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Everyone is talking about the scene that occurred on Saturday night's Live PD episode.
The scene shows Richland County Sheriff's Department deputies in a high speed chase through Columbia. The car crashed and flipped over. What follows is emotional – a man emerges from the car with a toddler in hand. A struggle between the deputy and the man ensues with the child still in his arms. During the struggle, you can hear the deputy call out, "That's your baby! Let go of the baby!"
As I watched the clip, I began to cry. It was heartbreaking from all angles. I pictured my own son, only two years old, in that same scene and it made me want to jump through the screen to help the little girl. I thought about the deputy; I thought about how heartbreaking it must be for him. I imagined what he must be going through following those events, how hard it would be to recover from something like that. And I thought of the man – what could have led to such a situation? What could have prevented it?
At this time, there is so much we don't know. I imagine details of the case will come over the following days, weeks and months. Yet, the news is out there and many have voiced strong opinions about it.
Technology can be both a blessing and a curse. It provides us with the opportunity to engage with news immediately and to share our ideas with others. That ability to connect is a powerful tool – with each post we share, each comment we make, we are touching others.
In our community, we have seen how technology can be a force for good. Following the flood in 2015, Facebook pages like Hospitality Helpers and Soda City Connectors helped people identify those in need and rally resources to help. It is time that we reengage our resources and reconnect with one another to help those in need.
The Live PD clip shed light into what police officers experience all too often – heartbreaking examples of people in need of help. Through our work with Heroes In Blue, a non-profit organization committed to promoting police and community relationships through empathy and action, we have heard story after story about police coming across such situation and we have heard how they often find ways, sometimes out of their own pockets, to help as best they can.
And they aren't doing it alone. Organizations across our community are actively working hard to help those in need, Organizations like Palmetto Place Children's Shelter, Cancer of Many Colors, USC Dance Marathon, Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands, St. Lawrence Place, Family Connection, Harvest Hope, JDRF, and too many more to name.
When cases like the Live PD event happen, we have a choice. We can choose to watch from a far, share our opinion and move on, or we can take a more active approach. We can seek organizations that are doing outstanding things and find ways to help through volunteering or donations. We can use technology to share ideas about resources and support each other in responding compassionately to all those involved in the stories that emerge. Or we can even just say thank you to law enforcement and community leaders who work tirelessly day after day to make our community a better place.
Not one person or organization can do it alone, but united we are powerful. Together we are a force for good – we can use our technology to lift one another up, to be kind and compassionate to one another, and to encourage one another to get involved in making a difference. We can see cases such as these as a reminder that we have much work left to be done, and use it to arm our hearts with the strength and love needed to bring change from the bottom up. Change begins with us.


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Don't adjust your monitor. You haven't stumbled upon the latest poorly written Movie of the Week. It is high time you hear part of the story that makes NATUI tick. Here is the beginning:
Hubbie and I were married in the late autumn. We'd been together for ages, and now that we were married we thought we'd better get cracking on that baby thing. The Pill? Out the window. There was no specific time table in mind. Just lots of newlywed sex and things would go about their natural course. Right?
I had my yearly girlie exam that February. Not a care in the world except let's get the damn thing over with because I had to go to work.
My OB was nice enough. Even speaking English to me because she knew it made me more comfortable. I asked her a few questions about ovulation. I still wasn't thinking anything hard core, I just wanted to be sure I had my facts straight.
She told me that ultrasound technology had gotten so advanced that one could look at a patient's ovaries on the screen and tell them that they would ovulate in two days, or that they had already ovulated and had missed their chance for the month.
My exact quote? No shit!
I thought that was the coolest thing I'd ever heard.
I had my PAP. I was literally getting up off of the table when I said to her I couldn't wait to tell my friends about the whole ultrasound thing. It was just too groovy.
I almost kept my mouth shut.
But I didn't.
Her response? Go ahead and get back up on the table. I'll show you.
She was serious.
I hopped back up, and had my first introduction to the vaginal ultrasound wand.
See this? she asked. This is your right ovary.
NATUI squinted at the squiggly screen.
Then, it was my OB's turn to squint.
What's this? She peered closer.
You have a mass on your ovary.
She then looked at my left ovary. And proclaimed that I had a mass on my left ovary as well.
I don't recall much more after that point in the exam. I know that she scheduled me for an appointment with a special ultrasound lab in the city that used color to diagnose these types of things.
I still don't know if I had ovulated or not. I don't think she ever told me.
I walked out of her office and crossed the giant bridge to catch my train. The sky was a bright, shining blue. People walked past me and laughed and joked and went about their business.
I was twenty seven. And I wondered if I was going to be here a year from that day.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
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Don't adjust your monitor. You haven't stumbled upon the latest poorly written Movie of the Week. It is high time you hear part of the story that makes NATUI tick. Here is the beginning:
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12 comments:
- Patois42 said...
27 and you're handed that? Shit. Okay, not a poorly written Movie of the Week. You're not Valerie Bertinelli (sp?). I'm wanting to know more.
- September 9, 2008 at 1:31 AM
- Anonymous said...
Wow, what a wonderfully written, but heartrending post. You're voice has been a lot different lately.
- September 9, 2008 at 2:11 AM
- Wake up it's Tuesday said...
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- September 9, 2008 at 8:26 AM
- Anonymous said...
really liking your writing and really want to hear more- you're still here today which is great though, with your quirky sense of humour (who else would make a joke like you did in your title?)
- September 9, 2008 at 8:28 AM
- RiverPoet said...
Oh my goodness....I had no idea! I can't wait to read the rest of the story. No wonder you seem to have such a no-nonsense view of life!
Peace - D
- September 9, 2008 at 11:03 AM
- Anonymous said...
I'm hoping I'm going to hear it was polycystic ovaries... that being the lesser of the two evils. Or maybe that the doc wasn't that competent with her new ultrasound toy thingy and had misread it!
Now you have me chewing my nails! When's the next installment?
- September 9, 2008 at 12:18 PM
- Gypsy said...
Oh Jesus!
- September 9, 2008 at 1:57 PM
- Irrational Dad said...
When do I get to read chapter 2?
- September 9, 2008 at 5:39 PM
- Not Afraid to Use It said...
@Patois: Not yet, anyway. :)
@AFM: Don't worry, I'll be back to my trite observations of playdates soon enough. ;)
@SSG: I am still here. And I nearly titled it M = D x V but I thought Chris might go apoplectic.
@RiverPoet: No-nonsense attitude? I am so used to being told to quit screwing around--what a lovely compliment!
@Jay and Joe: I updated my sidebar. You'll get the next installment tomorrow. I am trying to keep the writing tight and not let it wander. It's hard, though, when there is so much you want to tell.
@Gypsy: LOL You and me both!
- September 9, 2008 at 6:19 PM
- Sarah said...
From what my mom has told me, something similar happened to her when she and my dad were trying to get pregnant with me. For her there were cysts. But I'm here and so is my brother and my mother, so it's all good.
- September 9, 2008 at 8:31 PM
- Coal Miner's Granddaughter said...
I'm glad you're finally telling this story, hon!
- September 9, 2008 at 9:39 PM
- KJ said...
That is some seriously, very scary shit.
- September 10, 2008 at 12:29 AM


