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As usual, I am behind on Google Reader, so I just found Women & Hollywood's report on the 20 most powerful women in British theatre. The list, published by Harper's Bazaar and Tiffany's, doesn't rank the women, but provides award titles that fitly describe why their stage work deserves a place on the list.
Since only one woman of color graces the list, she gets first place on my list. Bola Agbaje, playwright, earns the moniker, The New Voice, thanks to the amazing success of her very first play, Gone Too Far!
Bola Agbaje
The lone American on the list, with good reason, is Gillian Anderson as The Honorary Brit. I have no idea what that is on her head, but if you scroll down a bit, you won't care.
Gillian Anderson
The usual suspects appear: Dame Judi Dench is The Queen Bee.
Dame Judi Dench
Fiona Shaw, who directs theatre as well as acts, is The Double Threat.
Fiona Shaw
Dame Helen Mirren is The Eternal Siren. Oh yes, she certainly is.
Dame Helen Mirren
Rachel Weisz makes a surprise appearance as The Star Turn. Weisz is scheduled to play Blanche DuBois, but actually hasn't been on stage since 2001. No worries – that won't stop me from posting a picture.
Rachel Weisz
Some of British theatre's finest behind-the-scenes professionals – with no pictures to be found – like set and costume designer Miriam Buether (The Visionary) and lighting designer Paule Constable (The Illuminator) are welcome inclusions on the list.
In fact, one of the most innovative women working in theatre today is choreographer and associate director of Punchdrunk, Maxine Doyle. Her designation, The Mover, is sort of a double entendre since Punchdrunk is the home of "promenade theatre," where the audience wanders through the performance to watch.
As Lyn Garner of guardian.co.uk points out, however, the only women on the list besides the "big names" with any "real power to make things happen" are producers Sonia Friedman (The Super-Producer) and Sally Greene (The Powerhouse).
Sonia Friedman and Sally Greene
Most of the women, because of the nature of their profession, are considered only as good as their last show. Which is pretty much the plight of women in the U.S. theater, too.
You'll find the entire list here. What do you think? Are these the most powerful women in British theatre? Who would be on your list of the top U.S. women stage pros?


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Design Your Own Leggings – How to prepare legging pattern for fabric printing in Illustrator
Garment making and production can be daunting and a complicated process especially placement or engineered printing. A lot of time and effort goes into research and understanding where to start. We have put together tutorials on how to design, work with and prepare legging pattern for digital placement fabric printing. For this tutorial you need to be proficient in Illustrator or at least have basic knowlage. Our tutorial is based on industry standards. This technic can be applied to printing other products such as bikinis, t-shirts, singlets , dresses etc.
How to prepare legging pattern for digital fabric printing in Illustrator
Open the PDF file in Illustrator. You can purchase our digital leggings pattern on our website or use your own.
The top left square will help you determine if the scaling of your patterns are correct, this square should always be 10x10cm.
Select the size you'd like to have printed (we have selected size 10) and while holding shift also select the scale square. Copy selection
You'll now have to create a new document. Make sure to set up to the width of the fabric (we've chosen to proceed with matte Lycra which as a printable width of 147cm) x the length of the print, this size legging will not exceed the 1 metre.
Paste the pattern piece and square scale into new artboard. The left and right hand side is where the selvage of your fabric will be, make sure you always keep the grain line (line within Patten) parallel to the selvage.
You can now double check the square scale which should remain 10x10cm and delete or move off the artboard and position the legging where you'd like.
Rotate your leggings so that they are the right way up, make sure that the centre line (grain line) is always parallel to the selvage (left and right sides of your artboard). Select the pattern including all notches details and grain line and rotate while holding down the shift key to ensure it rotated exactly how you need it.
To make a pair, copy this leg pattern by selecting the shape of the pattern and once selected go to Object>transform>reflect and select vertical Axis and click copy.
You now have a pair.
You can now delete the grain line and text, but keep all notches, you will need them for making. For this tutorial we've left the text from one of the legs to print, if you are thinking about printing several sizes it will very helpful to have this information next to each size to avoid confusion. Notches are the little nicks which are around the patterns which will help when constructing the leggings.
Copy all notches and paste into new layer for later use. Make sure you select all notches and if for any reason you are moving the legging pattern make sure you select the notches layer so that they move together.
Open up the design you would like to use, make sure the design has been setup slightly larger than the legging pattern size roughly 110cm long x 65cm wide and copy and paste into the artboard.
Select design >object>arrange>send to back.
With both the artwork/design and legging pattern selected Object>clipping mask>make. Now you can only see your design in a shape of a leg pattern.
Repeat for other leg.
Select all notches in other layer and change the colour so they become visible.
Group all layers including leggings and notches and centre, your file is now ready to submit to have printed.

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War and Peace Game
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Two teams independently make decisions as to whether to be aggressive to the other or to make peaceful advances. According to their point in time decisions, points are won and lost. Negotiations at times during the game offer the chance for both sides to win, if only they realise it!
Two locations where teams can talk without being overheard by the other team. 3 pencils and paper, 1 per team and one for the moderator. Optional - material for 2 team name signs. Optional: team prizes (chocolate?)
The War and Peace - Game - Player Instructions
The objective is for both teams to end up with positive scores.
The team with the higher positive score at the end of the game wins.
Note : Zero is not a positive score.
Optional:Please make a sign with your team name.
Playing the Game
Game 1
The game has 10 rounds. In each game your team scores points by deciding
whether to play RED or BLUE. The leader will circulate between teams, asking
for their decisions. When both teams have made their decisions they will be told
the decision of the other team.
Your team should keep a running total of its own score, and the score of the
opposing team. Scores are calculated as follows :
(see attachment for scoring as I can't format it here easily and reliably)
As part of the FOURTH round the leader will ask each team whether they
would like to meet with the other team to make peace. If both groups wish to
meet, then one member from each team will be allowed to meet with a member
from the other team. If one team does not wish to confer, no meeting will take
place. As part of the EIGHTH round there will be a second opportunity to confer.
The same rules will apply. In the NINTH and TENTH rounds the point scores are
Summary of key points:
- You will not know what the other team has played on each round until
you have made your choice.
- There can be a conference after rounds 4 and 8 if both teams wish.
- Rounds 9 & 10 count double.
- The leaders will be impartial and honest!
Team(s) that do not meet the objective of the game will lose their war/ prize.
You hope that at some point in the negotiations they realise that if they play red-red all the time, then that's probably the only way that any one of the teams is going to get a positive score. The doubling of the score towards the end offers an opportunity, if the scores have gone deeply negative, to snatch peace and prosperity from the jaws of post war austerity.
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Wolf Administration Announces Construction to Begin on Project to Rehabilitate Chestnut Street Bridge over the Schuylkill River
July 7, 2017 – The Wolf Administration announced today that construction is scheduled to begin next week on a major improvement project to rehabilitate the bridge carrying Chestnut Street over the Schuylkill River and adjacent Chestnut Street structures over 30th Street, Amtrak and CSX rail lines, and 24th Street in Philadelphia.
"This project serves as another example of PennDOT's commitment to bridge preservation in the Philadelphia region and around the state," Governor Tom Wolf said. "The improvements made to these structures will greatly enhance the mobility and safety of all travelers and the neighboring communities they serve."
Beginning Monday, July 10, through Wednesday, July 12, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, a single lane closure is scheduled on eastbound Interstate 76 at the Interstate 676 Interchange to install protective shielding in advance of the bridge construction.
Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through this work zone because slowdowns will occur. The contractor's schedule is dependent on the weather.
In addition to repairing and repainting the steel superstructure and replacing the deck of the main bridge carrying Chestnut Street over the Schuylkill River, the scope of work also includes:
The entire project is scheduled to finish in fall 2020.
The bridges on Chestnut Street and Schuylkill Avenue West will be under construction concurrently and will remain open for most of the project. There will be various lane and sidewalk restrictions during the three stages of construction that will require shifts in travel lane and sidewalk configurations.
Approximately midway through the project, a detour will be in place for about one year on Chestnut Street from Schuylkill Avenue West to 23rd Street for the rehabilitation of the structurally deficient bridge carrying Chestnut Street over the CSX rail lines.
The Schuylkill River Trail will be closed below Chestnut Street for approximately three months over the winter of 2017-2018 for repairs.
In addition, the on-and-off-ramps at the I-76 Interchange between Chestnut Street and Walnut Street will be restricted to a single lane of traffic during construction. There will also be nighttime and weekend full closures of the ramps during certain construction operations.
The structures on Chestnut Street were constructed between 1864 and 1960 and carry an average of 18,300 vehicles per day. The bridges on Schuylkill Avenue West were built in the late 1950's and carry an estimated 8,600 vehicles per day.
Buckley & Company Inc., of Philadelphia is the general contractor on the $103,589,847 project, which is financed with 80 percent federal and 20 percent state funds
For more information on projects occurring or being bid this year, those made possible by or accelerated by Act 89, or those on the department's Four and Twelve Year Plans, visit www.projects.penndot.gov.
A list of weekly road restrictions and PennDOT maintenance operations in the five-county Philadelphia region is available by visiting the District 6 Traffic Bulletin at www.penndot.gov/District6.
Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 825 traffic cameras.
511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website.
For more PennDOT information, visit www.penndot.gov. Follow local PennDOT information on Twitter at www.twitter.com/511PAPhilly, and follow the department on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pennsylvaniadepartmentoftransportation and Instagram at www.instagram.com/pennsylvaniadot.


