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i am currently so busy doing my thesis and doesn't have any time to do anything much. i still bake, but not as much as last month or the last two months. and though i already ran my business in custom decorated cakes, i completely restrain my self from taking any orders 'til aug 4. i don't want to end up failing either my thesis or my business, so i sacrifice one of them for now :( what about blogging? i still post today yeay! i'll show you chocolate marshmallow pie today, this is however could be considered as late post.
i was requested to make this chocolate pie few months ago for a sunday school services, the order was 125 pcs, and i have some leftover to keep. it was actually just an ordinary basic pie crust, filled with chocolate ganache (with a dash of cinnamon), and topped with mini marshmallow. i ever thought of putting a little more marshmallow on top of the ganache and torched them, but then i felt like i shouldn't overdosed those little children with sugar. it looks prettier with just one marshmallow anyway, i guess. this one is a very practical dessert and easy to love as well.. you can even make it faster using store-bought shortcrust pastry and just fill it with ganache.
Friday, July 4, 2014
Chocolate Marshmallow Pie
baked and cooked by Monica Adriana at 11:22 AM No comments: links
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Friday, June 27, 2014
Japanese Cheesecake
this cake has to have its own fans club. every time i make this cotton soft japanese cheesecake, i've never met anyone who complained about anything in it. i bet you all have eaten japanese cheesecake and probably have already noticed the difference between it and the typical western cheesecake which is so dense, so creamy and so rich in taste. this one gives you some lightness but didn't miss any single cream cheese flavor in it, it also has the slight tangy flavor that comes from just a little lemon juice.
the best part of this cake is definitely the texture and the cheesy flavor that comes in sort of creamy-but-not-heavy taste. without feeling bias about my relationship with lemon flavor, i do feel that we ultimately need to add the lemon juice even when the recipe calls for just 1 teaspoon of it. the lemon juice brings out the balance of this cake and enhance the flavor depth of the cream cheese. truth be told, this is not an easy cake to make for me because i always failed on making this before. the key is to make sure you whip the egg whites firmly enough (soft peaks) as the recipe asks, then fold the peaked egg whites into the egg yolk-cheese mixture carefully so that the egg white doesn't lose its volume.
baked and cooked by Monica Adriana at 11:00 AM No comments: links
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We find Politics in every workplace — even the home office. Too often, we deal with it by suppressing it. Dealing with Politics openly and directly is a key to building a high performance organization. Yet sometimes, it's just too difficult to talk about.
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BIDU target: About $406. I have it charted as a possible 62% wave [ii] retrace zigzag or double zigzag, take your pick.
BIDU should not be making new highs (under ending diagonal rules it wouldn't make sense) and therefore I have no reason to believe it will close its gap.
Lots of confluence of targets match right around the $405 - $406 area particularly the 20DMA


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Product Review: PolyVision eno mini 2125
The eno mini 2125 from PolyVision is a small interactive whiteboard slate that provides mobility for lessons and presentations. Teachers can use it in conjunction with a standard interactive whiteboard or as a standalone connected to a computer and projector with a plain white wall to project images onto.
The mini 2125 is a great tool for encouraging student engagement by supporting collaborative discussions and increasing interactivity. The product costs just under $400 and includes the slate, a Bluetooth-enabled stylus pen, a Bluetooth radio dongle, two replaceable tips for the stylus, a AAA battery, a PolyVision driver CD and a durable, protective carrying case.
End-User Advantages
Teachers will find the mini 2125 easy to use. The toolbar across the top of the slate has icons for four stylus colors, an eraser, three different stroke widths, forward and back presentation page icons, and save and print icons. The slate even has an icon that will bring up a QWERTY keyboard. Teachers can upload all their own productivity and presentation applications, so there's no need to learn new apps to use the mini 2125.
The slate is sturdy, durable and lightweight, which is ideal for special needs classrooms. It's magnetically treated, so teachers can attach it to a standard-size whiteboard or chalkboard, which keeps it safe and visible. The stylus tips will eventually wear out, but the supplied replacement tips are easy to install. Educators also will appreciate that as the battery runs down, the stylus maintains peak performance. Once the battery drains, the stylus simply stops and needs to be recharged.
Why It Works for IT
The mini 2125's surface is made from PolyVision's rugged "ceramicsteel," a vitreous, glassy coating that prevents scratches. The slate is treated with antimicrobial protection to prevent bacteria, fungal growth or germs from collecting on the device. Cleaning is simple — just wipe it with a damp cloth.
30 feet The range of the eno mini 2125, which is the same as standard Bluetooth devices
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IT managers will like that the device uses open architecture. The mini 2125's drivers, which are identical to those used for the entire eno family of products, are available on PolyVision's website when updates are required. The IT department can support power users by installing PolyVision's educational software, which is included with the product; or by using PolyVision's professional development courses, which provide training on the tools.
Another big advantage is that the stylus can be paired directly with the user's computer if the computer supports the most common Bluetooth stacks.
Because most classrooms have at least 25 students, it would be great if the mini 2125 supported more than three simultaneous users. On the other hand, the workaround is to use multiple mini slates and break the class into groups that focus on different lesson plans.


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As you may recall from my last post I was headed off to Squam Art Workshops for a little mental rest and relaxation and a creativity boost. Upon returning to the real world it has taken a bit to get caught up and readjust to the sights and sounds of daily life. I have some photos here to share and if you are so inclined, you will find something that I wrote while sitting on the dock one morning at the end of this post.
If you are looking for a place to get away to reflect or unwind or whatever it is you need for restoration, the Squam Lake area in New Hampshire is well worth the price of admission. This is just one of the beautiful moments I experienced right outside of my cabin.
Elizabeth Duvivier (founder and director of Squam Art Workshops) made this welcome for the El Dorado cabin dwellers. Elizabeth and her team put a great deal of thought into everything about Squam and it shows. When I forgot my toothbrush, I asked her where I might get one and she offered to run into town and get one for me. Then she asked the color I wanted. Having clean teeth was more important than an aesthetically pleasing toothbrush but I said "purple." That evening there was a purple toothbrush taped to the front door of my cabin. You couldn't ask for a more friendly and accommodating crew.
My first workshop on Thursday was Awaken the Muse taught by Alena Hennessy (she has some great photos from Squam on her blog). The idea was to play with different materials and go with the flow. It was very open and there was no requirement that you be attached to the end product of your piece. I enjoyed working with India inks in new ways and playing with all of the paper materials. The women in this class were all amazing in different ways and some had very personal stories that they put into their work. I would say there was a little bit of art therapy going on without any of us even realizing it.
Did I mention that Squam Lake is gorgeous? Sitting on the dock in the morning I saw others starting their day with yoga or a quiet cup of coffee while the Loons floated by. I have not tapped into my ability to truly meditate but being there was what I imagine that type of quiet to feel like.
My second workshop was Chasing the Light with Jen Korff. This class was a lot of fun and we enjoyed exploring the Rockywold Deephaven Camps while attempting to get the perfect shot. I can see why families have been coming here for generations. We were fortunate to be able to try out a variety of Polaroid cameras which have their own wonderful, nostalgic feel.
This photo was one that I took with Jen's Mamiya camera which actually uses 120 film for those of you that remember that from your childhood. It takes the most amazing soft portraits with great depth of field. I think everyone in this class is now on the hunt for one of these beauties.
This tree at camp was dedicated to wishes put out there by fellow Squam attendees. I added one to the tree as well but I can't tell you what it was or it won't come true.
Below is a journal entry that I wrote while watching the sun come up and thinking about what I had experienced, what I expected and what I received. This is unedited and pretty personal so please be kind.
This place, this place. It's beautiful and scary and hiding shadows behind the light. It is quiet and noisy. It is the truth and the lies. People come here looking for something. I came here looking for something. It wasn't handed to me with my nametag when I got here. I saw pieces of it in brief moments. I am left changed for my experience. Freer to accept the things that come.
I feel more gratitude to those around me who support me in my craziness and my search. I feel gratitude for the quiet removal of things that get in the way in life. I feel gratitude for being taught the lesson that life isn't about control. It is about taking one breath at a time and knowing it, feeling it.
The weather is shifting and so am I. Whatever it is that I am looking for is in here, tucked away for safe keeping until I need it. It isn't out there and it isn't about being that thing that I think I should be or have to be.
I don't need life to be sparkly. I need it to be real and enough and so special to me that it hurts. That is where I will find my joy. If I wasn't meant to be then who was I meant to be? The people who love me, love me for all that I am not just the polished parts that show. They know that in my authentic point of view there will be things that aren't perfect or are lacking. They also know that I won't run over them in order to chase myself down.
The things I need to know, I already know. It is about access and openness and being ready and seeing the synchronicity and grabbing hold of it. When the sun is shining I need to let the ideas grow. When there are clouds I need to give the idea time to percolate. When it is ready, when I am ready, it will be there waiting.