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In terms of investment strategy performance, our weighted average net returns for September were (a) -1.36% for conservative strategies, (b) -6% for balanced strategies, and (c) -2.97% for aggressive strategies.
October was a brutal month. In all of 2017, the S&P 500 index had 12 trading days where the daily change in price exceeded 1%. October had 10 such trading days. The monthly performance for key equity index ETFs were as follows: S&P 500 index -6.91% (SPY US), Euro Stoxx 50 index -8.18% (FEZ US), and MSCI Emerging Markets index -8.76% (EEM). Bonds outperformed equities, but there was nowhere to hide in the fixed income space as well. The Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF was -0.86% (BND US), the iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond index (HYG US) was -1.98% and the JPMorgan Emerging Market Bond index (EMB US) was -2.42%. Ugly numbers. The only safe haven was the US dollar, which increased 2.59% versus the euro.
So what happened?! Put simply, the market went from being enthusiastic to very worried in an extremely short time period. Why? As always, there is a multitude of factors. Economist Scott Grannis (http://scottgrannis.blogspot.com/) has designated the current market panic attack as 'global angst'. He writes "a weakening Chinese economy, budding tariff wars, concerns about Feb tightening, a fragile Eurozone, weakening emerging market economies, rising oil prices, and all coupled with the fact that we are entering the 10th year of an economic expansion (which by itself makes investors quite nervous – how much longer can the good times last?). None of these factors have appeared out of the blue however; they've all been headwinds for a while, but it seems they have rather suddenly combined into something like a perfect storm." We agree. We also firmly believe that none of these challenges are insurmountable, nor need threaten global prosperity in the mid to long term.
On a positive note, everyone that had been insisting that a sell off was imminent was finally proven right for the first time since September of 2011 – the last time the S&P 500 experienced such a large drawdown. For those who are interested in historical market data, we would like to point out that over the very next month – October of 2011 – the S&P staged a staggering rally of +10.77%. Moreover, from September 30th, 2011 to October 31st, 2018, the S&P 500 has managed a total return of +137.10%. Yes, there are evidently times that history has shown it to be wise to sit on the sidelines, but historical evidence weighs heavily on the side of those who continue to be invested, and, if possible, take advantage of market selloffs.
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August 18, 2016
Hello Arroyo Partners:
This summer has been one of the hottest in recent history. Here in the RGV, we were hitting triple digit temperatures every day for 3.5 weeks in a row. The extreme heat has placed portions of Starr and Hidalgo County back on the drought map. Fortunately, Wednesday morning, most of the RGV woke up to tropical showers and thunderstorms that produced some much needed rain. It has been a slow Hurricane Season but it has not been uneventful. A low pressure system produced torrential rainfall and wide scale flooding in Louisiana. The same system combined with hot, Gulf Air to produce more rain that has caused flooding in Houston and then Austin and San Antonio. Make sure to be safe and turn around, don't drown when encountering these types of conditions.
Please mark your calendars for the upcoming events:
- The Texas A&M Agrilife Research and Extension Service will be hosting a Soil Health and Irrigation Conservation Workshop on August 24, 2016 at the Texas A&M Agrilife Research and Extension Center located at: 2401 East Business Highway 83, Weslaco, TX. 78596. Registration will start at 8:00 a.m. and workshop begins at 8:30. The objective of this educational event is to present research-based information to agricultural producers on the technology of soil and water management, funding opportunities and financial technical support for farming operations. USDA personnel will be on hand to provide outreach on their programs.
- The Arroyo Colorado Watershed Partnership's Ramsey Park Wetland Workshop Part II. The workshop will be held on September 24, 2016, from 8 a.m.- noon at the Hugh Ramsey Nature Park, 1001 S. Loop 400 in Harlingen. It will be presented by the Arroyo Colorado Watershed Partnership and the Texas Water Resources Institute in collaboration with the city of Harlingen, Texas A&M University-Kingsville and the Texas General Land Office. The workshop will have a 30-minute presentation on the expansion and construction of the wetland ponds, how they operate and wetland plants to be planted. Volunteers will then plant native wetland plants in and around the wetland ponds. There will be another volunteer training workshop on Wednesday September 28, 2016 from 5-7 pm at the same location, Ramsey Park. This training is open to the public and geared to High School and College student volunteers. We are expecting a large turn out from TSTC campus as part of their student volunteer day. All of these workshops will culminate in one final planting workshop in October. We have not set a date for the final planting workshop. The date will be dependent on the weather.
- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 100 volunteers needed to staff Rio Reforestation 2016
Join us on Saturday, October 15, 2016 for the 25th Anniversary of Rio Reforestation. We are looking for Master Gardeners & Master Naturalists to help staff this event. Hours can be counted towards your annual requirement. We will have one organizational meeting prior to the event. Arrival time on date of event is 7AM. Most planting is done by 11AM. We will serve hotdogs & drinks to everyone. Please share like & share the Facebook Rio Reforestation page. facebook.com/rioreforestation/
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Readings: Romans 5:1-8, Matthew 9:35-10:15
A parable:
The new king sent his servants out across the kingdom to give out supporter badges. All citizens who were willing to declare their allegiance to the new king received a supporter badge. The servants were allowed to extol the virtues of the new king so that the fine citizens of the country may choose wisely – after all the old king was a tyrant – but apart from that, the citizens got to choose, and if they accepted the king they took a badge, and if not, they did not.
And so it was that the king's servants undertook this task, but it was a long task because the kingdom was large, and even as they travelled the kingdom, new people entered the kingdom either by immigration or birth, and so they found it was a lifelong call to fulfil the king's instruction.
As they travelled they found hardship across the kingdom and so eventually they began discussing among themselves the value of supporter badges in the face of such hardship. "Maybe we should help these people rather than try to convert them to be followers of our king." So by and by they swapped their king-given task for whatever helpful task met them as they travelled.
They reasoned that the people would see how good the king was by the help that was given, and that even though they didn't tell the people this, and even though the people didn't get supporter badges, the people would be supporters of the king anyway.
Naturally you would wonder what the king might do to these servants, since they invented their own mission, and gave up on the king's mission through their own wisdom, but that is not the point of my little story.
What the servants didn't know is that they were not the only servants sent out by the king. There were others, many others, sent out across the kingdom seeking those with supporter badges, looking into their welfare and ensuring they received any help required, from the king's private resources.
This was a brilliant plan! On the first hand, those who believed in the goodness of the King were free to declare it, and they received help from the king's goodness. Those who didn't want the king were left alone by the king, which was just and true according to their choice.
The brilliance was that anyone who said no the first time, could declare their allegiance at any time, get a supporter's badge, and receive the help of the king.
However, the helping servants began to notice a problem. There were just as many problems across the kingdom, but there were fewer and fewer new people with supporter badges, and indeed the number of people with supporter badges was decreasing all the time. So the number of problems increased, but the number they could help in the king's name decreased.
What had gone wrong in the kingdom? It had all depended on those first servants giving out supporter badges. All worked well until they gave up their job, where-upon it collapsed in an inglorious heap.
How could those servants be so foolish as to think that their plan was better than the king? Indeed how could they so little believe the goodness of the king, when their very task was to tell the people of that very goodness.
So it is that these 12 disciples, and later 72 were sent in pairs to tell the news that the Kingdom of God was at hand, and demonstrate the truth of it by exercising the authority Jesus gave them to heal and deliver. It was their mission just to announce the gospel; the greatness and goodness of God.
It would be foolish for us to think we had outgrown the mission that Jesus gave to spread that good news to the world, thinking we know better what the world needs. God indeed calls many to work for the good of the world and those who are getting a poor deal. But the call to announce the Kingdom and call people to Jesus is no less our first call than it ever was.


