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Templates for Happiness
Greg decided to write something, because he simply loved writing. He began thus to study how to become a successful author.
By exploring mines of internet knowledge, he learned everything that contemporary readers expect: breaking longer paragraphs into shorter ones (so the eyes are not overwhelmingly strained); using ordinary language (so the brains are protected from overheating); not exceeding three hundred words per post (so the fashionable impatience is well accommodated); utilizing spell- and grammar-check (to come across as truly professional); discussing trendy topics, like movie or football stars, sensational news, sex, computer games, latest gadgets, useful tips etc. (to gain momentarily recognition as an astute critic or hobbyist).
Summarising, concise texts a propos ordinary stuff, sporting petite paragraphs assembled from primal vocabulary and edited by built-in software robots, were promising admiration of thousands of fans plus possibly cash. Greg therefore had a huge problem, as he intended to speak his mind out as he liked, differently from the prescribed recommendations. That idea, unfortunately, seemed to lead towards an inevitable failure: ridicule, poverty, depression, maybe suicide. He had reached a decision crossroads: would it be wise to trade probable popularity for envisioned pleasure?
It was a matter of priorities and integrity: for as long as fame was a major part of personal enjoyment from doing what he craved to do, Greg was enslaved to rules securing broader spectators' base; if he just followed the call of passion and disregarded at least some of the market's anticipations, he would face an uncertain publicity.
What to do?!
He realised that ready-to-practice routines existed everywhere, for example in the workplace. One did not have to think really hard to climb the career ladder – adopting standard operating procedures was enough to score accolades with easy promotions. Copying the behaviour of bosses was much better, for faithful impersonators were earning the title of "role models" (status of celebrity on the departmental level). The templates were moulded according to superiors' preferences, or rather moods. Not entirely complying staff members, although enthusiastic and expert, risked constant nagging, censure or blame – they were called "rebellious types" and salary raises were not that common in their lives (unlikely denunciations by more yielding subordinates).
Imitating was an easy way of existence, free of fear of exclusion and, one could say, pragmatic, yet devoid of any bliss resulting from carving the reality on the matrix of individual desires. Apart from that, emulating created nothing new, keeping repeaters locked in a sealed room, where tomorrow was an echo of yesterday. Prearranged steps, calculated responses, predetermined rewards – a mad system that glorified monotony and was designed to please exclusively control freaks. In such a scheme nobody was able to figure out what would bring true happiness, but everybody was told what happiness was and how to achieve it.
Greg experienced effectiveness of templates during his hunt for a perfect partner. He was employing all tactics known by men, to present himself as a first-class catch (attire, body built, coolness, phraseology, hair style etc.), nevertheless all relationships somehow ended in fiascos. He eventually gave up on searching and… And a miracle happened on its own – an angel (whose looks, sexiness as well as intelligence were surpassing by far all guys' wildest dreams) descended from heaven and fell in love with him. The feeling was so supreme that waiting for decades had been absolutely worth it. Well, it had to work, as she was fascinated by genuine Greg and not by his unsustainable facade.
After a heavy thinking session he resolved then to take a chance of writing what and how he wanted, as regurgitating ready templates did not go well with his appetite. Perhaps he will revolutionise the art of putting down thoughts on paper; perhaps he will gain esteem; perhaps he will nett a bit of money.
Nevertheless he will surely derive tonnes of joy out of every reader who is not bought by old tricks, but attracted by a Pole's style.


