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Hi everyone,
What a crazy week. I moderated a panel at OMMA Social this past Monday on Social Media measurement and then did a last minute panel yesterday here in Washington at the Digital Media Conference sponsored by the Potomac Tech Wire. There was a lot of discussion about social media measurement. I think it is actually starting to replace the topic of Engagement (thank God!). Below is my Metrics Insider article from this month that was published this morning. Would love comments or feedback on the topic if you get the chance.
I am heading to Ireland this afternoon for a wedding, so there won't be any posts this next week. I'll be back online after the 4th holiday.
Off to the Emerald Isle….Jodi
Social Media Measurement Round 2: It's About Listening
, Friday, June 27, 2008
THIS WEEK I MODERATED a panel at OMMA Social that focused on social media metrics. In preparing for the panel, I started my research with trying to define what social media measurement really is. I had a preconceived notion that everything can be measured, right? Isn't this what I was writing about last month — the need to open the kimono and talk about the calculations of metrics openly, so that everyone knows exactly how something is being measured? Maybe put a few standards in place?
Well, to quote someone from the conference (who was quoting Einstein), "Everything that can be counted does not necessarily count; everything that counts cannot necessarily be counted."
Perhaps a new metric that needs to be instituted is listening. The listening factor that marketers or analysts apply to the process of evaluating their social media strategy will take them further than the metrics will. You have to listen to what your customers are saying to you, and what they are saying to each other, to assess your efforts.
Social media measurement is clearly a mix of art and science. There are so many data points that, to fully understand if your social media agenda is working, you need to evaluate the tone and content of what your users might be generating.
An interesting question that I threw at the panel was, "How do you know if your social media strategy is working?" Stephanie Pike from Circuitcity.com said that her company ties every marketing effort back to the store purchase. Everything has got to have an ROI — or they'll evaluate whether to continue the program or not.
I hear what she is saying, and have had that ROI model foundationally set in my brain forever, but the difficulty is that so many of these efforts are hard to quantify.
Another interesting point she brought up was how users in Circuitcity.com forums actually answer each other's questions on products. Get your own customers to help each other, and now you truly have a cost savings effort. But you must also weigh the tone and quality of how they answer those questions, and the impact on the brand.
Heidi Browning from MySpace touched on her company's metric, called the "momentum effect": "This is a quantifiable measurement of the impact of a brand within a social network beyond traditional advertising impressions to encompass the 'pass along' power of consumer-to-consumer communication." A big quote, I know — but a research study jointly conducted by Marketing Evolution and Adidas showed how the power of consumer alignment with a brand influences behavior. Although not "directly" quantifiable through a metric that is spit out of a data analysis tool, the impact of consumers aligning with your brand, then inviting their friends or influencing others on their affinity via personal expression on their profile page or through social networking, is pretty powerful.
We have a ways to go in measuring the impact of social media. The discussion on the panel helped me realize that. The metrics vary drastically depending on the type of campaign — and in most cases, require custom analysis of the qualitative and quantitative in order to assess results. You need to start by outlining what your social media goals are and defining the audience that you are trying to reach. The metrics are available for most aspects of these campaigns, but, at the end of the day, applying the listening factor to understand conversation with the customer is what it's really all about.


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Getting Ready for 2019: It's Never Too Early to Plan
Wednesday, November 14, 2018 9:00 AM
The inclination to stop and take a breath after a busy year is natural, but with 2019 on the horizon, time is of the essence to make sure you're prepared for the coming year. Now is the perfect time to chart out your path and get your plans in place to ensure next year is a success.
In no particular order, our team has compiled the main areas of interest that practices should be focused on moving into the new year. They are:
Financial. Practices should be in a position to create a realistic budget for 2019 to be shared with key stakeholders. This includes business owners, administrators, managers, and professional advisors. In order to create a comprehensive budget, the following areas should be assessed:
- Physician business planning. Map out the upcoming year by spending time with each physician in the practice to set expectations on scheduling, patient visit targets, and revenue and compensation goals.
- Upcoming capital expenditures. Evaluate if your business will have new equipment needs in the upcoming year such as medical and office equipment, computers, furniture, and building improvements. When evaluating, be aware of the impact these expenditures will have on cash flow, so you can make an informed decision as to how these expenses will affect your budget.
- Staffing and compensation. Focus on current staffing levels, as well as anticipated new hires in 2019, during individual planning meetings with department managers. Work any anticipated raises or new hire salaries into your 2019 budget.
- Changes in operating expenses. By this time of year, practices normally have an idea of changes to insurance policy premiums, building rent adjustments, and other normal recurring expenses. All of these should be reviewed and subsequently reflected in the practice's 2019 budget.
- Commercial payer contracts. Identify any potential changes to fee schedules for the upcoming year. This review can be beneficial as it might also present the opportunity to renegotiate rates.
Operational. To ensure maximized flow and efficiency and mitigate risk, practice operations should be assessed before the new year. Areas that should be reviewed include:
- Practice compliance. Make sure all practice staff is up to date with annual requirements related to OSHA and HIPPA. You should also consider other compliance opportunities for the business such as an accounting audit, chart reviews, and IT risk assessments.
- MIPS planning. It is critical to have a plan that addresses how the practice will manage MIPS and other government or commercial payer programs going into the new year. A best practice is to dedicate a person or team to manage this process in order to (1) stay abreast of new regulations related to the program and (2) ensure that your electronic health record is compliant with current guidelines.
Business planning. Success does not happen by accident in today's marketplace — it takes planning. Set your practice up for success in 2019 by doing the following:
- Evaluate new business activities. Whether you are planning to hire a new provider, implement a new service line, or acquire/merge with another practice, it is critical to preemptively identify the potential impact on the business. Create a realistic business plan to analyze the effect on revenue, expenses, cash flow, and overall operations before entering into any new business venture.
- Commit to a strategic planning meeting. Last, but probably most important on this list, is to find dedicated time to plan for the future. Committing to a time to bring practice owners and leaders together exponentially increases the likelihood of being successful with all of the items mentioned above.
YOUR TURN: What are you doing to prepare your practice for 2019? We'd love to hear from you. Leave your input in the comment section below.


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Intermediate Football: Saturday evening was the 1st outing in this competition where we finished drawing with Holycross Ballycahill. Score was 1 08 each.
Junior B Football: Sunday evening we played Thurles Gaels in Littleton, where the visitors emerged winners,score : Moycarkey 1 4, Thurles 11pts.
U12s: It began on Saturday morning @ 11am when group 3 played Shannon Rovers in a county quarter final, unfortunately this is as far as we went. Then 3.30pm saw group 1 take on Kilruane Mac Donaghs in another quarter final and emerge to a semi final, and were very unlucky to be beaten by 2 pts. Well done to all panels and mentors! Many thanks for the refreshments afterwards for everyone which were very generously sponsored.
Fixtures: Due to club notes having to be in at earlier time, fixtures are not known, so please check mid & county board fixtures.
Fun Day: Mon 6th of June is going to be a fun filled day in our GAA field. it will include this years Parish League, bake sale, book sale etc. Also on the day we will have a sale of used, hurling & football boots, gear, helmets,hurleys. In these recessionary times, all bargains are appreciated. This Saturday 28th of May, the clubrooms will be open for anyone who would like to drop off any of the above items that you may have lying around the house, 10am to 12.30pm. Any queries, pls contact any member of juvenile committee.
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I've been enjoying the challenges the editors are giving me, even though they're more work. One of the things asked for was more detail with the world building. I had lots of notes--not much of it made the final cut with the book, but now some of it is back in.
My main character, Jonah, is a planet whisperer. He can harness the energy around planets and redirect it so that the planet develops a liveable atmosphere. I thought I'd share what he does with you.
Before I go any further, I should tell you I don't have a science background at all. I haven't studied science beyond junior high school. I've asked scientists about this so it's not totally made up. Anything I say that isn't right is because my understanding is sketchy. I just make it sound plausible in fiction.
Firstly, you need a planet that has a few specific elements either in the atmosphere or trapped under the surface. These elements are ammonia, methane, hydrogen and helium. Some water ice would be good too.
So my six easy steps are:
1. Increase the speed of the planet's rotation. Manipulating the planet's magnetic fields can do this, so that's what Jonah does.
2. This causes the crust to bulge and volcanoes form and erupt, which releases the gases.
3. The gases react with each other. For example, Methane and water will give us carbon dioxide and hydrogen (apparently). Carbon dioxide is important for plants. Hydrogen and helium are too light to stay in the atmosphere, so float away.
4. We need some electrical storms in the new gaseous atmosphere so that NH3 (ammonia) + lightning + CH4 (methane) will give us longer chains of amino acids, which is the base of proteins.
5. Amino acids + H2O (water) = cells.
6. Plant some plants in this new place that has lots of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Through photosynthesis, the plants will create oxygen.
And there we have it--a liveable atmosphere.
It took the Earth six billion years to do it. My guy can do it in three weeks.
Isn't fiction a wonderful thing?