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Happy Blogiversary! Thanks for sharing your blog tips. I have taken your intro to blogging and also your blog photography class. I'm going to start soon.
KP Fusion turned 8 September 22nd and I STILL can't believe I've been blogging for that long. What started as a creative outlet from work has evolved into something so much more than I could have ever dreamed of and I can't wait to see what the next year holds. Thanks to my desire to want to take better pictures for the blog, having this platform helped me transition into a completely new career (photography and blog coaching) and I've experienced some amazing opportunities thanks to it.
Even if you aren't trying to make blogging a career, I encourage so many people to start one if they're interested because having your own little space to share your thoughts and ideas on whatever you like can help you build confidence, meet new people, have new experiences and step outside of your own box. As someone that's naturally an introvert, this platform has helped me open up in so many ways and I'm forever changed because of it. Even if it's just for fun, it's totally worth it.
With that being said, I do use this as a part of my "brand" so I want to share a few things I've learned in 8 years of blogging. Am I huge influencer? Psssh, I wish! BUT, I've done a LOT with this blog so I can speak with confidence that I know a thing or 2. If you got into blogging for the right reasons and want to build something in this industry, here's what I know:
Niceness over everything
Seriously, being nice is the way to zoom past so many hurdles in this industry. Obviously your content should be interesting as well, but NOBODY wants to work with people that act entitled or rude. You may get invited to things but if your attitude is trash, please know that people talk and you will eventually get removed from the lists. Nobody wants to deal with an energy sucker.
It's a marathon, not a sprint
Very few bloggers come out the gate being great. It's easier now because blogging has evolved over the years, but it still takes a second to find your groove, your voice, and your audience. Don't be in a rush to grow or do all of the things-all of the fun is in the journey! Be focused but make sure you enjoy what you're doing.
Blog first, social media second
Everyone is on Instagram, but… remember Myspace? Also, what if IG disappears tomorrow? Accounts are being hacked left and right now and if all of your content mysteriously disappears, then what? If you have a blog that you post to regularly, you can rebuild (because trust, your audience will find you if they really loved your content), but if all of your eggs are on social media you will have a long road ahead. Use your social platforms as additional leverage with your blog stats but don't neglect your blog. Trust, you'll thank me later.
Consistency is your number 1 growth hack.
Not loop giveaways, not buying followers, not follow/unfollow games on Instagram. Being consistent with what you put out is the only way you're going to grow a real, authentic audience. Sure, doing these things on Instagram may give you a big number, but it's hollow. Once you get into that gross cycle, you have to keep doing it in order to keep up appearances of a "big following" and that's a little sad, don't you think? It's not a real marketing or growth strategy, it's fraud and I hate that so many bloggers get caught up in it. If you want to do a giveaway, partner with a brand/do it for yourself or partner with a handful (like 3-8) of bloggers who you actually know and that you have similar content with (which means people are more than likely to continue to follow you after it's over) and do it every blue moon, NOT every week. Growth may be slower, but being consistent with quality content will always be the way to go for an authentic following.
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Give your audience what they want from you
There's a reason why analytics exist. Whether you're using Google Analytics or the analytics from IG and FB, review what your audience is responding to from time to time so that you can create more of what they want to consume from you. You have to be true to yourself, but it would be silly not to pay attention to it. If you're a fashion and lifestyle blogger but you see people are responding to your beauty posts the most out of everything, figure out a way to create more beauty content that still maintains a fashion + lifestyle element. Don't be afraid to switch up how you create from time to time.
Know that blogging fatigue is real
When you're putting your all into your blog, know that you can feel burnout sometimes and that it is totally normal. I've taken a few breaks here and there (sometimes for a few months at a time); I made sure to let my readers know, however looking back, I wish I would've prepared myself better because each time I was gaining growth and momentum with readership but I had to do a little rebuilding once I started back. To prepare yourself, try to keep a few evergreen posts drafted and ready to go so that if you do need to take a break, your blog won't suffer for it.
Opportunity can come at any time, so be ready
I had my first interview/feature after blogging for 6 months (and you didn't even see my face back then!). I started receiving invites to events and product from brands around that time as well. It took a few years before I started actually getting paid for blogging, but I always had my media kit ready in the event someone asked for it. The one thing I really want bloggers to know is that you don't have to have a huge following to work with brands. Your platform just needs to have VALUE. Your value will vary because we are all different, but having a distinct and unique voice, great pictures and an audience that engages with you (on your blog and social channels) is what brands and businesses look for.
Upleveling your photos is a game changer
I turned my hobby into a career, but that doesn't mean every blogger wants to be a photographer, so stop making excuses for taking shitty photos-plenty of other bloggers take amazing pictures. Whether you have a budget to hire a photographer or you get a camera and learn to shoot with your friends, creating content with really great photos is one of the best ways to gain momentum in blogging. Think about the photos you repin on Pinterest or save for inspiration-there's a reason why you do it, so put a little thought into what/how you shoot.
The art of storytelling will be your "secret" weapon
At the end of day, if you're blogging for business, what you're creating is a form of digital marketing and advertising. That's all this is. You're selling product or selling a lifestyle (a little bit of both is best), but HOW you sell (aka your storytelling), is what will set you apart from everyone else. What story do you want to tell?
I could go on forever, but over the years, I've found that these are the most recurring things that bloggers deal with. Know that you are not alone and that we all have similar experiences as we navigate this industry. Don't be afraid to both invest in your blogs and make real friends in this community. It's so worth it!
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January 11, 2017
In a city filled with fun things to do to fill your time, the quirky owner of Old City's beloved Han Dynasty has an offering you might not be able to resist, assuming you can ever make the cut.
No, it's not free "Mandarin Trump," the orange chicken concoction Han Chiang started promoting last August when the 2016 presidential campaign was in full swing. Just for the memories, you might want to revisit the hilarious ad he posted on Facebook at the time depicting your next president.
This time, Chiang wants to teach you how to cook, because we're nowhere near as good as we all think we are at making Asian stir fries. If we can admit that, we are truly opening our minds to a world of positive Chianges.
In addition to helping Philadelphians cook, Chiang wants to expose us to Kung Fu films in all their classic, action-packed glory. Please excuse his foul language in the Facebook post below. He's just excited for your new life and thankful for all of your support.
"Ultimately, I hope we can use our Kung Fu cooking skills at food events to raise money for charity," Chiang continued. "This is a famous Chinese proverb: 功德無量. It means, help people and people will respect u. In Buddhism, it will find u peace."
In all seriousness, Chiang has got to be full of wisdom that will make you proud to live here and grateful for the people who bring joy to your life.
The problem, for now, is that Chiang's first session is booked solid with 44 people. You're not getting in there. But it's all good. Chiang is working on what it will take to expand the club.


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Apple iPad. Really? So that's the best name Jobs and co. can come up with? For a device nearly a decade in the making, it is truly uninspiring and quite frankly useless. Even thou there was unbelievable hype around this device, it offers nothing new or necessary at all.
The iPad is an overgrown iPhone at best. The data entry system is not revolutionary at all, but rather quite plain and dull. As for being a ground-breaking device as it was claimed to be, it is quite the opposite. Simply put, it is an ebook reader with net surfing support.
Take a look at the specifications:-
Color display 9.7 inches (25 cm) LED backlit in-plane switching LCD
Processor 1 GHz Apple A4 system-on-a-chip
Graphics 1024×768 pixel (XGA resolution), 20cm × 15cm, 132ppi
Storage 16, 32 or 64 GB flash memory
Wireless Integrated 802.11a/b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
3G Internet 7.2 Mbps HSDPA using micro-SIM card tray (3G model only)
Operating system iPhone OS
Battery Built-in lithium-polymer 25 W·h (10 h usage, 1 month standby)
Weight 1.5 pounds (680 g), 1.6 pounds (730 g) (3G Model)
Dimensions 9.56 inches (24.3 cm) x 7.47 inches (19.0 cm) x 0.5 inches (1.3 cm)
Very unimpressive specifications as you can see.
It does come with data plans, being a 3G device, under coverage of AT&T.
- 250MB monthly data limit for $14.99
- Unlimited data for $29.99The device will have accessories released by Apple, namely a keyboard and a docking port.
Being native to the App Store is not necessarily a good thing. The App Store is a closed ecosystem governed by the Kingdom of Apple. Hence there is still no support for voice apps like Skype and Google Voice.
This device has no camera. Therefore no videoconferencing or taking photos. That's actually worse than an iPhone.
No USB/Firewire ports, hence no connectivity for devices for syncing or file transferring. That is plain awful. How can a device not have any USB ports? Well this an Apple device, and they aren't very USB friendly at all.
No video outputs and widescreen support, so much for being a full featured multimedia device. However, you can add a docking port to output to a monitor.
As we have come to expect from Apple, there is no Adobe Flash support. That is a huge disappoint as many sites withy streaming video will not be viewable. I do wonder how iPhone users can do without that.
Lack of multitasking has always been an Apple issue, but that has never bothered their fans before, so I doubt it will bother them now.
The iPad will be available in two months for the WiFi only version and in three months the time the WiFi and 3G version will be out. the pricing will be:-
- 16GB WiFi only $499, WiFi + 3G $629
- 32GB WiFi only $599, WiFi + 3G $729
- 64GB WiFi only $699, WiFi + 3G $829
At the end of the day, Apple fans will always buy an Apple product, regardless of how useless it it. So for those people, any review is meaningless.
For people like myself for whom specifications and features do matter, I say
No thanks.
No thanks at all.


