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What Makes Our Children Vulnerable & How We Can Reduce Their Vulnerability
Often children lack information. As providers, we don't want to scare kids or plant seeds of worry in their minds. We want to protect their image of our world without inducing anxiety. However, as child advocates we must give age-appropriate information about what to do if something bad happens. Not only do we need to emphasize the "Don'ts," (Don't talk to or accept gifts from strangers), we also have to teach the "Dos," (Do resist, do tell). One idea I particularly liked was acting out scenarios with the kids in your family so they can see what could happen and strategies to deal with given situations.
Kids are naturally powerless and dependent, which gives perpetrators the power. We instill power in our children when we allow them permission to decide what happens to their bodies 100% of the time. Kisses and touches should always be a child's choice.
This one is difficult because it demands that we resist the urge to insist that our children greet a loved one with hugs and/or kisses. If a child wants to share affection, great. If they simply want to say hello, that should be fine too. We cannot give kids the message that they are only sometimes in charge of their bodies. They need to know they can say "no thank you," even to an adult and/or a relative.
A child should never be bribed for affection. Can you picture anyone in your life saying this: "Oh, you don't want a hug? That's okay. I'll just take back that toy I brought you." I've heard it before in my own family. It stems innocently from a loved one wanting to share a sweet moment with a child and being denied. We as adults need to move past the initial sting of a child not wanting to be hugged or kissed, and be perceptive to the touch preferences of all of our children. Demanding affection clearly sends the wrong message, even from the most loving, adoring friends and family. Again, kisses and touches should always be a child's choice.
Positive and welcomed affection is actually an important deterrent in terms of predators seeking victims who may feel unloved or ignored. From an early age my oldest son preferred not to be cuddled as I wished to cuddle with him. I had to work to find an acceptable method of expressing affection with my little guy. Luckily, one day he discovered how much he loved goodnight back scratches. My younger two kids? They couldn't go without their goodnight hugs and kisses. Even now, years past persnickety toddler-hood, my firstborn may accept someone's request for a hug, or he may offer up a high five or handshake instead. And that is perfectly fine with me.
Another point to consider is that we essentially take our kids' rights away when we instruct them to obey a caregiver and do whatever they are told. We set them up to believe that whatever the adult says is law. In reality we must walk the fine line of teaching safe, respectful behavior, and at the same time impart "body safety rules."
Adult authority must never go unqualified. It's a good idea to level the playing field and set both the caregiver and children up for success by saying something along the lines of, "I expect that things will go smoothly this evening, and that you will have a fun time and follow our family rules. But, if anything makes you feel sad, scared, or uncomfortable, that's the first thing we'll talk about when I get home." This lets both the child and caregiver understand that you are invested in the safety and well-being of your child. Your child has rights and is not an easy target.
Our children may be isolated from those who can help them. Children need to know there are a lot of people who will help them. Ask your son or daughter with whom they feel safe. Create a support list of names and numbers. If your child is ever in crisis and cannot talk to you for whatever reason, (s)he will have a list of people who can help.
Additional Parent Tips
1. Employ a "No Secret Policy" in your family. Sexual abuse thrives on secrecy. Surprises are different: short-lived & happy. Kisses and touches should never be a secret.
2. Passwords or code words are never a good idea. Many of us grew up with this concept, but in reality it is just another way for perpetrators to lure children closer. It also sends a message to our children that at some point we may send a perfect stranger to fetch them.
3. Begin to call private parts exactly what they are from age 2-3, just as we name an arm, a leg, or a toe. This is an opportunity for us to remove the taboo from the beginning. This can happen naturally at bath time or while getting kids dressed. I also like to add in a little "you are in charge of your own body" chit chat.
4. Public restroom safety can be tricky territory. Use the buddy system whenever possible. Also, don't be afraid to stand outside with your foot in the door and carry on a conversation with your child if (s)he is alone in a bathroom of the opposite sex.
5. Be alert to adults in your child's circle that spend an inappropriate amount of time physically interacting with children. This includes touching, wrestling, tickling, massaging, scratching backs, etc. As I mentioned earlier, affection is a positive and important part of development. However, it is not normal for adults at family functions and gatherings with friends to focus all of their attention on being "touchy" with the kids. Perpetrators have a grooming process to desensitize their victims, so this behavior should raise red flags.
I'd love to hear what additional safety rules you follow in your family. Please feel free to share in the comment section. As they say, it takes a village.
Tomorrow's segment of "Keeping Our Kids Safe and Thriving" will address stranger abduction.


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So since this topic will never actually be used for the sport, does anyone know any good recipes using squash? For some reason I was given a box of squash as a joke that I didn't get.
Cranky_No_More saidRecipe:
Two guys, one hard rubber ball, two rackets, a court with high walls.
Cranky_No_More saidRecipe:Would this work for both winter and summer squash?
Two guys, one hard rubber ball, two rackets, a court with high walls.
turbobilly said And then refrigerate for housekeeper's lunch...
AeroNalex saidI'm pretty sure they're yellow and zucchini. I know how to prepare them with butter all sliced up, but ehh.
wesbjack saidSlice thin and use a spray oil to coat, then put in a bag with a coating mix like those sold in the baking section for coating fish, pork chops, etc (flour based, varies on the part of the country you live in), place in HOT skillet with thin coating of oil.........flip once brownn on one side.......place on paper towels to remove excess oil.......YUM.
Coach_Mike saidI love the smell of squash being cooked with some onions. Wouldn't eat it for the world but love to smell it.

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Thursday, April 8, 2010
Krugman on Climate Change Economics
Paul Krugman has an article on climate change economics in the New York Times Magazine. He agrees with Weitzmann that we should think about avoiding catastrophic impacts rather than trying to finesse a standard cost-benefit analysis based on the expected impacts and argues that CGE models that find the cost of mitigation to be low are probably overstating the costs.
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Philharmonia Baroque's performance of Scarlatti's La Gloria di Primavera, a sort of extended secular cantata original written to celebrate the birth of the male heir of the Holy Roman Emperor in 1716. PBO touted these performances as the 1st in nearly 300 years. 5 soloists represent the seasons plus the god Jove. The text is fulsome, sycophantic & dramatically static, but the singers did a nice job creating characters & having fun with it where possible.
All the roles are virtuosic, & the entire cast displayed agility & charm. Mezzo Diana Moore was stable & rooted throughout her fancy coloratura passages. Soprano Suzana Ograjenšek's singing was youthful, clean & flirtatious. Countertenor Clint van der Linde's voice sounded firm & well-inflated. Tenor Nicholas Phan was wonderfully expressive & sang his rage arias colorfully. His rich, smooth timbre seemed well-suited for this music. Baritone Douglas Williams made the audience laugh the moment he stepped on stage & gave an engaging & comic performance as the pompous god Jove. HIs acting made the woman next to me downright giggly. His voice was solid & had some weight, & he gamely executed his music's unwieldy leaps. An additional 5 singers joined the soloists for the choruses & blended in neatly.
Everything felt tidy & well-rehearsed. Conductor Nicholas McGegan was a vivacious leader & kept the music spry & sparkling. The orchestra sounded bouncy & adroit. The orchestra was on the floor in front of the stage, except for 2 lutes & the flute & trumpet soloists who joined the singers on the stage. I sometimes felt that the music had a lot of filler, & the evening ran long, the 1st half lasting an hour & the 2nd half running 85 minutes. The performance was being recorded for a CD to be released next year.
The audience was attentive & respectful, applauding only at the end of each half. A man at the end of our row was particularly vocal in expressing his approval at the end. No printed libretto was supplied, but there were supertitles. As the lights went down at the start, an outside door squeaked loudly as it closed, which caused some titters
It was good to be back in the renovated Herbst Theatre, which looked spruced up & brighter. The acoustic sounded clearer to me as well. There is now a downstairs bar, & I enjoyed having a drink during intermission with friends who had all attended SF Opera's Lucia the previous night.
§ Scarlatti's Glory of Spring
La Gloria di Primavera
Alessandro Scarlatti (1660 - 1725)
Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
Nicholas McGegan, conductor
Suzana Ograjenšek, soprano
Diana Moore, mezzo-soprano
Clint van der Linde, countertenor
Nicholas Phan, tenor
Douglas Williams, baritone
Members of the Philharmonia Chorale
Heidi Waterman, soprano
Jennifer Ashworth, soprano
Katherine McKee, alto
David Kurtenbach, tenor
John Bischoff, bass
Fri. 9 Oct. @ 8:00 PM
Herbst Theatre, San Francisco


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Is your iPhone 5 Stuck at Lock screen and you want to bypass it ? . Do you want to know how to factory reset / Hard Reset your iPhone 5? How to restore defaults in your iPhone 6?
