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Of all the roles you can obtain while working in the video game industry, few are as rewarding and sought-after as "Game Designer". Game designers not only come up with great gameplay ideas but also figure out how to implement them in the best way possible. Wherever there's a game that's fun and addicting, you can bet there was one or more game designers who used their passion and creativity to make it happen.
But like most jobs, being a game designer doesn't mean you're having non-stop fun every time you step into the office. While very rewarding, it can also be one of the most stressful and taxing positions in the entire studio. The following are some of the challenges and professional demands you can expect while on your road to becoming the next great game designer. The sooner you start preparing for what's to come, the better!
Being More Than Just The Idea Person
A big misconception about the role of a game designer is that they just sit around coming up with good ideas all day. The time spent thinking of ideas is only a fraction compared to what a game designer actually does most of the day. From the first stages of prototyping to the last week of release (and sometimes beyond), the game designer's main job is to make sure everything fits together well, resulting in a fun and polished experience. If you're a lead designer then you also have the task of making sure everyone on the team follows the main vision of the project.
That being said, you will be expected to come up with awesome ways of making the game not just better but unique as well. With games releasing on a daily basis now, our industry is more competitive than ever before. This means that game designers must keep their skills sharp and creativity brimming in order to conjure great ideas and find the way to make it an experience that will blow away the competition.
You Will Face Problems All The Time
If you get stressed out easily when faced with a problem, perhaps being a game designer isn't right for you. Since games tend to be complex and constantly-evolving beasts, game designers encounter a fair share of difficulties almost every day. This doesn't just include technical bugs, which also need to be addressed so that the game runs smoothly and as intended.
You'll also be expected to come up with good work-arounds when the gameplay needs to be tweaked or a big part of the game (abilities, an entire world, etc) has been axed due to time constraints. Solutions are also needed when the story and/or characters are changed. Like we mentioned before, being a game designer isn't about being the idea person. Rather, it's about knowing and learning how to keep the game fun and fresh despite not having things always go according to plan.
Getting Hired Isn't Easy, But Not Impossible
Before you even start worrying about the challenges and demands of a game designer, you need to actually get a job first. If your goal is to make a living while working at an established game studio, know that each year hundreds of new graduates with the same dreams as yours are going to compete for the same job. Fortunately most schools, including NYFA, offer valuable resources and help prepare students so they stand out and find success in breaking into the industry.
These days going indie is also an option, though it's easier said than done. Making your own games is very rewarding but there's also a lot more to it, and some would say it's one of the toughest career choices you can make as a game developer. Whether you want to work at a studio or independently, know that plenty of developers have overcome the same challenges as you and are now living happy lives as a game developer. With enough passion and determination, you can too— no matter how competitive the industry becomes.
An ugly side of game development is what is referred to as "crunching". This is when developers must work longer hours than normal to meet an upcoming deadline. Crunching usually becomes necessary when a big project milestone or the day the game is supposed to be shipped is fast approaching. So if you're normally working 8 to 10 hour days, you'll probably be in the office for around 12 to 15 hours during these crunch time periods.
The fact is, crunch time is one of the biggest criticisms of the game development next to the huge layoffs that occur at the end of a project. The good news is that efforts are being made by developers all over the world to reduce the need for extra hours. Perhaps they're realizing that a team of happy workers who have had enough sleep are more likely to produce amazing content.


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Sweet Benefits of the Soda Tax: Examining Impacts and Implications for Revenue
December 05, 2017
Sugar sweetened beverage taxes, commonly referred to as soda taxes, have been on the rise in American municipal governments as a potential policy solution to both a public health crisis and a revenue shortage [1]. However, in cities like Philadelphia where these sugary beverage taxes have been implemented, they have become a target for the scrutiny of residents and economists alike. Governments that have implemented soda taxes commonly cite how the tax revenue and the tax itself could help tackle obesity, but this claim is still subject to debate.
Since November 2014, when Berkeley, California, became the first U.S. city to pass a tax on artificially sweetened drinks, eight other U.S. cities have followed suit. To date, only one of those cities (Chicago) has voted to repeal the tax [2]. In January of 2017, Philadelphia mayor Jim Kenney's soda tax, to be levied on distributors, went into effect, taxing nonalcoholic sugar-sweetened and diet beverages at a rate of 1.5 cents/oz [3].
One of the primary purposes behind governments imposing taxes on artificially sweetened beverages is to curb the consumption of caloric sweeteners by the public, and in turn, remediate health problems related to the overconsumption of these sweeteners.
While the merits of this type of "sin tax" policy are debated, most agree that taxing sugary beverages has the potential to generate a significant amount of revenue for governments [4]. In addition to claiming this Pigovian tax falls disproportionately on poor consumers, critics have also cited statistics indicating the failure of this tax to provide healthy alternatives to soda as evidence of its ineffectiveness [5]. The early evidence suggests that many customers often travel just outside the city to purchased untaxed beverages, taking advantage of a readily available, geographical loophole. [6].
The tax disproportionately affects low-income households because they are more likely to consume sugar products at high amounts than higher-income households. However, that also means low income households stand to benefit the most with regard to health. As high-income households are less sensitive to price changes, low-income households are more likely to stop consuming soda from an increase in soda prices.[6]
Sugary beverage taxes vary across the United States in their cost per ounce of the tax and the types products that are taxed. While Philadelphia's tax on sugary beverages is lower than Seattle's 1.75 cent/oz tax, it is more comprehensive than those of other cities. In addition to soda, Philadelphia's tax targets fruit-juice based drinks with additives, sports drinks, flavored water, energy drinks, pre-sweetened coffee or tea, and non-alcoholic beverages intended to be mixed into an alcoholic drink. However, as in other US cities, milk, water, pure juice with no added sugar, baby formula, and medical supplements have been exempted [7].
Case Study: Results in Philadelphia
In its first six months, Philadelphia's soda tax has raised $39.3 million in revenue and curbed the purchase of taxed beverages within city limits [8]. There has also been an associated uptick in the purchase of bottled water in the city. Major beverage corporations including Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and Canada Dry have reported regional job losses which they attribute to the new tax [9]. Overall, these economic impacts are in line with the predictions of opponents of a soda tax.
Studies indicate that the impacts seen on the surface do not tell the whole story. A 2014 study published in the American Journal of Public Health concluded that soda taxes do not negatively impact employment where implemented, despite appearances. The study goes on to state that increased employment in other sectors of the economy ultimately offset immediate job loss in the taxed industry [10]. Additionally, a 2013 study conducted by researchers from Duke University concluded that while taxing soft drinks reduced the consumption of such products, the resulting product substitution led to an increased intake of sodium and fat in cities with sugary beverage taxes [11].
Policy Recommendations
The goals of the Philadelphia soda tax are two-fold: to raise revenue for infrastructure investments and to increase overall public health.
Currently, more than two-thirds of Americans are clinically obese or overweight, and numerous medical studies indicate those individuals are at a significantly higher risk of developing cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and other related medical ailments [12]. Additionally, childhood obesity rates are increasing within the nation [13]. According to a study by BMC public health, a tax on soda and related products reduces overall consumption of soda. In addition, the higher the price of soda, the higher the reduction of the consumption of soda.[14]
However, while the consumption of soda goes down, the consumption of substitutes such as fruit juice and whole milk goes up. A review of available literature suggests that soda taxes only lead to a "modest" reduction of weight in a population [15]. At the same time, whole milk and fruit juices offer more vitamins and minerals than sodas, which suggests that the increase in soda prices might lead to other positive health outcomes. Additionally, the inverse relationship between consumption of soda and the tax is conducive to such beneficial health effects. In Philadelphia, diet sodas are included under the umbrella of the beverage tax, but such may not be the case in other cities. A tax exclusive of diets would increase their consumption, since they serve as substitute for regular soft drinks. Diet drink consumption goes up with the increased of prices of regular sodas, and the average body mass index (BMI, or weight relative to height) of a population goes down. However, the consumption of diet drinks increases the risk of developing metabolic syndromes by 34%. The extent to which diet drinks may lead to growth or decline in the overall physical well-being of a population is still unclear.[16]
On balance, it seems that the soda taxes generally increase health outcomes, but there are still ways they could be reformed to raise aggregate health. One possibility is to replace soda taxes with an excise tax on sugar per gram in drinks, as opposed to a flat percentage tax on all drinks above a certain sugar level. Such a tax could provide incentives for companies to reduce the concentration of sugar in their products and cut sugar substitutes, since they are carried directly to shelf prices. For instance, Berkeley, CA implemented such a tax in March of 2015, with a tax of $0.01 per oz of sugar consumed. For Berkeley, the number of sugar-sweetened beverages consumed within its borders decreased by 21% in the first year of implementation alone [17]. Not only could the tax reduce the city's average per capita consumption of sugar, but it could also create a new means to raise revenue, as the current tax idea relies solely the taxation of soda. The taxes could then be redirected to other means to reduce societal obesity.
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The views expressed on the Student Blog are the author's opinions and don't necessarily represent the Wharton Public Policy Initiative's strategies, recommendations, or opinions.
[1] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21443899
[2] http://circ.ahajournals.org/content/136/5/500.short
[3] http://www.phillybevtax.com/Content/Documents/Philadelphia-Beverage-Tax-Regulations.pdf
[4] http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0047272710001222
[8] http://www.phillybevtax.com/Content/Documents/Philadelphia-Beverage-Tax-Regulations.pdf
[10] http://ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/abs/10.2105/AJPH.2013.301630
[17] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5024386/pdf/AJPH.2016.303362.pdf