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Primitive Christianity Revived, Again
While we're talking about how we read the Bible, whether it is clear and authoritative with regard to homosexuality, let's consider Genesis 13:15; 15:7,18; and 17:8. These are the key passages in which God gives Abram (renaming him Abraham) and his descendants all the land of Canaan forever.
It's quite a promise. It's relatively rare for God to speak directly in the Bible. This is a specific, important promise that lasts forever. And remember Abraham himself isn't from Canaan (he's from Ur in Mesopotamia); God appears to be promising Abraham land already claimed and settled by others.
These Genesis passages are, of course, the Biblical basis for some Jews (supported by some Christians) to claim that present day Israel has a God-given right to all of present-day Israel, the West Bank, Gaza and perhaps even more. This claim helps fuel the conflict between Israel and Palestine, a conflict that endangers many other peoples and countries, too.
There are problems of interpretation here that illustrate some of the difficulties of reading the Bible.
What, for example, is the land that God promises? In Genesis 13:15, God promises Abram "all the land you can see." That's not very specific. In Genesis 17:8, the grant of land is "the whole land of Canaan," a little more specific, but what is Canaan? How do we know its extent? It is in Genesis 15:18 that the promise is made most concrete. "To your descendants I give this land, from the Wadi of Egypt to the great river, the Euphrates — 19 the land of the Kenites, Kenizzites, Kadmonites, 20 Hittites, Perizzites, Rephaites, 21 Amorites, Canaanites, Girgashites and Jebusites." That appears to be land, however, that stretches well beyond the boundaries of what anyone would consider modern day Israel. It includes parts of Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, and Saudi Arabia. (All these translations, by the way, are NIV.)
Next question: to whom is this land promised? The various Genesis passages have it "To you and your offspring" and "To your descendants." Does that just mean the Jewish people? Many read the promise that way, looking to the descendants of Abraham (with his second wife, Sarah) through his son Isaac and his grandson Jacob from which derive the twelve tribes of Israel. But Abraham had a first wife (Hagar) and from their son, Ismael, are descended various tribes or peoples who today call themselves Arabs. Islam's prophet Mohammed traced his ancestry to Ismael and Abraham, and Abraham is a prominent figure in the Koran. Also claiming descent from Abraham in this complex genealogy are Midianites and Edomites. On this wider understanding of descendants, God's promise doesn't at all sort out who should have claim to what lands in the modern Middle East.
But are we sure what "descendants" or "offspring" mean? Of course these are modern English translations of ancient Hebrew words. Do they mean (did they mean when uttered or when written down) biological offspring? Was the promise made to all those who shared DNA with Abraham? Or was God referring only to faithful religious followers? Could God have promised Canaan only to those offspring of Abraham who worship the same God as Abraham and keep the covenant with God in the same way that Abraham did, as the Hebrew Scriptures understand that covenant? That would again narrow down the promise to include only Abraham's Jewish descendants.
It might help to know some ancient Hebrew (I don't) to understand the meaning of this aspect of the promise. It might also help to know precisely what it means to be a faithful Jewish follower of Abraham. Perhaps that could take us into talking about schisms within Judaism.
Another hard question if we take "descendants" in the religious not the biological sense: do Jews, Christians and Muslims all worship the same God, just in different ways? Speaking for myself, I believe we all are descendants of Abraham, all called to worship the same God, each of us hearing only partially or imperfectly what God asks of us. I resist the temptation to inflate any specific human understanding of God's will by saying this is the one and only true way. I don't doubt the unity or clarity of God's will; I just doubt our ability (certainly I doubt my ability) to understand it so perfectly as to cast out others into apostasy.
So what do we make of this Biblical promise? Is it something we are bound in faithfulness to respect? Does it lay an obligation on us? Are we the ones expected to enforce the promise, or do we leave that to God to sort out? But if so, does God have any hands on this earth but ours? Are we erring by not faithfully following God's promise to Abraham? Wouldn't that require our taking sides in the conflict? But then do we know what the promise really means?
I don't. And as much as I revere the Christian Bible, I don't see these texts in Genesis as providing the solution to the conflict in the Middle East. It's an important promise, but I don't see these Bible texts as an unambiguous basis for action. The questions, not the answers, are what are most important for me here: what does God promise us? What do we promise God in return?
Reading the Bible can be hard, and may not yield final, simple clarity – not on this matter and not on homosexuality, too.
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One passage I don't find cited in this context: Ezekiel 47:21, about how the land of Israel should be distributed after the Exile: " 'You shall divide this land among you according to the tribes of Israel. You shall allot it as an inheritance for yourselves
and for the aliens who reside among you and have begotten children among you. They shall be to you as native-born sons of Israel; with you they shall be allotted an inheritance among the tribes of Israel. In whatever tribe the alien resides, there you shall assign him his inheritance, ' says the Lord God."
Yes, there are other passages in the Hebrew Bible that concern God's promise of land to the Israelites. The important passages, I believe, are in Exodus 23, Numbers 34 and Ezekiel 47.
Also, a frequent phrase referring to the land settled by the Israelites is "from Dan to Beersheba." That phrase is found in Judges 20:1, 1 Samuel 3:20, 2 Samuel 3:10, 2 Samuel 17:11, 2 Samuel 24:2, 2 Samuel 24:15, 1 Kings 4:25, 1 Chronicles 21:2, and 2 Chronicles 30:5.


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Due to page performance you should load javascript at the end of page (see http://developer.yahoo.com/performance/rules.html), at least all javascript you can defer to load. There are script that have to load at the very begin of page. But are you sure there is no option?
Well, actually this is a critical consideration on my own js script. When I wrote imagedata drupal example module I replaced {'imagedata …} with a direct call to jquery plugin.
There are a lot of situation where javascript function is called where a data structure could be defined and a "caller function" can use that var to fire up function call.
Also, often execution could/must be deferred in a given order of execution, in order to make things work (have a look at my formhint plugin and problems with facebook like widget). (so defer attribute in script tag is of no use)
That said, it could be used some structure like:
<script>var datastruct = {type:'right',sel:"a > img"};</script>
and at the end of page (at a given time):
{syntaxhighlighter brush:javascript} <script> function functioncall(data){ $(data.sel).contextmenu(menu,data.type,data.timeout); } functioncall(datastruct);</script> {/syntaxhighlighter}
Ok, that's work, and it could be used an array too …
<script>var datastruct = datastruct || new Array();datastuct.push({type:'right',sel:"a > img"});</script>
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But it could be used a more elegant (for me) solution: use script type="text/html"
<script type="text/html" class="mydatas">{type:'right',sel:"a"}</script>
And a caller function can be:
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February 7, 2019
How to Choose the Best Tattoo Removal Training School
Tattoo removal is a rapidly growing industry. As the popularity of tattoos increases so does the amount of regretted pieces. There are many reasons people seek removal. Perhaps they no longer like the placement, the coloring, the style, or the size. Whatever it is, laser tattoo removal allows people to regain control over the way their skin looks. It really is the next big thing in the cosmetic industry! However, because the practice involves targeting ink beneath the skin with a highly concentrated laser beam, laser specialists have to go through training to be properly qualified. However, how does someone break into this industry? Here are the top 3 ways to choose the best tattoo removal training school.
1. Get the most value for your money
If you quickly google search for tattoo removal schools in your area, you could spend hours scrolling through different courses and programs. However, how do you know you are really getting the most value for your money? The first thing to confirm before you enroll in any school or online program is that you are receiving the proper qualifications. Not all tattoo removal schools are honest and upfront with students about what they need in order to qualify for insurance after graduation. And not all these schools offer the necessary knowledge and training to be considered insurable. Don't waste your money and your time in completing a program that won't actually allow you to safely work in the industry. Make sure you ask a lot of questions before agreeing to anything. As the industry continues to expand, so do your educational options.
2. Is the school properly insured?
There is no better way of learning how to properly operate and control a tattoo removal laser than using it on a live model. In fact, the best tattoo removal schools will require you to practice on several live models who are in different stages of the removal process. However, because you are learning the ropes on real people, you must be certain that your school is properly insured under a reputable insurance company. Yes, that's right. Insurance doesn't just impact you after graduating! The insurance company needs to be ready to fight a claim, should you have one, on your behalf while you are a student, and also needs to approve all of the courses the school offers.
3. What do the schools offer?
As the tattoo removal industry grows, more and more tattoo removal schools are opening their doors to an influx of eager students. This gives you a lot of options, but it also makes you susceptible to more and more scams. Be wary of schools that offer training in under a day or in just a few hours, especially if you can't practice with a laser! You also want to ensure that the program you are in informs you on handling consultations, difficult clients, and what red flags to watch for. If you ever feel rushed during training, then you might not be receiving the attention you need. Remember, it's critical that your trainer makes you feel comfortable to ask questions and seek even more knowledge because there is so much to learn about different lasers and the best practice!