Force Restart or Hard Reset or Force Reboot all refer to hard reset procedure.
Then this tutorial shows you the methods to Reset iPhone 6. Check out how to do hard reset by using hardware keys in iPhone 5. Hard Reset will also help restore performance of your iOS operating system in case it got into a glitch or performing slowly .
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This spa soak for your turkey will make it tender and tasty this year without needing to have it marinated or injected with anything. Created by Chef Eddie Esposito, this brine is just perfect for your Thanksgiving turkey.
Author: Beth Misner
Recipe type: Phase 2
Cuisine: Main Dish
Serves: 8-10
- 1 cup Real Salt or other sea salt
- 1 gallon purified water
- 4 organic oranges, cut into eighths
- 2 organic lemons, cut into quarters
- 6 sprigs fresh, organic thyme
- 4 sprigs fresh, organic rosemary
- 1 (10 to 12-pound) organically raised, hormone- and antibiotic-free turkey
- To make the brining solution, dissolve the salt in 1 gallon of cold water in a nonreactive container (such as a clean bucket or large stockpot, or a clean, heavy-duty, food grade plastic storage bag)
- Add the oranges, lemons, thyme, and rosemary.
- Remove the neck, giblets, and liver from the cavity of the turkey and reserve for the gravy
- Rinse the turkey inside and out under cold running water
- Note: if you have a big turkey and need more brine than this, use ½ cup salt for every additional ½ gallon water
- Soak the turkey in the brine, covered and refrigerated, for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours.
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Our corporate governance philosophy is based on a legacy of ethical & transparent practices
We co-invest in our projects to ensure technical & operational control over its performance
We have 59 projects secured in 12 countries
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Corporate social responsibility is interwoven into our business model and enshrined in our dedicated CSR policy called "Our Commitments". The group CSR committee under the direct sponsorship of the Chairman of the board and chaired by the Managing Director consists of 10 executives, including ACWA Power's Executive Director of CSR, representatives of the corporate business development and legal teams, and representatives from each of our main business regions: Morocco, South Africa, Jordan, Turkey and Oman. The committee includes an independent external advisor who provides a fresh, independent and critical external perspective.
At the local and project levels, ACWA Power has implemented a framework of socio-economic development standards and guidelines to be adopted at the commencement of operations in a new country. Each framework is based on local context and needs around education, health and training programs, partnerships and foundations. We understand the need for, and the value created by our investments in the communities where we operate in order to encourage self-reliance at the local level. This approach supports our effective integration with local communities and maintains our license to operate for generations to come. ACWA Power's community investment activities are aligned with the goals and objectives of local, provincial and national governments. ACWA Power's focus is to support local and regional communities by improving their members' technical skills and employability; enhancing local infrastructure; engaging in charitable donations; and nurturing financial sustainability. This creates shared value by aligning our stakeholders socioeconomic improvements with ACWA Power's core business objectives. We also enable the adoption and transfer of our good sustainability practices across our chain of global operations.
The program has evolved and matured since its inception in 2012 and now covers simple one-off sponsorships through to complex multi-year projects. Full details are contained in our 2014 sustainability report.
ACWA Power's CSR program in Saudi Arabia includes a blend of supporting and sponsoring a range of sector conferences, educational institutions, community needs (as detailed in the 2014 sustainability report) plus two long term projects; namely Namaa Al Manawara and the Higher Institute of Water and Power (HIWPT).
In September 2014, ACWA Power was one of the first private entities to pledge our support to the SAR1 billion endowments to develop and empower the SME sector in the Madinah region of Saudi Arabia. ACWA Power has committed to providing SAR 15M to the program over a 3 year period starting in 2014. The launch of the non-profit organization Namaa Al Manawara will support SMEs in the region.
The Higher Institute for Water and Power Technologies (HIWPT) is a vocational training institute founded by ACWA Power and located in Rabigh, KSA. HIWPT is our flagship initiative and has been our priority CSR project since 2010. The Institute was established as a not-for-profit technical institute aimed at the training and upskilling of young Saudis (see photos alongside) to work as operators and technicians in the field of water desalination and power technologies. As of the end of 2014, more than 200 trainees had graduated with a further 150 in training and just over 100 progressing through the On-Job-Training phase.
The Institute has been successful in securing employment for all trainees as they are matched with sponsors from the start. The continued success of HIWPT is assured by the strong strategic partnerships that have been established between the Institute and government authorities, water and power sector partners, industry leaders, equipment manufacturers, international training providers and plant operators.
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text: My daughter was headed out of town to Orlando for an outdoor wedding and wanted to wear something a bit jazzy on her nails. We came up with two coats of Bettina Sunrise from their Resort collection dabbed on the tips with Lynnderella Thank Blue! Every Bettina I have tried (a dozen so far) has been creamy, non streaky and high gloss. I am very happy with this brand.


text: BUSINESS Beyonce 'Irreplaceable' for 10 weeks at No. 1 4:00 AM PST 2/10/2007 by Katie Hasty, Billboard.com , AP FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME Empty NEW YORK - Beyonce makes it 10 weeks straight atop the Billboard Hot 100 with "Irreplaceable," but faces another strong competitor for the throne in Nelly Furtado's "Say It Right" which climbs one spot to a new peak of No. 2. The latter cut is No. 1 on the Pop 100 for a second week.For a third week, Fall Out Boy's "This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arms Race" tops the Hot Digital Songs chart but slips 2-3 on the Hot 100. Daughtry's "It's Not Over" holds tight at No. 4 for a second week while Gwen Stefani's "The Sweet Escape" featuring Akon scores a new peak, moving 6-5.Still climbing in its 12th week on the chart, Ludacris' "Runaway Love" featuring Mary J. Blige ascends 7-6 and rules the roost on Hot Rap Tracks for a second week. Back on the the Hot 100, Akon's "I Wanna Love You" featuring Snoop Dogg slips 5-7, while Jim Jones' "We Fly High" keeps No. 8 warm for a second week. Lloyd's "You" featuring Lil' Wayne enters the top tier 11-9 and also ascends 2-1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs tally.After 22 weeks on the chart, Unk's "Walk It Out" rockets 17-10 on the Hot 100, the longest climb by an R&B/hip-hop track into the top 10 since Petey Pablo's 22-week trek with "Freek-A-Leek" in May 2004."Cupid's Chokehold" by alternative hip-hoppers Gym Class Heroes featuring Patrick Stump is this week's greatest digital sales gainer, as it moves 28-15 with the help of a 70,500 downloads. This week's greatest airplay gainer is Mims' "This Is Why I'm Hot", which heats up 72-59.Bowing at No. 40, the Jonas Brothers' "Year 3000" is the chart's top debut. The track comes from the young group's debut "It's About Time," released last August. After landing at No. 2 yesterday (Feb. 7) with her self-titled RCA debut, Katharine McPhee opens at No. 48 on the Hot 100 with "Over It." Modest Mouse is also new at No. 59 with "Dashboard."Other big debuts this week include Vanessa Hudgens' "Say OK" at No. 67, Jack Ingram's cover of Hinder's "Lips of an Angel" at No. 77, London-by-way-of-Lebanon songwriter Mika's "Grace Kelly" at No. 81, Norah Jones' "Thinking About You" at No. 82 and the Naked Brothers Band's "Crazy Car" at No. 83.Hector "El Father" tops Hot Latin Songs with "Sola" for a third week and Rodney Atkins' "Watching You" remains No. 1 for a fourth on Hot Country Songs.The Red Hot Chili Peppers begin a fourth week at No. 1 on the Modern Rock chart with "Snow (Hey Oh)," while Three Days Grace is atop Mainstream Rock for a ninth with "Pain." FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME Katie Hasty, Billboard.com firstname.lastname@example.com @thr AP email@example.com @thr


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This is a list of books that I think that every developer should read.
Let me know if you think a book should be added to this list.
I naturally think everyone should read my own book.
