sounds like a joke, but it's not.
Oh, and rich peoples' dogs will be able to enjoy their very own 20,000sqft luxury resort full of amenities like $100/night hotel suites with flatscreen TVs, bone-shaped pools, and massage therapy. Said rich people will be able to monitor their furry companions via webcam, according to the report, which notes the terminal is not aimed at low-income animal owners. Thanks for making that clear.
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Financial Style – 20th Feb 2015
This week on the Financial Style I'm looking at relationships! What your relationship with money? Is it a friend who's there for you? Or an elusive foe he's constantly letting you down? And what about the impact that money can have on your relationship? Do you and your partner need to have the money talk?
Also for the benefit of businesses this week, I am examining the benefits of joining membership organisations. Do the benefits outweigh the annual subscription fee, and could it be an invaluable source of support for your business? We hear from Howard Blow, Sales Director of Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce, who in addition to sharing the benefits of joining the Chamber, also makes a special offer to Financial Style listeners valid until the end of the month!


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Many people are confused and seem to be going through life in a foggy haze. They're just not quite sure what they want, what they should be doing, where they should be going, etc… and in turn they are not as happy and fulfilled as they would like to be; it just seems like something is missing. We've all been there, right!? When we find ourselves in these predicaments, we are usually seeking a greater clarity. We want answers… we want to be in the KNOW and eliminate any UNKNOWNS and uncertainty.
So where do we start? Before we're able to find those answers and have greater clarity, we need to start by knowing what we believe in and what's most important to us. When we know what it is that we strongly believe in and find important, it can help us understand what next steps feel right during times of uncertainty. Wouldn't you agree that when you intentionally focus on something you believe in, you are much more in tune with what feels right in your gut? Your intuition kicks in and you are drawn to live in harmony with what you believe in your heart and you take the necessary action to do so. So then the obvious next question is… what do you believe in your heart?
I'd love to share some of the beliefs I hold in my heart with you…
1. Everyone has a unique and special gift to share with the world.
2. Everyone should follow and live their dreams. No one should settle.
3. Transformations (reaching, stretching, and growing) should be an enjoyable process.
4. You must be in a place of uncertainty to awaken and gain greater insight.
5. When you love something/someone, your willingness to take action increases.
These beliefs have helped me gain a greater clarity in my profession as a Life Coach and helped me develop my message and purpose that I share with others. It's been very powerful for me! So now I ask you to do the same. Take a few moments and write out your beliefs. You can start out by writing at the top of your paper, "I believe…. " and then just let your beliefs flow right out of you. The ones above are just a small sampling of many beliefs that I hold. So you can write out your beliefs about any and all areas of your life. … about life in general, relationships, career, health, money, etc. There are no limitations here.
Once you have a list that you feel really strongly about, now you can begin to go back and address that fogginess you were having. Begin to see which next steps are most in alignment with your beliefs.
When we live in alignment to our beliefs our hearts sing with joy and we open ourselves up to a very fulfilling and rewarding life!
I invite you to share some of your own beliefs here on this blog post! I'd love to hear what your heart believes in!


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HS Clinical Professor Series - Interventional Pain
Open July 1st, 2018 through June 30th, 2019
University of California Irvine Health System is seeking an interventional pain specialist to join the leading academic pain program in the region. Clinicians interested in pursuing an academic medicine career in the anesthesia subspecialty of Pain Medicine will be given the opportunity to grow in a dynamic department. Ample opportunities exist for scholarly effort and teaching through an ACGME approved Pain Medicine Fellowship. We are seeking candidates for Pain Medicine Faculty in the Health Sciences Clinical Professor series (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and/or Full Professor).
Candidates must be board certified in Anesthesiology, fellowship trained in Pain Medicine, certified by the ABA in pain management, and licensed to practice in the state of California.
Faculty rank and compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. UC Irvine offers an excellent salary and benefit program.
UC Irvine Health is located in Orange County with easy access from coastal communities including Newport Beach, Huntington Beach and Laguna Beach. Orange County has an ideal year round climate, averaging 280 sunny days and temperatures of 70-80°.
To apply please log onto UC Irvine's recruitment site located at:
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The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
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Managing a team requires an array of talents and a substantial knowledge of the field.
Managers and coaches work with individuals to motivate and discipline them.
Their instructions need to be communicated effectively and they must anticipate the condition of their team.