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To rise to glory
is as hard as
to build a mountain out of dust;
To fall into calamity
is as easy as
the rebound of a tense spring.
Source: The Admonitions Scroll
To rise to glory
is as hard as
to build a mountain out of dust;
To fall into calamity
is as easy as
the rebound of a tense spring.
Source: The Admonitions Scroll
You would think the MCA youths (overaged, paunches and all) would strategise a better way to show off their updated political skills in this changed political landscape.
"MCA Youth secretary-general Datuk Chai Kim Sen said the opposition party was only good at "instigating problems" to curry favour with voters but had so far failed to propose solutions to the annual problem.
"If MCA Youth is a show, then the DAP is its greatest director and actor as well," he said in a statement today.
Chai said MCA Youth was already busy reviewing scholarship appeals to help "victimised" top students…"
Duh… we all get nostalgic rewinds and replays year after year in the annual JPA scholarship appeals and review saga where students who scored too many A+ were:
1. taught how to fill out forms
2. submit to MCA
3. wait for MCA to review their appeal
Makes one wonder who elected MCA to collect personal data to review the students' appeal cases.
Also one wonders why can't the students themselves do the appeal rather than going through the MCA middleman. Like, duh, the students should know how to write and fill out forms and submit it by themselves, right?
Anyways, see extracts from other bystanders and try to figure out some thinking trend of these possible voters below:
You MCA dudes have been 'handling' this problem for the past decades without a solution, and you are asking DAP to come up with one? Crazy. (Chan Siang Yen)
What a stupid statement. In a Good government, reviews should NOT EVEN be needed! (EJ)
This PSD and scholarship hiccup is nothing new. It is an annual hiccup – a hiccup /laughing stock which MCA will never be able to overcome. What can the Chinese community hope from MCA? (LA Tan)
MCA, opposition's role is not to shut up, but to watch and ensure you guys in the ruling party do your work. Busy reviewing? You should be making sure that those cases shouldn't have happen in the first place. (Danny)
After so many years still fixing in progress? No wonder it is not relevant whether you guys are in cabinet or not? (amino suckers)
MCA has been using people's emotion for publicity and for its own political mileage. (Gilbert Tan)
I for one am sick of this whole yearly wayang every year where our smartest kids think they deserve a scholarship (based totally on the unholistic evaluation of a single exam) while the government and opposition spar over whether they should get it or not and the rakyat like me fund this whole thing with our tax money without getting a tangible return! (Youdonotknow)
Above comments are extracts from readers comment in The Malaysian Insider article 'Shut up and let us fix PSD problem, MCA tells DAP'
Was too angry to post anything last few days.
How can one not be angry when a good man was betrayed in death by the laws of the country and a man who caused his sufferings and eventual death was virtually let off with a slap on the wrist? Imagine his family's feelings at being let down by law.
Do you know, we cannot blame the courts or the judge, as they can only be guided by laws set by Parliament. We have to be aware the instrument to protect the country and its people is the Malaysia laws and in this case, the transport laws have not moved with the times!
How come important laws have not been updated before we were told by Najib Razak that we should dream to become a high income nation?
What have all our Member of Parliaments and NGOs been doing all these years? So busy with Barisan Nasional or Pakatan Rakyat partisanship that they neglected to fight to update laws to protect the real rakyat?
Don't give me the excuse 'because one is not the government, one cannot do anything'. It is now time to name and find out if any of our MPs has been faithfully 'memperjuangkan' laws be updated to protect the rakyat. Let's see if we can make up even a minimum total of 10% from the 222 MPs in the house fulfiling their responsibility to push for laws updating.
MPs, you are the ones who should say sorry to the nation, you are part of the body responsible that made Malaysians lives cheap enough for hit and run perpetrators all these years.
This coming general election, we must question all election candidates thoroughly before we even consider to donate a vote to them – Ask them bluntly and demand for substantive reply on what will they do to push laws to be updated so that justice can be fair to the people, or a husband, a father, a grandfather like Ong Kim Koon. Rakyat should not be apologetically relegated to just a number in the statistics just because of archaic laws – MPs do you job or risk be replaced in next GE.
Still am very angry.
A news from one of China's embassies in the world says:
On the afternoon of April 27, local time, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao arrived in Kuala Lumpur by special plane for an official visit to Malaysia. This visit is his first in six years.
In a written speech delivered at the airport, Wen said that Malaysia is a friendly neighbor of China and the two peoples share a time-honored traditional friendship. Since the establishment of diplomatic ties 37 years ago, bilateral ties have been developing rapidly with frequent high-level visits, close people-to-people exchanges and fruitful cooperation in all areas. He said as developing countries, China and Malaysia had a lot of common interests and that deepening bilateral strategic cooperation in the new situation was in the fundamental interest of both nations and peoples and was also helpful to the stability and prosperity of the region.
During the visit, Wen is expected to discuss with his Malaysian counterpart Najib on bilateral ties and other international and regional issues of common concern and engage broadly with friends from many fields in Malaysia. "I hope that this visit will promote the traditional friendship between the two countries, deepen reciprocal cooperation and elevate the strategic cooperation between China and Malaysia to a higher level," Wen said.
Want to know what does China stand for? First, we must learn some of its age old maxims.
"In learning, age and youth go for nothing: the best informed takes the precedence."
What it means:
The chief source of rank and consideration in China is certainly cultivated talent; and whatever may be the character of the learning on which it is exercised, this at least is a more legitimate as well as more beneficial object of respect, than the vulgar pretensions of wealth and fashion, or the accidental ones of mere birth.
Wealth alone, though it has of course some necessary influence, is looked upon with less respect, comparatively, than perhaps in any other country; and this because all distinction and rank arises almost entirely from educated talent. The choice of official persons, who form the real aristocracy of China, is guided, with a very few exceptions, by the possession of those qualities, and the country is therefore as ably ruled as it could be under the circumstances.
Oh, don't forget this from the country acknowledged as a master in the art of government:
"To violate the law, is the same crime in the Emperor as in a subject."
State plots against state
intrigues come thick and fast
but here at Washing Yarn Temple
Xi Shi offers us harmony
a pair of faces can beam
just from turning to glimpse her
while thousands of seasoned troops
ground their weapons and surrender
Fan Li achieved his greatness
by turning away from the world
while Wu Xu had to die
in order to wear down the government
the great river confers a name
upon a place like Zhuji
but this blue mountain has long been known
as a beautiful woman's birthplace.
1Malaysia wanna move on up with China? Do this….
There is a need to hold democratic elections according to the law; have democratic decision making, democratic management as well as democratic supervision; safeguard people's right to know, to participate, to express and to supervise.
Political reform, including opportunities for citizens to criticise and monitor the government, is necessary to sustain economic growth. Otherwise, the country's economic gains would be lost.
Ouch…. what a stinging review for MCA's political relevance in 1Malaysia…
MCA worked harder than usual to save face for MCA President Soi Lek but they are best described as "lembab." He maybe the MCA president but he must face up to the fact that he is not accepted by the Labis constituency and MCA supporters.
He must stop being in-denial to the reality that MCA is weak and in need of help. A weaker partner cannot rank pari passu with a more superior partner. He must put aside his ego and be willing to get assistance and take orders from the stronger partner.
BN was able to regain back a slim majority in the Chinese mix areas of Bandar Labis Timor and Labis due to the return of Malay and Indian voters. Chinese predominated area of Bandar Labis Tengah remain a significant opposition DAP stronghold.
A report claimed that Chinese support for BN is only 27 percent which is lower than the 30 something percent of the average national figure in 2008. Chinese support is not back yet.
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Oft times, it is due to limited funding or carelessness that our religious establishments cannot produce top quality sound from their loudspeakers.
Sounds that is processed through bad audio can grit the ears of all within earshot. Babies get startled and shocked out of their sleep, mothers get riled up, late night workers robbed of the interrupted daytime rest that they so badly needed before facing the rat race the next nite…. adoiiiii.
Nevermind if it is a mosque or a temple, they all suffer the same predicament brought on from abuse of poor quality audio broadcast/equipment. Them audio equipment ill suited for public broadcast shouldn't have been installed without
professional competent advice in the first instance.
A mosque or temple exists for public 'patronage' – they wouldn't want their public to be turned away unnecessarily or by poor opinions of their lack of technical competency.
In this ICT era, it is time for religious authorities to beef up their technical department to assist and check the religious premises' audio systems. Otherwise the public is treated to news of unhappiness caused by sounds (eg: MCA man complained about loudness…, the case of Teresa Kok with a mosque's loudspeaker, etc)
Soothing and quality sound to heal modern distressed souls are always welcome anytime. Therefore, bring on the good sounds but not the unnecessary vitriol please.
Longevitity in politics is admired for its resilience. However, in the world that is constantly in a state of flux, shifting from generations to generations after WWII, Baby boomers to Generation X to Generation Y and now the Generation Z, political parties which have been there since Merdeka seriously need to learn and re-learn new ways to engage with their voters.
Forget the old methods of 'servicing' the voters by simply playing the middlemen eg: to type support letters to help them apply for some things. Or just indulging in charity work. Or worst, interfering with the education system. That ain't the lawmaking and policymaking your voters put you up for.
In case, ye olde political parties haven't noticed, your voters are now literate and can write by themselves. Don't believe it? Just check what they say of you and your party in the internet.
Forget the antagonizing 'criticize and hit below the belt' method you are wont to indulge in Twitter. They are a huge turn-off to current voters who have started to develop a taste for fair play.
It is well to quickly learn how to update your communication methods to engage. Start within your own party – start by training your own members before your political party caused itself to be an embarrassment in eyes and ears of the listening public. And then, lose in the General Election.
Came across an interesting response from somebody named Boa who left a comment reacting to the article "Najib ignores anti-tower protest at his 'peril', warn analysts" from The Malaysian Insider.
I can only give a little advice to all political players and their think tanks – ignore ripples at your own risk lest it morph into the tsunami to engulf you and your party.
Read what the commentator Boa said and you'll feel how alike it is to what your paternal politicians have always fed to your grateful ears. It doesn't work now to talk that way to the individualistic Facebooker, Iphoner, etc.
"PLease lah! Most who click the button on Facebook to reject the Warisan Merdeka Tower dont even know what the project is about. It's like a fire that catch on in FB. It's the 'since everyone is rejecting it, i also want to reject' type of sentiment. They dont even bother to find out what's the benefit of the Warisan Tower. When i look at most of my FB friends who rejects this project: They dont even know who is PNB, what is GLC, what is govt funded project versus private funded project. If they really want to know the truth…even 9 yrs old also reject the Warisan Tower in FB. C'mon lah..how can we take the protest in FB so seriously?"

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The Findlay Market Opening Day Parade Through the Years
Cincinnati is a particularly distinct city. Its unique cultural traits, institutions and traditions make it a superbly charming place to live and visit. Events such as Bockfest, The May Festival, Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, Tall Stacks, et. al. are some of the Queen City's favorite annual events.
But only one has the potential to become a full-fledged city holiday and that is Opening Day.
On the Findlay Market Parade website, one can peruse "Parade Memories" from 1994, 1999, and 2001-2009.
These two photos from 1994 were especially interesting:
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Energy and progress have been inseparable throughout the history of civilization. Progress has been possible at different times in history when quality institutions have thrived in a context of open trade in which science has shown the way to the future. This progress has been accompanied by an often-overlooked factor that has moderated or amplified these expansive waves: the availability and cost of energy.
Major economic and social turning points in the history of civilization have been marked by energy sources. It happened with the domestication of fire the harnessing of wind and water as well as the use of the use of solar energy. More recently, natural gas and nuclear fission have played their part.
Energy has therefore been a real driver of progress. And this increased progress has also involved greater energy consumption. Such economic growth tied to greater energy consumption has made it possible for millions of people to enjoy increased well-being in recent decades. At the same time, this massive use of energy has generated negative environmental and sometimes social externalities. About 80% of greenhouse gas emissions are caused by the consumption of fossil fuels. This represents approximately 80% of the total primary energy consumed by humanity. Through steady, long-term demand, the use of these fuels has altered the composition of our atmosphere and oceans.
The current energy transition toward a decarbonized society is an unprecedented challenge. Previous transitions tended to run their own course, but this one is different in that it has been forced on us and must take place very quickly because ambitious climate change mitigation goals have been set to deal with such a major challenge. In fact, it is the first transition not driven entirely by technology, resources
or the economy.
The most important factor now is the quality of the decisions we make. The current energy transition calls for the involvement of governments and regulators, private companies, investors, consumers and society as a whole. It must be approached from many different perspectives.
The transition agenda must be pushed without hindering the essential process of reducing world poverty, which has created the largest middle class in history (it has more than doubled in size since 2000 and now represents 45% of the population).
At the upcoming 16th Energy Industry Meeting, we will discuss these topics while placing special emphasis on some of the factors that will help ensure effective energy transition. We will take a close look at disruption in business models, technology and geopolitics in terms of the energy and environmental scenarios of the year 2030 and the role of all stakeholders in this global challenge.


