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parent-1-project_loc - undefined path variable Follow
I tried importing a group of Eclipse projects one-by-one into IntelliJ as modules. However, with some of the imports, I ran into an error saying that the path variable parent-1-project_loc was undefined. Is there a fix for this problem? If not, it seems like I can either delete the variable or set it to some value. What should I do?
you need to define path variable in order to make IDEA resolve paths to corrsponding libraries/other modules (eclipse projects). Seems that this path variable should have specific support which was asked in http://youtrack.jetbrains.com/issue/IDEA-103355. Sorry for the inconvenience
Hmm, ok, thanks and no problem. However, the projects in question that I'm importing weren't written by me, they were downloaded online, so I have no idea what parent-1-project_loc's value ought to be. From the tracked issue's description, it seems like if I have a folder whose path is ...\FolderWithModules\ containing my four Eclipse project folders Proj1, Proj2, Proj3, Proj4, then the value of parent-1-project_loc for all of the projects would be "...\FolderWithModules\" (since X is 1). Is this correct?
I would know it for sure after I fix the issue ;) Seems to be correct though.
Hmm, ok; I'll try it out and see if everything works fine. Thanks for the help.
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Wilson sat in front of his electronic keyboard most of the evening, singing lead vocals on every song, but oddly he didn't play a single note. It wasn't until the encore, when he strapped on his bass, that he actually became a member of the band he put together. Wilson's voice has deepened to the point where he can easily handle the many lead vocals once sung by Mike Love. He can still sing well but he can no longer hit the high notes or sing falsetto. It doesn't matter because guitarist and main sideman, Jeff Foskett, effortlessly handled those chores.
The band was spectacular all night and who would expect less from this perfectionist bandleader? The great musicianship, coupled with what appeared to be unforced joy about being part of this musical group, added to the pleasure of the two and half hour show.
In the first full hour Wilson and the band treated us to all of the following hit singles made famous by The Beach Boys:
Do It Again
Dance Dance Dance
When I Grow Up To Be A Man
Be True To Your School
In My Room
Surfer Girl
Help Me Rhonda
California Girls
Wouldn't It Be Nice
God Only Knows
Sloop John B
Little St. Nick (which he said is being rerecorded for his upcoming Christmas album)
Sail On Sailor.
As witnessed above there were plenty of The Beach Boys greatest hits, more than enough to please the casual fan, but this was also a concert for true Beach Boys aficionados. Evidence lies with the superb rarities and deep album cuts played in the first hour:
And Then I Kissed Her
Pet Sounds
Add Some Music To your Day.
The last song appeared in 1970, on their fabulous Sunflower LP, and remains one of The Beach Boys crowning achievements.
After intermission Wilson and the band played the entire Smile CD. When was the last time you heard any artist play every note of one of their albums from beginning to end? I know it was a first for me. I wish more artists would do it. Smile is a complicated work featuring an over-abundance of tempo changes, constant interwoven and repeating themes, gorgeous vocal harmonies, intricate arrangements, and weird percussion. Smile is one of those works that reached exalted status simply because of the mystery surrounding it. It was finally released in a newly recorded version last year, thirty-seven years after it was shelved unfinished. Today, despite its obvious merits, and the fact it is considered a serious work, Smile seems both dated and pompous, and it is also a bit tedious to sit through the entire album. Yet this CD contains three famous Beach Boys masterworks, "Heroes and Villains," "Surf's Up," and the album's closer, "Good Vibrations." Those tracks alone make Smile a must listen for all Wilson fans.
The encore included "Johnny B. Goode," "Surfin' USA" "I Get Around," "Barbara Ann," and of course "Fun Fun Fun." Finally the band closed with one of the evening's quieter songs, "Love and Mercy" from Wilson's first solo CD.
This tour is a must for all fans of the Beach Boys.


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What have you done with our beloved Tasty-Klair Pie?????
I used to look forward to consuming the delicious 21 grams of fat, washed down with an ice cold glass of whole milk.
At first, I thought it was some sort of a one-time manufacturing deficiency at your new high-tech bakery at the Naval Ship Yard… I was comfortable sleeping at night knowing I must have gotten into a bad batch, and all would be well the next time I stopped into the local Wawa on my way home from somewhere.
… and then it happened again. … and yet I still made excuses.
It turns out, that was a case of denial.
You have changed one of the greatest baked products in the history of Philadelphia to a sad, crumbly shell of what it once was.
… and I'm absolutely certain the problem was caused by the change in baking locations.
I have no idea how the old pies were baked. Probably in some huge multi-pie muffin-style pan…. I'm thinking maybe 12 or 16 per tray… an employee lovingly squirting the eclair filling into them, and further down the line another placing the tops on. After a short ride through a Hunting Park oven, they'd pop out on the other side, where after a brief cool down, another long-time employee (no doubt in a hairnet) would paint the chocolate icing on top. Another moment or two later, someone else would cover them in a wax-paper and gently place them into the box…. where during shipment the plastic would stick to the chocolate (or is it vice-versa?) At least this is how my slightly demented Tasty-Klair fantasy goes.
As opposed to now, where some soulless machine assembles these "recipes" in their new-fangled tin trays in a dispassionate emotionless way, not caring that the product doesn't hardly resemble the packaging, and not being aware of the generations of fans, who care for this product with all of their soul. Not knowing what "Nobody bakes a cake" even means, or the joy that the jingle brought to our hearts.
I've included some pictures for reference.
To the right, is the Tasty-Klair and it's box. Note how the pie has a stripe of chocolate down the middle. It's sad. Look at the box. It has chocolate from coast to coast. Literally 66% of the chocolate promised to me on the box is absent. I noticed that. Don't think for a second that the rest of the Delaware Valley didn't either. It's embarrassing… that kind of short-changing makes Oompa-Loompas cry.
Evidence B.
The tray. I think that's the cause of all of the all problems. Why? Because it's a fundamental change in the baking process. I suspect the 'Klairs after they are baked run single file underneath a chocolate striping machine, very conservatively applying a stripe down the middle. The old pies probably glided past a Tasty Baking expert who applied the icing to the top.
I regret not taking a picture of the current Tasty-Klair with a bite or two taken off of it, so you could see down the end of it. It's a lame trapezoid. Flat on top, tray shaped on the bottom. Compare that to the top most picture, one I shamelessly stole from Amazon… which depicts the old Tastyklair.
The one I loved. It was hexagonal! Tray shaped on the bottom, to be sure, but it had a very definitive hump on top… and it was full of eclair filling. Not Tasty-Klair 2.0. There was the same filling, but it doesn't seem like nearly enough, and it wasn't full to the brim.
My other Tastybaking fan friends, including co-blogger Lisa Mossie, contend that the product line changed with the removal of trans-fats. Maybe that's true. The crust isn't as tough or sturdy like I remember. I still enjoy the other products, in particular the buttercream iced Chocolate Cupcakes "with the stripe." But damn… why'd you have to go and change the Tasty-Klair?
I ask again, Tastybakers, What's the Tray For?
It's a shame, though no surprise, when I read that your revenues are down lately. I can absolutely see why. You've lost sight of your core competency and fell pray to business school buzz-words.
I've got a limited-time-only "Black and White" Tastykake pie waiting for tomorrow. I hope it doesn't disappoint.


