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As I sit 10000 meters above sea level, with the monotonous hum of the airplane engines gliding me into stranger shores, flashbacks of Melbourne – the city of my childhood – indelibly sketch themselves upon my mind like a memorable film.
The familiar city skyline, stands proudly on the horizon like the ramparts of a medieval castle; the algae-blue of Port Phillip bay superimposed on the endless ocean licking the curvature of the earth outside my window seat. So without further a due, as my childhood blends into memory which blends into nostalgia, here is, quid pro pro, the 10 things I miss about Melbourne.
1. Graffiti –
Crawling from the pavement – as an outstretched hand clinging to life below the sand – Melbourne's graffiti is forged in the night, coming to life by day, and then returning to the shadows, only to be replaced again with the rising sun. Weird cartoons, political statements, illegible tags and signatures – graffiti is a subculture unto itself, and reflects on society as a whole. We, the interpreters, the amateur art critics, the lovers of impromptu art – take away tid bits of inspiration with each passing glance: hours of painstaking, unrecognized work facing the train-line, pleading for recognition from the distracted and uninitiated. Perhaps what inspires me the most, is not the beauty or quirkiness of some of the artworks – but the fact that the work is anonymous. The graffiti artist seeks to leave his mark and gain street cred, but his public displays function as our collective voice. A subculture of the day, that is borne of the night.
2. Crickets
Apart from the occasional severe heatwave or devastating flood – the next worst thing about the Melbourne summer are cicadas. Eating away at your brain with their incessant signature 'chirp', the crickets bury themselves deep beneath street lawns and backyards – spawning to life when the temperature hits a cool 35. Accompanying their monosyllabic symphony is the unparalleled beauty of the setting sun, usually throwing an orange backdrop across the city sky. Many times I tried unsuccessfully to track down the army of hidden cicadas and extinguish their mind-numbing mating cries. As yet, each attempt ended shamefully – the cicada would lie low for a couple of hours – only to restart like a broken record once I made it to bed.
Crickets 1. Yours truly, 0.
3. Four seasons in one day.
Each discussion about Melbourne invariably turns to the state of the weather, and every single time – without fail – somebody lets out (mid conversation) the triumphant cliché: "We've had four seasons in one day." And indeed, this overused, trampled maxim does have an element of truth to it. Mornings are cold – the embodiment of winter – with a thin later of dew coating the grass, accompanied by the frosted windows of each car that make for some interesting street art. As the dew melts and lunch trickles by, sanguine autumn leaves line the leafy streets, and a light shower from the bay coats the city in a pluvial mask. By afternoon, you must escape the oppressive heat, as the clouds give way to our neighbouring star – casting down all those who dare to enter the cool murky waters of St. Kilda beach. By dusk, the city recovers – like a newly baked loaf straight from the oven – providing a pleasant "Spring-y" end to the lesser liked three seasons, as they prepare to wreak havoc upon Melbourne's inhabitants the next morning.
4. Public transport
Everybody in Melbourne says that hate it, but nobody can live without it. This love-hate relationship with the mass transit system has existed in Melbourne from the beginning of time, when our ancestor, John Batman rented out his horse and carriage after losing a poker game to John Faukner. Perhaps Melbourne's single most identifiable feature is the iconic green tram that snakes its way from the CBD to the suburbs. Every train ride into the city is always an interesting experience: when the train is empty you have the freedom to rest your head against the glass and doze off to the view of abandoned warehouses, parks and family homes. When travelling at peak hour, you squeeze in between a white collar lawyer and patriotic footy supporters, huddling alone in that last gap of fresh air, whilst you listen to the revellers singing the Collingwood anthem al the way to Frankston.
5. Footy
Speaking of revellers, nothing electrifies this city more than footy. It is Melbourne's very own, born and bred – and our proudest export to the northern states. Whilst I'm not an avid supporter, nobody can escape the media obsession with the Australian game – on and off the field. From the latest player frug scandal, to the injured list, to fantasy football. For 8 months, we all hold our breath to deliberate and argue and bet on, who will win this week. Cricket, rugby and basketball are evicted from the schoolyard and the national psyche – and one game takes over – footy. Luckily I brought one with me overseas, to continue the tradition.
6. The 'alternative' image
If I had to stereotype 'The Melbournian' – it would be the alternative, inner-city 'trendy', sipping latte in a gentrified bohemian café in Carlton, whilst plotting the next Youtube revolution. Besides the fact that the Melbourne electorate was the first in the country to vote in a Greenie, Melbournians have always had a tendency to aim for the 'hip' offbeat style – like a cross between a self-aware hippie and a struggling musician with an obscene amount of hair gel. And I like. There is something about being 'alternative' that encourages self-thought and innovation. There is a war raging against conformity and Melbourne is in the middle of it. Kudos.
7. The beach
As you've probably figured, Melbourne is not the #1 summer tourist destination of Australia, although it does have a few iconic beaches that line the bay. My personal experiences of swimming in Port Phillip range from vomit-induced cholera to radioactive poisoning, however as long as one doesn't enter the polluted waters, Melbourne's beaches have something for everybody (except swimmers). From the over-hyped beach huts in Brighton to something further down the Mornington Peninsula, I'm gonna miss predicted a series of wavefronts when a supertankers waltzes by on the horizon.
8. Multiculturalism and food
The last time I heard anybody brag about plain 'ol steak and mashed potatoes was …. never. And with such a wide diversity of cultures and cuisines, why would you? My suburb – as a microcosm of Melbourne – contains an eclectic sample of Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Indian, Mexican and 7-elevens, so there's never a boring day when experimenting with a new palate. Since there is no distinctive 'Australian cuisine', we seem to have adopted the entire range as are own – but then again, this might just be a consequence of globalization in our society. Nevertheless, still missing it.
9. Queen Victoria Market
There is a humble modesty in earning a living at the market. Each person inquisitively doting along is a potential customer. Each vendor guards his produce like a hawk, waiting for the next sale. One would expect in a capitalist paradigm, that so many similar stalls grouped together would drastically bring prices down in fierce competition. Not so aboard Queen Victoria. The produce might be fresh, but Big W is often cheaper. But just wandering amidst the flurry of shoppers, buskers, ethnic vendors and tourists is a serene experience. Finding parking is a separate issue. For some reason I've always romanticised the market vendor. Not as a career prospect, but whenever I think of them a certain image comes to mind: Arriving at the market before the break of dawn, unloading the carts in the icy cold, and putting on that ubiquitous apron, in preparation for another day of hopes and dreams, customer and hagglers, and the continuous sounds of life.
10. Family
Ye, corny I know. But this is probably the thing that I miss the most in Melbourne. Because at the end of the day, it's just another city, with people and transport and buildings and everything that goes with normal cities. But my family and loved ones quietly wait there in subdued anticipation – as I move ever farther to a distant land. Now that's definitely something to long for.


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Suffering a major injury can be devastating. Not only does the injury affect a person's physical well-being, but their mental health as well. While there are numerous therapies depending on the type of injury, more people are learning of the many benefits scuba diving may provide for those who suffer from a range of injuries.
Scuba diving provides a unique environment with many therapeutic characteristics that simply can't be replicated on land. First, the weightlessness of being underwater may relieve physical pain and may help patients exercise in a more comfortable manner. Mental and emotional benefits abound also – it's a place where patients may be able to focus, be more in control and feel a sense of achievement.
Scuba diving is also beneficial from a social perspective. Too often, people with major injuries may isolate themselves as they deal with new challenges. It may be difficult to socialize with loved ones and in society, especially at first. Scuba diving is always done with a "buddy" – an instructor or therapist, and sometimes even in groups. This encourages communication and bonding with others.
Whether a person was injured in an accident, as the result of disease, or is a veteran of war, scuba diving may help – and studies may point to this. PADI provided scuba diving expertise and a variety of resources to help conduct a six-week study, commissioned by the Cody Unser First Step Foundation in partnership with Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the International Center for Spinal Cord Injury at the Kennedy Krieger Institute.
Ten paralyzed veterans were selected for the trial which was completed in the Cayman Islands in 2011. PADI provided each veteran and also the researchers with PADI Open Water Diver courses. Eight veterans completed the program; improvement averages include:
- 15 percent drop in muscle spasticity
- 10 percent increase in light touch sensitivity
- 5 percent jump in sensitivity to pinprick
If you or a loved one has suffered from a major, life-changing injury, scuba diving therapy may help in some situations. Importantly, talk with your doctor and therapists about your interest to see if this type of therapy is right for you.
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Not really related, but a good thread by Seanan McGuire on fanfiction:
Maybe we wanted to CHANGE THE DEFAULT.— Seanan McGuire (@seananmcguire) March 28, 2018
Can you imagine?
The audacity!
Graduates of a school that doesn't cost money, with a "student body" made of mostly women, CHANGING THE DEFAULT.


