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Cereals (maize,wheat,sunflowers) are the essential agricultural product that used by food and feed industry. Drying is a process of removing humidity from these product to necessary level for proper storage. The purpose of drying process is protection of product from fungi and mould and providing possibility of storage for a longer time. Under proper conditions this process could be made with cold air or it could be made with the warmed air more quickly and independently from ambient conditions. Heating up of air taking place by combustion of different kind of fuel in blowers ,while fans provide transfer of the air from products.
- Harvest time will be independent from weather conditions.
- Higher product quality
- Provide decrease in loss of products.
- Provide protection from infestation of products from fungi and mould
- Provide longer storage time.
- - Mysilo - Neco is a drying machine of mixed flow drying type machine group. The product flows through channels with warmed air. Product is discharged on the top of drying machine and it could be distributed by an auger according to loading type
- - Centrifugal fans are quiet and provide high quantity of air into the dryer. Blower with high performance provides higher transfer of humidity by heating up air.
- Advantages of Mysilo - Neco grain dryer ;
- Provides a homogen drying process by means of its advanced design.
- Non-porous design of machine affords use for all products without constant cleaning
- Humidity control system provides automatic control of initial moisture.
- It submits moduler design, easy installtion and enlargte capacity.
- Centrifugal fan is a noiseless and has high perfomance.
- Flexible function provides operate each tiers (blower and fan) with different temperatures and also provide an independent switch off and switch on operation for each tiers.
- An easy graphic control is provided by PLC control system.
- Function of Mysilo-Neco grain dryer:
- Product unloads on top of dryer by a loading auger. İnstead of an auger an inlet spout can be used to provide free flow.
- A centrifugal provides high quantity of air noiselessly and with high productivity into the dryer.
- Highly productive a Maxon mark blower by heating air and decreasing relative humidity provides higher transfer of humidity. Modular control provides a stable drying temperature by regulating gas flow
- Adjustable router could circulate some quantity of air around of the blower to provide possibility of cooling in the dryer. By means of this feature a complete heating could be converted quickly and easily..
- İnlet channels open up into to the hot air section to provide passage of warm air. Bottom part of these channels is open to provide passage of the warm air into the product. Because of their design these channels encircle product but despite of this they prevent to an outflow of product to outside
- Outlet channels designed with accurate distance to provide air flow through product. These channels are similar to inlet channels except they have an open bottom and external part to provide a way out from the dryer for moist air.
- A humidity sensor placed on column to measure humidity of product while product flows into the dryer. This sensor measures real humidity of product while product flows into the dryer. Speed of unloading from the dryer could be regulated it could be faster or slower it will be depend on how much more dry or more moist product will be from desired humidity level
- Rotation of four pieces of regulation wheel s group is provided by a motor of direct flow 90 volt to regulate flow in dryer. Speed of this wheel regulated automatically by a humidity sensor.
- An Unloading auger gathers the product that come from the regulation wheel and conveys it to back of dryer. Diagonal auger that on the back part of dryer gathers product that came from two augers and unloads them to transfer for storage.
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Communism is also a word that is used freely although now that the crimes of Stalin and Mao are well established Communism should be as taboo as Nazism. But the intellectual appeal of Communism has been too strong and the petering of the USSR too long to effect this wished for change. Thus we have plenty of intellectuals still defending the Castro murderous regime under the flimsiest of excuses.
Genocide I drew a line, until today.
Genocide is a word we cannot wrap into anything, it is too specific, it implies too much gratuity against any specific human group. That is until the Venezuelan regime of Chavez cruised into its 18 years. I am going to give you three items of this week and then I will let you know why I have come to the conclusion that the dictatorship of Maduro has genocidal hues.
The first two items come for the president of the illegal constituent assembly, Delcy Rodriguez. The woman has clearly shown hints of being a sociopath, maybe even psychopath. When she was foreign minister she declared that there was no humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, that hunger and lack of medicine was a cabal of the international press. Well, as soon as Trump signed the sanctions against Venezuela she said that the ships with food and medicine arriving to Venezuela could not be paid anymore and that the crisis in Venezuela was now due entirely on Trump. You need some chutzpah to ignore years of lacking to recognize it all at once and blame it on someone else. The most charitable word for Delcy is that she has no care for the travails of Venezuelans. Blame is her game.
But that is not all for her. During her campaign for an illegal constituent seat her proposal was that we should end the white supremacist justice in Venezuela that targes brown skin. Two things are hair rising in her words. First, that no one has promoted so vilely racism in Venezuela. Chavez at his lowest points would be racist and anti semitic but not in the vileness of Delcy. Second, that in 18 years they have not done anything to change that judicial state, if it truly existed. Race as a weapon is now requested since there is nothing else to use to justify the tyranny of the few.
My third item is about a container of anti HIV medicine that is retained for taxes reason, allegedly, at customs. This is absurd because by law only the state can and must distribute for free such medication: there will be no sale of it, there is an emergency for these items. We do not know whether the intention is to steal these medicine to resell to those who can pay for them. Or maybe it is just another case of sheer incompetence, and uncaring. If this week it is HIV in the front, last week it was any of the following: diabetes, anti graft rejection, anti cancer, etc... And next week another. There has been investigations as to people stealing such precious medicines to resell them on the black market! And this for at least a couple of years. The bureaucracy that has flourished under chavismo has seen also reckless contempt for the welfare of others flourish.
The common thread here is a regime that has stopped to care about the people, to the point of not even pretending anymore. People difficulties are just good enough to make politics, as an excuse for putting up a constituent assembly "for peace" whose main accomplishments so far are measures to get rid through blame of political adversaries via stalinist court methods, or debating on how best censor Facebook and Twitter.
I have come to the conclusion that this dictatorship has confessed its genocidal tendencies.
It is not of the classical genocide type based strictly on race or religion. It has a more generic flavor of getting rid, or letting die out those who do not agree with you. Be they political adversaries, be they sick people that you do not want to spend money on it, it does not matter. I can even include in the pattern the indifference of the regime as to the millions that have left the country: they only started taking notice of them recently when these exiles started to pursue them in foreign streets.
It is a generic genocide, a genocide due to their own low educational level, the one of people that made it to power because Chavez brought them up and they had the thug street smarts to retain power. It is a generic genocide because they cannot come up with a better targeted strategy of at least proving that you can better some by screwing some. They cannot solve a problem, nor they care about solving problems. Thus whomever complains is simply ditched and left to its own devices to survive.
The better if they do not make it or leave the country.
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If there is a common thread in the extreme political movements and factions of all kinds the word "insanity" comes to mind.ReplyDelete
There are sick minds at work, selfish minds, minds that on one hand have no thought as to how their actions might harm others.
Minds that on the other hand might indeed desire to hurt, torture and kill others they don't like.
Many are aware of the insanity of Chilean or Argentine military officers decades ago.
Not enough are aware of the insanity of Stalin's purges, Mao's Red Guards, Castro's brutality, Pol Pot's killing fields in Cambodia and the list goes on.
I guess as you describe it we are seeing pin pricks of insanity in Venezuela.
- Boludo Tejano10:49 PM
During her campaign for an illegal constituent seat her proposal was that we should end the white supremacist justice in Venezuela that targets brown skin.ReplyDelete
Interesting that of the 112 seats the Oppo won in the December 2015 National Assembly elections, Chavismo chose to null 3 seats in Amazonas. That sounds to me like "targeting brown skin."
typo: targes 4 targetsReplyDelete
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Don't know if you guys have noticed but the human nature all around the world is uncaring. Whether the rich fund stealing the poor or average persons income, the drug company announcing today it has a cancer treatment but will cost in the 100s of thousands per person for treatment or Trump followers worshipping his vial words to people expressing themselves. Most people are greedy as we see when a parent dies and the kids fight over the scraps. World needs a cure for inhumanity as a whole. The USA and rest of the world don't care about Venezuelans either, until it concerns then directly. As the Venezuelans have thought little about the Africans or North Koreans suffering for lifetimes. Only way anything changes is by taking direct action greater then the one oppressing you. Venezuelan youth in the past have getting the families to follow. Now the youth made their play and all the families did was useless marches. Nothing stops this regime but force by the majority, this has been evident for years. Either deal with it with force as a whole or move or stop whining and embrace it as is the only options.ReplyDelete
Way more accurate than Kleptozuela's tropical-style Dictatorship, arroz-con-mango Fascism, or its sporadic Genocidal nature you have 2 precisely descriptive words, perfectly valid in Spanish that hardly anyone employs: Cleptocracia ; Desgobierno.ReplyDelete
To be exact, in English one should always utilize the CCPNK acronym:
Criminal Cubazuelan Petro-Narco-Kleptocracy.
