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Designer Matt Lorenz Designs an Elegant, Family-friendly Home in Lake View
URBAN OASIS: How do you turn a standard-issue builder house into a chic space suitable for both entertaining and family living?…
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Grouped seating in a neutral palette, Chinese garden stools, shoji-inspired screens, bluestone pavers, and a sleekly modern fire pit make the side yard a serene space. See more photos in the gallery below.
How do you turn a standard-issue builder house into a chic space suitable for both entertaining and family living? That was the challenge for a Chicago couple who bought a spec home on an oversize lot in Lake View, six blocks east of the house they'd been living in with their three children. Working with interior designer Matt Lorenz, they focused on creating what Lorenz calls "livable beauty," selecting fabrics and furnishings that combine a luxe look with an ability to withstand wear and tear.
"A lot of thought was put into the materials," says Lorenz. "Cowhides on floors in the family room and kitchen, for example, are a great look and will last for 30 years. Mohair [on the leather-trimmed sofa in the family room] is one of the most durable fabrics and also one of the most elegant. It's functional for their sophisticated lifestyle but also for a family home."
The centerpiece of the living room, a Mattaliano tête-à-tête sofa, is covered in a synthetic fabric that looks like linen but is sturdier and less likely to wrinkle. A Watson Smith rug was chosen for its pattern and dark color, both good for hiding stains. Luxurious lilac silk pillows pair nicely with unfussy glazed-linen draperies.
Two embossed leather chairs with brass hardware, bought at auction in the 1980s, were refinished with black lacquer. "We loved them and wanted to keep them so we updated them," the wife says. An Art Deco sideboard and clock were purchased on a recent trip to New York.
"It looks like an elegant room but it's completely livable," says the wife, whose children are 9, 11, and 13 years old. "Nothing is off-limits."
In the dining room, hand-painted and embroidered silk wallcovering in a cherry blossom pattern, decidedly not kid-friendly, was hung above the wainscoting to avoid dings and fingerprints from small hands. "I wanted a fancier wallcovering in there, so we were careful where we put it," the wife says.
Michael Berman leather chairs are detailed with horsehair insets on their backs, adding subtle texture. In front of each window, consoles made of bronze and cast glass hold adjustable easels that make it easy to rotate artwork. A glittering chandelier adds a touch of glam, while pale linen Roman shades tone down the formality of the room.
Throughout the house, Lorenz went with a palette of light gray and cream for a unifying—and calming—effect. "Interesting textures and simple design make the rooms timeless and inviting," he says. "The home is evolving; it's never really done. There are lots of places for things to go and they'll keep adding to it. They're a young family and that's how it should be."
Photograph: Nathan Kirkman; Styling: Cynthia McCullough
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Lab-on-a-Chip Technology
How it Works
Giant magnetoresistance (GMR) Working Principles
The electrical resistance of a metallic structure with several nanometers non-magnetic conducting thin film (e.g. copper) sandwiched between two ferromagnetic layers changes depending on the relative magnetization direction of the ferromagnetic layers.
Parallel magnetization results in lower resistance, while anti-parallel magnetization results in higher resistance. This phenomenon facilitates detection of stray fields from magnetic materials at nanometer scales.
A bead with magnetic nanoparticles added to a standard assay changes the local magnetization of a ferromagnetic layer in the GMR structure, which can be detected as a small change in resistance.
Bio-Surface And Magnetic Nanoparticles Bead Integration
Zepto Life's on-chip bio-surface technology holds the capture antibodies in place. The bio-surface on the nanomagnetic particles allows them to be pre-labeled with detection antibodies. Analyte biomarkers are sandwich and specifically bound by capture and detection antibodies. Nanomagnetic particles would be attracted onto sensor surface and signal is read out real-time. Each biosensor is dedicated to a single biomarker.
Multiplex and Scalable
The multiple biosensors on a biochip is designed to deliver clinical results of a central laboratory at a point of care (POC) setting.
Each biochip is able to simultaneously detect and quantify multiple biomarkers.
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The latest episodes of the Voices of the Valley (VOV) podcast feature two prominent thought leaders who speak about innovation as a solution to coronavirus and where the agtech industry is headed.
IRVINE, Calif., (July 1, 2020) – Western Growers Insurance Services (WGIS) today rolled out the Connected Worker Program to help prevent injuries before they occur.
Utilizing the latest advancements in wearable technology, the Connected Worker Program measures certain motions and detects unsafe movements of employees during their shift. The data is shared with the supervisor and used to identify risk trends, improve safety measures, and coach workers on injury prevention techniques.
It is imperative for employers to maintain a safe and healthy work space now more than ever. Join PAGO CEO Michael Dodson this Thursday as he shares how his platform allows labor contractors and growers to carry out crucial labor activities, including contactless timekeeping.
As an ag labor platform, PAGO gives growers real-time actionable data related to their operations, assists with scheduling crews and crew monitoring, and calculates both time and piece rates.
There have been very recent reports that food exporters are being asked by China to guarantee that their products are not contaminated with the novel coronavirus. This has since been confirmed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) office.
Western Growers members care deeply for the food they grow, the land they sustain, the people they employ, and the community in which they live.


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This thread is dedicated to the miniatures I didnt think were worthy of their own thread. I might even have missed a couple miniatures that I did, but oh well. Sorry guys you just arent that important.
Archive for the 'Force on Force' Category
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Khurasan M1A2 SEP Leave a comment
Khurasan Miniatures recently released a US Army modern range which currently includes M1A2 SEP tanks and US army figures with 2009+ kit all in 15mm scale.
The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday Leave a comment
Khurasan Miniatures recently released a pack of 15mm SEAL DEVGRU miniatures:
15mm SEAL DEVGRU operators, OPS-COR helmets, wearing PVS-15 and face mask (eight models — six with HK416 (two with grenade launchers attached), one with Mk 14 EBR, one with M249, and eight separate Eagle Yote assault packs)
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My kids picked up a box with the new Battlefront Cobra helicopter. The model was very easy to put together and I ended up modeling the airframe after the AH1G. I used used the US armor spray from battlefront to put down the base coat. Otherwise I followed the You Tube painting guide. Overall the I am satisfied with the model as it looks nice and was easy to accomplish a good look. I did paint a gloss on the canopy after I took these photos.
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Unfortunately, I have been neglecting this site the last couple months, but I have a few updates today.
I orginally started collecting modern miniatures to use in a modified Flames of War ruleset, but with the update and release of the Ambush Alley ruleset in the form of Force on Force I thought I would re-base my USMC miniatures for the FoF ruleset. The USMC figures are all Peter Pig including the HUMVEE. I am not impressed with my weathering of the HUMVEE so I wont show any closeups. I think it is too dark of a mud.