Of special importance is a manager's ability to make intelligent decisions.
As a prerequisite, managers need to earn the respect of their team by leading them competently.
It takes a special kind of person to be both a compassionate coach and a stern leader.
Hard work, training and investment pays off
Always work hard to improve.
However, you don't need to work endlessly or be born brilliant.
While raw talent is a prerequisite, great training and investment is what generates results.
For New Zealand to become a noteworthy nation in Commonwealth sports, on-going financial support is needed.
High performance New Zealand has more than one hundred world class specialists in key areas which combine to promote winning performances.
In business it is important to recognise when to collaborate, seek advice from fellow professionals and make investments, for example, when developing marketing strategy or resolving HR problems or expanding.
Team spirit
BUSINESS buddy knows first -hand the strength and success that is gained from being part of an awesome team.
It is win-win for both staff and clients.
The best teams in the world strive for a culture of excellence.
When in business it is important to pick a great team and get familiar with them.
Communicate well.
Learn about the team's strengths and weaknesses, habits and styles, which is the best way to develop strong working relationships.
This week, on Radio NZ Sport New Zealand's talent consultant, Alex Chiet, said young sports stars are specialising too soon and the resources are not spread among all players.
This risks burnout with those who show talent at a young age and overlooking other players who will be stars when they are older.
It may pay to look around your work team and identify who has unrealised potential.
When things go wrong
Don't give up.
While some athletes basked in medal success in Australia, others under-performed.
For the first time ever in Commonwealth history, the Silver Ferns failed to make the podium.
Their poor performance was put down to a rift between players and coaching staff.
And, like sports teams, businesses may also go through peaks and troughs with finance and staffing issues.
By seeking external advice to refine your game plan and build a strong team culture, you will be back on top in no time.
Planning for the future
Every successful business needs a robust long term business plan.
Like sport, businesses must never stand still and hope for one-off moments of brilliance.
Planning is the key.
Give your BUSINESS buddy a call now and get your game plan up to speed.


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Happy Monday! This is one of two "daily status" blog posts I'll be doing this week. By limiting the number of blog posts, I'm hoping that this won't create a flood of updates every day while still maintaining a sense of continuity for readers who are wondering what I'm up to. I am thinking of these daily posts as my "hanging out with my friends on the Internet" time, sharing stories and other discoveries. This week I'm going to be focusing on pounding out some billable work, so the twice-a-week schedule will help me allocate entire days toward that.
Read onward for a look at what I've been cooking, productivity tips I've been trying, and TV shows I've been binge watching!
Mental Balance and Other Improvements
I'm on my second return to the gym week! Last week I went four times. This week I am going to do a minimum of four short visits as part of a morning ritual to anchor my day. I've been spending more time at Starbucks afterwards, and a bonus has been getting reacquainted with the current staff so it's starting to feel more like "my place" after a long hiatus. After an hour or two, I head back to the home office where I have all my fancy multi-monitor computer gear.
This is also the second (third?) week of sticking to a low carb diet as a strategy for recovering my mental clarity. I experimented a bit with small amounts of sugar, but even in small quantities there is a noticeable increase in distressing brain fog. So I am choosing NOT to imbibe of carbs, unless it's the weekend AND if I am willing to suffer a diet-related breakout of facial acne. GROSS!
An upcoming challenge is working Patreon and Ecommerce design work back into my mix of projects. Right now they are all stalled as I try to balance health and billable work. I am hopeful that the more reliable mental clarity I'm experiencing now will help me get back into the groove.
Domestic Affairs
Over the weekend I finally hung the artwork I framed several weeks ago. This involved learning how to tie a good knot with picture wire and deciding where to put it.
There are three locations which are scattered around the main floor of my condo. The blue "cafe" print is one of the first pieces of art you see, and then there's a smattering of comic prints on the opposite way. The last comic print is next to the shelf in the living room part of the cafe. You can get a sense of the first two from this panoramic picture:
Over the weekend I also went to visit our local ethnic markets, consisting of the Mexican butcher, a new Halal market, and finally my regular Asian market. The bottom-left picture shows an intriguing variety of Pakistani deserts at the Halal market.
After visiting the Asian market, I stopped by the SubZero Nitrogen Ice Cream franchise next door to get some licorice ice cream with maraschino cherries, two tastes that are surprisingly compatible! It would have been great with fennel seeds and pistachios, but these were not toppings that SubZero carries.
