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Hi friends. Please follow me here at my new blog:
24 Jan
A New Beginning
2 Mar
Full Dark
Gone is my Facebook account. Dang, I miss it! Thought giving that up was enough. Really did…
It was just the beginning – call it God's economy.
When He wants it all, He really wants it ALL.
Challenged by my pastor, my friend Bobby who sticks closer than a brother, and an unrelenting pursuit by the Holy Spirit, I surrender. I give up God…
Against my flesh, but in obedience to Him ,I'm going "full dark" – joining my deactivated Facebook will be Twitter and my blog. Ouch, even hard to write.
But right now, in this season of my journey, He wants all of me. He wants my focus, my attention, my love. He wants that 2 hours a day that I have devoted to my blog for over 3 years now. He wants the Twitter Litter too (thanks Bobby). I sense He has prepared for me a focused message, and it's ready for delivery…a message that's playing out in and thru my life right now, in real time. I'm to capture this message in written form for some other purpose. And to do so, I must remove the noise, even the good noise.
So call it a break from the online world. I hope to be back…I want to be back….I dont want to leave! But if I really mean "more of Him and less of me"……yea…it really is all about obedience – following the strange instructions of the Holy Spirit.
To those of you who were kind enough to stop by this little blog, thank you for your constant words of love and encouragement. You blessed me. For those interested, I hope to personally update you on my journey.
So, perhaps without this little almost daily diversion, a new season of sharing and receiving His love awaits…for you too.
25 Feb
The Pink Team Scouting Report
The looks are always the same – a slight tilt of the head, the mouth opens, eyes widen, and a quick burst of an exhale as the head shakes side to side…."You live with 5 women? And 4 of them are teenage GIRLS?!?!"
And I am blessed.
But any man that tells you that he understands women is a LIAR. The best we can hope for are fairly accurate scouting reports.
My buddy told me a few days ago, that perhaps God placed me "behind enemy lines" to report back to the blue team what the pink team is really like. The pink team has never and will never be fully scouted or figured out. As soon as we think we've got 'em, they'll just change the rules…
So blue team, here are a few insights that I have been able to recon…things I THINK I've figured out. These are Top Secret. If you blow my cover we are all in trouble.
- Women love to be taken out to eat. It makes their day.
- Shopping improves their mood – instantaneously.
- Given the chance, women will smell and re-smell the scented candle display at the store. They can do that for hours.
- Their clothes are complicated, their shoes unforgiving, and a bathroom should always be close – always valet park.
- Usually it's best to just close their teenage (bedroom, bathroom, closet) door.
- Every woman likes wedding stuff.
- Women don't like explosions (random, I know, but perhaps useful)
- Always carry tissue in your Jeep console.
- Listen – just be quiet. Stare into their eyes and just be quiet. Give advice only when asked.
- She goes first – through the door you have already opened.
- We go first – movie theater rows (to blaze the trail), revolving doors (to start the spin), cabs (so she doesn't have to slide all the way over).
- Fail – That's a beautiful dress, you look great!
- Pass – That's a great dress, you look beautiful!
- To Her Father – Never ever, ever, poke fun of his daughter. EVER. It will not endear you to him. He may kill you.
- Her Friends – We get only one friend that we can find intolerable….only one.
Easy Answers for Their Common Questions:
- Do you like what I'm wearing? You look beautiful.
- Do I look fat in this? Of course not.
- Can you give me a hand? Of course.
- Which do you like better? This one or that one? That one.
- What is your PROBLEM?!?! I love you.
The Pink Team is mysterious. The Pink Team is emotional. The Pink Team is beautiful. And if you have members of the Pink Team in your life, you too are a blessed man.
Just remember – wipe off the sink and toilet seat down….
24 Feb
Of Hockey Fights and Spiritual Warfare
I love a good hockey fight. It's the most testosterone packed 10 seconds around.
If you too are a fan of the fights, check out the website HockeyFights. It's an NHL player favorite, full of pre-fight info such as who is your opponent's brawler, how much does he weigh, how many penalty minutes does he have, and most importantly – is he a righty or lefty…or BOTH!
As I read an article in Men's Journal by Charles Coxe about fight strategies, I saw God, Satan, and our daily battles with our enemy. Here it is from a hockey fight perspective. Can you see any spiritual warfare parallels?
1. Study Hard – Scout your opponent
(Hockey players have hockeyfight.com. We have the Word of God)
2. Don't Back Down – The worst thing you can do is back down…chicken out.
(Hockey players fight for pride. We fight to remain in the game so that we can advance the Kingdom)
3. Get a Handle – With about 10 seconds to throw punches before the ref steps in, many fighters launch haymakers off the opening bell. But the winner is usually the one who shows restraint. Get a good grip on your opponent's jersey or arm. You then control his movement and power.
(Hockey players strategize, we are called to armor up every day)
4. Strike First – Once you have restrained him, hit first. When you get stung, you think defense too much.
(Hockey players will get bloodied, so will us Christians. Choose to go on the offensive instead of waiting)
5. Stay Balanced – If you have balance you control your enemy.
(Hockey players train their legs for max balance. We must strike spiritual balances between spiritual disciplines to be effective)
6. Use Your Head – Sometimes you have to take a punch to give a punch. The hardest part of your head is your forehead, so if you gotta take a hit, take it there.
(Sometimes the best strategy for both Hockey Players and us Christians is to DUCK!)
23 Feb
I Dare Ya~
22 Feb
Confession – I Don't Hunger for God…
I don't.
How can I when I overstuff myself with the things of this world? If I were brutally honest with myself, I would see that I overindulge in the temporal and nibble on the things of God.
Is it any wonder I'm never satisfied?
If you dont feel strong desires for the manifeistation of the glory of God, it's because you have nibbled for so long at the table of the world, your soul is stuffed with small things and there is no room for the great. God did not create you for this. There is an appetite for God and it can be awakened. I invite you to turn from the dulling effects of food and the dangers of idolatry and to say with some simple fast, THIS much oh God I want you. – John Piper
Take a trip with me – no, its not the beach. Well, its kinda like the beach, but no water. We're going to the Mojave Desert. Don't pack a thing. Just us. For two full days we're sitting in the dead center of the desert. No shade, not even a blanket to sit on – go ahead, just flop down on the sand. Lean back on your hands. Get comfy – we're going to be here a while. Feel the heat? Wow, bright. No, I didn't bring any water either. Remember, just us, nothing else….nothing else but us and God. Talk to Him, not me. You're mad at me anyway for getting you into this oven of a nightmare. 24 hours later, nothing has changed, well, other than our cracking chapped lips, incredibly parched mouths, and an overwhelming hunger. Sun's at high noon. Not a cloud in the sky. Still just us… and God, and a paralyzing thirst.
Would you trade this God time for a gallon of water right now? Ice cold water? I'm afraid I would…I would trade God for my need. Ouch. God forgive me.
I don't have a longing for God because I have filled up on so many other things. My soul craves something – there is an emptiness. But this emptiness can be filled with other stuff. If I would just deny my worldly nibbles, I would find that there is this hunger for God than can be awakened. My appetite for God could actually grow.
