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I first knew of George Williams from the beautiful, shocking article he wrote about prison chaplaincy for The Jesuit Post. I wrote him an enthusiastic email, and he very kindly agreed to speak to me over the phone. NB: This was only the second interview I conducted for Project SJ, and the first with a total stranger, so please excuse any slightly silly questions!
When did you first feel the call to the religious life?
I actually remember it clearly. I was a second lieutenant in the Air Force, and my first assignment was at a Remote Radar station in Alaska. I remember walking down—they call them Arctic Hallways—corridors between the buildings for when it's too cold to go outside. So I'm on a mountaintop in the middle of nowhere, in Alaska. I still remember walking down this hallway and asking myself: Is this really what I want to do with my life? There must be more to life than this. And at that point I just said to God: Show me what you want me to do. And then, soon thereafter, I met a Jesuit priest who worked in the Native Alaskan villages in the interior of the state. I was impressed with his sense of humour, his devotion to the people he served, and thought to myself, "I'd like to be like him." That was what prompted me to look into applying to the Society of Jesus.
So the first impulse was to become a Jesuit? That was the first point of contact?
I grew up Catholic, and I knew diocesan priests and liked them, but when I met the Jesuits there was something about them that really resonated with me. I think it was their sense of openness and their sense of humour. I also was impressed with their sense of purpose and mission in life, dedicating themselves to serving God and humanity. So from that point I was really pretty clear about being a Jesuit. I looked into a few others, like the Maryknoll Missioners, because I was interested in missionary work as well.
Did you imagine at that point that you might end up in prison chaplaincy?
No, I had absolutely no idea. Prison work was the last thing I would have been interested in at that time. In fact, I think I would have been horrified by the thought at that time.
So how did you first come into contact with it?
When I was a novice, we did a number of placements in different areas—what they called experiments at the time. Basically you'd get to experiment with different types of ministry.
The idea was to expose ourselves to experiences that would stretch us beyond our usual comfort zones. I read the comments a novice had written a few years earlier when he did a prison ministry 'experiment'—and it sounded terrifying to me! So I figured it was something I should try to face. I wasn't expecting to enjoy prison ministry at all. I was surprised, when I first went into the prison, how much I enjoyed the interaction I had with the inmates and with the chaplain, and discovered that I really felt drawn to this ministry. It also seemed to fit what I had been seeking—a way to minister to and with the poor and the marginalised people in our society. And where else but prison can one find such a concentration of poor, rejected and despised people?
Do you feel that your Jesuit identity and spirituality equip you well for this kind of ministry? Is it easier for you in some ways than it might be for a diocesan priest?
It isn't an either/or. Going to the margins is part of the Jesuit ethos, and the Spiritual Exercises are very useful in my work. But a lot of it's about personality, and being cut out for prison ministry and attracted to that kind of work. And yet Ignatian spirituality has a lot to offer prisoners. So, while on one level the training I've received is very useful, it goes deeper: to charism, and being suited for the job. Ultimately it is a grace—I have met priests and brothers and sisters from many religious communities as well as diocesan priests who were superb prison chaplains. I think prison ministry does speak to the heart of what it means to be a Jesuit, though—in fact, St. Ignatius described ministering to the imprisoned in the founding documents of the Society of Jesus, long before he thought about education and schools. So it is part of our charism.
And you live in community, is that right?
I live at the Berkeley Jesuit School of Theology community, about twenty minutes from San Quentin. I chose to live there because I wanted to invite the lay and Jesuit theology students to San Quentin to do prison ministry. Especially the lay students, because I think that, in this country, that's the future of prison ministry.
Do you find that living in community gives you a certain strength for your work?
Absolutely. My Jesuit brothers are supportive of my work, and it's nice to come home to a place where I'll be around like-minded people. I try not to talk about it too much, though, because people don't want to talk about serial killers over dinner. It would be hard to go home and be alone to process everything.
I imagine that living in a theology department, around people doing a different sort of work, might also be good in terms of giving you some mental space.
It's good to be around people who aren't doing the same thing. The drawback is that I'm around people who teach theology, and that's pretty much all they talk about. But I find that the students are more open and curious about different kinds of ministry. I think it's important for them to be considering this kind of work and not focusing solely on academic careers.
It seems quite in keeping with the Jesuit ethos: pushing people a little beyond their boundaries, out of their comfort zone.
I think it's very important for people in formation, whether lay students or Jesuits, to have the opportunity to do something that's going to take them beyond their comfort zones.
I'd like to go back to an earlier point: that moment when you were walking along the Arctic Hallway. How would you explain that feeling of being called?
I think it was more of a sense of invitation. It wasn't like a clear call to "go, become a Jesuit." I was just asking God for meaning in my life and for his guidance in finding a way to use my life to be of service to others. In a way, it was like asking God to show me the way. And so the sense of calling really played itself out over the next couple of years, as it became more and more clear that that was the direction. It wasn't like a lightning bolt, it was more like being gently guided toward a new way of living.
I suppose this is what discernment means, isn't it?
Yes. I guess it started with me asking the question, and then waiting for the answer to become revealed to me in my life.
And how did you imagine that your vocation would play out? Where did you see yourself at the beginning?
Because I had met the first Jesuits in Alaska, who were missionaries for the most part, I imagined myself working in the missions somewhere, either in Alaska or overseas. Because I like to travel, I guessed I'd be a missionary. I saw myself working in places where there was poverty.
What would you say is the driving motivation of your work at San Quentin?
I think there is a sense of a real call to this work, and the overall experience I have is one of gratitude. Every day I go there I am reminded of God's power: not only at work in my life, but I see it played out in the lives of the men and women I've met in prison and through their struggles. There's just a tremendous feeling of being in the presence of God's grace, ironically in such an awful place as a prison.
In an article for The Jesuit Post [see header], you wrote about the experience of working within a system you describe as "demonic", and posed the question of "cooperating with evil". Could you elaborate on how this question interacts with your faith, and with the connection with the people you meet in prison?
I think it's a challenge when you work within an institution and are paid by the State. There is an inevitable conflict between our fundamental religious beliefs in the value and dignity of every human person and the dehumanising environment of contemporary American prisons. It seems to come down to the difference between those who believe people are basically good and can always change, and those who believe people are fundamentally flawed and evil and cannot change.
Prison brings out the worst in prisoners, and that doesn't really make a lot of sense if you really want to rehabilitate people. So what we end up creating are breeding places for cruelty, pain, suffering and anger. They are, in a sense, demonic strongholds in that they model a hellish, hopeless world. The prison system is a reflection of our society's lack of compassion and also mirror the racism that lies under the surface of our culture. And I think the result of that lack of compassion and that indifference is a lot of people suffering, and it's unnecessary. In the United States, a lot of what goes on in prisons is a reflection of issues of racism in our culture, because the number of people of colour in our prisons is so disproportionate. So I think that things like racism, sexism and oppression are all played out graphically in the prison system as well.
I suppose that, for the majority of the population, those things are quite literally shut away. They simply don't see them.
Exactly. I don't know who said it, but I think it's true—the opposite of love isn't hate, the opposite of love is indifference. I think that's pretty much the public attitude towards the prison system: indifference to what goes on in prisons.
Do you feel that part of your calling is also to communicate that to the outside world: through your work with the theology faculty and through your writing?
Yes. That's my hope. I may not stay in prisons full-time, but I would certainly like to devote time to use some of my experiences to educate people, not only about what prisons are like, but what our response ought to be as Catholic Christians.
And how do people respond when you tell them what you do?
Often I get asked the question "Why are you in prison?" as if I'm there because of some sort of punishment, or I couldn't do anything else. And historically, prison has been kind of a dumping ground for dysfunctional clerics and religious. But I see it as a great grace and opportunity. So I think that what people are saying is: "Well, why would anybody choose prison ministry?" Especially if you're a Jesuit, because you're smart, and you're supposed to be teaching at some prestigious college. And that's fine, if that's what people feel called to, but I don't feel called to that. It's clear to me that my calling is to minister to the imprisoned.
So in a way you're countercultural, even within the structure of the Catholic church.
I think it's very much so. Prison ministry is a countercultural statement. Because what we're saying, against the culture, is that these people have value and the culture's saying they don't. And I'm saying that if they don't have value, then none of us do. I think that each one of those who ends up in prison, no matter what they're in here for, is valuable and loved by God. Human beings deserve being treated as a human being.
What does the Jesuit identity mean to you?
The Jesuits… we have all kinds of sayings. Ignatius talked about "finding God in all things," and I really think that the gist of what I feel drawn to in the Jesuit character is that we are able to be men of open minds and critical thinking, to look at the world the way it is and really to engage with it instead of running away from it. It's about the desire to be in dialogue with the world around us, to engage in the real daily struggles of life here and now. I think it's about an open-mindedness and an ability to use our education for critical thinking. The Catholic Church has a long history; we're not a cult… I think our ability to question the things other people aren't willing to question is attractive, and it's something that the Church needs. To really be effective in the world today, we have to be able to see where other people are coming from, to engage with them with respect and compasson in dialogue. The desire to use everything that God has given us, whatever talents we have, whatever brains we have, and to give it back to the Church, to God; it's very noble and it's incredibly Jesuit.