This is the definitive book on how to organize and write your code. Uncle Bob Martin is passionate and to the point. He pulls no punches. But if you read and heed this book, your code will be, well, clean.
Probably one of the first books on the topic of writing good code. Clearly a classic. I read the original version years ago, and this update version is even better.
Not a book about coding directly, but more about the craft of coding. I don't like to call developers "engineers" because I don't think that is what we do. Rather, as the cover of this book suggests, we are craftsman, and this book helps you develop your craft so that you can become a Master Craftsman.
This may be the most useful book here. Many of us have the task of taking over an older code base that wasn't exactly written by Uncle Bob. This book shows you effective techniques for modernizing and cleaning up that code.
If you aren't refactoring your code, then you are sticking with your first attempt at things. Like a well written article, code needs to be rewritten -- refactored -- as well. The inestimable Martin Fowler shows you how.
Often known as the "Gang of Four Book", it describes the design patterns that we all should be using to write our code. Definitive, classic, and a must read.
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In what was always going to be a hotly contested game, Denver (5-3-0) emerged victorious at the World Arena on Saturday night with a 3-1 victory over archrival Colorado College (0-10-0). Despite a few tense moments in front of the goal, Denver dominated the time of possession and shots on goal, 32-20. Tanner Jaillet bounced back from his shaky weekend in Boston in a big way as he stopped 19 shots and took control of the game defensively.
Denver controlled much of the play in the first period as they outshot CC 9-2 through the first 20 minutes of play. Despite numerous great scoring chances right in front of Tigers goalie Jacob Nehama, DU couldn't find the back of the net and the two teams went into the intermission in a scoreless tie.
Finally at the 16:25 mark of the 2nd period, the Pioneers silenced the World Arena as they broke through and took a 1-0 lead. After a gorgeous feed from Will Butcher in the low slot, Troy Terry buried a perfect shot past Nehama's glove.
Throughout the second period, play was as chippy as it had been throughout the weekend. One skirmish (fight) at the 4:49 mark put four players in the penalty box for roughing. 2 for the Pios (Grant Arnold and Jared Lukosevicius) and 2 for the Tigers (Tanner Ockey and Trevor Gooch). At that point, the referees, Todd Anderson and Brad Shepherd (have at it in the comments), finally took control of the game and ensured that nothing like that was going to happen again for the rest of the night.
After the second period, even though the score didn't reflect the balance of play to that point, the shot totals certainly did as the Pios led 22-13 in that department after 40 minutes.
DU's lack of scoring through the first two periods came back to haunt them temporarily as CC's Cody Bradley picked up a bad rebound off of a Jaillet save and found the back of the net to tie the game just 2:50 into the 3rd period. Then, just ten seconds later, Tariq Hammond took a
The exact opposite happened. Instead of CC taking control of the game, the Pioneers didn't let the Tigers hold the puck in the zone for more than 5 seconds at a time and consistently cleared the puck time after time. They ever managed to get a shot or two on goal while they were shorthanded.
CC's hopes of winning seemed to die as their power play ended as DU began to push the pace and put pucks on net at an alarming pace. At the 9:56 mark of the 3rd period, Matt Marcinew one-timed a perfect feed from Nolan Zajac from the left circle past Nehama's glove to give the Pios a 2-1 lead. Even if Nehama saw the shot off Marcinew's stick, it wouldn't have mattered as it was a perfectly placed rocket of a shot.
Then, with about 2 minutes left in the game, Dylan Gambrell sent the Tigers fans to the exit with a great insurance goal that snuck past Nehama to give the Pios a 2 goal lead. As soon as the red lights flashed, there was a mass exodus of black and yellow moving upwards, toward the concourse and to the parking lot.
The Pios did have a withstand a final Tigers assault in the last two minutes of the game as the Tigers pulled Nehama with a minute left, but the score remained and the two teams shook hands with the scoreboard reading 3-1 in favor of the Pioneers.
Tonight's game is important as Denver has officially retained the Gold Pan for the 2015-16 season to make it 2 straight years where the Gold Pan has called Denver home. Even though there are still two games left to be played between these rivals, the worst that could happen for Denver is a series split. In the event of a split, the Gold Pan remains with the team that already owns it.
The Gold Pan will call Denver home for at least another year and Pioneer hockey fans can breathe a little easier now that they know CC won't be coming away with that all-important hardware.
|It's staying home.
Gabe Levin had the other assist on Terry's goal in the first period; Butcher tallied two assists on the night to make it 4 straight games with a point; Denver took 4 penalties for 8 PIM while CC took 5 penalties for 10 PIM; Marcinew's goal was a rare PPG for the Pios; Gambrell has been finding a lot of playing time on the scoring line with Heinen and Moore this season as he played on that line again tonight; The weekend sweep of CC helped DU in the PairWise Rankings as they rose from 40th to 24th.
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Community Housing Trust
While INHS was able to secure development subsidies and down payment assistance to help many people, these scarce resources were becoming harder to obtain. So, after thinking about this in the long term way, INHS began selling its new homes using a Community Housing Trust.
The Community Housing Trust (CHT) is a program that helps people with modest incomes buy their first homes. It reduces the barriers to home ownership by keeping the purchase price lower, thereby reducing the cash needed for a down payment and closing costs. The CHT uses subsidies from state or federal programs to significantly reduce the purchase price and operating costs of CHT homes, making them extremely affordable. By using the Trust, INHS is able to keep the homes affordable not just for the first buyer but for all future buyers as well.
Most home owners buy both their house and the land underneath it. This gives them the full rights and responsibilities of ownership, but often at a very high cost.
A CHT homebuyer buys only the house. The land is leased from INHS under a very affordable 99-year lease. This reduces the initial purchase price because the land is not included. More importantly, subsidies provided by INHS are used to significantly lower the purchase price of the house. CHT homes are sold at prices that are up to 50% below market value.
The CHT program has four important goals:
- To help renters buy well-built, affordable housing that allows them to build wealth.
- To ensure that CHT homes remain permanently affordable to future generations of home buyers.
- To maximize the use of the valuable housing subsidies that make CHT homes affordable.
- To build high quality, energy-efficient homes that will be assets for the community.
In exchange for the opportunity to buy a home at an affordable price, each CHT home buyer agrees to limit the amount of profit that she or he can take from the home when it is sold. If the resale price rises moderately, a CHT buyer keeps all of the increase. However, when the resale price rise rapidly, the CHT buyer keeps only a portion of the increase and the remainder stays in the house, ensuring it remains affordable.
INHS's CHT homeowners are part of a growing national movement to create permanently affordable housing. All homes in the CHT program are built to high standards that make them energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable. INHS builds sustainable homes that are EnergyStar and LEED-certified, ensuring low utility and maintenance costs.
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Oh no! Did my phone have a terrible accident and got all busted up as if a bunch of 11 year-olds high on sugar got a hold of it? No. I dont't know what happend and it's not my phone. I found it right in front of my building when I went out shopping this morning. Man, this phone sure took a beating. Being a smart dude I had to investigate and check if there's anything left to salvage.
It turned out that the memory card is in one piece and is still fully functional. Someone unleashed a whole world of anger on his Sony Ericsson W350i and left it out in the rain, and that's how I got my two gigabyte Memory Stick M2 micro.
It's almost Christmas so let's get busy and put those fancy decorations up! This year has seen some great Sam & Max related releases, so it's only appropriate to have a Christmas themed portrait of my favorite dynamic duo up for show. Oh what a busy time of the year. The food need to be prepared, the house has to be clean, busy busy busy. I meant to write about Virtua Fighter 3 TB and Project Berkley but I was too lazy to do that last week and now ... well, to tell you the trusth I'm still to lazy. I could blame it all on the Christmas preparations, but I won't. I'm a lazy bum, that's all there is to it.
I did however make some new purchases, all christmas presents to myself of course, since I've been very, very good this year. I grabbed two Wii titles, Resident Evil 4 and Ghost Squad, one Xbox 360 title, Rockstar's Table Tennis and last but not least, Tim Burton's Sweeney Todd, which I finally got to watch. Oh, and I grabbed the latest issue of Game Reactor.
Let's hope I will find time to write about the new arrivals and that I finally will post about Virtua Fighter 3 aswell. I wouldn't hold my breath if I were you, dear reader. I am a lazy bum after all.