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We're sorry to announce that Huey won't be joining us this year as planned as he's now has tour arrangements with the Fun Lovin' Criminals. We will be announcing another concert in his place very shortly. Apologies for any disappointment. Ticket purchasers please contact your point of purchase for a refund
Huey Morgan may be best known for his part in New York's Fun Lovin' Criminals, but his award-winning Radio 6 radio show 'The Huey Show' and Radio 2 hosting have won Huey a name for knowing who's who and who's cool in the music world.
Huey's first love, however, is the blues. For this special tribute show Huey, backed by UK blues legend Innes Sibun and his band, will take us on a trip from the Mississippi Delta to Chicago and beyond, paying homage to blues legends like BB King, Muddy Waters and Buddy Guy along the way.
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November 27, 2010
Pear and Rogue Creamery Oregonzola Tart with Sweet and Spicy Oregon Hazelnuts in a Phyllo Crust
By: Mary Pellegrini
I love watching cooking shows and I watched someone make a tart like this a few months back. Of course, I couldn't remember that particular recipe so I did a web search for a "Pear and Blue Cheese Tart", found many, took the info I could use and created this yummy tart. And after making it once I decided on a few things I would do different the next time. And I will make it again as it was very good.
Pear and Rogue Creamery Oregonzola Tart with Sweet and Spicy Oregon Hazelnuts in a Phyllo Crust
4 Pears ~ I used two Bosc and two Red D'anjou
2 Tbs butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 pound of Rogue Creamery Oregonzola or any good Blue Cheese
1/2 cup Sweet and Spicy Hazelnuts
Phyllo Crust
Prepare Hazelnuts ~ I purchased nuts that were already roasted but you could certainly roast your own. Chop or slice . Almonds would be another fine choice.
Prepare Crust ~ in a 8″ tart pan with a removable side, arrange phyllo crust so that you end up with about 8 layers. Bake this for 5 minutes in a 375 degree over. Set aside
Prepare Pears ~ peel, core, slice into quarter inch pieces, then cut these into thirds. Melt butter in skillet and when hot add the pears, hazelnuts and brown sugar. Saute just until the sugar is dissolved and the pears are nice and hot.
Prepare Cheese ~ finely chop
Assemble Tart ~ Just minutes before you are ready to serve assemble the tart, starting and ending with Cheese, layering the cheese and pears mixture. Bake for about 10 minutes in a 375 degree oven. Remove from tart pan, arrange on a lovely plate or chopping block, slice into inch slivers, and serve hot as an appetizer or as your after dinner cheese option.


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God's call can sometimes be missed. When have you heard a call to act against injustice? (1 Sam 1-20)
Psalm 139 is a favorite of many. How is it a comfort to know God has "searched and known" you? (Ps 139:1)
Who told you, "Come and see" regarding your faith life? And who needs to hear those words from you? (John 1:46)
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Stop, take a breath, and celebrate! High-performance in the social sector is challenging work. Successful leaders are passionate about their mission and driven to deliver excellence and high-quality services that lead to meaningful social change. They are committed to managing to the performance and outcome measures tied to their mission.
Establishing high-performance cultures in government and nonprofit organizations has the advantage of creating systems and structures that drive continuous improvement and overall success. If not properly managed, these practices can have an ugly side. Often, high-performing leaders create a culture where everyone is always moving on to the next goal. Conversations revolve around the strategies that need implemented to take the organization to the next level. High-achieving leaders can fall into the trap of spending too much time focusing on the 5 percent that is not working and trying to improve it. They forget to pause and celebrate the 95 percent that is going well.
Here are three reasons why high-performance leaders must be intentional about infusing celebration into the organization if they want to see lasting and sustainable social change.
- Celebration Prevents Burnout: The social problems of today are complex. Depending on the issues, population level change may take years to see ones' work come to fruition. For example, one of our clients is trying to reduce the number of children with a mental health diagnosis from the current state of 1 in 5 to 1 in 10 children. Dealing with youth and families who have experienced crisis and trauma is challenging work and has a high rate of burnout. Recognizing the progress that has been accomplished, no matter the size of success, motivates staff to move forward and provides them with the confidence needed to build upon future success.
- Recognizing Success Leads to Greater Productivity: Studies have shown that within all sectors, meaningful recognition is correlated with employee retention, good morale, loyalty, commitment and satisfaction in the workplace. Organizations with effective recognition programs have strong leadership participation and supportive cultures. These organizations increase job satisfaction and productivity by communicating and celebrating their staff's hard work. They provide linkages between employee efforts and the impact and outcomes the organization contributes to the community.
- Communicating Success Educates and Bonds Staff and Stakeholders: Donors, volunteers, and staff are committed to social sector organizations because of the organization's mission. When measures are used as positive internal management tools, they allow employees to know precisely how they are making a difference and contributing to the vital mission of their organization. Such a practice may also inspire donors to see how they can increase their impact.
Effective forms of celebration don't need to break the bank, but they do need to be intentional. Potlucks, pizza parties, an afternoon off, a day's vacation or an organization-wide picnic are a few of the ways nonprofit and government organizations might choose to celebrate the impact staff and volunteers are making to the organization and its mission. When presenting an award, high-performing organizations place an emphasis on how, specifically, the individual or team contributed to the increased outcome measures. Celebrating success leads to increased success in the future.
Here at Measurement Resources we practice what we preach by celebrating the success of our clients, partners, and team by holding an annual impact partners event. This is a casual cocktail reception where we show appreciation to our stakeholders and guests network and share ideas. This year's celebration was particularly special as it was in honor of Measurement Resources 10th year! This video provides an example of how we celebrated our success and that of our clients.
Measurement is the first step in the development of a high-performance measurement culture. Without success measures it is hard to celebrate success! Measurement Resources is here to help you establish your impact measurement framework in order to move your mission forward. Contact us today to schedule a call to explore how we can take your organization to the next level.


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editor's note: The fun is over folks. After this article was written (and we are pretty sure that it was BECAUSE of this article), the FDA has declared homeopathic hCG to be BULL-SHIT! Still, this little article is worth reading.
"Homeopathic HCG is a fraud!" scream the indignant websites that make money selling HCG by injection. Indeed they are right: homeopathy IS fraud. But then so is HCG for weight loss. Let's take a quick look at "homeopathic HCG"
What Does "Homeopathic" mean?
Homeopathy is based on the idiotic "principle" of infinite dilution. The 'idea' is that if something is making you sick then infinitely dilute solutions of that substance will cure you.
What is "Infinite Dilution"?
Let's say you take one ounce of something "bad" that's making you sick and mix that into nine ounces of water. You have just made a one-to-ten (1/10) dilution of the bad "stuff". Now mix the whole mess up and take out one ounce and then mix IT into 9 parts water. Now you have a 1/100 dilution. Mix 1 part of that into nine, mix and repeat over and over and over and over. Perform about 45 dilutions and you have a 1/100000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 dilution. Now the idea of homeopathy is that somehow in diluting the "bad" stuff so many times, the solution has become "curative". The only problem is that the solution is now so dilute that not even one molecule of the bad substance remains so that all we really have is just plain old water....and a whole lot of bullshit.
So is "Homeopathic HCG" then infinitely diluted HCG?
So "Homeopathic HCG" isn't really HCG at all?
Correct, it's just water or saline or whatever.
Why would anyone sell water labeled as "HCG"?
MONEY. They are fooling people who don't understand the total bullshit of both HCG and homeopathy AND...this is important...because "homeopathic HCG" isn't really HCG at all, it isn't regulated as a prescription drug so that any old idiot can give it out without having to fear going to jail. Furthermore, since "homeopathic HCG" doesn't contain any HCG, it works equally "well" injected, swallowed, snorted or tossed in the garbage.
So "Homeopathic HCG" is basically "bullshit squared"?
Yep. Its a fraudulent preparation of a fraudulent product.
Wait a minute! If homeopathy is based upon infinite dilution of "bad" stuff, then isn't the idea of infinite dilution of HCG opposite to the principle of homeopathy?
Right. HCg is supposed to be "good" so why should diluting it help cure obesity? Let's face it, it's ALL 100% pure bullshit. HCG for weight loss is bullshit and so is homeopathy.
I'm getting bored with this subject, aren't you?
Yes. Extremely. There isn't much to say about nonsense.


