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Part A:
Shifted Plain Flour 200g
Baking Powder 2 tspn (6g)
Unsalted Butter 50g,
Salt 2g (If salted butter was used, Do Not add salt)
Sugar 30g
Part B:
1 egg
Plain yogurt 80g ( or 70g Milk)
1. 2 tpsn Cranberry
2. 2 tspn raisin
3. 2 tspn chocolate chips
1. Used food processor to blend in Part A ingredient.
Note: butter need to be cold. If no food processor, mix well with hand mixer.
2. Add in all the fluid in Part B and mix well. Do not over beat. Use about 30 sec to mix all ingredient by hand.
3. Add in optional flavor such as cranberry/raisin/chocolate chips if any.
4. Wrap the batter with clear wrap and store in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
To enjoy your scone:
5. Preheat oven to 200 C
6. Sprinkler some flour on batter. Do a triple fold for 3 times and role the batter flat at about 3 cm height.
7. Use a circle cookie cutter to cut out the batter and line on pan.
Note: If no cookie cutter, you may role the batter in silicon shape and cut at 3 cm thickness
8. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
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I tried your recipe, it taste good & yummy. Thanks for sharing the recipeReply


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They will >expect to >get a message back at some point later, they do not wait for a response >(async). The clients are already coded (legacy) and just need to send >their >proprietary protocol to the new Application (written using Twisted). This is *almost* a FAQ. At least, you may find this to be a useful answer: <http://twistedmatrix.com/trac/wiki/FrequentlyAskedQuestions#HowdoImakeinputononeconnectionresultinoutputonanother> >The Twisted application will take the data from the clients and do some >transformation on it then send the message on to another server (3rd >party). >This connection to "another" server must be a single connection, not >one >connection per client. This connection should also be persistent and >not >opened/closed for each client message sent. Ideally if the 3rd party >server >is down then I would also not accept client connections as the messages >are >time sensitive and should not be stored and forwarded. At some point >the 3rd >part will send a message back and the Application will route it back to >the >original source. Basically request/reply pattern. The example that I've attached does basically this. Run it and then run 'telnet localhost 4322', and type some lines; you will see that they are transformed and echoed back to you, both by the proxy and by the protocol being proxied. At a high level, the answer to your question is so simple that it's hard to express. Basically, you just need to have all the relevant objects having references to each other, and calling methods to achieve the desired effect. The less magic, the better. More precisely, you need an object responsible for managing your outgoing connections to your legacy server, so that it can handle disconnection and reconnection, queueing messages and so on. Then you need your proxy server factory to hold a reference to that object, so that it can create references from each proxy server protocol connection object to the connection manager. This is related to another recent thread - you can see my message in that thread here: http://thread.gmane.org/gmane.comp.python.twisted/18377/focus=18385 >I have been reading through the archives and the twisted docs and have >also >looked over the Hex-dump port-forwarding recipe but not found anything >that >explains how to use twisted for this model. Hex-dump is close but >opens/closes the connection to the server on each client connection. I'm not sure why hex-dump port-forwarding is particularly relevant to this example. Is it just because this is an application that connects from one host to another? >I am thinking that there will be two Factories [and two protocols: 1) >for >clients and 2) for 3rd party]. I am not sure how to best establish >both the >listening factory and the client to 3rd party factory. Once they are >established what is the preferred way in Twisted to pass a message from >one >protocol to another? This part of your question is almost exactly the FAQ I mentioned above :). To reiterate that answer, you just need to have references between objects, and call methods on the objects you want to do stuff. If you have a client connection object, just get a reference to that from the relevant server connection object and call methods on the client object to emit messages on the client protocol, handling any responses appropriately. Deferreds can help with that latter part. It is always better if you can establish that reference as simply as possible; for example, by passing parameters to the __init__ of various classes. Again, for reasons that have nothing to do with Twisted specifically, it's a bad idea to try to establish these references by having global variables floating around. Here's a very very simple example of the "good way" to propagate some data to protocol instances that need it: class MyProtocol(Protocol): def __init__(self, data): self.data = data class MyFactory(Factory): def __init__(self, data): self.data = data def buildProtocol(self, addr): return MyProtocol(self.data) reactor.listenTCP(8765, MyFactory("some data")) and here's a simple example of a really bad way (don't do this!): class MyProtocol(Protocol): def connectionMade(self): self.bleh = bleh bleh = "some data" f = Factory() f.protocol = MyProtocol reactor.listenTCP(9876, f) Even in C, I'm pretty sure it's better style to pass structures to functions than to abuse piles of local variables :). I only illustrate this bad style here because it seems to be a common antipattern. The Protocol class itself doesn't take any parameters to __init__, and Twisted's users don't always realize that protocols and factories and so on are just regular objects, with no special rules; they just get methods called on them by the reactor. >Any pointers or sample code that you can offer is greatly appreciated. >I >would really like to cook this in Twisted and not go back to the C way. Based on what you've said so far, I think you're basically on the right track. Good luck! -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: multiclient.py Type: application/x-python Size: 2998 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://twistedmatrix.com/pipermail/twisted-python/attachments/20090528/f3e6c1bf/attachment.bin

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IAP to AP Basic Ap and controller setup
Hi All,
I am configuring controller based wireless solution. I am having 6 IAP 105 and a 620 controller.
First I connected all IAPs to controller ( no uplink to controller), controller has DHCP server 172.16.0.0./24 network.Then from GUI of IAP - Virtual Controller
I selected CONVERT tab and put IP of controller..after that all IAPs are converted to Controller managed campus AP.
Q.1 while connecting IAPs what if i connect all IAPs at a time..? will there be any issue of virtual controller selection..?
Now I have APs (Converted version of IAPs) having controller IP as 172.16.0.254 as they have got IP from Controller DHCP.
I changed controller IP to 192.168.1.0/24 and connected the Uplink to network switch..our network is flat network with only VLAN 1 and network has DHCP server. after that I connected all APs to controller directly but they didnt come up...Q.2 Is this Normal.
Then I factory_reset all APs..on virtual controller-iap GUI I did the same conversion thing now with controller IP as 192.168.1.2...
All aps are up with controller but after 10-12 hours 2 of them stopped working..I dont know what has happened as no config changes are done...APs are rebooting continuosly...how to troubleshoot this as I controller GUI showing APs as down.
I have got logs.tar file from controller...what might be the cause of this issue...???
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Re: IAP to AP Basic Ap and controller setup
There are quite a few variables in your deployment. You can open a case with support, so that you can get this resolved as quickly as possible, or we can try to troubleshoot pieces here.
Unfortunately, your logs.tar has too much personal information to post here, so we would probably advise that you go the support route...