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The work of volunteer drivers, who give their time to ferry patients to and from doctors surgeries in Uckfield, was recognised at a special event recently.
Peter Oliver Homes helped sponsor tea and cake while a meeting room was made available at the Meads Surgery for a gathering to mark five years since the surgery car service was set up.
It was founded by the Manor Park and Hempstead Fields Residents' Association with the aim of helping people who had problems getting to the Meads Surgery after it moved from nearby Grange Road across town to Bell Farm Road.
It was quickly extended to include the Bird-in-Eye and Buxted surgeries, and more recently appointments at Uckfield Hospital.
Residents of the Shaftesbury Court, Streatfeild House and Manor House Court are also able to use the scheme.
Two frequent users of the car scheme Ruby and Ann joined the volunteers for tea and cake and thanked them for their help. They said the scheme was invaluable.
Paul Sparks, chairman of the residents' association said: ""This was a lovely event to thank all our wonderful volunteers for making the surgery car service such a success.
"It was also good to have some of our users there for them to explain how helpful the service has been to them.
"I would like to thank Peter Oliver Estates and The Meads Surgery for their support in holding this event."
Jane Shepherd, a key volunteer who has been handling telephone calls for the service since it was introduced, was unable to attend but the next day she was surprised with a flower arrangement as thanks for her for her long-standing commitment to the scheme.
• The Surgery Car Service can be contacted by calling 01825 578006. The cost of a return trip to the local GP surgeries or Uckfield Hospital appointment remains at just £3.50. The volunteer drivers, who are all DBS checked, are happy to wait for their passengers.
• The service is available to anyone living on Manor Park, Hempstead Fields, Shaftesbury Court, Streatfield House and Manor House Court.


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Daylily 'Carlotta'
Hemerocallis hybrid
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Hemerocallis hybrid
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Zone: 3 to 9Plant Type: Perennial
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Cultivar Notes - 'Carlotta'
5", exceptionally beautiful raspberry-red blend with a lemon yellow watermark, florescent green throat, and cream midribs. Sculpted petals are of good substance; tepals are loosely ruffled and deeply recurved, revealing the flower's rounded form
Genus Notes - Hemerocallis
Using two Greek words, lemera ("day") and kellos ("beautiful"), Hemerocallis were aptly named in reference to the one-day duration of each flower's opening. While these Daylilies are botanically disparate from true Lilies--due to bloom behavior and the evidence of roots rather than bulbs--both types of plants belong to the broad and very diverse Lily family (Lilaceae). Hemerocallis, traditionally "collector" plants, were infused with vast color and form improvements by American hybridists following World War II. Because of this, today we enjoy Hemerocallis' amazing hues and tones, and forms are now available in the original funnel shape, as well as undulating, incurred, or even crisped. Overall, Hemerocallis are generally regarded to be easygoing and accommodating, rugged and long-lived. They are garden standards tolerant of full sun or shade, can thrive in nearly any soil, and are resistant to the attacks of disease and insect pests.
Daylilies belong in every garden. Their trumpet-shaped flowers, which are borne on leafless stalks above grasslike foliage in midsummer, last just a day, but it always seems there are more on the way.
Daylilies can survive many harsh conditions that other plants cannot including: polluted city environments, slopes, poor and dry soils, near pavement that is salted in winter, and under Black Walnut trees (not affected by juglone).


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The universality of human rights is arguably their most important attribute. I won't repeat my arguments in favor of this claim. "Universality" here obviously means something like "universal value", "universal importance", "universal moral claims" or "universal desirability", not factual universality. Human rights aren't universally protected. If they were, we would hardly need them. I also won't repeat what I've said before on the means to go from merely moral or legal universality to actual universality.
Now, I've gone so far as to claim that human rights not only should be universal values (for reasons specified elsewhere), but in fact are universal values. The fact that they are regularly violated doesn't change the equally salient fact that they are universally recognized as important moral goals.
However, claims of the existence of so-called moral universals, and especially claims that some moral values should be universals, immediately provoke the counter-claim of cultural imperialism. Supposedly, different cultures have developed their own moral codes, adapted to their own identity, circumstances and history, and moral diversity is a more important goal than moral universals. This counter-claim is often categorized under the heading of cultural relativism.
Personally, I believe that moral diversity and cultural identity are indeed important values, but also that moral diversity and relativism can be and often are used as a justification for rights violations that are contingently rather than culturally motivated (see here and here for my criticism of cultural relativism). And anyway: the existence or the promotion of moral universals in some areas of life doesn't have to exclude moral diversity in other areas. It's not because some values are or should be moral universals that all other values, cultures or identities are in danger of disappearing altogether. We can have both: moral universals and moral diversity. And both can reinforce each other if we manage to argue convincingly that some moral universals aren't just export products, or the result of colonialism or of the omnipresence of the western type of state. Indeed, I believe that globalization, assimilation, colonialism, trade and universality of the modern nation state all contributed to the existence of moral universals, but also that some universals are the product of a global convergence of genuinely local moral rules. (I'll try in a future post to give an overview of the origins of human rights in different cultures of the world). If we can show that all or most cultures in the world have independently arrived at the same or similar moral rules, then we have moral universals that are build on respect for moral diversity and not just on the export and imposition of one morality on the rest of the world.
However, that's extremely difficult to prove. It's relatively easy to show that some moral values are in fact moral universals, but it's much harder to show why they are moral universals: are they because they have been imposed through colonization, promoted through trade etc. or because they have grown "organically" from within the different cultures that have converging rules? Still, what we can argue is that when there are universals, the burden of proof is on those wanting to argue that they are not genuine but the result of external imposition. The existence of universals is a prima facie argument for their "genuineness". Also, what's genuine? Even values that have been imposed or imported a long time ago can have become the genuine morality of the people concerned.
Some evidence of the actual existence of moral universals comes from a paper about a comparative law investigation into the universality of the prohibition of homicide. Such a prohibition is an indication of the moral value of the right to life. The paper shows that this prohibition is in fact universal. Of course, the paper focuses on the law, and the law is at best an imperfect witness of morality (Marx would argue that it is rather an instrument of immorality). But the law is easier to find than morality. And – again – the burden of proof is on the opposing side: if the law indicates universality – as it does in this case and in many others – then it's up to those claiming non-universality to give counter-evidence.


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This is my favorite blue sweater. It fulfills the three basic things I need when I venture out into the world this time of year: it's my color, it looks good with a sport coat, and it keeps me warm. And it's machine washable.
So you would think that every year or two I'd simply go down to my favorite department store - or online catalog - and buy a couple, right? Wrong. Most years I go shopping for sweaters, the stores have decided I really want green plaid ones. Or cable-knit ones with big fat ribs. Or ones with embroidered antelopes. Or the $150 rabbit-hair, dry-clean-only version of what I want.
And yet when I walk around on the streets, most fellow business people are wearing what I'm wearing. I never see them wearing embroidered antelopes. Which leads me to a simple question: How come so many businesses won't just sell us what we want?
Another example. This is an Open Oyster from Godiva Chocolates. My wife's favorite treat. Whenever I'm on a business trip to a major city like New York or Toronto, I stop by a Godiva store and get her a bunch of them.
So why don't I just go online to Godiva.com and get her more of these anytime? Because Godiva.com won't sell them to me. You can't purchase individual chocolate pieces in quantity. You can, however, buy their All-Sorts-Of-Crap-You-Don't-Want-Plus-An-Open-Oyster-Or-Two boxed assortment anytime you wish.
This reminds me of when I got my first iPod and discovered that I couldn't simply buy a set of replacement Apple earphones for it. Like Godiva, the geniuses at Apple (pun intended) apparently decided that I had to either buy them as part of a more expensive package, or get a more well-behaved cat next time. Or my favorite solution, get another brand of earphones.
No substitutions. Only sold as a set. Parts not available separately. Wholesale only. How often do we hear phrases like this, when we simply want to buy what people are selling. At many businesses, some genius keeps thinking up restrictions like these, for reasons that are usually completely beyond me.
So what is so hard about simply selling us what we want? Instead companies seem to behave in ways my Austrian grandmother would call "schtupid, schtupid, schtupid." I don't understand it. At all. If you could clue me in, please do so. Thanks!