It's time for a major shift. When I read the following chapter, something within my soul awakened. Thats it! Thats whats missing from my faith journey.
Psalm 63
Somehow I must get to the point in my life were I'd rather have God in the desert than a gallon of cool water. How can I be in the dessert for 2 days and long for God more than water?
For me, it's a 2 step process:
1 – Eliminate the things of this world that I am feasting on, things that feed my selfish desires, things that I have made an idol. I just asked the Holy Spirit and He was faithful to show me 5 immediate things. Ask Him yourself.
The removal of these idols will create a new hunger.
2- Satisfy this new hunger with the things of God – His word, prayer, fasting, ministering His love, being obedient to His calling in our lives.
More of Him….less of me….equals an eternal satisfaction.
19 Feb
One of My Mentors Just Died…
This one hit real close to home.
Marv Hubbard passed away early this morning, and I am grieving.
Marv, you taught me how to love. You taught me about truth. You taught me how to not only speak into another's darkness, but to pull up a chair and live with them there.
When I was most unlovely Marv, you loved me. You loved me enough to speak truth and life into my hurting soul.
You were an artist my friend, not only with a brush and paint, but with your carefully crafted words on the canvas of many hearts.
I've spent the past 2 days going back through your Blogs and Tweets. Your wisdom…..wow. I'm missing you so much…..
Here are a few of my favorite quotes of yours:
- The secret to this happiness thing is to give one's life away, plowing it into the lives of others.
- The agape love described in scripture means that you love, expecting nothing in return.
- A line out Switchfoot's new CD says "every breath is a second chance." Fortunately I have had many breaths of atonement.
- When we clear our pipelines to God and others of the junk in our lives, we are able to sense the leading of God and the needs of others.
- I am beginning to realize that the worst place that I can be as a Christian is thinking that I have arrived.
- Unless we come to grips with the mortality of life, we never see the importance of a daily decision for Christ to truly live.
- True life is in fully accepting your mortality; realizing the joy of this day by recognizing that it could be your last.
- The secret of contentment is learning to embrace the rain that falls in all of our lives. I rejoice in the people who embrace the rain.
- The time has come where we need to do more than speak into people's darkness. We need to live with them in their darkness to show the light.
I miss you Marv. Thank you for your legacy. Thank you for your love. Thank you for showing me what true love looks like.
Even in your death Marv Hubbard, your legacy lives on…


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Introducing the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport
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Under the hood, the Rogue Sport is equipped with a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine, producing 141 horsepower -- perfect for zipping around town. It comes with a continuously-variable automatic transmission (CVT) that can be paired with the standard front-wheel drive or an available all-wheel drive (AWD) system. The Rogue Sport is capable of impressive gas mileage, providing 25 City/32 Highway MPG with 2WD models, and 24 City/31 Highway MPG with AWD.* There are two driving modes to choose from:
- Eco mode adapts the engine and transmission to help produce the most gas mileage possible.
- Sport mode heightens the steering response, and processes throttle input faster for a more thrilling ride.
Comfort and Amenities
Inside the Rogue Sport's cabin, you will find comfortable seating for five. Cloth seats come standard, and for next-level luxury, SL models are equipped with leather-appointed seats, heated front seats, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. The Rogue Sport's raised ride height inspires driving confidence by providing excellent sight lines. Nissan's Intelligent Around View monitor also helps you see things you might miss and will alert you when it detects moving objects near your vehicle.
The Rogue Sport has plenty of available features to keep you connected and make your driving experience even better. Every Rogue Sport comes standard with a rearview camera, remote entry, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Bluetooth phone, and streaming connectivity, Siri Hands-Free, hands-free text messaging, and a USB port. The audio system, Bluetooth features, cruise control, and voice features can all be managed by steering wheel controls that are also standard on the Rogue Sport. An easy-to-use 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, including GPS navigation and Nissan Connect, is available on SV and SL trims.
In addition, the Rogue Sport offers plenty of space for cargo. It can hold 22.9 cubic feet of cargo with the rear seats up. By folding the 60/40 rear seats, that space increases to 61.1 cubic feet. Nissan's available Divide-N-Hide system lets you quickly configure a set of shelves in the cargo area to fit your needs. The shelves can be lowered to fit tall items, stacked for two levels of storage, or boxed to separate and keep item hidden.
Nissan has engineered the Rogue Sport to keep you and your passengers safe. Not only has it been designed and equipped with many safety features to achieve top safety ratings from NHTSA and IIHS, Nissan also offers the latest in technology to help prevent you from being in an accident in the first place. These features include:
- Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection - Monitors your speed and senses the proximity to the vehicle ahead or if a pedestrian crosses your path. A warning is provided if you need to slow down and it can also apply braking if you fail to respond. The system will also apply the brakes if a collision is unavoidable, helping to reduce the impact.
- Blind Spot Warnings - Detect the presence of vehicles to the side of the Rogue Sport using radar. Warning indicators alert you if the system detects a vehicle to help you during lane changes.
- Rear Cross Traffic Monitor - Sensors detect vehicles approaching from either side when you are backing up and provides a warning.
- Intelligent Cruise Control - Automatically keeps a set distance between you and the car ahead
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Ladies and Gents, you are about to be introduced to the funniest, yet perhaps the most serious translation scandal of the year! I remember how hard it would have been to ignore the enormous media coverage received by the fake sign language interpreter at Nelson Mandela's funeral last December. The story was all over the news, leaving audiences all around the world in a daze. A number of rather pathetic mistakes on a recently erected memorial in Budapest, however, managed to crank up the tension in the political upheaval which turned Hungary's Jewry against the country's government.
About the Memorial
The Hungarian government's decision to install a monument in memory of the "victims of the German occupation" began to cause controversy as early as January 2014. A number of politicians from the Socialist Party (MSZP), Együtt-PM and the Democratic Coalition (DK) claimed the government attempted to mark the 70th anniversary of the deportation of nearly one million Hungarians during the Second World War by falsifying history in favour of the state. Indeed, the initiative appeared to be a way to absolve Regent Horthy's regime of all responsibility by putting the blame on Nazi Germany. (Whether the deportations were to do with Horthy's government or the pro-Nazi puppet regime established by the invading Germans under Szálasi, however, is debatable.)
As one would expect, the Federation of Hungarian Jewish Communities (known as Mazsihisz) was actively involved in opposing the plan, thus further exacerbating its conflict with the government. Mazsihisz had not being consulted about Prime Minister Orbán's agenda for the Hungarian Holocaust Memorial Year of 2014, and therefore refused to accept grants and boycotted all government-organised Holocaust commemorations. Despite all threats and accusations, the memorial was eventually erected in the early morning hours of the 20th of July, shortly after the whole area was closed off by about 100 police officers. The secretly constructed monument had more eggs thrown at it than all British MPs put together, regardless of the government's efforts to protect it. To everyone's surprise, however, the accusation about the forgery of history was soon overshadowed by yet another scandal…
How It Became a Linguist's Nighmare
Alright, there's one more thing to know about this memorial: besides the Hungarian-language inscription "Az áldozatok emlékére" ("In memory of the victims"), a separate plaque features (or is supposed to feature) the same words in English, Hebrew, German and Russian. While most Hebrew-speakers were either busy egging the memorial or they chose to ignore its existence for political reasons, Rabbi Zoltán Radnóti made a rather interesting remark on his blog. In a post titled "Here it is, the epitome of nonchalance and cynicism…" the Rabbi made two important observations that no Hebrew-speaker (or Hebrew-learner, like myself) would fail to make upon visiting the monument.