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Is it me, or is it quiet this week? If it is just me, then let me know what I missed. Here's what I didn't, and very nice it is too:
Fabulous VG Lee has been taking part in the Writing Process Blog Tour. VG's short and entertaining piece talks about how her writing process works ("By pauses, leaps and bounds.") and her current novel Mr Oliver that she originally started over 20 years ago:
"I have always returned to Mr Oliver – his life and loves. The story is set in the 1970's and moves between London and Yorkshire. It is about obsessive love and how it can ruin a life or many lives. As in all my work, tragedy is closely linked to comedy, which I feel is an ideal combination."
You can read the rest of the piece here on a Facebook note (requires you to be logged into Facebook).
Lesley Davis revealed the cover for her next book Playing in Shadow. Here's what a very pleased Lesley had to say about it:
"I would like to announce my next book from Bold Strokes Books, "Playing In Shadow', now has this gorgeous cover to grace it! This is a spin off to 'Playing Passion's Game' so fans of Trent….she's back! She's brought friends along so I hope you'll enjoy meeting Bryce and Scarlet. Gamers, gays, and Goths unite!"
Playing in Shadow is due for release in 2015.
Kiki Archer was interviewed in Diva magazine and G3 this week. In the G3 interview she talks about the possibility of another book to follow her new and already best-selling When You Know. She also lets us in on the inspiration for the bathroom scene in the first book One Foot Onto the Ice and her plans for moving into film.
As a highly successful indie author, Kiki talked to Diva magazine about how publishing is changing and the impact of social media on book sales. She talks about her popular video logs and other ways the UK indie authors reach readers through non-traditional ways. Have a gander over here for some tips.
Niamh Murphy has been busy on her current work in progress The Lady Edris and the Kingdom in a Cave – chapter 5 is now available for review on Wattpad. She has also uploaded her first reading, this time of her debut novel Mask of the Highwaywoman. You can see it here.
If you're in Edinburgh next week, you can catch Val McDermid answering questions and reading from her Lambda finalist Cross and Burn. She will be appearing at the Central Library on Thursday 22nd May and you can book tickets here!
Finally, that Clare Ashton got her book out at last. That Certain Something is out on Amazon and Smashwords. (It's terribly good you know, have a peek at the sample, it's got lesbians in it and everything.)
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By Tiffany Goddard, Sales Director, Carahsoft
The goal of the U.S. government's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) protocols is not to completely eliminate risk, but rather to increase risk awareness and prepare for the worst case scenario. The U.S. Department of Defense defined ERM in their Defense Risk, Issue and Opportunity Management Guide. This guide aims to help organizations make decisions about the best solutions for a technology acquisition while identifying, analyzing and attempting to handle the consequences of known risks, issues and opportunities. The key areas addressed in the guide are:
- Risks – Future events or conditions that may have a negative effect on achieving program objectives for cost, schedule and performance.
- Issues – Events or conditions that have already occurred, are occurring or are certain to occur in the future and have a potentially negative impact on the program.
- Opportunities – A proactive methodology that seeks to not only minimize the negative effects of dealing with chance, but also look at the positive outcome of obtaining the means and methods to deal with that risk.
To comply with the principles of ERM and the specifics in the DoD guide, organizations are being asked to consider these five basic steps:
- Planning – What is the program's risk management process?
- Identification – What can go wrong?
- Analysis – What are the likelihood and probable consequences of that risk?
- Handling – Should the risk be accepted, avoided, transferred or mitigated?
- Monitoring – How has the risk changed?
Doing this kind of analysis and risk prediction for every program within the U.S. government is not only a best practice but is also now mandated by the Office of Management and Budget under a new circular called OMB A-123. Compliance entails a mix of governance, processes and tools that can cost agencies a lot of time and money.
These compliance goals are a huge cultural and technological shift for many U.S. organizations; so how are agencies approaching OMB A-123, RIO and other risk management protocols? The U.S. Air Force Materiel Command is a great example of meeting these goals.
U.S Air Force Materiel Command and Risk Management
The U.S. Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) is responsible for 50% of the Air Force's budget. In this role, risk management is critical to ensuring stewardship of U.S. taxpayer dollars as well as the success of mission-critical programs. AFMC needs to know the risk profile of each Air Force program. The goal of implementing ERM in AFMC is to encourage a more comprehensive risk-management process and communicate risk at all levels. This allows for the delivery of consistent processes across the entire Air Force.
Through consistent risk-management procedures, AFMC helps the Air Force reduce costs, increase transparency for senior management, and get more solid understanding of the risks, not just for today's missions, but also for those of the next generation. With a holistic effort that defines processes and employs tools to automate risk-profiles and reporting, AFMC is able to effectively meet these goals. This translates into clearer risk-based decision-making, especially when it comes to funding.
The Future of ERM in Government Acquisitions
While the tenets of ERM in U.S. government have been around for over a decade, the major revision to OMB A-123 last year underlines the importance of the relationship between Internal Controls and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM). With new deadlines for risk assessment to be integrated within an organization's framework as well as risk profiles to be submitted to OMB by June 2, 2017, agencies have a huge workload ahead of them.
Meeting these deadlines is a huge undertaking for any agency that does not already have a robust Enterprise Risk Management capability, and many of those that do will need to formalize their existing processes in order to comply. This level of risk-management maturity cannot be achieved with spreadsheets and stand-alone risk registers.
That's why Sword Active Risk has partnered with Carahsoft, a government IT solutions provider who works with manufacturers, value-added resellers, system integrators and consulting partners to deliver hardware, software and support solutions to U.S. federal, state and local government agencies. As part of our partnership agreement, we've added Active Risk Manager (ARM) to Carahsoft's General Services Administration Schedule and SEWP V contracts. ARM will help U.S. government agencies comply with necessary protocols, like OMB A-123, and to manage risk across departmental and enterprise projects and programs.
To learn more about how together with Carahsoft, Sword Active Risk is helping agencies meet new risk guidelines, check out our recent joint webinar. And learn more about how Sword Active Risk worked with AFMC meet their risk management goals, download the case study.
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I am currently a programmer with 4 years of experience. In the past I have done tech support for a few years and was an instructor at an IT trade school for a few years. I have a good balance of IT knowledge and would like to enter the world of security particularly doing penetration tests as an external auditor.
I'm really looking for help figuring out how to make myself more marketable as a penetration tester and what is the best way to find a pentesting job?


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Fraunhofer method identifies new digital business models with a smart data approach
May 12, 2016
Digital Scout is a new instrument that Fraunhofer IAO has developed for monitoring digital business models emerging across the globe. To date, experts have identified 15,000 digital business model approaches. Most of these come from the United States and China, with Germany ranking in sixth place. Companies can use this method to develop a digital innovation strategy.
A recent data analysis conducted by Fraunhofer IAO shows that every year around 2000 new approaches for digital business models are published worldwide – and with them new forms of customer interaction and changes in customer experience. It now takes more than just a technically sophisticated product, a strong brand or a large production capacity to satisfy customers. The commercial success of products is, in fact, becoming increasingly dependent on the "game-changing business models" with which new players from other sectors, e.g. internet companies, are redefining the rules of the game.
Bringing perspective: Which business model is worth using?
Under these harsh conditions, it is crucial for companies to maintain an overview of new business models that are emerging and apply the right strategies. In the light of the sheer number and speed of development, that is no easy task.
15,000 new digital business models – but only 417 from Germany
To this end, Fraunhofer IAO has developed a new smart data approach called Digital Scout with which to monitor business models in the area of B2C and B2B. Through this method, Fraunhofer IAO has already identified some 15,000 digital business model approaches published in the last seven years worldwide – primarily in the United States and China. Germany ranks in sixth place in the statistics.
The digital business model data collected from companies across the globe involve new forms of customer interaction, new value creation architectures and new value propositions. These data allow companies to obtain information on current digital trends, scrutinize their business model and then develop their own digital innovation strategy. The most important questions that companies can obtain answers to are:
- What new consumer experiences do customers want? And how can these demands be met?
- What digital technologies can companies use?
- Who will be the next digital players that we should cooperate with?
- Do we have to change our entire value proposition?
"New customer experiences and benefits are two key elements in the development of digital business models. Companies from the U.S. and Asia are very dynamic in devising new business models. By intelligently linking information of various kinds, it is possible to identify new approaches from these regions at an early stage, before awareness of them becomes widespread. It is essential to master this challenge for a company΄s strategic development in the digital age," explains Truong Le, who developed the Digital Scout method. The method is available for use now by interested companies.