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I know it's been a while! Apart from going to Camcon and Kapow in the last few weeks, I've kept my head down trying to get some work done. The next issue of Fatale needs to be finished this week, then Void 01 a couple of weeks later, then more Fatale until next year...
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Run Like Hell 1/2
Yesterday, Candice, Kristin and I (partners in crime from the Eugene Running Co.) ran the Run Like Hell 1/2 Marathon in Portland, OR.
The night before we drove up and checked into our hotel. Then we met up with a few other ERC friends for dinner at Pastini's (yumm) for some much-needed carb loading and then the Saucebox for a good drink (because what runner doesn't need a drink or two the night before race day).
Because it's 10 days before Halloween they encourage costumes. However, we seemed to be in the minority joining in on the costume contest, but we rocked them like nobody's business. Since there were three of us it made for an entertaining run with spectators yelling "oh, there's another one ahead of you" and "bzzz" and "the third must have stopped to pollenate." Haha, so funny. But the costumes definitely made the 13 miles a little more bearable.
It was a gorgeous day and the race course was cool, taking us downtown Portland and then uphill for about four miles to OHSU and then all down hill from there. Luckily, there was no rain or wind and the sun even made an appearance.
Afterward, we showered, headed to Pioneer Square for free beer and food and then did a little shopping at Nordstrom and JCrew. Lucky for me, I didn't find anything I HAD to have so I escaped with no large dent in the bank account. It was pretty much a perfect weekend.


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The export of fresh water from Deep Cove, Fiordland
(Lincoln University, 1995)
The purpose of this study is to examine the use of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the management of preservation, conservation and use of resources in a national park. This study uses a comparative approach ...
Extending protected area systems in Nepal: a case study of the Hongu and Hinku Valleys
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1989)
His Majesty's Government in Nepal has established a system of National Parks and Protected Areas for the conservation of natural areas and cultural values. This dissertation examines the case for the designation of the ...
Ecotourism : a mechanism for selling the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity? : scoping the issues
(Lincoln University, 1995)
Ecotourism is promoted as an economic incentive for the conservation and sustainable use of aspects of biodiversity by a number of International Conservation Organisations. Under the Convention on Biological Diversity the ...
Identification of visitor impact indicators for Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand : a dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of [Bachelor of] Resource Studies (Honours) at Lincoln University
(Lincoln University, 1997)
The aim of this dissertation is to identify indicators of visitor impacts in Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand. A four stage model for identifying indicators of visitor impacts in natural areas, derived by Ward & ...
Recreation planning framework for the Annapurna conservation area : dissertation [Diploma in Parks and Recreation Management, Lincoln College]
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1989)
Since the 1950's, the Annapurna Area in central Nepal has been the focus of international mountain land recreation. This area is the most popular trekking and mountaineering destination in Nepal. Lack if stringent planning ...


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If I ever write a book, I'm putting this review on the back cover. From Ian Elliot of the Kingston Whig Standard (and Fark.com) on my latest piece for The Best Defense:
Your paper on integrrated retention of career soldiers was interesting, factual and suprisingly well done when looked at in the context of your educational continuum, but the conclusion fell flat and the romantic subplot felt tacked on, almost an afterthought, really. Characters as shallow as the donald duck paper you wrote this on.C-
And, of course, I got plenty love from my fellow O/Cs:
>Should a commissioned officer be using the word 'crunk' in a professional paper? Or is professional a little bit over the top?
>Oh, Tom Ricks addded the word 'crunk'. It's a hallmark of the aforementioned 'Great Satan's Girlfriend'. Check out her website, just not from your US Army computer. Might cause trouble with DOIM.Great Satan's Girlfriend is like the Matrix; you can't really explain it. You just have to let people experience it for themselves.


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Tim Chaddick, author and pastor of Reality LA, one of the fastest growing churches in the heart of Hollywood, announces the release of BETTER: How Jesus Satisfies the Search for Meaning. Hitting stores nationwide on September 1, 2013 through David C. Cook, Chaddick's latest project addresses questions we often avoid but inevitably must ask while unveiling the answers to anyone asking the "Why" questions of life.
In Better, Chaddick unpacks the ancient wisdom of Ecclesiastes and wrestles with the hardest questions of life. He exposes the western myth that tells us we can be happy if only we get a bigger house, buy a better car, or follow our dreams. Better unveils an alternative way by pointing to answers from the heart of God. In Better, readers will find a vision of life that is neither naïve nor cynical, but realistic and hopeful.
"As a pastor in Los Angeles I come face-to-face with the harsh reality of the quest for success and fulfillment," says Chaddick. "The woman in tears whose acting career is over because the other actresses always stand out more. The frustrated man who gained recognition for his musical talents but is now in danger of losing his record deal. I see the constant anxiety that stems from unmet expectations in a culture that promises so much. I know that you will face detours and dead ends-and it's possible that life may not work out the way you hoped-but I also know that you can still enjoy peace and joy in this world."
Filled with Chaddick's personal stories, Better follows the journey of the ancient author of Ecclesiastes, taking readers on the mother of all road trips. Referred to as the "Question Maker," Chaddick admits that the ancient author is provocative, seeking to make sense out of what he sees in this world before bringing God into the conversation.
"This is where most of us begin when we write our life-script anyway," says Chaddick. "Most of us work out what we want in life before adding God on as an afterthought, viewing Him as some kind of cosmic vending machine here to help us accomplish what really matters in life."
Better serves as a roadmap so that each person can have his or her life story redemptively rewritten as it guides readers through three main categories of life before arriving at the final destination. These three categories include aspirations (what we expect out of life), assets (how we use some of the things we have in life) and attitudes (how we respond to what life gives us). Addressing key life issues such as money, work, sex, relationships, anxiety, power and religion, Chaddick helps readers make the connection between these issues and the rest of Scripture.
BETTER: How Jesus Satisfies the Search for Meaning
By: Tim Chaddick
David C Cook
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Page Count: 224 pgs.
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About Tim Chaddick
Tim Chaddick currently serves as the pastor for preaching and vision at Reality LA, which is one of the fastest growing churches in the heart of Hollywood, California with approximately 4,000 people. Tim's teaching podcasts and Sunday morning sermons are massively popular on their web site, and from iTunes, having been downloaded millions of times. Tim has spoken at Calvary Chapel events, Gospel Coalition events, is on the steering team for Reality, along with pastors Britt Merrick, and Dave Lomas. He and his wife Lindsey live in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles with their three daughters.
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This weblog is now being hosted at www.kendyck.com.
More Moralizing on Open Source Software
Yesterday's post ended with a question: am I robbing a man if I accept from him what he insists on giving me in exchange or nothing? After a night's rest, I think I have an answer.
No, I am not robbing him. He has his own motives for giving it away. If I reject what he offers because I think he is robbing himself, I am inposing my moral code on him, and denying him the opportunity live by his own. He has chosen to work for free to his own detriment (as I see it), but his welfare is his own concern, not mine.
If he chooses to offer me his work free-of-charge, the criteria for accepting it should be that of any other transaction: is the value of what he offers worth the price that he is asking? On such a basis, I need only refuse his offer if his work is worthless to me, or I can find more value for my money elsewhere.
So it seems to be alright to use Open Source Software. I can go back to using Vim.
This Weblog is Moving
I have just finished setting up a junior hosting account at GoDaddy.com. For $3.95 a month, I figure I can't go wrong. In the next couple days, as the DNS servers get synched, I'll be moving this weblog from kendyck.blogspot.com to www.kendyck.com. Stay tuned.
Morality of Using Open Source Software
I've been giving some thought to whether it is right to use Open Source Software. On the one hand, by using OSS I contribute to an unjust system, where undeserving free-riders can benefit from the work of unrewarded developers. On the other hand, these unrewarded developers — the altruists who create valuable software with no intention of collecting payment for their work — I have to assume are intelligent people. Their decision to work for free, as self-destructive as it seems to me, is one I can only assume they made of their own conscious free will. They must expect some untangible reward for the work they do. So am I robbing a man if I accept from him what he insists on giving me in exchange for nothing?