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My relationship status with my country: It's complicated
By Vera Ekhator, Contributing Writer
There are moments in life where situations give form to truths. Truths we know, plainly, but can never quite explain until certain situations come along and make them evident. For me, this summer seemed like a myriad of such situations: Brock Turner, Philando Castile, and the 2016 Rio Olympics. Looking back at the stretch of this summer, I've come to the realization that, as an African-American woman, the most complicated relationship I will ever have is the one I have with my country.
There is a certain burden we as females face in America that many males do not have to worry about. When the Brock Turner news story broke, my jaw dropped. Turner was a man who raped an unconscious young woman behind a dumpster at a frat. Yet, the media seemed more concerned with the fact that Turner attended Stanford University and was an excellent swimmer. The judge presiding the case seemed more concerned with Turner's future than the future and emotional well-being of the victim. Although Turner never took full accountability for his offense, instead opting for euphemisms and deflection, the judge let him off with a slap on the wrist.
Before I left for my first year of college, my older sister implored me to have a conversation with her. She took me out for ice cream in the city. We sat for over two hours, ice cream melting, as she explained to me the do's and the don'ts of college nightlife. Little things: not walking alone at night, having a friend text when they got back to their dorm safely, and never leaving my drink unattended. I can't help but wonder if Brock Turner ever had such a conversation… if any male in America had ever had such a conversation.
There is a certain burden minorities face in America that non-minorities don't have to worry about. Philando Castile was an African-American man who did everything right. His gun was licensed and he complied yet he still became another headline—another black man taken before his time.
My older brother, despite all of his faux machismo, is one of the most caring person I know. He taught me to snowboard during the winter and, throughout the course of the summer, took me to the driving range to better my golfing skills. On the way back from one of these sessions, my brother and I were jamming to "Steal My Girl" by boy band, One Direction. I looked down to pull out my phone so I could capture this moment on Snapchat; however when I looked up, my brother's demeanor had completely changed. Whereas before he had been jovial, now he was stiff and afraid. When I realized what had troubled him, my breath caught in my throat as well. A police car drove past and for a moment, time itself seemed to slow. For us, it doesn't matter if we do everything right; we've learned that they can still take our lives.
The 2016 Rio Olympics were a breath of fresh air. Events from gymnastics to swimming showcased American excellence against international competition. Specifically, black women like Gabby Douglas, Simone Biles, Brianna Rollins, Nia Ali, Kristi Castlin, and Simone Manuel made headlines for their medal-winning performances.
During the month of July, I attended a "Black Lives Matter" vigil at Philadelphia's City Hall for those killed by police brutality. After saying the last lines of my spoken word, "Umoja. I am because we are. We are because they were. Black lives, we matter," I raised my fist into the sky. I looked out into the audience, which had been standing in what can only be described as sweltering heat for the past three-and-a-half hours and watched as they, too, raised their fists in solidarity—fists ranging from white to black. This is the truth: America's greatness stems from the fact that it is a melting pot of different cultures with the ability to come together as one. I witnessed this unity in our Olympic team and at the vigil. My heart swells every 4th of July, underneath the fireworks, when I hear the song "I'm Proud to be an American." I'm proud because I know that I am a part of an indivisible whole. However, I am not blind to my country's faults. I am fully aware of the shortcomings we have, but in these shortcomings I see the potential for continued growth and greatness. More importantly, I know that no matter what, we are a country that will strive to fulfill the promise of life, liberty, and justice for all. That is the American Creed and that is why I love my country.


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My friend John Brandt sent me the excellent list below. It is the advice of retired cardiologist, Martin Krauthammer, that will help us get more out of office visits with our doctors.
Some items seem obvious, but we don't always follow our best instincts and it's easy to forget. You might want to print out this list for yourself and keep it somewhere that you'll be sure to consult before your next physician visit.
- Keep an up-to-date list of all your medications on your computer, including drug name, dosage and frequency. Print several copies and carry one with you to the doctor and have one in your pocket at all times, just in case.
- Call the doctor's office before your visit to ensure that your test results are in. No need to see the doctor if he doesn't have your results.
- If you have more than one physician, make sure they all have your full, current medical profile.
- Write down your questions for the doctor before an office visit and remember to take the list with you.
- At your office visit, if you have questions or new symptoms, volunteer them first. The doctor can address them before appointment time gets short at the end.
- On the list of questions, leave room for the answers and write them down, particularly instructions on medications. Who can read doctors' prescriptions?
- Because writing answers to your questions during an office visit isn't always easy, bring a significant other or a trusted friend to be another pair of ears so you don't forget important instructions. You might even record the answers.
- If you're treated while traveling or away from home, get copies of all pertinent records for your home doctor. It's more efficient to extract them from a medical practice in Athens face-to-face than to request them by email, fax or carrier pigeon later.
- The night before your office visit, put all your information and questions for the doctor in the car. That way, in the morning, when who knows what happens to distract you, you won't leave the important stuff on the kitchen table.
- Establish rapport with the doctor's office staff. You always want to be known as the person you are rather than your disease or your chart number.
Are there others you would add to the list?
Dr. Krauthammer gave his list during a talk at the Y's Men of Westport/Weston Club in Connecticut and it was posted on the ctnews.com blog.
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Our Magazine is written by young people from the UK. Each year we select a new group of bloggers, from the British Council's language assistants, who share their experiences of learning languages and living abroad. The views and opinions expressed in the articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the LearnEnglish Teens team.
France is world famous for its delicious baking. If you love bread, you can find a bakery or, as the French call it, a boulangerie, on almost every street corner.
In the past few months I have noticed an emerging pattern when it comes to TV series. Wherever I turn period dramas are taking over my TV!
When most people think of Ireland, they immediately picture the beautiful sights and bustling city of Dublin and the south, and, although Dublin is lovely, I'm going to tell you why you should go
I have been dancing since I was 14 years old, when my best friend dragged me to an after-school dance class. I enjoyed that dance class so much that I have been dancing ever since.
Now, I know what you must be thinking: podcasts are a pretty weird thing to become addicted to. But seriously, readers, I just can't stop tuning in – I'm hooked!
It's a website that everyone has heard of. Perhaps most people even use it on a daily basis, and it's a form of both entertainment and social media.
For most tourists visiting the UK, London is the top place to go. I can see why – it's known for being a historic and cultural hub, as well as having some of the best nightlife.
When returning to south-western Germany, where my parents live, it is almost obligatory for me to go on a hike to connect with nature and reconnect with myself.
One of my favourite films is The Devil Wears Prada. It stars Anne Hathaway (as Andrea), Meryl Streep (as Miranda Priestly) and Emily Blunt (as Emily).
A piñata is a container which is decorated and filled with sweets, toys or seasonal fruit.
One of my favourite television series of all time is The O.C. It centres on how teenager Ryan Atwood (from a poor family) leaves behind his troubled life to live with lawyer Sandy Cohen an
When I was 16 I wrote a bucket list. This was a list of things that I wanted to do in my lifetime. Some things were easy, some difficult and some near impossible.
The summer solstice usually takes place on the 21 June each year, and since 2014 it has also been recognised as International Yoga Day around the world.
One of Mexico's traditions is called the quinceañera, which means 'fifteen-year-old'. It is when a young girl turns 15 and she has a big party to celebrate.
When I was ten years old I went to the USA to visit some family friends. We travelled around California - Los Angeles, San Francisco - and Las Vegas.
It's funny nowadays. Everybody buys their clothes. It's not 'cool' to knit or sew your own any more and crafts like this are seen as a very old skill.
3D printing is becoming more and more popular. We are now able to print things such as clothing, prosthetic limbs, musical instruments and prototype cars.
I'm learning to drive in Switzerland. I thought it would be a good idea to learn now because I have plenty of free time and am earning a little money to pay for lessons.
There's a series on Netflix at the moment called Velvet and it is fascinating. It's set in the 1950s, in a Spanish high-fashion house in Madrid.
After spending a semester in Cádiz and eight months in Ciudad Real, I have been trying to work out which Spanish stereotypes have some truth in them and which don't.