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Celtic Football Programmes
Celtic football programmes. We stock a huge selection of Celtic programmes and memorabilia for sale. Our stock is updated every day and includes old, rare and hard to find collectible football programmes.
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Our stock of Celtic Football Programmes covers all eras of Celtic's illustrious history, and has included programmes from the games played in 1967 European Cup run against Dukla Prague, FK Vojvodina, FC Nante and FC Zurich. We also stocked the European Cup Final Programme against Inter Milan on 25 May 1967 in Lisbon and the programme from the losing 1970 European Cup Final against Feynord.
Programmes have also been listed from the Scottish Cup final win against Aberdeen in 1937, which is famous for having a world record attendance of 147,365, a record which still stands today.
More recent programmes include the UEFA Cup Final against Porto in Seville, May 2003 and programmes from the various legs played in the run up to the final including programmes for games against Boavista of Portugal, Liverpool of England, Blackburn Rovers of England, Stuttgart of Germany, Celta Vigo of Spain and Suduva of Lithuania.


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Hero bus driver in Milwaukee helps lost 2-year-old boy
A bus driver from Milwaukee was dubbed a national hero, after he helped a lost little boy find his way back home. After spotting a 2-year-old boy wandering alone at 6:30am, Milwaukee County Transit System driver Duane Butler decided to stop his bus and assist (along with the help of a passenger).
The driver was going along his usual route on July 4th when he spotted a little boy, dressed in shirt, pants ans socks, roam alone in the street. The bus had just a few passengers on board and with their permission, Duane stopped the vehicle and radioed the police for assistance, while one of passengers picked the boy up and comforted the distraught child. The boy was crying and couldn't tell the men on the bus where he came from, so he sat down quietly in the bus until the police arrived.
Reports say that the toddler slipped from home while his family was sleeping and got lost in the neighborhood. The policemen took the boy in their custody and went door to door, asking if someone knows him. Thanks to the driver's quick thinking, the little adventurer was swiftly reunited with his grateful mother.
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Carl Weese has a new picture blog called Working Pictures. Take a look!
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Check out our new site at www.theonlinephotographer.com!
It's nice to hear Carl's narrative, to see what little detail caught his eye and pulled the scene together for him. Like the mop and the grill.
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Waterstone Subdivision
Lucasville, Nova Scotia
Sandy and Judy Hines
Location: Waterstone Subdivision is located off the Lucasville Road about half way between Hammonds Plains Rd and Lower Sackville. It is technically not in Hammonds Plains but in a community called Lucasville although it is often referred to as a Hammonds Plains subdivision.
Advantages: Large lots of at least an acre with most 2 acres or more. Two lakes in subdivision, McCabe Lake and Webber Lake. All single family homes.
Age of houses: The subdivision was only developed in late 1990's so most houses are newer. Subdivision is only partially developed so there are lots of brand new homes in the area.
Style of housing available: All single family detached houses are available here including split entry, side split and two storey homes. Some are on the lake.
Some of the streets in subdivision: Waterstone, Stonewick, Westpoint, Millstone
Schools: ( Note: Waterstone is part of the Sackville School system so children do not attend school in Hammonds Plains at all). P-6 Sackville Heights Elementary, 7-9 Sackville Heights Junior High, 10-12 Millwood High School.
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The government wishes to see a dramatic and sustained improvement in the performance of providers of NHS services in initiating and delivering clinical research, in particular reducing the time taken to recruit the first patient to trials and recruiting to target. The overall aim is to increase the number of patients who have the opportunity to participate in research and to enhance the nation's attractiveness as a host for research. Further detailed information and FAQs can be found on the National Institute for Health Research website
Therefore, all clinical research studies hosted by the Trust are subject to new performance benchmarks in initiation and delivery time:
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I returned home, waiting for the call from her, saying she was going to come to the concert with me that night. I happened to have these Toby Keith tickets just fall in my lap. Someone from my work had an extra pair and he just gave them to me. Told me to pay him back by buying a few beers. Easy enough.
As I walked through the door at home, my cell rang. It was someone who wanted my permission to relay my cell number back to the girl friend. I said of course, then explained in a summarized way, what was going on.
She called minutes later and told me she could not make it to the concert. She said she could not find a sitter for her son. Whether this was actually true or not, I felt she was playing it safe. We were just talking, at this point, and if we went, she may feel this would be a date, although I stressed to her we were going as friends.
She did tell me, however, that she wanted to meet the next night at a bar for a few beers. I said that would be a great idea. She told me she would call the next day to set up plans.
That next morning came and I waited for her call. It didn't come. The afternoon came and still no call. I grew impatient.
I had told myself that I would not call if someone was to call me. I broke that idea. I called her. I asked what the plan was for that night. She said she was just getting ready to call me. We decided on a place to meet and then we met there.
We had a few beers, talked and had a good time. We were kind of nervous being out together in public for fear of the beastly wife showing up and seeing us. But we really didn't care. It was fun.
While all this was going on this particular Saturday, earlier that morning I had received another phone call call from the beastly wife. It was barely 7am and I was mad at her for calling again, this time on a weekend, so damn early.
She told me she had the divorce papers drawn up from a lawyer and she wanted me to make a special drive out to her house to read them over and sign them.
I told her to go fuck herself. I told her when I come out there I would stop by her house to look them over and take a copy. But I was not going to sign shit, nor was I going to make a special trip over there.
She got mad, called me every name under the sun, asked what I had to do that day that was so much more important than signing these papers. I didn't answer her questions and just got so fed up that I hung up.
That was the night I went to the bar with my new female friend, beast's former friend, when I decided to go over to the beast's cave.
After we walked out of the bar together, I got in my Jeep and started to drive over to the cave. On my way, I called the friend to inform her my intentions, but she didn't answer. I was wanting her to tell me to not go there, but since she did not answer, I ended up pulling into the beast's driveway.
It was 1am and I went from having a good time to being pissed off within seconds. All I had to do was think about how much I hated this bitch and how angry she made me with her early in the morning phone calls.
I noticed that the house was dark, meaning she was in bed, which also meant it was time for a little revenge. I wanted to see how fun it was for this beastly bitch to be awaken from a good sleep.
I stepped on the porch, rang the doorbell a couple times in a row, then banged as hard as I could on the front door.