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We demystify potty training dogs with some easy-to-follow advice from a professional trainer.
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Dog growling is an early warning system — and your dog shouldn't be punished for it! It's your job to figure out what your dog is trying to tell you.
How Do Dogs Show Affection to Humans?
How do dogs show affection? Dogs communicate with us through body language and actions — here are are four ways dogs show affection to humans.
Dogs and Holiday Guests: How to Prepare Your Pup
Dogs and holiday guests don't have to be a stressful situation. See these training tips — and which dogs to keep away from seasonal festivities altogether.
5 Ways to Help Calm a Hyper Dog
Before I could focus on training my wild-child puppy, I needed to calm down her overactive mind and fearful responses. Here are some things I'm trying to help calm this hyper dog.
4 Tips for Finding a Good Playmate for Your Dog
If you want your dog to be his best, he needs a compatible buddy. Here's how to find a good playmate for your dog.
The Differences Between Service Dogs and Therapy Dogs
Don't know the difference between the different types of working dogs? Here's a primer.
We Talk to Trainer Annie Phenix About Her New Book, 'The Midnight Dog Walkers'
Her easy-to-use guide teaches pet parents of reactive or aggressive dogs how to use positive reinforcement training.
How I'm Helping a Reactive Dog Relax Around Food
Baxter is food obsessed, but I'm helping to desensitize him so that he can enjoy food and treats around other dogs.
How I Used Body Language to Teach a Jumping Dog to Sit and Stay
Jelly loved to jump up and say hello. By watching her body language during training, I was able to figure out how to keep her paws on the ground.
You Can Train Your Own Dog — Here's How!
It can be a challenge to find the right trainer. Start helping your dog by training him yourself with these simple steps.
5 Steps to Becoming a Dog Trainer
Dog-training is not a regulated profession, but there are steps you can take to get the proper education and skills.
How I Helped a Labrador Puppy Overcome His Fear of Human Touch
A rough start in life had one Lab puppy lashing out at his brother and cringing from human touch. Here's how I helped.
This Is What It Looks Like When Kids and Dogs Interact in the Right Ways
These photos show kids and dogs playing and relaxing in safe, positive ways.
You Can — and Must — Speak Up for Your Dog
Before I was a force-free trainer, I took my own dog out of a bad training situation. There is no reason to let any trainer harm your dog.
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5 Reasons Your Dog Still Pulls When Walking on a Leash
If your dog hasn't mastered a relaxed walk at your side, you may have made one of these five mistakes.
How Can I Stop My Once-Abused Boston Terrier From Biting Me?
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How Can I Stop My Dog's Inappropriate Peeing?
My Standard Poodle, Ellie -- a certified therapy dog -- pees when she sees my daughter. How do I stop it?
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Dogs don't have the benefit of human language, so their actions must convey the "why" behind unwanted behaviors and lead you to a resolution.
What Do Good Dentists and Good Trainers Have in Common?
A good dentist makes me feel safe and keeps his word that he will not cause pain -- and that's exactly how a good trainer teaches a dog.
There Is No Reason to Use a Shock Collar. In Fact, It Should Be Illegal
The Pet Professional Guild posted an "open letter" denouncing shock collar use, and I could not agree more.
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The rambunctious, intelligent terrier needed the right person and the right trainer. Here's how we helped Toby.
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My dogs give me so many gifts, and for that I am grateful. They make me a better trainer and a better person.
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Attorney Bruce Aydt, ABR, CRB, SRS, is a national real estate educator, a Missouri real estate broker, and past chair of the National Association of REALTORS® Professional Standards Committee.
Get Offers in Writing 'Whenever Possible'
Do offers always have to be in writing? Is it unethical if they're not?
June 1, 2011
Question: Why do some real estate practitioners and buyers insist on presenting offers verbally? Shouldn't all offers and counteroffers be in writing? Is presenting an oral offer a violation of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Code of Ethics?
Answer: Verbal offers may not be encouraged, but they're also not a violation of the Code. Presenting an oral offer from a buyer is within the concepts of the Code. Standards of Practice 1-6 and 1-7 talk about "offers and counteroffers" yet don't specify "written" offers or "written" counteroffers. Standard of Practice 1-6 states, "REALTORS® shall submit offers and counteroffers objectively and as quickly as possible." And when you're acting as the listing broker, Standard of Practice 1-7 says you shall "continue to submit to the seller/landlord all offers and counter-offers until closing or execution of a lease unless the seller/landlord has waived this obligation in writing." Neither of these requires the offer to be in writing before the obligation to present the offer arises.
However, Article 9 states that an agent's obligation is to have agreements in writing "whenever possible." "REALTORS®, for the protection of all parties, shall assure whenever possible that all agreements related to real estate transactions including, but not limited to, listing and representation agreements, purchase contracts, and leases are in writing…"
Taking these three parts of the Code together, I think it's safe to say that written offers are always preferable. However, Article 9 is a flexible requirement because of the phrase "whenever possible." And because Standards of Practice 1-6 and 1-7 do not limit presentation of offers to those in writing, my conclusion is that all offers must be submitted—whether in writing or in the spoken word—but the fact that an offer is done verbally is not a violation of the Code. While it is possible that your state license law may limit presentation of offers to written offers, the Code does not make that distinction.
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Richard Hower, artist and teacher, will work with each person according to their level and need. Students will work at their own pace. Emphasis is to paint the things that interest you. Bring reference pictures to use as subject matter. Brush techniques will be explored along with color theory, color mixing and composition. Each student is asked to bring their own supplies, including: acrylic paint brushes, canvas and easel (optional).
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Beginner Belly Dance with Adriann White
Wednesdays, 4 week session $28, No drop-in
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Supported Stretch and Balance with Adriann White
Fridays, September 8 – October 6, 8:30 – 9:30 AM
Supported Stretch and Balance is designed for folks who want the benefits of yoga stretching but cannot easily get up and down from the floor. All stretches are done either seated or standing, with the chair available to provide extra needed stability. $35.
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Piano Classes by Laura Williamson
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One of our resident artists, Laura Williamson, offers piano classes for adults of all ages and levels!
NEW THIS FALL: Classes in the first session will meet for TEN weeks, September 11-November 16. Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, a 4-week holiday-themed session will be offered. Registration for that session will begin on or before November 1st. Classes in the first fall session will meet for 75 minutes. During the shorter holiday-themed session, classes will meet for 90 minutes. (Schedule and class descriptions TBD.) The fee for the first 10-week fall session is $215. The 4-week holiday-themed session will be $100. All class fees include materials.
INTRODUCTION TO PIANO: FROM THE VERY BEGINNING! Thursday afternoons, 12:00 – 1:15 PM At Piano for Pleasure your first experience at the piano will be fun and stress-free! Play familiar melodies and even create your own music while learning about keyboard geography, note names, basic rhythms, and easy chords. No prior knowledge will be assumed or expected; the emphasis is on personal enjoyment! Bring a lunch if you like, and bring a friend or two to share in the joy and FUN of making music at the piano! EARLY
ELEMENTARY (A LITTLE FURTHER ALONG!) Thursday afternoons, 1:15 – 2:30 PM If you have taken an Introductory class at Piano For Pleasure, or you played piano a little but want to review the basics before taking up the instrument again, this class is for you! Beginning with the "Prelude" book from the Piano Pronto series, our main focus will be learning to read music and coordinate both hands, but we will also have fun playing chords and using the rhythm and instrument features on the digital pianos to play popular tunes and create our very own keyboard orchestra!
ELEMENTARY (PIANO PRONTO "PRELUDE") Wednesday mornings 10:00 – 11:15 AM This class is for current or previous Piano For Pleasure students already playing from "Prelude" book in the Piano Pronto series, or others playing at a similar level. Staying mostly in the key of C major, we will play solo and ensemble arrangements of familiar melodies from the folk, classical and popular traditions. We will also learn to play chords and progressions used in many classic pop and rock hits.
LATE ELEMENTARY (PIANO PRONTO "MOVEMENT 1″) Tuesday afternoons 1:15 – 2:30 PM This class is for current Piano For Pleasure students playing from "Movement 1" of the Piano Pronto series, or others playing at a similar level. Using accessible arrangements of familiar melodies from the classical and folk traditions, we'll continue expanding our musical horizons by learning about major scale patterns and chords. We'll also have fun using the instrument features on the digital pianos to play some cleverly arranged ensembles!
INTERMEDIATE I (Piano Pronto Movement 2) Tuesday afternoons 12:00 – 1:15 PM This relaxed-paced class is for current Piano For Pleasure students playing from Movement 2 of the Piano Pronto series, or any early-intermediate level pianist comfortable playing with both hands in the keys of C, G and F major. Have fun playing solo and ensemble arrangements of familiar melodies from the classical and folk traditions, and learn some basic chord progressions so you can play your favorite popular songs.
INTERMEDIATE II (Piano Pronto Movement 2, plus supplemental activities) Wednesday mornings 11:15 AM – 12:30 PM This class is for middle and upper intermediate pianists wanting to expand their musical horizons beyond what they learned in traditional lessons. You'll love being part of a "piano orchestra" when we use the instrument sounds on the digital pianos to play ensembles, and you'll marvel at how easy it can be to play your favorite popular songs using chords. Bring the rest of your morning coffee with you and join in the fun! For more information or to register, call 814.410.6144 or visit us on the web: lbwpiano.com
Crochet for Beginners
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Saturdays, January 6 – 27, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Come beat the winter blues and learn a skill you can practice by the fire during those gloomy days! Learn the basic techniques with instructor Amanda Gelet. You will learn the skills needed to make your first crochet projects, and then apply those skills towards large projects upon the completion of the class. Supplies included for the first 3 classes. Supplies for the final class on January 27 will be the responsibility of the student so they can get the materials they prefer for the larger project. More information will be provided upon the first day of class.
Member $110, Non-member $115
Studio P.M. with Natalie
Paint and Sip! Check the calendar for dates each month. This BYOB event is a fun way to explore your creative side with a guided painting session, then take home your masterpiece! Canvas, supplies, step-by-step instruction included. $35. Price may vary for fundraisers.
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Chris Classen serves as the Thundercats Fencing Team armorer and Sabre coach. He is responsible for maintaining the team's weapons, uniforms and gear, including our electronic scoring systems. It is a never-ending job which Chris does exceptionally well. When athletes purchase their own equipment or use the team's equipment they are responsible for maintain their gear. Chris will teach fencers how to maintain their gear, or for a small fee will repair their gear for them.
Chris' sons have been members of the fencing team since 2015 and Chris took up saber fencing once he saw how much fun they were having. Now Chris also serves as a saber coach.
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The folks at Zippia.com analyzed every city in Texas in terms of the number of hours worked, greatest number of employed residents, and largest number of adults with a college degree to rank the hardest working places in The Lone Star State.
In their estimation, Melissa ranks No. 2 on the list, behind only Highland Village.
"So what other places burn the midnight oil to bring home a large piece of bacon? You're going to have to get to the office early and stay late on Fridays to beat out these places in Texas for a promotion," wrote author Chris Kolmar.
The site culled through residents' average hours worked, average commute time, workers per household, labor force participation rate and adults with a college degree to establish its top 10 cities from a list of 387 prospective places. Melissa was identified as having a population of 5,675 with 36.5 percent being college graduates, 40.9 hours worked per week on average and 1.8 workers per household.
Melissa beat out other top 10 cities for its spot on the list, including No. 4 Celina, No. 5 Trophy Club, No. 6 Flower Mound, No. 7 Murphy and No. 10 Coppell.
Full results can be found at https://www.zippia.com/advice/hardest-working-places-in-texas/.