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Monday, August 19 – Hallie went to work in the morning a little later than normal since she slept through her alarm, woops! Once she got home, she took Mike up to work. We're experimenting with ways to save money. Mike's commute keeps rising in price. Once upon a time, he could go round trip to school for under $3 on the bus, but the bus stopped running at the time he needed to come home on teaching nights (after 8 PM), so then he had to drive and that meant a second car, insurance, gas etc. Parking has steadily risen from a reasonable $3.25 per day in 2007 to $6.50 this semester. We don't necessarily object to the amount in itself. Rather, it's the increases that add up over days and weeks. Anyway, Hallie took Mike to school on her way out to Westview Orchards, and he took the bus home. The kids like to wait outside for the bus to bring Mike home, and they are so excited to see him.
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At Westview Orchards, Hallie and the kids played at the activity area and bought peaches. Lots of peaches. They would not let her pick a bushel, but they would let her buy one. They even had some with a bit of hail damage for more than 50% off. Great deal! We have spent the rest of the week freezing, cooking, eating, and otherwise putting them to use.
|Full moons in the middle of the day
Tuesday, August 20 – We stayed home doing chores. Laundry. Lots of laundry.
Wednesday, August 21 – Hallie worked in the morning. Mike wrote and otherwise worked. Hallie took Eliza to speech. Here's what she typically does when she gets tired and angry during the long trip home. Joy!
In the afternoon the kids and Hallie met Sara and Chase at our splash pad, and they had so much fun for nearly 2 hours. It was good for Hallie to visit with Sara. It has been a while.
In the afternoon the kids and Hallie met Sara and Chase at our splash pad, and they had so much fun for nearly 2 hours. It was good for Hallie to visit with Sara. It has been a while.
Mike had Elders Quorum presidency meeting in the evening, which meant he left Hallie at home to put the minions to bed. She successfully got Eliza to sleep and got to spend some mother-son time with Landon.
Thursday, August 22 – In the morning on our way to gymnastics, we ran over to Landon's school to get him registered for kindergarten. His teacher is Mrs. Humphrey, and his classroom is a picturesque room that used to be the school's library (Defer Elementary was built in 1924 and has undergone several internal changes while maintaining its beautiful exterior). There is a fireplace in the room with Pewabic tiles laid in, and there's even a playhouse. We thought it was going to be busier when we got there, but it wasn't and Ms. Sullivan the principal was nice enough to show Landon where his class was. We are excited for Landon, and we know that he will enjoy having Mrs. Humphrey for a teacher and going to elementary school. We're the ones going through the trauma.
After registration and gymnastics, we took care of a few more things around the house. Mike took the missionaries and a couple of other members of the branch to the monthly missionary fireside. The kids did not want to go down that night and they were still awake at nearly 10:00 PM when he got home.
Friday, August 23 – After work, Hallie was going to have Brittany come over, but Brittany was feeling under the weather. Unfortunately, Hallie left her phone at home and did not get the message. When she arrived at Brittany's, they visited for a little bit and then she saw the yard that Brittany's mom has been fixing up. One thing we admire about Detroiters is their tenacious ability to create beauty from neglected spaces. Every day we see the best and the worst human beings can be in this town. Mike went over to the Smith's house in the afternoon to help them pack for their departure to Texas. Another aspect of the city is the harsh reality that even tenacity sometimes isn't enough, and you have to grab opportunities where you find them. We hope the best of everything for the Smiths and that they find their new ward ready to greet them with open arms.
|Our little brunette Merida. Or Rapunzel. Take your pick. Every day we get to brush out these gorgeous locks.
|A shot by Landon of the girl with pigtails and personality to spare!
Saturday, August 24 – Hallie had the chance to take a shift this morning, so Mike took the kids down to Eastern Market to get our CSA. We have received some veggies that we have rarely, if ever, bought for ourselves along with standbys and favorites. This week's rare food: Chinese cabbage. The standbys: Carrots, tomatoes, potatoes, and corn. Time to cook!
|Landon offered to carry Eliza while Mike lugged the produce bags back to the car. Such a strong and helpful big brother!
Eliza has decided that grabbing the window sill at the bottom of the stairs is something worthwhile to do. Today she grabbed hold and expected Daddy to come rescue her, which he did, but not before getting a picture to remember it by:
|She is more than a match for Landon as far as physical daring is concerned. Good thing they're both budding gymnasts!
Mike took peaches that we have not frozen or eaten and made a peach crisp with maple cream sauce tonight. We liked it pretty well, but Mike wants to make a cobbler now too. We can use the crisp topping with apples when they come into season.
|Image courtesy Food Network. Ours looked pretty much the same!
Sunday, August 25 – We had a full house at church this morning! In fact, lately our branch has more people attending than some wards in our stake. We have relatively few Melchizedek Priesthood holders, though, so it still feels like we're flying by the seats of our pants. Such is branch life! Brittany came over after church to continue working on her BYU-I application. We had yummy cappellini pomodoro and maple peach crisp for lunch, and then we had crock pot fajitas for dinner. The family likes it when people come over because Hallie gets in the cooking mood and nearly always makes something delicious. Landon doesn't like onions, so he had lots to say about the fajitas. Oh, well! There is always breakfast tomorrow.
|Building bridges over the backyard mud pit is much more fun than eating onions.
Hallie has this next week off of work, and we have some fun things planned since the week leads into Labor Day. There will be also time for rest and getting the house and the family ready for school to start on September 3rd.


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B Real came by SRC/http://www.Loud.com offices to talk with Radio the Rahim. Gave us an exclusive Loud.com Favorite. Verses from "Sawed off Shotgun" by Cypress Hill
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Fiscal Fantasies, Deficit Realities, and Presidential Lies. [1]
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President Bush is stumping today in the southern U.S. accusing some of wanting to "raise taxes in the midst of a recession." New York Times columnist Paul Krugman says this is like Bush's claim that Enron's chairman Kenneth Lay supported his opponent in the Texas governor's race and "it sure feels like a lie. ... And the chest-thumping you hear is the sound of an administration trying to prevent any rational discussion of the fiscal mess its tax plan has created."


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Michelle Obama serves food to D.C. poor and homeless, but…
What a jerk. I want to know, Mr. Malcolm – exactly what is so "bothersome" about a homeless man scraping up some resources for himself, resources which are clearly quite useful as a means to get himself back on his feet? A cell phone costs far less than an apartment. Or perhaps this is even a resource which he had prior to becoming homeless – did you ever consider the possibility that he is a casualty of the hot economic mess that Bush landed us in? What exactly is he supposed to do, sell off any and all useful possessions upon losing his home, so that he can fit into your definition of poverty?
Would you like him better if he was dirtier, hungrier, perhaps mumbling to himself or pushing a shopping cart down the street full of random odds and ends?
How dare he own a cell phone, the better with which to receive job offers, or to dial 9-1-1 should he be endangered?!
*shakes head*
Some of the reader comments on the story infuriate me just as much – one reader even stated that the phone must be stolen! Unbelievable.