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The Ultimate Four-Mile Country Buggy Ride
Enjoy a relaxing tour in Lancaster County, through the Amish fields and farmland. We'll ride by some of the most beautiful farms in Lancaster County and see other sites along the way, such as an Amish School House and beautiful rolling hills.
Along the back country roads, you'll see the Amish growing their crops, such as corn and alfalfa. Some of the Amish farms have remained in the Amish families for hundreds of years, dating back to when the Amish came to the New World in the 1700's. Even as the Amish community spreads, Lancaster County continues to have some of the most fertile soil for the Amish farms.
There are also plenty of Amish business that we'll pass, so you can see what else the Amish community does instead of farming. If the Amish country roadside stand is open, our drivers will stop for you to purchase some goodies. We'll pull into the private Amish home, and the Amish girls will come out with a tray of goodies, such as homemade lemonade and root beer.
This beautiful back country ride is a favorite for families, especially those with young kids. It's the perfect opportunity to ask the driver any questions you may have about Amish life and culture.
- Adults - $16.00
- Children 12 & Under - $8
- Children 2 & Under - Free


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Church of Scientology Hosts Conference on Energy Reform
At a conference at the Church of Scientology National Affairs Office in Washington, D.C., solar energy pioneer Dr. Richard Komp described his program for making affordable energy available to impoverished villages in Africa, Latin America, India and the Carribean.
Washington, D.C.—Solar energy pioneer Dr. Richard Komp of Skyheat Associates, Harrington, Maine, called for a reform in international energy practices at a conference May 15, 2013, at the Church of Scientology National Affairs Office.
The conference was co-organized by Washington, D.C.-based Partnership League for Africa's Development (PLAD) and The Way to Happiness Foundation.
Komp spoke of projects he has carried out in Latin America, Africa and Asia that brought light and electricity to millions at virtually no cost.
Some 1.2 billion people, more than 20 percent of the world's population, subsist without access to electricity, nearly all of them in developing countries. But although the World Bank estimates it will require annual investments of $35-$40 billion to provide universal access to electricity within the next 20 years, for decades Komp has been providing energy to impoverished communities.
Working in the field for more than 50 years, Komp has taught villagers in South Africa, Mali, Rwanda, Niger, Ghana, Colombia, Haiti, Chile, Pakistan, Mexico and India every step of the process to bring light and power to their homes, schools, churches and hospitals at incredibly low cost.
"I will help anyone for free who makes less than two dollars a day," says Komp.
Komp, whose own home in Harrington, Maine, has provided him free electricity from solar energy technology for more than 22 years, teaches innovative ways to build solar cells using readily available raw materials such as blackberry juice, wood and silicon. He also teaches local residents how to construct and repair solar panels, making these communities entirely self-reliant.
PLAD is a grass-roots organization which addresses human rights issues in Africa through improving social development by good governance, rule of law and democracy. The cornerstones of their strategy are education, health and agriculture and the environment.
The Way to Happiness Foundation is an international nonprofit organization based in Glendale, California. It seeks to build a more promising future through broad distribution of The Way to Happiness, a common sense guide to better living written by author, humanitarian and Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard. Environmental responsibility—"Safeguard and Improve your Environment"—is one of the fundamental precepts of The Way to Happiness.
Immensely popular since its first publication in 1981, more than 100 million copies of The Way to Happiness have been distributed in 109 languages in 205 countries and territories.
The Church of Scientology and its members are proud to share the tools for happier living contained in The Way to Happiness with all who work to build a better world. For more information, visit www.Scientology.org/The-Way-to-Happiness
Scientology: How We Help—The Way to Happiness, Creating a World of Honesty, Trust & Self-Respect is one of a series of brochures published by the Church of Scientology International to meet requests for more information about the Scientology religion and its support of global humanitarian initiatives and social betterment programs.


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John Legend made the leap from sought-after session musician and ubiquitous purveyor of silky-smooth hooks to multi-platinum superstar with a big assist from the ever-humble Kanye West, but there's precious little hip-hop bombast on Once Again, Legend's elegantly retro follow-up to 2004's Grammy-winning Get Lifted. On Once Again, the effortlessly suave Legend achieves a level of upscale smoothness previously considered impossible. "Save Room," the first track and the first single, gets things off to an appropriately sophisticated start with its tastefully Burt Bacharach-like lushness, while "Slow Dance," one of several tracks fruitfully re-teaming Legend with "Ordinary People" co-writer Will.I.Am, smartly cops moves from the Motown and old-school-soul playbooks.
On the standout tracks "P.D.A. (We Just Don't Care)" and "Maxine," Legend dresses up his sexual quirks in tuxedos and tails. The giddily exhibitionist "P.D.A." begins as an innocent celebration of kissing and hugging in public, then ratchets up the stakes until it's an unapologetic ode to having sex in strange places in front of strange people. "Maxine" goes even further. Over lilting, bossa nova-flavored production by Sa-Ra Creative Partner, Legend comes off as half-stalker, half foot fetishist as he obsesses over an incandescent beauty who's a dead ringer for a lost love, from her head to the white stiletto heels that Legend dreamily hypothesizes she must have purchased in Peru. The song could easily come off as creepy if it weren't so damned seductive.
"Maxine" kicks off a segment of the album devoted to romantic obsession, and while Once Again occasionally slips from understated to sleepy, there isn't a bum track on the album. Legend's sexy second studio album is grown folks' music that proves you don't have to raise your voice to make a big impact.