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The sleep medicine and research community has been spreading its wings in India through a number of initiatives carried out by the ISSR. We would like to provide focused contributions that can be best carried out at a local chapter level. The Department of Neurophysiology at NIMHANS will be coordinating this activity.
Our objectives are the following:
- An annual national hands-on workshop (to be held in December) entitled 'Basics of Polysomnography and Sleep Physiology' for the benefit for research scholars, residents and medical post graduates, technicians and other sleep professionals. This program (held twice so far) has received enthusiastic support and we look forward to adding more in-depth material in future sessions. Please check this website and the NIMHANS website in November for details.
- Community outreach programs for information dissemination on sleep.
- Monthly educational spotlight on latest research taking place around the globe.
- Bangalore sleep forum as a platform to bring together sleep professionals in Bangalore.


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Back From Essen SPIEL 2012The Essen SPIEL 2010 was a great time, thank you all for the welcome!
You can check the photo album here.
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And a special thanks to Ingo, who helped us a lot on the booth. DANKE Ingo !!!
Let's meet at the next Essen SPIEL!


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Hey y'all! I'm Heather: the older, much wiser sister that Lindsey often hints at as having an organization obsession. I snuck into Lindsey's blog to bring you one of my latest DIY success stories. Here's the low-down on how I took my decade old Ikea dresser (from the sale section no less!) and transformed it from eek to chic. Enjoy!
I've had this little piece of furniture since my undergrad days and surprisingly (after moving it approximately 7 times) it's still in decent shape. When I began tackling my spare bedroom, I contemplated donating/selling it, but decided to give it a makeover and keep it in the space. The picture below gives you a better idea of the scale of the dresser. Don't worry. I keep my clubs in my storage space now :) You'll also notice below that the dark charcoal paint sample didn't make the cut. Yep- I've painted yet another room in my home "greige." Grey + beige = the color of most of my house. #Iamafraidofcolor.
I considered painting the dresser white and changing out the hardware, but the more I looked at it, the more apparent it became that changing the drawer pulls would make it look awkward. (The screw holes are way too far apart.) Then I started thinking more critically about the color.... I'd been a blonde myself my entire life....up until about a year and a half ago when I took the plunge and asked my stylist to turn my hair from uber blonde to "darkest brown." I felt instantly more sophisticated :) I thought the same logic would naturally then apply to this dresser. #notanormaltrainofthought.
Linds and I got to work removing the handles, being mindful to place the screws together in a small bag so that I wouldn't lose them. The metal legs I simply covered in frog tape to protect from any rogue roller strokes.
Next, we primed the dresser to make the paint more adherent to the laminate. We applied two thin coats of Zinsser primer 24 hours apart. I found that a small sponge roller worked best; just remember that oil-based paints are difficult to clean unless you enlist the help of mineral spirits.
The primer does an AMAZING job. But it smells. Bad. #openthewindows or #useafacemask.
Next came paint selection. We used Rustoleum Painter's Touch Metallic.
This is how she looked after two coats. If ORB qualifies as a color, I'd call it my current favorite. Fancy, huh?
And here she is after a total of 3 coats....
Brunette = instant glamour. Love the makeover. What are you guys hacking from Ikea? Anybody else jumping on the brunette train?


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The event will raise money for the Jane Mcgrath Foundation, with a $5 entry fee (which includes refreshments) going toward the breast cancer support foundation.
All fashion items featured in the parade are pre-loved, and for sale on the night, plus they'll be a chance to win two tickets to see fashion Meets Fiction - The Darnell collection at Burrinja Cultural Centre in Upwey.
Zipper Brooches
More details on the fashion show here. Maybe I'll see you there?


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We gather together for the sole purpose of worshipping our great and wonderful God; the creator of the world and redeemer of His people, Jesus Christ. As we believe that all of life is to be an act of worship, our gatherings aim at worship in a few different ways.
Discipleship is the act of making and shaping followers of Christ into the likeness of Christ. This is obviously done in many ways for sure, but the main means of enhancing a believer's faith is through the ministry of the Word. (Romans 10:17). This is why the preaching and teaching of the Scriptures in an expository fashion is the main event for each of our gathers.
The ministry of evangelism is the act of communicating the truth of God's great salvation offer in a clear and understandable way so that those who hear it and are empowered by the Spirit to receive it, might do just that. Evangelism is the means that God has sovereignly ordained for His offer of salvation to go forth. Therefore in an effort to be obedient to that call, and to worship God through His prescribed means, our pastor is sure to share the clear expression of the gospel in each of his sermons.
We do not use the often manipulative "alter-call", not because we don't desire people to come to faith in Christ or to make a public profession. Rather, the Scriptures teach that if a person is converted, their "public confession" is that of a life lived for God and not a solitary event. Baptism is also a means of public confession, though it is not required to be publicly performed.
Fellowship is not the gathering of Christians. Fellowship is the gathering of Christians for the sake of glorifying God. Christian fellowship can happen anywhere and around any activity, as long as the aim of the hearts involved is God's glory. Gathering together for worship then, if the hearts of the worshippers is set to the glory of God, occurs every Sunday. Corporate singing and corporate prayer are means of focusing our time together on God's glory. Therefore, these are elements of our gatherings together.
We worship God through discipleship, through evangelizing the lost, and through fellowshipping with other brothers and sisters. Each of these measures is a means of worship and each are means of ministering to other believers. But the role of the church gatherings as it relates to this concept of ministry is not an expression of worship through ministry, but rather preparation for it. Our gatherings have as a secondary aim, the primary being worship, the equipping of the saints for the work of the ministry. (Ephesians 4:11-14)
Each believer that enters through the doors of our meeting place have been ordained to gather so that they might corporately worship our Lord through; not only receiving blessing, and being a blessing to those around them in the moment; but also through equipping them to go out into the world and be that blessing to others.We are excited to have you visit and gather with us as we worship and serve our great God, together.


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My particular expertise is in resource management law and practice. My research has a focus on examining the intersections between natural systems and regulatory frameworks and the implications of this for law and planning. An important theme relates to biodiversity conservation and finding solutions to challenges, particularly those relating to coexistence between humans and wildlife. More broadly my research concerns:
All areas of Environmental Law, with particular focus on the Resource Management Act 1991 and statutory processes governing resource use, development and protection.
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Special focus areas - resource management plans, development, conservation, biodiversity, threatened species, planning methods, spatial planning, internalisation of effects, property rights, farming, organic production, professional planning practice, the legal aspects of environmental modelling and other decision support tools.