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Keep it simple
I love those meerkats – Aleksandr and Sergei. Before they found fame, comparethemarket.com was the 16th most visited insurance site in the UK. But they proved so popular that the site became the 4th most visited. It increased market share by 76%, where competitors' share fell by up to 30%.
All very well, but what do they know about coaching? In a word, 'simples'.
It's too easy for us as coaches to over-complicate things. So the advice we give to learners on our courses is:
|· Ask simple open questions
· Remember 'Hai' – the Japanese word for 'yes' and much more – nod, encourage
· Focus on summarising your understanding and not on thinking about your next question
· Be curious – probe further, particularly the 'inner game'
· You could ask;
"what's the impact on you?"
"what if things don't change?"
· Be comfortable with silence – your coachee is working things out
· Slow your pace – it says 'take your time'
· 80:20 – coach listening to coachee talking (less than 20% is better still)
· Stay with 'Reality' – the now, the situation; and don't chase solutions. This may be the first time your coachee has explored to this depth.


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Mt. Rushmore is an iconic symbol of greatness for the Presidents of the United States. Depicted on Mt. Rushmore are the sculptures of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln.
If you were to choose a "Mt. Rushmore" for college football coaches, who would you include? Pick four coaches from the poll below, and, if you want to include someone not on the list, choose "Other" and provide your answer in the comments.
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Photos & Media
Looking back at awesome times, and awesome friends.
Thousands of moments and memories are captured each year at Furnal Equinox by attendees and volunteers of all kinds. We want to feature some of our team-sourced photography – whether from our Photobooth, our Fursuit Events, or just simply our photogra-furs capturing the spirit of our events.
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We offer a range of tailored in-house and off-site training, team workshops, coaching, hands-on project or change management and facilitation to help you create exceptional managers and teams.
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Creating exceptional managers and teams. Our range of courses, workshops and one-to-one coaching for managers, teams and individual contributors will equip you with the capabilities and confidence to be at your best at work.
Creating exceptional managers and teams
Our clients come from a range of sectors, with an emphasis on Life Sciences, business support groups such as Library & Information Management, and small to medium sized (SME) businesses in Cambridgeshire & Hertfordshire.
Our consultants are qualified in Lean and Six Sigma, Knowledge / Information Management, Project Management, Change Management, Myers Briggs (MBTI), Belbin Team Roles and NeuroLinguistic Programming (NLP).
We offer tailored in-house and off-site training, team workshops, coaching, hands-on project or change management and facilitation to help you:
You can read more about our training, workshops and one-to-one coaching on the RiverRhee website.
Building and developing your team
We help teams and individuals to develop the capabilities that will help you with your work and to interact with each other more effectively.
We tailor the format of our training and workshops to your requirements and preferences.
Our courses are available 'off-site', or we can deliver 'on-site' workshops at your location.
Our workshops can also include team health checks or diagnostics, and the use of personality tools such as MBTI, Belbin Team Roles and NLP to enable you and the team to explore your strengths, what you are doing well, and what actions you can take to help the team achieve and maintain a state of high performance.
Enhancing your management skills
Exceptional managers balance the need to get the job done, with an understanding of the individuals that report to them, and the appropriate level of direction and support to achieve a high performance team.
Our 3-day Introduction to Management course, and our various one- and two-day courses for supervisors and line managers are geared towards those who are new to management, and those who are looking for formal training. The interactive format combines short presentations to introduce key concepts, tools and examples, with plenty of discussion and exercises.
Above all, we provide delegates with an opportunity to reflect on how they are approaching their roles, to learn from each other, and to practice strategies that will enable them to not only be good, but exceptional supervisors and managers.
Our other courses for managers include:
- Transition to Leadership - for more experienced managers, and those who have attended our Introduction to Management. See the RiverRhee home page for current dates
- Recruitment and Employee Relations for Managers - available as an in-house course only
- Coaching Skills for Managers - aimed at both less and more experienced managers. See the RiverRhee home page for current dates.
Delivering consistent quality to your customers
In a competitive market place, and with limited resources, you will want to ensure that you really understand and deliver what your customers want.
We will guide you through proven customer survey and interaction techniques to determine your customers' needs, prioritise resources and build lasting relationships to deliver ongoing value.
Contact us to find out more about how we can help you better understand what your customers value and achieve not only customer satisfaction, but lasting customer loyalty.
Simplifying and streamlining your processes
Everything that we do is potentially very complex: involving the interaction between people, processes and the environment that we work in. This complexity requires constant study, learning and improvement.
In fact we could regard every problem that we find as a "treasure" that will help us to reduce the future need for fire fighting and associated stress. Every problem that we find and solve will enable us to improve the quality of what we deliver to our customers, and reduce the demands on cost and time. Each of these treasures has the potential to improve our productivity, and to help us feel happier in our work!
Our training courses and workshops use process improvement approaches such as Lean and Six Sigma, that will enable you and your team to find those treasures, understand what your resource and time are being spent on, and find ways to deliver greater value to your customers as well as simplifying and streamlining what you do.
Optimising your use of information and knowledge assets
"Knowledge Management is a business philosophy. It is a set of principles, processes, organisational structures, and technology applications that help people share and leverage their knowledge to meet their business objectives" (after Gurteen)
By improving the way that you access, manage and use your internal information and knowledge your business can become a true 'learning organisation' and build on successes and new insights, rather than repeat mistakes and rely on out-dated knowledge.
We believe that a Knowledge Management strategy will only be successful if its objectives directly support those of the organisation, or are addressing issues that inhibit the organisation's growth and success.
RiverRhee Consulting has many years' experience to draw from to guide you to greater effectiveness, productivity and growth.
Ensuring that your business changes succeed
Traditionally two thirds of business change initiatives fail. This is often due to lack of attention to the impact on individuals, poor planning, lack of visible support or role-modelling from senior management, inadequate communication, and generally insufficient follow-through after closure of the change project.
We have a track record of helping teams through organisational and other types of change, and of delivering successful business change projects.
We will draw on our experience and expertise to guide and support such activities for your organisation.
A structured and systematic approach to planning and managing a project can make an enormous difference to the effectiveness of the project and to those involved with it.
Project management techniques can be applied to individuals' everyday activities, to broader team goals, or to a more strategic programme of work.
With careful planning and on-going management, individuals, teams, and organisations as a whole can ensure that they achieve their operational and strategic goals to the desired time, cost and quality in as painless a way as possible.
Our coaching, consulting and one-day workshop-style courses in Project Management draw on established project management techniques to enable you and your team to develop a roadmap and the necessary components for achieving your current project(s).
We will also equip you with the essential skills and tools to tackle future operational and strategic projects.
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RiverRhee is here to support you in whatever way it can during this time when many of your team will be working from home and might be feeling isolated and low in resourcefulness.
RiverRhee's open and in-house courses and one-to-one coaching focus on "creating exceptional managers and teams". Open courses are scheduled on demand, and can also be tailored for in-house delivery and one-to-one coaching.
The Innovation Practice and RiverRhee Consulting have been pooling their expertise, since 2018, in a series of strategic and team development workshops for senior management teams and members of their organisations.
RiverRhee has a whole portfolio of learning and development opportunities for managers and individual team members. Here are some of their upcoming courses.
RIverRhee's new one-day Supervisors' course kicks off in September, an alternative to its traditional three-day Introduction to Management which will also be running that month. For those interested in more individual skills, RIverRhee also has the half-day Effective Influencing and Communication course, and more one-day courses coming up in October and November.
RiverRhee's flagship Introduction to Management course traditionally runs over three consecutive days. A number of clients have asked if the format and content could be adapted to better fit with their schedules and ways of working. Starting 6th September 2018, a one-day Supervisors' , two-day Line Managers', and a more spread-out three day Introduction to Management will be added as...
RiverRhee has a number of half- and one-day courses geared to boosting your confidence and capability for everyday tasks. It schedules several of these as open courses and has the next round coming up in May. Alternatively, RiverRhee can tailor the courses to your requirements and availability and run them in-house for any number of delegates.
Over 100 managers have completed RiverRhee's Introduction to Management course since they started running it in 2013. There are 13 modules in RiverRhee's course and tenants at Great Chesterford will have the opportunity to gain a free taster of a key learning from each in January 2018.
Whether you are leading a team, or a member of it, change can be difficult to deal with. That can be true of even the smallest changes, let alone some of the more complex ones that many of the organisations in Cambridgeshire will be experiencing as they grow. RiverRhee's latest newsletter shares insights from its upcoming course on Managing Change, and recent publications from the Association...
RiverRhee's autumn programme of off-site courses for creating exceptional managers and teams kicks off this month.
Join RiverRhee at Granta Park's Farmer's Market between 11:30 am and 1:30 pm this Thursday (7th September) to find out about your relationship with time, and how you use this understanding to increase your productivity.
Continuous learning opportunities, not only at the individual but also at the organisational level, are key factors for success. RiverRhee shares some findings from a recent CIPD report, and reflections and updates on the options available for investing in learning.
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Scientists and managers attending RiverRhee's Introduction to Management course for the Life Science community come with a whole range of experience, knowledge and skills.
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Early Years Christmas Painting and Collage
It was my last session at Toddler Group today. So when I asked what people wanted to do they said, 'everything'.
Not very helpful really! So I decided to do the messy things because the children love it and the mums are grateful they don't have to do it at home. Read the rest of this entry »Google+
Christmas Cone Decorations
It was the last toddler group before Christmas this week. I thought the children could make decorations but I wanted a way of making them without being too prescriptive about it so the children still had an opportunity to use their imaginations and creativity. Read the rest of this entry »Google+
Encapsulating Light
Last week I was asked to come up with an activity around candles and light. This was the theme at this month's Praise and Play just before toddler group.
Easy – or so I thought. After much head scratching I decided to do a version of the tissue lanterns.
I settled for encapsulated collage where the finished piece could be taped to a window or wrapped into a tube to go round a jam jar with an electronic candle in it. Read the rest of this entry »Google+