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Find sponsors for MRT stations Dubai style.
The station at Changi Int'l Airport can be renamed after Changi Airport, or SIA or any airline wanting publicity. Raffles City can be renamed after Robinsons or Westin. Raffles Place can be named after a bank sponsor while Temasek can sponsor Dhoby Gaut.
While new CEO as an ex-SAF chief and senior civil servant (also a scholar) should ensure that the trains run on time (in the early 20th century in the US, retired generals were in demand to run railwa s because the army like the railways were complex organisations), he might not be gd for profits. As I explained here, SMRT is now seeing itself as an engineering co, not a transport co, but problem is that engineers tend to gold-plate their operations.


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What pain has taught me
Pain has taught me that life doesn't always go as planned, and that's ok. Even if this isn't what I intended for my life, that doesn't mean it can't be great. That even when I feel like I have to give up, that I cannot go on any longer, I somehow make it through the day, and that shows me that I am a lot stronger than I think I am.
It has taught me that most everyone suffers in some way. To reach out to the people that are hurting. It has taught me more empathy, compassion, and understanding. It has taught me that if someone is grumpy, angry, or isolated it may because they are suffering, or hurting mentally or physically. Most people don't think about that, and see them as miserable people and don't reach out to them. Because of what chronic pain has taught me I think beyond that. I wonder what made them that way, and I want to help them because I understand that suffering. I understand being perceived as something negative because I am hurting physically and mentally. Because I appear normal on the outside I am judged by many others when I'm not in a good mood, or down, or must opt out of social events because of this condition. I have learned that other people's opinions of me do not matter, and that I don't have to justify my actions or explain myself to others to try and get them to understand if I feel that they don't believe me.
I have learned self-acceptance. I have learned its ok to not be perfect. I have learned that my self-worth is not based on how good I am at something. Before chronic pain and these diagnosis, I based my confidence and self-worth on my career. It was something I was good at and it made me feel valuable. When I had to quit working, and quit my career I loved so much, I felt like I lost a huge part of me. I had to find mew value in myself, and have found that I am good at a lot of other things I would have never recognized before. I have found these things are more important than my career ever was. In this process and because of my "diagnosis" I have lost so much. I've lost my career, babies, my physical and mental health, financial stability, relationships, independence, my self-worth, my self-esteem, my hobbies, my joy, and so much more. In loosing these things, I have learned that I can rebuild my life. I can rebuild myself, and to put total faith in God and His will for my life. I have learned that good can and will come out of this. I have learned to find and search for a different purpose than I would have thought my life was intended for. That this purpose will be greater than I had intended because if I surrender my life to God, He will make all things good.
Pain has taught me that material possessions have no meaning. When at one point in my life when I was financially stable I put a great deal of importance on material things. That the real meaning in life is to love, to give, and to help others. That in helping others, even if it's just giving advice, being there for them, or being vulnerable and sharing my story, I can help change someone's life for the better.
Pain has taught me to live in the moment. To let go of the past, and not worry about the future. It has taught me to try to find the good in everything, and in everyone. I can now see the beauty in so much more than I did before, and to be thankful for even the smallest things. That each day is a gift, so I need to do the best I can to make the most out of it, even if that's just mentally, because maybe physically I can't. Sometimes the days are so incredibly hard I end up spending most of the day in bed. I have learned that doesn't mean my day has been wasted. I now know how important self-care is and I have learned to quit putting myself last, and to not push myself so hard when I need to rest.
Pain has taught me that accepting my life as it is doesn't mean I cant strive for complete healing of my body at the same time. It has taught be to believe in something that most would see impossible, and that that belief gives me hope. Pain has taught me that I can't do it all. Before chronic pain I placed a high value on independence and being able to do all that life threw at me by myself. I am no longer that person. I have realized I have to ask for help, and that's ok. That other people helping me is a gift, and has helped me see other people's love for me I didn't recognize when I had the "do it all myself" attitude". Pain has taught me to search for the positive in life and focus on that, and to not dwell on the negative. That through changing my thoughts and shifting my perceptions on what I have experienced in life, I can overcome anything, and use it for good.


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Following the terror attacks in Paris on November 13, 2015 and to ensure the safety of our visitors, the Palais de la découverte is strictly applying the security measures decided by the French authorities.
The Palais is opened except on Monday. Please note that opening hours will remain the same.
Suitcases as well as oversized luggage cannot be allowed into the Museum. Only handbags and other bags (plastic bags or backpacks) less than 50 cm, 3 cm wide and 20 cm thick are admitted.
Nevertheless, they must be checked visually and with the magnetometer. Visitor who refuses to cooperate with the checks will be denied access to the Museum.
We apologize for the inconvenience and delay which may be caused by the extra security checks at the entrance.
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Although the Circo Amato photo series clearly has a circus theme (made obvious not only by the name, but also by the the props used throughout), it is as though it has been meshed with a doll theme as well. I claim this because of the doll-like expressions seen in the perfect faces of both models as well as their stiff, figurine-like poses.
Shot by photographer Tina Patni, the Circo Amato photo series owes these stunning looks to the talented Dubai-based makeup artist Gene Ginno Alducente, the stunning styles of Amato Haute Coture and the fresh 'fros and elegant updos by hair stylist Helga Bosman.
I especially like the Circo Amato photo series' creative direction, which was executed by Furne One. Soft and romantic, the colors deviate from the typically dark and rich palette associated with circuses.
The Circo Amato Series is Soft and Romantic
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Austral Infrastructure Pvt Ltd plans coke oven plant at Gandhinglaj Industrial Area, in Kolhapur district of Maharashtra with an investment of Rs.. 1980.3 million. Land required for the project is around 40 acres. The project involves setting up of coke oven plant with a capacity of 240,000 tpa and pig iron plant (150,000 tpa) and a gas based captive power generation unit of capacity 16 MW. The unit will consume Bituminous (coking) coal for the coke plant, Lump Iron ore, Limestone, Dolomite, Manganese, Quartzite, coke for pig iron plant.


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PDB: What's going on?
Right this second, I'm on a train to Charlottesville, VA for the Virginia Festival of the Book, with fellow Polis Books crime writer Rob Hart – who writes the acclaimed Ash McKenna series. In a more macro sense, I'm prepping for the launch of Blackout, my fourth Pete Fernandez Miami Mystery, which hits on May 8, also from Polis. In the book, Pete Fernandez is pulled back to his hometown of Miami when a frigid-cold case bubbles up to the surface again. This is a case that's haunted Pete since before he even decided to become a PI, and is somehow tied into a once-thought-dead cult. It brings Pete face to face with his own mistakes, and how his addictions prevented him from solving the crime when he had his first chance. It's a story about second chances, making the most out of the time we're given and how we deal with regrets, wrapped in a dark, tropical Miami bow.
PDB: Do you listen to music when you work?
I don't, actually. I need absolute silence while I work. But I do think about music a lot, and I listen to a lot of music when I'm plotting or planning a novel. For Blackout, which deals with obsessions and past mistakes in the form of a fading, deadly cult returning to prominence in Miami, I found myself listening to a lot of Velvet Underground, Neil Young, Sonic Youth, Jason Isbell, St. Vincent and the Breeders.
PDB: What makes you laugh?
Awkward, anxiety-inducing humor – the best examples I can think of off the top of my head is stuff like Curb Your Enthusiasm or It's Always Sunny. Jokes that make you laugh, think and cringe at the same time.
PDB: What's the best cure for a hangover?
Not drinking.
PDB: If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
I live in New York now, which to me is as metropolitan as you can hope for, in terms of culture, people, food, variety. It can be exhausting, but I love it.
PDB: Do you have a bucket list? If so, what's on it?
Not a literal, written list, but I do have goals I'd love to achieve. Some of them have happened already, which is exhilarating. I'd love to see the Pete books adapted in some way, that's definitely on there.
PDB: What's on the cards?
Finishing up co-writing The Archies comic book series. In the early stages of the next, potentially last Pete book slated to hit next year, then a standalone crime novel. Some comic book stuff I can't talk about yet.
PDB: Anything else?
Thanks for having me! I hope people enjoy Blackout.
Bio: Alex Segura is a novelist and comic book writer. He is the author of the Pete Fernandez Miami Mystery novels, which include SILENT CITY, DOWN THE DARKEST STREET, and DANGEROUS ENDS, all via Polis Books.
He has also written a number of comic books, including the best-selling and critically acclaimed ARCHIE MEETS KISS storyline, the "Occupy Riverdale" story, and the ARCHIE MEETS RAMONES and THE ARCHIES one-shots.
His work has appeared in the anthologies PROTECTORS 2, WAITING TO BE FORGOTTEN: STORIES OF CRIME AND HEARTBREAK INSPIRED BY THE REPLACEMENTS and APOLLO'S DAUGHTERS and in publications including The Daily Beast, The Los Angeles Review of Books, Literary Hub, The Strand, Mental Floss, LitReactor, and more.
A Miami native, he lives in New York with his wife and son.


