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What is the price?
Each project is unique, therefore a quote can be provided after we discuss the specifications on every project. Projects can be billed on a fixed price fee or hourly. We do not have minimum or maximum fees per project, so we can work on every project and we can discuss the price for it. We also often provide monthly, 3-month, 6-month or 1 year contracts for our clients with longer term needs.
What is the preferred method of payment?
We accept payments via VISA, MasterCard, or PayPal. Payments by bank wire transfer are also accepted. So, you can choose option that best works for you.
How do we communicate?
You can choose the method that work best for you – email, telephone, web conferencing or instant messaging via Skype or another similar program.
What would be the turnaround time?
The turnaround time depends on the project. Based on the project details and requirements we calculate the timeline for project completion. We can also work on short deadlines if required. We will tell you the estimated timeline before the project kick starts.
How can I send large files?
Our email system is limited to 20 MB as most of the email systems. If the size of the file exceeds this, you can send us your file on our personal email. Additionally, we often use Dropbox for fast, efficient file sharing.
What file formats are acceptable?
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Do you charge for corrections?
All clients will receive two rounds of corrections included in the quote if the needed corrections are not so big. We can always discuss what is possible and what is not. After two rounds of corrections, the clients will be billed at the hourly rate for any additional rounds of corrections. This will be added to the amount due in the final bill.
What security measures do we use?
Our network is protected by software and hardware (firewalls, anti-virus, etc.). Document storage is encrypted, and only a limited number of people have access to it. Data storage is on a separate secure server designed for storage and transfer of large files.
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SPEC Building Materials Corporation offers our family of associates a great benefits package! We provide eligible associates a comprehensive menu of easy-to-enroll benefits, which allow them to choose specific plans that best suit their individual/family needs.
SPEC Insurance
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- 401(k) Savings Plan (With Employer Match)
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This information offers a brief summary of the benefits that are available to eligible SPEC associates. A complete description of the benefit provisions, conditions and limitations is provided to all associates upon hire. Any disparity between this summary and the plan documents or policies, those plan documents or policies will govern. SPEC Building Materials Corporation has the right to amend or terminate any of these benefits at any time.

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It was in the middle of an impromptu dance party that it finally struck me: this place felt like home.
Watching my husband do his best "floss" and listening to the roar of laughter from my children upon seeing their Dad trying to keep up with social media's hottest dance craze, it was clear that this was no ordinary holiday. During week two, our family was creating moments, memories, and bonds that will last a lifetime, and it was all possible thanks to the magic of the Vivonne Bay Holiday House.
But let's be clear – the Vivonne Bay Holiday House is no ordinary house. This place is a home.
The Journey to Kangaroo Island and Vivonne Bay Holiday House
Week two of our Ultimate Australian Family Adventure took us to the famed Kangaroo Island. Just off the mainland on Australia's southern coast, Kangaroo Island is known for its incredible collection of nature reserves and wildlife species. In fact, over a third of this amazing island is protected from development in order to keep wildlife flourishing.
And for this leg of our adventure, our family was ready to see it all!
Accessing the island is super easy and incredibly fun. SeaLink is the main ferry provider for Kangaroo Island, and our journey on their remarkable boat was an adventure in and of itself (so much so that I'm going to tell you all about it in an upcoming blog post). After the quick 30-minute ride on the beautiful blue water, we landed in the town of Penneshaw and immediately felt like we had been transported to a whole other world.
But before we could explore, we needed to drop our bags. Thankfully, in addition to running the ferry, SeaLink offers a variety of lodging options on Kangaroo Island. And for our family's week of adventure, they found us the absolute perfect place to stay: the Vivonne Bay Holiday House.
Vivonne Bay Holiday House
While our adventure has been about so much more than a list of amenities, I'd be remiss if I didn't at least attempt to describe just how wonderful our stay at the Vivonne Bay Holiday House has been.
From the very beginning, this place truly felt like home. No doubt this is in no small part thanks to how much care the staff took in designing the property.
A private three-bedroom, one bath home, the Vivonne Bay Holiday House has been the perfect basecamp for adventure. The kids are thrilled to each have their own room, and mom and dad have loved the large, comfortable bed that allows us a deep, restful night's sleep so that we can keep up with the kids during the day.
A well-appointed kitchen has everything you need to cook like home, and we've taken full advantage, with most of our dinners on the island being a home-cooked feast. Not only does this allow us to save our money for fun daytime adventures, but it's also provided us with the chance to spend some quality time together as a family. Whether we're inside at the kitchen table or out on our private back patio grilling on the BBQ, this setup has allowed us to have lazy, long dinners where we recap our days and plan the evening's festivities.
Speaking of evening festivities, the large living room has been the home to many nights of fun here on Kangaroo Island. Whether it's an impromptu dance competition, game night, or just sitting around and chatting with one another about the sights we want to explore tomorrow, it's been the perfect place to unwind after long days.
This home has countless other amenities that have really made our time here special, including a Bluetooth stereo, laundry (which is AMAZING for a family of four travelling an entire month), a television and so much more. And if that weren't enough, guests of the Vivonne Bay Holiday House also have access to the Vivonne Bay Lodge, which is just down the road, and features a pool table, ping pong, darts, wide-open deck space, bike and kayak rentals, and even a bar for mom and dad!
Overall, we couldn't have dreamt of a better place to call home during our time on Kangaroo Island.
Backyard AND Backcountry Adventures at Vivonne Bay Holiday House
While the amenities have been nice, the real magic of the Vivonne Bay Holiday House has been its amazing location. Tucked away on the edge of the backcountry, from the second we stepped foot into this home, we've felt fully immersed in Australia's incredible natural wonders.
We've swapped our iPhone alarms for the singing and calls of the local birds, who right on cue each morning welcome us to the start of a brand-new adventure. Unlike the "5 more minutes mom!" battles we have waking the kids at home, here they are quick to leap out of bed, as they cannot wait to race across the living and out onto the patio to try and catch a glimpse of the morning activity. Whether it's a koala lazily greeting the day in one of our trees, or a kangaroo hopping on by in search of breakfast, the wildlife really does come to you when you stay at the Vivonne Bay Holiday House. Quite honestly, at times we've had to pinch ourselves to remind us that we're not at the zoo – we're standing on the private patio of our amazing holiday home!
This experience is quite a contrast to our normal travels. Generally, hotels and holiday properties try and create an artificial environment. A curated collection of amenities, sights, and sounds to build an experience around you. While this, of course, has a time and a place, when you're travelling through one of the most beautiful countries on earth, it's much preferred to be immersed in the real environment around you, not an artificially crafted one.
SeaLink and the Vivonne Bay Team understand this and have created the perfect blend of comfort and convenience, but without taking you out of the amazing Kangaroo Island environment.
Vivonne Bay Beach
As the name might suggest, the Vivonne Bay Holiday House is just a short trek away from the iconic Vivonne Bay Beach. And so, it's no surprise that on the first full day in our home away from home, we had to make the journey to see it ourselves.
Once voted as the best beach in Australia, Vivonne Bay is unlike any beach our family has ever experienced. Taking the long winding trail from our home, we curved our way through the brush, being sure to keep our eyes peels for koalas in the trees and kangaroos hopping through the bushes.
After our fun game of I Spy: Animal Edition, we finally emerged through the clearing and got our first glimpse at the incredible Vivonne Bay Beach.
Laying eyes on this beach is like seeing a National Geographic photograph come to life. The pristine, golden sand stretches well into the distance and is washed every few seconds with the beautiful blues waves of Vivonne Bay. And with the backdrop of green brush and incredible rock outcroppings, it really did feel like we were discovering a beach that had never before been seen by humans.
Certainly a sight we'll never forget, and one we've returned to often during our stay.
What You Can't Do on the Island
With so many amazing things to see and do on Kangaroo Island, I felt it best to leave the list of recommended activities for a separate blog. But there's one that I thought was incredibly important to share here, and that's what you can't do on the island…
Kangaroo Island is not a place for screen time.
Vivonne Bay offers many wonderful things, but a strong cell signal and blazing fast internet are not one of them. Of course, if it's truly needed, there are places to connect. But that's not the point. The point of Kangaroo Island is to leave these devices on the mainland.
For our entire time here, phones, iPads, and televisions have remained in a constant state of "off". You don't need those things here. There's too much to see and do to be distracted with endless scrolling and emails. The only connecting you should be doing here is with the locals, the nature, and the loved ones around you. These are the only connections that matter.
This week has allowed my husband and I to reconnect with each other and our kids in a way we haven't done in years. With a forced sabbatical from technology, we've rediscovered just how many ways we can have fun without internet or electronic devices. And truth be told, this kind of fun is WAY better than the fun we have watching a viral video online. While I'm first to admit I couldn't live without my phone, this digital detox in Vivonne Bay has done wonders for our family and is one of the main reasons I'd suggest anyone coming to Australia make it a point to spend a few days out in this magical place.
What's Next
Using the Vivonne Bay Holiday House as our basecamp, we've already been on some incredible adventures around Kangaroo Island. Keep an eye out in the coming days for new posts showcasing all of our amazing activities, and what you should put on your list when you make the journey here yourself!
Australia is full of adventures for the whole family, check out these articles for more experiences:
Is this a sponsored post?: Yes, while we were graciously invited by Sealink to visit Kangaroo Island, all of our thoughts, views and words are our own.