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Small Press and Indie Comic of the Year 2017
It has been a stellar year for indie and small press comics. After a hard fought public vote we are pleased to announce the Indie Comic of the Year 2017 is.
We choose the best indie comics of 2017 in our rundown of the year's best titles. We rundown the top 50 indie comics of the year, and our readers voted on which from the top 10 would be crowned indie and small press comic of the year.


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I'm happy!
There may be people that are unhappy about it but I don't care! My life is getting better and better all the time! It just is and I enjoy it! Does anyone really think just because I've decided to feel better about life that they'll have to pick up more than their fair share of misery? lol Get off it! You bet I'm happy! You bet it's going well! So? lol
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Yellow mr happy is not a nice person. he is ken a evil rapist stalker. other victims will come forward. it has to happen. it has to. it has to. it has to.
Yeh that is because you are evil and it will come back to you. most people are not half as beautiful as they think they are. I don't have to wait around for a loser either.
Lucky b****. I just wanna die. I want it to be over. I wanna end this s***.


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The Apache Maven team would like to announce the release of Maven
NOTE: This is an BETA release. There is the potential that features may be
removed between this release and the first GA release in the 3.5.x release
Please consult the Known Issues section below before use
You can download the appropriate sources, etc. from the archives section on
the download page as Maven 3.3.9 is still the recommended GA release
Known Issues
The following issues were identified during release testing of this ALPHA
release but have not been deemed as release blockers:
* [MNG-6190] maven-resolver-provider's `DefaultArtifactDescriptorReader`
has mismatched constructor and initService methods (this issue does not
affect normal usage of Maven)
* [MNG-6191] `mvn -f` complains about illegal `readlink` option under macOS
* [MNG-6192] The distribution zip file has unordered entries and some tools
- most notably Maven wrapper - will fail to unzip the distribution
Why not Maven 3.4.0?
After Maven 3.3.9 was released, the Eclipse Aether project was retired and
the code base was migrated to the Apache Maven project.
The original goal for the 3.4.0 release was to replace Aether with the
exact same code after migration to the Apache Maven project and then
proceed with bug fixes to the resolver code as well as other areas of Maven.
The migration of the code between the two foundations took longer than
expected and as a result there were other changes committed to Maven core
that were outside the scope of intent for 3.4.0.
In order to refocus on the original intent for 3.4.0, the decision was
taken to revert the Maven core history to the point of the 3.3.9 release
and merge in the desired changes one at a time.
Because there had been a lot of communication about different features
being delivered and bugs fixed in Maven 3.4.0 and the new history may not
contain them in the first release, the decision was taken to forever burn
the 3.4.x release line.
More detail on this decision can be read in the [mailing list archive](
Release Notes - Maven - Version 3.5.0-beta-1
** Bug
* [MNG-5895] - Problem with CI friendly usage of ${..} which is already
defined via property in pom file.
* [MNG-6057] - Problem with CI friendly usage of ${..} reactor order is
* [MNG-6090] - CI friendly properties break submodule builds
* [MNG-6170] - NPE in cases using Multithreaded -T X versions:set
* [MNG-6173] - MavenSession.getAllProjects() should return all projects
in the reactor
* [MNG-6176] - Javadoc errors prevent release with Java 8
* [MNG-6177] - The --file command line option of the Windows and Unix
launchers does not work for directory names like "Spaces & Special Char"
* [MNG-6180] - groupId has plain color when goal fails
* [MNG-6181] - HttpClient produces a lot of noise at debug loglevel
* [MNG-6183] - Dependency management debug message corrections.
** Improvement
* [MNG-6078] - Can't overwrite properties which have been defined in
* [MNG-6115] - Add Jansi native library search path to our start
scripts to avoid extraction to temp file on each run
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* [MNG-6189] - WARN if maven-site-plugin configuration contains
reportPlugins element
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* [MNG-6182] - ModelResolver interface enhancement: addition of
resolveModel( Dependency ) supporting version ranges
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UT Police at Houston Kicks-off Annual Children's Gift Drive
November 19, 2018
It's that time of year! For many years, UT Police at Houston has been bringing joy to children and families at the Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, CE Odom Adolescent and Pediatric Health Center and UTHealth Harris County Psychiatric Center through our annual Children's Gift Drive. The Gift Drive is not just about the toys the children receive – it is about the hope and happiness fulfilled. We welcome you to be a part of the annual Children's Gift Drive by donating an unwrapped gift from the list below. Donations will be collected Monday, November 19 through Friday, December 14 at donation boxes placed throughout the UTHealth campus.
Donation Box Locations:
- Physical Plant Police Building – Roll Call Room, Office of the Chief, the Risk Operations Center
- Institute of Molecular Medicine – Lobby Elevator
- McGovern Medical School – LRC Lobby, Main Lobby, Administrative Offices
- Reuel A. Stallones Building, School of Public Health – Lobby, Administrative Office
- Cizik School of Nursing – Lobby, 6th Floor
- University Center Tower – Suite 700, Suite 1540, Suite 1800, Suite 1920, Suite 2355 A, Suite 2440 S
- Recreation Center – Entrance
- School of Dentistry – SOD6152, SOD5330
- UT Professional Building – 11th Floor
- Operations Center Building – Rio Grande Room
2018 Holiday Gift Drive Wish List:
For permanent use in playroom/pediatric unit
Crib mirrors, crib activity centers, coloring books, crayons, puzzles, board games, play dough
Infants and toddlers
Rattles, booties, blankets, crib toys, music boxes, squeeze toys, balls and books
Preschool (2-5 years)
Board Games (Candy Land, Memory, Chutes & Ladders), dolls, cars, stuffed animals, puzzles, books, musical and talking toys, and coloring books
School age (6-12 years)
Magna Doodle, Lego, card games, action figures, electronic games, puzzles, footballs, basketballs, soccer balls, board games (Checkers, Sorry, Monopoly, etc.), watches, books and jewelry
Grooming items, wallets, jewelry, watches, diaries, puzzles, stationary, card games, board games, books, music/CDs, crafts, socks, T-shirt and model kits, and electronic games


