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Ever since the day I found I was pregnant with our first son I always assumed that I would make an awesome mom. I even remember one of the first dates I ever went on with Nick where I told him my one dream in life was to be a mother. I told him it was one of the few things I knew I would be good at. Most things in life do not come easy to me, but when it came to taking care of kids I have always been a natural. So it was safe for me to assume that when the time came for me to have my own kids it would be something that would come easy for me. I quickly realized once my kids were born that 1. having your own kids is very different from watching someone else's and 2. there is so much responsibility that comes with raising little humans.
"Expectations ruin relationships" is a quote I heard in the past and seemed to stick with me. In life whenever I have been disappointed with my husband, friends, family, or kids it was because my expectations were not met. Recently, I have noticed I have a short temper and my patience is running on empty. In my mind, I try to blame-shift but really I am failing at my own expectations. I expect to always know how to correctly discipline my kids. I expect to know how to rightly balance my social, personal, and church life. I expect to be liked and loved by everyone. I expect to be listened to. I expect too much and then my expectations are not met. I expect to be this unrealistic super mom who can measure up to all the other moms I see but in the midst of it all I fail to see what I am doing well and right in the here-and-now.
Instead of having a heart that cries out to God and waives a surrender flag, I am finding myself asking God why don't I have the answers? Why are my kids not listening to me? Why aren't my hours spent reading parenting books working? Why are my recipes not coming out right? And the lists go on.
Jen Pollock Michel wrote in her book Teach Us to Want, "Struggle is the prerequisite to surrender." The struggle part has been happening for quite a few months now and finally I am at surrender. Failing at your own expectations only leads you down a road where you focus on what is not working instead of a road to surrender, asking for help, and becoming more thankful.
I will never be the mom I always dreamed of being if I set myself up failure from the start. I can't expect everyday to go as planned or prepare for every scenario. My kids are not going to obey me everyday and I can't take that personally. Their sinfulness is not mine, just like my sinfulness is not theirs. My desire for control will keep me from being the mother and wife I want to be if I don't surrender my inabilities and insecurities to the Lord. My worth and identity can't be found in what I can or cannot do, but rather in who I am already in Christ. Thankfully, I serve a God who will never fail and who has clearly laid out what I can expect from him in his Word and through his promises to me and my children.
Instead of walking in shame and guilt for what I am not, I want the desire of my heart to be that I am pleasing God. God asks for perfect obedience and trust. Knowing our sinfulness and inability to achieve this standard, God sent his Son to do what we could not. God gives us the perfect obedience he requires of us in Jesus. May we rest in the knowledge that Christ has accomplished God's perfect expectations on our behalf. We can't do anything to gain his love and approval, it is a free gift. That is love!!!
Are you failing at your own expectations? Do you wish you could live up to something that is an unattainable self? Be reminded of the truth and remember that God knows our deepest desires of who we want to be, both the good and the bad. And he gifts us with a more satisfying identity through his son, Jesus.
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Nick loves to read. When we had a fire evacuation a couple of years ago he asked to make sure his two suits (for preaching) and all of his books were safe from potential disaster. I never grew up with a love to read, but after being around my husband the love of reading has rubbed off on me. Inevitably we want not only to foster a love for reading in our boys but also a love for God and his words.
The children's book, God's Very Good Idea, by Trillia Newbell surprised me on how clearly it represented culture, sin, and the gospel. Trillia did an excellent job of describing the different types of people God has created, all in his own image, and then shows the effects that sin has on the world. She clearly shows how God chose to redeem us from sin and points readers, young and old, to Christ.
I truly believe that this book would help adults better understand the gospel, and how from creation to redemption, God has created diversity and is redeeming diversity.
I originally wanted to read this to my boys because of how the book displays the many different kinds of people God creates. Tall, short, skinny, big, old, young, brown skin, light skin, etc. Exposure is the best way we can make sure our kids treat and love their neighbors as themselves, and by exposing my kids to all the beautiful different types of people God has created I can hopefully, by God's grace, instill in them a love for all people.
I highly recommend this book to not only kids but to the church in general. I always recommend that new believers read a Children's Bible, like I was told to do, because it clearly explains the Christian faith. This book explains God's design, plan, and the gospel story very simply.
This book was graciously given to me for free. No compensation was given and all opinions are my own.
Leo is a completely different baby than he was a few weeks ago. He is going through so many developmental changes at one time and it incredible how fast he is growing. For once in my life I find myself saying "slow down" and don't want the baby stage to end. Believe it or not he is already scooting/crawling. He mainly uses his knees and throws himself forward to get whatever toy he has his eyes on. Calvin and Max were early crawlers and walkers but Leo is setting a whole new record. Leo is up for about 1.5 hours before needing a nap and goes down super easy. We sing him the Gloria Patri, turn on the sound machine, leave the room and he is out within 5 minutes. His reflux is getting better but is still present. The other two boys outgrew it around the 6/7 month mark so we shall see if he follows suit.
We have his 4 month check up in a few weeks and are anxious to see just how much he has grown. Leo is the perfect mix of Nick and I and we always comment on how thankful we are that he is part of our family.
Sleep: 4 naps a day and sleeping through the night (most nights) He has been going down at 8:30 PM each night and we are hoping to put him down by 7:30 PM like his brothers in the next few weeks here.
I am still on anxiety and postpartum depression medicine but am seeing my OB and a postpartum doctor in regards to switching brands since the one I am currently on is giving me awful vivid nightmares. We are going to see if we can start tampering me off of meds and are also going to talk about my raised anxiety. I know having 3 kids is a lot of work and many moms have anxiety from balancing it all but I trust that my providers will help me make a good plan of action. I am often asked how I am doing but it is hard to answer that question. I don't like the fact that I need to be on this medication but at the same time am thankful that it allows me to not go throuh dark days like I did with Calvin. God is showing me each day areas of life that I need to surrender to Him and has blessed me with so many encouraging friends who help me walk through the joys and trials of marriage and motherhood.


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Based on the need to address a standard and focus on academic learning, students’ safety, and the workplace, Harpeth High School will enforce the following dress code. This dress code applies to all genders.
For health and safety purposes, shoes must be worn at all times. This excludes shoes with spikes, cleats, or shoes to be worn as house slippers.
For security purposes, sunglasses are not permitted to be worn in the building, unless prescribed by a doctor.
All student MUST wear their school ID on the torso.
Hats or head gear may be worn in the hallways but in classrooms only at the teacher’s discretion.
Sleeveless shirts and tank tops may be worn as long as they cover all undergarments and the opening does not expose the area between the armpits and hips.
Pants must fit around the waist and shall not be excessively baggy or allow undergarments to be exposed (Tennessee State Law).
Leggings, yoga pants, and tight-fitting spandex pants are not permitted unless the skirt or top worn over them clearly covers the posterior and must be the same length in the back, front, and sides. Such pants should not be transparent or semi-transparent.
Blankets, pajama bottoms, and house slippers are not permitted.
Shorts, skirts and dresses must be no shorter than three inches above the knee. This is the length from the front, side, and back.
Students are not allowed to wear gang, or racially/ethnically inflammatory style, or sexually explicit clothing, colors, symbols, jewelry, chains, etc.
.It is understood that the final decision will be at the discretion of the administration or designee.Students will be asked to fix the dress code infraction. Refusal to do so or subsequent infractions will result in disciplinary action.

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1. See what you want.
You chose the data you want to view/edit which makes life easier.
I know it sounds odd yet by using the form’s underlying datasource and link it to the report, there is no need for daily/weekly/yearly reports. One report fits all!
Entering multiple criteria in an unbound form is ways easier than applying filters.
Controls are used for all: view/add/edit/search.
While I agree with anyone that unbound forms aren’t a necessity, it pays off big time when it comes to data analysis (CRM, analysis, stats).
If you are referring to web database available with Access 2010 and Access 2013, they do have bound forms that works even in web browser, so there is no need for unbound forms.
But if you’re thinking a generic web application made using PHP or ASP.NET, then you’re going to have to refit the application entirely and you probably can’t use any code from VBA used to manage data access anyway. You’d be dealing with entirely different object models.
But maybe I’m missing something? Can you elaborate?
Can we use database Acces (.mdb) as the front end and use the SQL Server as the back end? How can we do that?
I’m going to have to disagree. I have recently started moving 20+ access databases to SQL server. I store the connection string and all of the SQL commands it’s to run in tables in the access file. I then write functions that will execute those SQL statements or return a recordset as a string that I can drop into a value list for a listbox or combo box. Yes, it’s more work to get set up but the performance is incredible. Also, using this method I do not have to manage DSNs on the client machine (which in a company spread over a 3 building campus would be a huge ordeal). Another advantage to this method is that when moving it from a dev to live environment I merely have to change the connection string in the table and do not have to do any re-coding. From a maintenance standpoint, it’s not a lot of work. Changing the behavior of the app isn’t any different than it was before. And if I need it to do something server side, I merely write the SQL statement in Studio, drop it on the table in the Access file and then call it in my code when I need it. I have also noticed a substantial drop in Access file bloating. Don’t have to do nearly as many compact/repairs.
It proves there are major benefits to unbound forms but as you mention, there is work involved to make it transparent to the user.
I’ll be writing a series of post on how to manage DSN-Less apps starting next week, look forward to your review on it.