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I've always thought Passat was one of those cars that sadly slipped under the radars of most buyers. Passat fits into the same category as Toyota Camry, Ford Mondeo, Holden Insignia and Malibu, and the Mazda 6. So far this year, sales have been: Camry 6,274, Mazda 6 1,190, Mondeo 1,146, with Holden selling a slightly pathetic 93 of their miserable Malibus, and a rather shocking 7 excellent Insignias. VW sold 846 Passats, and a further 312 of the SUV-like Passat All-Track. With Commodore gone soon, Holden will want to be taking a serious look at themselves because buyers are not best pleased.
So, back to the VW Passat: You can transport 5 people at a push, or 4 in absolute comfort.
Sadly, Australia considers wagons only fit as a mum's taxi, or for a dad who has lost the will to live. In fact, it suits anyone with an active lifestyle, or has pets, or who loves a well-catered holiday on the road.
The Passat sedan is great, but the wagon goes one better and ads a capacious cargo hold with a smart electric opener for those who simply can't manage with gadgets. The automated parking is easy to use and there are multi view cameras for you DIY parkers. The star of the cabin for anyone under 40, must be Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. The top model gets an 8" high quality display with VWs auto-hide utility bar. All your buttons slide out of view when not being used, only to reappear as it senses a finger approaching. It gives you maximum real estate to view your SatNav, or, keep your media available for music selection on the central screen, and display SatNav on the driver's 12" "virtual dash" LCD instead.
I first saw Virtual Dash on the TT, and loved it. You can tab between views, and when you get to the SatNav view, the speedo and tacho shrink in size to allow more space for the maps. Why does any car still have physical dials? Surely an LCD is cheaper and easier?
Because the vehicle settings split between the 2 displays, Passat allows a certain level of customization within existing parameters. We are still quite away from a driver being able to more precisely make instruments exactly the way he likes it. For example, I'd happily do away with a speedo, having just the digital readout and perhaps a bar graph-type display for engine revs. That would leave even more space for maps. The centre LCD could then be used for media and climate etc.
We took Passat for a sneaky couple's weekend away. In fact, Passat rescued us when the car we planned to take away developed a fault in a run-flat tyre. Instead, we moved forward the VW's evaluation, and it performed flawlessly.
The 206kw 4 cylinder comes with 4Motion, VW's AWD system. The turbo petrol engine is mounted east-west (AKA transverse) and puts out a respectable 350Nm of torque. It has Bosch Motronic direct injection allowing a more precise control of the fuel, and an allegedly better burn. It has expensive taste and drinks only the very best of 98ron juice. So, best you loosen the ties on your wallet.
There is a 6 or 7 speed DSG auto gearbox depending on model.
VW claims this Nappa-leathered gentlemen's club on wheels, will use just 7.3L/100km, and will sprint to 100kph in just 5.5 seconds. This performance is considerably better than the old V6 of days gone by, and feels rather more like a boy-racer hot-hatch than a respectable wagon. Perhaps a new term should be coined. How about GT Wagon?
The understated exterior is complimented by an impeccable cabin. The look is crisp and clean inside and out. The front seats are incredibly comfortable with power adjustment. I'm reminded of the luxurious lounges that were once found in high-end limos. We drove for several hours and felt refreshed at the end of it.
The dash layout is typically German, and manages a certain reference to its Bauhaus roots. There is no flummery to distract from function, yet there is an air of luxury combined with convenience. Everything is in easy reach, but it took a while to get used to the button placement. I particularly liked the location of cup and bottle holders which fell easily to hand without being in the way.
VW claims the conservative wagon gives you the versatility of an SUV, and I agree. I'm not a huge fan of SUVs at the best of times, and have said for ages that a wagon will do just as well. It costs less and uses less fuel. I put my folding E-bike in the back to enjoy day's fresh air in Centennial Park. Passat swallowed the bike with plenty to spare. A gesture tailgate would have been nice. Pressing a button is so last century.
The VW insignia on the rear tailgate houses both the reversing camera, and locking handle. The camera only appears when needed meaning is stays cleaner than had it be glued to the exterior. (see Video for demo).
ABOVE: rear door operation. (note: reversing camera also housed inside this emblem)
BELOW: Drivers instruments (apologies for video quality)
The drive was uneventful. This 4-cylinder simply doesn't deliver the same kick in the pants that a 6 cylinder does, but it is fast. 5.5 seconds to a hundred sounds quick, and it is, but sitting in the driver's seat is a different experience. If you want a thrill, buy t Golf GTI, but if you want regal splendor, buy Passat.
The gutsy engine makes overtaking easy, and the highway is where Passat felt most at home. The cabin was ghostly quiet on all but the roughest of roads. The scalable MQB platform is the same one used in other VW, Audi, SEAT and Skoda models. It makes for a rigid body which can be thrown in to corners with gay abandon. The chassis feels tight and has drive modes which adjust the steering, throttle, and suspension. The DSG also has a sports mode, and when used with the drive select in Sports, a stately wagon turns in to a bit of a larrikin. Although not quite as thuggish as the Golf GTI, you can really get stuck in, if that's your thing. I think most Passat buyers won't be doing that, especially as the Sports mode ruins the ride completely. I'm not a fan of harsh suspension but VW has a solution: the user programmable setting. One of the modes can be customised to individual likes. You can have softer suspension with sharp throttle, and all can be used to with steering wheel paddles.
While on the steering wheel, I want to point out the auxiliary controls. They're so easy to use, and are backlit. While I'm not usually a fan of stalk-mounted buttons, the Cruise Control is a simple button on the headlight stalk. Of course you can alter the distance between you and the car in front, and the smart Cruise Control will keep you there. If the car in front stops, you do too.
From next year, a 5 star safety rating will require Autonomous Emergency Braking, which is standard in Passat.
The VW Passat wagon was a delight. The chassis and steering is reminiscent of my favourite Golf GTI without being brutish or brusque. You can be as adventurous as you like, and although you won't get too far off-road, you shouldn't get bogged on a muddy track. There isn't the ground clearance of a true SUV, but then you don't have the ridiculous height issues either.
The sound system has a rich tone, and with CarPlay, adds the versatility of true handsfree. Siri allows many functions of the phone and audio systems to be completed by simply saying "hey Siri", but the background noise must be at a level where the mic won't be obscured by lumps, bumps and rumbles. It worked for us most of the time.
The exterior is handsome, but the cabin is utterly beautiful. It Is simple without the need to be festooned in expensive materials to feel premium. The analogue clock in the centre of the dash compliments the time displayed in other locations on the dash.
I've already mentioned the LCD drivers console, but it's worth a second shoutout. The clear menu system takes very little time to get used to.
I love the Passat. The simple elegance appeals to a sense of order. There is function without the sacrifice of form.
Would I buy one? Yes, but I'd have to be absolutely sure I didn't still harbour my secret desire for a Golf GTI. Then, there is the price, $65,992 drive-away (nsw). That's an awful lot of enchiladas.
Price: $65,992 (drive-away NSW) Passat R-line wagon
Engine: 206kw/350Nm 4 cyl, Turbo Petrol, Bosch Motronic Direct Injection
Transmission: 6 speed DSG
Econ: 7.3L/100k
Performance: 5.5 0-100kph


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The funny little things I thought when I was younger,
when I was four I thought dating was where every Thursday afternoon
a couple would go sail boating on a lake.