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If you've been studying astrology for a while, or following the Daily Astro-LOA Flash, you'll know that the Dark Moon is a time to release tension and chillax. No matter what sign or what time of year, the two days before every New Moon is the time to unwind. With a restorative vibe, you can reflect on the past 27 days, and prepare for the power and energy about to shift. And it does shift.
First of all, the Dark Moon is in play for about two days prior to the New Moon, or when it is 30° degrees 'behind'. You can't see it at that time. It's too close to the sun.
Think of it as the culmination of a whole 28 day cycle. In this way, the Moon goes through the entire zodiac, waxing and waning, making every aspect to every planet and point in the chart.
At the end, in the Dark Moon Phases, the moon applies to a conjunction to the sun which marks the New Moon and the beginning of the cycle all over again.
Don't underestimate the power of aligning with the moon as it travels through the zodiac. Whole calendars are devoted to this but the gist is: planting seeds and setting intentions on the New and waxing moon. Releasing resistance and pulling weeds on the Full and waning moon, and restoring/resting/de-cluttering on the Dark Moon.
For more details on the transits of the Moon, check out this short Youtube Tutorial - Transits of the Moon.
In our time of solar/patriarchy, it might surprise you to know of the moon's elevation in the past. Many ancient astrologers regarded the Moon as the chief of the two luminaries. The sun was considered less significant to the Babylonian stargazers, for example. And later, in Roman times, people were not known by their sun signs but by their Moon, or even Ascendant sign.
Dark Moons are definitely for rest. Think recuperation, meditation and quietude with a little retreat and de-cluttering thrown in. Also, it's good to fill the tanks at this time.
Joss Whedon says, "Fill the tanks!" Between projects, he recommends constantly consuming art, and he means art you don't normally watch or read - shows, films, plays, art exhibitions, concerts, poetry readings, novels... The goal is to step outside the normal, everyday routine/genres. "It's all fodder," he says and this approach applies beautifully to Dark Moon times.
I like to think of the Dark Moon as Savasana, pronounced shah-VAHS-uh-nuh. If you've taken a yoga class, you'll know it as that last pose at the end of the session. The pose of the corpse. It's easy, right? You just lay there.
But no.
It's actually not only the most important pose of the practice, it's also the most challenging because you have to relax.
Sort of like 'allowing' or floating downstream.
"...Savasana is the time to reap all the benefits of the physical practice. Muscular and skeletal tension is consciously relaxed in this pose. Regardless of length and frequency, we can all agree that Savasana is an essential part of every yoga practice."
Let's translate that into Astro-LOA terms.
The dark moon is a time to reap all the benefits of the month's focus and we can all agree that relaxing on the Dark Moon is an essential part of every deliberate creation practice.
And for those who want to follow my teacher - Yoga with Adriene - in a savasana practice, here she is, taking us step by step through the corpse pose.
It's our chance to consciously float downstream, restore and rejuvenate, and of course, fills the tanks.
I'd love to hear your suggestions for chilling out on the Dark Moon.
See you in the comments.
by Kim
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I do love a good Blogger event. I always end up meeting such lovely girls and learning about products I hadn't used before.This time was no different.
|Train to London...all snuggled up!
Of course I didn't turn it down.
I took Ruth along, who is not only a pastry chef (graduated from the prestigious Cordon Bleu) but also an amazing knitting extraordinaire. This was right up her alley!
The event was put on by Cosmic Communications PR and co-hosted by Vintage Patisserie and special knitting expert Catherine Hirst- Contemporary Crafts Instructor.
|Vintage Patisserie
The products are just in time for this extremely cold weather we are now having. Let me tell you, my skin is incredibly dry from being in the heating inside and the cold frosty wind outside.
Now if I am honest, I have never used atrixo before, as I have some other staple products in my winter cupboard that I love...but there is no reason why these lovely products can't sit right next to my old reliables. Because they are good, but also more affordable if you are on a budget and seeing as Atrixo have been doing this for 55 years...I think they kind of know what they are talking about!
Here is what I got in my little goody bag!
£3.32 100ml (Great for travel or your gym bag) and £5.40 200ml (perfect for the home)
2. Atrixo Intensive (the original handcream of Atrixo) which is rich with glycerin (very good for moisturising the skin). RRP £5.40 200ml
3. Atrixo Regenerating Treatment (I've been popping this on my hands daily since I got it. My hands became extremely chapped and they are now incredibly soft). This is a great product if your hands are over exposed to the elements, tough jobs and gives instant relief.
RRP £5.46 100ml
I also recieved a GORGEOUS Teacup and Saucy, which you can see in the photo above AND the cutest and yummiest little cake in the shape of an Atrixo pot of cream!
|Atrixo cake, too cute for words.
|First I got ready...popping on a bit of red lippy with a vintage eye!
|Then I stole my sister's dress...she's travelling around Europe so she won't need it :D the vintage broach is my own though!
|The knitting lesson began!
|I didn't want to knit! I wanted to EAT!!
|My terrible knitting...but I was still pleased with what I made...even if I am too tense to knit and do it too tightly
|Ruth had to finish knitting for me and fix some bits! Ruth also got her hair done!
|Stuffing my face and rolling my knitted 'thing' into a camomile flower.
|The cakes! mmmmm
|Some of the other lovely bloggers!
|Ruth and I with my finished product and Ruth's beautiful hair, created by the Vintage Patisserie girls. My flower looked like a fried egg. Ruth's was cute and was put in her hair.
Now, just to give you a quick low-down on the Vintage Patisserie girls... They do what is called 'Travelling Tea Parties'
" Whether it's a small intimate lunch, or tea for the thousands we promise to transport your guests back to a golden era.
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The team and myself have over 40 years of Vintage hospitality experience under our (suspender!) belts and we provide an atmosphere of pure glamour and decadence, infused with impeccable customer service and fabulous food. Your journey starts here and we aim to make it magical right from your first phone call until the last teacup is cleared away.
Bespoke Events
Our bespoke inspiration allows you to cherry pick your perfect tea party and includes:
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- Glamorous hostesses
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- Vintage hair and make-up stylist
- Bands
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We understand that no two events are the same and have created unforgettable tea parties for clients, from high-end to high street. We are well practiced at using our creative intuition in bringing your vision to fruition. Our clients include Liberty, Cutler and Gross, Agent Provocateur, Jaeger, Paul Smith CBE, Folli Follie, Revlon, Kim Jones, Myleene Klass, Meg Matthews, Puma and Radley, to name but a few. Our indulgent soirees, hard work and passion have earnt us a huge press following including features in the Sunday Times Style Magazine, Grazia, and ES Magazine.
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Would you prefer to come to our venue? We host Tea Parties at our fabulous venue at Hackney "
These girls were lovely and sweet and put on a fantastic Vintage Tea Party Display. So if you are looking to throw a party, be it a Hen-do, bridal shower, baby shower or birthday...I would get in touch with them if vintage is your thing!
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Call for Applications!
Call for applications!
Artists are encouraged to apply for the 55th Annual Bluff Park Art Show being held Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. Ours is a juried art show, with more than 140 artists selected to participate in this local favorite that brings nearly 10,000 art enthusiasts to historic Bluff Park, a lovely wooded community in Hoover, Alabama.
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With the official first day of summer in only a week, we thought we'd celebrate the season with flower crown fit for a fairytale! (Or an outdoor wedding, summer festival, or any day you please.)
When it comes to constructing your very own flower crown, there really are no rules, but for our version we stuck with simple supplies to make a floral crown to last you through the summer.
Midsummer's Eve Flower Crown
Materials Needed
Fake flowers
Floral tape
Floral wire
Ribbon or string
We swung by the local craft store to procure our supplies, even the flowers! When it comes to selecting flowers, you can go as big and bold or small and sweet as you'd like. We chose a variety of medium-sized pastel flowers in pretty shades of minty green and pale peach.
1. Measure the wire across the top of your head. Using your fingers as "markers," determine where you want the row of flowers to end (we decided on a little past the ears). Cut the wire to the desired length. Then, lay out your selection of flowers in front of the wire, rearranging them until you find a composition that suits you.
2. Wrap the entire length of wire with floral tape. Then, create two loops at both ends by bending the wire and twisting it a few times (this is where you'll attach your ribbon later).
3. Now, for the flowers! Simply tear off small segments of floral tape and begin wrapping each flower stem to the wire. We started in the center and worked our way to each end, so that all of the flowers faced forward.
(If you want a more subtle accent piece, you can opt to use only a few flowers, but for this festive crown we used enough flowers to wrap all the way around the sides.)
4. Attach two strands of ribbon through the loops that you created earlier, and snip them to your desired length.
You're ready to go!
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Hey ya'll! It's hump day. To be completely honest, it always takes me a few hours of each day to realize what day of the week it is. Oh how I am going to miss break. Luckily I get to ease back into school next week with only one day of class and one day of work. Thank god or I might die from the exhausting schedule that I have. Now I have some big news. A new Whole Foods opened up in Austin today in the Domain. I have been waiting for this thing for two years. It is just like the one downtown with a few different twists. When I extended my trip home, I was so excited that I was going to be home for the opening ceremony.
For those of you that don't know, Austin is the headquarters for Whole Foods and it is where the company originated. I feel like that is one of our cities claims to fame. I'm proud of it too because I am all about my healthy living and nutrition agenda. Austinites love keeping Austin weird by supporting local businesses. Whole Foods is something that most Austinites can't live without (on the list are Longhorn football, yoga, Torchy's Tacos, etc). This is why this place was a freaking zoo. My brother and I had to park in a parking garage so far away because every spot was taken and the dirt lot was full. This was insane.
One of the cool things that Whole Foods did was that if you were one of the first 500 people at the opening then you would get a free Austin bag with goodies. I'm Jewish. Obviously I woke up at 7 am just so I could get a bag filled with free things. It wasn't that bad actually. I ended up being 447, barely made it! I was so glad I got it though because it was a really good deal. I love reusable shopping bags not only because I hate dealing with plastic bags, but also because they can be used for so many other things like carrying my laundry to the laundromat or returning items to clothing stores. The bag also came with a nice sized freezer bag. That can be used for chilled bottles of wine or icecream, but maybe both for Galentine's day that is February 13th (for the reference PLEASE watch Parks and Rec)! While we were waiting in line, staff from Whole Foods came around giving out stress balls in the shape of fruits and vegetables. I got myself a carrot. These were super cute and I was like I could totally do something like this for my future dietitian practice!
Hello to you dark chocolate peanut butter cup. I love you too. This was just one of the many delicious treats that was in the bag. I love Justin's more than anything. Seriously one of the best companies for organic peanut butter treats. One of my favorite things of theirs is the 80 calorie squeeze packs. I discovered them at a Whole Foods in NYC and I died. Other things in the bag include Lucy's Gluten Free Cookies, black bean chips, tons of different types of tea, a bottle of soul water, omegabar, chocolate chip cookies, and so much more. It was a nice thing to do for the loyal customers in my opinion. Plus I now have more shopping bags, so win win!
One of the best parts about a grand opening is all of the samples. Once again, the free things. I swear it is just something in my genetics that calls to me when I see the word free. The samples at Whole Foods were on point today. This was a piece of salmon that was grilled outside and seasoned with some spicy cajun spices. Amen. There was also an amazing piece of flank steak outside on the grill. It was incredibly tender and juicy. Other sample highlights include ramen broth, lobster tail meat, a shucked oyster, and tons of fresh fruit. I felt like I was in foodie heaven.
Oh yeah, you heard right. I said a ramen sample because guess what? Our new Whole Foods has a ramen bar. Now that is what I am talking about. I ended up sampling the pork ramen broth, which was simple yet delicious. I will definitely have to come back next time I'm in town when the heat dies down, so I can get a huge bowl of ramen. The line was ridiculous. I hate crowds also, so that was a huge problem for me. People were walking so slow in the store that it was impossible to move around. I had to bust out my New Yorker moves a couple of times in order to get around.
Wait, you don't have a restaurant in the middle of your Whole Foods? Well we do. There was the cutest open building in the middle of the new store. It was a draft and oyster house. Beer and oysters. I could particularly do without the beer since I don't drink a lot, but I would definitely line up for the oysters. They are really good. We got free samples of the oysters, so I can definitely vouch for this place. Also the fact that the inside was extremely crowded vouches for it too. I would definitely love to be able to sit down next time and enjoy an entire plate of oysters instead of just a sample. The ambiance was really cute too because it reminded me of a country porch. A place to kick back with a beer and some oysters.
Speaking of oysters, this Whole Foods actually has a serving station where you can just make yourself a box of oysters to go and shuck yourself. I don't really like the idea of shucking oysters myself, but I like that they have this option available for the real seafood foodies out there. There were so many different types of oysters to choose from, which was also really nice to have access to. That way in case you don't like a specific type of oyster, you aren't stuck to just having that. The Whole Foods really went all out on the seafood part.
When it comes to Whole Foods, you definitely can't forget to mention the desserts. You can't live without a huge cookie cart that has three levels of different types of cookies on all four sides. My brother dug into this station and got a ton of cookies. I ended up sampling a pistachio shortbread, which was to die for. All you could taste was the tasty pistachio flavor, which was great because I hate when things say they are some flavor and there is only a small hint of that flavor. This cookie was great.
So lets get to the things that I didn't like about the Whole Foods. For one the dessert section was very tiny compared to the downtown one on South Lamar. Also since the dessert section is small, there is no chocolate fountain. That means no caramel apples, which my mom loves. I think that there is a smaller amount of actual products to buy in comparison to the other massive location too. However I definitely won't complain because I'm very happy that there is a massive Whole Foods near my mom's house now. It is very convenient to us. I will definitely come here every once and a while when I'm in town.
Have you ever been to the Whole Foods in Austin?
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Desserts are banned in my house. I have a sweet tooth and very little self control, especially when it comes to wanting a late night nibble.
But on Friday night I gave in to my cravings and indulged during my first visit to Kaspa's Desserts in West Croydon.
As I walked into the American style diner my eyes were drawn to the colourful range of gelato flavours on offer and as I walked to my table I spotted enormous cakes cut into generous slices including cheesecake, carrot cake and an Oreo cake.
Before I had even sat down I had changed my mind twice about what I was going to order, but when I was handed the menu - well, that was it, my mind was blown and it was back to square one.
I can only describe the amount of choice on offer as every dessert lovers' dream.
Now came the hard bit, deciding what to order. My eyes were immediately drawn to the delicious looking sundaes and there were three in particular that caught my eye.
The Oreo Sundae (£4.95) boasts Oreo cookie pieces with creamy vanilla, cookies and cream ice cream and chocolate syrup topped with Belgian chocolate bits and crushed Oreos.
But then I noticed the Ferrero Rocher Sundae (£6.95), made up of tasty Ferrero Rocher ice cream combined with vanilla ice cream and topped off with milk chocolate flakes and chocolate syrup.
My love of mango meant I also had to consider Mango Mania (£5.95), scoops of Alfonzo mango ice cream, combined with fresh vanilla ice cream, fruit pieces and layered with special mango syrup.
If the thought of those don't have your mouth watering, the Giant American Waffles will. All served with a choice of fresh vanilla ice cream or whipped cream and again the choice was endless.
For chocoholics there is the Chocoholic (£4.95) a fresh waffle sprinkled with Belgian milk and white chocolate flakes and drizzled with chocolate syrup.
There is also the Canadian Winter Waffle (£4.50) a waffle dusted with cinnamon powder and drizzled with Canadian maple tree syrup.
Strawberry Indulgence (£5.50) promises strawberry and chocolate syrup, but it was the White Choc Indulgence (£5.50) that grabbed my attention. Served with fresh banana and strawberry slices and smothered in white chocolate, this was a definite contender.
Now if for some strange reason neither the sundaes nor the waffles appeal to you then fear not- Kaspa's also have a wide range of Crepes.
I also considered these before making my decision and whether you want to stick with the Original- Sweet and Simple (£3.50) - a topping of butter and sugar or fancy the tasty Nutella Crepe (£4.95) topped with banana slices and nuts, you are bound to find a flavour for you.
Even if you are just after a coffee and a slice of cake you are in luck as Kaspa's serve both along with more traditional desserts like Hot Apple Crumble (£3.95) or Hot Sticky Toffee Pudding (£3.95). I am not joking when I say this place offers something for everyone.
So what did I choose? I opted for the White Choc Indulgence Waffle, while my guest chose the Oreo sundae and neither of us were left disappointed.
As we were indulging, we also treated ourselves to a coke float and a passion fruit milkshake, but be warned, the shakes come in two sizes and the 'regular' is pretty big, so only order the large if you are feeling brave.
I can only describe Kaspa's as dessert heaven and knowing every dessert I could possibly want is under that one roof, I will most definitely be back.
Visit www.facebook.com/kaspasdesserts or follow @kaspasdesserts for their latest offers and competitions.
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In this episode, CGE radio show host J. Richard Jones speaks with a renowned international expert on digital government, Dr. Julia Glidden, General Manager, Global Government Industry, IBM Corporation.
In this insightful interview, hear why digital transformation is such a passion of Dr. Glidden's. Learn about lessons learned from governments around the world who have successfully implemented digital transformation strategies and how Canada ranks? How different is it in defining a roadmap for digital transformation for a country like India as compared to Canada and what you can expect to hear from Dr. Glidden at TechGov 2018?
To learn more about TechGov 2018, go here.
About Dr. Glidden
Dr. Julia Glidden is General Manager, Global Government Industry for the IBM Corporation. An internationally recognised expert on Digital Government, Dr Glidden has direct responsibility for driving transformational change for IBM clients across the globe. She combines a deep knowledge of how technology and cognitive computing can pioneer new opportunities for government agencies to improve the lives of citizens with a first-hand understanding of just how powerful Open Data and Open Government can be in unlocking innovation. Dr. Glidden is currently serving as an expert advisor to the United Nations and as a member of the European Commission's expert working group on the new 2018/19 Horizon 2020 Programme.
An accomplished TedX speaker, Dr Glidden is regularly asked to speak around the world on emerging digital policy trends. She has advised central and local governments across the globe, including the United Kingdom, Belgium, Kazakhstan, the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Bahrain on technology-driven innovation, and recently worked alongside the United Nations in India to develop a Digital Roadmap to deliver on Prime Minister Modi's Digital India agenda.
Dr. Glidden has been actively involved in the European Commission's Smart City initiative since its launch in 2008, designing and delivering a range of pan-European projects focused on the use of Open Data and Cloud to engage citizens and make communities happier and healthier places to live. Her launch Smart City project EPIC created a cloud-based global marketplace for innovative city apps, whilst her flagship project Citadel-on-the-Move project helped over 140 cities across all six continents to open and use data to co-innovate with citizens. Her final project OpenTransportNet created a European network of innovation hubs to promote the use of Open Geo-Spatial Data to improve public policy decisions.
A Senior Research Fellow at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Julia has authored numerous articles on Digital Government, including a Council of Europe sponsored volume on eParticipation and a book chapter on Open Data & Smart Cities. Prior to joining IBM, she founded 21c Consultancy, a boutique innovation consultancy that advised governments around the world on technology disruption. Dr. Glidden previously served as Managing Director for Accenture eDemocracy Services where she wrote and delivered majored IT proposals for countries ranging from the United Kingdom to the Philippines and as a Senior Vice President at the international communications firm Fleishman Hillard where she oversaw multi-million public affairs campaigns for clients including United Airlines and GE Capital.
Dr. Glidden completed her D.Phil. in International Relations at Oxford University.