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MATLAB® Coder™ generates readable and portable C and C++ code from Statistics and Machine Learning Toolbox functions that support code generation. For example, you can classify new observations on hardware devices that cannot run MATLAB by deploying a trained support vector machine (SVM) classification model to the device using code generation.
You can generate C/C++ code for the Statistics and Machine Learning Toolbox functions in several ways.
Code generation for the object function (
knnsearch, or
rangesearch) of a machine learning model — Use
loadLearnerForCoder, and
codegen. Save a trained
model by using
saveLearnerForCoder. Define
an entry-point function that loads the saved model by using
loadLearnerForCoder and
calls the object function. Then use
codegen to generate code
for the entry-point function.
Code generation for the
predict and
update functions of a tree model, an SVM model, a linear
model, or a multiclass error-correcting output codes (ECOC)
classification model using SVM or linear binary learners — Create a
coder configurer by using
learnerCoderConfigurer and then generate code by using
generateCode. You can update model parameters in the
generated C/C++ code without having to regenerate the code.
Other functions that support code generation — Use
codegen. Define an
entry-point function that calls the function that supports code
generation. Then generate C/C++ code for the entry-point function by
You can also generate fixed-point C/C++ code for the prediction of an SVM model, a decision tree model, and an ensemble of decision trees. This type of code generation requires Fixed-Point Designer™.
For a list of functions that support code generation, see Function List (C/C++ Code Generation)
To learn about code generation, see Introduction to Code Generation.
|Save model object in file for code generation
|Reconstruct model object from saved model for code generation
|Generate function that defines data types for fixed-point code generation
|Create coder configurer of machine learning model
|Generate C/C++ code using coder configurer
|Generate MATLAB files for code generation using coder configurer
|Validate and extract machine learning model parameters to update
|Update model parameters for code generation
|Coder configurer of binary decision tree model for multiclass classification
|Coder configurer for support vector machine (SVM) for one-class and binary classification
|Coder configurer for linear binary classification of high-dimensional data
|Coder configurer for multiclass model using binary learners
|Coder configurer of binary decision tree model for regression
|Coder configurer for support vector machine (SVM) regression model
|Coder configurer for linear regression model with high-dimensional data
Introduction to Code Generation
Learn how to generate C/C++ code for Statistics and Machine Learning Toolbox functions.
General Code Generation Workflow
Generate code for Statistics and Machine Learning Toolbox functions that do not use machine learning model objects.
Code Generation for Prediction of Machine Learning Model at Command Line
Generate code for the prediction of a classification or regression model at the command line.
Code Generation for Prediction of Machine Learning Model Using MATLAB Coder App
Generate code for the prediction of a classification or regression model by using the MATLAB Coder app.
Code Generation for Prediction and Update Using Coder Configurer
Generate code for the prediction of a model using a coder configurer, and update model parameters in the generated code.
Code Generation and Classification Learner App
Train a classification model using the Classification Learner app, and generate C/C++ code for prediction.
Code Generation for Nearest Neighbor Searcher
Generate code for finding nearest neighbors using a nearest neighbor searcher model.
Specify Variable-Size Arguments for Code Generation
Generate code that accepts input arguments whose size might change at run time.
Train SVM Classifier with Categorical Predictors and Generate C/C++ Code
Convert categorical predictors to numeric dummy variables before fitting an SVM classifier and generating code.
Fixed-Point Code Generation for Prediction of SVM
Generate fixed-point code for the prediction of an SVM classification or regression model.
Code Generation for Probability Distribution Objects
Generate code that fits a probability distribution object to sample data and evaluates the fitted distribution object.
Generate Code to Classify Numeric Data in Table
Generate code for classifying numeric data in a table using a binary decision tree.
Predict Class Labels Using MATLAB Function Block
Generate code from a Simulink® model that classifies data using an SVM model.
System Objects for Classification and Code Generation
Generate code from a System object™ for making predictions using a trained classification model, and use the System object in a Simulink model.
Predict Class Labels Using Stateflow
Generate code from a Stateflow® model that classifies data using a discriminant analysis classifier.