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- The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
- Source: The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Volume 77, Issue 6_Suppl, 1 Dec 2007, p. 193 - 197
f A Major Transition in Malaria Treatment: The Adoption and Deployment of Artemisinin-Based Combination Therapies
Parasite resistance to conventional antimalarial medicines has led, in recent years, to a dramatic shift in malaria treatment. Sixty-seven countries with endemic Plasmodium falciparum malaria, 41 of them in Africa, have recently adopted the highly effective artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs). In 2005, 31.3 million ACT treatment courses were procured globally for public sector use, 25.5 million of them in Africa. However, in the 39 countries, and in particular the 21 African countries in which ACTs are being deployed, access to these medicines is still unacceptably low. After a period of market instability, the global manufacturing capacity for ACTs is now sufficient to meet the demand. However, increased and sustained financing will be necessary to extend the current levels of ACT coverage. Artemisinins as monotherapies are widely available in the private sector of 47 endemic countries, and their consumption will, if unabated, promote resistance to artemisinins and compromise the effectiveness of ACTs.
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For those who love shopping for fresh fruit and vegetables, come join in the fun at the Orange County Great Park Farmers Market. Beginning January 4th, 2016, this Certified Farmers Market is open every Sunday from 10:00am – 2:00pm. Not only does the Farmers Market offer a wide selection of locally grown seasonal fruits and vegetables, but you'll also find an assortment of breads, flowers, plants and other items from local artisans.
To keep you going while you're shopping, there is also live music and other entertainment adding to the atmosphere. When you get hungry, head over to one of the several gourmet food trucks at the park and grab a snack or lunch. The Great Park in Orange County offers plenty of grassy areas and tables for picnics with friends and family.
If you're not familiar with the Orange County Great Park, it's an ongoing project first begun in 2014. The park is part of the re-development of the former Marine Corps Air Station El Toro and spans over 680 acres. When completed, the Great Park will include a 175 acre sports park featuring 18 new soccer and multi-use fields, 25 tennis courts, 4 sports courts, 112 baseball/softball fields and 5 sand volleyball courts.
Future plans include a 188 acre golf course and a Cultural Terrace with over 260 acres of culturally oriented amenities located the Irvine Transportation Center.
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How to Care for Pieris Japonica Varieties
Pieris japonica, commonly known as lily-of-the-valley bush or Japanese pieris, is a compact evergreen shrub. It produces clusters of small, white fragrant flowers at the tips, and the foliage emerges with a glossy red color that changes to green as it matures. The Japanese pieris shrub can reach up to 12 feet tall and 10 feet wide. It prefers moist, acidic soil and partial to full sunlight. Among the more than 40 varieties of Japanese pieris, several are hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 4 through 8, including "Dorothy Wyckoff," "Mountain Fire," hardy in zones 5 through 8, and "Valley Rose," hardy in zones 6 through 8. All varieties require the same care and maintenance.
Water Japanese pieris deeply about once a week. The soil should be moist to about 3 inches deep in the soil. If it feels dry, water it. Avoid over-saturating the soil.
Apply a 2- to 3-inch thick layer of pine needle mulch around the base of the plant to conserve moisture and prevent weed growth.
Fertilize Japanese pieris with 10-10-10 granulated fertilizer at a rate of 1 pound per 100 square feet. Cottonseed meal is an organic alternative that works well for acid-loving plants. Apply the fertilizer once in late winter before flowering and in the early spring after the blooms are spent. Spread it evenly beneath the shrub. Water the shrub thoroughly after the application to incorporate it into the soil.
Cut off any spent flowers with pruning shears. Trim back overgrown or diseased branches at their base as needed during the growing season; otherwise, Japanese pieris requires little pruning.
Control lace bug infestations with a thorough weekly application of neem oil or insecticidal soap. Stop applying it when the pests are gone.
Things Needed
- Pine needle mulch
- 10-10-10 granulated fertilizer or cottonseed meal
- Pruning shears
- Neem oil or insecticidal soap
- Don't crowd Japanese pieris with other plants. Allow plenty of air circulation to prevent fungal diseases.
- Floridata: Pieris Japonica
- Fine Gardening: Pieris Japonica "Dorothy Wyckoff" (Dorothy Wyckoff Andromeda, Lily-of-the-valley Bush, Japanese Pieris, Japanese Andromeda)
- Clemson Cooperative Extension: Fertilizers
- University of Maryland Cooperative Extension: Fertilizers
- University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources: Lace Bugs
- Monrovia: Mountain Fire Lily Of The Valley Pieris Japonica "Mountain Fire"
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Ma Xuelu, chief strategy officer for solar panel manufacturers Yingli, sketches a vision of the future of solar power.
We want solar to be the green energy that the common man can use. It's not like oil, solar is a harmonious resource, a peaceful resource.
In these words, I hear echoes of the ancient teachings of Taoism which promotes harmony or union with nature, virtue and self-development.
China has a long cultural history where patience is a core value, so I am interested to see that their forward planning gives prominence to clean energy. China plans to spend $27 bn in 2012 to promote energy conservation, emission reductions and renewable energy. Their goal is to reduce emissions by 40-45% by 2020, compared with 2003 levels, and boost use of renewable energy to 15% of overall energy consumption.
Li Junfeng, a senior policy official, brings a different perspective in this comment about difficulties encountered by fledgling solar and wind industries.
Our industries are still very young. A child will stumble as he walks, because he's still young. But eventually he will grow up.
This reminds me that solar power has been described as the teddy bear of renewables because it is small and lovable. What will it be when it grows up? A 360kg grizzly?
This graphic from the Financial Times shows how China's fledgling wind industry compares with that of the USA (click to enlarge).
News from the Transformation tab.
World solar energy usage almost doubled in one year. In 2010 the world used 30 terawat-hours and in 2011 this had risen to 55.7 terawatt-hours. Source: e360.