Finally, I got to try out the Sweet Potato Buffalo Chicken Casserole that @Jess in the Coworking Chat linked a few weeks ago. The verdict is that it is simple to prepare and delicious, though I think I will modify the cooking times when I make it again so the sweet potatoes are softer without overcooing the chicken.
Muse Theory Continued
I mentioned the search for a kind of "Muse" I could be in the last Dailies post; The idea had been inspired by watching the computer-generated American-produced anime RWBY, which I have really grown to like. If you're curious about the series and don't mind spoilers, here's a pretty good summary of RWBY for the sake of context…but I digress! I think I know what kind of Muse for the 21st Century I could be!
It's The Muse of Happy Bubble Time! I've written about Happy Bubble Time (HBT) before, and I will write a more detailed entry of my CURRENT understanding soon. I like the whole idea of HBT, and I think it could serve as my anchoring personal brand as well. It would be a good name for a podcast. That is really the major insight of last week.
That's it for now. As I said, this is a week for major billable hours, and I'm looking forward to having a strong work day tomorrow. I am planning on getting an EXCELLENT night's sleep so I can hit it fresh early in the morning. That's it for now, thanks for reading, and I'll talk to you tomorrow!
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I love the idea of Happy Bubble Time! I'll be watching for that. The prints are a great addition to the Living Room Cafe. — Just so you know, this morning- after I read this post in my email – I thought the Sweet Potato Buffalo Chicken Casserole sounded so good I would make it for dinner. We LOVED it! My son stopped by this evening and had a bowl too – he said it was yummy and very well balanced. I used Louisiana Hot Sauce, and Applewood Bacon for a spicy, salty sweet. Thanks Dave!!


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Our oceans - the largest waste dump site of the world
At least 140 million tons of plastic are already in our oceans and seas. Further 10 Mio. t additionally arrives annually.
80% of these wastes come from shore while 20% comes from the sea (shipping industry, fishing industry, offshore industry and leisure industry).
Lindenau at Kiel, Germany
Lindenau Maritime Engineering & Project thing is a maritime engineering company in Germany and ideally located in the city of Kiel, North Germany. Lindenau has the background of more than 36 years of experience in the development, design and delivery of specialized ships for worldwide clients. One key field of activity is the development, construction and operation of environmental protection systems for our oceans.
German engineering for healthy oceans
The German Maritime industry sectors are worldwide known for its innovations: e.g. the Lindenau shipyard in Kiel has designed and build 1976 the first double hull tanker which made a substantial contribution to the safe and economic transport of petroleum products and chemicals. Since double hull tankers regulations became mandatory oil accidents worldwide significantly decreased.


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|3D Design and Printing - The Next Steps!
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Date: 22/10/2019
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Have you attended the 3D Printing Beginner�s workshop and you�re still keen to learn more? This interactive workshop will further explore the printing element of 3D Design. You will learn tips and tricks on improving the quality of your print jobs, solving printing problems, calibrating your printer and changing filament. Ages 16+. Held in the Noosa Makerspace.Library: Noosaville Library
The Tech Savvy Seniors Queensland program has been funded by Telstra and the Queensland Government through State Library of Queensland and the Department of Communities, Disability Services and Seniors.
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Free. Bookings required. Ages 14+Contact Number: 5329 6555
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Auckland Regional Public Health Service
Ratonga Hauora-ā-Iwi ō Tāmaki Makaurau
General Practitioner
I am a GP at the Refugee Health Screening Service, as part of a team undertaking health screening of newly arrived refugees and asylum seekers in New Zealand. My main role is to manage chronic diseases detected at screening or on investigation, assess acute issues, and handover information to primary care and public health in the seven resettlement cities around New Zealand.
I have worked in general practice in Wellington, Whitianga and Auckland over the last 27 years and appreciated the continuity of care and diversity of this area. I have also had roles at student health at several universities and enjoyed having students working alongside me.


text: The latest version of Chrome is Chrome v55, which Google emphasizes comes with "several important security updates". According to the company policy, only the latest version of its web browser is supported, which means for maximum protection, an update to the latest version is a must. Users who remain on Chrome v53 and below could be redirected to the basic HTML version of Gmail as early as Dec 2017. Microsoft has been giving us reasons time and time again to kill support for its older Windows variants. While Windows XP is less than 10% of the market now and Vista almost non-existent, perhaps a lot of users won't be affected by the news anyway.