I've been willing to write about this for quite some time, so I'm glad I finally got around to it. What is it that I am going to complain about this time? Cartridge cases. It seems that nowdays nobody bothers to include a game cartridge case, even though games aren't cheap and manufacturing a case out of a few drops of plastic doesn't cost much.
It's funny how a copmany such as Nintendo, who could manufacture cases for their games back in the GameBoy and GameBoy Color days, can forget so quickly about the customers who brought them to the top and focus on the cash. It's obvious that the lack of casings is just another way to lower the production costs, but I'd gladly pay the extra dollar just to have some protection for my game when it's not in the box.
When Nintendo took over the handheld market completly, after killing both Neo Geo Pocket and WonderSwan, they decided that protective cases won't be happening during the GameBoy Advance era and this theme continues even today, with Nintendo DS. The funny thing is, people want protection and plastic cases are being manufactured. Of course you have to buy them separately and someone will make a profit because Nintendo doesn't care about its customers.
In the past there used to be some form of protection for every cartridge type. Neo Geo Pocket games always came with a small case, just like the old GameBoy games. WonderSwan games had a neatly designed plactic cover. Even PC Engine games came in protective sleeves, not to mention N-Gage titles, which had a special case in every box, with not just one, but four places for MMC cards.
Back when PlayStation premiered, during the first two years or so, every console box came with a case for the memory card, even though there was no memory card supplied with the console. Later however, Sony forgot all about this nice custom and stopped including these handy plastic boxes. When PlayStation 2 came along, we could forget about the memory card cases because clever midgets at Sony designed a memory card holder present in every single game box, even though nobody used them.
Nintendo duplicated the idea in GameCube game boxes, equipping them with a memory card holder and not supplying a case with the expensive, separately bought memory card. I don't know about you, but I can't be bothered to look through hundreds of game boxes looking for a damned memory card. I'd rather have a special casing for it.
When you buy a memory card for your camera, phone or PDA, it usually comes with a casing. Even the cheapest ones. I bought some SD cards that were so cheap, I didn't even believe they would be working once I plugged them in, still they had the protective case [and yes, they worked. Still do]. I bought a Nintendo DS flash cart and it came with a special protective case with rubber lining. If China can do it, why can't Nintendo and Sony?
It's sad to see once respectable companies sinking lower and lower, focusing on making more and more money. Forget about the customers, just get the product out and they'll buy it. After all nobody can say to Nintendo "Hey, why aren't there any cases for DS cartridges? Competition has them!" because there is no competition. I don't see PSP as competition, but even if I did, their UMDs have no protective covers either.
We can always hope for the better and in the meantime, buy third party products to protect our games. Shame on you Nintendo and shame on you Sony. Oh how I wish for Namco Bandai to make a new WonderSwan and whoop your asses.
Bad news of the week: Few days back I have recieved an email from YouTube informing me of a copyright claim that Ki/oon Records had made on a video I have uploaded. Ki/oon didn't approve of me uploading the 少年ハート music video by Home made 家族 so they whined about it and YouTube removed it. I'm fine with that since it was copyrighted material after all, so it's my bad.
Now here's the kicker: YouTube removed my account because of that single offense and as a result I lost all of my videos, most of which I made myself for the purpose of illustrating subjects discussed on my blog.
Furthermore, YouTube does not allow you to contact the support via e-mail. You can only use their automated help system, which sucks sweaty balls and simply doesn't work. Every single attempt of contacting YouTube had failed and it would seem that my account with all of its videos is gone forever. For this reason I will from now on upload my videos to Nico Nico Douga / ニコニコ動画. In order to be able to watch these videos you'll have to register an account. I will post a complete tutorial soon enough, so stay tuned. One more thing. Fuck YouTube.
As a final up yours to YouTube, here's the Home Made 家族「少年ハート」 music video that got my ass banned. The person who uploaded it to Nico Nico is doing just fine it would seem. Just click the thumbnail or the link in the box.
Now here's the kicker: YouTube removed my account because of that single offense and as a result I lost all of my videos, most of which I made myself for the purpose of illustrating subjects discussed on my blog.
Furthermore, YouTube does not allow you to contact the support via e-mail. You can only use their automated help system, which sucks sweaty balls and simply doesn't work. Every single attempt of contacting YouTube had failed and it would seem that my account with all of its videos is gone forever. For this reason I will from now on upload my videos to Nico Nico Douga / ニコニコ動画. In order to be able to watch these videos you'll have to register an account. I will post a complete tutorial soon enough, so stay tuned. One more thing. Fuck YouTube.
As a final up yours to YouTube, here's the Home Made 家族「少年ハート」 music video that got my ass banned. The person who uploaded it to Nico Nico is doing just fine it would seem. Just click the thumbnail or the link in the box.
★ - An important update. Check out the bottom section of this page for further information or click here to scroll down automatically.
Since I'm planning on using Nico Nico Douga for storing my videos from this week forward, I have decided to post a tutorial on how to register a user account and how to upload self made videos. Nico Nico is a great place if you're looking for some prime quality fanmade content straight from Japan. Their service is not limited to simply hosting videos. They have channels with streaming anime and much more, but that's for you to find out after you register, so let's get crackin'.
Unlike on YouTube, Nico Nico Douga requires you to register even if you're only interested in viewing the videos. Since it's a japanese site, registration can be troublesome if you don't know your way around. After going to Nico Nico Douga website, you'll be able to see this banner on a black bar in the top section of the page:
If instead of going to the main page you click a video link and you're not registered, you'll be able to see a larger banner as the one shown below. After clicking on either one of them, you'll be taken to the registration page.
After you've done that, it's self explainatory for the most part. You'll need to enter standard data starting with a valid e-mail address and a nickname you've chosen for yourself. The nickname should be between 2 and 16 characters long. It will be visible if you decide to upload videos on your own, but we'll get to that later.
After e-mail and nickname it's time to choose an avatar. Pick whatever you want. It doesn't matter really. It's displayed in your user profile.
Next is the gender, date of birth and residence. Click the radio button on the left, as seen on the screenshot, if you're a man, or choose the right one if you're a woman. Now input your date of birth, or anything that makes you 18+ if you wish to enjoy the x rated videos, which Nico Nico allows. The next option is your place of residence. The list shows japanese prefectures only, so choose anything and you'll be fine. I'm assuming they use this info in their statistics.
Now for the password. No less than 8, but no more than 16 standard alphanumerical characters. Repeat the password in the next box to confirm it.
In case you forget your password, there are ways to recover it. To help you get to your account when the password is lost, choose a secret question and answer. Again, look at the screenshot to see the number of characters allowed for each line.
We're almost done. Now choose the account type. You can choose between regular or premium. With premium you can access some of the special content, mainly in channels that stream anime and other commercial videos. We'll assume that you want the free membership. Mark the radio button second from the top.
After you've chosen your account type, click this button and you'll be taken to the next page where all you have to do is confirm all you've been typing in so far.
So let's check if everything is correct. You'll see all of information on one page and if you haven't made any typos in your email or nickname, let's move on.
Now all that's left to do is type the code into the textbox and click the button just under it. The right one will reload your code in case something got screwy.
That's it. Within 24 hours, usually instantly, you'll be getting an email and your account will be activated. Your login will be your e-mail address, not the nickname you've chosen. Type in your e-mail and password and gain access to superplay videos, watch girls in school uniforms and enjoy all the fanboyism you can handle. Here's a sampler.
Nico Nico Douga is a video sharing service so naturally you're able not only to enjoy what other users have submitted but you can share some videos of your own. If you're reading this section, I'm assuming that you've completed the registration process successfully. Log yourself in at the main page. At the top of the page you'll see a black bar with some links. Find the one that says 動画を投稿 [Douga wo toukou - This translates to "video submission"] and click on it.
The link will take you to the Smilevideo.jp page, where you can use your e-mail address and your password to log in.
After you've logged in, look for this link: 動画の新規アップロード [Douga no shinki appuroodo - New video upload]. You'll find it just above the meter showing how much upload space you have left. Unlike YouTube, Nico Nico users do have a limit of uploaded videos but it will last you for some time and Nico Nico is expanding, so don't worry.
Now you'll find yourself on the upload page. Here you'll choose the video file you want to upload and its aspect ratio. Nico Nico suggests to use constant bitrate setting for the sound and lists compatible video compressions. Take a look at the text just under the 推奨動画エンコード設定 [Seishou douga enkoodo settei - Recommended encoding settings]. After you've chosen your file and set the aspect ratio, click on the wide button seen in the dark frame. A confirmation window will pop up, click OK and the upload will begin.