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Well, last post I wrote about how hectic things had been. The very next day, things began to change. This past week, our little family has HAD to slow down, whether we liked it or not! Here are some high-lights of the week (as posted on Facebook):
May 25 at 2:02pm "Alright, you yucky germs, you shall rue the day you invaded my head & body!! O.k., maybe not…but don't get too comfy! Your abode here is only temporary…This too shall pass!!" 🙂
So, I may have to lay back down now, but once again I say, "This too shall pass!!" 🙂
…And yes, your prayers are appreciated! 🙂
May 26 at 11:25am Feeling a little better today…Think I'll be on the mend soon! 🙂 Thank You Lord! 🙂
Hubby's sick too…home from work today. I'm still strugglin', & the kids aren't feeling
too good either. Yep, 1 sick little family, but we're here together!! 🙂
In the words of King Julian (ya know, Penguins of Madagascar)…
"HOW LONG IS THIS GOING TO TAKE?!!!!" {I have tried declaring that I will no longer
be sick now…sadly this has not yet worked!}
"Our Daily Bread" for today says, "You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit
has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me…to the end of the earth." –Acts 1:8
Fri 1:34pm
"ODB" for today says, "Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be
able to stand against the wiles of the devil." –Eph. 6:11
…Well, ya know, "normal" is such a relative word!! 🙂
**Latest Update: I had missed last Sunday morning church services, and we all had to stay home Wed. night. I was so glad to be able to
attend church this morning! Of course, I did have to come straight home and take a nap, but still very glad that I was able to be at church today! 🙂
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US Mission to SomaliaMonday April 15, 2019
MOGADISHU - US Ambassador to Somalia Donald Y. Yamamoto held a roundtable discussion with organizations that work with the people and government of Somalia to overcome humanitarian crises. Joining Ambassador Yamamoto were representatives from: UN World Food Program, UN Food and Agriculture Organization, UNICEF, Mercy Corps, International Medical Corps, UNHCR, and IOM. Each expressed commitment to promoting resilience in Somali communities so that future humanitarian crises can be averted.
The United States remains concerned about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Somalia resulting from cycles of drought and floods, as well as protracted conflict. Approximately 4.2 million people still need humanitarian assistance, and 2.6 million people—or roughly one in five—are internally displaced.
For 2019, the United States prioritizes emergency response needs for Somalia and urges other donors and organizations to sustain assistance to the most vulnerable this year. We encourage contributions from donors to ensure Somalia continues to improve humanitarian conditions and build resilience.


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Victoria passed away in Edmonton on September 14, 2012. She was predeceased by her parents Philip and Nancy Wachowich, her sisters Elizabeth Blinston and Adelaide Callahan and her brother Edward Wachowich. She is survived by her siblings Cecelia Kokotailo of Madison Wisconsin, Mary Dumaine of Calgary, Patricia Hlady (Ben) of Grand Bend Ontario, Allan Wachowich (Bette) and Ed's wife Lucy all of Edmonton, and by her 27 nieces and nephews and many extended family members and friends.
Vicki spent her early years in the hamlet of Opal, Alberta and attended St. Henry's high school in Melville Saskatchewan. She went on to study education at the University of Alberta and graduated in 1943. She started her career as a teacher in rural Alberta and then Grandin School in Edmonton.
Vicki was a spirited, independent young woman and it didn't take long before she began to carve her own path, heading east to live in Montreal. There, she cultivated an extensive network of friends, built a long and successful career with Price Waterhouse as a systems analyst and participated enthusiastically in the cultural life of her adopted city. Her apartment became a favourite destination for her nieces and nephews, who affectionately referred to her as "A.V."
When she retired, Vicki pursued her passion for creative writing and published some of her poems and stories. Her heart was never far from her Edmonton roots and after 62 years in Quebec, she moved home in 2007 and became a welcome addition at Wachowich family gatherings.
The family would like to thank the dedicated staff and caring volunteers at the Grandview Extended Care Centre for the respect and kindness they showed to Vicki.
A Prayer Service will be held on Thursday, September 20th, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at Connelly-McKinley Funeral Home, 10011 – 114 Street, Edmonton. Rev. Adam Lech and Rev. Michael McCaffery will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 21st, 2012 at St Joseph's Basilica, 10044 – 113 Street, Edmonton.
Anyone wishing to remember Vicki may make a donation to the Sign of Hope Society, c/o 8815 – 99 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 3V3 or https://www.signofhope.ab.ca/SignofHope or to a charity of one's choice.


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Data science and artificial intelligence (AI) techniques have been applied successfully for a number of years to predict or detect all kinds of events in very different domains, including:
If you run a quick web search on "machine learning use cases," you will find pages and pages of links to documents describing machine learning (ML) algorithms to detect or predict some kind of event group in some kind of data domain.
Generally, the key to a successful machine learning-based application is a sufficiently general training set. The ML model, during training, should have a sufficient number of available examples to learn about each event group. This is one of the key points to any data science project: the availability of a sufficiently large number of event examples to train the algorithm.
Applying Machine Learning to IoT Event Prediction
Can security teams apply a machine learning algorithm to predict or recognize deterioration of mechanical pieces, or to detect cybersecurity breaches? The answer is, yes! Data science techniques have already been successfully utilized in the field of IoT and cybersecurity. For example, a classic usage of machine learning in IoT is demand prediction. How many customers will visit the restaurant this evening? How many cartons of milk will be sold? How much energy will be consumed tomorrow? Knowing the numbers in advance allows for better planning.
Healthcare is another very common usage of data science in IoT. There are many sports fitness applications and devices to monitor our vital signs, making available an abundance of data available in near real time that can be studied and used to assess a person's health condition.
Another common case study in IoT is predictive maintenance. The capability to predict if and when a mechanical piece will need maintenance leads to an optimum maintenance schedule and extends the lifespan of the machinery until its last breath. Considering that many machinery pieces are quite sophisticated and expensive, this is not a small advantage. This approach works well if a data set is available — and even better if the data set has been labeled. Labeled data means that each vector of numbers describing an event has been preassigned to a given class of events.
Anomaly Discovery: Looking for the Unexpected
A special branch of data science, however, is dedicated to discovering anomalies. What is an anomaly? An anomaly is an extremely rare episode, hard to assign to a specific class, and hard to predict. It is an unexpected event, unclassifiable with current knowledge. It's one of the hardest use cases to crack in data science because:
So, the problem of anomaly detection can be easily summarized as looking for an unexpected, abnormal event of which we know nothing and of which we have no data examples. As hopeless as this may seem, it is not an uncommon use case.
In these cases, the classic data science approach, based on a set of labeled data examples, cannot be applied. The solution to this problem is a twist on the usual algorithm learning from examples.
Anomaly Detection in IoT
Usually, the mechanical piece is working correctly. As a consequence, we have tons of examples for the piece working in normal conditions and close to zero examples for the piece failure. This is especially true if the piece plays a critical role in a mechanical chain because it is usually retired before any failure happens and compromises the whole machinery.
In IoT, a critical problem is to predict the chance of a mechanical failure before it actually happens. In this way, we can use the mechanical piece throughout its entire life cycle without endangering the other pieces in the mechanical chain. This task of predicting possible signs of mechanical failure is called anomaly detection in predictive maintenance.
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At the last Ubuntu Developer Summit, the Ubuntu Server team discussed moving to a fixed cadence for releasing point releases of OpenStack into Ubuntu and the Ubuntu Cloud Archive for 12.04 under the Ubuntu Stable Release update process.
The amount of time between upstream point release and acceptance into Ubuntu and the Ubuntu Cloud Archive is relatively short, but the team felt that a more regular cadence was required to allow users of OpenStack on Ubuntu to plan around upstream point releases.
For future OpenStack point releases the Ubuntu Server team will be following a new cadence for pushing these releases into Ubuntu. This should allow the team to test and promote a point release of OpenStack into Ubuntu within two weeks of the upstream point release. Hopefully this will allow users of OpenStack on Ubuntu to plan upgrades a little more effectively going fowards.
For full details see the SRU Cadence documentation.


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Grown-Up Baby
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Stanley is 31 years-old & has been obsessed with being an adult baby for the past 18 years. Every day involves spending time in baby mode, which includes wearing footie pajamas, eating baby food in a highchair, wearing a diaper & sleeping in a crib.
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Date: May 2, 2018
KV Workspace sponsored the AIA New Orleans' annual Crawfish Boil on Sunday, April 29 by donating a Fern Chair by Haworth to AIA's raffle for this event. Among the other raffle items, our fabulous Fern was the most popular, with over 20 raffle tickets sold!! Although lots of people were expecting to win the Fern, we only had one winner, Ashley Doucet, Architect at Rozas Ward. Congratulations Ashley, we know how much you will love your new office chair!