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Richardson redefines 'journeyman'
Getting traded once in an offseason is a big deal for most NBA players. Getting traded twice, that's kind of crazy. But getting traded a third time, and then a fourth time, all in the same summer -- heck, all in a span of seven weeks within that summer, with a whole month left -- is flat-out absurd and worthy of a Punk'd episode, yet a sign of the times.
Richardson, 29, a 6-foot-5 swingman and a nine-year veteran, woke up on the morning of June 25 as a member of the New York Knicks. He went to bed that night as a Memphis Grizzly. Three weeks later, on July 17, Richardson went from Grizzly to Clipper, only to mutate three days after into a Timberwolf. Last Thursday, the newest Wolf became an even newer, er, Heat. Meaning the former DePaul star has been with more teams this offseason (four) -- all without a single on-court appearance -- than he was for 601 regular-season and 15 playoff games (three).
"That's the funny part,'' Richardson said by phone Monday. "Everybody thinks I've been on some big tour, and I haven't. I actually went to Memphis to take the physical. I had gone to L.A. to take the physical but never did. Those were the only trips I made. And now Miami, when this trade happened.''
Not to be a stickler, but that's still three out of four. He skipped Minnesota in August, which means he probably wouldn't have been thrilled about being there the other 11 months.
With each trade -- even though it was apparent that his $9.3 million expiring contract was being shopped and moved, not simply his skills or know-how -- Richardson said he gave at least some thought to the new-kid-in-class feeling of joining, playing with and fitting in.
"Each team I got traded to, I looked at it as, 'OK, I'll be there.' And 'OK, I'll be there.' But when it didn't happen, you move on," he said. "After the first couple of moves, my agent [Jeff Wechsler] said there was obviously a chance it could happen again. That's when he decided to try to be proactive and get a situation that would be good for us.''
Compared to his way stations this summer, Miami is looking at Richardson as a player, in addition to his value as a salary-cap number who'll come off the books in a year. He has a chance to log minutes at small forward, where second-year talent Michael Beasley will be tried, and probably need help, in a planned shift from power forward. Some overheated Miami fans already are speculating that Richardson might start, though a backup role seems fine. Anything that keeps him out of a suit behind the bench.
"I'm an optimist about everything anyway,'' Richardson said. "I look at this as a great opportunity. It's a great organization. I don't think it could have gone any better. I've already got a couple great friends on the team, Dwyane [Wade] and Dorell Wright, guys I'd be friends with whether I was going to be here or not. So that's a bonus.''
Richardson spent two hours in and around Miami house hunting Monday. "I'm only going to rent anyway,'' he said quickly, anticipating the wisecrack. There is a punch-line factor here, the tendency to have fun at Richardson's expense over relocating so fast that even e-mail can't keep up with him. While Jim Jackson ranks as the NBA's all-time transactions king -- one draft, seven trades, five free-agent signings -- Richardson at least shares the record for swaps in a month. Memphis forward Darrell Arthur in 2008 was drafted No. 27 by New Orleans, then immediately traded to Portland and Houston before landing with the Grizzlies, all without ever playing a game.
If people are amused by Richardson's travels, though, he's fine with that.
"As a player, you have to be conscientious of the business aspect of it,'' he said. "I have a firm understanding of that. I'm not frustrated by it. I look at it, each team, they were obviously making those moves to improve, not to hurt me as a person or anything. They're just trying to better their situations. I'm not mad at that at all.''
Toward the end with New York, Richardson's playing time dipped and he looked out of shape. Still, he averaged 10.2 points in 72 games in 2008-09 and ranked 34th in three-pointers made (30th in attempts). As recently as 2006-07, he averaged 13 points and 7.2 rebounds. Now, in a league with max contracts and expiring contracts, Richardson is looked at as an expiring contract-to-the-max.
It's both fascinating and sobering to forensically track Richardson's trades: One day he's worth Darko Milicic and cash, the next he's valued equally with ZachRandolph. The Clippers got three players for him -- Sebastian Telfair, MarkMadsen and Craig Smith -- whom the Timberwolves essentially will have sent packing for none. They have no plans for Mark Blount other than to trade or release him, but Blount's contract is worth $1.4 million less than Richardson's. And while Richardson has the shooting range to pull defenders off Al Jefferson, Minnesota wondered if he might shoot too often, given his need to earn a contract beyond this season.
Trouble is, the NBA these days is long on players with fat contracts and short minutes. Because of trade rules requiring matching salaries (salary-cap and luxury-tax requirements), guys approaching the ends of their deals turn into "assets," separate and distinct from "players." Most teams have one or two fellows in house as Bizarro World redshirts, where they sit at the end rather than the start of their careers.
Some are good soldiers, some mentally punch out. Some strain at the leash until they get dealt, often to no change in their status. It might be easier for Richardson to say now, headed toward sun and South Beach, but he swears he traveled his imaginary itinerary this summer without bumps.
"That [expiring contracts] is a bigger-picture thing that probably has to be dealt with at some point," Richardson said. "I just hope I can be an example to anybody else, to hopefully take it in stride and be positive about it. When you're nasty and negative about something, nothing good can come from that.
"To me, it's all in fun. I'm unbelievably blessed to be in this situation regardless. I could have been traded however many times, but I'm blessed to have a guaranteed contract. There's not a whole lot to be feeling too bad about. I don't know anybody who has everything go the way they want it to be. There are people out here struggling a lot more than I am. Where I could be complaining about being traded too often in the NBA? In the grand scheme of things, that's not a big problem.''
Still, if things go well in Miami this season, won't he be looking for something special in free agency next summer? As in, a no-trade clause?
Richardson laughed. "I don't know, man. I think I've got the best agent in the business, so I think he'll get something in there to give me some comfort.''
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T-Mobile SIM Card Registration Failure
Your SIM card acts as the "key" to T-Mobile's network "lock," allowing you to make calls and send text messages. When SIM registration failures occur, your phone loses access to these features until the issue is resolved.
This problem is sometimes correctable without replacing the SIM card, though purchasing a new one may be an unavoidable solution.
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Registration failures may occur if the SIM card has become loose in its socket. By removing the back cover and pulling out the battery, you can access the SIM card's slot; pull the chip out and gently insert it once again. Make sure that the SIM card does not wiggle around after reseating it. After putting the phone back together and powering it up, the issue may be resolved.
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Daniel Rokhsar joined the DOE Joint Genome Institute as the founding Associate Director for Computational Genomics, and led the computational efforts directed towards the sequencing, annotation, and analysis of three human chromosomes. After successful completion of the human genome project, Professor Rokhsar's group has continued to develop computational methods applicable to the diverse eukaryotic species, which they have applied and refined in the sequencing and evolutionary analysis of over two dozen plant and animal genomes. He currently leads the DOE Joint Genome Institute's Eukaryotic Super Program.
Professor Rokhsar has been the faculty at the University of California-Berkeley since 1989, when he joined the Physics department. In 2002 he joined the genetics faculty after his research interests shifted to computational biology, genomics and evolution. He leads the Berkeley Training Program in Computational and Genomic Biology, now in its 11th year. Professor Rokhsar is also a scientist in Berkeley Lab's Environmental Genomics and Systems Biology Division. He was the founding Department Head for Theoretical Biology at the Physical Biosciences Division in 1998, leading efforts to model protein dynamics and developmental systems.
Research Interests
Professor Rokhsar's research is focused on understanding the origin, evolution, and diversity of plants and animals by combining computational genome analysis, sequence-based genetic methods, and comparative developmental biology. In addition to this evolutionary focus, his work on plant genomics is targeted towards the development of improved biofuel feedstocks and understanding and ultimately assisting the adaptation of plants to changing environments.
Awards and Service
2009 Friday Evening Lecturer, Marine Biological Laboratory;
2000 John Simon Guggenheim Fellow;
1995 Miller Research Professor, U.C. Berkeley;
1990-91 Sloan Foundation Fellow;
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New photography stamp series gives an appreciation of Canada's best
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Ottawa (ON) – Canada Post has issued the first in a new series of stamps that celebrate ground-breaking Canadian photographers over the past 150 years. A number of photography curators, critics and writers from across the country chose the individuals and images in this first collection of a multi-year series.
"Not only are the photographs breathtaking, but their creators pushed boundaries to create images that were ahead of their contemporaries. These stamps are a sample of the innovative and inspired work of photographers in our country," says Jim Phillips, Director of Stamp Services at Canada Post.
Artists featured:
- Thomas Coffin Doane: His 1853 daguerreotype portrait of politician Louis-Joseph Papineau is an image of depth and beauty, despite the limitations of the equipment used in the early days of photography.
- Margaret Watkins: Born in Hamilton, she is renowned for her still life. Her work The Kitchen Sink is representative of modernism used in art and advertising photography in the 1920s. She was one of the first women to work at a major ad agency.
- Geraldine Moodie: She was the first woman to focus on Inuit women and their role in their community. Her work Koo-tuck-tuck features an Inuit woman in her regal traditional dress.
- Jim Breukelman: This B.C.-based photographer taught at the prestigious Emily Carr Institute and has influenced many young photographers on the West Coast. His Hot Properties, Urban House Portraiture series seeks to capture the connections between people and their homes and, in the words of the artist, "how a picture of a carefully tended home and garden can be a portrait of the person who lives within." Hot Properties #1 is featured in this stamp issue.
- Arnaud Maggs: Known for his multiple-grid, serial photographs of faces, Maggs' famous piece on renowned photographer Yousuf Karsh graces the international rate stamp.
- Rodney Graham: This Vancouver artist's work is influenced by pop culture. His Basement Camera Shop circa 1937 appears on the U.S. rate stamp.
- Gabor Szilasi: He is known for his need to capture the present moment as echoed in the vulnerable portrait of Andor Pasztor.
About the stamps
The stamps measure 36 mm x 30 mm (horizontal) and 30 mm x 36 mm (vertical) and have simulated perforations. Lowe-Martin has printed the stamps, which are available in booklets of 10, booklets of six, as well as on souvenir sheets of three and four stamps. The stamps, in booklet format, are pressure sensitive and printed on Tullis Russell paper using lithography in eight colours. They are general tagged on four sides. The official first day cover will be cancelled in Ottawa, Ontario. To download images of the stamps or to purchase philatelic products, please visit canadapost.ca/shop.


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20 Examples of Graphic Icons in Web Design
A long time ago the Internet wasn't such a new technology. Websites were merely static text on a page, barely even interactive. Over the past 20 years we have seen a dramatic improvement in design styles and theming for the web. These techniques often incorporate fancy icons into their layout format. These icons can help to delineate navigation links, sidebars, or even offered services. And I've collected 20 examples of these designs into a beautiful inspiration gallery!