Nico Nico handles tons of uploads so be patient. When the page will reload you'll most likely see two lines of text informing you that your file is now waiting to be processed and you'll be informed about the number of videos awaiting encoding before yours. In my case the number was six.
The messages displayed in the grey textbox will reload a few times informing you what's happening with your file at the moment. When the encoding is finished, It's time to input video information that will be displayed to the public. You can now choose one of the three stills for a thumbnail of your video or specify a frame of your choice, but I've discovered that messing around with frame choice doesn't work too well, so for this tutorial I'll stick with the defaults. Just mark the radio button corresponding to the image you want and ignore the grey button below.
Further down is the one line video title field and the video comment field. Ignore the tickbox just above the video title. Type in whatever you feel is right and let's move further down the page.
Further down are five sections. These are as follows:
カテゴリタグの登録 - Here you can select a category tag for your video. Just open the list and select the tag that applies to the video as a whole. I'll translate the categories later.
外部プレイヤーの再生 - Here you can specify whether or not you want to permit embedding of your video. Nico Nico's embedding policy is very restrictive and only selected platforms like Mixi, LiveBlog or Ameba can post Nico content to be streamed directly from a third party site. The option is set to "allow" by default and I would leave it there. After all, you've uploaded the video for others to see. Let them share it and post if they want to.
@BGMに使用 - This one I had some trouble figuring out. It seems like this option allows you to tag your video, allowing for its music track to be used by others. I'm not entirely sure how this works since I wasn't able to choose this option for any of my videos.
他ユーザーへの公開 - This option will let you choose whether or not you want the video to be public. It is set to "allow", as in allow to be viewed by everyone, by default.
使用作品 - Here you can tag your video with a keyword. If you do so, your video will become a part of Niconi Commons and will be accessable through this section of Nico Nico Douga. Niconi Commons gathers all work under Creative Commons license, which means all the video and audio content there is free to use under the terms of CC.
★ - Good news for those, who don't want to register an account just to watch a video. There are two alternative ways to access a Nico Nico hosted video without logging in. First is provided by Nico Nico themselves. Let's say you want to watch my Ninja Gaiden 2 video - Click the link and you'll be taken to the log-in screen. Look at this section of the screen.
Notice the small red icon and 大百科で調べる - That's your link. Click on it, and you'll be taken to a page with an embedded player. Click play, wait for the file to buffer up and enjoy the show.
Second method of accessing the Nico Nico videos involves a third party webpage. I found out about it only because someone accessed my blog using the address I put in Nico Nico video comments via this page. It's called Nicozon.net and it's pretty self-explanatory. Just copy a link of the video you want to watch, paste it into Nicozon.net search tab and click on "URL open" - After that, click on the thumbnail and you're all set. There are several more options in English as well, like downloading the videos, downloading comments and so on.
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MFRW asks author Jean Joachim some Quick & Quirky Questions.
Jean Joachim is a best-selling romance fiction author, with books hitting the Amazon Top 100 list since 2012. She was chosen Author of the Year in 2012 by the New York City chapter of Romance Writers of America.
Married and the mother of two sons, she lives in New York City with her family. Early in the morning, you'll find her at her computer, writing, with a cup of tea, her rescued put, Homer, by her side and a secret stash of black licorice.
If money were no object, where would you live?
I'd live in several places. Paris in the spring and fall, St.Thomas in the Winter and Upstate New York in the summer. Perhaps with a few weeks in NYC squeezed in.
If you were a tool, which would you be?
I'd be a jack knife, because then people could use me to solve a myriad of problems. I'm a problem solver by nature. Besides, a jack knife is a tool you take with you. I like to go along on trips and outings. I'd be a popular tool and helpful at the same time. Sounds perfect to me.
What song best represents you?
Walkin' on Sunshine. I'm basically a sunny person who likes to laugh, love and be happy. Spending my days writing romance books makes me very happy. I love what I do.
If stranded on a desert island, who would you bring?
I'd choose to be stranded on a desert island with either of my favorite authors, Sinclair Lewis or Jane Austen. I think I could live a lifetime just listening to stories about Regency England. And Mr. Lewis was a prolific American author who could write amazing books. I could learn a lot from him.
Tell us about your most embarrassing moment.
My most embarrassing moment happened during my ad agency days. I was attending a conference and listening to a big lecture with the lights out and slides. Two men in front of me were gabbing. I shushed them two or three times. When the lights went up, I was appalled to see the two men were the president of my company (my boss) and the president of American Express, our biggest client. My boss made introductions and I wished I could sink into the floor.
City life or country life?
I love both city life and country life. I'm fortunate that I get to have both. I live in New York City and we have a little bungalow in upstate New York, where I go to write in the summer. I like to be indoors, cozy and warm in the winter, my least favorite season. But in the summertime, I hate being inside. I become a total outdoor girl. I adore sitting on the deck, watching the birds at the feeder and writing in the fresh air and quiet.
If you were an animal, which would you be?
I'd probably choose to be an elephant. not only do they have no natural enemies except man, but they live a long time are very social and very intelligent. All qualities I hope I possess.
Tell us about your holiday romance.
Champagne for Christmas
Contemporary Romance
Moonlight Books
Can a craving for mint chip ice cream and a passion for the theater keep a summer romance sizzling through a freezing winter? Clint is a high school English teacher and a budding playwright. Nina, a former actress, is now a beautiful and wealthy widow...and more than a little lonely, especially during a glorious Christmas in New York City.
A chance meeting brings them together. Their passion for the stage joins their minds while love blossoms, despite their age gap. The theater, that once united them, may be the one hurdle they can't clear. A steamy romance with a happy ending you'll never see coming.
"Ms. Joachim`s holiday book is a joy to read from beginning to end. I was instantly swept up and into the story. Many a time I could imagine myself standing on the streets of New York and seeing what had been so wonderfully described. The romance between an older woman and a younger man was tastefully and sensually penned. This may be one of the author`s best to date. I simply could not put it down. At one point near the end of the book, I begged off chatting with friends on Facebook so that I could find out how things ended! Of course Ms. Joachim delivered a perfect happily ever after just as she always does. If you enjoy Christmas romances you will love Champagne for Christmas." - V.L.
The sultry, August air hung heavy around Nina, quickly melting the ice cream in her sundae. While gazing up at the clear, night sky to look for the Big Dipper, she dribbled fudge sauce on her new, aqua T-shirt. She pursed her lips. That's what I get for not paying attention. With a disgusted sigh, she reached for a napkin before realizing she'd forgotten to take one. "Damn," she muttered under her breath and doubled back to the stand before the stain set.
She rushed up to the tiny counter right as a tall, good-looking man holding a double scoop cone turned. They collided. Half of his cold treat fell onto her chest, causing her to gasp at the shock against her skin. She looked up into his light brown eyes as she grabbed the melting ball.
He slipped one arm around her waist to keep her from losing her footing. She stood wobbling, mesmerized by him. He was almost a whole foot taller than she was, with thick, straight, brown hair and shoulders a mile wide. Nina shifted the ice cream from hand to hand, not knowing what to do.
"I don't think you can put that back on the cone. Maybe the garbage?" he suggested with a grin.
Nina jerked back to reality and stepped toward the trashcan, tossing in what was left of the melting mess. "I'm so sorry. I'll buy you another one," she said, reaching for napkins to wipe her shirt and hands.
"It was my fault…completely. You don't have to buy me anything. Besides, I still have one scoop here. I'll just…," he began, approaching her with more napkins, and then stopping, his hand in midair, color suffusing his face.
Nina had raised a hand to halt his actions. "It's okay. I've got this." The young woman behind the counter offered him a replacement scoop for free. Nina sat down at the picnic table set up for people to eat outside. After a good look at her shirt, she knew it was ruined.
The tall, attractive man joined her. "At least let me pay for a new shirt," he offered, sitting down next to her on the bench.
"It's okay. I had a spill on it already. That's why I was coming back and got in your way," she said, finishing the last of her sundae.
"What flavor?" he asked.
"Mint chip…is there any other?" She laughed.
"Not for me."