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Porter Wagoner
This column is like the title says - its intention is to fill the gap for those of us who were satiated musically in the '60s and then searched desperately as we aged for music we could relate to and get the same buzz from nowadaze. iTunes was the answer for me in 2003 and I have been following the new releases every Tuesday ever since I realized there was an endless stream of music I could enjoy there.
I also include older items that I felt were obscure originally and might not have been heard back then. The reason I am writing this column is to make sure others don't miss this wonderful music. These are not top ten items; but they SHOULD'VE been!
Below is a jukebox containing all the songs I picked this week. After you read about them below, go back and listen to whatever you like by just clicking on that title in the jukebox, or stream the whole playlist by clicking on the "play" icon at the top. It's free and it's the entire song. We're not selling anything. We're just in the business of hopefully making your days better by listening to great music.
We apologize to our readers/listeners who are trying to enjoy the playlists via mobile devices like iPhones/iPads and are finding that they can't; these are, unfortunately, circumstances beyond our control. At present, Grooveshark is not compatible with those operating systems, and in order to stream the playlist, you will need to use a PC or Mac.
1. "Lie to Me" — The Boomers (4:11)
When a Canadian band is good, they're usually VERY good. And so it is for these lads who originally were formed to back up Canuck star Ian Thomas but transcended being a backup band and became an actual band itself with Thomas's blessing. This started in the late '80s and the latest album came out (in Canada) in 2002. This is from a 1993 album called The Art of Living, the title track of which I have run in a previous column. I like this band a great deal. Good songs, great playing and arrangements, all wrapped up by damn good production. Have some with the Canadian bacon, eh?
2. "Elongo" — Bedouin Soundclash (2:52)
Holy mackerel! I pick this music and THEN read the bios. This is yet ANOTHER Canadian band, but this track sounds English to me, kinda like the Peter Gabriel "Biko" period. They claim to mostly play reggae-influenced music, but this track fooled me. One thing fer sure, it don't sound Canadian and neither does their name! They formed in 2001 and had their first significant chart success in 2005. This is from their 2011 album Light the Horizon. This track has made me a curious fan and I will listen to more. I hope YOU will too.
3. "Ain't Gonna Beg" — Paul Thorn Band (3:57)
Well, this is my favorite singer-songwriter lately, and this Tupelo, Mississippi native is about as authentic as a bluesy southerner can be. He writes great lyrics and sings his ass off. His backup band is as good as they can be and they all kick in at production time. Don't miss them live if they come your way. AND ... they're NOT Canadian!
4. "Corinna" — Taj Mahal (2:34)
This is from his second album in the late '60s that I had the pleasure of playing on. These guys had the damn groove totally down and Taj will be remembered as one of the great singers of all time. This is one of my all time Taj faves and a nicer guy you will rarely meet.
5. "Heroes and Villains" — Geraint Watkins (2:03)
If you've ever enjoyed Louis Prima/Sam Butera & The Witnesses, you will 'get' this instantly. Geraint is a UK studio keyboardist best known for accompanying Nick Lowe on the road for many years. He has put out a couple of solo albums that are quite enjoyable and are also humorous in addition to displaying his vocal and piano skills. This is pretty clever and an imaginative song choice. Brian and Van Dyke thank you...
6. "Hey Brother" — Flearoy (3:40)
Kids from music class at NYU get together and get serious about roots music. This is Band-ish but well done considering they made the album themselves. They play all around New York City. Try 'em on live if you like this. I do.
7. "Lifeline" — Frankie & Johnny (3:30)
Now THIS takes me way back to 1972. I produced this in Atlanta. It was my backup band at the time and I got them a deal with Warner Brothers. I wrote this for them and sang backup and played rhythm guitars. I was inspired by Pete Townshend and The you know Who. F&J were with me when I heard Skynyrd for the first time when we went clubbing one night after one of their sessions in Atlanta. This was the single off a rockin' album that got pulled off the shelves because we plagiarized a Whitman's candy box for the cover (The Sweetheart Sampler was the album title).
8. "You Don't Miss What You Never Had" — Dan Penn (4:23)
One of the thrills of living in Gnashville in the '90s for me was meeting and writing songs with Dan Penn. I had no idea what a great singer he was. This is one of our demos. I played the instruments; he sang our song. Jimmy Vivino commented after hearing the demo, "The best artists that could cover this are already deceased, unfortunately." Twenty-five years after he said that, I don't think that's true anymore.
9. "Feud" — Band of Horses (2:35)
This rocks right off the bat and then throws in some clever pop melodies whilst still chooglin' away. I like this band — they have a wider range of musicality than most. Check 'em out. Their album is just released.
10. "The Rubber Room" — Porter Wagoner (2:31)
This came out in 1972. Chet Atkins, his producer, went nuts over this Porter tune. He didn't think it would do well in the country charts but thought a rock band would cover it and make the rock charts. Just remember Porter discovered Dolly Parton and can be forgiven for this semi-easily. Be in a REAL good mood before clicking this one on. See ya next week if you forgive me.