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Geico: Runway Models On An Airport Runway Are Surprising
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Flight delays aren't surprising at all…the last two times I've flown, there have been massive delays. But if you were delayed because of runway models on the runway, yeah, that would be surprising. The ground crew is getting really into the show. And contrary to what that one passenger thinks, I bet the lace looks nice on the model.


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In the west, we generally buy Star Wars things. In Japan, they use Star Wars to sell things. The Galactic Empire has shilled plenty of Japanese products over the years, and their newest campaign is this shockingly cool commercial series for the Nissan Juke mini-SUV.
As you can see from the video above, the Juke is so goddamned awesome that it's inspired a Stormtrooper to decorate his own armor to match it. The commercial's tagline is "It's okay to stand out!" and indeed, it must be a pretty great car if it can make a 'trooper break the Empire's strict dress code. Meanwhile, Nissan's Juke website has a feature where you can customize the look of the car — the colors, the trim,the wheels, etc. — to your heart's content, with a Stormtrooper right beside it, receiving all the same designs.
But that's not all — Nissan is making a whole little web series about the Stormtroopers' complicated relationship with the Juke, as a small battalion encounters the car for the first time:
Wise decision, elevator guy. This is part one of three; the later bits should eventually turn up on Nissan's Japanese website.
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Lectio Continua: a continuous reading of every verse
Lectio Semi-continua: shorter reading selections from the passages
Lectio Divina
"There will be a time of distress such as has not happened from the beginning of nations until then. But at that time your people—everyone whose name is found written in the book—will be delivered." ~Daniel 12:1
As we close the book of Daniel, it is important to stress (once again) how unhelpful it is to treat the prophet like a fortuneteller spouting out detailed information about the future. This is the way some have tried to read biblical prophetic literature, and the results are usually less than satisfying.
I have been greatly influenced by a professor named D. Brent Sandy, who has spent his life studying prophetic literature. I count him a friend and a mentor (I worked under him at Grace Seminary). His excellent study, Plowshares and Pruning Hooks: Rethinking the Language of Biblical Prophecy and Apocalyptic changed the way I viewed prophetic materials. According to Dr. Sandy, the key to interpreting biblical text is to consider how prophetic material functioned in its ancient setting. He argues that the original audience never expected the kind of precision that we often demand. The biblical writers knew that they were painting with a broad brush. Their primary purpose was not prediction, but rather encouragement and exhortation.
In Daniel 11-12, God remains on the subject of heard prayer and the restoration of His people. Neither Daniel nor the people need to worry for God is in control of the nations and of everything that is about to happen. (The theme of God's sovereign control is repeated throughout Daniel. See 2:21; 4:34-35; 6:26-27).
The highlight reel from this section goes something like this: a succession of Persian rulers will be ended by a conquering king from Greece (who we now know was Alexander the Great). Alexander's kingdom will be divided, beginning a generations-long tug of war over possession of "the Beautiful Land," Israel. Hindsight tells us that the two great kingdoms in this conflict were the Ptolemies ruling from Egypt and the Seleucids ruling from Syria. Then the narrative quickens as God tells Daniel that worship in the temple will resume only to be discontinued yet again. A great leader will arrive on the scene to declare himself God and to invade "the Beautiful Land." This will be a time of distress like no other in the history of the world. Finally, the Ancient of Days will sit on His throne and judge the nations. Some will live in the kingdom forever while others will be banished from His presence.
Even Daniel had a hard time understanding all of this. It was coming at him so fast. I like the way Brent Sandy describes the tone and pacing of apocalyptic literature: "Apocalyptic literature gives its readers a roller-coaster ride into the future and into God's presence." However, God reminds Daniel that revolution and difficulty do not change the fact that He is in control of everything.
God holds our present lives—and our future destinies—in His hands, and blessings are in store. John Piper calls this "living by faith in future grace." Hymn writer John Newton explained it like this, "Through many dangers, toils, and snares I have already come; 'Tis grace that brought me safe thus far and grace will lead me home."
Lectio Divina is written by F. Lionel Young III, who serves as the senior pastor of Calvary Church in Valparaiso, Indiana. He is the author of A New Kind of Missionary, a popular introduction to global Christianity.