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Well, here we are again—ready to elect a new president. It's never an easy process, and I'm sure that everyone is as tired as I am about all the mud-slinging, political ads, phone calls from all over the country, and mailboxes stuffed with political flyers. The media goes wild, and predictably, we all become so weary of it that we all just want to get it over with.
That said, voting is a singular right we Americans have, thanks to the sacrifice of many. I often wonder what our founding fathers would say if they could see us now. Would they be glad or appalled?
Just recently, I went through my dad's tattered *books containing the histories of WWI and WWII. My grandfather fought in WWI, and my dad in WWII. The old pictures in these books jump out at me, and I wonder about how the lives of all those young boys turned out. How many of them were lost before they had the chance to really live? How many were wounded so badly that it affected the rest of their lives? How many lived to have families?
When the war in Vietnam was going on, I was in college. I was in the Admin building when the loudspeaker came on to inform us of the results of the draft lottery. I saw the faces of the young men who were called out; it was as if all the color and life drained from them at that moment. Selfishly I was glad to be female, knowing that I wouldn't have to fight in a war.
We are lucky to live in America, and lucky to have the freedoms and privileges we have. On a day like today, where we have the privilege to vote for our president, this is a day to remember how we got here and all those who fought to preserve our freedom.
Things may have changed dramatically since all these young and strong men and women went to war, but the essential truths are still as important as ever. Our freedom to vote and all our other freedoms did not come cheaply. There may be a whole lot wrong with America, but thankfully, there is also a whole lot right with America too.
No matter how tired we are of all the political rhetoric, it's time to step up and vote today. As we used to say, 'if you're not part of the solution, you're part of the problem.' Let's not waste this freedom.
See you at the voting booths!
*"The 401st Telegraph Battalion in the World War, 1917 – 1918," "T.A.D. R-78 Completion Report, Company "C" 843 Engr. Av. BN./IX. E. C., 1945," and "843rd. Engineer Aviation Battalion."

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Oregon's salmon habitat spans a tremendous diversity, including the arid high desert tributaries of the Snake and Columbia, Coastal Rainforest, and Southern Oregon Siskyou
Oregon is the southern extent of both Chum Salmon and Sockeye and is home to populations of Chinook, Coho and Steelhead. Given the range of watersheds and salmon in Oregon the issues facing salmon vary broadly throughout the state.
In the east, the Deschutes, John Day, Umatilla and Grande Ronde and Imnaha are major tributaries to the Snake. Like their neighbors in Idaho and Washington, these fish must navigate past the Columbia and Snake River Dams a major contributor to both juvenile and adult mortality, and large scale hatchery production throughout the basin limits the productivity of many stocks. The John Day does not receive hatchery plants, although some hatchery fish stray into the river, and it supports arguably the healthiest population of steelhead in the state. It is the third longest undammed river in the United States.
The Lower Columbia and Willamette are both home to listed populations of steelhead as well as Chinook. On the Willamette, dam construction has blocked roughly 50% of the historic spawning habitat for native spring Chinook and winter steelhead and plans are in the works to provide fish passage at dams on the North and South Santiam, McKenzie and Middle Fork Willamette. In 2007 fish and river advocates celebrated as Marmot dam was removed on the Sandy River, a major tributary of the Lower Columbia. However, prior to the dam removal biologists had been able to sort hatchery fish from the population spawning above the dam, creating a refuge for native salmon and steelhead. Since the removal data suggests that upwards of 70-80% of Chinook spawning in the upper Sandy are of hatchery origin, and concerns have surfaced about the magnitude of hatchery programs in the Sandy and their role in depressing wild steelhead and Chinook.
On the Oregon Coast, wild steelhead populations are stable and ESA listed coho are gradually recovering from decades of logging and overharvest. Both species benefit from restrictive harvest regulations, and an increased focus on managing forests not only for timber production but also to support healthy watersheds and salmon populations.
The Umpqua and Rogue are the two largest rivers on the Oregon Coast, reaching far into the interior of the state to the Cascade Crest, these rivers loom large in the history and mythology of steelhead angling. Both support large populations of winter and summer steelhead as well as spring and fall Chinook. The North Umpqua and the "fly water", a 30 mile stretch of river concentrated around the mouth of Steamboat Creek has nurtured steelhead fly fishing traditions since the early 20th century. ODFW has been counting returning adult steelhead and salmon at Winchester Dam since 1945 and remarkably wild winter steelhead in the North Umpqua have not declined significantly since that time. While summer steelhead have declined some, populations remain relatively robust. ODFW does not release hatchery winter steelhead into the North Umpqua and hatchery summer steelhead are limited to the lower river.
In the coming decades Oregonians have hard work ahead of them to ensure that forests and fish can thrive on the Oregon Coast, and to encourage ODFW in efforts to reform hatcheries and reduce their impact on wild populations. Despite these challenges, Oregon is blessed with a remarkable diversity of productive salmon and steelhead rivers and with thoughtful management and strong citizen advocacy these populations will continue to recover and thrive.


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Supreme Ruler: Cold War
Reviewed on: PC
Developer: BattleGoat Studios
Publisher: Paradox Interactive
Rated: "E10+" for Everyone 10+
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by Joe Sinicki
While they're not terrible, Cold War's visual style is unquestionably dated. Things have a tendency to look dated (like decades old dated) and blocky. This isn't one to show off your new graphics card or speakers.
Supreme Ruler: Cold War is one of the most fun, deep and addictive strategy games we've seen in quite some time; just be ready to feel overwhelmed at first; very overwhelmed. The game is also one of the most mentally taxing games we've ever seen.
With all of its intricacies and complex features, you're unlikely to put Supreme Ruler: Cold War down anytime soon. It's a game that truly knows how to give you your money's worth.
I love to swim, but I learned how to do so in quite the particular way. Perhaps too brave for my own seven year old life, I walked up to the neighborhood pool and attempted to conquer the biggest water slide the place had to offer. Sure enough, when I hit the water, I went under and as I struggled to get to the top, I could feel the rush of the afternoon air, only to be pulled back down again and again.
Supreme Ruler: Cold War, the new political strategy game from Paradox Interactive and Battlegoat Studios is sort of like the feeling of being pulled underwater while trying to swim; you often get the feeling like you're in over your head, but the payoff is more than worth it. Supreme Ruler: Cold War is deep and intricate, perhaps too much so, but if you're able to stick it out and find your bearings, you'll find an impressive and addictive strategy experience.
As you may have guessed, the latest Supreme Ruler game takes place during the time period in the mid to late nineteen hundreds where the United States and the Soviet Union, the two global super powers of the era raced to stockpile more weapons and resources than the other. The game puts you in the leader role of either of the nations, and tasks you with defeating the other in battle via very strategic planning. There's no doubt about it, Cold War is easily one of the deepest and most intricate strategy games we've played in years. Your main goal is to gain is to gain the upper hand against the opposition, but just how you do that is up to you. Do you use diplomacy to better you relations and reputation with other countries? What about stealthily taking resources from other countries? Do you condemn or encourage another country attempting to hurt your ally? There are layers and layers to Supreme Ruler: Cold War's gameplay.
"The game moves fast, and can be incredibly unrelenting at times..."
Of course, that's not always a great thing if you don't know how to handle it. Battlegoat and Paradox interactive include very little in the way of a tutorial for and assume that everyone playing the game already knows the basics of the strategy genre and as a result, I often found myself losing in battle because I simply had no idea what was going on. The game moves fast, and can be incredibly unrelenting at times, leaving anyone unfamiliar with the genre behind quickly. Sure, you could make the point that most people playing this game would already be used to the ins and outs of the genre, but it's extremely intimidating for new players to come in cold.
If you do happen to stick with the game though, Supreme Ruler: Cold War is sure to show you a good time, and the bulk of that will come from the game's campaign. There are literally enough choices to play through the entire campaign multiple times without many (or any) repeating scenarios. The first time I played very aggressively, attacking my foe and their resources at any given chance until I was able to launch the inevitable nuclear attack, but on my second play through, I did things a bit differently. I played nice with my foes and the nations around me, earning their trust and learning their secrets...until I was able to launch said nuclear attack (what? It's a cool part of the game). The amount of options is truly impressive.
"...the game features a 16 player multiplayer skirmish suite..."
Aside from the campaign, the game features a 16 player multiplayer skirmish suite for up to 16 players. Though the matches where we were able to get the full 16 player field together were quite fun, many of the games featured far less players and as a result, wasn't as fun. The options are (weirdly enough) quite limited when compared to other games, so if you're looking for a new game to play online only, you may want to look elsewhere.
It may not be pretty, and it may not be the most flashy game on the market, but Supreme Ruler: Cold War packs quite a punch with its content, complexity and depth; oh and it's also loads of fun to get lost in, if you make it past the first five minutes. Strategy fans - don't miss this game.
CHEATS USED: Massive Money, Massive Money, One Day Build Time
The trainer for Supreme Ruler: Cold War from Cheat Happens may not have a ton of features, but it does pack the features that matter for a game like this. Like most strategy games, the goal of Supreme Ruler: Cold War isn't necessarily to outright defeat your opponent, but to beat them to with research and building, and the 1 day research and one day build feature allow you to get an instant jump start on your competition.
Oh, and you can't beat a cheat called "get massive money."