Oh how boring that would get,
my four year old self never wanted to date!
When I was five I thought the world only consisted
of this huge place called Michigan
and this tiny little island called France where 9/11 happened.
Oh how small my scope of the world was,
my five year old self was missing out on so much
and was so protected also!
When I was six I thought subtraction defied all logic,
what were people telling these teachers?!
They are teaching kids these wrong concepts!
Once something is there, it can never be taken away.
Oh how fragile my mind was,
my six year old self was so confident and stubborn!
Now that I am older I understand that I was naïve.
I wonder what I will think when I look back at myself now?


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House Speaker Paul Ryan and Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell understand that a lot of voters are uncomfortable with the presidential nominee of their party. Though they both back Donald Trump, Ryan and McConnell recognize that Trump has said and done things that offend Americans who might otherwise consider voting Republican for president. That's cool, the Republican leaders say, as long as those Americans consider their slate of candidates for the US Senate and House of Representatives.
There's only one problem with this calculus: Many of the Republican House and Senate candidates are more Trump than Trump.
Consider the case of the candidate whom Ryan and vice-presidential nominee Mike Pence campaigned with on Saturday, whom Trump campaigned for earlier in the week, and whose campaign has benefited from a flood of last-minute money directed into Wisconsin media markets by McConnell and the Koch brothers.
Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson, locked in a tight reelection race with Democrat Russ Feingold, does not just chirp about campaigning with Trump as "the Ronald and the Donald." Johnson amplifies Trump talk. While the Republican presidential nominee predicts a "constitutional crisis" if he does not win, the senator from Wisconsin promises to stir that crisis up. If Trump is not the choice of the people, Johnson says that he is open to overturning the results by impeaching Hillary Clinton.
A millionaire Ayn Rand acolyte who chairs the Senate Homeland Security Committee, Johnson spoke at some length last week about his theory that Clinton committed impeachable offenses when she used a private e-mail server. And he left no doubt about his intentions. "I'm not a lawyer, but this is clearly written," he claimed, after citing federal statutes in a rant about the Democratic nominee for president. "I would say yes, high crime or misdemeanor," said Johnson. "I believe she is in violation of both laws."
Johnson, whose vitriolic comments often go to extremes that even Trump avoids, will never be accused of being a heavy lifter in the Senate. But he wants to serve for six more years, and Ryan and McConnell are working hard to help him do that. If they succeed in keeping Johnson and others like him in chambers controlled by Republican majorities, Congress will become dramatically more obstructionist than it was during the Obama years.
The Wisconsinite is not alone. House Homeland Security Committee chair Michael McCaul, R-Texas, was scoping out impeachment scenarios in an interview Wednesday, and Congressman Trent Franks, the Arizona Republican who chairs a key House Judiciary subcommittee, told the Washington Post that, with regard to impeachment, "all options are definitely on the table."
There are some GOP leaders who are unsettled by the voters-be-damned tenor of comments from Republicans like Johnson. "OK, I'm gonna [be] the adult in the room and say, 'Calm down, back off, it's not gonna happen,'" House Oversight Committee chair Darrell Issa said in a radio interview Wednesday. "The fact is we have impeached and removed from office nine federal judges in our history, no members of the executive branch, not a president, not a vice president, not a cabinet officer, so floating that word is usually a fairly reckless thing."
That's a rational response. But Republicans who get "fairly reckless" before an election are likely to get even more reckless once the voting is finished. Indeed, as Feingold's campaign noted after the incumbent went off the rails, "Senator Johnson shows us exactly why he wants to stay in Washington: six more years of partisan attacks and endless campaign obsessions."
Even President Obama took note of Johnson's obstruction-on-steroids politics. "Right now, because a lot of them think that Trump will lose, they're already promising even more unprecedented dysfunction in Washington, which is pretty hard to do," Obama said while campaigning in North Carolina Wednesday. "You've got some Republicans in Congress who are already suggesting they will impeach Hillary. She hasn't even been elected yet. And it doesn't matter what evidence they just—they'll find something. That's what they're saying already."
The president asked, "How does our democracy function like that?"
The answer, of course, is that if Clinton wins the presidency but Republicans like Ron Johnson win Senate seats to supercharge their obstructionism, it will not function.


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Men in Authority: Higher than him, Praising in peace (1) (2012)
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Yes, I know it's the end of the month, but that does not mean that this is the last art story! Far from not! However, this is the last set that will be shown in the Men in Authority series. It will extend into February so it can finish off the week. As you may follow, all art work featured in this blog are for sale and a significant portion of its sales will go towards the Cassondra Lenoir Scholarship Foundation. If you know anyone who is interested in applying for this scholarship, please do so! Applications are accepted until March 31, 2017, so do not tarry! If you still want to help, you can today by collecting this featured piece for your home. You would not be only investing in art, but also helping a student going into college as the first in their generation. For more details on how to do that, please click on this link.
Making Praising in Peace
What an interesting title for this piece. Yes, I know, how can you do anything in peace when there is conflict all around you? It sounds very impossible to man, but nothing impossible with God. This man, in the military is praising God no matter what is going around him. Just imagine it, there's gunshots all around, people frantic and panicking and overall chaos. (Sad to say, this is does not just happen in a war zone, but some neighborhoods are overridden with crime so you are in a war zone every day). In order to get through it, you need something stable, something that would not just get you pass the turmoil, but also be alive on the other side.
I dedicate this piece to the people who have to deal with death everyday, not just current soldiers and veterans. Death is never easy to deal with, but I know it would be liveable when you have The Source, Who will never leave you nor forsake you, in Jesus name.
Again, I hope this piece have inspired you and when you are ready to buy this work of art, remember that it's an investment. An investment not just for you, but for a child who would be the first to attend college in her/his family.
You are welcome!
For the love of God and art!
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Is Eminem's 2000 performance of "The Real Slim Shady"/"The Way I Am" the greatest VMA performance ever? In anticipation of the 2013 MTV VMA ceremony on August 25, we want you to help us name the most iconic VMA moment ever. We've selected five of the most memorable performances; vote for your favorite below. Continue reading after the poll for more Eminem goodies. Return each day this week for a new feature on each of the performances. You may vote once per day.
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At the peak of his powers, Eminem
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It was the perfect way of referencing his ultra-popular video without simply reenacting it. Without a doubt, it is Eminem's most memorable performance at the VMAs – and perhaps his most memorable performance ever. Don't believe me? Listen to the crowd roar as he enters the auditorium at approximately 1:43 in the video of the performance.
Perhaps most entertainigly, Eminem rapped the famed, controversial lines about Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera as he walked through the audience where both women sat.