industry_corpus2: Computing & Telecommunications


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Chlamydia trachomatis (C. trachomatis) is the most common bacterial agent of sexually transmitted infections around the world, but susceptibility testing of this pathogen is rarely pursued due to its intracellular niche. The principal aims of this research were to determine in vitro sensitivity profile of urogenital chlamydial strains isolated from Croatian patients and to compare obtained concentration values of different antimicrobial drugs mutually and with the literature.
Forty strains of C. trachomatis isolated during 2010-2012 at the National Reference Laboratory for Chlamydia and two reference strains were subjected to susceptibility testing in 96-well microtiter plates containing McCoy cell monolayers. Minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimal chlamydicidal concentration (MCC) were determined for azithromycin, doxycycline, and levofloxacin. Briefly, strains were inoculated on McCoy cells, followed by addition of serially diluted antimicrobial drugs. Upon incubation, growth of C. trachomatis was detected using fluorescein-conjugated antibody to the lipopolysaccharide genus antigen under the inverted fluorescent microscope.
All chlamydial strains were susceptible to the antibiotics tested (MIC < 4 pg/mL), thus the pattern of homotypic or heterotypic resistance has not been found. MCC values were equal or 1-5 dilutions higher than MIC values. Statistically significant differences in the effectiveness of antimicrobial agents in vitro have been proven. Significant correlation has been found for MCCs in the case of two antimicrobial pairs: azithromycin and levofloxacin, and doxycycline and levofloxacin. Comparison of medians for different clinical samples did not reveal any significant difference.
Although resistant strains have not been found in this study, several literature reports of unsuccessfully treated genitourinary infections caused by C. trachomatis require our alertness for possible discovery of resistant strains. Considering the overall antibiotic burden worldwide, pursuing this kind of research is crucial in order to detect possible decreased susceptibility (or even resistance) of chlamydial strains, despite the laborious and time-consuming methodology.

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The Hilton Portland is looking for a Grab & Go / Barista (Full Time) for the HopCity Market!
We are looking for someone with open and flexible availability to work 8 hour shifts that start & end time may vary based of business needs. Ability to work holidays and weekends is required.
8 hours shifts may start as early as 5am and end as late as 10pm.
Hourly wage of 14.58 per/ hr.
Hilton offers great benefits like, Health Insurance, PTO (Paid Time Off), 401K, Great Team Member and friends & family discounted room rates at Hilton hotels, as well as other awesome Hilton perks!
Must have or obtain Oregon Alcohol Server Permit OLCC (Must have by first day of work).
Must have or obtain Oregon State Food Handler's Card (highly prefer by 1st day of work, if not within 30 days from start date).
Hilton has been ranked 3 years in a row by Fortune Magazine as one of the Best Places to Work in the United States! What are you waiting for? Please read the information below, and submit your application!
Food Service Sanitation certification required. OLCC service permit required.
Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation and service.
Basic mathematical skills necessary to operate a cash register make change, total guest checks, count total bank, prepare cash drops, total all other charges, and understand portion sizes.
Ability to read, listen and communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
Sufficient manual dexterity in hands in order to use a knife, pick up glassware and bottles, scoop ice, mix drinks, and reaches overhead to retrieve stock.
Ability to work and stand in a confined space for long periods of time.
Ability to work under pressure in an orderly and organized fashion while in a fast- paced, high-volume customer service environment.
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision ?to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality? unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

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As teenagers up and down the country embark on their first set of GCSE exams, YMCA DownsLink Group has linked up with a local college in Sussex to create the #NoStressSuccess campaign.
Partnering up with Greater Brighton Metropolitan College, YMCA DownsLink Group kicked off the campaign, which is part of its Right Here project, on 12 May 2018 to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week. It aims to help pupils reduce their levels of stress and take care of their mental wellbeing during exam season, as well as supporting their parents and carers.
In addition, the campaign emphasises on the fact that there is more than one path to success – whether a pupil get nine GCSEs or none, there are options available.
Designed to help teens keep their stress levels down and their minds open to what success can look like after they leave secondary school, the campaign offers an online Study Stress Survival Guide and a visual capturing the four zones of stress. These zones show how to identify and manage symptoms and when to seek different kinds of everyday and specialist support.
The campaign also features a series of candid accounts via social media from ‘exam survivors’ from around Sussex, who share their personal stories, messages of hope and advice. This includes fainting due to exam stress, anxiety and feeling ‘sad and heartbroken’ on results day, as well as relating the inspiring pathways they took post-GCSEs. These stories are also being shared on social media.
#NoStressSuccess was born out of data gathered by YMCA Right Here, a health and wellbeing project that delivers exam stress workshops in Sussex secondary schools, showed a 40% increase in requests for its services over the past three years. In addition, the number of students requesting post-workshop support has tripled in the same period.
Chas Walker, Chief Executive of YMCA DownsLink Group, said: “More and more people are experiencing symptoms of stress and other mental health issues as a result of the pressure associated with GCSEs.
“Exam stress has increased as a reported concern for young people accessing our services over the past five years – recorded levels in 2016/17 were almost double what they were back in 2012/13.
“Reported levels of anxiety around the transition from secondary school to college and the workplace have also increased.
For more information on the #NoStressSuccess campaign, visit the website.


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The Green Card program is a program of the Foundation of the Sierra Greenway and aims at promoting both the Sierra Greenway and the private companies that provide services along it or in any of the following towns: Olvera, Pruna, Puerto Serrano, Montellano, El Coronil and Coripe.
Six thousand applicants currently have this card, which they received by post. At the moment, no more users can subscribe, but their owners can still continue benefiting from their advantages by means of discounts on their purchases or consumption (20%, 15%, 10% or 5%). The companies that want to participate by offering their discounts to the users of the Sierra Greenway can do so at any time by filling in this application form.
Which companies are adhered to the program in this moment?
You can check it out by consulting the list on this same web, in the leaflets of the Foundation of the Sierra Greenway and by identifying the establishments through these stickers that they will show in their facilities.
The Green Card is personal and non-transferable and must only be used by the owner (cardholder). However, in the case of bars and restaurants, the discount will be applied to the consumption of the entire table and not only to the cardholder (if the cardholder pays the bill). In the case of accommodation, the discount will be applied to the room used by the owner.
You also have to keep in mind that the advantages and discounts offered by the card will be accetable in all establishments included within the program, except in the municipality of origin of the person who owns the same one.
Do you want to participate in the Green Card program?
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>>>> opened.. Lots of systems have TPMs but few use the userspace.."
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>>> the condition actually be first open with flag O_NONBLOCK?
That would work, even though this is not how this is usually done.
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Services | S.B. Trucking Ltd.
SB Trucking Ltd. is a US and Canadian bonded FTL and LTL carrier providing transportation services within Canada and the United States. With a diversified fleet of equipment and services we provide a complete transportation solution for our customers.
Over the past 25 years, SBT has invested time and resource into developing a strategic plan to grow our freight Network.

industry_corpus2: Transportation


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No need to wait for a clear night sky to wish upon a falling star when you can wear these Glitter Shooting Star Earrings anytime!
🌟 Each shooting star pendant is made from lightweight laser cut silver and gold glitter acrylics! So sparkly, they shine with every celestial step you take!
🌟 You get to choose which type of earring hooks these star pendants are made with! Pick from choices including Nickel free, Titanium, even Clip Ons!
🌟 No need to worry about boring earrings again! Each shooting star pendant measures 1″ wide and about .5″ tall.
🌟 These Shooting Star Statement Earrings make a great present! Send in a cute gift bag, to treat yourself or your space loving friends!
Make any outfit more radiant and onlookers star struck with your fabulous style while wearing these adorable Shooting Star Earrings! There are no others out there like these in the entire galaxy!


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Online flash ion games copyright to their respective owners. All other material including site design and images are ©2017 BigMoneyArcade.com.
We searched for the best fun ion games and only included in our online game collection ion games that are enjoyable and fun to play.
How to play ion games instructions are located below the flash game. Registered players can save game high scores on their games.
The ion arcade games at Bigmoneyarcade.com are free to play online games including our multiplayer pool games with chat.

industry_corpus2: Gaming


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CAA Civil Aviation Authority Jobs NTS Test Answer Keys Result check online from here. Test date is Sunday, 31st March 2019. Civil Aviation Authority of Pakistan is a public sector autonomous body. CAA oversees and regulates all aspects of civil aviation in Pakistan. CAA was establish on 7th December, 1982. Civil Aviation Authority CAA develop an infrastructure for safe, efficient, adequate, economical and properly coordinated Civil Air Transport Service in Pakistan.
All those candidates who apply for the jobs in CAA and appear in the test. Now waiting for their result. Usually NTS declare the result of any test with in 7 to 10 days after the test date. However, answer keys are declare earlier then the full result. We will also update here Civil Aviation Authority CAA Jobs test answer keys. Once it is announce by National Testing Authorities.
How to check CAA Civil Aviation Authority Jobs NTS Test Answer Keys Result ?
Complete procedure is mention below to check Civil Aviation Authority CAA Jobs test answer keys result.
You can also check your CAA Civil Aviation Authority Jobs NTS Test Answer Keys Result by entering your roll number. While other procedure is same as to check result via id card number.

industry_corpus2: Aerospace


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Finally took the leap and created an account on SoundCloud. I hesitated so long because I just did not want to be signed up to yet another service. Someday, hopefully soon, there will be a way to integrate all these services in a direct and efficient application and database. But I digress,convenience put aside, this is becoming a more and more effective platform to distribute as well as archive work. Barring any disastrous event, files on the cloud will live on, continually being reformatted to fit evolutionary leaps in encryption and file structuring paradigms. So there is indeed something to this.
Things are written in/on stone.
There for a few hot days and rainy [even]ings.
Indexical markings, turning to wax, to oil to… an image made by an in[divid]ual existing in by(tes).
High water leaving stains on walls; becoming a comme:mor:ation of its m/ark. Nature to culture.