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Demi Lovato to replace Katy Perry as 'Smurfette'
'The Smurfs' is a beloved comic turned television series, turned film franchise.
People can't get enough of those adorable blue characters.
Which is why Sony decided to revisit the popular cartoon and create 'Get Smurfy,' a computer-animated reboot.
The new film will be rooted in the original style of Smurfs creator Peyo Culliford, and will follow Smurfette and her brothers as they search for a legendary Smurfs village.
Other changes include those made to the cast. Katy Perry was the voice of Smurfette in the previous two films. The character will now be voiced by Demi Lovato.
The Office's Rainn Wilson is taking over the role of Gargamel, and Mandy Patinkin (Homeland, Criminal Minds) will voice Papa Smurf.
Get a first look at the new cast. 'Get Smurfy' will be released March 31, 2017.
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Chris wrote that Finder X1 comes with, "…a set of three screw-on, colour-coded white, black, and red tuning filters that allow users to adjust the sound signature of the X1s to suit their tastes." According to Echobox, the white filter, "offers a warmer sound, with more bass and less emphasis on treble, while the black filter creates a more balanced sound, and the red filter is the brightest of the three".
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Mapping, geologic evolution and petrogenesis of the McDermitt caldera center, northern Nevada & southern Oregon, USA
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The McDermitt caldera center ("McDermitt") is a polygenetic mid-Miocene volcanic center along the border of northern Nevada and southern Oregon, USA, and is one of the first silicic centers associated with the Yellowstone hotspot. McDermitt was active during the main stage of the voluminous Columbia River Basalt Group eruptions, and Steens Basalt forms the base of the Miocene volcanic section. Magmatism climaxed with the caldera-forming eruption of the ~ 400 km3 compositionally variable McDermitt Tuff at 16.35 ± 0.03 Ma. Geologic mapping of the western caldera margin has revealed much information on the evolution of the McDermitt caldera center and insight to the mechanics of the caldera-forming eruption. Geochemical investigations of the mafic volcanics at McDermitt reveals important links between local mafic magmas and the Steens Basalts, and thus to the Columbia River Basalts. A small group of compositionally distinct basalts at McDermitt have the most oceanic chemical signatures yet found among basalts of the Yellowstone hotpsot, which bears on the plume versus non-plume argument for the Yellowstone hotspot. Petrologic investigations and modeling of the silicic magmas reveal AFC process as the dominant magma evolution mechanism for the rhyolites at McDermitt, but some deviations exist (e.g., abundant assimilation, partial melting of cumulates crystallized from the magma). The results of this study are consistent with a model where Steens source magmas underplated Cretaceous intrusions as a result of mantle upwelling from the Yellowstone hotspot. These mafic magmas assimilated the country rock, and coupled with fractionation, evolved to a suite of intermediate magmas. The intermediate magmas subsequently evolved, through AFC and other evolutionary pathways, to form the rhyolites at McDermitt.


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We are skipping ahead a few months this week, to share an absolutely gorgeous farm wedding with you. We have a few pictures taken with our camera phone, but the photographer's pictures are vastly superior.
Fortunately, we just saw today that the prestigious Style Me Pretty blog did a write up of this beautiful day, and you can see the photos here: http://www.stylemepretty.com/michigan-weddings/2014/03/26/pink-wedding-at-hinkley-centennial-farm/
Ben and Annie (a.k.a. "Bannie") were such a fantastic couple, and W.E.D was so honored to have been able to assist them with their plans for their Big Day. Discussion of the details ran the gamut from the mundane (the structural integrity of the barn, relief stations, etc.) to the gorgeous (centerpieces, music, etc.). With the couple living so far away, Annie and Ben truly needed the extra help and guidance W.E.D was able to provide.
The bride took time to write a review of our services, which read: "My wedding would not have been possible without Lynn. I mean that very sincerely. Not only did I work full time at a demanding job, my wedding venue was located three hours away from the closest family member on our centennial family farm, I was a five hour flight away, there was a three hour time difference between us, everything needed to be brought to the venue (excluding the barn and dinner bell) and the nearest vendor we could find was an hour away. Talk about a tall order! Lynn was incredibly helpful and didn't blink an eye. We scheduled several hour long phone meetings and just as I thought I had thought of everything, she'd come up with twenty things I hadn't even thought about. E-mail and text responses were always timely and she was always friendly and professional. She came to our rehearsal dinner, had an agenda for each bridal party member and I could sit back and take it all in. The day of also went incredibly smoothly. We were so on schedule I even snuck in a 20 min nap! Unreal! Lynn greeted every vendor, updated them on any changes, she had copies of all my contracts and knew what was expected of each of them, and she warned me about a potential additional photographer charge if we went beyond our scheduled time, which I had completely forgotten about. At the end of the night I had at least twenty people tell me that was the best wedding they had ever been to. I owe it to Lynn. She's far underpaid for what she delivers. You won't be disappointed!! Thank you again Lynn!"
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China: Just Say No to Monetary Protectionism
The Bush administration is prone to wrapping protectionist policy in free‐market rhetoric. Treasury Secretary John Snow recently urged China's leaders to adopt "a flexible, market‐based, exchange rate" for its currency. China currently pegs its currency, the renminbi, at 8.28 to the U.S. dollar. A strong economic case can be made for countries' adopting freely floating exchange rates. The administration's goal, however, is the political one of increasing the value of the renminbi in order to make China's exports less competitive in the United States. In part, administration officials may be responding to congressional initiatives, such as the Senate bill cosponsored by Lindsay Graham (R-SC) and Charles Schumer (D-NY). That bill would impose a 27.5 percent across‐the‐board tariff on Chinese goods if China does not float its currency within six months of the bill's passage.
The constraints set by the World Trade Organization's rules on placing quotas or tariffs on Chinese imports‐exemplified by the ill‐fated experience with steel tariffs‐leaves the administration the option of trying monetary protectionism to appease U.S. manufacturers. Monetary protectionism occurs when government officials try to obtain a trade or current account objective through monetary manipulation of nominal exchange rates.
The Bush administration wants China to break its long‐held currency peg to the U.S. dollar, thereby causing the dollar to fall in nominal value relative to the renminbi and making U.S. goods more competitive with those of China. But such a policy will work only if a real depreciation of the dollar occurs. If Chinese manufacturers were to adjust their prices to reflect the new nominal exchange rate, any real depreciation of the dollar would be short‐lived. Nevertheless, monetary protectionism gives the appearance that politicians are doing something for their manufacturing constituents.
The problem is not China's peg to the dollar. Many other countries peg to the dollar, or "dollarize" their economies, but they are not singled out as unfair competitors. Some economists favor floating exchange rates, while others prefer fixed exchange rates. Most agree, however, that either a pure fixed exchange rate system or a pure floating rate system is superior to a system of moving pegs and "dirty floats." A dirty float occurs when a central bank intervenes arbitrarily to alter the exchange rate in pursuit of monetary protectionism.[1]
China has been and should be criticized for its system of capital controls, which impedes the free flow of capital. It is the capital controls that permit Chinese authorities to pursue monetary protectionism. The focus on fixed exchange rates is misplaced.
Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region of China with its own legal system, customs policy, and currency. The Hong Kong dollar is also tightly linked to the U.S. currency. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority will not permit the Hong Kong dollar to fall below 7.8 to the greenback and, in practice, keeps the upper bound within 1 percent of that figure. No one in the Bush administration has hectored Hong Kong to float its currency.
In contrast to its mother country, Hong Kong has no capital controls. As do goods, money moves freely into and out of the city. Getting rid of capital controls would compel China's monetary authority to deal with market pressures on its currency. Either a new peg or a free float would be adopted.
U.S. protectionists could no longer claim that China's policy of undervaluing its currency provides its exporters with a competitive advantage. At the same time, China's central bank would no longer need to purchase U.S. Treasury obligations in voluminous quantities to maintain its currency peg. Economist David Hale estimates that the monetary authorities of China and Hong Kong purchased nearly $100 billion of U.S. Treasury securities (including mortgage‐backed securities) in the last 18 months. That policy props up the value of the U.S. dollar.
Currently, China is in no position to eliminate capital controls. Four large state‐owned banks in China have $300 billion to $400 billion of nonperforming loans. Cleaning up those loans would force state‐owned enterprises (SOEs) to rationalize and downsize. SOEs, the major borrowers, still employ more than two‐thirds of the labor force. The unemployment resulting from their sudden restructuring could lead to social upheaval and a political crisis.
China in crisis is not the Bush administration's goal, so it will not press on the real economic issue. Calling for China to float its currency is political rhetoric to salve U.S. domestic political wounds, not serious international economic policy. Under its WTO accession agreement, China committed to open its financial markets. Overall, China is living up to that agreement. Freer movement of capital will follow. Then China's leaders can decide whether to adopt a new peg or float the currency.
The monetary experience in Hong Kong confirms that a monetary authority can maintain a peg if it forgoes monetary sovereignty. With a peg, changes in the domestic money supply are triggered by change in international reserves. The monetary authority cannot guarantee domestic price stability with such a monetary system. Hong Kong has suffered price deflation for about five years. Because of the economy's flexibility, the dislocations caused by that deflation have been less severe than they would have been in many other countries.
It is doubtful, however, that Mainland China would choose such a system for the long run. Perhaps after one or more revaluations, China will float its currency. The question will then be whether to adopt a free or a dirty float.
An open trading and investment relationship between China and the United States would benefit the citizens of both countries. China's leaders need to move away from protectionism in all forms. President Bush should demonstrate leadership by not advocating further protectionism, including the monetary variety.
[1] For a fuller discussion of monetary protectionism, see W. Lee Hoskins and Owen F. Humpage, "Avoiding Monetary Protectionism: The Role of Policy Coordination," Cato Journal 10, no. 2 (Fall 1990): 541–55.
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This topic was recently brought up again. I had created a thread a few months back showing my hair in abysmal conditions. Had I told the forum that the result was a failure, the entire forum would have rallied behind me claiming that the doctors head should be on a platter. The truth is, while my result is an "illusion" it is a great result. In fact, my life has been completely changed because of this result. However, it is not perfect and no one undergoing surgical hair restoration should think that they can achieve perfection. Hair Transplant Surgery and The "Illusion of Density"
After much hysteria on the forum, this issue has to be addressed. Anyone reading this that is interested in getting a hair transplant, it will either deter you away from one or entice you. If it does either my job is done. First of all, pictures can be deceiving both to present good and bad results. However, most only think that pictures can be deceiving to present good results, this is not true. I would like to start off by saying, I'm ecstatic about my hair transplant and it has changed my life, but I do not have true density. I have the "illusion of density" meaning I have to comb my hair a certain way and have it dry for my hair to lookst its best, but certainly it can look bad if I intentionally try too. I will be writing an article on this, because it is important to get out there. I've always said, id rather someone not get an HT if they're not gonna be satisfied with the reality. Here are my pictures first one hairline spread apart in bright light looks horrible. Second one in normal room lighting, but not facing the light. Third one in bathroom lighting, with the light source behind the hair. See how each lighting changes the appearance and also how combing and layering the hair provides "illusion" of density.