First of all, he pointed out that the word order of the Hebrew inscription was completely wrong: the two elements of the possessive structure were in the wrong order! Dear whoever engraved – and whoever supervised the engraving of – this infamous plaque, let me tell you a secret: Hebrew is written right-to-left, top-to-bottom. Therefore, if the translator provides you with one line of Hebrew text that says "לזכרם של הקרבנות" (lezichram shel hakorbanot) and you really must break it as it doesn't fit in one line, then "לזכרם של" ("in memory of") should remain at the top and "הקרבנות" ("the victims") should be carved below it. The line "הקרבנות לזכרם של" is nothing but utter nonsense (unless you intend to write "the victims in memory of," which I really doubt). Speaking of possessive structure, I personally believe that using the word של (shel) for 'of' was a silly thing to do. This relatively modern structure is generally restricted to cases where the subject is inanimate! If של was removed, the phrase would be in the much more respectful construct state or smichut and the definite article ה (ha) would take on its role. (Please note that this is translator's fault, not the engraver's.) So it's "הקרבנות" (hakorbanot). "Korbanot"? Doesn't that mean… erm… let's have a look!
Genocide or Sacrifice?
The second mistake the Rabbi pointed out is perhaps the most flagrant of all mistakes made on the memorial. There seems to be a consensus among members of the Jewish community that the word "קרבן" (korban) is a very unfortunate mistranslation of the Hungarian expression áldozat. The Hungarian language uses one word to express two completely different concepts: victim and sacrificial animal. The Rabbi assumes the awful translation is the work of an automatic translation service and uses it to demonstrate the government's lack of interest in the Jewish community. As a response to Rabbi Zoltán Radnóti's claims, the Hungarian Office for Translation and Attestation (also known as OFFI) issued a press release, in which the following statement was made:
"According to our translators, revisers, and other native speakers contacted, the criticized Hebrew expression (korban) is widely used in contemporary spoken Hebrew as a neutral and general expression meaning victims, including the victims of the Holocaust."
The expression itself is indeed neutral and general. With months of experience in researching the Holocaust in Hebrew (amongst other languages), I can confirm that even Yad Vashem, Israel's official memorial to the victims of the Holocaust, uses the word in this sense. (I'm not the first one to use this as evidence though, many pro-government and pro-OFFI articles make a mention of Yad Vashem.) But there's one important thing to consider: the inscription does not specify whose victims it refers to. Therefore, despite the fact that korban could be used to mean victims, in the absence of an 'indicator' such as "of the Holocaust" or "of the German occupation" the expression is likely to be understood as sacrifice or sacrificial animal.
As Rabbi Radnóti suggests, "חללים השואה" (chalalim hashoah) would have been a better phrase to use as it means victims of the Shoah (the Hebrew name for the Holocaust). In a comment below his post, the Rabbi draws attention to the fact that korban is used in the sense of sacrifice in the Bible and states that in 99% of cases where the word refers to the victims of the Holocaust, it is followed by "השואה" (hashoah) because "the word, if used by itself, is incapable of expressing the concept of martyr." Nevertheless, he claims that the word chalalim is the most appropriate term to use and has won my support. Let me quote a line from the well-known Ashkenazi funeral prayer 'El Male Rachamim', a version of which commemorates the victims of the Nazi regime:
"את כל הנשמות של ששת מיליוני היהודים, חללי השואה באירופה…"
("…all the souls of the six million Jews, victims of the European Holocaust")
As we can see, there is no definitive answer to the question and the debate regarding the word korban remains open. This, however, does not clear OFFI of the charge as the agency still has a lot to account for. The spelling of the word in question has also managed to cause some controversy. In an article published in Nyelv és Tudomány, the renowned Hungarian linguist László Kálmán suggests the Hebrew language underwent a minor spelling reform in the recent past and this impacted on the word קרבן (korban) as well. The most common spelling of the word in Modern Hebrew is קורבן – with an additional ו (Vav). The Academy of the Hebrew Language seems to be in disagreement as to the need for that Vav in Modern Hebrew, but I shall not go into the details of this debate.
Kálmán doesn't make the slightest attempt to hide his suspicion of the archaic spelling on the plaque. In fact, a close look at the font which the designer opted to use for the inscription gives him the confidence to ask the following question: what language is this supposed to be in? Well, the designer of the monument (and that's not OFFI and probably not the engraver!) used a Biblical typeface. Fonts that fall into this category are easy to identify by their relatively thick horizontal strokes and the fact that you're very unlikely to see them outside a synagogue, a Jewish prayer book, a gravestone or a textbook for Classical Hebrew. (The typeface is increasingly popular among Yiddish-speakers too, but the inscription definitely isn't written in Yiddish.) The Modern Hebrew language tends to be printed in simpler fonts, such as the one I use in this article. Although someone with no knowledge of Hebrew might not understand how font can make such a big difference, I can tell you from experience that having to read Modern Hebrew text written in a Biblical typeface isn't as easy as one would imagine. Despite their beautiful appearance, Biblical fonts are never used for a decorative purpose in Israel and are reserved for Bible quotes and historical names only.
So was the inscription on the monument intended to be in Biblical Hebrew? The typeface, the archaic spelling and the word korban itself would provide enough evidence for such a claim to be made. On the other hand, even if we consider that many mistakes made by OFFI are rather shocking (seriously, they even managed to write Hebrew from left to right on their own car), the aforementioned modern possessive structure (the use of shel) would have no place at all in archaic forms.
At Least the German Bit is Right!
I've already made quite a few negative comments about the quality of the translations, but I believe that OFFI deserves some more "praise" – this time for its failure to translate three simple words into English and Russian. Although the mistakes themselves aren't as bad as those in the Hebrew inscription, a Hungarian would have a different view with regard to the gravity of the situation! English is the most spoken second language in Hungary and is taught in most primary and secondary schools as a compulsory subject. And Russian, as the historians among you will know, was compulsory throughout the 45-year Soviet occupation, the period in which most OFFI translators grew up. Therefore, with so many professional English and Russian speakers around, no translation agency in Hungary can afford to make such mistakes. Let alone the most supreme of them all!
While OFFI was busy trying to convince native Hebrew-speakers that their choice of vocabulary was in fact impeccable, the Hungarian Association of Professional Language Service Providers (Proford) actively stood out against the unfair monopoly situation in the Hungarian translation industry. Proford accused both the English and the Russian translations of being grammatically incorrect. To begin with, the association unanimously corrected "В память жертвам" (v pamyat' zhyertvam) to "В память о жертвах" (v pamyat' o zhyertvach). According to László Kálmán, the original version translates to something along the lines of "For the memory of the victims." So the issue is with the grammatical case. And Proford is likely to be right. But who am I to make a judgement, with abosultely no knowledge of Russian grammar?