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I have already done a review for Pillow Pets before here. So when another opportunity to review Pillow Pets again came up, I was super excited. I even made the mistake of telling Genghis about the new Pillow and showed him a picture. For weeks every time a package would arrive he would ask if it was his puppy dog. You can imagine my relief when it showed up.
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Filmmaker Lee Daniels, director of the critically-acclaimed Precious, was photographed by Jason Bell for the Out 100:
"If Daniels wins best director at this year's Oscars for the devastatingly beautiful Precious—as he almost certainly will—he will be the first gay African-American to take the honor. The producer of not-so-lightweight films like Monster's Ball and The Woodsman, Daniels is on his way to collecting a trophy case full of awards (the film has already won top prizes at the Sundance and Toronto film festivals) and securing himself a spot alongside directors like Alexander Payne and Ang Lee as a distinctive voice of his generation."
On a related note, Lee Daniels talks to the Chicago Free Press about the challenge of being an openly gay black director in Hollywood.
For me, I think the gay part is not an issue. But more the black gay part is a bigger issue. As a gay man, gay men, there so many of them in Hollywood and (they're) decision makers and it's a cult, I think. I don't have to worry about prejudices right now, anymore. I fought so long all my life—prejudices about being gay, about being victimized because I was gay, being victimized because I was black, being victimized because I was gay and black. I'm so happy at 50 years old, that I'm being embraced for my spirit and for me. And it's so overwhelming. It's just so beautiful that people can accept me for me and being open. I don't have to lie.
Precious, which is executive produced by Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry, opened Friday in limited release and earned some $1.8 million at the box office. The film is showing at only 18 theaters nationwide. Its $100,000 per screen average is an industry record.


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Where do you get your ideas?
Inspiration is all around us! I often get a story idea by something I've read or seen on TV. I also get ideas from people I meet or read about. Every person out there is a walking, talking story.
Did you ever lose a dog like Abby did in A DOG'S WAY HOME?
No, I'm very happy to say I've never lost one of my dogs for more than a few minutes. If I did, though, like Abby, I'd never give up trying to find him.
Will you write a sequel to A DOG'S WAY HOME, THE DOGS OF WINTER, or LUCKY STRIKE?
Although it's up to my publisher whether or not a book gets a sequel, I have so many stories in my head that want to be written, I'm not sure I have time to write sequels!
Are you rich?
I am rich in ideas and dog hair.
Do you have pets?
Yes! Right now, I have a little Shetland Sheepdog named Sherlock, and a Border Collie named Henry. We also have a very old cat named Mittens, also known as Miss Bossy Pants.
How old are you?
Old enough to know better.
What's your favorite color?
Name three of your favorite things.
Dogs, books, and nature.
Who's your favorite author?
Kate DiCamillo.
What do you like to do when you're not writing?
I love to be outdoors hiking, skiing, and camping with my dogs and my husband. And of course, I also love to read!


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Post pobrano z: 10 Fresh-Faced and Impressive Website Designs Inspired by King's Masterpieces
Content outline:
- The King of Horror
- Main Features of Website Designs Inspired by King's fictions
- Overview of 10 Website Templates for Different Purposes
- Bottoms up
"I'll try to terrify you first, and if that doesn't work , I'll horrify you, and if I can't make it there, I'll try to gross you out. I'm not proud."(Stephen King)
Who does know more about horror than the 'King of Horror'? Mystery… Fantasy… Supernatural actions and heroes… Hair curling stories… Welcome to the world of King's fictions. There are millions of people who have dug into that atmosphere just once in their life. There are loads of fans that can hardly wait for his new edition and reread his books. Tons of Horror's fans are looking for different ways to become closer to their favorite writer and his depicted world. Those who try to create their own King-oriented world on the web can use ready-made website templates with a fascinating design.
Main Features of Website Designs Inspired by King's fictions
Those who have ever read King's stories or watched the movies based on his books know about his unrivalled style. You can hardly have got him mixed up with someone else. Building a website based on his screen adaptations requires from an owner creativity and fresh thinking. Experienced developers and designers created some extraordinary, stylish and responsive designs for websites dedicated to different needs and business niches. All of them feature:
- a catchy, rich in contrast overall website appearance with mainly dark colors (black, grey, deep red, brown, navy blue, etc);
- effective backgrounds with animation;
- typography that makes much of an impression;
- something extraordinary that grabs attention at a glance;
- a barely visible barrier between the reality and fiction.
Take a closer look at the collection of 10 art wp themes which design reflects different Stephen King's stories.
Pennywise the Clown invites you with this full of horror MaskShop. This theme suits any commercial purposes to sell masquerade masks and other horror-related items. Alongside formidable appearance, the website template boasts a number of usable features like:
- the ability to alter color of the layout with a single click;
- attention-grabbing slider on the homepage;
- a responsive design that flows effortless on any device;
- a feature-rich footer with social media integration.
Do you think this extravagant red car is possessed by the evil spirit? Of course, no it isn't. However, looking at the design of Drivous WordPress theme, King's Christine comes back. As for the website template, it has nothing connected with spirits. But it includes all the possible options and tools to provide a powerful website:
- a variety of header/footer styles to choose from;
- handy Cherry plugins to enhance your site's functionality;
- a clean and well-commented code;
- 4 stunning blog layouts to keep your customers regularly updated.
Cat's Eye
Do you remember an excellent acting of Drew Barrymore in King's Cat's Eye? She even was nominated for the Young Artists Award for her fascinating performance. If you remember this anthology movie, you will find out absolute likeness with Velvet template design. This business niche comes with the multipurpose Intense package and boasts:
- a clean and minimalistic design;
- alluring gallery and other visual effects;
- multiple custom widgets like Google maps, social media integration, etc;
- e-commerce options for running a solid e-store.
The Running Man
Let's start our own game with Fastek design, which resembles Stephen King's runner from The Running Man. This WordPress theme will serve as a feature-rich platform for setting up a coaching online project. In addition to the affordable price, you get a comprehensive pack of necessary options:
- the ability to build any page up to your needs effortless;
- a simple and fast 5-mins installation;
- the ability to modify page structures;
- a useful Timetable plugin incorporated.
The Green Mile
The Green Mile
Do you remember unequalled performance of Tom Hanks in The Green Mile? That story fired imagination and made attentively watch the development of King's plot. No doubt, the developers were inspired by this story when they were crafting Police Department template.
- a comfortable drag-n-drop builder;
- effective background options;
- a user-friendly navigation in combination with the extensive menu possibilities;
- Multilanguage support.
The Shawshank Redemption
One of the most inspirational and life-affirming Hollywood products, The Shawshank Redemption found inspired Zemez development team to produce Shieldon. This mobile-friendly theme with a reliable and up-to-date design completely meets all the requirements of modern web development.
- a built-in library with your favorite layouts;
- multiple content types: buttons, tables, sliders, etc;
- various possibilities to display content and build a strong online presence;
- easy-customizable components with the Live Customizer tool.
The Shining
This fact about The Shining you never knew: there was a really haunted hotel! The Stanley Hotel inspired The Shining, its prequel The Overlook Hotel, and even developers to craft a hotel-related theme – Modern. Don't worry, your website based on this creative template will be without ghosts fortunately. Instead of King's evil spirits, the template contains:
- a charming, elegant, and trustworthy design;
- rich user interface kit;
- more than 40 ready-to-use HTML5 pages;
- various header and footer variants up to your taste.
What do you think when you are sitting in front of fire and staring into the flames? Some people go back to 1984 when King's Firestarter hit the screen. MotoCMS designers were also inspired by themovie's special effects and surprisingly perfect Drew Barrymore's performance. They created this stunning website template – React:
- the ability to turn the Multilanguage option;
- various gallery scripts;
- multiple media integrations;
- a feature-rich footer style with usable custom widgets.
Kingdom Hospital
Some like watching nerve-wracking King's adaptations like Kingdom Hospital while others are looking for a powerful template for their medical website. BeClinic is a great all-in-one solution for any medical online project since the theme includes:
- loads of live demos for any medical needs;
- an elegant, trustworthy, and modern appearance with multiple custom widgets;
- extra flexible Elementor Page builder to create dazzling layouts;
- pre-made pages for all occasions.
The Langoliers
During a red-eye flight from the screened King's novel The Langoliers most of the passengers and crew members mysteriously disappear. Cargo Express HTML5 template's design greatly reminds of this horror movie but this is one and only similarity between them. The template is aimed to establish a feature-rich, effective and forward looking delivery service on the web.
- multiple HTML5 pages;
- user-friendly navigation with numerous handy options and extensive menu;
- search engine optimized code;
- complete crossbrowser compatibility.
Stephen King's masterpieces can inspire even web design developers to create impressive and attention-grabbing products. This collection of templates completely proves this statement. Whichever purpose of your online project is, you can run it using one of this layouts effortless. Horror and mystery stay just in King's novels and movies while the website templates promise flourishing online business projects.