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While most of the HOSTING team was enjoying the weekend, our founder and COO, Joel Daly, made the trek to Erin Hills, WI, to conduct HOSTING WOW Training with the leadership and staff of Morgan Creek Ventures. Since launching HOSTING more than a decade ago, Joel and CEO Art Zeile have infused a WOW culture throughout every layer of the company. Every staff member is empowered to "wow" our customers by being forward-thinking, proactive and innovative in providing managed cloud solutions combined with extraordinary service. It's why HOSTING has the highest Net Promoter Score (NPS) in the industry, and has been voted among the "Best Places to Work" by Glassdoor. We asked Joel to share some of his "secrets" for creating a WOW customer experience. Here's what he had to say.
Recognize that today's economy is consumer-based
Credit Jeff Bezos of Amazon.com for leading the economic evolution by giving unprecedented power of choice to its customers. By offering a seemingly endless selection of merchandise, a "Look Inside" feature for books, and a variety of shipping options, Amazon puts the customer firmly in control of their shopping experience. Other companies have followed suit, realizing that gaining or losing customer loyalty is just a mouse click away.
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"You cannot have a team that is effective if they don't share a core set of values," Joel emphasizes. According to Joel, a key mistake that companies make is confusing personalities.
"Values relate to a belief system – they are the guiding principles of how your team acts and reacts," Joel explains. "Companies need to make sure that they have at least a core set of values in place." These values serve as a gauge by which they can successfully hire staff.
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"When you build a startup company, you can hire whomever you want," says Joel. "However, from an acquisition standpoint, you need to evaluate the other company's management team and ensure that their DNA matches that of your company."
As standard practice, Joel interviews the top 50 customers of any company he and Art plan to acquire. By gathering NPS from these customers, he can determine whether or not the company is a "good fit" for HOSTING.
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The Software Development Technician Level 3 apprenticeship combines classroom training with online activities, one-on-one support and experience in the workplace to develop and improve your software development skills and help you become a capable web developer or programmer.
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These cute little critters greeted me this morning and after foraging in the woods, they moved on the greener pastures of my back yard. These 8 "poults" really stole the show!
Nature shots from Brewster and Harwich
by Jonathan Mayo
I'd like to share some recent nature photos made possible by our weekly retreat to the Cape Cod Rail Trail. I was surprised to see this perennial visitor again enjoying the solitude of the Hacker Conservation area in Harwich. Strangely, I was seeking the same solitude and he didn't want company. He heard me coming and retreated to a nearby tree, as I heard the snapping of dead wood. I opened my camera bag and attached the big lens, walking towards the edge of the water to get a look into the trees. He took flight just then. I barely managed to turn on the camera to catch his retreat. I will approach the area much more quietly next time.
The bullfrogs of Brewster-reflections at water's edge
'Tis the season for highbush blueberry.(these are taken)
Stay tuned to see the road less traveled.
Carpe Diem!
Display kicks off a suumer of fun!
Photos by Jonathan Mayo
The Cape Cod summer seems in full-swing and the eastboubound lane of Route 6 is proof positive. We enjoyed a wonderful display last night, watching the D-Y fireworks over Flax Pond in South Yarmouth. Here are some highlights, in case you missed it.
Shots from my gardens.
photos by Jonathan Mayo
I've been busy as a beaver these days, with full-time work and full-time grad school. I took a few moments to enjoy my garden with Pentax in hand. Summer is in full swing.. Carpe Diem!
Nickerson sports Black-Crowned Night Heron.
Photos by Jonathan Mayo
On our weekly visit to Nickerson State Park, we spotted a very unusual bird at the shore of Triangle Pond. I didn't have the right lens on my camera, so I rushed back to the picnic spot to grab my telephoto lens.
Thankfully, this black-crowned night heron stayed put and I was able to get these shots.
Below we see it preening its grey wings.
More from the shore...
I enjoy getting down to this level...
Where land meets water...
Eastern Towhee poses for pics- Photos by Brandon Mayo
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Trudging through the woods and waterways in search of shots.
By Brandon Mayo and Jonathan Mayo
My son Brandon and I have been having fun in the woods of Brewster and Harwich, looking for those hard-to catch views of nature in action. Here is Brandon, trying to catch a spider.
He was able to catch these with patience.
Triangle Pond, Nickerson State Park, Brewster.(photos by Jonathan Mayo)
Below we see the world through the eyes of a bullfrog. Don't be squeamish, as thay are big part of freeshwater ecosystems.
A Lady's Slipper in Nickerson State Park
From Bell's Beck
This woodpecker foraged uphill from the West Reservoir.
Stay tuned for the latest nature shots-carpe diem!
Chasing birds in Brewster and Harwich.
Photos by Jonathan Mayo
The birds of spring abound across the Cape. Equipped with a new Pentax I was able to capture some of these hard-to shoot feathered friends. Below we see a red winged blackbird, chirpnig and posing in this springtime mating ritual. The beautiful songs of numerous pairs could be heard across Bell's Neck.
This cardinal was seeking a mate in the woods of Nickerson State Park.
This little guy was just upland from the cardinal.
This Baltomore Oriole was camera-shy. Photo at Bell's Neck.
This butterfly calls Brewster home.
This swan with cygnets was spotted on the Rail Trail near Bell's Neck.
On the bank of the West Reservoir, a stowaway.
Feeding inthe West Reservoir.
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By Jonathan Mayo. Photos by Brandon Mayo
The D-Y High School students were dismissed just after noon Thursday when a bomb threat was discovered. Yarmouth Police, Yarmouth Fire Department and the The State Police bomb squad responded. A thorough search determined that no real threat existed. D-Y Pricipal Kenneth Jenks' use of the Emergency Notification sytem provided timely news of the threat, early dismissal and subsequent safety determination. We appreciate this timely, professional response.
Below we see the first responders.
D-Y Fire Apparatus, understandably kept at a safe distance.
Park Service destroys cedar grove at popular Eastham site.
by Jonathan Mayo
One need look no further than the Park Service's Fort Hill pamphlet to learn about early deforestation on Cape Cod.
"Within three decades of settlement, the town was alarmed at the scarcity of wood. By 1850, the Eastham forests had become the Eastham plains. Only at Fort Hill was there any semblance of soil. Farming continued here until the 1940s. Now a forest creeps in. But the fields are still kept open, as a reminder of those yesterdays."
We are all accustomed to the vast fields near Fort Hill in Eastham. But a recent, bold move by the Park Service expanded this footprint, removing a
red cedar grove adjacent to the "sharpening stone" The only apparent rationale is the one stated above, keeping with historical themes. A similar rationale was used years ago to justify the cutting of a cedar forest on Wing Island in Brewster.
A return to the salt-hay cutting landscape of yore was envisioned, holding hopes that a vast meadow would replace that forest.
Now, years later, we see a hillside inundated with briar and brush, requiring regular work, virtually impassable most of the year.
Though placards near the site still identify it as a "meadow", one might emerge bleeding if they were to endeavour a jaunt through this meadow. In my opinion, cedar groves are so much more stable, enjoyable and environmentally beneficial than open fields, if our only purpose is historical. We might instead emulate another era, when nature was left alone if it posed no threat.
I'd like to share some some other photos from yesterday's outer-Cape Jaunt.
This mariner was enjoying the waters off Fort Hill.
The Penniman House from a different angle. I was never aware of the roof detail.
Edit_ Wow! My aunt just told me I am related to Captain Penniman! Never knew that!
Penniman begat Elvira Penniman, who begat Muriel Colby. She begat Walter L. Mayo, my great grandfather. Captain Penniman is my great, great, great, great grandfather. :)
From Wellfleet
A jogger skirts the open sea at Marconi Beach.
Classic Cape Cod landscape at Marconi.
From the Wellfleet white cedar swamp.
A gorgeous bird hides among the lichen and new growth.
From Race Point, Provincetown
a shot from the Amphitheater
what a day to fly!
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Suffolk MPA students conduct forum in Wareham, with "Move Wareham Forward"
By Jonathan Mayo
photo by Jaime Rebhan, warehamweek
As some of you might know, I am currently pursuing an MPA at Suffolk University Cape Cod. The current MPA group led a candidate forum Monday evening at Wareham Town Hall, in partnership with "Move Wareham Forward." Suffolk Cape Cod Director Michael Lavin and "Move Wareham Forward" are credited with enabling the event, which was well received by candidates and citizens. Questions were sought from those attending, helping to assure that the public had a chance to be heard.
Above we see Suffolk students Mark Deluca, Jonathan Mayo, Stephen Deluca, Elizabeth Sullivan, Paul McCormick and Taylor Cobb. Paul Mc Cormick moderated the event.
To read the full warehamweek story go to http://wareham-ma.villagesoup.com/news/story/suffolk-university-students-move-wareham-forward-host-forum-for-candidates/801418


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The Split Shaft PTO ( power take off ) is mounted to the Truck drive shaft to give the power to the desired equipment. This is mechanical and pneumatic control type split shaft PTO. The transition is done by Synchromesh to guarantee this process separately by one or two applications.