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On Location in St George SC covering the drought and its effect on farming
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On Location: First Live Instagram to Space Station
This job had many moving parts to it will very little prep time and only one chance to get it right. With two different IFB lines being routed via mission control along with everything going through the Instagram application I wasn't 100% sure how it would work but thankfully it all worked well. The biggest issue was gain stage control which is why Will is speaking loud as we couldn't get a good level into the phone using an external mic. Enjoy !
New Equipment : Lectrosonics PDR Recorder
To better serve our clients we have added the Lectrosonics PDR recorder. This recorder is worn by talent and allows for recording when wireless aren't an option The PDR is 2.3×2.1x.7 inches (60x54x17 mm), and weighs 2.5 oz (71 grams) with battery. We look forward to putting it to use
Audio Technica M-50X Headphones
After being a Sound mixer for close to 20 years I have used many different brand and types of headphones. The classic recommended headphone for years has been the Sony MDR 7506 but I have never been of fan of them due to comfort and tonal quality. For cart based work and non fast pace bag work. I have become a real fan of the Audio Technica M-50 X Headphones for comfort , accurate sound reproduction and durability. One of the other positive attributes of the M-50 is the cable is user replaceable and comes with a straight/ coiled option depending upon what your doing. At a price point of under $150.00 they are also still cheap enough if you lose them its still going to be ok. So if your looking for a new set of headphones check them out from your favorite audio retailer.
Tech Tip: On Camera IFB Earpieces
Working live and on air requires a special breed of sound mixer. You have to get it right the first time every time you either do or you don't then you move on. It is important to have the right gear for the job. The gold standard of on air IFB ear pieces is Audio Implements a small family owned company. Virtually every news network and station uses these ear pieces. They are well built and last forever at a fair price. So if you find yourself needing on air IFB ear pieces give them a ring. There website isn't the best but call them and you will get great customer service
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In business since 2001 with equipment packages for any type of production. If you need quality location sound in Augusta GA please contact us at 561.212.1443 or email@example.com
Tech Tip: Audio Technica ATH-M50x Headphones
Over my 17 year career I have used many types of headphones and by far my favorite is the newer ATH-M50X. They are very comfortable for those who wear and don't wear glasses, and my favorite part a user replaceable cable. This allows you to swap between a straight cable or coiled cable depending upon what application you using them in. I also had another shorter straight cable made as well. I have been very happy with the headphones and use them for most situation estimated retail price is around $170.00 so check them out. They are far more comfortable them the classic Sony 7506.


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- The main feature of Object Oriented programming is representing real-time objects in the form of class objects.
- Object Oriented ABAP focus on representing real-time objects of classes.
- SAP ABAP Object Oriented programming is available in two flavors .
- One is Global Classes and another one is local class.
Global Class
Global Class is an ABAP object which can be accessible via SAP Class Builder, T-code for SAP Class Builder is SE24.
Local Class
Local classes are classes which are available in ABAP programs, we can access them via ABAP editor SE38.
What is a Class ? A class is a user defined data type with attributes, methods, events, user-defined types, interfaces etc for a particular entity or business application .
What are Objects ? Objects are nothing but instances of classes, each object has a unique identity that is memory and it`s own attributes.
Declaring Classes and Objects
Syntax: DATA <instance> TYPE REF TO <class name> . "Declaring global class in ABAP program using type ref to(type reference to ) CREATE OBJECT <instance> . "Create object for the declared instance
Components of a Class
Attributes: Attributes are variables, constants declared within a class .
Methods: Methods are coding blocks which provides some functionality .
- These methods are similar to Function Modules in ABAP.
- Methods can access all attributes of it`s own class.
- Methods are defined in definition part and implemented in implementation part.
- We can call methods using
CALL METHODstatement.
Events: Event is a mechanism through which one method of a class can raise method of other class, without hazard of instantiating that class.
Interfaces: Interfaces are similar to classes which contain methods Without any implementation.
Interfaces are mainly used to extend the scope or functionality of the class.
Instance components : These components exist separately in each instance (object) of the class and are referred using instance component selector using
Static components : These components exists globally for a class and are referred to using static component selector
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Each class component has a visibility.
In ABAP Objects, the whole class definition is separated into three visibility sections:
Public section: Data declared in public section can be accessed by the class itself, by its subclasses as well as by other users outside the class.
Protected section: Data declared in the protected section can be accessed by the class itself, and also by its subclasses but not by external users outside the class.
Private Section: Data declared in the private section can be accessed by the class only, but not by its subclasses and by external users outside the class.
Classes in ABAP Objects can be declared either globally or locally.
Global Class: Global classes and interfaces are defined in the Class Builder (Transaction SE24) in the ABAP Workbench.
All of the ABAP programs in an R/3 System can access the global classes.
Local Class: Local classes are define in an ABAP program (Transaction SE38) and can only be used in the program in which they are defined.


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Cocowawa Honeycomb DressThursday, August 09, 2018
The lovely Ana of Cocowawa Crafts kindly asked me if I'd like to join in with the Honeycomb Blog Tour wayyyy back in February (incredible planning skills Ana!) before the Honeycomb was even released into the world! I'd never sewn a Cocowawa pattern before, so thought it would be a good opportunity to try out a new-to-me indie pattern company. I also really liked Ana's idea of spreading out the Blog Tour to show the potential of the Honeycomb right through until the Autumn/Winter as it's a really versatile pattern. Here's my own summer version of the Honeycomb Dress!
|Cocowawa Honeycomb Dress
|Hardware hack!
|Obviously a winner -it has pockets!
|A bit too much excess in the back!
|Unfortunately not feeling those sleeves!
|A little bit clunky, but a successful last minute sleeve chop
Without really realising it, I've become a go-to trouser person, so it's been really nice to break away from that and try something different, both in making and wearing. I'm inspired by all the fab versions on Instagram to keep working towards my perfect Honeycomb, and I'm confident I'll get there, I just need to work out how to make it 100% 'right' for me - fabric and styling suggestions welcome!
|Sun dress in the sun!
Keep your eyes peeled for more versions coming in the Blog Tour - Autumn dressing is my fave, so maybe that's where my dream Honeycomb will be realised!
Stay in touch!
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I think it came out great - I love your own touch of the D-rings which go well with the metallic buttons ;o)ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you! I'm definitely glad I went with the D-Ring detail :)Delete
I think the Honeycomb looks lovely on you! To "toughen" it up, maybe try a nice, light weight, super faded denim or chambray. That way you can still have drape, softness but it will look more bad girly as opposed to just girly :)ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks Kathleen! And thanks for the great fabric suggestions - maybe it's not about styling it tough, but trying more to make it that way from the start :)Delete
Loving your Honeycomb! Especially the D rings at the waist, that's a great idea.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks Lynne! The D rings are definitely my favourite bit :)Delete