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I didn't get the post for today finished and I haven't yet have time to edit the post Jake wrote for today. Instead, I've been wrapped up in a super secret project! And noisy children, of course. Eliza's first real week of summer was this week (her school has 6 weeks of summer school), so life's been full of tons of fun activities with The Summer Plan in mind. But in those non-mom hours, I'm working and working away.
Can't wait to reveal what I'm working on to you in a few weeks!


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Do you like making edits and GIFs?
Maybe you consider yourself part of a fandom? Maybe you're curious about fandoms or interested in making edits? My friend and I started an Instagram account dedicated to anything fandom related (you can follow us at @team.trenchcoat). We have both loved Doctor Who, Sherlock, Supernatural and reading in general for a long time. So, we decided to share our love for fandoms with other people. We post edits that we've created and edits that we've found, as well as other pictures and posts.
Check out some more of our edits!
FREE Workshop
If you also like making edits and GIFs, or want to begin to learn how to do so, check out the Seattle Public Library's Media Montage event on July 19th, from 2 to 5 pm at the University Branch! This free workshop will teach an intro to anything book and fandom related, such as making edits, GIFs, book feels, memes, book trailers, video book talks and more. This class will be great for any book or fandom lover, so be sure to stop by! Bring your phone, iPad, or other mobile device if you have one, but it's not required. We hope to see you there!
~ Teens, Maya and Hannah


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6 August 2014 @ 8:18 PM
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MALACCA: A poor understanding of the English language has been identified as the main reason that led to the Malacca High School (MHS) or SMK Tinggi Melaka relocation fiasco.
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Idris Haron said his suggestion during one of the weekly Exco meetings earlier this year for an investigation to be conducted on the safety of 'highland schools' such as Sekolah Menengah Sains Muzaffar Shah, has been misinterpreted by certain quarters as 'land at the high school (MHS).
He clarified that the so-called plan by the state administration to relocate the historical city's oldest school, which drew outcry from the public and the schools' alumni, was never discussed in the weekly state executive councillor meeting.
"No exco paper has been tabled to discuss any proposal to relocate the school.
"The concerned parties need not worry as the state administration has agreed that all schools in the heritage areas in Banda Hilir, including the MHS will not be touched for any development project," he told reporters after chairing the weekly state executive councillor meeting.
Idris also said he was not consulted before a letter on the planned relocation was issued to the school's management on July 22 .
He said with the latest announcement, the matter was no longer an issue.
The MHS which is the country's second oldest school was established in 1826. Other schools located in the Unesco world heritage buffer zone in Banda Hilir here include the St Francis Institution and the Sacred Heart Convent.
MHS was initially known as Malacca Free School, and changed to its present name in 1878.