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Wages aren't going up, the retirement age is, and our working hours are stealing our lives.
We have a serious problem with mental health in this country. From increasing zero hour contracts, to a collapsing NHS, to unaffordable housing – the factors putting stress upon our generation are endless. But one issue that seemingly has a fairly easy fix is the ridiculous hours people are expected to work.
You've surely heard the phrases "they're working us to our graves" or "I'm entering the 9-5 grind". When you're a kid, it can go over your head. You have your own stress with exams, coursework and an education system that's getting its funding cut left, right and centre. But when you start working, you realise how little time you're given to de-stress, rest and have some fun.
Whatever humans were put on this Earth to do, it certainly wasn't to sit at a desk for eight hours, five days a week. Or to serve arsey customers for hours on end in a shop, restaurant or bar. When you add commuting times, chores and any other responsibilities to this, it leaves very little time to rest, relax and have fun. We aren't here simply to serve other humans. And quite frankly, we're worth so much more and are capable of such much more.
Britain has some of the longest working hours in Europe. This attributes to extra stress felt from workers in the UK as opposed to other countries.
This, among other stress-related changes of the modern world is making every-day life even more difficult for young people. John Smith*, an Occupational Therapy Student at a London university shared his thoughts on the stress that is being placed upon young people.
"Stuff like the constant comparisons on Instagram and other social media platforms can cause anxiety," Smith says. "As well as the system we live in where kids have no control over spiralling debt from education, and perhaps feel like they have no control over their future."
"Kids have no control over spiralling debt from education, and perhaps feel like they have no control over their future"
As kids grow up into a world where jobs are scarce and they're in a tonne of debt before they reach their mid 20's, there's a real temptation to take any job offering a decent wage. Yet, every potential job has a line of unemployed young people queuing up in the hope this will be the interview that results in finally being able to afford to move out of their parents' house. Basically, if you don't pick up the job quickly, if you need regular appointments with your doctor, if you live far out so sometimes you're late, or even if you just get tired looking at a screen all day, there are thousands of people waiting to take over your role. And that's where employers have more of a hold over their employees than ever before.
Smith believes there's another factor to the mental health problem that's ever-growing.
"We aren't getting the required help or treatment due to poor mental health budgets and being rushed through care as there is an over subscription to the service," he says.
Unfortunately, with a Conservative government, it's extremely unlikely the budget for mental health services will ever get the support it needs. Tackling working hours though could be one step to alleviate the pressure on young people. Would changing the working hours in Britain be such a difficult task?
We all know that feeling – it gets to Sunday night, you still haven't caught up on sleep, you're knackered from trying to fit in everything you can't do while working in the week, the realisation you have another five days of work coming up in the morning hits you, and you get the dreaded Sunday night blues. But, having an extra day off a week and working a four-day week instead of five could actually have huge benefits. Not only would workers feel more motivated after an extra day of rest, but chances are they wouldn't feel so miserable and stressed at work. Monday morning would be less daunting if you only have four shifts until your next day off. Basically, a happier, more productive work-place.
So, why aren't we doing it? Most countries in Europe offer shorter working hours, why can't Britain? It's not laziness. It's about looking after our mental health. It's about getting the most out of your workers, and it's about giving people their lives back.
*Name has been changed to protect anonymity.


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I have been reading a little bit on the feminist movement lately. Just to look back on where we have come from as a women and the trials and tribulations that various other prominent women fort so hard for the rights we have today!
As always all images are taken from google.com — These are not my images.
Dating back to the 1900's women have been constantly disadvantaged by our male counterparts. It still makes me sick to think not so long in 1947 women were just given access to a university level education therefore allowing them to access higher paid professional positions. We should of been given the same chance to start with. I have read that it was even to the point whereby a man and a women would be in the same position and the man would come back with a greater income, even if the women worked twice as hard.
During the WW2 many bread-winning men went off to fight, leaving their families to try and support themselves. Many women were forced into lower income earning positions that saw them struggle because they were not given the same rights as a man would. However, it makes me wonder why did so many women give up working for themselves when there husbands came back? I understand that this is when the whole baby boomer generation began, however, it makes you wonder why did so many women want to give up their independence?
(Image of Germaine Greer)
We have come so far to back then. Just think in Australia we have our first female Prime minister, Miss Julia Gillard. The election of Gillard honestly makes me proud to be a women. There are also many examples of women in more professional roles, making ridiculous amounts of money, whom are breaking the stereotype for our future generations of women to come.
I encourage any women who is looking to start there own business to read up on the feminist movement. It is nothing but inspiring to see where we where and the progression we have made.
How does this relate to a confident women in the year 2013? Well with the trials and tribulations of our fellow women who are long gone, i believe it is about time that we as a young generation make these women proud, as they fort long and hard for the rights we have today!!
I constantly as a 21 year old female find that i get pressured about when are the babies coming, or people get taken back when i say to them that i want to achieve a great deal in my professional career before i settle down to become a mother. People need to re-think about the way that females are progressing in society. Not every women wants to stay at home with the kids and not achieve what they want to in life so they feel fulfilled.
Having the power to break from the stereotype is quite a big deal for any female. As i have progressed through my life i have seen people like my mother who just down right do not look fulfilled with their lives because they have done what society has told them to do. I have also had the privilege to meet many females who progress professionally though life and who get to opportunities to do what they love. And that is the kind of women that i want to be.
Please check out this youtube channel for more information on feminism: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2Xk-u8uii0&playnext=1&list=PL081CAC1C178F216D&feature=results_main
To get there though is the hard part — How does one break free from everything that society has set out for them? I believe that confidence is the answer. Confidence to be able to go the other direction and to not care what other people have to say about it. Below i have formulated a few ways that you can be more confident in the new year. Enjoy my friends!
- Set your goals and stick to them — I always talk about goal setting simply because it starts you off with a vision of where you want to go in your life. It gives it direction and will lead you to finding your purpose and meaning for this life. We only have one go at it, so why can't we feel inspired to achieve everything we need to. When your goals are strategically organised into short term, medium term and long term goals you are more likely to feel fulfilled as a women and not have the feeling of emptiness. The most important thing is to not let anyone influence these goals,
- Work out a balance between both worlds— Developing a balance between your professional life and your home life is essential for anyone. If you decide to progress with your professional career first before settling down, do it and work out a time that suits you to settle down and become a mother.
- Do not discriminate — By no means is it acceptable for you to go and parade you life choices to those who have chosen a different path. Everyone is fulfilled in their own separate ways. Be the women who is humbled to have worked out there own life and support others who have chosen different to you. Be that person who is not self centred, rather is aware of other people around them. It gives off a snobby impression that is just down right rude.
- Go out of your comfort zone — Go out and explore different things. Go out and really experience the world. Go talk to someone new. Go network with exciting people that could provide you with opportunities that you never dreamed off. You never know who lies behind that door.
- Dress for success — Taking care of yourself internally is the key to being able to be more confident on the outside. I mean plain and simple — it is like a business. If your internal operations are running efficiently, it is more likely that your external image is improved by a massive percent.