After making his way past several of the other people he mentions in the song – including Fred Durst and Carson Daly – he finally hit the stage and began the second half of his performance, a rendition of "The Way I Am." The song, a middle-finger to critics and to the public in general, was a brave choice for a ceremony where he was nominated for several awards (many of which he won).
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Tomorrow is the worst day of my week. I have to see the ex. I dread these days more than any other during the entire week. Its been almost 6 months since I left him and yet he has not let go. It was much harder before, trust me. The cops only had to come once (that I haven't blocked out) and that was bad but I got past it.
We end up in these stupid arguements, agruing over who gets what. I want to tell him to take it all and shove it up his ass, but I really like some of the stuff I have accumulated over a period of 10 years and I would like to take some of it with me. He wont give up anything without a fight.
Most days he has the nerve to ask me why I left. He is so arrogant that he thinks he didnt do anything wrong. He admits to knowing that I was not happy. He admits this. He also admits that he never really cared then but that he cares now. He sees the "error of his ways". *snort* Give me a fucking break. Does it look like I was born yesterday? Fuck. That shit pisses me off. Everytime it pisses me off, I know even more that I made the right choice.
It hasnt been easy. Its been the hardest fucking thing I had to do in my life. But it feels so right. I have good days and bad days. I haven't given a second of thought to going back to him and I'm actually proud of myself for that. I've had to leave two of the places I was staying and that has been so hard. Right as I start to feel comfortable, I have to pack my stuff up and go. But right now, I am back with my parents and its been going ok. I can be quiet here and I appreciate that. It's quiet here and I really appreciate that. Six months and I dont have much of a plan. First thing on my list is a divorce. I know I always have somewhere to stay, at least for the time being. The big D is what needs to happen ASAP.
Right now we are watching "Ferris Bueler's Day Off" which is probably one of the greatest movies of all time. Rura is giving me the stink eye but I cant figure out why. LOL. I also caught him checking me out earlier so he is forgiven. He is also really really cute so I can forgive him for a lot because of that.
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FHNA Board meeting minutes
FHNA September Board Meeting
Sept. 22, 2015
At meeting: Elaina Ouimet, Jessica Parilla, Brooke Doan, Mark Malkovsky and Nicole Fiber
Dog Poop Bag Removal from Greenspace
-the removal of full garbage bags from the greenspace has been managed by volunteers for the last several years (thank you to all of them!); since this can be a cumbersome chore we are looking into other solutions
-board is pricing a professional service for weekly removal and the addition of a second station
-Brooke Farley Doan volunteered to take over from Pat Hudson who has been emptying the bin for the past several months –thank you Pat and Brooke!
Updating By-Laws
FHNA by-laws have not been updated since 2011 so the board has decided to revise them to better reflect the current neighborhood needs (i.e. communication is now primarily via facebook/listserve rather than printed newsletter)
- By-laws will be revised by section during each of the next monthly board meetings with a goal of finalizing by January 2016
Neighborhood-wide Meeting – October 19th at the Columbia Presbyterian Church
- Michael will manage the set-up of meeting, communication to neighborhood
- Will Michael be at the meeting to emcee (not sure due to his work schedule)?
- Oct. 19th Meeting Agenda DRAFT
- Treasurers Report
- Fall Events Overview
- East Decatur Greenway Update? (Elaina will check with Michele Ritan)
- Senior Center speaker??
- Conversation Around New Projects – ideas
- Forrest Hills Flags
- Elderly Neighbors in Need of Yard or Home Support
- Other
- Recruitment of New Board Members – we currently have six board members, goal of recruiting two more for a total of 8 board members -could we draft a board member job description to handout?
Fall Events
- Pumpkin Carving Contest – October 30th (Mark Coordinating)
- Halloween Decorating Contest – Michael will announce and coordinate
- Halloween Caravan – starts at Michael and Elise's house on Wiltshire –is it possible to incorporate the senior center into the route? If too far, can we go down Forrest Blvd at Wiltshire or Chester and encourage senior residents to join us at one of those corners to see the kids?
- Michael can you create the route so we can add it to the printed flyer and distribute
- Flamingo Friday on October 16th (third Friday) at the home of Cathy Rouse on N. Carter Rd.
- Chili Cook-off – Mark coordinating; he will contact Kate to determine date to host at her house in November
Distribution of Info
- By 10/3, Brooke will price and purchase six brochure holders similar to the holders used to distribute info at a home that is for sale; we will use to distribute neighborhood flyers instead of dropping them off door-to-door
- By 10/5, Elaina will create flyer with all fall events to print and put into brochure holders and post online; flyer will include Halloween caravan route
Greenspace Insurance
-short discussion on insurance policy for the greenspace; our policy covers any injury so long as it's not on a play structure so we cannot add any play structures without also adding an insurance rider to cover them
-recent assessment of greenspace furniture showed one broken plastic chair; Jessica volunteered to remove it
Agenda for Next Board Meeting on Monday October 12th
- Finalize agenda for neighborhood meeting on October 19th and assign roles
- Fall Event Planning
- Begin By-law Revision sections I. – V. with goal of completing revision by January 2016
Board Meetings – Monday is the best night for the majority of the group so we would like to keep that night
–Michael could you attend monthly?
FHNA Board Meeting Notes [2015 August 17]
[in attendance: Mark, Brooke, Jessica, Michael, and Nicole]
- Jessica will get a copy of the FHNA Board by-laws from Michelle Ritan ASAP to ascertain Board Members' culpability for mishaps that happen in the neighborhood
- Will Michelle Ritan be at the next FH Neighborhood Meeting on October 19th?
- Nicole is meeting with new neighbors and connecting them to the neighborhood
- The next Flamingo Friday is slated for August 28th! We need to find a home for it!
- Board discussed shifting FHNA Board meetings to another night—Tuesdays or Wednesdays?
- There is a FH Neighborhood Meeting slated for October 19th; thus, we need to discuss an itinerary for it.
- There is a bunch of bamboo sticking out into the street on North Carter. Board needs to script a message to the neighborhood about "Neighborly Things To Do."
- The FH Neighborhood has about $7,000 in its coffers; thus, what do we do with the money: – electrical in Greenspace of Walter's Woods? – contract tree-man John for tree removal in the neighborhood? – perform kudzu removal in the neighborhood?
- The FH Halloween Caravan is slated for October 31. What home[s] do we start and end the Caravan from. Both Nicole and Michael offered their homes. Michael and Elise have agreed to Host the beginning party for it, and will provide limited refreshments (juice boxes and water bottles and potato chips?
- Do we have a FH Pumkin Carving Contest, and display them in Walter's Woods? Mark is on it, trying to plan out FH's first Halloween Pumpkin Carving Contest!
- We discussed security options for the FH neighborhood—having marked or unmarked cars patrolling the neighborhood, real or fake video cameras affixed to poles, flags for Forrest Hills neighborhood
Meeting 9/8/14
Treasurers update:
Mark had/has the checks from the block party, need to get to Jess so we can compare revenue from block party to previous year.