Nina's gaze was drawn to his mouth, then his tongue, as he licked the cold confection off the cone first then his lips. She ran her own tongue over her bottom lip unconsciously, in tandem with him. Wonder what it would feel like to kiss him? "I'm Nina Wells." She offered her hand, as soon as she could rip her stare from his mouth.
He shook it. "Clint Hayworth."
"You look familiar," she said, with hooded eyes, admiring his physique.
"I've seen you, too…in the garden? Next door?" he asked, looking away from his ice cream.
"You're renting the Willis place?"
"Thinking about buying it, too." He stopped eating long enough to shoot her a confident smile, his gaze resting on her face before sweeping over her chest and back again.
Connect with Jean here.
Website - http://www.jeanjoachimbooks.com
Amazon author page - http://www.amazon.com/Jean-C.-Joachim/e/B001ITRQKY/
Fb - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jean-Joachim-Author/221092234568929
Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/334810.Jean_C_Joachim
Blog - http://jeanjoachim.blogspot.com
Pinterest - http://www.pinterest.com/jeanjoachim/
Jul 5, 2015
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Rwanda Muhura is situated in the Gatsibo District in the Eastern Province of Rwanda and was established in 2010 by a local investment company. However, they struggled with financing and approached Rwanda Trading Company (RTC) to begin providing working capital in 2011. RTC provided capital to the station for two seasons before purchasing the station outright in 2013. Since then, the station has processed on average 900 metric tons of cherry, and RTC's investment has
upgraded facilities and improved both processing and management capacity at Muhura. Most notably, RTC's involvement has seen a considerable improvement in the quality the station produces, and this year Falcon Specialty have acquired two very special, experimental lots from Muhura.
Sorting was undertaken upon delivery of cherry to remove underripes, then the cherries were taken straight to raised beds for drying. It takes around 30 days to fully dry the cherries. (On average, 7kgs of freshly harvested cherry will yield 1kg of export quality green coffee).


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Foster announces multi million pound expansion by French firm
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster today announced a major expansion by Teleperformance, which will deliver £10million annually into the local economy, creating 610 new jobs.
Invest Northern Ireland has offered over £3million of support towards the investment at the company's Newry base.
The French owned firm operates two customer contact centres in Newry and Bangor. It is a global leader in the provision of outsourced business services to an international client base which includes the retail, telecommunications, banking, travel and health sectors. The new positions will range from customer service advisor level to operations management.
The Minister said: "This is a significant investment by an established company which will provide a welcome boost to the local economy.
"By the time all positions are filled, Teleperformance will have almost 2,000 people based at its Newry and Bangor sites, making the firm one of this region's largest employers. The number and variety of positions being created will offer career development opportunities in the business services sector, competitive rates of pay, and facilitate the development of valuable, transferable skills.
"At a time when many companies are deferring investment plans, it is encouraging to see the confidence placed in Northern Ireland by international companies, which see this region as the most competitive location from which to grow their business in global markets. It is a resounding endorsement of the quality of our local skills base and our business environment, which Invest NI continues to actively market in order to secure investment, and reinvestment across Northern Ireland."
Jeff Smith, Chairman and Chief Executive of Teleperformance added: "With the demand for outsourcing increasing as companies look for more cost effective methods of managing key business activities, we identified a need for a major expansion at one of our UK sites which would support the development of new business opportunities across Europe.
"Invest NI worked closely with us. Their offer of support, combined with the availability of suitable property and our positive experiences in Northern Ireland over the past 11 years, resulted in our decision to invest further in the Newry site.
"As a customer service focused business, the people we employ are the key to our success. Newry and Bangor have rapidly become a vital part of our UK network and I am confident that moving forward with this latest expansion, we will be able to attract a similar calibre of people to support our strategic growth plans, with Newry becoming our flagship centre in the UK."


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1. What was your favorite part of the internship?
My favorite part of the internship was when I went out and interviewed this famous journalist Ben Chapman at the NY Daily News and asked him about his job as a journalist and got his opinion about civic engagement, and the relationship between civic engagement and journalism.
2. You started out as a student in a City Studies classroom, and now you're an intern at CUP! What will you take with you from your experiences at CUP?
As a student at International Community High School I was able to interview the public with the help of CUP. I was able to interview people that I never thought I would meet! I was impressed that I had the opportunity to interview New York State Senator Gustavo Rivera and many more responsible people who are currently working for the U.S Government. [As an intern] I learned how to use Adobe illustrator, which gave me a real understanding about graphic design.
3. What issue do you think could benefit from a Making Policy Public poster?
An issue in my community that I think would benefit from an MPP is how to apply for financial aid regardless of your immigration status, because immigrants are NOT eligible for federal financial aid, but they are eligible for [other kinds of] financial aid. I think the MPP should include how you can be eligible for financial aid with or without permanent residence or being a US Citizen.


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ingredients for 2
1-2 chicken breasts, skinned and cut into large chunks
1 small onion, chopped
1 red pepper, diced or sliced
2 tomatoes, peeled (see Top Tip at end), deseeded, and diced
½ teaspoon chilli powder (more/less as per taste)
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground coriander
1½ tablespoons tomato puree
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ tablespoon lime juice
black pepper, to taste
- Combine the sauce ingredients into a paste.
- Add the chicken and other ingredients.
- Optional: marinate the chicken in the paste with or without the vegetables (see Top Tips)
- No need for oil: thanks to the juices from the tomato, simply cook in a pan for ~15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the tomato has broken down into the sauce.
- Serve with rice, or in a wrap.
Top tips:
- Peeling tomatoes easier than it sounds: submerge the tomatoes in boiling water for a couple of minutes. You can test if they're ready to peel by pricking with a knife – does the skin start to peel back from the cut? If not, leave for another short while. When ready, carefully remove the tomatoes (or pour away the hot water) and immediately plunge into cold. The skins should now be very easy to remove! A similar trick can be used with shallots.
- This dish can be prepared the evening before and left in the fridge overnight for a quick dinner the next day.
- Works very well cold, too – I make this double batch, eat half hot with rice, and take the other half cold in a wrap for lunch the next day.


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NEW YORK (AP) Oil is higher after Greece took a key step towards avoiding a default on its debt and bolstering its flagging economy.
NEW YORK (AP) Oil is higher after Greece took a key step towards avoiding a default on its debt and bolstering its flagging economy.
Benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude for August delivery added 84 cents to $93.73 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange.
Since April, however, oil has dropped about 13 percent and is on pace for its first quarterly decline in a year.
Prices slipped from early morning highs after Greek lawmakers approved an austerity plan that's required to receive the next installment of an international aid package. But a weaker dollar kept oil higher.
Oil, which is priced in dollars, tends to rise as the greenback falls and makes crude barrels cheaper for investors holding foreign currency.
Meanwhile, retail gasoline prices fell to $3.543 per gallon. In early May, the national average approached $4 per gallon.
Oil rose despite another weak reading on consumer confidence in the U.S., the world's largest petroleum consumer. A private research group said consumer confidence slipped to a seven-month low on heightened job worries.
MasterCard SpendingPulse reported in its weekly survey that consumers bought an average of 390.3 million gallons of gas per day in the four weeks ended June 24, down 0.2 percent from the same period last year. That's the 14th consecutive decline for the four-week average in MasterCard's survey, which is based on credit card purchases.
On its own, Greece's financial trouble wouldn't normally move world oil prices. But analysts say that if the country fails to pay its bills, its problems could spread to neighboring countries and undercut the European Union's economy.
The euro strengthened against the dollar, and that pushed oil higher. Oil, which is priced in U.S. currency, tends to rise as the dollar weakens.
and makes crude barrels cheaper for investors holding foreign money.
While Greek lawmakers were voting on the $40 billion austerity plan, riots broke out in Athens as lawmakers mulled new taxes, spending cuts and other reforms.
The austerity plan is required for the country to receive bailout money from the European Union and the International Monetary Fund.


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DIY vs. Professional Home Automation: Which is Better?
Explore the Possibilities for Upgrading Your Home
With the growing popular of DIY "smart" devices such as Nest Learning Thermostat, you might find yourself wondering if installing your own home automation system is the best approach. As custom technology professionals, we see the benefits of both options. The real question is which one is the right fit for your Vancouver, WA home. Read below for a breakdown of the two choices.