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you gave in to your vice so quickly. now i die alone among these people i don't know. and faces i've not seen--your masquerade it made me blind well now i see what i must do. don't know where i must go, to run from tonight. we're gonna drag each other down again, gonna bring each other down. to make believe made it alright, to turn our heads the other way made it seem like we could try to hide from all. well i'm sorry and i know this hole we dig for ourselves will bury everything we feel, then bury us tonight. we're gonna drag each other down again, gonna bring each other down. i cannot ignore, i cannot deny, i cannot feel at all, i cannot hide-- just another day, just another war, just another time i must kill another part of me.
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"An anthropological expedition"
Standing at the beginning of Market Street, looking just under the Manhattan Bridge at a bewildering array of flashing plastic toys for sale and varieties of dried mushrooms in bins, some woman approached me with an aggressive "Where are you going?" and pressed an inter-city bus service brochure into my hand. Apparently, the only reason a non-local would have for being on Market Street is if he's trying to catch an economy bus to Boston or Philadelphia. This is a street with a very distinct character, though not a street you'd really be able to recommend to visitors. Walking downtown from the Manhattan Bridge, you might get the feeling you're not in Kansas any more. After a point, the signs are not translated into English, and the flashy kind of Chinatown gives way to an old-style brick-and-iron sooty Chinatown that feels like it's from another century. This is the real deal Chinatown, where real people raise real families, and have built community ties that go back for generations. You won't exactly feel welcomed here, and I imagine that's how the locals want it. There's not a lot to do but just move along, till you cross the East River Parkway and get a look out over the water at Brooklyn.
- an old style neighborhood street where not a lot has changed
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Family and police concerned for safety of missing Metheringham man
Lincolnshire Police are appealing for information to find a Metheringham man missing since yesterday.
James Stout, 44, has not contacted his family since he was reported missing on Monday, August 7.
He is 6ft tall, of slim build, with short, sandy brown hair.
James may be wearing a orange and pink hooded Super Dry jacket.
Anyone who has seen him or who has information should call 101, quoting incident 362 of August 7.
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Corporate crisis situations are nearly always self-inflicted. That's correct … self-inflicted … caused by a long list of colliding procedures and incompetent policies that more often than not explode into brand image and reputation problems. United Airlines has had a string of image-damaging incidents —
- Scottish cops handcuffed two drunken United Airlines pilots before the duo took off with 141 passengers bound for Newark Liberty International Airport from Glasgow, Scotland last August. The incident was kept under wraps until recently.
- Another pilot on a U.S. domestic flight stood in the front of the cabin before take-off and ranted over the public address system about her divorce and politics.
- Two girls were barred from a United flight in March because they were wearing leggings, which the company said violated its dress code for a benefit for United employees and their dependents. Critics called the policy sexist and overbearing.
The most catastrophic self-inflicted crisis for the airline's brand image came this past Sunday, April 9. Caught on video, circulated around the world millions of times and dominating mainstream news, what happened will have lasting adverse impact and damage to the airline's reputation that I suspect United executives have yet to grasp.
The violence on a domestic United Airlines plane — flight 3411 from Chicago O'Hare to Louisville — began after all passengers had boarded and were settled in their seats.
The problem was another overbooked flight.
Flight attendants got on the plane's public address system and asked that four already seated passengers give-up their seats to accommodate four United employees the airline wanted to "reposition to Louisville." The problem was that United had oversold the flight, knowing it had the right to kick people off the flight even though they had valid tickets. An incentive in the form of travel vouchers was offered … first $400, increasing to $800.
When there was reluctance for volunteers to give up their seats, flight attendants announced that the "computer" had "randomly," the airline claimed, selected the names of four passengers who had no choice but to exit to airliner … still sitting at the gate at O'Hare.
Three passengers took the vouchers even though I understand that United could have offered up to $1,350. But, one man, reportedly 69 years old, said "NO." He reportedly told fellow passengers that he was a doctor and needed to see patients on Monday. He remained resolute and kept his seat in economy.
United made the decision to call police at the airport for help. As countless videos shot by smartphones and seen millions of times on social media show, one plainclothes officer struggles with the man and forcefully yanks him out of his seat and onto the plane's floor. The bloodied passenger — who appears in videos to be dazed or unconscious — is then roughly dragged by officers off the plane.
At this writing, we know that one police officer has been put on leave pending an investigation. Yet, seeing the officer's behavior, I wonder if it is the price we suffer for allowing militarized behavior by some police.
United's CEO Oscar Munoz issued a statement that seemed to suggest the incident was the fault of the passenger on the overbooked plane.
The amateurish statement by Munoz serves to underscore what air travelers are coming to grips with — you have absolutely no rights when you board a United flight, and if you question or speak up, United may have you beaten and thrown off the flight. Passenger beware.
As one United "Million Mile" passenger warned the airline via Twitter …
"It is essential to explain what happened on United 3411 or you will suffer irreparable reputation damage."
How would I advise United executives?
- Grovel.
- Act authentically contrite. Show humility.
- Apologize publicly to the passenger and reward him handsomely. (He's going to sue your butts off anyway.)
- Demote or preferably dismiss cabin crew members who were involved, regardless of the unions.
- Add at least another flight between O'Hare and Louisville.
- Work with passengers on a "United Passengers Bill of Rights."
- Cut fares drastically. Yeah, take a huge financial hit in an effort to rebuild customer loyalty.
- Lastly, change the guy at the top — Munoz may be a manager but he is no leader. He's shown that repeatedly. United needs a dynamic leader if its wants to keep its reputation as a world airline.


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In a previous article, I covered agreeing payment terms. One of the key points was how to get a new relationship off to a great start. As freelancers, the type of relationship we're after is as a valuable equal, not a "hired hand".
When a new client asks you to quote for some work, he may well be happy with your rates but just not able to afford the amount of work he wants done.
Freelancer: Setting up a new site, designing a theme and logo, and writing 20 detailed pages of content is going to work out at about 60 hours (at my rates of $40)
Client: That's going to be $2,400. My budget was $1,750 – can we make that work?
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- The client has just dropped your rate to from $40 to $30/hr
- The client has just converted it into a fixed price project
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The phrase, "not your ordinary talk show" has been used to describe me. I embrace this and make an attempt each day to live up to it. I guess I'm an information junkie. I love it all, from politics, to sports, entertainment, oddities, you name it. Generally, the behaviour of people all over the world is fascinating to me. I love to tie together, events and things where sometimes there is not an obvious connection. My goal each day and for each story, is to try and offer a unique point of view
Radio: Newstalk 610 CKTB
Categorie: Nieuws & Politiek
- 3423- Larry's Top 6 At 6-Aug 30/18Fri, 31 Aug 2018
- 3422- Ombudsman Will Investigate CAO Hire-Grant LaFleche-St. Catharines StandardFri, 31 Aug 2018
- 3421- Open Letter To Doug Ford Re: Safe Injection Sites-Glen WalkerFri, 31 Aug 2018
- 3420- Update On Sherman Murder Case-Kevin Donovan-Toronto StarFri, 31 Aug 2018
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text: People, Places and Blimps Miss Helen Steele Pratt, Audubon Pioneer Miss Pratt P.H.H. on Porch of Pratt House Miss Pratt in her Yard Interior of Pratt House Exterior of Pratt House Young Home late 1880's View of the Valley 1935 First Presbyterian Church Eagle Rock & 1926 Nash car (picture dated 1926) from Antique Automobile Club forum Members of the Monarchs Car Club ca 1957 1935 Chamber of Commerce 1970 Kiwanis Club Spaghetti Feast The Founders of the Eagle Rock Kiwanis in 1924. 1935 Kiwanis club Members of Kiwanis working on a building Eagle Rock Elementary School Students playing Tug-O'-War The History on the back of the photograph. The earliest Known Photograph of the Eagle Rock 1888 Charles Young, Feb 4, 1914 Carroll Evans, 90th Birthday Ray Knabenshoe and his Blimp ca 1906 Mrs. Blanche Gardiner, Librarian, and founder of the Eagle Rock Library, at her retirement. Barbara Moffett The Hickson House as shown in a Women's Twentieth Century leaflet dated June 7, 1912


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With ski season winding down, there seem to be fewer and fewer reasons to load up the car, buckle in and head for the high country and a weekend of scenery and excitement. But forget snow: This week, the Vail Film Festival is the only reason you need to spend four days in Vail. The fest kicks off Thursday, April 3, and runs through Sunday, April 6, with a plethora of programming, parties, question-and-answer sessions, screenplay readings, workshops, awards and more.
Included in the festival is Rabia, the short film written and directed by Muhammad Ali Hasan. Loosely based on the story of Palestine's first female suicide bomber, Rabia will screen as part of the Shorts 4 program on Friday, April 4, and Sunday, April 6. If feature-length is more your style, the fest has an array of both documentaries and feature films from all over the planet, including major-market releases such as Forgetting Sarah Marshall and more independent offerings such as opening-night film Diminished Capacity, which will be followed by a question-and-answer session. If you'd rather just check out the cream of the crop, the Vail Film Festival award winners will screen throughout the day on Sunday, April 6.
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Wednesday, June 16, 2010
The Time Zone Trot
If you see me this week and I seem 'out of kilter' (well, ok, more than normal), here's why: I had no Thursday but two Friday's, no Sunday morning but two Tuesday's, and Saturday was pretty much a wash. This is the life of an international flight attendant flying transcontinental flights (what she can remember of them). Even as I write this it makes no sense. During the course of a week (due to fatigue) I lost (and found) my ID badge, my camera, several pair of readers and my ipod. I couldn't remember how old my son was. I didn't know why I was hungry for breakfast at four o'clock in the afternoon. When a passenger asks me what my route is, I think "I don't even know where I am now?" and when deciding when to eat, sleep, etc. I decide to follow the Buddhist saying: "Eat when you're hungry. Drink when you're thirsty. Sleep when you're tired." So, two days past the time zone trot, at three o'clock in the afternoon, I'm hitting the sack. It's bedtime somewhere.
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I made this candle holder for the alter for our Good Friday service. I heard about an idea where the candle goes out at the end of the service remotly by blowing through a tube. While experimenting, I tried a can of dusting air and there was a flair up of about 2 feet of flames before the candle went out. My pastor loved the idea and it worked perfectly. A very dramatic end to a very emotional service. The wood is curly maple and walnut. Some of the walnut was from a pallet. There is also plywood for the build up under the candle. The air delivery system is adjustable about an inch and a half up or down for different size candles.
-- Pete, Whitehall, PA
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#1 posted 04-19-2014 03:12 PM
Lovely work, thank you for sharing.
-- Pete in NC
#2 posted 04-19-2014 05:45 PM
Top drawer workmanship and great timing too .
-- Love thy neighbour as thyself
#3 posted 04-20-2014 12:11 AM
great job, those are beautiful
-- steve, simple and effective woodworking---etsy.com/shop/SussmanWoodworking--
#4 posted 04-20-2014 01:59 PM
Very nice.
-- Dan, Naperville IL, I.G.N.
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Wow, lots of posting and updates for me today.
First, thank you to the ladies at Unscripted Sketches,
who named my card top 3 last week !!
I haven't had a moment's rest as I had Spencer here for three days last week, so I haven't replied to all the kind comments, but be assured, I am tickled !
This week
has this one !
Well I turned this on its side, as it looked just like an envelope to me !
I rarely make envelopes, but I couldn't pass up this sketch.
Here it is, inside and out ...
Daughter Brie had her first golf tournament of the season over the weekend, which is why we had three days (or I guess, I did) with that crazy little boy.
We were reading something, and I asked him if he knew what "plains" were ...
I was completely flabbergasted when he said,
There are three things that make plains ...
1 - There has to be a little rain
2 - (I can't remember)
3 - There must be grazing
I think he is watching the right television shows, cause I guess I really didn't know a definition of "plains" myself. 6 years old that boy is.
Perfect report card too.
His teacher says he has completed all the kindergarten skills early.
Have a wonderful day, week, April !!