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because you can not deploy a workflow as sandboxed solution. See the figure below (SequentialWorkflow_01.png).
Now Drag and drop a CreateTask activity from the Toolbox to the Workflow designer, right below the onWorkflowActivated1 activity. There is a red mark in the activity which shows that we need to set a mandatory field in the workflow as shown in the figure below(SequentialWorkflow_06.png).
Now also the red mark removes. Then find the TaskID and click on ..., it will open the Bind dialog. The Bind dialog is used to link a workflow property to a field or property in the code-behind file. This can be either an existing member or you can choose to create a new one. Here Click Bind to a new member tab. Type "taskId" in the New member name textbox. Select Create Property radio button. Then click on OK as shown in the figure below (SequentialWorkflow_08.png).
Here we will assign the task as shown below:
private void createTask1_MethodInvoking(object sender, EventArgs e)
taskId = Guid.NewGuid();
taskProperties = new SPWorkflowTaskProperties();
taskProperties.AssignedTo = "domainname\\username";
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After that F5 to deploy the web part, once the deployment finish go to the browser and click on the particular list. Click on the add new item and when you submit the form the breakpoint hits and when you will refresh a new item will be added to the list with name Task assigned from the sequential workflow.


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Once during your turn (before your attack), you may search your deck for a Grass Energy card and a Lightning Energy card and attach them to your Pokémon in any way you like. Then, shuffle your deck.
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Welcome to nylonsandsocks.com my official home on the internet. I get a lot of questions on instagram inquiring about:
- purchasing my nylons, socks and heels (shoes)
- more photos
- more videos
- and personalized messages and content
- Buying my https://www.zazzle.com/nylonsandsocks items. (Coffee mugs, buttons, shirts etc)
I've magically obtained this website as a means to address those questions with my "I'm no writer" blog, my 'Pretty Pretty" photo gallery, and of course my "Who doesn't love to" shop , plus links to other stuff.(probably)
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Newer colorways and designs were coming out from Nike during the Holiday 2009 season. It was not hard to believe that Nike came up with a surprisingly great looking set of shoes under the Air Jordan lineup. There was the Phat series and sources had confirmed that these kicks had been specifically designed for indoor basketball. The "Phat" series was released in 4 different colorways, each having its own set of hues to offer. The colorways included this release were four; Black, black, Navy Blue, Patent Black and Royal Blue. Jordan Brand has also confirmed that the Air Jordan 1 "Black Toe" returns during the Holiday Season 2016.
The prominent feature of each Phat colorway was the color of midsole and the stitched lining that ran around the lower part of upper in each pair. The shoe had a low-top design with the Nike's Swoosh incorporated on the sides, which this colorway a sweet looking one. The Nike logo was prominently visible on the sides of all 4 pairs. Double stitching lines on the upper's surface ensured added durability and style. The outer sole on each colorway matched the upper's hue. The special feature of this shoe was its color scheme. Combined with the patent leather, it provided a very stylish and unique glossy outlook.
Many sneakerheads must have copped a pair of the Air Jordan 1 "Reverse Shattered Backboard," considering that it just arrived at retailers on October 8th. It was certainly a memorable iteration, but an even more iconic and original rendition of the Air Jordan 1 is scheduled to make its comeback next month, as per Jordan Brand's confirmation. The "Black Toe" colorway of the model, dressed up in a combination of Black, Red and White, will be among November 2016's Jordan releases. Of course, it gets its nickname from the Black-colored overlays around its toe boxes. Its return is scheduled to take place on November 5th, but its price had not been revealed yet.
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/ Monday, July 19, 2010 / 7 Comments / Appetizers and Snacks , Chicken , Grilling , Indians
Tandoori Chicken
When it comes to simple Northern Indian fare, I just love tucking into some Tandoori Chicken with some plain (or garlic) naan and dhal. As I did not have a Tandoori oven, I grilled these Tandoori Chicken using some nice portions of boneless chicken breast recently. The outcome was fantastic. Do revisit the naan and dhal recipes which were posted previously to complete this meal. So, for my Butter Chicken dish which I planned to cook, I had to quickly set aside some of the chicken tandoori before it all disappeared. :-) No surprises here, my next post tomorrow will be the Indian Butter Chicken recipe. Do come back to check it out!
Recipe adapted from The Moti Mahal Cookbook by Monish Gujral
Tandoori Chicken
(Printable Recipe)
6 Pcs (600-700 g) Chicken Breasts, skinless and boneless (whole or cubed)
Vegetable Oil for basting
½ Red Onion, thinly sliced
Lime Wedges
First Marinade
1 ½ Tbsp Lime Juice
1 tsp Red Chili Powder
1 tsp Sea Salt
Second Marinade
½ Cup Yogurt
1 Tbsp Garlic Paste
1 Tbsp Ginger Paste
½ tsp Black Salt (kala namak)
1 tsp Garam Masala Powder
½ tsp Dried Fenugreek Leaf Powder (kasuri methi)
1/4 tsp Red Food Coloring (optional)
Prepare the chicken: Cut the chicken into cubes or make few deep incisions into the flesh on the chicken breast. Marinade the chicken with lime juice, chili powder, and sea salt. Set aside for 1 hour.
In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for the second marinade. Rub the marinade into the chicken and set aside for at least 3 hours.
Prepare the grill for direct cooking over medium heat. Fix the chicken on to a skewer. Grill the chicken with a lid closed and baste with the vegetable oil, turning once or twice until the meat is fully cooked, about 10 to 13 minutes. Serve warm with the onion and some lime wedges.
Labels: Appetizers and Snacks, Chicken, Grilling, Indians
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That looks wonderful! I love Indian food and have been wanting to cook more of it. thx for sharing!ReplyDelete
wow, this chicken is gorgeousReplyDelete
fantastic... love this a lot....ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 19, 2010 at 8:02 PM
I love tandoori chicken! Though probably not as much as tikka chicken :P Yours definitely looks good :)ReplyDelete
Whoa! I'm half Indian and this looks awesome! You should come over and teach me. Lol.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 26, 2010 at 4:17 PM
Just recently discovered your blog. Your food recipes and pics look awesome. I can't wait to try this recipe.ReplyDelete
BTW, did you use the red food coloring on your chicken?
I am not familiar with it....where do you purchase this?
- AnonymousJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:04 PM
its awesomeReplyDelete
thanks for sharing this yummy recipe :)
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This is a two semester, one credit each semester, graded course fulfilling the requirement for all members of the Sophomore Service Learning Community. The course content includes readings, class discussions, written assignments and yearlong service placement. The seminar will cover issues related to a variety of service placements and issues that affect the people with whom we serve. Topics such as inequities in education, racism and segregation, poverty and illiteracy and differing abilities will be covered in the seminar. This seminar is the integrating component to your academic course and your service and the community. Students receive a grade each semester for the seminar.
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The Presumption of Liberty?
Check out NPR's Morning Edition today, at least at 8:00 a.m., and you'll find the lead item isn't the impending jobs report, the European economic crisis, or even President Obama's latest campaign speech. No, it's "Catholic Groups Fight Contraceptive Rule." Sex, women, discrimination, religion, and health care: What could be more natural for NPR, more right down its alley? Yet the issues the story raises—not broached in this story, of course—go well beyond those pegs. What we have here, in microcosm, is a conflict with a thousand and one variations in the modern ubiquitous state.
New regulations under ObamaCare, it seems, will require employers, universities, and others who offer health insurance benefits covering prescription drugs to cover prescription contraceptives as well. For many Catholics, of course, that's a concern. As Catholic University President John Garvey wrote recently in The Washington Post, "if we comply, as the law requires, we will be helping our students do things that we teach them, in our classes and in our sacraments, are sinful—sometimes gravely so." He and others are asking for a religious liberty exception.
But why stop there? The issue is perfectly generalizable. And it arises in the thousand and one ways it does because our ever‐expanding anti‐discrimination laws, as they restrict private parties, conflict directly with our liberties—in particular, with our right to associate, or not, with anyone we wish, for any reason, good or bad, or no reason at all.
Currently, the story notes, 28 states require contraceptives to be offered in health plans, eight with no exception for religious organizations. Some have tried to get out from under those laws by self‐insuring, but that's where the federal Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 kicks in. Still, the story adds, an EEOC ruling under that statute binds only if the people being discriminated against take action. Hence the ObamaCare rule, which compels up front.
And what's the rationale for the anti‐discrimination rule? "Prescription contraception is a form of health care that is unique to women," says the ACLU's Sarah Lipton‐Lubet, "and the consequences of the inability to be able to access contraception, those fall primarily on women." Women would have no access to contraceptives, we're invited to believe, if their health insurance plans didn't pay for them—or access as well to anything else not covered, presumably. That's how we'll all end up with "Cadillac plans," until employers, unable to afford them, will stop providing any health insurance benefits at all—yet then will have to pay the penalty ObamaCare exacts for opting out.
But Ms. Lipton-Lubet's rationale doesn't stop there: "What the bishops and their allies are asking for is the ability to impose their religious beliefs on people who don't share them," she says. Think about that. It's the bishops who are forcing their beliefs on others, not the government that is forcing employers to pay for coverage they oppose. That's what we come to when, as Obama has repeatedly said, "we're all in this together." Opting out, cost free, is not an option—it's discrimination, whether in health care, or housing, or lending, or college admissions, or employment, or any other private endeavor that today is so highly regulated by our anti‐discrimination laws. Freedom of association is today the exception, not the rule, with government in charge of dispensing the exceptions.