DIY Home Automation
With a DIY home automation system, you'll typically pick out a smart hub and a few devices that you want to set up around your home. You'll need to be careful to choose devices that are compatible with the main control system.
The main advantage of DIY home automation is its low cost. Over the years, DIY devices have become quite affordable. If you're on a strict budget but still want to upgrade your home with technology, this is the best approach.
- With DIY, You Actually Have to Do It Yourself: There's a reason for the low cost associated with DIY: you're not paying for a skilled professional to install the system for you. That means you'll be responsible for doing it, which can lead to problems if you're not comfortable with wiring or programming. As intuitive as modern devices are, they still require skill to install and set up correctly.
- No Advanced Capabilities: Because DIY devices are designed to be fairly easy to set up, their capabilities are surface-level. All of the most amazing aspects of living with a custom electronic system are reserved for professional installations. So if you want a home that goes above and beyond to provide comfort and convenience, then DIY is not for you.
SEE ALSO: 5 Home Automation Trends for 2017
Professional Home Automation
Custom electronics systems are designed and installed by skilled professionals. These systems use the most robust, cutting-edge technology available. With a professional installation, it's important to ensure that the automation company you've chosen has the skill and experience to develop a high-end solution and also that the company has the right technology designs and styles to fit your personality.
- Zero Effort: With a professional setup, you don't have to worry about doing anything—instead, just tell the automation company want you want, and they'll do the rest.
- Complete, Innovative Solution: With a custom electronics system made to your exact specifications, you get free reign to apply technology in a way that fits your lifestyle. The entire system will work together to make your home more comfortable.
- Peace of Mind: If you're going to invest in a home technology system, you're going to want it done right. Using a professional company gives you the assurance that you're getting reliable and beautiful technology that is fitting for a luxury home.
- Ongoing Maintenance and Support: Want to add a new scene or update your system? Your automation company is one phone call away. You can even get ongoing system monitoring services that ensure your technology is always operating at peak performance.
Depending on the level of customization and the scope of your technology, be aware that there may be a time investment involved. Advanced home automation does not come together overnight, especially if you're adding a dedicated home theater or whole home audio system. That's because we take the time to learn about your goals for the technology, assess your home's layout and needs, and then collaborate with builders, interior designers, or other relevant trades to ensure your project goes as smoothly and quickly as possible.
Of course, you don't have to commit to a lengthy automation project. If you're unsure if custom home technology is the right fit for you, we recommend you start small with technology in one room. That way, you can quickly start enjoying the automation and get used to the system before deciding which aspects (lighting control, motorized shades, climate control, etc.) you want in other areas of your property.
If you think a professional installation is the right fit for you, then please contact us today by calling (503) 598-7380 or filling out this contact request. We're happy to speak with you about the unique aspects of your property and technology needs.


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Could lack of wind have caused Brexit? New study shows blustery weather encourages the status quo
Increases in wind speech enhance the chances that people will vote in favour of safe, risk-averse parties and outcomes, but June vote was a calm day
LOWER wind speeds increase the chance of the public voting for change, a new study has shown.
Researchers from the University of Cambridge and Columbia Business School have found that increases in wind speeds enhanced the chances that people would vote in favour of low-risk, safe options, and the continuation of the status-quo.
Results from a series of elections including the EU referendum, Scottish independence referendum and 100 years of US Presidential elections supported the theory that individuals were more likely to vote for change if the weather was calmer.
Previous research has found that the weather can impact on a range of choices, from what people think about climate change, to whether they will enrol at a university.
Rain on election day is also thought to reduce turnout as fewer people want to queue in the rain to cast their ballot. Floods closed some polling stations during the EU referendum this year, prompting fears over the turnout.
In the first three weeks of June (which included June 23) winds were light, which backs up the researcher's theory for the Brexit vote.
If winds would have been higher, the chances of Britain voting for the status quo, or staying in the EU, could have increased.
Government data showed that the average windspeed in June 2016 was 6.9 knots, the lowest month of the year. It was also down from 8.4 knots in June 2015, and 7.6 knots in June 2013.
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On UK polling days, researchers sourced data from multiple location points across the country.
It showed that councils with higher levels of wind speech had a higher likelihood to vote to Remain in the EU. The same result was found in the Scottish referendum - councils with higher wind speeds were more likely to vote No to independence.
High levels of wind did not show that people were less likely to turn out, however.
The wind was only likely to affect around 1% of decisions, but in close races like the referendum, it could have made all the difference.
The model only works with a choice between a "prevention option" which emphasised the risks and losses of picking a side, the so-called "Project Fear" of the Remain campaign, and a "promotion-option" which highlighted the gains and benefits of it, like Vote Leave.
From a rational point of view, voters shouldn't be swayed by something so simple as the weather, the researchers said.
But "it is important to acknowledge that people are influenced not only by the political stances of parties and interest groups, but also by the environment in which those stances are scrutinized and put to a decision," the report concluded.


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Best crutches
When you suffer from an injury that takes away most of your mobility, you cannot be having too much fun. The fact that you cannot walk and lose your independence may affect you quite severely. Lucky for you, there are a few solutions that can help you move around. Maybe not as well as before your leg injury, but at least you do not have to sit in bed all day long. Solutions such as a knee scooter can be beneficial, but not everyone can afford those. Plus, a knee scooter implies that you can bend your knee, but if your entire leg is in a cast and you cannot perform that action, your only alternative is to go for a pair of crutches. They may not be as comfortable as a knee scooter, but at least they can help you get out of bed.
Types of crutches
As you can imagine, there is more than one type of crutches. The time when the axilla crutch was the only option is long gone. They are okay, but using them for an extended period of time can lead to other complications. It is safe to say that they are just a short-term solution. After all, you do not want to get nerve damage to your axilla because of your leg injury, do you? Lucky for you, manufacturers came up with other solutions as well. The purpose was to find a crutch that can be safely used for a longer period of time. Here are your options.
Axilla crutch
This is the type I was talking about before. They tend to be the most commonly used crutches, even if they are not very healthy for the axilla nerves. However, people start to direct their attention o other types, precisely because of the complications. People can see for themselves that the axilla crutches are not comfortable, and if you use them long enough, your hands become numb. It is the type of numbness that can lead to pain. You are already suffering from a leg injury. Do you really need some arm pain as well? Even so, people who still opt for the axilla crutch worry about affordability, and this type is the cheapest of them all.
Open cuff crutch
As opposed to the axilla crutch, this type is a lot more comfortable. There is nothing stuck under your arm because your body weight is supported by your arms. You lean directly on them. Using this type of crutches means no pain and no numbness. It may take a while for you to get the hang of it, but once you do, you will feel the crutches as an extension of your body. Open cuff crutches are very easy to use, and you can even lean on them long-term. These crutches also bear the name of Canadian crutches, forearm crutches, or elbow crutches. Chances are that your doctor will recommend them. They are also suitable for people who suffer from Carpal tunnel syndrome. The point is that open cuff crutches seem to be the most comfortable and the most recommended. Since the hand grip needs to be at the same level as your wrists, most models are adjustable so that you can get a perfect fit.
Closed cuff crutch
The closed cuff crutches are pretty much the same as the previous type with one difference. Unlike the open cuff crutch, this one has a closed elbow cuff. The cuff surrounds the arm entirely. The reason people go for this one is that it is more difficult to drop. Bending over to get your crutch is not as easy as when you have your physical integrity intact.
So which one you should go for?
The first thing you need to do is listen to your doctor. After all, I think he or she will recommend the best crutches for you. Doing some research could not hurt either. The point is that you are going to be stuck in those crutches for a few weeks, and comfort should be your number one priority. And just to help you decide, you should know that the open or closed cuff crutches will be less tiring for you because they require the least oxygen consumption. As for the rest, we will analyze the underarm and the forearm crutches according to comfort, posture, strength, and coordination.
The underarm crutches
When it comes to comfort, the underarm crutches are not very comfortable. If you are wearing them for an extended period of time, you will feel pain and numbness. Abrasions may also occur, even if they are padded. No matter how much padding this type of crutches has, you will still experience some soreness. As for posture, since you will slouch over the crutches, your posture may not be the healthiest one. As if it is not enough that you have an injured leg, but after a while with the underarm crutches, you will experience back pain as well.