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The video premiered in New York City's famed Times Square on Viacom's Billboards and the CMT Hot 20 Countdown on Saturday.
Following the footsteps of a lone traveler, the video was directed by Shane Drake. In a small town, the local residents find solace from the isolation of their daily lives in the community of the local bar. Amidst neon lit signage, the church-like rituals unfold. When the locals disperse back to their solitary lives, the video reveals something about who these people really are and what lies beneath the surface.
"Shane and I talked a lot about the depth and meaning of 'Neon Church.' The song has a lot of grit, and there's a darkness to it. So we wanted the video to carry some of that darkness and moodiness," McGraw said. "But you also have the neon... the light. Neon light is literally the calling card to a bar - you also have the human light that calls people to be together. We're all a little broken, but that doesn't mean we don't each carry some light."
Drake said: "As the final shot draws to a close, we are left with the distinct feeling that perhaps this isn't the end, but rather the beginning of something much bigger."
The release of "Neon Church" and "Thought About You" last month marked McGraw's first new solo music since 2015. The songs are part of an upcoming 2019 album project.


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TEXAS-- The Texas Rangers hit three successive home runs in a four-pitch sequence against Seattle left-hander Joe Beimel in the seventh inning to break open a close game and roll to a 7-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday.
Texas led 3-2 going into the bottom of the seventh against Beimel when designated hitter Mitch Moreland crushed a two-run homer that just cleared the fence in right.
First baseman Mike Napoli followed with a 446-foot homer to center and then shortstop Elvis Andrus lined a homer to left, giving the Rangers back-to-back-to-back homers for the eighth time in franchise history.
"It was a big inning for us," said Moreland, who had three RBIs. "We had two big innings today and that happened to be a good one late in the ball game.
"It gave us a little extra cushion there, and I was glad I was able to get a decent pitch and get us started. You've got to tip your hat to everybody today."
The last time Texas hit three consecutive homers was May 26, 2012, against the Toronto Blue Jays.
"It was kind of like I was throwing though mud," said Beimel, who begun the seventh inning in an ominous tone when he hit lead-off batter Choo Shin-soo.
"I haven't had my stuff in like a week and a half, I think. Today was definitely no exception."
Left-hander Derek Holland, who made his first start for the Rangers since April 10 after recovering from a strained left shoulder muscle, was overshadowed by the outburst.
He allowed two runs on eight hits in 6-1/3 innings. He struck out six and did not walk a batter.
Holland did not give up a run until Seattle designated hitter Mark Trumbo homered in the fifth.
He had pitched just one inning before getting hurt in his first start of the season was glad to be back in the mix.
"It's huge," he said. "I've got to go out there every time and help these guys win.
"I've got to give them a chance to win, and today I thought I did a good job. I battled."
Texas scored three runs in the first inning off Seattle left-hander Mike Montgomery with Moreland hitting an RBI single, while Andrus had a two-run single.
Montgomery (4-6) allowed three runs on six hits in six innings. He walked four and struck out three.


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Auckland's Local Boards are demanding action on the ports dispute.
More than 30 members have told the Council it's time to stop sitting on its hands, and step in.
Board member Michael Wood says the port's management and board are out of control, and exposing the city's economy to an enormous risk.
"It's very clear that the management and the board at ports of Auckland aren't capable of sorting it out. they've just defied a court order which was basically saying calm down guys and go and negotiate.
"So if they're not going to do it, I think the next people who need to step is the the elected council of Auckland."
Michael Wood says the Council can no longer hide behind the excuse it's an operational matter.


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Oh it's here- the luxuriously lazy Leo who we often forget is so dynamic. Lions are just as comfortable solo as they are in prides, depending on how the balance of masculine & feminine lies within. That means it might be a good time for a solo date, a spontaneous adventure that involves getting out… Continue reading Lion And The Sun
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Ok friends were there! The tail of this rather ferocious Retrograde is wagging! You can come out of your pillow forts. For those of us who stood unpadded in the center of this storm- you can now apply your Bandages, lick your wounds, jump into the sea, whatever you need to do to heal. It's… Continue reading Aftermath
Welcome the Sun
Ok so admittedly the first half of retrograde left me wondering if I'd feel it all. Then last week I got slapped with squabbling Capricorn and Cancer energy. It was more than I was ready for! So now that the fire has come back I'm ready to move forward, ready to shine! I'm exhausted quite… Continue reading Welcome the Sun
Fiery July
So here's the thing about July; it's a tough month full sun and full tilt. Nothing gets sugar coated, nothing gets swept under the rug for long; what you see is what you get. Full sun can be amazing all the light helps things to grow and mature. All the exposure shows you where your… Continue reading Fiery July
Are you ready. It's a strange build up or break down depending on what you are holding onto. It's the soft and consistent tearing down of barriers. Sometimes that feels like war, sometimes that feels like stripping naked and taking a step outside the door. How many of us have been hiding in the shadows… Continue reading Eclipse