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text: Subscribe to our newsletter This thingy has to be empti pwieshh Feb 27, 2018 👛 Ethereum's wallet-less future; 🥋 Mastering Ethereum is open source; 🔓 The Truth Machine; 💊 Gitcoin Postmortem; 🕸 The Consensys Mesh Revue February 27 · Issue #16 · View online 👛 The Future of Ethereum Doesn't Have Wallets medium.com – Share Like most things in this fast-moving space, the tools that are most useful and most needed today are not necessarily the tools that are most useful and needed tomorrow. 🥋 Mastering Ethereum is open source github.com – Share Mastering Ethereum, by Andreas Antonopoulos and Gavin Wood is now open-source and accepting collaborations. 🔓 The Truth Machine: The Blockchain and the Future of Everything www.amazon.com – Share The ideas behind the blockchain* have now unleashed a struggle to turn that structure of concentrated power on its head, to figure out how the capacity to control and manage information might shift to a decentralized system that no one controls. It lets us imagine a world that's not dominated by Google, Facebook, or, for that matter, the NSA, one where we, the people, the core components of global society, get to say how our data is managed. 💊 Gitcoin Postmortem — Production Issues 2018/02/20 medium.com – Share Gitcoin is the easiest way to monetize or incentivize work in Open Source Software. With Gitcoin, funders for OSS projects can fund issues like bug fixes or new features being built out for their projects. Developers can then find these issues through Gitcoin, build the bug fix or feature out, submit their work and get paid. 🕸 Get to Know the 47 Projects that Make Up the ConsenSys Mesh media.consensys.net – Share An infographic overview of the platforms, services, developer tools, and infrastructural projects of the ConsenSys ecosystem. Did you enjoy this issue? If you don't want these updates anymore, please unsubscribe here. If you were forwarded this newsletter and you like it, you can subscribe here. Powered by Revue Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Subscribe to our newsletter This thingy has to be empti pwieshh


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"For me there is something primitively soothing about this music, and it went straight to my nervous system, making me feel ten feet tall."
― Eric Clapton
Days 3 and 2
Dear Josh:
Whew and only a couple of days has passed since the last entry and an entire chapter has taken place. This is the next to last post I will be addressing to you. So it seems only fitting that I start my transition to No possible Josh Groban in your future view point…so this is going to be really unlike the past 102 posts.
I have been hunting and waiting for the inspiration for my next tattoo. Finally found it in several pieces and turned it into the artist I wanted to do the work and she came up with a beautiful one of a kind piece for me. So Tuesday I had it done. It seemed appropriate for some many reasons.
Here is the overview of the why I chose this symbolism….A combination of the Vesica Piscis-which is a sacred geometry pattern and a pair of Tribal-like Koi.
There are various meanings ascribed the Vesica Pisces, which is basically the intersection of two, overlapping spheres; such as the union of heaven and Earth in the body of Christ, the root element of the Flower of Life, the merging of God and Goddess, the vagina of the female goddess, the first pattern at the basis of all trigonometric configurations, square roots and harmonic dimensions; a source of great power and vitality, and as an overlying template that intersects with all the points on the Tree of Life. The Tree of Life, Flower of Life, and the Seed of Life overlap perfectly, with the Vesica Pisces providing all of the elements of the Flower of Life and all the coordinates for the Tree of Life.
Koi– In China, the carp, especially the colored ones, were seen as a sacred fish. Carp stood for strength, wisdom, perseverance and luck.
I am also a Pisces with Aries Rising…and actually carry an equal amount of both traits.
Then I had taken a gamble on an attempt to create an opportunity to promote a band I really like, especially when it became pretty apparent that this opportunity was not going to happen and yesterday morning I received a beautiful, thoughtful Not now letter— it still hit me like a ton of bricks that it was a no answer…I am hoping they will be open to a collaborative effort on what I am choosing to focus on next…we will see, I don't really need their permission but I would still like to have it.
So I spent yesterday in quite a bit of a funk…no in a downright mode of despair, every nasty, ugly negative trash talk I could come up with was running through my mind all day yesterday…though absolutely no one knew about it, things like this …well you just don't share with anyone….and it needed to run it's course…. when I thought I had absolutely nothing left to offer myself in the form of trash talk…., well I got trashed and went to bed (after I got done with my evening job shift of course)….and woke with the most marvelous remnant of a dream…
I was a White Tiger laying in the middle of a group (what kind or species I am not clear on) and I was calm but then another White Tiger walked up to me and opened me right up…I could feel my reserved heart cracking wide open and feeling full and fierce….and then he walked away with nary a glance back at me…and I could feel the panic and despair…after all I have never seen one of my own kind and here I was offered this glimpse of another just like me…AND he was LEAVING?…and then I woke up. Yes I knew who the Tiger was…
Funny thing is that I woke up in a more reflective mode….this morning I spent the first few minutes outside with my coffee and reflecting that it was my choice how to see this white tiger…I chose love. I refuse to see him with any other kind of eyes…period…but what it led to was a thought process and where I thought I was completely derailed…well a run through Facebook feed declared that today was National Suicide Day.
I ran across two articles that talk about the writers attempts at Suicide…and I get that, been there….never done it, I always seem to be able to find the ray of light…though it gets harder and harder each time I sink and come back BUT I have still found the ray…the comment that stayed with me was I get to Choose to Choose Life every day I wake up…so this morning I took it back to Square One that hit me over the head at your concert in Houston on November 12 2013 and that was Writing, Photography and Music as one. Well I am adding one more to it. Travel. There are some things that I have been wanting to see, experience, photograph and then talk about…for me. So here is the basis for it….this is something I am not going to plan a whole lot of…the point being to be as free as possible for the next year…It will start on January 1, 2016.
- I found a cute little 19′ RV for 2144.00…in great shape.
- I have a list of places here in the US I want to see.
- I have the only band I ever wanted to go on tour with..
- AND I am going to bring together a Tribe via Facebook, Patreon, and Instagram (Twitter will be used to send out there too) ALL done..ala Amanda Palmer style-I am going to ASK for patronage.
- Look for my own sponsors
The rest of the music I take in and photograph is going to come in the form or suggestions from followers or even bands themselves. Topics will cover staying fit on the road, Eating Vegan using the $4.00 a day book, Yoga, Meditation my offering is this…..
Any and All Image work will be available for free-if you want it you have to pay to have it printed BUT I will not charge you to have it or use it AS LONG AS I GET THE CREDIT…that is the only stipulation and of course I would hope you would join my Tribe via Patreon. I am going to BLOG, VLOG and write about this year of seeing sights, hearing and photographing Indie Music and letting each day shape itself…I will also keep the door open for any White Tigers out there as well…maybe even the one that was in my dream… 🙂
BTW Here is what dreaming of White Tigers is about:
WHITE TIGER – Seeker of personal truth, having the power and strength of conviction, living simultaneously in the realms of both shadow and light. There is much mystery particularly associated with the White Tiger often referred to as "Spirit Tiger". Tigers are associated with water and have all the characteristics of this element including healing, power through gentle flow, and feminine energies.
Tiger's medicine also includes – being in the now, acting without analysis, passion, devotion, confidence, and courage. People with tiger as guide are very sensual and passionate. Tiger spirit animal symbolizes primal instincts, and the ability to trust yourself.
If Tiger enters your life, new adventures are almost certainly close by. New passion and power will stir inside of you. Your best work will happen in the night. By affinity with this spirit animal, you may enjoy dealing with life matters spontaneously and trusting your intuition.
And on that note, tomorrow will be my farewell letter to you…though I will keep you in my Pandora rotation and smile as your music comes on and sing to my favorite tunes….


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Baskets of Potatoes
Vincent van Gogh (1853 - 1890), Nuenen, September 1885
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65.0 cm x 78.5 cm
Credits (obliged to state): Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam (Vincent van Gogh Foundation)
In the autumn of 1885, Van Gogh painted many still lifes, including this one showing baskets of potatoes. He explained to his brother Theo why he was doing it. He was trying to find a good way to express their physical reality: 'Such that they become lumps that have weight and are solid, which you'd feel if they were thrown at you, for instance.'
He enjoyed making still lifes. But he felt obliged to justify the activity to Theo, who was supporting him financially: 'I know that they're difficult to sell — but it's devilish useful'.


text: Queers- Punk Rock Confidential Revisited LP. The Queers revisit their classic sixth full-length 'Punk Rock Confidential' and breathe new life into their old tunes. Joe Queer was never happy with the way 'Punk Rock Confidential' sounded and for years had wanted to re-record the album. Well he finally got it done and here it is. Long hailed as one of their best albums, Joe Queer and the gang give us their updated versions of classic songs like 'Tamara is a Punk', 'Like A Parasite' and 'I Enjoy Being A Boy'. With a new line up and several guest musicians from bands like Parasite Diet, The Riptides and Teenage Rehab, the songs find a fresh and powerful new sound while maintaining the quality of the original record. Originally released by Hopeless Records in 1998, the entire record has been re-recorded and re-mastered sounding much grittier and snottier than the original album played with the same amount of bubblegum pop sensibilities that Queers fans are accustomed to. No Queers collection is complete without this release. THIS IS THE LIMITED VERSION OF THIS LP ON OPAQUE BLUE WAX! Import from the Austria.