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Glad I got to visit one last time. Maggie Mudd will be closing its doors this Sunday. It's perfect ice cream weather here in SF so go show them some love before they shutter their doors. A worker there told me they wouldn't be selling their pints to local stores any longer either but they will still be doing their ice cream cakes to order online.
Black Gold
This documentary will make you think twice about your morning cup of coffee. It is heartbreaking to see the impoverished farmers in Ethiopia struggling to feed their families in such stark contrast to the millions of westerners who pay more for their daily cup of coffee than those farmers make in a week. There has to be a better solution.
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fried brussels sprouts
I attempted to recreate the delicious fried brussels sprouts from Marlowe for Thanksgiving last year. I woke up two hours before my boyfriend so he wouldn't freak out about the big mess I was pretty sure I was going to make frying all those little leaves. They came out pretty good but I didn't quite perfect them. So I was excited to find this recipe over at food52. I'll be making these sometime soon. Not sure if it will be in my kitchen or in my sleeping boyfriend's but I can't resist trying my hand at these again especially with the sweet and spicy combo of honey and Sriracha. Yum.
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I'll be on the porch.
I feel a little crazy as I'm on my second to last day at Chronicle. It's scary and exciting and really sad all at once. I don't have much time in between jobs but my sweet guy rented us a car and booked us a room at one of our favorite spots to celebrate. Even if it's raining all weekend I'm looking forward to kicking back and getting away for a minute before I jump into the new.
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most important things...
Love these prints from conilab.
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salt in the wound
I am still thrilled about my new job (which starts next week!!). But as if I wasn't already sad to be leaving the wonderfully creative people at Chronicle, I was given this amazing gift today. In pub group (which stands for publishing group) we talk a lot about which books we should publish, sometimes we look at book proposals, and sometimes we brain storm new book ideas. Last week I had the idea of publishing a book of models falling. I was only half joking to be honest. Don't you think people would buy that? And don't you think Chronicle would do it so well? Today, at my last pub group meeting, my colleagues presented me with this amazing 'Models Falling Paper Doll' kit. They took my idea and ran with it and I still think they'd be crazy not to publish it.
(oh and forgive the crappy cell phone photo)
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Decor Hacks
Heather of Dollar Store Crafts and Amy of Modge Podge Rocks have launched a new blog called Decor Hacks. How these two ladies are able to do all they do is beyond me but I'm glad they have the energy for it. Their site is already full of some inspiring stuff, including this amazing Library Book Desk.
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Bakesale for Japan
If you're in the neighborhood be sure to swing by Chronicle Books tomorrow and buy some delicious baked goods to support Japan. Chronicle will be matching 100% of all funds raised.
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It's Boo!
Got this in the mail from the talented Michael McConnell. Mike didn't know about Boo before me, do you know about Boo? Tell me he doesn't make you crack a smile. Look at that face.
I can not wait to hang this amazing piece on my wall. To see more of Mike's great work check out his show up now at the Braunstein/Quay Gallery in San Francisco.
I can not wait to hang this amazing piece on my wall. To see more of Mike's great work check out his show up now at the Braunstein/Quay Gallery in San Francisco.
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my big news
Sometimes this blog feels like a big old book overflowing with papers and photos I jam inside of it. A place where I jot quick notes and slip in scraps of things I find and love and want to remember – pages torn from magazines, quotes I want to come back to again, photos that inspire me. It's a gathering place for me, a record of sorts, and I love that there are actually some people out there who are interested enough to keep checking back in on what I'm stuffing in this big messy book. So it feels both weird and totally appropriate to log it in here that after six years at Chronicle Books I'm moving on. It will be a big change for me and it wasn't an easy decision to make but I'm ready for new adventures and the one ahead feels both totally exciting and a little scary. I don't know why I feel weird revealing exactly where I'll be, I'm sure that will come out eventually, but I'm going over to internet land full time and will be working for a website. In my new role I'll be working on the sites lifestyle category and specifically helping to develop and create the Craft & DIY section of the site. So in a lot of ways I'll still be focusing on the same sorts of things - just working with a totally different medium. I'm sure I'll be posting a lot of what I'm working on over there since I will still be in the lucky position of having my work intersect with my passions and interests. Yay for new beginnings!
Photo by Jeremy Brooks.
Photo by Jeremy Brooks.
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Mike Perry announced that he will be donating all of the proceeds from his shop to help Japan....
Buy anything from my online store for the rest of the month and 100% of the proceeds will go to help with the disaster in Japan. Be it you spend $10 or $5000 dollars all of it will be donated. Lets really raise some money and help. Please spread the word.
All my best,
Mike Perry Studio
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It seems so silly to purchase something to help in a situation like this. But it always amazes me the way so many creative folks mobilize when an unbelievable tragedy like this occurs. A small round-up below of things people have created to help raise money for Japan.
Japan Relief Print.
Square Ruby Ring from Pineapple Seed.
Help Japan by Rob Dobi.
Donate to the Red Cross.
Japan Relief Print.
Square Ruby Ring from Pineapple Seed.
Help Japan by Rob Dobi.
Donate to the Red Cross.
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small beginnings
Never despise small beginnings, and don't belittle your own accomplishments. Remember them and use them as inspiration as you go on to the next thing. When you venture outside your comfort zone, wherever the starting point may be, it's kind of a big deal.
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i love you friday.
It has been a long two weeks for me. In a great way. I have exciting news I'll share soon. But for tonight I'm looking forward to piling some friends into my teeny tiny apartment and just kicking back. I made my famous (yes it is) artichoke dip and some brownies and I filled the fridge with champagne and wine. Weekend here I come!
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The Magnetic Fields & Kittens
What a perfect combo.
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cloud house
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designed by dietrich wegner.
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Do you know about the site Daily Calligraphy? Molly introduced me to it a while back and I love popping in there to check out the lovely quotes and fantastic penmanship.
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this looks like more fun
My aunt asked me my five year plan the other night and was shocked when I said I didn't have one. Things I want to do? Sure. Places I want to visit? Definitely. But a written and organized list of where I want my life to be in the next five years? Nope. I think I'm OK with that. And doesn't this look like a much better way to record what you want to do?
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DAR-ES-SALAAM, The government of India has signed a contract valued at 268.35 million US dollars with Tanzania's Ministry of Water and Irrigation for a project to improve water supply projects in Tabora Region (Province) in west-central Tanzania.
The agreement, which was signed by Minister of Water and Irrigation Gerson Lwenge and Indian Deputy High Commissioner (ambassador) to Tanzania Robert Shetkintong, is aimsed at benefitting the districts of Tabora, Igunga and Nzega.
Lwenge thanked the government of India for its assistance to Tanzania, especially in the water supply sector. He said the project would improve the lives of the people in the region in an area which is of high priority to the Government of Tanzania.
The water project in Tabora, Nzega and Igunga will involve construction of a water pumping station, water treatment plant, water transmission pipelines and water distribution network over the next two and a half years, he explained.
The signing ceremony was witnessed by the Regional Commissioner of Tabora, Aggrey Mwanri, several Members of Parliament, and representatives of the regional administration.
Shetkintong told the gathering that India and Tanzania enjoyed longstanding, friendly and strong relations politically, economically and socially. According to him, India was the largest trading partner for Tanzania last year and this country's exports to India constituted nearly 20 per cent of Tanzania's total exports.
He said when the Indian Prime Minister visited Tanzania in July 2016 and met Tanzanian President John Magufuli, the two leaders identified the water sector as an important area for co-operation in the coming years, adding that India was considering further assistance and partnership in the water sector in Tanzania.
The Indian Deputy High Commissioner said an Indian Company WAPCOS will be the project management consultant, while the contractual work will be executed by M/s Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Limited, L&T Constructions/Sriram EPC and Afcons Infrastructure Limited/ SMC Infrastructure Private Limited.
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Keenan is a Grey Warden found in the Silverite Mine.
Background Edit
He was part of the Orlesian Grey Wardens who came to Ferelden. He was captured by darkspawn and the Dragon-Tamer broke his leg. He claims to be the sole survivor of the attack at Vigil's Keep.
Involvement Edit
Keenan informs the Warden-Commander that these darkspawn are being led by an emissary who is very cunning and fascinated with the Grey Wardens. Keenan will also remember the Warden-Commander if the latter is Orlesian. Before dying, he also asks something of the Commander. Keenan wants a ring to be returned to Nida, his wife. Afterwards, Keenan succumbs to his wounds and the quest Last Wishes is activated.
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Just when you thought there were no exciting early photos of Fountain Valley,... I bring you.... mud.
This image shows the aftermath of the 1916 flood on the area surrounding Talbert. It's just miles and miles of mud. This particluar patch of red river silt, in the foreground, was near the corner of Magnolia Ave. and Heil St, and was a foot deep. Note the highwater mark on the barn.
My thanks to Dann Gibb for his continual help with all things Fountain Valley. I can't wait to see your O.C. Fair submission this year, Dann. It'll be hard to beat your earlier entries. The rabbit foot collection (mounted to a model of a Mongol horseman) and your dad's jar of "prison soap carvings" were particular favorites.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Up to our boot-tops in Fountain Valley
Posted by Chris Jepsen at 7/20/2011
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Well, I for one, found that to be very interesting!
Great picture of FV. That's certainly a dismal sight :(. This flood in particular caused such widespread damage and loss of life/property throughout the state that it directly led to the formation of new dam regulating agencies, safety commissions, and the like. I wonder how long it would have taken for this quantity of mud to dry out, and for life to have returned to some semblance of normal?
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I did a commercial audition a few weeks ago for Panera Bread- and the casting director asked us to bring our own chopping knife to be used at the audition. All of us actors in the waiting room had strange looks on our faces as we came into the studio- it was a little nerve-racking to carry a large knife on the subway (!)
Once in the room they gave very little direction- they told us that we would be asked to do a "model slate"- where we say our name for the camera, then turn our body's 45 degrees to the left, turn to face 45 degrees to the right, face forward and show our hands to the camera, and then the casting director would ask us a question to answer. I did my slate, and then the casting director asked her secret question: "Do you like to cook?" For some reason, I completely lied and said, "Yes" and then, as I could hear crickets filling the silence, I realized that they wanted me to say more. So I made up some BS about loving to cook Italian food, and how I prepared it with vegetarian sausage. To this day, I think it would have been infinitely more interesting for me to have been honest: I actually hate to cook, because when I am hungry, I want food right away- I'm too impatient to cook an elaborate meal! I think I could actually be good at it, but luckily we have a tiny kitchen with limited counter space, which makes it easy to avoid cooking altogether. I really wished I would have been brave enough to say how I really felt- it would have been infinitely more interesting! People can smell inauthenticity a mile away.
This particular spot was to promote their non-bread items in their restaurants, like Chef Salads. So, after we slated, we were also instructed to use our handy dandy knife to prepare a chef salad, using many of the ingredients they had laid out in front of me. I could choose from things like celery, ham, turkey, cheese, lettuce, spinach, tomatoes, peppers, etc. I thought I did an awesome job cutting up all of the ingredients. Never mind that I am terrified of knives, especially those used to chop stuff, so in that way I really hit a milestone!
I wasn't cast for this one, but add this experience to the "We do WHAT for a living?" file!
ER•IN (noun) - A girl of Irish heritage, who grew up in California and now lives the life of an actor in New York City.
CRON•I•CALS (noun) - a term that describes the shenanigans that ensue when Cronican chronicles her adventures.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Props at Auditions; and Fibbing
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HOLLYWOOD star Gerard Butler is on the hunt for a Scottish castle.
The Scots actor says he fell in love with the idea after being a wedding guest last summer.
Butler - who's worth more than £25million - has already started searching for his perfect baronial home.
The Paisley-born hunk owns gaffes in New York and Los Angeles but says his heart belongs to Scotland.
Butler, 45, made it his New Year's resolution to splash out on his own castle after returning home for Christmas.
He said: "I was recently back [in Scotland] for a wedding in a castle, and walking through the gardens and into the castle itself, I made up my mind to do it.
"It inspired me to get a place like that - Scotland really is where my heart is."
Butler, whose movies include 300 and Law Abiding Citizen, spent the festive season back in Perthshire's Comrie with relatives and was out on the town in Glasgow, meeting up with fellow ex-pat Scot Ross King one night.
The hunk's mother Margaret, lives in Perthshire, with her second husband, Alex Coll, who he is close to, even sharing holidays.
It's understood he is looking for a home close to his mum who's in her 70s.
Butler, who's often accompanied by her at film events, said in an interveiwe that she was unimpressed by his star status in Hollywood.
He was raised by his mother single-handedly, from 18-months old, after his father walked out.
But he said: "It's amazing how familial bonds just fall away and your mum pushes past you at a premiere because she wants to meet Hilary Swank. Of course Hilary loved my mum. They all love my mum."
Butler is set to spend more time in Britain this year as filming is due to begin on London Has Fallen, the sequel to the hit Olympus Has Fallen with Aaron Eckhart and Morgan Freeman.
He flew back to America for the New Year however to be with girlfriend Morgan Brown, who he's been dating for around six months.
She has British ties too - her half-brother Lorcan is the son of Peter O'Toole.
The actor has in the past been linked to a long list of Hollywood's leading ladies including Jennifer Aniston and Cameron Diaz says he's now used to speculation about his love life.
He added: "Rumours are completely inevitable. A story needs to be made, and now I just wait to see it pop up in the headlines.
"I mean, I'm not saying I've never had anything with my leading lady, but 90 per cent of the time it's not true.
"I love hanging out with women. They can be the best of friends and really look out for you in ways that guys, well, sometimes don't.
"I've got female friends. At least, I think they're purely platonic. [Or] perhaps I'm missing something. Perhaps there is always a sexual energy there - after all, it is still a man and a woman."
Butler, who is the new face of Hugo Boss, also said endorsements allow him to pick-and-choose- his film projects.
He said: "I love it; they're great. Now I don't have to do that big crappy movie I was going to have to take for the money."
Yesterday a spokesman for G-Base, Gerard's Los Angeles-based production company said: "We wouldn't comment on Mr Butler's private life."
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Smoked Gouda & Bacon Potatoes
Total TimePrep: 50 min. Bake: 10 min.
Makes2-1/2 dozen (2 cups sauce)
- 2 whole garlic bulbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 15 small red potatoes, halved
- 15 bacon strips
- 2 cups shredded smoked Gouda cheese
- 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- 2 cups creme fraiche or sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut tops off of garlic bulbs. Brush with oil. Wrap each bulb in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425° until softened, 30-35 minutes. Cool for 10-15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer just until tender, 8-10 minutes. Cut bacon strips in half widthwise. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; keep warm.
- Preheat oven to 375°. Place a tablespoonful of cheese on the cut side of a potato half. Wrap with a half-strip of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Repeat. Sprinkle appetizers with pepper. Bake until bacon is crisp, 10-15 minutes.
- For sauce, squeeze softened garlic into a food processor. Add creme fraiche and cilantro; cover and process until blended. Serve with potatoes.
Nutrition Facts1 each: 161 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 169mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
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Jan 27, 2012
I made these for christmas and everyone loved them. I had some large red potatoes so I had to quarter them and they were a little harder to wrap up. The smaller red potatoes would definitely work better. The only downside for me was that it takes a while to get everything prepped and cooked, but the rave reviews I got from my family means that I'll be making them for a long time.
Dec 31, 2011
This was good but alittle bland. Add some hot pepper maybe. I`ll try this next time.
Jan 30, 2011
Awesome! I used pre-cooked bacon...just flexible enough to wrap each potato, but just done enough to require minimum oven time.
Jan 16, 2010
Made these for New Year's party...what a hit, everyone devoured them. Could not find creme fresh, so used sour cream - works like a dream. I did find I needed to broil the bacon at the end in order to crisp up
Jan 16, 2010
I just rated this recipe. Should have been (5) stars not (2).
Jan 16, 2010
I made these at Christmas...a BIG HIT!! After baking, I put some parsley flakes and melted butter on them.