As for the English bit, "In memory of victims" should really have a definite article before the object: "In memory of the victims." I really don't want to dwell on this for too long, but I do find it necessary to address the subject of the object in more detail. None of the inscriptions provide sufficient information as to whose victims they refer to. Even though the original Hungarian-language inscription to the left of the multilingual plaque is just as ambiguous as the other four, let's not forget that this text is featured on a subsidiary plaque below the large monolingual heading: "A német megszállás áldozatainak emlékműve" ("Memorial to the victims of the German occupation"). So it's all clear for a Hungarian-speaker… But the multilingual plaque is a waste of money. Even without the disatrous mistakes!
So Who is to Blame?
By now you're probably aware of my strong views against the monopoly of a single translation office – which, as we know, is performing terribly. With this in mind, I'm quite tempted to blame OFFI for all of the above mentioned linguistic atrocities. It would be a sin, however, to ignore the role played by the Hungarian government in allowing this series of unfortunate events to take place. First of all, they refused to consult with Mazsihisz regarding the Hebrew translation (nor did they wish to enter into negotiation on the memorial itself). Secondly, the Prime Minister's "national translation agency" enjoys an unfair privilege: all translations ordered by the government are to be produced and attested by OFFI. No exceptions – as far as I know. I would like to note, however, that I have no intention of condemning the current government, except as regards this particular issue.
With hindsight, OFFI's attempts to manage the crisis have been rather unsuccessful. Although the agency made a number of claims in response to Proford's accusations, these overconfident statements were soon followed by corrections and apologies. The bellow letter from OFFI, published on HVG.hu, shows their attempt to put some of the blame on the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. The what? Yes, it was the HAS that hired OFFI for the job and then passed the translations on to the Prime Minister's Office, the latter was not directly involved in the process – yet the entire project was in their hands. (The translation is my own work, please refer to the article on HVG.hu for the original.)
"The translations of the memorial were ordered, reviewed and handed to the Prime Minister's Office by the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. We certainly do not intend to call into question the accuracy of the alternative translations put forward by the Hungarian Association of Professional Language Service Providers (Proford), but we are of the view that this debate has already gone too far and that linguistic accuracy may no longer be the main concern. Instead, we shall have trust in the quality that the HAS represents – the opinions of translators who are unknown to us, but undoubtedly excellent." (OFFI)
If all statements in the letter were true, OFFI would now be in a much better position. However, a second letter from the agency soon revealed the root of the misunderstanding:
"At the request of the HAS we affirm that the Academy merely ordered and did not review the attested translations." (OFFI)
On the other hand, it is apparent that OFFI has involuntarily become the scapegoat for a number of linguistic and stylistic crimes which they have nothing to do with. Both the designer of the monument and the engraver of the plaque should have been contacted with regard to the disputes over the Biblical typeface and the wrong word order, respectively. One thing OFFI is doing well is the gathering and presentation of evidence to clear themselves of any errors other than those admitted. A document published on Kormány.hu (the official website of the Hungarian government) shows the original attested translations passed on to the engraver by OFFI. It is interesting to see that, while the word order of the Hebrew inscription is perfect (and the text begins on the right of the page, which the engraver should have realised), the font is a Classical one. OFFI used the same font throughout the document (possibly Times New Roman), which means that they gave no thought to whether it was suitable for Modern Hebrew. But as far as I know, the translation agency is not responsible for selecting a font to be copied by the engraver. This was, or should have been, the designer's job.
So are we now expected to turn a blind eye? As soon as the mistakes on the memorial became a topic of debate, the Minister of the Prime Minister's Office, János Lázár, stated that he would look into the issue and – provided that he found the claims to be true – would guarantee the government's apology and the correction of the mistakes. I suppose we'll just have to wait in patience then.
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Benefits of Using Computer Aided Design (CAD) Software
Benefits of Computer Aided Design
There are number of benefits of using computer aided design or CAD software. Some of the benefits are tangible for they are visible in the design and production process, while the other benefits are intangible which may not be visible directly but result in improvement in the quality of product, better control over designing and production process, reduction of stress on the designers etc. Let us see some of the advantages of using CAD software.
Increase in Productivity of the Designer
By using CAD the professional designers can do the designing work faster thus the firm's overall requirement of the number of designers reduces. This helps the company to maintain competitive edge in the market where the trend is towards low cost and high quality products. Since the productivity of the designer is increased the company can carry out the changes in the products faster and bring them into the market faster before the competition.
As per the various studies carried out on increase in productivity due to computer aided design, it has been found that at lower ends the increase in productivity is in the ratio 3:1 and in many cases it is 10:1. This increase in productivity is measured against the traditional designing process in which most of the calculations are done manually and drafting is done by using the drawing board. There have been some cases where the increase in productivity has be by the factor of 100, but this is not the general figure.
There are number of factors that decide the increase in productivity by using CAD compared to using traditional designing process. These factors are:
How complex the engineering drawing is: For highly complex drawings the traditional drawing process consumes lots of time.
The details required in the drawing: If more details are required, it can be done much faster with CAD.
The number of repeated parts in the drawings: There is a feature of saving the repeated drawings in CAD software and they can be used in any other drawing without having to draw them again. There is also library feature in CAD software, where a number of readymade drawings of most frequently used components is available readily.
Symmetry required in the drawing: The symmetry feature in the CAD software helps drawing symmetrical parts faster.
On the whole, all these factors lead to increase in productivity of the designer. Due to lesser time required in drawing the designer feels lesser stress, which indirectly leads to further increase in the productivity of the designer.
CAD/CAM: Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing by Mikell P. Groover and Emory W. Zimmers
This post is part of the series: Benefits of Computer Aided Design. Benefits of CAD Software.
This is the series of articles that describes the benefits of computer aided design or CAD software, like improvement in productivity, shorter lead times, better quality of drawing, reduced errors, etc.
- Benefits of Using Computer Aided Design (CAD) Software - Increase in Productivity
- Benefits of Computer Aided Designing or CAD Software – Short lead times
- Benefits of Computer Aided Design – Improvement in Design
- Benefits of Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD): Fewer Errors in Design and Drafting
- Benefits of Computer Aided Design Sofware: Ease of Manufacturing
- Benefits of Computer Aided Design Software


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Related to synchrotrons: Electron Synchrotron, Synchrotron accelerator
A machine for generating high-speed electrons or protons, as for nuclear studies.
synchrotronA cyclotron which accelerates electrons via a pulsating magnetic field, imparting up to 20 MeV of energy. The first medical betatron was opened in the 1950s, but were limited by the low attainable strength of the magnetic field and the size of the magnetic core.
A particle accelerator used in medical imaging that accelerates positively or negatively charged particles.


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Sitting digging through some old pics I found these I shot at Retro Rides Gathering back in '07: Alan Thomas' KPGC10 Skyline. This thing is the real-deal, rebuilt by ex-Nismo engineers for the Nismo festival and now living in England. I even got to sit in it!
This had to be done!


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These poems are the first chapter of a book of poetry by G W Falkenmire published in 1994.The book is called "Verse you can read". This chapter is "On Pedagogy".
'"These are poems that you can understand. They will make you laugh and they may bring a tear. They will capture and retain your attention. They will not bore you. Read them aloud and be captivated by the pictures they paint."