Lefties play it the same way everywhere. They claim to be fighting hate & white supremacy while really only fighting to maintain their own privileges.ReplyDelete
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Piazza del Popolo is the heart of Fermo. The oval-shaped square is made of impressive arcades (16th century) and historic buildings.
The nine arches of the St. Roch arcade (1505), built as an ex-voto by merchant Gianfrancesco Rosati, are an excellent model of the graceful beauty of this square.
In the square we find the Town Hall, the public library "Romolo Spezioli", and the municipal art gallery at the first floor of "Palazzo dei Priori". The gallery hosts valuable paintings like the polyptych Madonna with Child and Saints by Andrea da Bologna (1369), the panels depicting the Stories of St. Lucy's life by Jacobello del Fiore (1412), and the Worship of the shepherds by Pieter Paul Rubens (1608). Here you can see also the great wooden globe made by Silvestro Moroncelli (1713), preserved in a room called "Globe hall" that links Palazzo dei Priori to the public library.
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Audi e-tron Scooter – functionality and style for the last mile: With a new e-scooter concept, Audi is responding to the urban trend towards multi-modal mobility. The Audi e-tron Scooter, combining the advantages of the electric scooter and the skateboard, is designed for sporty riders. To be transported by car, bus or train, the twelve-kilogram (26-pound) e-scooter can be folded up and conveniently stored in the back of the car, or if preferred pulled like a trolley. Above all, the Audi e-tron Scooter stands out thanks to its handling, which is like surfing waves.


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Japanese police are dealing with a growing number of people with 'zombie' computers, taken over by hackers who use them to make violent threats
When Masaki Kitamura was arrested, it seemed like a clear-cut solution to two crimes. The first was a detailed threat, posted on an internet bulletin board, to commit mass murder in Osaka. The second was an e-mail to Japan Airlines falsely claiming that a bomb had been planted on a flight from Tokyo to New York.
The electronic trail led to a computer owned by Mr Kitamura, an animation director. He was arrested and charged, despite protesting his innocence. But weeks later detectives realised that he was one of a growing number of people with "zombie" computers — ones that had been taken over by a hacker who delighted in using them to make violent threats in the name of the unsuspecting owners.
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SHILLONG: Home Minister Roshan Warjri has said the government will "bring to justice" the militants involved in ambushing a police party killing four and injuring two in Tuesday's attack in the South Garo Hills district. "Allout efforts are being made to bring the culprits of such inhuman and barbaric act to justice," Warjri told the Assembly making a suo moto statement on the issue on Wednesday.
"Besides other benefits, we have also decided to provide special family-pension equivalent to the last salary drawn by the slain cops to the respective families," the Home Minister said.
Meanwhile, the Opposition leader Donkupar Roy has asked the State Government to provide insurance coverage of not less than Rs 2 crore to the police personnel of the state.
Participating in the general discussion on the Governor's address, Roy said, "We should not end up in mere condolences but we should think about the future of the families of police personnel."
He also said that the ex-gratia amount of Rs 7.5 lakh for slain police personnel is too less and it should be increased to between Rs 25 to 30 lakh.
BOUNDARY DISPUTE: On the vexed pending Assam-Meghalaya boundary dispute, Roy said that the State Government should not give up its fight to get back the land from Assam that belongs to Meghalaya.
He also rued that unabated influx continues in the state while adding that village dorbars should also be involved in the plans of checking influx in the state.
He also asserted that though border fencing solves lot of problems but people at the border have already sacrificed a lot in the name of national interest and he demanded adequate compensation for those who have parted with their land.
NGT BAN: On the NGT ban on coal mining, he said that though there was a decline in the revenue collection due to NGT ban but still a lot of things can be done to plug the leakages and integrated check gates should be setup and manned by the department.
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Here are a few simple suggestions for parents who would like to lead Dwell sessions at home.
Here are some great resources for nurturing faith during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Like many parents, I want to increase my understanding of how our family might live into and live out of Lent. Here are four resources we'll be using this year.
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Soon we will celebrate the beginning of 2016. There is a sense of renewal that comes with the dawning of a new year and and it's tempting to resolve to make great changes especially when caught up in the energy of it all. Waiting in the wings, there is a multi-billion dollar diet industry that thrives on our want to better ourselves. Fad diets, quick-fix plans, and all the other tricks in the business of weight loss are designed to garner profits and create repeat customers. January is by far the most profitable time for such companies and one only has to look at this week's sales flyers to see the plethora of offerings related to the business of New Year's resolutions.
However, there is a saying… "Don't make a resolution… make yourself!"
I stopped making New Year's resolutions especially when it came to losing weight. I've always felt that this yearly tradition is a setup up for failure. For example, back in the days when I was morbidly obese I'd resolve that a certain year was going to be the one where I'd lose all of my weight. I'd start out strong with the latest diet plan that guaranteed success. More often than not the plan was flawed and the task was too daunting. By mid-February my umph was gone and I'd give up because it was just too hard. I'd hang my towel over the console of the treadmill and walk away. I saw it with many people at the gym this year. The gym was jam-packed during the month of January and a few weeks later crowds started to thin out. By the beginning of February things had died down quite a bit and by the end of February it was back to normal.
Why does this happen? My thoughts are because we choose resolutions that are too specific, too big, and too rigid and in doing so we set ourselves up for failure. Throwing in the towel often happens because the process is difficult or it's taking too long and frustration wins out. It can become an "all or nothing" scenario. Sometimes it is a matter of pushing too hard, too soon, and burning out rather than making incremental and lasting change. Instead of focusing on how far we've come, we look at how much work we still need to do and that puts us in the wrong mindset for success.
The answer is easy… shift the focus. Change is very much a mind game. When I started to look at the days ahead differently, real change began to happen and there was a permanence to it. Instead of the typical New Year's resolutions I adjusted my perspective and I found the results were amazing. In the process I lost close to 180 pounds and my lifestyle became dramatically different. Here's what I did…
Rather than resolve to lose a huge amount of weight, I chose a few milestones that I wanted to complete. That first year was to go on backpacking trips and I accomplished that. I was morbidly obese so I knew I'd have to work up to backpacking. I started with short walks, then day hikes, then practice hikes with a pack. Next thing I knew I was hiking the rugged shores of the Bruce Peninsula. The weight was coming off and I felt better than I had in a very long time. Years that followed included activities like canoeing, cycling, bike-packing Le P'tit Train du Nord, running a half marathon, and all sorts of other fun adventures. Some of these milestones didn't have set timelines but others had dates attached to them because of the need for registration or reservation as well as booking vacation time.
As I prepared for such activities everything else fell into place. I watched nutrition through moderation and mindful eating which helped to fuel my body properly. Not having a specific deadline lowered stress levels. This in turn reduced cortisol and other stress hormones which helped me to lose weight more easily. I trained so that I would be well prepared and not risk injury.
Accountability is a big motivator for me but I find a blanket statement like a that of a resolution just doesn't cut it. My milestones, whether camping excursions, cycling trips, or running events, are what keep me accountable. Even those times when I've had to bail on an event, like this year when my heart had other ideas, I kept the next milestone in the back of my mind and did what I could to work towards that.