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Residents or businesses that are relocating to a new area can benefit from the relocation services of Caring Transitions of Hampden County. Our team of dedicated relocation specialists can help you tackle the entire relocation process from start to finish.We know that relocating has a lot of variables, so we offer relocation services that can be added or removed as the need arises. A few of the many transition services that we may recommend during a transition are:
There are a lot of variables in the relocation process, and we aim to help satisfy them all so that you can focus on you and your family. When you call us, we'll start the process with a free consultation to better understand your relocation needs. While we can assist through the entire relocation process, you may only need us during one or two phases of the relocation.
Relocating is an important transition in life, but it can be stressful and chaotic at times. Our trained and background checked specialists provide a free home consultation to better understand your relocation services need. We may recommend selling off some items, or we may recommend auctions that can help you downsize the estate to make the relocation go along smoothly.
Our consultation is followed by a plan creation process. The plan allows us to brainstorm with you and come up with a custom plan that allows for a fast, streamlined process. Relocation specialists will make sure that you agree with the entire plan and offer insights during the plan's execution is any services need to be added or removed. If you're planning on relocating, call us today at (413) 318-8389 to discuss how we can help you through the relocation services process.
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Mouthwash can help you spit out loosened plaque and other bits of detritus hiding in the cracks and crevices of your mouth, but so can water. Mouthwash is an addition to proper oral hygiene, not a substitute. It's not going to take the place of your morning brush or twice-yearly dentist visit. The journal Free Radical Biology and Medicine found some mouthwashes could raise your blood pressure by wiping out a kind of helpful mouth bacteria. The study focused on mouthwashes containing a strong antibacterial agent called chlorhexidine. Some studies have suggested rinses that contain alcohol could contribute to the development of oral cancers. A 2014 study from Europe reinvigorated the debate. But experts say those studies are flawed, and focus on excessive mouthwash use (three bouts of swishing a day or more).
If you have periodontal disease or some harmful types of mouth bacteria, an antibacterial rinse could help kill the bacteria that cause the disease,but you need to speak with your dentist about the benefits and potential risks. Those with healthy teeth and mouths, a mild mouthwash that doesn't contain alcohol or strong antibacterial agents is probably your best choice. You don't need mouthwash, but if you enjoy it, or you have bad breath and feel it helps, then there's no substantiated risks to rinsing once or twice a day,


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The Sloth Project has started! We are making sloths for kids with cancer. Instructions on how to make a sock sloth and additional information are on this website. http://slothscurecancer.weebly.com/
If you are interested in joining our project, you can give sloths to children at your local hospital or send sloths to us and we will donate them to children fighting cancer. Donating locally was a great idea from someone that follows Robbie's blog. This will allow more children to be reached. Robbie's goal is to make someone smile that is fighting cancer and give families hope.
He is following in the footsteps of his grandmother that donated hundreds of homemade dolls over the years to children in the hospital and children in orphanages. If she were alive, she would be helping us and the sewing would be a 100 times better. I should have listened better during all her sewing instructions.
|Robbie gathering more supplies for the Sloth Project this week at Hobby Lobby.
|Last year, Robbie still needed a walker or wheelchair to get around.


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Lecical Analyzer
Input the source program in C,CPP,Java,PHP,VB,C# and get the available tokens in that program. This is the First Phase of Compiler and this helps you to seperate list of Identifiers, Keywords, Literals, Seperators and Operators from the source program. This also returns if an identifier is valid or not.
Features at a glance
- Light weight application and portable
- Can be used as a study tool by a teacher to explaing the concept of Lexical Analysis phase
- A different screen style and colour
- Stages are seperated for easy access and understanding
- Revert back to any stage from any stage