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Friday, March 5, 2010
Poems On Pedagogy by GWF
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In two weeks, you'll be able to listen to Apple Music on Sonos's great wireless music system. Both companies have teamed up for a public beta starting December 15th. The full rollout will happen in early 2016.
Apple Music has attracted millions of subscribers since its launch last summer and constituted a major service hole in Sonos' otherwise robust listing of service, which includes important Apple Music competitors like Spotify. This is significant also because it's an apparent admission on Apple's part that its limited AirPlay wifi music protocol won't be the only show in town. Apple and Sonos have come to an understanding, and all of Apple Music's features will work seamlessly with the Sonos' system. And you don't even have to deal with iTunes!
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Hi All, We will be at Stamp Away USA this weekend. Stop by and say hi Mary and Diane.
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Packing. I hate it.
Whether it's for an overnight stay, a two-week island hop or six weeks in Europe it still draws the same ire for me.
What do I bring? What don't I bring? Will five pairs of shoes be enough? Can I really survive one night without my GHDs?
Nine times out of 10 I will forget something and pretty much every time I will over-pack. Quite often I'll leave out something practical like pyjama bottoms only to find I have included something useless like a gold-sequinned evening bag – for an overnight stay at mum and dad's.
I abide by the 'what-if' rule of packing.
What if – despite the humidity and my propensity to down cocktails at the swim-up bar everyday – I decide to use the hotel gym while in Bali? I better bring my runners and workout clothes.
What if – despite being on a Contiki tour with budget-conscious travellers who'd rather spend their holiday money skolling steins than indulging in fine dining – I decide to dine at a Michelin-star restaurant? I better bring a cocktail dress, heels and matching clutch.
What if – despite it being the middle of winter in Melbourne with skin so pale I'd be loath to flash even a wrist – I decide to hit the beach? I simply can't leave my three bathing suits and cover-up at home.
Recently The Boy and I went away for four nights to stay with his brother in Brisbane. The Boy brought one bag – the size of my carry-on luggage – to hold his clothes, shoes and toiletries. Meanwhile I lugged a massive suitcase bulging with shoes, dresses, three pairs of jeans, a selection of tops, hair-dryer, hair straightener, make-up, styling products and a box of accessories which I had matched to each one of my outfits.
Ridiculous because our itinerary was to involve going to his Uncle's birthday party – which I ended up buying a brand-new dress for while I was over there anyway, a visit to Australia Zoo, a day trip to Surfers Paradise and spending time with family.
I may sound like I'm high-maintenance but I assure you I am not, I just like to be prepared. Hmm okay maybe I am just a little.
Which brings me to this week's inevitable and unenviable task of packing my hospital bag.
With just five weeks to go until Predator's arrival it is high-time I put my lack-of packing skills to use and sort out what necessities I need to bring.
Already on the list are four pairs of pyjamas. Yes four pairs. Why? Because I can't decide which ones to bring and what if I wish I brought one of the pairs I left at home? I know this logic is crazy especially as I'll only be in hospital for five days and I'm sure The Boy can bring in an extra pair if I do regret bringing the dessert print ones over the leopard print ones. But what if?
I have a nightie for when I am in labour but have already started canvassing the shops in case I find a better one even though it will be more than likely end up in the bin after it's been covered in after-birth and God knows what else. So more than likely I will have two nighties in my bag and a dressing gown.
What is a new mother to wear while in hospital? I had planned on rotating my selection of pretty pyjamas but alas the midwife has recommended bringing in comfortable day clothes.
This is not music to my ears. I pretty much live in dresses and tights/leggings or jeans. A friend recommended track pants – no.
So what am I meant to bring? I'm thinking a couple of pairs of leggings and a selection of longer loose-fitting tops.
When it comes to shoes I've decided on two pairs – my new pink fluffy slippers and a pair of ballet flats for the drive in and home. SORTED.
After much careful consideration I have also chosen Predator's going home outfit. Ugh make that outfits. What if our mini-human is a boy? The red-striped ensemble might look a little girly and what if the cute little duck outfit screams too casual? Oh what a conundrum.
Luckily our chosen hospital supplies nappies, singlets, wraps and everything else Predator will require for his/her's first few days in the world – thank God.
Can you imagine if I had to bring all of this too? Would I bring the muslin wraps or the flannelette wraps? The bunny-covered cloth nappies or the bright swirly patterned ones? I know what I'd do – I'd bring them all. Just. In. Case.
Then there's the necessities – maternity pads (more like adult nappies), breast pads, toiletries, maternity bras, multiple pairs of full-brief underwear, bikini top for the shower/bath during labour, camera, video camera, phone charger, make-up, hair-dryer, music, birth plan, heat packs etc.
No wonder Beyoncé booked out an entire floor for the birth of Ivy Blue – I can't imagine her to pack lightly so it was probably needed to store all of her belongings!
A lot of magazines/websites suggest packing a bag for the labour and a bag for the hospital stay, also a bag for dad. Well The Boy can pack his own bag and I'm going to bring one bag and one bag only. It may be bursting at the seams but if I have to pack two separate bags I'll lose my mind and more than likely bring twice as much stuff.
Next step – to find a bag big enough.
If you have any packing tips for me please leave a comment below or perhaps you have a list of hospital must-haves which I haven't included.
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One great idea can change the world, but sometimes the funding and resources to bring that idea to life are hard to come by. Luckily, some startups are able to grow their business with the help from the rich and powerful. Celebrity investors have changed the startup game — especially where tech is concerned.
While celebrity-endorsed brands come a dime a dozen, celebrity investments are a bit more interesting. It's not just fashion brands and fitness teas, some of your famous favs are actually really into what's happening in the tech world. You'd be surprised at the number of celebrity tech geeks out there. With so many apps and digital platforms popping up everywhere, it's hard to tell which ones will last. Celebrity technology investors not only use their financial backing to sustain the goal of a startup but also their influence. Celebrity tech entrepreneurs don't limit their interests to investing. Some even come up with their own creations. Celebrity apps such as Kim Kardashian's Hollywood-inspired game and Jay-Z's streaming service Tidal, are just a few of the many celebrity-founded tech businesses out there.
Whether the tech startups are created to empower, make life a bit easier, or just offer a new form of entertainment, there's a little something for everyone. Since the digital world is such an intangible space, the possibilities are literally endless. Read on to learn how celebrity technology entrepreneurs are making moves in the tech industry right now.
Jesse Williams
Jesse Williams is pretty vocal when it comes to politics and social issues, so it's no surprise he took his activism into the tech space. The Grey's Anatomy star has spoken out about the severe lack of diversity in Silicon Valley — much of the industry is saturated with White men, leaving little to no space for marginalized communities, particularly people of color. To help move social media and technology forward, Williams has created Ebroji and BLeBRiTY, apps that celebrate, represent, and uplift Black culture.
Kim Kardashian-West
Kim Kardashian-West is definitely one of the most famous leaders in social media. Using technology as her main business tool, the reality star has helped make accessible beauty, fashion, and all things "lifestyle" with just a click of a Like button. But beyond her Instagram account, Kardashian is a legitimate tech investor with successful innovations under her belt. There's her ever-popular mobile game Kim Kardashian Hollywood, which she launched in 2014, and back in 2009, she founded pioneering online fashion subscription service ShoeDazzle.