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The Public Voice will hold a privacy and consumer protection conference in conjunction with the 32nd Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners Conference on Monday, 25 October 2010 at the Crown Plaza in Jerusalem. The OECD has also scheduled a symposium on October 26 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the OECD Privacy Guidelines. The Data Protection Conference will take place on 27-29 October 2010.
Support: The Think Privacy Campaign
This is a listing of events which may be useful for civil society to participate, connect and network on issues relating to information and communication technologies and policies.
The Public Voice Conference:
"Privacy Rights are a Global Challenge"
The Public Voice
Punta del Este
October 22, 2012
The Public Voice Civil Society Meeting: "Next Generation Privacy Challenges and Opportunities"
Lillie Coney, Chair
EPIC Associate Director
The Public Voice
October 25, 2010
Madrid - Spain. The Public Voice: Global Privacy Standards in a Global World
November 3, 2009
Sharm El Sheikh - Egypt. United Nations. IV Internet Governance Forum November 15-18, 2009
OECD 2008 Ministerial Meeting on the Future of the Internet Economy
Civil Society Privacy Conference
Sept. 25, 2007
OECD Participative Web Forum
Oct. 3, 2007
Participation in the World Summit on the Information Society Internet Governance Caucus »
The Public Voice Conference:
"Our Data, Our Lives"
The Public Voice
September 24, 2012


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We are officially closed for construction and are no longer scheduling weddings. Thanks to everyone for an amazing past five years.
Conveniently located only one hour north of Atlanta in Blue Ridge, Georgia, Willow Creek Falls is an expansive wedding and special events facility in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains.
A bride's dream come true.
Willow Creek Falls & Vineyard opened the doors to it's new indoor event center in May of 2013 and has quickly become one of the most requested venues in North Georgia. Willow Creek Falls offers several options to choose from for ceremony sites, accommodating many various reception styles.
We take care of everything.
Here at Willow Creek Falls, we take pride in making your special wedding day memorable and easy for you. Allow us to set up all of your appointments such as hair and makeup or tasting appointments with local caterers. We recommend great wedding photographers with incredible photography packages. We can also take care of your lodging reservations and would love to help plan activities for the weekend.
Enjoy the beautiful outdoor ceremony and then retreat to the scenic, yet cool, indoor facility. Dine with the breathtaking view of our waterfall overlooking the lake. Our facility allows you the option to choose from either a rustic or a formal reception, and with all of the different outdoor sites and endless mountain beauty, it truly is a bride's dream come true. Our staff is ready and eager to serve your needs whether you dream of a small and simple yet elegant occasion outside or a huge 400 guest event. Our goal is to make your dreams come true on one of the most important days of your life.
We are honored to have won the Couple's Choice Award four years in a row.
We are recognized in the top 5% of wedding professionals nationwide.


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Thursday, October 11, 2012
Gibson Explorer 1976 Limited Edition
via this auction where you'll find more pics.
"1976 Limited Edition Explorer from DJ's Music on W 31st St. in Cicero,IL.. The owner John bought it while at the NAMM guitar show.The NAMM show previews new products before they hit the general market. John called me since he knew I was a collector / friend and I bought it sight unseen knowing it was one of the first reissues of the famed 1958 Explorer. I contacted Gibson to see if it was preproduction. I gave them my serial # 00233989 and they verified it was one of the first and offered to send a letter of documentation. I declined thinking it really didn't matter since I wasn't planning on selling it.Never the less, after I received it I stuck it with the rest of my collection and very rarely played it. I never used this at practice or at a club because I wanted to keep it as clean as you see in the pictures and I knew it would get banged up if I did. This is the best condition 76 Explorer I have ever seen since I bought it over 36 years ago. It has been in an air conditioned and humidity controlled environment since purchased."
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Face Painting and Balloon twisting are great for every type of event! Very popular at birthday parties, corporate events, school fairs, community events fun days, toddler parties, playgroups and for any celebration!
Balloon twisting designs include a huge variety of options such as daisy flowers, pirate swords, butterflies, fun hats, animal bracelets and lots of zany animal choices too! Face painting designs range from elaborate full face designs adorned with glitter, gemstones and accessories, to smaller designs for the cheek or arm.
Please note that balloon twisting per child takes approximately 2-4min depending on the design and face painting designs will take 3-5minutes depending on the level of intricacy.
Our talented artists can come in full character costume for no additional charge: You are able to choose your favourite from any of our selection. For example – Fairies, Princesses, Pirates, Superheros and Mermaids or brightly coloured carnival themed.
1 entertainer from $205 (recommended for up to 16 children)
2 entertainers from $305 (recommended for up to 32 children)
If you would like to have face painting and balloon twisting incorporated with your themed party booking, you can choose to have it included in the party time at a nominal cost of $20 for both.
*Pre-Kindy party bookings already have face painting and balloon twisting included at no additional cost during the party.
Contact us for a customised quote for your event.
Stay tuned for our online face painting supply shop!
Terrific face painting and fun balloon twisting!
Thanks to Li'at for providing terrific face painting and fun balloon twisting. The children totally love it and had a wonderful time, which is what you want for a birthday party.


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How to Make It
Step 1
Remove flavor packets from soup mixes, reserving 1 packet. Break noodles apart on baking sheet. Broil 5 1/2 inches from heat 4 to 5 minutes or until browned, stirring every minute.
Step 2
Pull chicken from bones, and coarsely chop; set aside.
Step 3
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in large skillet over medium heat, and add almonds and sesame seeds; cook, stirring constantly, 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from skillet, and set aside.
Step 4
Add remaining butter and chicken, and cook 4 to 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Step 5
Whisk together seasoning packet, oils, vinegar, and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl. Add lettuce, green onions, sesame seed mixture, chicken, and noodles, tossing to coat. Add optional ingredients, if desired. Serve immediately.


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Put personal identity on the car with custom car parts is in point of fact not a novel thought. This idea is admired seeing as the amount of television shows committed to personalizing cars increased. Some people employ some custom car parts just like decals and accessories to slightly personalize their car. While several other, using many car parts and accessories to increase performance of their car and make the car look like a personalized car more.
On the contrary, several parts have even been prohibited in several states while any others are confirmed to be perilous. For the instance: the lights that people put in their radiator grill.
Indeed, custom car parts it's not always on the subject of the new and sporty models. Now, custom car parts for antique automobiles are very popular along with the status of the car. People have taking the option to grow industry for the vintage car by fix them up for show, race them, or used auto parts just have them for collection. This growing industry is also giving the parts to strengthen the antique auto lover.
Is It Too Much?
In almost all states and communities, installing the parts will have some policy to be taken into account.
If you have car with this parts conversions on it, make sure that you continuously pay attention to the rules of the community. The unawareness of the policy will make your car outlawed and turn into illegal to be driven on public road. If your customize vehicle has no way to be driven down the road, so the variation has no point at all.
Everyone be fond of make personal proclamation to be put on their vehicle so that they can catch sight of it daily. But whatever your favorite of the parts, make sure that you know what you're doing. The custom car parts conversion should be legal according to the law and still able to be driven on public roads.


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Price: $15.00
Quantity: 1 available
Book Condition: Very Good to Fine
First printing w/complete number sequence. The sub-title pretty much describes the contents, so there's no need for me to yammer on at length about it. Contains congratulatory messages, and acknowledgements from the chair of the Toronto Buddhist Church History Committee. Green cloth w/gilt decoration to front cover, gilt spine lettering, (2),(xxi),(5) 426 pages (including footnotes, bibliography, appendix, glossary), illustrated. A hint of wear to corners/spine ends, tiny soil mark to fore-edge, in lightly rubbed dust jacket w/light edgewear, impressions/thin scratches. This one's a little heavier than average, so additional postage may be required.