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What can be done?
One thing that is not meager in SBC life is opinions. In spite of being short on compensation, we are always rich in opinions and advice. Classify this blog article as pontificatory...and I apologize for it in advance. It is well worth what it costs you to read it.
Here are some ideas, all of which I have either experienced or have had colleagues who have over the years:
- Supplementing income. At various times over the years I have supplemented my pastoral income in a number of ways. While this can be problematic in some pastoral situations, I was blessed to be able to do this. Today, selling merchandise on Ebay or books on Amazon are easily done without interference with pastoral duties.
- The traditional route to extra income is to get invited to preach revivals and the like. Hmmm, invitations are not always easy to come by, so the parson might be proactive and find another route. I have known fellow pastors to do debt collection work, census enumeration, substitute teaching, bus driving and other things. There are opportunities out there.
- The biggest obstacle is probably the attitude of the pastor who may look at his penury and haughtily conclude that it is God and the church's responsibility to provide him with income; consequently, he sits and awaits checks from others. Do I recall something about Paul working to provide his own income at times?
- I have known some of the brethren to have an expectation of entitlement as a result of their being in the Christian ministry. This leads to unattractive discount fishing expeditions and subtle begging. Tsk, tsk, not very becoming and people recognize this and one's reputation suffers.
- Some of the old ministerial codgers advise younger dudes to have a skill and not take the Bible school undergrad, seminary grad route. Get a business degree, teaching degree, HVAC certification, whatever, but have some job skills. I know of colleagues who have taken time out from pastoring to retrain.
- The Methodists guarantee a church for every minister. Baptist do not. We guarantee a place in the seminary classroom where we will take your tuition money and help you get a sheepskin but beyond that only smiles, recommendations, and back slaps but not a church and certainly not a good paying church.
- God will provide but it is not unspiritual for the minister to prepare and work until God provides that better paying church.
Did you know that Starbucks is having a special day where if you bring in this blog article and ten bucks or so you can get a cup of some fancy-named coffee.
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This meal was provided for guests by Belle Assiette
A quick scour across the lifestyle magazines and foody websites will inevitably show you that private dining is a thing. Its also a growing thing, with the trend for bringing in a private chef to cook for special meals being on the increase. Companies like La Belle Assiette make it easy for diners and chefs to hook up, and we were lucky enough to be asked by Millie from LBA to host a private meal to be cooked by Chef Nina Groves as part of her validation for being a La Belle Assiette chef.
I live in a smallish flat. But the kitchen is decidedly Parisian. Had we wanted to even consider hosting an event like this, the first thing we would have had to consider is, well, the space.
Had it not been the fact that our flat has a distinctively 'creative' vibe to it, then I would have been jumping for joy at the fact that someone would be coming to cook for us in our house, but with the lack of storage space and my obsession with piling things on top of other things, we thought it best not to subject a skilled chef such as Chef Nina to the ordeal that might ensue trying to cook a la carte standard food in a teeny weeny kitchen.
Luckily I know people who have BIGGER kitchens so after some umming and arring, I asked my good friend Dr Steve Price if he could host it. His house is bigger than ours and its a lot less chaotic. But after a conversation with Vanessa (a friend of his), it was decided that we would host it at her wonderful house which even nicer than Steve's. It had an amazing kitchen but also a separate dining area that would be perfect for the event.
Nina Groves is a Dawlish based chef who has had a varied and exciting career cooking in resorts and on private yachts. She has cooked for the rich and famous including one of the founders of Google.
We all signed up to LBA's in-house event system with our email addresses and we were all invited officially. With the menu sorted, it was very much a case of just appearing on the night.
The evening would start at 7:30pm with arrival at 7:00pm for an aperitif of Soft boiled Quail's eggs with celery salt, game terrine with onion marmalade and fresh peas and sugar snap peas wrapped around Prawn tails. They were a lovely start to the evening and, as you might think, divine; and so well presented on mirrored plates.
This evening I was under strict instructions not to worry about photos, as the pro photographer was there to cover this, but I still took a few sneaky snaps (can't resist..).
For starter we were treated to Crab Tian, layers of fresh Brixham crab, concass tomato and avocado which was a light and refreshing combination that was, well light and refreshing…bloomin' lovely. The Tomato and Avacado as a combination is quite familiar, but throw some fresh Brixham Crab in to the combination and it works so well. These were immaculately presented and I felt sad that I had to actually eat it. I know this is generally the idea with food, but I had to admire it.
The main was a Fillet of Ruby Devon Beef with Mushroom Fondant, Celeriac and Potato Dauphinois and Asparagus. The fillets had been sourced from GT Orsman of Shaldon which I happened to visit last year, given their care and expertise in our fillet we bought last year, this was going to be a good fillet!
As we tucked in, the table went quiet, our chatter and laughter stopped as we all took a step back to realise how delicious it was. Slow cooked and braised, it was one of the highlights of the meal, and not only was the texture perfect but the taste hit the spot dead on.
We had a little time to recover from the main course then we were presented with our dessert.
For dessert we were treated to Pineapple Tarte Tatin with Vanilla Ice-cream. Full of flavours and varying textures and temperatures, it was a delightful way to round up an amazing evening.
Private dining might not be for everyone, but for that extra special evening with friends or even just as a couple, it is an experience that is hard to forget. Chef Nina bought all of the ingredients, there was some negotiation about what sort of resources Nina would have before the date and as Vanessa mentioned, the meal itself nearly didn't happen due to the oven going phutt two days before hand but it ran smoothly, like clockwork.
Would I do it again? Absolutely. Chef Nina was discreet and generally lovely, there is little hassle in the organisation of such an event and so long as you can get over the fact there is a chef in your kitchen producing culinary magnificence then I would definitely recommend it.
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U.N. says South Sudan agreement is "first step" in reversing crisis/ South Sudanese hopeful new pact will bring lasting peace to the country.
Sep 2, 2015 The United Nations Security Council recently acknowledged that the peace deal signed by President Salva Kiir and Riek Machar was only the first step in dealing with the crisis in South Sudan.
Joy Ogwu, Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the United Nations therefore called on the parties to fully honor the peace agreement.
"The Security Council acknowledges that this agreement is the first step in reversing the difficult, political and economic situation and humanitarian and security catastrophe resulting from this crisis calls upon the parties with support from the United Nations and international community to fully implement the agreement and reaffirms its unwavering support of the people of South Sudan." Joy said.
The Nigerian representative went on to stress the need for accountability while acknowledging the efforts of the security personals across the country.
"The Security Council underscores the pressing need to ensure accountability for serious violations and abuses of human rights and serious violations of international humanitarian law. The Security Council takes note in this regard of chapter five of the agreement. The Security Council further recognizes the work of the African Union Commission of Inquiry, an independent and public human rights monitoring, investigation and reporting and anticipates with interest its findings and recommendations and encourages the public release of the final report as soon as possible on South Sudan. The Security Council renews its deep appreciation for the courageous actions taken by UNMISS personnel and troop and police contributing countries to protect hundreds of thousands of civilians under threat of physical violence and to stabilize the security situation across South Sudan."
Meanwhile many displaced persons living at the UN camp in Juba have expressed hope that the new developments will see the return of peace to the region.
"We are very happy as people who stay at UNMISS, that the peace was signed yesterday. We have had a lot of suffering in here, so we want the peace to be real," said an unidentified civilian.
Another displaced person said:
"They brought peace and if they say let us get out of this place, we will get out. But if the peace is still in doubt we will stay but we have lost all of our children and we don't have youth in our midst. People are just dying randomly – children getting lost every day,"
Some traders said they hope that the leaders will to improve the economy.
"The peace is good because things were really expensive in the market, but now since the peace has been signed, prices of things have started dropping, for example the dollar has dropped, and me as a business man, I got a loss but I am happy even if I got a loss, with time, I will buy commodities with a good price,"


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This was so much fun! I love standing right by another fellow homeschooler/mom/entrepreneur, specially when it comes to a healthy living lifestyle. Here is part 1 of this amazing and sweetest person I know, that decided to change her life one step at a time. More on this, coming soon!
"As each has received a gift , use it to serve one another" 1 Peter 4:10


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RANCHI - Arjun Munda of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the Kharsawa by-poll in Jharkhand Thursday, clearing the way for him to continue as chief minister.
BANGKOK - Thailand's deputy prime minister for security affairs Suthep Thuagsuban reiterated Thursday that Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva had sent a clear signal that parliament should be dissolved before June.
WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama has scored a big post election victory with the opposition Republican controlled house voting to cancel $450 million for an alternative engine for the Pentagon's next-generation warplane.
RANCHI - Arjun Munda won the Kharsawa by poll in Jharkhand by over 17,000 votes Thursday, clearing the way for him to continue as chief minister.
LONDON - The teenage belly dancer who is believed to have slept with Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has cashed in on the scandal by appearing in an Italian TV advert.
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- Gilani hints at pardon by victims' family to murder-accused US official as solution
- Pak Govt "caught between devil and deep sea" on Davis' detention issue: Gilani
- Protesters want king's power curtailed in Jordan
- Mubarak wants to die at home: report
- Israel committed to peace treaty with Egypt: Netanyahu


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Glenn L. Briggs
Founding Partner
"Kading Briggs LLP has only one qualitative standard by which we judge ourselves – to deliver A+ results and service to every client on every matter we handle."
For the past 15-plus years since leaving the partnership of Paul Hastings, Glenn led the growth and development of the employment law practice of Hodel Briggs Winter LLP where he was a founding partner. Glenn steadily grew his employment law practice group over the years by adding extremely talented and committed lawyers, all of whom attended the nation's top law schools and previously worked at some of the nation's highest regarded law firms.
On June 1, 2014, Glenn proudly co-founded Kading Briggs LLP, an eight-attorney firm specializing in employment law and devoted exclusively to representing management in employment-related litigation (both single-plaintiff cases and class actions) and advising and counseling employers on the many complex areas of state and federal employment law.
With the drive and passion to deliver nothing less than exceptional results in every matter he touches, Glenn has built a national reputation over the last 25 years as a go-to employment defense attorney. Glenn has handled more than 100 wage-and-hour class actions, has served as lead counsel on numerous jury trials, and has counseled and defended countless employers in every aspect of employment law, including complex issues of employee compensation, disability and other accommodation processes, lay-offs, investigations into employee misconduct and complaints of harassment and other violations of law, employee and supervisor training, and more.
Before law school, Glenn gained valuable accounting and tax experience at Coopers and Lybrand. He then graduated from Berkeley Law, and started his legal career at Paul Hastings, reaching the partner ranks in eight years. He then co-founded Hodel Briggs Winter LLP, where he led the employment law department's growth from 2 to 10 attorneys.
J.D., Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California at Berkeley (1994)
B.A., University of California at Los Angeles (1990)
Professional Affiliations
Glenn is a member of the American Employment Law Council, Los Angeles County Bar Association, and Orange County Bar Association
In the Community
Glenn has been invited more than 40 times to present to various groups of legal, human resources, and business professionals, as well as provide company-wide training to many clients. Glenn has also been very active coaching baseball and soccer for his two children.
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Wednesday January 16, 1861
The Senate's action on January 16, though critical, was just one of a series of defeats the Compromise encountered. In key votes on December 22 and December 24, 1860, the Crittenden Compromise failed to receive support in the Senate's Committee of Thirteen, and on December 31, the Committee reported to the Senate that it had not been able to agree on a plan of adjustment. On the last day of the session, March 4, the Crittenden Compromise finally came before the Senate and was defeated 19-20.
The Crittenden Compromise fared no better in the House, where the Committee of Thirty-Three centered its attention on other plans. When the Crittenden proposal was taken up by the House on February 27, it was rejected.
Bibliography: Rhodes, History, 3: 313; Potter, Lincoln and His Party, pp. 170-87, 302; Nevins, Emergence of Lincoln 2: 397-410; Stampp, And the War Came, pp. 136-41.