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Atkins diet foods are easy to find and available everywhere. There are many varieties to choose from, if you choose foods that are ready for your low-carb diet or make your own meals. No matter what you want to do the Atkins diet foods, there is a solution for you.
You must keep the Atkins food pyramid in mind when choosing foods. Atkins pyramid seems very different from the Food Guide Pyramid USDA. The base of the pyramid consists of protein sources like eggs, fish, meat, chicken and tofu. On a daily basis, you should review your diet primarily of these foods. The second stage has a low glycemic vegetables like lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus and spinach.
The third step is made of berries and avocado. Fruits should be used only occasionally after the initial phase of the Atkins diet. Vegetable oils and seeds, cheese, dairy products, nuts and legumes are used sparingly and in appropriate portions. While fats and oils FDA pyramid at the top end, Atkins pyramid places whole grain products at this time. Whole grain products should be used often and that the backbone of the Atkins diet.
When you start the Atkins diet, you should make sure you understand which foods are acceptable for your stage of the program. The induction phase is restrictive, but it only lasts two weeks.
You owe it to power their success is in the list of acceptable foods. One of the best ways to do this is to plan menus that follow the Atkins New Diet Revolution book to print. There are also Atkins cookbooks and cookbooks that are geared to other low-carb diets that are helpful in formulating meal plans.
It's a useful idea to use a cheat sheet of acceptable Atkins foods wherever you go. If you're away from home and hungry, is the last thing I want to try to think back to the memory of what can and can not eat. Write a list of acceptable foods with you to find a snack or a meal on the run easy. We can not always rely on "low carb" labels to know whether something is a food easy. From low-carb craze has become the new system, manufacturers have jumped on the bandwagon to attract Atkins diet. You describe things to sell low-carb, not your eye health. Based on your personal list of foods is the best way to stay in the plan.
Another good source of food is adequate monitoring Atkins diet program online. There are several. Some are free, and some have a low monthly fee. Programs must be registered and give you personal weekly menu plans based on your needs and your carbohydrate gram level. There are normally printable weekly shopping lists that make picking up your Atkins diet foods shop quickly and easily.
Atkins diet foods are easy to find if you look at what you know. Books, food pyramid and online resources can help you make better food and stay on the diet long-term. Atkins Diet Foods – their success is in the list of acceptable foods


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Legal Separation and Property Considerations
When a person uses the word "separated" to describe his or her marital status, it usually means that he or she is estranged and living separately from his or her spouse. This is a common scenario for partners who may be contemplating a divorce or have initiated but not completed divorce proceedings. In some situations, however, a person who says that he or she is "separated" may actually have filed for and received a judgment of legal separation.
Unlike like an informal separation—known under Illinois law as living separate and apart—a legal separation is a court-issued declaration regarding the status of the relationship. A judgment of legal separation generally includes many of the same considerations as a divorce judgment. There is, of course, one major difference: the spouses are still legally married to one another, thus they are not free to pursue another marriage.
Why Legal Separation?
While legal separations are not all that common in Illinois, there are several reasons why such an arrangement may appeal to a couple. A legal separation may be appropriate for those whose religion, philosophy, or personal beliefs forbid or frown upon divorce. A couple may also consider a legal separation to establish arrangements regarding spousal support or their children as their divorce proceeds. For others, a legal separation may represent a way of protecting property concerns, particularly if a divorce seems to be imminent but the proceedings are likely to drag on for months or years.
Drawing a Line
According to the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, most property acquired by either spouse during the marriage is considered to be marital property and is, therefore, subject to division in a divorce. Property that is acquired after a judgment of legal separation has been issued, however, is not considered marital property. This could be an important consideration for a person who feels that a divorce is a strong possibility but who also may have developing business interests or opportunities.
For example, consider a person whose marriage is severely struggling. He has moved out of the family home but has agreed to participate in marital counseling with his spouse. In his professional life, he is in line for a major promotion which promises substantially more income and a sizeable bonus upon accepting the position. If he were to accept the promotion and the associated bonus as the marriage continues to deteriorate, the additional income and the bonus would be part of the marital estate. If, however, a judgment of legal separation was entered before he accepted the promotion, the added income and bonus would not be subject to division, even if the couple eventually divorced.
Is a Legal Separation Right for You?
A legal separation is not appropriate for every situation. In fact, for most couples, pursuing one is likely to be a waste of time and money, as a divorce would better serve the spouses' needs. If you believe that a legal separation could be beneficial for you, contact an experienced Geneva family law attorney. Call 630-232-9700 and speak with a member of the team at The Law Offices of Douglas B. Warlick & Associates today.


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Pure Storage's Accelerate event in San Francisco earlier this month previewed a coming high-end FlashArray//m system with more than three times the usable capacity of the current range-topping m70.
The new system will arrive later this year and give Pure a five box line-up, unless one of the current//m products is dropped.
A slide showed:
- 1.5PB usable
- 4 and 8TB 3D NAND modules (SSDs)
- 1,000s of VMs supported
- Always-on QoS
- Priced at less than $1GB/usable capacity
We assume that the upgradability from the entry-level m10 to the new system, which we'll call the m90 for convenience, is preserved with Pure's Evergreen scheme.
The Pure Accelerate slide (below) shows just two expansion shelves underneath the controller enclosure. Each appears to have 24 flash modules. Simple arithmetic tells us 48 x 8TB = 384TB of raw capacity, which is in the right ballpark for 1.5PB of usable capacity, allowing for data reduction hype.
Pure Accelerate preview slide
The m70 has 512GB, 1TB or 2TB flash modules, so the new box, with either 4TB or 8TB ones and 48 slots, will almost quadruple its raw and effective capacity. Pure fits the m70's capacity into a 3U controller box and four 2U expansion shelves, each with 24 slots. The new box should take up less rackspace, if the picture shows a fully-coinfigured one.
It's suggested that this new FlashArray could be the existing FlashArray//m architecture with high end controllers, fitted with 1TB RAM or more per controller to address global deduplication and manage that amount of capacity.
We took a stab at filling in boxes on a FlashArray basic specs spreadsheet, calling the new box the m90, but that's only us guessing.
Enhanced FlashArray//m line with new box in green column.
William Blair analyst Jason Ader has tabulated various vendors' all-flash arrays and their raw capacity:
Jason Ader's AFA raw capacity list
If we chart this alphabetically ordered list, re-ordering by capacity size, and add in Pure's coming array, this is the result:
It shows us that, at the estimated 384TB raw capacity, the new FlashArray would exceed XtremIO's current maximum capacity as well as NetApp's EF-Series and the SolidFire line. The existing //m70 is low down on this raw capacity list
IBM's FlashSystem and EMC's VNXe3200 would exceed the coming FlashArray by reasonable amounts while Kaminario's K2 and Violin's 7700 would be well ahead. The FlashBlade from Pure won't reach its 1.6PB capacity for a year or more and, being in the unstructured data area, is not directly comparable.
HPE's StoreServ 20850 is simply a capacity monster.
There is a great deal of variation in AFA's raw capacity, reflecting differentiated SSD and flash chip suppliers with different planar and 3D NAND, and MLC versus TLC chips. Differing data reduction technologies also have a role to play as suppliers target effective capacities at the market sweet spots they are aiming for.
One thing is certain; at the rate of tech change we are seeing, this chart will be completely different in 6-12 months' time.
One more thing: we understand Pure uses Samsung SSDs using 3D V-NAND flash chips, currently available in PM863/PM1633 form in up to 3.84TB capacities, using 30nm, 32-layer, 128Gbit TLC chips.
The PM1633a has 7.68TB and 15.36TB capacities using sub-30nm, 48-layer, 256Gbit TLC V-NAND chips. It started shipping this month. With Toshiba/SanDisk and Micron accelerating their v3D NAND chip shipments expect a wave of capacity updates to flood through the all-flash array product lines. ®