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Earlier, the Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed reports from American media that Moscow provided Syria with S-300 surface-to-air missile defense systems. The statement was made by the official representative of the Ministry, Igor Konashenkov. He said that the missile system was designed to ensure the security of the naval base in Tartus and for vessels in the Task Force of the Russian navy near the shore line of Sirya.
However, as Igor Morozov, a member of the Council of the Federation Committee for Foreign Affairs, told Izvestia, other Russian naval missile systems operate in Syria as well. This, according to him, will allow to "cool down some hot heads" and allow to establish a no-fly zone over the country if necessary.
"In the framework of military and technical cooperation, Damascus was provided with a number of missile systems, including Buk M1 missile systems, an Osa tactical surface-to-air missile systems and some others. Thus, today the United States will not be able to repeat Iraq's experience. The Syrian navy is ready to repel attacks coming from any air vehicles. Moreover, Americans, when attacking, may hit Russian advisers and trainers, which will lead to counter-measures from Moscow, including the establishment of a no-fly zone over Syrian territory," the senator noted.I also notice... a NYT's editorial "Don't Intervene in Syria"
Calling for the maintenance of the status quo, grinding Syria down, as opposed to any form of escalation which will make the US look impotent. Has no domestic support. And will make it difficult to argue "US the good" The NYT's editorial is concerned with US standing and reputation, but, certainly falls vastly short on what is truly good for Syria and everyone else in the region- Or it would be calling for the US to stop backing terrorists! Stop dropping arms. Stop training jihadis. Pull all mercenaries and special forces, hailing from the US & other NATO nations, out of Syria. Including Canada's special forces thugs!
This would ultimately lead to a violent response, which would compel the United States to retaliate against Russian and Syrian government ground targets.As conflict spiraled and casualties increased, so would international pressure for another costly, protracted and thankless American-led ground intervention to enforce peace, which domestic opinion in the United States would not support.
The deal struck by Mr. Kerry and his Russian counterpart, Sergey V. Lavrov, for the United States and Russia to coordinate counter-jihadist operations and restrain opposition and government military activity was intended to produce a durable cease-fire, promote more effective humanitarian operations and re-energize political talks. Although it has fallen apart, the next step, unsatisfying as it may be, is to try again.
Related. Definitely Related!
Sept. 29/2015: Russia building an A2/AD Bubble over Syria/Levant &
October 1/2015: A2/AD Bubble, Syria and the Bigger Strategic Picture.
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Much has been made about the SEC and their status as the premier conference in all of college football.
Indeed, I will be the first to tell you that they have been in a league of their own as far as talent, depth, and accomplishments go for the better part of the decade.
I don't need to rattle off the records, stats, and NFL draft picks when compared to the other major conferences, you know the deal; The SEC has incontestably been the best. They know it, we know it, everyone knows it.
Can we expect more of the same this year? Possibly, but I can honestly say that my beloved Big 12 will have a chance to climb atop that pedestal in this season of 2009.
Before you SEC fanatics throw a hissy fit, take an objective look at the teams the Big 12 will field this year.
Texas, Oklahoma, and Oklahoma St. will all most likely finish the season in the top ten. It is within reason that two of those finish in the top five.
Baylor and Texas Tech are very talented as well and could finish the season in the top 25.
Baylor in the top 25? Believe it. People outside the conference may only know Baylor for their up and coming stud Robert Griffin.
While Griffin is developing into one of the nation's premier quarterbacks, this team is much more than just Griffin, they have playmaker's on both sides of the ball, as the nation will find out when they are slated in a nationally televised game.
Even A&M has reason to be optimistic under second year coach Mike Sherman, and Jarrod Johnson is one of the best dual threat quarterbacks in the nation.
I think it is safe to say that there isn't a better division in all of college football than the Big 12 South.
The North got a big boost by a strong outing form Missouri. Illinois was a team that many had circled as a threat to the Big Ten crown and the Tigers thoroughly whopped them. Kansas, Nebraska, and Missouri are all teams with the depth and talented needed to finish the season in the top 15 as well.
When you look at Texas, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Texas Tech, and Baylor objectively, it's hard to not be high on the Big 12 this year.
I'll go as far as to say that I'll take that group of eight slated against any conference's top eight in the country.
So yes, the SEC has been the premier conference for the better part of the decade, but in 2009...
Hail to the Big 12?
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Tech Tools
Welcome back to Tech Tools, and thanks to those of you who read and tool the poll after last issue's inaugural offering!
As you can see, only five people voted, which is not a great response rate, but the five of you who did respond seem to like, or at least sort of like, the column format. So, without further ado, I present to you this month's column!
To-do List Test Lab
Does it ever seem as if managing your to do list (or lists!) takes on a life of its own? It does to me, and I am always on the lookout for ways to stop focusing on what I need to get done and start just getting it done. There's an app for this, right? I'm kidding. But still, there must be an app that will make it easier, right? Of course, answering this question is a project in itself. A Google search for "time management tools" turns up an overwhelming number of opinions and online tools that that promise to improve my life via improved efficiency. Upon discovering a promising tool, the process of testing is time consuming, and implementing even more so. Knowing that I am not unique in this time and task management conundrum, I have compiled my research observations regarding three to do list products for this issue's Tech Tools.
I chose to focus on just to-do list tools. While the products below offer bells and whistles of various sorts, I left the heavy duty project management and task tracking systems for another time. These tools are also all freebies. Though a premium version is available for each of the product below, my review will focus on the free version. Finally, all of these bad boys can be used on the Web and both Android and iOS mobile devices (iPhones and iPads) at a minimum.
Todoist – http://todoist.com
Todoist is a great to-do list and task manager with little learning curve and is available on the Web with Android and iOS apps. If you are a tinkerer, Todoist also offers an impressive list of plug-ins and extensions to explore.
Once you're set up, create tasks and organize them into projects. Assign a time (single or repeating) and a priority level from 1-4 to each task. Project lists can also be created as secondary (or tertiary, and so forth) to other projects.
Clicking on the small network icon (shown enlarged to the left) above the task edit data window will give you the option of sharing or assigning tasks via email. The same is true of projects.
Pros: Todoist has a low learning curve with a well designed, visually pleasing interface. Even the Android and iPad apps don't require decrypting an elegant but meaningless icon set. Does one thing (organize to do items) very well.
Cons: Adding reminders or notes to a task item are premium features. I cannot blame the developers for this, and at $29/year, the product is not overpriced by any means, but it is a consideration.
Recommended for: Individuals who want or need to break activities down into their individual components and keep them organized but don't necessarily need their phone or computer to remind them to do things (unless, of course, you choose to pay for a premium account).
Any.do – http://any.do
Any.do is a beautifully designed task management app that is so streamlined that at first glance it's hard to believe it does anything, when in fact it is quite busy at work for you.
Though Any.do can be accessed via the Web, I recommend downloading one of the mobile apps first if you wish to try this product. This is not to say that the Web interface is bad, just that the app really shines when used on its home turf.
There are two view options in Any.do, the "list view" (shown to the left) and the "date view." Both views are very simple, with little detail to clutter the screen. Add a task using the box at the top of the screen or next to the lists themselves (which will auto add the task to that list).
Tasks can be added by typing (or "Swyping") into the box next to a + sign or choose the microphone icon and talk, presuming that you have a device which will support this option. I didn't think I would like this way of adding tasks, but I found that it is one of my favorite features.
After adding a task, select it to see and/or add more detail (see the screenshot above). These are the sort of cryptic icons that I mentioned Todoist not using, and while I enjoy the elegant design, I prefer a bit more context. However, I could identify five of the seven without clicking on them.
Most of the options are useful but not unusual – there are icons to prioritize; set a reminder time and frequency; add sub-tasks; email; and move a task into one of your lists. One feature that is unique to the others in this group is the option to add a note that includes an attachment which will display with the task. This is demonstrated below.
Any'do's signature is the "Any.do moment," which is a time each day (selected by you) upon which the app will remind you to "take a moment to plan your day" and displays a screen that shows the tasks that you have asked to be reminded of. Those who use Any.do's sister calendaring app, Cal, will also see their daily agenda.
Pros: Any.do has created a very efficient way to enter and view to do items when using limited screen space. A free account includes all of the important functionality, while a paid account (currently $27/year) adds some bells and whistles such as location-based reminders (I am imagining "oh look, Albertsons! Pick up pasta!").
Cons: This app is designed to be a virtual personal assistant, integrating one's daily agenda into one gently nudging subordinate who knocks quietly to remind you that the boss is coming by at 4:30 and arrives with a martini just as you need one. This is tempting, but just not how I work. I want more control over my boundaries. For example, if I'm at work, I want to see my work to-do list exclusively, and will set an alarm if I have a pressing personal task or engagement to attend to. That said, this is a great tool, and I think that maybe some of you will love it. I hope so, it's from a good family.
Recommended for: Individuals who want to add an item to their task list and not think about it again until it's due, or those who always forget to pick up the pasta and really could use that nudge when they are near Albertsons.
Remember the Milk – https://www.rememberthemilk.com/
Remember the Milk (RTM to those in the know) is a handy little to do list app with a solid Web interface and apps for iOS, Android, and Blackberry. It's been around since 2004, long before our phones thought they were smarter than we are, and is known for solid functionality without the glitz and glam.
RTM is based on lists, which display as tabs. After adding a task, select it to add or review the associated information. Enter choices in natural language – for example, to repeat a task daily, type "daily" or "every day." Other actions can be applied by checking the box next to one or more tasks and choosing "complete," "postpone," or one of the many other choices listed in the popup menu.
Pros: Like Todoist, RTM lets you review your task lists individually or together, but RTM allows one to sort by priority, due date, or title of task within each of these views, which is helpful when managing more than one project or aspect of life.
Cons: Like Todoist, reminder notifications are reserved for paid subscribers (a pro account is currently on offer for $24.99/year). In addition, though the iOS and Android apps are free, synching is limited to once every 24-hours for those with free accounts.
Recommended for: Individuals who prefer to manage tasks on a computer and like to be able to focus on one project at a time while also being able to review due dates in one list. Those who rely heavily on mobile access or would like regular reminders may be better off with a pro account or another tool.
The Reveal
You may be wondering which choice I made. My top choice is Todoist, but in truth, I continue to use Google Tasks, because it integrates with Google Calendar, which is the the chosen calendaring system for Boise State University. Because I can see my tasks in the "all day" are of my daily agenda, I'm able to get a sense of my ability to fit them into a given day or week, and thus to keep most of my balls in the air most of the time.
However, Google Tasks has some limitations. You can only view one list at a time, which effectively defaults me to using only one list for everything because otherwise I lose the benefit of reviewing all of them synchronously with my calendar. In addition, repeating tasks and prioritization is not supported and Google has not developed an app or fully functional mobile version of Tasks (I find Google Tasks Canvas to be barely useful). However, for those who do not mind the basic simplicity of the Google Tasks model, but require mobile access, there are third party apps which synch with Tasks – I use GTasks, available for Android devices.
But wait, there's more!
There are, of course, many more options for those in search of the perfect solution. Four that have caught my eye but didn't make the cut for this column (mainly due to the fact that they are more than to do lists and deserve more attention) are Wunderlist, TickTick, Toodledo, and Evernote. If you've used one of these (or something else) and have comments about them, please feel free to comment! I'd love to get a conversation started about how those of us in libraries manage to manage our lives.