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DxOMark Lab just reviewed the new released Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 lens with a DxOMark at 39 – this is the third best lens just after the Nikkkor 85mm f/1.4 (DxoMark – 40) and Nikkor 85mm f/1.8 (DxoMark – 40), one of the best lens in the 35mm full frame category.
Compared to Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 and NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G
Compared to Samyang 35mm f/1.4 and EF 35mm f/1.4L
Reviews from DxOMark Lab:
It's lens that's designed not only for the very best of today's sensors but it appears well suited to handle the demands of the next generation of high-resolution imaging chips. The lens sets a new benchmark for optical performance for a retro-focus lens in this focal length and it's a feat that's even more remarkable given the price is well-below that of any of the big name brands.
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Cold Old Bones
Winter crept, while we slept,
Into our homes and our cold old bones,
And joints with stiffly (f)rigid digits.
As we awoke the freezing air
Held us fast there in its grasp,
Held us tight with all its might,
We fight to breathe, we'd like to leave
For warmer climes, for heated homes
To ease the hurt of these cold old bones.
Image and poem: ©Denise G Allen, 19 May 2013 20:13
Photo taken with my cellphone a few years ago.
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A Letter From Italy by Pamela Hart
Hachette Australia, March 2017
Advanced Review Copy provided by publisher
I love the cover for this book, it looks so pretty and serene. In reality, the story is set in 1917 wartime Italy. I hadn't read any Pamela Hart novels prior to this year, but I'd received a couple of her books for review over recent months and when I heard an interview where Pamela spoke of the premise for this book I decided I was intrigued. I scoured my TBR shelf and selected The War Bride and was hooked immediately. When Hart's third historical novel was sent to me for review, I didn't hesitate to read it.
A Letter From Italy was inspired by Australia's first female war correspondent, Louise Mack. In Hart's novel, the protagonist Rebecca Quinn is an aspiring journalist who follows her husband to the frontline to send stories back to her homeland, Australia.
When her husband sets off on a secret journalism mission, for an unspecified timeframe, instead of going home to write for the fashion pages, Rebecca decides to make her mark as a solo journalist. There's just one problem. As a woman, she has restricted access to confidential information and press releases, though she does have established connections and local sources, it's not enough to write a story. She must team up with passionate, American-born Italian photographer Sandro.
It's an unconventional working relationship and it brings her reputation into disrepute but Rebecca is determined not to let oppression and prejudice get in the way of a good story, or securing her place as a respected journalist.
The relationship between Rebecca and Sandro is complicated by their developing feelings, their friendship and mutual professional respect. And, it turns out Rebecca's husband may not be all he seems.
A common theme in Hart's historical novels is exploring the role of women in the early 1900's, usually at a time when there was immense societal change. How relationships pre-war were tested (and possibly unsuited after the war) and the fighting spirit of women who wanted more from life than housewifery and breeding. This effusive thing called a career became very desirable- and within reach for women of this era, but not without many hurdles. The challenges faced by forward-thinking women in backward times is explored by Hart in a realistic, thought-provoking way.
An interesting read and I'll be sure to next pick up from my TBR shelf, The Soldier's Wife.
A Letter From Italy is released in March and is now available for pre-order from Fishpond.
This book was read and reviewed as part of the Australian Women Writer's Challenge 2017.


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Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Free Ice Water and Two Large Ceiling Fans
A 1931 summer advertisement for the A.J. Mattox store on the town square in Fulton tells of free ice water,two large ceiling fans running all the time and a ladies' rest room. The advertisement was in an issue of the Fulton News Beacon. A.J. Mattox was a general merchandise store selling everything from clothing and shoes to household goods and garden seed. A retail business continues to be located in this historic building today.
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Letter: Trump cheated out of credit on North Korea
Will the left give Donald Trump credit if North Korea is denuclearized? Doubtful. Liberal left-wing media pundits who expressed warnings Trump was fanning the flames of war were wrong again. It appears Kim Jong Un bought Trump's comment, "fire and fury," would end his regime. Trump was called un-presidential by his detractors who can't face reality.
Letter: New law lets those with chronic pain suffer
Letter:Lafayette, West Lafayette mayors should skip Day of Prayer event
Bangert:A way back for Rokita in 4th Dist.? GOP nominee, 'willing to talk,' now says no
Ex-federal judge and ex-attorney general Michael Mukasey observes Robert Mueller is a perfect example why a special counsel is a bad idea. A district judge just scolded Mueller for actions out of line. Jim Kalstrom, retired FBI director, said Mueller's directed raids on homes and offices of Trump associates were outrageous; in his 30 years it had not happened. This appointment was especially egregious since the president had every right to dismiss FBI Director James Comey.
Some reasons are: Comey lied to Congress when he denied that he decided not to charge Hillary Clinton before interrogating her. He stated he didn't know the Democrats and Clinton paid for the information furnished by the Russians in the Trump dossier. That's ludicrous he advised the president of the dossier. Most believe the memos he gave to a friend to leak to the press were classified and not his diary.
Many FBI lost faith when he didn't charge Clinton. Danny Coulson, former FBI deputy director, said Comey's book reflects why he was not effective as director and found his investigation most feckless in FBI history. Comey's actions caused Joseph DiGenova, a former district prosecutor, to call him a dirty cop.
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Steps to add a translation
Here are the steps you can follow to add or update the translation for your language. Please feel free to ask on the #gnome-shell IRC channel on irc.gnome.org if you need additional help.
Follow these instructions to build GNOME Shell with jhbuild.
Go to the GNOME Shell translation page
If the file for your language already exists, click on your language name and download the 'Translated' file which will contain up-to-date strings from GNOME Shell. Replace the po/<your lang>.po file by the downloaded file.
If you are creating a new language file, download the "POT file" available on the aforementioned page and save it under po/<your lang>.po.
Add the translation text. You can look at gnome-menus and gnome-panel module translations for your language to see how some of the strings that are used in gnome-shell have been translated in the past.
Run jhbuild buildone -f -n gnome-shell to build the shell with your changes and then restart it by typing restart in the Alt+F2 dialog to check your changes.
Once you are happy with your changes, send your updated po file on the appropriate language page from the GNOME Shell translation page. Someone from your language team should review and commit the file for you.
What if a string is not showing up for translation?
It's possible that the file containing the string has not been added to POTFILES.in or that the string has not been properly initialized with the gettext utility. You can file a bug in the GNOME Shell Bugzilla if you see a problem like that.