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Recipe: Shamrocked
St. Patrick's Day is just a week and change away. That means spirits merchants inundate us with holiday-appropriate recipes — I've been surprised by the number of tequila-based cocktail ideas this year — but this was the one I was most anxious to try, courtesy of the folks at Tullamore Dew. (Irish whiskey, of course, should always get preference on the 17th.)
Here's the concoction:
2 oz. Midori melon liqueur
1/2 oz. Tullamore Dew Irish whiskey
1/2 oz. Carolans Irish cream liqueur
Shake incredibly well, serve in 3 oz. shot glass
It sounds awful but it's surprisingly good, an easy-drinking, creamy, and predominantly minty (yes, minty) cocktail. I'm always skeptical of Midori-based drinks, but this one's not at all bad. And if nothing else, at least it looks the part!
Give it a whirl.


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Cast: Jorge Perugorría, Carlos Enrique Almirante, Luis Alberto GarcíaFour
We follows lieutenant Conde who solve crimes, sleep with beautiful women, drinks alcohol to forget his days, and the internal affair is breathing down his neck to top it all off his boss is watching him closely.
Seasons in Havana is a very stylish, well written crime series it has a fell Neo-noir to it. It is hot in Cuba you can sense the heat as you follow Conde where the landscape is dusty and the sun shine on th top of your head all the time. Conde the drinking smoking, having sex with beautiful women along the way is having a hell of the time to solve murder in Havana with the internal affair breathing down his neck along side his boss. It has 4 episodes of one hour and a half. What I like about it is that Cuba is stuck in time so there is old cars from the 50's 60's and still a rotary phone. it is set in the 90's so no computers yet nor cell phone. The drone shot here is fantastic and you will see the rich and the poor neighborhoods. The atmosphere is noir to the core, the bars, the night life, the crimes, the police corruption as well as the government. Is fun to see this series that is shot on location with the different decor and houses or apartments. The cast is perfect and stand out and so is this wonderful production. Do not miss this one.


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Biomass energy takes share of $7 billion in U.S. Army contracts
Out of 52 bids submitted to acquire a share of $7 billion in energy contracts offered by the U.S. Army, 13 biomass companies have been selected.
Contract awardees include Acciona Energy North America Corp., Chicago, Ill.; ECC Renewables LLC, Burlingame, Calif.; EDF Renewable Energy, San Diego, Calif.; Emerald Infrastructure, San Antonio, Texas; Energy Answers International Inc., Albany, N.Y. ; EIF United States Power Fund IV L.P., Needham, Mass.; Energy Management Inc., Boston, Mass.; Honeywell International Inc., Golden Valley, Minn.; MidAmerican/Clark Joint Venture, Bethesda, Md.; Pacolet Milliken Enterprises Inc., Spartanburg, S.C.; Siemens Government Technologies Inc., Arlington, Va.; Stronghold Engineering, Riverside, Calif., and Energy Systems Group LLC, Newburgh, Ind.
Contracts are indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, firm-fixed-price, non-option, non-multi-year, with a cumulative maximum value of $7 billion. Facilities will be designed, financed, constructed, operated and maintained by private sector entities on private land or on installations under jurisdiction of the Department of Defense.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Engineer Support Center in Huntsville, Ala., is the contracting activity.


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In this series, we'll examine each of the Sixers under contract for the 2013-14 season and one aspect of his game he could work on during the offseason. Thad Young was arguably the most consistently productive player on the 76ers … Continue reading
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Evergreens 127, Night Owls 109 In any sport, there are two schools of thought on how to deal with top scorers for the opposition. One side argues to play straight-up defense and let the opposing scorer 'get his'; one guy … Continue reading
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Win one for the gipper. The Sixers will face the Pacers Wednesday night in the final game of the Doug Collins head coaching era; the team's level of effort in the game may serve as an indication of the players' … Continue reading
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I don't have any clue what you have thought after reading the title ^~^. I thought about my stars from Sri Yantra collection.
6 points of touch in kernel
14+10+10+8=42 colour triangles in kernel
Diameter of kernel 9.9 cm; 3 15/16''
Diameter of mandala min 14.2 cm; 5 9/16''; max 18 cm; 7 1/8''
Diagonal of defence square 25.6 cm; 10 1/16''
Side of defence square max 25.2 cm; 9 7/8''
The whole collection 1994-95 Sri Yantra and More Difficult Star Polygons consists of 32 items. Some of them are in the private collections, some of them aren't for sale at all. Every item is covered by half-transparent protective paper fixed back right side by small drops of glue, it flips easily and/or can be promptly removed.
The lines of polygons in Sri Yantra #13 are 0.25 mm, and the main feature of this star is its mathematical exactness as a result of following strict ancient set of rules. The line of red lotus petals are a bit greater then the line of green petals (outer ring). There are four lines in outer circle of mandala and two green strips, inner circle is white. Bhupura (square of defence) is double svastika, triple black line and full green colour.
This copy looks very compact, it was a little experimental step: an algorithm allows to jump to a bit smaller diagonal of square, and I thought it is interesting to try it. That was 1994, I was happy to feel power of stars, and I was a bit younger and interested in experiments. I like this star, but I have to say, now I like another kind of experiments. (That means obviously a message "I'm still young^_^").
The cool story of discovery of the ancient mathematical algorithm, its perfection in two variations (easy 6-points of touch and more complex 10-points of touch) of Sri Yantra and nine, NINE /!!!!!!/ variations of more difficult star polygons, Sri Sarvabhava Yantra (part of them) can be seen here in summer 2012.


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Since when is Ann Coulter a gay icon?
Coulter -- who can usually be caught saying something disgusting about anyone who isn't her -- was the headliner at this weekend's Homocon, brought to you by the conservative gay Republican group, GOProud.
Which makes me wonder if anyone in Washington is paying attention to whom they invite to the party, or the floor of the House, anymore.
Of course I didn't realize there was an organization called GOProud until Coulter entertained the gang with such doozies as,
So her work here is done.
But I have to wonder if the members of GOProud don't feel like they've just been given a swirly in the locker room.
Okay, but let's say next time you throw a convention for the GOP homosexual population, you aim a little higher than "doesn't hate gay people." You won't wake up the next morning feeling so dirty.


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E-cigarettes and emerging tobacco product threats: Part 3 in a series on tobacco use and prevention for Alaska Native peopleMay 1, 2015
Each day, more than 3,200 people younger than 18 years of age smoke their first cigarette and the tobacco industry is using old marketing tactics for new products. Evidence indicates that the more young people are exposed to cigarette advertising and promotional activities, the more likely they are to smoke, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office on Smoking and Health. Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS), commonly known as e-cigarettes, are some of the newer products on the market that using old marketing tactics to appeal to youth and first-time smokers. E-cigarettes products come in appealing fruit and candy flavors and use messages of rebellion, glamour, technology and false safety that the U.S. Surgeon General has found to lead to youth smoking, according to findings in the report Preventing Tobacco Use Among Youth and Young Adults.
ENDS are battery-powered devices that provide varying doses of nicotine and other additives to the user in an aerosol. ENDS come in various forms including e-cigarettes, e-hookahs, hookah pens, vape pens, and e-cigars. ENDS are currently unregulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) which means they are not required to comply with the same regulations placed on traditional cigarettes and smokeless tobacco products.
There is increasing evidence that indicates the negative impact of these products, including: ENDS contain varying levels of nicotine which can initiate and/or prolong nicotine addiction; ingestion or skin contact with the nicotine solution from a cartridge can lead to nicotine poisoning; and there is a presence of heavy metals and carcinogens in e-cigarette aerosol. Exposure to the e-cigarette aerosol also has the potential to cause eye, throat and airway irritation, according to a report from the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services.
Another concern with ENDS is that although marketed as a tobacco cessation device, they have not been tested by the FDA as an effective method to help tobacco users quit. Proven tobacco cessation products such as Nicotine Replacement Therapy provide controlled doses of nicotine and have been tested and regulated for effectiveness.
The use of ENDS among youth is one of the emerging tobacco threats for our people. Although overall youth smoking rates have decreased in Alaska, nationally, e-cigarette use among middle and high school students tripled from 2013 to 2014. This trend is concerning for Alaska's youth because it has the potential to set back much of the progress that has been made in decreasing tobacco use.
ANTHC recognizes the public health concerns of ENDS and is committed to putting measures in place to prevent youth from ever starting to use tobacco-related products, and to eliminating exposure to all forms of secondhand tobacco smoke including secondhand aerosol on the ANMC campus. Therefore in 2014, the ANMC tobacco-free campus policy was updated to include coverage of electronic cigarettes.
Download a free resource on e-cigarettes from ANTHC.
To learn more about ENDS, go to: http://dhss.alaska.gov/dph/Chronic/Pages/Tobacco/TobaccoFreeAlaska/ecigs.aspx