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Whatever your favorite hobby is– music, hiking, travel, cooking, etc– if you become a parent, you probably hope your kids will share it with you, or at least be interested in it. Perhaps you dream of practicing instruments together for their orchestra or band class, or dancing together to get ready for that upcoming talent show. Maybe you long for them to be old enough to help you get dinner ready, or to go on bike rides with them, or to shoot some hoops after school.
As a young(ish) mom with a newly minted two year old, I have many hopes and dreams for BabyGMR. One's inherent in the nickname, isn't it? I hope she's a gamer. I want to play a bunch of the classic video games with her, I want to see what sorts of games she likes when she gets older. I want to sit around a table and help her write her first D&D character. I'm not a huge board game person, but I'm even looking forward to Monopoly!
I want to teach her how to play games, how to be a gracious winner (or loser), how to make sure the game, whatever it is, is fun for everyone. I'll probably discourage trash talk, especially when she's young, but I'm sure I'll do that parent thing where I'm trying not to laugh my ass off the first time she tries, because it's awesome but I'm not supposed to encourage it.
I imagine most people would warn you that gaming is one of those habits that you should be careful with. That is to say, limit. After all, video games are typically rather sedentary, and if you're the sort of person who tends to snack in front of the TV or computer, that could also be a problem. It is, after all, easy to eat more than you intended or food that is not so much healthy as fast or convenient if you're absorbed by what you're doing or watching.
We don't really watch TV in our house, but computer time is common, and my husband and I aren't really the hiking/soccer/family camping trips sort. So unless we're vigilant . . . well, I hear people complain about their kids getting too much screen time more often than I hear them say their kids' time is reasonably balanced.
I played sports as a kid, but only as much as was required of me, my preferred hobbies were always more cerebral than athletic. Although I played a lot of video games as a child, I am happy to report that my brain never rotted, despite the common concern. For me, video games were a springboard for imagination, and good hand-eye coordination practice to boot, as well as exercises in problem-solving, critical thinking, and even good sportsmanship.
Also, I logged plenty of outdoor play hours, and schoolwork hours too, enough to be a great student. The sorts of video games I preferred– mostly RPGs and story-heavy action/adventure– encouraged me to try my hand at drawing, writing stories, and lots of fiction reading. Too much screen time was never a problem for me growing up, and I don't ever remember my mother telling me I had to stop playing my video game, unless it was for something like bedtime. I never got the "you're neglecting your studies" or the "you don't play outside enough" speeches. I got my work done. I played outside. And I played video games. The balance was natural for me.
But now I'm the mom, and the world is a much different place than it was when I was a kid. Social media wasn't a thing. Google didn't exist until I was almost done with high school. Computer work in school was something that happened maybe a couple of hours a week, if that much. It is way easier to get too much screen time now.
BabyGMR only just turned two, and I love to watch the way her personality is growing, what she's interested in. She got a play kitchen for her birthday and she loves to combine her plastic foods into crazy little meals and present them to me for pretend consumption. She gathers all her stuffed animals, by name, onto her Hello Kitty couch-bed in my office and asks me to tuck them all in, carefully informing me which blanket I am to use.
And she plays video games with me.
She points to the screen and says "Mommy's character." Sometimes she calls my Final Fantasy XIV character by name, Micah. She is especially interested in which mount I am using to get around. I worked through many of the beast quests and meticulously gathered all the elemental horses so I could have lots of pretty mounts for her to choose from: a kirin with golden wings of light that erupt from its back when you ascend, a white bird that leaves a trail of bubbles as you fly, a red one that trails rose petals, a giant, whimsical white dandelion . . . and her favorite is the "sanuwa," a big scaly snake-looking thing with a corkscrew tail and large maw full of sharp teeth. Huh.
I delighted my sister on a Skype call the other day when I pulled BabyGMR into my lap and asked her what my chocobo's name was (for those who aren't Final Fantasy fans, a chocobo is a giant bird that you can ride instead of a horse), and she correctly answered "Firion," which is a Final Fantasy II reference, by the way. When I asked what chocobos say, she answered, "Wark, wark!" BabyGMR makes me hug every Moogle in the game I see, and knows they say, "Kupo kupo!"
If it's weird that I feel like I'm doing well as a parent when she knows all that already, I don't care. Final Fantasy is something I've always loved, and I'm ecstatic to see that BabyGMR cares about it. When she's bored, she'll say– quite clearly, she's a great talker– "I don't want to watch Micah anymore," and then we go make a pretend mustard and lettuce sandwich or something, as she sings "glug glug" in a wobbly rising scale, pouring me an imaginary glass of chocolate milk.
I can hardly wait to play Dungeons and Dragons with her! I hope she wants to, someday. But I'll try to be patient. It's surprisingly fun to change my in-game mount every time I land it, or use the in-game emotes to hug the Moogles, something I'd never have thought to do without BabyGMR. She even likes to watch The Cartographers Guild stream, delighting over seeing Mommy and her aunties and uncles on the screen. Even if she doesn't grow up to be a gamer, I'll find all sorts of things to share with her that delight me, and enjoy her interest as long as it lasts.
Oh, and so far in my gaming adventures, it turns out that people are surprisingly tolerant of "baby aggro," which is what you type to say your kid suddenly requires your attention. I don't play dungeons or content with other people while she's awake unless my husband is home– instead I solo quest, which I can walk away from at a moment's notice– but the other day I needed a few minutes to soothe BabyGMR back to sleep when the gardeners came and started mowing the lawn during nap time because of course they'd show up during the only me-time I get during the day. My fellows were quite supportive and patient with me, which I quite appreciated.
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On August 15th, Cassie contacted me and wrote: "My fiancé and I have been together for four years and have been happily committed to each other yet too busy to plan a wedding. We've had such an amazing year though that we agree there would be no better way to end such an amazing year than to get married! So we are forcing time to plan our day! Our wedding will be small and intimate, at most 75 guests....." They were looking for a venue that would work for them and originally targeted December 12th as their wedding date. But things changed and their wedding date got pushed out to January 16th, 2016 and they were so excited when they discovered Compass Rose Brewery in North Raleigh near the intersection of Gresham Lake Road and Capital. It fit them to a T! I met with them on October 6th and we began planning their ceremony.
Anthony and Mariah, were positioned over on the far side from this photo and were warming up.
The guests were given bracelets to identify them as wedding guests for the food and drink.
The buffet for the wedding guests was catered by Cannon Catering in Wake Forest.
A note from the bride and groom!
A very unique guest book: a beer keg for them to sign in on!
The cupcakes were by Sweet Traditions in Wake Forest.
Michael and I are going over the logistics for the ceremony since I was not part of their rehearsal.
And it was time to begin. After the parents were seated, Michael and I took our places up front.
Cassie was escorted in by her son, Jordan.
The bride and groom turned and faced each other, holding hands, centered in front of me and we began!
I welcomed everyone and thanked their parents for all their love and support.
Will all of you do everything in your power to preserve this marriage? Will you give them your love, your blessing, and your support?" Of course they answered "We will."
Then they exchanged rings.
Then they legally became husband and wife!
I invited them to kiss for the first time as husband and wife!
"Family and friends, it is my great pleasure to now present to you for the first time, Michael and Cassie Wheeler, husband and wife!! Go forth in love, joy and peace and drink beer!!"
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Weaning Grassfed Calves
Traditionally, a rancher who wanted to wean some calves would separate them from the herd and pour feed to them. The calves would fatten up on the grain until the rancher decided what to do with them. He/She would decide which calves needed to return to the herd, which ones he/she was going to continue to fatten up to eat, and which ones he/she would sell. With a grassfed herd, the traditional way to wean is out. One cannot wean their calves on grain and sell them as grassfed.
Therefore at Cross Creek Cattle Company, we wean differently. We still separate the calves from their mothers. In order to make the transition less stressful, they are separated by a stout metal fence. The cow and calf can still see each other and call to one another. The calves just cannot nurse. Usually by the second day the cows decide to leave their calf and go grazing in a different pasture. Sometimes a cow will decide sooner. Either way the cow knows where her calf is and she knows that it is fine.
The calves have access to plenty of water, hay, and grass. We carefully monitor the grass situation to ensure that the calves have what they need. After a week or so, we begin feeding them alfalfa pellets, which is dehydrated alfalfa grass in pellet form. Alfalfa is a high-quality grass. It is high in protein. Therefore, the calves do well on it. Unfortunately, alfalfa does not grow well in this area, which is why we choose to feed it in pellet form.
However, cows can bloat on such rich grass if their bodies are not adjusted to it slowly. We begin with 1/2 pound of alfalfa pellets per calf a day. We slowly work them up to 2 pounds a day of alfalfa. This helps to ensure that their body condition does not fall behind while they are going through the transition of weaning.
We have several pens in which to graze so that they always have a good supply of grass. We even use electric fencing to help us separate large pastures into smaller grazing fields. This ensures that all the grasses are getting eaten. Sometimes cows will selectively eat a pasture. Then a rancher has to come behind them and shred the grasses that are left. This is a waste. It is like a child who will not eat their vegetables and a parent who throws them away every evening.
Our calves look just as good as the traditionally weaned calves. They have maintained great body condition without the use of grains and other feeds. They have eaten grass in several forms: fresh in the pastures, dried in the form of hay, and dehydrated in pellets. Grass and water is really all a cow needs. It is healthier for them and for us, which is why we raise grassfed beef.
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On Eagles radar: Plax, Reggie Bush and Haynesworth
Silver says impending free agents wide receiver Plaxico Burress and running back Reggie Bush interest the Eagles (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ms-silver_eagles_eagerly_anticipate_start_of_free_agency_061511).
Also Birds defensive line coach Jim Washburn wants D-tackle Albert Haynesworth 'badly.' Haynesworth still is property of the Redskins, who disciplined him last season.
The piece also intimates the Eagles believe they can win the Super Bowl this season. With a productive Burress here's a yay vote. He's lethal in the red zone. Two years away from the game won't diminish that talent.
I'm not so sure about Haynesworth, who has so much baggage he's not worth the effort. He seems like trouble looking for a place to happen.
Reggie Bush? If he's healthy, why not? The Eagles' future is now. Vick is about to turn 31 and inviyes injury with his style of play.
Andy Reid, in his 13th year, also is at a crossroads. The only coach who won a SB with that long of a tenure with the same team is Bill Cowher, with the Steelers.
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The press is reading chapbook manuscripts through April 1, 2014. We're looking for 12-28 page works with a cohesive thread, tight focus, and are particularly interested in works with a strong sense of place or identity.
Manuscript announcements & excerpts for chaps accepted in the 2014 season will pop up on the blog in the coming weeks. Pre-orders are available in our shop via Etsy. Those electing to pre-order will be the first (after the writers & poets) to receive special edition copies.
Love Me, Love My Belly, a body image zine printed by PP, has closed for submission. Submission responses have gone out for everything, and we're awaiting final confirmations before going ahead with layout and proofing. We anticipate that the zine will surface sometime between late April & early May.