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Even though we're in the throes of winter, it's time to Un-Hibernate the Bears, a fundraising party for Kiel for Performing Arts Inc., featuring opera singers Cathy Pescarino and Philip Burke with several other musicans and acts, at Windows on Washington. (see Special Events)
See Snoopy, Linus and the whole gang as a pre-Broadway-tour performance of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown is presented through Jan. 3 at the Fox Theatre. (see Performing Arts)
Representatives from the Princeton Review speak to parents and high-school students about the college-admissions process and Preparation for the SAT/ACT Exams at Borders Books and Music in Fairview Heights, Ill. It's probably the last free thing for college you'll ever get. (see Education)
Funny Bone Comedy Club-West Port Plaza features the comedy acts of Buzz Sutherland and Jesse Taylor. (see Performing Arts)
The Puppet Guild of Greater St. Louis presents Ginny Weiss' Puppets on Hand for three shows at the Eugene Field House and St. Louis Toy Museum. (see Performing Arts)
A Gathering of Angels, the celebration of the 13th annual World Peace Day, is celebrated (with a potluck breakfast following) at Christ Church Cathedral. (see Special Events)
The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra welcomes Opera Theatre of St. Louis conductor Stephen Lord as he conducts the symphony's 12th annual New Year's Eve Concert at Powell Symphony Hall. (see Concerts)
Laser Beatles in 3-D and Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon in 3-D, the final laser light shows at the St. Louis Science Center planetarium in Forest Park, are presented tonight. (see Performing Arts)
Hostelling International hosts the traditional New Year's Day Walk in Soulard and the New Year's Day Bicycle Ride, starting at Turtle Park in Forest Park. (see Sports)
The Star Noire Variety Showcase, a multi-arts variety show featuring local emerging artists, is held at the Dignity House Cultural and Performing Arts Center in the Central West End. (see Performing Arts)
Powell Symphony Hall stays busy today as Robert Bernhardt conducts the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra in the afternoon in a performance of Opera Rocks!, with excerpts from Bizet's The Pearlfishers, Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro and Rossini's The Barber of Seville. Then, in the evening, David Loebel conducts a Chamber Orchestra Concert including works by Handel, Mozart and Schubert. (see Concerts)
Mississippi Nights hosts the long-awaited return of Stir, in a performance with Dovetail Joint. (see Concerts)
The St. Louis University Billikens men's basketball team plays Southern Missouri State at Kiel Center this afternoon. (see Sports)
The St. Louis Blues play the New York Rangers tonight at Kiel Center. (see Sports)
Piwacket Theatre for Children presents Mother Goose Stories at the Webster Groves Recreation Complex. (see Performing Arts)
Peter Pranschke opens his exhibit of recent works, a collection of mixed-media drawings and paintings, at The Gallery in the University City Public Library. (see Exhibit Openings)
John A. Wright discusses and signs his book Discovering African-American St. Louis: A Guide to Historic Sites after delivering a lecture on "The African- American Experience in St. Louis" in the auditorium of the University City Library. (see Literary Events and Lectures)
The St. Louis Blues play the Vancouver Canucks at Kiel Center. (see Sports)
Blues Dream Night, a fundraising dinner for the Dream Factory, features St. Louis Blues hockey players and local celebrities as waiters at Helen Fitzgerald's Restaurant. (see Special Events)
The St. Louis Black Repertory Company presents Pearl Clege's drama Bourbon at the Border, a play about a contemporary African-American couple scarred by their experiences as student activists in the '60s, through Jan. 31 at the Grandel Theatre. (see Performing Arts)
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis presents the story of persecuted genius in Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde, through Feb. 5 at the Loretto-Hilton Theatre. (see Performing Arts)
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Trusting You – What gets created from that?
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Joy of Living with Laleh Radio Show
Are there moments that you knew you wanted to choose something but you decided to do the opposite? What did that create? Did you ever say I wish I would have trusted myself? What if you did trust you? What does that create for you and others?
Joy of Living with Laleh is a radio show offering the space to create more joy in every aspect of life. What if we could have more joy in our work, our meetings, our families, our finances, our health, and so much more? What if it can also be so much easier than you realize?
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Case Study
Global Sportsbook Protects Odds IP & Maximises Event Capacity
Global Sportsbook Protects Odd IP & Increases Online Capacity for Major Event
Sportsbook Customer Profile:
- £1.6bn annual turnover
- Top 10 global gambling company
- 2000+ retail shops
"Netacea has worked closely with us to help us understand the bot challenges we were previously unaware of, enabling us to significantly reduce infrastructure costs and fraud losses."
– Head of Operations
Gaming and Gambling Client Challenge
A large global bookmaker was facing high levels of automated traffic on its website and recognised it had a problem with bots but wasn't aware of the full scale of the issue.
Bots were being used to scrape data and odds from the customer's website and this large volume of unpredictable traffic was threatening website availability for everyday customers and increasing infrastructure costs across the business.
This malicious activity increased in the lead up to and during peak sporting events. Worse yet, the scraped data was being used to exploit imbalances in the odds across multiple operators. Leveraging Arbitrage Betting in an automated manner, which significantly increased the chances of the risk-free betting. An already estimated £12 million per annum problem.
Despite having a number of solutions in place such as WAF's, Fraud and Security tools, the business lacked visibility of bot traffic on its website and was dependent on manual analysis to block and mitigate attacks, often leading to false positives whereby legitimate customers were inadvertently blocked. Negatively impacting on revenue.
The Solution: Netacea
As part of its vendor selection process, the client ran a Proof-of-Value (POV) with Netacea, implementing the Smarter Bot Management solution in observation-only mode to identify how much of the website's traffic was malicious bots.
- Benefits of the implementation
- Advanced mitigations prevent bots from re-tooling
- Integration enhanced existing security measures
- No additional latency added to the customer journey
Through that identification process, recommendations from Netacea's Smarter Bot Management were then sent to the internal SIEM solution as requested by the Sportsbook Operator. Depending on the risk of the threat & how aggressive the scraping was, the operator took automated actions of their choosing. These include requesting further verification, CAPTCHA, Blackhole or limiting account functionality.
The Outcome
During the POV, Netacea identified that over 30% of all website requests were made by bots. This became the foundation to a business case that would demonstrate a 5-month ROI on investment, consisting of infrastructure, fraud, operational and security savings.
Now live, the Sportsbook operator has seen its traffic profile smooth significantly and they're experiencing an 85% reduction in unwanted automated betting by bots, whilst managing authorised automated betting & associated software's. All saving time that would otherwise be spent on the manual investigation.
CPU usage has reduced by 7%, bandwidth by 5.2% and the number of requests by approximately 40%.
Overall, Netacea is helping the operator deliver estimated savings of £3,000,000 per year and enabling greater capacity of real customers at critical times, such as major sporting events.
- 20% increase in an online capacity
- 85% reduction in unwanted bets placed by bots
- 40% reduction in total website requests
- Overall savings across infrastructure, fraud losses and staffing of £3 million
- Improved manageability and predictability of traffic patterns
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This video takes you inside the non-stop Boy Scout patch trading at the 2015 Section SR7B Cardinal Conclave. Held at Camp Tuscarora in Four Oaks, North Carolina this was the largest conclave in the nation during the centennial year of the Order of the Arrow. Please leave comments below and share!
Last year's 2014 Cardinal Conclave broke the record for the largest OA conclave ever held with 1700 arrowmen. The 2015 event is being hosted by Nayawin Rar Lodge 296 at Camp Tuscarora. Registration is now open including the memorabilia preorder form. The folks in charge are hoping to get 1500 brothers for this The registration …Read More
Many collectors from North Carolina were in attendance for the Occoneechee Lodge 104 Trade-O-Ree that was held at Camp Durant near Carthage, NC over the weekend of August 22-23. This video lasts right at 90 seconds. Enjoy! Submitted by Webmaster Jason Spangler Please leave comments below!
From the pages of the latest issue of the Apensuwi we have the design of the Mighty Cardinal flaps that will be issued at Camp Bowers for the 2014 Conclave. These flaps have been a hit at conclaves for the last several years. The trick is that these are not preorder items. You have to …Read More
Matt Delk has been collecting OA belt buckles for many years. During that time he has put together an impressive accumulation of buckles from the Carolinas including the Georgia lodges Bob White 87 and Tomo Chi-Chi 119. In this video shot in January 2014 he shares his collection and explains a little of the history …Read More
Klahican Lodge 331 will host the 2014 SR7B Conclave at Camp Bowers the weekend of April 25-27. The conclave is expected to bring over 1,000 Arrowmen to White Oak, North Carolina. In a stroke of luck for patch hounds the neighboring council and lodge are hosting the 2014 Dixie Fellowship just under two hours drive …Read More
One of the unique ways that SR-7B makes the budget for its conclave is by running an online preorder system. The beauty of this is that you don't even have to be attending to complete an order. You have to make arrangements for someone in your lodge to pick it up – but if you …Read More
The 2012 SR-7B Section Conclave was held at Cherokee Scout Reservation located near Yanceyville, NC on April 20-22 and hosted by Tsoiotsi Tsogalii Lodge 70. Dustin Cocklereece served as Section Chief replacing David Joyner in December 2011 when David was elected to the position of Southern Region Chief. The conclave started with nice weather and …Read More
The 2013 SR-7B Section Conclave was held at Camp Durant near Carthage, NC on April 19-21 and hosted by Occoneechee Lodge 104. Highlights of the event were the participation by Matt Brown, 2013 National Chief of the Order of the Arrow, the OA Xperience, Indian Dancing, and Saturday night which featured a great show with …Read More