Robert Downey Jr.
Iron Man star Robert Downey Jr. may have something in common with his fictional character Tony Stark. The actor is an avid tech lover who has backed many creative and helpful startups such as Loot Crate, a gamer subscription box service; MasterClass, an interactive classroom featuring an array of topics taught by masters of their craft; and most recently, Ethos, a life insurance startup.
Venus Williams
Venus Williams has inspired women around the world with her athleticism and champion spirit, but the tennis superstar is taking that inspiration a step further through one of her most notable investments — Ellevest. The tech startup was designed to empower women to invest and reach their greatest financial goals. As an advocate for women's rights and equal pay, Williams explained that it was her passion for those causes that inspired her to back Ellevest.
Ashton Kutcher
You can't talk celebrity investments without mentioning Ashton Kutcher. The actor and tech entrepreneur has taken startup culture by storm. In his article for Atrium, Kutcher explained his love for investing, saying, "I'm not proactively funding at different stages. I'm proactively funding brilliant people trying to solve hard problems." Kutcher is behind some of the most popular apps we use today: Airbnb, Box, and Skype (to name a few).
Jay-Z is not a businessman, he's a business, man! It's been more than a decade since that iconic verse, but the rap mogul has kept proving its sentiments true. When he isn't performing sold-out shows, Jay-Z is putting his hand in some rising startups. He even launched his own venture capital firm Arrive to not only help fund startups but also offer branding support. Beyond that, Jay-Z has put money into major companies such as Uber and JetSmarter. And, of course, he has his own music streaming service, Tidal.
Tyra Banks
Supermodel, TV mogul, and smize guru Tyra Banks is no stranger to the tech investment world. Through her own investment firm, Fierce Capital, Banks is helping progress the beauty, fashion, and business world with cool startups — particularly ones founded or led by women. One of her most noteworthy investments is The Muse, a digital platform that offers career-building tools and advice.
Leonardo DiCaprio
Leonardo DiCaprio is not only known for his award-winning onscreen performances but also his love for tech investments. The actor has invested in various industries including food, home, and even virtual reality. DiCaprio recently put money into MindMaze, a Swiss startup that is pioneering virtual reality technologies. According to Fortune, DiCaprio's main interest in this type of innovation is to see where it will take media and entertainment. (We're interested too!)
Ryan Seacrest
Radio host, TV personality, producer, all-around media mogul — is there anything Ryan Seacrest doesn't do? Apparently, not. Seacrest is also mastering the art of investment in the tech world. With wellness becoming such a huge factor in our world right now, it makes sense to keep an eye on startups who are in that field. Seacrest joined fellow celebrities Jessica Alba and Jared Leto in backing popular meditation app Headspace.
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Do you want to get the upper hand over your competitors? Are they utilizing Facebook marketing, and you want to as well? Do you want your marketing campaign to be better than theirs? You need to do your research and be determined; this article will also help.
Make your posts professional in tone and spirit at all times. Although social media is a place where people are quite relaxed, that doesn't mean you shouldn't be professional when representing a business. If you keep it professional, you will gain the respect and trust of your clientele.
Another option, besides a Facebook page, is to create a Facebook group. Launching a group on Facebook may inspire subscribers to start their own community online and interact with one another. You can use both of these options to keep your customers informed about and involved in your business.
Answer all questions and reply to all comments. Make sure to give helpful answers, and thank them for their time. Sharing a link to another page that has the right information is an appropriate way to give a good answer.
Make your Facebook marketing page more efficient by using the custom tab options. Tabs will give you the opportunity to organize information on your page. For instance, your current giveaway can have its own tab that lets your followers know how things work.
One great way to get people to pay attention to your brand is to give away something. Have customers like your Facebook page and give them something for it. It will not cost you much money, but the communication opportunity with customers is invaluable.
Offer an exclusive coupon, sample or great deal for those who "like" your page. You can gain a large amount of attention quickly by the use of the "like" button. Think about a good reward to offer when someone likes your page. A contest is a good idea as is a coupon or discount. If they know they can get something they want, they will like it without hesitation.
Companies that only deal with customers occasionally, such as real estate agents or car dealers, do not need to have a Facebook page. Your customers appear randomly, so there's no reason for them to follow all your daily posts. Instead, pay for Facebook ads that target customers for you.
Create a group related to your business. Your customers can engage, get their questions answered and shop for everything they need all in one place. Tell them about sales, coupons or interesting articles. You'll build a personal relationship with your fans this way.
Have your fans participate in decisions about your company. Folks like feeling as though they are part of the process. Get customers involved in decisions with your company or brand. For example, if you blog, try asking them what kinds of posts they would like to read.
Be extra sure that people are able to "share" the content on your page. By including the "Share" function on your Facebook, your followers can tell others about your posts. Sharing and interaction is how Facebook thrives. If you put in the effort, you'll find your content is shared throughout Facebook.
Use the update feature sparingly. This option allows you to send a message to your subscribers. It is great if you have something special you want to share. They are not for promotional offers.
Ask for reviews from customers. People that are interested in your business will also be interested to hear what others have to say. When customers post product reviews on your wall, it makes it easier for prospective customers to decide to buy.
Ask followers to share your posted content on their Facebook page. Offer an incentive if they do so, like a discount they can use the next time they buy something. You can hand out your incentives after your subscriber goal is met.
Take the time to explore Facebook. If you do your homework, you will become effective at developing a marketing strategy. You can find out information that some users may even be unaware of by looking at Facebook's help center. This may give you quite the advantage over your competitors.
If you own a store, use Facebook's check-in feature. Allow your customers to put the fact that they are visiting your store into their Facebook statuses. This can help your subscribers reach out to their friends since they'll be able to see where they were checked in.
You may find it necessary to hire someone to manage your Facebook campaign. The posts need constant attention if you're going to be successful. Posting at least once a day can really be difficult for some people. Although you may have to pay someone to manage your Facebook, it may be worth it in the long run.
Define your target audience in detail before launching your Facebook marketing campaign. You will never increase your sales by posting content that your target demographic has no interest in.
Hire someone to handle your Facebook page daily, ensuring that your marketing campaign gets all the attention it needs. You want your customers to retain a level of excitement about your business so introduce new products and promote your specials. Because your posts are shareable on Facebook, your customers who share your content are effectively advertising to their friends for you!
If others will be posting on your Facebook page, be sure there is consistency. Consistency is crucial if you want your campaign to be successful. If needed, you can prepare updates in advance.
Include your customers as your business celebrates certain milestones. Thank your fans for their continued support. Keeping customers involved helps them feel connected to the business and makes them want to make purchases.
Now that you are armed with excellent knowledge on Facebook marketing, it is time to show your competition who is the top dog. Now you can show them a few important things about what it takes to succeed! Use the advice you've learned here to get started.