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Why You Should Go Fishing Quepos
Experience the best tropical water fishing you will ever find. Fishing Quepos, in Costa Rica's pacific coast, gives both experienced and inexperienced anglers a chance to experience fishing in a way they have never imagined before. Fishing Quepos offers anglers a life time experience to catch a variety of fish types including Sailfish, Dorado, Marlin, Rooster fish, Snook, Wahoo, tuna and tarpon. So, why fish here?
Closeness to the Manuel Antonio National Park
Fishing Quepos is a few kilometers from the famous Manuel Antonio National Park. This National Park is known world over for its rich flora and fauna including wild animals and exciting places to camp and relax. This therefore means that if you are tired of fishing you can go and explore this exciting national park and take pleasure in its natural beauty.
Variety of Fish
This part of Costa Rica is known to have the rarest fish varieties in the world. For example, you will have firsthand experience in fishing, Sailfish, Marlin, Wahoo, Snook, Rooster fish just to mention but a few. One thing that is for sure about this part of Costa Rica is that you will never go home disappointed as you will always have something to go home with.
Great Accommodation Facilities
Since this place attracts thousands of tourists each year who enjoy fishing, locals and investors have taken up constructing condos, lodges and restaurants that specialize in offering great accommodation facilities to their guests.
These accommodation facilities are affordable and they offer top class amenities. This means that, you can stay here as long as you want as you enjoy your holiday or vacation. This place has become one of the sought after places by tourists all over the world because of its fishing expeditions.
Extensive Fishing Grounds
When fishing Quepos in this part of Costa Rica you do not have to worry about limited fishing area. The fishing waters are so extensive that you can go on and on without reaching the end. In fact if you are not careful you might find yourself going deeper and deeper into the sea as you continue fishing and looking for other exciting places to fish.
If you are after the best fishing experience in the world, consider fishing Quepos in Costa Rica. You will undoubtedly enjoy your holiday or vacation and look forward to coming back to this part of the world.
The accommodation is arguably the best in the world, the climate and weather is great, the people are very friendly and welcoming and you get a chance to check out the well-known Manuel Antonio National Park.


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Despite some recent negative feelings towards buy-to-let, the majority of landlords are confident in the sector, believing it is a promising investment opportunity, according to the findings of a survey of 500 UK landlords by property investment consultancy Knight Knox.
59% of landlords are still confident in letting property as a source of income, with only 11% having lost confidence, while 30% are unsure. What's more, half of respondents intend to purchase another rental property within the next five years.
The results follow recent and ongoing changes to mortgage interest tax relief, along with the 3% Stamp Duty surcharge for additional properties.
The Commercial Director of Knight Knox, Andy Phillips, comments: "The results of our survey would suggest that, despite ostensibly damaging changes to the market over the last few years, landlords remain positive about the returns this asset class can generate. Bricks and mortar is likely to remain one of the most stable investment options and has so far weathered the changes brought in by new legislation.
"Close to six million properties in the UK are now in the private rented sector, with this expected to rise to 7.2 million by 2025, which is the equivalent of a quarter of all homes. With this sort of opportunity, and with property prices continuing to rise, investors could potentially benefit from both regular rental income over the years and capital appreciation when the time comes to sell."
The survey also found that 44% of landlords have been letting property for five years or fewer, suggesting a strong appetite for entry into the market.
When it comes to buying properties off-plan, 83% of respondents had never purchased such an investment, but almost half said that they would consider doing so in the future.
Phillips adds: "Buying off-plan is certainly becoming more popular. With developers having built up strong track records of delivering private rental sector schemes over the last five years in particular, landlords now feel more secure signing on the dotted line with knowledge of the potential rewards they could reap further down the line."
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Signs That Your Skin Is Aging Prematurely
Is your skin aging too quickly? This is a question we all probably ask ourselves at some point. Because aging and our skin showing signs of aging is such a huge fear for many of us, it's something that many of us are constantly looking out for. While aging isn't something that we can avoid altogether (we hate to break it to you), there are some signs that your skin is aging prematurely that you will want to keep your eyes open for. We've gathered up a list of some of the common signs your skin is aging prematurely to keep you on the lookout.
Uneven Complexion
A complexion that's uneven because of blemishes and breakouts is one thing, but if you notice that your complexion is uneven in areas that aren't related to acne it could be a sign of premature aging. Uneven complexion is typically the result of sun damage. If you begin to notice a change in your complexions evenness (or lack of) you're going to want to take some steps to prevent further signs of aging from occurring there. Experts suggest making SPF application a bigger priority if you begin to notice uneven complexion anywhere on your skin. In addition, if you have some significant differences in your complexion adding a retinol product to your evening skin care routine can help repair a lot of the damage that's been done before it gets worse.
Change in Your Eye Area
Our eye area is typically one of the first areas that shows signs of aging because the skin is so much thinner there than the rest of our face. If you've noticed a shift in your skin's appearance around the eye area, that's another common sign of premature aging. This can be the form of dark circles, the appearance of dryness in that area, or even very fine lines around the eye area. The best thing to do to begin to repair this sign of aging is to add an eye cream into your skin care routine. Eye creams are great because they've been formulated to work with the skin that's around the eye area, as it has different needs than the rest of your skin. Additionally, you're going to want to begin being more aware of how much pressure, pulling and tugging you do on that area. Being as gentle as possible to the skin in this area is essential to prevent more aging from occurring.
Loss of Glow
Remember when we were young? We all just had that natural, gorgeous glow in our skin. Ahh those were the days. Well, as it turns out the loss of that glow is another common sign of premature aging. If you begin to notice that your skin appears a bit dull and lackluster, it's something you want to take note of and make some changes. Typically dullness in the skin is the result of not enough hydration and moisture in the skin. Changing up your moisturizing products to something that's a bit more hydrating can work wonders on helping to fight this premature aging sign from getting any worse.


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Mama Tere was born Charlie Tahere Strickland. A runaway at 11 years old, his new life, was to be one of drugs, crime, prostitution, addiction, pain and self-destruction Charlie or Mama Tere as he was to become known on the streets of Auckland was to become institutionalized living a life that was headed nowhere.
Until something happened to her that was to change her life forever.
Today Charlie lives life as Mama Tere, a community worker, an outspoken campaigner for transgender rights and an outspoken advocate against decriminalizing prostitution.