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Study abroad. Perhaps no other experience has the ability to so swiftly and absolutely change students' lives and prepare them for any opportunity the world might offer.
It's widely acknowledged that immersing yourself in another culture and language stretches your view of the world. It provides experience in managing and navigating unique situations. It develops your confidence and helps you achieve personal growth while imparting concrete skills that last a lifetime. Not only are these core characteristics that we seek to instill in our students at Stetson University, but they are also critical - with a nod to Thomas Friedman - to navigating our shrunken, flattened world.
However, presented with opportunities to study abroad, most of our students are limited by cost, not desire. Stetson's 2012 National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) shows that while 56 percent of first-year students plan to study abroad, only 27 percent of our seniors have actually made it happen.
With such a gap, it's small consolation that Stetson does better than the national average: According to the 2013 Open Doors Report released last week by the Institute of International Education (IIE), fewer than 10 percent of U.S. undergraduates study abroad even though that number is at an all time high.
I was 25 and supporting myself in grad school the first time I went abroad, as my family couldn't afford to send me overseas before then. Now I see what I missed.
While our goal is to make it possible for every Stetson student to study abroad, our responsibility is to also bring the world to them -- infusing the campus with an increased awareness of intercultural and international issues.
This is especially true right now during International Education Week. Stetson's campus programming includes Hispanic poetry and a view of Putin and Russia's contemporary political scene. We look at the origination of Pow Wows, welcome international diplomats, become involved in an NGO helping Zambian children achieve their dreams, and explore Asian identity.
International experiences -- whether they are internships and service -- learning experiences abroad or using technology to share musical performances across the oceans -- are most essential for students engaged in global studies and developmental issues.
"It is only through international education and exposure," says Poorna Selvaraja, a psychology major and WORLD Peer Advisor at Stetson, "that we can learn and recognize the similarities that unite us as a race instead of focusing on the differences that separate us."
This extends to faculty, too, whose global engagement results in expanded perspectives within classrooms for all students, opportunities for outstanding research, internationalization of our curriculum, and new study abroad opportunities. It is critical that faculty attend conferences in the field of interdisciplinary academic pedagogy and global trends, and we must bring guest speakers and practitioners to campus to interact with students in their coursework and fieldwork.
Engaging with global partners via technology could include co-teaching with overseas faculty, creating student and faculty dialogue with their international counterparts and directly integrating those conversations into our courses, leveraging international events to enable virtual participation from anywhere, and targeting online resources to ensure all of our courses have intercultural components.
And, of course, this means increasing the number of international students on campus. Approximately five percent of Stetson's student body this year comes from 55 countries, which gives our U.S. students rich exposure to other cultures in one of the best possible ways.
As I spend time with our students and witness their enthusiasm for making a difference in the world, I know we have an obligation to provide tomorrow's leaders with experiences that will prepare them for meaningful work and lives -- in government service, non-governmental organizations, health fields or in meeting other global needs.
Our students recognize more than ever that a life truly worth living is found outside their comfort zone.


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We take the pieces that don't make full lengths and pack them here. No two boxes will ever be the same!
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It is show time again - and this year we celebrate history!
Despite the downpours today, the hints of summer are everywhere, and the days are really warming up, which means that one of the regions finest events on the calendar is just around the corner - it's SHOWTIME!
Another year has rolled by and the annual Nelson A&P Show is on again this coming weekend (November 23rd & 24th) at the Richmond Showgrounds.
This year marks the 120th Anniversary of the local event, which must make it one of the regions longest running community activities. Bowater Toyota is proud to be a part of it all again this year, with a large display in the same spot as always, stop by and see us for some amazing show specials (more on this later in the week as they are amazing!).
Bowaters has got a long and proud association with the local A&P Show, having been in attendance for generations!
This year the show association are focusing on the history of the event in our region with a celebration of 120 years. As we were preparing for this years show we came across this old photo from the early 1960's (either 1962 or 1963) - it shows a young Rodney Bowater (with his back turned leaning over the car) with the brand new Triumph Spitfire Mark 1 at the local A&P Show.
Bowater Toyota CEO Tony Bowater with an old Bowaters A&P Show photo from the early 1960's.
We scanned in the photo so we can share it (see below) as it is just another one of those historical moments to relish. Back in those days it would have been quite the show stopper - a little sports car so new it even has got it's upholstery wrapped and protected!
The Bowaters Stand at the A&P Show 1962 or 1963 with the Triumph Spitfire Mark 1. Right click on the image and selected one of the options to view the image larger.
For more information on the car at the centre of this photo, the Triumph Spitfire Mark 1, you can click here which will go to the Triumph owners carclub website.
The Bowater Motor Group have held a huge range of different car marques over the years, including the Triumph range.
We also found this great image from even earlier which features an event of some sort in one of the old showrooms in the region. At the very far right Raymond Bowater can be seen, and given the set up of the number plates this must have been from the very early days!
Come on down to the show this weekend, enjoy the atmosphere, and grab yourself some serious savings on a range of cars. We are makign a return to "show day specials" with some ridiculous deals being organised.
We will also be making a bit of a feature of some of the history behind the Bowater Motor Group. After all the Bowaters family have been driving the dream of Nelson and Tasman for over 65 years now, and are well into the 4th generation of Bowater family members working in the business. That is definitely something to celebrate.


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6 Places You Can Find Great Creative Writing Prompts
Writing can be difficult, and it's not only full-time writers who suffer from "writer's block". Students have papers to write. Programmers have documentation to write. Teachers have curriculums to write. Marketing agents have advertisements to write. Small business owners have copy to write. No matter who you are, you've likely sat in front of a blank page without an idea of how to start. That's where writing prompts can come to your rescue.
Writing prompts demand a written response – one that can be as serious an answer as you'd like, or it can be full of nonsense. But either way, it gets you writing. A simple phrase can ignite an inferno of prose from within. The hard part is starting, and creative writing prompts do that for you. Here are some great places where you can find writing prompts to help jump start your writing muscles.
Writer's Digest
Writer's Digest is one of the most famous publications for writers. With a history that begins as far back as 1920, it's hard to discredit the immense amount of help that the Digest has given to amateur and professional writers alike.
For a while, they've been running a section with regularly updated writing prompts. Once every week, Brian A. Klems posts a new writing prompt for you to respond to. If you need an ongoing source of prompts, be sure to check it out.
Creative Writing Prompts
On the Creative Writing Prompts site, you'll see a big block of numbers ranging from 1 to 346. Each number is a unique writing prompt. All you have to do is hover over a number and a popup box will show with the prompt displayed.
If you just need a quick creative writing prompt, this site is great. The downside is that the site isn't updated regularly, so once you've gone through all of them, you'll have to look elsewhere.
Writing Excuses
To be sure, Writing Excuses is a weekly writing podcast 6 Must-Listen Podcasts For Novelists, Screenwriters & Storytellers Are you stuck in a writing slump? Have you ran out of story ideas? Are you puzzled and confused over the publishing industry? Do you need guidance on becoming a professional wordsmith? There are lots... Read More . However, one great thing that those podcasters do is to end each episode with a writing prompt. Most of the time, the prompt is related to the topic of the podcast, which is even better.
In an episode about character viewpoints, for example, the prompt will be designed to exercise your skills at writing in different viewpoints. A setting-related episode would prompt you to write about a certain kind of setting. Stuff like that.
Writing Excuses is led by prolific author, Brandon Sanderson, and two of his good friends, Dan Wells and Howard Tayler.
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You have 1,440 minutes a day. Use one of them to write.
That's the tagline for the One Minute Writer blog. They live up to that tagline by providing you with near-daily writing prompts. Prompts that will spur your fingers to type. Prompts that will force you to confront and analyze interesting ideas that can be translated into stories.
For ongoing prompts delivered consistently, you can't beat the One Minute Writer. Subscribe to the posts today and you'll never run out of ideas again.
Creative Writing Solutions
Creative Writing Solutions has an individual page dedicated to listing a bunch of writing prompts that they've come up with.
The awesome thing about these creative writing prompts is that the creators have divided them into different categories. Some of the prompts are meant to help you formulate new story ideas. Others are designed to help you flesh out characters and settings.
The drawback? High quality but low quantity. Once you've gone through them all, you'll have to find another source.
Head over to Twitter and run a search for the #writingprompt hashtag. It's one of the Twitter hashtags that every writer should know 15 Twitter Hashtags That Every Writer Should Know About Although Facebook continues to defend its position as the most popular social networking platform, you shouldn't focus all of your attention there. Where else can you go? Twitter! Twitter is a great resource for social... Read More .
You'll find a whole bunch of Twitter posts dedicated to writing prompts. People from all over the world post up their prompts and you, the lucky one, get to consume them all for free and at your own leisure. User-generated content is awesome, and this hashtag is just another example of that.
Where do you go to get your dose of writing prompts? Let us know in the comments.
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Eight years ago, I thought about a regional approach as a way to grow the Mohawk Valley.
From that thought and concept, The Genesis Group was born and has been promoting the Mohawk Valley as a region through various activities and initiatives ever since.
As the founder and current president of Genesis, I am proud of the group's accomplishments and the positive response from the people of our region.
With support from many businesses, corporations and post secondary institutions of higher learning, Genesis has continued to invest time, energy and many volunteers in enhancing the quality of life for residents and visitors to this region.
Recognizing the large impact by our region's assets — education, healthcare, the arts, technology and year-round recreation – coupled with the great workforce and caring people of this community, Genesis has been able to partner with many other groups in facilitating progress in regional development.
We have participated in many regional events including those hosted by Mohawk Valley EDGE, Leadership Mohawk Valley and area Chambers of Commerce. They include regional community forums, the Call the Mohawk Valley Home initiative and Mohawk Valley Matters, a regional blueprint.
A Celebration of Education dinner program, in conjunction with American Education Week in November, has recognized many outstanding educators and education programs that together produce our fine quality education for our students. Genesis also partners with area school districts to showcase career opportunities available to students.
In the area of health care, Genesis partners with the Medical Societies of Oneida, Herkimer and Madison counties to sponsor the Annual Regional Health Care Recognition, an event that honors outstanding health care professionals. Health care is a billion dollar industry in the region and we need to let our residents know that they don't have to go far to obtain quality healthcare services.
In early 2009, Genesis will sponsor a meeting focused on embracing green technology, including emphasis on green businesses and buildings and their impact on our environment. Genesis will also continue to partner with Rome Clean and Green in its efforts to make the Mohawk Valley a cleaner community through the Keep America Beautiful campaign.
To expand a wider array of opportunities, the Genesis Discovery Tours offer the public mini-tours of area places of interest including: business and production places as well as locations of interest and recreation that would help residents, especially newcomers, become acquainted with what the region has to offer.
I hope that in learning of our region's assets, such as the world respected research facilities, institutions of higher education, museums of art, etc. — a greater pride and respect for our community will be generated.
This has been another exciting year of progress for the Genesis Group. I invite everyone to become involved in our efforts to create a positive and greater quality-of-life in the Mohawk Valley region.
I'm looking forward to 2009 as we work to advance regional economic, social and cultural interest and to foster regional unity and cooperation.
Joseph R. Carucci is the founder and president of The Genesis Group.
Guest view: Genesis Group is advancing the region
Eight years ago, I thought about a regional approach as a way to grow the Mohawk Valley.