Title: BUKKYO TOZEN, A History of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism in Canada 1905-1995
Categories: Religion & Theology,
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Toronto, Toronto Buddhist Church/HpF Press: 1996
ISBN Number: 0-9699502-0-9
ISBN Number 13: 9780969950202
Binding: Hard Cover
Book Condition: Very Good to Fine
Jacket Condition: Very Good
Size: Octavo -- from 7.75" to 9.75" Tall
Item: 1.00 Item
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Something that seems to be ignored by many people is the law of large numbers. Suppose you take an action that has 99% rate of success. That's 1% chance failure. Tiny! Well do it enough times, and failures will happen. Given enough candidates with 1% chance of winning, one of them will win. Then everybody is surprised (but shouldn't be). Suppose that in the 435 seats for congress, there were all candidates that according to polls had 99% chance to win, and there was always a second candidate with 1% chance of winning. I would expect 4or 5 of the underdogs to win. If they didn't we were wrong about the 99%.
Or how about entrepreneurs. Suppose you take 100 idiots. They each get a totally whacky idea for a new business that has 1% chance of success. One of them will likely succeed. Was it because he was smart? No, there was enough idiots. We should not overvalue success if we do not know how many other similar people failed, and how likely was success. What if you have a person who started two businesses that had 1% chance of success. Was that person a genius? Or did you just have 10000 idiots. You have surely heard that giving typewriters to monkeys will eventually (if you have enough monkeys and time) will produce works of Shakespeare. Does this mean that Shakespeare was a monkey? No. There weren't enough idiots (or monkeys) trying. Plus the odds of typing random sentences, even if they are grammatically correct, and ending up with something as good as Shakespeare are astronomically low. Shakespeare was with a very very very high degree of confidence not a monkey. I can't say the same for Steve Jobs. The chance of Jobs having been a monkey are still somewhat smaller than your general successful CEO. Think of the really important decisions that a CEO has to make, there aren't that many. If we simplified the situation and went simply with yes/no decisions on strategic things, there are a few in the lifetime of a company. Most decisions are irrelevant to the success, and they even out: make a lot of decisions that make a small relative change and you will likely be where you started (again law of large numbers). But there are a few that can make or break a company. Given how many companies go bust, clearly there are many many CEOs making the wrong make or break decisions. So just because you hired a CEO and he made a decision to focus on a certain product and drop everything else, and you made it big. Does it mean your CEO was a genius? Flipping a coin then gives you 50% chance of success too.
Same with stock traders. Look and you will find traders whose last 10 bets were huge successes. Does it mean that they are geniuses? Or does it simply there are lots of stock traders that make fairly random decisions and some of them thus must be successful. If there are enough of them, there will be some whose last 10 bets were good. If it was 10 yes/no decisions, then you just need 1024 idiots for one of them to get all of them right. They don't have to know anything. Let's take a different example, suppose you find someone that out of a pool of 100 stocks has for the last 3 years picked the most successful one each year. This person can be a total and complete idiot as long as there were a million people making those choices. The chance of that person picking the right stock this year is most likely 1 in 100. Don't believe people trying to sell you their surefire way to predict the stockmarket, even if they are not lying about their past success.
OK. More serious example of law of large numbers: Suppose your country does a military operation that has 99% chance of success and 1% chance of doom to your country. Suppose your country keeps doing this. Each time, it seems it is completely safe. Yet, eventually, your country will lose. You start enough wars, even with overwhelming odds. Your luck will run out. Statistically that's a sure thing. If you want your country to be around in 100 years, do not do things that have even an ever so tiny chance of backfiring and dooming that country to failure. You can probably guess which (rather longish) list of countries that I am thinking of, which with good odds won't be here in 100, 200, or 500 years.
Let's end on a positive note: With essentially 100% probability humankind will eventually destroy itself with nuclear (or other similarly destructive) weapons. There seem to be conflicts arising every few decades that have a chance of deteriorating into nuclear war. Small chance, but positive. Since that seems likely to me to repeat itself over and over, eventually one of those nuclear wars will start. It can't quite be 100%, since there is a chance that we will all die in some apocalyptic natural disaster (possibly of our own making) rather than nuclear war. Since there is also a small chance that everybody on earth gets a heart attack at the same exact time. Even if we make sure we don't do anything else dangerous (such as nuclear weapons), civilization will end one day with a massive concurrent heart attack.


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Punggol, Bukit Panjang residents first to try out new locker system for online buys
A memorandum of intent is also signed with locker operators like Thailand's Box24, Hong Kong's Pakpobox and Indonesia's Popbox Asia to explore developing a regional network, says IMDA.
SINGAPORE: Residents in Punggol and Bukit Panjang will be the first in Singapore to try out a new locker system that promises more convenience for them to collect their parcels and online purchases.
The pilot for the federated locker initiative was announced on Friday (Dec 7) by the Info-communications Media Development Authority (IMDA), which added that 78,000 households in the two towns will benefit from these collection points that will run at all hours.
The initiative was first revealed in May this year.
READ: Common parcel locker system to be piloted in Bukit Panjang, Punggol in October
The pilot, named Locker Alliance, brings together various industry players such as locker operators, logistics service providers and e-marketplaces on to a single, interoperable platform, the release said.
Elaborating, it said the platform is developed by Parcel Perform and allows different locker operator networks to function collectively.
As part of this pilot, lockers were installed across more than 60 locations in the two towns and is expected to run for a year. These are located within 250m of all HDB blocks and are accessible at all hours so consumers can pick up their packages. They can also return their buys using these lockers, IMDA said.
"Everyone who buys or sells something online will be familiar with the issue of last-mile delivery," said IMDA CEO Tan Kiat How.
"Through the Locker Alliance programme, we want to make it more convenient for consumers to collect their items, while improving the efficiency and cost effectiveness of parcels delivery."
Mr Tan said when implemented across Singapore, logistics service providers can potentially see a 50 per cent reduction in distance travelled by their drivers, yet see a five-fold improvement in delivery efficiency.
The agency will evaluate the viability of adding more sites in Singapore following the launch of the pilot.
Already, HDB has tied up with e-commerce site Lazada to tap on this infrastructure, announcing separately on Friday that some retailers from Oasis Terraces in Punggol are selling online and consumers can collect their buys at a dedicated locker area at the neighbourhood centre.
Beyond these shores, IMDA also announced it signed a memorandum of intent (Intent) with locker operators like Thailand's Box24, Hong Kong's Pakpobox and Indonesia's Popbox Asia to explore developing a regional network.
READ: ASEAN e-commerce agreement, innovation network to give Singapore businesses a leg up, says S Iswaran
The agreement is for three years and will cover engaging local stakeholders to drive adoption, adopting the technical reference developed by IMDA for data exchange between different parties and to enhance said standards, it added.
Given that these operators have locker infrastructure in Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Macau and Malaysia, IMDA said its Locker Alliance model could open up e-commerce opportunities for businesses and logistics players.
A separate study by Google and Temasek released last month showed that Southeast Asia's Web economy is expected to exceed US$240 billion and create 1.7 million full-time jobs by 2025.


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Last Tuesday and Wednesday I worked on a public service announcement for Mt. Sinai Medical Center Foundation's Share Campaign. I was thrilled to be able to meet and work with the host of this campaign, Dwight Lauderdale, a local news reporter and anchor for 35 years on South Florida television. Over the two days the foundation brought in many recovered patients who told their remarkable stories. There was even a family in which everyone in the three generations was born at Mt. Sinai. The set was small, but Chris Aller of Aller Media Group was able to find a way to squeeze all of them in for their shot. They were having way too much fun, and it was contagious!
Working with a local news legend and such a worthwhile organization was not a bad way to spend a few days. Thanks to Shalee Aller for snapping this photo.


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Rampage – Trisha Lurie – Official Music Video release
It's getting closer to those lovely holidays so……
Guess what!! For limited time special, you can pick up my album signed (CD) and a download card for $12-plus shipping. You know you want it.. Or maybe a gift idea. Just saying xoxo
On Sale
Signed Album in CD form 🙂 and a digital download card for your downloading pleasure.