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Review of Esperando al bebé/Waiting for Baby
Anticipating an addition to the family is both exciting and daunting for young children so this sensitive story was most welcome. It is part of a series - Waiting for Baby, You and Me and Look at Me - and stimulated much discussion about the different emotions, both pleasing and anxious, associated with a new arrival. It encouraged a very quiet and shy pupil to contribute and share her family secret!
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Unidentified furnished men slaughtered 31 regular citizens in synchronous assaults on a few Mali towns this week, at that point murdered nine fighters reacting to the attack as viciousness floods in the nation's contention wracked focus.
An Islamist insurrection that emitted in the north of the immense West African nation in 2012 has cleared to its middle, exciting ethnic strains en route.
Conflicts between the ethnic networks of Fulani, traveling herders, and Dogon customary trackers have expanded lately, with network based local armies – at first shaped for safeguard – presently propelling assaults.
Furnished formally dressed men going in get trucks assaulted four Dogon towns on Wednesday, one neighborhood official said by phone, talking on state of obscurity for security reasons.
The assault left at any rate 30 dead, including ladies, youngsters, and the old, while others were feeling the loss of, the authority included.
"From 3 to 9 pm, no one acted the hero," said Youssouf Tiessogue, a senior from Gouari, one of the towns assaulted.
Lamenting the military's "inaction," he stated: "It is in every case late and never defies the outlaws regardless of whether we reveal to them where they are."
A senior government official called the assaults "brutal".
Authorities didn't quickly accuse any gathering.
A military unit was dispatched to the zone, and covered 31 bodies on Wednesday, armed force representative Colonel Diarran Kone told AFP.
On Thursday, the military got data about another assault and sent the unit to Gouari, he said.
"At the point when it showed up at around 8 pm, the town appeared to be abandoned, there were essentially no indications of life," he said.
"Exactly at the passageway, the FAMa (Malian Armed Forces) strolled into a trap," he stated, including that nine warriors were executed and two injured.
The assaults were not a long way from the town of Ogossagou, where 31 regular folks were executed in February and 160 were butchered a year ago – all Fulani.
– Tit-for-tat murdering –
Agitation in focal Mali has killed almost 600 regular folks this year, the United Nations said a month ago.


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As the body count at the Pinecrest Nursing Home in Bobcaygeon, Ont., rose to 13, it was fitting that the chief medical officer said her greatest concerns are about vulnerable populations who reside in "enclosed settings". Long term care homes are already being referred to as "war zones".
Yet much less prominence has been given to another group of "high risk individuals" identified by Theresa Tam – inmates of correctional facilities.
That may be about to change. On Sunday, Corrections Canada revealed two inmates at a maximum security facility in Quebec had tested positive for COVID-19 – the first prisoners in a federal institution to catch the virus (although nine employees had already received positive test results).
Fear about the rapid spread of coronavirus in prisons has provoked a global surge in dissent and violence. In Brazil, 1,000 prisoners escaped detention. Peru, Chile and Venezuela have all experienced riots, while 23 prisoners were killed in Columbia after violence erupted over what prisoners perceived were inadequate measures to protect them. In France, inmates refused to return to their cells and a facility in New Jersey has seen some prisoners go on hunger strike.
Plans by New York Mayor Bill de Blasio to release 650 inmates from the infamous Rikers Island jail complex have been blasted by the city's five district attorneys. The original idea was for 300 Rikers Island prisoners serving less than a year for non-violent felonies to be released.
Nobody jailed on domestic violence charges or sexual offences was to be set free. In the event, the number released was much higher and included prisoners the prosecutors deem a risk to public safety, including a number guilty of domestic violence.
The DAs objected in an open letter, calling the process "haphazard", saying it created the impression that city jails were not capable of providing sufficient healthcare. "We believe this perception is wrong," they said.
That opinion is not shared by Ross MacDonald, the chief physician at Rikers, who in a long and apparently unauthorized Twitter thread, said that the prison has seen positive cases of COVID among inmates rise from one to 200 in 12 days.
"It is possible that our efforts will stem this growth but as a physician, I must tell you it is unlikely," he said. He called for the release of as many vulnerable prisoners as possible to prevent the "public health disaster unfolding before our eyes".
Prison authorities all over the world are facing a volatile, often combustible, situation.
Canada is not immune to riots by a prison population already upset that all family visits have been cancelled. It remains unclear what the government's position is on the release of low-risk prisoners.
A spokesperson for Bill Blair, the public safety minister, said he has asked the Correctional Service commissioner and the chair of the Parole Board to see if there are any measures that could facilitate the early release of "certain offenders".
Ontario senator Kim Pate, a long time proponent of penal reform, says keeping people locked down in close confinement will provide conditions ripe for the virus to flourish and spread. She said the federal cabinet has the power to grant conditional pardons and immediate release for prisoners not deemed a threat to public safety.
The Union of Canadian Correctional Officers takes a harder line, saying it is "irresponsible" to introduce potential threats into communities. The union press release points to the recent tragic case in Quebec where a sex worker was murdered by an inmate on day parole. "The release of a few inmates would not solve the potential spread of COVID in our facilities, it would only increase the risk for Canadians," the union said.
The focus must be on changing routines in penal institutions, including respecting social distancing and self-isolation practises "to every extent possible", it said.
Prison authorities all over the world are facing a volatile, often combustible, situation
Clearly, though, the capacity for self-isolation is limited for inmates who are double or triple-bunking.
Prison officers say that guidelines are changing daily – that inmates are being limited to their respective units and are being fed separately to stop cross contamination.
But conditions are so perfect for the virus to spread that outbreaks across the country would appear inevitable.
Already judges are hesitant about sending alleged offenders to jail – an Ontario judge cited the risk of coronavirus last week when he ordered a suspected cocaine dealer to be released from Maplehurst Detention Centre.
A common sense solution would be to introduce a de-incarceration plan that releases prisoners serving short sentences for non-violent crimes; those near the end of their sentences; and, those with underlying health conditions.
The alternative is sure to be turmoil in our jails and an eruption of sick prisoners, competing with law-abiding citizens for ventilators and intensive care beds.
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Really, did you honestly think that a dish from Lolo Dad's won't make it to my top list?!
I don't think I've met another food lover who doesn't know Lolo Dad's. The name is quite legendary. So much so that crossing that step beneath the archway that bears its name, is in itself a victory, as you now begin to anticipate the beautiful meal that lies ahead of you.
Inside is a small, intimate anteroom which holds a few dining tables. It then leads to another cozy dining room with an open kitchen on one side. I saw the chef whipping up some gorgeous dishes as I settled on a wooden chair much like those from old, ancestral homes.
Indeed, the reputation of this fine dining restaurant is such that I felt a sudden rush of anxiousness in the pit of my stomach. The waiter, however, was so approachable and courteous, that I almost---just as suddenly---felt right at home. And so, as I found out later, was the rest of their waitstaff.
I knew I was supposed to be saving room for what could be one of the loveliest meals of my year, but the warm dinner rolls kept beckoning with that come-hither scent wafting through the air. A spread of roasted garlic butter was safely nestled in a ceramic container that looked like it belonged in a vintage tea set. I smeared some butter on a newly-pinched piece of bread, and I did not stop at one. I had to restrain myself after having two rolls in fear that I would berate myself later if I were to miss out on dessert only because I was sated by then.
My last memorable restaurant dish of 2012, though certainly not in any way the least.
My anticipation was building, one that I kept trying to control. I knew better than to get my hopes up, only to be disappointed in the end. But this is Lolo Dad's, I reasoned out. How could they go wrong with it? Before my mind---and my stomach---could suffer any more internal debate, the waiter placed the Foie Gras dish in front of us.
The mesclun salad had a lovely vinaigrette, and I especially liked the touch of red radish slices peeking from beneath the greens. A wisp of smoke escapes from a cinnamon stick planted on the pear like Excalibur. I suggest you get it out first before devouring the sweet pear confit; otherwise, the ashes would get in the way.
I sliced a small piece of the pâté and brought it slowly into my mouth. Immediately, my shoulders slumped while my eyes rolled back in my head as I sighed in rapture. Its buttery consistency is infinitely far from all things liver I execrate. I stared at the small block balanced on top of syrup-covered gooseberries (?) in amazement.
I then lock in on my next target -- the seared duck liver dotted with pinenuts (?). Here was a fattier piece than the terrine, yet still lean when compared to other seared foie gras, making it equally ambrosial. I alternate between the two, spreading a dash of the red onion marmalade on some bites. I could have another round of this and call it a day. The whole plate was perfect. I think Lolo Dad's makes one of the best foie gras dishes in Manila.
Lolo Dad's signature palate cleanser was a scoop of sorbet (calamansi, this time) on an inverted tea pot cover. Inside the brown pot were some dry ice which emitted a thin smoke making all this redolent of a genie's lamp. Unsurprisingly, the sorbet tasted simple and clean (I wanted more), and prepared my sense of taste for the entrées.
This dish would have been impeccable if it weren't for the corned ox-tongue which I found too rare for my taste. Admittedly, ox-tongue isn't really high up on my list especially when cut thickly such as this. And when laid bare without any sauce to conceal it, it creates an unsettling image that frankly I don't find palatable. Pastel de lengua is the only tongue dish that I enjoy, and it helps that it usually consists of thin slices or dices of ox tongue drenched in white sauce.
The tenderloin and ribeye, on the other hand, were tender and left me wanting. Paired with the soft potatoes, I somehow wished they offered this dish sans the tongue.
The pork belly was so tender and succulent that it just melted in my mouth. The flavor wasn't prominent, albeit when I forked in some rice, I understood why. The arborio rice, which is sort of like an amalgamation of paella and risotto, left such a strong taste, you would need the tamed porcine meat to curb its intensity.
I don't have a predilection for paella except when it involves a generous helping of soccarat or soft-shelled crabs, so I think I'll pass and just have some more of those Kurobuta pork.
The penultimate course I had was remarkable. No one wanted to try my seafood dish, so secretly I was pleased to having this all to myself. The sea bass was cooked well, none of that fishy taste; the blue crab potatoes were simply divine. Words are not enough to convey the need I felt to constantly bring one forkful after another into my eagerly awaiting mouth. And when I doused it with the oyster cream sauce, I literally couldn't get enough of it. Luscious, savory, sweet, salty -- it was a foreplay to what would be my most memorable dessert of that year.