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Two companies are teaming up to offer their customers in the maritime communications markets high performance, cost-effective satellite connectivity. ST Engineering Electronics' partnership with global communications partner Orbit Communications Systems (Orbit) was announced in the lead-up to ConnecTech Asia 2018 taking place on June 26-28.
ST Engineering Electronics has been selected by Orbit, a provider of precision tracking-based communications solutions and airborne communications management systems, to supply its Agilis® Multi-Band Block Up Converters (BUCs) to strengthen Orbit's maritime Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) system.
The compact Agilis® BUCs enable higher efficiencies with their improved radio frequency (RF) performance that accommodates higher uplink data transmission rates. Supporting band-switching flexibility, the BUCs allow seamless transfer between new space and legacy satellites, preventing connection loss and delivering superior connectivity under severe sea conditions.
Goh Wai Pheng, General Manager, Satcom & Sensors Systems, ST Engineering Electronics said they are proud of the support and confidence their customers have in their ability to meet their stringent requirements. Their in-depth understanding of their customers' satellite business needs, coupled with their highly engineered portfolio of satellite communications solutions, has enabled them to implement new and improved connectivity to meet unprecedented data demands from businesses and applications worldwide.
As ST Engineering's Smart City growth plan is steadily gaining traction, ST Engineering Electronics will be showcasing its cutting-edge satellite communications capabilities that enable seamless connectivity at ConnecTech Asia, Level 1.
Key exhibit highlights include:
- The Agilis Triband Solid State Power Amplifier, delivering premium performance and reliable microwave power amplification for satellite hub and remote terminals;
- The 1M Triband Manpack Satellite Terminal, a custom-built terminal that enables different frequency band use with a simple change of the feed system;
- Agilis 0.35M Communications-on-the-move (COTM) Terminal that provides immediate, effective and efficient satellite communications capability on the move
Agilis Tri-band Solid State Power Amplifier (SSPA)
The Agilis Tri-band Solid State Power Amplifier (SSPA) is an innovative concept in SSPAs. It allows the use of a single amplifer for multiband applications, delivering a 50 percent terminal cost reduction to customers through a single antenna instead of multiple band application.
Supported by state-of-the-art technology, the Agilis SSPA provides high radio frequency power, and gains stability for uplink applications. It is also highly linear with guaranteed output power suitable for multi-carriers operation.
Communications-On-The-Move Terminals (COTM)
The 0.35M Communications-on-the-move terminal (COTM) is compact and low profile, suitable for integration on land vehicles and platforms with space and/or system height constraints. It offers full automated tracking capability, enabling Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS), seamless and real-time broadband communications via GEO-Stationary Satellites while on-the-move in high mobility vehicles and platforms. The terminal provides robust satellite communications in moving vehicles, and unequalled mobile access to a broad spectrum of information services including video, data and imagery.
Parabolic 1M Triband Manpack Satellite Terminal
The 1M Triband Manpack Satellite Terminal is a custom-built terminal that provides high reliability, superior innovation and choice for users. Designed to provide voice, video and data via satellite link, the terminal supports both commercial and defence operations in harsh and challenging environmental conditions.
The deployment of the manpack satellite terminal is easy with minimal assembly of separate parts, and the antenna alignment is also readily accomplished with the integration of the modem in the terminal. With its Tri-band capability, users can use the manpack satellite terminal in different frequency bands by simply changing the feed system.
The 1M Triband Manpack satellite terminal is suited for use in places with no fixed communications infrastructure and limited access to vehicles. The system is man-portable and can be deployed quickly. The equipment includes BUC, LNB, Modem, Power Supply, M&C, GPS and battery. Given its innovative design, 1M Triband Manpack satellite terminal is considered to be one of the smallest and lightweight in the industry without reducing any of its functionality.


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Vital Orthopedic & Spine Institute is unparalleled, offering a comprehensive continuum of treatment and care within a highly integrated healthcare delivery network. We help patients deal with everything from everyday aches, pains and strains to sports injuries, serious spine and orthopedic injuries and disease. Our goal is to return our patients to normal function as quickly and safely as possible.
Arthroscopic Surgery
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Cervical Spine
Minimally Invasive Procedures of the Cervical Spine and surgical procedures including Discectomy Fusion
Fracture Care
Non surgical treatment of fractures as well as surgical fixation when necessary
Intra-Articular Injections of the Joints
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Saint Patrick's Basilica council 12158, Ottawa, were honoured to receive a Pilgrim Immaculate Conception Icon that travelled throughout Ontario in 2014. The beautiful reproduction is a gift from the Knights of Columbus Ontario State office. State Program Director Bill Country and Ottawa District 1 DD Denis Belanger were on hand to make the presentation to the Basilica's Rector Fr. Bosco Wong and Council 12158 GK Brendan Hennigan and the council members.
The original painting is housed in the Cathedral Basilica Notre-Dame de Quebec, Quebec City. The 40 X 27 inch icon of Mary as the Immaculate Conception was painted by Sister Mary of the Eucharist, of the Quebec based Sisters of Charity, in 1925. The original 18th century painting was destroyed by fire in 1922.
Council 12158 was presented with the icon at their March general meeting. The icon will be hung near the Basilica's Venerable Michael J. McGiveny Honoris and Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto. A dedication and blessing will be conducted by Fr. Bosco Wong, Rector of Saint Patrick's Basilica, at the 28th March Archdiocese Knights of Columbus meeting.
Council 12158 GK Brendan Hennigan said "It is an honour for our council to have the gift of the icon and it is hoped that all knights, their families and parishioners will take the opportunity to reflect on the mystery of the Immaculate Conception and God's love for us all. It is appropriate that the Immaculate Conception icon is located near the Venerable Michael J. McGivney Honoris where many reflect and pray." A dedication plaque will be mounted near the icon with the history of the icon. Knights of Columbus Immaculate Conception Marian prayer books will be available for private and group devotions.