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Jazz Icons Series 4 Boxed Set 2.108003
8 DVDs (including bonus DVD not available separately)
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Each DVD features a 24-page booklet with an essay written by an authoritative jazz historian as well as rare and unseen photos. Jazz Icons DVDs are produced with the full support and cooperation of the artists or their estates, who, in most cases, are contributing rare personal photographs, memorabilia, and forewords.
'This is like the discovery of a bonanza of previously unknown manuscripts of plays by William Shakespeare.' —Nat Hentoff, Wall Street Journal
'It is not too early to make your wish list for Christmas, and these discs should be on the very tip top. Sold individually, or together with a bonus DVD, this collection of music from modern jazz's golden era is a true revelation. All of the discs run from 60–120 minutes and each contains a very informative booklet. Very little of this stuff has seen the light of day before, and all of it is absolutely essential, both musically and visually.' (All About Jazz on Jazz Icons Series 2)
'Eight discs, a feast of exquisite performances on every one, and not only filmed beautifully (in black and white) but also offering superb sound quality that one wouldn't expect from recordings originally made in the '50s and '60s.' (San Francisco Chronicle)


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In just a few months, voters will say yay or nay to borrowing $7.5 million for a sports facility at Okanagan College. The Regional District of North Okanagan believes the complex is a valuable candidate for the investment, as it will open up opportunities to host athletic events like the B.C. Summer Games, which can bring in $2 million in revenue. The facility would also be available for community use.
The $7.5 million would be repaid over a period of 20 years. For the average residential property, it would mean $15 a year. Click here to calculate the exact cost for your household.
General voting will take place April 6 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Vernon Recreation Centre, Coldstream Elementary, and BX Elementary. Advance voting days are March 27 and April 3 at the Schubert Centre, Coldstream Municipal Hall, or the RDNO office.
RDNO will be holding an information session at the Village Green Mall March 2, 3, 23, and 24. Information will also be mailed out to every Vernon household.
—Charlotte Helston


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Julian Assange's supporters are questioning the integrity of the judge who upheld his UK arrest warrant, accusing her of being influenced by the British authorities and the secret service.
Earlier this week, Judge Emma Arbuthnot rejected arguments presented by Assange's legal team over why he breached bail conditions by seeking political refuge at the Ecuadorian embassy in 2012.
Judge Arbuthnot said she rejected the activist's request to have his warrant dropped out of fear that he could be extradited to the US, where he would face espionage charges. Since there is no extradition treaty between the UK and Ecuador, Assange cannot be arrested inside the embassy's grounds.
After the ruling, the judge's familial connections were brought into question by Assange's supporters, some of whom insist she is linked to the establishment, as well as the UK's security services.
Arbuthnot's husband - and ex-Conservative MP - Baron James Arbuthnot is listed as a former director of Security Intelligence Consultancy SC Strategy Ltd. The other two listed directors are former Head of MI6, Sir John Scarlett and Lord Carlile.
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I'm honestly surprised nobody has posted about this but I think that how everybody says they are supposed to help you actuall isn't true unless you really have ADHD
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I made some out of legos. Not as effective, but interesting.
No idea why these things got so popular. I guess they're just interesting? I'll hold one and think it's cool for a minute or two, but after that I just don't care.
Fidget Spinners look like they should've come out in the 90s back when it was cool to collect pieces of plastic.
But the custom ones sure are cool
So Lego was only cool in the 90s? Dangit! All that money spent for nothing!
Just kidding, but this fidget spinner thing is pretty much the new crappy middle school trend. Also a waste of money, it's just a deformed wheel.
The whole spinner thing is pretty dumb imo. I don't see the fun of spinning something over and over again for hours on end. Don't people get bored of it?
Eventually. The sad this is that even if you actually have ADHD. These don't tend to help as much as other fidgets. They're still fun tho.
I am getting one, not because I necessarily want one, but because I'm sorta a living embodiment of Newton's first law, (Except when I'm sleeping, then it's more like his second law) I spin my keys a lot, so my friend is getting me one so I don't take someone's eye out or something idk
I personally hate how they are becoming a trend, they should just stay as a stress reliever in stead of a toy.
Man I don't get the deal with these
Fidget cubes are where it's at and I mean the legit thing
I did send monies to help it get made and all
What are fidget cubes? Like what do you do with them, I think the Spinner would help me best, because spinning is just something I do
I hate these. They're so annoying, and kinda pointless. I get that if you actually have ADHD or something of the like they could help, but there's no way my entire school has ADHD. So meanwhile, I have to be annoyed while everyone plays with annoying little spinners.
I don't have the link on me, but a fidget cube is- well, just go look it up. They're super cool, and while the rest of the internet is exploding about how to make your own, I supported, paid for, and custom-ordered the real deal.
Really good during classes and you want to be a good little boy and not look up YouTube videos during lectures.
I've seen these popping more frequently around my school. I myself don't particularly detest them or the fact that people use them, but at the same time I don't really care for them either.
Just going to drop this here.
@RaptorTalon I would never get a fidget spinner, but this is on a whole new level, even just to display it looks cool.