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The rumors around Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Note III haven't slowed down one bit, and are only getting worse. We've heard anything from a flexible display, all the way to a 6.3-inch phablet. However, the latest reports are going against the "confirmed" 5.99-inch screen specs and are now claiming it will be 5.7-inches instead. And that's not all.
Earlier this week a few reports surfaced that the Note 3 will come equipped with 3GB of RAM, as well as an impressive 13 megapixel camera with image stabilization and more. That report confirmed the 5.99-inch screen size we've been hearing for the past month, but today's rumor makes more sense.
The original Note was 5.3-inches, then the Note II comes in at 5.5-inches, so following that trend the new Note III with a 5.7-inch 1080p HD display sounds perfect. Many have speculated Samsung jumped right to 5.99-inches instead, but we have a feeling the former is correct. Today according to UnwiredView and "industry officials" we've learned the Galaxy Note III will be revealed on September 4th at IFA.
This really isn't news, to be honest, considering the last two were also revealed at IFA. So we've been assuming this all along. However, they state a pre-IFA Samsung unpacked event will take place on the 4th (IFA starts September 6th) and Samsung will take the stage and limelight to announce their new smartphone/tablet hybrid.
A 5.7-inch 1920 x 1080p display, quad-core Snapdragon 800 at 2.3 GHz with 3GB of RAM (or Samsung's 8-core chip) a 13 megapixel camera, and the latest version of Android. Sounds pretty nice right? We'll be at IFA live, as always, but expect plenty more reports and rumors before that date ever arrives.
VIA: UnwiredView


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This weekend I did a talk at the TOTS/FOODIES/HIBS100 Blogcamp. I turned up on my own, met loads of new people and stood in front of a room of people to talk about one of my biggest passions in life, blogging.
Not so long ago I could never had imagined I would be in that position.
Just four years ago I attended one of the very first Blogcamp's down in London. It was my first ever blogging event and despite being super enthusiastic about going to learn, I turned up and freaked out. I had the fear. It was a disaster. In fact, I was so disappointed in myself that I wrote a blog post about it at the time (see here for my Fear of Networking).
Back then, I completely froze up. I was so nervous I felt sick. I barely spoke to anyone or made eye contact with them. I spent one of the breaks on the phone to the boyf in order to avoid the awkwardness of not speaking to anyone. I felt like a total outsider, and a complete failure for not talking to anyone (well, except for two people who came up to me to say hi).
Since then, a LOT has changed. I have changed.
After blogging about my experience, speaking to other people and reading up on the subject a lot, I came to terms with the realisation that I am in fact an introvert. That coupled with several health setbacks over the years, my confidence was at an all-time low.
But enough was enough. I knew I was never going to move forward either in my career or personal development if I avoided going to meet new people.
I had to make a concerted effort. I had to get over the fear of networking.
So I how did overcome THE FEAR and learn how to network?
1. I learned to understand how my energy levels work
By learning more about introversion and my need to restore my energy through solitude I am able to prepare myself ahead of time if I know I will be meeting lots of people.
2. I learned to be kind to myself
Along with step 1 I had to stop punishing myself when I failed to approach people or effectively network at events.
3. I pushed myself out of my comfort zone
Despite finding small talk pretty excruciating (give me one-to-one deep conversations any day!) I kept making myself do it.
4. I chose the word 'Connect' as my word of the year
I am making a concerted effort to reach out to people and connect with them. Whether it is strangers that I admire, folks I'd like to work with, or people I've lost touch with.
5. I made a list of every positive outcome that came from meeting new people
By doing this I realised that the best opportunities in my life came from stepping out of my comfort zone and chatting to new people.
So why was Blogcamp significant?
For me, the first Blogcamp was the moment I realised I was in a pretty bad way with my fear of networking. Being able to reach out to the folks behind the conference to arrange my talk to then walking into an event of 120 people I didn't know and speaking in front of a bunch of them, was a HUGE accomplishment for me. It's rather poetic that I have made this journey and was able to realise my personal progress by comparing my experiences across 4 years at the same event.
And that is why I wanted to share my little story with you.
I do still find networking a little awkward. But I think that is perfectly natural for many of us.
However, I am able to look forward to future encounters and connections, knowing that there is more awesomeness awaiting.
Thanks again to everyone I met at Blogcamp last weekend and especially those who came to listen to me speak. It was an honour to share my insights with you.
See you next time!


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In the fall of 2016 I planned a short trip through Virginia ending up touring around Pennsylvania – then came Hurricane Matthew. Obviously our trip was canceled. In fact when I called to cancel our reservations all I had to say was "I'm from Eastern North Carolina" and the reservation was canceled with no problem. This year we were scheduled to attend a wedding in Norfolk, VA on the week-end of September 28. Since we had some free time we decided to again try for Pennsylvania. When I plan a trip I make a draft of our route, places to stay and things to do. Needless to say as I work on the trip I update the draft. I was on Draft Nine when we started hearing about Hurricane Florence coming in as a Category 4 on the North Carolina coast. As the storm very slowly wound its way toward our coast we knew we would be home for the duration so no trip to Pennsylvania.
We went down to our home on the Pamlico River and secured things as best we could and prayed we had done enough. When we arrived back in Kinston we put the RV along with my Jeep in the storage warehouse to protect them from wind and potentially rising water. Our thoughts at that time were to plan on living in the RV in our driveway if we lost power. Then we began to prepare for the storm itself. We bought groceries and eventually were able to find a case of the very hard to locate water. By Wednesday, September 12th we were as ready as we could be. We stayed glued to the television as we watched the track wax and wane toward us. Each night as we went to bed we had no idea where the storm would be the next morning. Needless to say there were some sleepless nights as we heard the wind roar around our home. Fortunately we never lost power so we had AC and access to television and Internet. Although I am not a Facebook fan due to all of the vitriolic political postings I frequently checked in there. There were constant updates from our county Emergency Center plus many people posted their conditions. The rain came down in torrents and we began to wonder if it would ever stop. In total I think Kinston got nearly 20 inches during those few days however many communities got a great deal more, some a historic three feet plus. To say that Eastern North Carolina has been devastated is a huge understatement. The city where I used to work, New Bern only about 35 miles from here, looks like a war zone. It is heartbreaking to see that so many have lost everything they own. When we need work done on our RV we take it to Wilmington, about an hour and a half from us. That city too is beyond description and a week later they are still without power. Schools have been out all week and some counties are just posting that schools are closed until further notice.
On Saturday, the rains seemed to lessen a bit and since the storm took the southern route Jerry decided that we could go check on our river house. We had been in contact with our neighbor who bravely stayed and they kept us up to date with damage reports. I still was unprepared for what we found. We were missing several steps going up the back way leaving us to carefully move from one to another hoping that it was secure. The entire steps to Jerry's workshop were gone and the small porch was hanging by a thread. It was still surrounded by water so it was inaccessible. Our little dock was gone however there was a dock in our yard, not ours though. The bulkhead was breached and along with the water were many rocks from it. Our beautiful patio that Jerry worked so hard on was damaged but nothing was missing. It will be a lot of hard work to repair it but it can be done. We had some leaks in the river room (sun porch) but other than that we couldn't see any more damage. I was afraid we'd see more when we returned later. Many of the residents were out and about tromping through the standing water and waves accessing the damage. We only stayed about an hour as we were afraid we would run into rising water on the way back to Kinston and we did! There are only two ways to access Pamlico Beach, the main highway and then a little shortcut behind the main road. When we got back to the turn off the main highway was blocked. We didn't know if it was due to a damaged bridge or high water but we had only one other way out, the back road. It was covered in standing water so we slowly and cautiously made our way through. We made it back home and other than a trip to church on Sunday we stayed close to home. The rains continued intermittently through Tuesday and then we saw the sun shine. What a beautiful sight among all of the devastation.
To the many volunteers who have come to Eastern North Carolina we cannot say thank you enough. Linesmen have come from Louisiana, Tennessee, New York and several other states. To the Red Cross, simply put thank you. Shelters are opened and distribution centers as well. We went to Sam's yesterday and stocked up on towels and canned foods to drop off there.
Eastern North Carolina has been hit hard and there is much damage and more to come as the waters continue to rise. Flooding will become an even bigger problem but ENC is resilient and the damage is not insurmountable. We will pull together and we will survive. Oh, on a lighter note, my friends have asked me not to plan another fall trip to Pennsylvania. We don't do well with the "F" words – Fran, Floyd, and now Florence, etc.!