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Capcom made the beat-em-up scene a favourite among gamers back in the 90's. It's a genre made famous thanks to the legendary Final Fight, but what of Capcom's other works you might well wonder. In 1994 they decided to port their surprisingly underrated 1991 arcade hit, Knights Of The Round, to the Super Nintendo. This is one particular effort that the magazines "back in the day" would have advised you to steer well clear of. However if you appreciate such well regarded series' as Final Fight, Golden Axe, Streets of Rage or anything along the line of those, then you are in for a big treat with Knights of the Round (KOTR).
KOTR takes the traditional fighter approach but gives it a neat pseudo-historical theme revolving around the fabled Arthurian legend of classical England. The presentation is of a high standard, really capturing the feel of the medieval period throughout the game.
There are few options from the main title screen available. The only useful ones being the difficulty selection and button layout commands. Also if you're expecting an elaborate story beyond the tales of Arthur and Excalibur, then this will disappoint, but as a scrolling beat'em'up, it serves its purpose. It's a fun, all-action experience that blends together little added elements to give a once stale genre that extra nudge in the quality stakes.
From hitting the start button at the title screen, you are treated to a full screen character select where two players can play simultaneously. The player(s) select from a choice of Lancelot, Arthur or Percival and each has their own style and their own pros and cons. At the beginning of each stage, there is a map screen showing what the sub-levels look like; as each stage is split up into different sections, it gives a sense of variety and keeps the player interested enough to want to advance to the next section.
KOTR uses a unique level-up system based on points acquired or certain artifacts found. Rather than picking up weapons or stealing the enemies', which would have been a nice touch anyhow, this game allows your character to own a distinct weapon and armour that evolves upon further level-up advancement. Another feature is the ability to mount a horse and fight on horseback with the added extra that you can choose to attack using your steed to batter opponents. At the end of each stage, your points are tallied up and another possibility of advancement is available. There are barrels to smash open, treasure to collect and health/food items to find. A nice touch I found was that if you have the time you can choose to hit certain food or treasure items and they will split up into several smaller ones. For example smashing a big teapot tray will split it into several smaller tea related items, the advantage being you can then pick up additional points or split health items if you're playing with a friend.
The graphics in KOTR is definitely a strong point. Take nearly any Capcom game around the same period of time and you know what to expect. I'd venture to say this is by far the nicest looking beat'em'up I've ever played on the SNES; almost arcade perfect or as near as can be in terms of what the console was capable of. Capcom's trademark graphics and gameplay are in evidence right from the start. The character animations are good despite lacking a few frames when swinging their respective weapon, which can appear to look a little choppy. A good number of different enemies are well represented with a nice variety of designs and attack strategies. The backgrounds scroll smoothly and hold a large amount of detail that look mightily impressive to the eye. From rolling hills, castles, villages, bridges and mountains, the stages are a joy to behold. Everything appears vibrant and colourful and the sprite work is also very nicely defined.
KOTR features a pleasant blend of medieval-type music. It represents the setting well and exudes a feeling of adventure and chivalry. Despite taking a back seat to the dynamic action, most of the composed musical scores are pleasant enough. Though sometimes reappearing in later sections, they never have the feeling of being out of place, thus developing an atmosphere beyond the usual beats and thumps most associated with games of this type. One negative criticism would be that the sound effects when using a weapon or smashing something open can appear tinny or slightly muffled when compared to the rest of the score, but doesn't detract too much from the overall experience.
Overall then Knights Of The Round is a perfectly acceptable example of its type but is notably exemplified by the sheer quality of the whole package. The presentation and playability is top drawer and the addition of playing with someone else only makes it better. Big bad bosses, excellent music, and gorgeous graphics are undoubtedly Knights Of The Round's substantial strengths. And let's not forget the gameplay because that is what makes this possibly the best of the SNES offerings as far as beat'em'ups go.
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When our parents were raising us they pretty much were flying blind. No one knew the adverse effects of different parenting styles. spoil them, whip them, time out, redirect, reinforce just touched on what they were testing on us.
Some of us were raised just like our parents before us "well, it didn't kill me" but as we look at our options today, as we look into our future and what we had to overcome to get here. It just seems like a lot of not needed work, when all we needed was to be nudged in the right direction. Don't be afraid of getting educational material
I see a influx of parents seeing the mistakes of their parents and compensating by demanding their childhood not be repeated in their offspring. My parents were to busy struggling to live their lives to worry about what i was going to do in 20 years. They had no clue what was a college choice fund or child investment planning. But we know better don't we.
Oh don't worry this is not a financial investment blog. I am a big believer in you do what you can to save when you can. I want more to talk about what we can do for our children to make them a better emotional base for their future. I know the key to guaranteeing a great future for you children. Are you ready?
It is called communication! yeah yeah I know you have heard it too many times before "talk to your kids" but i will go farther and tell you what to talk about and when. or what not to talk about. I speak with my sons constantly but some kids focus more on example. When my oldest son was younger I was a volunteer freak. Shelters, humane society, elderly in nursing homes and in our neighborhood, even his school PTA.
As a result I have created a very caring and supportive young man that has respect for all people no matter their situation. He is the first to pitch in to help, he is the one people call when they need help moving or a shoulder to cry one. He is there for his employer and co-workers and knows that it is more then a job it is a responsibility to be, because people need him.
10 years after I had my oldest son I became pregnant with the twins so seeing what I was creating in my oldest I took it a step farther and with the same volunteer spirit I pushed education, I went back to school and I enjoyed the hard work and friendly atmosphere so I speak to my children about it.
They were emerged in the college experience early. We took trips to other universities and at least once a month I take one or both to my campus for a day. I make the idea of an education fun and in the process they look forward to their school and their education.
I really don't have the means to raise them, go to college and still think I can pay for their education but looks as though I may not need to (my twins are straight A students) and it is not from me fussing daily "do your home work" or grounding them for bad grades… they do it because "they want to"
With the future of education being what it is, tuition is going up and they say by the time my twins reach college years the price of one semester will be equal to the price of a four years stint now. I see the demand for a continued education to survive these days.
Slowly but surely we see the lines being made. If you want a good life and future you go to college, get involved, raise your credit score, even loose weight. Employers are finding it harder and harder to weed though applications, when there are so many well qualified candidates. And if this is the case now, what will it be 10 years from now, 20 years from now?
Talk to you children, not just "Boy you need to go to college!" but use some educational psychology,speak to them in a way they can understand. Take them to a Fast food restaurant and show them the junkiest beat up car on the lot "that is a managers car"
Take him to a Dr office and show them the newest model "with work and preparation comes reward" if they are old enough for math have them calculate the difference in wages. Talk about it daily! Everything has a comparison (buying shoes, toys, and many others)
Introduce the children to technology, don't be afraid of using games and computers as a reward. use technology in moderation but our children need to be able to navigate in the future; computers, cellphones and games are our worlds.
This does not just stop at education.. You can use the same method with relationships, house work, personal hygiene or organization. and really talk "with" them, allowing them to voice their opinion and concerns. The only difference between your child and street children is (YOU) our children our future
I love writing blogs that inspire and make you think, especially when I get feed back, but in all actuality the fact that you keep coming back to learn more is reward enough. But please remember I do tarot readings to, so when you want to know more about issues in your life or in the need of direction make sure and go to http://www.psychictarotreadings.net/


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State Enactments of 2010 Article 9 Amendments - Our detailed chart showing key information about each state's enactment of the 2010 amendments, including significant non-uniformities and links to enacted and pending state bills.