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'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Trailer Brings Back Those Old Feelings
There is an ungodly amount of anticipation hanging on the release of the next film in the Star Wars saga, Star Wars: The Force Awakens. And today, during the 2015 Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim, CA, a new teaser trailer was released that will blow away your expectations.
When the announcement came that Disney would be releasing new Star Wars films, many called the move sacrilegious, especially since the mastermind behind it all, George Lucas, would not be running things. One of the chief worries was that these new films would feel too "Disney" and not ring true to the original films. The first teaser left many still unsure, but if this new teaser is to be any indication, those fears should be pushed aside.
From the music to the breathtaking cinematography to those X-Wing and TIE Fighter dogfights, the trailer rings true to Lucas' legacy. And for all those fanboys like me out there, I can confirm that it is indeed Luke Skywalker's voice providing that voice-over.
Watch the teaser below, and get your life like I did:
Amazing right? Well, that is just the tip of the iceberg as we can expect to get a full trailer showing Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Princess Leia with the release of The Avengers: Age of Ultron.
Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens will take movie theaters by storm on Christmas Day this year.
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- Apple Toddy
2 large apples 1 tablespoon honey 1 pint water ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
- Black and White Smoothie
150 g/5½ oz black cherries 3 large scoops of luxury white chocolate ice cream 150 ml/5 fl oz milk
- Black Grape Fizz
125 g/4½ oz black grapes, deseeded or seedless 200 ml/7 fl oz sparkling mineral water 2 large scoops of lemon
- Blackberry Crush
A few blackberries or blackcurrants 1 tbsp caster sugar or to taste Juice of ½ lemon Juice of ½ lime Crushed ice Lemonade or fruit sparkling water Decoration Whole blackberries or
- Cherry Soda
8 ice cubes, crushed 2 tbsp cherry syrup 500 ml/18 fl oz sparkling water Decoration Maraschino cherries on a cocktail
- Christmas In Summer
75 ml/2½ fl oz cranberry cordial 2 allspice berries, crushed 2 slices of orange 2 cinnamon sticks 250 ml/9 fl oz boiling water 2 scoops of luxury vanilla ice
- Cider Toddy
1 glass dry cider ¼ oz. root ginger 1 dessertspoon honey Lemon peel
- Cinders
Juice of ½ orange Juice of 1 lime 150 ml/5 fl oz pineapple juice Several drops angostura bitters Ice Soda water or dry ginger to taste Decoration Slices of orange and pineapple to
- Cocobelle
150 ml/5 fl oz cold milk 50 ml/2 fl oz coconut cream 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream 3-4 ice cubes Dash of grenadine Decoration Long-shred coconut, toasted
- Coffee Cream
200 ml/7 fl oz milk 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream 1 tbsp coffee syrup 6 ice cubes A little whipped cream Grated
- Coffee Hazelnut Soda
250 ml/9 fl oz water 3 tbsp instant coffee granules 125 ml/4 fl oz sparkling water 1 tbsp hazelnut syrup 2 tbsp brown sugar 6 ice cubes Decoration Slices of lime Slices of
- Cranberry And Elderflower Cooler
2 tbsp elderflower cordial 150 ml/5 fl oz white cranberry and apple juice or to taste Soda water Decoration Cranberries and slice of lime
- Cranberry And Orange Crush
Juice of 2 blood oranges 150 ml/5 fl oz cranberry juice 2 tbsp raspberry or other fruit syrup Sugar to taste (optional) Crushed ice Decoration
- Cranberry Crunch
600 ml/1 pint cranberry juice 600 ml/1 pint orange juice 150 ml/5 fl oz water ½ tsp ground ginger ¼ tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp freshly grated nutmeg Decoration Slices of lemon Slices of
- Cranberry, Ginger and Cinnamon Spritzer
600ml/1 pint/2½ cups chilled cranberry juice 150ml/¼ pint/⅔ cup clear apple juice 4 cinnamon sticks About 400ml/14fl oz/1⅔ cups chilled ginger ale A few fresh or frozen cranberries,
- Dandelion Tea
3 quarts dandelion petals 2 lb. sugar 1 gallon water 2 lemons
- Eye of The Hurricane
100 ml/3½ fl oz passion fruit syrup 50 ml/2 fl oz lime juice Cracked ice cubes Bitter lemon Decoration Slice of
- Hot Chocolate With Whipped Cream
1 litre/1¾ pints milk 115 g/4 oz dark chocolate, broken into pieces 2 tbsp sugar 6 tbsp whipped cream Decoration Grated nutmeg or cocoa
- Hot Lemon Toddy
1 lemon 1 teaspoon glycerine 1 dessertspoon honey Water
- Hot-Cold Chocolate Float
115g/4oz plain (semisweet) chocolate 250ml/8fl oz/1 cup milk 15ml/1 tbsp caster (superfine) sugar 4 scoops of vanilla ice cream 4 scoops of dark chocolate ice cream Whipped cream and
- Iced Citrus Tea
300 ml/10 fl oz water 2 tea bags 100 ml/3½ fl oz orange juice 4 tbsp lime juice 1-2 tbsp brown sugar 8 ice cubes Decoration Wedge of lime Granulated sugar Slices of orange, lemon or
- Iced Coffee And Chocolate Crush
400 ml/14 fl oz milk 200 ml/7 fl oz coffee syrup 100 ml/3½ fl oz peppermint syrup 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves 4 ice cubes Decoration Grated chocolate Sprigs of fresh
- Iced Coffee With Cream
400 ml/14 fl oz water 2 tbsp instant coffee granules 2 tbsp brown sugar 6 ice cubes Decoration Single cream Whole coffee
- In The Orchard
100 ml/3½ fl oz apple juice 100 ml/3½ fl oz pear juice 200 ml/7 fl oz cranberry juice Ice Pink lemonade or cherryade Decoration Fresh or glacé cherries and wedge of
- Juicy Julep
100 ml/3½ fl oz orange juice 100 ml/3½ fl oz pineapple juice 100 ml/3½ fl oz lime juice 50 ml/2 fl oz raspberry syrup 4 crushed fresh mint leaves Cracked ice cubes Ginger ale Decoration
- Kiwi Cooler
1 ripe kiwi, peeled and crushed Crushed ice Juice of 1 passion fruit Splash of lime juice Lemonade Kiwi-filled ice
- Lassi
100 ml/3½ fl oz natural yogurt 500 ml/18 fl oz milk 1 tbsp rose water 3 tbsp honey 1 ripe mango, stoned and diced 6 ice cubes Decoration Edible rose petals,
- Lemon Fizz
2 fresh lemons Peel of ½ lemon 1 tbsp sugar Lemonade, chilled Crushed ice
- Lemon Soda
8 large lemons 200 g/7 oz caster sugar, plus extra to taste 200 ml/7 fl oz boiling water Ice Soda water
- Melon Refresher
250 ml/9 fl oz natural yogurt 100 g/3½ oz galia melon, cut into chunks 100 g/3½ oz cantaloupe melon, cut into chunks 100 g/3½ oz watermelon, cut into chunks 6 ice cubes Decoration Wedges
- Mexican Chocolate
750 ml/1¼ pints water 55 g/1½ oz tortilla flour 5 cm/2 in piece of cinnamon stick 750 ml/1¼ pints milk 85 g/3 oz dark chocolate, grated Sugar to taste Decoration Extra grated
- Mint And Cucumber Refresher
Few sprigs of mint 1 tsp caster sugar Juice of 1 lime 2 cm/1 in piece cucumber, thinly sliced Your favourite sparkling water, chilled Ice
- Mocha Whip
200 ml/7 fl oz milk 50 ml/2 fl oz single cream 1 tbsp brown sugar 2 tbsp cocoa powder 1 tbsp coffee syrup or instant coffee powder 6 ice cubes To serve Whipped cream Grated
- Muddy Puddle
Juice of ½ lemon Juice of ½ orange Crushed ice Cola Decoration Slice of orange
- Oatmeal or Harvester
¼ lb. oatmeal 1 lb. sugar 1 orange 1 gallon water 1 lemon
- Orange Punch
1 cup orange juice 1 pint soda water Sugar syrup to taste ½ cup lemon juice 1 pint ginger ale
- Pineaple Tango
125 ml/4 fl oz pineapple juice Juice of 1 lemon 100 ml/3½ fl oz water 3 tbsp brown sugar 175 ml/6 fl oz natural yogurt 1 peach, cut into chunks and frozen 100 g/3½ oz frozen pineapple
- Pomegranate Passion
2 ripe pomegranates 1 passion fruit 1 tbsp clear honey 2 glasses full of crushed ice
- Pussyfoot
1 small piece orange 4 drops grenadine syrup 1½ tablespoons orange squash Soda water 1 small piece lemon 1½ tablespoons lemon
- Raspberry And Apple Quencher
8 ice cubes, crushed 2 tbsp raspberry syrup 500 ml/18 fl oz chilled apple juice Decoration Whole raspberries and pieces of apple on cocktail
- Raspberry Lemonade
2 lemons 100 g/4 oz caster sugar 100 g/4 oz fresh raspberries Few drops of vanilla essence Crushed ice Sparkling water, iced Decoration Sprigs of lemon
- Rhubarb Cordial
2 lb. rhubarb 4 oz. white sugar 2 cloves 1 quart water ¼ oz. root ginger
- Snowball
8 scoops of vanilla ice cream 120ml/4fl oz/½ cup advocaat 60ml/4 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice Freshly grated nutmeg About 300ml/½ pint/1½ cups chilled
- Spiced Lemon Tea
400 ml/14 fl oz water 4 cloves 1 small stick of cinnamon 2 tea bags 3-4 tbsp lemon juice 1-2 tbsp brown sugar Decoration Slices of
- Strawberries and Cream
150 g/5½ oz frozen strawberries 100 ml/3½ fl oz single cream 200 ml/7 fl oz cold full-cream milk 1 tbsp caster sugar Decoration Mint
- Strawberry Crush
1 egg white Caster sugar to frost 100 g/4 oz ripe strawberries Juice of ½ lemon 150 ml/7 fl oz lemonade, chilled Crushed ice Sugar to taste Decoration Sprig of
- Strawberry Drink
Strawberries 1 lemon Water White sugar
- Strawberry Surprise
125 g/4½ oz frozen strawberries 200 ml/7 fl oz ice-cold water 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp flowery clear honey, such as acacia Decoration 2 fresh mint sprigs
- Summer Strawberry Fizz
Juice of ½ lime 4 or more mashed strawberries 1-2 tsp caster sugar, sifted 1 tbsp cream or ice cream Ice Soda water or lemonade Strawberry syrup to
- The Big Apple
1 crisp eating apple Juice of ½ lemon Juice of 1 orange 1 tbsp grenadine Crushed ice
- Tiramisu Treat
200 ml/7 fl oz freshly made espresso coffee 1 tbsp golden granulated sugar 1 tbsp amaretto liqueur or marsala 4 tbsp mascarpone cheese 1 egg yolk or 1 tbsp milk ½ tsp vanilla essence 1 tbsp
- Traditional Lemonade
150 ml/5 fl oz water 6 tbsp sugar 1 tsp grated lemon rind 125 ml/4 fl oz lemon juice 6 ice cubes Decoration Wedge of lemon Granulated sugar Slices of fresh lemon To serve
- Treacle Posset 1
2 tablespoons treacle 1 lemon 1 pint milk
- Treacle Posset 2
1 teaspoon black treacle 1 glass milk
- Tropical Storm
250 ml/9 fl oz milk 50 ml/2 fl oz coconut milk 150 g/5½ oz vanilla ice cream 2 bananas, sliced and frozen 200 g/7 oz canned pineapple chunks, drained 1 papaya, deseeded and diced
- Winter Cordial
4 dessertspoons fine oatmeal ½ teaspoon ground ginger 2 dessertspoons demerara sugar 1 quart water 1