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I bet everybody does! All of us do things to raise our mood. Something that we want to be doing after work, in our free time, when we are upset, stressed out or just tired. Do you have something in your mind right now?
You should create a blog on the topic.
You might know about knitting, movies, gardening, autos, Sanskrit, etc., and you don’t want to hide all your knowledge. Moreover, what if you want to make your hobby profitable? For this purpose, blogging is also a great idea.
I want to present you our new e-book “How to Launch a WP Blog. Quickly and Easily”.
I think there’s no need to explain why launching a blog on WordPress is the best choice you could make. Just two words: quickly and easily.
This book will lead you through the whole process step-by-step: from choosing a domain name to the installation of the theme you choose for your blog. You’ll find a detailed guide with screenshots, so the process will not take long.
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Assess your development strategy for this important market Assess your development strategy for this important market The activity will be held in French and English Wednesday, March 25, 2015 from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
6. THE INTERNATIONALIZATION OF A QUEBEC BUSINESS IN BRITISH SOIL: WHAT SHOULD BE REMEMBERED?
On March 25, our guest experts will address several aspects of doing business in the United Kingdom. Come evaluate this market’s potential for your company.
In 2013, the United Kingdom was the world’s sixth largest economy and the third largest economy in Europe. This dynamic market offers multiple business opportunities for companies to seize.
It goes without saying that, within the European Union, the United Kingdom is one of the priority markets in Canada’s Global Commerce Strategy. It boasts numerous attractive features for Quebec companies: a large and rather well-off population, a democratic government, and a ranking of 8 out of 189 on Doing Business’s ease of doing business list for 2015.
The United Kingdom—and especially its capital, London—is a world financial stronghold. The automotive, biotechnology, aerospace, and even textile sectors are also very important. The British economy is therefore stimulated by strong banks, as well as by many multi-nationals that are leaders in their fields.
Not surprisingly, Great Britain is Canada’s second-largest international trade partner. Around 4,000 Canadian companies are already doing business with the United Kingdom. Out of all Canadian provinces, Quebec is ranked third in terms of exports to Great Britain. In fact, Quebec companies’ interest in Great Britain is growing steadily: over 900 companies actively export to the U.K.

industry_corpus2: Finance & Economics


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"Piezoelectric structural sensor technology for extreme environments" by Michael Ian Lapsley, Edward F. Alberta et al.
Michael Ian Lapsley, Trs Technologies, Inc.
Edward F. Alberta, Trs Technologies, Inc.
Wesley Hackenberger, Trs Technologies, Inc.
Lapsley, M. Ian., Alberta, E. F., Sahul, R., Hackenberger, W., Jiang, X., Zhang, S. & Shrout, T. R. (2010). Piezoelectric structural sensor technology for extreme environments. International Conference and Exhibition on High Temperature Electronics 2010, HiTEC 2010 (pp. 355-358).
High temperature sensors are desired for down-hole well monitoring, future propulsion components, as well as improving performance and maintainability of power production facilities and other rotary combustion engines. Recently discovered high temperature oxyborate crystals showed stable piezoelectric properties and high resistivity at temperatures close to its melting point (∼ 1500°C, or 2730°F), which is very promising for high temperature sensor applications. In this paper the feasibility of using oxyborate based high temperature piezoelectric crystal (HTPC) for high temperature piezoelectric sensor applications is demonstrated. Oxyborate HTPC with various crystal cuts and vibration modes were investigated to obtain high temperature resistivity, dielectric, piezoelectric and thermal expansion properties. YCa 4O(BO3)3 crystals (YCOB) showed excellent piezoelectricity, low dielectric loss and high resistivity at temperatures up to 1000°C (> 1800°F). The measured thermal expansion coefficients of YCOB are about ∼3-8 ppm/K, depending on different orientations. High temperature accelerometers were demonstrated using YCOB HTPC at temperatures up to 1000°C with sensitivity remaining steady (∼ 2.4 pC/g) across the temperature range of 20°C - 1000°C.

industry_corpus2: Power & Energy


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Where do you tune for “noteworthy information”? The mantra of media maven Catherine Liggins Hughes is “Knowledge is power. Information is liberating and that education is the premise of progress.” Hughes would say that it’s important for the survival of our race and culture survival that blacks be in control our own narrative. Cathy Hughes is at the highest level of “telling it your way, before some else gets to tell it – and possibly telling it better – their way.” In broadcasting, film and publishing the Hughes family is compiling an enviable record of providing blacks accurate and uplifting reporting.
More blacks should start relating to Hughes’ brand of programming to blacks, because of what she does to enhance our self-image. For over 35 years Hughes has been the leading voice speaking to and about Black America. Ms. Hughes business and personal challenge is to connect and communicate with black people. The epitome of a black media enthusiast, Hughes is taking advantage of new video techniques and economics as she and son gobble up the whole distribution framework.
While blacks retract at the word “urban” but “urban content” actually images positive black. In 1949, station WDIA in Memphis, Tennessee, became first to employ an all-Black on-air announcing staff. Later that year Atlanta’s WERD began broadcasting as the first Black-owned radio station. But, Institutional racism and a shortage of capital still stymies blacks’ investments. Today, radio is the leading platform that reaches blacks: 93 percent of us utilize the AM/FM airwaves, higher than TV viewership (89 percent). A Republican-oriented entrepreneur, Hughes’ businesses are everywhere you look. Radio One owns 70 radio stations in major markets. She started the TV One network in 2004. Now, TV One reaches 58 million homes as the “lifestyle and entertainment network for African-American adults.
Some of us are mesmerized to be in “the mainstream”; among whites and their culture. Blacks who most times tune to mainstream media for news about themselves are just “plain ignant.” Race-conscious blacks that identify with their own kind, kin and issues can have information and incentives that propel them forward by tuning News One in the mornings. To tap into continued awareness and to further conversations about race and inequities, turn to Urban One’s NewsOne. Starting Monday, September 11th, NewsOne brings “Our news, our way.” NewsOne’s daily African American morning news show expands to two hours. A news and lifestyle show covering issues that matter to African Americans will be hosted by Managing Editor Roland S. Martin. The Martin-hosted morning news show airs weekdays from 7-9 a.m. ET. Each morning, Martin, guest panelists and contributors cover breaking news, current affairs and entertainment, business and newsmaker profiles.
Progressive blacks are leaving “Today” and “GMA” for NewsOne, the pre-eminent destination for the pulse of Black America, and its host Roland Martin. Under a unique format, Martin is leading a relevant conversation based around race and its differences. Martin was a contributor to BET’s Lead Story. He’s former executive editor of the Chicago Defender newspaper and host of WVON a morning radio talk show. Born in Houston, Martin’s maternal great grandparents had migrated from Haiti to Louisiana.
Isn’t it time blacks tune to mediums helping our image and turn away from those that disparages us?
Urban One, Inc. (urban1.com), formerly known as Radio One, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, is the largest diversified media company that primarily targets Black Americans and urban consumers in the United States. The Company owns TV One, LLC (tvone.tv), a television network serving more than 59 million households, offering a broad range of original programming, classic series and movies designed to entertain, inform and inspire a diverse audience of adult Black viewers. As one of the nation’s largest radio broadcasting companies, Urban One currently owns and/or operates 57 broadcast stations in 15 urban markets in the United States. Through its controlling interest in Reach Media, Inc. (blackamericaweb.com), the Company also operates syndicated programming including the Tom Joyner Morning Show, Russ Parr Morning Show, Rickey Smiley Morning Show, Get up Morning! with Erica Campbell, DL Hughley Show, Ed Lover Show, Willie Moore Jr Show, Nightly Spirit with Darlene McCoy Reverend Al Sharpton Show. In addition to its radio and television broadcast assets, Urban One owns iOne Digital (ionedigital.com), the largest digital resource for urban enthusiasts and Blacks, reaching millions each month through its Cassius and BHM Digital platforms. Additionally, One Solution, the Company’s branded content agency and studio combines the dynamics of the Urban One’s holdings to provide brands with an integrated and effectively engaging marketing approach that reaches 82% of Black Americans throughout the country.
Hey Buddy!, I found this information for you: "Business Exchange: Information Is Power by William Reed". Here is the website link: https://blackmeninamerica.com/business-exchange-information-is-power-by-william-reed/. Thank you.

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Whatever form the encouragement takes (e.g., email, newsletter item, etc.), ensure that it comes from a senior institutional leader, ideally your president or chancellor, to demonstrate leadership support for the PACE and its goal of identifying areas for change and improvement.
Describe your reasons for administering the PACE, and be authentic about your reasons. For example, if your institution administers the PACE on an annual or biannual basis, give the reason for that decision and discuss why continued feedback is important to your institution. If this is your institution’s first time administering the PACE, discuss the reasons why your leadership chose to administer it. If possible, make a connection to your institution’s mission, identity, strategic plan, or other guiding philosophy to show how the PACE survey fits with your institutional goals and/or culture.
Discuss why everyone’s participation is important, and affirm senior leadership’s commitment to valuing the perspectives of all employees—part-time, full-time, faculty, and all levels of staff. If you can authentically connect participation to your institution’s values, your encouragement will be even more effective.
To the greatest extent possible, the encouragement should describe how the PACE results will be used. For example, will they be shared at campus-wide forums? Will they be shared with trustees and senior leadership? How will the results be used to effect change? Will employees have a role in that process, and if so, what will it look like? Employees want to know that the opinions they share on the PACE will be heard and acted upon, so the more detail you can provide about how the results will be used, the more motivated they will be to share their perspectives by completing the survey. If your institution has administered the PACE before, it might be useful to provide an example of how previous results led to meaningful change.
Your employees want to know that if they take the time to complete the PACE Survey, their voices will be heard and change will result. The more compelling evidence you can provide to show that this is the case, the more likely they will be to participate.