Trisha Lurie, Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist.
Romancing Neptune is Trisha Lurie's debut indie rock album, Produced by Pete Thorn, Engineered and Mixed by Bob Clearmountain, additional engineering by Pete Thorn. Vocals/Lyrics by Trisha Lurie. Song Writing and lyrics by Trisha Lurie and Pete Thorn. Mastered by Ross Nyberg. Pete Thorn (Chris Cornell, Don Henley, Melissa Etheridge, Courtney Love, Draco, etc.) on guitars, Blair Sinta (Alanis Morissette, Pedestrian, Melissa Etheridge, etc.)on drums, Jon Button (Roger Daltrey, Sheryl Crow etc.) on bass, Erik Eldenius (Dilana, Billy Idol etc.) on drums.
A new painting, an art show and a good cause..
I have this painting in this really special show/event this Sunday in Malibu at "An Angels Gala" to raise awareness and in support of Kay Angel Orphanage in Jacmel, Haiti for HIV positive children. Click link for more info
It will be a fun night of art, music, food drink overlooking the sea. Hope you can make it out see you there if you do
101 With Trisha Lurie "How to paint your surfboard with paint pens" Video
Check out my newest how-to-video 🙂 ❤ More to come
If I Only Knew
If I Only Knew – An acoustic, moody, melodic, americana influenced indie rock single by Trisha Lurie.
"If I Only Knew" by Trisha Lurie was Produced by Pete Thorn, Vocals/Lyrics: Trisha Lurie, Bass: Jon Button, Piano: Will Hollis, Percussion: Bill Delia and Guitars: Pete Thorn. Mixed by Bob Clearmountain.
Trisha Lurie – Chinese Love Trap – Official Music Video
From "Romancing Neptune" On iTunes, Amazon, CD Baby etc. https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/romancing-neptune/id834465731
Directed by Trisha Lurie
Edited by Trisha Lurie
Trisha Lurie – Dark Side – Romancing Neptune
Official music video for Dark Side, a single off Trisha Lurie's debut indie rock album titled, Romancing Neptune. https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/romancing-neptune/id834465731
Directed by Alec Cartio.
Director of Photography – Mike McMillin
Gaffer – Kevin Soto
1st Ac – Mike Lopez
Electric – Allan Lira
Hair/makeup – Sharle
Hair/PA – Jacqulin James
PA – Keith Higgins
PA – Wendy Violet.
Associate Producers, Randy Leslie, John Rueb, Simon Thorpe and Chris Wolfe
Location: Poodle Parlor, LA
Featuring Robert Kantor Guitar, art by Trisha Lurie.
Suhr Guitar, custom art by Trisha Lurie
Produced By Pete Thorn, Engineered/Mixed by Bob Clearmountain, additional engineering and music writing by Pete Thorn. Mastered by Ross Nyberg, Lyrics by Trisha Lurie, Vocals by Trisha Lurie, Guitars by Pete Thorn, Bass by Jon Button and drums by Erik Eldenius.
Wrong Love – Trisha Lurie – Official Music Video
Official music video for Trisha Lurie's new indie rock single "Wrong Love". Music by Trisha Lurie and Pete Thorn. Video production and editing by Trisha Lurie.
Find Wrong Love on iTunes here https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/wrong-love-single/id913778110
(also on googleplay, amazon,cdbaby etc.)
All performance video was shot with the ZOOM Q4 https://www.zoom-na.com/products/field-video-recording/video-recording/zoom-q4-handy-video-recorder
A Thirsty Silence
She was waiting for his response, for some validation. Yet, secretly aware that she created him just to hurt herself.
Still, waiting just the same.
Hoping it might turn out different this time.
Hoping her beauty or charm would be the catalyst for a new game. A new love. A new kind of hurt.
Like a mosquito attracted to electric shock, she followed his smile down the forbidden hallway.
He's a smooth mood talker. A beautiful mirage flashing his gorgeous body around like a politician on a winning streak. Painting pictures for her gaze, trapping her in the paint.
Now there is only silence, leaving her to lust alone, feel dirty alone. Feel the weight of their sin alone.
But, it never happened, they were never there.
Just another dry patch of sand in the desert holding no water, no answers, no relief.
In the end it's only silence, thirsty silence.
~Trisha Lurie
So you want to paint your surfboard?
I made a little how-to video on my youtube on spray painting your surfboard 🙂
How to spray paint your surfboard with stencils, spraypaint and paint pens. A step by step guide to getting cool art on your board.
See more of my art and music through these links:)
Some new photos from my latest shoot with Ray Gutierrez :)
More on my website 🙂 http://www.Trisha-lurie.com
Click the link :)
Behind the Scenes – Filming – Dark Side – Trisha Lurie
Trisha Lurie – Dark Side – Romancing Neptune
Official music video for Dark Side, a single off Trisha Lurie's debut indie rock album titled, Romancing Neptune.
Directed by Alec Cartio.
Director of Photography – Mike McMillin
Gaffer – Kevin Soto
1st Ac – Mike Lopez
Electric – Allan Lira
Hair/makeup – Sharle
Hair/PA – Jacqulin James
PA – Keith Higgins
PA – Wendy Violet.
Associate Producers, Randy Leslie, John Rueb, Simon Thorpe and Chris Wolfe
Location: Poodle Parlor, LA
Featuring Robert Kantor Guitar, art by Trisha Lurie.
Suhr Guitar, custom art by Trisha Lurie
Produced By Pete Thorn, Engineered/Mixed by Bob Clearmountain, additional engineering and music writing by Pete Thorn. Mastered by Ross Nyberg, Lyrics by Trisha Lurie, Vocals by Trisha Lurie, Guitars by Pete Thorn, Bass by Jon Button and drums by Erik Eldenius.
Standard YouTube License
For a limited time… signed 8×10's
Roland and Trisha Lurie…
Check out this awesome new acoustic amp by Roland. I did this ad for the their product launch using a stripped down acoustic track of my upcoming album. You can get the full song on iTunes if you dig it. 🙂 Feel free to show some youtube love 🙂
Here is a song off my debut album about to be released this Spring 2013!
Rampage- Trisha Lurie
While I have you here….
please feel free to check out the single on iTunes "Rampage" off my new album Romancing Neptune that is about to be released. #Rock and Roll!!
Getting All Domestic
Update... this amp shell has been sold but, I am doing more and am down for commissioned art as well, so… hit me up 🙂
Hey guys, here is a new custom painted amp shell I just finished. This particular amp is the "Mohawk Sugar Skull" theme. If you look closely, there are different sugar skulls layered throughout the design as a back ground and for texture and then of course the two mohawk sugar skulls in the front. This shell features gold piping and handle details so, I incorporated some gold into the design to tie it all together. I put in a ton of hours and passion into every art piece because I really love doing it. Besides the basic stencils that I design, hand cut and spray paint, all of the work is hand painted making each piece completely original in every way. I pour my heart into it.
This shell will fit a Friedman BE100, Suhr SL68 and many other amps using a Marshall plexi-type chassis, like a Marshall Super Lead or Super Bass type amp chassis, or similar (kits or builds from Mojo, Metro, etc.)
I am selling this "Mohawk Sugar Skull" shell for 650 plus shipping 🙂 update.. it's been sold
As you know custom painted guitars have been around for a long time, music is a very personal experience and custom gear is a visual way to express that, plus it's completely individual, no one will have that same guitar. After I painted my first custom amp, I realized that this is something that others might want as well, I haven't seen many custom painted amps around, let alone matching themed cabs as well. So, I plan to change that.
This is the first of a series of one of a kind custom standard Marshall style amp shells. My plan is to do a small series of hand painted amps and see how it goes. I can work with individuals to base the design off of a general direction they are wanting as well as paint amps based off designs that I have created. I am also wanting to paint matching cabs for the amp shells, if one wanted to go all out.