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Senate Removes National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) From The Constitution - Photo
The House of Assembly made two major decisions on Tuesday and Wednesday this week and these decision and many others following it are poised to impact education and the citizens of Nigeria as a whole.
Below is the complete collation of the votes of the senate of the NASS as shared by Delta Central Senator Sen. Ovie Omo Agege...This Was Shared By The Senator himself yesterday, 26/07/2017
No. 29 is Subject To Your Interpretation


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Today I have the perfect gift to share with you for someone who loves to cook. My Mother In Law loves to be in the kitchen so when it came time to pick a birthday present I knew just what to do. I don't know about you but I can always use more measuring cups & spoons! They are like socks....they just disappear!
We picked out some new baking items, grabbed a flour sack towel and a plain apron and set to work.
The perfect gift that is sure to put a smile on any grandma's face
To create the personalized towel I asked my son who is 5 to draw me a picture for grandma. This is what he came up with, it is of him playing at Grandma's and something to do with portals....I didn't ask! After I had the picture I simply taped it to the window, taped the towel over it and traced the picture with a Sharpie.
The apron was just as easy. I traced both of my kids hands onto freezer paper and then cut them out. After ironing them on I simply painted them on with some fabric paint making sure to heat set them after they were dry. I also think that this would be adorable to put their actual hand prints on the apron but both of my kids are weird about their hands getting dirty....so I took the easy way out! For the words I used the same method as the towel. Grandma loves having that adorable 5 year old handwriting!!!
Fold everything up and place in a shiny new bowl with your utensils and you have a gift that they will love!