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After Being Spayed, Can Cats Still Want to Be a Mother to Kittens?
American shorthair cats are known for being patient, loving and affectionate.
Key, an American shorthair, was spayed around her fourth year, after successfully giving birth to a litter of kittens. After her spaying, she continued to clean, lick and nurture every kitten who crossed her path, even the kittens who didn’t belong to her. Is Key the rule or an exception to the rule?
Unfortunately, Key is the exception to the rule. In general, cats are very territorial and do not play well with new friends. Cats are solitary predators and they often go out of their way to avoid each other. “For example, one cat may occupy a spot in the morning but leave it for another cat to occupy in the afternoon,” writes Cats International, a non-profit organization dedicated to feline education. When it comes to kitty relationships, there are many more moments of independence than togetherness.
A female cat’s maternal instinct is nothing new, until it’s applied to a new cat in the home. A mother cat is able to suppress her desire to hunt and focus on rearing her babies. It’s when her babies are taken away that her maternal instinct is unfulfilled. In these cases the mother cat may begin looking for another pet to nurture to fulfill her instinct. Being spayed does not affect the female cat’s desire to nurture.
During the spay surgery, the female's reproductive tract is removed. Your cat’s personality does not change during spaying, except that she’ll no longer fall into periods of heat. A cat in heat will often seek out attention. This will stop immediately after the spaying has taken place. There’s no evidence to show that spaying an adult female cat does anything to disrupt the instinct to parent. Then again, most cats won’t have this instinct toward a new kitten in the home.
Do not rush integrating cats, even an adult cat to a new kitten. Multiple introductions may need to take place before the cats can coexist. It’s likely you’ll run into a lot of hissing, growling and negative behavior. Or, you may find your adult female cat is just like Key, completely willing to adopt the new kitten as her own.
Don’t immediately throw the kitten in with a resident cat. Instead, separate the new kitten into a room all his own. Then you can watch the behaviors of your resident cat. If she's purring, curious and rubbing herself against you, you may have a natural mother on your hands. If she’s hissing, growling and avoiding you, it’s going to take some time before these two can get along.
You may run into some problems after integration has taken place. The cats are free to roam the home together, but you hear them fighting late at night or there seems to be some urination happening in places other than the litter box. The easiest way to create harmony is through separation.
Move food bowls to opposite ends of the room, gradually moving the bowls closer together as time passes. Also maintain separate litter boxes, as this will cut down on territorial urination. Finally, provide cats with their own spaces to relax and isolate themselves. This gives them a sense of territory.

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Studio 511 is located in the heart of the West Chelsea gallery district, and is drench in south exposed sunlight during the daytime hours. The studio acts as an epic center for creative activities, projects, and recording session.
Super Sonic Love Band started in 2016 during a jam recording session produced by Scotto Mycklebust at Mycklebust's Art studio located in the West Chelsea Art and gallery district. The included Laurence Hoffman, as Swiss artists, living in New York City and Sean P. Murphy from the Bronx.

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An all natural stretch mark removal treatment is an effective way to get better looking skin. Learning how to avoid stretch marks naturally using natural remedies is another great way to get better looking skin. We often find that when we gain too much weight in a short period of time , stretch marks can appear on the skin, this often occurs during puberty amongst boys and girls.
If you do not know what stretch marks look like, they look like fine lines on the skin, this happens when the tissue which is located under the skin tears and stretches. This condition is not life threatening although it can affect many people as it is not nice to look at.
The medical term for stretch marks is Striae Destensae and they can have the appearance of red or white stretch marks on the skin.
As stated above , there are many treatments that you can do to fade stretch marks, and the best type of treatment is using natural ingredients that will not harm the skin, especially if you have sensitive skin.
1 What Causes Stretch Marks And How Can We Avoid Them?
What Causes Stretch Marks And How Can We Avoid Them?
As soon as you see stretch marks forming on your body, it is best to start treatment early to help fade stretch marks, and this can easily be done at home. By following a few of these natural home remedies daily, you should see an improvement over time.
There are many ways where you can prevent getting stretch marks during pregnancy and the best part is that you can do it in your own home.
Improving circulation in the problem areas is the key and this can be done by massaging the skin with a good quality moisturizer.
The most common areas of the body where stretch marks appear while pregnant are the thighs, breasts and buttocks area.
Creams that contain Vitamin A and E have been shown to give the best results. Try to find a product that uses natural ingredients especially if you have sensitive skin.
Eating a healthy balanced diet is also important when pregnant and to reduce the chance of getting stretch marks on the skin.
Drinking plenty of water is also important as this can help prevent your skin from dehydrating.
So if you are prone to getting stretch marks on your skin, make sure that you regularly massage your skin to help promote better circulation.
During pregnancy, try using vaseline intensive care lotions and creams around the abdomen and also around the breasts. This will help prevent stretch marks from appearing in these locations.
Vitamin E cream is also very effective treatment for stretch marks. Apply it daily.
Cocoa Butter is also important to use, try to find skin lotions and creams that contain this ingredient.
Including more zinc in your diet is also important, either by taking a multivitamin or foods that contain zinc.
Regular exercise and toning exercises is one of the best ways to help prevent getting stretch marks.
Natural stretch mark removal methods are highly effective, you may want to try a few until you find the best treatment for your skin. For the best prevention of stretch marks always eat a healthy balanced diet and also do daily exercises that include toning of the muscles in the body.
If you are looking for a massage oil that can promote elasticity and also prevent stretch marks appearing during pregnancy, I recommend you try Skinception Intensive Stretch Mark Therapy. It contains all natural ingredients and is gentle on the skin. By applying all natural stretch mark removal treatments, you will have smoother and better looking skin.
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Building up your core muscles is very important for strength, posture, and overall health. I have back issues and I focus a lot on core exercises to help take care of my back now…and proper stretching of course.


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Abstract: barbie también puede estar triste (albertina carri, 2003) and la virgen cabeza (gabriela cabezón cámara, 2009) propose the disruption of a social order of the bodies and open the horizon of a possible reconstitution which represents its utopian moment. the "villa" and the doll's house are its two principal locations. one may be described as a theatrum mundi. the other corresponds to a real urban geography but not confused whit it. the "villa" of la virgen cabeza is founded in the story and in the story it also disappears.
"ECONOMíA HUMANISTA: ALGO MáS QUE CIFRAS"
Abstract: Partiendo de apuestas estéticas claramente diferenciadas, Barbie también puede eStar triste (Albertina Carri, 2003) y La Virgen Cabeza (Gabriela Cabezón Cámara, 2009) comparten un mismo gesto: ambas proponen la desorganización de un orden social o policial de los cuerpos y abren al mismo tiempo el horizonte de una reorganización posible, que constituye su momento utópico. Dos espacios traducen esta reflexión ficcional sobre los lugares sociales: la villa y la casa de mu ecas. Una es escenario puro, tanto en el juego infantil como en el trabajo cinematográfico que la toma como teatro de un mundo en miniatura. La otra corresponde a los recortes de una geografía urbana bien real, pero no se confunde totalmente con ella. La villa de La Virgen Cabeza nace de una fundación en el relato y en él desaparece también. Barbie también puede eStar triste (Albertina Carri, 2003) and La Virgen Cabeza (Gabriela Cabezón Cámara, 2009) propose the disruption of a social order of the bodies and open the horizon of a possible reconstitution which represents its utopian moment. The "villa" and the doll's House are its two principal locations. One may be described as a theatrum mundi. The other corresponds to a real urban geography but not confused whit it. The "villa" of La Virgen Cabeza is founded in the story and in the story it also disappears.
Abstract: summary. traditionally, there is an established trend to establish the strong character of the end (τ？λο？) in aristotelian philosophy, a concept to which another important one is associated, necessity (？ν？γκη). both are closely linked to the concept of physis (φ？σι？), understood as form and matter. the richnees of the biological treatsies of aristotle lies in that they constitute an area of observation of the main concepts of aristotelian philosophy, and beyond being a mere addition to the great works of the philosopher, they enable the analysis of concepts that, in the context of empirical research acquire other tones; an example of this is the interpretation of end and necessity in relation to the living. the purpose of this article is the follow-up of finality and its excedents in the realm of aristotelian biology, because this theme leads us to two other concepts that are more excluded, since the second analitics, from science: casuality (τ？χη) and accident (συμβεβηκ？？).
Abstract: the vast work of galen of pergamus -who was the physician to the stoic marcus aurelius- includes various treatises of a philosophical nature (especially those in which he analyses the causes of the passions and of the errors of the soul), whose main purpose is to understand human nature at large, and to put forward proper guides for its moral improvement. galen split his exposition of the questions pertaining to the diagnosis and treatment of the passions and the errors of each one's souls, since his main thesis - that the soul has a threefold structure (reason, intense emotions or passions, and desires)- requires this division. according to galen, the treatment of the passions diverges from the treatment of cognitive disorders to which the errors of soul refer; which may be caused by immoderate passions or desires, and false opinions on goods and evils; which in the end mediate in the choice of a measured or, otherwise, immoderate life. the thread linking the treatise on passions and the treatise on the errors of the soul is precisely that false opinions, which increase the violence exerted by our own passions whenever we have neither considered the causes (our beliefs and desires) of our excessive behavior, nor the value judgments with which we are used to judge daily circumstances of our daily life. the power of opinions lies in increasing, precisely, emotions' quantum of force, making them immoderate and indomitable, or moderable.
Abstract: this article is part of the framework of the research project "the look xenophobic. chilean migrants in neuquén. discrimination and prejudice. a current perspective", and presents an analysis of a group of night-shift secondary school students′ views on chileneans in neuquen. their answers reflect an attitude of prejudice against chileans. prejudice is enhanced by the need to establish differences from those who, due to some traits, can be considered "inferior" in the context of the growing impoverishment of middle-class and popular sectors and the fact that the limited social policies and unemployment contribute to kindle it.
Abstract: the first philosophers were very conscious of the novelty that they introduced in the way they related to the world, which is, a change in perspective that distanced from the close and the immediate, to approach everything contemplatively. from the predominance that vision had in the greek tongue came terms and metaphors as the blindness of mortal people, which not only illustrate the contrast between the daily way of life and the philosophical one, but which dramatize it as the old anecdote on thales. why, both yesterday and today, is the philosopher laughable for the majority, while, he considers himself object of the envy of the gods?
Abstract: the present work analyses the repercussions of females being incorporated into the uruguayan labour market from 1986 to 1997 in terms of remuneration as perceived by men and women. bergmann’s hypothesis of concentration (1971 and 1974) is looked at, according to which women being concentrated in just a few occupations (due to discrimination) leads to their wages becoming reduced per se. wage differences are then broken down using macpherson and hirsch’s methodology (1995) to identify the part which is discriminatory and that which is justified.