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My Favorite Bit: Felix Gilman talks about THE RISE OF RANSOM CITY
When I was living in New York, I lived around the corner from Felix Gilman. Really. Just around the corner. We met at one of the KGB readings and had that funny thing where you slowly realize that you are neighbors. I picked up a copy of his first book, Thunderer, and was blown away by it. It's like he takes the New Weird movement but makes it accessible. I am fascinated by his imagination.
The new book, the Rise of Ransom City, fascinates me all over again because it sounds like it was written a hundred years ago. It does not sound like Felix, but the richness of the world and the vibrancy of the characters is still there.
So what's his Favorite Bit?
I love the cover design. The cover design is the only thing about the book that I can love unreservedly, without any equivocation or second-guessing or sudden attacks of anxiety, because I had nothing to do with it. Nice work, guys.
The hardback is also satisfyingly heavy. Heavier than a lot of other hardbacks, if I do say so myself. Not too heavy to read on the bus, but with a good solid heft to it. Feels like you've got value for money, you know?
OK: I loved writing in Harry Ransom's voice, and I will miss him now the book's done. I don't really buy it when writers talk about characters taking over books and charting their own course – my characters go where I tell them, damn it, or I will know the reason why – but this was definitely a book that was built around a particular voice. (In fact, the first draft was very different, and it had to be painstakingly cut down and re-centered around that character; anyway, old wounds).
Backstory: Harry Ransom is the book's narrator. "Professor" Harry Ransom, he sometimes calls himself. The book is his rags-to-riches-to-rags-to-who-knows-what's-next story. Harry is a sort of genius, probably. He grew up in a small mining town in the middle of nowhere; a childhood sickness and a miracle cure left him with an obsession with light and electricity. As a young man, he heads out to the western frontier to make his fortune, looking for investors in his wondrous Free-Energy Lightbringing Apparatus. Later he does get rich and famous in the big cities back east, though not in the way he expected. He gets caught up in the Great War between the horrible supernatural forces of the Gun and the Line, and some bad things happen and he becomes sort of notorious. The book that's in the reader's hands is (this is the conceit) composed from the letters he sends back as he heads out west again, this time for good, to found his utopian community of Ransom City – he's setting the story straight, he's settling some old scores, he's recruiting followers. He's trying to strike a balance between salesmanship and sincerity. He's an enthusiast, a high-energy salesman, a bullshit artist who is also almost as brilliant as he thinks he is, a utopian dreamer. All of this is fun to write.
What's also been fun is seeing readers' responses. Obviously Harry is not entirely reliable. (Who is?) Obviously he's not just making it all up, either. (Who would write a 368-page book that is entirely unreliable even on its own terms? Not someone who wants it published, that's who). Different readers have had very different takes on Harry's precise level of sincerity and fidelity to facts. That's satisfying for me as a writer, and also allows me to stroke my chin and say how interesting that you think that as if I wrote the whole thing as an elaborate psychological experiment; which perhaps I did.
Can I do another? I loved writing legal stuff into the book. In real life, I'm a litigator. I don't care for legal thrillers as such but I like fantastic, absurdist takes on the law, and have always meant to get around to writing a proper Legal Fantasy. In prior drafts I had courtroom scenes — legal battles over Harry's dubious patents. Very little of that survived the flensing process. Really just Chapter 25, "The Injunction," which is only about two pages long, and is about an injunction. Probably for the best, really.
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Felix Gilman is the author of three novels: Thunderer, Gears Of The City, and The Half Made World, which was one of Amazon's Top Ten SF/F novels of 2010, and was described by Ursula LeGuin as "gripping, imaginative [and] terrifically inventive." His new book, the Rise Of Ransom City, came out November 2012. He lives in New York.


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In Japan, 3 is a very auspicious number.
… and after looking auspicious up in the dictionary, I'm thinking it fits perfectly with this nostalgic post.
Auspicious: attended by good fortune, suggesting that future success is likely
I am blessed to have had the experiences to make this compilation of 3 x 3, and I'm hoping the winds of fate will bring more…
(please click the small horizontal pictures for the full effect, as these were the original design but the blog format makes them tiny)
Cat love:
Sassy, Montreal
Rosa, Zurich
Fluffy, Calgary
Connecting over water:
Zurich, Switzerland
Prague, Czech Republic
Takayama, Japan
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Mont Royal, Montreal, Canada
Reipa, Norway
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Having worked numerous trade shows as a salesperson, attending Dreamforce this week without a specific booth to call home has left me feeling slightly unmoored.
Drifting around the white-carpeted floor, I wondered if it was my imagination that all of the vendors seemed to be having such a great, upbeat time.
I decided to ask them.
Although, my sample isn't exhaustive or scientific, sales vendor reps I spoke with yesterday reported being thrilled with the turnout and the experience of Dreamforce and they were quick to volunteer the many ways their companies have been using the Salesforce platform in their businesses.
These are their stories.
Socks and Software at Sage
Morgan Foster Rochofski, Campaign Manager at Atlanta-based Sage, an accounting and financial software company, greeted me with a free pair of lime green socks and a lollipop. Sage, she explained, uses Salesforce to marry CRM with financial data.
"We are strategic partners with Salesforce, and we've had a lot of good conversations as well as a lot of feedback," she remarked. As for feedback on Sage's giveaways, Rochofski had thoughtful insights there, too: The socks were overall more popular but the lollipops spiked in popularity after coffee.
Silver Robots at Domo
Jordan Lower, an account development manager at Domo, a cloud-based business intelligence platform, was standing outside his booth giving away small silver robots when I stopped by.
Yes, he agreed, they had been a "huge draw for a lot of people." Domo had been on the conference circuit for a while―"hundreds, it seems," but Lower put Dreamforce in a class by itself because of its open environment and ease of talking to people.
Starstruck at Shopper Success
At the Shopper Success Experience, a modern and dimly-lit area showcasing sleek and snazzy furniture from Design Within Reach, I spoke with two anonymous Salesforce solution engineers.
They explained that DWR is a Salesforce customer and proclaimed that attendance at the booth has been phenomenal. Two visitors in particular stood out ― San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee and Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff. "We were just starstruck," the booth workers agreed.
Bling and Black Tie at GenTux
Far and away the most attention-grabbing sales reps were at Generation Tux, a new online tuxedo rental company. Two chipper young men wearing full-on formal wear were handing out enormous "wedding rings" and inviting everyone to visit the GenTux photo booth. Gentle reader, she said yes.
One of my dapper suitors then introduced himself as Douglas Drake and told me that the first question out of most visitors' mouths was, "What are you doing at Dreamforce?"
He quickly explained that GenTux is built entirely on the Salesforce platform and was a natural to attend Dreamforce. In addition to Drake's deftly delivered sales pitch ― "Better quality, better selection, great price, $150 for the entire outfit, including shoes" he also confided that, "We've had an entire Salesforce team living with us for a year, basically helping us with all aspects."
Happy Days
The enthusiasm and diversity of vendors at Dreamforce was an eye-opener for me.
Even without the robot, lollipop and marriage proposal, seeing so many happy sales reps so engaged in their jobs has been the highlight of my Dreamforce experience ― so far.