For me, marrying my two passions, music and art, by custom painting guitars, amps, cabinets etc. is like the perfect relationship. I hope this is something that people like and I am looking forward to seeing where it leads.
Please feel free to check out more of my art on my music/artist website www.trisha-lurie.com
And if you didn't know, I am about to release my debut indie rock album, check out the single 'RAMPAGE' on iTunes
If you are interested in getting some of my custom art on your gear you can email me at email@example.com
Below are some photos of custom painted gear that I have done, all of it is already owned so you'll have to get your own, haha. But, I wanted to give a little example of my style.
Feeling pretty damn excited about this album and guilty about the cupcake.
I was up late last night researching management companies and how to get an independent artist page up on iTunes/Ping and the best ways to promote an independent debut album etc. All the while it's 2am, my kid is fast asleep, I'm eating this giant, delicious, gluten-free cupcake all by myself and my date for the night is my iPad….it was then I realized, two things. One, it's apparent I live alone since I would never pig out on a cupcake at 2am if anyone was watching and two, I actually have an album that is getting mixed and in a short time I'm going to have a bonafide, debut full on rock album on the market! One that I am proud of and feeling really lucky to have almost finished. If you would have told me, one year ago, that I was going to do a fundraiser to get an album made with amazing musicians like Pete Thorn, Blair Sinta, Jon Button, Erik Eldenius, Mike Ruggirello, Bill Delia and Engineer/mixer like Bob Clearmountain…..I would have not believed you. But, with the support of really dear friends and fans I was able to get enough funding to get started on something I have wanted to do since I was a little girl. Of course this album is costing more than I expected or raised but that is how the cookie crumbles. There is no way I could have done it without Pete though! I am so lucky that he produced, played and co-wrote this thing with me. I couldn't ask for more and feel completely honored that everyone involved wanted to make this album with me.
Now it's time for me to make them proud to have done this with me. Also everyone that helped me fund this by pre-ordering the album, shirts, art etc. I want to make you guys proud to have been a part of making this album possible too! My next job is to get really, really good P.R and a real management team behind me to get this shit out there! As soon as its finished getting mixed by Clearmountain and mastered by Ross Nyberg, my goal is to release it and promote it in the best way possible. As we all know, it is hard to be a successful independent or any kind of artist these days. I am open to a label major or independent to take it to the next level and I hope something like that will come to fruition with some good promotion and management.
So, now it's a whole new game for me…. I've got this product, now what 🙂
As promised, everyone who donated will be getting the album as soon as it's finished and before it's available on the market as well as all the rewards you chose. Please be patient with me as dive into the giant process of fulfilling everyone's rewards at the same time releasing and promoting an album, oh yeah and playing the roll of a single momma in LA, and coming up with money to pay my bills, haha, I've been a busy lady. I really do want everyone that has been a part of making this happen to know how thankful I am! This really has been a dream come true. And to everyone else who is waiting on the album, it will be out as soon as I have a game winning promotion plan 🙂 Trust me, I can't wait to launch this thing.
So, that's it for my album update.. Stay tuned 🙂
P.S. If you are or know any amazing, music managers, P.R or any other media outlet that could be helpful to make this a success… please feel free to let me know!
Thanks for your love and support! xo Trisha
Check it out on iTunes
"Rampage" the first single off my album is on iTunes.. check it out
The Dark Side, sample/demo song for my new album.
This song has been re-recorded, so this is our sample demo. It will be basically the same but better 🙂 It will be on the album and re-released when it is mixed and mastered. Basically this is a sample of what is to to come 🙂 Hope you enjoy..
Here are my poster samples…. Long Live Rock & Roll!
This is a sample of what my debut album "Romancing Neptune" poster will be like. It will have better txt 🙂 and a different photo from this shoot, but this is a good example of what is to come 🙂 If you want to download my new song, on the house (or donate a buck for the download) "The Dark Side" just go to link and click on the cassette!
You can also pre-order my album or pre-order the POSTER! I really need your support in this so please feel free to rock this with me 🙂 http://kck.st/NJXjc4
photo by Robert Alvarado
From my 'In the Tub' Coffee Table Book Shoot with TJ Scott
Last Nights Show photo blog :)
Romancing Neptune at Harvelle's 4-17-12 more to come
My New Song "If I Only Knew" is available on iTunes :)
Click the Link to go to store 🙂 http://www.cdbaby.com/widgets/store/store.aspx?id=%2bHTswvuDSH6bKhoqcg7eqA%3d%3d&type=ByArtist&c1=0x000000&c2=0xE0E0E0&c3=0xCCCCCC&c4=0x666666&c5=0x333333&c6=0xFFFFFF&c7=0xFFFFFF
"If I Only Knew" by Trisha Lurie was Produced by Pete Thorn, Vocals: Trisha Lurie, Bass: Jon Button, Piano: Will Hollis, Percussion: Bill Delia and Guitars: Pete Thorn. Mixed by Bob Clearmountain.
Photo By Simon Thorpe
The making of the song 🙂
New blog post up in my Salt blue Kiss blog :)
I have a new blog up, It's pretty personal but I am trying to learn how to be more vulnerable and outrageously myself. My new blog Salt Blue Kiss is all about the things that matter most to me. Surfing, traveling, adventure, art, music, health and general lifestyle stuff but occasionally I will be doing free thinking posts in my "Journal" section, where I just say it how I see it or spill my guts. Maybe it is something that I am motivated by, hurt by or excited about… you get my drift. Anyway, I welcome you to subscribe and be part of the conversation 🙂 I have great plans and fun stories to share. Some are old stories, some have yet to happen 🙂
Why surfing is like crack
Welcome to my new blog and home base.. http://www.saltbluekiss.com
I hope you love it too 🙂
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She held her breath and life whirled round:
It blasted, blew and buffeted,
But somehow, silent, she stood still,
As if untouched, she stayed her voice.
Within, she held the secret tales,
And slow, she acted out their ways,
And slow, she carried on the lives,
Of all the slow and silent ones.
And all the rest just passed her by,
Ignored her quiet, hopeful words.
They lived so quick they barely lived.
They spoke so fast they made no sense.
When she breathed out, all history bent,
But no-one saw their world whirl round.


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What to Know
- The 91st Annual Oscar Awards are just around the corner.
- The most anticipated category for the night is Best Picture.
- Bohemian Rhapsody, A Star Is Born, Black Panther and Roma are among some of the nominees for Best Picture.
Which film nominated for best picture was the top pick in each state according to Google Trends? The answer might surprise you.
With the 91st Academy Awards just around the corner, US Direct used Google Trends to find out which states were googling Oscar-nominated films for best picture the most.
The eight nominees for best picture include: "Black Panther," "Blackkklansman," "Bohemian Rhapsody," "The Favourite," "Green Book," "Roma," "A Star is Born" and "Vice."
"Black Panther" was the biggest box-office hit of all the nominees with over $700 million, but that didn't make it the most-searched.
"Bohemian Rhapsody" was the most searched film in California and in half of all states. The Google search analysis started when the list of Oscar nominees was annonuced in January.
Here are some interesting facts about the nominees:
- "Black Panther" is the first superhero movie to be a best picture nomination.
- Five of the eight films nominated this year all have a common theme of facing racism and segregation.
- "Roma" won in New Jersey, New York, and Texas — all states with high Latino populations.