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Being young and in love on Valentine's day is a predicament. Netflix and chill doesn't fly, but the thought of a romantic getaway to Paris likely makes your bank account quiver.
Strike up an incredibly happy medium with a trip to one of these affordable and romantic European cities your loved one's sure to swoon over.
1. Bruges, Belgium
Combine a fairytale setting with the capital of chocolate and what do you get? This city — known by many from the dark comedy In Bruges — is annually ranked as one of the most romantic cities in the world; so romantic that there's a Lovers Bridge and a Lake of Love in its confines.
Your wallet will love that two star hotels cost the same as a mid-range dinner in Paris, and better still, you can top off your dinners with locally crafted truffles and pralines as you aimlessly stroll the cobbled streets, canals, and medieval homes.
2. Seville, Spain
It may not be Madrid or Barcelona, but Seville can provide Spanish romance at a fraction of the cost: Dinner for two with appetizers, a main course, wine and a dessert will run you $37 and five star hotels cost less than $100.
As the birthplace of intensely passionate flamenco and the backdrop to operas by Mozart, Rossini, Bizet, love is always in the air(waves) in Seville. Horse-drawn carriages scattered throughout city center offer romantic rides by the Plaza de España, Giralda Tower, and Guadalquivir River. Game of Thrones-loving couples will recognize the Alcázar palace as Dorne from the series.
3. Dubrovnik, Croatia
Another mainstay in Game of Thrones, Dubrovnik's (aka King's Landing) stunning sunsets and seaside cafes are set against the clear, blue seas of the Adriatic. Whether you're walking the city's medieval walls, sailing its shores or picnicking amidst peacocks and natural beauty on Lokrum Island, this immaculately preserved city will make you fall in lurve all over again.
And though it isn't the cheapest Balkan city, travel costs average less than $46 a day and you won't find a more picture perfect place for coastal canoodling.
4. Prague, Czech Republic
This baroque great is already known for beer cheaper than water, but the city's low prices still afford plenty of romance. A sunrise stroll across Charles Bridge is enough to prove that. But for the saccharine among us, you can also fasten your commitment to the Love Lock Bridge in Malá Strana, take a river cruise, and grab a moonlit view of the stars at Petřín Hill's astronomical observatory.
Plus, the most popular attractions, like the Prague castle, astronomical clock, and John Lennon Wall, are all free. And if you want a sentimental souvenir to remember the trip by, Czech garnets are far less expensive than diamonds (think: $40 for a ring).
5. Santorini, Greece
Whisk your sweetheart away to this small volcanic island and you'll see why Santorini's such a hot honeymoon spot. The white-washed buildings precariously placed upon steep caldera cliffs set the perfect scene for blissful sunbathing, fresh seafood dinners, and picturesque hikes.
For the ultimate in romantic kitsch, head to a beach with sand as red as your heart or exchange mud massages at one of the nearby hot springs.
Hotel prices can reach the stratosphere, but what's great about Santorini are the budget options with surprisingly similar quality. You can find a four-star deal for less than $40 and keep your average day under $45 if you're consciously staying on the cheap.
6. Tallinn, Estonia
Don't get "former Soviet" confused with drab — Tallinn's medieval charm and modern sophistication make it a great destination for lovers. Between the wooden gazebos in Kissing Hill, secluded benches in Danish King's Garden, and panoramic views from Toompea Hill's, you won't be pressed to find a spot for smooching.
And don't feel guilty "splurging" on a bouquet at the Old Town Flower Market before dinner at one of the many candle-lit restaurants and cafes; the whole night will only set you back $60. If you happen to visit in winter, you can enjoy ice skating, cozy lighting, and mood music at Uisuplats outdoor rink for less than $10.
The passion doesn't have to stop on your escape. Take a cue from what your loved one enjoys most on your trips and bring a hint of romantic adventure to everyday life.