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Sunday, 6 January 2013
Rowing across the Solent
Well, as you can see we just got stuck in and the tanker passed safely astern, along with the blue tug behind that helps her steer round the sharp right-hander into Southampton Water.
But it could have gone very horrible:
3 comments:
- Bursledon Blogger said...
question is did you keep out of the 1000 meter exclusion zone ahead of the ship? - clearly the yacht's man in the video hadn't.
- 6 January 2013 at 22:26
- Chris Partridge said...
There was a good deal of discussion of the exclusion zone in the boat. It is impossible to judge how far away a monster tanker really is to any accuracy by eye, beyond 'too close for comfort'. The Harbour Patrol Boat (aka 'the blue boat') should have warned us off if we were in the exclusion zone but it wasn't around.
- 7 January 2013 at 20:17
- bonnie said...
Looks like the strectch of the Hudson that runs past Manhattan and is known as North River. Liners and tankers and barges, oh my! There are a lot of things that I miss about paddling that area, but the stress I always felt when crossing shipping channels used by "the big guys" is not one of them!
- 9 January 2013 at 06:00


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CHATHAM � Charlotte Witt, 94, wife of the late Walker M. Witt, died peacefully on May 10, 2007, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on Jan. 6, 1913, to Florence and Harry Hodgkiss in West Orange N.J. She graduated from East Orange High School and Katharine Gibbs Secretarial School. She worked for 11 years as a secretary to the Board of Education in East Orange, N.J.
In 1950, she and her husband moved to Glen Rock, N.J., where they raised their family. She served 14 years as a Girl Scout leader, trainer and consultant. She received the Golden Eaglet Award, Scouting's highest honor.
In 1973, she and her husband retired to Chatham, where she was a faithful and active member in the Methodist Church, the Creative Arts Center and volunteer at the elementary school into her nineties.
Charlotte was also a docent at the Mayo House and worked for many years as a volunteer on an exercise team helping a local disabled child. She loved traveling, walking, reading, entertaining, sewing and cooking. She will always be remembered for her generous offerings of food when anyone was sick. She clearly ''lived to cook and cooked to live. Later in life she joined the ''Busy Fingers sewing group and knit many articles for family, friends and needy folks.
Charlotte will be greatly missed by her two daughters, Harriet Witt of Haiku, Hawaii, and Carolyn Witt of Orleans; and her many friends. She also leaves a very special son-in-law, Doug Long; grandson, Ross Witt-Long; granddaughter, Laura Dodge and her husband, Sean; and two great-grandsons, Ryan and Sam. She dearly loved her nieces and their families, Muriel and Richard Zweig of Brewster, Marjorie and Lawrence Blomberg of Pompton Plains, N.J., Meredith Hodgkiss of Chatham, N.J., Janice Robertson of Tampa, Fla., and her wonderful sister in-law, Mildred Trigg of Tampa.
A memorial service will be held in The First United Methodist Church of Chatham, Cross Street, on Sunday, June 3, at 12:30 p.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church, Cross Street, Chatham, MA 02633, or the Plymouth Bay Girl Scout Council, 111 East Grove St., Middleboro MA 02346. Arrangements by Nickerson Funeral Home. 508-945-1166.
Charlotte Witt
CHATHAM � Charlotte Witt, 94, wife of the late Walker M. Witt, died peacefully on May 10, 2007, surrounded by her loving family.


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Star Laker's Club
The Star Laker's Club, organized in the 1960's, is a community group dedicated to preserving the unique Star Lake area and its northwoods heritage.
To that end, the "Star Laker's" have erected historic cemetery signage, logging and railroad maps, cleared local hiking trails and support our town's EMTs and firefighters.
There is an annual meeting and an annual picnic. Check out the Calendar on this site to find out when.
The Star Laker's Club holds an annual picnic.
Annual Picnic
The Star Laker's Club Annual Picnic is held in July. Renewing friendships and meeting new friends, having fun is what it is all about. Everyone is welcome to attend!
There is food and beer available at the picnic.


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Dhokra Craft - Candle Stand - Elephant
Dhokra Craft - Candle Stand - Elephant. Dull Brass. Beautiful and rustic craft with its own unique, ethnic appeal. Dhokra is amongst the oldest traditional techniques of metal casting in India, practiced for over 4,000 years. The lost wax technique, cire perdue is the medium of metalworkers in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and West Bengal. This craft dates back to pre-historic times of the Harrappa and Mohenjodaro Civilizations. Entirely handcrafted, the unique 13 stage process of Dhokra/ Bell metal making is an outcome of the original craft instinct handed down through the centuries. Dhokra/ Bell metal is an alloy of brass, nickel and zinc that gives an antique effect to the castings.
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Musical Chimes Craft
Even when no one is playing these musical chimes, the wind will make beautiful music for you. This musical chimes craft will help kids nail down some delicate notes.
What You'll Need:
- Six-inch block of wood
- Sandpaper (optional)
- Paint
- Paintbrush
- Markers
- Stickers
- Cord or yarn
- Scissors
- Different-size nails
- Metal dowel
Step 1: Find a long, flat block of wood that is about six inches long. Use sandpaper to smooth the wood if needed.
Step 2: Paint or decorate the wood with markers and stickers.
Step 3: Cut eight to 10 pieces of cord or yarn, each about 12 inches long. Tie a piece of cord or yarn every half inch along the block of wood. Trim the ends of all the cords so they are even.
Step 4: Tie the different-size nails on the dangling ends of the cord. Cut another length of cord for a hanger, and tie each end to an end of the block of wood.
Step 5: Hang your chime from a porch or window. Stroke the dangling nails with a metal dowel for a lovely, tinkling sound.
Continue to the next page and read about our bottle cap clinkers craft. Kids will be shaking up some noise in no time.
For more fun crafts and activities, try:
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Online Cartoon Casts Critical Light On Obama's Failed Medical Marijuana Policies
No matter the media medium, the tragic story of the federal government's war against a beloved plant and the people who're keen to it, can't be told enough times, in enough ways.
Artist-journalist Susie Cagle's take on the federal government's latest crackdown against medical cannabis providers in California is found at CartoonMovement.com
This unique cartoon medium allows for audio embeds, some offensive language may be heard.
Posted in : ACTIVISM, EDUCATION, ENTERTAINMENT
49 responses to "Online Cartoon Casts Critical Light On Obama's Failed Medical Marijuana Policies"
August 10, 2012
They release a "Memo" to NOT to interfere in State laws regarding "Medical Marijuana" as long as they are in compliance with such "State Laws", Which gives the providers and patients a sense of security so they set up businesses, Employ people, PAY TAXES and set up a strict distribution system complete with tight security, Only to the Fed`s turn around, Months later, Go on a "Bust Binge"!!!
I have ONLY 1 Word for that, It`s called "Entrapment". Where is our "Limited Power" Government that the U.S. Constitution & Bill of Rights Calls For? This just proves that some of our elected officials have NO Respect for Individual Rights and the "Intent" of our Founding Fathers! And they have to GO!!
I see the departure from our founding principles as being the core of our problems, as we were once the richest and most prosperous nation in the World,Remember "Life", "Liberty",And "The Pursuit of Happiness"!
It`s not just about Cannabis now, It`s about the deviation from what this Country was supposed to be to what it is Now!
Obama is supposed to be a "Constitutional Scholar ", He just needs to step up to the plate (On the House Floor) and say he is tired of hearing it! Other Countries have done Research and found Legitimate Medical uses for Cannabis and so have WE! and it`s time for Cannabis to be re-scheduled Because it has been "Proven" and Industrial Hemp description be "Removed" because it has NO Value as a drug and infinite value as an Industrial Commodity, Tell the DEA to back off or he can strip down most of the agency, Commit to public education on Cannabis and it`s positive aspects on our Economy, He can do all that while committing NOT to Legalize ALL Drugs, Dispel that "Old Time" Myth/Fear of "A Nation of Stoners", Then watch Romney`s poll Numbers Plummet!!!! Especially when the Economy starts to improve and the Unemployment rate drops dramatically.
I sincerely hope he has been planning to do it all along – But I`m a Dreamer that still holds out Hope!
Great work! The fact that the Harborside founder is eligible for the death penalty raised the hairs on the back of my neck.
When my elderly mother couldn't find pain relief for her fractured vertebrae, even the infamous Oxycontin failed. I realized her pain relief was up to me. For one HORRIFYING moment I actually considered doing nothing. Marijuana was illegal. The memory of that moment still haunts me to this day.
I hate the drug war.
When I had to chose between Reagan and Mondale, the choice literally turned my stomach. I voted for John Anderson again, who wasn't even running.
I'm getting the same sinking feeling again this election.
I wish this would mention Obama is MORE likely to be pro cannabis then mr I can't drink coffee because it's a drug and against my religion Romney… This gives the false impression Romney is better on this issue! He is NOT.
You guys should give him some credit. Someone is leaning on Obama, be mad at them for the policies and him for not standing up for us. But don't blame him for the crackdown because he isn't the one who ordered it!
I can seriously see him executive ordering cannabis off the CSA threw the AG office, but you guys can't abandon him, he needs the protection a second term politician gets!
Vote Obama or you are cutting off your own nose to spite your face!
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[…] Online Cartoon Casts Critical Light On Obama's Failed Medical Marijuana Policies No matter the media medium, the tragic story of the federal government's war against a beloved plant and the people who're keen to it, can't be told enough times, in enough ways. Artist-journalist Susie Cagle's take on the federal government's latest crackdown against medical cannabis providers in California is found at CartoonMovement.com This unique cartoon medium allows for audio embeds, some offensive language may be heard. […]
This cartoon will upset the New World Order and the expansion of the American Empire.
Already the federal government is destroying the U.S. economy on purpose because it wants total control by attacking the states and their independent ways (Liberties) of making income instead of receiving counterfeit funds from the Federal Reserves.
Audit the Feds!
If you ever want to see this plant legal, for industry or otherwise (although it is legal for one in the US already as well as the government itself to grow and send to the select and very few), begin by boycotting walmart pharmacy and anyone else who would have you put any further money into any pharmaceutical company. It may have begun as a way to raise one guys wealth in shares of the logging industry but the medical industry surely has the reins of this insult to basic Terran rights.
I would like to quote someone who some view as a terrorist "All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent." – Thomas Jefferson
and to quote myself "Anyone who disagrees with a government scared of its people governed will be declared an enemy of the state; to be viewed as a former citizen until the well of the the apathetic and disconnected in this country runs dry and there is no one left to fear but themselves" – Me
But this election we can vote for Gary Johnson, who has used it medically himself…why do voters not know this…there is a choice!
I wonder sometimes if Obama has not been corrupted by the drug cartel in Mexico or other organized crime groups. This is the only reason I can think of for someone who smoked cannabis in his college years and beyond yet now opposes legalization.
Vote for Ron Paul for President!