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By Michelle LaRowe – eNannySource
The summer months are a time for relaxation and play—as well as an opportunity for exploration and learning in unexpected ways! I recently chatted with Dr. Rebecca Palacios, a teacher from Corpus Christi, Texas who holds a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction, to discuss the importance of summer learning. Dr. Palacios is a National Board Certified Teacher and a Founding Director for the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS), as well as Senior Curriculum Advisor for the award-winning early education site ABCmouse.com.
In our conversation, Dr. Palacios shared a few ways parents can encourage their children to continue learning in the summer while giving them a chance to follow their natural curiosities and interests.
This is a great article full of information and ideas to keep kids learning over summer break. This has always been a struggle in our house and a lot of that falls on me. I have to remember that I have to be consistent and participate in the program. It is so easy for me to fall in to the laid back summertime routine and forget to follow through with the "summer program" the family discussed at the end of the school year.
Have a read and enjoy. Please chime in with any comments and share what works for your family.
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Thanks to living in northeast Queens your child is very likely to graduate from high school on time.
Queens District 11, which encompasses the neighborhoods of Bayside, Douglaston and Little Neck, ranked third out of 59 New York City districts with the highest graduation rates in 2015, according to a recent study by the nonpartisan initiative Measure of America.
Approximately 92.2 percent of high school students residing in the three northeast Queens areas graduated on time in 2014, reflected the data.
The highly ranked Queens District 11 followed closely behind Manhattan's Community District 1 and 2, which include Battery Park City, Greenwich Village and Soho. These Manhattan districts tied for the number one ranking, as more than 95 percent of students there have graduated within four years.
The research inferred that where students reside is still a strong determining factor that influences whether or not he or she will graduate on time. Furthermore, "disparities in on-time graduation rates by neighborhood are greater than disparities by race, the report found, with 34 percentage points separating the best-performing community district and the lowest performer," DNAinfo first reported on Wednesday.
As a short-term initiative, researchers at Measure of America are urging the city Department of Education (DOE) to add more guidance counselors to reduce their caseloads. They also hope that the department uses this data as a guideline to implement a strategy that will bridge the gap in graduation rates by neighborhood.
"To fix the system in the long term, the DOE should ensure there are more good high school options across the city to chose from," noted Sarah Burd-Sharps, co-director Measure of America.
Measure of America is an initiative of the Social Science Research Council (SSRC), which analyzes data that emphasizes human interest issues such as health, education and living standards.
SSRC is an independent, international, nonprofit organization, founded in 1923, that is run by a board of directors and social scientists who conduct research on major public issues.


text: Print Fuchs' dystrophy care at Mayo ClinicYour Mayo Clinic care teamMayo Clinic doctors trained in the structure and function of the eye are experts in treating all types of vision and eye conditions. Mayo Clinic's eye experts work with a multidisciplinary team of specialists who collaborate to provide exactly the care you need. Advanced diagnosis and treatmentsEye care providers at Mayo Clinic offer the latest diagnostic technology and most advanced treatment options for Fuchs' dystrophy. Mayo Clinic ophthalmologists have vast experience in corneal transplants. Expertise and rankings Experience. Mayo Clinic is a leader in the treatment of Fuchs' dystrophy. Each year doctors at the three Mayo Clinic locations care for more than 900 patients who have Fuchs' dystrophy. Surgery. If you need a corneal transplant, Mayo Clinic ophthalmologists have vast experience in this type of surgery. Learn more about Mayo Clinic's Ophthalmology department's expertise and rankings. Locations, travel and lodgingMayo Clinic has major campuses in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona; Jacksonville, Florida; and Rochester, Minnesota. The Mayo Clinic Health System has dozens of locations in several states. For more information on visiting Mayo Clinic, choose your location below: Mayo Clinic's campus in Arizona Mayo Clinic's campus in Florida Mayo Clinic's campus in Minnesota Mayo Clinic Health System Costs and insuranceMayo Clinic works with hundreds of insurance companies and is an in-network provider for millions of people. In most cases, Mayo Clinic doesn't require a physician referral. Some insurers require referrals, or may have additional requirements for certain medical care. All appointments are prioritized on the basis of medical need. Learn more about appointments at Mayo Clinic. Please contact your insurance company to verify medical coverage and to obtain any needed authorization prior to your visit. Often, your insurer's customer service number is printed on the back of your insurance card. More information about billing and insurance: Mayo Clinic in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota Mayo Clinic Health System By Mayo Clinic Staff Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic Doctors & departments Feb. 15, 2018 Print Share on: FacebookTwitter Related Fuchs dystrophy Associated Procedures Cornea transplant Eye exam Fuchs' dystrophySymptoms & causesDiagnosis & treatmentDoctors & departmentsCare at Mayo Clinic CON-20305527 Patient Care & Health Information Diseases & Conditions Fuchs' dystrophy


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Keep the beauty of the night sky close by wearing a beautifully designed onyx pendant from Shiels Jewellers.
Onyx is a black and white banded variety of quartz and historically has been seen as a birthstone for the month of July.
Regarded by some as one of the most healing stones, onyx jewellery is a wonderful way to celebrate some of life's great mysteries with a small fashion display that can lead to some great conversations. In Peruvian and Native American traditions the onyx crystal stone symbolises initiation and change.
At Shiels we help celebrate the natural beauty of onyx by housing our high quality selections in one of our charming artisan crafted pendant designs. Black will always be a fashionable choice and can easily enhance a number of clothing combinations in your wardrobe. Add one of these radiant accessories to your collection today or send it as a surprise gift to someone special in your life.


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The DS1206N is a programmable board designed primarily for serial-over-IP and serial control applications. It comes preloaded with a fully functional serial-over-IP application.
Like the DS1206 controller, the DS1206N has a multi-channel serial port. There is a single serial port connector (either pin header or DB9M depending on version; see below) capable of handling four independent serial channels. Have no use for those DSR and DTR lines? Turn them into RX and TX of an additional serial channel. Don't want CTS and RTS either? That's one more channel! In total, there are 15 different configurations or "port mappings" to choose from, starting from a standard single-channel configuration (RX, TX, CTS, RTS, DSR, and DTR) all the way to a 3.5-channel setup (RX, TX, RX2, TX2, RX3, TX3, and RX4).
There are three configurations of the DS1206N: The "RS" for RS232, the "TM" for TTL Master, and the "TS" for TTL Slave. You can select which version you require by using the drill-down option box at the bottom of this page. The image to the right shows the "RS" configuration.
For details about the DS1206N hardware and all the available serial port map settings, see the DS1206N user manual.
For details about programming the DS1206N, see the TIDE, TiOS, Tibbo BASIC and Tibbo C Online Manual.
View Tibbo BASIC Introduction Videos.
View a video of the Serial-over-IP application showing WiFi support.
View a video of the Tibbo Connection Wizard showing how to create a Virtual Serial Port and link it with the Device Server.
The DS1206N-TM is different from the "RS" version in that it has a TTL serial port and no power switch. The port is accessible through a 12-pin connector on the PCB. The power regulator on the board can be used to supply 3.3V power to the attached serial device as well.
The DS1206N-TS is like the "TM" version but has no "12V"-to-3.3V power regulator. Instead, the attached serial device should provide stabilized 3.3V power to the board.
If you want to get one of the DB9-to-Terminal adapters shown in the options below, the normal version (as opposed to inverted) is recommended as it will make the terminal connections face up and be more easily accessible.


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Time out! I offer suggestions. Slash those monthlies even further - (1) $10 a month iPhone (2) Kill Cable altogether - buy a good digital TV antenna - borrow dvds from the library - download videos and tv programs and burn your own dvd-player-friendly Video CDs (3) Use a free wi-fi hotspot or free internet service - there are free broadband and dialups out there! (4) If you are in relatively good health, BANK that $150 a month for health insurance. And check on those Dr. fees: I spent a half-day last year for lab work, check-up and Rx renewals/updates. I noticed the total bill was LESS than my bi-weekly premium! If you can get by a few months without expensive health insurance before it becomes mandatory under Obama and save the cash, you will feel better and see the light at the end of the financial tunnel!
Also, it is SPRING - (5) time to plant veggies - think about creating nutritious summer meals and look into home canning and preserving - and cancel that gym membership! Run around the block, exercise at home. Resist the urge to drive to anything within reasonable walking distance. Both you and your wallet will be healthier!
This post was inspired by "5 Ways to Budget Your Finances on a Blogger's Income"
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