-Block Party TOTAL = $1,360 -$300 more than last year! YAY!
-Jess paid a lot of bills: 6mo WW maintenance, entry gardens, Greenspace insurance and taxes.
-Added more dues, etc. and now have a balance of $6,500!
-Wondering about the bylaws surrounding gift giving (cash, gift card?)
Elaina, what is your time frame? Kate and Brooke can help!
-FHNA mtg info
Fall Events: Flamingo, Halloween caravan, route and contest, Chili Cook-Off, Holiday Progressive
-Directory/New Neighbor info
-First tutorial date
Annexation update:
Have not heard much other than plans to discuss at neighborhood meeting. Has Michael heard anything from the group he attended.
-Mayor is coming to the Oct. 13th mtg.
-Need an annexation point of contact for the con- group
-planning on doing a Survey Monkey to feel out annexation.
-Michael is looking into this.
-Con- annexation group has a ? about pg. 73 regarding the "unincorporated island laws". Michael did and will discuss with Josh.
-Stephen Smith is the point person for the pro- group.
Pro- and Con- leaders will attend next board mtg 10/6 to discuss next steps after FHNA mtg. Signatures?
-Josh will email Stephen Smith and Michael will check on Con- group leader.
Non connected neighbors:
Did we send this message out anywhere? I did not receive any emails about anyone.
-Kate will post and email a request to neighbors to give us info on those who are not connected via internet.
Welcome packets/Directory:
Update ?
-Brooke and Kate will update them and Brooke will distribute.
-Mark and Brooke will be contact people!
-Kate will post and email about this as well.
Update ? Lots of requests. Once updated email out and print copies for those that ask for a printed copy.
-Jess will put a box on the website for neighbors to update. Also on the flyer!
-Kate will get most recently updated directory to Mark
-Mark and Brooke will be contact people!
-Jess has another directory that has dues info. We will keep those separated
-Elaina will organize. First one will be Jess with her massive knitting skills! Early October? Elaina and Jess will coordinate communication and implementation.
School traffic:
Meeting with them in the next week to discuss
-Josh will be meeting with Principal Kelbaugh and another board member next week.
-Carpool – no longer allowed to take a left onto Forrest after drop-off/pick-up
Facebook members:
We have rules as to when people can be added, what about removing people who move? It feels rude but what if they no longer own/live there?
-Jess/Kate are messaging people wanting to join before approving.
-After directory is updated, Kate will go through and jot down who is on FB/GG
Fall Events Schedule:
Flamingo Friday
Sep 19th – Still need a host ?
Oct 17th – Still need a host ?
-Kate will email/post about getting hosts
Halloween Caravan:
Friday 10/31 – Route Set Yet
-If Russell, route Russell-Walker_Wiltshire-Forrest
-If Jess/Kate N Carter-Forrest-Wiltshire-Walker
-Kate will email out options
Halloween Contest:
-3 neighborhood judges and 1 out of state!
-Michael will decide and post judging specifics by 9/12
Prizes for Fall Events
-prizes will be gift cards (3 Taverns, Avondale Pizza, and one other)
-Josh will hit up Wild Haven and 3 Taverns for 2 sets of passes
-We asked Avondale
-Jess – Corner Pub
-Rachel – Leon's ? Lawson at Java Monkey(Kate will ask)
-Nate World of Coke?
Chili Cook-off
November 9th, Kate hosting.
-Fans if hot.
-Michael, Jess, Brooke
-Kate will check on criteria and make invite
-put info out by Oct. 1 and reiterate at meeting
-keg? –probably for $120. Josh will coordinate. Donation cup.
-Kate will ask Emma about visiting box
-Check on 1-3 place winners – free entries
Holiday Progressive:
December 6th, Jennifer Murkison to coordinate, need 3-4 hosts
Ask for hosts now. Kate will coordinate with Jennifer
Neighborhood meeting – October 13th:
Details & Agenda:
Need to get the meeting info out on FB/GG/WS – Jess by Oct. 1
Meeting 6/16/2014
FHNA Board Meeting 6/16
Attendees: Mark, Josh, Michael, Jessica, Elaina
> Neighborhood-wide Yard sale – five houses responded as interested, Jess will
see if anyone else wants to do it. Need at least ten to make it worthwhile.
> New Forrest Hills sign toppers have been put up. We were a couple short to
replace all of the faded signs but the new ones look great.
> Block party scheduled for August 2nd, with the 9th as a rain date. (Jess out
of town on the 9th, maybe the 2nd too – she will get back to us. Will Brooke
> -Jess will bring a kitty pool, and bubbles for kids, would Brooke Wilson or
Sara Speert be willing to provide water hose?
> -need trash cans for recycling and garbage -music – would Rachel and Lawson be
willing to play (Michael will check with them)
> -Josh will donate pork and grill, need hot dogs ad garden burgers for the kids
-'tip jar' for donations to offset the cost of picnic tables
> Picnic Tables – Josh will pick up two picnic tables and drop off at Walter's
Woods in the next month; Elaina will make sure they get stained.
> Annexation – we have been informed that a group of motivated residents has met
to get organized, research reasons why we would want to be annexed and will
coordinate collection of signatures door-to-door. Official notes from any groups
pro or against annexation can be posted on the website where a new blog page
will be created for residents to post information themselves.
> Neighborhood Cleanup – not a lot of turnout on the Memorial Day Weekend
Cleanup, brainstormed ways of getting more involvement. Can we target a small
space, can we get a small group of committed neighbors to do a regular cleanup
each month? Michael will identify a location and take a photo then post on
facebook with request for assistance with date and time, think ahout what makes
a neighborhood look attractive? Is it curb appeal, if so how can we help
neighbors in their individual yards, and how do we motivate people to take care
of the neighborhood?
> Poker Game Fundraiser – would like to have at least 8 or 9 people participate
in first one, Mark has a venue and is thinking through a date. Contact Mark if
you would like to play and/or help organize.
Meeting – 5/12/14
Location: Avondale Pizza Café
Board Members in Attendance: Brooke Doan, Michael Harbaugh, Josh McDowell, Elaina Ouimet, Kate Pawlicki
· FHNA hosted an April 14th neighborhood-wide meeting with solid turnout from the neighbors, Mark Malkovsky took detailed notes and distributed to the neighborhood via facebook, listserve and neighborhood website (http://forresthillsneighborhood.org/fhna/fhna-meeting-minutes)
Next steps:
· A committee of people who are pro-annexation would need to be formed to go door to door to solicit signatures to demonstrate that 60% of the neighborhood is in favor
· A committee opposed to annexation could also be formed to research and inform neighbors on their reasons for opposition
· In the interest of remaining neutral on the topic of annexation, the FHNA board will not organize the committees and these would need to be initiated by a motivated neighbor(s)
· For the signature method 60% of property owners (As listed on the deeds with the county tax office) must sign yes AND 60% of registered voters (As listed with the county's election office) must sign yes. If those 60% of both are obtained then the petitions would be taken to the City of Avondale Estates for annexation which would likely be effective the following January 1st.