Here is the complete list of the most googled best picture nominees:
Alabama: Bohemian Rhapsody
Alaska: Bohemian Rhapsody
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Arizona: Bohemian Rhapsody
Arkansas: Bohemian Rhapsody
California: Bohemian Rhapsody
Colorado: Bohemian Rhapsody
Connecticut: Bohemian Rhapsody
Delaware: Bohemian Rhapsody
Florida: Bohemian Rhapsody
Georgia: Bohemian Rhapsody
Hawaii: Bohemian Rhapsody
Idaho: A Star Is Born
Illinois: A Star Is Born
Indiana: Bohemian Rhapsody
Iowa: Bohemian Rhapsody
Kansas: Green Book
Kentucky: A Star Is Born
Louisiana: Black Panther
Maine: A Star Is Born
Maryland: Black Panther
Massachusetts: A Star Is Born
Michigan: Bohemian Rhapsody
Minnesota: A Star Is Born
Mississippi: Black Panther
Missouri: Bohemian Rhapsody
Montana: A Star Is Born
Nebraska: Bohemian Rhapsody
Nevada: Bohemian Rhapsody
New Hampshire: Bohemian Rhapsody
New Jersey: Roma
New Mexico: Bohemian Rhapsody
New York: Roma
North Carolina: Black Panther
North Dakota: Bohemian Rhapsody
Ohio: A Star Is Born
Oklahoma: Bohemian Rhapsody
Oregon: Green Book
Pennsylvania: A Star Is Born
Rhode Island: A Star Is Born
South Carolina: Black Panther
South Dakota: Bohemian Rhapsody
Tennessee: Black Panther
Texas: Roma
Utah: Bohemian Rhapsody
Vermont: Green Book
Virginia: Green Book
West Virginia: Bohemian Rhapsody
Washington: Bohemian Rhapsody
Wisconsin: Green Book
Wyoming: A Star Is Born


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Our Opinion: Now's the time
It's that time of the year when many of us find ourselves wondering should we or shouldn't we? Of course, we are talking about whether to get a flu shot. Some people are deadset against getting a flu shot and can give a whole host of reasons while others, without fail, get their flu shots as soon as the vaccine is available. They, too, have a whole host of reasons for getting the shot.
William Schaffner, MD, chairman of the department of preventive medicine at Vanderbilt University's School of Medicine in Nashville, Tenn., told WebMD that the flu is one of those subjects that is surrounded by myth.
"There are urban myths and rural myths about the flu," he said. "Flu myths are everywhere."
Even care providers are susceptible to the myths, noted WebMD's R. Morgan Griffin.
"Given that influenza can be serious and even fatal, it's crucial that we all know what's fact and what's fable," he wrote, in a column listing 14 myths about the flu.
We're not going to comment on those myths that the swine flu is caused by pork products or by the cold weather or that the vaccine can give you the flu, other than to say "false," because other myths have serious consequences.
While most people just get sick and feel miserable, losing workdays, noted Griffin, the flu hospitalizes 200,000 people in the United States each year and kills between 3,000 and 49,000 people.
"That's close to the number of women killed by breast cancer each year, and more than twice the number of people killed by AIDS," he wrote.
While it is true that antibiotics can't fight the flu, there are two anti-viral drugs that reduce the symptoms of the flu: Tamiflu and Relenza.
"However, there are instances of flu complications that involve bacterial infection," wrote Griffin. "The flu virus can weaken your body and allow bacterial invaders to infect you. Secondary bacterial infections to the flu include bronchitis, ear infections, sinusitis, and most often, pneumonia."
He also noted it's not only the elderly that are at risk from the flu.
"Some of the most susceptible people to seasonal influenza are young children," wrote Griffin. "Ninety percent of H1N1 swine flu deaths have been in people under age 65, while 90 percent of seasonal flu deaths are in the elderly. And both seasonal and pandemic flu are particularly dangerous for very young children."
And, you can get the flu twice in one year, so it's important to take the necessary precautions even after you've gotten sick once, he said.
One of the biggest myths to be dispelled is among the young and healthy, who believe they're not at risk of getting the flu, so they don't need a flu shot.
"Sure, if you're in good health, you'll probably recover from the seasonal flu just fine," wrote Griffin. "But why suffer through the flu if you can avoid it? Second, protecting yourself isn't the only reason to get vaccinated."
Christine Hay, assistant professor at the University of Rochester Medical Center told Griffin that while healthy adults are at low risk for getting the flu, they could spread the virus to more vulnerable members of their household or their community.
"People with the weakest defenses, like children under 6 months, can't get the flu vaccine," noted Griffin. "Their safety depends on the rest of us getting immunized."
Another thing many people don't understand is you shouldn't skip years between vaccinations, he wrote.
"The particular strains of flu that are dominant change every single year. So every single year, researchers have to develop a brand new vaccine."
What might be most irksome for health care providers is the belief among many in our Internet-informed (or misinformed, might be a better word) society that vaccines are dangerous.
"Vaccines are, arguably, the greatest medical advance in history," Trish M. Perl, assistant professor of medicine at Johns Hopkins Medical School, told WebMD, because prevented more illness and death than any treatment.
In recent years, wrote Griffin, there's been growing mistrust of vaccines, including the flu vaccine.
"Some believe that there could be a link between vaccines -- specifically the ingredient thimerosal -- and developmental disorders in children, like autism. However, there is no evidence that vaccines cause autism, and experts say that we're losing sight of how important vaccines are."
If you're still concerned about thimerosal, noted Griffin, manufacturers produce more thimerosal-free flu vaccine than people use.
"If you want your child to get it, just ask your doctor."
Earlier this year there was some concern in Europe when a study revealed that GlaxoSmithKline's Pandemrix swine flu vaccine was linked to at least 795 cases of narcolepsy.
Writing for Reuter's, Kate Kelland wrote Pandemrix was given to more than 30 million people in 47 countries during the 2009-2010 H1N1 swine flu pandemic, but because it contains an adjuvant, or booster, it was not used in the United States because drug regulators there are wary of adjuvanted vaccines. Pandemrix is no longer available to people under 20 years old.
"There's no doubt in my mind whatsoever that Pandemrix increased the occurrence of narcolepsy onset in children in some countries -- and probably in most countries," Emmanuel Mignot, a specialist in the sleep disorder at Stanford University, told Reuters.
Mignot, who is being funded by GSK to investigate the link, told CTV he believes that in some children who were unknowingly genetically susceptible to narcolepsy Pandemrix may have accidentally triggered some cases of narcolepsy, but there may be other factors involved that scientists aren't yet aware of.
Mignot calculated there may have been one case of narcolepsy linked to a vaccine for every 55,000 children vaccinated in countries that used the Pandemrix vaccine with the booster adjuvant.
According to Steven Novella, writing for Science Based Medicine, narcolepsy occurs in genetically susceptible individuals after some environmental trigger, such as in infection, that causes the immune system to attack and destroy hypocretin cells in the brain. While the data linking Pandemrix and narcolepsy is fairly strong, noted Novella, "It now seems likely that some combination of factors, including but not limited to the Pandemrix vaccine, led to a spike in narcolepsy cases among children but not adults in Finland and Sweden."
So while we urge all our readers to ask their doctors about the safety and efficacy of the flu vaccine, we have no doubt they will be told that the benefits of getting a flu shot far outweigh the possible complications of getting the flu.
Adults and children with underlying health conditions, including immune disorders, chronic diseases, and obesity, and seniors or anyone in a nursing home or chronic care facility should not think twice about getting the shot. Pregnant women, health care providers, police and emergency service workers should also be getting the shot as soon as possible.
And it's never too late to get the flu shot. Vaccine supplies usually last until December or January and the flu often doesn't hit its peak until February or sometimes as late as March.
So if you haven't gotten your flu shot yet, we urge you to do so post haste. You could spare yourself, your family, your co-workers and even strangers, a lot of misery. Do everyone a favor and get your shot.
If you'd like to leave a comment (or a tip or a question) about this story with the editors, please email us. We also welcome letters to the editor for publication; you can do that by filling out our letters form and submitting it to the newsroom.


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Wednesday, June 27, 2012
DAY 4 - In LaLa Land
Day 4 in LA, we star hopped on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The five of us walked up and down each block and saw every star. And oh boy, was that floor HOT when we sat to take a photo. Owch!! LOL! From there we walked to the Las Palmas Hotel, where Julia Roberts lived in "Pretty Woman". Of course, we took lots and lots of photos!... Next stop was Robertson Blvd, which we thought would be a lot more busy. It was sorta dead this day, so we stopped in Kitson and that was a wrap for Robertson. We tried to squeeze so much into this trip. Stay tuned to see where we went on Day 5. =)
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It used to be that when you went to college, you were relatively certain you'd be able to repay your student loans within a decade--or even less.