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Conventions for annotating appinfo in xml-schema?
I believe the three below are syntactically correct; but which are permitted according to conventions (especially in the enterprise)?
This second one below is allowed because any attributes are permitted on <appinfo> (that aren't in xml schema's own namespace). It's shorter, and seems reasonable - but is it conventional?
This last one below is my favourite, because it's so short and doesn't clutter up the schema. I'm sure it's legal, because like <appinfo>, any attributes are permitted on an <annotation> (again, provided non-xml schema namespaced). But it encodes application info without using an <appinfo>, so I'm afraid it would be frowned upon. Would it be?
I don't think that you are hearing anything because I don't think that these annotations are that commonly used, and the whole point of the spec is to allow anyone to put anything that helps them in there.
The only convention I've seen is XHTML documentation, which of course doesn't look like any of your options.
You might look into whether processing libraries like Apache XmlSchema treat all of your options equivalently.
Note that <xs:appinfo> should contain information to be processed by an application, not human readable notes (use <xs:documentation> for this).
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An uplifting mental health promotion and suicide prevention event that includes interactive expo booths, peer-to-peer messaging, support of multiple campus departments and groups, free food, entertainment, and exciting prizes and giveaways.
Tuesday February 26th (Wednesday the 27th snow date) is our Open House! Stop by Healthy Oxford Hills’ new office space to get familiar with our new location while enjoying some light refreshments & conversations with HOH staff. All are welcome! Swing by, we’d love to see you!
Let us guide you home! New home buyers Q&A Meet & Greet!
You must call (207) 671-4460 to register. This training is being help on Monday February 26th at the Station House Community Center in Oxford. This is an American Heart Association certified class.


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Shailesh Deshpande is a Virginia Tech grad who lost his fight to stay after working for several U.S. consulting firms.
New York (CNNMoney) - An immigration system overhaul might finally address a growing problem: America's brain drain.
Smart foreigners who study at U.S. universities - often at taxpayer expense through scholarships - face a tough fight after graduation if they want to stay in the country.
Many share the experience of Shailesh Deshpande, who lost his fight to stay after graduating from Virginia Tech. He returned home to India and is now launching a company there.
"Don't hate me when I take jobs away from U.S. shores," he said. "Blame your government for it."
There's fear U.S. immigration laws could cripple the nation's economic growth. That's why a group of senators this week suggested creating a fast track to award green cards to foreign students in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering and math).
The current system sets quotas that limit individual countries to no more than 7% of all green cards. That makes it harder for applicants from India or China, compared to applicants from Belgium or Iceland.
Immigrants make up a surprisingly large share of STEM students in Master's and Ph.D programs: more than 40%. The sheer number has ballooned to 205,600 students as of 2011, according to Immigration and Customs Enforcement records.
Although federal officials say it's difficult to accurately track how many of them leave, companies and colleges that interact with foreign students say they are increasingly being driven out of the country.
The current system sets quotas that limit individual countries to no more than 7% of all green cards. So, the current system would keep a Pakistani who is doing a masters in Islamic studies but deport a Chinese or Indian who got a Ph.D. in engineering. Why keep so many Muslims who only increase the cost of security? Ludicrous.
You are such a smart individual! 🙂 I am amazed!! 1. A Pakistani who gets Masters in Islamic Studies will not get job in the US job Market, therefore he can not apply for Green Card through job. 2. International Students, who pays a ton to go to college here almost never studies subject like Islamic/Christian/Jewish/Hindu Studies in college, they get degrees in STEM field and that is true for stduent from any countries including Pakistanins. 3. US is not the best place to study Islamic Studies, it is the best place to study Science/Technology/Business etc. I would suggest you to have some brain transpplant to increase the volume and quality of it in your head, I assure you you will be benefitted. And please stop hating Muslims, there are good people, bad people, average people among people from Muslim countries just like like any other religion. Thanks.
My opinion on gun comtroll is that, I think people should be able to have guns, because some people go out hunting,then bring home a bird or something to eat, other people have guns for protection.
I think that if we take out the guns all together, murder and massacre will go down but like drugs, if they are made illegal it might get out of control and maybe increase. I think it really depends on who is on which side and how strongly they feel and if it's enough to take out their anger out on the public.


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Posted on March 28, 2010, 10:14 pm, by E gan F, under Art.
Eolai from Markham Nolan on Vimeo.
A few days ago, while I was preparing for my show at the 2010 Irish Blog Awards, I had the pleasure of a visit to my studio by Markham Nolan. While I worked away Markham took dozens of photos and then recorded a short interview.
Technical problems meant you’re spared listening to me and instead get the wonderful sounds of The Redneck Manifesto.
Check out Markham’s site for more background on the project. I think he took some lovely photos.
That was great. The film was so nicely constructed, with lovely music. But it is a shame we couldn’t hear your voice. Maybe another time.
That was so cool to watch and I loved the quotations. Wish I’d been able to make the blog awards and see some up close. Next year maybe?
Hi Eolaí, this was a great break from the greens and blues of the everyday. The whole site is brilliant. Found you on ArtMap.Can you tell me how you put the guy’s on the right, permanently frozen in movement? LOOve it. Congrats on the blog awards how do make time to paint and etc?


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England losing 9 wickets for 73 runs after a brilliant start, they were 143/1, then a superb catch in the deep changed things around. Hasan Mahmud picking up 3 wickets. Do join us fro the run chase in some time.
Afif Hossain to Pennington, OUT, under edge and taken by the keeper, a sharp catch. England have been bowled out for 216.
Afif Hossain to Pennington, no run, pushes to the off side.
Qazi Onik to Bamber, no run, blocked to the off side.
Qazi Onik to Bamber, 1 wide, short down the leg side.
Qazi Onik to Pennington, 1 run, fuller and driven wide of mid-on.
Qazi Onik to Davies, OUT, struck right in front of the stumps, was looking to scoop it by moving to the off side.
Qazi Onik to Bamber, 1 run, dabs to short thirdman and picks up a quick single.
Qazi Onik to Bamber, 1 wide, wayward down the leg side.
Qazi Onik to Davies, 1 run, hit down the ground to long on.
Qazi Onik to Davies, FOUR runs, moves across his stumps to the off side and scoops it well down to the fine leg fence.
Afif Hossain to Bamber, no run, moves back and works to the onside.
Afif Hossain to Bamber, no run, swings and misses, taken on the pad.
Afif Hossain to Davies, 1 run, plays to the off side.
Afif Hossain to Davies, no run, driven to the off side.
Afif Hossain to Bamber, 1 run, driven down the ground on the off side for a single.