· The Mayor would take it to the city of Avondale Estates for approval
· Link to complete Annexation info: http://www.gmanet.com/Assets/PDF/Publications/annexation.pdf
Museum School
· Museum School is working to improve traffic control during drop-off/pick-up and evening events
· school contact is working with board to communicate school events ahead of time and brainstorm ideas to improve parking/traffic issues
· school contact will be invited to the next neighborhood meeting
· Josh McDowell will post school event info to listserve and facebook
Walter's Woods benches
· Chee Hill agreed to repair benches that can be repaired, some are beyond repair and will need to be removed from the space
· Board will buy one or two new picnic tables for the space ($89 each)
· Tree planted in honor of Jean Houseman last year looks fabulous -make sure you check it out!
Upcoming Flamingo Fridays
Flamingo Fridays are monthly neighborhood parties held on a Friday night. They are open to anyone in the neighborhood and guests bring their own beverages and a snack to share. You do not need to RSVP, just show up! Flamingo Friday dates and locations are posted on facebook and the listserve and the host house will have pink flamingoes in the yard.
· May 16 at Carolina Casares and Chee Hill's House located at 983 Forrest Blvd
· June 20th at 1136 Forrest Blvd., hosted by Bob
Block Party Date
· Most schools are back in session by August 1 so we are looking at July dates for the block party
· Date options: July 19, 26 or August 2
· Kate willing to bring the trampoline and sell tickets for kids to jump ($1 per turn)
· Other fundraising or fun activities for kids (and adults) are welcome
· We need a volunteer to help coordinate –there is an existing google doc can be used for easy tracking of items. Please let Kate Pawlicki know if you're willing to coordinate! You can email her at email@example.com
Neighborhood Cleanup
· Michael will put a call out to the neighborhood to do a cleanup at Craigie and Forrest Blvd and coordinate with Cathy Rouse for an upcoming Saturday morning
· Volunteers should plan to bring bags, shovels, rakes, wheel barrels, gloves, and for those who want to assist but can't do so physically –snacks and drinks
Neighborhood Watch Signs
Five new neighborhood watch signs have been posted in the neighborhood
1. Forrest near the Museum School entrance
2. N. Carter @ Columbia
3. Russell @ Columbia
4. Wiltshire @ Forrest
5. Walker @ Columbia
As we head into the summer time when crime typically increases, please remain vigilant about reporting suspicious behavior to the police.
· Postage, envelopes for April mailing cost $200+
· Kate is working on a neighborhood directory to post on a private online group, it will be in a spreadsheet format
Meeting – 2/10/14
Present at the meeting : Elaina, Brooke, Mark, Ryan, Josh, Jessica and Stephen (possible new member)
- We are waiting for the next nice weather day to put up the security signs
- Ryan is leaving the board
- Will send out emails to the rest of the block captains for FHNA dues fundraising
-Will post all AE annexation material, including AE's master plan and a forum for neighborhood discussion on FH website
- Representatives were identified who will be the board members that reach out to AE for information about the possible annexation
- Should we have a door to door poll about AE annexation or just do it online?
- For the spring neighborhood meeting, need to invite mayor (or other rep) of AE. Maybe also AE police representative?
-Brooke is now the welcome wagon and Jessica will forward all info over to her.
-We should have a neighborhood March madness bracket tourney. 10 bucks entry, 5 bucks goes to FH.
- Next meeting is march 10.


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This is not yet another beautiful sunrise or sunset. It is a photo of a forest fire, in my "backyard" that burned almost 22,000 acres in just a few days. It traveled 12 miles in one night, May 24-25 – the night I took these.
When we stopped on the road for me to take this photograph, it was silent. Then a whippoorwill began to sing right beside me… I live in a world of miracles.
I have no idea what this weeks photo challenge is… Really!
Since the last post "Hands and Happiness", life blew up – in the form of this forest fire, now known as the "Duck Lake Fire." Talk about a "No Comfort Zone Challenge"…. and yet it was not a no comfort zone at all… a strange and wonderful calm through it all…
The fire came within 6 miles of my home in the woods, 250+ firefighters have been here working on it and it is now 55% contained. There are so many stories that have come out of this fire… kindness, new friends, reconnecting with friends, watching a community offer love, support, comfort to those who lost everything. The numbers are staggering… I am lucky – I am not one of the numbers. I am lucky… I have been an observer, witness, participant in so many acts of love, kindness, strength and appreciation this week. Yes, happiness, even…living on the edge. Once again learning the importance of knowing priorities… Loving, accepting what is, being grateful for each day, laughing and crying at the same time, comforting others, providing information, knowing that no matter what, I am always safe and choose happy. I am always in the right place at the right time… this time west of the fire.
There are a gazillion links online now… too many to sort through, but here is one that has a good story and comprehensive collection of links and images: 'Firefighter ranks Duck Lake Fire as one of worst'~ "That Country was so Beautiful"
Another, for facts and Department of Natural Resources videos and images go to http://www.michigan.gov/dnr. Maps became essential this week, as well as weather, wind speeds, direction… and new DSL.
If you Google "Duck Lake Fire Updates" there are hundreds of photos, videos, stories. The fire has received national coverage, a state of emergency was declared Friday, May 25th, the media started noticing over the weekend. For those of us who live here, we noticed immediately. Evacuations began Thursday evening… and the community of Newberry, Luce County, went to work, taking care of one another.
I live in a wonderful place and for that I am happy, every day.
Namaste ~ StarBear
copyright 2012 Betsy Lewis


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VOL.26 No. 03 MAY-June 2018
warheads for missiles, torpedos and rockets
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LAst date of submission 22nd june 2018
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We have given nearly 300 transfer of technologies in the last three years for manufacture at home
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He took bold decisions that led to fructification of several delayed and nearly-abandoned development programmes. As he is hanging up his boots at the end of this month, Christopher spoke to THE WEEK. Edited excerpts:
DRDO had earned bouquets for its missile achievements, but brickbats for other programmes. How did you change it, despite being a non-missile man?
I am from a non-missile background, but, missile is my breadwinner. Our missile programme is indigenous. But, even there, I found that we were going abroad for just one thing called the seeker... [and] falling into the trap of joint programmes.
What is a seeker? It is a radar. It just transmits, receives and identifies [the target]. Except for guidance, a radar does all that a seeker does. So this programme should have been given long ago to LRDE [Electronics and Radar Development Establishment].... Maybe, LRDE thought it was too small a programme for them, and why should they ride piggyback on the missile programme. The missile people might not have shown interest because their core areas are propulsion and navigation, and this was secondary.
{Shows as an effective program manager he broke down the silos. And tapped Indian expertise across different DRDO labs.}
I decided to push this little thing. The problem was in testing. It had to be tested on a missile. Who would spare a missile, which costs 030 crore or more, to test a seeker? Finally, I told the users [the armed forces], 'When you go for a weapon test of a missile, please put my seeker in it.' Thus, we did it. Now, we have companies that can produce these seekers.