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Liverpool-Birkenhead 2-day weekend special from Steam Packet
The opportunity to visit Liverpool for the weekend for just £49 each way for a car plus two people is on offer from the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company.
Whether you are into culture, heritage, art, music, sport or shopping, Liverpool offers a wonderful weekend experience.
You could also take the opportunity to visit one of the neighbouring cities of Manchester, Chester or beautiful North Wales.
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In celebration of Chinese heritage in the Bay Area, the Golden State Warriors will wear a specially designed uniform during nine regular season contests through April.
The jersey, which is gold in color with navy blue and red trim, features the phrase "The Bay" inscribed above a logo featuring the Golden Gate Bridge and Chinese symbolism. The shorts are also gold and feature the Chinese characters representing prosperity along the waist band.
The Warriors will first rep the new-look uniforms starting on Jan. 25 during a home matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Golden State will then wear the uniform eight more times through an April 3 meeting with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Fans looking to get their hands on the fresh Chinese heritage apparel are encouraged to visit warriors.com and Warriors Team Store locations.
Warriors to Wear Chinese Heritage Uniforms for Select Games During 2017-18 Season » https://t.co/PxvUjbfdT5 pic.twitter.com/eejlTMkseu— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) December 27, 2017
#DubNation, Check out the NEW @warriors City Edition Chinese Heritage Jerseys! Order yours today at: https://t.co/hXPt3iT097 pic.twitter.com/lntQVfVKUL— WarriorsTeamStore (@warriors_store) December 27, 2017


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The Center for Marine Biotechnology and Biomedicine at Scripps Institution of Oceanography is pleased to offer the multidisciplinary Training Program in Marine Biotechnology (TPMB).
This program, funded by the National Institute of General Medical Science (NIH), is designed to create a multidisciplinary educational opportunity providing class work and research activities with faculty from CMBB, the UC San Diego School of Medicine, UCSD's School of Engineering, and its Basic Science departments.
This program focuses on integrated class work, research, and practical experience within the university, at sea, and through partnerships with the local biotech industry. The overall goal is to produce students with a broad education in marine science, medicine, and biotechnology that are ready to become leaders in this rapidly expanding field.
Marine biotechnology is an emerging field encompassing marine biomedicine (new pharmaceuticals discovery), materials technology, bioremediation, marine biomedical model organisms, molecular genetics, genomics, bioinformatics and much more. The fundamental enthusiasm for this discipline is clearly derived from the enormous biodiversity and genetic uniqueness of life in the sea. Thirty-four of the 36 fundamental phyla of eukaryotes are found in the world's oceans. Many of these life forms, such as those that reside in the deep oceans, are poorly known. Marine microbiology, still in its infancy, is likely to change how we look at global biodiversity.
The mission of TPMB is to prepare students for careers in marine biotechnology. The societal need for both basic and applied research in this area is enormous. Pharmaceutical companies focusing on developing new drugs from marine resources now require trained personnel with experience across the disciplines of marine biology, microbiology, chemistry, genomics, bioinformatics and more.
As society will soon realize the end of centuries of open-ocean fishing, the enhanced focus on aquaculture will generate thousands of jobs for marine biotechnologists with training in marine microbiology, pathology, nutrition, genomics, proteomics, and more.
The growing use of marine products in the food, cosmetic, and agriculture industries has created a demand we can barely meet. Our marine biotechnology students are among the top candidates to fill these positions, and they are in significant demand.
Summary of Outcomes of the program
Average time to doctoral degree = 5.4 years (n = 23)
Percentage of students successfully attaining PhD degree = 100% (23 of 23)
Average number of publications per student graduating with PhD degree = 4.9
Percentage of URM and students with disabilities in program = 28% (9 of 32)