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Wednesday, August 1, 2012
My Heart
1. I am so grateful that I get to go to heaven. It is the biggest blessing God gives.
2. I want to have babies, but I am so scared that I won't be able to or that I won't be good at it.
3. I have 2 dogs that I treat better than some parents treat their babies (shame on you, parents). They are my babies right now.
4. I am a runner...self-diagnosed. Currently training for my third half marathon.
5. I have red hair, freckles, and green eyes. I am the recessive gene pool in one body. (And I pray every night that my future children are gingers as well.)
6. I am blessed with a curse. I teach...middle school. My heart beats for those kids. I want to hug them, make them feel loved, fill them with knowledge, and teach them the ways of the land.
7. I have 2 best friends that mean the absolute world to me.
8. If I could do one crazy thing, it would be to audition for SNL.
9. My favorite season is fall. I love the crunchy leaves, colors, and football season.
10. I am allergic to the cold. No, it's not just that I don't appreciate the cold...I am legite allergic. When I was 6, my dad and I were skiing and he rushed me to the hospital thinking I had frostbite. Turns out, there is a fluid in our body that activates when we are cold causing us to shiver; I'm allergic to it. Leave it to me!
11. I played soccer in England/Scotland. For a little over a week. It was one of the best experiences of my life. Our college team went over together - you can't beat it.
12. My brother is my life-line. I love him more than he knows. I am the most over-protective, annoying big sister there could possibly ever be. He puts up with me.
13. I met my husband by way of motorcycle accident. Long story.
14. I care way too much what others think. I am prayerfully getting past that.
15. I was blessed with the best parents I could ever have asked for. They are the most loving, giving, exemplary people out there. Which brings me to my fear of parenthood - I want to give my kids what I had.
16. I grew up in a small town, graduated with 28 in my class.
17. I want to become superintendent of a school system so that I can rip off the band-aid the government has placed over the wound and actually get to the root of the matter. Our education system is not prioritized as it should be and I want to fix that by getting rid of bad teachers, employing great ones, setting up a family unit within the schools, creating a school system that is unified, and inspiring kids to greatness.
18. I went to college 9 hours from home, but never once felt as though I wasn't at home. (Juniata College in PA is the bomb(dot)com - if you're graduating soon, check it outtttt)
19. My Mimi is the most beautiful woman I know...inside and out. I aspire to be like her. She taught me to laugh from my belly, sew, and throw a mad tea party. Things I want to teach my future grandchildren one day.
20. I love my husband. We are not perfect; we will never claim to be. My love for him is unconditional and undying. We will make it through anything that comes our way because of our covenant we made on our wedding day. My marriage is my #2 priority (my relationship with Jesus being #1.)
It's not much. I'm nothing special. Some of you knew these things about me already anyway. Just a glimpse into my heart. Thanks for getting to know a lil more about moi.
If you want to catch more glimpses than even my mother can appreciate follow me:
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LOVE this post! It was a great way to get to know more about you. You've inspired me to do a similar post. I will of course give you credit for the idea.ReplyDelete
I found out about your blog from your comment on the Naptime Review. I'm "The" Jenn from Fit for Expecting (I like to say that as if I'm some famous person that everyone knows...totally not the case).
Let's stay in touch.
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Jenn, thank you so much! I love it!! Thank you. :). I will have to check out your blog tomorrow. Thanks for the credit.Delete
what? to be allergic to the cold? so unique. i wish i had that so we had an excuse to always live in warm weather. so interesting. loved this post, girl!ReplyDelete
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There is no Wikipedia on African Graphic Design!!!
A history of African art (not graphic design contrary to the title) is:
And interesting websites with artists are:
- http://africandigitalart.com/tag/william-santiago/
- http://africandigitalart.com/category/artist/
- Indaba: http://www.designindaba.com
A Google search for African typefaces tend to be rather kitsch zebras and unusable. Not the typefaces more commonly used in Africa – these are the common Adobe and Microsoft ones. But African designers have used these with colours in slightly different ways that I have yet to properly analyse.
Some examples from an NGO brochure in Kenya (I unfortunately do not know the designer).
Textile design gives possibilities for different colour schemes:


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Even though I'm on summer vacation, I check my school e-mail at least once every other day. If anything to see what the "spam" filter has snagged.
I received a forwarded message from one of my students' parents today. This particular parent is really sweet and I so appreciate her keeping me updated in what's going on in the field of autism research. She's a member of the USAAA (not sure what it stands for, but it's an autism research & advocacy group).
I really hurt for her when I read her comments before the forwarded message. She talked about how she feels so guilty about allowing the medical staff to immunize her son when he was an infant and not knowing if those immunizations were the cause of his autism.
I know that many, if not all, of my parents deal with guilt about their children and that they are dealing with handicapping conditions in some shape or form on a daily basis, whether or not school is in session. I try to be sensitive to this whenever I speak/correspond with them about anything concerning their child.
It's hard to even know what to say when I encounter a hurting parent. I want them to know that I know that they are doing the best that they know how to do and that they aren't at fault for whatever handicapping condition their child may have (unless the kid's a "crack" or FAS baby … but that's another story).
I hope my response to her was at least a little encouraging. I think that of all of the parents of my autistic population, she and her husband are the most involved, supportive, and informed. And I told her that.
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I got an advance reader copy of Melissa Burch's My Journey through War and Peace.
I got it not by some strange chance, but because I requested it.
What caught me was the tag-line: Explorations of a young film-maker, feminist and spiritual seeker.
For the uninitiated, Melissa Burch was a young camera operator and reporter during the Russian invasion of Afghanistan in the 1980s.
So I expected the book to be about the sort of exploration that I like – a first-hand account of a war-torn sector of the map that has been war-torn for most of our history.
What I got was much more.
Burch's account is vivid and heartfelt – she was in the field with the mujahideen, she traveled through Afghanistan as the Russian army was getting deeper and deeper in the quicksand of the Afghan guerrilla.
But the author is not simply interested in describing the events of the war.
The book shows us the ambiguity of journalism – that can be turned into entertainment, or propaganda. The ease with which the information can be manipulated by all involved parties has a sinister, and sometimes surreal feel.
Burch is very frank in her depiction of the events – sometimes almost painfully so.
She's also quite capable of describing the personality of the people she met with a few, precise and well-placed brush-strokes.
The events of the war are mixed with the events from the author's life before and after the events – because the final purpose of the book, its actual exploration, is not an exploration of the Afghan territory, or of the Russian/Afghan conflict. Burch is exploring the development of her own personality, of her outlook and her spiritual awakening, together with the events that shaped these aspects of her life
The spiritual side is very pragmatic, personal and almost dry at times, and it is devoid of any new-agey psychobabble or other artifice1. It feels authentic, and once again, at times almost painfully so.
Personal growth, international events, the power of images and of individual experience, the long-time effects of the events in our past…
Burch's Journey touches on a variety of subjects, showing how strange connections can shape the future, of both individuals and nations.
A great read, highly recommended – the book will be out in March 2016.
- there's a lot of this stuff out there, after all. ↩


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Arizona's Sean Miller quite familiar with Wisconsin winters
ANAHEIM – In some ways, Sean Miller knows all about Wisconsin basketball. The Arizona coach began his career there.
In 1992, just a year after finishing his playing days at Pittsburgh, Miller served on Stu Jackson's staff as a graduate assistant along with Ray McCallum and Stan Van Gundy.
"The amount of time I spent with Stan Van Gundy, I laugh to this day," said Miller, whose UA team will face Wisconsin in Saturday's West Regional final. "Him and I didn't share a room in the Howard Johnson (hotel), but it felt like we did. We probably worked 16 hours a day for four or five months doing everything. That was my introduction to the other side of college basketball … being in the Big Ten at a time when Bob Knight was at Indiana and the Fab Five was at Michigan."
Miller didn't have to adjust to only the long days, but also the lifestyle.
"I'll never forget the first time I was driving into work at about 7:30 in the morning," he said. "Born and raised in Pittsburgh, I looked out on the lake and saw a bunch of camp fires. I had to pull over and say, 'Is that really a fire on the lake?' I guess it was a Welcome to Wisconsin winter that you could burn a million fires on that lake (because) it was frozen so thick. It was ice fishing. There were people camping out, going on vacations.
"But the cold of that winter, wow, I can still remember it."
Going next level
Aaron Gordon began the season as an impact freshman, but over the past six weeks the energetic forward has taken his game to a higher level. Recently, Gordon has been a star of the NCAA Tournament, averaging 16.3 points, 6.7 rebounds and 3.7 assists in three games.
Although he continues to struggle from the foul line, Gordon has made 22 of 30 from the field and 3 of 4 from 3-point range.
"One of the top players in the nation at his position," Wisconsin sophomore forward Sam Dekker said. "He's a great athlete, so you've got to be ready for a lot of things that he's going to throw at you."
Final Four experience
Only one player — senior guard Jordin Mayes — played in UA's 2011 Elite Eight loss to Connecticut, but he's not the only one in the locker room who knows what it's like to play for a Final Four berth.
Undergraduate assistant coach Joseph Blair and assistant coach Damon Stoudamire played on the 1994 UA team that advanced to the Final Four with Arkansas, Duke and Florida. Looking back, Blair said he doesn't remember much about the day before the regional final, but he does recall some uneasiness.
"Nervous anxiousness, just to get out there," Blair said. "That year we beat Louisville by 20 and then won big against Missouri to go to the Final Four, so after beating a team by 20 you're just like, 'Man, let's play the next game.'
"This team kind of has the same feeling right now. After coming from behind as a team (Thursday) night, it's like, 'OK, let's get back on the court.' Whatever we finished with (against San Diego State), we want to start with against Wisconsin."
Saturday's game
No. 1 Arizona vs. No. 2 Wisconsin
When: 5:49 p.m.
Where: Honda Center, Anaheim.
TV/radio: TBS/KGME-AM (910).
UA update:
The Wildcats (33-4) have defeated Weber State, Gonzaga and San Diego State to reach their second regional final in the past four years. Not many players in this tournament are playing better than Aaron Gordon. The freshman forward is averaging 16.3 points, 6.7 rebounds and 3.7 assists, shooting 73.3 percent from the field. G Nick Johnson (16.3) overcame an 0-for-10 start Thursday to score 15 points in the final three minutes.
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Big Data's booming. So why hasn't the channel caught on yet?
Some resellers failing to think outside the box shift
There's a funny thing happening in the channel at the moment. Big Data solutions are absolutely booming, driven by a perfect storm of mobile computing, 4G connectivity, vast quantities of user generated content, cheaper storage, 10GbE networking, and next gen data management technologies like Hadoop. Yet despite flogging loads of Big Data products, resellers are still curiously unaware of the opportunities that exist for them with this latest buzz word.
This isn't without precedent of course. It took time for resellers and their customers to understand exactly what cloud computing was, and what it could do for their business, and for vendors to educate them about the cost and efficiency benefits it could bring. Big Data is similar. There's a compelling case for companies to analyse the vast quantities of data sitting idle on servers to better understand and serve customers, and respond in a more agile way to business change. But that education has been piecemeal at best.
For our recent ChannelWatch report, we asked 4,000 resellers across Western Europe to rate out of five the product categories which they thought represented the best opportunities for the channel in the coming year. In the UK, as in the entire region, Big Data came last, in ninth place behind services, mobility, networking, virtualisation, disaster recovery, cloud computing, telecoms and BYOD, in that order. Yet we found that Big Data channel sales grew an impressive 32 per cent from 2011-12. We use pretty much the broadest definition - storage hardware; networking; software including Hadoop; BI tools; and the professional services that sit on top.
So why such an apparent disconnect? Part of the problem lies with the vendor community. As with many buzzy trends in the technology industry everyone wants a piece of the action, even if their product offerings only address one piece of the puzzle. What happens then is that resellers are swamped with a whole host of different definitions, making it difficult for them to work out exactly what it all means and what kinds of hardware, software and services to combine in a coherent Big Data package for customers. Resellers are working in silos and there are precious few vendors out there who – in offering end-to-end solutions – can show them the bigger picture.
Big Data solutions are technically complex, involving many moving parts which need to be plugged in together, configured and managed. It can take a lot of training for resellers to get familiar with all aspects of hardware, software and services and the multiplicity of vendors all vying for attention in this space. The vendor community could help here by accelerating their accreditation programs but equally, there are many box shifters out there who either don't want to know or don't care.
In the end, it's still early days. Big Data may be booming but there's plenty more boom to come. Those resellers who end up winning in this space are the ones who pick the right vendors – the ones like HP, IBM and EMC who can provide end-to-end Big Data solutions and help with that education piece. After that it's down to which vendor has the best prices and the easiest solutions to sell. If the reseller can then get properly skilled up on Big Data then there will be plenty of lucrative opportunities to offer their own services on top. This latest buzz word may have taken many in the channel by surprise, just as cloud computing did a few years back, but this is surely just the beginning. ®


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