A recent survey, however, showed that 60 percent of Millennials (those now 19-35) don't think they'll be able to pay off their loans until they're in their 40s.
Consider that for a moment: As soon as many Millennials graduate--literally as soon as they enter the work force and adult life--they have debt they believe they'll carry for 20-plus years. It's not minor debt, either--a recent report by Citizens Bank found that Millennial college grads spend close to one-fifth of their annual salaries on student loan repayment.
The fact is, that kind of debt impacts everything. It's a consideration when it comes to the kind of job to get, where to live, and whether to even consider buying property (which feels like a pipe dream to many Millennials).
It also affects how long Millennials would be willing to stay at a company.
Millennials are notorious job hoppers, but a recent study found that those with student debt would stay with a company 36 percent longer if it offered student loan repayment assistance. In other words, a workplace that helps younger workers repay crushing student debt should expect to see higher rates of retention.
As a Millennial, I can attest to both study results. I'm fairly certain I'll still be paying off my student loans into my 40s (barring some gigantic windfall), and I'd be far more likely to stay at a company that recognized the value of bringing that number down.
While it's wonderful to offer matching for employees' 401(k)s, offering student debt repayment assistance would say a lot about a company's values. It would send the message that the company understands the actual burden of this on their younger employees--that this is one of the major things on their minds.
A close friend of mine puts close to $800 a month towards student loans, with no end in sight. Because she and I have never known things to be different, we can't say whether we would have made different life choices without this as a factor. But it definitely affects my decisions about my present and future, and how I view my financial position as a whole.
Adding student loan repayment assistance to your benefits package would be a smart move if you're trying to become (or stay) appealing to young professionals. While there's a strong culture of matching retirement funds for employees, student loan repayment assistance is a newer idea. It makes a company stand out.
It would also do more than just boost Millennial employee retention by giving them a compelling reason to stick around. It would let them know that their issues matter, and that one of the biggest stressors in their lives would actually be eased by sticking with you.
It would demonstrate that you are the kind of organization that not only understands, but takes action on behalf of your people.


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I saw a post on Facebook the other day that hit me to the core. It was written by a man I know well and respect a lot. In fact this guy and his ex-wife welcomed me into their home at one of the most difficult times in my life, accepted me and helped me through what was going on. Thank you Lloyd and Melissa.
Then I saw his post on Christians and hypocrisy. It hit me right in the face, ticked me off to no end and stuck with me like a nagging fly that no matter how much I swatted, would not go away.
I was practicing self righteous anger. However because I knew this guy and knew his heart I had to give his words a fair chance. I had to accept that maybe I was part of the rampant Christian hypocrisy problem he was talking about and not a big enough part of the solution.
I found two definitions of hypocrite on the internet. One is a person who pretends to have virtues, moral or religious beliefs that they do not actually possess.
The other says that a hypocrite is someone who feigns some desirable or publicly approved atttude when their private life, opinions or statements directly oppose their public statements or actions. You know, the Sunday morning Christian.
I like the definition I found on Got Questions.Org that says the word hypocrite is derived from the Greek term for actor and literally means "one who wears a mask" That kind of hits it directly on the head doesn't it?
This behavior is mentioned in the Bible.
Matthew 15:8-9 "This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me"
In vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men."
I had to take an honest look at my life. Am I guilty of putting on a mask before I go out into the world? Are I so entrenched in being seen and gaining the applause of peers that I will do whatever it takes? Am I consistently inconsistent in my Christian walk? Is my identity based on society rather than Christ?
Do I say one thing then do another?
If we are honest these are questions that we could all ask ourselves.
As much as we tell ourselves it is not the case, there are Christian wolves in sheeps clothing.
While we might think that our hypocrisy is not transparent, we would be wrong.
Will God forgive our hypocrisy? Yes He will. Will those who are watching you here on earth forgive you? Not so much.
Let me explain that stark comment.
If you go to God with repentance in your heart, God will forgive you. Cmpletely and unconditionally. However, when you practice hypocracy you have planted a seed for your friends, neighbors and those who are seeking God. Is that the kind of seed that is growing the Kingdom of God?
This is a hard and heart wrenching subject. I don't think very many of us wake up and say "I think I will put my mask and sheep suit on on and deceive my fellow man today". But in many ways that is exactly what we do. Following Christ is not something we can be inconsistently consistent with. Will we make mistakes in our walk with Christ? Of course we will. Will we admit those mistakes, repent of those mistakes and learn from those mistakes? Well if we do that is a good sign we are shedding the mask and putting on the cloak of Christ.
Keep pressing into Christ.
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A red arrow in the accompanying image (a higher resolution version is available here) points out the quote. You can read the Informa article by Anishka Abraham—which includes what to do and avoid with metrics—here: https://www.informa-mea.com/blog/7-mistakes-to-avoid-when-measuring-innovation/.
About Scott M. Graffius
Scott M. Graffius, CSP, CSM, CSPO, PMP, ITIL, LSSGB is a project management expert, consultant, international speaker, and award-winning author. He is the CEO of Exceptional PPM and PMO Solutions, a professional services firm, where he partners with client companies to help them achieve their strategic objectives and business initiatives through project management leadership. The consultancy provides project, program, portfolio, and PMO management services inclusive of agile, traditional, and hybrid development and delivery frameworks. Business results include upgraded responsiveness to business needs, faster delivery and time-to-market, improved on-budget performance, higher customer and stakeholder satisfaction, and greater competitive advantage. Scott is a former vice president of project management with a publicly traded provider of diverse consumer products and services over the Internet. Before that, he ran and supervised the delivery of projects and programs in public and private organizations with businesses ranging from e-commerce to advanced technology products and services, retail, manufacturing, entertainment, and more. He has experience with consumer, business, reseller, government, and international markets. Additional information is available at: http://Exceptional-PMO.com/who_we_are/bio.
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Why connect with alumni?
Because you have Puget Sound in common, you have a natural connection...alumni have been where you are, and they're often interested in where you're headed. Take every opportunity to network with and learn from Puget Sound alumni.
Alumni can be your best resource for exploring career options, and for getting an insiders' perspective on various industries and organizations.
Join Puget Sound's ASK Network LinkedIn Group
The ASK Network is a place for Logger-to-Logger connections... Where alumni support students who are exploring options and seeking advice about career paths, postgraduate studies, and transitioning to life after Puget Sound. And where students benefit from the experience of alumni—where they can gain insight and to be inspired by the myriad paths Puget Sound grads pursue.
• Peruse job titles to get ideas about potential career fields.
• See an alum that piques your interest? Reach out for an informational interview using the tips below.
• Learn more about ASK.
• New to LinkedIn? Learn more.
Get Tips: Professional networking online
LinkedIn has been called "Facebook for professionals." But professional networking sites like LinkedIn expect members to interact—no surprise—with a sense of professionalism. Use these tips to navigate interactions on LinkedIn and other professional networking sites.
Ready to reach out? Here are some networking communication samples and tips about informational interviewing.
Participate in Take a Logger to Work (TLW)
TLW days connect students with established professionals (Logger alumni and parents) for half-day shadowing experiences—offering an engaging and realistic taste of what aspiring young professionals might encounter on the job.
Attend Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) events, like ASK Night to:
• Make contacts with professionals in a wide variety of careers.
• Hear what others have done with their liberal arts education.
• Seek advice from alumni about classes, jobs, grad school, transitioning from college, etc.
Check the CES Calendar of Events for other opportunities to connect with alumni. ~If alumni are attending a campus event, get involved!
Read Alumni Interviews and Watch ASK a Logger Q&A videos
Puget Sound alumni pursue a wide range of careers. Learn about different career paths through these alumni spotlights.