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We decided to try out Sushi Tei the other day. It's usually crowded with long queues waiting so we were curious, wondering what's so special about Sushi Tei. For a quiet Monday, it was surprisingly crowded minus the long queues. Majority of the staffs were foreigners but they are efficient amidst the bustling, crowded restaurant.
Hubby ordered Chicken Katsu Don… recommended by the waitress. True to the waitress' word, it was delicious!
My yummylicious Salmon with Salmon Roe Ikura Don. Tantalizing and tasty, both salmon and roe were fresh!
So many delicious sushi's on the Kaiten Belt. We tried a few and it's good.
Overall, we were attended to promptly, our cups were always filled with hot green tea and our orders arrived timely. Unlike other restaurants, Sushi Tei has many varieties of good quality food and their service was excellent. It costs slightly more but totally worth spending as we enjoyed our dinner fully :-)
Our bill came up to RM44 including 2 cups of green tea and 3 plates of sushi's plus 10% service charge.
Location: Lot G-16, Ground Floor, Tropicana City Mall
I'm surprised… they do have branches all over the world namely Singapore, Bangkok, Shanghai, Sydney and Indonesia which explains the quality check ^.^
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First-Term PCS "Money and Moving" Class
Date: Aug 6 2020, 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Financial Readiness Program - Soldier Support Center Fort Bragg 28310 United States Google Map
This class is a must for all those first-term Soldiers who have never PCS'd before. Learn about all the benefits authorized and how to ensure a successful move.
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Homemade Granola
(no need to can this)
4 cups regular oats (quick cook will work but, I used old fashioned cook)
1/2 cup wheat germ
1 cup coconut flakes (I'm partial to this kind)
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup nuts ( I used a combination of walnuts. almonds and pecans)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup honey ( Please save the Honey Bees)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup dried cranberries
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix until well blended. Line a large bake sheet with parchment paper and spread the granola evenly across the bake sheet. Place in the oven to bake for 30 minutes, Stir Well every 10 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely. Break/Crumble and put into an airtight container.
Some recipes instruct to add the fruit after baking. I like mine baked in with everything else. Suit yourself and do it your way.
As for this wonderful canning jar...
I have yet to finish the inside of our newly built pantry. It's still bare wood. That's okay, the old aged look will set in over time.
I will never buy granola again. This is so fresh, wholesome tasting, with no preservatives or additives. I hope you will try making this recipe. Let me know how you like it!


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Setting up and operating your own security operations center (SOC) or security information and event management (SIEM) means high investments for companies, an intensive use of resources, high running costs and a constant challenge outside the core business.
Our individual and intelligent Cyber Security Service offers you a solution as a complete solution or a hybrid complement to technology and organization in your company.
Our Managed Cyber Security Services provide enterprise-specific solutions for traditional and virtual security components in the IT infrastructure. Our solutions include maintenance, updates, rule changes and tuning.
Through the use of innovative SIEM technologies, we provide a proactive threat defense to detect attacks early, before failures or attacks and data loss occurs.


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I died laughing when I saw this one.
They look like rappers, YO!
They look like rappers, YO!
Too cute. It's their next album cover. Give those kids a signing contract - kidsbop could use better rappers. Ha!
Oh they totally do!! Minus the "grills."
Very cute.
Oh my gosh, that is so cute. I'd listen to their music. :)
You always capture the best shots!
Oh cute! Love those little lips :) lol
If you want me to send you the file for that photo, just let me know - you can frame it! ;)
I just love Matthew :) Such a great picture :)


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Learning to love my moustache in Bogotá
In Colombia, money generally goes further than it does back home. After I moved to Bogotá in 2013, I started going to beauty salons more often. They place a lot of importance on physical appearance in Colombia – it's totally normal for a Colombian man to get a manicure, for example – so it's not uncommon to find three or four hair and beauty salons on the same block. As the offering is plentiful, this means you can get a manicure for around $4 in Bogotá, and a wash and blow-dry for $3-5 – about ten times cheaper than in London, my hometown. I soon learned that hairdressers and beauty therapists love to talk and ask questions, so the salon is also a great place to practice your Spanish. However, you will need to be very secure in yourself or develop a thick skin to survive regular visits to the salon, because they will be only too happy to point out all your flaws (and generously offer to fix them for you).
One afternoon, I was browsing on Facebook when I saw an angry post from my friend Emily, who also lives in Bogotá:
"I just went to the salon to get a manicure and they asked me if I wanted my mustache waxed!! I do NOT have a mustache!!! (It's true. She doesn't.)
This story sounded familiar. I hadn't been aware of my moustache before I moved to Colombia. But now whenever I get a haircut, the standard question they ask me at the end isn't whether I would like to buy any of the products they've used on my hair, or whether I'd like to schedule my next appointment. They ask if I'd like to have my moustache removed for an extra $3,000 pesos. They even ask me this when I'm not the customer. Not long after arriving in Bogotá, I was in a salon with my boyfriend reading a magazine on the couch while he got a haircut, when one of the staff asked (loudly) if I wanted to get my moustache waxed while I waited. I could feel myself blushing, and narrowed my eyes as I responded: "Do I really have a moustache?" The lady approached me slowly and, like one of those cartoon detectives that goes right up to the TV screen with a magnifying glass, examined my top lip close up. I raised my eyebrows and glared at her. Sensing my hostility, she retreated giving a noncommittal shrug.
You can also rely on Colombian in-laws if ever you're in need of a healthy dose of brutal honesty. One time I was in front of the mirror at home brushing my hair when a female family member came and stood beside me and said: "Parece que tienes bigote." (Translation: "It looks like you have a moustache").
"Gracias…" was my deadpan reply. I later explained that in England it's considered rude to comment on a woman's facial hair.
"But I didn't say you had a moustache!" she said defensively. "I just said it looks like you have a moustache…"
It's normal to notice cultural differences when you move to another country, and the best thing you can do is learn to adapt to them. I learned early on that if you have spots, crooked teeth, male-pattern baldness, are overweight, very skinny, very tall, or have neglected to wax your top lip, Colombians will comment on it. But there are usually good intentions behind the comments. It's as though people think they're doing you a favor by pointing out your flaws, just in case you hadn't noticed them, so that you'll be motivated to fix or hide them.
I remember the Agony Aunt columns that I used to read in my teenage magazines. An angst-ridden 15-year-old would write in saying how self-conscious they felt about their spots and that they had tried everything to get rid of them. The Agony Aunt would reply reassuring them that they shouldn't worry about it, that most probably no-one else had even noticed them. In Colombia, the Agony Aunt would probably advise them to try any number of solutions to get rid of the spots at all costs, because other people WILL have noticed them, and were probably also talking about them with their sister, aunt, mother-in-law, best friend, boyfriend's cousin and anyone else who would listen.
This aptitude for uninhibited honesty wasn't an entirely new phenomenon for me. I've also lived in Argentina and Mexico, and there are some cultural similarities. I was once in an elevator in Buenos Aires when the lady next to me tilted her head sympathetically, evidently zooming in on my spots, and advised me to eat less chocolate. I half-grimaced-half-smiled, while the 19-year-old inside me was screaming "I'VE HAD SPOTS SINCE I WAS 13, IT'S NOT THE CHOCOLATE!!!!" When I was teaching English in Mexico, I inevitably gained a bit of weight (Mexican food is just too darn good!). One day, a couple of colleagues remarked, "You know what? You're fatter!" 23-year-old me considered this, and came to the conclusion that "meh… who cares? Chicken in mole sauce is sooo worth it!"
With time, I developed a thick skin. In Latin America, you have to learn to love yourself, "flaws" and all, in spite of the comments, or you'll go crazy! I'm in my 30s now and I still get spots, I don't wax my top lip, and I've gained 10 pounds since moving to Bogotá. But I don't let it get to me. I know Colombians worry about me and mean well with their comments, but I'm okay! I'm okay with my barely-there lady-tache, I have a good foundation for my skin and eating Buffalo Wings in teriyaki sauce is a guilty pleasure that I'm not ashamed of or giving up any time soon! Nowadays, each time a well-meaning hairdresser offers to help me out with my moustache, I smile and mischievously reply: "No thank you, you're very kind but I've been working hard on this moustache and I'm actually quite proud of it."