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Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Famously Reclusive Authors
In this time of author forced-promotion-to-sell-their-books, it's fascinating to read about J.D. Salinger, Harper Lee, Cormac McCarthy and others who stay hidden, refuse to do interviews, speeches, or signings. And of course there's Emily Dickinson, but she wasn't famous for her poetry until after her death. These others all had acclaim in their lifetime, and turned their backs on it.
Can you imagine a young up-and-coming, newly contracted author telling the publisher, "Oh, sorry. I don't do appearances. If Oprah calls, tell her to get someone else."
Writers tend to be reclusive by nature, and promoting ourselves can push us way beyond our comfort zones. But in today's writing world, getting out there is part of the job whether we like it or not. At least until we're famous enough to hide away on our farm in Connecticut.
Where would you hide away if you could? Or would you even want to? Honestly? Yes, I would. I would be Emily Dickinson, if I could get away with it. But I can't. So instead I'm Xena.
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In the desert of St George. I know it is not very exotic, but baking in heat is my favorite. Sometimes I just sit in the car and soak up a sunbeam. Southern California isn't quite warm enough for me.ReplyDelete
I would definitely be a reclusive writer if I ever got published.ReplyDelete
I would live in a south of France farmhouse just leaving the house to deposit fat cheques in the bank and maybe to have cocktails with Johnny Depp and Tim Burton.
PS Have left you award check my blog out.ReplyDelete
Awww I say this again and again - I'm loving, loving your Xena avatar!!! I've got my Xena button taped to my work monitor to keep my fighting spirits up!
As for reclusiveness - If ever any of my novels/stories ever become famous, I'd love to hide within my anonymity but I know I am too vain and would therefore be checking stuff out about how people are receiving my stories - anonymously of course!
Thanks for the fab link btw!
Take care
Yes I absolutely would hide away. I'd have my tall skinny house in London's Highgate, made of sturdy old brick and covered in ivy. And inside I'd dance around in ballgowns in-between stories.ReplyDelete
But in reality... I doubt a new author could hide away. As you say, promotion is part of the job, and I'd be prepared to do whatever is necessary. So yes, I would also be Xena! In a ballgown. :)
Plain Jane, wish I were there. Even SoCal would be hot enough for me. I am not liking all the snow on the ground right now :(ReplyDelete
Brigid, LOL! And I would be your neighbor. We'd eat long leisurely lunches together.
Kitty, sometimes you just gotta be a warrior princess!
Jayne, Highgate at last! Sounds divine, especially the ballgowns.
Xena, I'm glad you're not reclusive any longer. What do exclusive writers do in the age of blogging?ReplyDelete
I love that Thomas Pynchon doesn't want to be seen, but has appeared with a bag on his head on The Simpsons around three times. Looks like he found a way to self-promote!
I wouldn't have a problem promoting, since I'm a teacher. I think.
I already know I'm reclusive, which is why I will do all I can online for my book.ReplyDelete
I would definitely hide away if I could, but hmm, where would I go? Personally, I'd love to be anywhere hot but my man prefers the colder climates. I'm obviously going to have to dream big and have a reclusive hide-out in two different places.ReplyDelete
Why do you think I live in Mexico? And the answer is yes. I still don't know what I'm going to do about promoting. I may take advantage of all online promoting options but I doubt anyone will be able to meet me in person.ReplyDelete
I would be reclusive also. I would live in a house with the dunes and the sea as my back garden. Take long walks deeply breathing in the salt and seaweed scented air. Like Brigid, I would make the occasional exception and have tea with Neil Jordan or Maeve Binchy or Colm Toibin. Oh the dreams we weave!!ReplyDelete
As writers, dreams are our meat and drink. Which is why I added that quote under my giraffe today. Aim high and be a warrior!ReplyDelete
Hm. I would only be a recluse if there was a good hairdresser, cupcakes, loads of crisps and, of course, coffee and wine. So... I guess I wouldn't be reclusive! I'd just stay in my little flat and be me!ReplyDelete
I hide in my villa in the vineyards of a Cypriot village in the hills. I wear whatever I lay my hands on, and I crawl out from under my rock for wine, chocolate and a hairdresser appointment. I allow the world in now and then. I like my life. :)ReplyDelete
Oprah calling? I am there! I am not that much of a recluse, damn I would even wear a dress! LOL
Talli, oh that little flat of yours sounds so deliciously well-stocked!ReplyDelete
Glynis, I think I'll come hide with you in your villa. That's the kind of spot that most of us can only dream of vacationing and you live there!