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The 2004 Mediterranean Cup will again be held in Lebanon, from the 2nd of October till the 9th. Serbia, Lebanon, France and Morocco will take part.
Malta has joined the ranks of new international rugby league nations with the formation of the Malta Rugby League Association. the MRLA is planning to have a team ready for the 2005 World Sevens qualifying torny.
The West Indies side may take on a Combined African side before the Middlesex Sevens this year. Originally they were planning to play either a Nigerian side of the South African Wildogs side.
Wayne Bennett has officially replaced Chris Anderson as Australian coach. The ANZAC test has been confirmed to be held in Newcastle.
Canberra played two quarters each against USA and Tonga last weekend. They defeated USA 48-0 and defeated Tonga 30-14.
The Bradford Bulls defeated the Penrith Panthers 22-4 in England. Kiwis Lesley Vainikolo and Logan Swann both scored tries.
The ARL and NZRFL have confirmed that an ANZAC test will take place this year.
News from the RLIF meeting: The Rugby League World cup in 2008 seems to be happening. New Zealand has been placated with the Tri-Series happening but the first round will be in New Zealand before everyone heads to the UK. Australia will make a stop in America. A Tri-Series for "Developing Players" will also be held at the end of the year, in New Zealand. Moscow City Council is prepared to finance a Youth World Championship at the end of the year. ARL Chairman Colin Love was re-elected RLIF Chairman unopposed. As was NRL CEO David Gallop in the position of Secretary. Two new members to the RLIF executive are the new RLIF Vice-Chairman Superleague Chairman Richard Lewis who replaces the out-spoken Maurice Lindsay and Selwyn Pearson, NZRFL was appointed as the fourth member of the executive.
Congratulations to the World Sevens champions the West Tigers. Also a big round of applause for the International sides that represented there nations with pride.
The Sydney Bulls have won the Jim Bean Sevens and will play in Wednesdays World Sevens qualifier.
A Lebanon Youth side lost two games in the last week to a touring Oxford University side. In the first game they went down 12-24 and they lost the second match 4-24.
Canberra will play Tonga and the USA on Feb the 14th. The Raiders will play each side for 40 minutes and then USA and Tonga will battle it out for 40 minutes.
Pool for the World Sevens Qualifiers: A) NZ Maori, Newtown, Jim Beam XIII; B) NSW Country, Balmain, Italy; C) Cook Is, Western Suburbs, Japan; D) Aboriginies, Am Samoa, Nth Sydney. So we will get one international match at the very least (Cook Is v Japan).
Greece and probably Italy will join Lebanon, France, Serbia and Morocco in the 2004 Mediterranean Cup.
The West Indies Rugby League Federation has launched its website. You can find it here.
The New Zealand Kiwis have defeated the Australian Kangaroos 30-16 tonight at North Harbour Stadium. The Kangaroos led 10-0 early on but the Kiwis fought back to lead 14-10 at halftime. Australia led 16-14 for much of the second half but with ten minutes to go New Zealand scored two quick tries to lead 26-16 before a third try sealed the victory. What a victory!
Saw the Kiwis train today, they played the New Zealand 'A'. New Zealand 'A' leave on Monday on there tour of Great Britain. Both squads looked well drilled. From my observations it looks like Nigel Vagana will be fullback as he practised there most of the time (Sometimes Tony was there on defence with Vagana there on attack). Thomas Leuluai played at half for the trial run. Vinnie Anderson was on the whole time as well either at centre or second row, so look for him off the bench. Tony sprained his ankle but it didn't look bad. The only injury for New Zealand 'A' was Warriors development player Epalahame Lauaki but he will still go on tour. Ben Lythe has withdrawn for the tour due to family reasons.
Both New Zealand Teams have made the final in the Womens World Cup. New Zealand will play the New Zealand Maori. The Cook Islands and Niue will meet in the Plate. On Saturday the New Zealand Kiwis and New Zealand 'A' will be holding an open training session from 4pm at North Harbour Stadium.
Sean Hampstead has been named the referee for the Kiwis v Kangaroos 100th test match. The ARL and the NZRL agreed that it should be a NRL referee and the NZRL chose Hampstead to officiate the match.
Singapore is reportedly looking to set up a national side. More Info Here.
Welcome to the International Sub-Site. This site is designed to put a spotlight on International League, which I feel must be healthy for the Game to be healthy. Its recovering slowly. The Junior Kiwis defeated the Australian Schoolboys last night, closing the Australian Schoolboys tour.
Kangaroos Coach Chris Anderson has given Darren Lockyer his pick for Captain on the Kangaroos Tour. However it is a selection panel and not the coach that picks the squad and the captain.
Gordan Tallis has retired from International Football. Stacey Jones has ruled himself out of the Kiwi test.
Italy has won the first Ionio Cup defeating Greece 26-24 in a close match.
Some Great Justin Morgan News! He has made the Welsh Dragons 18 man squad to play in the European Championship and a one off test against Australia. The Squad play Australia, England 'A' and Russia with a possible final if they do well in the Championship.
This Saturday Italy and Greece clash! Should be a good game in Sydney even if its not quite up there with the NRL Finals in skill level.
The Canterbury Bulls won the Bartercard Cup 32-28 with a try in the last two minutes. They are the first team to win it twice. The Brothers had led through out the game. The Mangere East Hawks won the Fox Memorial Grand Final. The New Zealand 'A' team to tour Great Britain was announced today. It is coached by Gerald Stokes (Wellington).
New Zealander Frank Puletua has left South Sydney to rejoin his Junior Club the Penrith Panthers. He rejoins his Brother Tony there. Frank has reportedly taken a paycut to leave Souths. Kiwi David Solomona has signed with The Wakefield-Trinity Wildcats from Parramatta.
The Greece Italy clash has been confirmed for the 27th of September at Oki Jubilee Oval. Names you may or may not recognise involved in the clash are John Skandalis, Simon Bonetti, Greg Florimo, Jamie Russo, Paul Dezolt and the Greek Captain (and Former Magpies Captain) Steve Georgallis.


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Lama Zopa Rinpoche blessing marine animals in the Marina Cala de’ Medici, Italy, October 2017. Photo by Piero Sirianni.
On October 8, 2017, Lama Zopa Rinpoche blessed marine wildlife at the Marina Cala de’ Medici on the Ligurian Sea in Italy.
Joining Rinpoche aboard MV Brigitte Bardot, a trimaran belonging to the conservation organization Sea Shepherd, were the crew and a number of animal welfare workers, including Angelo Vaira, the well-known Italian founder of ThinkDog, a positive training dog school. Also participating were members of the Lega Italiana Protezione Uccell (LIPU), the Italian League for Bird Protection. Given Rinpoche’s dedication to caring for animals, there was a natural connection between all involved.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche pouring blessed water from the deck of the Brigitte Bardot into the Marina Cala de’ Medici, Italy, October 2017. Photo by Piero Sirianni.
Hundreds of people attended the event, which saw the release of seagulls from a LIPU rescue center and Lama Zopa Rinpoche blessing all the sea animals and birds with prayers and mantras. Rinpoche also blessed the pets that students had brought to the marina.
On the dock, Ven. Drachom, who has liberated millions of sentient being in Singapore, helped arrange a table with a stupa, texts, and other holy objects for blessings. There, Rinpoche shared advice on how to bless animals and the benefits of mantras.
While on the boat, Rinpoche explained the blessings that he was doing, which included blessing a large jug of water that was then poured into the sea. At Rinpoche’s request, protections, such as the Namgyälma mantra, were attached to the boat.
Many visitors used this opportunity to board the boat, which set a world record in 1998 as the fastest motored vessel to circumnavigate the globe. The vessel bears the name of French actress and model Brigitte Bardot, who became a well-known animal rights activist and whom Sea Shepherd founder Captain Paul Watson took on an anti-sealing trip in 1977. The vessel was used in 2010 to campaign against Japanese whaling operations in the Antarctic Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary.
The event at the marina was organized by Istituto Lama Tzong Khapa, the FPMT center in Pomaia, Italy, where Rinpoche is currently guiding a month-long retreat.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Marina Cala de’ Medici, Italy, October 2017. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Read about events, retreats, and classes at Istituto Lama Tzong Khapa.


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Chicken pot pie is one of those comfort foods you crave when the weather gets cold out. I saw this recipe on i am food blog and I thought Mr. A will love this twist on the classic pot pie. I was right, he liked it so much he went back for seconds! (Although he didn’t have lunch that day…) If that’s not a testament to the tastiness of this recipe 11 month old Jensen also had seconds and 2 1/2 year old Ian actually took a bite (victory in my book).
This meal was easy and fast to throw together which is always important when you have 2 young kids. I made a couple of changes to fit the likes of my family. You can always use more Sriracha to your liking, but my young kids are a little sensitive to the heat.
Prepare puff pastry, make sure it's thawed, the kind I purchased requires 40 min of thaw time. Unfold puff pastry carefully and using a large circle cookie cutter cut out circles and lay on a cookie sheet that has a silpat on it (or parchment paper). Brush tops with 1TB melted butter. Set aside until oven is done pre-heating, when oven is ready bake for 20-25 min, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffy. While pastry is baking, prepare chicken filling.
Melt the remaining 2 TB butter in a large, skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add the flour and stir to incorporate. IN a small bowl or measuring cup (capable of holding at least 2 cups of liquid) whisk together the milk and chicken stock. Pour the chicken-milk mixture in a thin stream into the skillet, whisking constantly. Bring to a simmer to thicken.
Add the frozen peas and carrots, chicken, Sriracha and parsley and simmer, stirring often, until the chicken is cooked through, about 10-15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Spoon chicken filling into bowls and top with a puff pastry circle or two. Enjoy immediately.
Adapted from i am a food blog. Prep time includes defrosting of puff pastry.