{Again good program manager. Using existing flight schedules to proof the new hardware. Now this will be the new norm for DRDO and the Services to integrate the test flights as needed.}
The missile programme had been been a success story with the Agnis and Prithvis. But, the tail-end programmes had been languishing.
Akash had been a success even earlier. We put the seeker in Akash, too. Nag is a recent success. It could have been done earlier, but there were problems.... In the development of Nag, we had a problem about differential temperature, which we did not encounter in Akash [which is a surface-to-air missile].
The akash [atmosphere] is cool, and the aircraft is of a higher temperature. So, the radar can pick up the target-aircraft easily. That is not the case with Nag [an anti-tank missile, fired from ground or helicopter]. When [the missile] looks down from the air, it finds the desert is hot, and the tank is also equally hot. So, how does it home in? So, we had to do more tests. I had to develop simulated tanks [for testing]. All this took time. On this, we had issues with the user [Army]. A tank would have different temperatures at different parts. So which to take? Anyway, all these have been resolved. Now they are happy; Nag has been accepted.
So Akash, Astra and Nag... all are there now. Akash has been inducted, Nag accepted and almost all the trials of Astra are over.
But, the drag has been on conventional platforms—combat aircraft especially.
The Light Combat Aircraft programme has been on for some time. But, in the last few years, we got the induction, squadron formation all done. The credit goes to [former defence minister] Manohar Parrikar. He pushed us all. The LCA is flying. Mark 2 and Mark 1A are coming. There will be 83 Mark-1As.
{A good Program Manager will not grab the credit like a prima donna. Awesome.}
But, there has been a delay.
Seven or eight years ago, we were told to increase the length [and] change the engine [of the aircraft].... After taking up the project, we looked for the engine. By the time the engine landed, HAL [Hindustan Aeronautics Limited] thought they should get orders fast. Then, IAF got ambitious. They had the Rafale coming with AESA radar, though it originally came without it. They asked for the ultimate radar in LCA, too. You assure me that you will give it, and I will give you [order for] 83, they [IAF] said. We said ho jayega.
Anyway, we are finalising Mark-2. It will take another month. With all the changes, it will not be a LCA. It is not in 10 tonnes category, but 17.5 tonnes category. It will be medium weight.
What about the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA)? There have been issues over its stealth capability and engine capability.
The IAF wanted AMCA to be stealth from [from enemy radars]. I know how radar perceptions are; I am a radar man. The shaping gives you some [stealth] advantage. The principle is not to have a curved surface, but straight surface.... But, this affects aerodynamics. Then, the wings have to be different. Seventy per cent [of stealth comes from] shaping. Then, the material. Now, with all this, I make a design for stealth.
But, the engine power [that IAF has asked for] will not permit infra-red reduction, when it goes full throttle. You cannot have everything—stealth and power. Nobody should start designing an aircraft without identifying an engine.... [So] with the existing engine, we will start.
You had a problem with the LCA for the Navy. The Navy has said no to it for their present carrier programmes.
We had a problem, when the [Navy] chief made the statement.... We had a meeting then. I understood their problem. Their carrier could not take LCA, because the lifts [to the deck] were smaller. The carrier was built independent of the aircraft....
{Lack of design coordination. Despite having naval aviator in charge of the Naval LCA.}
Anyway, it happened. The question was: how to circumvent the problem. Change the aircraft or change the design of the lifts? Which is simpler? It has been changed now. The navy has agreed not to stop the programme.
{So most likely the aircraft lift has to be changed which might be for the next ship or retrofit this one once Naval LCA is completed.}
What about the towed guns? The army has not had a gun in the last quarter century.
There are issues over range and accuracy, when developing a gun. If you ask for extended range, you have to be prepared to dilute on other factors, like accuracy. We made three ATAGS [Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System] for the Army. We were happy to take Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to Pokhran to witness ATAGS firing [trials]. We have to do many more trials.
How confident are you about Make in India? Are we making with our technology, and simply lending the shop-floor for foreign manufacturers to make here?
Very confident. We have given nearly 300 transfer of technologies in the last three years for manufacture at home.
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This is a mindset commonly held by property developers, who seek to invest their knowledge, skills and experience to upgrade and update land and property, in a way that brings about positive change, opportunity and improved living standards. Such is the case for the developers of 204 Walcott, Griffin Group, who took on the project as a way of upgrading the pre-existing site with a fresh new look, focused on engaging the Menora community.
Having purchased the lot in 2016, Griffin embarked on a journey to bring a much-needed update to the asbestos-ridden corner deli site that had been in the area for decades. Whilst an iconic part of the area, it was definitely time to introduce a new local coffee shop, commercial office space and residential apartments to the Menora area, providing a place for the community to come together on the famous Walcott Street strip.
Menora and its surrounding suburbs are steeped in history, with residents proud of their local treasures and unique lifestyle. As a result, the development's Art-Deco design was personally chosen by the owner of Griffin Group, Greg Devine, who lived as a local resident for over a decade, with a true sense of understanding for Menora's architectural preferences and sensitivities.
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Everything is just a bit blah at the moment. It's cold in the mornings and I am not really enjoying my job very much, which makes getting up in the morning all that more difficult. I keep saying I will apply for jobs but I never seem to find the motivation to get round to it. Part of the problem is a complete lack of focus. I'm not, and don't think I have ever been, very career minded. I don't really know what I want to do as a job, I have no career plan. I look at an advertised position and ask – do I want to do that? Am I going to be happier doing that than my current job? The answer is usually – I don't know. So its a lot of effort to put in for a lot of uncertainty, particularly when they want a full response to selection criteria.
I guess it all comes down to how you frame it. Is it 'better the devil you know' or 'a change being as good as a holiday'. If you take a job and you don't like it, you can't usually go back to the one you had, but I guess there is nothing stopping you starting the process all over again and looking again until you find something you like. It would be nice to have a little bit of a plan though. Something along the lines of I want to be in this job within 5 years, but what are you going to do.


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The entire terminal was a village of sorts. What moved me the most was seeing the number of at-risk persons. It appeared to me the bus terminal is to the economically disadvantaged what the airport is to the middle and upper class citizens. I wrote that out, didn't I? In this land, this country of opportunity where there is purportedly no class distinction, it became abundantly clear there is indeed a caste system.
There were teenaged males riding low-rider bikes and asking for handouts. There were the drug users, perhaps not identifiable to some, but I recognized them, the Tweakers, especially.
The terminal was a veritable village of tribes and cultures. Spanish was spoken as well as the native tongue of the Tohono O'odham peoples and of course, English. The Tohono O'odham were previously known as the Papago people; however, they have largely rejected this name. It was applied to them by conquistadores who had heard them called this by other Native American bands and it was considered to be derogatory.