I would hide in plain sight. Since no one would know my name, I'd just pay someone else to do Oprah for me. But since I doubt I'd ever have to worry about that, I'd just do the book signings in small stores by myself. :)ReplyDelete
I have to say, Salinger's choice in the mountains of NH is near-perfect. He was close enough to Dartmouth to venture over to the campus for coffee in the wee hours of the morning to sit by himself and read (which I understand he did do on occasion). If not in the mountains, then definitely near a beach -- in the Northeast.ReplyDelete
Sarahjayne, My sister keeps telling me she gets to go with me when I'm on Oprah. HAHAHAHAHA! But what a good idea. We look enough alike, I can just send her instead. No one will know the difference.ReplyDelete
Colette, You are one of the most knowledgable people i know in blog world. It's so cool that you're writing nonfiction. You will be so good at it. I'll be first in line to buy your book!
I wouldn't mind being "out there" some, but in my time of reclusiveness maybe Southwestern Virgina or Grand Island, Nebraska.ReplyDelete
LOVE YOUR BLOG!!! SUPER CUTE! Found your blog over at All Write with Coffee.ReplyDelete
I'd like to hide out at a beach house, where cocktails are served at all hours with no questions asked (that exists right?)
Thanks, Jen, I'm glad you left a comment :) That beach house sounds good-- next to the Pacific Ocean would be my preference.ReplyDelete
I think I'd hide if I could get away with it. I'm torn between a beach house in Northern California and a mountain hideaway in Colorado (writing in front of the fire in the middle of a snowstorm - I hate snow, but that sounds great even to me.)ReplyDelete
Sometimes I want to hide away, but that's because I feel like I never have enough time to do the things I want/need to do. Of course, we all feel that way sometimes, right?ReplyDelete


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Inaugurated in 1973, the Sydney Opera House is a great architectural work of the 20th century that brings together multiple strands of creativity and innovation in both architectural form and structural design. A great urban sculpture set in a remarkable waterscape, at the tip of a peninsula projecting into Sydney Harbour, the building has had an enduring influence on architecture. The Sydney Opera House comprises three groups of interlocking vaulted 'shells' which roof two main performance halls and a restaurant. These shell-structures are set upon a vast platform and are surrounded by terrace areas that function as pedestrian concourses. In 1957, when the project of the Sydney Opera House was awarded by an international jury to Danish architect Jørn Utzon, it marked a radically new approach to construction.
The Sydney Opera House constitutes a masterpiece of 20th century architecture. Its significance is based on its unparalleled design and construction; its exceptional engineering achievements and technological innovation and its position as a world-famous icon of architecture. It is a daring and visionary experiment that has had an enduring influence on the emergent architecture of the late 20th century. Utzon's original design concept and his unique approach to building gave impetus to a collective creativity of architects, engineers and builders. Ove Arup's engineering achievements helped make Utzon's vision a reality. The design represents an extraordinary interpretation and response to the setting in Sydney Harbour. The Sydney Opera House is also of outstanding universal value for its achievements in structural engineering and building technology. The building is a great artistic monument and an icon, accessible to society at large.
Criterion (i): The Sydney Opera House is a great architectural work of the 20th century. It represents multiple strands of creativity, both in architectural form and structural design, a great urban sculpture carefully set in a remarkable waterscape and a world famous iconic building.
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Wollongong is a city in the Illawarra region of New South Wales. Heading south, Wollongong starts where Sydney finishes. It is the third largest city in the state behind Sydney and Newcastle and is thinly wedged on a coastal plain between an escarpment and the Pacific Ocean. It is pronounced Wool-un-gong. Geography defines Wollongong, as the city is never more than roughly six kilometers at its widest but stretches over forty kilometers from South to North. Its growth was limited by mountains, which are not so much high as steep, and the sea, Wollongong has grown to include a… [read more]
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Office 2010 and PHStat2 error has occurred
Hi, I recently installed a PHStat2 Add-in program for Microsoft Excel but I received this annoying error message when I attempted to run it with Excel. I am running Windows 7 Operating System and looking for proper resolution. Help me. Thanks.
PHStat2 Add-in: PHStat2 cannot find the required PHStat2 system file. You may need to rerun the PHStat2 setup program with the proper account privilieges.


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The recycling calendar below, also found in the Greensheet of Lansing Living, shows an overview of the CART collection schedule. Please note that the red squares indicate a collection delay.