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Volume 54, Number 13 November 6, 2006
In 2005-06, about 37 percent of all SF State students took part in service learning classes, contributing 332,348 hours to the surrounding community. That contribution would add up to about $2.24 million if paid at the California minimum wage of $6.75 an hour. The University offers nearly 150 designated community service learning courses.
In 2004, SF State became one of the few universities in the nation to include on transcripts student community volunteer work that is completed as part of their coursework. The Office of Community Service Learning has awarded nearly $400,000 in Community Scholarship Faculty Grants to establish more community service learning courses.
The President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll is an initiative that responds to George W. Bush's call to service by building on and supporting the civic engagement mission of U.S. colleges and universities. Sponsored by the Corp. for Community Service, U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, USA Freedom Corps and President's Council on Service and Civic Participation, the program is designed to increase public awareness of the contributions that students, faculty and staff make through volunteer service. The recognition is presented in cooperation with Campus Compact, a national coalition of nearly 1,000 college and university presidents.
Academic Senate meets Tuesday
The Academic Senate will meet from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Nob Hill room of the Seven Hills Conference Center.
Agenda items include: a review of Annual Committee Reports from Gene Chelberg, chair of the Committee on Committees; proposed revisions to the retention, tenure and promotions policy; a resolution on general education segment committees; a proposed revision to the policy on written English proficiency -- #S03-14 B, Lower Division Writing Portion of Policy; proposed revision and name change to Asian area studies; and proposed revisions to bachelor of science program in atmospheric and oceanic studies.
Business Ethics Week
The College of Business invites the campus community to two events that are part of its Business Ethics Week, Nov. 6-9:
Roger Gray, chief operating officer of IP Networks and former chief information officer for PG&E, will speak on business ethics at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, in room 101 of the Science building.
A panel of SF state faculty will address the topic "Corporations and the Natural Environment: Does the Market Trump Ethics?" at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, in room 226 of Burk Hall. Panelists include Joel Kassiola, dean of the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences; Murray Silverman, professor of management, and Bruce Paton, assistant professor of management.
In addition to the public events, more than 45 faculty members in the College of Business will engage their students in a variety of activities related to business ethics.
Dean of undergraduate studies search
Academic Affairs seeks applications and nominations for the dean of undergraduate studies position. The position description and list of search committee members are available on the Academic Affairs Web site at: http://academic.sfsu.edu/
Applications and nominations will be reviewed on an ongoing basis beginning Nov. 15 and will be accepted and evaluated until the position is filled. Candidates must be prepared to start no later than fall semester 2007.
For details, contact Stephanie Schwartz at email@example.com or ext. 8-2571.
International Education Week
SF State celebrates International Education Week, Nov. 13-17, with a host of events of interest to students, faculty and staff. The Nov. 11 edition of CampusMemo will include more details.
A full program of events is available on the Office of International Programs Web site: www.sfsu.edu/~oip/iewhome.htm
Walter Benjamin symposium
The Critical Social Thought Program invites the campus community to a symposium on "The Thought of Walter Benjamin" from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, in the Phil McGee Ethnic Studies Conference Room, room 116 of the Ethnic Studies/Psychology building.
The program includes: "Introduction and Summation," by Saul Steier, associate professor of humanities; "Benjamin and Brecht" by Joel Schechter, professor of theatre arts; "Walter Benjamin and the Rituals of Conspiracy," by James Martel, assistant professor of political science; "Benjamin and the Language of Creation" by Sandra Luft, professor of humanities; and "Fire Alarm," by Anatole Anton, professor of philosophy.
For details, call ext. 8-1846.
Complimentary coffee for voters
SFSU Station Café (on 19th Avenue) and Taza Wraps (behind the Student Services building) will offer a complimentary small coffee to voters Tuesday and Wednesday.
Voters should present a valid voter receipt or stub.
SF State was awarded an additional $612,374 in June and $1,526,885 in July.
Read Grants & Contracts: www.sfsu.edu/~news/cmemo/fall06/nov6grants.htm
Faculty/staff retreat
For details contact the Academic Senate, at email@example.com , ext. 8-1264, or visit: www.sfsu.edu/~senate/retreat
Distinguished faculty awards
Nomination forms are available at: www.sfsu.edu/~senate/
Submit completed nominations by 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, to the Faculty Honors and Awards Committee, Office of the Academic Senate, room 551, Administration building.
Nominations needed
Nominations can be made online at the Academic Senate Web site: www.sfsu.edu/~senate
'Dear DPRC'
For Dear DPRC and other faculty resources, visit: www.sfsu.edu/~dprc/fac_resources.html
Service Learning Awards nominations
Nominations are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17. For award criteria and nomination forms, visit: www.sfsu.edu/~icce/
Award recipients will be notified Feb. 5, 2007. The awards presentation will take place in April.
For details, contact Catherine Park at email@example.com or ext 5-3604.
Jefferson Awards nominations
Nomination forms, which are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, are available on the ICCE Web site: www.sfsu.edu/~icce
For details, contact Catherine Park at email@example.com or ext 5-3604.
faculty development
Learn and share rubric development strategies and resources in the workshop "Assessment Rubrics" from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, in room 202 of the Business building. Participants should bring a course syllabus and an assignment, exercise or learning outcome in order to facilitate discussion.
Learn how to design and evaluate writing assignments that work in a two-part workshop in room 434 of the Library. From noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, faculty will learn how to establish clear writing outcomes and formulate specific writing directions that reflect grading criteria. In the second workshop from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, faculty are encouraged to bring writing assignments for peer feedback.
Learn about Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in a two-part workshop on meeting the different learning styles of students and using technology to facilitate learning. Part one of the workshop takes place from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, or Wednesday, Nov. 29, in room 229 of Burk Hall. Part two takes place from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, or Thursday, Dec. 14, in room 229 of Burk Hall. A continental breakfast will be available beginning at 8:30 a.m. before each workshop.
All full-time faculty who complete both parts of the workshop will receive a UDL training certificate, $100 SF State Bookstore gift certificate and eligibility for EnAct contributions with stipends or assigned time.
For details and registration, visit: www.sfsu.edu/~ctfd/workshops.htm
National research society seeks members
For an application and information about election to membership, contact Darlene Yee at email@example.com or Andrea Boyle at: email@example.com
Student Center renovation
Noise levels in that area will be elevated from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 6-17 as the alcoves are demolished.
For details, contact Edina Bajraktarevic at ext. 8-6441, or visit
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Each member of Sigma Delta Tau is responsible for the following National Fees:
- National Active Dues – $185.00 per year
- Foundation Fund Fee – $10.00 per year
- Insurance – $45 per person
- New Member Dues – $100.00 per new member
- Initiation and Pin Fee – $290.00 or $185.00 depending on pin ordered: $100.00 initiation fee + $190 (14k gold) or $85 (vermeil)
- Housing Fund – Chapters with a house have a minimum $200 fee. Chapters with a suite, apartment, etc., have a minimum $150 fee. Chapters with no house, suite, apartment, etc., have a minimum $70 fee.
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Heritage Harbor is continuing to grow. This resort community, located in Starved Rock Country, offers waterfront living on the Illinois River. With its 32-acre marina, waterfront restaurant and many amenities, Heritage Harbor is ideal for vacation homes, full-time living and second homes. Offering established neighborhoods to brand new lots hitting the market, there's something for everyone. Heritage Harbor is close to many local restaurants, shops, attractions and OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center.
The resort community has been busy, selling every lot at the Cottages at Heron's Landing and fast closing out sales of the Villas at Heron's Landing. "Only eight lots are left at the Villas at Heron's Landing. These lots are ideal for those looking for a vacation or retirement home that's just steps from the activity at the harbor," said Tammy Barry, VP of Sales.
Every lot supports an 18' wide home and is located on the water. The neighborhood includes amenities such as a pool, club house, golf cart charging stations and more. The lots facing the harbor have backyard rental docks and the lots facing the river have a neighborhood dock. Homes in the Villas at Heron's Landing range from $220,000 to $450,000+.
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This position will be responsible for the daily operation of the pilot plant for emulsion polymerization and finishing. This entails safely running polymerization reactions and understanding the chemistry of the polymers. Work will consist of running polymerizations as designed by Research Scientists as well as developing own work to improve processing of existing products and processes. The pilot facility also is responsible for the finishing of polymer latex into solid crumb rubber. Some of these projects will be to support our manufacturing facilities, and new product scale up into the manufacturing plants. This operation will include solving both chemical and mechanical problems.
With the variety of projects ongoing, the successful candidate will have good organizational skills, keen ability to prioritize effectively and will keep several projects moving simultaneously. The person in this position will spend a significant portion of time in the pilot plant facility. These polymerization reactions can run longer than 12 hours, so some night work is expected. Exposure to noise, fumes, and heat will be a normal part of the work environment.
An BS in Polymer Science (MS preferred), Chemical Engineering or Chemistry is required. Good Chemical Hygiene practices are critical and demonstrated adherence to safe laboratory practices is a must. Must have a minimum of 2 to 8 years practical experience in industrial environment including, hands-on ability to operate a pilot facility. Excellent hands-on skills and approach are critical for success.Link here. Best wishes to those interested.