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Special attention is given to the teenage and young adult members in the New Apostolic Church. Activities that are specifically designed for their age groups are arranged whereever possible. These include leisure activities, social outings and outreach activities as well as more formal learning forums. Various activities are conducted within the Congregation, at District levels and on occasions at a National level.
Evenings are held on a regular basis where youth age people come together and discuss topics which may confront them in everyday life. They also enjoy topics that are to give them a deeper insight into their beliefs and faith.
Youth Services are conducted on a regular basis specifically for the youth so they can learn and grow in understanding regarding their faith.
Young people are encouraged to be involved in the congregation through the various activities that take place and also through music by being members of the choirs and musical groups that function in the congregations.
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News Essentials: 22nd January 2018
A brief summary of the essential family law news and cases from the last week:
Privy Council considers law applicable to beneficial ownership of joint bank accounts
Money in a bank account subject to same principles as other property. Full story: Family Law Week. See Whitlock v Moree, below.
Adoption has become 'runaway train' social workers cannot stop
British Association of Social Workers' two-year inquiry calls for 'significant rethink' of adoption laws. Full story: The Guardian.
Munby warns against 'adversarial and punitive' care proceedings
The president of the family division has advised local authorities to think long and hard before embarking on care proceedings against 'otherwise unimpeachable' parents. Full story: Law Society Gazette. See AB (A Child), below.
New private law cases received by Cafcass in December 2017 2% down on a year ago
In December 2017, Cafcass received a total of 2,790 new private law cases. This is a 2% decrease compared with those received in December 2016. Full story: Family Law Week.
Care applications received by Cafcass in December 2017 8% down on a year ago
In December 2017, Cafcass received a total of 1,008 care applications. Whilst this figure represents an 8% decrease in comparison with December 2016, it is the third-highest monthly total for December on record. Full story: Family Law Week.
Missing four-year-old British girl found with mother in Spain
Family court judge says Elliana Shand and her mother, who has mental health problems, will return to England within days. Full story: The Guardian.
Whitlock v Moree [2017] UKPC 44 (21 December 2017)
Appeal from the Court of Appeal of the Bahamas about the beneficial ownership of money held on joint account at a bank. Full report: Family Law Week.
G And H (Children: Article 15 Brussel Ii Revised Regulation) [2018] EWHC 60 (Fam) (16 January 2018)
Care proceedings in respect of two Latvian children. Application by Latvian Orphan's Court seeking transfer of proceedings to Latvia. Application refused. Full report: Bailii.
B (A Child) (care proceedings) [2018] EWCA Civ 20 (17 January 2018)
Appeal by father against care and placement orders. Appeal dismissed. Full report: Bailii.
The Prospective Adopters (AA AND BB) v CC [2017] EWHC 3506 (Fam) (30 November 2017)
Final hearing of adoption application in relation to an 18 year old woman who has lived with the adoptive parents since 2011, when she came from outside the UK to live with them. Full report: Bailii.
AB (A Child) [2018] EWFC 3 (16 January 2018)
Judgment giving permission to local authority to withdraw care proceedings in relation to a 4 year old boy who is profoundly neurologically disabled, on the basis that the care being given to him by his parents, with the supporting care package, is meeting his needs. Full report: Bailii.
KT & Ors, Re [2018] EWCOP 1 (15 January 2018)
Four test cases seeking welfare orders to authorise deprivation of liberty. Full report: Bailii.
M (A Child) (Temporary Removal to Kurdistan) [2017] EWHC 3492 (Fam) (14 March 2017)
Application by father for orders preventing the mother from taking the child to Kurdistan. Full report: Bailii.
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Several nuclear physicists arrive at a South Seas island at the behest of Dr. Yamazaki. Leaving their families aboard a ship anchored in the harbor, Yamazaki shows her guests her facilities, including a nuclear reactor. She shows them her crowning achievement, a giant monster which she releases into the sea. The beast destroys the anchored ship. Dr. Yamazaki has the outraged scientists removed by her guards.
The monster heads away from her island. In Australia, Godzilla stands on Manly Beach, apparently sleeping while the Australian army and G-Force observe him. While watching Godzilla, reports come in that something big is headed toward them. Dr. Yamazaki's monster attacks Godzilla and the monsters' battle takes them inland, into Sydney. Godzilla finally kills the other monster and heads back to sea. Back on Lord Howe Island, Dr. Yamazaki plans her next creation.


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Cesar Chavez | SXSW Review
By Linc Leifeste | March 25, 2014
Director: Diego Luna
Writers: Keir Pearson (screenplay), Timothy J. Sexton
Starring: Michael Peña, America Ferrera, Michael Cudlitz, John Malkovich, Rosario Dawson
Heaven knows that Cesar Chavez is worthy of a first-rate biopic to tell his inspiring story, sharing how he suffered and fought to help insure farm workers' rights and their dignity. Diego Luna's heartfelt Cesar Chavez partially fits the bill. It looks big-budget great and has a talented cast yet it still somehow fails to bring the man himself vividly to life, even if at times it paints a compelling portrait of his movement and times. To be fair, biopics are hard to do really well and Cesar Chavez isn't a failure as a film. But unless, like me, you have the good fortune of attending an enthusiastically packed premiere screening, with Luna in attendance for a post-screening Q&A that had more of the thrill of a rally with legendary labor leader/civil rights activist Dolores Huerta and Cesar's son on stage joining the director on stage to lead the audience in chants of "Sí, se puede!" (a motto of Chavez's United Farm Workers which means roughly, "Yes, it can be done!"), my guess is that the film might feel a bit flat.
Covering a roughly five-year-period, the film ably chronicles Chavez's (Michael Peña) rise to power during the struggle to get California's wealthy, white grape growers to the negotiating table to sign off on demands for improved conditions and fairer wages for the cruelly exploited minority workforce picking their grapes. The film begins with Chavez already being an activist and making a choice to uproot his family to return to the California fields he knows all too well, to begin the process of trying to rally the workers' crucial support.
Along with his wife Helen (America Ferrera) and children, Chavez is joined by his equally committed collaborator Dolores Huerta (Rosario Dawson) as they hold meetings an rallies, set up a credit union for the workers, hold protests and try to stand firm in the face of increasingly angry and organized push-back from the farm owners and their hired muscle (which include the local police force). As the power structure is threatened, they resort to more and more violent responses, hoping to goad the workers into violent confrontation, giving them excuse to crack skulls. There are those in the movement who, naturally, are more than willing to oblige but Chavez insists on the harder road of non-violence.
And maybe that's part of the reason for the film's occasional lack of energy, maybe it's too much of a challenge for such a traditional, conservative film to capture cinematic magic in conveying non-violent movements and hunger strikes. And in its portrayal of the title character, it veers way too close to sanitized hagiography for my tastes. Written in concert with Chavez's family, the closest we come to seeing a flaw is that his relationship with his children, particularly his elder son, is strained by all the time he is spending away from his family, fighting the good fight. But that, most of us would agree, is no flaw at all.
The good news is that this capable, entertaining film should put Chavez's name back in the spotlight for a while, bringing much-deserved attention to a man and a movement that for too many has become simply a nearly forgotten footnote in a history textbook. And maybe, along the way, it will open the door to more film depictions of the man and the movement that feel as daring and bold as the subject matter.
Rating: 7/10
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