There is one upside to the underarm crouches. You do not need much strength to move around. They are pretty much effortless to use. Both types require some upper body strength, ut the forearm crutches require more. Lastly, the coordination is better with underarm crutches because they are easier to use. You will get the hang of it pretty quickly, and your coordination will not suffer much.
The forearm crutches
When you take a look at the aspects upon we compare the two, you will see that this type of crutches is pretty much the opposite. As far is as comfort is concerned, the forearm crutches are a lot better than the underarm counterpart. The device goes nowhere near your underarm, and the pressure on your wrists is considerably reduced. If comfort is something you are looking for above anything else, this type of crutches win. Posture is another pro for the forearm crutches because there is no slouching. Your back will be just fine because this type encourages a healthy position.
The forearm crutches also require some upper body strength, and you could say that you need more than with the underarm crutches. If you lack that strength, you may want to stay with the latter type. Last but not least, coordination skills are more difficult to achieve with the forearm crutches. You will spend some time mastering the ability, and you may need some help along the way. However, in my opinion, it is all worth it because, in the long run, forearm crutches are a lot better than the underarm type.
I guess you have all the information you need now. An informed decision is a smart decision, so make sure to follow all the points above. After all, it is for your own good.
What are the best crutches?
The best crutches for you can be determined by you alone. Just keep in mind to listen to your doctor and consider all the information above. Read the specifications on a particular product before you make a purchase, and reading some crutches reviews online to see other people's experiences is not a bad idea. That way, you can compare them and make the better choice. If you do not want to do that, you can always go for one of the models below.
Hugo Mobility Lightweight Adjustable Aluminum Crutches
If you are looking for a cheap pair of crutches, the one from Hugo Mobility may be what you want. They are quite affordable, but that does not mean they lack quality. Quite the contrary actually. People seem to think that it is made of high-quality materials, and I tend to rally with them.
As you may have figured out, these are axilla crutches. It is ideal for you if you have suffered a leg injury and you do not have to spend a lot of time on crutches. If you have a long recovery ahead of you, I recommend another model. The crutches from Hugo Mobility are made of lightweight aluminum, but they are very durable and can withstand a weight capacity of up to 300 pounds. As for dimensions, they can fit a regular adult. Even so, the model is adjustable for a perfect fit.
Other features include excellent traction and curved stair deflector. The tip of the crutches features a metal ring that will prevent the tip from wearing. The underarms are padded for more comfort, and the grips have natural sponge cushions that are washable. That is excellent news because they can get dirty pretty fast no matter how often you wash your hands. Overall, this is one of the best crutches that you can find in this price range.
Medline Aluminum Forearm Crutches
I assume you have heard of Medline. It is a huge manufacturer that produces medical assistance devices and much more. Their products are affordable and have excellent quality. These crutches make no difference. As the title suggests, these are forearm crutches, and they are ideal if you need support for an extended period of time without any negative repercussions.
The telescopic parts of these crutches are made with internal bushings and external locks. You will not even hear them when you walk around. The cuffs are very comfortable. They are vinyl-coated, tapered, and contoured. The tubing is made of high-quality but lightweight aluminum. That makes the crutches incredibly durable.
The hand grips are also very comfortable. Their ergonomic design will not The crutches have a simple mechanism that allows you to change the height settings with a simple push of a button. They are sturdy, durable, but at the same time, they do not weigh much. The aluminum is lightweight in general.
PCP Push Button Adjustable Height Crutches – Junior Youth Size
Since children are not spared of leg injuries, I thought of adding a model that is suitable for them. This one seems more than satisfactory, and while I hope you do not need them for your child, leg injuries do not discriminate based on age.
The model comes pre-assembled and includes the tips, handgrips, underarm pads, and of course, instructions. Depending on who is using this model, the tubing is adjustable. However, the best part of this model is how adjustability can be achieved. The crutches have a simple mechanism that allows you to change the height settings with a simple push of a button. They are sturdy, durable, but at the same time, they do not weigh much. The aluminum is lightweight in general.
This set is suitable for anyone no matter the nature of the leg injury. As you may have already noticed, these are axilla crutches, and while they cannot be used for long, the underarm padding and the rubber handgrips will make the experience as comfortable as possible. Just remind yourself to take a break now and then to prevent underarm soreness and abrasion. Other than that, this is an affordable but excellent solution. Click here to buy on Amazon
My recommendation
I have been on crutches before, and I must say that I am not a fan of the axilla crutches. My arms would go numb in just a few minutes, and I had to take breaks pretty often. That is why if I were you, I would go with the Medline Aluminum Forearm Crutches. They are more comfortable in the long run even if they require some getting used to. Even so, I still believe they are among the best crutches you can find.
Being on crutches is never fun, which is why you need to improve your situation by purchasing a pair of comfortable and easy to use crutches. I am sure that one of the products above is more than suitable. All you need to do is make a choice. I am sure that no matter which product you choose, you will manage to make your life a little bit easier. Until then, I wish you or your loved one a fast recovery. Click here to buy on Amazon
External Links
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crutch
- https://bonesmart.org/forum/threads/walker-vs-crutches-after-surgery.16132/
- https://www.coachella.com/forum/showthread.php?17463-crutches-broken-knee-cap
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News & Advocacy16th Jan 12
AMSRS and AMSRO under their joint collaboration, the Research Industry Council of Australia (RICA) are funding the following government relations activities:
a) ACMA Telecommunications Industry Standard 2007 Revised
The revised AMCA Telecommunications Industry Standard 2007 came into effect November 3. The Standard stipulates regulatory requirements on market and social researchers who conduct telephone surveys in relation to calling times, disclosing information and responding to a respondent's request for information. It also acknowledges the distinction between research and telemarketers (despite the name) which is a positive step forward.
Companies who conduct telephone surveys are advised to examine the changes to the standard which was registered on the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments - http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Series/F2007L00815/Amendments
b) IPND submission
The Department for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy has released a discussion paper on the future of the Integrated Public Number Database (IPND). Under the RICA umbrella, AMSRO and AMSRS have been working across this issue, meeting with the Department in Canberra earlier this year and engaging the expertise of Kraeb Gavin Anderson and Minter Ellison Lawyers.
RICA continues to drive the need for market and social research companies to access de-identified data from the Integrated Public Number Database. The discussion paper is available on the Department's website at: www.dbcde.gov.au/IPND
c) ACMA Statutory Cause of Action for Serious Invasion of Privacy submission
Earlier this week RICA submitted a response to the Privacy and FOI Policy Branch regarding the issues paper: A Commonwealth Statutory Cause of Action for Serious Invasion of Privacy, one of 295 recommendations for reform made by the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) in relation to the Federal Privacy Act (1988).
RICA urged the government to take into account the potential for adverse impacts on:
- the market and social research industry; and
- the broader public interest of facilitating the production of high quality market and social research data.
The submission highlighted the industry's strict codes of practice standards and the important role market and social research plays Australia's economy and in informing government decisions.
A full copy of the submission can be found here - http://www.rica.com.au/government-submissions
Government Submissions
AMSRS and AMSRO prepare formal submissions to government on a range of business issues relevant to our members and the market and social research industry generally
Recent submissions:
- Discussion paper: Review of the Integrated Public Number Database (IPND) December 2011
- Issues paper: A Commonwealth Statutory Cause of Action for Serious Invasion of Privacy November 2011
- ACMA: Proposed revisions to the Telemarketing Standard 2007, July 2011
- ACMA: Numbering; Customer location information and numbering date: Consultation Paper number 2, March 2011
- ACMA: Review of the Telemarketing Industry Standard, January 2011
- ACMA: Numbering: Structure of Australia's telephone numbering plan Consultation Paper number one, December 2010
- ACMA: Do Not Call Register statutory review, November 2009


text: So yesterday was Halloween in the U.S. I don't think it's quite as much of a big deal anywhere else, not that it's a huge deal here…but anywaaays. The neighbors had a pumpkin carving contest last night, and I tried to get a few good pictures, although they did not turn out too great, and a few of the pumpkins were already gone when I took the pictures, but fun to look at in person nonetheless. It's also Orange season, so lot's of bright orange colored Oranges popping up all over the groves when you are out riding and running….not supposed to pick them and eat, but if no one is looking..maybe just one. The top picture, front and center pumpkin is supposed to be a couple of dogs/wolves howling, you gotta look close b/c of the lighting. There were alot of interstingly carved ones. I like the basiold pumpkin best though with just a mean lookng face.