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893 questions posted. 343,203 votes cast. Nine controversial subjects. The resulting sermons were then reformatted and expanded in the book, Religion Saves & Nine Other Misconceptions, released in June, 2009, through Crossway and RE:Lit.
This post will be dealing with three subjects from the book: Birth control, sexual sin, and dating.
Birth Control
Method or use of birth control is a subject that is almost always sure to bring up a great deal of heated discussion. For Catholics, to use any form of birth control would be unthinkable. At the risk of oversimplifying, it strikes me that many Catholics would believe that to use any method of birth control would actually be an attempt to thwart the sovereign will of God (this is certainly the impression we got from reading some Catholic literature on the subject).
For Protestants, however, there's a great deal of debate on appropriate methods. In this chapter, Driscoll addresses five types of birth control: None, natural, non-abortive (barrier methods), potentially abortive, and abortive murder.
When reading, I was struck by how, with few exceptions, gently this subject was handled. Because there is a great deal of contention surrounding the various birth control that exist, it is one that requires delicacy. This is not something that Driscoll has historically been known for, but he did very well.
I was shocked at the amount of research that went into this chapter. Not only were there 30 Scripture references, but there were 82 footnotes relating to this subject. I've seen entire books with fewer, never mind a 28 page essay. I greatly appreciate any author taking the time to do good research on a subject and not rely only on their own biases. The level of detail that went into the history of the argument against any and all forms of birth control (generally the Catholic position), was astounding and far more in-depth than the original sermon allowed.
What I appreciated most throughout the chapter was Driscoll referring back to the choice of method (with the general exception of abortion) as a matter of conscience, specifically relating to sex within the marriage (which necessary to note since it's the only biblically acceptable place for sex). I think many of us take our preferred method and really try to legalize it at the expense of other options that are available and would be appropriate for anyone holding to a biblical worldview. Is it wrong for someone to use no method at all? Is it wrong for someone to use natural planning? Barrier methods? No, if that's what their conscience dictates. But they're also free to change their decision as life changes. And I'm very glad that Driscoll emphasizes that point.
Undoubtedly, the most controversial option is abortion. And I was truly amazed at how gracefully Driscoll handled this subject. He made it very clear that even devout, Bible believing Christians can be caught in an ethical dilemma, such as when a mother's life is in jeopardy (see pages 40-42). I've known people who have faced this dilemma head on and made it through, but it was tough. They ultimately decided not to terminate, but it was after much prayer. And particularly after reading this last chapter, I cannot see anyone calling this chapter anything other than what it is: A plea for wisdom from a pastor who loves people.
Sexual Sin
This was one of the hardest chapters for me to read because it's such a pervasive issue and it's easy to see how it's affected my own life. Before my view of sexuality was redeemed by Christ, I looked at it in much the same way as our culture. It's an activity. It's something you do. It doesn't hurt anyone. But here's the thing: It always does hurt someone, including you.
When reading, I was incredibly disturbed to learn that pornography is used to indoctrinate prostitutes—to teach them what their clients expect (p. 138). I was not surprised, but I was disgusted.
When I read about the link between sexual sin and depression and suicide, I couldn't help but think of a question that Andy Stanley asked during his Twisted series on the issue of sexual sin: Has it made your life less complicated?
I think that's a great question for all of us who have grown up as the children of the sexual revolution: Has treating sex as a recreational activity instead of something sacred made our lives more or less complicated?
Given the seriousness of the subject itself, and the import that God place don it when inspiring the Scriptures to be written (there are a lot of warnings against it—in fact, there are few books of the Bible that don't have an explicit or implicit warning against sexual immorality), it's amazing to me the amount of fury the subject causes. It's too important not to talk about, and I appreciate that Driscoll is willing to do so.
Where I think he errs is his language is a bit too flippant at times. And perhaps that's what causes his critics to stumble on occasion. The interesting thing is that what he says in this chapter is bang on (although I think that those who believe that masturbation when traveling is helpful might be kidding themselves), but the way he says it… sometimes I'm not so sure that it's most appropriate.
Still, this chapter is exceedingly helpful and very well done.
This is the final of three chapters that deal with sex in any way, and is one of the best handled. The tone is very fatherly and pastoral, as Driscoll is a man with two daughters (one of whom is entering her teens) and three boys. And all of us need to know how to appropriately understand how to date in a way that pleases God.
Driscoll spends the first part of the chapter taking readers through a history of dating and culture. For instance, did you know that to go on a date in the late 1800's referred to visiting a prostitute? Obviously the word does not have that connotation now, but sometimes if you look at how we treat dating, I wonder how much it's really changed? Guy takes out girl, either for a nice dinner, movie, concert—with an almost universal expectation of some form of sexual contact.
What would you call that?
Driscoll moves from the historical background through how culture changed in the 1920's, when families began having less interaction with an intended suitor for their daughters, and ultimately through the current climate of cohabitation. I've done a lot of research on the issue of cohabitation and it's affect on marriage, and I can affirm that the information Driscoll provides in this chapter is true. Cohabitation does not improve a relationship, but only hinders it. The chance of divorce for a couple that cohabit before marriage increases by between 33 and 151 percent! These are massive numbers that fly directly in the face of the common thought surrounding the practice that says that it is good to "test drive," as it were (as if a woman were a sedan and not a gift from the Lord).
In the chapter, Driscoll provides 16 principles for Christian dating that are extremely helpful and I believe one of the most important (aside from do not date a non-Christian) is "Do not pursue a serious relationship until you are ready to marry." There's nothing wrong with getting to know someone over a coffee, but a single man or woman's intention when pursuing relationship should always be looking for a good spouse and not merely a good time.
Another important principle is that a couple should agree on primary theological issues—if you don't agree, this will lead to a great deal of conflict in a relationship. This includes method of church governance, and whether or not women should stay at home with children during their primary years. Because without harmony on important issues, there is less likely to be harmony in your marriage.
These principles are also followed up seven questions for men and seven for women. These questions are extremely profitable and thought provoking. In many ways, the chapter is set up as a type of pre-dating counseling. And, even as someone who is happily married, there's still much to gain from these in improving how I relate with my wife and daughter.
Following these questions are principles surrounding courting (Driscoll's preferred form of Christian dating), and daddy-daughter dates. I love daddy-daughter dates because they provide a great opportunity to teach our little girl how she should be treated by a man. What she should expect from one who would pursue her for a relationship. And I know that for Abigail, her daddy-daughter date is one of the best times of the week. If you're not already doing this, I'd highly encourage you to start. It will absolutely change your children's lives.
In conclusion, this chapter is packed with terrific principles and guidance and is necessarily light on humor. And it's one of the most profitable in the entire book.