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Peak Adventure Rentals is in the business of having fun! We pride ourselves on having the nicest and newest machines while offering the best rental rates for snowmobiles, side by sides (including RZR's, Can Am, Teryx and Pioneer), watercrafts (jet ski rentals), car rentals (Polaris Slingshot SL on road vehicles), and boats. We book these rental toys fast so check the availability for your next family trip and go enjoy this beautiful state on one of our awesome machines. You won't find RZR rentals in SLC, UT like us!
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The holidays are considered one of the most joyful times of the year. During the months of October through December, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas happen in quick succession. For most people, this is a time to attend celebrations, get together with friends and family, and reflect on all of their blessings. But for addicts, the holidays represent something entirely different. The holidays, particularly Christmas, bring up many memories of past hurts and failures. Holidays are considered really painful and sad times for some people, and addicts tend to withdraw during the holiday season for a variety of reasons that others may not understand. Read More »
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6 Ways To Fight Loneliness In Recovery.
Recovery is challenging in many ways, from having to avoid the temptation to relapse, to learning how to live a sober lifestyle. But one difficult part of recovery that isn't talked about as much is how lonely the process can be. At times, it can feel like no one knows what you're going through, or how isolated and sad you feel. So it's important for an individual in recovery to understand that loneliness is a very normal part of recovery, but also that there are many ways to combat it. Read More »
Even In Recovery There Is Potential For Addiction Substitution.
Substituting one drug for another is still dangerous and can make recovery even harder. It's common for people with substance abuse to substitute during recovery. They may believe that being addicted to a lesser drug means they are improving, but the truth is just the opposite. Addiction substitution only reinforces addictive behavior and makes the process of recovery even more challenging. Read More »


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Kate Middleton giggled and didn't seem to know where to look as she was welcomed to New Zealand by a Maori man with a tattooed bare bottom.
Prince William also got a cheeky eyeful as Maori warriors performed a traditional welcoming ceremony on the lawn of Government House in Wellington.
The royal couple's eight-month-old son George is on his first tour abroad. He made only his second appearance in public as Kate carried him off the plane at Wellington Airport.


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Vicki's rant of the day
I have made a point lately of telling my clients to just stay out of the beauty aisles. Whether it's a grocery store, box store or big name department store, just stay away! My training as a professional esthetician allows me to advise you on what is best for your skin type as well as any conditions that you are experiencing. Trust me I will save you SOOOOO much money. I too used to be an impulse buyer, which is what the beauty industry is banking on. They spend millions of dollars every year on catchy phrases, lovely packaging and promises of the ever so sought after "fountain of youth" serum, cream or potion.
Go to your bathroom and count how many bottles, jars, etc. that you have purchased either online or in the stores that you tried once and never used again. Add up how much you have spent on wasted products that did nothing for you either because you did not use them or they gave you some strange reaction. I would bet you will find at least a hundred dollars' worth of products sitting on your shelves without including makeup. How many of us have purchased make up, only to realize that they were the wrong color for us once we left the store.
If you are feeling like you need a little "something" for your skin just give me a call. I am happy to recommend a little something something for you to try. As for Make up, we will personally color match you and apply whatever you would like to try. We even recommend wearing it for the day before you commit. No pressure here, we just want you and your skin to be happy!


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If INFP (Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling, Perceiving) means nothing to you, then I'm guessing MBTI will mean nothing as well. Let me explain. The MBTI (Myers Briggs Type Indicator) was devised by Katherine Briggs and Isabel Briggs Myers to categorize personality types, according to the theories of Carl Jung. I don't want to oversimplify a complex psychological concept so I won't go into detail, but I'd like to consider the implications of being an introverted teacher–and a shy one at that.
A recent book by Dr. Laurie Helgoe called Intovert Power: Why Your Inner Life is Your Hidden Strength points out the overlooked strengths of introverts and dispels common misconceptions that extraversion is more prevalent–and more normal. It just ain't so, says Helgoe. Extraverts seem more numerous because they make more noise; they process information out loud. Introverts crave space and quiet to process, which can make them seem anti-social. Introverts are energized by ideas, extraverts by people. That doesn't mean that introverts don't like people or that extraverts don't like ideas. It explains why I'd rather read a good book than go to a party, though. Small talk with near strangers exhausts me! But get me in a room with a dozen like-minded people to brainstorm or problem-solve, and I could go all day!
What does this mean for me in the classroom? As with any personality trait, introversion has both positive and negative implications. One plus is that I can spot another introvert two classrooms away. I'm empathetic to shy students and try to draw them out gently, giving them time and space to think, so they can excel in a safe environment. Seeing them blossom makes my job worthwhile.
There's also a down side. With six or seven different courses in any given semester, I need a lot of prep time. I think and plan best in the quiet of my home office, but I can get so caught up in preparation or online research for an upcoming unit (Ideas! Ideas!) that I have to drag myself from the computer to get anything else done at home. The dogs are usually content enough to snooze at my feet, but my husband . . . not so much.
Then there's this: I'll never win the Exceptionally Fun & Bouncy Teacher Award–that's just not my style. It's not that I don't like to have fun. I do, and I try to build interesting and unusual activities into my classes. I have the most fun when my students are learning and enjoying it. I take learning seriously, and not all fun activities lead to learning. In addition, some things are just more important than fun.
One student last spring grumbled that the rock band marketing group was having more fun than our health careers group during a school-wide interdisciplinary unit on career fields. I responded that maybe she was right about rock bands having fun, but health professionals save lives. This won a quick smile from her before she went back to work on her PowerPoint.
On the day of presentations, I overheard a girl gushing about how much fun she had in the rock band group. "Well!" my student said, hands on hips. "You might have had fun, but we save lives." I've spent enough time with this student to recognize a kindred spirit–she's an introvert, too, and she appreciates the value of work well done. She deserves a learning environment where she can be true to her type. I guess that's where I come in.