As the buses arrived, they would dock at their designated "port" and persons began exiting the vehicle. They invariably would seek out a familiar face and if not found would settle on a bench, pull out a cellphone and call someone to presumably ask them to come and pick them up.
I was amazed to see different cultures and races mingling and sitting with one another. Perhaps it was my years from prison where the inmate population was defined by race and thus divided as such, but it surprised me to see everyone "mixing it up," so to speak. It was also comforting. As children of God, we are all of the same tribe! "red and yellow, black and white…"
After of bit of downtime and perhaps an exchange of drivers, the buses were boarded with yet another set of travelers for their next destination. There was a lot of activity and conspicuously absent was any sign of security or police. For all appearances, it was as if the people were self-governed and took care of any security issues themselves.
The cacophony of sound made me think of the "tongues of fire" that fell upon the believers in the book of Acts. One could gaze upon the groups of people and discern family units. Mothers with small children herded them onto benches and quietly began nursing infants. No one appeared to be offended as would be the case in a more formal setting. Churches, prison visitations, and restaurants often isolate nursing mothers who are performing a loving, nurturing act of feeding their child. This in the purest sense is an act of communion, "take, eat, for this is my body…"
When the weekend was over, we returned Mother to the bus terminal. It was the same village only with different faces.
Since we now knew where to head for the incoming bus, we found a bench and sat with others. There were some children eating homemade burritos, wrapped in aluminum foil. They promptly disposed of the foil on the ground and I retrieved it for the trash receptacle. The mother chastised her children and another young man thanked me for tending to that task. I nodded in the affirmative and offered a smile.
Mother removed the bus fare from her purse so she would have it in hand for the driver – no tickets for this ride, cash only. She sat there while we chatted with the money in her hand. I was observing a man who was rapidly moving from one group to another. I reckoned he was a substance abuser, a tweaker looking for a "mark," for what he believed to be easy money. I told Mother to put her money in a pocket. She said, "I'm holding it tightly." The man moved from one end of the terminal to the other, not really looking at people, but looking FOR an opportunity. I told mom, "watch him – see how he's working the crowd?" We observed for a while then lost track of him. Suddenly he appeared and the way he was moving and approaching us at the bench was one of determination. I stood up and looked him in the eye. It was an authoritative challenge, I would suppose. He promptly and immediately left the area. He perceived I was a threat to him. He was correct. Don't mess with my Momma!
In short order, Mother was on the bus and headed towards her home, some four hours away. This terminal was Suntran's, and is operated by the county.
My next and the latest experience was to travel to the Greyhound terminal in downtown Tucson. We were picking up our son. The Greyhound terminal is set off the main street and is not lighted very well at all. They do have a building where you purchase your ticket, can purchase food and then sit and wait for the arrival of your designated bus.
Although the bus was scheduled to arrive at 7:30, it was after 8 p.m. before it pulled in. So we watched as we waited for his arrival. Again, the dissonance of many voices filled the room and there were televisions in various areas to fill the time with nonsense and / or news of the day. I saw a family of women – a grandmother and two teenaged granddaughters it appeared. The number of the bus had been called and they moved their luggage and stood in line. One of the teens had beautiful cornrows in her hair. It made spiral designs around her scalp, it then fell well below her shoulders. I could not help myself but approached her and tell her how beautiful her hair was. She smiled shyly and thanked me. I believe if you see something of beauty, something worthy of praise, it should be spoken, it should be acknowledged.
When all the persons from the incoming bus had disembarked, it was time for the next group to load up and on. All this happened in a quiet and mannerly fashion. Everyone seemed to know what to do and what was expected of them. One young woman had a very small infant with her. It was difficult to carry the infant, the luggage and a child safety seat, so another person behind her assisted with moving the safety seat up each time the line moved closer to the door. Community cooperation, it appeared.
When the bus departed another announcement was made regarding a new arrival and give the next departure number and door was broadcasted. With this new group I watched a father and son. The son was in line and was looking and smiling at his father. The father looked at his son and nodded at his son. The bond between them was palpable.
When the son finally approached his turn at the gate, he turned to his father and raised his hand, then exited the building. The father immediately went to the window where his son would pass by and placed his open hand on it. The son responded in like manner. It was an emotionally touching scene.
As the father passed by us I said, "Your son?" "Yes," he said. "Pray for him, Pappa, pray for him," I offered. "I do and I will," said the man.
Before long our son had arrived and we headed home. I tucked the memories safely away in my heart.
Wishing you everyday grace,
P.S. Psalm 39:12 (NASB)
"Hear my prayer, O Lord, and give ear to my cry;
Do not be silent at my tears;
For I am a stranger with You,
A sojourner like all my fathers.
Do not be silent at my tears;
For I am a stranger with You,
A sojourner like all my fathers.


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Ocado's attitude to data is to collect it all and expose everything about the business to drive efficient processes.
"If your system does something, store the data," advises Matt Soane, GM of technology at Ocado. "The benefit is when you store all the data, you visualise everything. So if we want to investigate something from yesterday, we can through visualisation tools."
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He adds: "But if you store the data in the right kind of technology, you won't have any difficulty accessing it. It's about an information democracy, making it all available for analysts and computer sciences."
After first starting to use Cassandra in 2010, Soane said Ocado began a bit of a love affair with the open-source platform.
"It did what it said on the tin, consumed data without any problems, if you're writing that number of points a second, you don't want it to slow down your business operation – it's consumed in a blink of an eye," he says. "And with open source, we find that community of developers contributing very valuable, our engineers often understand the technology better because they can look at the code, which is very powerful.
Soane says despite being an on-premise solution, Cassandra allows Ocado to be much more flexible than traditional data warehousing methods, as well as being much more resilient.
Soane has been working with DataStax since the beginning of this love affair with Cassandra, which provides professional support and monitoring tools, with experience dealing with the open-source community. "If people are always contributing, DataStax can tell me the best one and they provide training sessions with data modelling."
Ocado launched its Ocado Smart Platform a couple of years ago and this proprietary solution is used by Morissons and the e-tailer is still looking to close a deal with an international retailer to provide the technology to run an online grocery business. The platform consists of two parts: one has everything a retailer needs to go online – eCommerce systems, order management, supply chain, systems for vans, while the second component is Ocado's automation solution, which includes its warehouse robotics.
"The idea is a retailer can be given the whole lot and very quickly be running," explains Soane. "But there are two parts to this technically, the bit that runs in the cloud and the bit runs on premise in the warehouse."
Cloud technology looks after the platform and systems, while the automation technology runs using on-premise hosting capabilities, which is the reason behind the choice in Cassandra.
And it is this automation available as a service for other retailers which really excites Soane. "There's a whole load of robotics there, pick smarter, quicker, it's really clever technology. Big data is very exciting."
He adds: "But to make it work, you've got to make sure all of your systems are exposing data of any interest. All sorts of wonderful things are possible, you have to put the work in to expose the data. I never stop putting effort to make sure that is happening. Because there are enormous dividends down the line."
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