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I am sick and tired. Nope not a quip…I have an ear infection and I did not get any sleep last night. What I did was a lot of was thinking.
How many Moms have been in the same position I am in now?
- I am coming down with something
- I need to act as taxi for practice and go to school events
- I have a boss that needs me to put in just a little extra this week
- I have a husband who is supportive but is already overworking himself…so I cannot lean on him
- The house needs attention
- The laundry is behind
- The pizza guy just might be my best friend by the time the week is out
I don't mean to complain and I am not miserable. Instead I am wistfully looking forward to the day that I am onthegowithGreg Fulltime RVing.
- When my children drive themselves everywhere they need to go
- My communte is a few feet instead of an hour or so
- After work is spent enjoying peaceful moments with my husbad
- Housework and laundry are a much smaller task because there are only two of us
- Every dinner does not require an extra large skillet or gumbo pot
So my question of the day is for my amazing and wonderful husband.


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Often emails are rambling and unorganized, forcing the reader to wade through blocks of totally useless text. When it comes to written communication, less is more. Be concise and to the point, listing only what is relevant. People tend to ignore reading larger emails if they are on the run and leave it until a later time when they are not as busy.
"I didn't have time to write a short letter, so I wrote a long one instead."
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How to Know the Lichens
W. C. Brown Company, 1979 - Lichens - 246 pages
A guide for identifying lichens.
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Dru Balance Flue Gas Fires
Dru's innovative new gas fires are equipped with the new Eco Wave system. The Dru control App enables you operate the fire easily, and the Eco Wave lets you set your own flame picture, saving up to 50% in gas consumption whilst you enjoy stunning, full length flames.
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There are many definitions of haiku. This is one of the best. "Haiku is more than a form of poetry; it is a way of seeing the world. Each haiku captures a moment of experience; an instant when the ordinary suddenly reveals its inner nature and makes us take a second look at the event, at human nature, at life." ~ A.C. Missias
polaroid photos
I try to recall
my father's voice
Presence, issue #61
tornado watch …
the first tinkling
of a wind chime
Frogpond, vol 41:2 Spring 2018
first day of spring
the squeaking of
new shoes
Heron's Nest, Volume XX, Number 2: June 2018
up a stem and back
quiet afternoon
sea shells
a child's summer
packed in a jar
tinywords 18.1
cold rain …
filling the carton
with her clothes
Heron's Nest, Volume XX, Number 1: March 2018
neither here
nor there
Haiku Canada Member's Anthology, 2018
old growth forest
the creaking of
my bones
Modern Haiku, issue 49:2
summer solstice—
watching another
so late
so soon
so old
Haiku Canada Review, vol. 11. no. 2, October 2017
a call to prayer
by the sea
the scent of wild roses
tinywords 17.2
family picnic
a thundershower
clears the air
Haiku Society of America
2017 Members' Anthology
sea glass —
bit by bit
becoming blind
Frogpond, 40:3, Autumn 2017
I go on
about my ailments
organ recital
Modern Haiku 48:3
dead sea lion
held by the sand —
by the full moon
deep breath: a book of haiku evolutions
edited by Terry Ann Carter
leaf press, 2017
final blessing
cherry petals fall
on silent mourners
Sakura Award
2017 Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival
a sepia photo
of laughing boys —
Remembrance Day
sunny side up
getting ready for
my hospice shift
Haiku Canada, February 2018
an old love
lightly touching
.Frogpond, 40:2, Summer 2017
the dream
my father still clings to
backyard sailboat
The Heron's Nest, Winter, 2016
dementia ward
she sits on the far side
of the moon
moongarlic E-zine, Issue: 8
the just before orgasm
Bones, journal for contemporary haiku, Issue 12, March 15th, 2017
walking a mile
in another's shoes
thrift store
steel cut oats
the dry details
of my will
Failed Haiku – A Journal of English Senryu, Vol. 2, Issue 14, February 2017
the thinning of
my bones
Modern Haiku, Issue 48:1
morning star
first call
of the robin
Cattails, September 2016
wild strawberries
hidden in the meadow
our little secrets
Wild Plum, Fall & Winter 2016
curled up
with a scratchy LP
Valentine's Day
Haiku Society of America, 2016 Member's Anthology
his acquittal
she shoves another carrot
into the juicer
antique car show
some mileage
still left in me
all tore up the Perseids burn across a Kingston sky for Gord Downie
Haiku Canada Review, October 2016
all saints' day
the shoe repairman
mends my sole
Prune Juice , July 2016
a spider scurries
into stillness
bottle rockets, issue #35
spring equinox
opening my door
to the first fly
Modern Haiku, Summer 2016
the trees
become a whisper
A Hundred Gourds, June 2016
the first rain
sinks into me
Haiku Canada, 2016 Members Anthology
on the radio
stormy weather
Cattails, May 2016
shortest day
my toothpaste
promises brightness
Modern Haiku, Winter-Spring 2016
cold snap
the blue call
of a jay
deep in the woods
phallus impudicus
Haiku Canada Review, February 2016
moon shadows
the owl
slips between
A Hundred Gourds, March 2016
rain shadow
an old couple
hand in hand
2015 Haiku Society of America Members' Anthology: A Splash of Water
meditation bell
the drumming woodpecker
Haiku Canada Review, Volume 9:2 – October 2015
low tide
I lie awake
Frogpond, Volume 38:3 – Autumn 2015
blink of an eye
the distance between
a finch and my cat
The Heron's Nest, Volume XVII, Number 4 – December 2015
cherry blossoms
come and go
my seventy years
best BC haiku,
the 2015 Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival Haiku Invitational
picking through
my boyhood
honourable mention,
the Third Annual Peggy Willis Lyles Haiku Awards, 2015
summer's end
the lost cat poster
Frogpond, Summer 2015
2015 Haiku Canada Members' Anthology 2015
scattered ashes
the lilacs bow down
with rain
the Haiku Canada Review, October 2014
a cherry petal
caught in her hair –
witty aside
2014 Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival International Haiku Invitational