Organizational & Tax ID Requirements - List of jurisdictions that require tax ID or organizational ID numbers.
Samples of Non-Uniform Requirements for Central Filings Under Article 9 - This memo outlines some of the more unusual and often overlooked non-uniform provisions in central filing offices.
Non-Uniform UCC3 Requirements - List of central filing offices that require additional (to the model act) information on UCC3s.
Multiple Functions on UCC3s - List of central filing offices that allow multiple functions on one UCC3 form.
"Effective Life of Financing Statements Under Article 9" - This COGENCY GLOBAL resource indicates the states that have not enacted the model act provisions regarding the effective life of financing statements, including transmitting utility, public finance and manufactured home filings.
Official Text of the Article 9 2010 Amendments with Comments (April 27, 2011) - See Section 9-521 for new versions of the national forms.
The Proposed 2010 Amendments to UCC Article 9 - Article by attorney Norman M. Powell of Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP.
Filings Against Trusts and Trustees: Filings Against Trusts and Trustees Under The Proposed 2010 Revisions to Current Article 9 - Thirteen Variations - Article by attorney Norman M. Powell, a partner in the Delaware law firm Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP.
How to Maintain Perfection and Priority When Changes Occur After Closing - What type of filings do you need to make when debtor's location changes or when a new debtor comes to own collateral as a result of a merger or asset sale? This article, written by attorney Robert W. Ihne, addresses these and other issues that arise when changes occur after the closing. This article was updated in September of 2013. The original version appeared in The Secured Lender in May of 2004.
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"10 Key Intellectual Property Issues for M&A Deals" - Article written by Anderson L. "Trey" Baldy of Holland & Knight LLP. This article discusses the key issues that should be addressed in M&A pre-transaction IP due diligence, as well as IP terms and conditions in purchase agreements.
"Addressing the Challenges of UCC Filing and Searching in Washington, D.C." - Updated version of an article authored by Clare Oliva of COGENCY GLOBAL, published in the Spring 2009 issue of the American Bar Association's Business Section newsletter. The article discusses the pitfalls of UCC filing and searching in Washington, D.C. and how to avoid them.
"Purchase Money Security Interests" - An article by attorney W. David Arnold of Robison, Curphey & O'Connell that provides a good overview of Article 9's requirements for a purchase money security interest (PMSI). The author discusses how suppliers of goods can mitigate the risks of selling to customers on credit by availing themselves of the protections offered by these provisions.
Foreign (non-U.S.) Debtors: Where to File - Clarifies why the place to file for non-U.S. debtors might not be Washington, D.C.
Where to File When Debtor is a National Bank - Interpretive letter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) clarifying debtor's location for the purposes of 9-307(f) when the debtor is a national bank.
"Searching for Federal Tax Liens; The Typical Search for UCC Financing Statements May Not Be Good Enough" - Article written by Dennis H. Long of Indiana University School of Law that discusses often-overlooked aspects of searching for Federal Tax Liens.
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My husband and I's birthdays are close together, just under two weeks apart. So when we were trying to pick a wedding date, we decided to throw it in between them. A birthday-anniversary sandwich, if you will. We figured it … Continue reading
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New Beginnings
Schools out for summer and I am so excited to finally get to my laundry list of things that got put on hold during the school year. Crafting is number one on my list of much missed activities! My baby brother is having his first kid, and I have a million things I want to knit for my future nibling. Next up are some home improvements! I'm more than a little embarrassed to admit that the fabulous new curtains we found for our bedroom have been hanging up unhemmed for well over a month now. While the old ones, which I plan to turn into throw pillows are folded up and cluttering my husband's office. We also had a recent addition to our family!
This adorable little boy, Bronson. We have lots of training, snuggles and fun in our future. Traveling, reading, baking, the sky is the limit for me this summer. Freedom feels good, let the journey begin.


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The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) defines literacy as, "the ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate and compute, using printed and written materials associated with varying contexts. Literacy involves a continuum of learning in enabling individuals to achieve their goals, to develop their knowledge and potential, and to participate fully in their community and wider society."¹
The inability to read or write is called illiteracy or analphabetism. Visual literacy includes the ability to understand all forms of communication, including body language, pictures, maps, or video. The inability to read or understand body language is one of the defining features of autism and Asperger's Syndrome.
In our technological society, literacy is expanding to include the media and electronic text as well as number systems. The primary goal of literacy is the intellectual process of gaining meaning from the critical interpretation of text.
Reading development is key to literacy. Reading starts with the ability to understand spoken words and evolves into understanding written words, and finally to get deep understanding from text.¹
Reading involves the awareness of speech sounds, spelling patterns, word meaning, grammar, and patterns of word formation. Once a student has grasped reading they can begin to write with accuracy and coherence and use text as the basis for making decisions.¹
In ancient times, literacy was confined to a small elite. Rulers were literate in order to show their dignity. Additionally, literacy was a distinguishing factor of the elite. In more recent times, literacy has expanded to include people from all classes in most countries.
In Western countries, literacy is mandatorily taught to children. In some third-world countries, it is illegal for women to attend school and they therefore remain illiterate. As an extreme example of the suppression of literacy in developing nations, in 1964 in Brazil Paulo Freire was arrested and exiled for teaching peasants to read.²
Literacy rates are a crucial measure of the value of a region's human capital. Literacy increases job opportunities and access to higher education.
1. The Plurality of Literacy and its Implications for Policies and Programs. UNESCO Education Sector Position Paper: 13. 2004.
2. Lownd, Peter. Freire's Life and Work.
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Investec is to expand its investment banking operations to the north of England, its first in the UK outside London. This expansion by the London-headquartered banking and asset management company is in line with its strategy to explore regions that are under-exploited.
This strategy concurs with Chancellor George Osborne's Northern Powerhouse vision. The Northern Powerhouse is a proposal aimed at uplifting economic growth in the north of England, particularly in the cities of Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds and Sheffield.
Andrew Pinder, head of investment banking at Investec in the UK, said, "We see it as a very big growth market for us. There's untapped potential for investment banking — it's ripe for opportunity."
While other financial and professional services companies have already invested in the north in line with Osborne's vision, what is unusual about Investec's investment is that it is creating a full-service investment banking operation there.
"A lot of what we do comes down to relationships. There are plenty of exciting clients in the north and they like having someone who has a cultural fit," according to Dan Sheahan, Investec's first appointee at its northern operation, who will start work with the group today (2 November).
Investec's operation with its base in Leeds will utilise the group's wealth management offices across Leeds, Sheffield, Manchester and Liverpool. Clients from this new investment banking operation include Tracsis, Servelec, McBride, Henry Boot, Exova and Bodycote. The bank, with its dual headquarters in London and Johannesburg, could offer businesses in this region access to overseas buyers, said Pinder.
Other companies that have expanded operations or opened offices in the north of England include Manchester-based Zeus Capital, small-cap broker Cenkos, private equity firm Northedge and Atom, a mobile-first challenger bank.
"The cities of the north all have their head held high," Sheahan said before adding that the atmosphere in this region was very positive.


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