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This programme is designed for UK and international mathematics teachers and other professionals working in mathematics education, from primary schools to post-16 education. You will be supported in integrating the theory and practice of teaching and learning mathematics by:
The course has been recognised as excellent by the National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics.
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Students following this programme will be able to take optional units from across the school, such as Subject Updating and Assessment in Schools.
You will also complete a 15,000-word dissertation.
Out State Tuition (per year): 15,700 GBP
Classification: Higher Education Institution (Not Carnegie Classified)
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James Meakin joins corporate tax practice at Dentons London
Dentons has bolstered its Corporate Tax practice in London with the hire of partner James Meakin. James joins the Firm from Charles Russell Speechlys where he was also a partner.
James has a broad practice and advises a variety of clients in relation to the tax issues facing their businesses and transactions. He focuses on the tax aspects of corporate and real estate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, group reorganisations, joint ventures, venture capital and private equity from both a UK and cross-border perspective.
Commenting on James's hire, Jeremy Cohen, Dentons' CEO for the UK and Middle East, said, "Over the last year our cross-border Tax team has acted on some of Europe's most high profile deals across the private equity, corporate and real estate sectors. This experience, combined with our market-leading reputation for tax advice to clients investing into and out of emerging markets like the Middle East, Africa and the CIS, positions us particularly well to provide clients with specialist tax advice, wherever they need it. James's arrival further strengthens these capabilities and gives us additional capacity to better serve our clients. We are pleased to have him on board."
James is the second Tax partner to join Dentons in London in the last few months. His hire follows the recruitment of partner Alex Tostevin from Weil Gotshal & Manges in June 2017.
In October 2017 Dentons more than doubled the size of its UK Tax practice through its merger with Maclay Murray & Spens in Scotland, adding three Tax partners and a number of associates across offices in Glasgow and Edinburgh. The combination consolidated the specialist skills Dentons' Tax team has to offer and service clients, including planning and structuring for corporate deals and transactions, financial services tax, real estate taxes, planning for cross-border transactions, VAT, employment transactions including share schemes, and drafting and negotiating tax warranties and indemnities on corporate M&A transactions. The team also has experience in advising ultra high net-worth individuals.


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The Creators
Tigglypops was created and written by Brian West & Georgina Sowerby. Design, animation and direction of the 10 minute pilot episode is by Brian, and the voiceover is performed by Georgina.
Brian and Georgina have been writing and performing together for 10 years and their small production company Fit2Fill Limited has previously created content for Channel 4, Channel 5 and the BBC.


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I was just browsing the blog Sandwalk and saw a like to a nice article entitled Why We Vaccinate by James D. Macdonald. Give it a read!
This article was inspired by this news story which reports on the death of one of five children in Minnesota recently infected with Haemophilus influenzae B (Hib).
Nice article on "Why We Vaccinate"
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Denali Climb
Three women summit highest mountain in North America
At 20,320 feet, Denali boasts arctic winds in excess of 100 miles per hour, temperatures of −40 degrees, miles of heavily glaciated terrain with gaping crevasses, and renowned storms that pin teams in tents for up to a week at a time.
- Our self-guided team of three women climbed the West Buttress route, moving through four camps.
- We summited on June 4, 1998, and arrived back at base camp on day 24 of our journey.
- Due to poor weather conditions during that climbing season, only 36% of teams summitted.
Our team
Before heading to Denali, Susan, Alyson, and I had honed our climbing on Mount Rainier, a tough 14,411-foot glacier-covered mountain outside Seattle. A two-hour drive from where we lived, this mountain offered similar winter conditions of whipping snow and blasting winds as Denali.
Beyond the summit
On the summit ridge of Denali, my teammates and I passed a team of three men who were on their way down after summiting. Our teams had been climbing for almost three weeks at the same pace, and had become friends. A year later, one of their team members named Marty became my husband and adventure partner for life.


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"New York. Australia. Toronto. Ohio. Australia. Australia. New York." We were taking an impromptu tour of Bukovo, guided by a man who had recently returned after fifteen years abroad. As we walked past home after abandoned home, he was listing off the faraway places to which their former occupants had emigrated.
Before leading the nation of Turkey into the modern day, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk attended military high school in Macedonia. Today, his former educational institute has been converted into the Bitola Museum, a special wing of which celebrates the great man and his legacy.
Bitola may lag behind Skopje in terms of population and influence, but with its turn-of-the-century architecture, compact Turkish quarter, lovely churches and ancient mosques, it competes in terms of style. We spent a few days exploring the city, and enjoyed ourselves immensely.
A short taxi ride brought us from Strumica to Bansko, a village which has long been known throughout Macedonia for its thermal mountain springs. After arriving, we visited the ruins of an ancient Roman bathhouse, before diving into a more modern pool.
The village of Vodoča is located a few kilometers outside of Strumica. We visited a monastery there, before walking up to Lake Vodoča for a midday swim. On the long hike back to Strumica, we stopped for lunch at an entertaining hilltop restaurant, and saw the remains of a medieval fortress.
Strumica is a nice city, but not one with a huge range of touristic sights. We spent our first day scouring the streets for things to do, but everything was closed. Everything except for one lonely church hidden in Strumica's Turkish quarter: the Sveti Petnaeset Tiveriopolski Sveštenomačnici, or Church of the Fifteen Holy Martyrs.
A population of 50,000 qualifies Strumica as the largest city in southeastern Macedonia. Over the course of a couple days, we got to know its two distinct sides: although it's comatose during the day, Strumica comes alive at night.
On the way to Skopje's bus station, our taxi driver started up a conversation. "You're off to Ohrid, I bet. Beautiful weather for the lake!" We agreed about the weather, but said that we would be spending this fine summer day in Gostivar. "Gostivar? Why would you want to go there?" We just plan on doing some sightseeing. "Oh right, sightseeing in Gostivar. Good one!" He didn't stop chuckling all the way to the station.
We weren't entirely impressed with Tetovo during our short visit, finding it too noisy, crowded and hectic. But the city does have a couple things to recommend it. The Šarena Džamija, more commonly known as the Painted Mosque, and the Arabati Baba Tekke are two historic sites worth seeking out.
Located at the foot of the Šar Mountains which separate Macedonia from Albania, Tetovo has long been a stronghold of the country's ethnic Albanians. We spent a day here, getting an impression of life in this crowded and hectic city.