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You may not even know what it is like to be in your own shoes. You have been living this life on the word "suppose." Nah, wake up. Wake up. Time to say, "No." Find greatness and success in your own way. You always want to enjoy what you wear, what you do, what you create, what you wish, what you want, what you need. These reasons are capable to drive you to create your own beliefs. Break out of this wall. Say no, and you will start feeling different. You will not have to care what other people tell you to do. You see? Your beliefs are not that strong.
You are already powerful. Take everything that people have taken away from you and use it to rebel and follow your dreams. Your will is your will. Your breath is your breath. Give none of these things to anyone. Go out there, and choose whatever you want to do. Forget what the world thinks about your beliefs.
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ITINERARY. Penna San Giovanni (altitude of 672 metres, inhabitants 1176) is a beautiful little town in the heart of the Marche. Built by the Romans, the town turned into a castle in the Medieval Ages.
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Last time I left you there were explosives going off left right and centre and we were all a little bit lacking in mental faculties due to wine and beer related reasons. New Years Eve sounds weirder when you describe it like that. Anyway, needless to say, my beginning to 2017 involves lots of Happy New Yearing and hugs and a stunning amount of confetti streamers;
Confused? Me too. Let's not go into it.
The rest of the night descended into something, but time has rendered that memory hazy. (Editors note: Sure, 'time' is the reason you can't remember anything Alex.) New Years Day was also a stereotypical washout – I honestly couldn't tell you what we did but I'm pretty sure we all had a great time. That's the one thing you're guaranteed with this blog – detailed descriptions of events.
On the 2nd of January, we took the ferry over to Watsons Bay – a favourite spot of ours while we were living in Sydney. After Captain Cook's extreme disorganisation (the ferry company that is, not the 18th century explorer) we also got our trip there free, which was an added bonus. It was cloudy when we arrived, meaning Katie and I spent most of the time assuring everyone how nice it really was in the sun. We headed up to the lighthouse at Sydney Harbour's South Head to have a look at the view and wait for the clouds to clear, before heading down to the beach to relax for a little while.
This is where it gets interesting. Those of you who haven't already may wish to read this blog post from April before continuing.
Now, hopefully, everyone is aware that back in March we proved that my joints are very supple – so supple in fact that they have a tendency to slip off to places they shouldn't be just like my kneecap did in that story.
So, we're on Watsons Bay beach and there's this massive shark in the water right? And there's a baby floating in the water directly behind it, and this sharks basically saying 'it's dinnertime suckers'. So I saw this and legged it into the water, fear having been wiped from my mind by the thoughts of
the headlines this would get saving this kids life. So me and sharky boy start wrestling, and as you can imagine, him being a beast of the ocean and me being an out of shape weakling, he managed to pull my shoulder out of place and dislocate it!
Alright, so this might be a slight exaggeration of the exact incidents leading up to the fact that yes, I dislocated another limb, this time my shoulder.
What actually happened is so excruciatingly boring and unimpressive that I've had to come up with at least 7 different stories. If you'd like to know how I actually did it, I'll summarise it very briefly below. For those of you who prefer your dislocations a bit more fruity and exciting, skip the next paragraph.
I was lying on my towel face down on the beach, pushed myself up, twisted round to look at something on my leg and it came out. I told you it was rubbish.
Welcome back the rest of you! So there I am on a beach with a dislocated shoulder, but due to the innocuous way I did it no one actually believed anything was wrong. Eventually, when it became apparent that my arm wasn't where it should be, we had to call another flippin' ambulance (at $800 a go – always buy travel insurance kids) and I ended up getting knocked out in a hospital to have it put back in.
The ambulance ride was fairly uneventful, due to the fact I'd learnt my lesson with regards to morphine and only asked for a little bit this time. It was still enough to make me quite chatty, though this time I stopped short of telling the paramedics that 'My Grandma had morphine once and she thought they were trying to kill her'.
We arrived at the hospital and I felt remarkably okay, all considered. It turned out the doctor treating me had spent 2 years at Wythenshawe Hospital, about 10 minutes from my house, and had family in Hale, where I went to school. So we had a nice chat about that – again, my morphine induced words were probably offensive but we'll never know.
They then knocked me out to put my shoulder back in. Now, what happened next I'm not sure whether I should be proud or ashamed. Please bear in mind I had zero recollection of this. When I came round after being knocked out, the very first words out of my mouth were; 'Can I still drink alcohol tomorrow?'.
It may make this seem a more reasonable request if I explain we had long planned to do a day trip to the Hunter Valley wine region on the 3rd of January, but still, everyone from the doctors, nurses and my dad laughed at me for it. Ah well.
In any case we left the hospital with my shoulder joint in the correct place, which I've decided I much prefer. Unfortunately there's less gore involved in a shoulder dislocation, so you'll all have to head back to the knee blog for your fix of that.
Luckily, the answer to my earlier question about drinking turned out to be yes. Well – I can't remember the answer but I'll just guess that it was and hope for the best, I had wine to drink.
We were off to the Hunter Valley in a minibus rented by Stu, for a day full of drinking and, well, drinking probably. There's only so many ways to describe wine tasting and as I've done it twice on this blog already, I'll keep this one brief.
Wine, lots of it.
There you are. I could go into detail, but frankly I'm not sure it would seem as exciting as it actually was and I couldn't do it justice, so instead here's a picture of me in a sling. That's what you all really want to see isn't it?
We now speed over to the next day, the 4th of January, when my Dad and sister did the BridgeClimb and my Mum, Katie and I did the Opera House Tour. Both were very interesting and full of facts and stories and good views. Naturally, afterwards, we ended up in the Opera Bar again. It's hard to leave. We then had a smashing meal at Cyren, the restaurant of choice of Katie and I whenever anyone visited us as it was a) very nice and b) a 3 minute walk from our apartment. We departed Sydney city for the last time that night on the ferry to spectacular views of the bridge and opera house.
Our final day dawned and involved a fair bit of packing, emotion, tidying our airbnb, all finished off with a lovely meal in the evening at the waters edge. So it was time to say goodbye to Sydney, goodbye to our Sydney family and goodbye to my actual family. They were all brilliant and the combination of the 3 gave us some of our best memories of the trip. Thank you to all of you. I promise to keep my various limbs in the right place until I see you next.
Alex Odlin would really appreciate some free physiotherapy. He is happy to pay in hilarious stories from his travels. Or chocolate, up to you. Just not money, sorry.


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Last week, SmartBear's AlertSite team traveled to the Internet Retailers Conference and Exhibition in Chicago (IRCE 2012). It was a gathering of 8,000 web developers, programmers, and entrepreneurs, making IRCE 2012 the largest online retail conference ever (18.3% year-over-year growth according to hosts Internet Retailer Magazine). The crowd was bustling and eager to learn about improving online retail success, perusing the vendor booths and eagerly awaiting speaker presentations.
The theme of the conference was "Connecting with the 21st Century Consumer." As the conference website says, this modern-day consumer "is a pro in finding, pricing and comparing products online, and websites that fall short of the high satisfaction bar she sets are abandoned—and forgotten." That's why the AlertSite team at SmartBear believe that ensuring high availability and performance of your Web and mobile applications is more critical than ever. The most valuable take-away for us was hearing what was top-of-mind for companies as they pursue a commitment to delivering superior online experiences for their customers.
A few things we heard as top of mind concerns with retailers were:
SmartBear AlertSite occupied booth 201, where attendees had their websites #TimedAt201—monitored for availability, load times and consistency over the course of the conference as part of our FaceOff competition. People were excited to see how their website fared against other competitors. The Alley Chicago, a local tattoo and piercing parlor, came away with the best overall performance. JaE from The Alley stopped by the booth on Thursday to snap a picture with Eugene and the SmartBear AlertSite team. JaE took home a remote control Bluetooth Ferrari and an iPod touch to drive it with… a little speed to reward his speedy Web performance!
JaE with Eugene and the AlertSite team
The vendor floor was packed with new and innovative solutions from the 564 businesses on site. AlertSite, a regular at IRCE, enjoyed its first year at the conference as part of SmartBear. With the SmartBear name came a SmartBear himself, Eugene! Eugene traveled to IRCE for his first trade show. He was a huge hit! His favorite part of the conference was meeting many elated AlertSite customers and, of course, the complimentary massages courtesy of Baynote.
Eugene styling in the airport prior to IRCE 2012 and relaxing at the Baynote booth
Overall, the post-conference sentiment was very positive. Twitter was alight with impressed and pleased attendees.
The key takeaway from IRCE this year was the importance of technology in connecting with and keeping customers. The ecommerce field moves so quickly; it's easy to fall behind. Technology can be a threat to customer experience and loyalty, or, when embraced and prioritized, can be an invaluable tool to ecommerce success. How will you leverage technology to ensure delightful customers experiences?
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The Carolina Minority Postdoctoral Scholars Program The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a minority scholar to fill a postdoctoral position to study either programmed cell death or cellular differentiation of plant cells. Applicants must have a Ph.D. and experience either in molecular or cell biology techniques. A background knowledge in plants is desirable but not required. The successful candidate would join a team using diverse approaches to understand the underlying molecular mechanisms controlling growth and development of plant cells. This position is a part of UNC-CH commitment to advance underrepresented scholars in higher education. The stipend will be $34,000 per calendar year and includes health benefit availability. Minority students who will have completed their doctoral degree no later than July, 1998, and no earlier than July 1994 are eligible to apply. Preference will be given to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. A complete application will include a curriculum vitae, sample publications and/or dissertation chapters, a statement of research plans, and three letters of recommendation. All materials should be sent to the Carolina Minority Postdoctoral Scholars Program, Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Studies and Research, CB #4000, South Building, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-4000