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5 Minutes with… Radica Anikpe on a National Film and Television First Aid courseAugust 27, 2013 @ 10:35 pm Posted in News Comments
Radica Anikpe writes about the National Film & TV Short Course in First Aid.
I spent a Friday in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire. What I was I doing in the Home Counties? The eagle-eyed among you will have already made the connection between Beaconsfield and the National Film and Television School. I won a Media Parents sponsored place on the First Aid for Film and Television.
Call me peculiar, but I've long had a yen to do a first aid course, so winning the place made this job-seeker super happy. Essentially, myself and five other meeja lovelies, as well as our cool-as-expletive-deleted trainer, Vicki Clare, spent the day discussing the various ways that people on film and television sets get themselves into bother, and what the appropriate first aid response is. It would not be unwise to suppose that fear of the budget can be the reason accidents happen. And we have all, I think, had that fear, especially in this 21st century era of the disappearing budget line(s).
So. Just in case you miss it, the moral of this part of the story is: if you are doing something, and you think, "Ooh, I'll just". Just don't. "I'll just pick up this load of wire cable without any safety gloves". Result? Sliced fingers. Two re-attached, one didn't. "I'll just quickly dig this trench in my flip-flops". Result? Two prongs of a gardening fork embedded in a foot. "I'll just cut through this live cable in my non- rubber soled trainers, with only my mate and a wooden broom for company". Result? A below-the-knee amputation and lives forever changed.
We also talked about the particular horror of watching an accident or incident unfold. Stick your hand up if you were watching the football when Fabrice Muamba hit the deck? Thousands of people willing, wishing and hoping that whatever it was that felled the fit, young footballer, could be quickly cured. I remember watching an interview with cardiologist, Andrew Deaner, who sprinted on to the pitch to assist, after watching CPR being given and discussing with his brother. If an actual, eminent doctor needs permission, it is hardly surprising that it feels like an impossible task for most of the rest of us.
It's interesting, isn't it, the psychology of crowds? Haven't we all watched at the scene of an accident, open-mouthed with horror, willing someone competent along? "Well", says Vicki – with an illusion-shattering smile on her face – "Something is better than nothing. Imagine if your actions enabled someone's loved ones the opportunity of getting to hospital, in order to say goodbye. That has to be worth whatever personal price paid, hasn't it?"
The upshot of my day in the shires is this. If you were to have a stroke, or if you were to choke in front of me (and you gave me permission – I am serious. If you ask a choking victim if you can help them, and they say no, you can't touch them because you are actually asking for permission to assault them. Happily, once they are unconscious, implied consent kicks in and you may save their life.) I would have an idea of what to do. That's better than calling for an ambulance with fingers crossed.
And in the unhappy event of you having a heart attack in front of me, I can now use a defibrillator. I am indecently excited about this fact, but I am a swot by nature, the accumulation of information is the reason that I get outta bed of a morning. Obviously, we'd both rather that didn't happen. But if it does, I got your back. And if you find yourself on a shoot, beyond tired and inching toward the finish line and think, "Oh, I'll just". Just don't. Take a deep breath and ask yourself, "What is my life worth? Is it worth the risk?" Is it?
Radica Anikpe is currently looking for research or writing work as she is returning to TV after caring leave. She is also looking for sponsorship for a course so please make contact with her here : http://www.mediaparents.co.uk/freelancers/4077/radica-anikpe
TOP HEALTH & SAFETY TIP: Whether or not you are first aid trained, if you need to help someone with a defibrillator, there will always be a defibrillator and trained first aider in your nearest tube station.
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During the nineteenth century in Britain a multitude of great events and influences changed the lives of its people forever, most notably the Industrial Revolution, the Napoleonic Wars, the devastating "Great Famine" in Ireland, and the tragic Scottish "clearances." The social and economic upheavals that resulted from these occurrences made it necessary for thousands of people to choose to abandon their native land for the overseas colonies.
"Century of Farewells: A Biographical Dictionary of Prince Edward Island Immigrants, 1800-1900" documents the arrival of thousands of these immigrants to Prince Edward Island. Most of these 19th century arrivals came from the British Isles and left their homeland for a variety of reasons, but a common thread bound them all together – the desire to have a better life in the New World. Although many left their homes by their own choice, and with the financial means to begin a new life abroad, the vast majority abandoned their native homeland out of sheer necessity.
Some emigrants were encouraged and supported by paternalistic landlords, such as Lord Selkirk, but most left their native lands with meagre support and guidance from any leader, relying upon hope and good fortune to see them through.
The vessels that emigrants took in their Atlantic passage westward to Prince Edward Island were seldom comfortable. Overcrowding, putrid food, stale water, disease, and storms at sea characterized many of the emigrant voyages which usually lasted from four to six weeks.
More than seven thousand cross-referenced entries in this two-volume dictionary document the lives of perhaps one-quarter of all the immigrants who arrived on Prince Edward Island during the nineteenth century. The documentation of immigrant arrivals by Mr. Morrison is an on-going project and he has already commenced a second edition which will expand and update this first edition. He estimates that its completion in a few years time should contain at least three thousand new entries, in addition to expanded information on those in this first edition.
Statistics are unavailable as to how many people actually settled on P.E.I. during the 1800s, but Mr. Morrison estimates that from twenty to thirty thousand people arrived during the century. His research is based upon published histories, newspaper notices of death and obituaries, cemetery inscriptions, and a variety of other sources. It is hoped that this work will help foster a greater interest among Islanders and others in documenting their family histories, and assist them in their search for their "roots" in the country of origin of their immigrant ancestors.


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Getting Started in Electronics by Forrest Mims III is a great book for anyone interested in electronics!
This book has had a major affect on my life and the career choices I have made. As a kid growing up in the 1980s, I used to regularly frequent our local Radio Shack store. I used to love looking at their electronic parts collection wondering what I could make out of them. At the time I was 12 years old and was too young to enroll in any electronic classes at school. I was also part of the Radio Shack "Battery Club" where I would get one free battery each month. Remember those days? I wanted to get to know more about electronic so the store manager recommended I pick up a copy of Getting Started in Electronics book which was one of many publications by Forrest Mims that Radio Shack stores carried at the time.
This book is awesome, it covers basic electricity and electronic theory in a very easy to read fashion with cute hand drawings. Later on in the book it covers discrete electronic components, their schematic symbols, and their electrical properties.The book starts with pictorial drawing of circuits then moves on to schematic diagrams.As an added bonus, the back of the book contains one hundred circuit projects that you can build on your own!
This book has changed very little since I purchased my copy in the early 1980s, but the theory and electronic circuits found in this book are still sound! It can be found at online retailers such as Amazon.
This book inspired me to take vocational electronics in high school where we learned about vacuum tubes, transistors, and TTL (Transistor Transistor Logic). I ran a successful TV/VCR repair business out of my parents basement and used the money to pursue my electronics hobby and to pay for car expenses. Later on I pursued a Bachelors Degree in Electronic Engineering Technology and worked on everything from electronic weigh systems used in steel mills to CNC Lathes used in the shipbuilding industry. I used electronics as a stepping stone into my current career as a Systems Administrator in the computer field.
I recommend this book for kids and adults alike that want to know more about electronics!
My original copy of Getting Started in Electronics from the 1980s!
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Will continues to post articles about MINA, to be updated,
Yes, we are going to implement a SNMP trap receiver in less than 30 minutes. If you have been following my post on Apache MINA, this would be a natural extension to it. In this article, we shall bring together all our components to build the system.
Please read through these articles. You can find all these posts on Apache MINA
- What is Apache MINA
- Apache MINA based Server Application Architecture
- Implementing UDP Server using Apache MINA
- Implementing SNMP4J Decoder for Apache MINA
To execute the code, you need following jars
- mina-core-2.0.0-M1.jar
- slf4j-api-1.5.0.jar
- slf4j-log4j12-1.5.0.jar
- log4j-1.2.15.jar
- SNMP4J.jar
I am assuming that you have read my previous posts and jumping straight to the implementations. The high level architecture is explained in the post Apache MINA based Server Application Architecture
Let's understand the flow here and see what all we need to do to process a trap
- Receive the trap over UDP
- Decode the Trap
- Dump the Trap
Lets see how each of the these maps to the code we have already written
It's a now simple to understand that we have reused all the components to create the Server. Let me not write too much, and jump straight to the code J
The Server Code
The only change that we did to the UDP Server code was to add a Protocol Codec. At line 36, we added our custom ProtocolCodecFiler. The SNMPCodecFactory return the instance of our SNMP4J codec. There is not much code and this construct is fairly simple, and explained very well in MINA's documentation. From the main method, we just need to call the method initialize() and our trap receiver starts.