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Type II Skier (Intermediate)
Moderate skiing at average visual indicator settings
- Prefer a variety of speeds
- Prefer varied terrain
- Type II settings apply to skiers who do not meet all the descriptions of Type I or Type III classifications
Waterville Valley will be our second, close single-day coach trip from Boston. At 2,000 vertical feet, Waterville Valley is not a small mountain, but the variety of chairs mean you can pile up a lot of vertical feet in a day. The terrain is biased toward the blues and navy-blues, with several more challenging runs over on Sunnyside.
Waterville has had consistently good conditions and as much or more terrain than any other New Hampshire ski area. It is also 1,000 feet higher than its sister resort Loon and often has better natural snow conditions as a consequence. The resort has several terrain parks and has expanded its "freestyle" terrain all over the mountain, including small, medium, and large mogul fields. They've added a Burton Progression park and usually open two halfpipes—a smaller one, Little Slammer park, and a large one in the Exhibition terrain park.
With 259 ski and ridable acres, a run over three miles, a summit elevation of 4,000 feet, Waterville is one of New Hampshire's largest mountains. Finish riding then hang out in one of five on-hill restaurants.
Grab a slice of pizza, bowl of spicy homemade chili, or a classic burger and fries. For quick eats this is the place to go. Check out the soup of the day served in a warm bread boule. Located on the main level of the base lodge, they serve breakfast at 7:00 am on weekends and snacks until 4:00 pm every day. Now with panini sandwiches!
An expanded Buckets Restaurant will now be open all weekends and holidays. What started as a fun outdoor setup for BBQ's, Buckets Deck became so popular last season that it will now have a full kitchen set-up and more items on the menu, such as pulled-pork sandwiches, shaved-steak sandwiches, and specialty fries, to go with its buckets of ribs, grilled chicken sandwiches, and burgers.
Sitting at 4,000 feet and serving up fresh soups and fondues, Schwendi Hutte puts new meaning on high-altitude dining. Enjoy their selection of fine beers, relax with some wine, or warm up with Starbucks coffees and gourmet hot cocoas by the fire. You can't beat the view from this rustic restaurant—this place is something special.
Enter the "comfort zone" with award-winning turkey chili, soups, burgers, fries, deli sandwiches, pizza, and more. Comfort food for your belly! This grand lodge consists of three floors and is the most family-friendly spot on the mountain. The first-floor deli features signature sandwiches like the Snowmakuhs' special, a hot pastrami on pump. And when the weather permits, they'll be grilling out on the deck. The Timberlodge is located at the base of the Sunnyside Triple lift close to the top of Valley Run. Hours are 9 am - 3 pm.
Getting rave views are Christie's creative oven-baked sandwiches, such as Jack's Outback (melted brie on multi-grain with sprouts, spinach, and tomato, dressed in parmesan vinaigrette), Sel's Sizzlin' Steak, and Maxwell's Mogul (reuben with turkey, ham, sauerkraut, and Thousand Island dressing). According to Barry, a lot of regulars are also excited about T-Bars' duck salad and the salmon salad and the Buffalo Soldier (bison burger topped with blue cheese and bacon) and Burton Burger (grilled venison topped with cheddar cheese and grilled onion). T-Bars is open daily at 11:00 am.
T-Bars is also where to go for après-ski with live entertainment on weekends, an après-ski menu, and tons of fun promos. Recently acclaimed in the Boston Globe,T-Bars' Bloody Mary Bar, with over 21 ingredients, is served 10 am - 1 pm on Sundays.
That's why you'll find us at Waterville Valley.
A parent or legal guardian must complete and bring along a Minor Permissions Slip for each child age sixteen (16) and under.
Your bindings settings usually follow your batting stance. If you are right-handed and bat right-handed, then you will probably feel most comfortable with your left foot forward (regular). If you are left-handed or bat "lefty," then you will likely feel right foot forward is more natural (goofy).
These are just guidelines to start. We can help you find the right fit for your ride.
Determining your ski ability is your responsibility!
Your ski ability, height, weight, age, and boot-sole length are used by the shop to determine the visual indicator settings of your ski bindings. Be sure to provide accurate information, as any error may increase your risk of injury. Consult the skier type descriptions to select your classification. These descriptions are compatible with ASTM and ISO documents.
Cautious skiing at lower visual indicator settings
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As leaders and managers we need to expand our ability to motivate, influence, and develop individuals and groups. Effective leadership begins with a deep personal understanding which allows us to grow both as individuals and as leaders.
In a range of business training courses, ASET offer sales training, sales mentoring, team building and coaching to a broad range of clients and individuals. We can help change what's not working for you with your selling skills, presentations, public speaking or communication skills at work.


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Nigella Sativa Oil EG (Egypt)
Nigella Sativa Oil, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Black Cumin Oil, Black Cumin Seed Oil
cold pressed, virgin
Nigella sativa oil in other languages:
Schwarzkümmelöl, Schwarzkümmelsamenöl, Schwarzkümmelkernöl, Black cumin seed oil, Nigella sativa oil, Huile de graines de cumin noir, Huile de nigelle, Aceite de semilla de comino negro, Aceite de nigella, Olio di semi di cumino nero, Olio di nigella, Черное масло семян тмина, Масло нигеллы
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The nigella sativa:
The nigella sativa is typically from southern Europe, the Mediterranean, North Africa and Asia Minor, where the seeds were early used as a spice and in medicine. In Central Europe it is grown in fields, meadows or margins and grows wild. Today, nigella sativa is grown especially in Egypt, India, Russia and Turkey. The nigella sativa is an annual plant with branching stems. It grows up to 30 cm, is slightly hairy and has white, terminally sedentary flowers that have at the tips of the petals a greenish or bluish colour and bloom from June to September. At maturity, the black seed fruits are bubble-like capsules with dark seeds. The seeds are tiny, black and triangular, which taste bitter at first, then hot and spicy, peppery and develop a nutmeg-like odour.
How nigella sativa oil is produced:
The extraction of the oil is done by cold pressing. For the preservation of the essential fatty acids a particularly gentle process is important. The oil is yellow to green and has a typical herbaceous odor.
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Nigella sativa oil and its applications:
Nigella sativa oil is used as a dietary supplement.
The very spicy, high quality nigella sativa seed oil is also used for cooking and salads.
In veterinary medicine nigella sativa oil is given internally and externally. Especially in horse husbandry, it is often applied as well as for dairy cows and poultry.
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Introducing Trixi multi cell liners. This concept groups many of our most popular young plants together in a single liner for spectacular multi colored hanging baskets and combination planters.
Trixi Double Date - Double your fun with this exciting mix of 3 fully double flowering Calibrachoa varieties. A sophisticated and eye-catching basket. Great colors for Easter sales.
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Flora retain Estonian title
Wednesday 2 November 2011
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"It's true that to defend a title is much harder than just to win it," said Martin Reim after his FC Flora Tallinn side retained the Estonian championship with a game to spare, their ninth success.
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FC Flora Tallinn retained the Estonian title with a game to spare on Tuesday after defeating FC Viljandi 4-0, with coach Martin Reim admitting the run-in was "nervous".
Ahead of kick-off, Flora were a point clear of JK Nõmme Kalju with two games left – both against Viljandi – to their rivals' one. There was a goalless first half at A. Le Coq Arena, but the home side then surged away, Hannes Anier scoring twice, and Valeri Minkenen and Markus Jürgenson both finding the target to help wrap up Flora's ninth championship.
Reim, seven times a champion as a Flora player and now responsible for their other two titles since taking over as coach last year, said: "We not just kept on playing at a high pace in the second half, but I think we even increased the tempo. Substitutions played an important role too, just look what an amazing goal Hannes scored."
Viljandi defender Joel Indermitte said: "We were able to keep a clean sheet in the first half, but Flora's physical advantage had an impact eventually. To be honest we hoped to take one point against Flora the way we did in spring."
Reflecting on the season, Reim added: "The last few months were pretty nervous for us. It's true that to defend a title is much harder than to just win it. We have one more game to play and we want to finish the season on a positive note."
"It's a very emotional moment," defender Gert Kams said. "It feels like a weight has been lifted from our shoulders. Everybody expects that the champions will win more and more. There is always a special motivation for matches against the champions."
While Flora can look forward to a 2012/13 UEFA Champions League qualifying campaign, the UEFA Europa League places have gone to Nõmme Kalju and JK Trans Narva. FC Levadia Tallinn have finished outside the top three for the first time but can still enter Europe next season if they win the Estonian Cup, currently held by Flora – who are already quarter-finalists – in the spring.


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(PRWEB) February 24, 2017
With millions of Americans and people worldwide struggling with vision and hearing disabilities, it is so critically important that we all are aware of our options and are empowered with strength and information throughout the year. That is why Mediaplanet is proud to announce the launch of its newest edition of "Vision and Hearing" in USA Today, that will educate readers on their vision and hearing health, by encouraging quality and innovative resources, technology, and care while aiding to maintain and improve quality of life.
"Without Glasses, a student may not be able to learn to their full potential and employees will be unable to perform at work," says Mony Iyer, executive director for OneSight. Similarly, Gail Richard, president of the ASHA, implores that "Hearing loss can negatively impact quality of life, mental health, physical health, and employment success and status."
The print component of "Vision and Health" is distributed within the weekend edition of USA TODAY, in the Los Angeles, Dallas, North Central Florida, Chicago, and Denver markets with a circulation of approximately 250,000 copies and an estimated readership of 750,000. Its digital component is distributed nationally, through a vast social media strategy, and across a network of top news sites and partner outlets. To explore the digital version of the campaign, CLICK HERE.
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Precious Moments Packers Personalized Couple Figurine
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This new build, timber frame bungalow in Christchurch was built after the demolition of the previous property. Completed on time and sold within three weeks of completion. The home contained a luxury interior with vaulted ceilings and a fully integrated, roof-lit kitchen. The build also included a block pave driveway, fully landscaped garden and was finished with composite cladding.
The client has already offered us another new build project which we are excited to start in the coming weeks.