Use Recycle Coach below to find out when your trash and recycling collection days are. If you would like to download the app onto an electronic device and receive notifications and reminders, use the scroll bar under "Recycling & Trash (CART) Information."


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The next version of Office for Mac might launch in the first half of 2015
Newly-leaked Microsoft presentation documents show that the company is planning to launch Office 16 for Mac sometime in the first half of 2015 and that it wants to give those users software features that will be similar to the ones found on the Windows version.
The leaked presentation, posted on the Chinese language site CNBeta, shows that Office 16 for Mac programs will gain features previously reserved for Windows users, such as a presentation view for PowerPoint. Office 16 for Mac will also have better integration with Microsoft's cloud services such as OneDrive. A beta version of Office 16 for Mac could be launched by the end of 2014, if these documents are accurate. It's likely that Microsoft will give Mac owners a way to access the new version via an Office 365 subscription, which starts at $6.99.
While Microsoft has not launched a major new version of Office for the Mac since 2010, it did launch full versions of Office apps for the iPad in March. Is Microsoft taking too long to launch a new Office for Mac owners?
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The BHS Sale has been on for nearly a month now, and the final reductions have already happened, but to make us have one last look for a nice little bargain you can get and Extra 10% Off with the code 4462387968804538, plus Free Delivery On All Orders with the code CHILLY.
Click here to visit BHS* and use codes 4462387968804538 and CHILLY
Nada told us about the fantastic Children's Clothing bargains from 90p, and there are still a few goodies there, like the Minecraft Hat* for £6, or the Minion Hat and Gloves Set*. The clothing sizes are very limited though, but you might just be lucky.
The Christmas Gifts have a few great little items left that might be a great idea to put away as gifts for Valentines, or even Mothers' Day. The Hampers* are great value, as are the cook book sets* for £5 which would be great presents for foodies.
There are loads of things in the Home section, hundreds in fact. The George Foreman Family Grill*is £19.99, there's a steam cleaner* for the same price, and if you are still in the party mood you could opt for a Drinking Fountain*down from £50 to £14.99.
The sale is well worth another look through, you might be surprised what you can find, and remember to use those voucher codes too.
PS - Frozen Loom Bands and Charm Sets* are 72p delivered too!


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BizTalk Server 2013, expected to be released on April 1st, is to be licensed under a new policy. The main change is the move from per processor to per core pricing. According to Microsoft, conversion rules will be the same as for SQL Server 2012. What does it mean for BizTalk users? Should they purchase BizTalk licenses now or rather wait? Have a look at our findings on this topic.
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Here is what we have found out and compiled based on information gathered from Microsoft's representatives and Microsoft's website. You should be aware that you are solely responsible for your purchasing decisions and license rights you obtain from Microsoft.
Key findings
– No nominal price increase. However, it will cost more for customers deploying to physical machines with processors above 4 cores.
– Some customers may benefit from purchasing additional licenses in advance of this change (1st of April, 2013).
– Rules for conversion will be indeed the same as for SQL Server 2012
Shall I buy BizTalk licenses now?
– If you have BizTalk license 2010 or older without Software Assurance there is no need to do anything. You have perpetual (fixed) right for the processor and there is no need (and no possibility either) to do anything.
– If you are considering to buy license in the near future and anticipate that over the next two-four years you might need more processing power than 4 cores this is a good time to put some thinking into it and maybe place the order with Microsoft reseller prior to this change.
Here is rough comparison of street prices:
|BizTalk version
|no of cores per proc
|4 or less
|4 or less
|BTS Std Lic
|9,500 €
|9,500 €
|9,500 €
|9,500 €
|19,000 €
|28,500 €
|BTS Std Lic+SA
|14,000 €
|14,000 €
|14,000 €
|14,000 €
|28,000 €
|42,000 €
|BTS ENT Lic
|41,000 €
|41,000 €
|41,000 €
|41,000 €
|82,000 €
|123,000 €
|BTS ENT Lic+SA
|61,000 €
|61,000 €
|61,000 €
|61,000 €
|122,000 €
|183,000 €
|Note: Many AMD Processors require less core licenses with a factor of .75
– When you buy BTS 2010 with SA and do nothing at the end of SA period you are going to get 4 cores. However if you run Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) toolkit and send the result to Microsoft at the end of your SA period you will get up to 20 core licenses. At the end of this period you may decide whether you are going to continue with buying SA (might be quite expensive with 20 cores) or not.