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I never get the time to find out whats happening in the world anymore.
I never used to watch the news but I would log onto google news every morning at work and on the drive to work I would listen to the radio so I could see what had happened in the world.
Now, I never check news sites, I log onto twitter and see what trending other than some Bieber related nonsense (I still don't get the obsession here but then I'm not a teenage girl anymore)
I kinda feel bad about being so out of touch.
For example we were watching something on tv Sunday night and when it ended on came the news, the headline being Berlusconi had resigned…and then the sky-player ended and I realised it had happened over a week ago! Doh. And there's another thing I never do – watch live tv, it's all recorded so technically I have my own channel where I can forward through all the adverts unless it's this one, obv.


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I received complimentary entrance plus tasting cards from Knotts Berry Farm. All ideas and thoughts are mine alone. #BoysenberryFestival #KnottsBerryFarm
The Knott's Boysenberry Festival is returning with appetizing food and live entertainment, from April 1 to April 23. For the first time ever, the festival is expending to three full weeks! With only $25 you can get a Boysenberry Festival tasting card that will give you six tastings. I highly recommend purchasing a tasting card because the servings are a decent size.
Boysenberry Inspired Dishes
- Pizza made with arugula and goat cheese
- Delicious ravioli
- Freshly baked fry bread
- Finger licking BBQ wings
- Savory meatballs
To name a few of the dishes since there is plenty more to chose from throughout the streets of the park. In the given case you want to purchase boysenberry products, they can easily be found in the boutiques and stores. Fely, Racha and I truly enjoyed the BBQ wings the most! They seriously were delicious and finger licking, we kept running out of napkins.
During the event everyone can enjoy the blooming colorful springtime decorations in Camp Snoopy and Fiesta Village. This year my friends and I decided to ride in as many rides as possible, and oh my that is a story for another day. Knott's is the perfect place for shareable moments with close friends and family members.
3 Things To Do At The Boysenberry Festival
- Shop for souvenirs and gifts
- Since the boysenberry festival is only once a year, you'll want to stock up
- Any souvenir would make the perfect gift
- Brings friends and family
- Are you married or have kids? Then take a girls trip
- Surprise your family with a trip to Knott's
- Snap a lot of pictures
- Because a picture is worth a thousand words
- Share the pictures all over social media using #BoysenberryFestival
There is endless reasons to visit Knott's Berry Farm during their Boysenberry Festival. I myself took a girls trip to experience the festival, and it was a blast. Please keep in mind the festival goes on for three weeks only, so don't hesitate to purchase your tickets soon. Lastly try to go when the park opens to beat the lines, because they get longer throughout the day.


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December and January saw dismal job gains based on the NFP data... but as we now know, thanks to Zandi and Liesman, that we should ignore it because it's all about the weather. So, confused, we looked at the number of employed people who are "not working due to weather" (thank you for the convenient series BLS) to gauge the significance of the impact... it appears, from the chart below, that more people were out of work due to weather in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012...?
Paging Dr. Zandi?
Though of course, as Steve Liesman noted this morning, this doesn't matter since "jobs are not critical for growth."
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Romantic Numbers
Table of Contents
- About this Volume
- Brief Introduction
- Maureen N. McLane, NYU
- Abstract | Essay
- Set One
- "Of Tangled Webs and Busted Sets: Tropologies of Number and Shape in the Fiction of John Galt"
- Matthew F. Wickman, Brigham Young Univ., UT
- Abstract | Essay
- "Notes and Queries on Names and Numbers"
- Marjorie Levinson, Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor
- Abstract | Essay
- "Number, Medium, Nature: Wordsworth and Babbage Compose the Universe"
- James Brooke-Smith, Univ. of Ottawa
- Abstract | Essay
- Response: "Afterword: Emergent Complexity and 'The The': Making Romanticism Count"
- Maureen N. McLane, NYU
- Set Two
- "Lyric Mindedness and the 'Automaton Poet'"
- John Savarese, Univ. of Texas, Austin
- Abstract | Essay
- "Ranking and Romantic Lyric"
- Bo Earle, Univ. of British Columbia
- Abstract | Essay
- "Docile Numbers and Stubborn Bodies: Population and the Problem of Multitude"
- Ron Broglio, Arizona State Univ.
- Abstract | Essay
- Response: "Afterword: Body, Number, Rank, Measure: Romantic Reckonings"
- Maureen N. McLane, NYU
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When I started this blog, I sometimes posted twice in a day. Then it was a few times a week, then a few times a month, and now, it appears, I've gone about a year. Facebook has really taken away my impulse to blog, for the most part. But, now I have news!
First off, I have a pattern in the upcoming book by Carol Sulcoski, Sock Yarn Studio. Carol says the book will be out on October 2, but Amazon will let you pre-order it now. I haven't seen the other patterns, but mine is super cute and fun (she says modestly). When I get some official pictures to share, I will. There are lots of Very Famous Designers in the book, so I'll be rubbing up against the major leaguers. Stay tuned for more details on that.
Next on the newsworthy list is that I have a new pattern available. The Spring Harbor Cowl is a quick, fun, one-skein knit. I used Black Bunny Fibers Cashmerino DK in the colorway Plum Damask. The base yarn is 80% merino, 10% cashmere, and 10% nylon. It's wonderfully soft, even against sensitive neck skin. Make a few cowls now and be ready for gift-giving in December.
Spring Harbor Cowl Pattern $3 US.
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Archive for July, 2012
*WATCH VIDEO FULL SCREEN FOR BETTER RESOLUTION* At the end of June 2012, my girlfriend, Loretta, and I moved from San Francisco, Ca to Chicago, Il. I wanted to document the drive, and couldn't think of any better way than through a timelapse. Loretta also made a video blog of the drive, and I incorporated […]
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Update from the Windy City
Hey everyone, it's been a while since I've done a general update post. Well, here it is. And boy are there some updates for you. It's been a busy couple of months. The Move The biggest thing I've had on my plate was the cross-country move from San Francisco to Chicago. As I've mentioned before, […]
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Monthly Inspiration is a new blog series that's about what inspires me; filmmakers, styles, actors, scripts… each month, I'll cover one new piece of inspiration. Hopefully I can turn you on to something that will inspire you as well. First, let me apologize for being late with this months inspiration post. Everything has been pretty […]
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The annual Academy of Management Conference is just around the corner. As you finalize your preparations, please be aware of the exciting TIM division program.
This year's program includes 70 paper and discussion sessions, 40 symposia, and 15 PDWs. Check out the online program for details. Here's a reminder of some of the plenary events…
- The Wiley TIM Distinguished Scholar Luncheon will recognize the contributions of Maryann Feldman to the field of technology and innovation management (Saturday, 12:00-1:30 pm, Fairmont Imperial Ballroom).
- The TIM Plenary: The Management Impact of Artificial Intelligence. Panelists include Joshua Gans, Annabelle Gawer, Robert Seamans and Christian Catalini (Monday, 1:15-2:45 pm, in Swissôtel Zurich D).
- Welcome to TIM Orientation Breakfast, where new members and first-time conference attendees can learn more about the division. Sponsored by the University of Bath School of Management (Sunday, 7:30-8:30 am, Swissôtel Chicago, Montreux 2).
- The TIM Best Dissertation Presentation session will include presentations by the four finalists (Sunday, 2:30PM – 3:30PM, Swissôtel Montreux 1).
- The TIM Business Meeting, where you can learn about what is happening with the division and who won the various divisional awards (Sunday, 5:30-6:30 pm, Swissôtel Chicago, Zurich G), followed by the TIM Social, sponsored by the Mack Institute at The Wharton School (Sunday, 6:30-8:00 pm, Swissôtel Chicago, Alpine I,II).
- TIM Breakfast, to meet and mingle with fellow TIM members and recover from the social the night before. Sponsored by the Laziridis Institute at Wilfred Laurier University (Monday, 7:00-8:00 am, Swissôtel Chicago, Zurich A).
We look forward to seeing you in Chicago!
Aija Leiponen, Division Chair
Stefano Brusoni, Division Chair-elect
Corey Phelps, Division Program Chair
Rahul Kapoor, Division PDW Chair


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2019 Canadian Universities Event
What is CUE?
The Canadian Universities Event (CUE) is a forum designed to highlight Canada's universities to British Columbia's secondary school students as well as to their parents, guardians, and families. CUE brings together over 45 of Canada's finest post-secondary institutions and showcases them over two weeks in October to visit communities in the Lower Mainland and on Vancouver Island in British Columbia. We are committed to helping students find their right-fit in Canadian post-secondary education.
Who should attend CUE?
Any student who is or may be considering post-secondary education! All our fairs will feature representatives from participant institutions and students will have the opportunity to ask questions and explore their options in a career fair-style event. Some of our daytime events are limited as to who can attend but all evening events are open to the general public. Check out our Events page for more information!