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Interview and original photography copyright © Damian Michael Barcroft 2019
All other images provided by Paul Cripps courtesy of Mammoth Screen
DAMIAN: You were the production designer on series five of Endeavour and asked back again this year. Given the fact that you got to design the new CID set, I wonder if series six was even more exciting and challenging to work on?
PAUL: Series six was just as challenging as Series five except that it was two films shorter! That made a huge difference in terms of crew fatigue (and my own).
DAMIAN: In terms of the look and feel of the CID set, I know Russ (Lewis, writer and deviser of Endeavour) wanted to evoke Alan J Pakula's paranoia trilogy of Klute (1971), The Parallax View (1974) and All the President's Men (1976) with a particular emphasis on the Washington Post newsroom in the latter and also the one featured in Zodiac (2007). Why do you think he referenced these and to what extent did they influence your designs?
PAUL: I pretty much came up with the same references as Russ when I heard the basic tenets of the first script apart from the The Offence. I think both Russ and myself were interested in the idea of seeding the series with alienation. The team have been split up, Endeavour is alienated from Joan, Thursday from Win, Bright from his former high position. We wanted to show the alienation associated through the brutalist architecture of the police station. Thursday has problems with this unfamiliar landscape and we also nod to the approaching world of modern policing and the move closer to the world of the first Morse series. I loved the office in Zodiac and that's where the influence for the fake wood and metal office dividers came from.
DAMIAN: And wasn't there also something about the light featured in The Offence (1972) that Russ wanted for the ceiling in the interview room?
PAUL: Yes I watched the The Offence a couple of times. It's a very odd but great movie and the film was a really important reference for many things in the new station. There is a huge strange overhead light fitting in the main interview scene. It's a little over the top and although I know Russ was keen to put similar in the station I tried to do this but keep with a slightly more believable light fitting. It think it works well but you'll have to ask what Russ thinks.
DAMIAN: Obviously one of the most striking differences between the old CID set and your new one is the addition of the lift in the lobby area. Was this something that was required in the scripts or an idea of your own?
PAUL: I can't remember if it was mentioned but I knew I wanted a lobby and lift to make it seem really modern compared to the old Cowley office. What we've done is create a lobby that can represent different floors in a big police station. With a few additions of walls and doors the first floor lobby and CID becomes the basement lobby with the vending machines and the entrance to Endeavour's store room office. The set was supposed to last for quite a few episodes as per the old Cowley set so I wanted to be able to create different floors by redressing if required. Redressed and repurposed Endeavour's office also becomes the interview room so it's a very versatile set.
DAMIAN: I've found standing in both the old and new CID sets that they are much smaller than they appear on screen. To what extent is this camera trickery or are certain walls able to removed to accommodate camera and lighting equipment if necessary?
PAUL: The set itself is a lot bigger than Cowley but it uses a number of tricks to create space and depth. The set is longer in one axis and connects to the lobby using perspective and visual lines and then frames within frames to create depth for the camera. The wood effect office dividers are all glass with venetian blinds to create further frames within frames and to help blur background or foreground which again adds depth. The addition of a low ceiling with lights makes the space feel long like the All The President's Men Washington Post office. I did create camera traps behind the notice boards on the walls but I don't believe they were actually used.
DAMIAN: Technically speaking, what do you think some of the advantages were to the new sets?
PAUL: Well I think the set provides more depth and a bit more playing/blocking areas for the directors and actors. One of the walls hinges away to allow quicker crew access. I think the main change is the aesthetic with the idea of concrete panelled walls, glass and fake wood panels, browns, brown leather; the 70's are almost upon us.
DAMIAN: I visited the set during the shooting of PYLON and noticed from the call sheet that the art department/prop requirements for that day were as follows: Thursday's pipe, Tobacco, Matches, Drinks, Shoulder bag, Photos of Emily, Stanley's mugshot, Typewriter, Pony books, Drug paraphernalia, Heroin wrap with scripted heading, Snuff boxes and Photo of Baby Stanley & Mum. Is this about the usual amount and how far in advance of shooting do you have either locate, make or buy these?
PAUL: That is an average kind of day. The time we have to source it all is the day number versus when that version of the script arrives to us, so there is considerably less time for day 1 as opposed to day 24. There is a combination of buying, hiring an making all these things. If it's a big deal and we've had it flagged up beforehand, we may get something made before the finalised script which can always be nerve wracking.
DAMIAN: The list also mentioned Thursday's props, is it actually someone's job to take items like his hat and pipe from Roger at the end of the day and store them away until the next?
PAUL: Yes we have two standby prop men and a standby art director on the standby crew every day. The prop men have a character box of props for each character. The standby team represent me on set and work with the director and DOP [Director of Photography] and other departments, sorting and placing props, redressing the set if required and fulfilling last minute requests or errors. They are vital to us. But come on Damian, Molly looks after the famous hat, not us. That's costume!
DAMIAN: I can't imagine how long the props list was for APOLLO but it must have been enormous fun to work on the Gerry Anderson-themed props and sets?
PAUL: Yes it was good fun. Most of the supermarionation props came from Stephen at Century 21 but we designed and built the puppet sets and he worked his magic with the puppets. I thought it worked pretty well with Stephen recreating the 35mm style of filming on his original camera, and as a reconstruction of Gerry Anderson's studio. We had quite a bit of photo reference of his studio from that period. Sadly his original industrial studio building has gone now.
DAMIAN: Was this the most challenging film to design of series six?
PAUL: I think Film 4 was the most challenging to design as Russ kept his toughest scenario for us to create till that last film.
DAMIAN: I imagine the old building opposite the hangar where the main sets are housed has been dressed and undressed more times than Holly Golightly?
PAUL: Yes it's appeared in a lot of shows and films in the last few years but we didn't use it that much as it was used exterior wise in a couple of the earlier Endeavour films before my time.
DAMIAN: Lets say, purely for the sake of argument, that you were required to design a set that had appeared in the original Morse series, would you recreate it faithfully or put your own spin on it?
PAUL: We have actually started to do this as you'll see in film 4. I think it should recreate the original as much as possible but that in itself allows you to put your own creativity into it. Although I have to say the Kidlington police station in Morse is not that inspiring if I ever had to recreate that. I think I prefer my Castle Gate!
DAMIAN: Finally, is there any visual evidence in the sets this year that Strange is still an Oxford United fan?
PAUL: Well I don't think we saw it in Strange's flat when he was looking at his Fancy murder board in Film 1 Pylon, but he had a little reading matter next to his chair where he sips his whiskey. 1968/9 Oxford United programmes!!
DAMIAN: Paul, thank you very much indeed.
PAUL: Mind how you go.


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In a letter to California Local Bar Associations dated April 13, 2012, Jon Streeter, President of the State Bar of California, announced major changes in the audit process that will affect California attorneys, and likely the providers who issue credits to that audience. From his letter:
I am writing to alert you that the State Bar is taking a more aggressive approach to auditing MCLE compliance than it has historically. All California lawyers need to be aware of this change in the Bar's MCLE auditing process.
The result of the State Bar's recent 2011 MCLE audit of one percent or 635 lawyers has confirmed the need for increased auditing. Of the 635 audited attorneys, 539 provided the necessary documentation showing full compliance. Of the remaining 96 attorneys, five have been suspended due to their inability to show any compliance. Most of the remaining 91 attorneys had minor reporting deficiencies and received a cautionary letter from our MCLE compliance group about future compliance. Approximately 25 of the 91 are being referred to the Office to Chief Trial Counsel for disciplinary action. Using simple math, we see that 15% of this reporting group were not in compliance.
This result is troubling and reaffirms the action being taken by the State Bar. In 2012, California attorneys can expect that five percent or roughly 3,000-4,000 lawyers to be audited. In 2013, the goal is to audit 10% which translates to 7,000-8,000 lawyers. Letters requesting proof of compliance for 2012 will be mailed in June.
The message is clear. California lawyers must fulfill and accurately document and report their MCLE requirements. No California attorney should be surprised if their compliance certificate is audited. For more information regarding MCLE requirements and reporting, visit the State Bar's MCLE web page.
The State Bar is increasing audits five-fold in 2012 and ten-fold by 2013.
So what does this mean for attorneys? More accurate and inclusive record keeping should become the norm in case of audit. The State Bar requires California attorneys who are audited to provide:
- The certificates of attendance given to attorneys by providers;
- The record of self-study activities including, as appropriate, the title, provider, time spent in the activity, subject matter of the activity, and the date engaged in activity; and
- Proof of exempt status, if applicable.
Attorneys must maintain their own records, listed above, for at least one year from the time compliance is reported.
And what does this mean for us as providers? We, too, must be more diligent in our tracking and record keeping. Each attendee must be given a Certificate of Attendance for his or her own records, and the proof of attendance upon which this issuance is based must be maintained by the provider for at least four years. If an attendee is audited, the provider must be able to produce a duplicate record that reflects the attorney's attendance.
The Bar plans to send out letters for this year's audit in July. Those selected will need to fill out an online MCLE compliance log and submit actual Certificates of Attendance, either by mail or email.