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After being announced as the next guest for MTV Unplugged in October, DMA'S have had a soaring rise to the top since their early beginnings in 2012.
Consisting of three mates, Tommy O'Dell, Matt Mason and Johnny Took, the rock band from Sydney's Inner West have gone on to produce two albums with 'Hills End' released in February 2016 and 'For Now' released in April of this year. Both projects received critical acclaim and peaked inside the top 10 of the ARIA album charts taking out the 8th and 7th spots respectively. But that's only a little spec of what this band has achieved over the years. And they're only going to keep on going up.
The Sydney trio consisting of lead vocalist Tommy O'Dell, lead guitarist Matt Mason and acoustic guitarist Johnny Took came together to form DMA'S in 2012 (much to our delight) after all three members had a background in singer-songwriting and the band taking influences from some of music's heavyweights including Bruce Springsteen, Sonic Youth, Bob Dylan, Oasis, Blur among many others.
Two years after their formation, the boys released their first self-titled debut EP in March 2014 which features some of their classics including 'Play it out' and 'Delete' which was their breakthrough track that helped them gain attention in the Australian music scene. From here on in, the band began to gain traction and played a sold out national tour across the country.
After a successful tour around the country, the boys headed back home and into the studio to begin working on their debut album ‘Hills End’ which was released in February 2016. The album stormed into the top 10 of the ARIA charts, peaking in at number 8. The album featured some crossover tracks from their EP with ‘Play it out’ and ‘Delete’ making the cut while also giving us bangers on the new album including ‘Step up the morphine’ and ‘Lay Down’.
That wasn’t all the boys got up to in 2016. In October they recorded Like a Version for Triple J and absolutely smashed their cover of the Cher classic ‘Believe’, which came in at #6 in the 2016 edition of Triple’s Hottest 100 and the cover currently sits on 6.2 million views on Triple J’s YouTube channel. Not too shabby.
With a successful tour and album under their belt, a festival run was next for the Sydney boys. The release of their album ‘Hills End’ had their names on everyone’s lips and they soon began to play at some of Australia’s biggest music festivals. After playing the likes of Splendour in the Grass, Falls Festival, Yours & Owls, Laneway, Lost Paradise, Beyond the Valley and headlining Mountain Sounds, the boys took on the UK and US festival scene and played sets at Coachella, SXSW, Lollapalooza, T in the Park, Leeds Festival and even played a secret show at the iconic Glastonbury in 2016.It's safe to say they went...GLOBAL.
While on the road, the boys began working on their second studio album. During this period, they were endorsed by the one and only Liam Gallagher of Oasis and supported him on his 'As You Were' UK tour. Soon after we were gifted with the release of their second album 'For Now' in April of this year. Collaborating with likes of Kim Moyes from electronica duo The Presets, 'For Now' peaked in at #7 on the ARIA charts which came stacked with hits such as 'In the Air', 'Dawning', and 'The End'.
Which brings us up to present day where in the coming weeks the fellas will grace us with their prescence on October 11th for what will be an incredible edtion of MTV Unplugged Melbourne, before going on a UK Tour in December and will then return home for a run of festivals. Life is looking pretty sweet right now for the DMA'S and we can't wait to see what they do next.
If you want to go into the running to win tickets to DMA'S live performance at MTV Unplugged Melbourne thanks to Vodka O and Visit Victoria - enter below!


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Prior to opening the warming unit pouch, adjust the strap so eye mask fits snugly and comfortably against your eyelids.
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OptiLayer allows you to optimize absorptance of energy in one layer or in a group of layers. These layers are selected on the basis of material abbreviation, therefore these new targets also works with Needle synthesis.
In the solar cell presented on the right panel, we have a 5-layer coating. We assume that all the incoming photons are converted into electric charges in the third layer (intrinsic a-Si:H) only. Our goal is to maximize the amount of light absorbed in the third layer by varying the thickness of all five layers.
The coating structure should be kept unchanged in the course of the optimization process, i.e. layer thicknesses must take values from the specified ranges. No layers can disappear. In this case constrained optimization method can be used.
See our video example at YouTube .
In Layer Absorptance Target you should specify target absorption in a desired spectral range and push Target button.
In the Layer Absorptance Target Selection dialog, you specify material abbreviation that will be used in the course of the optimization. In this example, layer number 3 is the layer of i-a-Si layer material. This material has the abbreviation IASI. We would like to maximize absorptance in this layer in the spectral range from 400 nm to 800 nm.


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For many of us seeing that it’s three o’clock in the morning on a bedside clock is a welcome message that we have another three or four hours of sleep to look forward to. But for those with problems sleeping it’s just another reminder of how little they have slept, and how little time they have left.
Insomnia and other problems sleeping affect roughly a third of the population. Certain conditions can disturb sleep – the menopause, prostate issues, arthritis – and certain drugs can cause problems sleeping. For instance beta-blockers can cause insomnia, diuretics can cause broken sleep, and SSRIs can decrease the amount of REM sleep.
The conditions that disturb sleep, and the side effects of medication that cause problems sleeping, are the major reason why insomnia increases to affect nearly 50% of people over sixty. These medical reasons cause shorter periods of sleep, which is mistaken by many people as a sign that we need less sleep as we age. In fact the need for sleep remains fairly constant, and those over seventy-five will often develop an advanced sleep phase. Here tiredness from broken sleep prompts earlier bedtimes, which then result in early morning wakefulness.
The remedy for advanced sleep phase is go to bed later, stay stimulated throughout the day and evening, and to remain socially active and engaged. What remedies are there though for those with insomnia and other problems sleeping?
The first step is to avoid the blue light emitted by smartphones, tablets, TVs and LED lighting before bedtime. The reason for this is that light prompts the regulation of the body-clock and the production of the sleep promoting hormone melatonin. The blue light from devices such as these is at the end of the spectrum that has the highest effect on the body-clock, and so they are the most likely to cause problems sleeping.
There is evidence that mental activity does have an effect on sleep. Experiments with people conducting moderately difficult mental arithmetic as they tried to fall asleep showed that those with insomnia did fall asleep more quickly. Those who didn’t have problems sleeping however saw an increase in the time it took them to fall asleep.
Whilst alcohol can help you get to sleep more quickly it also disrupts REM dream sleep and causes more disturbed nights generally. Instead a better choice is a small amount of food rich in carbohydrates, such as cereal or toast. In addition the milk with the cereal will contain tryptophan which promotes the production of melatonin.
Exercise is another way of promoting sleep. It doesn’t have to be done every day, but it does need at least two and a half hours of moderate aerobic activity per week for exercise to have a positive effect on sleep. When exercise is carried out ideally it should finish six hours before you wish to go to sleep, in order to allow enough time or your body to return to a state of rest.
Temperature is also important and you should aim to be at a neutral temperature – for most people this means a temperature of around 18°C in their bedroom. The aim is to not be so warm as to sweat or so cold as to shiver, and cold feet will always promote insomnia or problems sleeping.
Lavender or neroli oil can also be used, sprinkled on the pillow before sleeping or placed in a diffuser, as tests have shown that both the effect of improving the time taken to get to sleep, and the quality of sleep as well.
Finally, the decision has to be taken as to whether to get up when you simply can’t sleep, or to stay in bed. The answer quite simply depends on how people are able to approach their problems sleeping.
If the bed is becoming a place where you lie awake and are anxious about not sleeping then the answer is to get up, to leave the bedroom, and to engage in some non-stimulating activity for twenty minutes or so. If however you practice mindfulness or meditation then staying in bed, and accepting it as a place of comfort and “quiet wakefulness” will be equally beneficial. Both practices have the same end in mind – to prevent the bed becoming associated with feelings of anxiety about sleep.
Finally if you are having trouble because of the constant reminder of time from the bedside clock then the answer is easy – put the bedside clock where you can’t see it.
As well as more about the body clock that drives our sleep you can read more about lucid dreaming by following the links.