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It is recorded by the historians and archeologists that human history is actually only a few thousand years old. I say "a few", because the geologists claim that in the grand scheme of things, our culture and way of life is a blip in time. We've had our cushy lifestyles for only a couple of thousand years, and before this, we as a human species were out there in the wilderness getting chased by lions. As in H.G. Wells' book "The War of the Worlds", I contemplate the civilisation of which I am a part, and I find there is great arrogance in our species, and that we are in effect blinded by our presumptions.
One thing that is interesting about our history is that apparently humans have actually been around a lot longer than our civilisation. It is said that we were anatomically ourselves about 200,000 years ago, and about 50,000 years ago we reached full behavioral modernity. Well, what happened during those 45,000 years before the first city, before the invention of farming and the wheel, and the alphabet and the comfort of communal living?
It is said by science that humans were "full capacity" 50,000 years ago. With our ability to think and to communicate with language, with our large brains, with our sensitivity and intelligence. The thought that I am thinking is that 50,000 years ago, my ancestors were as intelligent as myself, because they were anatomically and genetically "modern".
I do not aspire to some "past idyll". But I am also skeptical of the scientists and anthropologist who can do no more than scratch in the dirt and speculate. To say that we had developed to our modern genetic state, this is to say that we are now what we were 50,000 years ago has some implications. It means that the ability to think and to feel and to reason was the same then as it now is. To say then that bronze age man was "savage" would be highly wrong.
What, really is the difference between now and then? I would argue, that the only real difference is culture, and numbers and perhaps the length of life. But I'd argue that quality of life is no different. To be satisfied in this life, one has to put one's nose to the grindstone. And this is probably the same as in 48,000 BC.
One difference which I romanticise about 48,000 BC, is that those, my ancestors, that couple, that mother and father of the past, they were closer to Truth. Perhaps we as a species are more intelligent because we have to contend with many lies, many deceptions that remove us from real life. Things that remove us from the earth, and the source of life. Things that remove us from death, from being able to see the Milky Way at night, these things, I suspect although have increased our success as a species, they have taken us away from truth.
The natural order of humanity without civilisation appears to be benign. But it's usually headed by one leader, or chief, whether it's just one family living alone in some remote part in the jungle, or whether it is a kingdom or a republic. It is clear that genetically, we are predisposed to adhere to the rules that the "boss-man" wants. In our new Global era, it does make sense to diversify genetically, since it is claimed that genetically, as a species we have very little variation. But more over, it's clear that the world is moving towards a one world government and whichever way you paint it, there will be one that takes charge.
One thing I am becoming fairly certain of. And that is this: If I had lived a thousand years ago, I would have probably lived the same life. I would have thought the same thoughts and written down the same things. I would have written with a feather pen. If I had lived 50,000 years ago, perhaps I wouldn't have written anything down, but I may well have thought the same thoughts, my ancestors thought, because I think.
If I consider that this era is no less evil than any other era in history. If I consider that my blood and my genetic inheritance gives me the ability to think and contemplate, it gives me philosophy and it gives me the chance to find truth and in truth find happiness. Therefore I am lucky, and I am special. I am not a king or a chief, but I have truth, which they do not have. I am not a slave, I am a free man, and will always be free, because it is my inheritance. Should I ever be made a slave, or a king I would abdicate and find my place once again.
One thing is sure, human happiness is guaranteed. In whichever tribe, in whatever circumstance. Fear and love, basic human emotions, emotion refined into intelligent thought, but rationality must not deny the driving force. God has created us all dignified. If I stood naked in the middle of a desert I would still be dignified, exposed, but I would still be dignified, I would know what to do, I would adapt and be content. Why am I dignified? I am dignified because I appreciate my existence, I want for nothing, because I know that I am created and I know God has not created me for nothing.
The man without dignity is the wicked man who does not appreciate his creator or his existence. The evil wicked man is the one who needs to enslave others. But although this man has existed and was probably around 48,000 BC, I must know that his lies and whatever he may take from me, he cannot ever take my dignity and my happiness. Those are given to me by my God, through my fate and through my blood.
I may also know that even though I am exposed to wicked people around me, I am immune, and I will remain dignified, oil does not mix with water. Though it may cover it completely and obscure truth, truth will remain. It does not matter how large civilisation becomes, it doesn't matter if we all become enslaved in a communist state. In the human heart there will always be truth, and there will always be love. The human heart will always find truth, and will always throw away lies. And the wicked, will always suffer eternally, and infernally, since not having Truth is probably one of the worst punishments, not being dignified in the love of God, this is eternal damnation.
Love God and Love, and keep his commandments.


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How The Quinta came about ...
The Quinta has always employed locally in its effort to keep the surrounding countryside alive, but we also host volunteers every year in our other effort to spread the word of sustainability by giving practical experience of the way we run our operation to those interested. Many of these volunteers return year after year, so if you or anyone you know is interested in either learning how to run a Lodge such as ours or are interested in learning how to run a sustainable enterprise, and are willing to be a committed member of our team we can teach you how we do it. This is definitely NOT a few hours every day! No clock watchers please …. our minimum volunteer positions are a month and we prefer two or three.
We like applicants to be motivated, have a positive attitude, sense of responsibility and sense of humour. General all-rounders …
You must be able to work as part of a team or on your own. If you're not prepared for this please don't waste your time by applying for a position here. Also please note that we are fairly isolated - at least by European standards; if you need a disco on your doorstep this definitely isn't the place for you, but you do have free wifi if you bring your own computer/iPad etc. Days and hours are flexible within reason. Volunteers get full use of our facilities on time off, including sauna, canoes, SUPs etc.
We accept animals at the Quinta provided that their owners take full responsibility for their behaviour and any damage caused by their charge. The Quinta has several dogs and other animals who live here including Steve the cat and Uncle Harry the parrot, and damage to any of these is included in the above.
Please note that it is a legal stipulation that no animals are allowed inside our dining or drawing room. They are allowed inside the bedrooms.


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Europe's first new-generation nuclear power plant is now three years behind schedule and will not come on stream until 2012, the Finnish utility behind the project admitted yesterday.
The delay raises fresh doubts over the "nuclear renaissance" planned by Britain, France and other European countries to ensure security of energy supplies and combat climate change.
Areva, the French state-owned group building the European pressurised reactor (EPR) at Olkiluoto with German partner Siemens, is expected to take a further charge on top of the estimated provisions of between €1.5bn (£1.2bn) and €2bn it has reportedly set aside.
The EPR is one of a series of reactors being reviewed by the British government as it embarks on a programme to build up to 10 nuclear plants towards the end of the next decade.
The Finnish EPR, originally budgeted at €3bn, is now expected to cost at least €4.5bn. Now delayed four times, the 1,600-megawatt plant was due to come on stream next year. The Areva-led consortium building the plant blames the Finnish utility TVO for the delays, accusing it yesterday of taking an average of nine months to validate documents it sends to the Finnish safety authority instead of the agreed two. It has begun arbitration proceedings over the contract.
TVO said the latest delay had arisen because civil (cement) construction works would take "several months longer than originally expected". Its project manager, Jouni Silvennoinen, insisted it was not due to shoulder any of the losses.
But Areva, which admits the project "is and will remain challenging to the end", says it has completed the manufacture of the primary components - the reactor vessel and the first steam generator.
French reports suggest the delays are due to the "fierce commercial will" of Areva's chief executive, Anne Lauvergeon, to produce the first EPR.


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The Q3, 2016 results from the UK Creative Industries Tracker Survey.
Brexit, Thomas Heatherwick and Shakespeare have all attracted international interest for the UK during the quarter.
Shakespeare's anniversary celebrations were a creative international highlight for the UK.
The Buenos Aires City Hall designed by Foster & Partners was one of the UK architectural hits celebrated abroad.
Respondents optimistic about UK prospects as Bond fever spreads.
How are the UK creative sectors viewed abroad? Read our latest survey snapshot.
Robust overseas interest in UK creative sectors, according to Tracker Survey.


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A variety of reports reveal that positive pregnancy tests for sale have been floating around the Internet. People from Orange County and other points across the United States are seeing positive pregnancy tests for sale online, which are perhaps to be used to threaten a paternity action. Some purchased pregnancy tests may also be used to request a marriage proposal.
In addition to raising questions about morality and ethics, the sale of positive pregnancy tests may also constitute a criminal act. For example, a pair ended up sentenced to jail after faking a pregnancy and a subsequent miscarriage. Family members, friends and employers provided money to the couple, acting on the belief that a miscarriage occurred. One of the people involved in the scam named a former boyfriend as the father.
According to the defense attorney who represented Kobe Bryant in his high-profile sexual assault case, people who mislead others in this manner for financial gain may be charged with the crime of theft by deception. The possibility exists that people responsible for these positive pregnancy tests for sale might also be charged with criminal conduct connected with act of providing the fake pregnancy test results.
A lawyer specializing in family law may be able to assist in issues related to the establishment of paternity in California. This may include the development of a visitation or parenting time schedule, child support and other matters associated with the child. The attorney may also become involved in a case in which a false allegation of paternity is made.
Source: The Atlantic, "Faking a pregnancy is inadvisable; Courts agree", Keli Goff, September 06, 2013