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When a company is in trouble then liquidation may be the only option.
Money may be owed to creditors such as suppliers and HMRC and there is no outlook for trading to improve.
Liquidation is often the only solution after exploring all other potential rescue options.
A liquidation must be done by a licensed insolvency practitioner under the guidelines of the IPA (Insolvency Practioners Association).
But how does the insolvency practitioner get paid for carrying out their duties?
In worst cases where does not seem to be any assets that can be realised to cover the cost it can be possible that the director(s) can claim redundancy pay just like the staff are entitled to. This can include lost holiday pay and wages as well as statutory redundancy pay. This can be used to cover the cost of the liquidation. This could be your lifeline to resolving your company situation.
For helpful and confidential advice please visit HBG Advisory who will help you explore your options. Example of costs.


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I'm a big fan of finding the simple solution in things. Part of it is searching for elegance. Part is my thesis that most complex things can be distilled to 1-2 levers that really impact 80% of the situation. But what happens when there really isn't a perceived simple solution?
That can happen when the situation isn't fully well developed. There's simply not enough transparency and information out in the open for there to be a perceived simple solution.
Military strategists call this the fog of war. Information, misinformation, and lack of information accumulates, and complexity increases. The perceived simple solution is hidden by cognitive overload. Decision making is paralyzed.
One solution is to accelerate the situation so that information is apparent. For me the fastest way to do this is to talk to as many people as possible; I did something similar when [I first moved back to Asia.] (http://www.taklo.co/my-100-day-plan/)
Another way is to establish a time limit on when a decision has to be made. What this essentially does is work backwards from the end, and forces an individual to cognitively let go of the fact they don't have enough information, and thus have to come up with the most simple solution they can given constraints.
Sometimes a simple elegant answer isn't the answer. Sometimes the answer is to get your hands dirty and just finish the job.


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Welcome to Spirituality and Mental Health! I, Monique Hassan, am the writer behind the veil and I happily welcome you. Sit back, relax and put your feet up. Let's explore the intersection of Spirituality and Mental Health.
What is Spiritual Psychology
Essentially, spiritual psychology refers to the integration of modern psychology alongside faith. It acknowledges the influence of our soul/spirit on our emotions and behaviors. Simply put, an integration of the social sciences with spiritual ideologies. This also includes incorporating faith as a part of the healing process.
As an example, within many faith backgrounds, we find beliefs and values that line up with modern psychology. In Islamic tradition, we are taught that nafs (inner self/spirit) influence our desires and we need self-control as well as self-awareness to prevent this from controlling us. In the Christian tradition, some will refer to the holy spirit as influencing them in a way they are not always aware of. Nature-based spiritual practices often refer to the energy around us that influence our perceptions and emotions. Psychology refers to much of this as the subconscious mind which has the ability to influence as well as override our consciousness when emotions, values, and desires run high.
Faith as Part of Healing
Utilizing one's faith as part of their healing process can be very beneficial. Likewise, therapy and coaching sessions that neglect to incorporate one's faith can hinder one's healing process if they are a devoutly religious individual.
Think about how often we hear people praising God when they escaped a dangerous situation or avoided some type of problem. Think about how often we hear people begging God for help when they are anxious about a potential issue. Now, think about when disaster strikes. In these moments of crisis, one with faith can continue to thank God and internalize the concept of "everything happens for a reason, this is part of God's plan".
Instead of letting a crisis break them down, they can utilize positive self-affirmations such as "God has a plan for me, this is my test and God loves me". They are demonstrating an aspect of cognitive therapy by using self-talk to combat the irrational and negative thoughts such as "everything is falling apart, I don't know what to do".
This type of Mindset Aligns with Positive Psychology.
In the event that the person is very saddened and distraught by a trauma situation, they can fall upon their faith. It provides them with support and the tests become hidden blessings when the person strengthens their faith as a result of the hardship. In my own moments of crisis and trauma, it was my faith that made me stronger and pushed me forward towards becoming the strong-minded woman that I am today. Alhamdulillah (All thanks and praise to God)
Why Spirituality and Mental Health
The combination of spirituality and mental health gives way to the possibility of deeper levels of understanding into ourselves. Potential to strengthen our resolve and transform our mindsets. Positive spiritual psychology encompasses many aspects of our daily lives such as how we react to situations, relationship dynamics and why we feel how we do. One's faith is an integral piece of the puzzle in their psyche.
Exercise For You
Take 5 minutes today to sit and reflect on your own spirituality. Reflect on why you believe what you do and how this can impact you.


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The JCB Challenge is one of the engineering projects that y10 learners work whilst at The JCB Academy. It's in collaboration with JCB and delivered by several JCB graduate employees and academy engineering teaching staff. It is run on a weekly basis and is part of the 'Engineering Maintenance' module which the learners undertake. Learners are set a series of classroom challenges and in groups, compete to go through to the grand finale at the JCB's World Headquarters.
At the final, six teams of six students are challenged to design and build prototype JCB Loadall telescopic handler cabs and attachments from cardboard, then carry out a series of races and tests.
The JCB graduates also organise a series of careers talks during the day to highlight the great opportunities open to engineers. The learners also enjoy a tour of The Story of JCB and a live JCB Loadall demonstration on the day.
- You can view photos from the 2018 finals by clicking here
- You can view photos from the 2017 classroom challenges by clicking here


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I have been trying to go in chronological order to post old photo shoots to my blog, but I'm jumping ahead just for this session! My cousin Simcha lives in Israel, and she was in the states visiting for a few weeks. She made the trip to Pulaski to visit during her trip, so we did a quick photoshoot for her, her husband Jonathan and their son, Rafi. It seriously hasn't snowed allll winter, which is extremely unusual considering we live in a place that gets more snow than most of the country. BUT, luckily for Simcha, it snowed the two days she was here visiting! We got some gorgeous photos in the woods while the trees were covered! It was so perfect for her, considering she doesn't get snow in Israel. So here you go Simcha, I hope you enjoy your photos! I can't wait to see you again!
Moore Family
January 2011
Pulaski, NY


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Roughly half of all pregnant women suffer from periods of nausea and vomiting known collectively as morning sickness (although as any woman who has ever experienced it can tell you, it's prone to strike at any time of day). It is usually caused by a combination of low blood sugar, dehydration and an overflow of hormones.
The best way to ward off morning sickness is to get plenty of rest and to eat a bunch of little meals throughout the day to make sure that your stomach is never too empty or too full. Get in the habit of keeping a few crackers on your bedside table to nibble on throughout the night and when you wake up in the morning. It is also a good idea to eat slowly and avoid drinking and eating at the same time. Steer clear of greasy, spicy or high fat foods that might aggravate your nausea. Also avoid strong odors, overheating and smoke. If nausea continues to be a problem, try one of these home remedies:
Sniff a fresh lemon peel.
Dissolve 1 teaspoon wheat germ in 1 cup of warm milk and sip.
Drink at mixture of 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey and 1 cup cold water at bedtime.
Suck on a piece of ginger candy or sip ginger ale.
Drink peppermint, chamomile or spearmint tea.
Wear motion sickness bands.
These tricks may help you through the temporary bouts of nausea that accompany your pregnancy. If morning sickness continues to be a problem, change the time of day you are taking your prenatal vitamin and talk to your health care provider about increasing your intake of vitamin B6. And take heart: for most women, morning sickness dissipates somewhere around the 14th week of pregnancy.
If it doesn't, or if you experience severe nausea, vomiting, weight loss and dehydration, you may have a more serious condition called hyperemesis gravidarum. Talk to your health care provider if you are experiencing any of these symptoms.