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English (chiefly Yorkshire): habitational name from any of several places in Yorkshire named Deighton, from Old English dic 'ditch', 'dike' + tun 'settlement', 'enclosure'. See also Ditton.
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A good but rare ornamentStar Wars geeks will love
Scoundrel Lando Available for a Limited Time Only. Get Him Before the Empire Does.
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Hallmark has released several ornaments inspired by the movie. One of them is this limited edition ornament of Lando Calrissian. This is the first time Lando has shown up in the Hallmark ornament line, so fans of the franchise will definitely want to get him.
Lando first showed up in Empire as a friend of Han Solo who is running the
on the edge of the
galaxy. There is betrayal once he gets
involved. And in a case of how much
first impressions can impact characters, I have never truly warmed up to him. I know which side he ultimately joins, but
his first betrayal cuts deep. Still,
when I started getting the Star Wars ornaments from Hallmark, I decided I
needed him to add to my collection. Cloud
The ornament itself shows Lando in action. He's dressed in mainly light blue. He's got a gun in one hand, and his legs are bent an apart. It looks like he could turn and fire at any moment. To further portray him as being in action, the cape he is wearing is fanning out around him.
And it's the cape that provides the only flaw for me with the ornament. The inside of the cape is gold with lots of black smudges and spots. Judging from the picture on the front of the box, the spots are supposed to be there to show some texture. However, to me it just looks dirty, like someone did a poor job painting the ornament. I looked at several in the store before I bought one, and all of them were like this, so I know it's not that I have a bad ornament. It's a flaw in the design pure and simple.
But that's the only flaw in the design. Lando's clothes are wrinkled in multiple spots, again helping the illusion that he is moving. The face looks very much like Billy Dee Williams did in the movie. Really, the details are quite nice on this ornament. The copyright information is painted on the bottom of his feet, but odds are you'd only notice if you turned him upside down.
Height wise, he's just about four inches tall. This makes him fit into the on going Star Wars ornament series perfectly. In fact, I measured him against the Luke Skywalker ornament from this year, and he looks to be the same size.
Lando will balance on his feet, but you have to position him just right. His right foot sits flat, but his left one only touches the ground on the toes. As a result, he's not likely to stay that way very long if you set him on something that gets bumped regularly.
Of course, there are plenty of Lando action figures already. The reason to get this ornament is to hang from your tree. When you slip an ornament hanger through the brass ring at the top of his head, you'll find that he hangs straight. He tips a bit back from the position he's in if you stand him up, but that actually provides a much better view of the details of the ornament.
Despite my mixed feelings about Lando the character, I'm glad I got Lando Calrissian the ornament. He may not be perfect, but he's a great addition to my Star Wars ornament collection.
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Friday, January 12, 2018
Shithole country
Norway is ranked first in the world in the UN Human Development Index. (The U.S. is ranked 10th.) The standard of living in Norway is among the highest in the world, and the society is highly egalitarian. Health care is free for everybody, people are guaranteed 46 weeks of paid parental leave, and Norway is the happiest country on earth.
Oh yeah. They're socialist. The state owns 30% of the value of the stock exchange, including big stakes in oil, hydroelectric, aluminum, petroleum, telecommunications and other key industries. So no, they don't want to come to this shithole country.
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An important fact omitted is that this tiny country of a little over 5 million is the sixth largest oil exporter bringing in more than 40 billion in oil sales annually. Do the math.
They're RICH!
According to FORTUNE, they're the third richest nation per capita in the world so it's no mystery how they can afford all of the free stuff.
Citing socialism as the reason for all of their wealth and well-being is laughable. By that theory Venezuela should be a paradise instead of the crime-ridden shithole that it is.
And while President Trump could have phrased it better by using terms like "underdeveloped" or "third world", in the end he's right. If you can't see yourself living there, it's probably a shithole country.
- Cervantes said...
Why would we not want immigrants from relatively poor countries? Africa is full of physicians and engineers and people who are five times as smart as you. And I can see myself living there. I have lots of friends who do, in fact. We have an exchange program with a university in Kenya. We've also had grad students from Ethiopia and Ghana recently. Why would you prefer Norwegians? Could it have to do, perhaps, with pigmentation?
Yes, I'm sure all of the Africans are professionals and Phd students as are all of the Salvadorans and the Haitians.
I'd like to inform you on how Norway handles immigration.
I'm sure you'll have some racist accusations for the Norwegians as well because of their immigration policies. Their first crime in your eyes is they're all WHITE.
The main thing here is that now there is not one but two tests you must pass before you can become a permanent resident in Norway.
You must pass the oral Norwegian language test at A1 level.You must pass the Social Studies test in whichever language you choose. As before you also need: — 300/600 hours of classes; — to have stayed in Norway for at least 3 years (more or less) continually maintain the main condition for your temporary visa (work, marriage, etc.); — not have committed a serious crime while in Norway.
Who the new PR regs are for
If you are between 18 and 67 years old and you submit your application after December 17th 2016 the new rules apply. If you submitted your application before that date you don't need to worry about the new rules. Nye krav for de som skal søke om permanent oppholdstillatelse
As of January 1st 2017, new citizens must also pass two tests: — Norwegian oral (muntlig) test at minimum A2 level; — Statsborgerprøven (NEW test) in NORWEGIAN. The test is very similar but not identical to the Social Studies test for PR. But even if you already passed the Social study test for your Permanent Residency, you need to pass this test again — this time in Norwegian.


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Spiridon Brusina (Zadar, 1845 – Zagreb, 1908) was a great Croatian zoologist faunist, organizer of scientific work, and palaeontologist malacologist.
Spiridon Brusina (Zadar, 1845 – Zagreb, 1908) was a great Croatian zoologist faunist, organizer of scientific work, and palaeontologist malacologist.
From his grammar-school days in Zadar and his studies in Vienna, he showed special interest in the study of marine and fresh-water molluscs, the snails and shells of coastal Croatia. During his student days and after coming to Zagreb, he published what was then the most complete presentations of living molluscs in Croatia, Slavonia and Dalmatia. Working persistently, he collected a mass of data for compiling a presentation of Croatian fauna. He published many books and papers on ichthyology, ornithology and mamalology, collaborated and corresponded with the greatest zoologists of his time, attended many international congresses, and was generally known and respected outside the borders of his homeland. Aware that one man cannot collect the complete fauna of a country, he devoted himself to the fauna of the Adriatic Sea. By the end of his life he had compiled the most complete collection of Adriatic fauna to date, in which he listed as many as 563 Adriatic taxons.
Brusina founded and headed the Croatian National Zoological Museum, leaving behind him classified, and professionally and scientifically analysed malacological, entomological, ichthyological, ornithological and mamalological collections. In his desire to gather and organize Croatian natural scientists he worked on the foundation of the Croatian Natural History Society (1885) and its journal with articles in world languages (1886). He organized scientific trips, and led a team of experts in Adriatic research (1894). He greatly encouraged ichthyological and ornithological studies of Croatia. He compiled the first Croatian zoological bibliographies because he was the first to realize the importance of such "data bases", and also the importance of natural science literature. He built up a valuable library from scratch, acquiring many important publications, journals, and series by purchase, exchange for the scientific journals he had established, and by individual and governmental donations. He far-sightedly realized the importance of the sea for Croatia, and was the first to encourage the foundation of a Croatian marine research station. He was called the father of Croatian marine biology.


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