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Psalm 139:1-24
1 O Lord, you have searched me and known me!
2 You know when I sit down and when I rise up;
you discern my thoughts from afar.
3 You search out my path and my lying down
and are acquainted with all my ways.
4 Even before a word is on my tongue,
behold, O Lord, you know it altogether.
5 You hem me in, behind and before,
and lay your hand upon me.
6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me;
it is high; I cannot attain it.
7 Where shall I go from your Spirit?
Or where shall I flee from your presence?
8 If I ascend to heaven, you are there!
If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there!
9 If I take the wings of the morning
and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea,
10 even there your hand shall lead me,
and your right hand shall hold me.
11 If I say, "Surely the darkness shall cover me,
and the light about me be night,"
12 even the darkness is not dark to you;
the night is bright as the day,
for darkness is as light with you.
13 For you formed my inward parts;
you knitted me together in my mother's womb.
14 I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
Wonderful are your works;
my soul knows it very well.
15 My frame was not hidden from you,
when I was being made in secret,
intricately woven in the depths of the earth.
16 Your eyes saw my unformed substance;
in your book were written, every one of them,
the days that were formed for me,
when as yet there was none of them.
17 How precious to me are your thoughts, O God!
How vast is the sum of them!
18 If I would count them, they are more than the sand.
I awake, and I am still with you.
19 Oh that you would slay the wicked, O God!
O men of blood, depart from me!
20 They speak against you with malicious intent;
your enemies take your name in vain.
21 Do I not hate those who hate you, O Lord?
And do I not loathe those who rise up against you?
22 I hate them with complete hatred;
I count them my enemies.
23 Search me, O God, and know my heart!
Try me and know my thoughts!
24 And see if there be any grievous way in me,
and lead me in the way everlasting!
The perfect Psalm to end on. Don't you just love these verses? The intimacy. The love. All the things we desire. All the things we search for. And here they are freely given to us not because of who we are, but because of who He is. He doesn't just know us based on what we share, He knows the very depths of who we are because He created us. He knows our thoughts before we do. He knows it all. And yet, He still loves us so. Because I don't know about you, but I don't always have good thoughts and I am not always what I expect Him to love. Far from it most days, but nonetheless, He loves us anyways. He loves us in spite of. And y'all. That's something to be grateful for.
Oh Lord, thank you. Thank you for choosing to love me even after knowing me. Thank you for loving me when I don't deserve it. Thank you for loving me when it's hard to love myself. Thank you for understanding this prayer even though I am falling very short of the words that I want to say. Thank you for knowing my thoughts before they even come to my mind. Because maybe, somewhere along them you will be able to know just how grateful I am for your love even when I can't form the words to tell you. Lord, thank you. Lord, help this not be a fleeting moment, but send your helper to me so that I may constantly be reminded of your love and I can be grateful everyday. Because you are so good Lord. Lord, thank you. Amen.


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Ever since I was accepted to OT school, I've kept a list of personal and professional goals that I hope to achieve during my time in school and afterward. Some of the goals are small, and I've already made them happen. Some of them will require help from others, and I'm still working on making them happen! Still others are somewhere in the middle, and it's just a matter of me working up the courage to do what I want to do. 😀
My point in saying this is that I really believe that having these goals at hand and being able to cross them off as I complete them has really helped keep me going and heading for the light at the end of the tunnel during what has at times been a really rough year! I love being an OT student, but that doesn't mean that every minute of it is great. And on days when I was really struggling to find the point in reading another 40 pages of neuroscience text or putting together yet another group project, I took solace in pulling my list of goals up on the computer and looking at the bigger picture.
I don't usually make New Year's resolutions, but I believe in goal-setting for sure! Maybe it's because I was always destined to be an OT, but I've always felt that setting specific long- and short-term goals is the best way to go about making permanent and meaningful change, as opposed to simply making huge, high-pressure resolutions. For example, for a person who was trying to quit smoking, making goals like "I will smoke only one pack of cigarettes per week" or "I will not smoke at family or social functions" seems much more doable than simply making a blanket resolution like "I will give up smoking in 2015." The aforementioned goals have the advantage of being smaller, more manageable, and more measurable than the big, broad resolution. Additionally, once you accomplish several smaller goals, it can give you the motivation and momentum you need to accomplish your ultimate goal – for example, helping ensure that the profession's Centennial Vision comes to pass and that "occupational therapy is a powerful, widely recognized, science-driven, and evidence-based profession with a globally connected and diverse workforce meeting society's occupational needs" in 2017 and beyond!
As for me, I still have a ton of goals on my list that I hope to achieve in 2015. I created my current list on May 29, 2014, and I've been working at it ever since! Here are a few of the things I have yet to do and want to accomplish in 2015:
- Attend two extracurricular conferences
- Attend 2015 AOTA Conference in Nashville, TN
- Represent my program during the Assembly of Student Delegates
- Help update school SOTA web page
- Invite and host at least one speaker
- Reach 100 blog posts
- Bellydance in the AOTA National Conference talent show
Like I said, some are big and some are small and some will require me to make myself more than a little uncomfortable! However, whether I accomplish all of them or not, just seeing the progress I make – and the new goals I add – in the future is going to be a great adventure!
Happy New Year, and I hope 2015 brings you closer to achieving any goals or resolutions you've made!


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China International Windoor City and training for PH window in Beijing
On 09/20/2015, Esther Gollwitzer from Passive House Institute (PHI, Darmstadt) was invited to "the 3rd China Gaobeidian international Doors & Windows Expo 2015" and gave a key speech at this conference. Ms. Gollwitzer presented the development of of passive house and especially what is a qualified passive house window for passive house in order to reduce the heat loses of building as much as possible and to fulfill the international requirements on comfort, and the study on passive houses for different climate zones.
In Beijing Ms. Gollwitzer presented on 09/22/15 training "Passive House window for experts". The interest for this short training organized was very large. Within two weeks, there were almost 40 entries from all areas of the window industry. Focus of training were in principle for the design of thermally high-quality window frames and the importance of windows and window installation for the energy balance of a building. Many questions from the participants regarding window certification by the Passive House Institute could be clarified on site with interpreters and drawings. Thanks to CPHN for the organization around the training.
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September 19, 2014
Constructive Selected Design Partner by International Institute for Sustainable Development
Continuing Constructive's concentration in branding and design for organizations addressing climate change and sustainability, Constructive is proud to announce our selection as an interactive design partner by the International Institute for Sustainable Development. Constructive will collaborate with the nonprofit on a creation of a website for the State of Sustainability Initiatives Review.
The State of Sustainability Initiatives Review provides a bird's-eye view of market and performance trends across 16 of the most prevalent standards initiatives operating across ten different commodity sectors. It is hoped that the ensuing data and analysis, when read in conjunction with the growing body of field-level impact data, will allow supply chain decision-makers to strengthen their own strategic decision-making processes in ways that provide optimal sustainable development impact.
The International Institute for Sustainable Development is a Canadian-based, international public policy research institute for sustainable development. IISD has chosen to focus on topics that are ripe for transformation—where a shift in policy has the potential to snowball and, before too long, to change the nature of the game. Because they aim to make a difference in how policy is crafted and implemented, they translate the research insight into practical, realistic and cost-effective policy options that can be taken up by policy-makers at all levels.