Here are some scenarios:
Scenario 1)
No hurry, buy when the project time would come, buy Lic only or Lic+SA depending on your strategy and benefit analysis of SA. Do this when there is high risk of not starting BTS project at all.
Scenario 2)
Buy in March 2013 lic only. You get 2010 without upgrade rights, stay with 2010 version. In most cases not advisable.
Scenario 3)
Buy in March 2013 Lic+SA, find a single processor-many-cores machine, install on it BTS, claim your rights using MAP Toolkit, use licenses according to the use rights.
Option 3a)
You have 8 core processor, install on it BTS 2010 or wait till April and do it with 2013, wait till the end of your SA period (2 years on average), claim your cores. You end up with 8 core licenses.
Option 3b)
Install it on whatever you want (or put it on shelf), prior to the end or your SA period find a single processor-many-cores machine (you may rent it for a week), install on it BTS, claim your rights, return the machine. You end up with up to 20 core licenses.
Processors that require/convert-to less licenses
– AMD 31XX, 32XX, 41XX, 42XX, 61XX, 62XX Series Processors with 6 or more cores have Core Factor of 0.75
SQL Server 2012 processor-core conversion rules
Below you can download documents on the licensing of SQL Server 2012 so as to be able to find out for yourself all the details of processor-core conversion rule. As the documents may be not so easy to understand, we have highlighted the most important bits.
"SQL Server 2012 – Licensing Datasheet and FAQ"
Page 5: Customers with processor licenses under SA will receive rights to upgrade to SQL Server 2012 at no additional cost. At the subsequent renewal, the customer will have the opportunity to renew into core licenses
· At the end of the current agreement term, customers should do a self-inventory of systems currently running SQL Server, documenting the number of cores in each processor in use with an SQL Server processor license covered with Software Assurance. This will enable customers to receive the appropriate SQL Server 2012 use rights moving forward and will determine the core license exchange eligibility at renewal.
· Customers should do this self-inventory using the Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit or other inventory tools and processes to accurately archive a time/date stamped inventory of hardware tied to SQL Server installations.
"Determining SQL Server 2012 Core Licensing Requirements at SA Renewal"
Not Renewing
If you choose not to renew Software Assurance on your processor licenses, you should consider the following:
1. You can continue to run SQL Server 2008 R2 under the processor use rights with the license.
2. Processor licenses with active Software Assurance expiring after April 1st 2012 have upgrade rights to SQL Server 2012 based on specific use rights. For the purposes of determining SQL Server 2012 use rights, if you upgrade to SQL Server 2012 core-based software, you will use a fixed (perpetual) "core equivalence" value for each existing SQL Server 2008 R2 processor license with expiring SA. This core equivalence value is equal to either:
a. The minimum number of core licenses that could have been renewed into; or
b. The actual number of cores in a physical processor, multiplied by the applicable core factor for that processor type. You can use the above transition report as an inventory of the actual number of cores in use to document perpetual SQL Server 2012 core equivalent values for your processor licenses.
We have asked Microsoft about the date of conversion, since current interpretations as to the term 'at the end of the period' are not precise. Will inform you soon.
News Update, 26/03/2013
We have just received the answer from Microsoft regarding the date of conversion. Based on it we have created one more scenario that can be very interesting for companies planning to install BizTalk Server in a high availability architecture. Such an installation requires separation of two hosts with BizTalk Server and thus it has been associated with purchasing two per-processor licenses so far. How to take advantage of a new BizTalk licensing policy to save money on the second license?
Scenario 4 – The Miraculous Multiplication
If you buy BizTalk Lic + Service Assurance and install it on a machine with an 8-core processor in March 2013, you can claim your rights for the Core licenses any time between the 1st of April 2013 and the closing date of your SA (prior to the 1st of April 2015). Once you have claimed your right for 8 cores, you can deploy your SQL Server 2012 on two separate servers – each with one processor and 4 cores. In this way you can deploy your BizTalk Server in high availability architecture in a very cost-effective way.
Obviously, if you install your BizTalk on a machine with more than an 8-core processor, you can claim your right for even more per-core licenses. In such a way by buying one per processor license now, you can get the right to use it on two or three or four or five processors. This means a big savings on BizTalk licenses. So, hurry up! There are only 6 days to take advantage of this opportunity.
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