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25 Years of International Paralympic Committee
Chris was invited to speak at the Gala Dinner marking the International Paralympic Committee's 25th Anniversary. The Gala Dinner, in Berlin, was the highlight of a three-day event celebrating 25 years so far, and discussing the future strategic direction of the Paralympic Movement. One of the highlights of the evening was when Chris learnt that the London 2012 Paralympic Games had come top of the list of 25 greatest ever Paralympic Sport Moments.


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Atomic Robo RPG… FOR SCIENCE!! Mike Olson Interview• April 22nd, 2014
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Brian Engard talks Venture City Stories, Wild Blue, Fate Core, and much, much more!• March 26th, 2014
RPG author and designer Brian Engard joins me to talk about tons of cool stuff. In particular, the new release Venture City Stories (link below) from Evil Hat Productions is covered in detail. Want to run superheroes in Fate Core? Check this product out! He also talks a bit about other Fate Core projects, including the Fate Worlds books (on sale now) and the upcoming Dresden Files Accelerated game. Very cool stuff.
Green Ronin announces Icons: The Assembled Edition, and we talk about Emerald City and The Atlas of Earth Prime!• March 25th, 2014
Today, Jon Leitheusser and Steve Kenson were kind enough to join me to talk about some great stuff coming from Green Ronin! First off, we talk about the upcoming Green Ronin release of Icons: The Assembled Edition. Then, after waking up Jon Leitheusser, we discuss the latest Mutants and Masterminds offerings!
Green Ronin Summit 2013 Debriefing with Jon Leitheusser and Steve Kenson• October 24th, 2013
Two of our favorite Green Ronin return to talk about this year's Green Ronin Summit, and their publishing schedule for the next 6 to 8 months. Topics of conversation include the business side of the summit, Mutants and Masterminds, Dragon Age, Song of Ice and Fire, and more! Many thanks again to Jon and Steve for their time, it's always a pleasure to sit down with them.
Tianxia Kickstarter Draft Page is up! Check it out!• October 11th, 2013
Thank you for tuning in to a very special Kickstarter episode of the Vigilance Press Podcast! We're talking with Jack Norris today, creator of Tianxia: Blood, Silk & Jade for the Fate Core System! We're going to talk about who we plan to involve in our stretch goals, a little bit about the setting, the Kung Fu rules, and more. We've got a lot to talk about, so forgive us if we ramble a bit.
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Green Ronin's Donna Prior and the Freebooter Program!• June 3rd, 2013
Donna Prior, newly minted member of Green Ronin and front-runner of their new Freebooter program, joins us for an interview! We talk about the Freebooter program, a bit about girls and gaming, and generally how games are supposed to be fun. And Donna proves time and again that she has earned her gamer credentials!
If you're interested in signing up for the Freebooter program, check out the forum linked here!
Campaign Creation and Iron Man 3!• May 13th, 2013
We start this podcast off talking with Rick Jones and Tolly Gipson about campaign creation. The topic is the difference between "Episodic" campaigns which depend less on continuity from session to session, and more "Serial" campaigns which rely more on continuity. After that, and with (I hope) fair warning, we start up a spoiler-iffic review of the recent film Iron Man 3 and talk a little bit about Super Rescues!
As always, we'd love to hear from you what you'd like so we can do more podcasts in that vein. Comment on our www.vigilancepress.com page, and let us know what you like!
DC Adventures Universe-Part Two!• April 27th, 2013
Mutants and Masterminds Line Developer Jon Leitheusser stops by with authors Seth Johnson and Christopher McGlothlin to talk up the final book in the DC Adventures Role-Playing Game series: Universe! We talk about the first two chapters, the process of making the book, and our favorite bits and bobs. Enjoy!
DC Adventures Universe!• April 24th, 2013
Mutants and Masterminds designer Steve Kenson and author Aaron Sullivan join me to talk about the fourth and final book in the DC Adventures Role-Playing game series: Universe! Join us to find out more of what's in the book, how the series came together, and more!
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07 Feb Local dogs documentary shows Border Collies 'To the Border Bred'
Our local breed of dog Border Collies have been called the most intelligent of all domestic dogs.* Bred as a working and herding dog, obedience alongside intelligence are key traits. Now, the history and life of the Border Collie is documented in an hour long film by Northumberland's Shadowcat Films.
Set in the beautiful scenery of Northumberland and the Scottish Borders, 'To the Border Bred' features local stories exploring the world of the Border Collie as told by those who work with them every day. The film covers a wide gamut of Border Collie life from a newborn litter of puppies, training of a working Border Collie through to a tale of a heroic World War Two rescue. The latter led to Sheila the Sheepdog being awarded the Dickin Medal for Gallantry, after helping crashed airmen from a Flying Fortress near Braydon Crags on the Cheviot. This is a remote part of the hills and not easily reached being 700m above sea level and more than three miles from the nearest public road at Cocklawfoot.
Contributors to the DVD include the well-known trials competitor Emma Gray. Emma is the first female winner of the Northumberland Sheepdog Trials League, and will be familiar to many viewers from 'Tales from Northumberland' and remote farm near Harwood, a National Trust property with no mains electricity, water or phone line. You can read more her life there in One Girl And Her Dogs: Life, Love and Lambing in the Middle of Nowhere.
'To the Border Bred' also features trainer and author Tony Iley, the Border Collie Rescue UK, and SARDA the Search and rescue dog association. Featuring many local voices from the Scottish Borders and Northumberland, the film showcases many aspects of the lives of a Border Collie including a newborn litter of puppies and the ongoing training of a working Border Collie.
International Sheep Dog Society Magazine said of the film, "This is a real addition to the library of all those who love, admire, and work with the border collie… It is heart warming to hear the true affection and real esteem in which these dogs are held".
The DVD not only explores the bond between man and dog, but features some stunning Borders scenery in the process. It is a diverse and colourful exploration of the Border Collie through the words of those who know them best.
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Order from Amazon – To the Border Bred: The Border Collie Story [DVD], or from Shadowcat films.
You can get a taste from this extract from another Shadowcat production, 'Yetholm, the Finest Place'.
In this earlier flim, two shepherds from the Halterburn and Bowmont Valleys near Yetholm talk about Border Collies and how they work together.
* Border Collies – the most intelligent of all domestic dog, reference: The Intelligence of Dogs: A Guide to the Thoughts, Emotions, and Inner Lives of Our Canine Companions