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Please someone rate my store im getting around 1k traffic but no sales!!!
I recently launched my store https://thisremarkable.com/ and I’ve recently finished it as well. Of course there are so many ideas of how can I develop it in future and implement new products etc. but of course, first I need to make it to generate some sales before I make it bigger. So of course I’ve ran into a problem where I am getting a lot of traffic but 0 sales. In the past 3 days I’ve had nearly 1400 visitors, around 1372 to be exact.
My targeting is off and I am targeting people who like all my products but are not willing to buy them.
I feel like I am so close to break through and I just can’t put the last pieces of puzzle together.
It would mean so much to me if you guys could hop on my store and check it out, if something seems bad, please tell me.
In total in these 3 days I’ve had 1400 visitors and only 2 orders. I was launching various type of ads. Starting with PPE to get some social proof on my ads and posts. Cost per Engagement was as low as 0.001$ which was really nice and I thought I am on the right track, but I didn’t had many visitors though.
Then I switched to traffic ads with the same ads I had all the likes, shares and comments, where in the first day of launching traffic ads I got my first 2 sales(in the morning and then nothing for the rest of the day. I think I was just lucky getting that sale) and a LOT views on my site.
For all the the add to carts I launched WC optimized for “Add to Carts” while still running all the traffic ads.
All ads had daily budget of $3, since I was testing a lot.
They were all set to Worldwide, not a specific country. I made one campaign for the US but the results I was getting were horrible and it was a lot more expensive. As well as I read targeting specific countries is good only for scaling. (Might not be true but nonetheless something is not right).
While working on this store been very active on Instagram as well posting a lot of content there then reposting it to Facebook if someone is wondering if I am even doing all the social media work.
I really hope there is something wrong with my store why it is not converting, because with facebook ads I’ve tried so much and nothing has worked. Even though I have tested campaigns for only a day max because they all get so many views that it is clear that from 1000 visitors there should be more sales than they are right now.
Your post was armed with detail data and great ideas. Your insight has proven that you are very analytical, which is excellent to have as an online business entrepreneur. Continuing tweaking your ads and building your knowledge on how to interpret your traffic will help you break through the current situation. Let's tackle and break them down one by one. We'll be able to try and figure out why such impressive traffic isn't converting to sales.
The first idea/option you brought up in the beginning - something's happening at your store (not enough trust built or something related to your store). It's a great observation. In order to see if your hunch is right, I recommend you try out the three apps: Lucky Orange, Hitsteps Analytics, and Hotjar. These are great apps that can let you see heatmaps and videos of what your visitors do on the site. The results will offer you some great insights into where the customers are dropping off, and why they don't convert. Feel free to use each app by its free-trial period and remember to remove it before the trial period ends to avoid charges.
The second idea/option you brought up - the ad's target is off. Another great assumption. How we can see if this is true is through your Shopify analytics. If you haven't done so, I suggest you take some time check out the dashboards. Located on your Shopify admin, Shopify Analytics's dashboard offers you an overview of what's happening in your store. The sections in this screenshot allow you to understand a little more on the traffic coming to your store and which products are top-selling.
Starting from the top left corner, with the Online store conversion rate, the goal is to hit around 2%. If you can go beyond 2%, that means your store is performing well. Moving downwards, the Top products sold by units will let you know which products are your top performers. Since each ad is most likely featuring one product at a time, here is a great spot to figure out which product is selling. If there are 5 equally strong selling results, then you know your ads are performing equally well. If there is a big difference in numbers, then you know which ad isn't performing as well as you think. This goes back to the idea of CTR. Even though the ad has a high rate of CTR, it doesn't necessarily equate sales. The idea here is to keep the top performing products and switch out the lower performing ones. Switching out doesn't mean removing the product altogether. Rather, you would switch the ad to a different product and test it again.
The Online store sessions by location is a great place to check out where your clicks are coming from. If the top countries showing up aren't the US, it's worthwhile to analyze your price points and if they would work with the countries. For example, if the high clicks were countries from Southern Eastern Asia, then your idea/option would be right. The ad's target love your product but your price range may be too high for them. The Top landing pages by sessions offer valuable information on where the visitors came to visit in the first place. This is also a place for you, again, evaluate how well your ads are doing. If the 5 product pages are pulling traffic equally, then you can definitely keep the ads running. If one is outperforming all others, then it's time for you to tweak your 4 ads and switching out different products for you to promote. Similar to rest of the sections, the Online store sessions by social source will let you know where your traffic is coming from. All the sections share some insights on how your store is running with the ads you have actively running.
A key to keep in mind here is that clicks don't always equal to the conversion rate or sales. That being said, since you've reached over 1000 visitors per month, I suggest you look into an app called Kit. It's an app that helps you target look-like audience and automates the Facebook ads for you. Don't forget to check out our free webinar on how you can get start with Kit. For Instagram, I recommend you to take a look of a tutorial on how to grow your business with Instagram.
Ok so first off good job in getting a store actually set up. That’s a great step in the right direction... however I would stop spending money on ads until you get your site dialed in. You have some serious issues that need fixed before you get some real sales.
Fix your colors. That ugly yellow for the buy it now button is hideous and almost impossible to see.
Remove the buy it now and just stick with the traditional add to cart button. Amazon just uses add to cart for a reason.
Make the add to cart button a brighter color. Black is never a good color for the add to cart. You want something that stands out.
There are tons more things as well that should be fixed. Spend some time googling “optimize Shopify website” and other similar search terms and look at the example websites.
You can even hire people on fiverr to give you some tips and tweaks that your site needs by searching optimize Shopify website on fiver. Spending a little money/time to optimize your site will definitely help you sell more.
Why on earth do you have 2 naked girls on your front page?
Thank you so much for your feedback and time. You definitely have some good points that I should be looking out for. The yellow color I thought was because It was going well together with products and overall color, but changing the add to cart and buy now button was a very good mention!
This will not solve your problem. Your damn optimisation is for add to cart. You should be optimising for purchase for crying out loud. Why did you not do this? You optimised for add to cart so you will get loads of add to carts i.e 11 out of 100 people. That is whole point of that optimisation.


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Posted August 31st, 2004 by Ms. Jen & filed under fun stuff.
To the best Inkslinger in town – Happy Thirty-coughcoughcough-Something!
Last Wednesday, Sadie, Adaline, and Alex put together a very fun surprise party for Juan at Alex’s with excellent tamales and lots of good folk.
Posted August 27th, 2004 by Ms. Jen & filed under art + photography.
Posted August 24th, 2004 by Ms. Jen & filed under ideas + opinions.
Road Trip and MT Party!
Posted August 19th, 2004 by Ms. Jen & filed under fun stuff.
Most summers contain a good vacation or two, if not a real vacation then at least a weekend or two away from it all. Other than my week laying down with my eye mask on due to my head injury, my only real opportunity to escape was a two day whirlwind road trip to San Francisco last Thursday and Friday.
A crazy 600 mile plus road trip in two calendar days can sometimes be worth more than a whole week at some planned resort type holiday. And it was.
And it was Anil’s Daily Links’ fault, mostly likely not, as I can’t find the link in his archive. Or at least the idea got lodged into my concussed little head due to the possible link on Anil’s site. On Sunday Aug. 8, 2004, Sandra and Tink came over for a wee bit of MT tutorial and dinner. I asked both if they wanted to ditch work and house projects to go to SF to see the new Movable Type. No questions asked, no pause, Yes! We booked a hotel on Travelocity that night.
I fell overboard in the excitement department and extended the road trip invite to anyone who would listen or read an email. Thus, on Thurs. Aug. 12, 2004, five of us piled into my mom’s sandy (from surfing), hairy (excessive attack of Labrador Retriever) Ford Escape and off we left OC->LB->LA to SF.
After dropping Greg off at his apartment, we checked into our hotel, had 30 mins. to decompress, use the hotel’s complimentary wifi before hopping into a taxi to attend the MT 3.1 Sneak Preview Party at the Varnish Gallery five blocks east of the hotel.
The MT 3.1 Sneak Preview party was not only a great opportunity for a peer starved SoCal blogger to interact with the SF blogging crowd, but also a time to leisurely speak with bloggers and others that I have met briefly at SXSWi or have read their blogs but not met at all. Once I got over my initial shyness and started introducing myself, the party seemed too short.
1) The Chianti packed a surprising punch. One glass and I was woozy, much to my embarrassment while attempting to hold a cogent conversation with various folk.
2) The Varnish Gallery is a lovely space for art, wine, and cute men.
3) Alaina Browne had excellent restaurant recommendations for Sandra, Tink and I.
4) Tink won the raffle prize. Go Tink Go. And Happy Birthday to you!
5) Best of all was the door gifts of 32 meg “thumb drives” with MT 3.1b loaded on them.
Posted August 19th, 2004 by Ms. Jen & filed under news + events.
I have heard of this *small* snafu on various Celiac’s Disease websites, but Cnn.com has been kind enough call the Catholic Church out on the carpet with this article.
As a person who can’t consume wheat due to intolerance and terrible bowel effects, I would willing supply the priest with a nice Japanese made rice cracker rather than have diaherrea for two days. Thank you very much.
Rice Cracker: looks like a communion wafer, smells like a communion wafer, tastes like a communion wafer, it is a communion wafer.
Dear Catholic Church, while I admire you in many ways, my 400 plus years of protesting ancestry is shining through quite clear right now. PLEASE people, Grace and the Scripture before Tradition and Rigid Law. Let the kid have a rice wafer. Let her participate in her community before the Lord. Thank you.
Faith, Hope, and Love. And the greatest of these is Love.
The best comic in the LA Times today.
The business vs. design types, I believe a translation dictionary is needed. My own personal horror stories along these lines involve the client who prints out the website and then wants me to make sure that the words in the paragraphs on the print out line up just how it was in the Word doc. All conversations of scalibility, browser resolution, and view the web site in its native environment (via a monitor) get lost the next time he prints out the site… I have whole patches of gray hair where there was none two years ago.
It has been over a week since I have posted, all apologies.
Last Thursday and Friday, I took a road trip with Sandra & Tink (plus Tom & Greg on the ride up) to San Francisco to go to the Movable Type / Sixapart 3.1 Sneak Preview party at the Varnish Gallery. The road trip was fun, the party a blast, and San Francisco very good. I have quite a few pictures to post here from the adventure.
Where have I been since? Lost in a world of work. Alex is out of town for a week and I am the replacement Alex… I have also been working on deadline to deliver the final draft of Phase 1 of a complete site redesign for a client.
I hope tomorrow that I will have time to post the pics from the road trip and update the SoCal calendar. Yikes!
The three highlights of the week are AT&T redeeming themselves on Monday, confirmation of The Hentchmen at the Alex’ as well as the possibility of the Gore Gore Girls in Oct., and due to Ezra’s kindness, I am now beta testing MT3.1b2.
MT3.1b – So far so good, this is my first post and I have yet to go have a good looksee. Due to an excess of yucky comment spam, I breathlessly await the full roll-out of MT-Blacklist 2.0. I have effectively turned off comments, thanks for the emails pointing this out, hopefully it will be resolved by the end of the month.
p.s. If you are a fan of the Paybacks or the Gore Gore Girls, go look at Miss Kitty’s pics from the Underground Garage Fest.
Posted August 11th, 2004 by Ms. Jen & filed under fun stuff.
I do like to blog, read blogs, and compute in my backyard even though it is a bit difficult to see the laptop screen if the sun is at the wrong angle. Most afternoons the big elm nicely shades the whole yard making for decent laptop screen viewing.
Even better than my backyard, Mike of Cruftbox has decided to round up some of the diffuse LA bloggers and have a backyard blog event in Pasadena on Sat. Aug. 21st.
One of the reasons that I am taking the road trip to San Francisco tomorrow is that I feel neglected down here in SoCal. SF and NYC frequently have fun blogging events and my OC meetup gets cancelled every month for a lack of interest.
On Sat. 8/21, I will drive to Pasadena with my laptop, some sangria, a bit of food, and I will socialize with other bloggers. Yeah for Mike thinking this up!

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