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Tuesday Night Into Wednesday Morning
Looking at short term guidance shown above, it appears the main threat for icing will be across the western foothills through southern Aroostook county. The timeline for the threat to end will be early morning for the west and by mid-morning for the east. As the coastal low intensifies and enters into the Gulf of Maine is where the forecast turns complicated.
For those of you who took the time to read through my update from yesterday. I mentioned the fine line between forecasting sleet and freezing rain.
Here is an example of two SKEW-T model forecast images from the NAM guidance from earlier to this morning. Both models accurately show the mid-level warm air inversion which begins at roughly 20,000 feet above ground level then maxes out in temperature between 7,500 – 6,500 feet above ground level before sharply turning back to below freezing by the time the precipitation reaches the ground.
At first glance, it would appear that the thermal profiles are almost identical. The subtle difference is the freezing rain profile has a few extra feet of above freezing temperatures to work with, and is a shade warmer before it reaches the surface, and that is all the difference. This is the fine line here, and this is why it is extremely difficult to know for sure exactly how this will play out away from the shorelines of the state tonight. What is even more trying with this forecast is these two images are within a handful of miles of each other based in the western mountains.
Like an engine, there are many moving parts. Same rule applies to weather. There are a lot of moving parts in the atmosphere. Where you may read a forecast calling for sleet, understand that if the outcome is freezing rain, it was caused due to a whisker warmer temperatures aloft, and a few extra feet of warmer air to work with.
No Changes To Snowfall Idea
Based on current trends through Tuesday, I see no reason to alter this snowfall idea. As I mentioned in the previous update, sleet and freezing rain may knock these numbers down an inch or two away from the shorelines, but it looks good for the mountains on north.
Be advised for coastal areas, many are under wind advisories. Check with your local NWS office for the latest bulletins on this storm. Links are provided below.
The Year Off To Typical Start Wednesday Onward
The timeline for precipitation to end over the state appears to be on track, as I posted in the previous update. Steady wintry elements end over southern areas by around 7 AM, central Maine sees the tapering off by around 9 AM, and the last of it exits northern Maine just after noon.
Southern and eastern areas have the best chance for sun as the morning turns into the afternoon. Highs for the day range just below freezing for the crown to the mid to upper 40s for coastal areas. An occluded frontal boundary arrives late afternoon into the early evening that may spin off a snow shower north or a rain shower south and behind it, the wind picks up heading into the morning on Thursday.
Back To The Freezer Heading Into The Weekend
As the storm pulls to the northeast and intensifies, westerly winds begin to crank up as a strong area of high pressure moves southeast. Temperatures will struggle to make any headway from the overnight lows. Southwest shoreline areas may come close to 30°, but that appears to be about it. The wind subsides toward early evening. Friday at this point appears cooler than Thursday with the mercury having difficulty reaching the mid 20s for the shorelines and single digits to teens appear plentiful for the north and mountains.
A Look At The Weekend
A departing coastal low well offshore of the region Friday drags in even colder air for the region for Saturday. A bit early to tell if warnings or advisories for the windchill will be needed, but temperatures appear to be in that ballpark idea. Many areas of the mountains and north start the day below zero, and some of those same areas may struggle to get to zero during the day. Single digits / teens are likely to be the highs for the south and east.
While arctic high pressure appears to be in control for the northeast as well as most of the top two thirds of North America, a storm appears to form over the southeast and begin to track northeastward during the day on Saturday. At this point, the storm stays out to sea where southern, western and northern areas escape it. The question remains if eastern areas get in on the action. At this point, a chance for snow for coastal Washington county appears possible.
~ Mike Haggett
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Innovation isn't always about new technologies and medicines – it can be as simple as changing the language we are using to allow for a better connection with patients and their families.
Sarah Krüg, CEO at CANCER101 and Founder of Health Collaboratory, told the attendees at the AUA and ASCO Astellas Advocacy Breakfast meetings about the Words Do Matter project. Since 2016 the initiative has looked at over 4,000 health-related words and phrases to see which ones resonate with patients and which create a barrier to effective communication.
Among those that can confuse or mean little to their intended audience are "patient journey," "patient centric," "co-create" and even "caregiver."
The power of words
"Many patients encounter a rollercoaster of emotions and the way in which the healthcare team communicates with the patient and care partner is important, and that starts with the language they use.
"When the doctor provides a patient with a diagnosis, they have to translate it into language that fits into the context of the patient's life, so they can understand what that diagnosis means for them in the short and long term," said Sarah, adding that between 40% and 80% of what is said during a medical encounter is lost immediately afterward.1
"The words we use have a major effect on our thoughts, perceptions, emotions and actions. We often underestimate the power of words. We focus on medicine and innovation, but not the basic principles of human connection," said Sarah.
"There is research that shows a strong correlation between clinician communication skills and patient satisfaction with decisions and their ability to follow through with management and treatment recommendations."
And it's not just about the words we use. As Sarah pointed out, people learn in different ways and the way information is delivered is also important.
Overcoming barriers to effective communication
Asked about the barriers to effective communication, Sarah said there was sometimes fear and anxiety on the side of the patient that prevented them from speaking up and asking questions and a lack of time to personalize the communication on the side of the professional.
That's not to say there are not solutions, however, and CANCER101 is working to develop tools that will help clinicians build better communication into clinical visits and empower patients and care partners to better communicate with their clinicians.
"More effective communication is not necessarily new to clinicians, but we need to find ways to better integrate this into practice to ignite a participatory relationship between patients and their healthcare team. It may start with the doctor but must be reinforced by the healthcare team. Nurses or other members of staff can reinforce key concepts to ensure the patient and/or care partner truly understand the information they are given so they can act upon it and make informed decisions, and it has to be tailored to the way the person takes in information," Sarah said.
"We need tools to create better workflows – tools that solve the issues while managing workload so that they don't create new problems in healthcare."
CANCER101 has developed a tool to ascertain a patient's learning style, and is leading the charge to design a new lexicon to replace the well-intended but fundamentally misunderstood terminology.
Sarah also highlighted the group's Prescription to Learn website, which is a trusted ecosystem that aims to map the high-quality education resources available to cancer patients. The initiative allows patients and their care partners to personalize their educational journey and access credible information based on their preferences, but also allows clinicians to prescribe resources to patients and their care partners.
"Prescription to Learn identified where there is duplication, as well as where there are gaps, and that is where we can come together and address some of the unmet needs and co-design solutions. This is a phenomenal opportunity for advocacy organizations to collaborate on the solutions to ensure patients have access to the right information and tools at the right time"
For more from the Astellas' Advocacy Breakfast, see our interview with Tyler Ludlow, Chief Decision Scientist at the Decision Skills Institute.
- Kessels RP. Patients' memory for medical information. J R Soc Med 2003; 96:219-22.


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A traditional Swedish pickle recipe from Manfreds Matblog
Manfred writes: I'm really weak for different types of pickles and when I get time to do any myself, it gets extra good! Pickled gherkins are a favourite, and once when I travelled for work in Poland I explained in a restaurant kitchen that I wanted an appetizer consisting of Polish traditional milk pickled gherkins with sour cream, Russian caviar and honey. The combination is amazing … and should you go past an inn on the road to Jaroslaw ask for a Special … The recipe here can be described as a fast variant of a pickle … but still miles away in taste from mass produced!


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Prof. (Dr.) Vandana
Dean & Head
We have asked many generations of students entering the Faculty of Law why they have taken admission in law. The answered varied but most of them said they think that law is an instrument of justice and they want to promote justice in society by learning law so that they may use it effectively as lawyers, judges, bureaucrats, police officers or whatever else they wanted to become. And, of course, there has been no uniformity in answers to the follow up question, what does 'justice' mean? These students feel very confused when they realize that there is no one definition of justice. What is justice from one perspective may seem injustice from another view point.
We do not promise to help you to resolve this confusion during the period you will be studying with us. What we do hope is that by the end of your degree programme, you will learn that there are multiple ways to understand law and social situations, that there is no one answer, and certainly there is never one correct answer. Lawyering is a discipline which teaches one to agree to disagree, to accept that there are multiple meanings to the same words. Advocacy is about persuading another to agree to your view point but that does not mean that the other view point does not exist or it is wrong.
I, on behalf of all my colleagues, non-teaching and library staff welcome all the students of Faculty of Law pursuing various degree programmes to have a wonderful time with us. I hope that your interactions with each other, faculty and others will open new vistas of knowledge and you will be leaving the Faculty of Law as a better person and a legal pundit. My fleeting hope is that some of you will return and join us as teachers not only to teach law but to inculcate high moral value in each student who passes out from the Faculty of Law


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Travel deals: A Vietnam cruise, golf resort, more
CroisiEurope is offering discounted fares on two departures -- Sept. 23 and Oct. 9 -- of its Mekong River itinerary in Vietnam. The eight-night cruise starts at $2,646 per person double, including taxes -- a savings of $560. The cruise, which sails from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap, Cambodia, includes shore excursions and tips. Book at least five days before departure.
INFO 800-768-7232, croisieuroperivercruises.com
With Azamara Club Cruises, save 50 percent on a companion fare on nearly 100 cruises in 2015 and 2016. The deal applies to sailings in South America, the Mediterranean, Northern and Western Europe, Asia and Australia. On the 15-night Discovering Vietnam and Thailand cruise, which departs Hong Kong on Jan. 5, two passengers pay $7,121 for a Club Oceanview stateroom, including taxes and fees; regular price is $9,371. Rate includes beverages (spirits, beer, wine, soda, etc.), evening events, gratuities. Book by Sept. 30.
INFO 877-999-9553, azamaraclubcruises.com
The Waldorf Astoria Panama is offering a Panama Canal Package to commemorate the canal's 100th anniversary. The deal starts at $380 for two travelers (plus 10 percent tax) and includes accommodations at the upscale Panama City hotel, breakfast buffet, Wi-Fi (normally $15) and a five-hour Panama Canal transit tour (normally about $135 each), with transportation to/from the Miraflores Visitor Center. In addition, dine at one of the on-site restaurants and receive a free Bishop cocktail. Two-night minimum required. Book and stay by Dec. 31.
INFO 800-WALDORF (800-925-3673), waldorfastoriapanama.com
The Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club in Brewster, Mass., on Cape Cod, is offering a bicycling deal through Oct. 31. The Take a Bike package starts at $275 for accommodations at the Villages and from $355 at the Mansion; price includes breakfast (value $40 for two) and half-day bike rental for two ($60). Add about 12 percent tax and $25 to $28 resort fee. The property sits on the 26-mile Cape Cod Bike & Rail Trail.
INFO 888-509-4600, oceanedge.com/resort


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Signing: To sign tired, extend your fingers and hold them together. Start with your fingers touching your chest, with your elbows up. Drop your elbows down. It is as if you are so tired you cannot keep holding your arms up.
Usage: The Tired baby sign gives your baby a way to tell you when they need to take a nap without getting fussy.
Flash Card: Click the link to view the Tired Baby Sign Language Flash Card. The flash cards are printable and available in both U.S. Letter and A4 sizes.


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Cunningham is the Chief Inventor of AboutUs.org, a growth company hosting the communities formed by organizations and their constituents, and currently serves as the chairman of the technical advisory board for ZoomAtlas. He also co-founded the consultancy, Cunningham & Cunningham, Inc., has served as a Director of the Eclipse Foundation, an Architect in Microsoft's Patterns & Practices Group, the Director of R&D at Wyatt Software and as Principle Engineer in the Tektronix Computer Research Laboratory. Ward is well known for his contributions to the developing practice of object-oriented programming, the variation called Extreme Programming, and the communities supported by his WikiWikiWeb. Ward hosts the AgileManifesto.org. He is a founder of the Hillside Group and there created the Pattern Languages of Programs conferences which continue to be held all over the world.
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