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Monday, March 4, 2013
Nutrition Month: Breastfeeding the HLHS Baby - the Parent Perspective
"Will I be able to breastfeed my baby?" This question gets asked SO often, and the answer is not terribly straightforward. I wanted to take a few moments to answer this question from the perspective of a mom who's been there and wondered the exact same thing.
I should mention that I'm a huge fan of breastfeeding. I breastfed my heart-healthy (now 5-year old) daughter until she self-weaned right around her 2nd birthday. So, breastfeeding is important to me. It was something I desperately wanted to do with my HLHSer, but, for a myriad of reasons, was unable to. I ultimately pumped for him for 10 months and had enough breast milk to last him until 15 months of age. For most HLHSers, breastfeeding, at least exclusively, simply isn't feasible. There are a lot of factors working against breastfeeding our special kiddos. The rare mom who is able to exclusively breastfeed is a bit like an exotic animal observed in the wild, while the rest of us stare and whisper in awe. BUT it is possible for some mothers, and partially breastfeeding is possible for many more. If breastfeeding is important to you, by all means, try to make it work! Here are some things to keep in mind:
Many hospitals follow an interstage monitoring program, which requires parents to track specific data points (i.e. oxygen saturations, heart rate, weight, intake). Thus far, monitoring programs are reducing interstage mortality. Feedings are tracked closely interstage, since even slowing down slightly during feeds raises a red flag for practitioners. The ability to monitor the exact amount of "ins" for your baby is crucial – an easy task when armed with a bottle, but obviously more difficult with breastfeeding. For this reason, some hospitals discourage breastfeeding. Some doctors are uncomfortable with how difficult it is to measure feeds done via breastfeeding. But it's not impossible! You can overcome this obstacle if your insurance approves a scale, by purchasing a baby scale, or renting one yourself weighing your baby before and after each feed to calculate the exact amount of breast milk taken. It's more challenging, but definitely not impossible. There are some scales that weigh to smaller increments, but are also much more costly. Finding one that weighs to 10 grams is often reasonable enough for most families to track the daily weights.
Weight gain and cardiac function
This is probably the biggest obstacle to exclusively breastfeeding an HLHS baby. One of your primary goals interstage is to grow your HLHSer big enough to be ready for his or her second stage surgery, either the Glenn or the Hemi-Fontan. Many interstage HLHSers struggle with growth because their hearts are working so hard. It's very common for interstage babies to receive supplemented formula or breast milk for higher caloric concentration. In my case, I pumped, and my son was not able to gain weight on the calories in my breast milk alone, so my pumped milk was fortified with a high calorie formula. If your baby cannot gain weight on the calories in breast milk alone and fortification is necessary, exclusive breastfeeding simply may not be a possibility, at least until after the second stage surgery when growth is typically less of an issue. But, that doesn't mean you can't breastfeed at all. I do know a number of HLHS mothers who've breastfed a few times a day and fed with fortified formula for the remainder of their feeds. If this is the only thing stopping you, definitely check with your cardiologist to see whether this might be a possibility.
Related to weight gain, it takes a lot of work to eat, whether by breast or bottle. For some babies, particularly those whose cardiac function is depressed, it can be really hard to gain enough weight on oral feeding, even if it's supplemented, because their hearts are simply working too hard. For these babies, tube feeds are necessary to allow the baby to grow without having to work for it. But again, that doesn't mean you can't pump breast milk and tube feed your baby, so that they can still get the immune boosting benefits of breast milk.
Another thing that can sometimes play a major role in whether or not you'll be able to feed is whether your baby has any swallowing issues. In my son's case, his left vocal cord was paralyzed during his Norwood (not an uncommon complication following open heart surgery where work is done on the aorta, as the nerve controlling the vocal cords run alongside the aorta – due to the extensive amount of aortic reconstruction during the Norwood, this complication is seen). Vocal cords are what protect the baby's airway. For a baby with vocal cord paresis, the paralyzed vocal cord lacks the ability to adequately protect the airway and, depending on the severity of the paralysis, oral feeds may need to be thickened using a thickening agent or avoided altogether. In either case, although breastfeeding is not safe for the baby until either the affected cord heals or the remaining cord compensates, you can still pump breast milk and feed it to your baby via bottle or feeding tube.
Feeding Difficulties
Many of our HLHSers have difficulties with feeding in general. Often, these difficulties come in the form of oral aversions, or difficulty coordinating sucking, swallowing and breathing simultaneously. There are many factors that can cause this. For babies at institutions that do not allow oral feeds prior to the Norwood, sometimes, by the time the baby has had surgery, been extubated and finally given a chance to take a bottle or breastfeed, the newborn's sucking reflex is gone and they quite literally do not know what to do with a bottle or breast. Or they can suck, but can't quite coordinate their swallowing and breathing effectively. For others, particularly those on the ventilator for prolonged periods of time, they may associate things being in their mouth with discomfort and pain, and oral feeds are quite challenging. In both of these cases, breastfeeding is unlikely; however, there are a few things you can do to try to work through this and enable your baby to take a bottle of pumped breast milk.
In Sisters by Heart care packages, we include newborn pacifiers, and encourage parents to use them with their newborn prior to surgery and until the baby is permitted to attempt oral feeds. While it will not guarantee a baby will retain that sucking reflex, it can help keep the baby in touch with that sucking reflex. You can also ask your medical team to intubate through the nose, rather than the mouth, so that the baby can take a pacifier even while intubated. (Some, but not all, institutions can comply with the request, depending on your child's situation.) And, definitely, seek out occupational therapy, lactation specialists and feeding therapist as soon as possible at your surgical center because they are often very practical at providing a lot of strategies to encourage oral feeding and breastfeeding.
As you can see, the question of whether or not you'll be able to breastfeed your HLHSer, or any complex CHDer for that matter, can be a loaded one, dependent on a lot of factors. Yes, the odds are stacked against you being able to exclusively breastfeed, but that doesn't mean it can't happen; many mothers are able to pump and alternate breastfeeds with bottle feeds. If this is something that's important to you, then push for it. Let your medical team know upfront that you intend to breastfeed (I told my entire medical team while I was still pregnant, in fact!).
And if breastfeeding simply isn't an option for any of the reasons mentioned above, pumping is almost always an option – so, to those of you moms who fall into this category, I say pump, pump and pump away!!! The benefits of breast milk are huge, regardless of the source: breast, bottle or feeding tube. It's not easy to pump exclusively, but take it from someone who's been there, in your shoes – it is absolutely worth it! Do what you can to keep your supply up and pump as long as you can – whether it's 1 day, 1 week or 1 year, your CHDer will receive benefits!
Many hospitals have resources dedicated to lactation support for cardiac patients, so make sure to ask! For instance, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia provides a lot of great information on breastfeeding a cardiac patient here!
Another hospital currently focusing on lactation support for cardiac patients is Boston Children's Hospital. Stay tuned for Thursday's post, where two practitioners from BCH share their input on this important topic!
Thank you, Amy, for sharing your insights with us!


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Keepers Of The Flame - Framed by Thomas Blackshear II
Designer of numerous U.S. commemorative stamps, former head illustrator at the prestigious Godbold/Richter Studio and creator of the award-winning Ebony Visions® sculpture collection, Thomas has earned acclaim for his spiritual imagery - the often allegorical and always passionate expressions of his faith. With "Watchers in the Night," he says, he hopes to "touch the soul" of everyone who sees it. We can't imagine anyone unmoved.


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Article in the LA times the other day--well worth reading
America's costly war machine: Fighting the war on terror compromises the economy now and threatens it in the future.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Forwarded E-mail
This was in my inbox today from one of those stupid e-mail forwards. Nevertheless it made me chuckle, so I thought I'd throw it up on the blog for whatever it's worth.
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I am using Django and only want to backup mysql data (not it's structure; Django will do that, and it will otherwise mess up Django-South's migration checks).
Some info;
- my tables are almost all intertwined with each other by Foreign Key bindings.
- I'm currently having over 100 tables that hold all my data.
What I'm trying to achieve is some mechanism with
mysqldump to dump my data, like so;
imac2011:Desktop allendar$ /Applications/MAMP/Library/bin/mysqldump -u root -p my_database --no-create-info > my_database_data.sql
..and restore it like so;
imac2011:Desktop allendar$ /Applications/MAMP/Library/bin/mysql -u root -p my_database < my_database_data.sql
..but then with the ability to store the following on the dump (and thus restore it that way on import);
When doing
- Store the PRIMARY key counters
When importing
- LOCK the tables fully (even ignoring PRIMARY key counter checks)
- INSERT all data (incl. primary keys)
- Set the PRIMARY key counter back to what was saved
- UNLOCK the tables again
Other issue
My first thought was to just ignore the PRIMARY keys somehow and just look-increment them again on insertion. The problem is that I can't do this due to their bindings with Foreign Keys, that would then thus break.